Robert J. Barbot, Superintendent. Also in attendance: Secondary and Elementary school site administrators Program/department administrators

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1 NEWPORT-MESA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT Study Session and Regular Meeting of the Board of Education District Education Center Roderick H. MacMillian Board Meeting Room 2985-A Bear Street, Costa Mesa Call to Order/Study Session Members in Attendance The study session of the Board of Education of the Newport-Mesa Unified School District was called to order by the President Martha Fluor, at 2:10 p.m., on Tuesday, in the District Education Center, A Bear Street, Costa Mesa, California. Members Present Martha Fluor, President Dana Black, Vice-President Serene Stokes, Clerk Dave Brooks, Member Tom Egan, Member Judy Franco, Member Linda Sneen, Member Robert J. Barbot, Superintendent Also in attendance: Secondary and Elementary school site administrators Program/department administrators Study Session Dr. Barbot announced that the purpose of the study session is the continuation of the sharing of information from the October 7, 2003 meeting date about each individual school s student performance data and their planned approach for the 2003/04 school year to address identified issues. Principals from the following schools presented their individual school s data: Rea Pomona CdMHS Paularino Sonora Victoria CMHS Newport Heights Adams Wilson Andersen The remainder of the schools are scheduled to present their reports following the regular meeting this same evening. A copy of the reports will be included as part of the permanent record. Adjourn/Recess to Closed Session At 5:21 p.m., the Board adjourned the study session and recessed into Closed session for the purpose of: student discipline, conference with legal counsel anticipated litigation, and personnel: public employee discipline/dismissal/release. 1

2 Recess At 6:35 p.m., the Board adjourned Closed Session and took a recess. Reconvene/ Presentation Reconvene/Call to Order Roll Call At 6:55 p.m., President Fluor reconvened the meeting with a presentation by George and Becky Cote of the Costa Mesa Kiwanis Club and the Eagle Pride Program. Following the Cote s presentation, the Board honored them with a special surprise recognition honoring their efforts with the Eagle Pride Program. At 7:04 p.m., President Fluor opened the meeting with a silent invocation and pledge of allegiance led by student board member Angelica Sinajon. Members Present Martha Fluor, President Dana Black, Vice-President Serene Stokes, Clerk David Brooks, Member Tom Egan, Member Judy Franco, Member Linda Sneen, Member Robert J. Barbot, Secretary Student Board Members Present Angelica Sinajon, Student Board Member CMHS Damaris Perez, Student Board Member NHHS, Alternate Aaron Israel, Student Board Member, CdMHS Kathryn Kulczyk, Student Board Member, EHS Angela Bernard, Student Board Member, MCHS, Alternate Administration Susan Despenas, Assistant Superintendent, Elementary Education Lorri McCune, Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources Paul Reed, Assistant Superintendent, Business Services Barry Barowitz, Director, Secondary Education Adoption of Agenda Community Input Parent Liaison Report Student Board Member Reports Consent Calendar Mrs. Franco moved adoption of the agenda with the removal of items #5 and 7 to be discussed further in closed session with a report out later in the evening. Mrs. Black seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously. No comments. HCPTA President Patty Christiansen provided an update on current activities of the Harbor Council PTA. Student Board members were officially introduced and provided reports on various activities occurring at their individual school sites. Mrs. Franco moved approval of the Consent Calendar with the exception of items no: 5, 7, 15 and 24 which were pulled for separate discussion and action. Mrs. Black seconded the motion and it carried unanimously. 6. Approved Special Education Settlement Agreement No.s SN and SN in the amount of $30, pursuant to the laws of the State of California. 8. Approved the contract with Arrowhead Ranch Outdoor Science School in Lake Arrowhead for participation by students from Adams, Andersen, Victoria, Wilson and Newport Coast Elementary Schools during the 2003/04 school year. 2

