BOARD OF EDUCATION
Minutes
Regular Meeting The Board of Education of the Colton Joint Unified School District
September 15, 2005 met in Regular Session on Thursday, September 15, 2005, 5:30 p.m.
5:30 p.m. / 6:30 p.m. (Public & Closed Session) and 6:30 p.m. (Public Session) in the Board
Room at the CJUSD Student Services Center, 851 So. Mt. Vernon
CJUSD Student Services Center Avenue, Colton, California.
Trustees Present
Mr. David Zamora President
Mr. Robert D. Armenta, Jr. Clerk
Mr. Tobin Brinker
Mr. Mark Hoover
Mr. Frank A. Ibarra
Mr. Kent Taylor
Trustee Absent
Mrs. Marge Mendoza-Ware (Excused)
Staff Members Present Staff Members Excused
Mr. Dennis Byas Mr. Roger Kowalski
Mr. James A. Downs Dr. Diane D’Agostino
Dr. Robert Stranger
Ms. Angelia Wyles
Mr. Rick Dischinger
Dr. Duneen DeBruhl
Mr. Garry Schneider
Mr. Jerry Almendarez
Mr. Michael Townsend
Ms. Katie Orloff
Mrs. Chris Estrada
Call to Order The President called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m.
Public Comment Public Comment Regarding Closed Session Items—None
Closed Session Items
Closed Session At 5:33 p.m., the Board recessed to Closed Session to discuss
Student Discipline agendized items.
Interdistrict Transfer—Appeal
Personnel / Positions
Reconvened The Board reconvened at 6:30 p.m. Mark Hoover led in the Renewal
of the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of
America.
Hearing Session 1. Bloomington High School ASB President Elizabeth Guijarro
reported on student activities and events. She was accompanied
by former ASB President Javier Serna.
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Hearing Session (cont.) 2. Employee Recognition Program: Assistant Superintendent Jim
Downs introduced Grimes Elementary Principal and Committee
Chairman Ingrid Munsterman who presented an overview of a
new incentive program to recognize District employees on a
monthly basis. Information included program goals, nomination
criteria, the selection process, and plans to solicit assistance from
local businesses for monetary donations and/or gifts for prizes.
Nomination forms will be available October 1, 2005. Contact her
or Marcia Germann in the Human Resources Department for
more details.
Public Input 3. The following persons addressed the specific agenda items noted:
Specific Agenda Items (see responses from Superintendent, Study & Information item #6)
a) D-21: Adoption of Resolution 05-12, Colton JUSD
Authorizing the Issuance of CJUSD (San Bernardino County,
California) Election of 2001 General Obligation Bonds,
Series C
THMS teacher Karen Houck expressed concern regarding
the availability of sufficient funds to complete existing
projects since the funds generated by Resolution 05-12 will
be earmarked for high school #3.
b) Closed Session Item #4: Personnel Position—Director III,
Assessment and Evaluation
ACE President Ken Johnson inquired about the rationale for
this position.
Student Discipline #24 On a motion by Mr. Ibarra, seconded by Mr. Brinker and carried on a
(Closed Session) 6-0 vote (Mendoza-Ware absent), the Board took action on Student
Student Discipline (1)
Discipline Item 1 as presented.
Student Discipline Student #115750. The Board expelled the student for the first and
second semester of the 2005-06 school year. Further, the Board sus-
pended the expulsion and assigned the student to the Washington SDC
Program for the specified term, subject to the following conditions:
1. No violation of Education Code 48900 / 48915.
2. Satisfactory attendance as determined by the Site Administrator.
3. Satisfactory academic progress as determined by the Site Administrator.
4. Must complete 60 credits in residence before being allowed to return to
home school.
5. Not to be present on any District campus except the school of assignment
for the term of the suspended expulsion.
6. A violation of conditions will result in a pre-expulsion IEP meeting.
Interdistrict Transfer Appeal #25 Interdistrict Transfer Appeal: Lack of motion—action not taken.
