MINUTE RECORD OF: Madera Unified School District Board of Education
th REGULAR BOARD MEETING HELD ON THE 29 DAY OF January, 2008
The Board of Education of the Madera Unified School District convened in a Regular Board Meeting in the Madera Unified School District Boardroom, 1902 Howard Road, Madera, California on Tuesday, January 29, 2008, at 4:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Ray G. Seibert, President Michael H. Westley, Clerk
J. Gary Adams, Trustee Carles Beckett, Trustee Robert E. Garibay, Trustee Loraine Goodwin, Trustee Philip D. Janzen, Trustee
Courtney Norton, subbing for Neddy Lopez, Madera High School, Student Board Representative Rosa Regalado, Madera South High School, Student Board Representative
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Larry Risinger, Superintendent Teri Bradshaw, Director, Fiscal Services Jake Bragonier, Public Information Officer Robert Chavez, Chief Academic Officer, K-12, Educational Services Kathleen Lopes, Associate Superintendent, Educational Services David Pinnecker, Director, Human Resources/Classified Kelly Porterfield, Associate Superintendent, Business and Operations John Stafford, Chief Academic Officer K-12, Educational Services Jerry Stehman, Director, Human Resources/Certificated Fritz Ediger, Senior Administrative Assistant to the Superintendent and the Board of Trustees
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Michelle Angus, Teacher, Thomas Jefferson Middle School Andy Beakes, Principal, John Adams School Jesse Carrasco, Principal, Thomas Jefferson Middle School Tom Chagoya, Principal, Monroe School Arora Chavez, Principal, Eastin-Arcola School Carsten Christiansen, Principal, Alpha School Robyn Cosgrove, Teacher, Madera South High School Rosalind Cox, Director, Facilities Planning and Construction Management 1
MINUTE RECORD OF: Madera Unified School District Board of Education
th REGULAR BOARD MEETING HELD ON THE 29 DAY OF January, 2008
John Denno, Coordinator, PE & Athletics Marisa DiMauro, Director, Categorical Programs Lisa Fernandez, Principal, Berenda School Sarah Ferrer, Teacher, Madera South High School Jay Fowler, Vice-Principal, Madera South High School, School of Business/Human Services Jennifer Gaviola, Director, Special Services Janet Grossnicklaus, Director, Curriculum, Instruction & Assessment Barbara Gonzalez, Director, Purchasing Steve Imrie, Director, Data Processing Karen Lang, Teacher, Madera south High School Timoteo Mendoza, Outreach Consultant Davene Munoz, Teacher, Madera South High School Ron Pisk, Principal, Madera High School Marilou Savant, Teacher, Madera South High School Josh Shapiro, Teacher, Madera South High School Sheryl Sisil, Vice-Principal, Madera South High School, School of Ag Amanda Wade, Teacher, Alpha School
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There were approximately 35 visitors/District employees in attendance.
1. CALL TO ORDER OF PUBLIC MEETING – CLOSED SESSION IMMEDIATELY CONVENED
President Seibert called the Public Session of the Board of Education to order at 4:03 p.m. and immediately adjourned to Closed Session pursuant to Government Code Sections 54957, 54957.1 and 54957.6 and Education Code Sections 35146, 48900, and 48918.
2. RECONVENE PUBLIC SESSION/CALL TO ORDER REGULAR MEETING – 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE, OPENING, AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF VISITORS AND MEDIA
President Seibert adjourned the Closed Session at 7:00 p.m., and he reconvened the Regular Meeting by calling the Public Session to order at 7:07 p.m. President Seibert welcomed the visitors and he asked Trustee Janzen to lead the flag salute. President Seibert asked Pastor Randy Brannon of Grace Community Church to lead the invocation. President Seibert explained the rules governing the Board meeting. The meeting was recorded on Tape No. 11–2007/08.
