March 24, 2009

Post date: Jun 09, 2009 2:42:43 PM

Members Present:

Ana Bello (left @ 8:20), Maureen Conlon, Maria Hernandez (left @ 8:20), Anne Scott, John Tidwell (arrived @5:37 and left @ 8:20) and David Yeager

Non-Voting Present:

Cinda Doughty

Edward Soriano

Guests:

Jan Perry, Dawna Halama

Board Clerk:

Carol Hill

Absent: Ramon Guzman and Christopher Hereford

       I.      Call to Order

The meeting was called to order at 5:35pm.

    II.      Approval of the Agenda

Conlon motioned to approve. Scott seconded.

In Favor: Bello, Cabrera, Conlon, Hernandez, Scott, Yeager

Opposed: None

Abstained: None

Absent: Guzman, Hereford, Tidwell

 III.      Public Comment

There was no public comment

  IV.      Darnall Showcase

a.      Assessment for Learning

Dawna shared with the Board how Assessment for Learning has worked for her class

b.      New Technology Tools

Cinda introduced the new ActivBoard to the Board

c.       National Board Certification – Dawna Halama

The Board awarded Dawna with a certificate of recognition

d.      Updates on Strategic Action Plans

Jan updated the Board on the different committees that were created from the Strategic Action Plan

V.           Approval of Board Meeting Minutes

a.      February 24th, 2008 Board Meeting Minutes

Conlon motioned to approve the minutes as is.  Scott seconded.

In Favor: Bello, Cabrera, Conlon, Hernandez, Scott, and Yeager

Opposed: None

Abstained: None

Absent: Guzman and Hereford 

VI.        Budget Update

a.      Budget to Actuals Report

Edward updated the Board on the Budget to Date Actuals

b.      Proposed Revisions to 2008-09 Budget

Edward went over the Proposed Revisions to 2008-09 Budget.

Conlon motioned to approve the Proposed Revisions to 2008-09 Budget.  Scott seconded.

In Favor: Bello, Cabrera, Conlon, Hernandez, Scott, and Yeager

Opposed: None

Abstained: None

Absent: Guzman and Hereford

     V.      Closed Session

a.      Classified Handbook- Salary-Benefits (Gov. Code Section 54957.6)

~Board opted out to not go into Closed Session~

  VI.      Discussion/Action Items

a.      Classified Handbook – Final (Attachment # 6)

Yeager motioned to approve the Classified Handbook with the noted changes. Scott seconded.

In Favor: Cabrera, Conlon, Scott, and Yeager

Opposed: None

Abstained: None

Absent: Bello, Guzman, Hereford, Hernandez, and Tidwell

b.      2009-2010 Proposed Calendar (Attachment # 7)

Cinda went over the 2009-2010 Proposed Calendar.

Scott motioned to approve calendar with noted changes.  Conlon seconded.

In Favor: Bello, Cabrera, Conlon, Hernandez, Scott, and Yeager

Opposed: None

Abstained: None

Absent: Guzman and Hereford    

VII.      Informational Items

a.      Charter Renewal

Cinda updated the Board on the upcoming Charter Renewal School Board Meeting on April 21st at 5pm

b.      Board Training (Attachment # 8)

David informed the Board on trainings that will be held in Walnut Creek, Ca.

Cinda informed the Board training presented by Greg Moser from Procopio, on May 20th from 5-8pm

c.       Director Evaluation-Preliminary (Attachment # 9)       

Cinda informed the Board that the Admin Evaluation Committee will meet next week to go over the results from the Director Evaluation.  Results will be emailed to the Board prior to the next Board meeting

     X.      Roundtable

  XI.      Adjournment

Scott motioned to adjourn the meeting at 9:20 pm. Conlon seconded.

In Favor: Cabrera, Conlon, Scott, and Yeager

Opposed: None

Abstained: None

Absent: Bello, Guzman, Hereford, Hernandez, and Tidwell