(Closed Session) The Board upheld the Administration’s recommendation to deny the
Denied interdistrict transfer request.
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Withdrawn #26 Withdrawn
Property Relocation Property/APNs:
(Closed Session) Hampton Lumber: 1167-151-31, 43, 44
13 Parcels—Grand Terrace Thompson Family: 1167-151-35, 36, 38, 39
Nathan T. Bessin: 1167-151-45
CLS Landscape: 1167-151-37
Terry L. & Julie Wesseln: 1167-151-32, 33, 34
Inland Timber: 1167-221-01
Personnel—Positions #27 Personnel—Positions: No reportable action
(Closed Session) Safety & Security Manager
No reportable action Director III, Assessment & Evaluation
Consent Items #28 On a motion by Mr. Armenta, seconded by Mr. Taylor and carried on
a 6-0 vote (Mendoza-Ware absent), the Board approved Consent Items
#B-1 through #B-7 as presented.
Minutes (9-1-05) #28.1 The Board approved the Minutes of the Regular Board of Education
Meeting held on September 1, 2005, as presented.
Field Trips #28.2 The Board approved the field trips as listed and authorized the
expenditure of funds:
ASB = Associated Student Body
AVID = Advancement Via Individual Determination
DECA = Distributive Education Clubs of America—An Assn. of Marketing Students
ROP = Regional Occupational Program
ROTC = Reserve Officer Training Corps
SBCP = School-Based Coordinated Program
VEA = Vocational Education Act (now aka Career Technical Ed.)
CMS (9/16/05, F): To the Alpine Camp & Conference Center in Blue
Jay, California, to participate in teambuilding and problem-solving
skills and activities. Seventy (70) AVID students (grades 7-8), one
certificated staff member, and five other adults will attend for a cost
of $3,420, to be paid from AVID funds. (District transp: leave 8 am,
return 4 pm)
CHS (9/22-23/05, Th,F): To the Lake Arrowhead Resort to participate
in an ASB leadership conference. Thirty-three (33) students (grades 9-
12), two certificated staff members, and one other adult will attend for
a cost of $2,808, to be paid from ASB funds. (District transp: leave 9/22
9 am, return 9/23 2 pm)
CHS (9/26-27/05, M,T): To the Lake Arrowhead Resort to partici-
pate in an ASB leadership conference. Twenty-two (22) students
(grades 9-12), two certificated staff members, and one other adult will
attend for a cost of $2,050, to be paid from ASB funds. (District transp:
leave 9/26 9 am, return 9/27 2 pm)
BHS (9/28/05, W): To the University of Redlands to participate in the
Student Government Days Leadership conference. Forty (40) students
(grades 10-12), two certificated staff members, and one other adult will
attend for a cost of $945, to be paid from ASB ($800) and lottery ($145)
funds. (District transp: leave 7:30 am, return 2 pm)
THMS (9/30-10/2/05, F,S,S): To Camp Teresita Pines in Wrightwood
to participate in peer mentor and tutor training. Thirteen (13) 8th grade
students, two certificated staff members, and one other adult will
attend for a cost of $2,745, to be paid from ASB ($2,400) and SBCP
($345) funds. (District transp: leave 9/30 8 am, return 10/2 5:30 pm)
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Field Trips (cont.) BHS (10/14/05, F): To the Fashion Institute of Design and Mer-
chandising in Irvine to participate in the DECA officer training and
leadership workshop. Five (5) students (grades 11-12) and two
certificated staff members will attend for a cost of $435, to be paid
from VEA ($395) and ROP ($40) funds. (District transp: leave 6 am,
return 5 pm)
BHS (10/15/05, Sat.): To the Naval Air Station North Island in San
Diego to participate in a tour of the USS Ronald Reagan. Ninety (90)
ROTC students (grades 9-12), two certificated staff members, and four
other adults will attend for a cost of $1,300, to be paid from lottery
