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School Board Meeting Minutes 8-24-00
PLACE AND DATE OF MEETING
Meadowlark School, 3015 W. Sacramento St., Acton, California, August 24, 2000
CALL TO ORDER
Mr. Duzick called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m.
BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT
James Duzick, President
Mark Nielsen, Vice President
John Sisco, Clerk
Martin Barofsky, Member
Steve Harbeson, Member
ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION
The Board adjourned to Closed Session to discuss Personnel and Negotiations at 6:31 p.m.
RETURN TO OPEN SESSION
The Board returned to Open Session at 7:40 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag led by Mr. Duzick
ADMINISTRATION PRESENT
Dr. Don Banderas, Superintendent
Margaret Gonder, Meadowlark Principal
OTHER DISTRICT PERSONNEL
Paulette Buechner, Kay Bruns, Kathy Heslep, Jeannie Curtiss
VISITORS
Sheila Cook, Eleanor Braun, Kathy Wilmarth, Donna LeBarron, Fred Heslep
ADOPT AGENDA
62. Motion that the August 10, 2000 agenda be approved as amended:
Table Item 6.2: Recommended that Item 6.2 be tabled until the next Board Meeting on September 14, 2000.
Table Item 6.3: Recommended that Item 6.3 be tabled until the next Board Meeting on September 14, 2000.
Table Item 6.6: Recommended that Item 6.6 be tabled until after Closed Session.
Moved by Mr. Harbeson
Seconded by Mr. Sisco
Motion carried (5/0)
CONSENT MOTION
63. Motion that the following items be approved by consent motion.
1. Approve the Minutes of the Regular Meeting held on August 10, 2000.
2. Approve Purchase Order Report #00-01.4.
3. Accept Warrant Register Report.
4. Approve Payment of Stipends.
5. that the Board approve the resignation of Celia Vazquez, ESL Instructional Aide, at Acton and Meadowlark Schools.
6. That the Board approve the following request to use school facilities:
| Acton Community Presbyterian Church | To use High Desert’s MPR on November 17 and 18 for a boutique |
Moved by Mr. Barofsky
Seconded by Mr. Sisco
Motion carried (5/0)
CORRESPONDENCE/PROPOSALS/REPORTS
SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT
64. Report by the Superintendent
Dr. Banderas reviewed the status of the two county street projects that will have an impact on district schools. Work will begin shortly on the deceleration lane on Agua Dulce Canyon Road along the 600 foot frontage of Agua Dulce School. New power poles have been installed and moving of the fence and the actual road work will begin some time in September. Work is also scheduled to begin on the turn pockets on Sierra Hwy and Red Rover and Escondido Canyon and Red Rover. This project also includes the resurfacing of Red Rover from Sierra Hwy to Escondido and the provision of appropriate turn pockets onto the Vasquez High School campus.
Dr. Banderas informed the Board that all schools were fully staffed for the opening of school. He thanked the principals for all their work in recruiting and he thanked Linda Hayes in the District Office for her efforts in processing nearly 25 new certificated employees.
The Superintendent provided the Board with an update on the Vasquez projects. With the exception of main court baskets, the gym is complete. As a matter of fact, the girls’ volleyball team is practicing in the facility. The food services structure is expected to be complete by the opening of school. The dressing room lockers are expected to be on site on August 28. The science labs will not be ready for the opening of school and a completion date is projected for October 1, 2000.
Dr. Banderas elaborated on the district’s quest for hardship status in the New State School Facilities Program. He reported that progress has been made on the technical and legal aspects of the project but that a new "political" angle has arisen. He referenced the ongoing suit on behalf of the Los Angeles City School system that is attempting to tie up all the remaining Prop 1A money until Los Angeles gets its fair share. The suit has angered school districts throughout the state because all decisions related to the funding process have been placed on hold. Our District is continuing with its pursuit.
Dr. Banderas elaborated on the action to table the ratification of the CSEA contract. He had met with CSEA the previous day and it was agreed to remove the item from the agenda until some specific language could be revised.
EMPLOYEE ORGANIZATION REPORTS
65. Reports by Employee Organizations
Jeannie Curtiss reported that she is working with Margaret Gonder and Tracey Wegmann on PAR/BTSA. A group of teachers will be attending PAR/BTSA training this week. Teachers will vote on their contract August 31, 2000.
CORRESPONDENCE TO BOARD
66. Correspondence to the Board
Board received correspondence regarding "Lion King" tickets available for a cost of $100 each.