3 9. Approved the contract with Ocean Institute at Dana Point Harbor for participation by students from Davis, Eastbluff and Woodland Elementary schools during the 2003/04 school year. 10. Authorized the Assistant Superintendent of Business Services to enter into the Agreement for Disclosure Counsel Services with Orrick, Herrington and Sutcliff, LLP. 11. Approved (1) the agreement with Alliant International University to provide student teachers at schools in our District and (2) authorized the Assistant Superintendent, Business Services or his designee to execute agreements between the Newport-Mesa Unified School District and the university as needed for the purpose of authorizing student teaching opportunities through June 30, Approved (1) the agreement with California State University, Fullerton to provide student nurses at schools in our district and (2) authorized the Assistant Superintendent, Business Services or his designee to execute agreements between the Newport-Mesa Unified School District and the university as needed for the purpose of authorizing student nursing field experience opportunities through June 30, Authorized the Assistant Superintendent of Business Services to enter into the Settlement Agreement with Class Leasing, Inc./Modtech as presented. 14. Approved the agreement between the American Security Group and the Newport-Mesa Unified School District to provide security services for the period October 15, 2003 through June 30, 2004, at a fee not-to-exceed $15, Approved an agreement between Newport-Mesa Unified School District and AdVTECH Environmental, Inc., in an amount not-toexceed $10,000 to provide continuing assistance to the District for compliance with State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) requirements and staff training for the period through June 30, Approved an agreement between Newport-Mesa Unified School District and AdVTECH Environmental, Inc., in an amount not-toexceed $25,000 to provide continuing assistance to the District for compliance with OCHCA requirements, perform quarterly ground water well testing and develop bid specifications for future soil and groundwater remediation for the period through June 30, Approved Change Orders No. 1-5 with SMC Construction in the amount of $37, for the construction of additional classroom/restroom wing at Newport Coast Elementary School. 19. Ratified the action taken by staff to implement Change Order No. 2 with Long Beach Roofing, Inc., for roof repair and replacement at Mesa Verde site, in the amount of $ bringing the total contract amount for roof repair and replacement at Mesa Verde site to $152, Approved Certificated Employees Appointment/Reassignment Register No Approved Certificated Employees' Leave of Absence Register No Approved Gift Register No Approved Accounting Register No Approved Purchasing Report No A. 26. Approved Independent Contractors' Register No Approved Measure A Report No a) Amendment No. 4 LPA Architects Additional Services 3

4 Andersen b) Amendment No. 5- LPA Architects Additional Services Mariners c) Amendment No. 3 LPA Architects Additional Services Lincoln d) Amendment No. 5 LPA Architects Additional Services Newport Heights e) Amendment No. 10 LPA Architects- Additional Services NHHS f) Amendment No. 7 Ninyo and Moore Additional Services Killybrooke and NHHS Mrs. Stokes moved approval of the following items which were pulled for separate discussion and action. Mrs. Sneen seconded the motion and it carried unanimously. 15. Approved Amendment No.4 to the lease of classroom space at Corona del Mar High School and Estancia High School between Newport-Mesa Unified School District and Coastline Community College for period of one year. 24. Approved Purchasing Report No Adoption of Resolution No Adoption of Resolution No Informal Reports Superintendent/ Assistant Superintendent s Mrs. Stokes moved Adoption Of Resolution No , Prescribing The Terms Of Bonds Of The District; Requesting The Board Of Supervisors Of Orange County To Issue And To Sell Bonds; Approving Forms Of And Authorizing Execution and Delivery Of An Official Notice Of Sale, A Notice Of Intention To Sell Bonds, And An Official Statement; Authorizing Distribution Of Official Statement And Sale Documents; and Authorizing Execution Of Necessary Certifications. Mrs. Black seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Brooks - yes Mr. Egan - yes Mrs. Franco - yes Mrs. Sneen - yes Mrs. Stokes - yes Mrs. Black - yes Mrs. Fluor - yes Resolution No was adopted by a unanimous 7/0 roll call vote. Mrs. Stokes moved Adoption Of Resolution No , Ratifying A Request For The Levy Of Taxes Required To Meet the Payment Of Principal And Interest On Proposed Series 2003 General Obligation Bonds. Mrs. Franco seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Brooks - yes Mr. Egan - yes Mrs. Franco - yes Mrs. Sneen - yes Mrs. Stokes - yes Mrs. Black - yes Mrs. Fluor - yes Resolution No was adopted by a unanimous 7/0 roll call vote. Susan Despenas reported that staff is getting ready for the CCR visit scheduled for November 2-6, She noted that she is still in the process of working through a few transfer issues due to the CSR 20-1 requirements, but all is going smoothly. 4

