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Board Minutes – Page 6
May 21, 2009
MINUTESREGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES
DOS PALOS - ORO LOMA JOINT UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
Thursday, May 21, 2009
CLOSED SESSION – 6:00 PM
OPEN SESSION - 7:30 PM
ROLL CALL
UPON THE ROLL BEING CALLED, THE FOLLOWING WERE PRESENT:
BOARD MEMBERS:
Albert Catrina
Dewayne Weagel
Eric Fontana
Joe Castillo
Paul Goodman
Thomas Pigg
Absent: Maria Davis
ALSO IN ATTENDANCE: Dr. Brian Walker, Donna Buie, Jan Wood, Chris Higle, Tim Zearley, Dwight Thompson, Terri Gill, Bronson LoBue, Norma Delgado, Katy Miller, Sheila Ryskamp, Albia Castillo and other members of the school district.
CALL TO ORDER
The President of the Board of Trustees, Albert Catrina, called the meeting to order at 7:30 PM
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
2.1 Adoption of Agenda
ORIGINAL - Motion
Member Joe Castillo Moved, Member Thomas Pigg seconded to approve the ORIGINAL motion 'Recommend the Governing Board adopt the agenda for the May 21, 2009 Board Meeting as presented.’ Upon a roll call vote being taken, the vote was: Aye: 6 Nay: 0. The motion CARRIED 6 - 0.
ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION
The Board adjourned to Closed Session regarding agenda items:
3.1 THE PUBLIC IS INVITED TO ADDRESS IDENTIFIED CLOSED SESSION AGENDA ITEMS
PRIOR TO ADJOURNMENT INTO CLOSED SESSION.
3.2 Student Expulsion - Case 08-09-07
3.3 Case Review/Planning (Government Code Section 54957)
3.4 Public Employment (Government Code 54957) Summer School Positions
3.5 Conference with Labor Negotiator (Government Code 54957.6) District Negotiators:
Brian Walker, Tim Zearley, Shirleen Stanley, Chris Higle, and Norma Delgado
regarding Certificated, Classified, and Unrepresented negotiations.
RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION
4.1 Reconvene in Open Session at 7:30 PM
ORIGINAL - Motion
Member Paul Goodman Moved, Member Joe Castillo seconded to approve the ORIGINAL motion 'Recommend reconvening in Open Session at 7:30 PM.’ Upon a roll call vote being taken, the vote was: Aye: 6 Nay: 0. The motion CARRIED 6 – 0.
4.2 Student Expulsion - Case 08-09-07
ORIGINAL - Motion
Member Joe Castillo Moved, Member Thomas Pigg seconded to approve the ORIGINAL motion ''It is moved that the Board of Education find there is cause to expel Student No. 913004257 from all schools in the District for violation of Education Code section 48900 a1), (2), (2b), (2k), and 48915 (a1), (a5), (b1), (b2), (c2). It is further moved that the Board adopt the terms of the stipulated expulsion agreement. It is hereby ordered that the pupil shall be provided with an educational program at Valley Community School in Los Banos, Merced or Atwater for the remainder of 2008-09 school year and for the Fall Semester of the 2009-10 school year.'' Upon a roll call vote being taken, the vote was: Aye: 6 Nay: 0. The motion CARRIED 6 - 0.
4.3 Report out of Closed Session
No Action taken.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Albert Catrina led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
INVOCATION
Dwight Thompson delivered the invocation.
SELECTED REPORTS AND RECOGNITION
7.1 Class of 2010 Prom Committee Presentation
Derek Hunger, Erica Fontana, Jordan Teixeira, and Kyle Davis reported that 204 students attended the Prom this year. They gave a sequential picture presentation of the transformation of the High School gym to a beautiful “Evening in Paris.” The Prom was a huge success and enjoyed by all.
ADOPTION OF ROUTINE CONSENT ITEMS
8.1 Adoption of Routine Consent Items
ORIGINAL - Motion
Member Paul Goodman Moved, Member Dewayne Weagel seconded to approve the ORIGINAL motion 'Recommend approval of routine consent items.’ Upon a roll call vote being taken, the vote was: Aye: 6 Nay: 0. The motion CARRIED 6 - 0.
8.2 Board Meeting Minutes of 4/16/2009
As part of the routine consent items, the Governing Board approved the minutes of the 4/16/2009 Regular Board Meeting.
8.3 Warrants and Payroll
As part of the routine consent items, the Governing Board approved the warrants and payroll.
COMMUNICATIONS AND/OR AUDIENCE COMMENTS
9.1 PUBLIC CONCERNS WILL BE HEARD BY THE BOARD AT THIS TIME; HOWEVER THEY WILL NOT BE DISCUSSED. (Policy #9323 limits individual's presentation to four minutes. The President may extend the time under certain circumstances. This is the opportunity for members of the public to focus on issues important to the District's purpose of education. Under Board policy this time may not be used to present derogatory information of a personal nature on any employee). MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC WHO WISH TO ADDRESS THE BOARD MUST SPEAK FROM THE PODIUM AND IDENTIFY THEMSELVES.
