Post date: Feb 24, 2010 6:8:55 PM
Members Present:
Ana Bello, Nereyda Cabrera, Maureen Conlon, Ramon Guzman (after 6:10), Anne Scott, Joy Smith (After item IV.) Carl Weymann (after item IV.) and David Yeager
Non-Voting Present:
Cinda Doughty
Sandra Morgan
Guests:
Dan Shinoff
Cynthia Gomez
Ava Mason
Board Clerk:
Carol Hill
Absent: None
I. Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 5:44pm
II. Approval of the Agenda
Scott motioned to approve the agenda. Cabrera seconded.
In Favor: Bello, Cabrera, Conlon, Scott, and Yeager
Opposed: None
Abstained: None
Absent: Guzman
~ Into Closed Session @ 8:27pm~
III. Closed Session – Time Certain
a. Conference with Legal Council – Sheldon vs. Darnall Charter School
(Gov. Code 54956.9)
~ Back into Open Session @9:02 pm~
The Board Reported out with the following:
The Board agreed to accept Rene Sheldon’s offer to dismiss her lawsuit.
IV. Public Comment
V. Approval of Board Members
a. Joy Smith (Office 7) – Term Expires 9/2011 – Remainder of Tidwell’s Three Year Term
Conlon motioned to approve Joy (Office 7) for the remainder of Tidwell’s three year term. Scott seconded.
In Favor: Bello, Conlon, Scott, and Yeager
Opposed: None
Abstained: Cabrera
Absent: Guzman
b. Carl Weymann (Office 1) – Term Expires 9/2012 – New Three Term
Conlon motioned to approve Carl (Office 1) for a new three year term. Scott seconded.
In Favor: Bello, Conlon, Scott, and Yeager
Opposed: None
Abstained: Cabrera
Absent: Guzman
c. Nereyda Cabrera (Office 3) – Term Expires 9/2012 – New 3 Yr Term
Conlon motioned to table Nererda (Office 3) for a new three year term. Scott seconded.
In Favor: Bello, Conlon, Scott, and Yeager
Opposed: None
Abstained: Cabrera
Absent: Guzman
VI. Introduction Perspective Board Members –
Cynthia Gomez and Ava Mason presented themselves to the Board as prospective Board members.
VII. Approval of Board Meeting Minutes
a. September 8th Board Meeting Minutes – Draft (Attachment #1)
Conlon motioned to approve the Board Meeting Minutes as is. Cabrera seconded.
In Favor: Bello, Cabrera, Conlon, Scott, Smith, Weymann, and Yeager
Opposed: None
Abstained: None
Absent: Guzman
VIII. Budget Update
a. Updated Actuals
Cinda and Sandra updated the Board on the Updated Actuals Budget.
b. Revised 09-10 Budget
Conlon motioned to approve the Revised 09-10 Budget. Guzman seconded.
In Favor: Bello, Cabrera, Conlon, Guzman, Scott, Smith, Weymann, and Yeager
Opposed: None
Abstained: None
Absent: None
c. Check Registry for September
Cinda and Sandra shared with the Board the check registry for September.
d. Request for Additional Funds – ELD Unit Planning
Scott motioned to approve the Request for Additional Funds for ELD Unit Planning. Weymann seconded.
In Favor: Bello, Cabrera, Conlon, Guzman, Scott, Smith, Weymann, and Yeager
Opposed: None
Abstained: None
Absent: None
IX. Consent Calendar
a. Resolution for 2009-2010 Board Member Cap
Yeager motioned to approve the Resolution for 2009-2010 Board Member Cap. Cabrera seconded.
In Favor: Bello, Cabrera, Conlon, Guzman, Scott, Smith, Weymann, and Yeager
Opposed: None
Abstained: None
Absent: None
b. Class Size Reduction fund application
Yeager motioned to approve the Class Size Reduction fund application. Cabrera seconded.
In Favor: Bello, Cabrera, Conlon, Guzman, Scott, Smith, Weymann, and Yeager
Opposed: None
Abstained: None
Absent: None
X. Discussion/Action Items
a. Elect Board Officers
1. Chairperson
Weymann nominated David Yeager as Chairperson. Cabrera seconded.
In Favor: Bello, Cabrera, Conlon, Guzman, Scott, Smith, and Weymann
Opposed: None
Abstained: Yeager
Absent: None
2. Vice-Chairperson
Scott nominated Nereyda Cabrera as Vice-Chairperson. Bello seconded.
In Favor: Bello, Conlon, Guzman, Scott, Smith, Weymann, and Yeager
Opposed: None
Abstained: Cabrera
Absent: None
3. Treasurer
Cabrera nominated Ana Bello as Treasurer. Smith seconded.
In Favor: Carera, Conlon, Guzman, Scott, Smith, Weymann, and Yeager
Opposed: None
Abstained: Bello
Absent: None
4. Secretary
Bello nominated Carl Weymann as Secretary. Scott seconded.
In Favor: Carera, Conlon, Guzman, Scott, Smith, Weymann, and Yeager
Opposed: None
Abstained: Weymann
Absent: None
b. Parent Rights
Guzman motioned to approve the new language to be added to certificated contract and Classified Handbook. Smith seconded.
In Favor: Bello, Cabrera, Conlon, Guzman, Scott, Smith, Weymann, and Yeager
Opposed: None
Abstained: None
Absent: None
c. Board Policy #4 Code of Ethics – Annual re-adoption
Guzman motioned to approve the annual re-adoption with noted changes. Scott seconded.
In Favor: Bello, Cabrera, Conlon, Guzman, Scott, Smith, Weymann, and Yeager
Opposed: None
Abstained: None
Absent: None
1. Ethics Discussion
Scott motioned that there is no ethic violation between a Board member and a parent. Smith seconded.
In Favor: Bello, Cabrera, Conlon, Scott, Smith, Weymann, and Yeager
Opposed: None
Abstained: None
Absent: Guzman
d. Board Self-Review
Tabled to December 1, 2009 Board Meeting
XI. Informational Items
a. CSDC Conference
Carl, David, and Joy shared some information about the CSDC conference that they attended in Carlsbad.
b. School Capacity Report
Cinda shared with the Board the School Capacity Report and the process that was presented to the staff.
c. Prop 39 Update
Cinda updated the Board on Prop 39.
d. Prop S
Cinda shared with the Board what Prop S is funding and what is being given to Charter Schools vs. District Schools.
e. 2009-2010 Board Meeting Schedule
The meeting schedule was given to the Board with one adjustment,
f. Technology Update
Cinda shared with the Board Tim’s email regarding the Technology Update.
XII. Roundtable
Cinda updated the Board regarding Darnall being proactive regarding the H1N1 Virus.
~Into Closed Session @ 9:43pm~
XIII. Closed Session
a. DCTA Negotiations (Gov. Code 54957 (b)(1))
~Back into Open Session @ 10:05pm~
XIV. Adjournment
Conlon motioned to adjourn at 10:05pm. Cabrera seconded.
In Favor: Cabrera, Conlon, Scott, and Yeager
Opposed: None
Abstained: None
Absent: Bello, Guzman, Smith, and Weymann