OROVILLE UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT
BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING
December 5, 2007
MINUTES
CALL TO ORDER
Board President, Mr. Bruce, called the meeting to order at 5:35 p.m., Wednesday, December 5, 2007, at Prospect High School.
Board Members Present: Dave Bruce, Kathy MacIntyre and Ed Hottell
Administrators Present: Dwayne Robinson, Superintendent, Susan Watts, Assistant Superintendent/CBO and Corey Willenberg, Assistant Superintendent/Principal of Oroville Adult Education
Brenda Harris arrived at 5:40 p.m.
· 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 6:13 p.m., the board reconvened to Open Session. In Closed Session, no action was taken.
On a motion by Mrs. MacIntyre, seconded by Mrs. Hottell, the board voted unanimously to approve the addition of an Amended Personnel Assignment Order (item #30) and an Out-of-State Travel Request (item, 35).
RECOGNITIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
1. Board Recognition
The board donated a book to the LP library to honor the following people that donated time and materials to the Thunderbird Park: David Day (Day Enterprises), Brant Smith (Air Filtration), and Mike Vinum (Sierra Pacific Industries).
2. Student Recognition and Achievement – LPHS
Rebecca Howard, LP Academic Decathlon Advisor, spoke on the upcoming competition on February 2nd at LP and invited board members to serve as judges.
3. Presentation by Teisha Hase on Attending the National Council of Teachers of English Conference
OHS Reading Teacher, Teisha Hase, did a presentation to the board about attending the National Council of Teachers of English Conference in New York City from November 15th to 20th.
STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE REPORTS
OHS Student Board Representative, Nou Vang, distributed t-shirts from the Live Spot. He reported that 2600 cans collected during the food drive and cash donations were distributed to the Salvation Army and Rescue Mission, the atmosphere at Respect Days being positive, OHS varsity boys and girls beating LP by two points in each game, the Greg Wells wrestling tournament and Duard Millet girls basketball tournament being held this weekend, Interact Club collecting socks for needy children, and upcoming events including a career faire on December 10th, a freshman basketball tournament next weekend, and the winter formal on January 12th.
LP Student Board Representative, Samantha Powell, reported that the band finished the season with many awards. English composer, Derek Broadbent, has written a new march for the band entitled “Basilisk”. He will be coming to Oroville in March to work with the band and conduct the premier performance at the state theatre. She also reported that the Christmas concert has been changed to December 12th, the Safe School Ambassadors sponsored a mix-it-up day which allowed students to meet new friends, and Andree Earley receiving the Outstanding Young Teacher 2007 award by the Superior Regions California Ag Teachers Association. She read a letter written by Richard Moore, who is a citizen that observed the NJROTC cadets at a Taco Bell in Santa Nell, CA on their way to a field trip at a base in Lemoore. He was extremely impressed by how well the cadets conducted themselves inside and outside the restaurant. He stated that he was confident that each of them would do the military proud if they chose to enlist.
HEARING OF INDIVIDUALS ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS
Cindy Thompson, CSEA President, presented a $1000 donation to the district’s landscaping and irrigation fund to support campus beautification.
Larry Cobbler, OSTA President, commented that they are unhappy with the way the district has been handling issues this year. He read a letter written by their CTA Representative, Mike Higginson. Larry stated that the teachers could get a 7% COLA if they win the arbitration. He stated that the district is in a good position this year to offer a full COLA.
RECOGNITION OF INDIVIDUALS WHO WISH TO SPEAK ON AGENDA ITEMS (None)
NON-ACTION INFORMATIONAL ITEMS AND REPORTS
4. Board Comments and Reports
Ms. Harris reported on attending the California School Boards Association conference last week. She got a lot of good information and met many new people. She attended a Low Wealth Schools breakfast and stated that the speaker painted a grim picture about declining enrollment. The state allocates 40% of its budget to education. The remaining 60% is allocated to fire departments, police departments, etc. Those types of agencies are fighting for part of education’s 40% due to the recent fires in Southern California and the oil spill in San Francisco. She attended another session that had Chris Gardner as a guest speaker. His life story was told in the “Pursuit of Happyness” movie a few years ago. He encouraged people to have courageous conversations and to talk openly about the bleak future of education. Mrs. MacIntyre was happy to hear the great report on the NJROTC cadets. She recently attended a Cal-PERS conference on preventative medicine. She stated that costs are on the rise and that the district has good, stable health plans. Mr. Bruce thanked CSEA for their generous donation.
