Lassen View Union
Elementary School District
10818 Hwy 99E
Los Molinos, CA 96055
Phone (530) 527-5162 Fax (530) 527-2331
Board Minutes for June 19, 2017
Open Session and Roll Call
The meeting was called to order at 6:32. All Board Members were present except Jennifer Jones. The Board President, Mrs. Kathy Garcia, adjourned the meeting to Closed Session.
Closed Session
Open Session was reconvened at 7:07 P.M.
Announcement of Actions Taken in Closed Session
Kathy Garcia announced there were no actions taken in Closed Session
Approval of Agenda
Bill Crain made a motion to approve the agenda. Bruce Lindauer seconded. Motion carried 4-0.
Approval of Minutes from Previous Meeting- May 15, 2017
Bruce Lindauer made a motion to approve the minutes from May 15, 2017. Hazel Brandt seconded. Motion carried 4-0.
Public Comment
There were no Public Comments.
Board Minutes for 6-19-17 Continued
Warrants to Be Presented
Bill Crain made a motion to approved the warrants. Bruce Lindauer seconded. Motion carried 4-0.
Education Protection Act
Bruce Lindauer made a motion to approve the EPA Account Report. Bill Crain seconded. Motion carried 4-0.
Community Day School Survey by Mr. Walker
Mr. Walker reported out on the survey he sent to staff regarding the discussion at the previous Board Meeting. Out of the 10 responses that were received, 6 teachers preferred the Student Success Coordinator to Community Day School.
Community Day School Survey by LVTA
Carla Bakerville reported on the survey conducted by LVTA regarding Community Day School and the Student Success Coordinator position. There were quite a few staff comments on the need for more counseling time.
Mr. Walker did inform the Board that counseling time for every additional day costs the district just under $25,000. While the need is there, the district is deficit spending and he didn’t feel the district could afford this service.
Cell Phone Policy
Mr. Walker spoke with the Board about the current policy and suggested changes to the use of cell phones on campus.
Recognitions for Retirement
After a discussion at last Board meeting, Mr. Walker suggested the Board and Administration have a special recognition for those who retire in our district. After some discussion, it was decided that this will take place from now on as retirements happen.
Input for School Handbook
Mr. Walker stated that the School’s Handbook will be going on the next agenda and was looking for input for any potential changes. Nothing was suggested outside of minor changes brought up at the last School Site Council Meeting.
Board Minutes for 6-19-17 Continued
Approval of Consolidated Application (ConAp)
Bill Crain made a motion to approve the ConAp. Bruce Lindauer seconded. Motion carried 4-0.
Student Survey
Mr. Walker discussed the student survey that was given in the last week of school. He expressed happiness with an increase of many of the increases compared to last year’s survey.
Parent Survey
Mr. Walker shared the results of the parent survey that was available at Open House and our website, particularly looking for LCAP input.
Public Hearing
a. 2017-18 LCAP
b. 2017-18 Budget
c. Ending Fund Balance
At 8:03, Mrs. Kathy Garcia opened a public hearing for addressing the documents/plans stated above. There was no input from the public for any of the three items.
Memorandums of Understanding with Tehama County Department of Education
Bill Crain mad a motion to approve the MOU’s for:
a. Technology and Data Processing Services Contract
b. Cooperative Agreement
c. SARB Program Participation
Bruce Lindauer seconded. Motion carried 4-0.
CAASPP Test Scores
Mr. Walker shared a document that showed our test scores from this year’s Smarter Balanced Testing (also known as CAASPP). The school continues to improve in our test scores over a three year period.
Board Minutes for 6-19-17 Cont’d
Personnel/Action
Bruce Lindauer made a motion to approve Melissa Gilardi’s .4 Teacher Position with her using a STIP (Short-Term Interniship Provision), if needed, in order for her to be credentialed into the position. Hazel Brandt seconded. Motion carried 4-0.
Tentative Agreement with LVTA on Contract Agreement for 2017-20
Bill Crain made a motion to approve the agreement. Hazel Brandt seconded. Motion carried 4-0.
Approval of 2% Increase to Classified Salary Schedule
Bruce Lindauer made a motion to approve the increase in salary schedule. Hazel Brandt seconded. Motion carried 4-0.
Approval of 2% Increase to Superintendent Salary
Bruce Lindauer made a motion to approve. Hazel Brandt seconded. Motion carried 4-0.
Consent Approval to Board Policiy
Ø BP and AR 4112.42, 4212.42, 4312,42 Drug and Alcohol Testing for School Bus Drivers
Bill Crain made a motion to approve the policy. Hazel Brandt seconded. Motion carried 4-0.
Business Report
Mrs. Heather Igarta stated there was nothing new to report.
Maintenance Report
Mr. Walker stated there was nothing new to report.
Superintendent Report
Mr. Walker stated there was nothing new to report.
Board Minutes for 6-19-17 Continued
Next Board Meeting
Special Board Meeting is scheduled for next Monday, June 26, 2017
Adjournment of Meeting
Mrs. Kathy Garcia adjourned the meeting at 8:37pm.
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