4. CLOSED SESSION REPORTABLE ACTIONS (GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54957.1)
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MINUTE RECORD OF: Madera Unified School District Board of Education
th REGULAR BOARD MEETING HELD ON THE 29 DAY OF January, 2008
President Seibert announced that it was decided in Closed Session to Advertise the Superintendent's position "in-house" starting on January 30, 2008 and running through February 5, 2008, with interviews to be conducted on February 11, 2008.
5. ADOPTION OF AGENDA – MOTION NO. 71–2007/08
President Seibert stated that if the Board and/or Administration determined they wished to add to the Agenda under Miscellaneous Items, this would be the appropriate time.
Superintendent Risinger asked that we move Item 11B - Standards Report to be presented after Agenda Item 8B1.
It was moved by Trustee Janzen, seconded by Clerk/Trustee Westley, and unanimously carried to adopt the revised Agenda.
Ayes: Trustees Adams, Beckett, Garibay, Goodwin, Janzen, Clerk Westley and President Seibert Noes: None Absent: None Abstained: None
6. STUDENT BOARD REPRESENTATIVES REPORT
Neddy Lopez, Madera High School Student Board Representative, was absent due to a soccer game. Courtney Norton of Madera South School gave an update of academic, athletic, and extracurricular activities taking place at MHS.
Rosa Regalado, Madera South High School Student Board Representative, gave an update of academic, athletic, and extracurricular activities taking place at MSHS.
7. COMMUNICATIONS
7A. PUBLIC HEARING
President Seibert opened the meeting for visitors to speak on a subject not on the Board Agenda.
Rosemary Rodefer, 509 Williams, Madera, California addressed the Board regarding a meeting that was held on January 25, 2008 with Kelly Porterfield, Associate Superintendent of Business and Operations to discuss the condition of the Softball Complex at Madera High School. Also in attendance at this meeting were Trustee Adams, Trustee Beckett, Rosalind Cox, Director of Facilities Planning and Construction Management, and Madera High School Softball Coach Judy Staubach. She presented a list of concerns, questions and answers to the Board to review
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th REGULAR BOARD MEETING HELD ON THE 29 DAY OF January, 2008 regarding the condition of the Softball Diamonds that were recently refurbished.
Ms. Rodefer also invited the Board to attend "Celebrating 30 Years of Pride and Tradition", Meet the 2008 Coyotes and Enjoy Dinner, Dancing, Silent Auction and Door Prizes on Saturday, February 16, 2008 to be held at the MHS Gym.
Sheila Bess, 1539 Hillsborough Avenue, Madera, California addressed the Board regarding a book that her daughter, who attends Thomas Jefferson Middle School, had checked out from the TJ Library. Ms. Bess indicated that the book has x-rated language content in it. A copy was made of one of the pages in the book that was offensive, and it was given to Mr. Carrasco, Principal at Thomas Jefferson Middle School. He will follow up on this concern.
7B. STUDENT AND STAFF RECOGNITION THOMAS JEFFERSON MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS PRESENTING SPEECHES GIVEN AT MARTIN LUTEHR KING, JR. CELEBRATION HELD ON JANUARY 20, 2008
Four students from Thomas Jefferson Middle School, Momna Khalil, Azka Fayyaz, Quasim Muhammad and Rida Qaiser were recently selected to speak during the Martin Luther King, Jr. birthday celebration held on January 20th at the MLK Middle School Library. The four students were recognized during the meeting, and each presented their speech to the Board. All four students were honored by Dr. Sally Frazier, Superintendent, Madera County Office of Education.
8. APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA – MOTION NO. 72 -2007/08, DOCUMENT NUMBERS 260-2007/08 THROUGH 273-2007/08, INCLUDING COMMERCIAL WARRANTS – EXHIBIT “A”; STAFFING CHANGES – EXHIBIT “B”;
It was moved by Trustee Beckett, seconded by Trustee Adams, and unanimously carried to approve the consent agenda.
