BRAWLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTRICT 261 D Street Brawley, CA Minutes Regular Meeting Governing Board May 11, 2010

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1 261 D Street Brawley, CA Minutes Regular Meeting Governing Board May 11, 2010 OPEN SESSION: The regular meeting of the Brawley Elementary School District Governing Board was called to order by Board President Kathy Prior at 6:01 p.m. on Tuesday, May 11, 2010, in the District Office Board Room, 261 D Street, Brawley, California. Board President Prior led the Pledge of Allegiance. Present: Kathy Prior, President César Guzmán, Vice President Armando R. Padilla, Clerk Gloria G. Santillan, Trustee Omer L. Stiff, Sr., Trustee Suzanne H. Smith, Interim Superintendent APPROVAL OF AGENDA: Trustee Stiff moved to approve the agenda; motion seconded by Trustee Santillan. RECOGNITION: 1. Barbara Worth Junior High School Vice Principal Bob Laughrin presented to the Governing Board for recognition April Student of the Month seventh-grader Alan Casey; fellow studentof-the-month Janelle Abela could not be present. 2. Interim Superintendent Suzanne H. Smith presented the following certificated employees to the Governing Board for recognition of their service anniversaries: (20 Years) Laura M. Dial, Richard G. Knights, James W. LaBarge, Deborah Rebik (not present), Dianne Romero (not present), Roseanne B. Solano, Brian Taylor, and Christine J. Ybarra; (25 Years) Lisa K. Davis, Jacqueline Motter, Timoteo Torres (not present), Barbara Wavra (not present); and Toni G. Yturralde. The following retirees were presented with plaques honoring their years of employment with Brawley Elementary School District: Geneann L. Ritter (not present), Emma S. Gauna, Elena Nunemacher (not present), Carol A. Whitted, Gail L. Watkins, Dixie D. Smith, Evelyn R. Stills, Bruce S. Decker, Linda H. Macken, Jerry D. Cullins, Robin J. Pitts, and Terri L. Decker (not present). 1

2 The Governing Board recessed from 6:54 p.m. to 7:09 p.m. for refreshments. COMMUNICATIONS: BOARD REPORTS Trustee César Guzmán reported on the lunch meeting he and Trustee Armando Padilla attended with Brawley Elementary Teachers Association representatives at which concern was communicated regarding the District s hiring process for superintendent and administrators. INTERIM SUPERINTENDENT S REPORT Interim Superintendent Suzanne H. Smith distributed and reviewed the May 10, 2010 student enrollment report (3,773 students; 67 more students than same period last year). PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS There were no comments. (also see below) STAFF/STUDENT COMMUNICATIONS Miguel Hidalgo School Kindergarten Teacher Jackie Motter stated concerns regarding increasing kindergarten teacher-to-student ratios and reviewed handouts given to the Governing Board. Interim Superintendent Smith clarified kindergarten classroom enrollment throughout the District would be equalized and student overflow assignments would be determined after careful review. California School Employees Association, Chapter 335, President Blanca Barela stated her concern regarding the Governing Board s denial of employees requests for unpaid medical leaves of absence and approval of requests for unpaid leaves of absence from employees without medical reasons or who have other job offers. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS Community member Kimberly Gomez stated her concerns regarding increasing kindergarten teacher-to-student ratios. STAFF/STUDENT COMMUNICATIONS (continued) Cynthia Harvie invited the Governing Board to the May 26 Witter Angel Chorus and June 2, 2010 Oakley Chorus performances. Miguel Hidalgo School Principal Celia Santana invited the Governing Board to the school s May 28, 2010 Family Fiesta. 2

3 CONSENT CALENDAR: GENERAL FUNCTIONS 1. Approve April 27, 2010 regular Board Meeting minutes. BUSINESS 1. Ratify Payroll Order: -#16, dated , in the amount of $1,766, Ratify Order for Payment of Bills: -#042910, dated , in the amount of $251, Ratify Migrant Education Program District Service Agreement. PERSONNEL 1. Approve Conference Attendance Requests. 2. Approve/ratify personnel report. Trustee Guzmán moved to approve the consent calendar, with the change to the Conference Attendance Request of June 23-24, 2010 to reflect attendance reason of Increase administrators and support providers understanding of effective use of Pearson ELA Materials ; motion seconded by Trustee Santillan. ACTION ITEMS: GENERAL FUNCTIONS 1. Trustee Guzmán moved to adopt School Year Schedule of Regular Board Meetings; motion seconded by Trustee Padilla. PERSONNEL 1. Trustee Santillan moved to adopt revised certificated management job description: Director of Special Education/School Psychologist; motion seconded by Trustee Guzmán. 2. Trustee Guzmán moved to adopt certificated job description: Categorical Resource Teacher (replaces Categorical Resource Teacher, Grs. K-8); motion seconded by Trustee Santillan. 3

4 3. Trustee Guzmán moved to adopt classified job description: Office Receptionist/Clerk (replaces Office Clerk/Preschool Assistant); motion seconded by Trustee Padilla. Following discussion, it was the consensus of the Governing Board for Interim Superintendent Smith to prepare a side letter of agreement for an increase in salary for affected classified employee Alice Camargo. 4. Trustee Guzmán moved to adopt classified job description: Cafeteria Worker (replaces Cafeteria Worker (2 Hours/Day); motion seconded by Trustee Padilla. 5. Trustee Stiff moved to adopt classified job description: Certified Lead Cafeteria Worker (replaces Certified Lead Cafeteria Worker (3 1/2 Hours/Day); motion seconded by Trustee Guzmán. INFORMATION/DISCUSSION ITEMS: BUSINESS 1. Fiscal Services Director Leslie Marshall reviewed the District s Cash Flow Report for July 2009/April School Year District Budget Concerns Fiscal Services Director Leslie Marshall and Interim Superintendent Smith reviewed the District s school year Class Size Reduction (CSR) revenue projection scenarios for Governing Board consideration: Retain Current Staffing Status. One third grade opening due to resource teacher leaving Witter School, current sixth grade vacancy/opening at Hidalgo School to be filled with a third grade teacher from Oakley School. Increase kindergarten student-to-teacher ratio from 24:1 to 27.06:1. CSR revenue projected at $1,196, Alternative Revenue Projection Scenario. Lower first and second grade student-to-teacher ratio (21:1 and 21.5:1 respectively) 4

5 . Increase kindergarten and third grade student-to-teacher ratio (28.87 and respectively). CSR revenue projected at $1,248, (increase of $52,280) Following discussion, it was the consensus of the Governing Board to retain current staffing status for CSR revenue funding for the school year projected at $1,196, Ms. Smith reviewed the Third Quarterly Report for FY 2009/10 prepared by the Imperial County Office of Education as required by Education Code section 1240(c)(2)(G) pursuant to Williams Settlement Legislation. BOARD MEMBERS REQUESTS FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS: There were no requests. END OF OPEN SESSION: 8:19 p.m. CLOSED SESSION: Board President Prior reported the Governing Board would be entering Closed Session to discuss: 1. Public Employment (Pursuant to Provisions of Government Code Section 54957) Title: Superintendent 2. Public Employee Discipline/Dismissal/Release (Pursuant to Provisions of Government Code Section 54957) Following a short recess, the Governing Board entered Closed Session at 8:27 p.m. OPEN SESSION: The Governing Board reconvened into Open Session at 10:48 p.m. INFORMATION SESSION REGARDING CLOSED SESSION: Board President Prior reported there was no action taken in Closed Session to report out. ADJOURNMENT 10:48 p.m. 5