BOARD DISCUSSION
67. Discussion by Board Members
Marty Barofsky commented that once the contract is ratified we can "move forward and work together," that Acton-Agua Dulce is a great district to be a new teacher in. Mr. Barofsky suggested that the district recognize teachers in the "process of moving forward" by doing something simple like sending birthday cards to employees. Jim Duzick suggested an "employee of the month" parking spot at each site. The Board agreed on the need of recognizing employees.
Mr. Duzick stated that he has been in contact with JoAnne Darcy and M. Roundtree regarding the appeal of the Transit Mix Project. He said that each school district needs to appeal and he handed out a sample letter. Sulphur Springs intends to have their Board file an appeal and William S. Hart District filed theirs on August 23, 2000. There will be a meeting of superintendents on August 25 where representatives from the City of Santa Clarita will provide an update on the status of the appeal process.
DISTRICT ORGANIZATION AND BOARD OPERATIONS
STUDENT #99-00.7
68. Motion that the Board approve the administrative recommendation to reinstate from expulsion Student #99-00.7.
Moved by Mr. Harbeson
Seconded by Mr. Sisco
Motion carried (5/0)
PERSONNEL
EMPLOY CERTIFICATED PERSONNEL
69. Motion that the Board approve the employment of the following certificated personnel for the 2000-2001 school year.
| NAME | LOCATION | POSITION | EFFECTIVE DATE |
| Richard Childs | High Desert | Language Arts | September 2000 |
| James Blankenship | High Desert | Math | September 2000 |
| Edward Kahnert | Acton School | 60% Schl Psychologist | September 2000 |
| Charles Carruthers | High Desert | Science | September 2000 |
Moved by Mr. Harbeson
Seconded by Mr. Barofsky
Motion carried (5/0)
TABLED: PUBLIC HEARING
70. The motion to adjourn to a Public Hearing in order to hear comments regarding the AB 1200 document was tabled until the September 14 meeting.
TABLED: CSEA CONTRACT
71. The motion to ratify the CSEA contract was tabled until the September 14 meeting.
DISTRICT CONFIDENTIAL PERSONNEL
72. Motion that the Board approve the revised Confidential
Personnel Pay Schedule for 2000-2001 which reflects a 7% increase over the previous schedule and is retroactive to July 1, 2000.
Moved by Mr. Harbeson
Seconded by Mr. Nielsen
Motion carried (5/0)
DISTRICT MANAGEMENT PERSONNEL
73. Motion that the Board approve the revised District Management Pay Schedule for 2000-2001 which reflects a 7% increase over the previous schedule and is retroactive to July 1, 2000.
Moved by Mr. Harbeson
Seconded by Mr. Sisco
Motion carried (5/0)
TABLED: CONTRACT REVISION
74. The motion that the contract revision for the Superintendent was tabled.
BUSINESS AND FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
DISCUSSION ON USE OF FACILITIES FEES
75. Jim Duzick commended Dr. Banderas with the information he put together on the Facilities Fees. A revised Board Policy will be reviewed during the month of September.
PUBLIC COMMENT
76. Sheila Cook of the PTSO discussed a fund raiser to raise money for chairs and tables for the gym. Jim Duzick thanked Linda Holcombe for spearheading the new lawn project at High Desert Middle School.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
77. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
CALENDAR
78. CALENDAR
| 8/24 | Board of Trustees Meeting |
| 8/25 | New Teachers Begin |
| 8/28-30 | Staff Development "Buy Back" Days |
| 8/31 | Teacher Contract Day #1 |
| 9/1 | Teacher Contract Day #2 |
| 9/4 | Holiday – Labor Day |
| 9/5 | First Day of Instruction |
| 9/14 | Board of Trustees Meeting |
| 9/14 | Meadowlark Back-to-School |
CLOSED SESSION
CLOSED SESSION
79. Motion that the Board adjourn to Closed Session at 8:57 p.m. to discuss:
Moved by Mr. Barofsky
Seconded by Mr. Harbeson
Motion carried (5/0)
RECONVENE
80. Motion that the Board reconvene to Regular Session at 10:33 p.m.
Moved by Mr. Barofsky
Seconded by Mr. Harbeson
Motion carried (5/0)
ADJOURNMENT
81. Motion that the Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees adjourn at 10:36 p.m., Thursday, August 24, 2000
Moved by Mr. Barofsky
Seconded by Mr. Harbeson
Motion carried (5/0)
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