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Monday, October 8, 2012
Monday, September 10, 2012
Friday, June 8, 2012
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PARENTS, TEACHERS ANGRY AT ECS BOARD OVER "PRINCIPAL SHUFFLE"
Angry parents and teachers packed the house at the Eureka School Board meeting Wednesday night. They’re fighting to keep their principals. The group has already written letters, signed petitions, and even held an actual protest about the principal shuffle between Alice Birney, Grant, Lafayette, and Zane schools.
"What will it take?” Said Sean Hughes, an Alice Birney parent, “More letters? More news? What will it take?"
Another concerned mom added, "I am concerned because you are not meeting the needs of these kids, or the families."
"We have sounded in one unanimous voice in opposition of the principal rotation," said Grant School parent Beau Hopkins.
"I'm asking the board to make the people's concern, their concern," said district music teacher Dave DeMitt.
Board President John Fullerton answered, "We want to acknowledge that we have listened to the opinions expressed by parents, community and staff, and we want you to know that your opinions are important to us."
Board President John Fullerton answered, "We want to acknowledge that we have listened to the opinions expressed by parents, community and staff, and we want you to know that your opinions are important to us."
"If you've heard us, then why are we still here?" Hughes added.
The board became vocal when district employee Laurie Alexander was brought up. Parents and teachers say she's one of the problems they have with the principal move. Alexander was not in the boardroom Wednesday.
Parents and teachers also expressed their ideas for solutions; "Why not put this 'one person' into the junior high? I understand there's a position coming open, and I understand she doesn't want it," Hughes added.
"When elections come around our efforts will be focused on unseating each one of you," Hopkins said.
"The current image that Eureka City Schools has, is not good,” says Eureka Teacher's Association President Patrick Riggs. He says he's looking forward to the new superintendent who starts July first.
"You have made a good decision I believe to bring in a new superintendent from outside of the area to give us an opportunity at a fresh start," Riggs said.
"Let the incoming superintendent do his job and determine whether or not this move needs to happen," Hopkins added.
Hughes concluded, "We as adults are supposed to teach the kids right from wrong. To me this is a classic case of someone being a bully and getting what they want."
May 16, 2012
See the video HERE
Presentations by ETA members beginning with:
Quiteria Perreira at 28:06
Craig Parker at 31:37
Philip Middlemiss at 35:03
Rafael Rivera at 47:30
Eureka City Schools Board of Education
2100 J Street, Eureka, CA, Board Room #116
REGULAR MEETING
May 16, 2012
7:00 P.M.
MINUTES
CLOSED SESSION MOVED TO THE END OF THE REGULAR MEETING
PUBLIC COMMENT ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
CLOSED SESSION ONLY (closed to the public)
Employee discipline, dismissal, release, appoint, accept the resignation of, or otherwise
affect the employment status of a public employee (GC Sec 48918(c) or 76030)
( 2) Conference with Labor Negotiator Interim Superintendent Lanning Regarding Eureka
Teachers Association and Classified Blue and White Collar Units and Unrepresented
Employees (GC Sec 54957.6)
( 3) Conference with Real Property Negotiator: Winzler Property (AP#009-044-005), Jacobs
Property (AP#9-101-018, Campus & AP#9-111-006, Fields) for Price and or Terms of
Payment
(GC Sec 54957.6) Worthington Property (AP#016-151-15)
D.
CALL TO ORDER OF REGULAR SESSION
President Fullerton called the meeting to order at 7:15 p.m.
Members Present :
Fullerton, Taplin, Davis, Beck, Johnson
Members Absent :
None
Staff Present :
Lanning, Lentz, Alexander, Ziegler, Davis
E.
REPORT OUT FROM CLOSED SESSION
F.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
Member Beck led the Pledge.
G.
ADJUSTMENTS TO THE AGENDA
There were no adjustments to the agenda.
H.
INFORMATION
( 4) Student Representative Report
• Lauren Graben, FFA School Board Representative, reported on last month and this month’s
FFA activities.
• Students Erin Knight and Catherine McGibbon reported on Eureka High School Student
Government activities.
• Students Delia Hanes and Sarah Hail reported on their Senior Project Time Travelers Club.
( 5) Superintendent’s Report
• Lanning attended the EHS play twice and it was phenomenal.
• There are many activities occurring throughout the district with the conclusion of the school
year. This weekend is Relay for Life at Eureka High School.
( 6) Board Member’s Report
• Davis was gone last week to the annual PTA convention in Anaheim. It was rejuvenating
and good to refocus on “we are in it for the kids.”
• Beck attended another series in the Masters in Governance training (Collective Bargaining).
After the conference while in Yosemite, Beck ran into previous superintendent Jim Scott who
sent his warm regards.
• Beck acknowledged the sudden passing of long-time custodian to the district Gordon Myer;
he will be greatly missed.
Eureka City Schools Board of Education
• Taplin accompanied 250-300 Zane 7th grade students to Carson Park. Counselor Trevor
Hammons had the event very well organized, it was a very good experience, and the kids did
great.
• Johnson attended the Alice Birney bicycle rodeo and dedication. The students gave
heartfelt speeches regarding their bikes.
I.
PUBLIC COMMENT ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS
• Laurie Dutra for Cal Safe and teen parent programs provided a current update on enrollment
of all the programs and invited the Board to the Young Parent conference on May 24.
• Pam Cahill, on behalf of the teen parent program, shared new statistics reporting that in
2011 there were 58 teen parent births with 32% in the ECS district and only 6 were served.
She asked the Board reconsider eliminating the program.
• Sativa Daniels, Grant parent, asked for consistency in principals and asked the current
principal remain at Grant.
• Quiteria Perreira, Zane teacher, spoke against the benefit increase. She advocated voting
in November to increase taxes.
• Craig Parker, ETA high school director and EHS teacher, spoke of solidarity with the
bargaining team and urged the Board fully fund benefits.
• Philip Middlemiss, ETA representative and teacher, advocated for the ETA bargaining team.
• Carol Rose, Grant grandparent, asked the Board vote to keep their current principal.
• Beau Hopkins, Grant parent, presented the Board with a petition asking the Board keep the
current principal at Grant.
• Jennifer Tulmau, Alice Birney parent, spoke against changing the Alice Birney principal.
• Rafael Rivera, EHS teacher, spoke of the need for translators in the schools, and as a public
institution, should fulfill that need.
• Gladys Pierce, Alice Birney aide, shared Mr. Rivera’s concern. She also spoke on behalf of
her principal at Alice Birney and asked her transfer be reconsidered.
J.
CONSENT CALENDAR - The Board is asked to receive/act
It was M/S by Beck/Taplin to approve the following Consent Calendar items:
( 8) Approval of Personnel Action: Report #17
( 9) Minutes of the Special Meeting of April 25, 2012
(10) Minutes of the Regular Meeting of May 2, 2012
(11) Field Trip Request: EHS Mixed Ensemble to Portland, OR on June 8 -10, 2012
(12) Board Policy/Administrative Regulation 5111 – Admission
(13) Administrative Regulation 5111.1 - District Residency
(14) Administrative Regulation 5111.12 - Residency Based on Parent/Guardian Employment
(15) Administrative Regulation 6162.51 – Standardized Testing and Reporting
(16) New High School Course: Exploring Computer Science
(17) Grant Intent to Apply – CalFresh Outreach Funding
(18) Grant Intent to Apply – Elementary and Secondary School Counseling Programs
(ESSC)
(19) Approve Professional Services Authorization with LPA, Inc. – EHS Pool Building Roof
Structure Facility Hardship Study
(20) Declaration of Equipment as Surplus and Authorization to Sell
APPROVED ON June 6, 2012
Eureka City Schools Board of Education
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
May 16, 2012 - Page 3
J.
