June 30, 2008

Post date: Sep 23, 2008 9:5:35 PM

Members Present:

Ana Bello,  Nereyda Cabrera, Maureen Conlon, David Yeage, Anne Scott, Maria Hernandez, Ramon Guzman  and John Tidwell

Non-Voting Present:

Cinda Doughty

Guests:

Edward Soriano

Board Clerk:

Noemi Aguilar

Absent:

Andy To

       I.      Call to Order

The meeting was called to order at 5:40 pm

    II.      Approval of the Agenda

Cabrera motioned to approve the agendas is. Scott seconded the motion.

In Favor: Cabrera, Hernandez, Tidwell, Yeager, Guzman, Scott and Conlon

Opposed: None

Abstained: None

Absent: To and Bello

 III.      Public Comment

None

  IV.      Approval of Board Meeting Minutes

a.      May 29th Board Meeting Minutes (Attachment #1)

Make changes to approval of the agenda. Scott motioned, Hernandez second the motion. with 7 in favor 2 absent.(Yeager and Guzman were absent)

Scott motioned to approve the May29th Board meeting minutes with noted changes. Hernandez seconded the motion.

In Favor: Scott, Hernandez, Yeager, Tidwell, Cabrera, Guzman and Conlon

Opposed: None

Abstained: None

Absent: To and Bello

b.      June 9th Board Meeting Minutes (Attachment #2)

The language on closed session was changed by Allyson the attorney.

Cabrera motioned to approve the June 9th Board meeting minutes. Scott seconded the motion.

In Favor: Cabrera, Scott, Hernandez, Yeager, Tidwell, Conlon, and Guzman

Opposed: None

Abstained: None

Absent: To and Bello

     V.      Budget Update

a.      2007-2008 Budget Actuals (Attachment #3)

Cinda and Edward reviewed the budget actuals with the Board.

  VI.      Discussion/Action Items

a.      Uniform Policy (Attachment #4)

Define shade of blue and length and add NO JEANS.

Guzman motioned to approve the uniform policy with the noted changes. Cabrera seconded the motion.

In Favor: Guzman, Cabrera, Hernandez, Scott, Tidwell, and Yeager

Opposed: Conlon

Abstained: None

Absent: Bello and To

b.      Principal Hiring Process (Attachment #5)

Cinda informed the Board that there are 5 candidates to interview

Second interviews will be held on the 9th

5 staff members to interview and possibly 2 Board members (Nereyda and Anne) and one parent (Edith Mendoza)

Sheri Barker will conduct  a Leadership Transition meeting with the staff and the new principal.

Cabrera motioned to approve the Leadership Transition with Sheri Barker, the staff, and the new principal. Tidwell seconded the motion.

In Favor: Cabrera, Tidwell, Conlon, Guzman, Hernandez, Scott, and Yeager

Opposed: None

Abstained: Bello

Absent: To

c.       Strategic Action Plans (Attachment #6)

Cinda updated the Board on the Strategic Action Plans

d.      Charter Writing Committee

Cinda reviewed with the Board what the Charter Writing Committee is working on

VII.      Consent Calendar

a.      CSMC Contract (Attachment #7)

b.      Outdoor Education Contract (Attachment #8)

Scott motioned to approve the consent calendar items. Guzman seconded the motion.

In Favor: Scott, Guzman, Hernandez, Tidwell, Conlon, Cabrear, Yeager  and Bello

Opposed: None

Abstained: None

Absent: To

VIII.      Informational Items

a.      District Accountability Visit

Cinda informed the Board that the District will be giving us a written report but as far as our education program we continue to be on the cutting edge and we have excellent budget policies.

b.      Acknowledgement of Board Service

Cinda thanked the Board members for their time and hardwork.

c.       Final Budget Policy (Attachment #9)

Add a resolution that states 15% and one months salary is in the reserve.

The Board went into closed session at 8:32pm

  IX.      Closed Session

a.      Director Contract Terms

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The Board resumed to open session at

     X.      Roundtable

Bello-mentioned that some of the teachers have concerns with sick leave and vacation time not showing on their paychecks

Tidwell-discussed the teachers contract

Cabrera-Kitchen floor in the cafeteria is dirty and girls bathroom never has paper towels

Maybe conduct a uniform drive in the schools parking lot, Cinda will delegate to parent involvement committee

Yeager- The Boards first meeting in September will be on September 9th

Doughty-There is a potential person outside of the school that may be interested in joining the Board

  XI.      Adjournment

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Motioned to adjourn at . seconded the motion.

In Favor:

Opposed: None

Abstained: None

Absent: