CAMPBELL UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF TRUSTEES Minutes September 16, 2010 1. OPEN SESSION 1A. Call to Order The regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Campbell Union High School District was called to order at 4:30 PM in the Board Room of the district office by D. Gordon, Board President. 1B. Roll Call Board Members: Administration: Diane Gordon, President Rick Costanzo, Clerk Matthew Dean, Member Pamela Parker, Member Royce Peterson, Member Rhonda Farber, Superintendent Patrick Gaffney, Deputy Supt. Business Tanya Krause, Assistant Supt. Human Resources Joseph Williams, Assistant Supt. Curriculum & Instruction Terry Peluso, Executive Director Student Assessment Greg Torr, Director Fiscal Services Michael Posey, Westmont High School Principal Gaylene Hinkle, Administrative Assistant 1C. Adopt Closed Session Agenda It was moved by P. Parker, seconded by R. Peterson, that the Closed Session Agenda be adopted as presented. The motion passed unanimously. 1D. Identify Closed Session Items D. Gordon identified items to be covered in closed session. 1E. Adjourn to Closed Session The Board adjourned into closed session at 4:31 PM and discussed the items listed below. 2. CLOSED SESSION 2A. Non Public School Placements: Beacon School San Jose - 3 students (156,000) 2B. Negotiations CHSTA/CSEA/SEIU/CCM&C (District Negotiators: T. Krause; P. Gaffney and R. Farber (Govt. 3549.1, 54957.6) 2C. Anticipated/Potential Litigation (Govt. Code Sections 54954.2 and 54954.5) Potential initiation of litigation pursuant to subdivision (c) of Section 54956.9. ( one case) 2D. Superintendent s 2009-10 Work Plan Summary/Evaluation (Govt. 54954.5) 3. RECONVENE OPEN SESSION **Action The Board adjourned closed session and reconvened to open session at 5:36 PM. ** Reports Page 1
3B. Pledge of Allegiance and Silent Meditation **Action D. Gordon led the flag salute followed by a moment of silent meditation. 3C. Report Action Taken in Closed Session **Action The Board adjourned into closed session at 4:31 PM at which time they discussed the items listed in Section 2. D. Gordon reported that no action was taken during closed session. 3D. Adoption of Agenda **Action It was moved by P. Parker to approve the agenda as presented, seconded by M. Dean. Motion passed unanimously. 4. RECOGNITION/PRESENTATION 5:30 PM 5. PUBLIC HEARING ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS **Information Del Mar ASB President introduced himself to the Board and reported on Del Mar school activities. 6. STUDENT BOARD MEMBER REPORT 7. INSTRUCTIONAL SERVICES 7A. Metropolitan Education District (CCOC/P) **Information D. Gordon updated the Board on activities of MetroEd. At the MetroED Board the MetroEd Superintendent reported on difficult budget issues. D. Gordon shared legislative briefs with the other board members. R. Farber reported on the status of the WIA funds. 8. ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES 8A. District Response to Civil Grand Jury Report on Looking at Policies Our *Action Schools Use to Find and Place Employees R. Farber stated that near the end of their term, the Civil Grand Jury issued a report entitled, Looking at Policies Our Schools Use to Find and Place Employees. The Grand Jury made recommendations and suggestions to the school districts in the County of Santa Clara. The Boards of Trustees must respond in writing to the report within 90 days. R. Farber reported that the partner superintendents met to discuss the Civil Grand Jury recommendations. The Board reviewed and discussed the responses. R. Peterson motioned to approve the response, seconded by R. Costanzo. Motion passed unanimously. 8B. Revise Board Bylaw 9323.1 Order of Business *First Reading The Board had requested to separate Consent Agenda approval on the Board Agenda. BB 9323.1 was modified to accommodate this request. The Board reviewed revised Board Bylaw at this first reading. ** Reports Page 2
