REGULAR MEETING OF THE GOVERNING BOARD District Office Livingston Avenue Valencia, California MINUTES Thursday, June 21, 2007

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1 CASTAIC UNION SCHOOL DISTRICT Our Mission Statement Castaic Union School District provides children a rigorous education supported by a safe and nurturing environment that maximizes student achievement. REGULAR MEETING OF THE GOVERNING BOARD District Office Livingston Avenue Valencia, California MINUTES Thursday, June 21, 2007 The regular meeting of the Governing Board of the Castaic Union School District was called to order at 5:06 P.M. by President John Kunak, at the Castaic Union School District Office, Livingston Avenue, Valencia, CA CALL TO ORDER TRUSTEES PRESENT: John Kunak, President Laura Pearson, Clerk David Huffaker, Member Angela Marler, Member Steve Sansone, Member STAFF PRESENT FOR CLOSED AND OPEN SESSION: James M. Gibson, Superintendent Red Balfour, Asst. Superintendent of Educational Services and Human Resources Sandee Sumber, Director of Student Support Services STAFF PRESENT FOR OPEN SESSION ONLY: Kitty Belendez, Administrative Assistant to the Superintendent Lisa Bloom, Coordinator of Extended Learning Jaime Garcia, Director of Facilities Phyllis Schroeppel, Director of Fiscal Services Mary Strawser, Director of Curriculum & Instruction CLOSED EXECUTIVE SESSION President John Kunak announced the items to be discussed in Closed Session and asked if there were any public comments regarding closed session items. There were none. The Board went into Closed Executive Session in the Conference Room at 5:09 P.M. Motion: Steve Sansone Second: Angela Marler VOTE: 5-0 CLOSED EXECUTIVE SESSION: With respect to every item of business to be discussed in closed session pursuant to Ed. Code 48918(c) Student Expulsion, #06-07-EF With respect to every item of business to be discussed in closed session pursuant to Section Instruct Board s Representative in Labor Negotiation: CSEA and CTA With respect to every item of business to be discussed in closed session pursuant to Section Conference With Real Property Negotiator Concerning Price and Terms of Payment Negotiating Parties: CUSD and SunCal, Northlake Hills Project, Middle School Negotiating Parties: CUSD and Ion Communities Negotiating Parties: CUSD and Lennar/Newhall Land District Negotiator: Jim Gibson Negotiation of Leases District Negotiators: Jim Gibson and Jaime Garcia With respect to every item of business to be discussed in closed session pursuant to Section (a) Conference with Legal Counsel JUNE 21, 2007 CASTAIC SCHOOL DISTRICT REGULAR MEETING MINUTES PAGE 1 of 6

2 Significant Exposure to Litigation, One Potential Case Claim by Erin Steuer With Respect to every item of business to be discussed in closed session pursuant to Section Superintendent s Evaluation Public Employee Appointment Public Employee Discipline / Dismissal / Release RETURN TO OPEN SESSION The meeting was reconvened to regular open session in the District Office Board Room at 6:15 P.M. OTHERS PRESENT: District personnel and visitors totaled 32. REPORT OF CLOSED SESSION ACTION President Kunak reported that in closed session the Board voted to suspend the expulsion of Student #06-07-EF, with the stipulation that the student must meet the conditions set by the hearing panel. Motion: Angela Marler Second: David Huffaker VOTE: 5-0 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Steve Teeman led the pledge of allegiance. APPROVAL OF ADDENDUM TO AGENDA Item 4, Exhibit W, was added to the Discussion/Action Calendar Motion: Laura Pearson Second: Angela Marler VOTE: 5-0 APPROVAL OF AGENDA The Agenda was approved with the addition of the addendum item. Motion: Steve Sansone Second: David Huffaker VOTE: 5-0 SPECIAL ITEMS AND RECOGNITIONS CTA Comments There were no comments from CTA. CSEA Comments There were no comments from CSEA. Board of Trustees: Spotlight on Success Steve Sansone reported that Portfolio Day at Castaic Middle School is always a treasure to attend. He was impressed with the caliber of the students. He also enjoyed the great Thank You notes. Angela Marler reported that Portfolio Day was a wonderful experience. Also, promotion was exciting and well run. David Huffaker reported that the Middle School event at the lake was very nice and he appreciates the efforts of Mr. Kunak. Laura Pearson reported that she tried to be at every school event, every promotion, except Live Oak. All of the events were fun. John Kunak shared that the 8th Grade Celebration at Castaic Lake was magnificent. Celebrate Success: Introduction of New Appointees Superintendent Jim Gibson introduced the administrators who have been appointed to new positions in the district: Janene Maxon will be moving up to Assistant Superintendent of Educational Services; Cynthia Seamands has been promoted to Principal of Live Oak Elementary School; Denise Davis (not in attendance) has been appointed Assistant Principal at Castaic Middle School; and Claudia Ahlman has been appointed as Counselor at Castaic Middle School. Teacher Retirements The Board celebrated the retirements of teachers Carol Carsten (18 years) and Ellen Wylder (21 years). Both women were presented with engraved plaques and resolutions from the Board, as well as beautiful JUNE 21, 2007 CASTAIC SCHOOL DISTRICT REGULAR MEETING MINUTES PAGE 2 of 6

3 commendations from County Supervisor Michael Antonovich. Janene Maxon, principal of Live Oak Elementary, spoke of Ms. Carsten; and Bob Brauneisen, principal of Northlake Hills Elementary, spoke of Ms. Wylder. BREAK The Board took a 15-minute break at 6:40 P.M. Cake was served in honor of the retirees and new appointees. HEARING SESSION Advance Requests to Address the Board Muriel Waugh addressed the board regarding past racial incidents at her son s school. She further stated that she was appalled that her son s name was not mentioned for an award at Castaic Elementary School s promotion ceremony. Comments and/or Questions on Agenda Items There were none. PRESENTATIONS & REPORTS Superintendent s Report Superintendent Jim Gibson reported on various end-of-year activities. He stated that Portfolio Day was outstanding. He also went to speech contests at Live Oak and Castaic Elementary. He attended the preschool celebrations with Mrs. Pearson. And 8th grade promotion was also outstanding. Mr. Gibson thanked John Kunak for the great activity for the 8th grade students. Facilities Report Jaime Garcia reported that the T-Mobile cell tower was removed from the agenda, because T-Mobile is making some design changes. He further reported briefly on the new AT&T/Cisco VoIP phone system that is on the agenda for approval. Chris and Denise from AT&T, and Gary from Cisco were in attendance to answer any questions. Educational Services & Human Resources Report Red Balfour and Mary Strawser reported briefly on Summer School, the New Teacher Review, District Teacher of the Year, and Summer School Curriculum Committees. CONSENT CALENDAR Item 7 (Exhibit G) was moved to the Action Calendar for further discussion REMOVE ITEM Motion: Steve Sansone Second: David Huffaker VOTE: 5-0 Items 18 and 19 (Exhibit R and S) were moved to the Action Calendar for REMOVE ITEMS further discussion. Motion: John Kunak Second: Steve Sansone VOTE: 5-0 The Consent Calendar was approved after removal of Items 7, 18, 19 (Exhibits G, R, S). CONSENT Motion: David Huffaker Second: Angela Marler VOTE: 5-0 EXHIBIT 1. Minutes of Special Board Meeting of May 2, 2007, and A Regular Board Meeting of May 17, Personnel Report #06/07-12 B JUNE 21, 2007 CASTAIC SCHOOL DISTRICT REGULAR MEETING MINUTES PAGE 3 of 6

