OROVILLE UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT

BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING

September 5, 2007

 

MINUTES


 

 


CALL TO ORDER

 

Board President, Mr. Bruce, called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m., Wednesday, September 5, 2007, at Prospect High School.

 

ROLL CALL

 

Board Members Present:   Dave Bruce, Steven Rocchi, 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

 

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

 

Mrs. MacIntyre arrived at 5:35 p.m.

 

RESULTS OF CLOSED SESSION

 

At 6:15 p.m., the board reconvened to Open Session.  In Closed Session, no action was taken.

 

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

 

APPROVAL OF AGENDA VARIANCE

 

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 #27.

 

RECOGNITIONS AND PRESENTATIONS

 

1.     Student Recognition and Achievement – CCHS

CCHS Principal, Walt Gess, introduced senior Sidney Adams who is a senior.  Sidney was invited back to the Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University summer program.  The focus of program was space visits.

 

2.     Introduction of a New Administrator, Teachers, Classified Staff and Student Board Representatives

Dwayne Robinson introduced new OHS Principal, Chuck Tracy.  The principals introduced their new staff and student board representatives.  A short recess was held so the board could meet the new staff and student board representatives.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE REPORTS

 

OHS Student Board Representative, Nou Vang, reported on a club expo on 8/22, rally and dance on 8/31, football and volleyball results from last week, a FNL seatbelt challenge, and upcoming events including planning something for teacher appreciation, back to school night on 9/12, bell game and rally on 9/14, varsity volleyball tournament on 9/15, and a blood drive on 9/18.  He thanked the Link Crew for sponsoring the dance last Friday night and for their help at freshman orientation.

 

LP Student Board Representative, Samantha Powell, reported on the 200 wing modernization, NJROTC campus beautification projects done during the summer, FFA results from the Butte County fair, and upcoming events including a club day on 9/6, bell game activities on 9/13 and 9/14, a rally on 9/14, and homecoming during the week of 10/1.  The theme is board games.

 

CCHS Student Board Representative/Historian, Jennifer Gombotz, reported that they are trying to improve the dances this year, a BBQ being held on the last Friday of every month, a blood drive on 9/21, a yard sale on 9/22 and 9/23, Round Table night on 9/27, Red Ribbon Week starting 10/22, a costume ball on 10/26, and the downtown light parade on 12/8.

 

 

HEARING OF INDIVIDUALS ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS (None)

 

 

RECOGNITION OF INDIVIDUALS WHO WISH TO SPEAK ON AGENDA ITEMS (None)

 

 

NON-ACTION INFORMATIONAL ITEMS AND REPORTS

 

3.     Board Comments and Reports

Mrs. MacIntyre stated that she was worried about how the roundabout would affect traffic near OHS.  Mr. Bruce informed her that the city has requested to do a presentation on the roundabout at a board meeting within the next month.  Mr. Harris attended the OHS varsity football game last Friday and thought it was awesome.  Mr. Hottell agreed.

 

4.     Superintendent

Mr. Robinson congratulated Mrs. MacIntyre on her Oroville’s Own article in the newspaper and reported on attending the Butte County fair auction and purchasing a hog, attending the football scrimmage and OHS home game last Friday, attending an Oroville area agriculture dinner, master schedules being completed within contractual agreements, appreciation for teachers that took on an extra class or signed waivers to have an extra student or two in their classes, appreciation to administration and counselors for their hard work, and a bell game meeting held to avoid repeating past problems.

 

5.     Administration

Mrs. Watts reported that she also attended the Butte County fair auction as her daughter was a participant.  They bought a hog from one of the LP students.  She attended the state budget conference yesterday and stated that there were no surprises.  The COLA is 4.53%, which she is what she based the 07/08 tentative budget on.  There are no new programs this year.  The state balanced its budget by covering $567,000,000 with one time monies.

 

Dr. Willenberg stated that he attended the OHS game and dance last Friday and thought the Link Crew did a great job with the dance.  He visited the College Connection program and talked to students that are very happy to be there.  OAE is hustling to get the new night school shop classes started at OHS.

 

 

 

 

 

Ms. Negri reported that there are 74 regular education students enrolled in the district independent study program.  Their new computers have arrived and are being installed.  All students that have not taken or passed the CAHSEE will be required to enroll in a CAHSEE lab class.  CELDT testing will begin soon.  The first administration of CAHSEE is on 10/2 and 10/3 for juniors and seniors.  Special Education is doing a self review on 9/5 and 9/6 at the district office.  CAHSEE stats are available on the CDE website.  The first run of API indicates that LP increased by 16 points, OHS increased by 8 points, CCHS dropped by 58 points, and PHS dropped by 45 points.  We are not a PI (program improvement) district.

 

6.     Construction/Modernization Update

This report is tabled until the December 5th meeting as several projects will be nearing completion then.

 

7.     California Postsecondary Education Commission Data Collection

Mr. Robinson stated the Las Plumas High School has been selected as on of the 180 schools in California to have the grades and coursework data collected on last year seniors.  The board had concerns over confidentiality and asked that this letter be brought back to the next meeting as an action item.

