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. 54947.6 [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
1. Construction/Modernization Update
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
2. Board Comments
3. Superintendent
4. Administration
5. Annual Review of BP 0410 & Certification of Support & Adherence
On an annual basis, the board must review BP 0410 and certify support and adherence to federal and state laws relating to Non-Discrimination. Recommend certification of support and adherence to all laws pertaining to non-discrimination in programs, activities, and employment.
6. Recap of 2006/2007 Expulsions
Mr. Robinson will present a recap of district expulsions for 2006/2007
7. Recap of 2006/2007 Inter-District Transfers
Mr. Robinson will provide information relating to the number of students transferring in and out of the district in 2006/2007.
OLD BUSINESS (None)
CONSENT CALENDAR (Recommend approval of the following Consent Items):
8. Minutes of July 18, 2007 Board Meeting
9. Warrants: Approve Warrants #490906 - #490956, #491286 - #491311, #491894 - #491928, inclusive for a total of $513,505.64
10. 2007/2008 Salary Schedules
11. Approval of 2007/2008 Ag Incentive Specialized Grant Application
12 Approval to Dispose of Surplus Equipment – CCHS
13. First Reading of Revised Policies and Administrative Regulations
BB 9220 (Governing Board Elections)
BB 9323 (Meeting Conduct)
BP/AR 3515 (Campus Security)
BP/AR 5111 (Admission)
AR 5125 (Student Records)
BP/AR 5131.1 (Bus Conduct)
BP/AR 5131.4 (Student Disturbances)
BP 5131.5 (Vandalism, Theft and Graffiti)
BP/AR 5131.7 (Weapons and Dangerous Instruments)
BP/AR 5136 (Gangs)
BP 5137 (Positive School Climate)
BP 5138 (Conflict Resolution/Peer Mediation)
BP/AR 5142 (Safety)
BP/AR 5145.12 (Search and Seizure)
BP/AR 5142.2 (Freedom of Speech/Expression)
BP 5145.9 (Hate-Motivated Behavior)
14. Second Reading & Approval of Revised Policies and Administrative Regulations
AR 4112.22 (Staff Teaching Students of Limited English Proficiency)
BP 4315 (Evaluation/Supervision)
BP 6141 (Curriculum Development and Evaluation)
BP 6142.92 (Mathematics Instruction)
BP 6142.91 (Reading/Language Arts Instruction)
BP 6142.93 (Science Instruction)
BP/AR 6162.51 (Standardized Testing and Reporting Program)
BP 6162.54 (Test Integrity/Test Preparation)
BP/AR 6173.1 (Education for Foster Youth)
BP 6190 (Evaluation of the Instructional Program)
15. Inter-District Transfer Requests
07/08: Incoming: 7 Outgoing: 37
Enclosure
16. Approval of a Resolution to Reduce Classified Services (Robinson)
Due to budget shortfalls and anticipated cutbacks in categorical programs, it is recommended that 0.438 FTE classified positions be reduced for the 07/08 school year. Recommend Approval of Resolution #2-07/08
Enclosure
17. Approval of Updated District Vision and Mission Statements (Robinson)
At the July 18, 2007 board meeting, the board reviewed input received from staff on newly proposed vision and mission statements. The board requested that two vision statements (“Make a difference” and “Making a difference in our community, one student at a time”) and one mission statement (“Preparing students for the future today”) be brought back to the August 1st meeting for further consideration and approval. Recommend approval of one district vision and mission statement.
18. Approval of a Variable Term Waiver – Home Economics (Robinson)
Pursuant to Education Code Section 44260, approval of a variable term waiver is being sought to allow David Rieck to teach home economics during the 2007/2008 school year. Recommend approval
19. Approval of Internship Contract Agreement with Chapman University (Robinson)
The district has received an agreement from Chapman University which would allow them to select and place qualified individuals as teachers in participating public school districts and county offices. Recommend approval
Enclosure
20. Approval of Study Agreement with the Fiscal Crisis & Management Assistance Team (FCMAT) (Watts)
The district is seeking approval to enter into an agreement with FCMAT to conduct a review of the fiscal and operational efficiency of the food service program and provide recommendations for improvements to increase productivity and reduce the need for financial support from the general fund.
Recommend approval
Enclosure
21. Approval of a Teacher Recruitment and Retention Program Plan for CCHS (Negri)
CCHS is eligible to receive $4201 to support teacher recruitment and teacher learning based on their decile 3 ranking on the state API. Recommend approval
Enclosure
22. Approval of the 2007/2008 CCHS Discipline Plan (Gess)
The district’s previously approved discipline plan for 2007/2008 has been modified to remove language pertaining to the Nine-Step Discipline Plan and to more accurately reflect the needs of Challenge Charter High School. Recommend approval
Enclosure
23. Approval of Legal Services Agreement for CCHS (Robinson)
Challenge Charter High School is requesting permission to enter into a legal services agreement with Spector, Middleton, Young & Minney, LLP to provide services as needed at the rate of $185 per hour for attorneys and $80 per hour for law clerks. Recommend approval
Enclosure
24. Appointment of Bond Committee Members for Additional Two-Year Terms (Robinson)
As prescribed in the Citizens’ Bond Oversight Committee Bylaws, each original member plus those who were appointed to fill vacancies who wish to be a part of the Committee for an additional two-year term are required to formally re-apply. The following members have elected to re-apply and have submitted their applications at this time: Ron Brower, Mark Brown, David Daley, Bob Hemstalk, David Joyner, Bonnie King and Mark Wisterman. Recommend appointment of listed members for an additional two-year term.
25. Acceptance of Resignations from the Citizens’ Bond Oversight Committee Members (Robinson)
The district has received a resignation letter from Penny Cameron. The district has tried multiple times to reach Gary Speer by telephone, email and postal mail to confirm whether he would be submitting an application to remain on the committee. Due to the lack of response, it is being assumed that he is also resigning from the committee. These vacant positions will not be filled as the committee’s responsibilities are nearly completed. Recommend acceptance of resignation from Penny Cameron and Gary Speer.
26. Personnel Assignment Order
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Certificated
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Classified
Substitute Custodians Gilbert Hamilton Javier Torres
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27. Outside Expulsion Case #OE 3-07/08
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting will be adjourned to the next regular meeting scheduled for Wednesday, August 15, 2007, at 5:30 p.m. at Prospect High School beginning with Closed Session and following with regular Open Session at approximately 6:00 p.m.