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School Board Meeting Minutes 11-9-00
PLACE AND DATE OF MEETING
Meadowlark School, 3015 W. Sacramento St., Acton, California, November 9, 2000
CALL TO ORDER
Mr. Duzick called the meeting to order at 6:42 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 Student and Personnel Matters at 6:43 p.m.
RETURN TO OPEN SESSION
The Board returned to Open Session at 7:42 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag led by Mr. Duzick
ADMINISTRATION PRESENT
Dr. Don Banderas, Superintendent
OTHER DISTRICT PERSONNEL
Paulette Buechner, Brianna Williard, Kaye Bruns, Joe Duret
VISITORS
Lane Richards
ADOPT AGENDA
174. Motion that the November 9, 2000 agenda be approved with the following revisions.
Add 6.0, Personnel, Item 6.1: Approve Employment of
Instructional Aides
Item 2.7: Change Vasquez to High Desert
Item 2.8: Removed from Consent Motion to be voted on
separately
Moved by Mr. Harbeson
Seconded by Mr. Barofsky
Motion carried (5/0)
CONSENT MOTION
175. Motion that the following items be approved by consent motion.
1. Approve the Minutes of the Regular Meeting held on October 26, 2000.
2. Approve Purchase Order Report #00-01.9.
3. Accept Warrant Register Report.
4. Approve Payment of Stipends.
5. that the Board approve the employment of the following classified personnel.
Name Position Location
Kelly Dettman 3.75 hr. Inst. Aide Meadowlark
6. that the Board approve the following requests to use facilities.
| DCFS | To use High Desert School’s MPR on December 17 for a holiday party from 2:00 until 7:30 |
| Dancin’ in Acton | To use Meadowlark’s MPR on December 16 for a party from 8:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. |
(this item was removed from consent motion and voted on separately)
7. that the Board approve the year-long stipend positions at Vasquez High School for the 2000-2001 school year. All are stipend positions; however, since the position of athletic director is assigned to an administrator, no stipend will be paid.
8 That the Board approve payment of a court settlement, Case #00S02082, in the amount of $600.00.
9. That the Board approve a Student Teaching Agreement with California State University, Northridge.
Moved by Mr. Barofsky
Seconded by Mr. Nielsen
Motion carried (5/0)
APPROVE WINTER COACHING POSITIONS
176. Motion that the Board approve the winter coaching stipend positions at Vasquez High School for the 2000-2001 school year.
Moved by Mr. Barofsky
Seconded by Mr. Nielsen
Motion carried (4/1/0)
No: Mr. Harbeson
CORRESPONDENCE/PROPOSALS/REPORTS
EMPLOYEES REPORT
177. Report by Employee Organization
Mrs. Bruns, AATA Co-President, inquired as to when copies of contracts would be available. She was informed that copies would be distributed as soon as the master copy was sent from Schools Legal Services.
CORRESPONDENCE TO BOARD
178. Correspondence to the Board Members
The Board received a letter from a parent and an invitation to the AVSBA dinner meeting on November 17.
REPORTS BY BOARD MEMBERS
179. Reports by Board Members
Mr. Duzick reported on a meeting in Santa Clarita that dealt with a study on the mining and air quality issues.
COMMENTS FROM PUBLIC
180. Comments from the Public
Lillian Smith, publisher of the Acton-Agua Dulce Country Journal, informed the Board that there will be an article regarding Hate Crimes at Vasquez High School in the next issue of the newspaper. Dr. Banderas explained to Mrs. Smith that there is an on-going police investigation in the matter. He also said that Mr. Pinkston has met with a community group to discuss the issue. The Board assured Mrs. Smith that if enough evidence warrants, civil action could occur.
DISTRICT ORGANIZATION AND BOARD OPERATIONS
STUDENT #00-01.2
181. Motion that the Board accept the recommendation of the District Administrative Hearing Panel to expel Student #00-01.2 for the remainder of this semester and one more.
Moved by Mr. Barofsky
Seconded by Mr. Sisco
Motion carried (5/0)
STUDENT #00-01.3
182. Motion that the Board accept the recommendation of the District Administrative Hearing Panel to expel Student #00-01.3 for the remainder of this semester and one more.
Moved by Mr. Harbeson
Seconded by Mr. Barofsky
Motion carried (5/0)
REVIEW OF BP #9000-9224
183. The Board reviewed Board Bylaws #9000 through #9224 .
The Board directed the use of the following options:
Insert A
Bylaw #9220 Statement of Qualifications Option 2
The District shall assume no part of the cost of printing, handling, translating or mailing candidate statements pursuant to Elections Code 13307.
