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ANAHEIM UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT 501 Crescent Way, P.O. Box 3520, Anaheim, California 928033520, www.auhsd.us BOARD OF TRUSTEES Minutes Thursday, December 10, 2009 1. CALL TO ORDER–ROLL CALL President Katherine H. Smith called the regular and annual organizational meeting of the Anaheim Union High School District Board of Trustees to order at 1:30 p.m. Present: Katherine H. Smith, president; Thomas “Hoagy” Holguin, clerk; Brian O’Neal, assistant clerk; Anna L. Piercy and Jordan Brandman, members; Joseph M. Farley, superintendent; Tim Holcomb, deputy superintendent; Fred Navarro, Dianne Poore, and Russell LeeSung, assistant superintendents. 2. ADOPTION OF AGENDA Staff requested the following amendments to the agenda: • Agenda items 15.10 and 15.11, change the dates from 200910 to 200811 • Replace Exhibits A, O, and OO • Add Exhibits G and H • Add drawings to Confidential Exhibit 4.7 Mr. O’Neal requested item 15.1, DistrictWide Facilities Report, be pulled from the agenda and brought back at a special board meeting in January. On the motion of Mr. O’Neal, duly seconded and unanimously carried, the Board of Trustees adopted the agenda as amended. 3. PUBLIC COMMENTS, CLOSED SESSION ITEMS There were no requests to speak. 4. CLOSED SESSION The Board of Trustees entered closed session at 1:34 p.m. 5. STUDENT PRESENTATION Students from the Hope School Performing Arts Department, under the direction of Julie Hahn, Cecelia Felix, and Melissa Saunders, performed. 6. RECONVENE MEETING, PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE, AND MOMENT OF SILENCE 6.1 Reconvene Meeting AUHSD BOT–Regular and Annual Organization Meeting Minutes December 10, 2009 Page 1 of 18 The Board of Trustees reconvened into open session at 6:15 p.m. 6.2 Pledge of Allegiance and Moment of Silence Donna Erickson, Hope School principal, led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America and the moment of silence. 7. INTRODUCTION OF GUESTS Mr. Holguin introduced Gerry Adams, AFSCME; Joanne Fawley, ASTA; Sharon Yager, Julie Payne, Sandra Fox, and Jackie Brock, CSEA; Lisa Rockwell and Patricia Montelongo, APGA; Bill Nelson, NOCROP; and Susan Stocks, ALTA. 8. REPORTS 8.1 Closed Session Board Clerk Thomas “Hoagy” Holguin reported the following actions taken in closed session. 8.1.1 No action taken regarding public employee HR2009105. 8.1.2 No action taken regarding public employee HR2009108. 8.1.3 No action taken regarding public employee HR2009107. 8.1.4 No action taken regarding potential and/or anticipated litigation. 8.1.5 No action taken regarding real property. 8.1.6 No action taken regarding real property. 8.1.7 The Board of Trustees took formal action to approve a settlement agreement regarding disputed ownership of the property at 2477 W. Lincoln Avenue, Anaheim, California. 8.1.8 No action taken regarding negotiations. 8.1.9 No action taken regarding negotiations. 8.1.10 The Board of Trustees took formal action to approve the expulsion of the following students: 1. 0935 under Education Code 48900(b), 48915(a)(2) 2. 0936 under Education Code 48900(b), 48900(c) 3. 0939 under Education Code 48900(b) 4. 0940 under Education Code 48900(b), 48900(c), 48915(a)(3) 5. 0941 under Education Code 48900(b), 48900(k), 48900.2, 48915(a)(2), 48915(b)(1) 6. 0943 under Education Code 48900(a)(1) 7. 0945 under Education Code 48900(b), 48900(k) 8. 0946 under Education Code 48900(c), 48915(a)(3) 9. 0947 under Education Code 48900(g), 48915(b)(1) 10. 0948 under Education Code 48900(b) 11. 0949 under Education Code 48900(c) 12. 0951 under Education Code 48900(b) AUHSD BOT–Regular and Annual Organization Meeting Minutes December 10, 2009 Page 2 of 18 13. 0952 under Education Code 48900(a)(1) 14. 0954 under Education Code 48900.2 15. 0955 under Education Code 48900(i), 48900(k), 48900.2 16. 0956 under Education Code 48900(a)(1), 48900.4 17. 0957 under Education Code 48900(a)(1), 48900.4 18. 0959 under Education Code 48900(c) 19. 0960 under Education Code 48900(c), 48915(a)(3) 20. 0961 under Education Code 48900(a)(1), 48915(b)(1) 21. 0962 under Education Code 48900(a)(1), 48900(a)(2) 22. 0963 under Education Code 48900(a)(1), 48900(f), 48900(k) 23. 0965 under Education Code 48900(b), 48915(a)(2) 8.1.11 The Board of Trustees took formal action to approve the readmission of student 08129. 