SPECIAL MEETING BOARD OF TRUSTEES
WISEBURN SCHOOL DISTRICT
August 20, 2005
The Special Meeting of the Board of Trustees was called to order at 8:20 a.m. by Jo Call to Order
Anne Kaneda, Clerk, in the District Board Room.
Members present: Roll Call
Dennis Curtis Jo Anne Kaneda
Nelson Martinez Israel A. Mora
Member absent:
Brian Meath (participated by phone)
Administrators present:
Don Brann, Superintendent
Thomas Cox, Chief Business Official
The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was led by Cindy Parsons.
Cindy Parsons thanked the Superintendent and Board members for their attendance at From the Public
the recent Hollyglen Homeowners= Association Community Barbecue. She expressed
her concern about Resolution #05/06.4 related to rendering Hawthorne=s zoning
ordinance inapplicable to the Cabrillo and Dana new school building projects. She
requested that the minutes reflect the Board=s earlier agreement that there would be a
30 ft. set back from the Glasgow Street neighbors= properties. The Board indicated a
willingness to make that stipulation.
Israel Mora, Brian Meath, Nelson Martinez, and Jo Anne Kaneda all complemented From the Board
the Hollyglen Homeowners= Association on their successful Community Barbecue this
week. The turnout was great and it was nice to see all the young families coming into
the District. There was much evidence of the change in the demographics of
Hollyglen.
Mr. Mora noted that the transition of Board members on the Wiseburn Education
Foundation is being carried out.
Tom Cox updated the Board on the recent Preliminary Environmental Assessment From the Chief Business
(PEA) conducted at Dana Middle School and noted that there would be an upcoming Official
public hearing on August 31 on the findings of the environmental specialist.
Mr. Cox also reported on the new Cabrillo School project.
Dr. Brann distributed a quick analysis prepared by Dr. Teri Greene of the 2005 From the Superintendent
California Standards Test and the CAT 6 scores. Further detail will follow in a
September presentation and, of course, these results will be carefully analyzed by staff
to plan ongoing instruction.
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Dr. Brann reported that Standard & Poor=s AAcademic Outperformers@ list of (cont=d.)
districts included only unified or K-12 public school districts. Otherwise, undoubtedly,
Wiseburn would have been singled out for excellence, since when comparing academic
achievement levels with economically disadvantaged students, nobody obtains better
results. For example, an API score of 815 at a Wiseburn elementary school is much
more impressive than an 870 API at a South Bay elementary school serving few
students of color or living in poverty.
Mr. Curtis moved and Mr. Mora seconded that the minutes of the Regular Meeting of M05.34
July 28, 2005, be approved. Motion carried 4-0. Minutes
On a motion by Mr. Mora, which was seconded by Mr. Curtis, the Board voted 4-0 to M05.35
adopt Resolution #05/06.2, declaring the Wiseburn School District=s membership in Resolution #05/06.2
SIRMA III, a Joint Powers Agreement (JPA) for a self-funded dental plan. SIRMA III JPA
On a motion by Mr. Curtis, which was seconded by Mr. Mora, the Board voted 4-0 to M05.36
adopt Resolution #05/06.3, for participation in the California Schools Dental Resolution #05/06.3
Coalition. California Schools Dental
Coalition
On a motion by Mr. Curtis, which was seconded by Mr. Martinez, the Board voted 4-0 M05.37
to adopt Resolution #05/06.4, rendering local zoning ordinances inapplicable to Resolution #05/06.4
school facility reconstruction projects. The Board stated that the Resolution does not Local Zoning Ordinances
affect the previous direction that Cabrillo buildings on the Glasgow Street side have an
approximately 30 ft. set back from the property boundary. The 30 ft. set back, which is
currently in the architect=s plans, is to remain.
On a motion by Mr. Curtis, which was seconded by Ms. Kaneda, the Board voted 4-0 M05.38
to approve purchase orders #94426-94597; commercial and payroll warrants; and Purchase Orders
miscellaneous receipts, as submitted. and Warrants
Mr. Mora moved and Mr. Curtis seconded that the Board ratify/approve attendance at M05.39
the following meetings or conferences, including provision of substitute teachers as Conference Attendance
needed, and transportation by car at 304 per mile or lowest reasonable air fare as
appropriate:
1. Ana Montes at local South Bay school districts ASouth Bay Human Resources
Monthly Meetings@ at various locations from September 2005 - June 2006, at no cost
to the District for registration but a cost for use of personal vehicle for District
business.
2. Allison Meints (Cabrillo SDC) at the Southwest SELPA ANew Teacher Training@ in
Torrance on Wednesday, September 21 and 28, 2005, at a cost of approximately $200,
to be paid from Special Ed. Funds.
Motion carried 4-0.
