ALL MEETINGS ARE RECORDED

 

OROVILLE UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT

BOARD OF TRUSTEES

 

REGULAR MEETING AGENDA

 

Wednesday, November 7, 2007, 5:30 p.m., Prospect High School, 2060 2nd Street, #A, Oroville, CA  95965

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CALL TO ORDER

 

ROLL CALL

 

David Bruce, Steven Rocchi, Kathy MacIntyre, Brenda Harris, Edward Hottell

 

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

 

 

PUBLIC HEARING (None)

 

 

RECOGNITIONS AND PRESENTATIONS

 

1.   Presentation on the Proposed Roundabout

Eric Teitelman, Director of Community Development and Public Works will give a presentation on the proposed roundabout at the intersection of Washington Avenue and Montgomery Street.

 

2.   Student Recognition & Achievement - CCHS

 

3.   Presentation on the Oro Bay Community

Eric Teitelman, Director of Community Development and Public Works will give a presentation on the Oro Bay Community.

 

 

STUDENT REPRESENTATIVES REPORTS

 

 

 

 

 

 

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

6.     Administration

 

7.     Review of BP/AR 5116.1 and BP/AR 6145

Education Codes 35160.5 and 48980 mandate that the board annually review BP/AR 5116.1 (Intra-District Open Enrollment) and BP/AR 6145 (Extra Curricular and Co-Curricular Activities).

 

OLD BUSINESS (None)

 

CONSENT CALENDAR (Recommend approval of the following Consent Items):

 

8.     Minutes of October 17, 2007 Regular Board Meeting

9.     Warrants:  Approve Warrants #501235 - #501297, #502146 - #502173, #502536 - #502597, #502886 - #502906, #503492 - #503509, inclusive for a total of $1,428,189.62

10.    Approval of Quarterly Scholarship Donations

11.    Approval of Revised Daily Rate in the Youth for Change Master Agreement

12.    Approval of Cash Donations from Carey Construction ($500), George Roofing ($100), and Metal Works ($250) to the District Landscaping and Irrigation Project

13.    Approval of a Donation of Sixty-six Hardback Nonfiction Books from the All School Reunion to the LPHS Library Valued at $1838.29

14.    Approval to Add the “High Point” Language Arts Program to the ELD English Curriculum

15.    Approval of “Recycled Cycles” Curriculum for PHS

16.    Approval of a Revision to the OHS Block Grant Funds

17.    Approval to Dispose of Obsolete Equipment – OHS

18.    Approval of Graduation Waivers LPHS #7-07/08 & #8-07/08 and OHS #1-07/08

19.    First Reading & Approval of Revised Policies and Administrative Regulations

            BP/AR 5116.1 (Intra-District Open Enrollment)

            BP/AR 5117 (Inter-District Attendance)

            BP 6162.52 (High School Exit Examination)

 

20.    Inter-District Transfer Requests

The following Inter-District Transfer Requests are recommended for approval and will result in the following totals:

                                  07/08:         Incoming:      14           Outgoing:     53

 

                         Danielle Apodaca (9); South County Community School

 

Enclosures

 

 

NEW BUSINESS

 

21.    Cancellation of Board Meetings (Robinson)

Although the board previously approved the 07/08 Board Calendar which included cancelled board meeting dates, the district is requesting formal approval to cancel the following board meetings as they generally either fall within or immediately prior to holiday periods or at graduation:  November 21, 2007, January 2, 2008, March 19, 2008, June 4, 2008, and July 2, 2008.  Recommend approval

 

22.    Set Date for Annual Organizational Meeting (Robinson)

Each year, pursuant to BB 9100, the board holds an annual organizational meeting in December to elect officers for the coming year and to install new board members during an election year.

Recommend that December 19, 2007 be selected for the board’s Annual Organizational meeting.

 

Enclosure

 

23.   Approval of the LPHS, Phase 3 Modernization Lease/Lease Purchase Agreement (Watts)

The Lease/Lease Purchase agreement with Carey Construction for modernization of the Las Plumas 300, 400, 500, 600, 700 and 1200 wings authorizes the third phase of the Las Plumas Modernization project to begin.  The cost of the project will be announced at the meeting.  Bill Tronson and Zane Schreder will be available to answer questions.  Recommend approval of 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.

 

        Enclosures

 

24.    Request to Pass a Resolution in Favor of a Proposed Territory Transfer between the Thermalito Union School District and the Biggs Unified School District (Robinson)

The district has received a request from the Thermalito Union School District to pass a resolution in support of a territory transfer.  If OUHSD and the Biggs Unified School District approve resolutions in support of the territory transfer, the attendance boundary will change and all children living in the Oro Bay Community will attend school in the Thermalito Union School District.  Recommend denial

 

        Enclosure

 

25.    Claim for Damages – Heidi Hostetter (Robinson)

The district has been served with a Claim for Damages on behalf of Heidi Hostetter. 

Recommend denial

 

26.    Approval of 2007/2008 Salary and Benefit Agreement with the Administrative Group (Watts)

A proposed salary schedule which increases salaries by 3.25% is submitted for approval.  The cost of the agreement to the General Fund is $33,625, with $32,130 paid from unrestricted funds. 

Recommend approval

 

        Enclosure

 

27.   Approval of 2007/2008 Salary and Benefit Agreement with the Confidential/Supervisory Group (Watts)

The proposed salary schedule which increase salaries by 4.35% is submitted for approval.  The cost of the agreement to the General Fund is $21,385, with $21,002 paid from unrestricted funds.

Recommend approval

 

Enclosure

 

 

 

28.    Approval of a MOU and Curriculum with the UC Cooperative Extension Education Task Force (Robinson)

Through the Sierra Cascade Region Champions for Change: Network for a Healthy California, the UC Cooperative Extension education task force, presentation of resources and curriculum ideas are being introduced at Oroville High School through the Health and Foods classes.  This is an addendum to the existing curriculum, highlighting the approved standards for these classes which will be addressed through this program.  It is a one year pilot program at Oroville High School, but the other teachers in the district will have the opportunity for an in-service with the materials in the spring.  Recommend approval

 

        Enclosure

 

29.    Out of State Travel Request

Chuck Tracy is requesting permission for Teisha Hase to attend the National Council of Teachers of English conference in New York City from November 15th – 20thRecommend approval

 

Enclosure

 

30.    Personnel Assignment Order

Approval is requested for the following Personnel Assignment Order:

 

Certificated

 

Substitute Teachers

Kathleen Mintz

 

Leanna Felardo

Teacher - OHS

FMLA Leave Request

Effective 12/27/07 – 2/24/08

 

Amber Enos

Teacher – OHS

FMLA Leave Request

Effective 1/1/07 – 6/6/08

 

Leann Rice

Pep Squad Advisor

Resignation

Effective 10/22/07

 

Coaches - OHS

Basketball - Girls

Mica Jackson – Varsity Assist (non-paid)

Carolyn Jones – Frosh Head (paid)

Leah Mayberry – Frosh Assist (non-paid)

Soccer - Girls

Bill Caspers – Assist (non-paid)

Classified

 

Substitute Food Service Worker

Tricia Martin

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

31.    Expulsion Case #14-07/08

 

32.    Expulsion Case #15-07/08

 

33.    Expulsion Case #16-07/08

 

34.    Expulsion Case #18-07/08

 

35.    Expulsion Case #19-07/08

 

36.    Expulsion Case #20-07/08

 

37.    Expulsion Case #21-07/08

 

38.    Expulsion Case #22-07/08

 

39.    Expulsion Case #23-07/08

 

40.    Expulsion Case #24-07/08

 

41.    Expulsion Case #25-07/08

 

42.    Expulsion Case #27-07/08

 

43.    Expulsion Case #28-07/08

 

44.    Expulsion Case #29-07/08

 

45.    Expulsion Case #30-07/08

 

 

 

 

 

ADJOURNMENT

 

The meeting will be adjourned to the next regular meeting scheduled for Wednesday, December 5, 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.