2.a. Receive Input on the Board's K-12 District Priorities Document in Preparation for the Revision

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1 Newport-Mesa Unified School District Regular Meeting of the Board of Education February 10, :00 PM District Education Center - Roderick H. MacMillian Board Room A Bear Street Costa Mesa, California Attendance Taken at 4:00 PM: Present Board Members: Dana Black Walt Davenport Martha Fluor Judy Franco Charlene Metoyer Vicki Snell Karen Yelsey 1. Roll Call - 4:00 p.m. 1.a. Board of Education/Superintendent Roll call was taken and the following were present: Martha Fluor, President Judy Franco, Vice President Walt Davenport, Clerk Dana Black, Member Charlene Metoyer, Member Vicki Snell, Member Karen Yelsey, Member Dr. Frederick Navarro, Superintendent 2. Study Session 4:00-4:45 p.m. 2.a. Receive Input on the Board's K-12 District Priorities Document in Preparation for the Revision Ms. Claytor shared areas that her unit is appreciative of the following: 1. Professional Autonmy 2. Prep time 3. Parent Teacher conference week in elementary 4. Professional Development 5.Technology 6. Great strides in RCD Jenny Dory and Cara Boyd shared information regarding Transitional Kindergarten. 1.They would like to see the heading of the Priorities say TK-12.

2 2. They want to continue TK, just not in regular kindergarten classrooms. 3. NMUSD does not have specific curriculum for TK, no specific standards, no specific assessments. Carolyn Crow - 5th grade teacher shared displeasure with SWUN math and the errors in the SWUN materials. Would like to rethink the use of SWUN to teach Common Core math. District continues to have a contract with Envision Math. Deborah Munuz - Shared elementary math information. Would like a priority to fund elementary academies. Money spent on SWUN would have funded staff to support common core instruction. Chuck Mayberry - Ensign math teacher not happy with math material errors that create extra work for teachers. Teachers are not using the UCI material, instead choosing to research their own material. Parents are concerned about catching up following absences without a textbook. The Board agreed to have a second study session to allow the teachers additional time to finish their recommendations on the district priorities. 3. Community Input on Closed Session Agenda Items 3.a. Comment Cards are Requested to be Completed Prior to Addressing the Board There were no public comments on Closed Session agenda items. 4. Closed Session - 4:45 p.m. 4.a. Public Employee Discipline/Dismissal/Release/Employment (Pursuant to Government Code Section and Education Code Section 44954[b]) Motion Passed: Ms. Black moved that the Board of Education adopt the "Notice of Disciplinary Action - Termination of Employment" against "classified employee", for the reasons set forth in the Statement of Written Charges dated December 8, 2014, and that "classified employee" be notified of the Board's decision and his right to request a hearing within 14 days. The motion was seconded by Mr. Davenport. A roll call vote was taken and passed with a motion by Dana Black and a second by Walt Davenport. The Board of Education heard 10-minutes of testimony in open session (at the request of Jason Howell) from the following individuals regarding the dismissal of classified

3 employee, Jason Howell: KD Hughes, Mr. Howell's attorney Dr. Lindon, Mr. Howell's treating psychologist KD Hughes, Mr. Howell's attorney. 4.b. Student Discipline (Pursuant to Education Code Sections 35146, 48918[c]) The Board of Education met in closed session to discuss Student Discipline. 4.c. Public Employee Evaluation: Title - Superintendent (Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957) The Board of Education met in closed session to discuss items pertaining to the Superintendent's evaluation. 5. Dinner Recess - 5:30 p.m. 6. Regular Meeting - 6:00 p.m. 7. Call to Order 7.a. Call to Order - Presiding Chairperson President Fluor called the meeting to order at 6:07 p.m. 8. Opening Ceremonies 8.a. Silent Invocation/Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag The meeting was opened with a silent invocation, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. 9. Adoption of Agenda 9.a. Adoption of Agenda Motion Passed: Staff amended the agenda by pulling one of the student expulsions. The Board of Education adopted the budget as amended, and passed with a motion by Walt Davenport and a second by Judy Franco.