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On a motion by Mr. Mora, which was seconded by Mr. Curtis, the Board voted 4-0 to
approve Contract #C05.06 with Administrative Services Cooperative for Special Ed. M05.40
transportation services, effective September 1, 2005 - August 31, 2006, not to exceed a Contract #C05.06
total of $34,500.00, and an Individual Service Agreement to allow a special needs Administrative Services
student to be transported to a specialized program. Cooperative
On a motion by Mr. Mora, which was seconded by Mr. Curtis, the Board voted 4-0 to M05.41
approve Master Contracts with the following non-public agencies and non-public Special Education Contracts
schools, with Individual Service Agreements as noted, for special needs students for 2005-06
enrolled within the Wiseburn School District, effective September 1, 2005 - August 31,
2006. To be paid from Special Education funds and through reimbursement from
Southwest SELPA:
#C05.07 - Autism Spectrum Therapies - Individual Service Agreement in an amount
not to exceed $11,250.00
#C05.08 - Carousel NPS - Individual Service Agreement in an amount not to exceed
$72,465.00
#C05.09 - Pediatric Therapy Network - School based integrated services in an amount
not to exceed $43,000.00, and Individual Service Agreements (clinic) in an amount not
to exceed $9,520.00
#C05.10 - Jennifer Keany & Associates - Individual Service Agreement in an amount
not to exceed $23,010.00
#C05.11 - Megan Macleod, Physical Therapist - Full reimbursement from the
Southwest SELPA in an amount not to exceed $14,000.00
#C05.12 - Lifespan Therapeutic Services - Individual Service Agreement in an amount
not to exceed $8,170.00
Note: The Master Contract with Pathways Therapy & Assistive Technology waas tabled
until the September 8 meeting.
On a motion by Mr. Mora, which was seconded by Mr. Curtis, the Board voted 4-0 to M05.42
approve renewal of membership in the Coalition for Adequate School Housing Membership in CASH
(CASH) for the 2005-06 school year, at a cost of $285.00, to be paid from donation
funds.
On a motion by Mr. Mora, which was seconded by Mr. Curtis, the Board voted 4-0 to M05.43
approve Contract #C05.13 with LACOE for the PeopleSoft Financial Systems, Contract #C05.13
Business and Financial System Services for fiscal year 2005-06. LACOE - PeopleSoft
On a motion by Mr. Mora, which was seconded by Mr. Curtis, the Board voted 4-0 to M05.44
approve Contract #C05.14 with LACOE authorizing the loan of employee Laura Contract #C05.14
Smith to provide professional development in the use of LACOE=s multimedia LACOE - Loan of District
services contracts to K-12 teachers across Los Angeles County. Ms. Smith will continue Employee
to be paid and receive benefits through Wiseburn, and LACOE will fully reimburse
the District for these costs.
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On a motion by Mr. Mora, which was seconded by Mr. Curtis, the Board voted 4-0 to M05.45
accept, with regret, the resignation of Sal Gumina, Peter Burnett School Principal, Burnett School Principal
effective August 1, 2005. Resignation
On a motion by Mr. Mora, which was seconded by Mr. Curtis, the Board voted 4-0 to M05.46
approve the following Temporary Certificated employees for the 2005-06 school year, Temporary Certificated
effective September 1, 2005, to be paid from the Certificated Salary Schedule: Employees
1. Maria Rodriguez, Column II, Step 5
2. Jennifer Williams, Column II, Step 1
On a motion by Mr. Mora, which was seconded by Mr. Curtis, the Board voted 4-0 to M05.47
accept the resignation of Natalie Pascotto, Substitute Teacher, effective August 10, Substitute Teacher
2005. Resignation
On a motion by Mr. Mora, which was seconded by Mr. Curtis, the Board voted 4-0 to M05.48
approve the following substitute teachers for the 2005-06 school year: Substitute Teachers
Susie Barat Nancy Harrison Darrelyn Rowland
Joseph Barry Christopher Johnson Cadence Schreiber
Kimberly Belitz Suzanne Johnson Mady Silverman
Susie Bell Connie Jung Dina Stern
Jack Bennet Britton Karl Sharon Stienstra
Alice Blyther April Koonz Sharon Swan
Barbara Borel Rita Kyser Robyn Torres
Audry Brady Crystal LeBouf Lee Tran
Elizabeth Clayton-Bennett Marilyn Lyons Char Van Drie
Katheryn Contreras Susan MacWilliams Shanelle Venable
Jill Deranian Mark Marion Heisy Villagran
Carolyn Elder Ryan Meyer Janet Webb
Connie Elliott Sally Mureau Kimberly Wilkes
Kassia Evulich Jeanette Odle Jennifer Williams
Heather Fielding Michael Pachuta Dave Wilmot
Lisa Goiset Steven Premo Elaine Wilmot
Bruce Green Lisbeth Quintana Christina Wingo
Ilona Grothe Sabrina Reilly
Kimberly Harris Mary Ellen Rogers
On a motion by Mr. Mora, which was seconded by Mr. Curtis, the Board voted 4-0 to M05.49
approve the following teachers as Technology Mentors for the 2005-06 school year: Technology Mentors
Anza: Ruby del Rio and Suzanne Guidi (shared assignment)
Burnett: Alex Verduzco
Cabrillo: Devin Meyer and Elizabeth Zirbel (shared assignment)
The Anza and Cabrillo Mentors will share the $5,000 stipend, to be paid from the
General Fund. The stipend will be paid in two equal payments, in January and July
2006.