5. Superintendent
Mr. Robinson thanked Ms. Harris for representing the board and district at the CSBA conference. He had a great opportunity to watch the LP vs. OHS boy’s varsity basketball game. Both teams look very competitive and he is hoping for a successful season. He shared a letter from The Forest Foundation regarding LP teacher, Jim Knapp, taking 6 ag students to the 2007 California Forestry Challenge competition. He shared another letter from Upward Bound that recognized migrant students from LP for being successful. LP’s attendance rate dropped to 93.11% and OHS’ attendance rate dropped to 94.97% between months 2 and 3. The district is working on ideas to improve attendance rates. He supports a fundraiser started by LP to collect safety items that can be stored in 5 gallon buckets for each classroom in case of a lockdown or other emergency. They are hoping to raise $5000 to put 100 kits together. Donations can be sent Camille Upton. He hopes other sites are inspired to do the same project.
6. Administration
Dr. Willenberg reported that 46 people were trained in ICS last month. OAE is able to offer the course to outside agencies at a cost of $10/person to offset the cost of the instructor. He attended a conference in Burlingame today where twenty adult school administrators discussed issues and legislation. Their spring brochures will be mailed out shortly after Christmas. They are working on offering online courses.
Ms. Negri reported that he October CAHSEE results have arrived and that she will present information at the next board meeting. She pointed out that policies on physical fitness testing and intra-district transfers are on the consent agenda. Starting with the class of 2011, students must pass at least 5 parts of the physical fitness test in order to opt out of PE after two years. Counselors will be going to the feeder schools earlier this spring year to gather information on 8th graders which will help with staffing and master schedules. We are expecting approximately 750 incoming freshmen.
7. Construction/Modernization Update
Mr. Tronson gave a report on construction/modernization. He thanked CSEA for their donation. They are finishing up irrigation and are starting to move dirt. Joe Boehme worked during Thanksgiving break and will be instrumental in the landscaping phase. Sod will be installed at CDS and CCHS this Friday. Modernization is going well. At LP, the 100 wing is done and is now being used, the east gym (formerly known as the old gym) floor turned out beautifully and the locker rooms turned out great. The west gym (formerly knows as the new gym) floor will be refinished again during Christmas break. The kiln has been moved to the 1500 wing. Modernization will start on parts of the 300 wing, 600 wing and band room. Other classrooms (shop and home ec) in those wings will have to be done during summer break. A 4-6 week project on the library will begin during Christmas break. At OHS, the new shop is operational and the dust collection system has been fixed. Plans to turn the old shop into art rooms finally received DSA approval. The plans to modernize the gym have been submitted to DSA. There is talk of putting in a portable weight room on the outside courts behind the gym. If this happens, the existing weight room will be turned into a girl’s team room. The currently approved plans convert part of the girl’s locker room into a team room. Changes would require DSA approval. He likes the idea of the portable weight room but wonders about the funding. The old library has been converted into a theatre and should be ready for the drama/band program on December 10th. Mr. Bruce stated that he ate lunch at the Jazz Café today and was very impressed with the building.
OLD BUSINESS (None)
CONSENT CALENDAR
#106-07/08: On a motion by Mrs. MacIntyre, seconded by Mr. Hottell, the board voted unanimously to approve the following Consent Calendar:
8. Minutes of November 7, 2007 Regular Board Meeting
9. Warrants: Approve Warrants #504347 - #504469, #504730 - #504747, #505489 - #505597, #505704 - #505713, #506282 - #506295, inclusive for a total of $950,903.39
10. Monthly Financial Report
11. Approval of 2007/2008 Tech Prep Budgets
12. Approval of 2007/2008 ASB Fundraisers
CONSENT CALENDAR (Cont.)
13. Renewal of a MOU between OAE and Evergreen Healthcare (Olive Ridge)
14. Approval of Donation of a 1978 Dodge Colt from Rosalee Cobbler to the LPHS Auto Program
15. Approval of a Donation of Hewlett Packard Computer System and Printer from Dr. Franklin Murphy to OAE Valued at $300
16. Approval of a $500 Donation from R. Henning Sales to the District Landscape & Irrigation Project
17. Approval to Dispose of Obsolete Equipment – OHS
18. Approval of Graduation Waivers CCHS #1-07/08
19. First Reading & Approval of Revised Policies and Administrative Regulations
BP/AR 6142.7 (Physical Education)
20. Second 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)
21. Inter-District Transfer Requests
07/08: Incoming: 14 Outgoing: 56
Marissa English (11); South County Community School
Dijania Harris (9); South County Community School
Cristy Seim (11); South County Community School
NEW BUSINESS
22. Approval of the LPHS, Phase 3 Modernization Lease/Lease Purchase Agreement
Mr. Schreder reported that the cost of the project is $2,565,690, which is within budget. He estimates that the project will be completed next fall. Future modernization projects include the LPHS administration building and cafeteria and the OHS gym.
