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).
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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.
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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.