($250) funds and ($1,050) to be paid by students or donations as
appropriate. (District transp: leave 8 am, return 6 pm)
Jurupa Vista (10/20/05, Th): To the Los Angeles County Museum of
Art to view a presentation of Tutankhamun and the Golden Age of the
Pharoahs exhibit and a museum tour. Sixty-seven (67) 6th grade
students, two certificated staff members, and five other adults will
attend for a cost of $1,980, to be paid from PTA ($1,005) and
discretionary ($975) funds. (District transp: leave 8 am, return 3 pm)
Jurupa Vista (10/26/05, W): To the Los Angeles County Museum of
Art to view a presentation of Tutankhamun and the Golden Age of the
Pharoahs exhibit and a museum tour. Seventy (70) 6th grade students,
three certificated staff members, and five other adults will attend for a
cost of $2,050, to be paid from ASB ($1,050) and discretionary ($1,000)
funds. (District transp: leave 8 am, return 3 pm)
BHS (11/5/05, Sat.): To Martin Luther King High School in Riverside
to participate in a DECA mini-conference. Seventy-five (75) students
(grades 9-12), two certificated staff members, and three other adults
will attend for a cost of $1,866, to be paid from ASB ($1,350), ROP
($18), VEA ($18) and lottery ($480) funds. (District transp: leave 8:30
am, return 8 pm)
Terrace View (12/1/05, Th): To the Live Oak Canyon Christmas Tree
Farm in Redlands to participate in a farm tour and *science activities.
Forty (40) kindergarten students, two certificated staff members, and
four other adults will attend for a cost of $456, to be paid by students
or donations as appropriate. (District transp: leave 8:40 am, return 11:20
am; *plants & animals)
Consultant #28.3 The Board approved the consultant to present at the District school
Assembly / Program listed and authorized the expenditure of funds:
Grand Terrace (9/19/05): Representatives from the Gluck Fellowship
Program of the Arts at the University of California, Riverside, will
provide two presentations of *Columbian Children’s Games at no cost
to the District. (*cultural songs, dances & games of Latin American children)
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Consultant #28.4 The Board approved the consultant to present at the District schools
Staff Development listed and authorized the expenditure of funds:
BHS/CHS/SMHS/WISH (2005-06*): Ann E. Groff., R.N., of Redlands
will provide childbirth education sessions to **Cal-SAFE students at
the high school, for a cost of $5,000, to be paid from Cal-SAFE funds.
(*not to exceed 100 hours; **California School-Age Families Education Program)
Acceptance of Gifts #28.5 The Board accepted the gifts from donors as presented:
Cooley Ranch PTA: Monetary gift: $5,000 (field trips)
Enrollment Stuart & Tina Hall & Family (Highland)
Center Donation: School supplies for student support fund
Grand Terrace Edison International Matching Gift Prog. (Princeton, NJ)
Monetary gift: $150 (performing arts dept.)
Rogers Edison International Matching Gift Prog. (Princeton, NJ)
Monetary gift: $75 (Jenna Urrea’s class)
San Salvador Gary Thornberry (Colton)
Monetary gift: $1,700 total
$1,000 – food baskets for needy families
$ 700 – Aquarium of the Pacific on Wheels
Zimmerman Patrick McKee (Redlands)
Monetary gift: $300 (student rewards)
University of La Verne #28.6 The Board approved the agreement with the University of La Verne
(Beginning August 2005) for Supervised Teaching Fieldwork and the Teaching Credential
Student Teaching Fieldwork Internship Program Contract as presented, at no cost to the District.
Agreement
The Agreement and Contract commenced on August 15, 2005 and will
Teaching Credential Internship-
Program Contract remain in effect until terminated upon mutual consent of both parties.
