Mr. Charoen, Mr. Harris, Mr. Montez, Mr. Salts and Mr. Traut

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1 CENTRALIA SCHOOL DISTRICT Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees Administrative Center 6625 La Palma Avenue Buena Park, California March 8, 2016 Call to Order Pledge of Allegiance Members Present: Members Absent: Public Comment: Recess to Closed Session: Reconvene/Report Out Mr. Traut called the meeting to order at 5:06 p.m. Mr. Salts led the pledge of allegiance. Mr. Charoen, Mr. Harris, Mr. Montez, Mr. Salts and Mr. Traut None There were no public comments. Mr. Traut called a recess to Closed Session at 5:07 p.m. to conference with Labor Negotiator, Mr. Randy Helms, to provide direction regarding negotiations with Centralia Education Association (CEA), California School Employees Association (CSEA) and Centralia Management Association (CMA) and unrepresented employees; Superintendent, Deputy Superintendent and Assistant Superintendents, pursuant to Government Code section and ; Public Employee Appointment/Employment/ Performance/Evaluation/Discipline/ Dismissal/ Release Superintendent Mid-Year Evaluation. Mr. Traut reconvened the meeting to Open Session at 5:39 p.m. and reported out as follows: In Closed Session, the Governing Board took action to issue a notice of nonreelection to temporary certificated employees identified in Resolution #1524 numbers , , , , (0.5 FTE), , , , , , , , and , pursuant to Education Code section 44954, effective at the end of the 2015/16 school year, and directed the Superintendent or designee to send out appropriate legal notices. The vote was 5-0. In Closed Session the Board to action to issue a notice releasing and reassigning an assistant principal, an administrative employee identified by # pursuant to Education Code section effective at the end of the 2015/16 school year and directed the Superintendent or designee to send out appropriate legal notices. The vote

2 School Presentation Mr. Erasmo Garcia, Principal of Danbrook School introduced and thanked the following presenters who shared information about their programs: PTA President and Danbrook teacher, Ms. Joan Barnes ELAC President, PTA member, and member of the Chief s Advisory Council, Ms. Baltazar Joanna Gonzalez and William Martinez from the Anaheim GRIP Program and both former Danbrook students Danbrook student council members Public Comment Mr. Traut recognized members of a Girl Scout Troop No from Buena Terra School in attendance to earn their inside government badge. He thanked them for attending the meeting. Ms. Jamie Malchak and Ms. Theresa Ogawa, teachers at Danbrook School addressed the Board relative to reduction of the Collaboration Teachers on Special Assignment and Assistant Principal. Ms. Pat Dawson, teacher at San Marino School, addressed the Board relative to the District s Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP), the importance of direct support to students and teachers, and the importance of teacher input when considering modifications to the Plan. Approval of Agenda Approval of Minutes Superintendent s Report Moved by Mr. Harris, seconded by Mr. Charoen and carried unanimously that in the interest of time Board member reports be waived for this meeting, and the remainder of the agenda be approved as submitted. Moved by Mr. Harris, seconded by Mr. Charoen and carried unanimously that the minutes of the Regular Board meeting of February 9, 2016 be approved as submitted. Ms. Martinez made a presentation to the Board sharing good news and happenings in the Centralia School District. Mr. Helms presented a Centralia School District Hero Award to Dr. Nancy Adzovich. A presentation was also made to Dr. Adzovich by former student, Luis Hernandez and his mother Ms. Maria Sigala. Mr. Traut congratulated Mr. Randy Helms on his retirement and thanked him for his service to the Centralia School District and its students on behalf of the Governing Board. Priority Discussion 3.4 Presentation: Centralia Community Collaborative: Staff members made a presentation to the Board about the Centralia Community Collaborative including an agency spotlight from Elisa Briseno from Healthy Smiles. 2

3 5.5 Presentation: District Facility Needs Update Staff presented information regarding the District s short-term and long-term facility needs and answered questions posed by Board members. Mr. Charoen requested that a prioritized list of projects with costs be provided for discussion and analysis. 4.4 Presentation: Overview of General Obligation Bond (GOB) Mr. Tim Carty of Piper Jaffray presented information on assessed valuations and outlined the financial advisory process with regards to the possible issuance of a General Obligation Bond and answered questions posed by Board members. Recess Legislative Report Mr. Traut called a recess at 7:43 p.m. and reconvened the meeting at 7:53 p.m. Ms. Poulin provided an update on the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSAP that the President signed into law on December 10, Consent Calendar Action: Moved by Mr. Harris, seconded by Mr. Charoen, and carried unanimously that the Governing Board approve Consent Calendar items to: 1.1 Gifts to District - accept the following donations: Buena Terra School $1,005 from Target Take Charge of Education for instructional supplies Danbrook School $300 from Southern California Education for miscellaneous supplies $ from Target Take Charge of Education for miscellaneous supplies Dysinger School $238 from LifeTouch Photography for instructional supplies Buena Terra School $1,005 from Target Take Charge of Education for instructional supplies Los Coyotes School $ from Target Take Charge of Education for instructional supplies $336 from LifeTouch Photography for instructional supplies 3