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On a motion by Mr. Mora, which was seconded by Mr. Curtis, the Board voted 4-0 to M05.50
approve a formal leave without pay for Sherene Hawkins, Instructional Aide, effective Leave Without Pay for
September 7, 2005 - March 4, 2006. Classified Employee
On a motion by Mr. Mora, which was seconded by Mr. Curtis, the Board voted 4-0 to M05.51
approve termination of part time Classified employee, Poonam Chaudhary, effective Termination of Classified
August 10, 2005. Employee
On a motion by Mr. Mora, which was seconded by Mr. Curtis, the Board voted 4-0 to M05.52
ratify/approve additional hours for the following Classified/Confidential employees: Classified/Confidential
Additional Hours
$ Shannon Tupper, Burnett Library Clerk, not to exceed a total of 200 hours,
effective June 27 - August 31, 2005. API/school site funds at Range 2E on the
Classified Salary Schedule, not to exceed a total of $3,700.00. To complete a
Aweeding@ through the Burnett library and computer rooms= inventory of books
and software that Leslie Sakaguchi started just before she resigned.
$ Debra Chow, District Office Account Clerk/Receptionist, not to exceed an
additional 20 hours from August 18-31, 2005. General Fund, Range 1E on the
Confidential Salary Schedule. To fulfill required duties of the Business and
Superintendent=s Office to prepare for the 2005-06 school year.
$ Illeana Stanley and Lisa Torres, Dana Instructional Aides, not to exceed a total of
30 hours per week each from September 7 - October 31, 2005. General Fund,
Range 6B on the Classified Salary Schedule. Per IEP, will Ashadow@ special
needs students for the full day as a transition plan.
$ Cynthia Underwood, Dana Instructional Aide, not to exceed a total of 15 hours per
week from September 7, 2005 - June 22, 2006. General Fund, Range 6B on the
Classified Salary Schedule. Per IEP and replacing Cynthia Pablico (transferred to
another position), will provide one-on-one support services for a special needs
pupil.
On a motion by Mr. Mora, which was seconded by Mr. Curtis, the Board voted 4-0 to M05.53
approve the following Consultant=s Agreements for nursing/testing services for the Consultant=s Agreements -
2005-06 school year, at $50 per hour each, not to exceed a total of $3,850.00 each, to Nursing/Testing Services
be paid from the UniHealth Grant:
#488.06 - Karen Armstrong
#489.06 - Lynn Zeman
On a motion by Mr. Mora, which was seconded by Mr. Curtis, the Board voted 4-0 to M05.54
approve a Student Teaching Agreement between the Wiseburn School District and Loyola Marymount Student
Loyola Marymount University School of Education, effective July 1, 2005 - July 1, Teaching Agreement
2008.
On a motion by Mr. Mora, which was seconded by Mr. Curtis, the Board voted 4-0 to M05.55
approve a new School Counselor Evaluation Form, which will assist the site School Counselor Evaluation
administrator in evaluating the school counselor in a formal manner. Form
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A short recess was held from 9:50 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. Recess
The Superintendent, Board members, and staff participated in a Budget Study Session Budget Study Session
in which the 2004-05 Budget was reviewed and the 2005-06 Budget was previewed.
Questions the Board had were answered by Tom Cox, Chief Business Official. Some
of the topics discussed were General Fund ending balance, revenues, expenditures,
review of the State Adopted Budget, and requests for new funding.
The Board entered closed session at 11:10 a.m. and reconvened at 11:41 a.m. Closed Session
Mr. Mora moved and Ms. Kaneda seconded that the meeting be adjourned at 11:45 Adjournment
a.m. Motion carried unanimously.
The Regular Board Meeting of Thursday, August 25, was canceled. The next Regular
Meeting of the Board of Trustees will be held Thursday, September 8, 2005, at 7:00
p.m. in the District Board Room.
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Jo Anne Kaneda
Clerk of the Board
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Don Brann
Secretary to the Board
Certified as approved.
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