REGULAR MEETING OF THE GOVERNING BOARD District Office Livingston Avenue Valencia, California MINUTES Thursday, July 21, 2005

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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, July 21, 2005 The regular meeting of the Governing Board of the Castaic Union School District was called to order at 5:17 P.M. by President Nora Emmons, at the Castaic Union School District Office, Livingston Avenue, Valencia, CA CALL TO ORDER TRUSTEES PRESENT: Nora Emmons, President David Huffaker, Clerk Wendy Gingrich, Member Steve Sansone, Member John Kunak, Member (Arrived at 6:55 P.M.) STAFF PRESENT FOR CLOSED AND OPEN SESSION: Beverly Silsbee, Superintendent Jim Gibson, Asst. Superintendent of Business & Admin. 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 Sandra Sumber, Director of Student Support Services CLOSED EXECUTIVE SESSION President Nora Emmons 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 5:20 P.M. Motion: Wendy Gingrich Second: Steve Sansone VOTE: 4-0 CLOSED EXECUTIVE SESSION: 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 NorthLake/SunCal Negotiating Parties: CUSD and Ion Communities District Negotiators: Beverly Silsbee & Jim Gibson With respect to every item of business to be discussed in closed session pursuant to Section (b) Anticipated or Threatened Litigation, One Potential Case With Respect to every item of business to be discussed in closed session pursuant to Section Public Employee Discipline / Dismissal / Release JULY 21, 2005 CASTAIC SCHOOL DISTRICT REGULAR MEETING MINUTES PAGE 1 of 5

2 OPEN SESSION The meeting was reconvened to regular open session in the District Office Board Room at 6:05 P.M. OTHERS PRESENT: District personnel and visitors totaled 8. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Rhonda Steinberg led the pledge of allegiance. REPORT OF CLOSED SESSION ACTION President Emmons reported there was no action taken in closed session. APPROVAL OF AGENDA The Agenda was approved as presented. Motion: David Huffaker Second: Wendy Gingrich VOTE: 4-0 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 said that he had no report to make. Wendy Gingrich reported that she drove by the schools and they are looking good. David Huffaker reported that the teachers at Northlake Hills miss Rhonda. Also, the recent essay winners in The Signal were all Castaic kids. Nora Emmons reported that over the past eight years she has worked with Wendy Gingrich, a great board member who will soon be leaving us. District Employee of the Month Jim Gibson presented Jaime Garcia as District Employee of the Month. Jim presented Jaime with a certificate and a watch. Special Recognition Special recognition was given to Rhonda Steinberg who is leaving the district and moving to the South Bay. Bev Silsbee presented Rhonda with an engraved desk set, and Cynthia Seamands read an original poem that she wrote especially for Rhonda. HEARING SESSION Advance Requests to Address the Board There were none. Comments and/or Questions on Agenda Items There were none. JULY 21, 2005 CASTAIC SCHOOL DISTRICT REGULAR MEETING MINUTES PAGE 2 of 5

3 PRESENTATIONS & REPORTS Superintendent s Report Mrs. Silsbee congratulated district staff for carrying on well during her 2-1/2 week vacation. She stated that we did have an issue regarding the Northlake Hills field, and Ron Bernards is here tonight to speak about that. Facilities and Finance Report Jim Gibson introduced Ron Bernards who was our Construction Manager for Northlake Hills Elementary School. They both gave input about the issues regarding the field. Then Jim introduced two new employees to the District. Ken McGaffee is our new District Network Supervisor, and Brian Goodknight is our new Supervisor of Maintenance and Operations. Jaime Garcia then gave an update on various projects, including the portables and irrigation at Northlake Hills. He mentioned organizational changes in the maintenance and custodial departments. He is also working on scheduling facility usage. Educational Services Report Mary Strawser reported that the District had a very successful summer school with 780 students attending, the highest ever. She stated that we have well-trained teachers, and excellent planning. We hired 11 new teachers, and they will be trained in August. CONSENT CALENDAR Items 2, 11, 12, and 16 (Exhibits B, K, L, P) were moved from the Consent Calendar REMOVE ITEMS and placed on the Action Calendar for further discussion. VOTE: 5-0 Motion: John Kunak Second: Wendy Gingrich The Consent Calendar was approved after Items 2, 11, 12, and 16 (Exhibits B, K, L, P) CONSENT were removed and placed on the Action Calendar for further discussion. VOTE: 5-0 Motion: Steve Sansone Second: David Huffaker EXHIBIT 1. Minutes of Regular Board Meeting of June 16, 2005 A 2. MOVED TO ACTION CALENDAR FOR DISCUSSION B 3. Financial Report #05/06-1 C 4. Donations D 5. Local Education Agency Plan Addendum E 6. Second Reading and Adoption of New Board Policy and F Administrative Regulation : Education for Foster Youth 7. The Master s College Student Teaching Agreement G 8. Approval of English Language Acquisition Program H (ELAP) Application for Funding Consolidated Application for Funding Categorical I Aid Programs, Part I 10. Gifted and Talented Education (GATE) Application J 11. MOVED TO ACTION CALENDAR FOR DISCUSSION K JULY 21, 2005 CASTAIC SCHOOL DISTRICT REGULAR MEETING MINUTES PAGE 3 of 5