Bylaw #9220 Length of Statement Option 1
Candidate statements shall be limited to no more than 200 words.
Insert B
Bylaw #9220 Tie Votes in Board Member Elections Option 2
Whenever a tie makes it impossible to determine which of two or more candidates has been elected to the Board, the Board shall immediately notify the candidates who received the tie votes of the time and place where lots shall be cast to determine the winner. (Education Code 5016)
Insert C
Bylaw #9223 Provisional Appointments Option 2
In order to draw from the largest possible number of candidates, the Board shall advertise in the local media to solicit candidate applications or nominations. A committee consisting of less than a quorum of the Board shall ensure that applicants are eligible for Board membership and announce the names of the eligible candidates. The Board shall interview the candidates at a public meeting, accept oral or written public input, and select the provisional appointee by a majority vote.
INSTRUCTION PROGRAM AND STUDENT ACTIVITIES
SPENDING GOALS: API AND SITE GRANTS
184. The Board reviewed and discussed the recommendations from principals regarding District Goals for the expenditure of Site Block Grant money as well as SAT-9 award money.
PERSONNEL
APPROVE CLASSIFIED EMPLOYMENT
185. Motion that the Board approve the employment of the following instructional aides at Acton School.
Jessica Baker 3.75 hours
Toni Baker 3.5 hours
Candy Jerred 3 hours
Catherine Knight 3.75 hours
Laura Robinson 3 hours
Ivana Rouse 3 hours
Wendy Scarlatella 3.5 hours
Cindy Zoerb 2.5 hours
Moved by Mr. Harbeson
Seconded by Mr. Sisco
Motion carried (5/0)
BUSINESS AND FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
ACCEPTANCE OF DONATIONS
186. Motion that the Board approve the acceptance of the following donations:
| DONATION | TO | VALUE | DONATED BY |
| Copy Machine | Agua Dulce | $800.00 | Michael Gross |
| Computer and Accessories | Acton | $100.00 | Mary Vail |
Moved by Mr. Harbeson
Seconded by Mr. Sisco
Motion carried (5/0)
TEMPORARY LOAN
187. Motion that the Board approve a temporary loan of $100,000 from Fund 15 to Fund 60.
Moved by Mr. Barofsky
Seconded by Mr. Harbeson
Motion carried (5/0)
PROPOSED USE OF FACILITIES FEES
188. The Board reviewed a proposed transition fee for the use of District facilities with the intent that the fee schedule will become effective January 1, 2001.
HEARING: DEVELOPER FEE JUSTIFICATION
189. Motion that the Board adjourn to a public hearing at 9:00 p.m. in order to receive comments from the public regarding the Developer Fee Justification Report.
Moved by Mr. Harbeson
Seconded by Mr. Sisco
Motion carried (5/0)
RECONVENE TO REGULAR SESSION
Motion that the Board reconvene to Regular Session at 9:24 p.m.
Moved by Mr. Barofsky
Seconded by Mr. Harbeson
Motion carried (5/0)
RESOLUTION #00-01.7: INCREASE FEES
190. Motion that the Board adopt Resolution #00-01.7 to increase developer fees.
Moved by Mr. Harbeson
Seconded by Mr. Nielsen
Motion carried (5/0)
BUDGET REVISIONS
191. Motion that the Board approve budget revisions.
Moved by Mr. Harbeson
Seconded by Mr. Sisco
Motion carried (5/0)
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
192. 1. District Enrollment
CALENDAR
193. CALENDAR
| 11/10 | Holiday - Veterans’ Day |
| 11/22-23-24 | Thanksgiving Holiday |
| 11/23 | No Board Meeting |
| 12/14 | Board of Trustees Meeting |
| 12/25-1/5 | Winter Holiday |
CLOSED SESSION
194. Motion that the Board adjourn to Closed Session at 9:28 p.m. to discuss:
Moved by Mr. Harbeson
Seconded by Mr. Barofsky
Motion carried (5/0)
RECONVENE
195. Motion that the Board reconvene to Regular Session at 10:32 p.m.
Moved by Mr. Harbeson
Seconded by Mr. Barofsky
Motion carried (5/0)
ADJOURNMENT
196. Motion that the Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees adjourn at 10:33 p.m., Thursday, November 9, 2000
Moved by Mr. Nielsen
Seconded by Mr. Harbeson
Motion carried (5/0)
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