4 3. Financial Report #06/07-12 C Consolidated Application for Funding Categorical D Aid Programs, Part 1 5. Administrators Employment Contracts for 2007/2008 E 6. Approval of New Science Textbook Adoption for Grades 6-8 F 7. MOVED TO ACTION CALENDAR FOR DISCUSSION G 8. Job Description: Assistant Superintendent of Educational Services H 9. Job Description: Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources I And Administrative Services 10. Job Description: Assistant Superintendent of Business Services J And Chief Business Officer 11. Approve Transfer of $400,000 from the Special Reserve Fund K For Capital Projects, #40.0 to the General Fund, Unrestricted # Appropriation Transfers at School Year End L 13. Resolution #2006/07-23: Designation of Red Balfour as M Representative to the Self Insurance Risk Management Authority I (SIRMA I Workmans Compensation), and Jaime Garcia As Alternate 14. Resolution #2006/07-24: Designation of Red Balfour as N Representative to the Self-Insurance Risk Management Authority (SIRMA II), and Jaime Garcia as the Alternate 15. Resolution #2006/07-25: Designation of the Official Representative O To the Santa Clarita Valley School Food Services Agency Board of Directors 16. Approval to Dispose of Obsolete Instructional Materials P 17. Approval of Contract with Centration, Inc., for the Preparation and Q Filing of Mandated Cost Claims for the Fiscal Year 18. MOVED TO ACTION CALENDAR FOR DISCUSSION R 19. MOVED TO ACTION CALENDAR FOR DISCUSSION S JUNE 21, 2007 CASTAIC SCHOOL DISTRICT REGULAR MEETING MINUTES PAGE 4 of 6

5 DISCUSSION/ACTION CALENDAR EXHIBIT Items moved from the Consent Calendar for Discussion on Action Calendar 7. Approved Agreement for Legal Services between Castaic Union G FAGAN School District and Fagen Friedman Fulfrost, LLP FULFROST Motion: Steve Sansone Second: Angela Marler VOTE: Approved 2007/2008 Land/Facility Use Agreement with Santa R YMCA Clarita Valley YMCA (with above change to below ). VOTE: 5-0 Motion: John Kunak Second: Laura Pearson 19. Approved 2007/2008 Facility Lease Agreements with Church S CHURCH Groups (with addition of User must maintain insurance. ) VOTE: 5-0 Motion: John Kunak Second: Laura Pearson Items on the Action Calendar 1. Approved Contract with California School Management Group, Inc. T E-RATE (CSM) For Services Relating to the E-Rate Program VOTE: 5-0 Motion: Laura Pearson Second: Angela Marler 2. Adopted the 2007/08 Budget with 2006/07 Estimated Unaudited U BUDGET Actuals VOTE: 5-0 Motion: David Huffaker Second: Steve Sansone 3. Approved Cisco IP Telephony Product and AT&T Services V CISCO/AT&T Motion: Angela Marler Second: David Huffaker VOTE: Approved Resolution # : State Preschool Child W STATE Development Contract and to Authorize the Designated Personnel PRE-SCHOOL to Sign Contract Documents for Fiscal Year 2007/2008 VOTE: 5-0 Motion: Angela Marler Second: Laura Pearson REPORTS CALENDAR There was nothing further to report. CORRESPONDENCE AND BOARD INFORMATION / DISCUSSION 1. Planning for Budget Workshops We will have a Special Board Meeting at 8:00 a.m. on Tuesday, July 17, at the District Office. 2. Jim Gibson stated that we still do not have sufficient sponsors for the ConnectEd service. 3. Angela Marler and Steve Sansone will attend YMCA meetings in September. ITEMS FOR POSSIBLE DISCUSSION, FUTURE CONSIDERATION AND/OR UNDER PREPARATION 1. Homework Policy 2. Block Scheduling JUNE 21, 2007 CASTAIC SCHOOL DISTRICT REGULAR MEETING MINUTES PAGE 5 of 6

6 RETURN TO CLOSED SESSION The Board returned to closed session at 8:11 P.M. Motion: Laura Pearson Second: David Huffaker VOTE: 5-0 RETURN TO OPEN SESSION The Board returned to open session at 9:35 P.M. ADJOURNMENT President John Kunak adjourned the meeting at 9:36 P.M. ADJOURN Motion: Steve Sansone Second: Angela Marler VOTE: 5-0 Clerk, Board of Trustees Secretary, Board of Trustees Date Approved JUNE 21, 2007 CASTAIC SCHOOL DISTRICT REGULAR MEETING MINUTES PAGE 6 of 6