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School Board Meeting Agenda 10-26-00
MEADOWLARK SCHOOL
The Board will Open the Regular Meeting at 6:30 p.m. then
Recess to Closed Session to Discuss
Student and Personnel 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 October 26, 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 October 26, 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 October 12, 2000 be approved.
CM; Enclosure
2.3 that Purchase Order Report #00-01.8 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; Enclosure
2.6 that the Board approve a contract with the Los Angeles County Office of Education for participation in Outdoor Science and Conservation Education – 2000-2001.
CM
2.7 that the following requests to use facilities be approved.
| Girl Scouts – Joshua Tree Council | To use Meadowlark’s MPR, kitchen, playground, and piano throughout the school year from 2:45 to 4:15 |
CM
2.8 that the Board approve a blanket Interdistrict Attendance Agreements.
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.
a. Update on Transit Mix Project
b. Update on Use of Facilities Fees
4.0 DISTRICT ORGANIZATION AND BOARD OPERATIONS
Action
4.1 Take Appropriate Action Regarding the Expulsion of Student #00-01.1.
It is recommended that the Board accept the recommendation of the District Administrative Hearing Panel regarding the expulsion of Student 00-01.1.
Moved by B D H N S Seconded by B D H N S
That the Board accept the recommendation of the District Administrative Hearing regarding the expulsion of Student #00-01.1.
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; Enclosure
5.1 Approve 2000-2001 Consolidated Application – Part II.
It is recommended that the Board approve the Acton-Agua Dulce Unified School District 2000-2001 Consolidated Application – Part II.
Moved by B D H N S Seconded by B D H N S
That the Board approve the Acton-Agua Dulce Unified School District 2000-2001 Consoldiated Application – Part II.
Ayes ____ Noes ____ Absent ____ Ayes B D H N S
Noes B D H N S
Absent B D H N S
Action
5.2 Approve Agua Dulce School Field Trip.
It is recommended that the Board approve a field trip for Mrs. McElfresh’s 5th grade class to visit the Museum of Industry and Science on November 9. Approximately 36 students will make the field trip.
Moved by B D H N S Seconded by B D H N S
That the Board approve a field trip for Mrs. McElfresh’s 5th grade class to visit the Museum of Industry and Science on November 9.
Ayes ____ Noes ____ Absent ____ Ayes B D H N S
Noes B D H N S
Absent B D H N S
Action; Enclosure
5.3 Approve Carl D. Perkins Waiver for Vasquez High School.
It is recommended that the Board approve the 2000-2001 Carl D. Perkins Specific Waiver Request. The Carl D. Perkins grant of approximately $9,000 is used at the high school to support vocational and technical education. Generally, districts are required to participate in this program as part of a consortium. The purpose of this waiver is to grant the high school permission to receive funds without participation in a consortium. We are considered a rural district without reasonable access to other unified districts that receive Perkins funding. Board approval of the waiver is required by the Education Code.
Moved by B D H N S Seconded by B D H N S
That the Board approve the 2000-2001 Carl D. Perkins Specific Waiver Request.
Ayes ____ Noes ____ Absent ____ Ayes B D H N S
Noes B D H N S
Absent B D H N S
Action; Enclosure
5.4 Approve Agua Dulce School Field Trip to Sea World for Spring 2001.
It is recommended that the Board approve a Field Trip to Sea World in the Spring of 2001 for students at Agua Dulce School. The request is being made at this time so that fundraising activities can be conducted in order to defray the cost of the trip. The request is made by Agua Dulce teacher Elaine Adelman, and the specific date will be identified at a later date, though the plan is to have the trip in late April or May of 2001. Students in grades 3 and 4 will be eligible for the trip. The trip coincides with science units on marine life as well as with social studies units on transportation, rail travel, and the development of the California Coastal corridor (see enclosure).
Moved by B D H N S Seconded by B D H N S
That the Board approve a field trip request to Sea World in the Spring of 2001 for students at Agua Dulce School.
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 Variable Waiver Request for Elaine Sullivan to Teach Math at Vasquez High School.
It is recommended that the Board approve the Variable Term Waiver Request for Elaine Sullivan in order for her to teach two periods of pre-algebra at Vasquez High School. Mrs. Sullivan is a credentialed Physical Education teacher at Vasquez High School who has been assigned to teach the classes. This waiver will waive Education Code Section Title 5 Section 80024.1, Requirements for Initial Issuance of a Single Subject Teaching Permit (Subject-matter).
Moved by B D H N S Seconded by B D H N S
That the Board approve the Variable Term Waiver Request for Elaine Sullivan to teach two periods of pre-algebra at Vasquez High School.
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
7.1 Approve Acceptance of Donations.
It is recommended that the Board approve the acceptance of the following donations:
| DONATION | TO | VALUE | DONATED BY |
| Library Books | Acton | $100.00 | Connie W. Garwacki |
| Epson 300LX Printer | Agua Dulce | $250.00 | Denise Williams |
| Money | Acton | $500.00 | Jim Ginnetti/American Linen |
| Pink Erasers | Meadowlark | $ 50.66 | Dr. and Mrs. R. P. Salazar |
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
Action; Enclosure (available at meeting)
7.2 Approve Notice of Completion for Landscape and Irrigation on the Vasquez High School Temporary Campus.
It is recommended that the Board approve the Notice of Completion for Bill’s Landscaping on Phase 2, Bid Division 4 (Landscape and Irrigation) of the Vasquez temporary high school campus.
Moved by B D H N S Seconded by B D H N S
That the Board approve the Notice of Completion for Bill’s Landscaping on Phase 2, Bid Division 4 (Landscape and Irrigation) of the Vasquez temporary high school campus.
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
| 11/9 | Board of Trustees Meeting |
| 11/10 | Holiday - Veterans’ Day |
| 11/22-23-24 | Thanksgiving Holiday |
| 11/23 | No Board 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:
1. Student Matters
2. Personnel Matters
3. Negotiations
4. Litigation
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.
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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,
October 26, 2000.
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