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School Board Meeting Minutes 5-25-00
PLACE AND DATE OF MEETING
Meadowlark School, 3015 W. Sacramento St., Acton, California, May 25, 2000
CALL TO ORDER
Mr. Nielsen called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m.
BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT
James Duzick, President
(arrived at 6:50 p.m.)
Mark Nielsen, Vice President
Steve Harbeson, Clerk
Martin Barofsky, Member
(arrived at 8:17 p.m.)
John Sisco, Member
ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION
The Board adjourned to Closed Session to discuss Personnel, Negotiations, and Student Matters at 6:32 p.m.
RETURN TO OPEN SESSION
The Board returned to Open Session at 7:37 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag led by Mr. Duzick
Mr. Rowland and his "Hand Bell Choir" performed
ADMINISTRATION PRESENT
Dr. Don Banderas, Superintendent
Margaret Gonder, Acton Principal
Steve Lorenze, Agua Dulce Principal
Steve Pinkston, Vasquez High School
Jerry Watkins, Principal
OTHER DISTRICT PERSONNEL
Paulette Buechner, Larry Rowland, Jeannie Curtiss, Brianna Willard, Kaye Bruns, Kathy Heslep, Linda Harbeson
VISITORS
Sheila Cook, Fred Heslep, Joyce Burk, Nick and Sarah Circhirillo
ADOPT AGENDA
471. Motion that the May 25, 2000 agenda be approved as presented.
Moved by Mr. Harbeson
Seconded by Mr. Sisco
Motion carried (4/0/1)
CONSENT MOTION
472. Motion that the following items be approved by consent motion.
Moved by Mr. Harbeson
Seconded by Mr. Sisco
Motion carried (4/0/1)
CORRESPONDENCE/PROPOSALS/REPORTS
SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT
473. Report by the Superintendent
Dr. Banderas congratulated and thanked Mr. Larry Rowland and the Acton 6th graders for their performance with the Schulmerich Bells at the beginning of the meeting. When Mr. Rowland introduced the performers, he mentioned that the students volunteer to rehearse almost every day after school.
Dr. Banderas also congratulated and thanked parents "responsible" for the adopt-a-plot program at Meadowlark School. Families adopted areas in front of the school to weed in preparation for Open House. He noted that an Adopt-a-Plot table had been set up at Open House for further recruitment of families.
Dr. Banderas indicated that funds will be available to complete the following projects at Vasquez: the science labs, a food services building, outdoor basketball and volleyball courts, and the locker rooms. Work will begin as soon as school ends in June with the goal of having everything up and running in September.
Dr. Banderas said he has reviewed the preliminary budget numbers as the result of the Governor’s May Revision. He noted that there is an increase in the COLA from 2.84% to 3.17% and that the Governor proposes the elimination of 7% deficit for 2000-2001. He also stated that all responsible fiscal parties remind boards and decision-makers that student services, support services, and academic program need to be considered along with employee compensation. He said that boards are being reminded to consider the new money as though it were one-time funding.
PRINCIPAL AND STAFF REPORTS
474. Reports by Principals and Staff
Mrs. Gonder reported that Open House was wonderful. She gave "kudos" to Mr. Rowland and his bell ringers. She also thanked Mrs. Lebaron and Mrs. Aronson-Spiegel for the Meadowlark "Adopt-A-Plot."
Mr. Pinkston congratulated the high school track team which placed runners in CIF competition. He announced that four seniors will be in the Antelope Valley All Star baseball game: Wes Anderson, Drew Pirtle, Jesse Teel, and Ryan Myers. He also announced that Coach Mark Anderson was nominated as Antelope Valley Coach of the Year, and that he will be an assistant All Star coach.
Mr. Pinkston thanked Mr. Lesniak for the weight room equipment, and Mr. Sisco, Mr. Voorhees, and Mr. Circhirillo for the installation of blinds in classrooms at Vasquez.
EMPLOYEE ORGANIZATIONS REPORTS
475. Reports by Employee Organizations
Mrs. Curtiss addressed the Board in hopes of getting agreement for the teachers and the District to continue discussions regarding the Peer Assistance program. The Board agreed that discussion should continue.
CORRESPONDENCE TO BOARD
476. Correspondence to the Board
Board members received the following correspondence:
An invitation to the Acton promotion ceremony, and a letter regarding an Education Foundation conference on May 24.
