11-5-07 Board Minutes - Hesperia Unified School Districthesperia.org/board/minutes/2007/110507_minutes.pdf · identified in “bold and italics.” On MSC (H. Rogers, L. Rogers) Vote:

BOARD OF TRUSTEES HESPERIA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT

MINUTES

Board Meeting November 5, 2007

Hesperia Administration & Educational Support Center (Annex)

MEMBERS PRESENT: Dr. Robert Kirk, Vice President Ella “Lee” Rogers, Clerk Hardy Black, Member Helen Rogers, Member Mark McKinney, Interim Superintendent

MEMBERS ABSENT: Bruce Minton, President

OTHERS IN ATTENDANCE:

Dennis Eggers, Data System, I.T. Jean Campbell, CSEA President Dave Thomas, Teacher, Sultana HS Frank Gutierrez, ASB President, Hesperia HS Mary Paolini, Attendance Specialist, Cypress Academy Edie Irwin, Teacher, Oxford Academy David McLaughlin, Director, I.T. Carmen Becker, Director, D.O. Lori Nielson, Community Member Valerie Turpen, Coordinator II, AESC Chris Mauger, Principal, Carmel Bill Pittsford, Principal, Canyon Ridge Jodi Consten, Coordinator II, AESC Rachel Kelley, Teacher, Mojave HS David Olney, Principal, Cedar MS Gordon Williamson, Teacher, Maple Tracy Marsh, Principal, Sultana HS Dick Westerhoff, Teacher, Sultana HS Dave Stewart, Principal, Mesquite Trails Marianne Edwards, Proctor, JC Kattie Keyes, ASB President, Sultana HS Betsy Patridge, Teacher, Hesperia JHS Kelly Keyes, 2011 Secretary, Sultana HS Diana Gott, Director, D.O. Diane Rodriguez, Career Center/ASB Advisor, Hesperia HS

Hesperia Unified School District Regular Meeting

November 5, 2007 Page 2

OTHERS IN ATTENDANCE: (Continued)

Bill Fagan, Principal, Mojave HS Rich Stuelke, Principal, DTHS/HCDS Sue Langelier, Spec Ed Aide, Hesperia JHS Lisa Bloom, TOA, D.O. Sue Knuth, Principal, Cottonwood Michelle Murphy, Principal, Mission Crest Sarah Soria, Student Board Rep, Mojave HS Janet Brawner, AP, JC Jennifer Adams, AP, Mesquite Trails Robert Balders, Teacher, Cottonwood Theresa Reinhardt, Teacher, JC Russell Reinhardt, Teacher, JC Vicki Kirk, LSH Candace Murphy Kathy Everhart, Risk Management/Benefits, AESC Ryan Plescia, AP, Kingston Patricia Baer, Principal, Oxford Pam Tharp, Info Systems, D.O. Siobhan Weston, AP, Carmel Ruth TerKeurst, Info System, D.O. Teri Green, Principal, Kingston Diane Jorgenson, School Secretary, Cottonwood Scott Sheffield, Principal, Cypress Alex Yankaskas Student-ASB, Sultana HS Michelle Estrada, AP, Hesperia HS Marcia Rhodes, Teacher, Topaz Craig Yankaskas, Parent, Sultana HS Michael Smith, Director, AEC Sue Yarbrough, Principal, Lime St. Nellie Gogley, Community Member Matthew Fedders, Principal, Hollyvale Larry Bird, Director, D.O. Ben Skinner, AP, Mesa Grande Pam Seeger, Principal, Mesa Grande Robert McCollum, Principal, Hesperia JHS Tom Loomis, Director, D.O. Brittney Aguilar, VP, Sultana HS Mike Graham, School Police Sgt. Cindy Costa, Principal, Ranchero MS Karen Kelly, Director, AESC Debbie Baker, Exec. Asst., Admin Services Cathy Gomez, Exec. Asst., Admin Services Jovy Yankaskas, Asst., Supt., Educational Services George Landon, Asst. Supt., Business Services



CALL TO ORDER:

Vice President Kirk called the meeting to order at 4:01 p.m. All Board Members were present with the exception of Board Member Black and President Minton.

HEARING FROM THE AUDIENCE:

Vice President Kirk read the statement inviting the general public to address the Board on any closed session item

ARRIVAL OF BOARD MEMBER BLACK:

Board Member Black arrived in the meeting at 4:02 p.m.

HEARING FROM THE AUDIENCE: (Continued)

Mrs. Jean Campbell was called to the podium. My name is Jean Campbell. I’m President of CSEA Chapter #684. First, I would like to thank the Board for their authorization of COLA plus 2% for this year’s current contract negotiation. I feel that CSEA and Management have negotiated a great contract for our classified employees. I would also like to thank the Board for their direction to Management to bring the proctors into the classified family. Our proctors provide a valuable service for our schools and students and this change is long overdue and I can tell you they were thrilled. Of the 89 proctors that we have, over 50 of them came out and voted in the contract ratification election. Our members had the opportunity to attend three meetings for information on the contract on October 24 and October 29. Our members then voted on October 31st. A total of 230 members voted with 223 in favor of and 7 against. Of the 867 classified employees that are currently working, this was about a 27% turnout which is better than the last presidential election so I think we did really well. Most of the comments made during the informational meetings and the election were that our members felt that they had a great contract and they were really happy with the changes being made. Our negotiations team was made up of Ruth TerKeurst in Business Services, Rhonda Watson from Mesquite Trails, Diane Jorgensen from Cottonwood Elementary, Dan Rowe from Maintenance & Operations and myself and we were very happy to be appreciated for our efforts. Despite the success of our negotiations, many of our members and our negotiating team are troubled by the apparent disparity between the classified and certificated employees. The school board offered HTA a 1% settlement on a Grievance that was filed for the 2006/07 school year. During the life of HTA’s contract, their COLA salary increases were calculated the same way as classified. If their contract language was so vague that they felt they were not given the increase they deserved, why didn’t




they file their grievance in the first or second year of their contract instead of waiting until the last year? It seems very suspicious that they waited until they had 3 Board seats that were filled by their candidates to file this grievance. It has been viewed by many classified employees, that the 1% settlement was a payback to the teachers. If the process used to calculate the COLA was incorrect, then why didn’t the Board authorize the retroactive 1% increase to classified as well? I was also informed on Friday that the Board authorized an additional 1% towards salaries for teachers in the 2008/2009 school year. Again, this offer was not made to classified. When you add everything up, HTA has received more than a 4% increase over 3 years while CSEA was only given 2%. This is unfair. Our District has always offered to one group what was offered to the other. I would ask that this Board correct this injustice by authorizing Management to give the 1% retro to July 1, 2006 as well as an additional 1% for the 2008/2009 school year. Based on the comments made by certain Board members, it is apparent that classified employees are not valued in this District. Treating us equally with teachers would be a step forward in showing the employees that the Board does care about support personnel. Your decision would just reinforce the view that HTA is in charge and that the increases are going to be paid for by classified and that is the rumor flying around there that it’s going to be paid for on the backs of classified employees. I hope this won’t be the case and that the Board will do the right thing. Again, I thank you for your time and I look forward to you ratifying the contract tonight.

ADJOURNED TO CLOSED SESSION:

The Board adjourned to closed session at 4:07 p.m. to discuss the following: 3.1 Public Employee Appointment; 3.2 Employee Resignation/Retirement; 3.3 Public Employee Discipline/ Dismissal/Release/Reassignment/Transfer; 3.4 Conference with Labor Negotiator; 3.5 Pupil Personnel.

RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION:

The Board reconvened in open session at 6:15 p.m.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:

The Sultana High School Junior Air Force ROTC performed the flag salute and opening ceremonies.

REPORTING OUT OF CLOSED SESSION ACTION:

Interim Superintendent McKinney reported out the following action taken in closed session: On MSC (L. Rogers, Black) Vote: 4-0, Personnel Report No. 2007/08-8 & 2007/08-9 was approved as amended.



REPORTING OUT OF CLOSED SESSION ACTION: (Continued)

On MSC (H. Rogers, L. Rogers) Vote: 4-0, Pupil Personnel Report No. 2007/08-5 was approved as amended.

APPROVAL OF AGENDA & CONSENT AGENDA:

On MSC (L. Rogers, H. Rogers) Vote: 4-0, The agenda was approved as published.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES:

The Board submitted corrections to the Minutes which were identified in “bold and italics.” On MSC (H. Rogers, L. Rogers) Vote: 4-0, The Minutes of September 24, 2007 Board/Facilities Meeting and October 8, 2007 Board Meeting, were approved as amended.

