Lake County Board of Education

LAKE COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION 1152 South Main Street Lakeport, CA 95453

REGULAR MEETING OF APRIL 17, 2013 MINUTES

I. CALL TO ORDER

The Regular Meeting of the Lake County Board of Education was called to order at the Lake County Office of Education, 1152 S. Main Street, Lakeport, CA 95453 at 3:30 p.m. by Board President David Browning. All Board Members were present Also present were Wally Holbrook, County Superintendent, Brock Falkenberg, Senior Director, Human Resources, Michelle Buell, Senior Director, Business Services, Melissa Reese, outgoing Budget Analyst, Lynn Thomasson, new Budget Analyst, and Ruth Aldrich, Senior Director, SELPA. II APPROVAL OF AGENDA It was moved by Mrs. Lyon, seconded by Mr. Ryder, to approve the Agenda of the regular meeting of April 17, 2013. Motion carried by unanimous vote (5-0).

III PUBLIC INPUT

There was no public input. IV APPROVAL OF MINUTES It was moved by Mrs. Hicks, seconded by Dr. Cooper, to approve the Minutes of the regular meeting on March 6, 2013. Motion carried by unanimous vote (5-0).

V PROGRAM REPORT

Mr. Falkenberg passed out information regarding the Regional Occupation Program. The primary mission is to support high schools in Lake County. We also partner with Mendocino County. Some of the programs offered include:

1. ROP Summer camps – new program this summer. For 7/8th graders to have an opportunity to explore ROP programs in the high school.

2. CNA program

3. Medical Pathways Programs – a Registered Nurse has been recruited to work in these programs. The hope is to get both programs back on track in the near future. Hope to hold these classes at the Clearlake Community School site. Dr. Cooper requested that Mr. Falkenberg look into the feasibility of recertification of phlebotomists.

4. Computer Science (AP) - Blended model class (students meet once a week, and the remainder of the class is online. It is not AP approved – working on this through the College Board. It will be necessary to partner with one of the high schools because this office is not WASC accredited.

5. Community College Articulation Agreements. LCOE works in partnership with the local community colleges to provide advanced educational opportunities for all students. Partnerships include Yuba, Mendocino, College of the Redwoods and Santa Rosa Junior College.

6. “Volunteen” Program at the hospitals. Medical pathways shadowing program.

7. Girls in careers workshop – This program was implemented last year. Intent is to introduce girls to nontraditional careers. Will be held again in the fall.

Other items of Interest:

Upper Lake High received a grant with California Partnership Academy. This is an Alternative Energy and Agriculture Academy which is funded for two years.

Skills USA Competition. This is a partnership of students, teachers and industry working together to ensure America has a skilled workforce.

New auto shop building at Lower Lake High. Mrs. Lyon shared that at 5:30 p.m. today the Model A Club is presenting a chassis to the program. Mr. Ryder stated that a fundraiser was held and $3,000 was raised for the chassis. The Model A Club has been very supportive. Yuba College is also using the auto shop at the high school. Napa Auto Lakeport and Jonas Oil have also been very supportive.

Science Technology Engineering and Math Professional Development in Robotics is being held at the observatory.

VI ACTION & DISCUSSION

A. APPROVAL OF SECOND INTERIM BUDGET REPORT

Ms. Melissa Reese presented a powerpoint overview of the Budget. Unrestricted general fund information and projected deficit spending through the 2014-15 year was discussed. Healthy Start and Safe Schools programs are looking at grant possibilities for the future. Budgets are based on the current funding programs, and there is a possibility that funding will be available.

She shared graph information on the last few years regarding revenue changes. Ms. Reese informed the Board she will no longer be the budget analyst, and introduced Lynn Thomasson as the new budget analyst. Ms. Reese will now be performing payroll services.

Dr. Browning had questions regarding management personnel on the budget (down by 2 employees). Ms. Reese explained that the Safe Schools/Healthy Students Director retired, as well as the RSDSS Director and the Math Specialist. These positions were absorbed by current staff.

Board members asked questions, which were clarified by Ms. Reese.

It was moved by Mrs. Lyon, seconded by Dr. Cooper, that the Second Interim Budget Report for the Lake County Office of Education be approved with a positive certification. Motion carried by unanimous vote (5-0).

B. APPROVAL OF CSBA BOARD POLICIES FOR THE LAKE COUNTY OFFICE OF EDUCATION CONTINGENT ON REVIEW AND CORRECTION

Mrs. Hicks has questions regarding the policies, and doesn’t feel the policies can be approved without thoroughly going through them. She pointed out mistakes and is not happy with what she feels is a poor job by CSBA. Dr. Cooper agreed.

Mr. Holbrook outlined options. One option would be to adopt the policies, with the agreement that the policies would be gone through and corrected. Another option would be to continue with the policies we currently have in place until we work through the new policies. Mr. Falkenberg stated that the problem with continuing to use old policies would be that updated policies would not be received from CSBA until approved (per GAMUT). Mr. Holbrook stated that whatever the decision, CSBA needed to be involved in the process.

It was agreed to approve contingent upon review and correction.

It was moved by Mrs. Lyon, seconded by Dr. Cooper, that the CSBA Board Policies for the Lake County Office of Education, contingent on review and correction. Motion carried by unanimous vote (5-0).

C. APPROVAL OF EDUCATION PROTECTION ACCOUNT

Ms. Buell passed out and went over information regarding the Education Protection Account. This account was established by the governor when trying to get Proposition 30 passed. She clarified questions asked by the Board.

It was moved by Mrs. Hicks, seconded by Dr. Cooper, to approve the Education Protection Account. Motion carried by unanimous vote (5-0). D. APPROVAL OF CLEARLAKE CREATIVITY SCHOOL: NEW PROGRAM FOR STUDENTS WITH EMOTIONAL DISTURBANCE

Dr. Ruth Aldrich presented a powerpoint overview of the proposed Clearlake Creativity School: New Program for Students with Emotional Disturbance. She explained the program. To begin with there will be two classes, and will include 2nd through 12th grade students. She is really excited to bring this program to students in Lake County. The goal is to return students to their school site.

Mr. Holbrook shared that the districts all agreed on this program. He complimented Dr. Aldrich on the job she has done to get this program up and running.

Dr. Browning asked about the number of students in need of this program. The program will start with 18 students and will try to keep it at that level. The overall response has been very positive.

It was moved by Mrs. Lyon, seconded by Mr. Ryder, to approve Clearlake Creativity School: New Program for Students with Emotional Disturbance. Motion carried by unanimous vote (5-0).

Mr. Holbrook left for another meeting at 5:35 p.m. Mr. Falkenberg conducted the remainder of the Board Meeting.

E. APPROVAL OF PERFORMANCE BOND FOR SIRI GRADING & PAVING, INC., FOR SITE DEVELOPMENT AT LLOYD HANCE COMMUNITY SCHOOL

It was moved by Dr. Cooper, seconded by Mr. Ryder, to approve the Performance Bond for Siri Grading & Paving Inc., for Site Development at Lloyd Hance Community School. Motion carried by unanimous vote (5-0).

F. APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION 1213-14 CONSTITUTING SPECIFICATIONS OF ELECTION ORDER AND REQUEST FOR CONSOLIDATION It was moved by Mrs. Hicks, seconded by Dr. Cooper, to approve Resolution 1213-14 Constituting Specifications of Election Order and Request or Consolidation. Motion carried by unanimous vote (5-0).

VII SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT

Mr. Falkenberg updated the Board on Operation Recognition – awarding diplomas to individuals who didn’t receive them because they joined the service. Three individuals have applied. Mr. Falkenberg would like to have a presentation before the June Board Meeting. VIII BOARD MEMBER REPORTS

Mr. Ryder shared information regarding an NBC news report on a program regarding a Silicon Schools Fund. It is funding to improve students’ access to high tech and the ability to work in the field. He gave the information to Mr. Holbrook.

Dr. Cooper will not be in attendance at the May 8 Board Meeting.

Mrs. Lyon may be late to the May 8 Board Meeting.

IX FUTURE BUSINESS The next regular meeting of the Lake County Board of Education will be held on Wednesday, May 8, 2013 at 3:30 p.m. at the Lake County Office of Education, 1152 S. Main Street, Lakeport, CA 95453.

X ADJOURNMENT

The regular meeting of the Lake County Board of Education adjourned at 6:00 p.m.

Submitted by,

______WALLY HOLBROOK Secretary to the Board Lake County Superintendent of Schools