Sheila Ryskamp, Dos Palos-Oro Loma Teacher Association’s President, provided i-pod presentation show casing work completed by Sergio Guevara’s graphic art class. In addition, she shared a pod cast of Manual Cavazos’ fourth grade class.
ORAL REPORTS
10.1 Superintendent Report
Dr. Walker reported that the enrollment once again has dropped. Down 14 students from last month, down 47 from the start of the school year and down 86 from the same period last year.
10.2 Dual Immersion Update - Dr. Walker
Dr. Walker reported that on October 24th 2008 a committee from the Dos Palos-Oro Loma Joint Unified School District consisting of himself, Mrs. Wood, Dr. Delgado, Mr. Castillo, and Mr. Catrina, visited Osborn Elementary School in the Turlock Unified School District. On November 21st 2008, the same committee visited Grayson Elementary School in the Patterson Unified School District. Dr. Walker further described the differences in the way the two schools administer their dual immersion programs and a list of potential steps to take should we decide to initiate a dual immersion program.
10.3 May Revision Budget Update - Tim Zearley
Mr. Zearley gave a Power Point presentation updating the Board on the two May budget revisions released by the Governor.
10.4 Report from Board Members
Joe Castillo attended Back to School at DPE, Marks, Bryant and Pre-School. Albert Catrina announced the Retirement Dinner and Varsity Baseball 2nd round play off
WRITTEN REPORTS
11.1 California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) Report - Bill Van Worth
The Board received for its review an report from Mr. Van Worth regarding the CIF meeting.
11.2 Human Resources - Shirleen Stanley
The Board received for its review an update report for the Personnel Services Department.
11.3 Technology Services - Chris Higle
The Board received for its review an update report for the Technology Services Department.
11.4 Instructional Services - Jan Wood
The Board received for its review an update report for the Instructional Services Department.
11.5 Food Services - Darlene Bonds
The Board received for its review an update report for the Food Services Department.
NEW BUSINESS ITEMS
12.1 Agreement with Merced County for Special Services
The County will have a social worker facilitate up to eighteen (18) two-hour sessions of a Leadership Skills curriculum for the students during the 2009-10 school year.
ORIGINAL - Motion
Member Joe Castillo Moved, Member Thomas Pigg seconded to approve the ORIGINAL motion 'Recommend approval of Contract #2008285 with Merced County for special services during the 2009-10 school year.’ Upon a roll call vote being taken, the vote was: Aye: 6 Nay: 0. The motion CARRIED 6 - 0.
12.2 Text Book Adoption - English Language Arts grades 9-12
The English Department at Dos Palos High School have selected the following texts for adoption. The adoption will be used for the next 7 years. McGraw Hill - Glencoe Literature - California Treasures
ORIGINAL - Motion
Member Eric Fontana Moved, Member Paul Goodman seconded to approve the ORIGINAL motion 'Recommend approval of text book adoption of "Literature - California Treasures" published by McGraw Hill-Glencoe for English Language Arts grades 9-12.’ Upon a roll call vote being taken, the vote was: Aye: 6 Nay: 0. The motion CARRIED 6 - 0.
12.3 Carl Perkins Application for Funding for 2009-2010
This is the Career Technical Education Application for the 2009-2010 school year funding. Data, progress, outcomes for 2009-10, budget and expenditure schedule, and the budget narrative is included. $27,021 will be awarded for CTE classes and support.
ORIGINAL - Motion
Member Joe Castillo Moved, Member Dewayne Weagel seconded to approve the ORIGINAL motion 'Recommend approval of the Carl D, Perkins Career Technical Education Application for 2009-2010 funding in the amount of $27,021.’ Upon a roll call vote being taken, the vote was: Aye: 6 Nay: 0. The motion CARRIED 6 - 0.
12.4 Declaration of Need for Fully Qualified Educators
Annually, we must submit a Declaration of Need to the Commission for Teacher Credentialing. Without this form on file, the Commission will not issue any emergency permits, including emergency CLAD or Limited Assignment permits. It is not our intent to hire teachers requiring these documents, but it is best to have the document on file in case the need arises.
ORIGINAL - Motion
Member Dewayne Weagel Moved, Member Paul Goodman seconded to approve the ORIGINAL motion 'Recommend approval of the Declaration of Need for Fully Qualified Educators.’ Upon a roll call vote being taken, the vote was: Aye: 6 Nay: 0. The motion CARRIED 6 - 0.
12.5 Contract with West Ed for the 2009-10 school year
Contract with West Ed for Professional Development during the 2009-10 school year in the amount of $51,520.
ORIGINAL - Motion
Member Thomas Pigg Moved, Member Dewayne Weagel seconded to approve the ORIGINAL motion 'Recommend approval of the Contract with West Ed for the 2009-10 school year.’ Upon a roll call vote being taken, the vote was: Aye: 5 Nay: 1 Albert Catrina. The motion CARRIED 5 – 1.
12.6 Sober Grad 2009
The Sober Grad Committee is requesting $3000 in support for Sober Grad Night. The ever-growing cost of providing our graduating seniors with a safe and drug free celebration is well worth the cost. Last year the Board approved $3000.