SPECIAL REPORTS STUDENT REPRESENTATIVES:

Frank Gutierrez, Student Representative, Hesperia HS Good evening Board Members, administrators, and staff. Hesperia High School is currently in its second quarter of the school year. Who would believe that were already in the month of November! Before I report out on this month, however, lets take a trip back to last month—the always exciting October! The main event of the month was none other than the Key Game. The week of festivities leading up to the big game saw many spectacular events. As I mentioned before, on the Tuesday of that said week my ASB Leadership Class hosted a luncheon between Sultana ASB Leadership in our Gym. The event brought together both sides of town in an effort to spur equality and have fun! The ASB members were treated to an amazing array of food, followed up by scrumptious desserts. During the feast, we were entranced by wonderful words of wisdom delivered by our VIP’s. Finally, we played a karaoke-style game in order to see who could sing in the right “key”. The event really was a success and I hope that this will start a tradition. Continuing on in the week, on Wednesday we held our “Key” burning ceremony in which a giant teal key was set aflame in our stadium. This acted as a mini-pep rally to get everyone pumped up for the big game. On Friday, we held our traditionally huge pep rally in the gym. The audience was treated



STUDENT REPRESENTATIVES: (Continued)

to an amazing game of tug of war between our seniors and an all star staff team including Mr. Porras. Let’s just say everyone is a winner in our book. At the conclusion of the rally, everyone was teaming with excitement for the big game. For the first time in history, the Key Game was held at our very own Scorpion Stadium. The field acted as the perfect canvas for our Scorpion Football team to show those Sultans what were all about. In front of a sold out crowd, the team delivered a 24-10 victory to finally bring the key to its rightful home! Wow what a month! On Saturday, October 27

th months of hard work and rehearsals

finally paid off for our Drama Department. They competed in the Drama Teachers Association of Southern California DTASC Fall festival. They went up against over 50 of the best schools in California. Their hard work paid off tremendously bringing home four, yes, I said it, four first place scenes and first place in Tech/Publicity while still being named the number one overall school. The first place scenes included Harry Potter, the Hardy Boys, Medea and Mission. Also, Spring Awakening took 2

nd

Place. In other Drama news, November 19-23 is the Fall Drama Production of “Candide.” It’s sure to be quite a show. Speaking of performing, our world class Black and Gold Regiment competed in the Barstow High Desert Field Competition taking 1

st place Band, 1

st Place Percussion and 1st Place Color Guard. In

the Apple Valley Sun Devil Classic, they were named Sweepstakes Band, Sweepstakes Percussion and 1

st Place Color

Guard! They are currently ranked the Top Band in the High Desert! Whether it is through acting, playing an instrument or singing, Hesperia High School continually supports and encourages the performing arts. Besides all the activities and sports, our focus on academics continues. Our Career Center and Counseling departments finished the college application workshops and have had our sports teams in the Career Center for a workshop on NCAA and playing sports in college. October 12th was our PSAT or Pre SAT test and 340 students participated. We have also been preparing for our CAHSEE testing for junior and seniors who did not get a chance to pass the test. That will be tomorrow and Wednesday of this week.




Now on to the wonderful month of November! ASB Leadership will be sponsoring our annual Thanksgiving Basket Drive Competition. Every home room will be invited to participate. This year, we will be collecting baskets from each home room for our needy families and encouraging our Scorpions to bring extra canned food for our friends in Lake Arrowhead. We have accepted Sultana’s challenge for the food drive presented at the last board meeting and look forward to winning the key or the ‘turkey’ in that competition. This month also brings us one of the most exciting events of 1

st

semester, Thanksgiving Break! Whoa, we’ve been looking forward to it for a long time! Now on to athletic events other than the key game. Our Girls’ Tennis team did well in league this year. They made CIF for the 7

thyear in a row and face Poly in Pasadena away.

The Cross Country team has a great season finishing well in MRL finals. Our Lady Scorpion Volleyball team finished with third in league and face Notre Dame away tomorrow in their CIF match. Our Varsity Football team is currently 8-1 overall and 2–1 in league and are playing their last league game against Rim of the World this Thursday. Our Senior Class will be treating them to their team meal before the game, especially honoring the seniors from the Class of 2008. The month of November is sure to fly by fast. I hope that each and every one of you enjoy your fall break, I’m sure that I will! Are there any questions? Thank You and Goodnight!

Katie Keyes, Student Representative, Sultana HS Good evening Board and Cabinet members. As the holiday season approaches, we are striving to accomplish all of our tasks. Then we celebrate with a plate of turkey, but for now, here is a sampling of what is on our plates. November is about giving and being thankful. This month, we are determined to make our canned food drive the best in years. Our goal is to collect more than 8,000 cans. To promote the canned food drive, this year’s ASB class has brainstormed many brilliant ideas. Some the incentives are: those who bring in 50 cans will get their name printed on their yearbook and will get to participate in a food fight. Hesperia took us up on our offer to




make this a competition between the two schools, so - Good Luck Scorpions, because we are in it to win it! Our canned food drive started on November 1st and will end on November 15th. Hold on - November 15th… I’m getting ahead of myself. Allow me to back up a little and tell you what has previously happened at Sultana. We held our 1st Intramural Sport – Dodge ball. The games began on October 15th and lasted until the championship round on the 12th. The “Goon Squad” team emerged victorious with an undefeated week long season. During the week of the Key Game, we held our 2nd Annual Penny Contest. The penny contest was a competition between each of the classes. An empty water jug for each class was placed outside during both lunches. The object of the game was to put as many pennies as possible into your class jug and all other change, as well as dollar bills, into the other class jugs. Pennies counted as positive points while everything else puts you in the hole! The seniors won ending up with positive $73.00 while all the other classes didn’t even make it into positive money. On October 16, Hesperia invited us to Scorpion Country for the first ever Pre-Key Game ASB luncheon. Both schools had a blast interacting with one another. Thanks again to Hesperia for their hospitality! Everyone knows how the Key Game ended. The truth is, we felt so terrible that Hesperia has only had the Key for 2 out of 11 years that we arranged to allow Hesperia to borrow our key this year. We are generous, but beware; the key will soon be back where it belongs in the Land of the Sultans! Red Ribbon Week was held during the fires so we were not able to do all that we wanted. However, the students were still able to make a statement against drug use by wearing a red bracelet, tying a piece of ribbon on the fence and putting their hand print on a poster. The poster doubled as a class competition where the poster with the most hand prints won. Our motto this year was “There’s no excuse for drug use.” Most recently, the Red Ribbon assembly, featuring a cinema production, was held on November 2nd.




In the middle of it all, we also held a Fall Festival on October 31st featuring treats at lunch and a senior assembly on November 1st where the senior students were informed about many upcoming events such as Prom at the Bowers Museum and Graduation at Hyundai Pavilion. During the next two weeks, we will be conducting some testing. This starts with the CAHSEE on Tuesday and Wednesday for juniors and seniors who have not yet passed and next Tuesday we will be giving the PLAN test. However, as everyone would agree, testing is just no fun. So, we are also planning to hold “Mix It Up” day next Tuesday to encourage our students to meet new people and we will round out the week with the Carl’s Jr. Lunch Truck during both lunches next Thursday. Our fall sports are now coming to an end. Many of our teams are on their way to CIF including cross country and volleyball. It’s time for basketball, soccer and wrestling to get under way. Additionally, one of our non-CIF sports, Powder Puff Football, will soon be practicing for their big night on November 30th. Finally, our ASB class is taking a little vacation. We will be traveling to the happiest place on earth, Disneyland! Our entire class is going to the park on November 18th, staying the night in the Disneyland Resort and then attending a leadership conference on November 19th. I can’t wait. I will be with my people I love at a place I love! It was once again my pleasure to inform you on our past, present and future activities and I really like our new location. Before I close, are there any questions? Have a great night!

