October Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Board

October 14, 2004 Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Board of Education October 14, 2004 The regular meeting of the Board of Education was called to order at 6:00 p.m. in the Call to Order; board room by President Carpenter with all members present. After the meeting was Closed Session opened, it was recessed to closed session. The following persons were present: Zoe Carpenter, President Joan Gardner, Vice President Royce Moore, Clerk Linda Woods, Member Carilyn Gilbert, Member Mike Caston, Superintendent Staff and press representatives Others as registered The regular meeting of the Board of Education was reconvened to open session by Reconvene to Open President Carpenter at 7:00 p.m. Session The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Edgar Gonzalez Luna, Juniper School student. Pledge Present It was moved by Royce Moore, seconded by Joan Gardner, and passed 5-0 to approve Approval of the agenda. Agenda It was moved by Carilyn Gilbert, seconded by Linda Woods, and passed 5-0 to approve Approval of the minutes of the regular meeting of September 23, 2004. Minutes Jennifer Walters, Assistant Superintendent, Educational Services, introduced Tom Student Champions Crenshaw, principal of Juniper School, and Darren McDuffie, principal of L. R. Green School. Each principal introduced their schools’ student champions and read the wonderful things about these students that were written by their teachers. Juniper students being recognized are: Bryan Chavez, Amber Prigmore, Aria Martinez, and Edgar Gonzalez Luna. L. R. Green students being recognized are: Grace Tick, Lauren Cole, Victoria Manfredonia, and Joshua Svatko. Debbie Cagle, Juniper teacher, and Robbie Simpson, L. R. Green student, were given recognition for their work with the S.A.V.E program. President Carpenter asked if there were any persons wishing to speak to an item on the Oral Communiagenda or on another topic that lies within the board’s jurisdiction. cations Maryanne Sinopoli complained that her property is being flooded from over irrigation at Farr Avenue School. She asked to have this problem corrected. Escondido Union School District Board of Education Minutes, October 14, 2004 23 October 14, 2004 Dr. Caston reported all written communications have been provided to the board Written Communimembers. cations President Carpenter reported that there was no action taken in closed session. Closed Session Dr. Caston introduced this presentation. He informed the audience that the Palomar- Proposition BB Pomerado Health Care system is a public entity and eligible to seek a general for Palomarobligation bond. Laurie Shoemaker, a nurse administrator at Palomar Medical Center, Pomerado Health made the presentation on behalf of Palomar-Pomerado Health and the Citizens for Better Health Care in support of Proposition BB. By 2008, all hospitals in California must be seismically compliant, and Palomar Hospital’s original building will be out of compliance. Retrofitting the existing facility is too expensive and would severely reduce patient capacity during the construction, making this an unacceptable option. In addition, this facility handles more than double the patients annually than it was built to accommodate. Pomerado Hospital has likewise outgrown its service area, which is 850 square miles being serviced by both hospital facilities. Prop. BB is seeking $496 million, which would cost the taxpayer $17.75 per $100,000 assessed value or approximately $50 per year per household for the next 30 years. The money will be used to build a state-of-the-art hospital and trauma center in Escondido, health clinics in Valley Center and Ramona, modernization of existing facilities, and expansion of services. Board members asked what assurance the hospital could give that the new hospital would stay in Escondido. Laurie said the hospital board is committed to relocating within Escondido and may have to invoke eminent domain to find the 40 acres they will need. Kay Stuckhart, a volunteer and advocate for Palomar-Pomerado Health, asked that the district staff be advocates for the passage of this proposition and that the board formally endorse Proposition BB. It was moved by Carilyn Gilbert, seconded by Royce Moore, and passed 5-0 to adopt Resolution Resolution 2004-05-11 in support of Proposition P, the city of Escondido’s Fire, 2004-05-11 Police, and Paramedic 911 Emergency Response measure. Joe Sanchez, EEEA