4 12. MOVED TO ACTION CALENDAR FOR DISCUSSION L 13. Contract Between the Castaic Union School District and M Melissa Roth to Provide Direct Counseling to Students 14. Change of Job Description Instructional Aide, Special Education, N Language/Speech 15. Contract Between CUSD and LACOE to Reimburse Administrative O Costs Related to the California Assistance Program 16. MOVED TO ACTION CALENDAR FOR DISCUSSION P 17. Contract Between the Castaic Union School District and Computer Q Information Concepts to Provide Professional Services in Support Of the IDI Management Information System (MIS) for the District 18. Contract Between the CUSD and Information Design Inc. to R Provide a Complete Management Information System (MIS) To the District 19. Resolution #05/06-1: Board Compensation for John Kunak S 20. Ratification of the through CUSD/CSEA T Bargaining Agreement, with the Exception of Salary Negotiations 21. Addendum to Revised Contract Between Los Angeles U County Office of Education (LACOE) and Santa Clarita Valley Special Education Local Planning Area (SELPA) FOR Providing Special Education Administrative Unit Services DISCUSSION/ACTION CALENDAR EXHIBITS Items moved from the Consent Calendar for Discussion on Action Calendar 2. Personnel Report #05/06-1 B PERSONNEL Motion: John Kunak Second: Steve Sansone VOTE: Abstained: Wendy Gingrich 11. Approval to Dispose of Four Surplus Pianos K SURPLUS Motion: John Kunak Second: David Huffaker VOTE: Lease Agreement with Los Angeles County Office of Education L LACOE for Real Property Located at San Martinez Road, Val Verde VOTE: 5-0 Motion: Wendy Gingrich Second: David Huffaker 16. Contract with California School Management Group, Inc. (CSM) P E-RATE for Services Relating to the E-Rate Program VOTE: 5-0 Motion: John Kunak Second: Wendy Gingrich JULY 21, 2005 CASTAIC SCHOOL DISTRICT REGULAR MEETING MINUTES PAGE 4 of 5

5 Items on Action Calendar 1. Ratification of the through CUSD/CTA V CTA AGREE Bargaining Agreement, with the Exception of Salary Negotiations VOTE: Motion: Steve Sansone Second: John Kunak Abstained: Wendy Gingrich REPORTS CALENDAR 1. First Reading of Revised Board Policy 5131: Conduct W A revision will be made regarding not taking photos of students. 2. Williams Settlement Legislation Second Quarter Report X CORRESPONDENCE AND BOARD INFORMATION / DISCUSSION Mrs. Silsbee announced the need to have a special board meeting. The board selected Monday, August 8 th, 7:00 p.m. at the district office. ITEMS FOR POSSIBLE DISCUSSION, FUTURE CONSIDERATION AND/OR UNDER PREPARATION There was none. RETURN TO CLOSED EXECUTIVE SESSION There was no need to return to Closed Session. ADJOURNMENT President Nora Emmons adjourned the meeting at 7:30 P.M. ADJOURN Motion: David Huffaker Second: Wendy Gingrich VOTE: 5-0 Clerk, Board of Trustees Secretary, Board of Trustees Date Approved JULY 21, 2005 CASTAIC SCHOOL DISTRICT REGULAR MEETING MINUTES PAGE 5 of 5