5 Barry Barowitz reminded that College Night is October 21, 2003 at the OC Fairgrounds. He also noted that the Read 180 Program is running smoothly and that he and other secondary staff members are planning to attend technology symposium to learn more about virtual high schools. Lorri McCune noted that the District held another FRISK workshop on Monday and that it was well attended. Paul Reed noted that with a new Governor, Sacramento will be hard pressed to meet the January budget revision deadlines. A special session will most likely be called by new administration as soon as the new Governor is sworn in on November 17, Informal Reports Board Members Mr. Egan noted his attendance at CdM s Community Service Day. Mrs. Franco noted her attendance at the Harbor Heritage Run which generated $25,000 this year. Mrs. Sneen noted her attendance to the Westminister ACCESS Program with trustees Fluor and Egan recently. She also reminded that there is an upcoming workshop in IEP s being hosted this coming Saturday at the Education Center by the Community Advisory Committee on Special Education. Mrs. Stokes noted her attendance at CdM s Community Service Day and reminded that CdM s annual home tour is Tuesday, October 28, Mrs. Black congratulated the PTA s and PFO s for the great work they are doing in the schools. She also noted her recent attendance at the Latino Business Council meeting with trustees Brooks and Egan. She also thanked the Costa Mesa PD for their efforts and the great work they are doing. Mrs. Fluor commented on her recent tour with trustees Egan and Sneen to the Westminister ACCESS Program and reiterated her impressions of the program. Legislative Report CROP Report Audience Participation Study Session Continued No report. No report. No comments. At 8:07 p.m., the Board reconvened the study session to continue the review of the student performance data. Principals from the following schools presented their individual school s data: Woodland Estancia Back Bay HS Lincoln Harbor View A copy of the reports will be included as part of the permanent record. Adjournment/ Recess to Closed At 9:13 p.m., President Fluor announced that the Board would recess to Closed Session for the purpose of considering Consent Calendar Items No. 5

6 Session Report out of Closed Session/ Adjournment 5 and 7 under anticipated litigation. President Fluor will report out following Closed Session. At 10:15 p.m., President Fluor reported that the Board took action in Closed Session for the evening included student discipline from the prior session , to transfer the student from the home school to another District high school through January 30, The student is to attend at least eight counseling sessions regarding alcohol abuse before returning to the home school. Motion by Mr. Brooks, seconded by Mrs. Franco and carried with a 4-3 vote (Sneen, Egan, Black) opposed , to expel the student by stipulation from the schools of the Newport-Mesa Unified School District for the period of 10/14/03 through 6/17/04. The student is to complete 50 hours of community service and attend at least eight counseling sessions regarding appropriate decision making before returning to the District. The student will attend ACCESS during the expulsion period. Motion by Mrs. Franco, seconded by Mrs. Stokes, and carried with a unanimous 7/0 vote , to expel the student by stipulation from the schools of the Newport-Mesa Unified School District for the period of 10/14/03 through 6/17/04. The student is to complete 25 hours of community service and attend at least eight counseling sessions regarding appropriate decision making before returning to the District. The student will attend ACCESS during the expulsion period. Motion by Mrs. Black, seconded by Mrs. Franco, and carried with a unanimous 7/0 vote , to expel the student by stipulation from the schools of the Newport-Mesa Unified School District for the period of 10/14/03 through 6/17/04. The student is to complete 50 hours of community service and attend at least eight counseling sessions regarding appropriate decision making before returning to the District. The student will attend ACCESS during the expulsion period. Motion by Mrs. Sneen, seconded by Mrs. Franco, and carried with a unanimous 7/0 vote. Mr. Brooks moved approval of the following item which was pulled for separate discussion and action. Mrs. Stokes seconded the motion and it carried unanimously with a 6/0 vote (Egan absent). 5. Approved the Special Education Individual Contracts, Master Contract and Addenda as established from the Individual Education Program for thirty students in the amount of $285, Mrs. Franco moved approval of the following item which was pulled for separate discussion and action. Mrs. Black seconded the motion and it carried unanimously with a 6/0 vote (Egan absent). 7. Approved the Agreement to Reimburse Family Members of four students for special education related services costs in the amount of $57, At 10:20 p.m., President Fluor adjourned the meeting. 6

7 Robert J. Barbot, Secretary 7