president, reported that the EEEA Rep Council endorses Proposition P. Carilyn Gilbert reported attending the salute to the Beatles at the California Center for Members’ the Arts, Escondido and visiting Lincoln School with Zoe Carpenter. Reports Linda Woods reported she visited Lincoln and North Broadway Schools. Escondido Union School District Board of Education Minutes, October 14, 2004 24 October 14, 2004 Royce Moore reported he visited Orange Glen School. He was surprised to see retired principal Stan Reid there as acting principal as a result of Tom French having shoulder surgery. Joan Gardner reported attending the Superintendent’s Planning Council meeting. Zoe Carpenter reported attending the Superintendent’s Planning Council and visiting President’s Report Lincoln School with Mrs. Gilbert. Dr. Caston had no report. Supt’s. Report It was moved by Carilyn Gilbert, seconded by Joan Gardner, and passed 5-0 to take the Consent Items following action: Approve Certificated Personnel Order 2004-05-5. Adopt Resolution 2004-05-9 authorizing certain certificated personnel to teach out of their credential area. Approve Classified Personnel Order 2004-05-5. Approve public employee dismissal(s). Reappoint Larry Moratto as the appointee of the classified employees to the Personnel Commission for the term beginning at noon December 1, 2004, to noon December 1, 2007. (Bob Leon explained how this nomination is made and guidelines for the process are outlined in the Education Code.) Adopt Resolution 2004-05-8 stating that all applicable state rules and Educational regulations will be observed, that all assurances will be adhered to, and that the Services use of all funds will be subject to review and/or audit as part of the Class Size Reduction Program. Approve agreement with Follett for Destiny Library System and maintenance agreement. Approve independent contractor agreement with Tyler Durman for Red Ribbon Week assemblies at Rincon and Bear Valley Middle Schools not to exceed a total of $5,000, pending proof of insurance. Approve independent contractor agreement with Preferred Mobile Music for disc jockey services at Grant Middle School’s student dances during the 200405 school year not to exceed $1,552.68. Human Resources Escondido Union School District Board of Education Minutes, October 14, 2004 25 October 14, 2004 Approve independent contractor agreement with Preferred Mobile Music to provide disc jockey services for school dances at Bear Valley Middle School during the 2004-05 school year not to exceed $490 per dance. Approve independent contractor agreement with Mothers Against Drunk Driving for all-student assemblies at Conway School at a cost of $150. Approve independent contractor agreement with Mad Science of San Diego to conduct a “Be Tobacco Free” assembly at North Broadway School for grades three through five at a cost of $275. Approve the independent contractor agreement with Literature Comes to Life to provide three literature-based, all-student assemblies at Pioneer School at a cost not to exceed $1,000. Approve independent contractor agreement with Literature Comes to Life for three all-student assemblies for Oak Hill School at a total cost of $1750. Approve independent contractor agreement with Literature Comes to Life to present two all-student assemblies at North Broadway School at a cost of $675. Approve the independent contractor agreement with Literature Comes to Life for three all-student assemblies at Glen View School at a cost of $950. Approve the addendum, “Additional Services Order Form” to the original Edusoft contract. Approve out-of-county field trip for Rincon Middle School eighth-grade students to visit Colonial Chesterfield at the Riley’s Farm in Oak Glen, California. Approve out-of-county field trip for Hidden Valley Middle School seventh- and eighth-grade students to visit Knott’s Berry Farm for an AVID night. Approve out-of-county field trip for Hidden Valley Middle School students to visit Colonial Chesterfield at Riley’s Farm in Oak Glen, California. Approve attendance of up to two parents per site and two DELAC members at the 18th Annual Regional CABE Conference for K-12 educators and parents November 9-10, 2004. Approve out-of-state travel for Kathy Shirley and teacher and student winners to attend the National School Boards Association T+L2 Conference in Denver, Colorado, October 27-29, 2004, pending NSBA final selection. Escondido Union School District Board of Education Minutes, October 14, 2004 26 October 14, 2004 