BOARD OF EDUCATION. January 22, 2009

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1 BOARD OF EDUCATION January 22, 2009 Mr. Dohm called the regular meeting of the Board of Education to order at 6:00 PM. Mrs. Perfect led the salute to the flag. The Board adjourned into Closed Session at 6:03 PM. Board members present: Rodger Dohm, Dan Lopez, Dawn Perfect, Luan Rivera, Bob Stoody The Board reconvened Open Session at 7:05 PM. Mrs. Perfect led the salute to the flag. Mr. Dohm welcomed everyone to the meeting and invited anyone wishing to address the Board to submit a card to be heard. Mr. Dohm stated that there was no action taken in Closed Session. Mrs. Rivera made a motion to approve the minutes of the December 18, 2008 regular meeting. Dr. Lopez seconded the motion. Motion carried 5/0. D-4. E-5. E-6. E-7. E-8. E-9. Approval of Field Trip Approval of Declaration of Surplus Items Approval of Acceptance of Gifts Approval of Budget Transfers Approval of Purchase Orders Approval of Commercial Warrants and Revolving Cash H-1. Approval of Request for Readmission from Expulsion of Student #07-12 H-2. Approval of Request for Readmission from Expulsion of Student #07-10 H-3. Approval of Request for Readmission from Expulsion of Student #07-08 H-4. Approval of Request for Readmission from Expulsion of Student #08-R02 Mr. Stoody made a motion to approve the agenda and consent items. Mrs. Rivera seconded the motion. Motion carried 5/0. 8. Report on Uniform Complaint Quarterly Report: Williams Case and Uniform Complaints Dr. Graeff reported the details of the Uniform Complaint Quarterly Report: Williams Case and Uniform Complaints. 9. One Minute Affirmation from Trustees Dan Lopez.Attended the Kindergarten Musical Informance at the James Dukes Elementary School s Multipurpose room and commended Music Teacher Donna Ransdall. He stated that the performance showed how music connects to the classroom.

2 Page 2, Board of Education Meeting, January 22, 2009 Bob Stoody.Thanked Dr. Annicharico for his work in the development of the school year calendars. Dawn Perfect.Commended the coaches of the fall sports season for a job well done. She stated that the winter sports are now underway..commended Music Teacher Karl Lampe stating that she appreciates the creative opportunities he makes available to students..stated that the opportunity to take the PSAT is great for students. Rodger Dohm.Stated that all of the Board members and the Superintendent attended a Board workshop earlier in the day. Stated that he appreciates the opportunity to work with the other board members and the opportunity to serve the community. B. SPECIAL REPORTS AND PRESENTATIONS 1. Report on National Junior Honor Society at Olive Peirce Middle School Dr. Graeff introduced Olive Peirce Middle School Teachers and NJHS Advisors Mrs. Forbes and Mrs. Sulser. Advisors Ingrid Forbes and Pixie Sulser and student officers of the National Junior Honor Society at Olive Peirce Middle School presented information on the five criteria of NJHS, including scholarship, leadership, service, citizenship, and character. Student officers also addressed the following topics: College Opportunity Zone, College Adoption Project, community service projects, writing contest, leadership, and fostering a culture of academic success in their Professional Learning Community. 2. RTA Report Donna Braye-Romero.Thanked Dr. Graeff for inviting representatives of RTA and CSEA to attend the School Services of California budget workshop. Stated that they received a lot of information at the conference..stated that many teachers are concerned with the budget, noting that it is a very uncertain time. Stated that the teachers are waiting for decisions to be made regarding budget reductions..stated that Dr. Graeff s communication to the staff and the community regarding the budget is much appreciated. 3. CSEA Report There was no RTA report. 4. Student Board Member Reports Ramona High School Dodge McIntosh.Stated that the students have been focused on preparing for their final exams. He stated that students appreciate the minimum day schedule offered this week as it allows the students time to prepare for their next final..stated that ASB has offered a Coffee Cram Slam during finals week. Teachers are available during this time to provide support to students and also coffee and snacks are made available..stated that next month students will be preparing to take the California High School Exit Exam.

3 Page 3, Board of Education Meeting, January 22, 2009 Montecito High School Jessica Pruitt.Welcomed Principal Tiegs back from medical leave..stated that seniors are busy working on their portfolios..noted that the Landscaping Class has been undertaking campus beautification projects..stated that members of the STAR Club are working on fun ways to celebrate Valentine s Day at Montecito. C. OPEN DISCUSSION Request to be Heard Card Karen Hess Mrs. Hess spoke regarding the outcome of a Title IX lawsuit filed against the District. She also spoke about the Girls Softball program at Ramona High School. Request to be Heard Card Betsy Bargo Betsy Bargo, a District employee, asked the Board to work with classified employees when considering budget cuts. She referenced a list of budget reduction ideas and stated that she would provide the Board a copy of the list. Superintendent s Report Robert W. Graeff.Stated that in the Board workshop which was held today a lot of ground was covered and that he looks forward to a good tenor..wrote the first of a planned series of articles on the budget. The article appeared on the front page of the January 22, 2009 edition of the Sentinel. The goal of these articles is to address the budget problem and keep the community aware of the issues..stated that January 23, 2009 is a Staff Development Day for all of the District s schools. Stated that each of the schools has prepared a full day of inservice programs regarding student learning..welcomed Mr. Tiegs back to work. Stated that Mr. Tiegs, who has been on medical leave since the middle of November, returned to work on Tuesday, January 20, D. EDUCATION SERVICES 1. Presentation on Lindamood-Bell Phoneme Sequencing (LiPS) Program Dr. Pierce introduced Mrs. Eileen Highley, Director of Pupil Services. Mrs. Highley stated that the Lindamood-Bell Phoneme Sequencing (LiPS) program has been identified as a Special Education intervention program that will be implemented to support academic needs of the special education students. Mrs. Highley introduced Mt. Woodson Specialized Academic Instructors, Jennifer McSparran and Adrienne Moreland. Mrs. McSparran and Mrs. Moreland shared information about the LiPS program and some of the student achievements they have experienced using this program.

