Victor Elementary School District REGULAR BOARD MEETING WED, January 10, 2007, 7:00 pm Location: Galileo Academy 101, 17000 Silica Rd., Victorville, CA The regular board meeting of the Victor Elementary School District was held on Wed., January 10, 2007, at 17000 Silica Rd., Victorville, California. The meeting began at 7:01 p.m. with the pledge of allegiance. Members: Dr. Gabriel Stine, President; Willie Davis Pringle, Clerk; Karen Morgan (arrived at 7:03 p.m.), Timothy G. Hauk, Dr. Gary Elder Basic #14: The board reviewed Basic #14: Respect and trust are the foundation of our organization. It is the responsibility of everyone to listen actively, participate constructively and communicate effectively. Seek first to understand, then to be understood. Communication Session 1. Public Verbal Comments (1) Scott Eckert, Citizens for Sensible Development, encouraged everyone to voice concerns and opposition to the City of Victorville regarding the planned Super Walmart store to be built near Endeavour Elementary School. This would have a severely negative impact on the traffic and congestion in the area; crime rates increase around 24-hour stores; and rezoning needs to be done. (2) Ross Swearingen announced winners of the Team Excellence Award from Park View and Del Rey Schools. 2. V.E.T.A. Report Nancee Fine reported on the Strategic Planning Meeting, saying it was wonderful and the best part is the children. She thanked the board for their support of Strategic Planning. 3. C.S.E.A. Report Marsha Owens reported on the Operational Strategic Planning Meeting, saying it was the first one she has attended and it was great. She was happy to have the opportunity for this good communication. 4. Board Members Comments (1) Karen Morgan reported on the first SANDABS meeting she attended today, as she was called to fill in for a high school board member who was not reelected. She said it was very interesting and she would like to become a regular committee member when there is a vacancy. (2) Mrs. Morgan said she is looking forward to attending the Federal Relations Network Conference in Washington, DC, later this month. (3) Dr. Gary Elder reported on the Strategic Planning meeting he attended today, saying it was nice to see all the ideas shared by the participants. The list of strengths were lengthy, but it was hard for them to come up with weaknesses. He enjoyed the students who participated. (4) Karen Morgan added that she saw VVUHSD Superintendent Julian Weaver at SANDABS and he said he was so impressed with Page 1 of 5
the Strategic Planning process and hopes to be able to do it in his district. He also was very impressed with the kids. (5)Willie Pringle said he enjoyed the holidays with family and he is looking forward to a good year. (6) Dr. Gabriel Stine said he enjoyed participating in Strategic Planning again this year. He had the Galileo students at his table and they did well discussing articulation with the high school district. The meeting was very productive. 5. Superintendent's Comments (1) Dr. Ralph Baker announced that Congressman Buck McKeon is planning to visit district schools next month. (2) NBC recently contacted Galileo Academy regarding a program featuring excellent teachers, and Melissa Timko-Miller will be featured in an upcoming television show. Also, CBS contacted Galileo regarding gifted students for a children's game show they are developing. (3) Dr. Fischer's office referred a new superintendent from Kepple School District to us to get input regarding programs. (4) On Friday, we will be meeting with representatives from Hesperia School District to share information with them on site-based management and schools of choice. Information Items 6. RECEIVE SUBCOMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION REGARDING BOARD POLICY 7310, NAMING OF FACILITY (Dr. Stine) The board discussed the status of the subcommittee's review of Board Policy 7310 regarding the naming of facilities. A suggestion was made to revise the policy and bring it back to the board for the first reading at the next board meeting. 7. RECEIVE UPDATE ON STRATEGIC PLANNING (Dr. Marsden) The board received an update on the Strategic Planning which takes place January 10-11, 2007. Dr. Marsden gave highlights of the meeting, and Mrs. Creason reported on the Operational Strategic Planning Meeting. Dr. Baker thanked Nancee Fine for asking Bev Thomas to attend the Operational Strategic Planning as it helped to see how things run in the district outside of the classroom. 8. RECEIVE REPORT ON MONITORING PLAN (Dr. Baker) An update on the monitoring plan for board goals and objectives was presented. 9. RECEIVE DASHBOARD REPORT PRESENTATION (Dr. Marsden) The board received a brief presentation of the new online dashboard reporting system. With this new program, board members will be able to access current district results and review data relevant to the district's mission. 10. RECEIVE DISTRICT TECHNOLOGY PLAN FOR 2007-2010 (Mr. Klopping) The Technology Plan for 2007-2010 was presented to the board which included an overview of the purpose of the technology plan and a brief outline of the funding that is provided through a completed, state approved technology plan with E-rate and EETT. The link to the tech plan is here Tech Plan 11. RECEIVE 2005-2006 DISTRICT AUDIT (Mrs. Betts) The board received the 2005-06 District Audit. The District's Auditor, Jeff Nigro, CPA, of Nigro, Nigro & White, has completed the 2005-2006 audit. Copies have been forwarded to the Page 2 of 5