#107-07/08: On a motion by Mr. Hottell, seconded by Mrs. MacIntyre, 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. Approval of an Innovative Alternative Instructional Delivery Program Application
#108-07/08: On a motion by Mrs. MacIntyre, seconded by Ms. Harris, the board unanimously approved the application as presented.
24. Approval of a Demonstration Teaching Agreement with Western Governors University
#109-07/08: On a motion by Mrs. MacIntyre, seconded by Ms. Harris, the board unanimously approved the agreement as presented.
25. Approval of the 2007/2008 CSEA/OUHSD Tentative Agreement #3
#110-07/08: On a motion by Mrs. MacIntyre, seconded by Ms. Harris, the board unanimously approved the tentative agreement as presented.
26. Approval of an Out of State Travel Request
#111-07/08: On a motion by Mr. Hottell, seconded by Ms. Harris, the board voted unanimously to approve the request for Brad Lund to attend the United Bicycle Institute in Ashland, Oregon from January 29th – February 1st.
27. Amended Personnel Assignment Order
#112-07/08: On a motion by Mrs. MacIntyre, 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.)
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Certificated
Substitute Teachers Sandra Smith Gin McBeen *Philip Clements *Danielle Ledesma *Rhonda Barton
Julie Owen Art Teacher – OAE SS/3 $26.99/hr Effective 12/6/07
Extra Duty Assignments - LPHS Rebecca Howard – Academic Decathlon Amy Stratton - Flag Coordinator
Extra Duty Assignment – OHS Teisha Hase – Reading Coordinator
*Extra Duty Assignment Julie Decker – College Connection
*Lindsay Himmelspach Physical Education Teacher - OHS Temporary Effective 1/7/07 – 6/6/08
*Coaches – LPHS Wrestling Jim Knapp – Assist (non-paid)
Baseball Matt Kermen – Varsity Head (paid) Justin Zunino – JV Head (paid) Carlos Aguilar – Varsity Assist (non-paid) Mike Mitchell – JV Assist (non-paid) Arron Degracia – JV Assist (non-paid)
Softball Russ Watts – Varsity Head (paid) Amy Grundy – JV Head (paid) John Huffstettler – Varsity Assist (non-paid) Rodney Henry – Varsity Assist (non-paid) Paul Bailey – JV Assist (non-paid)
Track Bob Hastings – Varsity Head Boys (paid) Eddie Carey – Varsity Head Girls (paid) Ryan Speas – Varsity Assist Boys (paid) Darin Williams – Varsity Assist Girls (paid) Debbie Morris – Varsity Assist Girls (non-paid)
Tennis Brad Bidlack – Varsity Head Boys (paid)
Golf Mike Morris – Varsity Head Boys (paid) Gary Nystuen – Varsity Assist (non-paid)
*Lucky Preson - OAE Fee Based Instructor – Beading Effective 12/6/07
*Danielle Ledesma .60 FTE Earth Science Teacher – OHS Class/Step I/1, $37,516/yr. Temporary, contingent upon acceptance into an internship program. Effective 1/7/08
*Rhonda Barton Special Education/Regular Ed Teacher – OHS Class/Step IV/5, $47,290/yr. Temporary Effective 1/7/08 – 6/6/08
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Classified
Substitute Courier Jacqueline Woodard *Robert Wabbolding
Substitute Bus Driver Jacqueline Woodard *Robert Wabbolding
*Helen Swonger Food Service Worker I Increase in hours from 2.5 to 3.0 per/day Effective 12/6/07
*Shawn Nichols Food Service Worker I Increase in hours from 3.0 to 3.5 per/day Effective 12/6/07
*Carol Arends Food Service Manager Increase in hours from 6.5 to 7.0 per/day Effective 12/6/07
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28. Expulsion Case #26-07/08
#113-07/08: On a motion by Mrs. MacIntyre, seconded by Ms. Harris, the board unanimously approved that Expulsion Case #26-07/08:
· Be expelled from the Oroville Union High School District for the remainder of the 2007/2008 school year with no loss of credit earned.
· Be referred to the district’s Community Day School to continue education as set forth in the student’s Rehabilitation Plan:
Ø Attend summer school
Ø Follow all district and school rules
Ø Make positive academic progress
Ø Participate in the Ready to Succeed (RTS) Program
Ø Enroll in and complete an anger management class
Ø Maintain positive attendance including no cutting of classes and no unexcused absences.