Sarah Soria, Student Representative, Mojave HS Red Ribbon week was pretty successful, even though the fire changed the dates for our activities. We kicked the week off starting on Tuesday, October 23rd, with Pajama Day! We started the week off very comfortable, and a lot of staff members and students came dressed in their pajamas. Wednesday was crazy hair day. We had Twin Day on Thursday. We were going to have Door Judge Day, where all the classrooms decorate their doors with anti-drug and anti-alcohol stuff. The judging had to be moved to Monday due to the fire, and school being closed on




Friday. So on Monday, we had the door judging and Mr. Whitmer’s 6th period class won the pizza party. Also on Monday we had a Three-Legged Race. On Tuesday, October 30th we had Crazy Hat Day and we ended Red Ribbon Week on Halloween with a Costume Contest. The categories for the Costume Contest were Cutest, Scariest, Most Original and Funniest. The winners received a $10 gift certificate to In-And-Out. Students were judged first. The winners were Genesis Franco for cutest, Andrew Garber won Scariest, Natalie Huerta won Most Original and Sal Carrazco won funniest. The staff was up next: Mr. Fagan won Cutest, Ms. Viselli won Scariest, Mr. Barrales won Most Original, and Mr. Whitmer won Funniest.

TESTING Mojave is having a lot of testing. We had ASVAB testing the 30th of October. Thirty-one students took the test, to open up more opportunities in career exploration. We have CAHSEE testing on November 6th and 7th for Juniors and Seniors. Knowing that they can’t graduate with out passing the CAHSEE, students have been brushing up on their skills and studying really hard.

PALS As you all may know, Mojave is known for its P.A.L.S. class and Synergy Days. Cedar Middle School’s principal, Dave Olney has heard the talk about our P.A.L.S. class and our Synergy Days. He requested Mojave High’s P.A.L.S. class to run one of our Synergy Days for Cedar Middle School’s kids. This will be the peer leaders’ first Middle School level Synergy Day. It will be November 13th here at the new District Office Annex building. The P.A.L.S. have been practicing for the Junior High Synergy Day and have been talking about their Junior High experiences to recall what it was like to be in Junior High so that it will be easier to connect and relate to the students.

ART Mrs. Salser’s Art 1 and Art 2 classes have submitted art to be displayed in the Victor Valley Museum’s Annual Student’s Art Festival. Fourteen Mojave Juniors and Seniors have entered a total of 16 pieces of artwork. The media includes 2 pencil, 5 acrylics, and 9 water colors submissions. The artwork will be on display November 7th through November 24th, 10:00 am to 4:00 pm Tuesdays through Saturdays. The awards ceremony will be Saturday, November 24th from 1:00 to 3:00 pm.




NEW TEACHERS Some of you may already know this but for those who don’t we have a new teacher. You may have noticed a new face around Mojave. His name is Mr. Jason Joho and he is the new Economics and government teacher. He is coming to us from a middle school in Mission Viejo. He has been teaching for a year and a half, he really seems to like it. In his spare time he enjoys surfing, snow boarding, golf, and likes to watch the Lakers. He is looking forward to see who ever has his class and shows enthusiasm. I’m sure he will do just fine with us here at Mojave.

OLD TEACHERS

We had some really special people leave us recently due to the opening of our new alternative high school. Ms. Ball had been teaching at Mojave for 20 years. She has always been English and reading teacher. She means a lot to all of us as her students, anyone who has had her in class will tell you that she is such a great person and so much help when it comes to her favorite topic, English. Also, Ms. Rittman has already started her job at Canyon Ridge she had been teaching with us for 7 years. She taught government, economics, U.S. and world history, study skills and many elective classes. She was a really great teacher and made any thing understandable. We are already missing them at Mojave we feel like they moved out or something it’s weird with out them here. Well, they are doing what they love and that’s what counts. It doesn’t matter what school or who their teaching. They are just doing what they love to do and that’s why we loved them.

SPORTS We won our first game against Options for Youth on Oct.18th . The tournament is scheduled for November 8th which is just around the corner. I can’t wait to see what happens. We are also going to start preparing for basketball; it’s going to be so much fun I can’t wait until we start.

CONSTRUCTION

Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!!! Yeah, construction on our school. Well, we are having the two Mojave classes that are on the back campus moved onto campus to make it less of a hassle to get back and forth from class. We will now have portable bathrooms and two portables on campus. On the other hand, for us students it has been so hard that we have to come in to school one way and leave one way and we have to walk all the way around back campus to get to certain classes -- it’s just not fun. I just can’t wait till the upgrade is finished. It will be well worth the hassle.



DROPOUT INFORMATION REPORT:

Interim Superintendent McKinney indicated that President Minton had requested this item be placed on the agenda. He asked that this item be deferred to the next meeting due to President Minton’s absence tonight. Vice President Kirk announced that President Minton was back in the hospital. The Board and staff would appreciate your thoughts and prayers for President Minton and his family for a quick and speedy recovery.

INTERIM SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT:

Interim Superintendent McKinney was pleased to report on a variety of items tonight. He recognized Ryan Plescia, new Assistant Principal at Kingston Elementary. He also shared with the Board and community that Mesquite Trails Elementary had just been nominated as California Business for Education Excellence Just for Kids California Honor Roll School for 2007. He congratulated Mr. David Stewart, Principal, Jennifer Adams, Assistant Principal and their staff for their hard work. Mr. Stewart has also been invited to a special recognition dinner in Los Angeles. Also, the Board received information this evening about the planned groundbreaking ceremony for our new Oak Hills HS. Our comprehensive high school No. 3 will have its groundbreaking ceremony on November 13 at 10:00 a.m. Dignitaries both from both the city and county have been invited. Oak Hills high school is located on 80 acres at Ranchero Road and Coyote Trail. Interim Superintendent McKinney also commended staff for the work mentioned tonight from our student representatives on the fires. On Thursday, October 25th, we initiated a phone call system that started from 5:00-6:00 p.m. and again from 6:00-7:00 p.m. The ConnectEd System called approximately 21,327 households including all students and staff in relation to the closing of schools that Friday. He was very pleased with the success rate of the calls citing that 89% of the calls were received. He also reported on a teleconference held with area Superintendents and State Superintendent Jack O’Connell who expressed his sorrow for districts here in San Bernardino County. Half of the districts in San Bernardino County were closed either due to the fire or air quality. A loss of $350,000 ADA in San Bernardino county alone occurred in relation to the fires. State Superintendent O’Connell has confirmed that we will have emergency funds available to us due to the fires and closure of our schools. The State has declared a State of Emergency which will also include federal funding. In working with site principals, several staff were also impacted by the fires.



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Finally, at the October 22nd Board meeting, action was action taken by the Board to not create any new General Funded classified positions until a Master Plan was in place to deal with class size issues. He will be sharing a Master Plan dealing with class size issues as well as the creation and the process for new classified positions. This Plan will be presented at the November 26 Board meeting. Additionally, the positions that we tabled on October 22, 2007 will also be brought back for action by the Board. Also, efforts are being made to create a process for student safety by adding an additional layer of protection to our parent volunteers. Currently, our parent volunteers complete a form in which they indicate under penalty of perjury they have not committed certain crimes. The additional protection would now include criminal background checks. As wonderful as our parents are, we want to make sure that we do the best of our ability and have done all that we can to make sure that we have the safest environment for our students. Lastly, on a personal level, he expressed his thanks to his Hesperia family. The death of his father was a surprise and the reason why he missed the last Board meeting. The support was overwhelming by the District. He extended his personal thank you. As difficult as death is, it’s always easier when you share it with friends and loved ones. Thank you very much.

BOARD MEMBER’S REPORT:

Report from Board Member Helen Rogers: To begin with, I sent an e-mail to Interim Superintendent McKinney a few days ago and I’d like to read that letter. “On September 24, 2007, I made a motion to accept the consent agenda during the Board/Facilities meeting. It was then seconded. The Consent Agenda passed unanimously. Sometime later, I realized that I should have recused myself on Item #10.7.8 since it was a request to pay myself during my recent knee replacement surgery. I was absent during the August 25th Board Meeting, the day I was released from the hospital. I believe it would be wise if we could revisit Item #10.7.8 so that I could then recuse myself from the vote. I hope this will not cause any problems for Hesperia Unified School District. Please accept my apology for the error. I will attempt to be move observant in the future when it comes to