Unpaid Leave of Absence for #28.7 The Board approved an unpaid leave of absence for the employee
Classified Employee listed who will pay for any health insurance premiums, if applicable,
(EIN 5169) as per the current CSEA Agreement.
Classified Leave
5169 8-29 through 2-28-06
Action Items Brought Forward By Board consensus, action items D-8 and D-14 were brought forward
D-8 for individual consideration.
D-14
Personnel Employment #29 On a motion by Mr. Brinker, seconded by Mr. Armenta and carried on
All except Certificated I-A, #2 a 6-0 vote (Mendoza-Ware absent), the Board approved employment of
personnel listed, with the exception of entry #2, Section I-A,
Certificated—Regular Staff, which was deferred for separate action.
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Certificated Regular
Bowlan, Adam Social Science teacher - CMS
Deferred--- Braginton, Pauline Math teacher - ROHMS Deferred (see #30)
Bromley, Robin Science teacher - BHS
Brugger, Sherra Elem. teacher - Wilson
Davis, Samuel Science teacher - BMS
Diaz-Quintero, Karina Psychologist - PPS
Flores, Lucy Temporary Elem. teacher - Grant
Lawrence, Osworth Science teacher - BHS
Moore, Alison Science teacher - THMS
Substitutes
Alvarez, Salvador Mendez, Eric
Campana, Nelly Paraiso, Jeramil
Cornelius, Elijah Preciado, Irma
Crozier, Nathan Provance, Glen
Curry, Jennifer Roberg, Mona
Escamilla, Jennifer Salazar, Georgina
Herrera, Holly Sanchez, Monica
Isaac, Lee-Andrea Sexton, Victoria
Kowalski, Dean Shelby, Javanah
Lipes, Stephanie Yurkosky, Brandy
Classified Regular
Carrillo, Hilda State Preschool Inst. Asst. - Grimes
Contreras, Monica Special Ed. Inst. Asst. - Wash.
Gardea, Maria Morales Nutrition Serv. Worker I - BMS
Hernandez, Norma State Preschool Inst. Asst. - Wilson
Marroquin, Michael Head Start Inst. Asst. - San Salvador
Miller, Amy Special Ed. Inst. Asst. - BHS
Rodriguez, Yesenia State Preschool Inst. Asst. - McKinley
Romero, Denise State Preschool Inst. Asst. - Crestmore
Sanchez, Elena Children’s Center Inst. Asst. - San Salv.
Taylor, James Special Ed. Inst. Asst. - CHS
Wolter, Zoila Custodian - ROHMS
Hourly
Ali, Carmen Noon/Playground Aide - Reche C.
Davis, Cheree Noon/Playground Aide - Lewis
Ontiveroz, Mary General Clerical (Retiree)
Ramirez, Delilah Noon/Playground - Rogers
Tarango, Ana Noon/Playground - Sycamore Hills
Personnel Employment #30 (D-8 Deferred, Certificated Section I-A, #2) On a motion by Mr.
Deferred Taylor, seconded by Mr. Hoover and carried on a 5-1 vote, the Board
Certificated Section I-A, #2 employed the person listed as recommended.
Section I-A Certificated—Regular
Braginton, Pauline Math teacher - ROHMS
Ayes: Taylor, Hoover, Zamora, Ibarra, Armenta
Noes: Brinker
Absent: Mendoza-Ware
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Financial Statements #31 (D-14) On a motion by Mr. Taylor, seconded by Mr. Brinker and
Unaudited Actuals carried on a 6-0 vote (Mendoza-Ware absent), the Board approved the
(2004-05) District’s financial statements as presented: the 2004-05 unaudited
Revised Budget actuals and the 2005-06 revised budget, reflecting actual beginning
(2005-06) balances and changes due to the State-adopted budget. The informa-
tion is presented in the Standardized Account Code Structure (SACS).
All financial statements are on file in the Business Office.
