OROVILLE UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT
BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING
October 3, 2007
MINUTES
CALL TO ORDER
Board President, Mr. Bruce, called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m., Wednesday, October 3, 2007, at Prospect High School.
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
· 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
At 6:00 p.m., the board reconvened to Open Session. In Closed Session, the board voted to add Mike Hering to the amended PAO as an assistant coach for the LP varsity football team.
On a motion by Dr. Rocchi, seconded by Mr. Hottell, the board voted unanimously to approve the addition of an Amended Personnel Assignment Order, Item #23.
1. Instructional Materials Funds Realignment Program for 2007/2008
There were no comments from either the public or the board in relation to the instructional materials funds realignment program for 2007/2008.
RECOGNITIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
2. Student Recognition and Achievement – OHS
Chuck Tracy, OHS Principal, presented Judy Vang and Krysi Chastain with a framed proclamation that outlined their academic and co-curricular activities.
STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE REPORTS
OHS Student Board Representative, Katie Mayberry, reported on the all school BBQ being rescheduled to 10/26, homecoming activities taking place during the week of 10/12 with a theme of action movies, and upcoming events including the 3-on-3 Kevin Kimble basketball tournament on 10/20, red ribbon week starting on10/23, Halloween festival at lunch on 10/31 sponsored by FHA, and a canned food drive starting on 11/1.
LP Student Board Representative, Samantha Powell, reported on positive homecoming activities this week and upcoming events including a NJROTC carwash at Arby’s on 10/6, BSU/Link Crew car show on 10/13, the band performing at Santa Cruz on 10/20, red ribbon week starting on 10/23, and a blood drive on 11/9.
HEARING OF INDIVIDUALS ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS
LP Parent, Barbara Maxey, thanked the staff and police for keeping the students safe last Friday. She commented that many parents as well as students from other schools showed up at the churches which clogged up the process of reuniting LP parents with their students. Mr. Robinson reported that each school will have an upcoming parent meeting to discuss their site safety plan and to address questions and concerns that parents have.
Bret Lawson, OSTA representative, distributed information to the board on crisis services provided by CTA and NCLB reauthorization. He also stated the Hmong New Year celebration will be held at the Nelson Avenue complex on 10/13.
RECOGNITION OF INDIVIDUALS WHO WISH TO SPEAK ON AGENDA ITEMS (None)
NON-ACTION INFORMATIONAL ITEMS AND REPORTS
3. Board Comments and Reports
Mr. Bruce, on behalf of the board, expressed their appreciation for how the incident at LP was handled. Ms. Harris commended Jeff Ochs for the role he played.
4. Superintendent
Mr. Robinson gave a history of how the critical incident response plan was developed. He stated that OUHSD has 150 employees trained in ICS whereas other districts in the Oroville area have a combined total of 40 employees trained. The people that played a key role in the LP incident will be invited to the 10/17 board meeting to be publicly thanked. He thought both incidents were handled very well and that the technology used (automated caller and website) kept people more informed.
5. Administration
Dr. Willenberg reiterated the positive comments regarding staff. He attended an Adult Education state conference last week. They will be working with the state on new legislation to partner with smaller districts.
Ms. Negri reminded people not to forget about the actions of the students. She mentioned that the brief OHS lockdown occurred during CAHSEE testing.
