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School Board Meeting Agenda 9-28-00
MEADOWLARK SCHOOL
The Board will Open the Regular Meeting at 6:30 p.m. then
Recess to Closed Session to Discuss Student,
Personnel and Negotiations Matters.
The Regular Meeting will Convene at 7:30 p.m.
1.0 OPENING OF MEETING
1.1 Called to order by ____________________ at ______ p.m.
1.2 Members present: B D H N S
1.3 Moved by B D H N S Seconded by B D H N S
To adjourn to Closed Session at _________p.m.
Ayes ____ Noes ____ Absent ____ Ayes B D H N S
Noes B D H N S
Absent B D H N S
1.4 Moved by B D H N S Seconded by B D H N S
To reconvene to Open Session at________ p.m.
Ayes ____ Noes ____ Absent ____ Ayes B D H N S
Noes B D H N S
Absent B D H N S
1.5 Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag led by _________________
1.6 Administration Present: _____________________________
Action
1.7 Adopt Agenda as Presented.
It is recommended that the September 28, 2000 agenda be approved as presented to the Board. All corrections to the agenda will be submitted at this time.
Moved B D H N S Seconded by B D H N S
that the September 28, 2000 agenda be approved as presented.
Ayes ____ Noes ____ Absent ____ Ayes B D H N S
Noes B D H N S
Absent B D H N S
2.0 CONSENT MOTION
Action
2.1 It is recommended that the following items be approved by consent motion:
Moved by B D H N S Seconded by B D H N S
that the above items be approved by consent motion.
Ayes ____ Noes ____ Absent ____ Ayes B D H N S
Noes B D H N S
Absent B D H N S
CM
2.2 that the Minutes of the Regular Meeting held on September 14, 2000 be approved.
CM; Enclosure
2.3 that Purchase Order Report #00-01.6 be approved.
CM; Enclosure
2.4 that the Warrant Register be accepted by the Board for information and discussion.
CM; Enclosure
2.5 that the Board approve the payment of stipends.
CM
2.6 that the Board approve the following assistant football coaching positions at Vasquez High School.
Gene Ubelhardt Chris Saucke
Marc Ubelhardt Mike Lamb
Ric Rivas Daniel Williford
CM
2.7 that the Board approve the following classified personnel:
Name Classification Location
Armando Alonso Utility/Maintenance/Grounds Vasquez
Jayme Fryer Instructional Aide Meadowlark
Ludy Ramos Bilingual Instructional Aide Meadowlark
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2.8 that the Board approve the assignments of the personnel listed below for the After School Detention Program and Saturday School at Vasquez High School.
Mark Costahaude George Durr
Frank Nelson Elaine Sullivan
3.0 CORRESPONDENCE/PROPOSALS/REPORTS
3.1 Report by Superintendent
3.2 Reports by Principals and Staff
3.3 Reports by Employee Organizations
3.4 Report by Student Representative
3.5 Correspondence to the Board
3.6 Reports by Board Members
3.7 COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC
Any member of the public may address the Board to make suggestions, identify concerns, or request information about matters affecting the school district. The Board President may limit discussion on any item.
Items Not on the Agenda
To address the Board on an item not on the agenda, please fill out an Acton-Agua Dulce Unified School District Comments Card available at the entry door and give it to the Board President. The President will recognize you during the Comments portion of the meeting. Upon recognition, state your name and make your statement. For items not on the agenda, please note the following stipulation of the Brown Act.
Pursuant to the Brown Act, Governing Board members cannot discuss any item which does not appear on the agenda. The Governing board may provide a reference to staff or other resources of information, request staff to report back at a subsequent meeting, or direct staff to plan an item on a future agenda.
Complaints against employees are addressed in closed session, and the District’s complaint procedure should be followed before discussion with the Board.
Items on the Agenda
To address the Board on an item on the agenda, please fill out an Acton-Agua Dulce Unified School District Comments Card available at the entry door and give it to the Board President. The President will recognize you once the agenda item you wish to address is moved, seconded and placed on the floor for discussion. Upon recognition, state your name and make your statement.
Discussion by Board Members
4.0 DISTRICT ORGANIZATION AND BOARD OPERATIONS
Presentation; Enclosure
4.1 Presentation on the TMC Proposed Soledad Canyon Mining Project.
Representatives from the City of Santa Clarita will make a presentation to the Board regarding the city’s opposition to the proposed mining project in Soledad Canyon. The district has joined the City of Santa Clarita in an appeal of the Bureau of Land Management’s Record of Decision on the project. In addition to the appeal, the Board of Trustees took action last year by passing a Board Resolution in opposition to the mining project.
Action; Enclosure
4.2 Election of Members to the Los Angeles County Committee on School District Organization.
That annual meeting to elect members to the Los Angeles County Committee on School District Organization will be held on Thursday, October 12, 2000. The board is asked to give direction to its voting representative, John Sisco, for whom the Board’s votes should be cast.
Moved by B D H N S Seconded by B D H N S
That the Board give direction to Mr. Sisco for whom the Board’s votes should be cast.
Ayes ____ Noes ____ Absent ____ Ayes B D H N S
Noes B D H N S
Absent B D H N S
5.0 INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAM AND STUDENT ACTIVITIES
Action
5.1 Approve Trip to Antelope Valley College.
It is recommended that the Board approve a field trip for Vasquez High School seniors to attend "College Information Day" at Antelope Valley College on October 4, 2000.
Vasquez High Counselor, Elliot Bowles, has made arrangement for the event, which will provide opportunities for students to ask college representatives questions about admissions, majors, and financial aid.
The students will be transported by bus to the college. The event runs between 9:00 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.