Ayes: Trustees Adams, Beckett, Garibay, Goodwin, Janzen, Clerk Westley and President Seibert Noes: None Absent: None Abstained: None
8A. ROUTINE BUSINESS TRANSACTIONS, ANNUAL RENEWAL OF PROGRAMS, BIDS, AGREEMENTS, NOTICES OF PUBLIC HEARINGS, AND PROCLAMATIONS:
8A1. APPROVAL OF REGULAR BOARD MEETING MINUTES OF JANUARY 15, 2008
8A2. APPROVAL OF THE 2006/07 ONE TIME DISCRETIONARY BLOCK GRANT SCHOOL SITE
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PLAN FOR MADISON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DOCUMENT NO. 260-2007/08
8A3. APPROVAL OF AWARD BID FOR COMPUTER EQUIPMENT AND MAINTENANCE FOR MADERA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE APPLICAITON PROCESS FOR YEAR 11 E-RATE FUNDING DOCUMENT NO. 261-2007/08
8A4. APPROVAL OF THE FOLLOWING DONATIONS: DONATION OF $300.00 BY WAL-MART TO THOMAS JEFFERSON MIDDLE SCHOOL DONATION OF $10,913.00 BY ALICE O. LIECHTI EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION TO DIXIELAND SCHOOL, DESIGNATED FOR MUSIC AND ELD INSTRUCTION DOCUMENT NO. 262-2007/08
8A5. APPROVAL TO SUBMIT SAB 50-03 APPLICATION TO UPDATE CONTACT INFORMATION FOR THE OFFICE OF PUBLIC SCHOOL CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENT NO. 263-2007/08
8A6. APPROVAL OF CONSULTANT AGREEMENT BETWEEN CRIME STOP USA AND MADERA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT DOCUMENT NO. 264-2007/08
8A7. APPROVAL OF CALNET II MASTER SERVICE AGREEMENT (MSA) AWARDED ON JANUARY 30, 2007 BY THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA DOCUMENT NO. 265-2007/08
8A8. APPROVAL OF MINI GRANT FROM THE TABLE GRAPE COMMISSION DOCUMENT NO. 266-2007/08
8A9. APPROVAL OF CONSOLIDATED APPLICATION -- PART II DOCUMENT NO. 267-2007/08
8A10. APPROVAL OF GRANT AWARD FROM PG&E TO THE MADERA HIGH SCHOOL MAYA CLUB DOCUMENT NO. 268-2007/08
8A11. APPOINTMENT OF MARISA DI MAURO TO REPRESENT MADERA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT ON THE BOARD OF THE COMMUNITY ACTION PARTNERSHIP OF MADERA DOCUMENT NO. 269-2007/08
8A12. APPROVAL OF STADIUM RENTAL AGREEMENT FOR VARSITY BASEBALL GAME AT CHUKCHANSI PARK ON APRIL 4, 2008 DOCUMENT NO. 270-2007/08
8A13. APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT TO CONTINUE WITH CALIFORNIA RISK MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY (CRMA) TO PROVIDE THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES AND ALCOHOL TESTING PROGRAM TO MADERA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2008 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2008 DOCUMENT NO. 271-2007/08
8A14. APPROVAL TO ADOPT THE FINDINGS, CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS RELATED TO THE POSSIBLE EXPULSION OR READMISSION OF PUPILS AS THESE ARE PRESENTED TO THE BOARD IN ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING FORMS OF DOCUMENTATION: REPORT(S) OF ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING PANEL(S) EXPULSION STATUS REVIEW REPORT(S) BY THE SUPERINTENDENT'S DESIGNEE STIPULATED EXPULSION AGREEMENT(S) THE GOVERNING BOARD IS ALSO REQUESTED TO ISSUE ORDERS CONSISTENT WITH THE ABOVE REFERENCED FINDINGS, CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS 5
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RELATED TO THE POSSIBLE EXPULSION OR READMISSION OF PUPILS IN THE CASES OF THE FOLLOWING STUDENTS, HEREIN IDENTIFIED BY THEIR DISTRICT-ASSIGNED IDENTIFICATION NUMBERS: 602088, 977117, 985959, 995231, 995529, 302365, 16294957535, 5465, 968133, 15826, 957039, AND 997765 CONFIDENTIAL DOCUMENT NO. 272-2007/08
8A14. APPROVAL OF COMMERCIAL WARRANT LISTING DOCUMENT NO. 273-2007/08 EXHIBIT "A"
8B1. HUMAN RESOURCES ITEMS – STAFFING – EXHIBIT “B” - MOTION NO. 72–2007/08
ITEM 11B - STANDARDS REPORT WAS PRESENTED AT THIS POINT ON THE AGENDA
9. OLD BUSINESS
9A. NONE
10. NEW BUSINESS
10A. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 40-2007/08, CALIFORNIA CASH RESERVE PROGRAM FOR 2008/09 MOTION NO. 73-2007/08, RESOLUTION NO. 40-2007/08
It was moved by Trustee Janzen, seconded by Trustee Beckett, and unanimously carried to adopt Resolution No. 40-2007/08, California Cash Reserve Program for 2008/09.