4 Miller School $ from Target Take Charge of Education for instructional supplies $250 from Buena Park Noon Lions Club for special education manipulatives Raymond Temple School $70 from Wells Fargo Community Support Campaign for instructional materials $950 from Buena Park Noon Lions Club for spatial awareness, headphones and reading materials $ from Target Take Charge of Education for instructional supplies San Marino School Used Kimball upright piano and bench from Arleen Galiati for music programs 1.2 Financial Report - approve the following financial reports for January 2016: General Fund report Cafeteria Fund report Child Development Fund report 1.3 Purchase Orders and Checks ratify purchase orders and checks issued in accordance with the District s Purchasing Policy and that purchase orders to be approved and payment authorized upon delivery and acceptances of items ordered: January through Stakeholder Engagement 2.1 Report: Parent/Teacher Association (PTA) and Parent/Teacher/Student Organization (PTSO) Information was shared under the Danbrook School presentation. 2.2 Report: Centralia Education Association (CEA) CEA President, Ms. Tharp, addressed the Board on behalf of CEA and shared the following information: It is very interesting to hear information about a possible General Obligation Bond and it is gratifying to hear of Board members concerns about the potential cost to homeowners and what a bond could provide for our District and students. 4

5 Read Across America activities were occurring all over the District and she thanked everyone who participated in those activities. Teachers are in the process of performing Benchmarks and shared her concern about the typing skills of students and how that may affect results. Report Cards will be sent out for parents to receive on Thursday. Looks forward to the surveys and in seeing what will happen with LCAP to support teachers in view of the reduction of the Collaboration TOSA positions and hopes that those positions are not replaced with administrative positions. 15 Centralia School District teachers attended the Good Teaching Conference. Discussed the upcoming ELD framework. Liked the discussion surrounding facilities, especially as it pertains to student safety. Wished everyone a good spring break. 2.3 Report: California School Employees Association, Chapter #136 (CSEA) CSEA Secretary, Leticia Gutierrez, addressed the Board on behalf of CSEA and shared the following information: CSEA members ratified the Tentative Agreement on February 23 rd Thanked the Superintendent for agreeing to speak at the CSEA state conference. She stated she is very proud of her and that she has personally learned a lot from her working with her. Thanked the Board for their continued support. 2.4 Report: Centralia Management Association (CMA) CMA President, Mrs. Poulin, addressed the Board on behalf of CMA and shared the following information: Principals just finished reviewing all report cards. Shared some of the collaboration going on in the District and thanked everyone for their support and participation. 3.0 Student Achievement 3.1 Action: Single Plan for Student Achievement Moved by Mr. Harris, seconded by Mr. Salts and carried unanimously that the Governing Board approve the update to the Single Plans for Student Achievement for each site. 5

6 3.2 Presentation: 2015/16 Gifted and Talented Education (GATE) Program Staff members made a presentation to the Board about the District Gifted and Talented Education (GATE) program. 3.3 Presentation: Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP) Staff members provided an update on the Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP) Committee and answered questions posed by Board members. 3.4 Centralia Community Collaborative Staff members made a presentation to the Board about the Centralia Community Collaborative including an agency spotlight from Elisa Briseno from Healthy Smiles. 4.0 Accountability 4.1 Action: Fiscal Certification and Second Interim Report Moved by Mr. Harris, seconded by Mr. Montez and carried unanimously that the Governing Board approve a positive certification based upon current projections that the District will be able to meet its financial obligations in subsequent fiscal years. 4.2 Action: AB 1200 Requirement Agreement with Classified Bargaining Unit Moved by Mr. Harris, seconded by Mr. Salts and carried unanimously that the Governing Board authorize certification that costs incurred under the agreement with the California School Employees Association (CSEA) Chapter 136 can be met by the District during the term of the agreement. 4.3 Action: Workers Compensation and Property Liability Training Services Keenan & Associates Moved by Mr. Harris, seconded by Mr. Montez and carried unanimously that the Governing Board authorize an agreement with Keenan & Associates for evaluation and training services relative to workers compensation and liability claim processing effective through June 30, 2016 for a fee not to exceed $9,600 funded by the safety credits accumulated to date with Keenan. 4.4 Presentation: Overview of General Obligation Bond (GOB) Mr. Tim Carty of Piper Jaffray presented information on assessed valuations and outlined the financial advisory process with regards to the possible issuance of a General Obligation Bond and answered questions posed by Board members. 6