Moved by B D H N S Seconded by B D H N S
That the Board approve a field trip for Vasquez High School seniors to attend "College Information Day" at Antelope Valley College on October 4, 2000.
Ayes ____ Noes ____ Absent ____ Ayes B D H N S
Noes B D H N S
Absent B D H N S
6.0 PERSONNEL
Action; Enclosure
6.1 Approve 2000-01 Salary Schedule for AATA Members.
It is recommended that the Board approve the 2000-01 Salary Schedule for Certificated staff members represented by the Acton-Agua Dulce Teachers Association. This schedule represents 95.5 FTEs (Full Time Equivalents).
Moved by B D H N S Seconded by B D H N S
That the Board approve the 2000-2001 Salary Schedule for Certificated staff members.
Ayes ____ Noes ____ Absent ____ Ayes B D H N S
Noes B D H N S
Absent B D H N S
Action; Enclosure
6.2 Approve Extra Duty Pay Schedule.
It is recommended that the Board approve the Extra Duty Pay Schedule for 2000-01.
Moved by B D H N S Seconded by B D H N S
That the approve the Board approve the Extra Duty Pay Schedule for 2000-01.
Ayes ____ Noes ____ Absent ____ Ayes B D H N S
Noes B D H N S
Absent B D H N S
Action; Enclosure
6.3 Approve 2000-2001 Salary Schedule for Classified Staff Members.
It is recommended that the Board approve the 2000-2001 Salary Schedule for Classified Staff members represented by Acton-Agua Dulce Chapter #473 California School Employees Association. This Schedule represents 57 FTEs (Full Time Equivalents).
Moved by B D H N S Seconded by B D H N S
That the Board approve the 2000-2001 Salary Schedule for Classified Staff Members represented by Acton-Agua Dulce Unified California School Employees Association Chapter #473.
Ayes ____ Noes ____ Absent ____ Ayes B D H N S
Noes B D H N S
Absent B D H N S
7.0 BUSINESS AND FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
Action; Enclosure
7.1 Approve Adoption of Resolution #00-01.6: "Gann" Limit.
It is recommended that the Board approve the adoption of Resolution #00-01.6 establishing the appropriation limit of $10,001,486 for 1999-2000 and the estimated limit of $10,455,835 for 2000-2001.
Moved by B D H N S Seconded by B D H N S
That the Board approve the adoption of Resolution #00-01.6 establishing the appropriation limit of $10,001,486 for 1999-2000 and the estimated limit of $10,445,835 for 2000-2001.
Ayes ____ Noes ____ Absent ____ Ayes B D H N S
Noes B D H N S
Absent B D H N S
Action
7.2 Approve Acceptance of Donations.
It is recommended that the Board approve the acceptance of the following donations.
| DONATED ITEM | VALUE | DONATED TO | DONATED BY |
| Monitor and software | $ 50.00 | Acton School | James Fitzpatrick |
| Four rugs for room 408 | $ 436.00 | Meadowlark | Dr. and Mrs. Salazar |
| Trees | $10,000.00 | Meadowlark | Elizabeth Booth |
| Printer | $ 75.00 | High Desert | Bonnie Jo Williams |
| Cash to room 213 | $ 150.00 | Agua Dulce | Geri Albert |
| Cash | $10,000.00 | Vasquez High | Dodie Eassa |
Moved by B D H N S Seconded by B D H N S
That the Board approve the acceptance of the donations listed above.
Ayes ____ Noes ____ Absent ____ Ayes B D H N S
Noes B D H N S
Absent B D H N S
Information; Enclosure
7.3 Receive Information on School Bus Replacement Program.
The Board will receive information on the status of the school bus replacement program. The Governor’s Budget set aside $50M for the purpose of replacement of older school buses that do not meet air quality standards. This is an important program for the District to follow as 10 of our 16 buses possibly meet the criteria for replacement.
Action
7.4 Transfer of Funds from Fund 74 to Fund 15.
It is recommended that the Board approve the transfer of $73,445.08 from Fund 74 to Fund 15. At the May 25, 2000 Board meeting, the Board approved a temporary loan of $148,000 from Fund 15 to Fund 74 related to the installation of technology infrastructure at Meadowlark School to the technology project. The loan was used to pay bills while the District awaited reimbursement from the State. This transfer represents the first repayment increment to the District from the State.
Moved by B D H N S Seconded by B D H N S
That the Board approve the transfer of $73,445.08 from Fund 74 to Fund 15.
Ayes ____ Noes ____ Absent ____ Ayes B D H N S
Noes B D H N S
Absent B D H N S
8.0 FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
9.0 CALENDAR
| 10/12 | Board of Trustees Meeting |
| 10/20 | Contract Day #3 for K-6 |
| 10/26 | Board of Trustees Meeting |
10.0 PUBLIC COMMENT
11.0 CLOSED SESSION
Closed Session may be called at any time during a formal meeting by motion of the Board of Education for the purpose of discussing a personnel problem, a pupil problem, land purchase, consultation on a legal problem with an attorney, and with employee organizations in regard to salaries and/or fringe benefits. All formal action involving such matters must be made in an open meeting.
Action
11.1 Moved by B D H N S Seconded by B D H N S
that the Board adjourn to Closed Session at ______ p.m. for:
Ayes ____ Noes ____ Absent ____ Ayes B D H N S
Noes B D H N S
Absent B D H N S
Action
11.2 Moved by B D H N S Seconded by B D H N S
that the Board reconvene to Regular Session at ______ p.m.
Ayes ____ Noes ____ Absent ____ Ayes B D H N S
Noes B D H N S
Absent B D H N S
12.0 ADJOURNMENT
Action
12.1 Moved by B D H N S Seconded by B D H N S
that the Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees adjourn at ______ p.m., Thursday,
September 28, 2000.
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