BOARD REPORTS
477. Reports by Board Members
Mr. Sisco, Mr. Nielsen, and Mr. Harbeson attended a Antelope Valley School Boards Association dinner. All reported that the event was a meaningful and enjoyable experience.
BOARD DISCUSSION
478. Discussion by Board Members
Mr. Duzick asked Dr. Banderas about the status of the road work at Agua Dulce School. Dr. Banderas responded that the work will be completed by the time school begins, and that the road work at the high school will not be complete until October.
The Board discussed traffic concerns at Vasquez. Dr. Banderas reported that the County continues to monitor the situation at both intersections, particularly Sierra Highway and Red Rover Mine Road. Mr. Harbeson suggested that Mr. Pinkston call CHP and request the "CERT team" to be sent to monitor traffic on Sierra Highway.
Board members thanked Michael and AJ Circhirillo for help with the blinds at Vasquez.
DISTRICT ORGANIZATION AND BOARD OPERATIONS
DECLARATION OF NEED
479. Motion that the Board approve the Declaration of Need for Fully Qualified Educators for the 2000-2001 school year.
Moved by Mr. Harbeson
Seconded by Mr. Nielsen
Motion carried (5/0)
HEARING ON INITIAL CSEA PROPOSAL
480. Motion that the Board adjourn to a public hearing at 8:18 p.m. in order to receive public comment regarding the contract proposal submitted by the California School Employees Association (CSEA).
Moved by Mr. Sisco
Seconded by Mr. Nielsen
Motion carried (5/0)
RECONVENE TO REGULAR SESSION
Motion that the Board reconvene to Regular Session at 8:20 p.m.
Moved by Mr. Harbeson
Seconded by Mr. Barofsky
Motion carried (5/0)
REINSTATE STUDENT #98-99.4
481. Motion that the Board reinstate Student #98-99.4 and then grant an interdistrict permit from the Acton-Agua Dulce Unified School District to the Antelope Valley Union High School District so that the student can enter into a program of concurrent enrollment in the high school district and the local community college.
Moved by Mr. Harbeson
Seconded by Mr. Nielsen
Motion carried (5/0)
INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAM AND STUDENT ACTIVITIES
CONSOLIDATED APPLICATION – PART I
482. Motion that the Board approve the District’s Consolidated Application – Part I.
Moved by Mr. Harbeson
Seconded by Mr. Barofsky
Motion carried (5/0)
ACCEPT JUNE GRADUATES
483. Motion that the Board approve, subject to completion of final tests and course requirements, the students listed from Vasquez High School who are certified and eligible for graduation.
Moved by Mr. Harbeson
Seconded by Mr. Barofsky
Motion carried (5/0)
PERSONNEL
INDEFINITE COMPENSATION DECLARATION
484. Motion that the Board adopt the following declaration:
"As a result of financial uncertainties, negotiations, legislation, and other factors, the Governing Board hereby declares that all management, confidential, and other unrepresented employees compensation be declared indefinite for 2000-2001."
Moved by Mr. Harbeson
Seconded by Mr. Sisco
Motion carried (5/0)
BUSINESS AND FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
TEMPORARY LOAN OF FUNDS
485. Motion that the Board approve a temporary loan of $148,000 from Fund 15 – Special Reserves – to Fund 74 – State Building Fund.
Moved by Mr. Harbeson
Seconded by Mr. Nielsen
Motion carried (5/0)
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
486 FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
CALENDAR
487. CALENDAR
| 5/29 | Holiday - Memorial Day |
| 6/8 | Board of Trustees Meeting |
| 6/22 | Board of Trustees Meeting |
CLOSED SESSION
488. Motion that the Board adjourn to Closed Session at 8:28 p.m. to discuss:
Moved by Mr. Harbeson
Seconded by Mr. Nielsen
Motion carried (4/0/1)
RECONVENE
489. Motion that the Board reconvene to Regular Session at 9:36 p.m.
Moved by Mr. Harbeson
Seconded by Mr. Nielsen
Motion carried (5/0)
ADJOURNMENT
490. Motion that the Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees adjourn at 9:38 p.m., Thursday, May 25, 2000
Moved by Mr. Sisco
Seconded by Mr. Nielsen
Motion carried (5/0)
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