December 1, 2009

Post date: Feb 24, 2010 7:30:33 PM

Members Present:

Ana Bello(left @ 10:10), Maureen Conlon, Ramon Guzman (after 5:45),Ava Mason (After item IV.a.), Anne Scott, Joy Smith(left @ 10:10), Carl Weymann(left @ 10:10) and David Yeager

Non-Voting Present:

Cinda Doughty

Sandra Morgan

Guests:

Stephanie Borbok

Board Clerk:

Carol Hill

Absent: Nereyda Cabrera

I. Call to Order

The meeting was called to order at 5:36pm.

II.Approval of the Agenda

Smith motioned to approve the agenda with moving item X.c. after VII.a.  Scott seconded.

In Favor: Bello, Conlon, Scott, Smith, Weymann and Yeager

Opposed: None

Abstained: None

Absent: Cabrera and Guzman

III.Public Comment

IV.Approval of  New Board Members

a.     Ava Mason

   Weymann motioned to approve Ava Mason as a new Board member.  Scott seconded.

In Favor: Bello, Conlon, Scott, Smith, Weymann and Yeager

Opposed: None

Abstained: None

Absent: Cabrera and Guzman

b.     Cynthia Gomez

   David read a letter that Cynthia wrote to the Board stating that she is no longer interested in becoming a Board member.

V.Introduction of Prospective Board Member

a.     Antonio Veasey

   Antonio Veasey presented himself to the Board as a prospective member.

VI.Approval of Board Meeting Minutes

a.     October 20th Board Meeting Minutes – Draft

    Conlon motioned to approve the October 20th Meeting Minutes with noted changes.  Guzman seconded.

In Favor: Bello, Conlon, Guzman, Mason, Scott, Smith, Weymann and Yeager

Opposed: None

Abstained: None

Absent: Cabrera

b.     November 2nd Board Meeting Minutes – Draft

   Weymann motioned to approve the November 2nd Board meeting minutes with noted changes.  Bello seconded.

In Favor: Bello, Conlon, Guzman, Mason, Scott, Smith, Weymann and Yeager

Opposed: None

Abstained: None

Absent: Cabrera

VII.Budget Update

a.     2008-2009 Audit

    Stephanie Borbok from Nigro Nigro and White reviewed the 2008-2009 Audit with the      Board.  Bello motioned to approve the 2008-2009 Audit,  Scott seconded.

In Favor: Bello, Conlon, Guzman, Mason, Scott, Smith, Weymann and Yeager

Opposed: None

Abstained: None

Absent: Cabrera

b.     Updated Actuals

    Sandra reviewed the updated actuals with the Board.

c.     2009-2010 1st Interim Report

     Scott motioned to approve the 1st Interim Report.  Guzman seconded.

 In Favor: Bello, Conlon, Guzman, Mason, Scott, Smith, Weymann and Yeager

Opposed: None

Abstained: None

Absent: Cabrera

d.     Check Registry for October

   Sandra presented the October check registry.

VIII.Consent Calendar

a.     Resolution to remove Jan Perry from accounts

Guzman motioned to approve the resolution to remove Jan Perry from all accounts.  Scott seconded.

In Favor: Bello, Conlon, Guzman, Mason, Scott, Smith, Weymann and Yeager

Opposed: None

Abstained: None

Absent: Cabrera

b.     Resolution to add Linda Rees to accounts

   Guzman motioned to approve the addition of Linda Rees to all accounts.  Scott seconded.

In Favor: Bello, Conlon, Guzman, Mason, Scott, Smith, Weymann and Yeager

Opposed: None

Abstained: None

Absent: Cabrera

IX.Discussion/Action Items

a.     Change in Tech Support Position Designation

Yeager motioned to approve the change in tech support designation with the addition of life insurance.  Conlon seconded.

In Favor: Bello, Conlon, Guzman, Mason, Scott, Smith, Weymann and Yeager

Opposed: None

Abstained: None

Absent: Cabrera

b.     Process to Recruit New Parents/Community Members

The Board will be bringing back thoughts and ideas to the next meeting on ways to recruit new parents/community members.

c.     Strategic Plan Review

 Ramon motioned to approve the Strategic Plan Review.  Mason seconded.

In Favor: Bello, Conlon, Guzman, Mason, Scott, Smith, Weymann and Yeager

Opposed: None

Abstained: None

Absent: Cabrera

d.     Director Goals

Cinda reviewed the Director goals with the Board.

e.     Math Tutoring

Bello motioned to table this agenda item pending IGC developing math tutoring proposal.  Weyman seconded.

In Favor: Bello, Conlon, Guzman, Mason, Scott, Smith, Weymann and Yeager

Opposed: None

Abstained: None

Absent: Cabrera

f.      Board Self Review

The Board discussed their past performance and recommended actions for future improvements.

X.Informational Items

a.     ELD Planning

  Cinda updated the Board on the progress of the upcoming ELD planning. 

b.     Data Director

  Cinda shared with the Board how Data Director is helping the staff analyze different types of data.

c.     Introduction of Interim Principal – Linda Rees

  Cinda introduced Linda Rees to the Board as the interim principal.

d.     Board Member Contact Information

Board member contact information was distributed.

XI.Roundtable

~Into closed session at 9:59pm~

XII.Closed Session

a.     DCTA Negotiations (Gov. Code 54957 (b)(1))

b.     Pending Litigation (Gov. Code 54956.9)

Report on Closed Session

The board voted unanimously to approve a 1% salary increase for DCTA in exchange for capping the Medical Benefit Coverage to the HMO Plan’s.

The board voted unanimously to approve a 1% bonus for DCTA in recognition of increased academic performance.

XIII.Adjournment

Conlon motioned toadjourn at 10:24pm.  Scott seconded.

In Favor: Conlon, Mason, Scott, and Yeager

Opposed: None

Abstained: None

Absent: Bello, Cabrera, Guzman, Smith and Weymann