CHOWCHILLA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTRICT

MEETING OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES

355 N. 5th St. – Chowchilla, CA

February 9, 2015 - Agenda #12

5:00 PM – Closed Session

6:00 PM – Open Session

MISSION STATEMENT

“The Mission of the Chowchilla Elementary School District is to provide each student a superior education in a safe and positive climate that promotes high academic performance, personal responsibility and respect for self and others.”

I. OPENING BUSINESS

A.  Call to Order

The President of the Board of Trustees will call the Chowchilla Elementary School District (CESD) Board meeting to order.

B. Roll Call

___Kenneth Lasiter, President ____Charlene Petitt, Clerk ___Conrad Gaunt ___Leslie Rogers ___Barbara Schnoor ___Dr. Charles Martin, Superintendent

C.  Announce Items to be Discussed in Closed Session

(Pursuant to G. C. Section §54957[a])

II.  ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION

A.  Actions Affecting Employment Status of Public Employees

(Pursuant to G.C. Section §54957)

B. Conference with Labor Negotiators

(Pursuant to G.C. Section §35146)

1. Agent Representative- Superintendent & Asst. Supt. of Admin. Services

2. Employee Organizations- CETA & CSEA

C. Actions Affecting Employment Status of Public Employees

(Pursuant to G.C. Section §54957.6)

D. Public Employee Appointment/Employment

(Pursuant to G.C. Section §54961)

E. Liability Claim

(Pursuant to G.C. Section §54961)

F. Superintendent Evaluation

(Pursuant to G.C. Section §48915)

G. Conference with Legal Counsel-Existing Litigation

(Pursuant to G.C. Section 54956.9[a])

III.  OPEN REGULAR MEETING

A. Call to Order

The President of the Board of Trustees will call the Chowchilla Elementary School District (CESD) Board meeting to order.

B. Pledge of Allegiance

C.  Report Action Taken in Closed Session

(Pursuant to G.C. Section §54957[b])

D. February 9, 2015 Board Meeting Agenda

It is recommended the Board approve the February 9, 2015 Board Meeting Agenda.

Proposed Action: Approve

Motion by______Seconded by______Motion Carried______

IV.  RECOGNITION/ INTRODUCTION

V.  PUBLIC HEARING

The public may address the Board on any matter pertaining to the school district that is not on the agenda, although the Board may not take action at this meeting. Unless otherwise determined by the Board, each person is limited to five minutes. (Ed. Code § 35145.5; Gov. Code § 54954.3)

VI.  REPORTS

A. Board Member Reports

B. Educational Services

C. Administrative Services

VII. NEW BUSINESS

A.  BP/Exhibit 5148.2 After School Program/Early Release (tab-1 pg.4-9)

It is recommended the Board adopt BP/E 5148.2 After School Program/Early Start as submitted.

Proposed Action: Adopt

Motion by______Seconded by______

Roll Call Vote: ___Gaunt ___Lasiter ___Petitt ___Rogers ___Schnoor

B.  Adopt Resolution #2014-15.5 –Priority One E-rate Data Circuits (tab-2 pg.10-12)

It is recommended the Board adopt Resolution #2014-15.5- Priority One E-Rate Data Circuits.

Proposed Action: Adopt

Motion by______Seconded by______

Roll Call Vote: ___Gaunt ___Lasiter ___Petitt ___Rogers ___Schnoor

C.  2014-15 Audit Vendor Selection (tab-3 pg.13-21)

It is recommended the Board review and approve the submitted proposal from Kemper CPA Group.

Proposed Action: Approve

Motion by______Seconded by______Motion Carried______

D.  Consulting Services: Counseling (tab-4 pg.22-25)

It is recommended the Board approve consulting services with Dr. Robert Murray for Counseling Services to be rendered.

Proposed Action: Approve Agreement

Motion by______Seconded by______Motion Carried______

VIII. CONSENT AGENDA

A. Obsolete Equipment (tab-5 pg.26-28)

Declare Specific equipment/material obsolete and dispose of consistent with BP 3270.

B.  Madera County Quarterly Investment Report (December 2014) (tab-6 pg.29-38)

Review the quarterly investment report as submitted.

C. Minutes of Regular Board Meeting (tab-7 pg.39-41)

Approve the Minutes of the January 26, 2015 Regular Board Meeting.

D. Travel & Conference Requests (tab-8 pg.42-51)

Approve the Travel/Conference Requests as submitted.

E. Personnel Actions (tab-9 pg.52-57)

(Pursuant to G.C. Section §35146)

Public Employee Personnel Action

F. Pupil Personnel (tab-10 pg.58-59)

(Pursuant to G.C. Section §35146)

Out of CESD: (1) Alview/Dairyland (1) Merced

It is recommended the Board approve the Consent Calendar as submitted.

Proposed Action: Approve

Motion by______Seconded by______

Roll Call Vote: ____Gaunt ____Lasiter ____ Petitt ____ Rogers ____Schnoor

IX. DISCUSSION, INFORMATION & FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS (tab-11 pg.60-68)

A.  Report on the Superintendent’s Symposium/ Monterey/ Jan. 28 – 30th.

B.  CTA Sponsored School Board Dinner/ P.F. Changs/ Fresno / 5:30 (social) 6:00 PM dinner

C.  Feb. 20th @ Fuller/Science Fair Projects/Judging: 8:30 AM/ Viewing & Awards 5:30-6:00 PM

D.  Feb. 23rd Board Meeting (Staffing)/ Closed Session begins at 3:30. Open Session starts at 5:00.

E.  2015 CSBA Delegate Assembly Election

F.  MCSBA increase in dues.

X. ADJOURNMENT

The next Scheduled Board Meeting will be held on Monday, February 23, 2015.

Closed Session at 5:00 PM / Open Session at 6:00 PM in the Board Room, located at 355 N. 5th St., Chowchilla. All regular meetings of the Board are open to the public unless authorized or required by law no action is taken unless the Governing Board is in session open to the public. Closed Sessions are legally allowed, but specifically only for: (a) conference with legal counsel-existing or anticipated litigation; (b) conference with labor negotiator; (c) student discipline; (d) conference with real property negotiator; (e) liability claims; (f) threat to public evaluation; (i) public employee appointment/employment; (h) public employment performance evaluation; (i) public employee discipline / dismissal / release. Individuals who require special accommodation, including but not limited to an American Sign Language Interpreter, accessible seating or documentation in accessible formats, should contact the Superintendent or designee at least two days before the meeting date.

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