ALL MEETINGS ARE RECORDED
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
CLOSED SESSION
· Personnel-Gov’t. Code 54957 [Public employee employment/discipline/dismissal]
· 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. 54957.6 [OSTA/CSEA: Dwayne Robinson, Superintendent, designated representative]
· Pupil Discipline—California Education Code Sections 48918/35146
RESULTS OF CLOSED SESSION
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
APPROVAL OF AGENDA VARIANCE
PUBLIC HEARING
President asks staff to
introduce item President opens item
for public discussion President closes item
for public discussion Board discussion
1. 2008/2009 Tentative Budget (Watts)
As required by law, the district has had available for public review the 2008/2009 Tentative Budget since June 6, 2008. This budget is based on a number of assumptions that will not be validated until the state adopts a budget. The presented budget meets all AB1200 requirements and has the required three percent (3%) reserves in the General Fund. Board action on this item will be presented under New Business
2. Challenge Charter High School Annual Report
Walt Gess will present Challenge Charter’s Annual Report to the Board and will be available to answer questions.
3. PACE Annual Report
Jeff Ochs will present PACE’s Annual Report to the Board and will be available to answer questions.
STUDENT REPRESENTATIVES REPORTS (None)
RECOGNITION OF INDIVIDUALS WHO WISH TO SPEAK ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS
This is the time the President will invite anyone in the audience wishing to address the Board on a matter not listed on the agenda to step to the podium, state your name and address for the record and make your presentation. Presentations will be limited to five (5) minutes per person and twenty (20) minutes per subject. The Board is prohibited by State law from taking action on any item presented, if it is not listed on the agenda, except under special circumstances as defined in the Government Code.
RECOGNITION OF INDIVIDUALS WHO WISH TO SPEAK ON AGENDA ITEMS
This is the time the President will invite anyone in the audience wishing to address the Board on a matter that is on the agenda to state your name and the item number of the agenda on which you wish to speak. When that item comes up on the agenda you will be asked to step to the podium, repeat your name and give your address for the record, and make your presentation. Under Government Code Section 54954.3, the time allotted for presentations will be limited.
NON-ACTION INFORMATIONAL ITEMS AND REPORTS
4. Board Comments
5. Superintendent
· Update on Annual Goals
6. Administration
7. Report on Summer Maintenance Projects
OLD BUSINESS (None)
CONSENT CALENDAR (Recommend approval of the following Consent Items):
8. Minutes of May 21, 2008 Regular Board Meeting
9. Warrants: Approve Warrants #525737 - #525765, #526111 - #526131, #526398 - #526472,
#526824 - #526838, #527229 - #527310, #527606 - #527612, #525030, #528438- #528471, #528776 - #528829, inclusive for a total of $1,110,790.09
10. Renewal of 2008/2009 GATE Application
11. 2007/2008 LEAP Update
12. 2008/2009 MOU with the Sierra Cascade Nutrition and Activity Consortium
13. 2008/2009 Agreement between OAE and YMCA for Educational Services
14. 2008/2009 MOU between the District and BCOE for the BTSA Program
15. Approval of a 2008 Summer Program Agreement with Migrant Education
16. Acceptance of a $50 Donation from the Pepsi Bottling Company to Oroville Adult Education
17. Acceptance of a $149.76 Donation from PG&E to Oroville High School
18. Approval to Dispose of Obsolete Equipment – District Office, LPHS and OAE
19. Approval of College Connection Students for 2008/2009
20. Approval of Revised Course Outlines for OAE
21. Approval of New OAE “Multi-Media Design / Tier 1 and 2” Course Outlines and Textbooks
22. Approval of 2008/2009 OAE Courses Offerings
23. Approval of New “AP Microeconomics” Course Description and Textbook
24. Approval of CCHS’ 2008/2009 Discipline Plan (No Changes)
25. Approval of Graduation Waivers LPHS #15-07/08 - #18-07/08 and OHS #8-07/08
26. Approval of CAHSEE Waivers – LPHS #16-7/08 - #26-07/08, OHS #16-07/08 - #21-07/08, and PHS #5-07/08 and #6-07/08