CONSENT CALENDAR - The Board is asked to receive/act (continued)
(21) Resolution #11-12-044, Reduction of Classified Employees
Governing Board: ayes 5, noes 0, absent 0. Motion carried.
K.
DISCUSSION/ACTION - The Board is asked to receive/act
(22) Third Interim Financial Report
Eureka City Schools filed a “qualified” certification at second interim. Education Code
requires the district submit a Third Interim Financial Statement as a result. The Third Interim
has remained static from what was reported in the Second Interim report. A general fund
comparison including restricted and unrestricted accounts were highlighted from budget
adoption through First and Second interim changes. It was noted the state is now projecting a
$16 billion shortfall.
It was M/S by Davis/Johnson to accept and adopt the Third Interim Report. Governing Board:
ayes 5, noes 0, absent 0. Motion carried.
L.
DISCUSSION - The Board is asked to receive
(23) Curriculum Adoption: High School English, Writing that Works
EHS teacher Philip Middlemiss presented the text. There will be two classes, one at EHS and
one at Zoe Barnum. Middlemiss asked he be invited to Rotary to discuss what the business
owners would like in student writing. This item will return on consent.
(24) Textbook Adoption: High School Algebra II
EHS teachers Russ Turpin and Matt Muldoon presented the text. This text completes the
single platform math approach. The current text is over 20 years old. The Board received
a copy of the process used to choose this text. Books will be purchased for EHS and Zoe
Barnum. This item will return on consent.
(25) Board Policy/Administrative Regulation 6145.2, Athletic Competition
The Board asked for the CIF report to the Board 1-2 times per year as stated in the policy.
The Board received a copy of the concussion and head injury information sheet distributed to
parents as required in the regulation. This item will return on consent.
The Board recessed and moved to closed session at 9:10 p.m.
CLOSED SESSION (CONTINUED)
There were no public comments on closed session items.
Members Present: Fullerton, Taplin, Davis, Beck, Johnson
Members Absent: None
Staff Present:
Lanning, Davis
M.
REPORT OUT FROM CLOSED SESSION
Clerk Davis reported on Item C(1), it was motioned by Beck, and seconded by Johnson
to adopt the Resolution #11-12-043 of Non-Reelection and authorize the District Interim
Superintendent or her designee to notify one Probationary I employee that he or she will not be
reelected for the 2012-2013 school year.
Clerk Davis reported on Item C(1), the Board acted to adopt Resolution #11-12-045 to
authorize the District Interim Superintendent, or designee, to notify four temporary certificated
employees, pursuant to Education Code Section 44954, that they will be released at the end of
the current school year. Roll call vote, ayes: Fullerton, Taplin, Johnson, Beck, Davis. Motion
APPROVED ON June 6, 2012
carried.
Eureka City Schools Board of Education
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
May 16, 2012 - Page 4
M.
REPORT OUT FROM CLOSED SESSION (continued)
Clerk Davis reported on Item C(1), the Board acted to adopt Resolution #11-12-046 to
authorize the District Interim Superintendent, or designee, to notify one temporary certificated
employee, pursuant to Education Code Section 44954, that she or he will be released at the
end of the current school year. Roll call vote, ayes: Fullerton, Taplin, Johnson, Beck, Davis.
Motion carried.
N.
ADJOURNMENT
President Fullerton adjourned the meeting at 9:37 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
ORIGINALS SIGNED
Lee Ann Lanning
Secretary of the Board of Education
Recording Secretary, Micki Davis
CLERK OF THE BOARD
Presentations by ETA members beginning with:
Quiteria Perreira at 28:06
Craig Parker at 31:37
Philip Middlemiss at 35:03
Rafael Rivera at 47:30
Eureka City Schools Board of Education
2100 J Street, Eureka, CA, Board Room #116
REGULAR MEETING
May 16, 2012
7:00 P.M.
MINUTES
CLOSED SESSION MOVED TO THE END OF THE REGULAR MEETING
PUBLIC COMMENT ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
CLOSED SESSION ONLY (closed to the public)
Employee discipline, dismissal, release, appoint, accept the resignation of, or otherwise
affect the employment status of a public employee (GC Sec 48918(c) or 76030)
( 2) Conference with Labor Negotiator Interim Superintendent Lanning Regarding Eureka
Teachers Association and Classified Blue and White Collar Units and Unrepresented
Employees (GC Sec 54957.6)
( 3) Conference with Real Property Negotiator: Winzler Property (AP#009-044-005), Jacobs
Property (AP#9-101-018, Campus & AP#9-111-006, Fields) for Price and or Terms of
Payment
(GC Sec 54957.6) Worthington Property (AP#016-151-15)
D.
CALL TO ORDER OF REGULAR SESSION
President Fullerton called the meeting to order at 7:15 p.m.
Members Present :
Fullerton, Taplin, Davis, Beck, Johnson
Members Absent :
None
Staff Present :
Lanning, Lentz, Alexander, Ziegler, Davis
E.
REPORT OUT FROM CLOSED SESSION
F.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
Member Beck led the Pledge.
G.
ADJUSTMENTS TO THE AGENDA
There were no adjustments to the agenda.
H.
INFORMATION
( 4) Student Representative Report
• Lauren Graben, FFA School Board Representative, reported on last month and this month’s
FFA activities.
• Students Erin Knight and Catherine McGibbon reported on Eureka High School Student
Government activities.
• Students Delia Hanes and Sarah Hail reported on their Senior Project Time Travelers Club.
( 5) Superintendent’s Report
• Lanning attended the EHS play twice and it was phenomenal.
• There are many activities occurring throughout the district with the conclusion of the school
year. This weekend is Relay for Life at Eureka High School.
( 6) Board Member’s Report
• Davis was gone last week to the annual PTA convention in Anaheim. It was rejuvenating
and good to refocus on “we are in it for the kids.”
• Beck attended another series in the Masters in Governance training (Collective Bargaining).
After the conference while in Yosemite, Beck ran into previous superintendent Jim Scott who
sent his warm regards.
• Beck acknowledged the sudden passing of long-time custodian to the district Gordon Myer;
he will be greatly missed.
Eureka City Schools Board of Education
• Taplin accompanied 250-300 Zane 7th grade students to Carson Park. Counselor Trevor
Hammons had the event very well organized, it was a very good experience, and the kids did
great.
• Johnson attended the Alice Birney bicycle rodeo and dedication. The students gave
heartfelt speeches regarding their bikes.
I.
PUBLIC COMMENT ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS
• Laurie Dutra for Cal Safe and teen parent programs provided a current update on enrollment
of all the programs and invited the Board to the Young Parent conference on May 24.
• Pam Cahill, on behalf of the teen parent program, shared new statistics reporting that in
2011 there were 58 teen parent births with 32% in the ECS district and only 6 were served.
She asked the Board reconsider eliminating the program.
• Sativa Daniels, Grant parent, asked for consistency in principals and asked the current
principal remain at Grant.
• Quiteria Perreira, Zane teacher, spoke against the benefit increase. She advocated voting
in November to increase taxes.
• Craig Parker, ETA high school director and EHS teacher, spoke of solidarity with the
bargaining team and urged the Board fully fund benefits.
• Philip Middlemiss, ETA representative and teacher, advocated for the ETA bargaining team.
• Carol Rose, Grant grandparent, asked the Board vote to keep their current principal.
• Beau Hopkins, Grant parent, presented the Board with a petition asking the Board keep the
current principal at Grant.
• Jennifer Tulmau, Alice Birney parent, spoke against changing the Alice Birney principal.
• Rafael Rivera, EHS teacher, spoke of the need for translators in the schools, and as a public
institution, should fulfill that need.
• Gladys Pierce, Alice Birney aide, shared Mr. Rivera’s concern. She also spoke on behalf of
her principal at Alice Birney and asked her transfer be reconsidered.
J.
CONSENT CALENDAR - The Board is asked to receive/act
It was M/S by Beck/Taplin to approve the following Consent Calendar items:
( 8) Approval of Personnel Action: Report #17
( 9) Minutes of the Special Meeting of April 25, 2012
(10) Minutes of the Regular Meeting of May 2, 2012
(11) Field Trip Request: EHS Mixed Ensemble to Portland, OR on June 8 -10, 2012
(12) Board Policy/Administrative Regulation 5111 – Admission
(13) Administrative Regulation 5111.1 - District Residency
(14) Administrative Regulation 5111.12 - Residency Based on Parent/Guardian Employment
(15) Administrative Regulation 6162.51 – Standardized Testing and Reporting
(16) New High School Course: Exploring Computer Science
(17) Grant Intent to Apply – CalFresh Outreach Funding
(18) Grant Intent to Apply – Elementary and Secondary School Counseling Programs
(ESSC)
(19) Approve Professional Services Authorization with LPA, Inc. – EHS Pool Building Roof
Structure Facility Hardship Study
(20) Declaration of Equipment as Surplus and Authorization to Sell
APPROVED ON June 6, 2012
Eureka City Schools Board of Education
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
May 16, 2012 - Page 3
J.
CONSENT CALENDAR - The Board is asked to receive/act (continued)
(21) Resolution #11-12-044, Reduction of Classified Employees
Governing Board: ayes 5, noes 0, absent 0. Motion carried.
K.
DISCUSSION/ACTION - The Board is asked to receive/act
(22) Third Interim Financial Report
Eureka City Schools filed a “qualified” certification at second interim. Education Code
requires the district submit a Third Interim Financial Statement as a result. The Third Interim
has remained static from what was reported in the Second Interim report. A general fund
comparison including restricted and unrestricted accounts were highlighted from budget
adoption through First and Second interim changes. It was noted the state is now projecting a
$16 billion shortfall.
It was M/S by Davis/Johnson to accept and adopt the Third Interim Report. Governing Board:
ayes 5, noes 0, absent 0. Motion carried.
L.
DISCUSSION - The Board is asked to receive
(23) Curriculum Adoption: High School English, Writing that Works
EHS teacher Philip Middlemiss presented the text. There will be two classes, one at EHS and
one at Zoe Barnum. Middlemiss asked he be invited to Rotary to discuss what the business
owners would like in student writing. This item will return on consent.
(24) Textbook Adoption: High School Algebra II
EHS teachers Russ Turpin and Matt Muldoon presented the text. This text completes the
single platform math approach. The current text is over 20 years old. The Board received
a copy of the process used to choose this text. Books will be purchased for EHS and Zoe
Barnum. This item will return on consent.
(25) Board Policy/Administrative Regulation 6145.2, Athletic Competition
The Board asked for the CIF report to the Board 1-2 times per year as stated in the policy.
The Board received a copy of the concussion and head injury information sheet distributed to
parents as required in the regulation. This item will return on consent.
The Board recessed and moved to closed session at 9:10 p.m.
CLOSED SESSION (CONTINUED)
There were no public comments on closed session items.
Members Present: Fullerton, Taplin, Davis, Beck, Johnson
Members Absent: None
Staff Present:
Lanning, Davis
M.
REPORT OUT FROM CLOSED SESSION
Clerk Davis reported on Item C(1), it was motioned by Beck, and seconded by Johnson
to adopt the Resolution #11-12-043 of Non-Reelection and authorize the District Interim
Superintendent or her designee to notify one Probationary I employee that he or she will not be
reelected for the 2012-2013 school year.
Clerk Davis reported on Item C(1), the Board acted to adopt Resolution #11-12-045 to
authorize the District Interim Superintendent, or designee, to notify four temporary certificated
employees, pursuant to Education Code Section 44954, that they will be released at the end of
the current school year. Roll call vote, ayes: Fullerton, Taplin, Johnson, Beck, Davis. Motion
APPROVED ON June 6, 2012
carried.
Eureka City Schools Board of Education
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
May 16, 2012 - Page 4
M.
REPORT OUT FROM CLOSED SESSION (continued)
Clerk Davis reported on Item C(1), the Board acted to adopt Resolution #11-12-046 to
authorize the District Interim Superintendent, or designee, to notify one temporary certificated
employee, pursuant to Education Code Section 44954, that she or he will be released at the
end of the current school year. Roll call vote, ayes: Fullerton, Taplin, Johnson, Beck, Davis.
Motion carried.
N.
ADJOURNMENT
President Fullerton adjourned the meeting at 9:37 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
ORIGINALS SIGNED
Lee Ann Lanning
Secretary of the Board of Education
Recording Secretary, Micki Davis
CLERK OF THE BOARD
Saturday, May 19, 2012
May 2, 2012
See the video HERE
Eureka City Schools Board of Education
2100 J Street, Eureka, CA, Board Room #116
REGULAR MEETING
May 2, 2012
7:00 P.M.
MINUTES
A. CALL TO ORDER OF EARLY SESSION FOR PURPOSE OF CLOSED SESSION
Clerk Davis called the regular meeting to order at 6:34 p.m.
B. PUBLIC COMMENT ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
There was no public comment on closed session items.
C. CLOSED SESSION ONLY (closed to the public)
Clerk Davis moved the meeting to closed session.
Members Present: Fullerton, Taplin, Davis, Beck, Johnson
Members Absent: None
Staff Present: Lanning, Davis
( 1) Employee discipline, dismissal, release, appoint, accept the resignation of, or otherwise affect the employment status of a public employee (GC Sec 48918(c) or 76030)
( 2) Public Employee Complaint (GC Sec 54957)
( 3) Conference with Labor Negotiator Interim Superintendent Lanning Regarding Eureka Teachers Association and Classified Blue and White Collar Units and Unrepresented Employees (GC Sec 54957.6)
( 4) Conference with Real Property Negotiator: Winzler Property (AP#009-044-005) and Jacobs Property (AP#9-101-018,Campus & AP#9-111-006, Fields) for Price and or Terms of Payment (GC Sec 54957.6)
7:00 p.m.
D. RECONVENING OF OPEN SESSION
President Fullerton reconvened the meeting at 7:03 p.m.
Members Present : Fullerton, Taplin, Davis, Beck, Johnson
Members Absent : None
Staff Present : Lanning, Lentz, Alexander, Ziegler, Davis
E. REPORT OUT FROM CLOSED SESSION
Items C(1) and C(2) were not discussed, there was no action to report on C(3), and C(4) was not discussed.
F. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG – Eureka High School Players
The Pledge was led by EHS drama students who also shared a small part in their current play, “A Musical Comedy of the 1940’s”.
G. ADJUSTMENTS TO THE AGENDA
There were no adjustments to the agenda.
H. INFORMATION
( 5) Student Representative Report
• EHS Senior Cedric Seaman presented on two senior projects: Service Learning Youth Literacy Project promoting boy’s literacy and a music pathway project of a contemporary music combo called Busy People.