Approve submission of grant application to Youth Serve America funded by State Farm Insurance for a $1,000 grant for students at Hidden Valley Middle School to start a garden to donate produce to the Interfaith Food Bank. Approve the contract with Johnson Consulting Engineers, Inc. to provide the Business Services district with a detailed fire alarm system design, plans, specifications, job costing, and construction administration for the replacement of the fire alarm system at Rock Springs School; authorize the superintendent or his designee to execute necessary documents. Approve addendum to agreement with Construction Testing & Engineering, Inc. for geotechnical and materials testing and special inspection for Del Dios Middle School modernization. Approve P. H. Hagopian Contractor, Inc. Change Order No. 8 related to the construction of Farr Avenue School. Approve a Notice of Completion for Modtech, Inc. for the relocatable projects at North Broadway, Oak Hill, and Del Dios; authorize the superintendent or his designee to execute necessary documents. Approve addendum to agreement with LSA Associates, Inc. for additional scope of work for biological consulting, monitoring, and reporting services for Bear Valley Middle School. Approve Grant of Easement to Valley Center Municipal Water District for the water pipeline to service the Reidy Creek School site. Approve Western Sign Systems Change Order No. 1 related to the installation of a marquee at Lincoln School. Approve AEL Construction, Inc. Change Order No. 1 related to the modernization of Del Dios Middle School. Approve Cox Construction Change Order No. 1 related to the modernization of Conway School. Approve Cox Construction Change Order No. 2 related to the modernization of Orange Glen School. Approve filing a Notice of Completion for J & S Asphalt Paving, Sealing & Striping Company, Inc. for installation and repair of stamped concrete at 12 existing planter areas at L. R. Green School; authorize the superintendent or his designee to execute necessary documents. Escondido Union School District Board of Education Minutes, October 14, 2004 27 October 14, 2004 Approve filing a Notice of Completion for J & S Asphalt Paving, Sealing & Striping Company, Inc. for pavement seal coat and game court markings at Central School; authorize the superintendent or his designee to execute necessary documents. Approve filing a Notice of Completion for J & S Asphalt Paving, Sealing & Striping Company, Inc. for playground crack fill and repainting of games at Rose School; authorize the superintendent or his designee to execute necessary documents. Approve agreement with Pacific Bell Telephone Company regarding the placement of telecommunication facilities for Reidy Creek School. Approve district participation in the next County Cooperative Auction and/or use e-Surplus Auction web site to dispose of surplus property; further approve the disposal of any surplus that the district is unable to sell. Award a contract in the amount of $147,984 to Habitat Restoration for mitigation implementation and maintenance services. Award a contract to Little Caesars to provide pizza and breadsticks. Ratify the agreement to supply meals to the YMCA Child Development Program for the 2004-05 school year. Accept with thanks the following donations to Escondido Union School District Fiscal Services pursuant to Education Code 41304 for the period 9/11/04 to 10/1/04 as follows: cash to the district $21,310.28. Approve Nutrition Services purchase orders for the month of August 2004 in the amount of $152,431.57. Approve purchase orders for the period 9/8/04 through 9/28/04 in the amount of $2,446,809.96. Approve commercial warrant register for August 2004 in the amount of $7,860,227.53. Approve purchase orders for the period 8/23/04 through 9/7/04 in the amount of $349,245.55. It was moved by Royce Moore, seconded by Linda Woods, and passed 5-0 to adjourn Adjournment at 8:10 p.m. Escondido Union School District Board of Education Minutes, October 14, 2004 28 October 14, 2004 I hereby certify the preceding to be a true and correct copy of the actions of the Certification Board of Education at a regular meeting, as recorded in these minutes. ________________________________ Mike Caston, Superintendent/Secretary __________________________________ Royce Moore, Clerk Escondido Union School District Board of Education Minutes, October 14, 2004 29 October 14, 2004 Escondido Union School District Board of Education Minutes, October 14, 2004 30