Santa Ana Unified School District
Santa Ana, CA 92701
Meeting Location
Valley High School
1801 S. Greenville Street
Santa Ana, CA 92704
MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
HIGH SCHOOL INC. (HSI) AT VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL BOARD OF DIRECTORS
OCTOBER 5, 2011
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 6:05 p.m. by President Porras. Other Board Members in attendance were Mr. Hernandez, Mr. Oakes, Ms. Dixon, and Ms. Shemke. Mr. Acuna arrived at 6:15 p.m. Mr. McLoughlin was not in attendance.
A representative from the High School Inc. Academies at Valley High School was Ms. Gomez. Representatives from Valley High School were Mr. Patrick D. Yrarrázaval-Correa (Mr. Patrick), Mr. Rozema, and Mr. Pedroza. From Career Technical Education were Ms. Carter and Ms. Nguyen.
REGULAR MEETING
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The meeting was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance led by Mr. Oakes.
PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS
Mr. Porras asked those wishing to address the Board in matters pertaining to items on the Agenda to step to the podium.
There were no individuals wishing to address the Board.
PRESENTATIONS
New Media Academy
Mr. Paul Fornelli from the Art Institute presented the objective and challenges for students in the New Media Academy is completing a project from start to finish. Mr. Patrick D. Yrarrázaval-Correa (Mr. Patrick) has offered his support as a liaison between academy and faculty. Students are learning the basic skill sets needed.
Discussion ensued regarding need for computer upgrades and software. Further discussion regarding budget, field trips, bus costs, computer software and licensing all the computers to be addressed.
Culinary Arts & Hospitality Academy
Ms. Natalie Vishny from Swellegant Events and Andy Batta from Allstate Financial Services presented the Academy Plan. Brand new kitchen completed and waiting for the pending permits and final sign-offs. $15,000 raised
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October 5, 2011 (continued)
outside academy to purchase the basic needs, pans, utensils, et cetera. Two large competitions this school year will be self-funded. Working on creating a catering department at which time it will sustain itself after up and running. Need about $400 a week for food.
Discussion ensued regarding internships, sponsoring students.
Mr. Porras stated that with the 501(c)(3), the High School Inc. Foundation can raise funds to help. Ongoing funding is needed for this academy.
Automotive, Transportation, and Logistics Academy
Mr. Chris Guilliana from Tom’s Trucks gave the update on technical competitions give students a chance to show their skills. Field trips attract and inspire students. Student placement is successful.
Discussion ensued regarding the budget and fireworks stand for fund raising.
Global Business Academy
Paula Young from Farmers & Merchants Bank gave an update on the Academy running smoothly for the last four years. Great business partners in the community.
Ten to fifteen students every year attend a summer academy at San Marcos University, covered by a grant.
Most money given by business partners’ donations. Making profit off of greeting card product helps production and sales.
Challenges: communications with teachers and champions. Ms. Young Would like to work with other academies.
Health Care Academy
Mr. Moses Durazo from Bio-Magnetism Therapy talked at length about emergency response and how important it is. Proposal advanced program of training the students in emergency response. Students can learn CPR from Valley's certified teachers to teach CPR.
Engineering/Construction & Manufacturing Academy
Mr. Ali Bayrami from Pro Education informed the Board that, because of low-level enrollment, the Engineering/Construction and Manufacturing academies have been combined. Combining Engineering/Construction and Manufacturing have produced four tracks, requiring more instructors, more lab time and more money. In comparison: Automotive and Culinary Arts Academies have one track keeping students better focused on one pathway.
Mr. Bayrami suggested that this academy be revisited and given a new direction and new track so that students in this Academy can get a job in this field or at least credits to further their education after high school. It was explained that in the engineering academy that students are training as technicians not engineers in the field of engineering.
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Budget includes visits to businesses and colleges and universities.
Ms. Carter stated that there are articulation agreements in place with
the community colleges and universities working on articulation agreements for the Engineering Academy. Internship was also highly encouraged.
Ms. Carter acknowledged the problems and challenges in this Academy and would like to sit down with the Champions.
Mr. Oakes complemented the Champions on their presentations and is excited to be involved in the vision of all the academies.
Mr. Acuna shared concern of the disconnect with academic teachers and academy needs. Mr. Patrick D. Yrarrázaval-Correa (Mr. Patrick) acknowledged the challenges in building the relationships with them and realistically could take several years.
Mr. Porras expressed that we continue to have meetings with the champions in the future.
Academy Updates
Ms. Gomez sent out packets and emails for updates.
Valley High School
Mr. Patrick D. Yrarrázaval-Correa (Mr. Patrick) stated the parents' meetings are getting more parents. He recognizes there are enormous challenges at Valley and encourages open communication.
1.0 APPROVAL OF CONSENT CALENDAR
APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF REGULAR BOARD MEETING
Ms. Dixon moved approval of the minutes of September 14, 2011.
Mr. Hernandez seconded. Motion carried 6-0.
Treasury Report
Ms. Shemke is requesting that “Treasury Report” be added to the monthly High School Inc. Board of Directors agenda.
Currently, Ms. Shemke is (temporarily) working with Mr. Marty Peterson from Santa Ana Chamber of Commerce for the bookkeeping and financial needs of our Board. She has also requested Mr. Peterson to provide her with monthly trial balance and financials for presentation to the Board.
Concurrently, Ms. Shemke is also looking for a more permanent solution and had several discussions with Erin Fukuto, a partner in the CPA firm Raimondo Pettit Group in Irvine. The planned transition to a permanent CPA is the beginning of 2012.
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First quarter report for current fiscal year (July 1 to September 30, 2011):
We are showing cash balance of $43,000: $12,000 in unrestricted funds and $31,000 restricted for the Academies. Taking into account anticipated receivables and payables for the remainder of the year estimated cash balance at year end is estimated to be around $30,000.
REGULAR AGENDA - ACTION ITEMS
2.0 DISCUSSION/ACTION ON ADOPTION OF HIGH SCHOOL INC. ACADEMY PLANS 2011-12
No Action
3.0 DISCUSSION/ACTION ON HIGH SCHOOL INC. PRESENTATION REPORT TO SCHOOL BOARD
Ms. Dixon will be the representative HSI Board Member to give the presentation to the school Board on October 25. It was suggested Culinary Arts be a featured academy.
BOARD REPORT ACTIVITIES
No Board Report Activities
There being no further business to come before the Board, the meeting adjourned at 8:40 p.m.
Respectfully submitted by,
Celeste A. Ramsey, Recording Secretary
October 18, 2011
In witness whereof, I have hereinto set my hand this 9th day of November 2011.
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Miguel Hernandez, Secretary
HSI Board of Directors
FUTURE MEETING - The next meeting of the Board of Directors will be held on Wednesday, November 9, 2011 at 6:00 p.m. at Valley High School.