4 Page 4, Board of Education Meeting, January 22, Approval of Single Plans for Student Achievement: Future Bound Independent Study, James Dukes Elementary, Montecito High School, and Olive Pierce Middle School Mrs. Rivera made a motion to approve Single Plans for Student Achievement: Future Bound Independent Study, James Dukes Elementary, Montecito High School, and Olive Peirce Middle School. Mr. Stoody seconded the motion. Motion carried 5/0. 3. Approval of Instructional Materials Family Life, Grade 6 Mr. Stoody made a motion to approve Instructional Materials Family Life, Grade 6. Dr. Lopez seconded the motion. Mr. Dohm stated that the recent issue of On Target noted some suggestions he made regarding the Family Life videos. He shared the comments and his reasons for the comments and noted that he would like to have staff members share the comments with students before showing them the videos. Mr. Stoody stated that he believed these concepts were stated in the materials that would be used in conjunction with the videos and, as such, would be shared with the students. Dr. Pierce stated that there is a plan to provide an inservice to teachers who will teach Family Life and these concerns will be addressed during the inservice. Motion carried 5/0. E. ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES 1. Report on Governor s Budget Proposal and Financial Forecast Mr. Ostermann presented information on the Governor s Budget proposal and financial forecast that was obtained at the recent School Services of California workshop. 2. Report on the Schedule of Events for the Budget Formulation Process Mr. Ostermann stated that each year at this time, a budget development schedule is presented to the Governing Board. The schedule serves as a guideline for staff in the preparation of the budget. The timeline also alerts the Governing Board to the different milestones that will be reached along the way in the formulation of a final budget. 3. Approval of Resolution No to Pay Court-Ordered Attorney Fees and Costs in Ten (10) Annual Installments Mr. Stoody made a motion to approve Resolution No to Pay Court-Ordered Attorney Fees and Costs in Ten (10) Annual Installments. Mrs. Rivera seconded the motion. Motion carried 5/0. 4. Approval of Resolution No Designating District Agents to Approve Replacement of Warrants Dr. Lopez made a motion to approve Resolution No Designating District Agents to Approve Replacement of Warrants. Mrs. Perfect seconded the motion. Motion carried 5/0. F. HUMAN RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT 1. Approval of Personnel Mr. Stoody made a motion to approve Personnel with addendum. Mrs. Rivera seconded the motion. Motion carried 5/0.

5 Page 5, Board of Education Meeting, January 22, 2009 G. ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING PANEL RECOMMENDATIONS H. BOARD REPORTS Dawn Perfect.Stated that she shares everyone s concerns regarding the budget uncertainties and hopes that these uncertainties do not overshadow the great work done by our staff and students throughout the district. Dan Lopez.Stated that it was very enlightening to be able to travel with the group to Long Beach and attend the School Services of California workshop on the budget. He stated that he appreciated receiving information regarding the budget for this year and for the upcoming school year. Dr. Lopez also stated that he appreciated the opportunity to spend time with representatives of CSEA and RTA, administrators and other Board members. Rodger Dohm.Stated that he enjoyed talking to CSEA President Chuck Mandala at the budget workshop..stated that he would be attending the CSBA Board Presidents Workshop on Saturday, January 24, Requested the calendaring of some upcoming dates: 1) Superintendent s Evaluation and the Board Self-evaluation will be held in at a Special Board Meeting on April 14, 2009 at 7:00 PM in Closed Session; 2) Superintendent s Midyear Evaluation will be held at the February 19, 2009 Board meeting at 6:00 PM in Closed Session; 3) Superintendent s Final Evaluation will be held at the April 23, 2009 Board meeting at 6:00 PM in Closed Session, 4) At the February 19, 2009 Board meeting, a time will be set to hear community/staff input on the budget. After receiving the community/staff input, time will be allowed for the Board members to discuss these ideas/suggestions in the open session. I. CORRESPONDENCE There was no correspondence. J. FUTURE BOARD MEETING DATES/LOCATIONS The next regularly scheduled board meeting is February 19, 2009 at 6:00 p.m. Closed Session/7:00 p.m. Open Session in the Board Room, 720 Ninth Street, Ramona, CA. K. CLOSED SESSION (Continued) L. ADJOURNMENT Mrs. Rivera made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 9:20 PM. Dr. Lopez seconded the motion. Motion carried 5/0.