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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
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