7 5. Facilities/Environment/Safety 5.1 Action: Authorization to Order (ATO) State of California CALNET3 Contract B with AT&T Moved by Mr. Salts, seconded by Mr. Harris and carried unanimously that the Governing Board approve an Authorization to Order (ATO) with the State of California for CALNET3 Statewide Contract B (C3-B TS-01) with AT&T for data services with possible E-rate eligible products and services under the ATO as per the guidelines established through the E-rate program of the Schools and Libraries Division (SLD) and pursuant to the terms, conditions and rates contained in the contract with costs for products and services funded by centralized District budgets. 5.2 Action: Los Angeles County Offices and AMEC Storm Water Monitoring Services Moved by Mr. Harris, seconded by Mr. Charoen and carried unanimously that the Governing Board authorize agreements with the Los Angeles County Office of Education (LACOE) and Amec Foster Wheeler (AMEC) for the purpose of storm water monitoring effective March 8 through June 30, 2016, for a cost not to exceed $3,330 funded by General Fund Local Control Funding Formula (LCFF) Action: Declaration of Surplus Property Moved by Mr. Harris, seconded by Mr. Charoen and carried unanimously that the Governing Board authorize math textbooks to be declared as surplus property and disposed of pursuant to Board Policy BP Presentation: Enrollment Projection Staff presented information from a 10-year enrollment projections prepared by School Planning Services. Mr. Charoen asked that an in-depth conversation about the Walter Knott Education Center site be placed on an upcoming Board agenda. 5.5 Presentation: District Facility Needs Update Staff presented information regarding the District s short-term and long-term facility needs and answered questions posed by Board members. 7

8 6.0 Human Resources 6.1 Action: Certificated Personnel Moved by Mr. Montez, seconded by Mr. Harris, and carried unanimously that the Governing Board: approve/ratify the extra duty assignments for the following certificated staff to serve as mentor teachers for the Teacher Assistance Program (TAP) on an as needed basis for the 2015/16 school year at a rate of $37.20/$38.69 per hour not to exceed a total of 100 hours funded by the General Fund as approved by the LCAP budget as a budgeted expense: Rebekah Adair Holly Castor Amy Edmundson Nicole Lamping Kim LaTorre Lori Marcoly Anna Merino Rachel Moeller Donna Nomann Theresa Ogawa Kelli Troescher Denise VandenRaadt approve/ratify the extra duty assignment for the following certificated staff to provide an after school Gifted and Talented Education (GATE) program for the 2015/16 school year and paid a rate of $1,000/$500 funded by the General Fund as approved by the LCAP budget as a budgeted expense. James Crowley - $500 Pat Luft - $1,000 Tod Hackett - $500 Amy Kim (Lee) - $1,000 Tracey Heidner - $1,000 Vivian Martin - $500 Theresa Ogawa - $1,000 Cynthia Bell - $500 Jennifer Shirley - $1,000 Kelly Calvert - $1,000 approve/ratify the extra duty assignment for the following certificated staff to provide afterschool Math Intervention at San Marino School from February 29 through April 15, 2016 and paid a rate of $38.69 per hour not to exceed 20 hours each funded by the Donations budget as a budgeted expense. Cynthia Bell Pat Dawson Janette Martel Kerry Mills Wendy Turansky Susan Singleton 8

9 approve/ratify the extra duty assignment for the following certificated staff to present at the San Marino School Family Math and Literacy Night on March 2, 2016 and paid a rate of $38.69 per hour not to exceed two hours each funded by the General Fund as approved by the LCAP budget as a budgeted expense. Lori Cody Melinda Brown-Dooley Elaine Kraus Jeanne Kwon Vivian Martin Lori Mc Caslin Kerry Mills Susan Singleton approve the Shared Teaching Contracts for the 2016/17 school year effective August 4, 2016 for the following: Christina Brooks/Liza Bernard Jennifer Lee/Jennifer Shirley Shelley Brennan/Leanna Mathias approve the request for an unpaid leave of absence for Allison Coates for the 2016/17 school year. Allison Coates submitted her letter requesting a leave of absence, without pay, for personal reasons. approve the request for an unpaid leave of absence for Desiree Howden for the 2016/17 school year. Desiree Howden submitted her letter requesting a leave of absence, without pay, for personal reasons. approve the request for an unpaid leave of absence for Megan Wiles for the 2016/17 school year. Megan Wiles submitted her letter requesting a leave of absence, without pay, for personal reasons. approve the request for an unpaid leave of absence for Shandra Zieman for the 2016/17 school year. Shandra Zieman submitted her letter requesting a leave of absence, without pay, for personal reasons. approve the requests for a half-time leave of absence for the following certificated personnel on shared contracts for the 2016/17 school year: 9

10 Jennifer Lee Jennifer Shirley Christina Gibbons Liza Bernard Shelley Brennan Leanna Mathias approve/ratify the Superintendent s acceptance of letters of resignation for the following certificated personnel: Helen Chang, General Education Teacher effective 06/30/16 Carrie Henderson, Resource Specialist effective 05/27/16 Karin Williams, Special Day Class Teacher- Mild/Moderate effective 05/27/16 Raven Young, Special Day Class teacher effective 05/27/16 Gerald Shaw, Principal effective 06/30/16 approve/ratify the Superintendent s acceptance of letters of retirement for the following certificated personnel: Roxana Alvarez, General Education Teacher effective 06/30/16 Melinda Brown, General Education Teacher effective 05/27/16 Deborah Barcelona, General Education Teacher effective 05/31/16 Gail DiTolla, General Education Teacher effective 06/30/16 Karen Hanners, General Education Teacher effective 05/31/16 Donna Harlan, General Education Teacher effective 05/31/16 Randale Helms, Deputy Superintendent effective 06/30/16 Christopher Hoyt, Speech/Lang. Pathologist effective 05/31/16 Enid Prabhu, General Education Teacher effective 05/31/16 Susan Robbins, General Education Teacher effective 05/31/16 Deborah Rorex, Deaf/Hard of Hearing/ effective 05/31/16 Multiple Handicap Teacher Muntzi Verga, General Education Teacher effective 06/30/16 Hwei Chin Wang, General Education Teacher effective 01/29/ Action: Classified Personnel Moved by Mr. Harris, seconded by Mr. Montez, and carried unanimously that the Governing Board: 10

11 approve/ratify the employment of the following substitute employee, on an as needed basis effective for the 2015/16 school year at a cost of $14.50 per hour funded by the Special Education budget This is a budgeted position. Brian Pelton, Substitute Health Aide effective 02/09/16 approve/ratify the employment of the following classified personnel, due to a resignation, funded by the ASES budget at an approximate cost of $15,650 for the current school year including statutory benefits. This is a budgeted position. Michelle Sandoval, ASES Assistant effective 02/04/16 approve/ratify the employment of the following classified personnel, due to a resignation, funded by the Special Education budget at an approximate cost of $27,684 for the current school year including statutory benefits. This is a budgeted position. Carrie Clugston-Smith, Special Education effective 02/12/16 I.A./Deaf/Hard of Hearing (DHH) approve/ratify the employment of the following classified personnel, due to a resignation, funded by the Special Education budget at an approximate cost of $22,756 for the current school year including statutory benefits. This is a budgeted position. Deborah Rogers, Health Aide effective 02/12/16 approve/ratify the employment of the following classified personnel, due to a resignation, funded by the LCAP budget an approximate cost of $26,719 for the current school year including statutory benefits. This is a budgeted position. Jihyun Kim, Translator/Tester-Korean effective 02/18/16 approve/ratify the employment of Connie Sogsti, Short-Term Director of Fiscal Services, due to a resignation, from March 15 through September 30, 2016 on an as needed basis, funded by the General Fund budget This is a budgeted expense. The cost is approximately $25,047 including statutory benefits. 11

12 approve/ratify the extra duty assignment for the following classified personnel to provide instruction for the After School Intervention Program (ASIP) for the 2015/16 school year at Centralia School from February 1 through May 26, 2016, and be paid their regular hourly rate not to exceed three hours per week each funded by the Title I budget The cost is approximately $5,000 plus statutory benefits. This is a budgeted expense. Kalpana Kumar Pamela McShea Silvia Ardon-Magana Tammy Ridal approve/ratify the extra duty assignment for Jennifer Han, Bilingual Instructional Assistant at Los Coyotes/Miller Schools, to provide interpreting services for the 2015/16 school year, on an as needed basis at her regular rate of pay not to exceed 20 hours funded by the LCAP budget This is a budgeted expense. The cost is approximately $390 including statutory benefits. approve the extra duty assignment for the following School Office Managers for California Standards Test 5 th grade science, February 1 through May 30, 2016, at their regular rate of pay not to exceed two hours each funded by the General Fund budget as approved by the LCAP. This is a budgeted expense. The cost is approximately $600 including statutory benefits. Cindy Brown Lynda Emmerling Jeanette Escalante Sheri Evans Lisa Pellicano Kathie Poston Jo Ann Tanioka Lori Teafatiller approve/ratify the extra duty assignment for Patsy Lemon, Special Education I.A.to provide morning bus support for a student with special needs, for the 2015/16 school year and paid her regular rate of pay not to exceed 100 hours funded by the Special Education budget This is a budgeted expense. approve/ratify the placement of Christina Cisneros, Special Education Instructional Assistant/Behavior Intervention, on the 39-month Rehire List effective February 20, 2016 after exhaustion of all leave allowances. 12