4 10. Adoption of Minutes 10.a. Adopt Minutes of the Regular Meeting and Special Closed Session Meeting Motion Passed: It is recommended that the Board of Education adopt the minutes of the Regular meeting and the Special Closed Session meeting. passed with a motion by Dana Black and a second by Charlene Metoyer. 11. Recognition 11.a. Recognition of Employee Super Star Awards with Brief Reception Following The Board of Education recognized and commended the Employee Super Star Award winners. Sylvia Appell Edwin Bell Matthew Broesamle Racine Cross Marian Dickey Zelma Ellis Rebecca Gogel Mary Gray Joseph Havens Michelle Moricca Thanh Nguyen Lara Pascoe Alfredo Perez Ivette R. Perez Krystal Recor Brian Shorb Meredith Smart Kristen Tolzda Michael Waldinger Clare Warner 12. Student Board Member Reports

5 Student Board members provided reports on activities and events at their high schools. James Hamilton, BBHS Megan Rieden, CdMHS Arturo Gaytan, ECHS Jeirany Chavez, CMHS Sam Ludes, NHHS 13. Harbor Council PTA Report Vanessa Hatch provided the Harbor Council PTA report. 14. Signature Academies Update Report Susan Astarita, Steve McLaughlin, and Laura Boss provided a status report on the Signature Academies. 15. Community Input 15.a. Comment Cards are Requested to be Completed Prior to Addressing the Board The Board of Education received the following public comments: 1.Susan Meyer-Shared favorable comments of John Caldecott 2.John Caldecott-Addressed the Board on his complaint and subsequent termination of contract. 3.Nicolas Dix-Commented that NMFT made the same request for public information as Mr. Caldecott. 4.Ruth Fant- Shared comments not in favor of Common Core 5.Mr. Pollit- Shared comments not in favor of Common Core 6.Kathy Esfahani - Shared comments not in favor of the Adams Fence process and 7.Harold Johnson-Shared comments not in favor of the Adams Fence process and 8.Margaret Mooney-Shared comments asking that the Adams Fence be kept where the district placed it. 9.John Devine-Shared comments not in favor of the Adams Fence process and 10.Vivian Strabella-Shared comments not in favor of the Adams Fence process and 11.Jon Strabella-Shared comments not in favor of the Adams Fence process and 12.Angie Thorpe-Shared comments not in favor of the Adams Fence process and 13.Bruce Brown-Shared comments not in favor of the Adams Fence process and 14.Sarah Mooney-Shared comments not in favor of the Adams Fence process and

6 16. Consent Calendar Motion Passed: It was recommended that the Board of Education approve the Consent Calendars for Business Services, Elementary Education, Secondary Education, Human Resources, Student Support Services, and Superintendent and it passed with a motion by Judy Franco and a second by Charlene Metoyer. 16.a. Business Services 16.a.1. Permission to use Piggyback Bid No for Chromebooks from Capistrano Unified School District 16.a.2. Approve Design of Replacement Fire Alarm at Paularino Elementary 16.a.3. Approve Agreement With Procure America for Evaluation of the District's Waste Hauling Services 16.a.4. Approve Agreement - CSM Consulting Inc., Service Contract 16.a.5. Approve Agreement With Murley Consulting Group for Support During the Implementation Phase of the District-wide Photo Voltaic Solar Project 16.a.6. Approve Agreement with MTGL Engineering to Perform Material and Geotechnical Testing and Inspection Services for the Costa Mesa High School Clock Tower 16.a.7. Approve Notice of Completion for Bid # Costa Mesa High School Weight Area and Storage Building 16.a.8. Approve Notice of Completion for Bid # Theater Lighting Project for Costa Mesa High School, Newport Harbor High School, and Corona Del Mar High School 16.a.9. Approve Notice of Completion for Bid # the Re-Modernization of the Front Entry and 200/300 Mod at Corona Del Mar High School 16.a.10. Quarterly Investment Report

7 16.a.11. Approve Accounting Report a.12. Approve Purchasing Report a.13. Approve the Measure F Accounting Register a.14. Approve Gift Register b. Elementary Education 16.b.1. Approve Pali Institute Outdoor Education Center Contract for Newport Coast Elementary for the School Year 16.b.2. Approve Irvine Ranch Outdoor Education Center Contract for College Park Elementary for the School Year 16.b.3. Approve Elementary Travel Register c. Human Resources 16.c.1. Approve Settlement Authority - Claim No c.2. Approve Settlement Authority - Claim No c.3. Approve Settlement Authority - Claim No c.4. Approve Classified Employees' Appointment/Reassignment Register c.5. Approve Classified Employees' Leave of Absence Register c.6. Approve Classified Employees' Resignation/Termination Register c.7. Approve Certificated Employment, Assignment Alternative/Options, Education Code 44256(b) 16.c.8. Approve Certificated Employees' Appointment/Reassignment Register c.9. Approve Certificated Employees' Leave of Absence Register c.10. Approve Certificated Employees' Resignation/Termination Register d. Secondary Education

8 16.d.1. Approve Licenses with IParadigms, LLC for Turnitin for Various Secondary Schools 16.d.2. Approve Secondary Student Travel Register d.3. Approve Independent Contractors' Register e. Student Support Services 16.e.1. Approve Settlement Agreement e.2. Approve Modification to Settlement Agreement e.3. Approve Student Discipline - Expulsion of Students 17. Discussion/Action Calendar 17.a. Approve 2015 CSBA Delegate Assembly Election Motion Passed: It is recommended that the Board of Education cast votes for up to 9 vacancies for the CSBA Delegate Assembly, Region 15. The following candidates were nominated and approved: Bonnie Castrey, Jeff Cole, Ian Collins, Debbie Cotton, Robert Singer, Suzie Swartz. passed with a motion by Dana Black and a second by Judy Franco. 17.b. Approve Recommendation for Chief Negotiator, 2015 Motion Passed: It is recommended that the Board of Education approve Mr. Spencer Covert to serve as chief negotiator for certificated and classified personnel for 2015, replacing Mr. John Caldecott. passed with a motion by Dana Black and a second by Walt Davenport. 17.c. Determination of the Design Elements for the Corona del Mar High School Athletic Fields

9 Motion Passed: It is recommended that the Board of Education direct staff to prepare the scope of work for the design of the CdM Sports Facility Renovation Project to incorporate in the design lighting and public address systems which ensure the least intrusion of necessary project illumination and sound amplification into the surrounding community, and to further direct staff to schedule a duly noticed Community Review meeting at CdM for all interested parties to review the proposed design, including lighting and sound systems, prior to the approval of the project's Preliminary Design by the Board of Education. passed with a motion by Dana Black and a second by Karen Yelsey. The following individuals shared public comments regarding item 17.c: 1. Arnie Blakeley - Asked board to delay vote on this item until more defined details. 2. Jules Marine- CdM Foundation thanks the board for the lights. 3. Paul Doremus - Asked that there be no lights. 4. Jane Jones - Thanks board for adding lights 5.Chuck Fry - Asked for additional all weather fields to avoid lights. 6. Cameron Radovanovic- Has safety concerns over the condition of the fields no. 7. Sandi Villelli- Not in favor of lights. 8. Diana Blaisure - Donated her time to Mr. Milner. 9. Marhbnelle Hibbard - Remove lights from options. 10. Roger Cunningham - Repair other fields instead of spending on lights. 11. Katherine Kendall - Please repair current fields, no lights. 12. Ruth Sanchez Kobayashi - Thanks board for fields and lights. 13. James Petrilli - No lights, no expansion. 14. Phil Milner - Supports resurface but no lights, sound system, or seating. If they go forward he proposes sound and light mitigation and contract with community to limit use of field. 15. Ann Lindt - Not in favor of lights. 16. Mike Min - Asked if lights are a "want" or a "need". What is impact of no lights on future student athletes. 17.d. Adopt Resolution No Finding the Newport Harbor High School Davidson Stadium Upgrade Project Exempt From the California Environmental Quality Act and Approving the Filing and Recordation of a Notice of Exemption Motion Passed: It was recommended that the Board of Education adopt Resolution No finding the Newport Harbor High School Davidson Stadium Upgrade Project Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act and approving the filing and recordation of a Notice of Exemption (NOE). passed with a motion by Judy Franco and a second by Walt Davenport.

10 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Walt Davenport Martha Fluor Judy Franco Charlene Metoyer Vicki Snell Karen Yelsey 18. Board Member Reports Board members provided reports on items of interest to the Board and public. 19. Board of Education Committee Reports 19.a. Board of Education CROP Report Ms. Fluor provided the CROP report. 19.b. Board of Education Legislative Report There was no legislative report. 20. Informal Reports 20.a. Superintendent Superintendent Navarro shared items of interest to the Board and public. 20.b. Deputy Superintendent/Assistant Superintendents The Assistant Superintendents provided information of interest to the Board from their respective divisions. 21. Adjournment Motion Passed: The meeting was adjourned at 9:25 p.m. passed with a motion by Walt Davenport and a second by Dana Black.

11 Chairperson Superintendent