OROVILLE UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT
BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING
January 16, 2008
MINUTES
CALL TO ORDER
Board President, Mr. Bruce, called the meeting to order at 5:31 p.m., Wednesday, January 16, 2008, at Prospect High School.
Board Members Present: Dave Bruce, Brenda Harris and Ed Hottell
Administrators Present: Dwayne Robinson, Superintendent, Susan Watts, Assistant Superintendent/CBO and Corey Willenberg, Assistant Superintendent/Principal of Oroville Adult Education
· Personnel-Gov’t. Code 54957 [Public employee employment/discipline/dismissal; review of possible non-reelections; administrative evaluations]
· Conference with Legal Counsel-Anticipated or Existing Litigation—Gov’t. Code Section 54956.9 [Case name unspecified because disclosure would jeopardize negotiations]
· Conference with Labor Negotiators—Gov’t. Code Sec. 54947.6 [OSTA/CSEA: Dwayne Robinson, Superintendent, designated representative]
· Pupil Discipline—California Education Code Sections 48918/35146
Mrs. MacIntyre arrived at 5:35 p.m. Dr. Rocchi arrived at 5:37 p.m.
At 6:15 p.m., the board reconvened to Open Session. In Closed Session, the following action was taken:
#139-07/08: By a vote of 5-0, a classified employee was placed on an unpaid suspension for five calendar days beginning on January 22, 2008.
#140-07/08: On a motion by Mr. Bruce, seconded by Mrs. MacIntyre, the board unanimously approved the revocation of expulsion order #41-06/07.
#141-07/08: On a motion by Mr. Bruce, seconded by Mrs. MacIntyre, the board unanimously denied the revocation of expulsion order #42-06/07.
On a motion by Dr. Rocchi, seconded by Mrs. MacIntyre, the board voted unanimously to approve the addition of an Amended Personnel Assignment Order (item #20).
RECOGNITIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
1. Student Recognition and Achievement – PHS
Jeff Ochs, PHS Principal, recognized student Tyffani Freeland for her academic achievements by presenting her with a framed proclamation that detailed her accomplishments.
STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE REPORTS
OHS Student Board Representative, Nou Vang, reported that the winter formal was well attended and was the best dance he’s been to in the past few years. He also reported on upcoming events including a blood drive on January 28th, a powder puff game in February, fashion show and OHS Idol competition in March, and the prom in April.
LP Student Board Representative, Devin Collins, reported on upcoming events including the winter formal on January 26th, academic decathlon competition on February 2nd, basketball homecoming during the week of February 4th, and a blood drive on February 29th. He also reported that Jake Hendrix, Caleb Bronson and Josh Hincks were accepted into the Nor Cal Honor Band; Caleb Bronson, Monica Elliot, Josh Hincks, Sunnie Stone and Marcus Render were accepted into the All Northern Honor Band in Stockton; and Caleb Bronson was accepted into the All State Honor Band in Fresno.
HEARING OF INDIVIDUALS ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS
Arthur Karr, OHS parent, reported that his daughter’s science grade dropped from and “A” to a “B” due to tardies. Her tardies are caused by traveling from the south campus to the main campus. He feels that the grade drop is unfair. Mr. Bruce directed him to make an appointment with the site principal to discuss the matter.
RECOGNITION OF INDIVIDUALS WHO WISH TO SPEAK ON AGENDA ITEMS (None)
NON-ACTION INFORMATIONAL ITEMS AND REPORTS
2. Board Comments and Reports
Mr. Bruce stated that the possibility of trying to pass a bond to make improvements at Harrison Stadium and the sites was discussed at the OASIS meeting on January 14th. OASIS will make a recommendation to the board at the next board meeting on projects that should be included. If the board is in favor of putting a bond on the June ballot, a resolution will have to be adopted at the February 6th meeting. Mrs. MacIntyre questioned going out for a bond during tough economic times. Mr. Bruce also reported that CCHS is celebrating their 10th anniversary this Friday and that the annual ag steak and crab dinner is this Saturday at the Municipal Auditorium.