• Branden Repec, Casey McKenzie, and Baily Tehan reported on their senior project Livestrong Day. They would like this project to continue through the next three years and include other high schools in the community. APPROVED ON May 16, 2012
Eureka City Schools Board of Education
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
May 2, 2012
( 5) Student Representative Report
• Rachael Scheffler presented her project PUSH that mentally and physically challenges children in the Lafayette after-school program.
( 6) Superintendent’s Report
• The Superintendent attended a Drive-2-Stay-Alive town hall meeting today. The students did an excellent job getting representation from the community and a nice dinner was served.
• The senior class documented service hours to date are 10,127. Great job!
• The Alice Birney Bike Club celebration will be held on Friday, May 4 at 2:30 p.m., and the Board was invited to attend.
• Alice Birney Principal Georgeanne Pucillo shared that after the 8 bikes were stolen from the Bike Club, Brad Albee, the teacher in charge along with community volunteers, received 28 bikes from the community.
( 7) Board Member’s Report
• Johnson attended the FFA fundraiser dinner and was impressed with the great community support.
• Johnson attended the April 6 staff development at EHS and Alice Birney.
• Johnson, along with Davis and Taplin, attended the HCOE Brown Act training.
• Today Johnson toured the Corporation Yard and Central Kitchen.
• Taplin felt the HCOE Brown Act training was one of the best she has attended.
• Taplin attended the Zane Academic Award Ceremony; it was very nice, well run, and well attended.
• Taplin watched the Rhododendron Parade and enjoyed all the schools that participated including the Zane Marching Band.
• Beck also attended the FFA fundraiser dinner along with all the Cabinet members.
• Beck attended another CSBA Masters in Governance in San Rafael and will attend another session this Saturday.
• Davis also attended the HCOE Brown Act training and Margaret Merchat did a great job.
• Davis attended the high school fashion show; the kids had a wonderful time.
• Davis commented Teacher Appreciation week is May 7-11, and Day of the Teacher is on May 8. She thanked all the awesome teachers who do a great job for the district.
I. PUBLIC COMMENT ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS
• Carol Rose, Grant grandmother, asked the decision to transfer the principal at Grant to another school for next year be reconsidered and spoke of a petition requesting the same.
• Lisa Ollivier, whose son attends Grant kindergarten, asked the children’s’ stability be considered when moving teachers, students, and principals.
• Sativa Daniels, Grant parent, spoke against the decision to move the Grant principal and the effect the move will have on the children.
• Debbie Hart, Grant parent, strongly urged they keep the current principal at Grant.
• Beau Hopkins, Grant parent, started a petition to keep the current principal at Grant.
• Laurie Dutra provided the Board with an update on enrollment in the Cal SAFE Teen Parent Program/Infant Toddler Center in an attempt to save program. APPROVED ON May 16, 2012
I. PUBLIC COMMENT ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS (continued)
• Kate Green, Co-Chair for First 5 Humboldt, asked the Cal SAFE Teen Parent Program/Infant Toddler Center be kept for time to explore other resources to keep the program going.
• Lee Rowley spoke against elimination of the counseling clerk at EHS
• Melinda Ward spoke against the elimination of the finance clerk at Zane.
• Gay Myers spoke against the elimination of the finance clerk at Zane.
• Valorie Heidger, spoke in favor of Classified employees receiving a pay raise.
• Diana Rice, spoke against elimination of the EHS secondary textbook clerk.
• Shellie Hughes provided the Board with a petition asking the Alice Birney principal remain at Alice Birney.
J. CONSENT CALENDAR - The Board is asked to receive/act
It was M/S by Beck/Taplin to approve the following Consent Calendar items:
( 8) Approval of Personnel Action: Report #16
( 9) Minutes of the Regular Meeting of April 4, 2012
(10) Resolution #11-12-038 Elimination of Classified Employees
(11) Resolution#11-12-040 Final Action on Resolution and Decision Not to Reemploy
Certificated Employees for the 2012-13 School Year
(12) Superintendent Expense Claim for April 2012
(13) Resolution #11-12-039, School Nutrition Employee Week May 7-11, 2012
(14) Field Trip: EHS Backpacking Club to North Fork Trinity River/Trinity Alps on May 12 and 13, 2012
(15) Field Trip: EHS Backpacking Club to Morris Meadows/Trinity Alps on May 26, 27, 28, 2012
(16) Filed Trip: EHS Auto Club to Sacramento on May 4, 5, 6, 2012
(17) Declaration of Equipment as Surplus and Authorization to Sell
(18) Approve Application – Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program Grant 2012-13
(19) Approve Agreement with Jack Schreder & Associates School Facility Consulting Services
(20) Resolution # 11-12-041, Authorizing Documents Related to the Issuance of General Obligation Refunding Bonds, Series 2002 (High School)
(21) Resolution #11-12-042, Authorizing Documents Related to the Issuance of General Obligation Refunding Bonds, Series 2002 (Elementary Schools)
Governing Board: ayes 5, noes 0, absent 0. Motion carried.
K. DISCUSSION/ACTION - The Board is asked to receive/act
(22) Board Policy/Administrative Regulation 6142.7 Physical Education and Activity
Staff recommended bringing the NNDCC physical education program back as a separate item. Two years of PE is the requirement for graduation from high school. Students who pass the Fitnessgram during the 9th grade may be granted a four-semester exemption from physical education during grades 10-12. This exemption allows students to choose when they complete the two additional semesters of PE. This may provide incentive for passing the test.
It was M/S by Beck/Taplin to adopt Board Policy/Administrative Regulation 6142.7 Physical Education and Activity. Governing Board: ayes 5, noes 0, absent 0. Motion carried.
(23) Facility Update
The Board received a copy of the status, timeline, and costs of current projects. Staff submitted to DSA an addendum to the original Lincoln plans that were approved by DSA, but have not received a response. APPROVED ON May 16, 2012
(23) Facility Update (continued)
The Worthington CEQA report and shared expense for the traffic light were negotiated back to 5%. The Yurok Tribe has another year on their lease, and they have said they received the grant to purchase.
The Alice Birney portable has been deemed a safety hazard by the district’s Risk Manager. To replace the building with a single portable, double portable, or move an existing portable to Alice Birney was discussed. A master facility plan and the vision of each elementary may be a consideration prior to any action on the portable at Alice Birney. Funding from restricted sources for the projects on the list was explained. Consideration was given to moving ahead with demolition of the portable, studying placement of the programs housed in the portable, and locations.
The Board has not acted to sell or lease the Jacobs building site. There may be an interest in rehabilitation if a long-term lease were available. Staff will move forward with the survey and a lot line adjustment between the two parcels and bring back for a decision to sale or lease the property at the July meeting.
There was no action taken on this item.
L. DISCUSSION - The Board is asked to receive
(24) New High School Course: Exploring Computer Science
This item will return on consent at the next regular meeting.
(25) Board Policy/Administrative Regulation 5111 – Admission
This item will return on Consent at the next regular meeting.
(26) Administrative Regulation 5111.1 - District Residency
This item will return on Consent at the next regular meeting.
(27) Administrative Regulation 5111.12 - Residency Based on Parent/Guardian Employment
This item will return on Consent at the next regular meeting.
(28) Administrative Regulation 6162.51 – Standardized Testing and Reporting
This item will return on Consent at the next regular meeting.
CLOSED SESSION (CONTINUED)
The Board did not move to closed session.
M. REPORT OUT FROM CLOSED SESSION
There was no report.