27. First Reading of Revised Policies and Administrative Regulations
BP/AR 0450 (Comprehensive Safety Plan)
AR 4119.11, 4219.11, 4319.11 (Sexual Harassment)
BP 5131.7 (Weapons and Dangerous Instruments)
28. Inter-District Transfer Requests
07/08: Incoming: 15 Outgoing: 64
08/09: Incoming: 10 Outgoing: 22
Christopher Carlin (9); Durham High School
Michael Carlin (11); Durham High School
Mike Guyer (9); Pleasant Valley High School
Ron Guyer (12); Pleasant Valley High School
Enclosures
NEW BUSINESS
29. Approval of the 2008/2009 Discipline Plan for the Comprehensive High Schools (Williams)
The district’s Discipline Plan has been updated to remove language pertaining to Suspension on Campus. Other changes include more strict consequences for violating 48900 (h) – Tobacco/Nicotine, (j) – drug paraphernalia, (k) defiance (scholastic dishonesty), and 48900.2 – sexual harassment. New language has been added under 48900 (v) to suspend students for being truant, tardy, or otherwise absent for school activities. Language has also been added to reflect that students cannot participate in the graduation ceremony if they violated 48900 (g) – stolen or attempted to steal, after the first day of May through the graduation ceremony. Recommend approval
Enclosure
30. Adoption of 2008/2009 Tentative Budget (Watts)
A required public hearing was held earlier in this meeting on the 2008/2009 tentative budget, and the budget is now being presented for board adoption. Recommend adoption of 2008/2009 tentative budget as presented
Enclosure
31. Approval of a Memorandum of Understanding between the District/OAE and the California Partnership for Achieving Student Success (CAL-PASS) (Robinson)
California Partnership for Achieving Student Success (Cal-PASS) is a data-sharing system that (1) enables state and local education agencies to gather and aggregate data on the performance of students as they transition; (2) allows for the examination of student success and transitions between all segments of the education system; and (3) enables educators to track students, align curricula and make instructional improvements to better prepare students. The 2008-2012 CA State Plan for CTE requires each LEA participating in activities conducted by local Tech Prep consortia and supported with the Perkins IV Tech Prep funds join Cal-PASS. LEAs participating in Section 131 and 132 of Perkins funds must also join Cal-PASS. Recommend approval
Enclosure
32. Approval of a Memorandum of Understanding between the District and the University of California Food Stamp Nutrition Education Program (Robinson)
The University of California Food Stamp Nutrition Education Program (UC FSNE) provides up-to-date research-based nutrition education training, materials and incentives to teachers and parents. University of California Food Stamp Nutrition Education Program is a statewide program for food stamp eligible individuals and families. Funding is through an inter-agency agreement between three agencies, UC, California Department of Social Services and US Department of Agriculture. It is administered and managed by the University of California at Davis. In Butte County, this program is offered by the University of California Cooperative Extension. Recommend approval
Enclosure
33. Approval of an Addendum to the National School Lunch Program Agreement to Provide a Snack to Students Attending After School Programs (Robinson)
The District is seeking permission to submit an addendum to the National School Lunch Program Agreement to provide a free snack (food and beverage) to students that participate in the after school program (tutoring) at Las Plumas High School and Oroville High School. The District will receive a reimbursement of $0.68 per snack served. There is no cost to the district. Recommend approval
Enclosure
34. School Board Elections (Robinson)
The Butte County Office of Education coordinates school board elections and as such, has asked the Board to take action on three documents: Order of Election (Resolution Ordering Governing Board Member Elections); Resolution Regarding Costs of Candidates Statements; and Resolution Establishing Procedure in Case of Tie Vote. All three documents can be approved by one motion.