3. Superintendent
Mr. Robinson reported that the roof on the C wing at OHS was damaged during the big storm. He thanked Bill Tronson and the OHS custodians for their help with the roof and for relocating a few classrooms to the S wing. He also thanked OAE computer teacher, Alan Raymond and a few of his students for relocating and setting up the computer lab in the industrial technology building. He has received positive feedback on the school safety presentation he did at the Butte County Board Workshop last Saturday. He reported that the enrollment gap between LP and OHS is closing as there is only a difference of 156 students. He and Mrs. Watts attended the Governor’s Budget Workshop yesterday. School Services estimates that 50% of the schools in California will not be able to meet the requirement of having a 3% reserve for three years. The state was estimating a 4.94% COLA for 08-09 but it has now been totally eliminated. The district lost 65 students at the end of the first semester. Thirty-one new students enrolled for the second semester which left a net loss of 34 students.
4. Administration
Mrs. Watts distributed a pamphlet on the 08-09 state budget, which is said to be devastating to school districts. The governor proposes to cut $360 million from the K-12 budget and $40 million from community college budget. What doesn’t come out of categorical programs will come out of the revenue limit. It is estimated that there will be at least a .5% revenue limit deficit reduction for 07-08. For 08-09, statewide ADA is projected to decline .51%. In addition to no COLA, the revenue limit will be cut by an additional 2.4%. The Governor is seeking to suspend Proposition 98. Special Education and all other state categorical funding is expected to be cut by 6.5%. In categorical funding, child development program are expected to be cut by $198.9 million; before and after school programs by $59.6 million; child nutrition programs by $14.2 million; and a 6.5% rollback from 07-08 funds in other across-the-board reductions. She also distributed the bond performance audit that will be discussed at the bond committee meeting on January 23rd. The audit shows that the money is being spent correctly.
Dr. Willenberg reported that OAE has a new billboard at the corner of Spencer and Oro Dam. Their new television ad is airing and their new ad shown at the movie theater should start soon. They also had information on a new beading class highlighted in the newspaper today. Work may have to stop on the Habitat for Humanity house because the city cannot find anybody to occupy it that can put in the sweat equity hours. Mrs. MacIntyre thinks that they have interviewed a few potential families. The OAE staff will be making a presentation at a conference in San Francisco on running an adult education office. Adult education schools are fighting for career technical funds. The CDE has done a pre-CPM visit to answer questions. He and Mr. Robinson were part of a focus group that spoke to federal auditors about adult literacy programs. He attended the OHS formal for a little while last Saturday and noted that the students were well behaved.
Ms. Negri reported that the CPM visit is scheduled for May 12th – 14th. Las Plumas has been selected as the visitation site. Single programs at OAE and PHS will also be reviewed. The next CAHSEE administration is on February 5th and 6th. STAR testing will start on April 21st. Once intra-district transfers are approved for next year, students will only have 10 days to rescind the transfer. They will not be allowed to transfer after that due to the tight master schedules. She is working with the feeder schools to get teacher recommendations for English, math and science classes for all incoming freshmen.
5. Presentation of Annual Audit Report for June 30, 2007
Dawn Buchanan from Matson & Isom presented the annual audit report for June 30, 2007. The only problem found was with ASB at Challenge Charter. They recommend that better internal controls be implemented to correct the problem.
6. Quarterly Review of Williams Act Complaints
The district has not received any formal complaints pertaining to those subjects falling within the scope of the Williams Act (instructional materials, teacher vacancy or mis-assignment, or facilities).
OLD BUSINESS (None)
CONSENT CALENDAR
#142-07/08: On a motion by Dr. Rocchi, seconded by Mrs. MacIntyre, the board voted unanimously to approve the following Consent Calendar:
7. Minutes of December 19, 2007 Board Meeting
8. Warrants: Approve Warrants #508816 - #508847, #509573 - #509645, #510038 - #510133,
#510954 - #510961, inclusive for a total of $254,814.59
9. Monthly Financial Report
10. Approval of a $20.49 Donation from Verizon Wireless to Oroville High School
11. Approval of a New “Quilting” Course Description for Oroville Adult Education
12. Approval of a New “Professional Sales and Marketing/Introduction to Marketing Course Description for Oroville Adult Education
13. Approval of an New “Providing Home Care: A Textbook for Home Health Aides” Textbook for the Home Health Aide Course for Oroville Adult Education
14. First Reading & Approval of Revised Policies and Administrative Regulations
BP/AR/E 1312.4 (Williams Act Complaints)
15. Inter-District Transfer Requests
07/08: Incoming: 15 Outgoing: 60
Trey Cain (10); South County Community School
Sean Murphy (10); Las Plumas High School
NEW BUSINESS
16. Acceptance of June 30, 2007 Audit Report
#143-07/08: On a motion by Dr. Rocchi, seconded by Mrs. MacIntyre, the board unanimously accepted the June 30, 2007 audit report as presented.