OLD BUSINESS (None)
CONSENT CALENDAR
#58-07/08: On a motion by Dr. Rocchi, seconded by Mr. Hottell, the board voted unanimously to approve the following Consent Calendar:
6. Minutes of September 19, 2007 Regular Board Meeting
7. Warrants: Approve Warrants #498318 - #498390, #498810 - #498867, inclusive for a total of $200,535.04
8. Approval of a Donation of $98.30 from Target to LPHS
9. Approval of Graduation Waiver LPHS #6-07/08
10. Approval of Butte County Special Education Local Plan Area, Local Education Agency (LEA) Assurances and Certification of Board Minutes
11. Renewal of MOU with the Oroville Police Department for a School Resource Officer
12. Renewal of MOU with the Butte County Sheriff’s Office a School Resource Officer
13. Approval of 07/08 Morgan Hart Class Size Reduction Application
14. First Reading of Revised Policies and Administrative Regulations
AR 5112.1 (Exemptions from Attendance)
AR 5112.2 (Exclusions from Attendance)
BP/AR 5112.3 (Student Leave of Absence)
BP 5113.1 (Truancy)
BP 6011 (Academic Standards)
BP/AR 6143 (Courses of Study)
BP/AR 6154 (Homework/Makeup Work)
BP 6161.3 (Toxic Art Supplies)
BP 6152.5 (Student Assessment)
BP/AR 6164.5 (Student Success Teams)
15. Second Reading & Approval of Revised Policies and Administrative Regulations
BP/AR 0420 (School Plans/Site Council)
BP/AR 0440 (District Technology Plan)
BP/AR 0520.1 (High Priority Schools Grant Program)
BP/AR 0520.4 (Quality Education Investment Schools)
BP1113 (District and School Websites)
BP/AR 1220 (Citizen Advisory Committees)
BP/AR 1230 (School-Connected Organizations)
BP1260 (Educational Foundation)
BP3452 (Student Activity Funds)
BP/AR 4112.61, 4212.61, 4312.61 (Employment References)
BP 4132, 4232, 4332 (Publication or Creation of Materials)
BP 4135, 4235, 4335 (Soliciting and Selling)
BP 5119 (Students Expelled from Other Districts)
BP/AR 5141.27 (Food Allergies/Special Dietary Needs)
BP/AR 5148 (Child Care and Development)
AR 5148.1 (Child Care Services for Parenting Students)
BP/AR 6142.8 (Comprehensive Health Education)
16. Inter-District Transfer Requests
07/08: Incoming: 14 Outgoing: 50
NEW BUSINESS
17. 2006/2007 Unaudited Actuals
Mrs. Watts reported that the district ended 2006/2007 with an unrestricted reserve of 5.9%. Grant monies received late in the year were carried over to the 2007/2008 school year. She expressed concern about the district having to transfer $97,000 from the general fund to the cafeteria fund so it would end with a zero balance. The team from FCMAT will be at the district over the next two days to review cafeteria operations. She is looking forward to hearing their suggestions for improving the program. Auditors will be at the district office during the week of October 13th to review the unaudited actuals.
#59-07/08: On a motion by Ms. Harris, seconded by Mr. Hottell, the board unanimously approved the 2006/2007 unaudited actuals as presented.
18. Adoption of 2006/2007 Actual and 20072008 Estimated Gann Limit Resolution
#60-07/08: On a motion by Dr. Rocchi, seconded by Ms. Harris, the board unanimously adopted resolution #5-07/08 as presented.
19. Approval to Contract with Government Financial Strategies to Prepare the 2008 Developer Fee Justification Study
#61-07/08: On a motion by Dr. Rocchi, seconded by Mr. Hottell, the board unanimously approved the contract as presented.
20. Approval of the Instructional Materials Fund Realignment Program Resolution for 2007/2008
#62-07/08: On a motion by Dr. Rocchi, seconded by Mr. Hottell, the board unanimously approved resolution #6-07/08 as presented.
21. Approval of Instructional Materials Fund Realignment Program Certification for 2007/2008
#63-07/08: On a motion by Dr. Rocchi, seconded by Ms. Harris, the board unanimously approved the certification as presented.
22. Approval of the LPHS 100 and 1100 Wing Modernization Lease/Lease Purchase Agreement
Mr. Tronson stated that the 100 wing should be complete next month. The wing has been wired for smart boards. The goal is to have all construction at LPHS finished by this time next year.
#64-07/08: On a motion by Dr. Rocchi, seconded by Mr. Hottell, the board unanimously approved the lease/lease purchase agreement substantially as to final form, giving the authority to the Superintendent to execute the document and make any edits he deems necessary.
