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
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