8.2 Principal’s Report Mrs. Erickson presented highlights on Hope School including information on the newly created junior high, high school, and adult communities, improvements in student behavior, and an increase in parental support. She thanked the board for the Lesson Design Specialist who has helped them tremendously. Mrs. Erickson said Gilbert West has formed a Best Buddies program, and she acknowledged the support of PTSA members who are tremendous advocates for the students. Mrs. Erickson announced that invitations for the January 20, 2010, homecoming basketball game will be mailed soon and added that the event will be held at Brookhurst Junior High School. 8.3 Reports of Associations 8.3.1 Joanne Fawley, ASTA president, commented on the wonderful performance of the Hope School students. She said its all about the kids and the classroom and commented that she is grateful to be a teacher. She said she is extremely happy that 98 percent of the teachers ratified the new ASTA contract. Ms. Fawley stated the importance of supporting the district during this difficult time. She also said it is even more important to build trust and openness with the district. 8.3.2 Gerry Adams, AFSCME president, expressed frustration over the possible layoffs of custodians and food service workers. He also spoke in defense of an investigation that he said was being conducted in reference to the union’s vicepresident and chief steward. 8.3.3 Sharon Yager, CSEA president, reported that Chris Hicks resigned as first vice president due to health reasons. She said elections were held and Julie Payne was elected the new vicepresident, and Rose Chen was elected the new treasurer. Ms. Yager also announced that CSEA members ratified their contract yesterday. 8.3.4 Lisa Rockwell, APGA copresident, introduced Savanna High School counselor Joe Casas who introduced counselors Cindy Wolff, Amanda Bean, Penny Hatzis, and Claudia RuizFlores. He said Savanna’s counseling team has put more focus on the parents this year. He noted they have conducted several parent nights and announced that on January 16, 2010, they will hold the first resource fair for Hispanic families. Mr. Casas stated that they hope parents will feel more comfortable reaching out for help and guidance. AUHSD BOT–Regular and Annual Organization Meeting Minutes December 10, 2009 Page 3 of 18 8.3.5 Bill Nelson, ROP, said he participated in the career fair at Western High School, and he noted that ROP was voted number eight as one of the best places to work in Orange County. AUHSD BOT–Regular and Annual Organization Meeting Minutes December 10, 2009 Page 4 of 18 9. PUBLIC COMMENTS, OPEN SESSION ITEMS 9.1 Bryan Starr representing BIA, discussed item 15.22, Extension of Deferral of Developer Fees. He thanked the board for the decision they took last year and urged the board to continue with the program. 9.2 Michael Amaya and Maira Castaneda, Savanna High School students, spoke in support of the counseling staff. 9.3 Gabriel Schaeffer, Savanna High School student, spoke in support of the Savanna High School counselors. 9.4 Luis Vega, former Magnolia and Western High School student, commented on the lack of college information given to ELD students. 9.5 Julio Perez, political director, Orange County Labor Federation, requested respect for and communication with the labor unions. 9.6 Pete Schnaufer, business agent, AFSCME, voiced his concerns over the possible reduction in force of the lunch clerks, and the investigation he said involved an AFSCME member. 9.7 Victor Barrios requested the board reconsider the elimination of the adult education program. 9.8 Maria Lopez spoke in support of the adult education program. 9.9 Lotolani Watson also spoke in support of the adult education program. 9.10 Angela Meave noted the benefits of the adult education program and requested the board not eliminate the program. 9.11 Dianne Adams, who identified herself as the spouse of AFSCME President Gerry Adams, expressed concerns about an investigation that she said was underway concerning an AFSCME member. 9.12 Sandra Fox stated she supports AFSCME and requested the chief steward be reinstated immediately. 9.13 Wendy Blanco requested budget cuts be kept away from the classroom. 9.14 Herman Martinez spoke in support of AFSCME. He requested the board look for alternatives in budget cuts by working with Gerry Adams. 10. ELECTION OF OFFICERS The Board of Trustees participated in a brief discussion on the election process prior to the nomination and selection of trustees for the listed positions. 10.1 President of the Board of Trustees Nominations were opened; on the motion of Mrs. Piercy, Mr. O’Neal was nominated for the position of president. The nominations were closed; the vote follows: AUHSD BOT–Regular and Annual Organization Meeting Minutes December 10, 2009 Page 5 of 18 Ayes: Trustees Piercy, Brandman, O’Neal, and Smith Abstain: Trustee Holguin A discussion ensured and then Mrs.