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these issues. Respectfully, Helen Rogers, Member of the Board of Trustees.” In the past, I think we’ve always had these items not on the consent but as an action item so it kind of threw me off. I made the motion to approve consent list and then realized that a few days later that I just voted myself my stipend and it’s illegal and we’ll have to do something about that. On October 26th, I attended the celebration of the Park & Rec’s 50 year anniversary at the Percy Bakker Center. There was great attendance, great food and a fantastic video of all of the achievements that they have made over the past few months. There were lots of great prizes given as well as many dignitaries including Percy Bakker himself. There was also live music to dance to at the conclusion of the celebration. I think they did an outstanding job and I was really pleased to be invited. On October 29th, many of us here at this table attended a meeting with Bill Pittsford and his staff at the opening of Canyon Ridge Continuation High School. I was really impressed with the enthusiasm that Bill showed and his staff was very excited about the opening of the school. It was evident that they will have an exceptional year. I feel that this will be a great school just like Mojave High School and I commend Bill and his staff for a wonderful job. I also attended the Health Fair at Hesperia High School. I also got my flu shot there. I also met lots of fun, kind, considerate people who actually moved out of the way as I maneuvering my wheeling cart down the aisles. I enjoyed seeing lots of old friends, getting lots of goodies and I really enjoyed the food. They had healthy food and it was good. I recommend that you attend next year if you didn’t have a chance this year. Lastly, Lee Rogers and I met with George Landon and Laura Carevic this last week to discuss budget issues. I want to thank George, Laura and Mark for the outstanding job they do for our District. They really do put in an enormous amount of time and effort to make sure that our District runs smoothly. I really do appreciate that. Thank you. Report from Board Member Lee Rogers: As Helen said, I believe all of us members of the Board were at the opening of the new Canyon Ridge Continuation High School and excited but not nearly as excited as Bill and his staff. They were absolutely beside themselves. It was a wonderful opening and everybody had a good time. I believe that they opened with 95 students.




Their capacity is 100-110 and they are well on their way to being completely full. I also visited with Mirus Charter School. I had not had the opportunity to stop by so I visited with Collin Miller and looked at their curriculum. I believe Mirus now has 7-9 students. I then visited Cedar Middle School and looked at everything. I also talked to the kids and played with them. I visited with Sue at Cottonwood Elementary and saw their wonderful library. They went through their complete system and completely reorganized it. The resource that the teachers now have is really great and they now can find what they need. I also visited all of the construction sites. Mission Crest is coming along very nicely and so is Mesquite Trails. Oak Hills High School is leveled out. They’re out there and it’s just a cool thing. As Helen said, we met with George and Mark on the AB-1200 financials and we do appreciate them. I’ll just echo everything that Helen said. I also attended the Special Ed function at the annex. I enjoyed the good food and all of the suggestions I received on what I can do for my health. I’m looking forward to the HAMS/SPAMS Boutique which is going to be held on December 6th from 4:00-7:00 p.m. here in the annex. I attended the Choice School meeting for the first time. I really enjoyed listening to everyone and their enthusiasm. They asked great questions and they did some great research. Lastly, our student representatives come to every single solitary meeting. I would like to thank them sincerely for getting up and sharing with us all of the activities at their schools and giving all of us their little gifts, etc. I get a big kick out of it. I want to thank them and all the staff members. Report from Board Member Black: I also attended the Canyon Ridge grand opening on Monday and I got proof of it. I got some of the new paint all over my folder here. Bill Pittsford and his staff are really excited. Of course, he has Tina Kleber from Sultana as the head counselor and she’s doing an excellent job. Bill just told me before the meeting that he has 100 students with 25 on a waiting list so, they are up and running. Willis Mayeda came from Sultana HS is teaching math there and he’s an excellent teacher. As mentioned from Mojave High School’s report, Bill robbed Wendy Ball away. She will do well teaching English along with Karen Rittman who is teaching social studies. Ken Cross from Hesperia High School is teaching science,




biology and physical science. Arlene Jurkiewicz, a new teacher from Massachusetts is teaching art. I’m very impressed with Arlene’s credentials and the way she had her class set up so I know that Canyon Ridge will do great. I drove by Mission Crest and Summit (the new Canyon Ridge) yesterday and looked at the campus. I also drove by Cedar Middle School to watch the gymnasium going up there. I went over to Oak Hills High School and it appeared that they were compacting for a pad there. They are really moving along. I hope that some of the county officials come to our groundbreaking ceremony so that they can give us permission to get our flood control cleared. On Tuesday, October 30, I was able to participate on the Eagle Board Reviews for three of our Sultana High School students. Senior Michael Lyman of Sultana High School who plays on the Varsity Football Team, had a hand in Friday’s win over Barstow got his Eagle Service award. The service project that he supervised was the rebuilding of a baseball back stop. It was quite an undertaking. His younger brother Junior Benjamin Lyman also received his Eagle award. He supervised work with Mrs. Carla Irbe at the Junior High School. He built a storage shed for the special ed student store that they have on campus. Ethan Harrison, son of Kurt and Julie Harrison, one of our LSH teachers here at Hesperia Unified and junior at Sultana HS got his Eagle award. His service project was to work with Alan Giles at Topaz Elementary and do all of the safety striping around the doors so that they don’t hit people when they open up. All these boys expressed leadership and I was really impressed with their attitude and the things that they accomplished in their lives. On Friday last week, I was able to go and visit Sultana High School. I’m amazed with the things that Stan Clark does there; he always has something going on. In fact, he was putting on a luncheon for the teachers there. Today, I was able to visit three schools. I was able to go over to Sultana Hs and visit with Tracy Marsh, Principal. Tracy is very excited and has lots of ideas. We talked about the Guest Teacher experience that we’re having this year which is much better than last year. He has some ideas that will make it better I think. We talked about the California High School Exit Exam and ways to improve that. We talked about two board meetings ago that we talked about the overcrowded conditions at Sultana High School. Tracy has a plan to take care of this especially second semester and to alleviate the problems so it doesn’t exist next school year.




I was also able to visit Cypress Academy and meet with Scott Sheffield, Principal and his administrative assistant Candace Juarez. I was very excited to see the effort going on at Cypress. I was able to visit two or three classrooms – Mrs. Pieper’s classroom and Mrs. Johnson’s classroom. The library has 500 new books coming in and everyone is very excited about what’s going on there and in the computer lab. Mr. Sheffield is very excited about making Cypress the first of our choice schools next year. After that, I was able to visit one of our oldest schools, Joshua Circle with Mrs. Lois Reaber, Principal and Assistant Principal Janet Brawner. I visited several classrooms and, of course, going back to Joshua Circle is like going home because all my children went to Joshua Circle. I was able to visit several classrooms there with Mrs. Williams, Mrs. Woods, Mrs. Trentham, Mr. Schoue-Sheffield and Mr. Mizokami and I was very impressed with the plans they have to improve Joshua Circle. One of the things that impressed me was their library policy. They’ve adopted a grade 4 through 6 open door policy where students can return books anytime grades 4 through 6 so they don’t have to hold them from one classroom to another. They also have a program to monitor the leveling of the AR level to keep the students reading at the level they should be reading at rather than reading too easy of books. So, overall, I’m very impressed with our people here at Hesperia Unified School District and the efforts put forth. I’m very pleased with the student’s first attitude that we have at our schools and putting them first in the classroom. Report from Vice President Kirk: I also was fortunate to attend the opening of Canyon Ridge High School and the breakfast. I want to thank Dick Gary and his maintenance team. They were actually painting the portables until the last few minutes of arrival for the open house. We appreciate them coming in early and getting everything ready to go. I keep hearing Bill Pittsford and the term enthusiasm and its becoming redundant to say that now. He is so excited with his staff and I’m so pleased that the facility is now open. They are at capacity now but we look forward to moving them from Hesperia High School to their new location in approximately March 2008. I also attended the first (I hope annual) Special Services Open House with Margaret Snyder. I had a chance to see all of our Special Services staff and it was a




great event. There were a lot of parents there. I also talked to a lot of parents and Margaret was right there to answer any questions that the parents had. It was a nice event. I also attended the Health Fair that was held at Hesperia High School and got my flu shot. I want to thank Kathy Everhart and all those who worked so hard to put that event on. It’s a wonderful, annual event and it’s good to visit with friends there. I actually saw an old friend I was in Vietnam with. I didn’t recognize him at first but he came up and told tell me who he was. We were very close back then so seeing him was a very special treat. I also met with George and Laura Carevic on AB-1200. They did an excellent job of explaining numbers and I really appreciate all of the hard work they do. The Board knows all the work and struggle that they put in over the last months to get our budgets and contracts ready to go and make sure we can meet all the requirements with the County and State. They work very hard and I appreciate that very much. Another high point that I had and I’ll call it “coffee with the cops.” I met with some of our police officers and sat in while they were doing some training with Tristan Pelayes who was a former police officer. It was good to visit with them and listen to them and be part of that training. I was very much impressed with our officers’ professionalism and their commitment to safety of our students in the District. I appreciate very much what they do. I had a good time with them and learned a lot.