13 approve/ratify the revised salary schedule for 2015/16 school year reflecting a 4% increase effective July 1, 2015 for Preschool and Noon Recreation Supervisors. approve/ratify the Superintendent s acceptance of letter of resignation from the following classified personnel: Thoraia Soliman, Director of Fiscal Services effective 03/04/16 It is recommended that the Governing Board approve/ratify the Superintendent s acceptance of letter of retirement from the following classified personnel: Allen Bulaon, Maintenance Specialist-HVAC effective 03/31/ Action: District/CSEA Tentative Agreement Moved by Mr. Harris, seconded by Mr. Montez, and carried unanimously that the Governing Board approve the Tentative Agreement of the Centralia School District and the California School Employees Association, Chapter 136 for the 2015/16 school year. 6.4 Action: Management Team Salary Schedule Moved by Mr. Harris, seconded by Mr. Montez and carried unanimously that the Governing Board approve the revised salary schedule for Certificated Management, Classified Management and Confidential Employees for the 2015/16 school year. 6.5 Action: 2016/17 School Calendar Moved by Mr. Harris, seconded by Mr. Montez and carried unanimously that the Governing Board adopt the proposed 2016/17 school calendar. 6.6 Action: Resolution #1525 Certificated Layoff and Tiebreak Criteria Moved by Mr. Traut, seconded by Mr. Montez and carried with a vote of 4-0 with Mr. Harris abstaining, that the Governing Board adopt Resolution #1525 to reduce or discontinue particular kinds of services, as follows, and to determine seniority among certificated employees with the same seniority dates: 13

14 Reduce Special Day Class (Mild/Moderate) Teaching Services Reduce Special Day Class (Moderate/Severe) Teaching Services Eliminate Teacher on Special Assignment (Thinking Maps) Teaching Services Eliminate Teacher on Special Assignment (Collaboration) Teaching Services Eliminate Teacher on Special Assignment (Technology) Teaching Services Eliminate Teacher on Special Assignment (Special Education) Teaching Services Eliminate Assistant Principal Services TOTAL CERTIFICATED POSITIONS: 1.0 F.T.E. 1.0 F.T.E. 1.0 F.T.E. 3.0 F.T.E. 1.0 F.T.E. 1.0 F.T.E. 1.0 F.T.E. 9.0 F.T.E. 6.7 Public Hearing: Educational Interpreter Waiver Mr. Traut opened the public hearing at 9:30 p.m. to seek comments regarding the submission of a waiver request for the Educational Interpreter Certification to the California State Department of Education. No one addressed the Board. 6.8 Action: Educational Interpreter Waiver Moved by Mr. Traut, seconded by Mr. Montez and carried unanimously that the Governing Board accept the recommendation to submit a waiver request for the Educational Interpreter Certification to the California State Department of Education. 6.9 Action: Legal Services Agreement AlvaradoSmith Moved by Mr. Traut, seconded by Mr. Montez and carried unanimously that the Governing Board authorize an agreement for general counsel legal services with AlvaradoSmith effective March 9, 2016 through June 30, 2016 funded by the General Fund and as requested by members of the Governing Board. 14

15 7.0 Governance Team Issues/Planning 7.1 Action: CSBA Delegate Assembly for Region 15 Moved by Mr. Traut, seconded by Mr. Harris and carried unanimously that the Governing Board cast its ballot for eight nominees for election to the CSBA Delegate Assembly for Region 15 as follows: Dana Black (Newport-Mesa USD)* Lauren Brooks (Irvine USD)* Judith Franco (Newport-Mesa USD)* Candice Kern (Cypress ESD) Rosemary Saylor (Huntington Beach City SD)* Francine Scinto (Tustin USD)* Michael Simons (Huntington Beach HSD)* Lynn Davis (Tustin USD) Board Reports No Board reports were given. Adjournment Mr. Traut adjourned the meeting at 9:42 p.m. Norma E. Martinez, Superintendent Secretary to the Board NEXT MEETING: Regular Board Meeting: April 12, 2016 DS:rmc 15