FILLMORE UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION TUESDAY, MAY 14, 2013 Min 051413 page1 Board Member Garnica Will Attend This Meeting Via Telephone From Hampton Inn San Diego-Sea World/Airport Area 3999 Greenwood Street San Diego, CA 92110 4:30 P.M. CLOSED SESSION 6:30 P.M. - REGULAR MEETING 627 SESPE AVENUE, FILLMORE, CALIFORNIA Minutes A. CALL TO ORDER Board Member Wilde called the Regular Board Meeting, Closed Session of the Board of Education of the Fillmore Unified School District to order at 4:30 p.m. B. ROLL CALL Board Members Present: Dave Wilde, Lucy Rangel, Virginia de la Piedra, Tony Prado. District Personnel Present: Dr. Alan Nishino, Interim Superintendent; Michael Johnson, Interim Assistant Superintendent, Educational Services; C. Earl Davis, Interim Assistant Superintendent, Business Services; Todd Schieferle, Director of Human Resources Guest C. PUBLIC COMMENT ON CLOSED SESSION AND NONAGENDA ITEMS, PETITIONS D. CLOSED SESSION MOTION: A motion was made by Board Member Rangel, seconded by Board Member de la Piedra and unanimously carried with a 4-0 vote to adjourn to closed session for the purpose of: DISCLOSURE OF ITEM(S) TO BE DISCUSSED IN CLOSED SESSION School District Pupils (Education Code 35146) o Expulsion Case Number 12-13-18 Labor/Negotiations (Government Code 54957.6) Personnel Matters (Government Code 54957) Public Employee Performance Evaluation: Board Member Garnica present for closed session via telephone from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. E. RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION MOTION: A motion was made by Board Member Rangel, seconded by Board Member de la Piedra and unanimously carried with a 4-0 vote to reconvene into regular session. Any Action From Closed Session
Min 051413 page2 F. CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG Board Member Wilde called the regular meeting to order at 6:35 p.m. and led the flag salute. G. RECOGNITIONS Teacher of the Year Board Member Wilde and Cynthia Frutos recognized Laura Todis as Fillmore Unified Teacher of the Year. Laura Todis was also awarded the Amgen Award from Amgen representatives. H. COMMUNICATIONS Student Representative s Report Mary Ortiz said the High School held an elementary school rally and upcoming events are ASB convention, Make A Wish event, Senior Rally and she reviewed upcoming senior activities. Superintendent s Report Dr. Alan Nishino gave an update on the May Revise and the local funding formula. Earl Davis reviewed the proposed budget funding. He introduced Michele Reddy, the new Director of Budget and Accounting for FUSD. He gave an update on the Middle School gym roofing project and the bid process for the rest of roofs at the Middle School. Todd Schieferle said the District will be negotiating with CSEA next week. I. PUBLIC COMMENT ON AGENDA ITEMS AND NONAGENDA ITEMS, PETITIONS Leslie Lanier, Mary Ford and Tom Ivey shared concerns regarding a teacher disrespecting the American flag. Tom Ivey requested that an item be placed on a future agenda regarding the concerns. Kathy Pace shared concerns regarding Rio Vista emergency evacuation procedures. Karen Ashim and Debbie Curnett spoke regarding the proposed changes to the High School math requirements and expressed concerns. J. INFORMATION/DISCUSSION 1. District-Wide Report on Safe and Orderly Student Discipline Environment Educational Services Michael Johnson said the Board requested a report regarding a safe and orderly student discipline environment. Each site principal presented a report and there was discussion regarding parent notification, bullying, forms used for suspected bullying, and anti-bullying assemblies. Board Members said safety and security is number one and they are concerned when they hear parents want to transfer their children to other district. Carol Barringer gave an update on how the money is being used from the anti-bullying donation. 2. Update on Fillmore High School Graduation Russom Mesfun Russom Mesfun reviewed graduation plans and said all seniors have turned in their contracts. He reviewed student expectations, handicap access to the ceremonies, ticket distribution and he said that they have been meeting every week regarding graduation plans. Graduation will be held June 13, 2013 at 7:00 p.m.
Min 051413 page3 3. 2012-13 3 rd Quarter Williams/Valenzuela COE Activity Report Michael Johnson said this is a report that we receive from the County. He gave an update on resolutions that were made regarding the report that is on the agenda as an action item. 4. Board Policy Updates (1 st Reading) BP 0410 Non Discrimination in District Programs and Activities K. CONSENT ITEMS (Corresponding to Numbers 5-11) 5. Approve Minutes: Regular Board Meeting Held April 16, 2013 6. Approve Personnel Order 12-13-17 7. Ratify Accounts Payable Month of March 2013 (ReqPay12a) 8. Approve/Ratify Contracts 9. Accept Donations 10. Approve Request for Overnight Field Trip from Kimberly Tafoya for High School Cross Country Team to Attend Mammoth Running Camp on in Mammoth Lakes, CA 11. Approve Board Policy Updates BP 4030 Nondiscrimination in Employment BP 4119.1, 4219.1, 4319.2 Civil and Legal Rights BP 4119.21, 4219.21, 4319.21 Professional Standards BP 4119.41, 4219.41, 4319.41 Employees with Infectious Disease BP 4154 Health and Welfare Benefits E 4319.21 Professional Standards BP 5141.21 Administering Medication and Monitoring Health Conditions BP 5141.6 School Health Services BP 5141.33 Head Lice Member Rangel and unanimously carried with a 4-0 vote to approve the consent items. L. ACTION 12. Approve Quarterly Report on Williams Uniform Complaints 13. Approve Calendar for 2013-2014 School Year MOTION: A motion was made by Board Member Rangel, seconded by Board Member Prado and unanimously carried with a 4-0 vote.. 14. Approve Declaration of Need for Fully Qualified Educators 15. Approve to Establish Rio Vista Elementary School Boundary Effective July 1, 2013 Member Rangel.. DISCUSSION: Dr. Nishino clarified that Sespe School will move to Rio Vista and classes that will remain at Sespe during the modernization are the pre schools. Earl Davis said a letter regarding the boundaries will be sent home to parents and the boundary map will be posted on the District website. There was discussion regarding the timeline and cost for the Sespe modernization. Earl Davis reviewed the process of determining boundary safe crossings and there was discussion regarding traffic lights
Min 051413 page4 and the new school being in the greater flood plain. Board members asked that an emergency evacuation drill be held within the first few weeks of school. Earl Davis said he will work with the principal to plan a drill. The motion was unanimously carried with a 4-0 vote. 16. Adopt Resolution Number 12-13-13 for Approval of Teachers Who Are Teaching Outside of Their Credential Authorization or on an Emergency Permit MOTION: A motion was made by Board Member de la Piedra, seconded by Board 17. Adopt Resolution Number 12-13-14 for Approval of Staff Appreciation Week for the Week of May 13-17, 2013. MOTION: A motion was made by Board Member Rangel, seconded by Board 18. Adopt Resolution Number 12-13-15 Authorizing District Administration to Declare Items as Surplus and to Dispose of Surplus Furniture and Equipment and to Provide the Board of Trustees with a List of the Items on a Quarterly Basis for Ratification 19. Approve Change Order #02 for Fillmore Middle School Gymnasium Roofing Project, Project #13-001 Item 1 Supply materials and labor to reinforce the structural stability of Area 5 roof. Item 2 Repair and waterproof exterior south wall at Area 5 where two sections of walls join together. Contractor: Craig Roof Co., Inc. Original Contract: $454,393.44 Previous Authorized CO #01: 5,600.00 CO #02 Amount: 24,687.00 New Contract: $484,680.44 M. STUDENT DISCIPLINE 20. Student Expulsion o Expulsion Case Number 12-13-18 Member Rangel and unanimously carried with a 4-0 vote to accept the recommendation for a suspended expulsion for Case Number 12-13-18. N. FUTURE MEETINGS May 21 5:00 p.m. Closed Session Board Room May 28 5:00 p.m. Closed Session Board Room June 4 5:00 p.m. Closed Session Board Room June 11 5:00 p.m. Closed Session Board Room June 18 5:00 p.m. Closed Session Board Room
June 25 5:00 p.m. Closed Session Board Room Min 051413 page5 Board Member Prado said he may not be able to attend the June 25, 2013 Board meeting. O. BOARD CLOSING COMMENTS AND AGENDA BUILDING Board Member Prado said he was frustrated because Board Members cannot respond to the two gentlemen regarding the flag concerns. Dr. Alan Nishino said counsel was hired by the District to make sure the District followed the Supreme Court decision and he said that there are different laws from state to state. Board Member de la Piedra shared the banner project that honors those serving in the military. Board Member Rangel said she attended the dinner recognizing seniors that have been accepted to UC campuses. She also said she attended the rally held at the High School for elementary students. P. CLOSED SESSION Member de la Piedra and unanimously carried with a 5-0 vote to adjourn to closed session. Board Member Garnica present for closed session via telephone from 10:00 p.m. to 11:25 p.m. Q. RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION MOTION: A motion was made by Board Member de la Piedra, seconded by Board Member Garnica and unanimously carried with a 5-0 vote to reconvene into regular session. Any Action From Closed Session R. ADJOURNMENT Member Garnica and unanimously carried with a 5-0 vote to adjourn at 11:25 p.m. E:\MyFiles\Board\MinutesMin 051413