431 FULLERTON JOINT UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT 1051 West
Total Page:16
File Type:pdf, Size:1020Kb
431 FULLERTON JOINT UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT 1051 West Bastanchury Road, Fullerton, California MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES December 7, 2010 CLOSED MEETING President Dunton called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. at the Education Center, 1051 West Bastanchury Road, Fullerton. President Dunton declared the meeting recessed to Closed Session at 5:31 p.m. OPEN/STUDY SESSION President Dunton convened the meeting to Open/Study Session at 6:40 p.m. to prepare for the Regular Session. CLOSED SESSION President Dunton declared Closed Session at 7:10 p.m. CALL TO ORDER President Dunton reconvened the meeting to Regular Session at 7:33 p.m. The flag salute was led by Eduardo Perez, Boys’ Cross Country Coach at Troy High School. Trustees Present: Marilyn Buchi, Bill Dunton, Bob Hathaway, Barbara Kilponen, and Bob Singer. Student Board Emily Kuo. Member Present: Trustees Absent: None. Staff Present: George J. Giokaris, Superintendent; Colleen Patterson, Asst. Supt., Business Services; Carolyn Williams, Interim Asst. Supt., Education and Assessment Services; Ed Atkinson, Asst. Supt., Human Resources; Jennifer Williams, Dir. of Business Services; Principal Jim Coombs, Buena Park High School; Principal Cathy Gach, Fullerton Union High School; Principal Sylvia Kaufman, La Habra High School; Principal John Oldenburg, Sonora High School; Assistant Principal Karl Zener, Sunny Hills High School; Principal Maggie Buchan, Troy High School; Principal John Link, La Vista/ La Sierra High Schools; and Karen Childs, Executive Secretary. MOMENT OF SILENCE A moment of silence was held in memory of Karen Bumcrot. Karen 432 December 7, 2010 Bumcrot was hired on October 9, 1989, as an Instructional Aide. Mrs. Bumcrot served her entire 21-year career with the District at Sonora High School. She was working as a Special Education classroom aide just days prior to her passing on December 2, 2010. Her son, Steven, worked for the District in the past, and her sister, Connie Calderon, currently works for the District. Funeral services were held on Monday, December 6, 2010, at the Luyben Family Dilday-Mottell Mortuary in Long Beach. Sympathy and support were offered to the family and friends of Karen Bumcrot. INTRODUCTION/WELCOME President Dunton welcomed Fullerton Secondary Teachers Organization President Mary Wild; California School Employees Association President Dave Weigand and First Vice President Greg Longbotham; guests; and staff members present. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF None. CORRESPONDENCE OATH OF OFFICE, RE- President Dunton administered the oath of office to re-elected ELECTED BOARD MEMBERS Board Members Marilyn Buchi, Bob Hathaway, and Bob Singer. President Dunton shared brief remarks about each of the re-elected Board Members’ tenure in the District and their many contributions to the students and communities served by the District. APPROVAL OF AGENDA It was moved, seconded, and carried by unanimous vote (5-0) to approve the agenda as amended (move agenda item III-B, School Reports, to take place after the recess). APPROVAL OF MINUTES It was moved, seconded, and carried by unanimous vote (5-0) to approve the minutes of November 22, 2010, Board of Trustees meeting. ORGANIZATION OF THE President Dunton called for nominations for Board President. Bob BOARD OF TRUSTEES Singer was nominated to serve as President. It was moved, seconded, and carried by unanimous vote (5-0) to elect Bob Singer as President of the Board of Trustees for 2011. Mr. Dunton passed the gavel to Dr. Singer. President Singer made remarks highlighting some of the District’s successes under the leadership of Mr. Dunton. He then presented a framed print of Plummer Auditorium with an engraved nameplate to Mr. Dunton as a token of appreciation for his outstanding leadership of the Board and the District for the past year. ORGANIZATION OF THE President Singer then addressed the objectives and challenges for BOARD OF TRUSTEES the upcoming year, especially working to assure that the District’s 433 December 7, 2010 (Continued) core programs are provided to all students on a continuing basis in the face of reduced State funding and continuing weakness in the economy. It was moved, seconded, and carried by unanimous vote (5-0) to elect Bob Hathaway as Clerk of the Board of Trustees. It was moved, seconded, and carried by unanimous vote (5-0) to appoint Superintendent Giokaris as Secretary to the Board of Trustees for 2010. It was moved, seconded, and carried by unanimous vote (5-0) to elect Bill Dunton to serve on the Nominating Committee for the Orange County Committee on School District Organization for one year. It was moved, seconded, and carried by unanimous vote (5-0) to elect Barbara Kilponen to serve as an alternate on the Nominating Committee for the Orange County Committee on School District Organization for one year. It was