Recommend approval of Resolution #13-07/08, #14-07/08 and #15-07/08
Enclosures
35. Approval of 2008/2009 Board Calendar (Robinson)
On an annual basis, a board calendar is created and utilized as a guideline for dates when items will be submitted for board consideration or action as well as dates in which board meetings are recommended to be cancelled. Recommend approval
Enclosure
36. Approval of an Amendment to the 2008/2009 School Year Calendar (Robinson)
The STAR Committee is requesting that three additional minimum days (April 28th, April 30th and May 1st) be added to the 2008/2009 school year calendar in order to create a more positive testing environment which will allow students to focus on the importance of the test. Recommend approval
Enclosure
37. Approval of Submit Additional/Amended Evidence to the California Department of Education to Resolve Findings of the Categorical Program Monitoring (CPM) Review (Robinson)
The District is seeking approval to submit the 2006/2007 LEAP, Memorandum of Understanding between the District and BCOE for Title IV Services and Amendments to the 2007/2008 Las Plumas High School Single Plan for Student Achievement to the CDE to resolve findings of the CPM review.
Recommend approval
Enclosure
38. Approval of Declaration of Need for Fully Qualified Educators (Robinson)
As the district may be required to partially fill credentialed positions with personnel operating under a long-term emergency permit, the board must annually approve the Declaration of Need to comply with Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC) regulations. Recommend approval
Enclosure
39. Approval of Annual Statement of Need for 30-Day Substitute Teaching Permits (Robinson)
On a normal basis, the district’s substitute teacher pool is partially filled with personnel operating under a 30-Day Emergency Permit. The district can only employ these people if the board approves an annual Statement of Need. Recommend approval
Enclosure
40. Approval of a Resolution to Reduce Classified Services (Robinson)
Due to budget shortfalls and anticipated cutbacks in categorical programs, it is recommended that a 0.375 FTE Supplemental Education Technician classified position be reduced for the 08/09 school year.
Recommend Approval of Resolution #16-07/08
Enclosure
41. Approval of a Resolution to Approve Teaching in Designated Subject Areas (9/18) (Robinson)
Education Code Section 44263 requires adoption of a Resolution that approves eligible certificated personnel, upon their written consent, to teach in a designated subject area outside of their credential authorization for 2007/2008. Recommend adoption of Resolution #17-07/08 as presented
Enclosure
42. Personnel Assignment Order
(Irrespective of effective dates, new employees may not report to their school campus until the Personnel Office has communicated completion of pre-employment requirements to the site Principal.)
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Certificated
Kurt Libby Teacher - LPHS Resignation Effective 6/6/08
Cynda Fuentes Teacher - CCHS Resignation Effective 6/6/08
Gem Wells School Psychologist Increase in work days for the 2007/08 school year only (Up to 8 additional days) $341.92/day
Alisha Weliver Earth Science Teacher - OHS 1.0 FTE, Probationary Class/Step II/1, $39,614/yr Effective 8/21/08
Cheri Daniels-Bascherini Special Education Teacher - OHS 1.0 FTE, Probationary Class/Step IV/4, 46,721/yr Effective 8/21/08
08-09 Coaches - LPHS Basketball, Boys Lorenzo Garth - Varsity Assist (non-paid) Football David Palmer – Frosh Assist (non-paid) Phillip Davis – Frosh Assist (non-paid)
08-09 Coaches - OHS Maria Sorenson – Cheer Assist (non-paid) Sarah Morehead – Frosh Volleyball (paid)
Molly Smith Nursing Services Increase in contract days for the 2007/08 school year only (1 addition day) $320/daily
Diana McGrath Assist Drum Line Coach-OHS/LPHS (non-paid)
Frank Maynard Fee Based Instructor - OAE Effective 6/19/08
Alan von der Mehden Teacher – LPHS Rate Correction Class/Step IV/5, $48,141/yr Effective 8/21/08
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Classified
Substitute Food Service Worker Susan Hill
Substitute Clerical Staff Susan Hill Jolene Witcher
Substitute Custodian Susan Hill
Substitute Grounds Susan Hill
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43. Expulsion Case #65-07/08
44. Expulsion Case #66-07/08
45. Expulsion Case #67-07/08
46. Expulsion Case #69-07/08
47. Expulsion Case #70-07/08
48. Expulsion Case #71-07/08
49. Expulsion Case #72-07/08
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting will be adjourned to the next regular meeting scheduled for Wednesday, July 16, 2008, at 5:30 p.m. in the Prospect High School Commons Building beginning with Closed Session and following with regular Open Session at approximately 6:00 p.m.