1.0Call Public Session to Order
Chairperson: Jeff Winfield
The meeting was called to order at 3:02 pm
2.0Salute to the Flag
3.0Establishment of Quorum
Board:
Joe Silva - County Superintendent
Diane Dotson - Superintendent, Curtis Creek and Jamestown School Districts
Robert Griffith - Superintendent, Summerville Union High School District
Mike McCoy - Superintendent, Sonora Union High School District
John Pendley - Superintendent, Belleview and Columbia Union School Districts
Jeff Winfield – Superintendent, Twain Harte and Soulsbyville School Districts
Staff:
James Frost - Executive Director, SELPA
Jeanie Smith - Executive Assistant, SELPA
Lisa Rico – Director, Business Advisory Services
Guests: Sharon Johnson, new Superintendent of Curtis Creek Elementary
4.0Public Comment
There was no public comment
5.0Consent Agenda
5.1Approval of Minutes from May 5, 2014 meeting
5.2Approval of Agenda for May 27, 2014 meeting
Motion to accept the Consent Agenda: John Pendley
Second: Joe Silva
Ayes: Winfield, Griffith, Frost, McCoy, Dotson, Pendley, Silva
Noes: None
6.0Action Items
6.1Community Advisory Nominations
The Board considered the nominations of Dana Hagerman, a representative from the Belleview School District, and Janice Samuels Johnson, a representative from the Jamestown School District. Both individuals have been approved by their respective districts. CAC terms are two years.
Motion to approve the nominations: Joe Silva
Second: Robert Griffith
Ayes: Winfield, Griffith, Frost, McCoy, Dotson, Pendley, Silva
Noes: None
6.2SELPA Budget Approval
Lisa Rico presented the budget. NPS is the biggest reduction based on the fact that we only had one student for the full year. The other student returned home mid-year. On the expenditure side, the largest piece is the additional monies added to the NeXus program for a new class. The STRS increase is reflected in the budget as well, per the information from the May Revise. We have budgeted for three NPS students as a placeholder. The budget does not reflect anythingthat may occur as a result of negotiations. Please note that the billback as of now is $86.00 per ADA, but they have budgeted $100.00.
Motion to approve the SELPA Budget: Joe Silva
Second: Diane Dotson
Ayes: Winfield, Griffith, Frost, McCoy, Dotson, Pendley, Silva
Noes: None
Director’s Report
Jim Frost reported that class sizes for the coming year are very large. We have received many referrals for the preschool and NeXus programs. We also have a large Transition class this year. K-2, 3-5, 6-8 will be the NeXus configuration due to increased referrals.
Board Comments
John Pendley thanked Jim for his leadership in SELPA.
Jim Frost reported that Kimberly Bohn-Wood and the Columbia Elementary School staff handled a potentially contentious meeting very professionally. He also mentioned that as Common Core State Standards are implemented in our schools, more parents may be looking for special education services for their students.
Motion to Adjourn: John Pendley
Second: Mike McCoy
Meeting adjourned at 3:58 pm
Next Meeting will be held on September 15, 2014