ORIGINAL - Motion
Member Thomas Pigg Moved, Member Joe Castillo seconded to approve the ORIGINAL motion 'Recommend approval for monetary support in the amount of $3000 for Sober Graduation.’ Upon a roll call vote being taken, the vote was: Aye: 6 Nay: 0. The motion CARRIED 6 - 0.
12.7 Resolutions for Retirees
ORIGINAL - Motion
Member Dewayne Weagel Moved, Member Joe Castillo seconded to approve the ORIGINAL motion 'Recommend approval of resolutions for retirees.’ Upon a roll call vote being taken, the vote was: Aye: 6 Nay: 0. The motion CARRIED 6 - 0.
12.8 Resolution 08-09-27 Regarding the Issuance of Tax and Revenue Anticipation Notes (TRAN)
Many school districts in California prefer the issuance of a TRAN to create additional cash reserves for the General Fund, in the event of experiencing temporary cash flow needs. School districts have relatively even expenditure patterns, created primarily by constant salary and benefit expenses. At the same time, the majority of our revenue is received intermittently through a combination of state and federal aid, and local property tax revenues. The one constant, our monthly revenue limit apportionment, is not enough to meet our monthly payroll requirements. Property taxes are received in three bulk installments, creating cash flow shortages in the months prior to the receipt of the taxes. Furthermore, the anticipated delay in the state budget this year, and the deferral of our July apportionment until September, further threatens the amount of cash available
ORIGINAL - Motion
Member Joe Castillo Moved, Member Eric Fontana seconded to approve the ORIGINAL motion 'Approve resolution 08-09-27 requesting the issuance of Tax and Revenue Anticipation Notes for the 2009-10 school year.’ Upon a roll call vote being taken, the vote was: Aye: 6 Nay: 0. The motion CARRIED 6 - 0.
12.9 Fixed Asset Inventory Control Contract
The district inventories and tracks all single item purchases above $500. This was performed by a person in the warehouse and a fiscal technician who have not been replaced. The contract will insure that the district's assets are documented and recorded properly.
ORIGINAL - Motion
Member Thomas Pigg Moved, Member Dewayne Weagel seconded to approve the ORIGINAL motion 'Approve contract with Associated Valuation Services to provide fixed asset inventory reporting for two years.’ Upon a roll call vote being taken, the vote was: Aye: 6 Nay: 0. The motion CARRIED 6 - 0.
PERSONNEL
13.1 Resignations
On behalf of the Board of Trustees, Dr. Walker accepted the following resignations:
1) Teacher - John Lake
2) BTSA Office Aide - Jennifer Silva
3) Principal - Terri Gill
13.2 Employment
Employment:
1) Summer School Cook/Delivery Driver - Scottie Azevedo
2) Summer School Cook/Clerk - Rhonda Sullivan
3) Summer School Head Cook - Suk Darneal
4) Summer School Principal - David McIntyre
5) Summer School Math Teachers - Jeanette Ayala, Kelly Benavidez, Teresa Maron
6) Summer School English Teachers - Sherri Coronel, Steve Hernandez, Graciela
Hinojosa
7) Summer School Office Aide/Library Clerk - Terry McCurdy
8) Summer School I.S. Instructor - Maria Magallanes
9) Summer School Pre-K Instructors - JoAnne Birdsall, Ramona Torres, Regina Magana,
Amber Santoyo
10) Summer School Pre-K Aides - Adriana Borrego, Martina Casillas, Ella Beliew, Andree
Truhett
11) High School Principal - Gregory Thompson
12) Head Varsity Cheer Advisor - Elayne Matthews
13) Summer Projects Supervisor - Rob Calvert
14) Summer Projects Foreman - David Jacobo
AMENDED - Motion
Member Paul Goodman Moved, Member Dewayne Weagel seconded to approve the AMENDED motion 'To ratify the aforementioned Offers of Employment # 1 through #10.’ Upon a roll call vote being taken, the vote was: Aye: 6 Nay: 0. The motion CARRIED 6 - 0.
NEW - Motion
Member Joe Castillo Moved, Member Thomas Pigg seconded to approve the NEW motion 'To ratify the Offer of Employment # 11 to Gregory Thompson as Dos Palos High School Principal at Step 3.’ Upon a roll call vote being taken, the vote was: Aye: 6 Nay: 0. The motion CARRIED 6 - 0.
NEW - Motion
Member Thomas Pigg Moved, Member Paul Goodman seconded to approve the NEW motion 'To ratify the Offer of Employment # 12 to Elayne Matthews as Head Varsity Cheer Advisor.’ Upon a roll call vote being taken, the vote was: Aye: 6 Nay: 0. The motion CARRIED 6 - 0.
NEW - Motion
Member Paul Goodman Moved, Member Dewayne Weagel seconded to approve the NEW motion 'To table the Offers of Employment #13 and #14 regarding Summer Projects Foreman and Supervisor.’ Upon a roll call vote being taken, the vote was: Aye: 6 Nay: 0. The motion CARRIED 6 - 0.