Action Items #32 On a motion by Mr. Brinker, seconded by Mr. Armenta and carried on
(D-9 through D-21) a 6-0 vote (Mendoza-Ware absent), the Board approved items D-9
through D-21 as presented, with the exception of D-14, which was
deferred for separate action (see #31), as was D-8 (see #29 & #30).
Conference Attendance #32.1 (D-9) The Board approved conference attendance as presented, with
all necessary expenses to be paid from funds indicated.
Victor Schiro -- BHS Washington Leadership Training
Teacher Institute
September 17 - 21, 2005
Herndon, VA
VEA funds: $2,835.00
Dennis Byas -- Dist. Office Congressional Award through NTI
Superintendent (Notification Technologies, Inc.)
Cyndie Marksbury September 21 – 25, 2005
I.T. Specialist Washington, D.C.
Supt. funds: $3,656.98
Diane D’Agostino -- PPS State Supt’s High School Summit
Dir., Special Ed. October 18 - 19, 2005
Cheryll Price -- Dist. Office Universal City, CA
Dir., Literacy Title II funds: $1,246.24
Sharon Taylor
Curriculum Prog. Specialist
Purchase Orders #32.2 (D-10) The Board approved lottery funded purchase orders issued as
Lottery Funds presented. All pertinent information is on file in the Business Office.
Purchase Orders #32.3 (D-11) The Board approved purchase orders issued as presented. All
pertinent information is on file in the Business Office.
Disbursements #32.4 (D-12) The Board approved payment of disbursements as summarized
and listed. All pertinent information is on file in the Business Office.
Batch #0240 through Batch #0326 $ 3,637,378.74
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Resolution 05-11: #32.5 (D-13) The Board adopted Resolution 05-11, Revised 2004-05
Revised 2004-05 Actual Gann Actual Gann Limit and the Projected 2005-06 Gann Limit as
Limit *required, verifying that the calculations and documentation for the
Projected 2005-06 Gann Limit 2004-05 and 2005-06 fiscal years do not exceed the limitations
imposed and are in accordance with the provisions of Article XIII-B
of the California Constitution and applicable statutory law. All fi-
nancial statements are on file in the Business Office. (*1979 Proposition 4—
GANN Amendment)
$89,533,530 -- Revised 2004-05 Actual Gann Limit
$94,082,780 -- Projected 2005-06 Gann Limit
Financial Statements (D-14) APPROVED (See Item #31)
Unaudited Actuals
(2004-05)
Revised Budget
(2005-06)
Change Order No. 1 #32.6 (D-15) The Board approved Change Order No. 1 for Bid 05-15, ASR
(Bid 05-15) Constructors, Inc., for the Colton High School fencing project for a
CHS Fencing Project cost of $27,712, to be paid from Bond funds.
ASR Constructors, Inc.
Award Bid 05-20: #32.7 (D-16) The Board awarded *Bid 05-20 to the lowest responsible
(2005-06) bidder, ASR Constructors, Inc., for the 2005-06 six portable class-
Six Portable-Classroom Additions room-addition and shade-shelter projects at Zimmerman Elementary
Shade-Shelter Project School, for a cost of $345,000, to be paid from Developer fees.
Zimmerman Elem. (*Public Contract Code 20111)
ASR Constructors, Inc.
(Withdrawn at 9/1/05 Board Meeting)
Agreement w/ Executive #32.8 (D-17) The Board approved the agreement with Executive Environ-
Environmental Services Corp. mental Services Corporation for asbestos and lead-based paint pre-
for Asbestos & Lead-Based demolition inspection and monitoring services regarding portable
Paint Pre-Demolition Inspection buildings at Bloomington High School as presented, for a cost not to
& Monitoring Services exceed $11,500, to be paid from Bond funds.