N. ADJOURNMENT
President Fullerton adjourned the meeting at 9:35 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
ORIGINALS SIGNED
Lee Ann Lanning
Secretary of the Board of Education
Recording Secretary, Micki Davis CLERK OF THE BOARD DATE
April 25, 2012
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Eureka City Schools Board of Education
2100 J Street, Eureka, CA, Room #116
SPECIAL MEETING
April 25, 2012
5:00 P.M.
MINUTES
A. CALL TO ORDER OF EARLY SESSION FOR PURPOSE OF CLOSED SESSION
President Fullerton called the special meeting to order at 4:30 p.m.
Members Present : Fullerton, Taplin, Davis, Beck, Johnson
Members Absent : None
Staff Present : Lanning, Davis
B. PUBLIC COMMENT ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS􀂑
There was no public comment on closed session items.
C. CLOSED SESSION (closed to the public)
The Board will consider and/or take action upon the following items:
( 1) Employee discipline, dismissal, release, appoint, accept the resignation of or otherwise affect the employment status of a public employee (GC Sec 54957)
( 2) Public Employee Complaint (GC Sec 54957)
( 3) Conference with Labor Negotiator Interim Superintendent Lanning Regarding Eureka Teachers Association, Classified White and Blue Collar Units, and Unrepresented Employees (GC Sec 54957.6)
( 4) Conference with Real Property Negotiator: Winzler Property (AP#009-044-005) Jacobs Property (AP#9-101-018 – Campus & AP#9-111-006 – Fields)
D. 5:00 p.m. RECONVENING OF OPEN SESSION
E. REPORT OUT FROM CLOSED SESSION
There was no action to report on C(1) and C(4) and C(2) and C(3) were not discussed.
F. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
Member Beck led the Pledge.
G. DISCUSSION/ACTION – The Board is asked to receive/discuss/act
( 5) Revised Local Education Agency Plan (LEAP) for 2012-2015
A requirement of the No Child Left Behind Act included districts writing a Local Education Agency Plan (LEAP). The State of California requires school districts in Program Improvement year 3 to complete a full revision to their LEAP. The Board was provided the revisions to the Plan in reading and mathematics. It was the intention of staff to ask the Board to adopt the changes, but the state has not provided feedback on the changes. This item will have to be tabled to a later date when the state and staff have responded. Staff was following the state’s deadline of May 1 for adoption. The state does provide a $150,000 grant to implement some of the changes in the plan.
CLOSED SESSION (continued)
The Board did not continue closed session.
H. REPORT OUT FROM CLOSED SESSION
There was no report.
I. ADJOURNMENT
President Fullerton adjourned the meeting at 5:25 p.m.
Eureka City Schools Board of Education
SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES APPROVED ON May 16, 2012
April 25, 2012 -
Respectfully submitted,
ORIGINALS SIGNED
Lee Ann Lanning,
Secretary of the Board of Education
Recording Secretary, Micki Davis
CLERK OF THE BOARD DATE
(MINUTE4.25.12/md)
Monday, April 16, 2012
March 21, 2012
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Eureka City Schools Board of Education
2100 J Street, Eureka, CA, Board Room #116
REGULAR MEETING
March 21, 2012
7:00 P.M.
MINUTES
A. CALL TO ORDER OF EARLY SESSION FOR PURPOSE OF CLOSED SESSION
President Fullerton called the regular meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
B. PUBLIC COMMENT ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
There was no public comment on closed session items.
C. CLOSED SESSION ONLY (closed to the public)
President Fullerton moved the meeting to closed session.
Members Present: Fullerton, Taplin, Davis, Beck, Johnson
Members Absent: None
Staff Present: None
( 1) Employee discipline, dismissal, release, appoint, accept the resignation of, or otherwise affect the employment status of a public employee (GC Sec 48918(c) or 76030)
( 2) Public Employee Employment: Superintendent
( 3) Conference with Labor Negotiator Interim Superintendent Lanning Regarding Eureka Teachers Association and Classified Blue and White Collar Units and Unrepresented Employees (GC Sec 54957.6)
( 4) Conference with Real Property Negotiator: Winzler Property (AP#009-044-005), for Price and or Terms of Payment (GC Sec 54957.6)
7:00 p.m.
D. RECONVENING OF OPEN SESSION
President Fullerton reconvened the meeting at 6:06 p.m.
Members Present : Fullerton, Taplin, Davis, Beck, Johnson
Members Absent : None
Staff Present : Lanning, Lentz, Alexander, Ziegler, Davis
E. REPORT OUT FROM CLOSED SESSION
Clerk Davis reported that on C(1) the Governing Board is in receipt of a notice from the Superintendent that she has recommended that each of the certificated employees listed in Attachment A be notified that his/her services will be reduced or will not be required by the school district for the ensuring school year 2012-1013, and except as otherwise provided by statute, no probationary or permanent certificated employee with less seniority will be retained for the 2012-2013 school year to render services which any of the certificated employees listed in Attachment A are certificated and competent to render, C(2) will be acted on in open session, and C(3) and C(4) will be discussed in closed session at the end of the business meeting.
F. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG – Zane Middle School
Zane Principal Dennis Scott introduced student council members Sophia Frank, Emily Evans, Francim Aguilar, and Raymond Zhang who led the Pledge. Each student shared their successes and programs they like at Zane.
G. ADJUSTMENTS TO THE AGENDA
The Superintendent’s Report was moved to H(5).
Eureka City Schools Board of Education
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
March 21, 2012 - Page 2
H. INFORMATION
(5 6) Superintendent’s Report
· Interim Superintendent Lanning introduced someone who has always considered students first, is a team player, loves to collaborate and communicate, has a strong tie to our community, and is the next Superintendent for Eureka City School beginning July 1, 2012, Dr. Fred Van Vleck.
· Lauren Graben, FFA Student Board Representative, welcomed and thanked Dr. Van Vleck in advance for being involved in Eureka High’s agriculture program and activities.
· Dr. Van Vleck recalled he was previously a State Farmer and an agriculture teacher. He thanked each trustee for offering him the position. He is excited to come home, and brings a family of 5 to the area. He looks forward to building on the district’s strong foundation and working with staff and the community.
(6 5) Student Representative Report
Lauren Graben, FFA Student Board Representative, shared February activities and where the students placed in their competitions. March news included the tri-tip roast sale, Career Development events, the FFA meeting, game night and the spring regional meeting.
( 7) Board Member’s Report
· Taplin has been visiting Zane teachers and the new counselor Trevor Hammons. She is always very impressed with the clean campus and how well-behaved students are when exchanging classes.
· Beck shared that during the site visitation to meet Dr. Van Vleck, on his wall is an auctioneer certificate.
· Davis attended the Athletic Boosters dinner with the district office administrative staff. She was very impressed with how well the function was organized.
I. PUBLIC COMMENT ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS
· Patrick Riggs, ETA, spoke to the financial decisions being made by the Board.
· Becky Reece, PTA, asked that site principals be left in their positions for at least 4 years so that families can establish a relationship with the principal.
· Sean McLaughlin, Executive Director for Access Humboldt, gave a brief history of the community media center and how it benefits students and the community. His report was followed by a video of students’ video productions.