HEARING FROM THE AUDIENCE:

Vice President Kirk again read the statement inviting the general public to address the School Board regarding matters on the agenda and other matters within the jurisdiction of the Board. He indicated that the guideline for speaking was identified in the back of the Speaker’s card. Please limit your comments to five minutes per individual. Vice President Kirk called on our first speaker, Ms. Jean Campbell, CSEA President. Thank you Dr. Kirk. First off, I’d like to reaffirm how happy CSEA is with our proposed contract and that we look forward to the Board ratifying that contract this




evening. As to any misunderstandings from my comments earlier this evening, please remember that it is my duty as President of CSEA to bring forward the concerns of our members to this Governing Board. It was not my intention for the Board to feel that they needed to vote against our contract or to threaten to vote against the contract, but rather it was to express the concerns of our members of the apparent disparity that I mentioned earlier. With that said, I do have another concern to address this Board. Without going into great detail, comments were made at the last Board meeting that reflected negatively on classified in the district have expressed their concern about this. I would caution and encourage our Board to choose their words carefully to avoid any misunderstandings in the future. I would also like to express CSEA’s concern over Bruce Minton and that we hope he has a speedy recovery and that he’s back next meeting, we do miss him. Thank you. Candace Marquez. I would like to state that I’m here as a concerned citizen and it’s about Item 10.6 Stipend for Hardy Black due to Hardship. What I understand, his hardship is not really what I would consider a hardship – going to his daughter’s wedding. Being sick, having an operation; those are hardships. Somebody dying; hardship. Going out of the area for a wedding and wanting us to pay mileage and saying it’s a hardship is incorrect. I hope the Board considers that because I’m sure it will reflect negatively against you if you say oh, yeah, that’s a hardship. That’s all I have to say. Ruth TerKeurst. Good evening ladies and gentlemen of the Board and Cabinet members. My name is Ruth TerKeurst. I work at the District office. I’ve been on the Negotiating Team, Reclass Team, and Insurance Team in this District for the last 10 years and I just wanted to personally thank the Board of Trustees for considering the AB-1200 and the Classified contract. It’s been a long 7 months and I think it was very beneficial to both sides in the end. I’d especially like to thank you for the consideration. Personally, I’ve been trying to get our Proctors into Unit A for the last 5 years. We’ve got some very ecstatic people out there that are overwhelmed by this and very pleased. I know its one thing to sit in a room and come up with these wonderful ideas, but I’d also like to thank Mr. Landon, Mr. McKinney and Ms. Kelly for taking it back and then implementing all of these things. I know there are a lot of people that come into play afterwards and it’s not an easy thing to do but I think it is a win-win contract for both sides and I’m very pleased to be a part of it. Thank you.



APPROVAL OF PROVISIONAL INTERNSHIP PERMIT (PIP) FOR CARYN THOMPSON:

On MSC (H. Rogers, L. Rogers) Vote: 4-0, The Provisional Internship Permit (PIP) for Caryn Thompson for the period October 2, 2007 to October 1, 2008 whose assignment would be Mild/Moderate Special Education, Grade 6, was approved as submitted.

PUBLIC HEARING/ APPROVAL OF AB-1200: PUBLIC DISCLOSURE OF PROPOSED COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREE- MENT BETWEEN THE HESPERIA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT AND HTA, CSEA AND MANAGEMENT:

The Board was asked to conduct a public hearing and take action to approve the Proposed Collective Bargaining Agreements with HTA, CSEA Units A&B and Management. The proposed agreement has been available for the public’s review and inspection at the receptionist’s desk at the Hesperia Administration & Educational Support Center. Vice President Kirk declared the hearing open at 7:10 p.m. Before the opportunity for public comment, he asked Mr. Landon, Asst. Superintendent, Business Services to begin discussion on this item. Mr. Landon echoed Ms. TerKeurst’s comments that it is not an easy process when the District Management Team, HTA negotiating team and CSEA negotiating team meet in a room and discuss a variety of interests. Both sides, as we all know, District, teachers and classified folks all have a variety of interests. It’s hard work but we came together on a variety of compensation and contract issues and are here tonight for the Board to ratify. Before we move on, I’d like to say thank you for the principled dialogue that we had. It was not always easy and we had some lengthy discussions on a variety of things, but we got to a point where we were able to meet and come to agreement. The next step for the District is to fill out the AB-1200 document which is a requirement by the County. Actually, the state requires this and the County has oversight responsibility to ensure that the District can meet its financial resources for the current year and the next two years till 2009/10. He made reference to a letter that he received from the County supporting the AB-1200 contract assumptions for all employee bargaining groups. For this year 2007/08, all employee bargaining groups received a 6.53% compensation package. Each of the bargaining groups chooses how they want to apply those dollars depending upon their interests. On the employer side for Hesperia Unified School District, as we give a raise, we also have certain mandated statutory fringe costs put upon us to cover the costs of employee raises or employee compensation such as workers comp, unemployment insurance, STRS and PERS retirement and social



PUBLIC HEARING/ APPROVAL OF AB-1200: PUBLIC DISCLOSURE OF PROPOSED COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREE- MENT BETWEEN THE HESPERIA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT AND HTA, CSEA AND MANAGEMENT: (Continued)

security. As those dollars are increased for employees, dollars increase for the District as well. Mr. Landon summarized the following:

HTA 07/08 Salary Increase 5.40% (Benefit Cap $10,016.00) 08/09 Salary Increase 5.04% (Benefit Cap – re-open)

09/10 Re-Open Salary (Benefit Cap – re-open)

CSEA 07/08 Salary Increase 4.16% (Benefit Cap $9,442.20) 08/09 Salary Increase 3.50% (Benefit Cap re-open) 09/10 Salary Increase 2.04% (Benefit Cap re-open)

ADMINISTRATION

07/08 Salary Increase 5.32% Classified Managers 5.83% Certificated Managers

(Benefit Cap $9,330.00 No change)



Mr. Landon noted that if the Revenue Limit is increased or decreased for the District in 08/09 and 09/10, the above percentages will either increase or decrease by that same calculation. There being no questions from the Board, Vice President Kirk declared the public hearing open. He called on Ms. Jean Campbell, CSEA President, who submitted a Speaker’s Card. Ms. Campbell declined her comment. Vice President Kirk declared the hearing closed at 7:18 p.m. Vice President Kirk asked if the Board would like to comment on this issue. Board Member Black responded “Yes, I’d like to say some things. At the 4:00 o’clock session, Mrs. Campbell told us about CSEA having a chance to look over proposal on the 24th, 29th and then the vote on the 31st . The vote of the membership was 223-7 and the percent of turnout was about 27 percent she mentioned. Then she made a recommendation that we not accept this proposal that the membership accepted because it needed to be fixed and so I have some concerns along with the letter that the




County sent out. I’d like to read a part of the paragraph here that the County as they reviewed this. The process for those that are not aware, the District makes the proposal of what we would like to be done. They send it to the County for review because the County looks at all the financial records that the District has and basically oversees them. It’s kind of our oversight. In one of the paragraphs they mention the fact and its something that’s on the consent agenda tonight that concerned me. It is the amount of developer fees we’ve refunded this last month or so which amounts to $784,000. We’ve refunded Empire Homes, Frontier Homes and Sharon Davis and the County, I don’t know if they are aware of that, they probably are but they expressed that concern. It was noted in our Adopted Budget Review that the District has a debt ratio of approximately 34% primarily due to the large Certificate of Participation (COP) issues which do not have a dedicated revenue stream for repayment. In other words, there’s nothing for sure but generally rely on the anticipated developer fee revenues which can fluctuate depending on building projects. Sitting on the Tri-Agency meetings and talking with the city, building projects for homes have drastically declined this year and not risen and we can see this in the refunds we’re making here. Properties in our district boundaries and our proposal for a new COP last March 2007 which would further increase the debt ratio. Our office continues to recommend the District set additional board designated revenues equal to one additional year of debt repayment obligation for all non-voter debt approved incurred by the District, principal and interest, or 2% of the total general reserve fund expenditures. I think we’ve set a half percent additional. So, we’ve taken a measure to do a half a percent. They recommend we do this until our debt ratio is reduced not 34% but down to 25%. The District has indicated that steps are being taken to set aside reserves in our Fund 17, and so we’re doing that. My question is are we going to take the recommendation of the president? Are we doing enough? How do things stand? I don’t feel that the leadership supports the contract.” Board Member Lee Rogers asked “Mr. Black, could I see that letter, please? May I? Thank you.” Board Member Black continued “I was not at the negotiating table. I don’t know, the Board, I believe set parameters at one point several months ago and I don’t know where those went or how they were observed but the contract has already been negotiated but if any of the leadership doesn’t feel it should be done…Jean Campbell, CSEA President wanted to respond to Board Member Black’s statement. Vice President Kirk responded “I’m sorry; you had an opportunity to comment in the open session.” Board Member