Ayes: Trustees Adams, Beckett, Garibay, Goodwin, Janzen, Clerk Westley and President Seibert Noes: None Absent: None Abstained: None
10B. APPROVAL TO SUBMIT CAREER TECHNICAL EDUCATION FACILITIES APPLICATION (PROPOSITION 1D) FOR FUNDING OF NEW CONSTRUCTION OF ON-CAMPUS BANKING AND RETAIL BUILDING PROJECT AT MADERA SOUTH HIGH SCHOOL MOTION NO. 74-2007/08, DOCUMENT NO. 274-2007/08
It was moved by Trustee Janzen, seconded by Trustee Beckett, and unanimously carried to approve the submittal of a Career Technical Education Facilities Application (Proposition 1D) for funding of New Construction of On- Campus Banking and Retail Building Project at Madera South High School.
Ayes: Trustees Adams, Beckett, Garibay, Goodwin, Janzen, Clerk Westley and
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MINUTE RECORD OF: Madera Unified School District Board of Education
th REGULAR BOARD MEETING HELD ON THE 29 DAY OF January, 2008
President Seibert Noes: None Absent: None Abstained: None
10C. APPROVAL TO SUBMIT CAREER TECHNICAL EDUCATION FACILITIES APPLICATION (PROPOSITION 1D) FOR FUNDING AGRICULTURE SCHOOL FARM AND LABORATORY COMPLETION PROJECT AT MADERA SOUTH HIGH SCHOOL MOTION NO. 75-2007/08, DOCUMENT NO. 275-2007/08
It was moved by Trustee Janzen, seconded by Trustee Adams, and unanimously carried to approve the submittal of a Career Technical Education Facilities Application (Proposition 1D) for funding Agriculture School Farm and Laboratory Completion Project at Madera South High School.
Ayes: Trustees Adams, Beckett, Garibay, Goodwin, Janzen, Clerk Westley and President Seibert Noes: None Absent: None Abstained: None
10D. APPROVAL OF BARGAINING HUNTER SUBSCRIBER AGREEMENT BETWEEN AXIOM MANAGEMENT ADVISORS & CONSULTANTS AND MADERA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT MOTION NO. 76-2007/08, DOCUMENT NO. 276-2007/08
It was moved by Trustee Janzen, seconded by Clerk/Trustee Westley, and unanimously carried to approve the Bargaining Hunter Subscriber Agreement between Axiom Management Advisors & Consultants and Madera Unified School District.
