March 18, 2014

Post date: Apr 23, 2014 8:52:25 PM

Members Present:

Cathy Aguilar, Janet Burton, Richard McAndrew, Gabriela Rendon, and Anne Scott,

Members Absent:

None

Guests:

Joanie Riegel

Chris Wright - ExED

Staff Members Present:

Dawna Halama

Maria Hernandez

Tim Simmons

Board Clerk:

Carol Hill

I.                Call to Order

The meeting was called to order at 4:36pm

II.              Approval of the Agenda

Burton motioned to Va. before IV.  Aguilar seconded.

In favor: Aguilar, Burton, McAndrew, Rendon, and Scott

Opposed: None

Abstained: None

Absent: None

III.            Public Comment

Any person may address the Board concerning any item on the agenda and may, at the discretion of the Board, be granted five (5) minutes to make a presentation to the Board at the time a specific item is under discussion.  Prior to the opening of the meeting, this form should be completed and given to the Chairperson of the Board.  Additional time may be granted if circumstances permit.  The total time per agenda item devoted to presentations to the Board shall be determined based on the number of speakers wishing to address the board.  However, this time will not exceed one-half (1/2) hour unless additional time is granted by the Board.  All presentations shall be heard by the Board prior to the formal discussion of the agenda topic under consideration.

Halama – spoke on a non-agenda item.  She read a letter that was written by Assembly member

Shirley Weber for our Charter renewal.

~ Into Closed Session 4:42 pm ~

IV.           Closed Session pursuant to Ralph M. Brown Act

a.    Expulsion/Suspension Updates Case No. # 201314 - 02 through 201314 - 05

Section 54956.9(d)(3)

b.    Expulsion Appeal Case No. #201314 - 03

Section 54956.9(d)(3)

V.             Business Oversight – Discussion/Action

a.    School Leadership Council (SLC) Update

Riegel updated the Board on SLC.

b.    2014 - 2015 Academic Calendar

Burton motioned to approve the 2014-15 Academic Calendar. Aguilar seconded.

In favor: Aguilar, Burton, McAndrew, Rendon, and Scott

Opposed: None

Abstained: None

Absent: None

c.    Review of Suspension & Expulsion Policy

The Board reviewed the Suspension & Expulsion Policy.

d.    Hiring update

Halama and Simmons gave the Board on the hiring update.

e.    Prop Z Planning Grant Update

Simmons updated the Board that we applied for $50,000 Prop Z Planning Grant.

f.      Darnall 13-14 Revised Budget

Not meant to be on this agenda.

g.    2013-14 Budget Update

Chris Wright from ExED updated the Board on the 2013-14 Budget.

1)    Darnall January 14 Financial Dashboard

2)    Financial Analysis Darnall Jan14

3)    Darnall January 14 Monthly Financials

4)    Darnall 2nd interim 13-14 (final)

h.    Upper Grade Enrollment Discussion

Simmons reported back from attorney regarding enrollment caps. Boards discussed possible growth in next year in upper grade enrollment.

i.      Revised Fiscal and Operating Policies

Item tabled.

j.      LCAP Update

Surveys will be handed out during conferences.

VI.           Academic Oversight/Leadership Team Information – Discussion/Action

a.    Winter PST Results

Halama gave the Board the Winter PST Results.  She also showed results from 2011-present.

b.    ALEKS Pilot

ALEKS is an algebra math pilot for 20 6th, 7th, and 8th graders.

VII.          Approval of Board Meeting Minutes

a.    February 25, 2014 Board Meeting Minutes – Draft

Burton motioned to approve February 25, 2014 Board Meeting Minutes – Draft. Scott seconded.

In favor: Aguilar, Burton, McAndrew, Rendon, and Scott

Opposed: None

Abstained: None

Absent: None

b.    March 11, 2014 Special Board Meeting Minutes – Draft

Scott motioned to approve March 11, 2014 Special Board Meeting Minutes – Draft. Rendon seconded.

In favor: Aguilar, Burton, McAndrew, Rendon, and Scott

Opposed: None

Abstained: None

Absent: None

VIII.        Roundtable – Reports by Board Members on their activities and requests for future agenda items.

IX.           Summary of Actions from Meeting

Ø  Special Board Meeting – March 25, 2014 at 3:50 in the Main Office Conference Room

X.             Adjournment

Burton motioned to adjourn at 8:19pm.  Rendon seconded.

In favor: Aguilar, Burton, McAndrew, Rendon, and Scott

Opposed: None

Abstained: None

Absent: None