9. BUSINESS SERVICES 9A. Resolution 10-1434 of the Board of Trustees of the Campbell Union High School *Action District Withdrawal from Self Excess Liability Program Effective July 1, 2011 M. Dean motioned to approve this Resolution which allows the district to withdraw from SELF to seek safer and cheaper excess liability solutions, seconded by P. Parker. Roll Call: Ayes: M. Dean, R. Peterson, R. Costanzo, P. Parker and D. Gordon; Noes: None; Abstains: None; Absent: None. Motion passed unanimously 9B. Resolution 10-1170 Establishing 2010-2011 Estimated Appropriations Limit *Public Hearing/ and Identifying the 2009-2010 Actual Appropriations Limit (Gann Limit) Action A public hearing was opened at 5:52 PM and with no one addressing the Board, the public hearing was closed. As required by Proposition 13, the District presented to the public the estimated proceeds from taxes for the current year and the actual calculations from the prior year. P. Parker motioned to adopt this resolution, seconded by M. Dean. Roll Call: Ayes: M. Dean, R. Peterson, R. Costanzo, P. Parker and D. Gordon; Noes: None; Abstains: None; Absent: None. Motion passed unanimously 9C. Financial Report as of June 30, 2010 (Fiscal Year 2009-2010 Unaudited Actuals) *Action P. Gaffney presented the Board with the end of the year actuals. This unaudited financial report provides an overview of the financial state of the district for the 2009-10 fiscal year. As required by AB1200, the district must submit this report to the county and state upon approval of the Board. The report will be reviewed by independent auditors in November and any adjustments will be reported in the 2010-11 First or Second Interim Report. An addendum was provided that reflected the Cafeteria Fund with a $35,000 deficit, which is an improvement over past years. M. Dean motioned to certify this report, seconded by R. Peterson. Motion passed unanimously. 9D. Budget Update **Information P. Gaffney reported that there is still no State Budget. He reported that the change from the Budget Workshop in May is a 2.4% deficient to property tax revenue. The projections for future years have also been adjusted. He stated that early indicators for the one-time ARRA funds is $1.6 million for basic aid districts. Various salary rollback scenarios are being reviewed. T. Krause reported that as an ACSA representative, last week she lobbied the State Superintendent of Schools and possibly as a result the Governor released the stimulus funs prior to the Budget passing. 10. PERSONNEL 11. SUPPORT SERVICES 12. CONSENT ITEMS *Consents 12A. 2010-2011 Contracted Services: Non Public School Placements The Board approved this new placement for services that cannot be met in district or county operated programs by consent: Beacon School, San Jose - 3 students (156,000) ** Reports Page 3
12B. 2010-2011 Contracted Services: Non Public School Placements The Board approved this annual renewal for services that cannot be met in district or county operated programs by consent: Bay School, Santa Cruz - 2 students ($175,000) 12C. 2010-11 Contracted Services: Non Public Agencies The Board approved this new contract for services that cannot be met in district or county operated programs by consent: EMQ Families First, Campbell, CA for Addiction Prevention Services 12D. 2010-11 Contracted Services: Non Public Agencies The Board approved these annual renewals for service that cannot be met in district or county operated programs by consent: C.U.S.D. 1 student to Esther B Clark NPS ($19,800) DRG Pediatric Resources for Occupational Therapy Services ($24,000) 12E. Overnight Field Trips The Board approved this overnight field trip by consent: 12F. Gifts The Board accepted the following donations on behalf of the schools of the district by consent: $4,000 from City of San Jose for Music Festival $640 from Global Impact Applied Materials Employees to Leigh High School $500 from State Farm Companies Foundation Good Neighbor Grant Program to Leigh High School $25,000 from Silicon Valley Community Foundation/Xilinx to Leigh High School $2,700 from Leigh Home and School Club to Leigh Algebra I Math Recovery program $722.86 from Branham Music Boosters for Branham storage of music supplies Toothbrush kits from Dr. Baik for WorkAbility 1 Program ($150 value) 12G. Minutes: August 26, 2010 (Regular Meeting) The Board approved the August 26, 2010 regular Board meeting minutes by consent. 