17. Approval of 2007-2008 Cal-WORKS Joint Application
#144-07/08: On a motion by Dr. Rocchi, seconded by Mrs. MacIntyre, the board unanimously approved the joint application as presented.
18. Approval to Enter into a Facility Use Agreement with the Biggs Unified School District
#145-07/08: On a motion by Dr. Rocchi, seconded by Mrs. MacIntyre, the board unanimously approved the facility use agreement as presented.
19. Approval of an Agreement with RCI Technologies to Perform the Annual Fixed Asset Inventory
#146-07/08: On a motion by Dr. Rocchi, seconded by Mrs. MacIntyre, the board unanimously approved the agreement as presented.
20. Amended Personnel Assignment Order
#147-07/08: On a motion by Dr. Rocchi, seconded by Mrs. MacIntyre, the board unanimously approved the following amended Personnel Assignment Order:
(Irrespective of effective dates, new employees may not report to their school campus until Personnel Office has communicated completion of pre-employment requirements to site Principal.)
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Certificated Sandy Dysart Jim Rogers James Olexiewicz
Sprint Coaches 2008 - OHS Baseball, Boys Ricky Giovannoni – Varsity Head (paid) James Campbell – Varsity Assist (non-paid) Brett Walberg – Varsity Assist (non-paid Steve Steinmann – JV Head (paid) Bob Schmautz – JV Assist (non-paid) Buddy Watts – JV Assist (non-paid) Softball, Girls Dean Hill – Varsity Head (Paid) Bob Buckner – Varsity Assist (non-paid) Dennis Enser – Varsity Assist (non-paid) Lindsay Himmelspach – JV Head (paid) Laura Findlay – JV Assist (non-paid) Linda Von Slomski – JV Assist (non-paid) Track Michael Buchanan – Boys Head (paid) Scott Johnson – Boys Assist (paid) R. Aiello/J. Holland – Girls Head (paid) Bridget Hamman – Girls Assist (paid) Dustin Fee – Assist (non-paid) Jeff James – Assist (non-paid) Anthony Munch – Assist (non-paid) Tennis Steve Brown – Boys Head (paid) Golf Sandy Allen – Head (paid)
Extra Duty Assignments - LPHS Camille Upton – ASB Advisor
*Heather Frenz Temporary ESL/ASB Instructor - OAE 0-29 hrs/week DS/2, $25.08/hr Effective 1/17/08
*Spring Coaches - LPHS Track Darrin Williams – (resignation) Debbie Morris – (resignation) Lael Schneider – Girls Varsity Assist (Paid) Baseball Mike Mitchell – JV Assist (resignation)
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Classified Kim Howell Administrative Secretary I Increase in hours from 2.0 to 3.9 Effective 01/17/2008
Sandy Vangilder Food Service Worker I 3.0 hrs/day, school day only Step/Column 4A, $9.79/hr Effective 1/17/08
Parjit Kaur Food Service Worker I 2.5 hrs/day, school day only Step/Column 4A, $9.79/hr Effective 1/17/08
Substitute Custodian Greg Brazzel
Substitute Grounds Greg Brazzel
Substitute Universal Greg Brazzel
*Substitute Mechanic Greg Brazzel
*Substitute Bus Driver Paul Fisher
*Substitute Courier Paul Fisher
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21. Expulsion Case #40-07/08
#148-07/08: On a motion by Mrs. MacIntyre, seconded by Mr. Hottell, the board unanimously approved that Expulsion Case #40-07/08:
· Be expelled from the Oroville Union High School District for the remainder of the 2007/2008 school year with no loss of credit earned and said expulsion be suspended pending a post-expulsion IEP.
· Be referred to the district’s Community Day School to continue education as set forth in the student’s Stipulated Expulsion Order and Rehabilitation Plan dated and executed on January 8, 2008:
Ø Follow all district and school rules
Ø Make positive academic progress
Ø Enroll in and complete an anger management class
Ø Maintain positive attendance including no cutting of classes and no unexcused absences.
Ø Prohibited to go on or near any OUHSD comprehensive high school campus, or attend any extra co-curricular events including games and dances.
ADJOURNMENT
On a motion by Mr. Bruce, seconded by Mr. Hottell, the meeting adjourned at 7:21 p.m.
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(Signature of Board Official)
ATTEST:
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Secretary to the Board of Trustees