Ø Prohibited to go on or near any OUHSD comprehensive high school campus, or attend any extra co-curricular events including games and dances.
29. Expulsion Case #32-07/08
#114-07/08: On a motion by Mrs. MacIntyre, seconded by Ms. Harris, the board unanimously approved that Expulsion Case #32-07/08:
· Be expelled from the Oroville Union High School District for the remainder of the 2007/2007 school year with no loss of credit earned and said expulsion be suspended.
· Be returned to Oroville High School to continue education as set forth in the student’s Stipulated Expulsion Agreement and Rehabilitation Plan dated and executed on November 14, 2007:
Ø Follow all school rules
Ø Make positive academic progress
Ø Participate in Behavioral Health counseling through OHS
Ø Maintain positive attendance including no cutting of classes and no unexcused absences
30. Expulsion Case #33-07/08
#115-07/08: On a motion by Mrs. MacIntyre, seconded by Mr. Hottell, the board unanimously approved that Expulsion Case #33-07/08:
· 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 the district’s Community Day School to continue education as set forth in the student’s Stipulated Expulsion Agreement and Rehabilitation Plan dated and executed on November 16, 2007:
Ø Follow all district and school rules
Ø Make positive academic progress
Ø Enroll in and complete the Ready to Succeed Program
Ø Participate in any other counseling services offered
Ø Enroll in and complete the district’s substance abuse coulseling course
Ø Student is to maintain positive attendance including no cutting of classes and no unexcused absences.
Ø Student is prohibited to go on or near any OUHSD comprehensive high school campus, or attend any extra co-curricular events including games and dances.
31. Expulsion Case #34-07/08
#116-07/08: On a motion by Mrs. MacIntyre, seconded by Ms. Harris, the board unanimously approved that Expulsion Case #34-07/08:
· 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 returned to Oroville High School to continue education as set forth in the student’s Stipulated Expulsion Agreement and Rehabilitation Plan dated and executed on November 28, 2007:
Ø Follow all district and school rules
Ø Make positive academic progress
Ø Participate in counseling services offered through OHS
Ø Maintain positive attendance including no cutting of classes and no unexcused absences.
Ø Prohibited to go on or near any district campus except Oroville High School, or attend any extra co-curricular events including games and dances.
32. Expulsion Case #35-07/08
#117-07/08: On a motion by Mrs. MacIntyre, seconded by Mr. Hottell, the board unanimously approved that Expulsion Case #35-07/08:
· 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 pending a post-expulsion IEP.
· Be referred to South County Community School to continue education as set forth in the student’s Stipulated Expulsion Agreement and Rehabilitation Plan dated and executed on November 27, 2007:
Ø Follow all district and school rules
Ø Make positive academic progress
Ø Enroll in and complete a substance abuse class
Ø Enroll in and complete an anger management class
Ø Participate in conflict resolution training and activities, when available
Ø Maintain positive attendance including no cutting of classes and no unexcused absences.
Ø Prohibited to go on or near any OUHSD comprehensive high school campus, or attend any extra co-curricular events including games and dances.
33. Expulsion Case #36-07/08
#118-07/08: On a motion by Mrs. MacIntyre, seconded by Ms. Harris, the board unanimously approved that Expulsion Case #36-07/08:
· 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 the district’s Community Day School to continue education as set forth in the student’s Stipulated Expulsion and Rehabilitation Plan dated and executed on November 28, 2007:
Ø Follow all district and school rules
Ø Make positive academic progress
Ø Participate in the Ready to Succeed Program
Ø Maintain positive attendance including no cutting of classes and no unexcused absences.
Ø Prohibited to go on or near any district campus except Oroville High School, or attend any extra co-curricular events including games and dances.
34. Outside Expulsion Case #5-07/08
#119-07/08: On a motion by Mrs. MacIntyre, seconded by Ms. Harris, the board unanimously approved that Outside Expulsion Case #5-07/08:
· Not be admitted to the district
Ø Be referred to the Butte County Office of Education’s South County Community School to continue their education.
35. Approval of an Out of State Travel Request
#120-07/08: On a motion by Mrs. MacIntyre, seconded by Mr. Hottell, the board voted unanimously to approve the request OHS students You Thao and Xeej Thor to attend the Upward Bound Conference from December 7th through 12th. All costs and supervision of the students are provided by Upward Bound.
ADJOURNMENT
With all agenda items completed, the meeting adjourned at 8:52 p.m.
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(Signature of Board Official)
ATTEST:
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Secretary to the Board of Trustees