Ayes: Trustees Adams, Beckett, Garibay, Goodwin, Janzen, Clerk Westley and President Seibert Noes: None Absent: None Abstained: None
11. INFORMATION/REPORTS
11A. QUARTERLY INVESTMENT PORTFOLIO REPORT OF THE MADERA COUNTY TAX TREASURER-TAX COLLECTOR PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 53646
11B. STANDARDS REPORT DOCUMENT NO. 277-2007/08 Jay Fowler, Vice-Principal, Madera South High School, School of Business and Human Services
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th REGULAR BOARD MEETING HELD ON THE 29 DAY OF January, 2008
This item was presented after Agenda Item 8B1 Administrators and teachers from Madera South High School/School of Business and Human Services described their career school for the Board.
Vice Principal Jay Fowler, along with teachers Marilou Savant, Karen Lang, Davene Munoz, Robyn Cosgrove, Sarah Ferrer and Josh Shapiro were in attendance to present the career school, its pathways and prospects for the near future.
Many aspects of the career school, Madera South High School's largest, were discussed. Much of the presentation centered around the possibility of a new facility being constructed on campus, the creation of a professional learning community and the importance business partners play to the school.
11C. BUSINESS AND OPERATIONS UPDATE None
12. ANNOUNCEMENTS
Superintendent Risinger made the following announcements: February 2 - 3:00 p.m., Academic Decathlon, MSHS February 6 - 7:00 p.m., Madera County School Boards Association Meeting, Liberty High School Cafeteria, Madera Ranchos February 19 - 5:30 p.m., Special Board Meeting - Closed Session - Budget Workshop, Madera Unified School District Boardroom
13. MISCELLANEOUS
Trustee Beckett reported that he attended a Learning From Each Other Conference presented by Carol Gray regarding "Friendship, Bullying, and People with Autism Spectrum Disorders". Trustee Beckett stated that it was a very good conference, and gave each person present insight into resolving bullying. Trustee Beckett asked Jennifer Gaviola, Director, Special Services to speak a little bit about what she received from this conference. Ms. Gaviola stated that the conference focused mainly on autistic students and how they move through this world. She also stated that the conference gave great insight on how teachers, peers, and others make a huge difference on how these children succeed in school. Ms. Gaviola was also very proud to report that MUSD was the only group that had a full team in attendance at this event. PIO, Jake Bragonier, Associate Superintendent Kathleen Lopes, CAO John Stafford, two psychologists, Ms. Gaviola and Trustee Beckett represented MUSD. The biggest thing that Ms. Gaviola said that she came away from the conference with is that we are committed to all kids to have a safe environment at school.
Trustee Goodwin indicated that this is also a big issue for her as a Trustee, even though she had not been in attendance at this event. She suggest that we might be able to put up Student Survey boxes at the school sites, allowing students to 8
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th REGULAR BOARD MEETING HELD ON THE 29 DAY OF January, 2008 anonymously give information to the administration on students that were misbehaving, without feeling that they will receive retaliation. It might be useful to improve behavior on campus.
Trustee Adams suggested that it is very important that the Principals at the school sights review every referral for bullying, and that there would be follow up, and also that Board Policy that is set in place regarding bullying be followed in every situation.
14. ADVANCED PLANNING
President Seibert made the following announcement: Next Regular Board Meeting Tuesday, February 12, 2008 - 7:00 p.m. Madera Unified School District Boardroom – 1902 Howard Road, Madera, CA. 93637
Special Board Meeting -- Closed Session -- Budget Workshop Tuesday, February 19, 2008 - 5:30 p.m. Madera Unified School District Boardroom – 1902 Howard Road, Madera, CA. 93637
15. SUGGESTED FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Trustee Adams inquired about an update on the Freshman Academy Program. Superintendent Risinger stated that it would be presented at the next Board Meeting. Trustee Adams also asked that resolution be brought forward for the 3 presentations we had regarding the use of Dogs on Campus for Drug Prevention.
16. ADJOURNMENT MOTION NO. 77-2007/08
President Seibert adjourned the Public Session at 8:30 p.m.
______Fritz Ediger______Dated: January 29, 2008 Fritz Ediger, Senior Administrative Assistant to the Superintendent and Board of Trustees
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