Portable Buildings
BHS
Amendment No. 1 to #32.9 (D-18) The Board approved Amendment No. 1 to the agreement with
Agreement w/ Executive Executive Environmental Services Corporation for services prior to
Environmental Services Corp. and during demolition and construction regarding modernization
for Asbestos & Lead-Based projects at Rogers and Smith Elementary Schools as presented, for a
Paint Pre-Demolition Inspection cost not to exceed $65,000, to be paid from Bond funds.
& Monitoring Services $32,500 -- Rogers (Asbestos and lead-based-paint-clearance
Modernization Projects monitoring and specification development)
Rogers & Smith Elem.
$32,500 -- Smith (Asbestos and lead-based paint inspections, specification
development and bid assistance)
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Amendment by Substitution and #32.10 (D-19) The Board amended by substitution and adopted new board
Adoption of New Board Policies policies and administrative regulations as presented.
and Administrative Regulations
BP 3514 Environmental Safety [new]
BP 3514 Environmental Safety [new]
AR 3514 Environmental Safety [new]
AR 3514 Environmental Safety [new]
BP 3514.1 Hazardous Substances [3165] BP 3514.1 Hazardous Substances [3165]
AR 3514.1 Hazardous Substances [3165] AR 3514.1 Hazardous Substances [3165]
Amendment by Substitution and #32.11 (D-20) The Board amended by substitution and adopted new board
Adoption of New Board Policies policies and administrative regulations as presented.
and Administrative Regulations
BP 4040 Employee Use of Technology BP 4040 Employee Use of Technology [6160, 6715, 7310, 7645]
[6160, 6715, 7310, 7645] AR 4040 Employee Use of Technology [new]
AR 4040 Employee Use of Technology [new] BP 4100 Certificated Personnel [new]
BP 4100 Certificated Personnel [new] BP 4200 Classified Personnel [7010]
BP 4200 Classified Personnel [7010] AR 4200 Classified Personnel [new]
AR 4200 Classified Personnel [new] BP 4300 Management, Supervisory and Confidential Personnel [new]
BP 4300 Management, Supervisory and AR 4300 Management, Supervisory and Confidential Personnel [new]
Confidential Personnel [new] BP 4119.3 Duties of Personnel—Certificated [new]
AR 4300 Management, Supervisory and BP 4219.3 Duties of Personnel—Classified
Confidential Personnel [new] BP 4319.3 Duties of Personnel—(M/S/C)
BP 4119.3 Duties of Personnel—Certificated [new]
BP 4219.3 Duties of Personnel—Classified
BP 4319.3 Duties of Personnel—(M/S/C)
Resolution 05-12: #32.12 (D-21) The Board adopted Resolution 05-12, Colton JUSD authoriz-
Authorization to Issue ing the issuance of remaining unused Colton JUSD (San Bernardino,
Remaining Unused CJUSD County) *Election of 2001 General Obligation Bonds, Series C, as
(S.B. County) Election unanimously recommended by the Citizens Bond Oversight
of 2001 General Obligation Committee, in the amount of $50,000,000, to be used to fund the
Bonds, Series C District’s school-facilities-construction program, meet the District’s
match obligations, cash-flow requirements, and commitments related
to the pending construction of high school #3. Further, this resolution
petitions the San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors to authorize
the issuance and sale of the Bonds, Series C, and authorizes the
appointment of the San Bernardino County Treasurer—Tax Collector
as the Bond registrar, transfer and paying agent for the Bonds on
behalf of the District. All documents are on file in the Business
Office.