moved, seconded, and carried by unanimous vote (5-0) to elect Marilyn Buchi to serve on the Orange County School Boards Association Political Action Group Effort Committee for one year. It was moved, seconded, and carried by unanimous vote (5-0) to adopt revised Board Bylaw 9321.1, Schedule of Regular Meetings of the Board of Trustees of the Fullerton Joint Union High School District, 2011 Organizational Year. The calendar for the 2011 regular Board of Trustees meetings was adopted as follows: January 4 May 24 September 27 February 8 June 7 October 11 February 22 June 28 October 25 March 8 July 12 November 8 March 22 August 16 November 21 April 5 September 13 December 13 May 10 STUDENT BOARD MEMBER Student Board Member Emily Kuo reported on the “What is Your REPORT Leadership Legacy?” symposium, which was held at the Education Center on December 2, 2010. More than 75 students within the District participated and the program topics included how attitude affects action, the importance of goal setting, and tips for life. STUDENT BOARD MEMBER Emily also shared current activities at the District schools as REPORT (Continued) follows: TRHS – The Girls’ Volleyball Team earned second-place honors at the State CIF Championship. BPHS – The first 434 December 7, 2010 “Showcase” will be held on Saturday, December 11, which will provide an opportunity for various clubs and sports to interact with the community and display what they do. SOHS – The Annual Food Drive has already raised over $3,000 and is headed for a record-breaking year. LHHS – The Football Team will play at Anaheim Stadium on Saturday, December 11, for the CIF-Southern Section Southwest Division Championship. FUHS – ASB is using a “Pick the Pow Wow” approach for choosing the theme for their next dance. SHHS – Holiday Spirit will take place next week and will include the annual Ice Block Obstacle Course. LVHS – Students enjoyed watching traditional Native Americans performing their cultural dance in the spirit of Native American Month. TIMELY INFORMATION Superintendent Giokaris presented years of service pins to Board FROM THE BOARD/SUPT. Clerk Bob Hathaway for 25 years of service and to Board President Bob Singer for 30 years of service to the District as Members of the Board of Trustees. Superintendent Giokaris also introduced Mrs. Kaaren Hathaway and Mrs. Laurice Singer. COMMENDATIONS AND Director of Administrative Services Jennifer Williams introduced RECOGNITION Karl Zener, representing Freeway League President Dr. Judy Fancher, to present Freeway League Champions for the following fall sports: Boys’ Cross Country: Troy High School Coach: Eddie Perez Player: Zach Weiss Girls’ Cross Country: La Habra High School Coaches: Erin Allard, Mark Gonzales Players: Shannon Abeling, Sarah Pfaff Individual Girls’ Cross Country Champion Evania Baginski, Troy High School Football: La Habra High School Coach: Frank Mazzotta Players: Cody Clements, Joe Duran, Kyle Peko, Will Peppard NOTE: La Habra High School honorees were unable to attend. Girls’ Tennis: Troy High School Coach: Donna Judd Players: Allison Radde, Victoria Vo COMMENDATIONS AND Volleyball: Troy High School RECOGNITION (Continued) Coach: Crystal Day Players: Nikki Brice, Rachel Jensen, Sierra Wilson 435 December 7, 2010 NOTE: Troy High School honorees were unable to attend. Boys’ Water Polo: Troy High School Coach: Justin Link Players: Killian Condon, Trevor Samaha President Singer presented each honoree with a certificate of achievement on behalf of the Board of Trustees. RECESS President Singer declared a recess at 8:26 p.m. The meeting was reconvened at 8:43 p.m. SCHOOL REPORTS The Principals gave monthly school reports on various campus activities as follows: TRHS – Parent information nights will have a new approach, including a mentor tour and an afternoon open house for those parents who are considering TRHS. SOHS – A total of 123 parents recently graduated from the Parent Institute, and Dancing with the Staff will take place on Friday, December 9. SHHS – A “counseling table” is now available at lunchtime to assist students, and the new Parent Resource Center is up and running. FUHS – The Speech and Debate Team recently won the George Armstrong Tournament at Bradley University for the fifth time in a row. LHHS – Planning is underway for Open House, which is scheduled for January 5, 2010, at 6:15 p.m. in the Gymnasium. BPHS – The First Annual Coyote Showcase scheduled for Saturday, December 11, from 9:00 a.m. to noon, and the annual freshman preview day will take place in January. LV/LSHS – The PALs program is reaching new heights under the direction of Brie Johnson, and students are volunteering for the Habitat for Humanity. NOMINATION(S) FOR CSBA It was moved, seconded, and carried by unanimous vote (5-0) to DELEGATE ASSEMBLY nominate Board President Dr. Robert Singer to serve a two-year term on the California School Boards Association (CSBA) Delegate Assembly. A letter of nomination will be sent to the CSBA and letters of support will be mailed to all Orange County school districts.