12H. Clinical Affiliation Agreement between San Jose State University and Westmont High School The Board approved by consent this agreement with SJSU to provide clinical training to SJSU students as athletic trainers at Westmont High School. 12I. Commercial Warrants for August 2010 The Board approved by consent the Commercial Warrants for August 2010. 12J. Personnel Report The Personnel Report stating Classified and Certificated: Employment, Resignation/Retirement, Promotions, Change of Status, Compensation, Return from Unpaid Leave (Govt. Code 54957) was approved by consent. ** Reports Page 4
12K. Personnel Addendum The Personnel Addendum stating Classified and Certificated: Employment, Resignation/Retirement, Promotions, Change of Status, Compensation, Return from Unpaid Leave (Govt. Code 54957) was approved by consent. 13. REPORTS OF SUPERINTENDENT AND STAFF **Information/Discussion API: T. Peluso provided the Board with the current API (Academic Performance Index) scores and a five-year summary. This year all schools increased their scores. Williams Audit: R. Farber reported that the County Office of Education conducted a Williams Audit at Del Mar and there were no insufficiencies of instructional materials or textbooks detected in the classrooms visited. Silicon Valley Chamber of Commerce Teacher of the Year: R. Farber announced that Boynton teacher Elle Arnot was selected as the Teacher of the Year by the San Jose Chamber of Commerce. CACE: R. Farber shared the Credit Recovery Program flyer and CACE newsletter with the Board. 14. INFORMATION AND REPORTS 14A. Reports of Association **Information 1. CHSTA: No representative present. 2. CSEA: No representative present. 3. SEIU: No representative present. 14B. Board Discussion Items **Information M. Dean attended the Del Mar PTSA meeting. R. Peterson attended the Westmont PTSA meeting, district finance committee meeting and a football game. R. Costanzo visited Leigh High School. P. Parker attended the Branham Home and School Club meeting. D. Gordon attended Boynton s and Prospect s Back to School Night and their PTSA meeting. 15. ADVANCE PLANNING **Information The Board was provided with the SCCSBA Fall dinner announcement. 16. FUTURE BOARD MEETINGS **Information Regular Meeting October 7, 2010 District Office Closed Session 4:30 PM Regular Session 5:30 PM Regular Meeting October 21, 2010 District Office Closed Session 4:30 PM Regular Session 5:30 PM ** Reports Page 5
17. OTHER MEETINGS **Information Boynton BTSN Wednesday, September 15 Boynton 5:30 PM Financial Advisory Wednesday, September 15 DO 6:00 PM Westmont BTSN Wednesday, September 15 Westmont 6:30 PM Leigh BTSN Thursday, September 16 Leigh 6:00 PM Branham BTSN Thursday, September 16 Branham 6:30 PM Del Mar BTSN Wednesday, September 22 Del Mar 6:30 PM SCCSBA Wednesday, September 22 SCCOE 7:30 PM DSLT Wednesday, September 29 DO 3:00 PM Teacher of the Year Wednesday, September 29 Heritage Theatre 7:00 PM Parent Rep Meeting Monday, October 4 District Office Noon Financial Advisory Wednesday, October 13 DO 6:00 PM MetroEd Board Wednesday, October 13 MetroEd 7:00 PM SCCSBA Fall Dinner Wednesday, October 20 TBA 7:00 PM DSLT Wednesday, October 27 DO 3:00 PM Curriculum Advisory Thursday, October 28 DO 5:30 PM 18. CLOSED SESSION (no additional time was required) 19. ADJOURNMENT **Action The meeting was adjourned at 6:17 PM. I, Rick Costanzo, Clerk of the Board, hereby certify that the foregoing is a full, true and correct copy of minutes from a regular meeting thereof held at its regular place of meeting on the date shown above which is on file in the office of said Board. Rick Costanzo ** Reports Page 6