[ * $102 million Bond Election called 6-14-01 and passed 9-25-01 by 74.7% for land acquisition,
new schools, and modernization/renovation of existing schools; to date, Series A & B have been
issued for $52,000,000]
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Study, Information and Review Session / Public Comment
1. Personnel -- Resignations
2. FMLA Leave for Certificated Employees (EINs 5241, 5970)
3. Proposed Amendment by Substitution to Board Policy (Curriculum & Inst.) (Will be submitted for action 10-6-05)
4025 Graduation Requirements (page 169 revised; discussion held regarding additional issues raised)
4. Proposed Adoption of New Board Policies and Administrative Regulations (Will be submitted for action 10-6-05)
(Business and Non-Instructional Operations)
AR 3514.2 Integrated Pest Management [new]
AR 3515 Campus Security [new]
BP 3515.2 Disruptions [new]
AR 3515.2 Disruptions [new]
BP 3515.3 Security Operations [new]
AR 3515.3 Security Operations [new]
BP 3515.4 Recovery for Property Loss or Damage [new]
AR 3515.4 Recovery for Property Loss or Damage [new]
BP 3515.5 Sex Offender Notification [new]
AR 3515.5 Sex Offender Notification [new]
AR 3515.6 Criminal Background Checks for Contractors [new]
5. Curriculum & Instruction Goals (2005-06): Information was distributed for Board review (presentation was not given)
6. From the Superintendent
a) The City of Grand Terrace is requesting a joint meeting on January 26, 2006. A date for this meeting will be
decided at the Board’s reorganization meeting on December 8. The Grand Terrace City Council is interested
in participating in a ceremonial groundbreaking event for high school #3; suggested dates will be forwarded
to Board members. Frank Ibarra requested that information regarding the facility-naming process be
provided, as well as proposed agenda topics for the joint meeting with Grand Terrace.
b) The Superintendent responded to Public Comment issues for agendized items (Hearing Session item #3):
D-21: Adoption of Resolution 05-12, Colton JUSD Authorizing the Issuance of CJUSD (San Bernardino
County, California) Election of 2001 General Obligation Bonds, Series C
Concern regarding the availability of sufficient funds to complete existing projects since the funds specified
in Resolution 05-12 will be earmarked for high school #3.
Response: There is sufficient funding to complete existing projects and currently the District has $90 million worth of projects.
However, after the additional bond funds are received, the Administration will prepare to purchase the remaining parcels
for the new high school. Thereafter, District projects will total $250 million and taxpayers would be paying only for the
$102 million bond.
Closed Session Item #4: Personnel Position—Director III, Assessment and Evaluation
Rationale for this position.
Response: CJUSD is one of a few Districts who do not have an administrator to provide this function, which will benefit the
Administrators, teachers, and students. The job description will be provided to the Board and Ken Johnson.
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Study, Information and Review Session / Public Comment (continued)
7. ACE President Ken Johnson thanked Patty Navarro and other staff members for their efforts in assisting District
students and the Curriculum and Instruction Department for the opportunity to provide input on curriculum issues.
He announced the Union’s endorsement of Robert Armenta, Jr., (Colton) and Bernardo Sandoval (Grand Terrace)
for the Board election in November and shared ongoing concern regarding State mandates relative to the No Child
Left Behind Act. He inquired about the level of District support and/or interference regarding Union opposition to
Propositions 74 and 75, and asked the Administration to join them in supporting Proposition 76.
8. CSEA representative Erick Rosales thanked the Administration for providing retro pay to employees so quickly
and stated that CSEA has joined other groups regarding issues in the upcoming election.
9. ROP Board Member Kent Taylor reported that two new employees were introduced at the last meeting.
10. MAC representative Ignacio Cabrera shared their support in meeting the requirements of the NCLB, stated that
―action walks‖ training would begin soon, spoke about displaced students from Louisiana in the Bloomington area
and the community’s support for students, and thanked Maintenance and Operations Director Rick Lerma for his
assistance in meeting the requirements of the Williams Settlement relative to ―textbooks.‖
11. Public Comment Regarding Non-Agendized Issues:
Sandra Guidi, P.E. teacher at Colton High School, shared concerns regarding the impact on the physical education
program due to on-going modernization projects on campus and inquired about the possibility of securing a
classroom to conduct nutrition and other related classes.