Black responded “I believe to quote you; the Board needs to take the contract and fix it.” Vice President Kirk responded “Well, we have the minutes and we can check them. Any other comments from Board Members?” Ms. Campbell attempted to respond. Vice President Kirk responded “I’m sorry; it’s the Board’s discussion. I’m sorry. You had your opportunity. I wish I could but you had your opportunity. Sorry.” “Mrs. Lee Rogers?” Board Member Lee Rogers responded “I’m going to do the best I can to say this the best way I know how. We as a group of individuals within this District have had some ups and downs and been through a lot of different issues since I’ve lived here. In the last few months, it’s been very difficult for everybody, regardless. However, we as a Board do not do the negotiations. We only give the direction based upon what Mr. Landon and our administration tells us that we can do according to what the budget says. We as a complete Board, not just a portion of the Board but the entire Board, decided to follow exactly what the recommendations were given to us by our administration because we felt that they were absolutely correct and right and was the best thing to do for all concerns. Therefore, we elected to follow their direction. I personally did hear tonight that CSEA was not happy with the way the contract had been negotiated. This Board did not negotiate the contract; not one of us up here nor the one that’s missing tonight. I do think it’s unfair to say to the Board that on one hand you are okay and on the other hand say we don’t like what you have to say. I don’t know where that comes from. I haven’t understood it and I still don’t understand it. I do know for a fact that we have many valuable employees within this District. I would say all of them are valuable. They all serve the children and that’s what they’re there for and I really wish that some of the yeah, yeahing, would stop quite honestly.” Board Member Helen Rogers responded “I have a comment also. I didn’t take what Ms. Campbell said as some of you did. She was given directions as to what she should do. She did exactly that and then Mr. Black counteracted and came back with ideas that I think did put words into her mouth and it’s my opinion that she should be heard. (Applause from the audience). Vice President Kirk responded “Mrs. Rogers, are you aware that the public hearing is closed?” Mrs. Rogers responded “Right, but she was not aware that Mr. Black was going to make those comments about her comments. She should be able to defend herself as to what she actually said and what she actually meant.”




Board Member Black responded “Mrs. Campbell said that the contract was flawed and 1% needed to be added and the Board needed to take it and fix it.” Board Member Lee Rogers responded “I actually have absolutely no problem hearing what anyone has to say and if its legal if we can do it, every one of you can get up and speak as far as I’m concerned. I have no problem with that but I don’t know. I don’t know the rules and regulations. I know that once it’s supposed to be closed, it’s supposed to be closed. That’s all I know. I don’t think there’s anything funny about it. I think this is a serious issue, myself. I think it’s serious for our entire staff.” Vice President Kirk stated “We have closed the public session. The CSEA has voted to recommend the contract that is before us. I personally have faith in our negotiators. I have faith in their recommendation. All through this process, I’ve heard nothing but positive reports coming from CSEA, HTA and Management. I was shocked tonight to hear the comments from Ms. Campbell after she recommended the contract to us but then on the second hand, she recommended that it be revised because it was not in line with what the teachers got. So personally, regardless of her feelings, I want to go with the membership who has voted overwhelmingly for this contract. We had open session. We had time for a public hearing and she spoke two or three times and declined one time. So, I would like to entertain a motion that we approve the recommendation for the proposed agreements for CSEA, HTA and Management. I need a motion for that.” On MSC (L. Rogers, H. Rogers) Vote: 4-0, The Summary of Proposed Agreement between the Hesperia Unified School District and CSEA Units A&B, HTA and Management, was approved as submitted.

ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION #2007/08-37 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING BOARD STIPEND TO BOARD PRESIDENT MINTON FOR ABSENCE DUE TO ILLNESS:

Board Bylaw 9250(a-b) allows a board member to receive their stipend for missed meetings when the Board, by resolution, finds that they were performing designated services for the District at the time of the meeting or they were absent because of illness, jury duty or a hardship deemed acceptable by the Board. Board President Minton was absent from the October 8, 2007 Board meeting due to illness. On MSC (H. Rogers, Black) Vote: 4-0, Resolution #2007/08-37 Authorizing October Board stipend to Board President Minton for his absence of October 8, 2007 Board meeting due to illness, was approved as submitted.



ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION #2007/08-38 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING BOARD STIPEND TO BOARD MEMBER BLACK FOR ABSENCE

Board Bylaw 9250(a-b) allows a board member to receive their stipend for missed meetings when the Board, by resolution, finds that they were performing designated services for the District at the time of the meeting or they were absent because of illness, jury duty or a hardship deemed acceptable by the Board. Board Member Black was absent from the August 15, 2007 Facilities meeting. Resolution #2007/08-38 would authorize Board Member Black to receive his Board stipend due to a hardship. Board Member Helen Rogers responded “I have some comments. In the year 2005, my sister who is diabetic and who is also a widow was gravely ill and had to have back surgery so I went and took care of her for 6 weeks and my oldest sister took care of her for the next 6 weeks. I did not ask for hardship. I thought that was my choice to go and help my sister. It was not my choice to be paid a stipend while I was doing that. So, I disagree with this totally. I know that Mr. Minton also went to help his mother-in-law who was very ill in Tennessee. He did not ask for a stipend. We lost a month’s stipend, not two weeks stipend. So, I don’t agree with this at all. I don’t think that attending a daughter’s wedding is a hardship.” Vice President Kirk responded “Well, I guess the question that came to my mind as I looked at this is are we paying a person for showing up to a meeting or are we paying a person for the work they do behind the scenes? I think of teachers, for instance, what came to my mind is they work hours and hours and hours preparing lesson plans on Sunday evenings, Thursday nights, Friday nights. I know Mr. Black works hard at this job. He just doesn’t show up. So, I know administrators work hard preparing for meetings. They don’t just show up. So, I think in a way this is kind of nonsensical but…” Board Member Helen Rogers responded “We all do a lot for our schools. The month that I went to help my sister, I probably attended 10 or 12 things but I wasn’t at the board meeting and that’s the whole point. It said that you will attend the board meeting to receive the stipend. As I recall, Mr. Black was the one who set up the dates for all these meetings and I approved the meetings but he set up the dates. If I had been him, would I have attended my daughter’s wedding? Of course I would. I think that’s very, very important. I don’t see anything wrong with that.



ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION #2007/08-38 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING BOARD STIPEND TO BOARD MEMBER BLACK FOR ABSENCE DUE TO HARDSHIP:

What I see wrong is somebody feeling, whoever suggested this, that he be paid for that. The Bylaws say that if you are not in attendance of the board meeting, you do not receive the pay for that board meeting. There are two meetings per month which means we receive approximately $240 or $250 a meeting. Now, we all know that we spend a lot of time at schools. A couple of years ago when I wasn’t handicapped, I went to every school at least once and many of them twice. That doesn’t mean that I would get paid for not attending a board meeting even if I put in 80 hours during that week. It makes no difference. The Bylaws say we will attend the meeting in order to get paid. I don’t think we can set a precedent that would say next year I will go to my family reunion and I’ll miss the meeting and I’ll still get paid because I’ve gone to 3 or 4 schools or 6 or 7 schools during that time. I just don’t think we can set that precedent.” Board Member Black responded “Let me speak here. It’s irrelevant. The pay is irrelevant. I just wanted the Board to decide. Does elective surgery fit in that category as well? I don’t know if attending a funeral fits in that category as well. It just needs to be the Board’s decision. I wasn’t the one who placed this on the agenda but the Board can decide whatever.” Board Member Helen Rogers asked “What do you mean by elective surgery? I did not elect to have knee replacement surgery, believe me, if that’s what your insinuating.” Board Member Black responded “I’m not insinuating anything.” Board Member Helen Rogers responded “Okay, I just don’t think that attending a wedding is a hardship. I think that would be a joyful experience.” Board Member Black responded “I didn’t say it was. I’m just saying the Board decides. I’ll go along with whatever the Board decides.” Vice President Kirk asked “Are there any other comments?” Board Member Lee Rogers responded “I have something. I wasn’t aware that this was just for Board meetings and I’ve got all this now. I haven’t had the opportunity to go through it. Would someone please tell me what the Bylaw is? The Board responded 9250. Vice President Kirk stated “Mrs. Helen Rogers, the Bylaws don’t say he can’t be paid. It says a hardship deemed acceptable by the Board.” Board Member Helen Rogers responded “Right. What we decide tonight will determine the future.” Board Member Black responded “You’re correct.” Board Member Helen Rogers continued “So, if we determine that I can go to the reunion and be paid or if I can go on a cruise with



ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION #2007/08-38 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING BOARD STIPEND TO BOARD MEMBER BLACK FOR ABSENCE DUE TO HARDSHIP: (Continued)

my husband because it’s our anniversary, I can be paid? I think we have to be very careful on what we choose to do tonight.” Vice President Kirk responded “It would actually be on a case by case basis.” Board Member Helen Rogers continued “If it were illness, I would be the first to vote yes. If it were surgery, I would be the first to vote yes but I can’t vote on this.” Board Member Lee Rogers responded “Well, I think this is something that the Board needs to take into consideration and take a look at the Bylaws to see whether or not we want to add something in there to change it. What the Bylaws now say is if a member does not attend all board meetings during the month, he/she is eligible to receive only a percentage of the monthly compensation equal to the percentage of meetings attended unless otherwise authorized by the Board in accordance with law. So, what it says is that the Board can make the decision and it does say the board meetings of what they consider. If the Board as a whole wants to change these Bylaws from the way they are written, it is for attending a Board meeting. I’m the one that had this put on there by the way because I didn’t realize it was just for Board meetings. I would consider it a hardship if I didn’t get to go to my daughter’s wedding so I didn’t realize it just was for Board meetings. I will state that I’m the one that put this on here and I’m the one that just read here what it says.” Board Member Helen Rogers responded “So, Mr. Black, was your daughter’s wedding on a Monday?” Board Member Black responded “No. It was out of State and it was on a Tuesday. Like I said, it doesn’t matter. Whatever the Board decides is important.” Board Member Lee Rogers responded “Well, I think what we need to do is if the Board as a whole wants to take a look at the Bylaw and maybe make allowances for different things within the Board realm that is a possibility. I don’t know if you’re considering that a death in the family is a hardship. So, maybe it’s not a clear cut thing so maybe we need to make it clear at some point.” Board Member Helen Rogers added “And I think we do that on a case by case.” Board Member Lee Rogers concurred. Vice President Kirk responded “I can’t move forward without a recommendation from the Board.”



ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION #2007/08-38 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING BOARD STIPEND TO BOARD MEMBER BLACK FOR ABSENCE DUE TO HARDSHIP: (Continued)

Board Member Helen Rogers made a motion to not accept Resolution #2007/08-38 Authorizing Board stipend to Board Member Hardy Black for his absence of August 15, 2007 Facilities Meeting due to hardship. I don’t think it should be approved as submitted. The motion failed for lack of a second.

Board of Trustees Acting as the Legislative Body of Community Facilities District No. 2006-3 of the Hesperia Unified School District PROPOSED FORMATION OF COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2006-3 OF THE HESPERIA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT:

Vice President Kirk announced that this was the time and place designated for the public hearings on the establishment of CDF No. 2006-3 and the authorization of CFD No. 2006-3 to levy special taxes, incur bonded indebtedness, and establish an appropriations limit for CFD No. 2006-3, and all related matters.

Vice President Kirk declared the public hearing open at 7:42 p.m. Vice President Kirk asked “Have the notice of the public hearings had been published, the appropriate filings made and the CFD Report received?” Asst. Superintendent George Landon responded “The proof of publication of notices have been received and are on file with the District. He confirmed the filings have been made for CFD No. 2006-3 and the CFD Report from Special Tax Consultant has been received.

Vice President Kirk asked “Is there anyone present who wishes to speak in favor of or against CFD No. 2006-3? If so, please state your name and address, and whether you are an owner of the property or a registered voter within CFD No. 2006-3.” There were no comments.

Vice President Kirk asked “Have any written protests been received from any person as to these proceedings, the proposed special taxes, the proposed bonded indebtedness of CFD No. 20065-3 or the establishment of an appropriations limit for CFD No. 2006-3?” Mr. Landon responded “No written protests have been received.”

Vice President Kirk declared the public hearings closed at 7:44 p.m.



Board of Trustees Acting as the Legislative Body of Community Facilities District No. 2006-3 of the Hesperia Unified School District PROPOSED FORMATION OF COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2006-3 OF THE HESPERIA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT: (Continued)

The following action was taken:

On MSC (Black, L. Rogers) Vote: 4-0, Resolution No. 2007/08-34 Resolution of the Board of Trustees of the Hesperia Unified School District Determining the Validity of Prior Proceedings, Establishing Community Facilities District No. 2006-3, Authorizing the Levy of a Special Tax within Community Facilities District No. 2006-3, Establishing an Appropriations Limit, Calling an Election and Taking Related Actions, was approved as submitted.

On MSC (H. Rogers, L. Rogers) Vote: 4-0, Resolution No. 2007/08-35 Resolution of the Board of Trustees of the Hesperia Unified School District, Acting as the Legislative Body of Community Facilities District No. 2006-3, Determining the Necessity to Incur Bonded Indebtedness in an Amount Not to Exceed Six Million Five Hundred Thousand Dollars ($6,500,000) within Community Facilities District No. 2006-3 of the Hesperia Unified School District, Calling an Election and Taking Related Actions, was approved as submitted.

Vice President Kirk announced “Pursuant to Resolution No. 2007/08-35, the Assistant Superintendent of Business Services is the Election Official for the CFD No. 2006-3 election. Have all the waivers from the landowners that are necessary to conduct the election tonight been received?” “The Assistant Superintendent will now conduct and canvass the election.”

Assistant Superintendent of Business George Landon reviewed the ballot and tabulated results. “Members of the Board, the Special Election called for Community Facilities District No. 2006-3 on the combined special tax and bond propositions have been conducted. The election results are as follows:

1) There was one ballot cast.

2) Proposition A received 93 votes in favor and -0- votes against.

3) Proposition B received 93 votes in favor and -0- votes against.

The certification of election results is attached to Resolution No. 2007/08-36, which is presented for your consideration.”



Board of Trustees Acting as the Legislative Body of Community Facilities District No. 2006-3 of the Hesperia Unified School District PROPOSED FORMATION OF COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2006-3 OF THE HESPERIA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT: (Continued)

On MSC (H. Rogers, L. Rogers) Vote: 4-0, Resolution No. 2007/08-36 Resolution of the Board of Trustees of the Hesperia Unified School District, Acting as the Legislative Body of Community Facilities District No. 2006-3, Canvassing the Results of the Election Held Within Community Facilities District No. 2006-3 of the Hesperia Unified School District, was approved as submitted.

Vice President Kirk announced “This is the First Reading of Ordinance No. 2007/08-1.” Board Member Black moved that Ordinance No. 2007/08-1 be presented by reading of the title only and that the Secretary forego the reading of the entire Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Board Member Ella “Lee” Rogers. Vice President Kirk announced “The vote approving the motion is 4-0. Please present the first reading of Ordinance No. 2007/08-1 by title only.”

Board Member Ella “Lee” Rogers read the title of Ordinance No. 2007/08-1 as follows: “ORDINANCE OF COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2006-3 OF THE HESPERIA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT AUTHORIZING THE LEVY OF A SPECIAL TAX WITHIN COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2006-3.”

Vice President Kirk stated “Copies of proposed Ordinance No. 2007/08-1 will be available at the School District’s business office for inspection by any interested member of the public.” “The second reading and adoption of Ordinance No. 2007/08-1 will take place at the November 26, 2007 Board Meeting.” “Matters related to CFD No. 2006-3 are complete and the Board is no longer acting as the Legislative Body of CFD No. 2006-3.”

APPROVAL OF WARRANT REGISTER REPORT NO. 07/08-5:

On MSC (L. Rogers, H. Rogers) Vote: 4-0, Warrant Register Report No. 07/08-5 was approved as submitted.

APPROVAL OF CONFERENCE REPORT:

On MSC (L. Rogers, H. Rogers) Vote: 4-0, Conference Report No. 07/08-7 was approved as submitted.