appropriate state and county agencies. Copies are also available at the district office for review by any interested parties. 12. SECOND READING OF NEW BOARD POLICY 4331, STAFF DEVELOPMENT (Dr. Baker) The board reviewed and discussed the proposed new Board Policy 4331, and revised Administrative Regulation 4331, regarding Management Staff Development. This is the second reading, and approval will be requested at the February 21, 2007, board meeting. 13. RECEIVE QUARTERLY WORKERS COMP REPORT (Mrs. Creason) The quarterly workers compensation report was reviewed with the board. 14. RECEIVE WILLIAMS UNIFORM COMPLAINT QUARTERLY REPORT (Mrs. Miller) The board received the Williams Uniform Complaint Quarterly Report. Consent Items (Items 16-22) Upon a motion by Willie Pringle, seconded by Gary Elder, and followed by a 5-0 vote, the board acted to approve all consent items, which included: 15. Approve Minutes of the December 13, 2006, Regular Board Meeting (click on Minutes in the left column, then select date) 16. Approve District Warrants 17. Approve Resolution 06-32 Board Delegation of Powers/Duties to Authorized Administrators This resolution was updated to provide specific delegation to authorize superintendent's and board members' travel claims and advances pursuant to Ed Code Section 35161. 18. Approve 2007-2008 Budget Calendar 19. Approve and Ratify District Contracts Awarded October 1 through December 31, 2006, per Education Code 39659 20. Approve Donation for Galileo School in the amount $734.00 from Galileo PTO, to be used for field trip transportation 21. Approve Volunteers for Endeavour School: Wendy Brittain, Illene Knuth, and Whitney Stapenhill Action Items 22. ACT TO APPROVE REVISED BOARD POLICIES (Dr. Baker) The board received revised Board Policies 6020 and 6171 for the second reading at the December 13, 2006, board meeting. These policies were presented for approval. Upon a Page 3 of 5
motion by Karen Morgan, seconded by Willie Pringle, and followed by a 5-0 vote, the board acted to approve the board policies as presented. 23. ACT TO APPROVE REVISIONS TO BOARD MEETING SCHEDULE (Dr. Baker) The board reviewed proposed revisions to the board meeting schedule. Upon a motion by Karen Morgan, seconded by Willie Pringle, and followed by a 5-0 vote, the board acted to approve changing the July 11, 2007, board meeting date to July 25, 2007, at the Board Room, and changing the location of the August 22, 2007, board meeting to West Palms Conservatory. 24. ACT TO APPROVE REVISED SELPA LOCAL PLAN (Mrs. Miller) Desert/Mountain SELPA requested that this item be removed from the agenda pending further revisions. Upon a motion by Karen Morgan, seconded by Timothy Hauk, and followed by a 5-0 vote, the board acted to table this item. Closed Session The board recessed at 8:43 p.m. and entered closed session at 8:55 p.m. The board took action on the following items: 25. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENT: Principal Upon a motion by Willie Pringle, seconded by Karen Morgan, and followed by a 5-0 vote, the board acted to approve Melissa Theide as Principal for West Palms Conservatory. 26. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENT: Computer Network Manager Upon a motion by Karen Morgan, seconded by Gary Elder, and followed by a 4-1 vote (Willie Pringle abstained), the board acted to approve David Bowers as Computer Network Manager. 27. STUDENT DISCIPLINE: Expulsion of Student #305826 Gary Elder motioned to increase the expulsion period through June 2007 for student #305826, Timothy Hauk seconded the motion, and the board voted 2-3, motion failed. Upon a motion by Karen Morgan, seconded by Willie Pringle, and followed by a 4-1 vote (Timothy Hauk voted no), the board acted to approve the expulsion of student #305826 through the rest of the semester. Return to Regular Session - Action Items 28. REPORT ANY ACTIONS TAKEN IN CLOSED SESSION The board returned to regular session at 9:40 p.m. and reported out to the public on all of the above actions taken in closed session. 29. APPROVE CERTIFICATED PERSONNEL REPORT #07-09 Upon a motion by Willie Pringle, seconded by Karen Morgan, and followed by a 5-0 vote, the board acted to approve this report, which included: resignations from teachers, Kristen Nichols and Deborah Solomon. 30. APPROVE CLASSIFIED PERSONNEL REPORT #07-09 WITH ADDENDUM Upon a motion by Timothy Hauk, seconded by Karen Morgan, and followed by a 5-0 vote, the board acted to approve this report, with addendum (amended with removal of B and C), which included: rescind employment opportunity of Baron Breaux; short term employment of instructional assts., Joey Caraballo, Mandy Cloud, Patricia Esparza, John Magro, Connie Oxier, Estella Perez, Teri Robitaille, Lorena Tanori, Jackie Valenzuela, Laura Welsh, and Melissa Harris; employment of food server Lorise Locke; employment of instructional asst. Mindy Tsai; employment of David Bowers as Computer Network Manager; and employment of instructional asst. Cindy Calhoon. 31. APPROVE CHARTER SCHOOL PERSONNEL REPORT #07-09 Page 4 of 5
There were no items on this report for approval. Adjournment Upon a motion by Willie Pringle, seconded by Karen Morgan, and followed by a 5-0 vote, the board adjourned at 9:45 p.m. Page 5 of 5