Frank Ibarra stated that it is the Administration’s responsibility to accommodate students for the duration of the
modernization projects. Superintendent Byas responded that leasing classrooms would not only generate
unexpected expenditures, it would displace other groups, i.e., the girls’ softball program. CHS Principal John
Coke provided an update regarding all facility projects and measures taken to ensure student safety and minimize
the disruption of the learning process.
Karen Houck, teacher at Terrace Hills Middle School, shared concerns regarding non-alignment of testing
standards and Assistant Superintendent Angelia Wyles responded that discussions are on-going and would be
brought to the Board in the near future.
12. Comments / Requests from Board Members
Tobin Brinker shared information provided to parents of senior students who have not yet passed CAHSEE exams
required to graduate and receive a diploma, including the support classes to assist students, and thanked the staff
for a well-organized event. *He voiced opposition to the proposed change to Board Policy 4025 to provide a
“Certificate of Completion” to students who meet subject requirements for graduation but who have not passed
one or both of the CAHSEE exams. He questioned the value and rationale of the certificate and college
acceptance and requested a comprehensive explanation of these issues. He shared concerns regarding this group
of students and identifying the reason for their non-success. He announced that Terrace Hills Middle School has
reinstated their PTA and named Jules Carvalho President. He, Robert Armenta and Ray Abril were invited to
attend their first meeting. Regarding Proposition 74 (adding three years to the teacher-tenure requirement), he inquired
about the cost of conducting teachers’ evaluations and suggested that the Board pass a resolution stating the
Board’s position regarding the propositions slated for the November ballot.
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Comments / Requests from Board Members (continued)
Mark Hoover thanked everyone who provided financial support and assistance for the Thelma Delgado
Scholarship Fund and personal donations to the family and commented on the projects being conducted
throughout the District. He reminded everyone of the need to remain focused on our current students as well as
support the vision for future students.
Frank Ibarra commented on his attendance at the open house at Colton Middle School and thanked the staff for
a successful event. He commended everyone who has participated in relief efforts relative to hurricane Katrina
and inquired about the District’s readiness should the need arise. Superintendent Byas responded that there is a
District-wide plan in place in conjunction with each school’s safety plan and stated that the American Red Cross
designates which schools are evacuation centers. In the past, Colton High, Bloomington High, Bloomington
Middle, and Terrace Hills Middle Schools have been designated.
Kent Taylor commented on his visit to Grand Terrace Elementary School and asked the Superintendent to share
information regarding an award he would receive next week. Superintendent Byas stated that he and Information
Technology Specialist Cyndie Marksbury would travel to Washington D.C. to receive an award from NTI
(Notification Technologies, Inc.) at the Congressional Black Caucus/Education Technology Think Tank Symposi-
um and Awards dinner/ceremony recognizing the District for utilizing the Connect-EDTM system to inform parents
of school and District-related issues and events.
Robert Armenta, Jr., commented on his visit to Terrace Hills Middle School’s PTA and reorganization meeting
and thanked Principal Julia Nichols and staff for their good work. He commended Ingrid Munsterman for the
presentation regarding the Employee Recognition Program and thanked ACE and CSEA for their endorsement.
David Zamora thanked Colton High School Principal John Steven Coke and staff for the successful open house
last night and commented on his visits to Grimes, Smith, and Zimmerman Elementary Schools. He was impressed
to see students fully engaged in the Houghton-Mifflin reading program at Zimmerman School and commended
reading teacher Monique Almendarez. He suggested that Principal Bertha Arreguín and staff be invited to a
Board meeting to share the program at their site.
Superintendent Byas added that students from Colton Middle School visited the District Office today proudly
displaying first place medals they earned in the Knowledge Bowl trivia math competition. Eighth grade students
captured first place and seventh grade students took third place.
Adjournment: At 7:55 p.m., the Board adjourned to the next Regular Board of Education Meeting on October 6, 2005,
at the CJUSD Student Services Center, 851 South Mt. Vernon Avenue, Colton, California.