23. Amended Personnel Assignment Order
#65-07/08: On a motion by Mr. Hottell, seconded by Ms. Harris, 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
Substitute Teachers Anna Soares Jeffrey Flynn *John Vogler *Mary Stone *Joanna Strain
Jon Tucker - OHS Extra Duty Assignment FBLA Advisor Effective 10/4/07
Toni Mourcci - OHS Extra Duty Assignment FHA Advisor Effective 10/4/07
*John Hees Fee Based Instructor - OAE Rock hounding Effective 9/18/07
*Patricia Stephens Temporary OHS Teacher .40 FTE – English Class/Step IV/9, $52,875/yr. Effective 9/27/07 – 12/21/07 with the possibility of continuance through 6/6/08
*Mikail Whitfield Temporary OHS Teacher .20 FTE – Math Class/Step I/1 $37,516/yr. Effective 10/4/07 – 12/21/07 with the possibility of continuance through 6/6/08
*Larry Curtis Head Football Coach - LPHS Resignation Effective 10/1/07
*Lance Anderson Interim Head Football Coach - LPHS Effective 10/1/07
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Classified
Gary Brubaker Courier 4.3 hrs/day, school day only Resignation Effective 9/30/07
*Substitute Campus Supervisors Gilbert Hamilton Marcy Smith
*Substitute Grounds Gilbert Hamilton
*Substitute Universal Support Staff Gilbert Hamilton
*Tiffanie Nishimura AVID Tutor 6.0 hrs/week, $7.50/hr. Effective 8/15/07
*Jesus Cruz Bus Driver 4.7 hrs/day, school day only Resignation Effective 9/28/07
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24. Change of Placement Request for Expulsion Case #25-06/07
#66-07/08: On a motion by Mr. Hottell, seconded by Ms. Harris, the board unanimously approved that Expulsion Case #25-06/07:
· Be lifted and student allowed to transfer from Prospect High School to Oroville Adult Education.
25. Expulsion Case #7-07/08
#67-07/08: On a motion by Dr. Rocchi, seconded by Ms. Harris, the board unanimously approved that Expulsion Case #7-07/08:
· 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 and said expulsion be suspended.
· Be referred to the district’s Community Day School to continue education as set forth in the student’s Rehabilitation Plan dated and executed on September 18, 2007:
Ø Student is to follow all district and school rules.
Ø Student is to make positive academic progress.
Ø Student is to enroll in and complete a tobacco education class.
Ø Student is to enroll in and complete a substance abuse class.
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 for boarding the transfer bus to and from Community Day School. Location of campuses has been discussed with the student, and the student has been given a list of those campuses including street addresses.
26. Expulsion Case #8-07/08
#68-07/08: On a motion by Dr. Rocchi, seconded by Ms. Harris, the board unanimously approved that Expulsion Case #8-07/08:
· 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 the district’s independent study program to continue education as set forth in the student’s Rehabilitation Plan dated and executed on September 25, 2007:
Ø Student is to follow all district and school rules.
Ø Enroll in the CAHSEE remediation class.
Ø Student is to make positive academic progress.
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. Location of campuses has been discussed with the student, and the student has been given a list of those campuses including street addresses.
27. Expulsion Case #10-07/08
#69-07/08: On a motion by Mrs. MacIntyre, seconded by Ms. Harris, the board unanimously approved that Expulsion Case #10-07/08:
· 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 and said expulsion be suspended.
· Be referred to the district’s Community Day School to continue education as set forth in the student’s Rehabilitation Plan dated and executed on September 25, 2007:
Ø Student is to follow all district and school rules.
Ø Student is to make positive academic progress.
Ø Student is to enroll in and complete an anger management class.
Ø Participate in conflict resolution training and activities, when available
Ø Student is to maintain positive attendance including no cutting of classes and no unexcused absences.
Ø Upon completion of the expulsion, the student may choose to remain at Community Day School or transfer to Oroville High School.
Ø Student is not allowed on or near any district campus during the expulsion period except for boarding the transfer bus to and from Community Day School. Location of campuses has been discussed with the student, and the student has been given a list of those campuses including street addresses.
28. Expulsion Case #13-07/08
#70-07/08: On a motion by Dr. Rocchi, seconded by Ms. Harris, the board unanimously approved that Expulsion Case #13-07/08:
· 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.
· Be referred to Prospect High School to continue education as set forth in the student’s Rehabilitation Plan dated and executed on September 26, 2007:
Ø Student is to follow all district and school rules.
Ø Student is to make positive academic progress.
Ø Student must participate in the Ready to Succeed 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. Location of campuses has been discussed with the student, and the student has been given a list of those campuses including street addresses.
The board reconvened to closed session at 6:55 p.m.
RESULTS OF CLOSED SESSION
At 7:30 p.m., the board reconvened to Open Session. In closed session, no action was taken.
ADJOURNMENT
With all agenda items completed, the meeting adjourned at 7:39 p.m.
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(Signature of Board Official)
ATTEST:
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Secretary to the Board of Trustees