J. CONSENT CALENDAR - The Board is asked to receive/act
It was M/S by Taplin/Johnson to approve the following Consent Calendar items:
( 8) Approval of Personnel Action: Report #14
( 9) Minutes of the Special Meeting of February 8, 2012
(10) Minutes of the Special Meeting of February 13, 2012
(11) Minutes of the Special Meeting of February 28, 2012
(12) Minutes of the Special Meeting of March 2, 2012
(13) Minutes of the Regular Meeting of March 7, 2012
(14) Resolution #11-12-033, Declaring April Public Schools Month in Eureka City Schools
(15) Interim Superintendent Expense Claim for February 2012
(16) Field Trip: EHS Symphonic Band Senior Trip to Anaheim, CA
(17) Resolution #11-12-034, Elimination/Reduction of Classified Employees
Governing Board: ayes 5, noes 0, absent 0. Motion carried.
Eureka City Schools Board of Education
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
March 21, 2012 - Page 3
K. DISCUSSION/ACTION - The Board is asked to receive/act
(18) Superintendent’s Contract
It was M/S by Beck/Davis to approve the Superintendent’s Contract as amended. Governing Board: ayes 5, noes 0, absent 0. Motion carried.
(19) Notice of Completion – EHS Annex Marshall School Site Project
Nine months ago this job was awarded to Danco Builders, and it is now inspected and completed. Staff will provide the Board an itemized list of the project.
It was M/S by Davis/Beck to approve the Notice of Completion for the EHS Annex Marshall School Site Project. Governing Board: ayes 5, noes 0, absent 0. Motion carried.
L. DISCUSSION - The Board is asked to receive
(20) 2010-2011Physical Fitness Test (PFT) Results
Public school students in grades five, seven, and nine are required to take the PFT. The test is composed of the following six fitness areas: aerobic capacity, abdominal strength and endurance, upper body strength and endurance, body composition, trunk extensor strength, and flexibility. Staff reviewed the 2011 number of fitness standards achieved and 2008 through 2011. The EHS PE teachers spoke of the factors that contribute to the difficulty in receiving accurate data.
(21) Board Policy/Administrative Regulation 6142.7 Physical Education and Activity
Currently, PE is mandated in the 9th grade and then students can take a semester at a time throughout 10th ,11th , and 12th grades for a total of 2 years. The Education Code requires 4 years but allows districts to provide exemptions as outlined in the recommended policy. Granting 2-year exemptions was discussed extensively between staff and the Board. This item was tabled to a future meeting.
(22) Board Policy/Administrative Regulation 6146.1, High School Graduation Requirements
This item was briefly discussed and will return on consent.
(23) Budget Update
This item was tabled.
The Board recessed and moved to closed session at 9:20 p.m.
CLOSED SESSION (CONTINUED)
Members Present: Fullerton, Taplin, Davis, Beck, Johnson
Members Absent: None
Staff Present: Lanning, Lentz
M. REPORT OUT FROM CLOSED SESSION
There was no action to report on C(3) and C(4).
N. ADJOURNMENT
President Fullerton adjourned the meeting at 10:05 p.m. ORIGINALS SIGNED
Respectfully submitted,
Recording Secretary, Micki Davis
Lee Ann Lanning,
Secretary of the Board of Education CLERK OF THE BOARD DATE
The next regular meeting will be held April 4, 2012, at 7:00 p.m. in Board Room #116.
Eureka City Schools Board of Education
2100 J Street, Eureka, CA, Board Room #116
REGULAR MEETING
March 21, 2012
7:00 P.M.
MINUTES
A. CALL TO ORDER OF EARLY SESSION FOR PURPOSE OF CLOSED SESSION
President Fullerton called the regular meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
B. PUBLIC COMMENT ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
There was no public comment on closed session items.
C. CLOSED SESSION ONLY (closed to the public)
President Fullerton moved the meeting to closed session.
Members Present: Fullerton, Taplin, Davis, Beck, Johnson
Members Absent: None
Staff Present: None
( 1) Employee discipline, dismissal, release, appoint, accept the resignation of, or otherwise affect the employment status of a public employee (GC Sec 48918(c) or 76030)
( 2) Public Employee Employment: Superintendent
( 3) Conference with Labor Negotiator Interim Superintendent Lanning Regarding Eureka Teachers Association and Classified Blue and White Collar Units and Unrepresented Employees (GC Sec 54957.6)
( 4) Conference with Real Property Negotiator: Winzler Property (AP#009-044-005), for Price and or Terms of Payment (GC Sec 54957.6)
7:00 p.m.
D. RECONVENING OF OPEN SESSION
President Fullerton reconvened the meeting at 6:06 p.m.
Members Present : Fullerton, Taplin, Davis, Beck, Johnson
Members Absent : None
Staff Present : Lanning, Lentz, Alexander, Ziegler, Davis
E. REPORT OUT FROM CLOSED SESSION
Clerk Davis reported that on C(1) the Governing Board is in receipt of a notice from the Superintendent that she has recommended that each of the certificated employees listed in Attachment A be notified that his/her services will be reduced or will not be required by the school district for the ensuring school year 2012-1013, and except as otherwise provided by statute, no probationary or permanent certificated employee with less seniority will be retained for the 2012-2013 school year to render services which any of the certificated employees listed in Attachment A are certificated and competent to render, C(2) will be acted on in open session, and C(3) and C(4) will be discussed in closed session at the end of the business meeting.
F. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG – Zane Middle School
Zane Principal Dennis Scott introduced student council members Sophia Frank, Emily Evans, Francim Aguilar, and Raymond Zhang who led the Pledge. Each student shared their successes and programs they like at Zane.
G. ADJUSTMENTS TO THE AGENDA
The Superintendent’s Report was moved to H(5).
Eureka City Schools Board of Education
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
March 21, 2012 - Page 2
H. INFORMATION
(5 6) Superintendent’s Report
· Interim Superintendent Lanning introduced someone who has always considered students first, is a team player, loves to collaborate and communicate, has a strong tie to our community, and is the next Superintendent for Eureka City School beginning July 1, 2012, Dr. Fred Van Vleck.
· Lauren Graben, FFA Student Board Representative, welcomed and thanked Dr. Van Vleck in advance for being involved in Eureka High’s agriculture program and activities.
· Dr. Van Vleck recalled he was previously a State Farmer and an agriculture teacher. He thanked each trustee for offering him the position. He is excited to come home, and brings a family of 5 to the area. He looks forward to building on the district’s strong foundation and working with staff and the community.
(6 5) Student Representative Report
Lauren Graben, FFA Student Board Representative, shared February activities and where the students placed in their competitions. March news included the tri-tip roast sale, Career Development events, the FFA meeting, game night and the spring regional meeting.
( 7) Board Member’s Report
· Taplin has been visiting Zane teachers and the new counselor Trevor Hammons. She is always very impressed with the clean campus and how well-behaved students are when exchanging classes.
· Beck shared that during the site visitation to meet Dr. Van Vleck, on his wall is an auctioneer certificate.
· Davis attended the Athletic Boosters dinner with the district office administrative staff. She was very impressed with how well the function was organized.
I. PUBLIC COMMENT ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS
· Patrick Riggs, ETA, spoke to the financial decisions being made by the Board.
· Becky Reece, PTA, asked that site principals be left in their positions for at least 4 years so that families can establish a relationship with the principal.
· Sean McLaughlin, Executive Director for Access Humboldt, gave a brief history of the community media center and how it benefits students and the community. His report was followed by a video of students’ video productions.
J. CONSENT CALENDAR - The Board is asked to receive/act
It was M/S by Taplin/Johnson to approve the following Consent Calendar items:
( 8) Approval of Personnel Action: Report #14
( 9) Minutes of the Special Meeting of February 8, 2012
(10) Minutes of the Special Meeting of February 13, 2012
(11) Minutes of the Special Meeting of February 28, 2012
(12) Minutes of the Special Meeting of March 2, 2012
(13) Minutes of the Regular Meeting of March 7, 2012
(14) Resolution #11-12-033, Declaring April Public Schools Month in Eureka City Schools
(15) Interim Superintendent Expense Claim for February 2012
(16) Field Trip: EHS Symphonic Band Senior Trip to Anaheim, CA
(17) Resolution #11-12-034, Elimination/Reduction of Classified Employees
Governing Board: ayes 5, noes 0, absent 0. Motion carried.
Eureka City Schools Board of Education
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
March 21, 2012 - Page 3
K. DISCUSSION/ACTION - The Board is asked to receive/act
(18) Superintendent’s Contract
It was M/S by Beck/Davis to approve the Superintendent’s Contract as amended. Governing Board: ayes 5, noes 0, absent 0. Motion carried.
(19) Notice of Completion – EHS Annex Marshall School Site Project
Nine months ago this job was awarded to Danco Builders, and it is now inspected and completed. Staff will provide the Board an itemized list of the project.
It was M/S by Davis/Beck to approve the Notice of Completion for the EHS Annex Marshall School Site Project. Governing Board: ayes 5, noes 0, absent 0. Motion carried.
L. DISCUSSION - The Board is asked to receive
(20) 2010-2011Physical Fitness Test (PFT) Results
Public school students in grades five, seven, and nine are required to take the PFT. The test is composed of the following six fitness areas: aerobic capacity, abdominal strength and endurance, upper body strength and endurance, body composition, trunk extensor strength, and flexibility. Staff reviewed the 2011 number of fitness standards achieved and 2008 through 2011. The EHS PE teachers spoke of the factors that contribute to the difficulty in receiving accurate data.
(21) Board Policy/Administrative Regulation 6142.7 Physical Education and Activity
Currently, PE is mandated in the 9th grade and then students can take a semester at a time throughout 10th ,11th , and 12th grades for a total of 2 years. The Education Code requires 4 years but allows districts to provide exemptions as outlined in the recommended policy. Granting 2-year exemptions was discussed extensively between staff and the Board. This item was tabled to a future meeting.
(22) Board Policy/Administrative Regulation 6146.1, High School Graduation Requirements
This item was briefly discussed and will return on consent.
(23) Budget Update
This item was tabled.
The Board recessed and moved to closed session at 9:20 p.m.
CLOSED SESSION (CONTINUED)
Members Present: Fullerton, Taplin, Davis, Beck, Johnson
Members Absent: None
Staff Present: Lanning, Lentz
M. REPORT OUT FROM CLOSED SESSION
There was no action to report on C(3) and C(4).
N. ADJOURNMENT
President Fullerton adjourned the meeting at 10:05 p.m. ORIGINALS SIGNED
Respectfully submitted,
Recording Secretary, Micki Davis
Lee Ann Lanning,
Secretary of the Board of Education CLERK OF THE BOARD DATE
The next regular meeting will be held April 4, 2012, at 7:00 p.m. in Board Room #116.
March 14, 2012
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Eureka City Schools Board of Education
2100 J Street, Eureka, CA, Room #116
SPECIAL MEETING
March 14, 2012
5:30 P.M.
MINUTES
A. CALL TO ORDER OF EARLY SESSION FOR PURPOSE OF CLOSED SESSION
President Fullerton called the special meeting to order at 4:30 p.m.
Members Present : Fullerton, Taplin, Davis, Beck, Johnson
Members Absent : None
Staff Present : None
B. PUBLIC COMMENT ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS¬
There were no public comments on closed session items.
C. CLOSED SESSION (closed to the public)
The Board will consider and/or take action upon the following items:
( 1) Employee discipline, dismissal, release, appoint, accept the resignation of, or otherwise affect the employment status of a public employee (GC Sec 54957)
( 2) Public Employee Employment: Superintendent
( 3) Conference with Labor Negotiator Interim Superintendent Lanning Regarding Eureka Teachers Association, Classified White and Blue Collar Units, and Unrepresented Employees (GC Sec 54957.6)
D. RECONVENING OF OPEN SESSION
President Fullerton reconvened the special meeting into open session at 5:30 p.m.
Members Present : Fullerton, Taplin, Davis, Beck, Johnson
Members Absent : None
Staff Present : Lanning, Ziegler, Alexander, Lentz, Davis
REPORT OUT FROM CLOSED SESSION
Item C (1) was not discussed, there was no action to report on C (2), and C (3) was not discussed. E. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
Interim Superintendent Lanning led the Pledge.
F. DISCUSSION/ACTION – The Board is asked to receive/discuss/act
( 4) Receive Final Fiscal Stability Plan to Accompany Second Interim Report
Public Comment
· Teacher David Demant spoke against the district paying for a negotiator and not paying for teacher benefits.
· ETA President Patrick Riggs spoke against hiring someone to negotiate with ETA and not paying for teacher benefits.
· Jill Kimura, Cal Safe Coordinator, distributed information on the program and shared how the program can hold its own financially and generate income.
· Laurie Dutra, Children’s Center Assistant, shared why the Board should care about teen pregnancy and teen parenting, and asked the program not be eliminated.
· Aaron Clarkson spoke in favor of the teen parent program and shared her personal experience and success as a result of the program.
· Marianne Pennekamp recalled the early beginning of the teen parent program and the importance of the program
· Pam Cahill shared a success story of a teen parent mom and urged the program not be cut.
Eureka City Schools Board of Education
SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES
March 14, 2012 - Page 2
( 4) Receive Final Fiscal Stability Plan to Accompany Second Interim Report (continued)
Lanning distributed information on the graduation and participation rate of the Cal Safe (teen parent) program. How Home and Hospital and the Center for Independent are used by the pregnant teen was explained. Pam Cahill noted if you can provide day care and parenting classes, you reach the pregnant teen and prevent them from dropping out of school. Staff recommended not changing the current adopted Fiscal Stability Plan. The Plan can be revisited and changed in the future, but whatever reduction the program represents will have to be replaced by another reduction. Member Johnson asked that the reduction of the Cal Safe Program be removed from the Fiscal Stability Plan.
It was M/S by Beck/Davis to approve the Fiscal Stability Plan that was updated on March 7, 2012. Governing Board: ayes 3 (Beck, Davis, Fullerton), noes 2 (Johnson, Taplin), absent 0. Motion carried.
( 5) Second Interim Financial Report
By March 15, the Second Interim Budget Report is due to the state. Second Interim includes adjustments to staffing, average daily attendance, and entitlement updates. Since Eureka City Schools’ budget has been certified “qualified” (cannot meet future financial obligations), the district is required to also submit a Fiscal Stability Plan that addresses a reduction in expenditures of $1,585,108, which is reflected in the Plan adopted by the Board in Item F(4). Budget Assumptions built into the budget include ongoing cash deferrals by the state, ongoing declining enrollment, depleted ARRA Funds (American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009), an increase of special education costs of $1 million, increasing health and welfare benefits costs, continuing facility and maintenance issues, and dwindling reserves. Also to be considered are the Governor’s proposed 2012-2013 budget “triggers.” If the November tax initiative does not pass, it will result in $370 per student for ECS, an estimated $1.3 million revenue reduction. If his tax initiative passes and the cash deferrals are paid down, and there are no new cash deferrals in 2012-13, there will still be no new revenue. In addition, included in projections is the elimination of $375,00 in funding for Home to School Transportation. Changes in specific revenues and expenditures were highlighted. The on-going effects to ECS as a result of state deferred revenue will result in a deficit in the cash flow balance of $1,338,000 by 2013-14. The Board was reminded that in another month, staff will begin working on the 2013-2014 Budget and 2014-15 will become a part of the multi-year projections. Staff recommended the Governing Board approve the 2011-12 Second Interim Report with a qualified certification.
It was M/S by Beck/Taplin to receive the Second Interim Report with qualified certification. Governing Board: ayes 5, noes 0, absent 0. Motion carried.
Per their request, the Board received information on general fund comparison projections and ending fund balance comparisons.
G. ADJOURNMENT
President Fullerton adjourned the meeting at 7:07 p.m. ORIGINALS SIGNED
Respectfully submitted,
Recording Secretary, Micki Davis
Lee Ann Lanning,
Secretary of the Board of Education CLERK OF THE BOARD DATE
(MINUTE3.14.12/md)
Eureka City Schools Board of Education
2100 J Street, Eureka, CA, Room #116
SPECIAL MEETING
March 14, 2012
5:30 P.M.
MINUTES
A. CALL TO ORDER OF EARLY SESSION FOR PURPOSE OF CLOSED SESSION
President Fullerton called the special meeting to order at 4:30 p.m.
Members Present : Fullerton, Taplin, Davis, Beck, Johnson
Members Absent : None
Staff Present : None
B. PUBLIC COMMENT ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS¬
There were no public comments on closed session items.
C. CLOSED SESSION (closed to the public)
The Board will consider and/or take action upon the following items:
( 1) Employee discipline, dismissal, release, appoint, accept the resignation of, or otherwise affect the employment status of a public employee (GC Sec 54957)
( 2) Public Employee Employment: Superintendent
( 3) Conference with Labor Negotiator Interim Superintendent Lanning Regarding Eureka Teachers Association, Classified White and Blue Collar Units, and Unrepresented Employees (GC Sec 54957.6)
D. RECONVENING OF OPEN SESSION
President Fullerton reconvened the special meeting into open session at 5:30 p.m.
Members Present : Fullerton, Taplin, Davis, Beck, Johnson
Members Absent : None
Staff Present : Lanning, Ziegler, Alexander, Lentz, Davis
REPORT OUT FROM CLOSED SESSION
Item C (1) was not discussed, there was no action to report on C (2), and C (3) was not discussed. E. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
Interim Superintendent Lanning led the Pledge.
F. DISCUSSION/ACTION – The Board is asked to receive/discuss/act
( 4) Receive Final Fiscal Stability Plan to Accompany Second Interim Report
Public Comment
· Teacher David Demant spoke against the district paying for a negotiator and not paying for teacher benefits.
· ETA President Patrick Riggs spoke against hiring someone to negotiate with ETA and not paying for teacher benefits.
· Jill Kimura, Cal Safe Coordinator, distributed information on the program and shared how the program can hold its own financially and generate income.
· Laurie Dutra, Children’s Center Assistant, shared why the Board should care about teen pregnancy and teen parenting, and asked the program not be eliminated.
· Aaron Clarkson spoke in favor of the teen parent program and shared her personal experience and success as a result of the program.
· Marianne Pennekamp recalled the early beginning of the teen parent program and the importance of the program
· Pam Cahill shared a success story of a teen parent mom and urged the program not be cut.
Eureka City Schools Board of Education
SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES
March 14, 2012 - Page 2
( 4) Receive Final Fiscal Stability Plan to Accompany Second Interim Report (continued)
Lanning distributed information on the graduation and participation rate of the Cal Safe (teen parent) program. How Home and Hospital and the Center for Independent are used by the pregnant teen was explained. Pam Cahill noted if you can provide day care and parenting classes, you reach the pregnant teen and prevent them from dropping out of school. Staff recommended not changing the current adopted Fiscal Stability Plan. The Plan can be revisited and changed in the future, but whatever reduction the program represents will have to be replaced by another reduction. Member Johnson asked that the reduction of the Cal Safe Program be removed from the Fiscal Stability Plan.
It was M/S by Beck/Davis to approve the Fiscal Stability Plan that was updated on March 7, 2012. Governing Board: ayes 3 (Beck, Davis, Fullerton), noes 2 (Johnson, Taplin), absent 0. Motion carried.
( 5) Second Interim Financial Report
By March 15, the Second Interim Budget Report is due to the state. Second Interim includes adjustments to staffing, average daily attendance, and entitlement updates. Since Eureka City Schools’ budget has been certified “qualified” (cannot meet future financial obligations), the district is required to also submit a Fiscal Stability Plan that addresses a reduction in expenditures of $1,585,108, which is reflected in the Plan adopted by the Board in Item F(4). Budget Assumptions built into the budget include ongoing cash deferrals by the state, ongoing declining enrollment, depleted ARRA Funds (American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009), an increase of special education costs of $1 million, increasing health and welfare benefits costs, continuing facility and maintenance issues, and dwindling reserves. Also to be considered are the Governor’s proposed 2012-2013 budget “triggers.” If the November tax initiative does not pass, it will result in $370 per student for ECS, an estimated $1.3 million revenue reduction. If his tax initiative passes and the cash deferrals are paid down, and there are no new cash deferrals in 2012-13, there will still be no new revenue. In addition, included in projections is the elimination of $375,00 in funding for Home to School Transportation. Changes in specific revenues and expenditures were highlighted. The on-going effects to ECS as a result of state deferred revenue will result in a deficit in the cash flow balance of $1,338,000 by 2013-14. The Board was reminded that in another month, staff will begin working on the 2013-2014 Budget and 2014-15 will become a part of the multi-year projections. Staff recommended the Governing Board approve the 2011-12 Second Interim Report with a qualified certification.
It was M/S by Beck/Taplin to receive the Second Interim Report with qualified certification. Governing Board: ayes 5, noes 0, absent 0. Motion carried.
Per their request, the Board received information on general fund comparison projections and ending fund balance comparisons.
G. ADJOURNMENT
President Fullerton adjourned the meeting at 7:07 p.m. ORIGINALS SIGNED
Respectfully submitted,
Recording Secretary, Micki Davis
Lee Ann Lanning,
Secretary of the Board of Education CLERK OF THE BOARD DATE
(MINUTE3.14.12/md)
Saturday, March 17, 2012
March 7, 2012
ETA speaks out and disagrees with appropriate management capabilities
ETA comments begin at 12:53. We all need to understand the frame of our argument.
A Paradigm shift needed for where the board gets its information
We can do better in the way we work together
Our fight will continue for teacher pay
We have built bridges together that has made us both strong
The numbers tell the story
The child center
and other important public educational needs
Wednesday, March 14, 2012
Monday, March 5, 2012
February 15, 2012
What seemed to be a school board meeting called off for lack of a quorum, suddenly became a quorum after an hour of student speeches and presentations. See the three panel discussion of cuts, and board member partialities HERE.
Sunday, February 26, 2012
Thursday, January 26, 2012
December 17 ECS Board Meeting following site tour
Following the bus tour to the various sites of ECS was this meeting.
January 18, 2012 School board meeing
The meeting begins here.
I panicked when they presented the ETA topics for negotiation (three items) and the District Office list of topics (two pages worth of demands) all degrading the authority and pay of the teacher. I addressed the board thinking no one else was present for discussion and I got my first lesson in "Sunshining."
My goal is to not have to address the board. I would like to see more teachers getting together and tag-teaming board meetings. If we got 6 teachers to occupy every board meeting, our presence and our determination will have an impact on this contract's negotiations.
Thursday, January 12, 2012
Friday, January 6, 2012
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