 

OLD BUSINESS (None)

 

CONSENT CALENDAR

#34-07/08:  On a motion by Mr. Hottell, seconded by Mrs. MacIntyre, the board voted unanimously to approve the following Consent Calendar:

 

8.     Minutes of August 15, 2007 Regular Board Meeting and August 24, 2007 Special Board Meeting

9.     Warrants:  Approve Warrants #493761 - #493807, #494130 - #494212, #494416 - #494434, #494774 - #494836, #495128 - #495170, inclusive for a total of $1,533,523.89

10.    Approval of a Donation of $2040.73 from the All Class Reunion Committee to CCHS

11.    Approval of a Donation of $2000 form the All Class Reunion Committee to PACE

12.    Approval of a MOU between OAE and the Biggs Unified School District to offer classes in Biggs

13.    Approval of a MOU and Survey Questions for the California Healthy Kids Survey

14.    Approval of a Promising Practices Agreement between Migrant Education and OHS

15.    Approval of ROP Cabinetmaking Course Description

16.    Approval of ROP Hospitality and Tourism Course Description

17.    Declaration of Surplus Equipment – OAE and OHS

18.    Approval of Graduation Waivers LPHS #21-06/07 & #22-06/07 and OHS #5-06/07 & #6-06/07

19.    First Reading of Revised Policies and Administrative Regulations

            BP/AR 3314 (Payments for Goods and Services)

            BP 3400 (Management of District Assets/Account)

            BP/AR 3513.1 (Cellular Phone Reimbursement)

            BP 3515 (Tobacco-Free Schools)

            AR 3516.3 (Earthquake Emergency Procedure System)

            BP/AR 4040 (Employee Use of Technology)

            BP 4031 (Administrative Staff Organization)

            BP 4119.1, 4219.1, 4319.1 (Civil and Legal Rights)

            BP/AR 4200 (Classified Personnel)

            BP 5131 (Conduct)

            BP 6111 (School Calendar)

            BP/AR 6112 (School Day)

            BP/AR 6115 (Ceremonies and Observances)

            BP/AR 6116 (Classroom Interruptions)

            BP/AR 6163.4 (Student Use of Technology)

 

 

 

 

 

CONSENT CALENDAR (Cont.)

 

20.    Second Reading & Approval of Revised Policies and Administrative Regulations

            BP 5021 (Non-Custodial Parents)

            BP/AR 5126 (Awards for Achievement)

            BP 5127 (Graduation Ceremonies and Activities)

            BP 5131.9 (Academic Honesty)

            BP/AR 5132 (Dress and Grooming)

            BP/AR 5141 (Health Care and Emergencies)

            BP 5141.33 (Head Lice)

            BP/AR 5145.8 (Refusal to Harm or Destroy Animals)

            BP/AR 6158 (Independent Study Options 9-12 and Adult)

 

21.    Inter-District Transfer Requests

                        The following Inter-District Transfer Requests resulted in the following totals:

                                            

                                  07/08:         Incoming:      13           Outgoing:     49

 

             Joshua Bush (9); Paradise Independent Learning Center

                                    Nathan Childers (10); Albert Powell High School

                                    Eric Choe (12); Las Plumas High School

                                    Kayla Douglas (11); YCUSD Alternative School

                                    Colton Gesick (10): Paradise High School

                                    J.D. Gesick (9); Paradise High School

                                    Sarah Hays (11); Paradise Independent Learning Center

                                    Ashley Rishton (12); Ridgeview High School

                                    Mark Shear, Jr. (12); Oroville High School

                                    Johnnie Thompson (11); Paradise Charter Network

                                    Rashelle Webb (9); Las Plumas High School

 

NEW BUSINESS

 

22.   Approval of 2007/2008 Certificated Tenure

#35-07/08:  On a motion by Dr. Rocchi, seconded by Mrs. MacIntyre, the board unanimously approved certificated tenure for the following employees:  Diana Castillo (100%), Amber Enos (100%), Richard Giovannoni (100%), Wong Lee (100%), Kurt Libby (100%), Shannon Sharp (100%), Kristin Smith (100%), Ryan Speas (100%), and Christine Willenberg (100%)

 

23.   Approval of Committee on Assignment Waiver Requests – Elective Classes

#36-07/08:  On a motion by Ms. Harris, seconded by Mr. Hottell, the board unanimously approved the following committee on assignment waiver requests for the 2007/2008 school year:  Tammy Boehme, EAST at LP; Pam Moran, Study Skills at LP; Tami Taylor, Driver Education at LP; Camille Upton, ASB at LP; Tom Frazier, ASB at OHS; Ricky Giovannoni, Study Skills at OHS; and Julie Steinman, Driver Education at OHS.

 

24.   Resolution to Approve Teaching in Designated Subject Areas (9/18)

#37-07/08:  On a motion by Dr. Rocchi, seconded by Mrs. MacIntyre, the board unanimously approved Resolution #4-07/08 as presented.

 

25.   Authorization to Teach in Departmentalized Classes – E.C. 44258.3 (Core Classes)

#38-07/08:  On a motion by Mrs. MacIntyre, seconded by Dr. Rocchi, the board unanimously authorized the following teachers to teach in core/departmentalized assignments for the 2007/2008 school year:  Carol Anderson, Earth Science at OHS; Rich Hogan, Earth Science at OHS, Julie Steinmann, Earth Science at OHS; and Kurt Libby, Physics at LP.

 

 

 

 

26.   Approval of a Special Education Transportation Agreement with Oroville City Elementary School District

#39-07/08:  On a motion by Dr. Rocchi, seconded by Mr. Hottell, the board unanimously approved a special education transportation agreement with Oroville City Elementary School District as presented.

 

27.   Amended Personnel Assignment Order

#40-07/08:  On a motion by Dr. Rocchi, seconded by Mr. Hottell, 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.)

Certificated

 

*Substitute Teachers

Greg Gibson

Alice Cameron

Arthur Hetland

Karen Walden

Jeff James

Anthony Munch

Stephanie Clendenin

Erin Roehm

 

Coaches - OHS

Volleyball – JV - Head

Sandy Allen - Resignation

Megan Vangilder – JV Head (paid)

 

Douglas Pryor

30%, temporary grant funded

CAHSEE Counselor

Class/Step IV/9, $52,875

Effective 9/6/07

 

*Eddie Hase

CAHSEE Remediation Tutor

1.0  hr/day, $27.91/hr

Effective 9/6/07

 

*Coaches - OHS

Football

Dale Carey – Frosh Assist (non-paid)

 

*Coaches - LPHS

Basketball

Jim Nore – Frosh Head (paid)

Football

Paul Bailey – Frosh Assist (non-paid)

 

*Teisha Hase

6th period Option - OHS

CAHSEE English Lab

Effective 8/13/07 - 12/21/07 with the possibility of continuing through 6/6/08

 

*Tammy Boehme

6th period option - DATA

Effective 8/13/07 – 12/21/07 with the possibility

of continuing through 6/6/08

 

*James Knapp

6th period option – Earth Science

Effective 8/13/07 – 12/21/07 with the possibility

of continuing through 6/6/08

 

*Rich Hogan

6th period option – Earth Science

Effective 8/13/07 – 12/21/07 with the possibility

of continuing through 6/6/08

 

*Scott Giannini

6th period option – Pre Calculus

Effective 8/13/07 – 12/21/07 with the possibility

of continuing through 6/6/08

 

Classified

 

Substitute Custodian

Dwight Phelps

Willie Montgomery

 

Substitute Campus Supervisor

Dwight Phleps

Willie Montgomery

 

Substitute Grounds

Dwight Phelps

Willie Montgomery

 

Substitute Courier

Mary Simpson

Sarah Aichele

 

Substitute Bus Driver

Sarah Aiehele

 

*Substitute Food Service Worker

Sarah Aiehele

Parjit Kaur

 

*Christy Rogers

Split Position

Supplemental Education Technician

3.5 hrs/day, school day only

Step/Column 13/E, $14.83/hr

Attendance Truancy Clerk

1.5 hrs/day, school day only

Step/Column 8/E, $13.11/hr

Para-Educator I

1.0 hr/day, school day only

Step/Column 8/E, $13.11/hr

Effective 9/6/07

 

*Chris Fultz

Reclassification from Custodian I to Custodian II

Effective 7/1/07

 

*Michael Kanawah

Reclassification from Custodian I to Custodian II

Effective 7/1/07

 

*Mark Conway

Reclassification from Custodian I to Custodian II

Effective 7/1/07

 

*Substitute ECE Para-Educator

Mandy Christensen

 

 

 

 

28.   Expulsion Case #1-07/08

#41-07/08:  On a motion by Mrs. MacIntyre, seconded by Dr. Rocchi, the board unanimously approved that Expulsion Case #1-07/08:

·          Be expelled from the Oroville Union High School District for the remainder of the first semester of the 2007/2008 school year with no loss of credit earned.

·          Be referred to Prospect High School to continue education as set forth in the student’s Rehabilitation Plan dated and executed on August 27, 2007:

Ø  Student is to follow all district and school rules.

Ø  Student is to make positive academic progress.

Ø  Student is to participate in the Read to Succeed (RTS) Program.

Ø  Student is to maintain positive attendance including no cutting of classes and no unexcused absences.

Ø  Student is not allowed on or near any district campus during the expulsion period except boarding the transfer bus to and from Prospect High School.  Location of campuses has been discussed with the student, and the student has been given a list of those campuses including street addresses.

 

 

ADJOURNMENT

 

With all agenda items completed, the meeting adjourned at 7:30 p.m.

 

 

 

                                                                        _______________________________________

                                                                        (Signature of Board Official)

 

 

ATTEST:

 

 

 

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Secretary to the Board of Trustees