ACCEPTANCE OF GIFTS TO THE DISTRICT:

On MSC (L. Rogers, H. Rogers) Vote: 4-0, The donation of a 1990 Toyota Celica vehicle by Carolyn Luken to Sultana High School Auto Shop, was approved as submitted.



APPROVAL OF OFF-CAMPUS ACTIVITIES:

On MSC (L. Rogers, H. Rogers) Vote: 4-0, The off-campus activities on November 7, 2007 – Hesperia Blood Bank, Community Service Trip – ROTC, Hesperia HS; November 9, 2007 – El Capitan Theatre, Hollywood (French Club Activity) – French Club, Hesperia HS; November 10, 2007 – Pacific Crest Trail, Hesperia (Hiking Activity) – Outdoors Club, Hesperia HS; November 10-11, 2007 (Overnight) – Leadership Conference, Hyatt Regency, Irvine – Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA), Hesperia HS; November 11-14, 2007 (Overnight) – Sonoma State University, UC Berkley, San Francisco State University, Cal State East Bay, Stanford, San Jose State, Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, UC Santa Barbara – AVID Junior and Seniors, Hesperia HS; November 12, 2007 – Museum of Latin America Art, Long Beach – Latin America Culture Club, Hesperia HS; November 18-19, 2007 (Overnight) – CADA Leadership Conference, Anaheim – ASB Leadership, Sultana HS; November 23-24, 2007 (Overnight) – CIF Meet, Woodward Park, Fresno – Cross Country, Sultana HS; November 30-December 1, 2007 (Overnight) – Wrestling Tournament, Placentia – Varsity Wrestling, Hesperia HS; November 30-December 1, 2007 (Overnight) – Wrestling Competition, Placentia – Wrestling Team, Sultana HS; December 1, 2007 – Fallas Paredes Dept. Store (Rotary Club Santa Clothes), Victorville – Rotary-Santa Clothes, Topaz Elementary; December 20-22, 2007 (Overnight) – Wrestling Competition, Las Vegas, NV. – Wrestling, Sultana HS; December 28-29, 2007 (Overnight) – Wrestling Tournament, Cerritos College, Norwalk – Varsity Wrestling, Hesperia HS; January 3-5, 2008 (Overnight) – Wrestling Competition, Clovis HS, Clovis – Wrestling, Sultana HS; January 18-19, 2008 (Overnight) – Wrestling Tournament, Fountain Valley HS, Fountain Valley – Varsity Wrestling, Hesperia HS; January 18-19, 2008 (Overnight) – Wrestling Competition, Fountain Valley HS, Fountain Valley – Wrestling, Sultana HS; February 15-16, 2008 (Overnight) – Wrestling Competition, La Quinta HS, La Quinta – Wrestling, Sultana HS; February 21-23, 2009 (Overnight) – Wrestling Competition, Carter HS, Rialto – Wrestling, Sultana HS; February 28-March 2, 2008 (Overnight) – Wrestling Competition, Robobank Arena, Bakersfield – Wrestling, Sultana HS; March 25, 2008 – Municipal Auditorium, Riverside – Kindergarten, Cottonwood Elementary; Various Dates 2007-08 School Year – Ballet Folklorico (Various performances) – Spanish Club, Hesperia HS, were approved as submitted.



ADDITION OF HOURS TO EXISTING CLASSIFIED POSITIONS:

On MSC (L. Rogers, H. Rogers) Vote: 4-0, The increase in hours to various Food Service positions at Carmel, Cottonwood, Cypress Academy and Oxford Academy, Funding from Food Services, was approved as submitted.

ADDITION OF HOURS TO AN EXISTING CLASSIFIED POSITION:

On MSC (L. Rogers, H. Rogers) Vote: 4-0, The addition of 2 hours to a current Senior Clerk Typist position based at the Administration & Educational Support Center/Special Services Division with a work year of 12 months, 247 days, 6.00 hours daily, currently filled with an employee at Step E, Funding from Special Ed Funds, was approved as submitted.

APPROVAL OF NEW ROP TEACHER SALARY SCHEDULE:

On MSC (L. Rogers, H. Rogers) Vote: 4-0, The new ROP Teacher Salary Schedule, retroactive to August 1, 2007 (ROP would be separate from the other programs due to different funding sources/rates), was approved as submitted.

APPROVAL OF SANDABS MEMBERSHIP DUES FOR 2007/08:

On MSC (L. Rogers, H. Rogers) Vote: 4-0, The renewal of SANDABS membership dues of $1,600.00 for 2007/08, was approved as submitted.

SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF REVISED BOARD POLICY, ADMINI- STRATIVE REGULATION 5144.33 AND PROPOSED EXHIBIT – STUDENTS; PEDICULOSIS HUMANUS CAPITIS (HEAD LICE):

At the October 22, 2007 meeting, the Board received for first reading Revised Board Policy, Administrative Regulation 5144.33 and Proposed Exhibit – Students; Pediculosis Humanus Capitis (Head Lice). This Policy, Regulation and Exhibit are submitted to the Board for second reading and adoption. On MSC (L. Rogers, H. Rogers) Vote: 4-0, Revised Board Policy, Administrative Regulation 5144.33 and Proposed Exhibit – Students; Pediculosis Humanus Capitis (Head Lice) were approved as submitted.

APPROVAL OF DISCRETIONARY BLOCK GRANT PLANS FOR 2007/08:

On MSC (L. Rogers, H. Rogers) Vote: 4-0, The 2007-08 Discretionary Block Grant plans for Alt. Ed Center, Carmel Elementary, Cottonwood Elementary, Cypress Academy, Desert Trails HS, Eucalyptus Elementary, Hesperia HS, Hollyvale Elementary, Joshua Circle Elementary, Juniper Elementary, Kingston Elementary, Mesa Grande Elementary, Mesquite Trails Elementary, Mission Crest Elementary, Mojave HS, Oxford Academy, Ranchero MS and Sultana HS, were approved as submitted.

ACCEPTANCE OF BUDGET FINANCIAL REPORT:

On MSC (L. Rogers, H. Rogers) Vote: 4-0, The Budget Financial Report from July 1, 2007 to October 31, 2007, was accepted as submitted.



RE-ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION #2006/07-33 FOR THE PERS GOLDEN HANDSHAKE:

On MSC (L. Rogers, H. Rogers) Vote: 4-0, Resolution No. 2006/07-33 Golden Handshake to provide the benefits of Government Code Section 20904 to classified bargaining employees adopted on March 28, 2007 and readopted on November 5, 2007, was approved as submitted.

RESOLUTION TO ACCEPT THE INFANT/TODDLER STATE GRANT:

On MSC (L. Rogers, H. Rogers) Vote: 4-0, The Resolution to Accept the Infant/Toddler State Grant in the amount of $2,438, was approved as submitted.

INFORMATION ITEMS ENROLLMENT REPORT:

The Board received a Projection Compared to Actual Enrollment as of October 23, 2007.

ITEMS FOR FUTURE BOARD MEETINGS:

Board Member Helen Rogers requested the following item for a future Board meeting:

• HIRING OF MUSIC TEACHERS IN EVERY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL. (It is proven that students do better in all subject areas when taking music.)

Board Member Lee Rogers requested the following items for future Board meetings:

• CURRENT FINANCIAL REPORT ON THE PHOTOSHOP

• REVISIT RFP PROCESS ON PROJECT MANAGER • DISCUSSION/ACTION (NEXT MEETING) – ASK

STAFF TO LOOK INTO ESTABLISHING A NIGHT SCHOOL FOR SECONDARY STUDENTS TO SERVE GRADES 7-12, BEGINNING SECOND SEMESTER 07/08 SCHOOL YEAR AND BEST LOCATION

Board Member Black requested the following item for a future Board meeting:

• GUEST TEACHERS (EXPERIENCE SO FAR THIS YEAR) Request information on Friday Update.

Vice President Kirk requested no items.



NEXT MEETING DATE:

The next meeting of the Hesperia Unified School District Board of Trustees will be held on November 26, 2007 at the Hesperia Administration & Educational Support Center (AESC), 15576 Main Street, Hesperia.

ADJOURNMENT: The Board adjourned at 7:55 p.m. APPROVED AS AMENDED: January 14, 2008

Documents

11-5-07 Board Minutes - Hesperia Unified School Districthesperia.org/board/minutes/2007/110507_minutes.pdf · identified in “bold and italics.” On MSC (H. Rogers, L. Rogers) Vote: