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Clarification: F13: Some case work will be done on existing portables. F16: This is partial roofing of Lafayette. F7: Homeless qualification was explained.

The Board received an addendum to Item (2) Personnel Report #21. The Board was informed of the low bidder on Item (16)Award of Bid – Reroofing Work, Lafayette Elementary School and Zane Middle School: McMurray and Sons. A correction was made to (7) Authorization to Continue Participation in Categorical Programs, correcting “adjusted enrollment/low income information.”

It was M/S by Taplin/Anderson to approve the following Consent Calendar items:

( 2) Personnel Report #21

( 3) Minutes of the Regular Meeting of June 4, 2003

( 4) Minutes of the Special Meeting of June 12, 2003

( 5) Intent to Apply for a Humboldt Area Foundation Grant – Eureka High Special Projects

( 6) Ratification of Representatives to CIF/NCS Leagues

( 7) Authorization to Continue Participation in Categorical Programs

( 8) Job Description – Principal Account Analyst

( 9) Job Description – Senior Account Clerk/Buyer

(10) Job Description – Intermediate Account Clerk

(11) New Textbook Adoption – Practical Mathematics

(12) Declaration of Equipment as Surplus and Authorization to Sell

(13) Award of Bid – New Classroom Casework

(14) Award of Bid – Concrete Foundation Work

(15) Approve the Warrant Distribution Authorization Form CS-1 for the 2003-04 School Year

(16) Award of Bid – Reroofing Work, Lafayette Elementary School and Zane Middle School

(17) Accept Amendment No. 1 to Research Agreement No. SA3578 on Behalf of the Regents of the University of California

(18) Accept Donation from PTSA to Eureka High School

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June 25, 2003 - Page 2(19) Reject Claim Against Eureka City Schools – Terence E. Fritz

(20) Accept the Department of Conservation, Division of Recycling Grant to Eureka High School

(21) Accept the California 21st Century Community Learning Centers Grant (CCLC) for Eureka City Schools

(22) Accept Continued Funding for the California School Age Families Education (Cal-SAFE) Program Grant

(23) Intent to Apply and Resolution #02-03-079 Authorizing Submittal of an Application to the California Integrated Management Board for the 2003-04 Playground Cover Grant Program

Governing Board: ayes 3, noes 0, absent 2 Pace, Fullerton. Motion carried.

G. DISCUSSION/ACTION – The Board is asked to discuss/act

(24) Course Adoption: Agriculture Civics

Anderson stated she does not see the need for a specialized civics adoption. She expressed concern with vision or strategic direction of the social studies department. Taplin supported adoption of the course as a pilot; and suggested if there is a problem with the social studies department, it should be looked at as a whole. Hayes considered the benefits of general education classes that pull students from all different areas, and suggested reviewing general civics classes rather than looking at the whole department.

Fullerton arrived 4:45 p.m.

There are 12 civic classes. Ag teacher Jim Smith explained this would help students remain in the FFA program and likened the program to a small high school community. Fullerton felt the mix of students is occurring regardless of this class and offered support of the course.

It was M/S by Taplin/Fullerton to approve Course Adoption: Agriculture Civics. Governing Board: ayes 2, noes 2, absent 1 Pace. Motion tied. Due to the 2/2 vote, this item will return on the agenda at the next board meeting on July 16 when there is a full board. There are currently 24 students enrolled in the course.

(25) Adoption of the 2003-04 District Budget

CBO Johnson listed the materials presented the Board in the 03-04 budget. In review, the revenue source is 72% of the budget, federal sources 10%, state sources 12% and other local sources 6%. As a result, a slight movement in revenue can have a significant affect on the budget. With regard to expenditures, certificated salaries are 50% of expenditures, classified salaries 15%, and employee benefits 23%, resulting in 88% of budget expenditures in personnel. The total general fund expenditures, transfers out, and uses are $36,882,170. The total recommended minimum reserve calculation at 3% is $1,106,465. This is guaranteed to change. After adoption, it is a matter of waiting for the state. Johnson briefly reviewed the 04-05 and 05-06 projected budget.

It was M/S by Anderson/Taplin to adopt the 2003-04 District Budget. Member Fullerton commented he would move for adoption of the budget, but still has a concern with the Department of School and Community Relations and asked it be discussed again next year. Governing Board: ayes 4, noes 0, absent 1 Pace. Motion carried.

H. DISCUSSION - The Board is Asked to Receive

(26) Eureka City Schools Nutrition Policy

Hayes recalled past discussions of the policy and the broad categories the Board agreed to discuss: food quality, vending, outside sales and access, physical and nutrition education, and food standards.

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June 25, 2003 - Page 3_Marci Smith, EHS business teacher representing the student store and DECA, shared how the policy affects her students in curriculum and fund raising. Their marketing plan is based around the student store, and the profit pays for students to attend career development conferences. She asked for a transition period so that students can be involved through the marketing class, curriculum design, and committees.

_Joe Felardo, HROP teacher, presented a document to the Board that addressed his concerns and suggestions for the policy. Items included loss of income to clubs, the cost of implementing the policy, student acceptance and safety issues, and achieving and measuring desired results. Mr. Felardo discussed each item.

_Jim Slade, local manager for Coca Cola, referred to the senate bill that bans soft drink sales at high schools. Coca Cola and Pepsi have been in EHS for 25 years and during that time have provided $150,000 in profit to EHS (not including DECA). Hayes clarified the policy does not eliminate vending machines, but eliminates carbonated beverages in the machines.

_Melissa Martin explained healthy habits are established in adolescents through academics and healthy food. It is one of the roles of the school board to set up nutritional guidelines. It is imperative that students be involved in the process.

_Joyce Huston explained it is important to model in the school environment that healthy choices are predominantly available. Schools in other areas of California who have voted on similar policies have made more money with nutritional offerings. Loss of income is not necessarily a reality, but students must be a part of the policy.

_Norm Dutra of Coca Cola referred to community partnerships and student scholarships offered through Coca Cola. Mr. Dutra also referred to loosing funding from vending machines. He reminded the Board that the increase in obesity in American children is also because they are more sedentary.

Hayes added this policy is not modeled using the new legislation as a guideline. It is the recommendation of a broad-based committee.

_Susan Murman, parent volunteer in NJROTC, stated she had not read the policy but spoke against it and the Board’s right to take away her children’s choices.

The Board acknowledged there would be a degree of adjustments as you phase in such a broad-based policy. There will be student and committee input. Anderson spoke to the lack of aesthetic appeal of vending machines and considered placing them in kiosks with other food rather than spread throughout the campus. Additionally, if vending machines become a food source and the oversight is through food services, the profits should go to food services. There are many untapped resources other than vending machines for fund raising, and Anderson proposed phasing out fund raising through vending machines. Fullerton supported physical education all four years of high school. The policy does call for the Curriculum Committee to review physical education. Banned items should not be in any vending machines rather than locking them during school hours.

The Board discussed whether to include K-8, K-6, K-5, or eliminate the specification in the universal breakfast program. The policy will include K-5 and possibly increase to K-8. The cost for a K-5 universal breakfast program is under $10,000. Hayes has met with DECA and discussed how the students will be a part of the process. The Board agreed the policy will return on the July 16 meeting under discussion/action and Anderson’s revisions will be incorporated.

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June 25, 2003 - Page 4(27) GO Bond Update

Last week’s work is listed as award of bids under consent. The Board will need to award the bid for Lincoln’s siding on July 2. Board President Hayes called for a special board meeting on July 2 at 12:00 p.m.

(28) Superintendent’s 2003-04 Goals

This item was tabled.

I. BOARD CORRESPONDENCE

There was no Board correspondence.

J. PUBLIC COMMENT ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS

There was no comment on closed session items.

K. CLOSED SESSION (closed to the public)

Members Present: Hayes, Anderson, Taplin, Fullerton

Members Absent: Pace

Staff Present: Scott, Aslanian, Thornton

With respect to every item of business discussed in closed session pursuant to E.C. Sec. 48918(c) or 76030:

(29) Consideration of student expulsion(s)

(a) Student #02-03-026 (b) Student #02-03-028

It was M/S by Anderson/Taplin to approve the recommendation of the hearing panel on Student #02-03-26 and the discipline agreement on Student #02-03-028. Governing Board: ayes 4, noes 0, absent 1 Pace. Motion carried.

With respect to every item of business to be discussed in closed session pursuant to E.C. Sec. 54957.6:

(30) Appointment/employment of public employee – Principal, Assistant Principal, Athletic Director

(31) Employee discipline, dismissal, or release (no additional information required)

With respect to every item of business to be discussed in closed session pursuant to E.C. Sec. 54957.6:

(32) Conference with labor negotiator Scott/Aslanian regarding ETA, CSEA, and/or Unrepresented Employees

(33) Conference with labor negotiator Hayes regarding Superintendent’s Contract

L. REPORT OUT FROM CLOSED SESSION

Anderson reported there was action taken on Item K(a) to approve the recommendation of the hearing panel on Student #02-03-26 and the discipline agreement on Student #02-03-028. No other action was taken in closed session.

M. ADJOURNMENT

President Hayes adjourned the meeting at 7:00 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

James W. Scott, Ed.D.

Secretary of the Board of Education

CLERK OF THE BOARD DATE

The next regular meeting will be held July 16, 2003, at 4:30 p.m. in the district boardroom

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Eureka City Schools Board of Education

SPECIAL WORKSHOP MEETING

June 18, 2003

4:00 P.M.

3200 Walford Avenue, Eureka, CA

MINUTES

A. CALL TO ORDER OF SPECIAL SESSION

The special meeting was called to order by Hayes at 4:00 p.m.

Members Present : Hayes, Anderson, Taplin, Pace, Fullerton

Members Absent : None

Staff Present : Scott, Aslanian, Thornton

B. PUBLIC COMMENT ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS

There were no comments on closed session items.

C. 3:00 p.m. CLOSED SESSION (closed to the public)

Hayes moved the meeting to closed session.

The Board will consider and/or take action upon the following consent items:

With respect to every item of business to be discussed in closed session pursuant to E.C. Sec. 54957:

( 1) Appointment/Employment of public employee – Principal(s)

( 2) Employee discipline, dismissal, release, accept the resignation of, or otherwise affect the employment status of a public employee (no additional information required)

With respect to every item of business to be discussed in closed session pursuant to E.C. Sec. 54957.6:

( 3) Conference with labor negotiator Scott/Aslanian regarding ETA, CSEA, and/or Unrepresented Employees

( 4) Conference with labor negotiator Hayes regarding Superintendent’s Contract

At 4:00 p.m., the meeting was reconvened to open session.

D. REPORT OUT FROM CLOSED SESSION

Anderson reported there was no action taken on any closed session item.

E. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG

F. ADJUSTMENTS TO THE AGENDA

There were no adjustments to the agenda.

G. VISITOR COMMENTS

Employee Jacquee Hagans spoke of the compensation for administration, classified reductions, grounds and custodial hours at a minimum, and the accounting department working after 7:00 p.m.

H. CONSENT CALENDAR - The Board is Asked to Receive/Approve

I. DISCUSSION - The Board is Asked to Receive

( 5) 2003-04 Budget Development

CBO Johnson began with a brief background of the 2003-04 budget development. The HCOE has received the ECS preliminary FY 03-04 budget. A comparison of the April 9, 2003, budget plan and the preliminary FY 03-04 budget was presented. Dr. Scott detailed the current certificated salary expenditure compared to the original targeted amount in the budget plan. The classified salary line item does include two grounds positions that will be filled when personnel issues are resolved. Teachers and students have been asked to leave their rooms as clean as when they found them. The classified layoffs the Board acted upon are a result of Worthington closure and categorical programs that have been reduced at the state level or have come to the end of their cycle.

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June 18, 2003 - Page 2 If these positions were to be retained, the Board would have to make the decision to continue funding the positions with general fund money. The reduction recommendations have come from the project managers and site principals. Some reduced aide positions are directly related to students that move out of the district and the aide is no longer needed. A classified position has been added to accounting rather than filling the management position. Scott explained the city of Eureka has received a grant that can double the hours of the SRO and reduce ECS’s contribution. Unfortunately, EPD has four unfilled positions and funding the SRO with the grant would be considered supplanting which is not allowed by the grant. The City and ECS are working with Congressman Mike Thompson to waive this clause. EPD is so understaffed they may not be able to fund a part-time SRO. There is consideration of housing an officer in EHS, but not in the SRO position. The ending general fund balance results in $1,131,493 with a 3% reserve of $1,105,118; $26,375 over the required 3% special reserve. The Board received clarification on specific line item objects. Ken Skaggs spoke against giving any raises in the schools during these hard times.

( 6) Eureka City Schools Nutrition Policy (if time permits)

The Nutrition Policy has been posted on the ECS web page. Input has been received from NJROTC, the school nurses, and miscellaneous conversations. There hasn’t been a negative surge in response to the policy. Hayes asked for comments pro or con on the broad direction the policy would take the district. If all language is accepted, the Board is considering the policy a priority and will have to commit money to implement. The Board will address the affects the policy will have on fund raising. This plan could not move forward without the inclusion of “adequate resources.” The Board agreed the standards set for the policy are acceptable. Food access is a large part of the policy and also very expensive. The importance and logistics of the breakfast program was discussed.

Kevin Kleckner, ECS Naval Science Instructor, explained money received from the vending machines is how NJROTC funds their participation in activities that occur out of the area. The policy does not eliminate vending machines, but fills the vending machines with healthy choices. Schools who have changed the contents of their vending machines to milk, water and juices are still making a good profit. The policy includes the opportunity for clubs to use a food cart from food services. Fund raising will be discussed extensively, and those involved will be included in this discussion. The Nutrition Policy will return on the June 25 agenda for discussion and discussion/action in July.

J. BOARD CORRESPONDENCE/COMMUNICATION/MAIL

None.

K. ADJOURNMENT

President Hayes adjourned the meeting at 5:50 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

James W. Scott, Ed.D.

Secretary of the Board of Education

CLERK OF THE BOARD DATE

Eureka City Schools Board of Education

SPECIAL MEETING

June 12, 2003

9:00 A.M.

3200 Walford Avenue, Eureka, CA

MINUTES

A. CALL TO ORDER OF SPECIAL SESSION

The special meeting was called to order by Anderson at 9:04 a.m.

B. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG

C. PUBLIC COMMENT ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS

There was no public comment on closed session items.

D. 9:00:00 p.m. CLOSED SESSION (closed to the public)

Anderson moved the meeting to closed session.

Members Present: Anderson, Taplin, Fullerton

Members Absent: Hayes, Pace

Staff Present: Scott, Aslanian, Thornton

With respect to every item of business discussed in closed session pursuant to Gov.C Sections 48918(c) or 76030:

( 1) Public Employee Discipline/Dismissal/Release

( 2) Public Employee Employment: Principal

With respect to every item of business to be discussed in closed session pursuant to Gov.C. Section 54957.6:

( 3) Conference w/Labor Negotiator(s) Regarding ETA/CSEA/Unrepresented Employees

E. REPORT OUT FROM CLOSED SESSION

Anderson reported the Board agreed with staff’s recommendation for appointment to Alice Birney principal and Zane assistant principal.

F. ADJOURNMENT

Anderson adjourned the meeting at 9:43 a.m.

Respectfully submitted,

James W. Scott, Ed.D.

Secretary of the Board of Education CLERK OF THE BOARD DATE

Eureka City Schools Board of Education

REGULAR MEETING

June 4, 2003

7:30 P.M.

3200 Walford Avenue, Eureka, CA

MINUTES

A. CALL TO ORDER OF REGULAR SESSION

Hayes called the regular meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.

B. PUBLIC COMMENT ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS

There was no public comment on closed session items.

C. 7:00 p.m. CLOSED SESSION (closed to the public)

President Hayes moved the meeting to closed session.

Members Present: Hayes, Taplin, Pace, Fullerton

Members Absent: Anderson

Staff Present: Scott, Aslanian, Thornton

The Board will consider and/or take action upon the following consent items:

With respect to every item of business discussed in closed session pursuant to E.C. Sec. 48918(c) or 76030:

( 1) Consideration of student expulsion(s) (no additional information required)

(a) Student #02-03-027, Discipline Agreement

It was M/S by Taplin/Pace to approve the Discipline Agreement on Student #02-03-027. Governing Board: ayes 4, noes 0, absent 1, Anderson. Motion carried.

With respect to every item of business to be discussed in closed session pursuant to E.C. Sec. 54957.6:

( 2) Employee discipline, dismissal, or release

( 3) Employment of public employee – Principal(s)

With respect to every item of business to be discussed in closed session pursuant to E.C. Sec. 54957.6:

( 4) Conference with labor negotiator Scott/Aslanian regarding ETA, CSEA, and/or Unrepresented Employees

( 5) Conference with labor negotiator Hayes regarding Superintendent’s Contract

7:30 p.m. (an audio recording is made of open session)

D. RECONVENING OF OPEN SESSION

The regular meeting was reconvened by Hayes at 7:30 p.m.

Members Present : Hayes, Taplin, Pace, Fullerton, McKenzie

Members Absent : Anderson arrived at 8:25 p.m.

Staff Present : Scott, Aslanian, Thornton

E. REPORT OUT FROM CLOSED SESSION

Hayes reported the Board acted in closed session to approve the discipline agreement on Student #02-03-027, and the Board accepted staff’s recommendation for the appointment of a principal. No other action was taken.

F. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG - Jefferson Elementary School

Jefferson principal Bill Cannady introduced two outstanding Jefferson students Kirk Lathrop and Priscilla Dodd. The students led the Pledge and reported how much they enjoyed their school trip to Whiskey Town Lake environmental camp.

G. BOARD RECOGNITION

_ Apple Pin Awards

The following individuals were recognized for their outstanding service to the students and staff of Eureka City Schools: Jim Sanders, Pam Lindstrom, Carmen Hagood, Lorraine Smith, Dolores Blanc, Gail Owren, Evelyn and Aldo Bongio, Leona Smith, Beth Baker, Penni Nicoll, Jeff Nissen, Bob Embertson (absent), Marjorie Crichton, Lois Beachy, Maureen Olsen, Donna Walton, and Micki Thornton.

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June 4, 2003 - Page 2 H. ADJUSTMENTS TO THE AGENDA

There were no adjustments to the agenda.

I. STUDENT BOARD REPRESENTATIVES REPORT

Student Board Representative McKenzie reported on activities at Worthington, Grant, and Eureka High School.

J. VISITOR COMMENTS

_ EHS Instructional Assistant and Homeless Ed. Tutor Cindy Noel spoke of the special education students’ “awesome” experience in the EHS pool. She invited the Board to visit the pool and her class.

_ ZBHS student Cole Machado thanked everyone for doing such a great job in the district.

_ EHS and Grant students Maggie and Edy Filomeo expressed concern with the budget reductions citing some classrooms do not have enough money to buy facial tissues.

_ David Poletski, representing CSEA, spoke of the inequity of the budget cuts and against the administrative raise.

_ Elizabeth Cox spoke against classified reductions and the increase in administrative pay.

_ CSEA Employee of the Year

CSEA Vice President Ed Sullivan announced Cindy Stockly as the CSEA Employee of the Year.

K. INFORMATION

( 6) Superintendent Report

_ Scott reminded the Board of the joint meeting with the City of Eureka tomorrow. Pool use and the site resource officer will be among the subjects discussed.

( 7) Associate Superintendent Report

_ Aslanian reminded the Board that CSEA’s retirement celebration is next Tuesday at the Red Lion Inn, and the ETA retirement celebration is at the Eureka Inn the following day.

( 8) Update on GO Bonds

_ High school bond project architects (LPA, Inc.) were in town for project meetings, and will return the week of the 16th for logistic meetings. Meetings are on going with architect Pete Vallerga for the elementary bond projects.

_ Johnson will meet on the 24th with HCOE and the county tax collector to review the accounting forms. The Board will receive copies.

L. CONSENT CALENDAR - The Board is Asked to Receive/Approve

Hayes announced there is an addendum to Item 9 personnel report, an amended resolution to Item 20, and the resolution for Item 28 was provided to the Board. Item 18 was moved to discussion/action.

Cole Machado spoke against reducing classified employees and suggested eliminating the high cost of administrators before reducing.

It was M/S by Anderson/Taplin to approve the following Consent Calendar items with the changes listed above:

( 9) Personnel Report #20

(10) Minutes of the Special Meeting of May 14, 2003

(11) Minutes of the Regular Meeting of May 21, 2003

(12) Disposal of Damaged and Obsolete Text/Library Books

(13) SHARE (Seniors in Humboldt As Resources in Education) Notice of 2003-04 Fiscal Year Charges for Services

(14) ECS Transportation Department's Participation in Safe and Sober Graduation Program

(15) Amended 2003-2006 Student Teaching Agreement – Chico State University

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(16) Updated Board Policy 0450, Comprehensive Safety Plan

(17) Intent to Apply for the Enhancing Education Through Technology Competitive Grant

(19) Job Description: Latino Community Liaison

(20) Resolution #02-03-072, Elimination/Reduction of Classified Positions

(21) Declaration of Equipment as Surplus and Authorization to Sell

(22) Accept Donation to Zane Middle School

(23) Approve Bus Fleet Inspection Services Agreements with Freshwater School District and South Bay Union School District

(24) Accept the Tobacco-Use Prevention Education, Grades 9-12 Grant

(25) Approve the 2003-04 Annual Participation in the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program

(26) Award of Bid – Corporation Yard Reroofing Work

(27) Accept Amendment No. 2, Stewart B. McKinney Homeless Assistance Act Program Grant

(28) Resolution #02-03-077, Certificates of Participation (COP) Refinance

Student Board Representatives: ayes 1, noes 0, absent 0; Governing Board: ayes 5, noes 0, absent 0. Motion carried.

M. DISCUSSION/ACTION - The Board is Asked to Receive/Approve

(18) Short Term Position – Latino Community Liaison

Aslanian explained it is a requirement of new legislation that boards give assurance that short-term positions tied directly to grants are “short term.”

It was M/S by Taplin/Pace to approve the Latino Community Liaison job as a short term position. Student Board Representatives: ayes 1, noes 0, absent 0; Governing Board: ayes 5, noes 0, absent 0. Motion carried.

(29) Accept Donation in Memory of Alice Person

Pat Person niece of Alice Person explained that her aunt recently passed away, and it was her wish to set up a fund to be used to benefit the children of Eureka. Ms. Person gave a brief history of her aunt’s ties to local education in Eureka. Her donation will be split between the libraries of Washington and Jefferson elementary schools. The foundation currently stands at $3,000, but will be added to with donations.

It was M/S by Pace/Taplin to accept a donation to Washington and Jefferson elementary school libraries in memory of Alice Person.

Student Board Representatives: ayes 1, noes 0, absent 0; Governing Board: ayes 5, noes 0, absent 0. Motion carried.

(30) Supplemental Textbook Adoption - Athletic Shorts

It was M/S by Taplin/Anderson to approve the supplemental textbook adoption - Athletic Shorts. Student Board Representatives: ayes 1, noes 0, absent 0; Governing Board: ayes 5, noes 0, absent 0. Motion carried.

N. DISCUSSION - The Board is Asked to Receive

(31) Report on the Health Path Program – EHS

EHS Health Path science teacher Wendy Riggs gave a brief update on Health Path and introduced Health Path students. The students shared their positive experience in the Health Path program. The Board was invited to visit the program.

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June 4, 2003 - Page 4 (32) New Textbook Adoption – Practical Mathematics

EHS’s Bob Steffen introduced the textbook recommended by teacher Matt Muldoon. This resource will fit the students’ reading level and math ability, but not demean the student in its approach. The text was well received by the entire math department. This item will return on consent at the next regular meeting.

(33) Eureka City Schools Nutrition Policy – First Reading

Hayes explained the makeup of the committee that worked together to develop this policy. Health Education Specialist Melissa Martin gave a Power Point presentation on obesity trends throughout the U.S. in the past 10 years. Key points of the policy were highlighted. (The policy is attached and made a part of these minutes.) Notices have been sent to all schools with a copy of the policy, and it has been placed on the district’s web site. Anderson will provide some suggested language changes. CSBA will also review the policy. Committee member Kathleen Salter commended Hayes for her dedication and work toward this project. Food Services’ Carol Miller and committee member Carol Cox made some suggestions to the policy. Cole Machado asked the cost of food be affordable for students. Ms. Martin thanked the Board for considering the policy and encouraged adoption. Other states are looking at similar policies, but California is spearheading the process. Scott added the policy has vision with a full K-12 spectrum. It is important to get the students involved. Hayes commended the group and thanked them for the work. The Board was asked to read the policy thoroughly and bring any suggestions to the upcoming June meetings.

(34) Job Description – Principal Account Analyst

This will be an analyst position rather than a director of fiscal services. The list of classified salary ranges will be provided Fullerton. This item will return on consent at the next regular meeting.

(35) Job Description – Senior Account Clerk/Buyer

This job is a combination of two positions in accounting. With the reduction in funding and while purchasing is down, this position was combined. This item will return on consent at the next regular meeting.

(36) Job Description – Intermediate Account Clerk

An employee is now working with health benefits, and this position falls between senior and account clerk. This item will return on consent at the next regular meeting.

(37) Superintendent’s Goals 2003-04

Draft goals were distributed to the Board and briefly reviewed by the Superintendent. One suggestion is the development of a board evaluation designed after the superintendent and principal standards-based evaluations. The goals will return on the June 25 agenda and finalized in July. Hayes asked the goals be measurable.

O. BOARD CORRESPONDENCE/MAIL

None.

P. COMMENTS/COMMUNICATION/REPORTS - BOARD MEMBERS

Pace: No comment .

Fullerton: No comment.

Taplin: Taplin attended FFA’s day on the farm – it was wonderful with many visiting elementary and pre-school classes.

Anderson: No comment.

Hayes: No comment.

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June 4, 2003 - Page 5 At 9:50 p.m. the Board recessed and moved to closed session.

Continued from Item A - CLOSED SESSION (closed to the public)

The Board may continue Item A to consider and/or take action on listed closed session items.

Members Present: Hayes, Anderson, Taplin, Pace, Fullerton

Members Absent: None

Staff Present: None

Q. REPORT OUT FROM CLOSED SESSION

No action was taken.

R. ADJOURNMENT

President Hayes adjourned the meeting at 10:15 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

James W. Scott, Ed.D.

Secretary of the Board of Education

CLERK OF THE BOARD DATE

The next regular meeting will be held June 25, 2003,at 4:30 p.m. in the district boardroom.

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Eureka City Schools Board of Education

REGULAR WORKSHOP MEETING

May 21, 2003

4:30 P.M.

3200 Walford Avenue, Eureka, CA

MINUTES

4:30 PM (an audio recording is made of open session)

A. CALL TO ORDER OF REGULAR SESSION

The regular meeting was called to order by Anderson at 4:30 p.m.

Members Present : Anderson, Taplin, Pace, Fullerton

Members Absent : Hayes

Staff Present : Scott, Aslanian, Thornton

B. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG

C. ADJUSTMENTS TO THE AGENDA

Items E3 and F15 were tabled to the next board meeting; Item G17 was moved to discussion/action.

D. VISITOR COMMENTS

There were no visitor comments.

E. CONSENT CALENDAR - The Board is Asked to Receive/Approve

It was M/S by Taplin/Pace to approve the following Consent Calendar with the removal of Item E3:

( 1) Personnel Report No.19

( 2) Minutes of the Regular Meeting of May 7, 2003

( 3) Resolution #02-03-072, Elimination/Reduction of Classified Positions

( 4) Supplemental Textbook Adoption “Mysterious Circumstances”

( 5) Supplemental Textbook Adoption “The Secret Life of Bees”

( 6) Supplemental Textbook Adoption “The Rediscovery of North America”

( 7) Textbook Adoption “General Science”

( 8) Course Adoption: Sports Literature

( 9) Textbook Adoption “Sports in Literature”

(10) Course Adoption: CAHSEE Lab

(11) Resolution #02-03-073, Revised Date for Observance of Abraham Lincoln's Birth Date

(12) Declaration of Equipment as Surplus and Authorization to Sell

(13) Accept the California Department of Education Special Education Division Grant Award for the WorkAbility I Program

(14) Accept the Johnson O’Malley Program Grant

Governing Board: ayes 4, noes 0, absent 1, Hayes. Motion carried.

F. DISCUSSION/ACTION – The Board is asked to discuss/act

(15) Supplemental Textbook Adoption “Athletic Shorts”

Tabled to the next meeting.

(16) Presentation of the Local Education Agency Plan (LEAP)

Assistant Superintendent Bob Munther explained the district took the approach that this Plan will be used. Much of the information was already available through the strategic plan. Existing committees such as Student Support Services and Curriculum were used for input in developing the Plan. Munther listed what is expected from the plan in the way of the five performance goal areas. Staff would like to find a way to incorporate the LEAP and Single Plans into the strategic planning process. Modifications will be made each year. Munther entertained questioned from the Board.

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May 21, 2003 - Page 2 (17) Single Plans for Student Achievement

Munther recapped the No Child Left Behind information. Each plan is specific and individualized per site. The plans utilized the current planning structure used in developing the “strategic actions.” Due to the overwhelming task at hand, the strategic action plans were not approached this year but will continue next year. The Single Plan line items will be individually calculated. These plans received extensive review by site teams. Single Plans and LEAP will become a part of the strategic plan updates and used as background\profile information for Phase II strategic plan development.

It was M/S by Pace/Taplin to approve the Single Plans for Student Achievement and the Local Education Agency Plan (LEAP) for spring 2003. Governing Board: ayes 4, noes 0, absent 1, Hayes. Motion carried.

Munther was commended for all the work he did in completing these extensive documents.

G. DISCUSSION - The Board is Asked to Receive

(18) Job Description: Latino Community Liaison

Aslanian explained this is a job description resulting from the expansion of the Even Start program, and their receipt of a grant targeting Spanish speaking families. This item will return on consent at the next board meeting. In response to Fullerton, there are approximately 212 English Learner Latino students. This does not include fluent English speaking Latino students. This is the growing language population. Even Start is mainly geared toward pre-school children.

(19) Governing Board Representatives for Secondary Graduation Ceremonies

Eureka High School - June 20 @ 2:00 p.m. - Albee Stadium: Lisa Pace and John Fullerton

Humboldt Bay High School - June 17 @ 4:00 p.m. - Wharfinger Building: Fran Taplin

Zoe Barnum High School - June 18 @ 6:30 p.m. - Jacobs Cafeteria: Fran Taplin

Zane Middle School - June 19 @ 4:00 p.m. - Albee Stadium: Joyce Hayes

Winship Middle School - June 19 @ 2:00 p.m. - Albee Stadium: John Fullerton

Eureka Adult School - June 13 @ 3:30 p.m. - Jacobs Cafeteria: Judy Anderson

(20) Updated Board Policy 0450, Comprehensive Safety Plan

This item will return on consent at the next board meeting.

H. BOARD CORRESPONDENCE

_ Pace thanked all staff for the Single Plans. She asked a letter expressing the Board’s gratitude for all the work be sent to the sites and those involved.

_ In receipt of Updated AR 3542 School Bus Drivers, the Board had no comment and agreed it could be returned to CSBA.

_Tomorrow at 4:00 p.m. is Dr. Scott’s monthly time on KINS’ Talk Shop. Scott invited principal Jim Sanders to join him.

6:15 p.m.

I. PUBLIC COMMENT ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS

There was no comment on closed session items.

J. CLOSED SESSION (closed to the public)

Members Present: Anderson, Taplin, Pace, Fullerton

Members Absent: Hayes

Staff Present: Scott, Aslanian, Thornton

With respect to every item of business discussed in closed session pursuant to Gov.C Sections 48918(c) or 76030:

(21) Public Employee Discipline/Dismissal/Release

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With respect to every item of business to be discussed in closed session pursuant to Gov.C. Section 54957.6:

(22) Conference w/Labor Negotiator(s) Regarding ETA/CSEA/Management Employees

K. REPORT OUT FROM CLOSED SESSION

There was no action taken in closed session.

L. ADJOURNMENT

Anderson adjourned the meeting at 7:40 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

James W. Scott, Ed.D.

Secretary of the Board of Education

CLERK OF THE BOARD DATE

The next regular meeting will be held June 4, 2003, at 7:30 p.m. in the district boardroom.

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Eureka City Schools Board of Education

SPECIAL WORKSHOP MEETING

May 14, 2003

4:30 P.M.

3200 Walford Avenue, Eureka, CA

MINUTES

4:30 PM (an audio recording is made of open session)

A. CALL TO ORDER OF SPECIAL SESSION

The special meeting was called to order by Hayes at 4:30 p.m.

Members Present : Hayes, Anderson, Taplin, Pace, Fullerton

Members Absent : None

Staff Present : Scott, Aslanian, Thornton

B. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG

C. ADJUSTMENTS TO THE AGENDA

The Board received a binder containing District-Wide Single Plans for Student Achievement. This item will be on the next agenda.

D. VISITOR COMMENTS

There were no visitor comments.

E. CONSENT CALENDAR - The Board is Asked to Receive/Approve

It was M/S by Anderson/Taplin to approve the following consent calendar items:

(1) Updated Board Policy 6145.5(a), Student Organizations and Equal Access

(2) Updated Board Policy 0520(a), Intervention for Under-performing Schools

Governing Board: ayes 5, noes 0, absent 0. Motion carried.

F. DISCUSSION/ACTION – The Board is asked to discuss/act

(3) Award of Bid – Hazardous Materials

CBO Johnson reviewed the process followed for recommending the hiring of The Cohen Group. The report will return to the Board when complete. There will be someone from the company available to speak to the Board if necessary.

It was M/S by Pace/Taplin to award the bid for hazardous materials to the Cohen Group and authorize the Chief Business Official to execute the agreement. Governing Board: ayes 5, noes 0, absent 0. Motion carried.

(4) Authorization to Purchase Lafayette and Washington Relocatable Buildings

Johnson explained this would allow formal authorization to proceed with purchase. The company guarantees the buildings will be delivered on time. The specs for the rooms have remained the same. These buildings will add two rooms to each site. The cost of stick built v. the cost of the portable will be provided the Board. At Lafayette, the existing portable will be destroyed (one has already been removed).

It was M/S by Taplin/Pace to authorize the purchase of Lafayette and Washington relocatable buildings. Governing Board: ayes 5, noes 0, absent 0. Motion carried.

F. DISCUSSION - The Board is Asked to Receive

(5) Budget Plan Update

a. News from Sacramento

The Governor has presented his May revise today, but nothing in print is available as of yet. Johnson gave a brief overview on some of the items that are estimated to be in the May revise. There is talk that Miller Unruh money may be withheld.

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May 14, 2003 - Page 2 Superintendent Scott distributed an update to the Budget Plan that was presented on April 4, 2003 and noted a correction to the final savings (attached and made a part of these minutes). The status and changes to lines 1 through 21 were detailed. One change in reductions includes retention of the varsity swim team.

b. P2 Adjustment

The decrease in P2 was primarily due to the flu epidemic. The budget listed P2 at 4,900, but it came in at 4,866. This is a net loss in revenue of approximately $177,000.

c. Certificate of Participation Refinance Detail

CBO Johnson recommended the company Brandis Tallman, LLC for refinance of the COP. The district will achieve substantial savings by refunding its structure in a private placement, which incorporates a 4.15% fixed interest rate with semiannual payments, a cost of issuance of $10,000, and a closing date of June 20, 2003. Financial Services is working with the district to assist in this transaction. This item will return on consent at the June 4 meeting.

d. Review of Proposed Reductions in High School Sports

Item 9 of the Budget Plan calls for the elimination of boys’ and girls’ JV soccer, JV softball, and JV baseball. These have existed for only four years, and opportunities exist in the area for recreational play. There are also fewer games played in these sports. JV basketball was questioned, but it has existed for approximately 40 years, and all area teams in the league have a commitment to a full schedule. This will not be reduced. With regard to Title IX, there is equity in the reductions. If future reductions are needed in sports, Anderson asked to consider basketball and football. If this comes to the board again, Anderson asked that details of individual programs be provided the Board (participation, budget, coaches, etc.) The Board supported retaining the swimming team, so it will remain in tack for next year. e. Travel and Conference

Only 11% of the district’s total travel budget is not restricted. All other funding for travel is restricted and a mandatory expenditure. Airfare, food, lodging, substitutes, rental of vehicles, and mileage are included in travel. General Fund travel has been reduced from $67,650 in 99/00 to $21,366 in 02/03; a change of <32.17%>. Specific line item reductions will be provided in the budget adoption in June (Budget Plan Line 21). There will be adjustments made again to these numbers as the books are closed in July. Hayes supported the need for some general fund dollars to support staff development.

f. Department of School/Community Relations

Fullerton asked this item be placed on the agenda for discussion. Fullerton opined that with existing resources there are better places to budget the money used by this department. Grounds was cited as an example. Fullerton noted curb appeal has a bigger impact on a parent than press releases. Fullerton asked the Board consider eliminating this department. Hayes provided a brief history of why this position was developed. When the district began approaching a bond measure, the first phone pole made it extremely clear the district needed to communicate to the community what good programs exist in the district. A major portion of the responses knew nothing about ECS. It was noted some of the costs within this department’s total budget are mandated tasks. The ECS web page was used as an example of the progress this department has made in communicating what ECS does. The more recent phone pole and the success of the bond measures are examples of the great progress this department has made in ten years. It was agreed the grounds position should be funded somehow. This department’s money is well spent and should be viewed as an important component in communicating to the public. Fullerton added a school’s image is far more impacted by the grounds not being kept up.

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May 14, 2003 - Page 3 Scott added this office has developed a relationship between the community and ECS. It is a different world in public education than it was 10 years ago. In the beginning of strategic planning, all groups agreed the district needed this office. You can call it advertising or you can call it communicating to the public through the media; we have a commitment and a responsibility to communicate who we are. Hayes, Anderson, and Taplin opposed any reduction to the position. Pace considered the position important but questioned areas where it may be reduced. Fullerton opposed the position.

g. Custodial

A plan was presented consolidating the custodial crew by absorbing the two vacant custodial positions. The higher risk associated with more travel time was questioned. David Poletski, custodian, provided the Board with his plan and offered his assistance in working with Larry Nicoll. He further commented at the high school they have taken a 16 hour cut and added Marshall to their workload. Poletski asked the Board to consider break times, the risk factor of traveling, overtime on the 9-hour shift, and closing from after school programs and outside contracts while maintaining standards. Taplin emphasized the need for teachers and administration to make sure the students are cleaning up after themselves.

h. Other

The next special budget meeting is scheduled for June 18 from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

(6) Interdistrict Attendance Policy

A Northern Humboldt district has chosen to deny an application from their district into the ECS district citing Ed. Code 48204 where the difference between the number of pupils exiting the district and entering the district exceeds the 3% average daily attendance. This is an option Eureka City Schools has chosen not to take. Information was distributed on current ECS applications into and out of the district and the new application forms. There are a few other cases in the county being denied for this reason. Fullerton considered turning down requests to be a huge mistake that could affect the image of the district. Hayes asked for a list of the reasons parents are claiming on their kindergarten requests. Fullerton suggested if the feeder districts begin denying, he would reconsider. The district should continue to dialogue with the HCOE and see how the situation transpires.

G. BOARD CORRESPONDENCE

At 7:00 p.m., the Board moved to closed session.

H. PUBLIC COMMENT ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS

There was no comment on closed session items.

I. CLOSED SESSION (closed to the public)

Members Present: Hayes, Anderson, Taplin, Pace, Fullerton

Members Absent: None

Staff Present: Scott, Aslanian

The Board will consider and/or take action upon the following consent items:

With respect to every item of business to be discussed in closed session pursuant to E.C. Sec. 54957.6:

(7) Employee discipline, dismissal, or release (no additional information required)

(8) Public Employee Employment: Principal/Director

With respect to every item of business to be discussed in closed session pursuant to E.C. Sec. 54957.6:

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There was no action taken in closed session.

M. ADJOURNMENT

President Hayes adjourned the meeting at 7:30 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

James W. Scott, Ed.D.

Secretary of the Board of Education

CLERK OF THE BOARD DATE

The next regular meeting will be held June 4, 2003, at 7:30 p.m. in the district boardroom

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Eureka City Schools Board of Education

REGULAR WORKSHOP MEETING

April 16, 2003

4:30 p.m.

3200 Walford Avenue, Eureka, CA

MINUTES

4:30 p.m. (an audio recording is made of open session)

A. CALL TO ORDER OF REGULAR WORKSHOP MEETING

The regular meeting was called to order by Hayes at 4:30 p.m.

Members Present: Hayes, Anderson, Taplin, Pace

Members Absent: Fullerton

Staff Present: Scott, Le Roux

B. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG

Hayes led the Pledge of Allegiance.

C. ADJUSTMENT TO THE AGENDA

There were no adjustments to the agenda.

D. VISITOR COMMENTS

There were no visitor comments. .

E. CONSENT CALENDAR - The Board is asked to Receive / Approve

It was M / S by Anderson / Pace to approve the following Consent Calendar items with these notations: E. (6) Hayes expressed the importance of the classified employees and acknowledged their hard work; E. (7) date should read May 14, 2003 as Day of the Teacher ; and, E. (9)Anderson asked if we were contracting these services for more than one year and who would be responsible after that (Johnson stated that this contract was for a period of one year and after that time he would be responsible).

(1) Personnel Report #17

(2) Minutes of the regular Meeting of April 2, 2003

(3) Minutes of the Special Meeting of April 9, 2003

(4) Approval of the Local Plan for Special Education

(5) Special Education Local Plan Area (SELPA) Local Education Agency (LEA) Assurance Statement

(6) Resolution #02-03-062, Recognizing May 19-25, 2003 as Classified Employees Week

(7) Resolution #02-03-063, Recognizing May 8, 2003, as Day of the Teacher

(8) Declaration of Equipment as Surplus and Authorization to Sell

(9) Contract for Capital Asset Valuation Services

(10) Approve Budget Workshop Date of May 14, 2003, 4:30 p.m.

Governing Board: Ayes: 4 , Noes: 0 , Absent: 1 . Motion carried.

F. DISCUSSION / ACTION - The Board is asked to Receive / Discuss / Approve

(11) Award of Bid - Lafayette and Washington Elementary Relocatable Buildings - Johnson did not receive any bids for the Lafayette and Washington Elementary relocatable buildings. He will work with Steve Hartsell, Legal Counsel, and proceed to aggressively seek bids possibly through the piggy-back process with another school district. No action taken.

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(12) Accept the Local Opportunities Fund Grant for the Marshall Family Resource Center Health Project - President Hayes reminded all present that this item was on the agenda for discussion several weeks ago. The grant was included in that discussion and has come back to us. She said that perhaps there are two motions to consider:

1) Accept the grant. It was M / S by Taplin / Anderson to accept the Local Opportunities Fund Grant for the Marshall Family Resource Center Health Project. Ayes: 4 , Noes: 0 , Absent: 1 . Motion carried.

2) Consider some limitations or restrictions on how the grant is implemented. Upon completion of discussion between the Board and Kristine Fabian, Scott stated it seems that the Board would prefer postponing dispensing of any birth control until which time an actual motion can be brought to the Board including a parent opinion poll at Eureka High School. No motion required. Ms. Fabian confirmed the MOU will be written with the exclusion of dispensing birth control.

(13) Student Information System - Kim Kellenberg thanked Michelle Hutchins, Marcel van Dissel and Cheryl Smith for their work on the need to provide Eureka City Schools with a student information system. Michelle Hutchins and Marcel van Dissel gave a presentation on Apple s Power School (copies of their slides were distributed). PowerSchool is a subsidiary company of Apple computer. It is a realtime, web-based SIS designed to be simple and cost effective. PowerSchool offers the widest range of workstation compatibility and minimal hardware requirements for a District-wide SIS implementation. The integrated features of PowerSchool include: a teacher desktop client for attendance and grades, a Master Schedule builder, parent and student access, a Food Services component, as well as standard attendance and disciplinary functionality. PowerSchool will cost $300,000 and will be funded with bond revenue. For the record: Clerk Anderson stated she doesn t like bond funds being used for this purpose. It was M / S by Taplin / Pace to receive the report on Apple s PowerSchool and approve staff s recommendation to contract with PowerSchool for this service. Ayes: 4 , Noes: 0 , Absent: 1 . Motion carried.

G. DISCUSSION - The Board is asked to Receive / Discuss

(14) District Facility Improvement Plan (Bond) - Johnson distributed a list of Eureka City Schools Spring and Summer Projects 2003 and a Bond Construction Schedule. These handouts gave the Board some idea of the progression of the bond projects. The Architect / Engineering Agreement for the elementary bond projects has been signed. Johnson is working with LPA, Inc. on expense issues before their Architect / Engineering Agreement for middle and high schools bond projects is signed. DSA Inspector will be here on Monday to look at the Zane breezeway project. We did receive the first $92,000 of the Federal Renovation Funds (partial funding for the Corporation Yard roof project). A joint meeting in the fall to align with the audit will be scheduled with the Board and the Citizens Oversight Committee. No action taken.

H. BOARD CORRESPONDENCE / COMMUNICATION / MAIL

Hayes: No comment.

Anderson: No comment.

Taplin: No comment.

Pace: No comment.

6:30 p.m.

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J. CLOSED SESSION (closed to the public)

The Board will consider and / or take action upon the following consent items:

With respect to every item of business discussed in closed session pursuant to E.C. Sec. 48918(c) or 76030:

(15) Consideration of student expulsion(s) (no additional information required) (a) Student #02-03-016 - Discipline Agreement With respect to every item of business to be discussed in closed session pursuant to E.C. Sec. 54957.6:

(16) Public Employee Employment: Administrative Assignments

(17) Public Employee Evaluation: Superintendent

(18) Employee discipline, dismissal, or release (no additional information required)

(19) Conference with labor negotiator Scott / Aslanian regarding ETA, CSEA, and / or Unrepresented Employees

K. REPORT OUT FROM CLOSED SESSION

It was M / S by Anderson / Taplin to follow staff s recommendation for Student #02-03-016 - Discipline Agreement. Ayes: 4 , Noes: 0 , Absent: 1 . Motion carried.

L. ADJOURNMENT

President Hayes adjourned the meeting at 7:10 p.m.Respectfully submitted,

James W. Scott, Ed.D.

Secretary of the Board of Education

Eureka City Schools Board of Education

SPECIAL WORKSHOP MEETING

April 9, 2003

4:30 P.M.

3200 Walford Avenue, Eureka, CA

MINUTES

4:30 PM (an audio recording is made of open session)

A. CALL TO ORDER OF SPECIAL SESSION

The regular meeting was called to order by Hayes at 4:30 p.m.

Members Present : Hayes, Anderson, Pace, Fullerton

Members Absent : Taplin

Staff Present : Scott, Aslanian, Thornton

B. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG

C. ADJUSTMENTS TO THE AGENDA

There were no adjustments to the agenda.

D. VISITOR COMMENTS

There were no visitor comments.

E. CONSENT CALENDAR - The Board is Asked to Receive/Approve

It was M/S by Pace/Anderson to approve Items (1) – (2) of the Consent Calendar:

( 1) Intent to Apply – Resource Contracts for Infant Toddler Program

( 2) Improve School-Age Child Development Programs – Winzler

( 3) New Course Adoption – “Geo Science”

Governing Board: ayes 4, noes 0, absent 0. Motion carried.

( 4) Project Manager Independent Contract

The Board was provided an updated copy of the SOQ/RFP for the Project Manager position. The changes were highlighted by CBO Johnson. Hiring should occur by the end of the school year. Project Management Firm will replace “Project Manager” consistently throughout the document. The draft contract document will be brought back to the Board prior to execution.

It was M/S by Anderson/Fullerton to approve the Project Manager Independent Contract. Governing Board: ayes 4, noes 0, absent 1, Taplin. Motion carried.

F. DISCUSSION - The Board is Asked to Receive

( 5) Budget Development Plan for 2003-2004

The Budget Plan for 2003-04 was distributed to the Board. The Plan begins with a true deficit of <$3,274,393>. After potential certificated personnel reductions totaling $2,037,376, the deficit remains at <$1,370,337>. After potential classified reductions totaling $556,152, the deficit remains at <$864,185>. Both these areas include management reductions. Miscellaneous savings totaled $883,000 resulting in a positive balanced budget of $18,185. Addressing the loss of the safety money (SRO at EHS) was questioned. Concern was expressed with using approximately $700,000 of one-time money for some of the reductions. The Superintendent recommended continuing to improve the Plan by $300,000. The Superintendent offered other areas for consideration, but not as recommendations. The Budget Plan for 2003-04 is attached and made a part of these minutes.

G. BOARD CORRESPONDENCE

There was no Board correspondence.

H. PUBLIC COMMENT ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS

There was no comment on closed session items.

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7:00 p.m.

I. CLOSED SESSION (closed to the public)

Members Present: Hayes, Anderson, Pace, Fullerton

Members Absent: Taplin

Staff Present: Scott, Aslanian, Thornton – left at 7:40 p.m.

With respect to every item of business discussed in closed session pursuant to Gov.C Sections 48918(c) or 76030:

( 6) Public Employee Discipline/Dismissal/Release

( 7) Employee Evaluation: Superintendent

( 8) Appointment of Public Employee: Principal Assignments

With respect to every item of business to be discussed in closed session pursuant to Gov.C. Section 54957.6:

( 9) Conference w/ Labor Negotiator(s) Regarding ETA/CSEA/Management Employees

J. REPORT OUT FROM CLOSED SESSION

There was no action taken in closed session.

K. ADJOURNMENT

President Hayes adjourned the meeting at 8:15 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

James W. Scott, Ed.D.

Secretary of the Board of Education

CLERK OF THE BOARD DATE

Eureka City Schools Board of Education

REGULAR MEETING

April 2, 2003

7:30 P.M.

3200 Walford Avenue, Eureka, CA

MINUTES

A. CALL TO ORDER OF REGULAR SESSION

The regular meeting was called to order by Hayes at 7:00 p.m.

B. PUBLIC COMMENT ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS

There was no public comment on closed session items.

C. 7:00 p.m. CLOSED SESSION (closed to the public)

President Hayes moved the meeting to closed session.

Members Present: Hayes, Anderson, Taplin, Pace, Fullerton

Members Absent: None

Staff Present: Scott, Aslanian, Thornton

With respect to every item of business discussed in closed session pursuant to EC Sec. 48918(c) or 76030:

( 1) Consideration of Student Expulsion(s) (no additional information required)

( a) Student #02-03-015, Discipline Agreement.

It was M/S by Pace/Taplin to approve the Discipline Agreement on Student #02-03-015. Governing Board: ayes 5, noes 0, absent 0. Motion carried.

With respect to every item of business discussed in closed session pursuant to Gov.C Sections 48918(c) or 76030:

( 2) Public Employee Discipline/Dismissal/Release, evaluation (Superintendent), public employee employment: Principal.

With respect to every item of business to be discussed in closed session pursuant to Gov.C. Section 54957.6:

( 3) Conference w/Labor Negotiator(s) Regarding ETA/CSEA/Unrepresented Employees

7:30 p.m. (an audio recording is made of open session)

D. RECONVENING OF OPEN SESSION

The regular meeting was reconvened by Hayes at 7:30 p.m.

Members Present : Hayes, Anderson, Taplin, Pace, Fullerton, McKenzie

Members Absent : None

Staff Present : Scott, Aslanian, Thornton

E. REPORT OUT FROM CLOSED SESSION

Clerk Anderson reported that action was taken in closed session on Student #02-03-015 to approve the discipline agreement. No action was taken on Items (2) and (3).

F. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG - Worthington Elementary School

Worthington Principal Pam Lindstrom introduced students Alejand Ortiz representing the Hispanic community, Aric and Adam Nelson, grandsons of Worthington school secretary Carmen Hagood, and Miranda Lindstrom, Ms. Lindstrom’s granddaughter. Alejand led the Pledge. The students spoke about Worthington.

G. PUBLIC HEARING

( 4) Pupil Textbook and Incentive Act for 2002-03 - Instructional Materials Fund

President Hayes opened the public hearing for comment. There were no comments, and the hearing was closed.

H. ADJUSTMENTS TO THE AGENDA

There were no adjustments to the agenda.

I. STUDENT BOARD REPRESENTATIVES REPORT

No report.

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J. VISITOR COMMENTS

There were no visitor comments.

K. INFORMATION

( 5) Superintendent Report

ó Last Thursday, Associate Superintendent Aslanian and the Superintendent met with parents of the students going to England on spring break. The parents met again on Saturday. They have agreed to continue to partake in trip. A couple of the students have dropped out.

ó Thanks to library technician Marquetta Bennett, the Superintendent had the pleasure of reading to the first and second grade class at Jefferson.

ó An all day Curriculum Committee meeting was held on March 26. Curriculum Committee members and principals/directors attended. This meeting was a study session on the Local Educational Agency Plan (LEAP), which is the “guts” of the No Child Left Behind legislation. The groups that addressed specific areas of the program were listed. There will be two Curriculum Committee meetings in April to make up for the work that was set aside.

( 6) Associate Superintendent Report

ó On March 15, the third annual ECS School Fair was held at Bayshore Mall. This year rather than each school representing itself, they displayed the district as a whole with booths on the different district programs. This year had the best participation.

ó On April 2, there was a student walkout protest of the war at Eureka High School. Administration was aware of the protest. Approximately 50-60 students walked out at about 9:15 a.m. and proceeded to the courthouse. These students will be disciplined with a cut for the period(s) they missed.

_ Summer middle school will be held at Winship, elementary at Washington, and high school at EHS. Hiring will begin soon.

_ Position declarations have not been completed at Worthington. There are seven openings for nine teachers; two still need to be placed.

( 7) Update on GO Bonds

The Board received the first phase-in of bond projects for both elementary and secondary. When the summer project list is complete, the Board will receive a copy.

L. CONSENT CALENDAR - The Board is Asked to Receive/Approve

It was M/S by Taplin/Anderson to approve the following Consent Calendar items:

( 8) Personnel Report #16

( 9) Minutes of the Special Meeting of March 12, 2003

(10) Minutes of the Regular Meeting of March 19, 2003

(11) Declaration of Equipment as Surplus and Authorization to Sell

(12) Donation to Eureka City Schools for the Homeless Education Project

(13) Accept the Workforce Investment Act, Title II: Adult Education and

Family Literacy Act, Section 225 and 231 Grants

(14) Approve Agreement for Architectural and Engineering Services for the Eureka Unified School

District School Facilities Improvement District No. 1 Elementary Schools Bond Project

(15) Approve Agreement for Architectural and Engineering Services for the Eureka Unified School

District Middle and High Schools Bond Project

(16) Annual Meeting and Report on the Eureka School District Financing Corporation

(17) Selection of Auditor for 2003–2004

(18) Resolution #02-03-060, Reduction of Classified Position

(19) Resolution #02-03-021, Pupil Textbook and Incentive Act for 2002-03 - Instructional Materials

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April 2, 2003 - Page 3(20) Intent to Apply for the Beaumont Foundation of America Grant - EHS

(21) Community-Based English Tutoring (CBET) Program Application Form, Fiscal Year 2003-04

– Eureka Adult School

(22) Approval of Budget Workshop Board Meeting Dates: April 9, and April 16, 2003 at

4:30 p.m.

(23) Board Policy 6153(a) School Sponsored Trips

Student Board Representatives: ayes 1, noes 0, absent 0; Governing Board: ayes 5, noes 0, absent 0. Motion carried.

M. DISCUSSION/ACTION - The Board is Asked to Receive/Approve

(24) Adoption of the 2003-04 School Calendar

Hayes recalled this year’s calendar committee that looked at different calendars and provided a recommendation to Eureka Teachers Association negotiating team. Anderson explained that for the last two years she has not supported the calendar process. Anderson quoted from the ETA bargaining agreement stating the calendar is a negotiable item. The calendar is not negotiated; it is voted upon by teachers and rubber stamped without negotiation. The calendar is part of how we deliver education to our students. She suggested ETA send out a survey asking for specific components teachers would like in a school calendar. Data can then be collected and brought to the table to negotiate with administration. Scott emphasized if this calendar is not passed, there has to be a workable alternative. Hayes was opposed to the February break until speaking with the elementary teachers. Anderson asked negotiating the calendar be a goal for next year.

It was M/S by Taplin/Hayes to adopt the 2003-04 School Calendar. Student Board Representatives: ayes 1, noes 0, absent 0; Governing Board: ayes 3; noes 2 Fullerton, Pace; absent 0. Motion carried.

It was M/S by Anderson/Taplin to schedule a joint Board and IBB bargaining team meeting in fall 2003 specifically to discuss the calendar adoption process, although the meeting may include other items. Student Board Representatives: ayes 1, noes 0, absent 0; Governing Board: ayes 5, noes 0, absent 0. Motion carried.

(25) Award of Bid Lafayette and Washington Elementary Relocatable Buildings

No qualified bids were received. All the manufacturers were out of the area and were not able to contact the companies that would do the site work. An addendum to the proposal will include contracting for the buildings only, and the district will contract the site work. This will return to the Board within a couple weeks. All portables will have water.

No action was taken.

(26) Project Manager Independent Contract

Input has been received by the two contracted architects. LPA will be at the district office next Tuesday to discuss the agreement, he timeline, and specifics of their projects. Since some minor changes still need to be made to the contract, Johnson asked to bring this back at the next Board meeting. Hayes questioned if “licensed general contractor” could be worded to allow some flexibility; “desirable.” The position will probably not be filled until June/July.

No action taken.

N. DISCUSSION - The Board is Asked to Receive

(27) New Course Adoption – “Geo Science”

The new course was presented by Dr. Scott. Integrated Science is being replaced with the Geo Science course. This is driven by the STAR test. This item will be brought back on consent.

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April 2, 2003 - Page 4 (28) Student Services Committee Report to the Board

Assist. Supt. Bob Munther noted a strategic thinking session was held this time last year on communication issues and the idea of developing a coordinated system. One of the things that came from that day is the development of a committee that reports on all the student support services in the community. The decision was made to design this committee after the Curriculum Committee in scope. This has also become a review for grants since many of these programs are grant driven. This will help the grant writers with a brain trust of grant writers. Participants and items covered by the committee were shared with the Board.

(29) Field Trip Permission Form

Aslanian noted the lines added to the parent letter. The policy will also have these two lines inserted.

(30) Budget Update

Accounting is in the process of making the mid-year adjustments from the governor’s plan. Staff is working on a budget plan that will be presented at the meeting next Wednesday. Sales tax dollars are down, and there has been no feedback on the COLA. The budget plan will begin with the original deficit of $3+ million.

O. BOARD CORRESPONDENCE/MAIL

Hayes received correspondence requesting nominations for CSBA officers. Copies will be provided each Board member.

P. COMMENTS/COMMUNICATION/REPORTS - BOARD MEMBERS

Pace: No comment.

Fullerton: Fullerton questioned a special budget meeting on the 30th.

Taplin: No comment.

Anderson: No comment.

Hayes: No comment.

The Board recessed and moved to closed session.

Continued from Item A - CLOSED SESSION (closed to the public)

9:00 p.m.

The Board may continue Item A to consider and/or take action on listed closed session items.

Members Present: Hayes, Anderson, Taplin, Pace, Fullerton

Members Absent: None

Staff Present: None

Q. REPORT OUT FROM CLOSED SESSION

No action was taken in closed session.

R. ADJOURNMENT

President Hayes adjourned the meeting at 10:36 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

James W. Scott, Ed.D. Secretary of the Board of Education Date

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Eureka City Schools Board of Education

REGULAR WORKSHOP MEETING

March 19, 2003, 4:30 P.M.

3200 Walford Avenue, Eureka, CA

MINUTES

4:30 PM (an audio recording is made of open session)

A. CALL TO ORDER OF REGULAR SESSION

The regular meeting was called to order by Hayes at 4:30 p.m.

Members Present : Hayes, Anderson, Taplin, Pace, Fullerton

Members Absent : None

Staff Present : Scott, Aslanian, Thornton

B. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG

C. ADJUSTMENTS TO THE AGENDA

There were no adjustments to the agenda.

D. VISITOR COMMENTS

Steve Wilson, representing the EHS Music Booster Club, spoke in favor of the music program and how it has helped his children become better team players and successful people. He asked the Board consider the importance of music at all levels from elementary through high school. Mr. Wilson added that Mr. Cox is an excellent teacher. The Board was reminded that everybody in the band has to play, no one sits on the bench.

EHS band student Morgana Manning asked all involved in the music program and the booster club to stand. Ms. Manning spoke of the outstanding program that has been created by Mr. Cox and how important it is to Eureka High.

EHS student Casey Lewiston spoke against cuts in the music program, loosing zero period, and the cuts to the agriculture department.

EHS student John Carter spoke against cutting Eureka High band and zero period, which would not allow time for band members to take two music classes.

Gil Cline, parent of an EHS student in orchestra, spoke of all educational agencies facing similar reductions. Cline urged the Board to release to the public any high school and middle school budget reduction information as it is available. He spoke of the importance of maintaining music at the elementary, middle, and high school level.

Lynn McKenna representing the Redwood Coast Dixieland Jazz Festival shared her annual information about this year’s tenth annual RCDJF childrens’ concerts on Friday morning March 28 inviting the Board to attend. McKenna encouraged the Board to keep music alive in ECS.

Parent Heidi Vandurslark spoke of the difference the EHS music program has made in her life and her children’s, who are in the symphonic band and vocal program. Her children asked she share that without music in the schools, they would have a very dreary world. If zero period were to be cut, her children would not be able to include music in their day.

EHS student Hilary Williams spoke about how music helps her to cope with the problems of the world and being a teenager.

Chris Hamer, a parent of music students, stated there are so many kids that would not be who they are without music and how it has enhanced their lives.

Amy Sewell, representing Zane Middle School Booster Club, complemented and thanked the Board and Dr. Scott for protecting music in Eureka City Schools. Ms. Sewell spoke of how learning music helps in advancing the development of the brain. It is not just an academic program, but is life-long learning.

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March 19, 2003 - Page 2The Board finds itself in a difficult position, because at this point the state budget is unknown. As a result, the Board has had to do things they would normally not have to such as giving so many teacher lay-off notices. As soon as the budget is known for next year, the district will be able to communicate with parents and make the community a part of the process. The Board does know there will be less money and yet excellent educational programs must still be maintained. According to Superintendent Scott, the music programs at Eureka High School, Zane, and Winship will not be materially reduced. Although the district has dropped almost 1,000 students in the last 8 years, the music programs have continued to grow. The district will have to look at music at the elementary level. With regard to zero period, everything must be done to maintain 6 periods at the high school. If students are to continue to have 7 periods, the compaction of courses at the freshman and sophomore years will be analyzed. Zero period is being considered, but it is not necessarily being cut. This is not a question about valuing music, it is a great way to connect with the community. Music is core and fundamental, and the Board will try to do everything possible to maintain it as a viable program.

E. CONSENT CALENDAR - The Board is Asked to Receive/Approve

Item (7) will be discussed prior to adoption.

It was M/S by Pace/Taplin to approve the following Consent Calendar items:

( 1) Personnel Report #15

( 2) Minutes of the Regular Meeting of March 5, 2003

( 3) Resolution #02-03-048, Declaring April Public Schools Month

( 4) Student Teaching Agreement 2001-04 with CSU, Chico

( 5) Intent to Apply for the McKinney Homeless Education Grant

( 6) Intent to Apply for the Latino Community Liaison Project Grant

( 8) Resolution #02-03-047, Reduction of Classified Staff

( 9) Accept California Department of Education Grant to William Funkhouser – Winship

Governing Board: ayes 5, noes 0, absent 0. Motion carried.

( 7) Board Policy Updates:1240, 4119.25, 4219.25, 4319.25, 4159, 4259, 4359, 4222, 4216, 4157.1, 4257.1, 4357.1, AR 4112.5, AR 4312.5, AR4112.5, AR 4312.5, and AR4111 Professional Preparation for Certificated Middle School Staff

Clarification was received on 4119.25 and individual employees v. employee organizations using employee mailboxes for distribution of political material. It was decided that policies not recommended for adoption will be noted in the minutes as being reviewed but do not require action by the Board.

It was M/S by Anderson/Pace to adopt the updates to board policies 1240, 4119.25, 4219.25, 4319.25, 4222, 4157.1, 4257.1, 4357.1, AR 4112.5, AR 4312.5, AR4112.5, omitting 4159, 4259, 4359, and 4216, which have been reviewed and will not be used. Motion carried. Governing Board: ayes 5, noes 0, absent 0. Motion carried.

F. DISCUSSION - The Board is Asked to Receive

(10) Board Policy 6153, Field Trips (Traveling Abroad)

There was discussion whether the recommended clause would supercede the Board’s right to cancel a trip. The Board asked the letter to parents include that at anytime prior to a trip if there is a travel advisory, the district has the right to cancel the trip. The letter will also include the suggestion of a contingency plan incase the student is stranded/emergency. FThe field trip handbook will be updated and given to the Board.

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(11) Report on the Healthy Start Program and the Future of the Marshall Resource Center, Including the Teen Health Clinic

Healthy Start Coordinator Christine Fabian gave a snap shot of Healthy Start with a Power Point presentation. Last year Fabian worked with a student group, the Redwood Resolvers, to develop a staff/student survey to determine the top two concerns on the EHS campus. These were identified as racism and drugs and alcohol. It was also discovered that a high percent of the students knew someone who needed help to receive medical care, substance abuse counseling, and/or basic needs such as food, safe housing, clothing and hygiene products. A grant was submitted that is health-focused for under-served populations. This funding will provide continued County Mental Health counseling, a Family Service Advocate, partially support the Healthy Start Coordinator, and support the Marshall Family Resource Center expanding their activities. This year another survey was taken that resulted in 59-percent of students participating in favor of a teen health clinic on campus. The Open Door Community Health Center has submitted a letter of intent to provide medical services to teens in the Family Resource Center. Among the many things the teen clinic offers is family planning. Pace spoke to her objection of distributing condoms on campus and the philosophy of safe sex. The education piece of family planning can be done without dispensing. Musette Scott, mobile health coordinator, and Reilley Mullin FMP with Open Door Health Community Health Centers, discussed what would be offered in family planning. If received, the grant will return to the Board for acceptance. Herman Cadori, senior at Eureka High and Redwood Resolver member, explained that one of the issues he mediates is student health. He asked the Board support the teen clinic because it offers students the opportunity to stay on campus for health care. Fullerton expressed strong objections to distribution of condoms on campus. Parental permission is required for all health clinic activities except birth control.

(12) School Accountability Report Cards

Director of School and Community Relations Sheldon Reber distributed Worthington and Alice Birney’s SARCs to be included with the remaining SARCs. The SARC has had some changes with No Child Left Behind legislation. The SARCs will be distributed to the Humboldt County Board of Realtors along with the Eureka Chamber of Commerce.

(13) API Results

Asst. Supt. Bob Munther noted the API score has had a new test factored in each year, especially with No Child Left Behind. Munther exampled the shift in the weighting of scores from 2000 through 2003. Munther gave a historical perspective and explained the API indicator weighting. The state would like all schools to be at 800. ECS schools are in the range of approximately 650-800. All schools have improved except EHS, which has dipped slightly. The scores at the high school are very hard to read since so many of the high-achieving students opt out of the test.

(14) District-Wide Strategic Plan Update

Munther distributed the new district, Zane, and EHS Phase II Strategic Plans. These were omitted from the board pack. Munther listed the schools that have gone through their Phase II Strategic Plan. Grant has chosen to hold off until they receive their new students and teachers from Worthington. EHS’s format will change with action plans being developed from their WASC document. Major themes have been charted between the different schools to determine if there are changes in the thrust now as opposed to 5 years ago. Recurring themes throughout the schools’ strategic plans include respect, grade level standards, inspire, and innovative strategies. The Board felt the district strategic plan should also be distributed at the Chamber and Board of Realtors.

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(15) Budget Calendar

The Board added April 9, 2003 and April 30, 2003, from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. meetings to the budget calendar for budget development. These will come back to the Board for approval.

G. BOARD CORRESPONDENCE

President Hayes announced the Board is in receipt of a letter and Attachment A and B, from the Superintendent notifying the Board that it has been recommended that notice be given to each of the certificated employees listed on Attachment A that his/her services will be reduced or not be required by the school district for the ensuing school year 2003-04. The Board is further notified. . . no probationary or permanent certificated employee with less seniority will be retained for the 2003-04 school year to render services which any of the certificated employees on Attachment A are certificated and competent to render.

The following Board members will attend the Annual Trustee Workshop on Saturday, April 12, 2003: Taplin, Pace, Anderson, and Hayes (no lunch).

H. PUBLIC COMMENT ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS

There was no comment on closed session items.

I. CLOSED SESSION (closed to the public)

At 6:48 p.m., the Board moved to closed session.

Members Present: Hayes, Anderson, Taplin, Pace, Fullerton

Members Absent: None

Staff Present: None

With respect to every item of business discussed in closed session pursuant to Gov.C Sections 48918(c) or 76030:

(16) Public Employee Discipline/Dismissal/Release Employee Evaluation: Superintendent; Public Employee Employment: Administration

With respect to every item of business to be discussed in closed session pursuant to Gov.C. Section 54957.6:

(17) Conference w/ Labor Negotiator(s) Regarding ETA/CSEA/Management Employees

J. REPORT OUT FROM CLOSED SESSION

There was no action taken in closed session.

K. ADJOURNMENT

President Hayes adjourned the meeting at 7:25 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

James W. Scott, Ed.D.

Secretary of the Board of Education

CLERK OF THE BOARD DATE

The next regular meeting will be held April 2, 2003, at 7:30 p.m. in the district boardroom

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Eureka City Schools Board of Education

SPECIAL WORKSHOP MEETING

March 12, 2003

4:00 P.M.

3200 Walford Avenue, Eureka, CA

MINUTES

4:03 PM (an audio recording is made of open session)

A. CALL TO ORDER OF SPECIAL SESSION

The meeting was called to order by Hayes at 4:03p.m.

Members Present : Hayes, Anderson, Taplin, Pace, Fullerton

Members Absent : None

Staff Present : Scott, Aslanian, Thornton

B. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG

C. ADJUSTMENTS TO THE AGENDA

Item E(1) was moved from Consent to Discussion/Action. Item E(2) was removed from the agenda. Item G(5) will be heard first, Item E(1) will be heard second, and Item F(4) will be heard third.

D. VISITOR COMMENTS

Nancy Lingel representing EHS music boosters spoke in favor of maintaining the Eureka High School music programs.

E. CONSENT CALENDAR - The Board is Asked to Receive/Approve

Item E(1) was moved from Consent to Discussion/Action. Item E(2) was removed from the agenda.

It was M/S by Taplin/Anderson to approve the following Consent Calendar item:

( 2) Resolution #02-03-048, Non-Reemployment of Probationary Certificated Employee

( 3) Contract between HSU and ECS for the Future Teacher’s Program (Contract 2002-0069)

Governing Board: ayes 5, noes 0, absent 0. Motion carried.

F. DISCUSSION/ACTION – The Board is asked to discuss/act

( 1) Resolutions #02-03-050, Reduction in Certificated Services in the Eureka City Unified School District

Superintendent Scott explained March 15 is the deadline for issuing certificated reduction in force notices. Unfortunately, assumptions must be made before knowing the state budget. The district must address the worst-case scenario in declining enrollment and the fiscal condition of the state to allow flexibility in building the budget. Any final decision on actual layoffs will occur in late spring/early summer; many of these teachers will be back in the classroom.

It was M/S by Anderson/Taplin to approve Resolution #02-03-050, Reduction in Certificated Services in the Eureka City Unified School District. Governing Board: ayes 5, noes 0, absent 0. Motion carried.

( 4) Second Interim Report

CBO Johnson reviewed the interim report covering current year appropriations with a deferred allocation in 03-04, a positive cash flow and fund balance, and a positive reserve fund of $1,538,814. Johnson recommended positive certification of the Second Interim Report.

It was M/S by Pace/Taplin to certify the Second Interim Report as positive. Governing Board: ayes 5, noes 0, absent 0. Motion carried.

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F. DISCUSSION - The Board is Asked to Receive

( 5) 2003-04 Budget Development

This item was heard first on the agenda after consent.

Public Comment:

Loretta Saenz, middle school librarian, spoke to the reduction in FTE for librarians and expressed concern about the future of the library program. Ms. Saenz proposed librarians develop a presentation on ECS libraries, and make a presentation to the Board in the future. The Board was invited to visit the libraries.

Paul Bressoud, ETA bargaining chair, commented it has been the position of the ETA bargaining team and CTA’s Marty Kahn that the district has been overstaffed both in administration and certificated staff. It is felt that non-replacement of retirees should have been allowed to take its course. These teachers and their livelihoods are the Union’s responsibility. Bressoud suggested offering a Golden Handshake for veteran retirees. Bressoud supported the district’s commitment to cut as far away from the classroom as possible. He urged the district exhaust as many ways possible to save the jobs of the workers of Eureka City Schools.

Patrick Riggs, president of ETA/SBTA, considered the layoff of 40 teachers not to be a prudent and responsible action. Riggs quoted numbers on administrative pay increases.

Superintendent Scott referred to the chronology of events at the state level that has led to a $30 billion dollar deficit. The trends in funding to Eureka City Schools beginning in 2000 through 2003 were presented by Power Point and are attached and made a part of these minutes. These include major expenditure reductions, revenue/funding reallocations, the assumptions used to build the 2003-04 budget, major revenue shortfalls 03-04, budget recommendations, and what other districts are doing. Member Taplin indicated that the governor is proposing a withdrawal of $500 million from STRS. On March 19, the Board will discuss process and consider items that should be analyzed prior to adoption of the budget in June. Members were invited to suggest any concept to Dr. Scott for analysis. Since personnel is 86% of the district’s budget, reductions cannot be made without affecting personnel. Scott would like to bring analyses on blocks of reductions to the Board for action. The Board should develop a process to prioritize reinstatement of reductions if the budget is not as drastic as projected. Taplin emphasized the Board takes these reductions very seriously and cares deeply about the impact these reductions have on the lives of ECS employees.

H. PUBLIC COMMENT ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS

There were no closed session items to be discussed.

I. CLOSED SESSION (closed to the public)

With respect to every item of business discussed in closed session pursuant to Gov.C Sections 48918(c) or 76030:

( 6) Public Employee Discipline/Dismissal/Release

With respect to every item of business to be discussed in closed session pursuant to Gov.C. Section 54957.6:

( 7) Conference w/Labor Negotiator(s) Regarding ETA/CSEA/Management Employees

J. REPORT OUT FROM CLOSED SESSION

K. ADJOURNMENT

President Hayes adjourned the meeting at 6:30 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,James W. Scott, Ed.D.

Secretary of the Board of Education CLERK OF THE BOARD Date

Eureka City Schools Board of Education

REGULAR MEETING

March 5, 2003

7:30 P.M.

3200 Walford Avenue, Eureka, CA

MINUTES

A. CALL TO ORDER OF REGULAR SESSION

The regular meeting was called to order by Hayes at 6:00 p.m.

B. PUBLIC COMMENT ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS

There was no public comment on closed session items.

C. 6:00 p.m. CLOSED SESSION (closed to the public)

President Hayes moved the meeting to closed session.

Members Present: Hayes, Anderson, Pace

Members Absent: Taplin, Fullerton

Staff Present: Scott, Aslanian, Thornton

With respect to every item of business discussed in closed session pursuant to EC Sec. 48918(c) or 76030:

( 1) Consideration of Student Expulsion(s) (no additional information required)

(a) Student #02-03-005 Discipline Agreement

(b) Student #02-03-006 Discipline Agreement

(d) Student #02-03-008 Discipline Agreement

(e) Student #02-03-009 Discipline Agreement

(f) Student #02-03-010 (g) Student #02-03-011 Expulsion Hearings

It was M/S by Anderson/Pace to approve the discipline agreements on Students #02-03-005 through -009 and recommendations of the hearing panel on Students #02-03-010 with an amendment and #02-03-011. Governing Board: ayes 3, noes 0, absent 2, Taplin, Fullerton. Motion carried.

With respect to every item of business discussed in closed session pursuant to Gov.C Sections 48918(c) or 76030:

(2) Appointment-(principal assignments), employment, evaluation of performance –

(superintendent), discipline, dismissal, or release of public employee

With respect to every item of business to be discussed in closed session pursuant to Gov.C. Section 54957.6:

( 3) Conference w/Labor Negotiator(s) Regarding ETA/CSEA/Unrepresented Employees

7:30 p.m. (an audio recording is made of open session)

D. RECONVENING OF OPEN SESSION

The regular meeting was reconvened by Hayes at 7:30 p.m.

Members Present : Hayes, Anderson, Pace, McKenzie

Members Absent : Taplin, Fullerton

Staff Present : Scott, Aslanian, Thornton

E. REPORT OUT FROM CLOSED SESSION

Clerk Anderson reported action was taken as listed above on C(1). No action was taken on C(2) and C(3).

F. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG – Lincoln Elementary School

Principal Larry Nicoll introduced 5th grade students Aimee Morris and Brittnay Ferris, who were selected by their 5th grade teachers as making an overall contribution to Lincoln. Both students led the Pledge and shared what they like about Lincoln school.

G. ADJUSTMENTS TO THE AGENDA

Item M(24) Out of Country Field Trips, will be heard before Discussion/Action.

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H. STUDENT BOARD REPRESENTATIVES REPORT

Student Board Representative Katy McKenzie reported on the activities occurring at Eureka High School.

I. VISITOR COMMENTS

Regional Planning and Public Transportation North representative Michael Lucas distributed and introduced the California Transportation Plan. Mr. Lucas explained this is a plan with specific goals for rural transportation and asked the questionnaire in the back of the Plan be completed and returned. Mr. Lucas is asking the community at large in rural areas to comment on the transportation plan for 2003 through 2025.

J. INFORMATION

( 8) Superintendent Report

_Winship Middle School will soon be visited by the Distinguished School interview team for their third Distinguished School award.

_A Sunday interview at 4:30 p.m. begins the WASC process at Eureka High School.

_Next Wednesday at 4:00 p.m. is a budget workshop for the Board.

( 7) Associate Superintendent Report

_PAR met last week and because it is unknown whether funding will continue, the program was put on hold. There is enough money in the budget to pay current participants.

( 6) Update on GO Bonds

_The seismic study has been with DSA for a week. When it is completed at this level, it will hopefully move forward for hardship funding. Funding could approach $4 million.

_Johnson is working with the Citizens’ Oversight Committee to plan summer projects.

_The architect contracts should be finalized and brought to the Board soon. The Project Manager job description is in its fourth draft.

( 7) Strategic Plan Update – Alice Birney Elementary School

This item was tabled to the next regular meeting.

K. CONSENT CALENDAR - The Board is Asked to Receive/Approve

It was M/S by Anderson/Pace to approve the following Consent Calendar items:

( 8) Personnel Report #14

( 9) Minutes of the Regular Meeting of February 5, 2003

(10) Minutes of the Special Meeting of February 12, 2003

(11) Agreement with School Services of CA for Fiscal and Mandated Cost Claims Services

(12) Declaration of Equipment as Surplus and Authorization to Sell

(13) Accept the Amendment to the Stewart B. McKinney Homeless Assistance Act Grant

(14) Accept Donation from PTSA for EHS’s Marquee Sign

(15) Notice of Completion – Marquee Sign at Eureka High School

(16) Surplus Food Services Equipment and Sell to Freshwater School Dist.

(17) Accept the Title II, Part D, Enhancing Education through Technology (EETT) Grant (a portion of the consolidated application grant)

(18) Intent to Apply for CalSafe Continued Funding – EHS/ZBHS

(19) Disposal of Damaged/Obsolete Text/Library Books

(20)Resolutions #02-03-028 through #02-03-046, Eureka City School District NonReemployment of Temporary Certificated Personnel

(21) Resolution #02-03-049, Elimination of Classified Position - EAS

Student Board Representatives: ayes 1, noes 0, absent 0; Governing Board: ayes 3, noes 0, absent 2, Taplin, Fullerton. Motion carried.

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(22) Professional Preparation for Certificated Middle School Staff

Aslanian, on advice of legal council, recommended the Board adopt these guidelines to assist in prioritizing in the reduction in force process. Legal council Hartsell suggested the district continue to look at establishing criteria in all areas of education. The Board agreed to adopt the criteria for current selection of staff. The criteria will then come back to the Board inserted in current policy for adoption.

It was M/S by Anderson/Pace to adopt the Professional Preparation for Certificated Middle School Staff as criteria for selection of middle school staff. Student Board Representatives: ayes 1, noes 0, absent 0; Governing Board: ayes 3, noes 0, absent 2, Taplin, Fullerton. Motion carried. Staff was directed to bring the criteria back in Board Policy.

(23) Board Policy Update – 1312.3, 5125.1, 5131.62, 5145.6, 6164.2 and 6173

It was M/S by Pace/Anderson to approve updates to Board Policies 1312.3, 5125.1, 5131.62, 5145.6, 6164.2 and 6173. Student Board Representatives: ayes 1, noes 0, absent 0; Governing Board: ayes 3, noes 0, absent 2, Taplin, Fullerton. Motion carried.

M. DISCUSSION - The Board is Asked to Receive

(24) Out of Country Field Trips

This item was heard first before Discussion/Action.

Aslanian explained many districts are considering whether it is appropriate to sanction or authorize trips abroad considering the current affairs. The local JPA risk management committee will discuss this issue tomorrow. The Board was provided information from the US Department of State, Bureau of Consular Affairs on travel warnings. With regard to reimbursement of air fair, refunds are only granted if the US State Department declares it is unsafe to travel to that particular location. After 9/11, the Board agreed if Aslanian has concern with regard to an out of country field trip, he would bring it to the Board.

Legal council Hartsell assured the Board there are Ed. Code provisions with regard to liability on field trips. He suggested parents have reserves in place in case of cancellation of flights while the student is in the foreign country.

England Trip:

ECS teacher and chaperone Robin Kinsey has bought insurance and communicates with England all the time. She asked the Board inform her as soon as possible if they choose to deny the trip.

Parents Cindy Sundquist and Debbie Turkis shared that parents have talked about the situation and feel that unless the US State Department declares it is not safe to travel it is okay to go. There will be 10 students and 2 chaperones flying on United. The students have cancelled their trip to France.

Kamisu Trip:

Parents Bruce McKay, Bob Marino, and Richard Dorn asked the Board make a decision as soon as possible, and that a policy be developed that if the trip were to be postponed, the current 8th grade student could participate as a 9th grader, and the participating students would have first choice in participating.

Legal council Hartsell advised it would be prudent to have a separate form that is specific to this situation (additional risks listed) and stating if something were to happen, the district would not be liable for expenses that may be incurred.

Aslanian felt if the Kamisu trip were cancelled, the students that were planning to go would have first priority.

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March 5, 2003 - Page 4 The ultimate decision is with the parent, and the ultimate “no” decision would be if the US State Department declares it unsafe to travel. The forms will return to the Board at the next regular meeting along with action on the decision. The board policy should state if a location were declared by the US State Department to be unsafe to travel, the trip would be cancelled. This will also return to the Board for action.

(25) Report on School and Community Relations

This item was taken second before Discussion/Action.

Director of School and Community relations reported on Eureka City Schools Third Annual School Fair Saturday, March 15, from 11:00 to 2:00 p.m., the fifth annual Open Schools Week on March 17-21, and the 4th annual Principal for a Day on March 18 in partnership with the Chamber of Commerce. Participants were listed. A Principal for a Day debriefing luncheon will also occur on the 18th between 12-1:30 p.m. The Board was invited to attend and asked to notify Pam Nason to RSVP. These participants become the key-communicator list and receive information about ECS.

N. BOARD CORRESPONDENCE/MAIL

(26) 2003 CSBA Delegate Assembly Election Ballots

_The Board agreed to vote for Tammy L. Stephens for the CSBA Delegate Assembly Sub-Region 1-A (Del Norte, Humboldt counties).

_Hayes received a brochure on the California Teaching Force Key Issues and Trends to be shared with other members.

O. COMMENTS/COMMUNICATION/REPORTS - BOARD MEMBERS

Pace: No comment.

Fullerton: Absent.

Taplin: Absent.

Anderson: No comment.

Hayes: Hayes distributed to fellow board members information on the Nutrition Policy Committee members, the development process and timeline, and an article on school lunch programs.

Continued from Item A - CLOSED SESSION (closed to the public)

At 9:05 p.m., the Board recessed and moved to closed session.

The Board continued Item A to consider and/or take action on listed closed session items.

Members Present: Hayes, Anderson, Pace

Members Absent: Taplin, Fullerton

Staff Present: None

P. REPORT OUT FROM CLOSED SESSION

There was no further action taken in closed session.

Q. ADJOURNMENT

President Hayes adjourned the meeting at 9:30 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

James W. Scott, Ed.D.

Secretary of the Board of Education

CLERK OF THE BOARD DATE

Eureka City Schools Board of Education

SPECIAL WORKSHOP MEETING

February 12, 2003

4:00 P.M.

3200 Walford Avenue, Eureka, CA

MINUTES

4:00 PM (an audio recording is made of open session)

A. CALL TO ORDER OF SPECIAL SESSION

The regular meeting was called to order by Hayes at 4:04 p.m.

Members Present : Hayes, Anderson, Taplin, Pace, Fullerton

Members Absent : None

Staff Present : Scott, Aslanian, Thornton

B. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG

C. VISITOR COMMENTS

There were no visitor comments.

D. DISCUSSION - The Board is Asked to Receive

( 1) 2003-2004 Budget Development

Patrick Riggs, ETA President, distributed “The Eureka/South Bay Teachers Association Budget Policy Statement.” Mr. Riggs read the Statement, which is attached and made a part of these minutes. Mr. Riggs added the Statement and questions presented in “The Beast” were developed in consultation with CTA.

Superintendent Scott informed the Board there is controversy over how large the deficit is in the state. The district still does not have accurate information to work with. There is talk of impeachment of Governor Davis. Scott gave a brief history beginning with the large surplus of money at the state level two years ago to the current estimated $35 billion deficit. At this time, it appears the mid-year reduction will not occur. As a result, this will roll over into next year’s deficit. ETA’s Patrick Riggs and Quiteria Perreira were to meet with CBO Johnson this Friday to go over and clarify the budget. Unfortunately, Mr. Riggs published an article in “The Beast” that contains inaccuracies about the district budget that will be addressed by Mr. Johnson. Dr. Scott stressed the importance of employees having a clear picture of what is in the district budget because this deficit will affect the livelihood of many Eureka City Schools employees.

Johnson explained the legislature’s proposals. One item, a permanent second principal P2 apportionment deferral, is projected to affect the district’s cash flow by $1,852,000 during the last month of this fiscal year. The proposal shifts the twelfth apportionment to the following fiscal year. Only eleven payments will be received with the twelfth payment set up as a receivable for FY 02/03 with apportionment in July of FY 03/04. This shift will be permanent for each succeeding year. By doing this, Proposition 98 requirements will be met for the next year. Johnson recalled the Governor’s original mid-year program reduction proposal.

An unfortunate situation exists with the current flu epidemic and its influence on the P2 Average Daily Attendance (ADA) report. Yesterday, Washington had 95 students out and Winship had 125. This equates to $30 per student per day. The P2 report is built on student enrollment numbers up to April. This will be combined with declining enrollment. Eureka City Schools Board of Education

REGULAR MEETING MINUTES

February 12, 2003 - Page 2 The special budget meeting on March 12 will include the presentation of the second interim budget report where the district must project a balanced budget up to three years in advance. As imagined, this is a very difficult task.

CBO Johnson referenced “The Beast” and the article written by ETA President Patrick Riggs noting it contains many inaccuracies and inconsistencies. It is important that budget facts are as accurate as possible. “Clarifications of ETA Questions on Budget” and references to “The Beast” are attached and made a part of these minutes. When Marty Kahn from CTA met with CBO Johnson last spring to review the budget, he concluded there is no extra money in the budget that is not dedicated or qualified for specific purposes. School Services’ Ken Hall advised Johnson with a budget the district’s size, there should be a minimum 3% in reserve and 3% in the ending fund balance.

E. PUBLIC COMMENT ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS

There was no closed session.

F. CLOSED SESSION (closed to the public)

With respect to every item of business discussed in closed session pursuant to Gov.C Sections 48918(c) or 76030:

( 2) Public Employee Discipline/Dismissal/Release

With respect to every item of business to be discussed in closed session pursuant to Gov.C. Section 54957.6:

( 3) Conference w/ Labor Negotiator(s) Regarding ETA/CSEA/Management Employees

G. REPORT OUT FROM CLOSED SESSION

H. ADJOURNMENT

President Hayes adjourned the meeting at 5:10 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

James W. Scott, Ed.D.

Secretary of the Board of Education

CLERK OF THE BOARD DATE

The next regular meeting will be held March 5, 2003, at 7:30 p.m. in the district boardroom

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Eureka City Schools Board of Education

REGULAR MEETING

February 5, 2003

7:30 P.M.

3200 Walford Avenue, Eureka, CA

MINUTES

A. CALL TO ORDER OF REGULAR SESSION

The regular meeting was called to order by Hayes at 7:00 p.m.

B. PUBLIC COMMENT ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS

There was no public comment on closed session items.

C. 7:00 p.m. CLOSED SESSION (closed to the public)

President Hayes moved the meeting to closed session.

Members Present: Hayes, Anderson, Taplin, Pace, Fullerton

Members Absent: None

Staff Present: Scott, Aslanian, Thornton

With respect to every item of business discussed in closed session pursuant to EC Sec. 48918(c) or 76030:

( 1) Consideration of Student Expulsion(s) (no additional information required)

(a) Student #02-03-008 – Discipline Agreement

It was M/S by Taplin/Pace to approve Resolution #02-03-027, Discipline Agreement on Student #02-03-009. Governing Board: ayes 5, noes 0, absent 0. Motion carried.

(b) Student #02-03-009 – Discipline Agreement – Tabled to the next meeting.

With respect to every item of business discussed in closed session pursuant to Gov.C Sections 48918(c) or 76030:

( 2) Public Employee Discipline/Dismissal/Release.

With respect to every item of business to be discussed in closed session pursuant to Gov.C. Section 54957.6:

( 3) Conference w/ Labor Negotiator(s) Regarding ETA/CSEA/Unrepresented Employees

7:30 p.m. (an audio recording is made of open session)

D. RECONVENING OF OPEN SESSION

The regular meeting was reconvened by Hayes at 7:30 p.m.

Members Present : Hayes, Anderson, Taplin, Pace, Fullerton, McKenzie

Members Absent : None

Staff Present : Scott, Aslanian, Thornton

E. REPORT OUT FROM CLOSED SESSION

Clerk Anderson reported action was taken to approve the student Discipline Agreement on Student #02-03-008. Action on Student #02-03-009 was tabled. No action was taken on C(2) or (3).

F. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG – Zane Middle School

Principal Nocon introduced Assistant Principal Effa who introduced teacher Jamie Bush. Ms. Bush introduced members of the Zane student leadership class Alli Berta, Melissa Pace, Kayla Corder, and Tessa Brown. The students took turns sharing the activities and experience of the leadership class.

G. ADJUSTMENTS TO THE AGENDA

There were no adjustments to the agenda.

H. STUDENT BOARD REPRESENTATIVES REPORT

Student Board Representative McKenzie reported on activities at Eureka High School.

I. VISITOR COMMENTS

There were no visitor comments.

Eureka City Schools Board of Education

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February 5, 2003 - Page 2

J. INFORMATION

( 4) Superintendent Report

¸Scott attended the Superintendent’s Symposium in Monterey. The state’s budget situation preoccupied many of the conversations. School Services’ Ken Hall addressed budget and public construction issues.

¸The EHS pool was gratefully dedicated to the Arkley family on Saturday. It was well covered by the media.

¸The new message board at Eureka High School, a gift from the EHS PTSA, was also dedicated and received good media coverage.

¸Students and employees are battling a flu epidemic. Winship was especially hit hard with over 100 students out at one time and up to 30 students going home in one day.

¸Kindergarten registration has a good start with strong registration on the first day. FThe Board will receive an enrollment analysis at a future board meeting.

( 5) Associate Superintendent Report

¸Shortly after 9/11, the Board discussed student travel out of the state and country. The Board agreed to consider each out of country trip as it nears the departure date. There is a trip planned to England over spring break and a Japanese home stay exchange scheduled for this summer. Aslanian has met with parents to discuss the political situation and the chance that both trips may be cancelled.

¸Board members Hayes, Pace, and Taplin, along with some district and union IBB team members, traveled to Fortuna to attend School Services’ negotiations workshop by Ken Hall.

¸CSEA is working with the district to help mediate some of the cutbacks made in the maintenance department. Agreements have been made with CSEA and the lead custodians that with proper training, custodians can perform some light maintenance at the sites. Staff development of minor maintenance skills will occur approximately every six weeks.

¸Results of the Calendar Committee were distributed to the Board and briefly reviewed. The Committee recommends an early start (August 25) and early out (June 10) while still maintaining the current vacations. This recommendation will be presented to ETA for bargaining.

( 6) Update on GO Bonds

The architect agreements have been completed. Staff has not heard from the state on seismic retrofit hardship money. Staff is in the process of analyzing module needs. Bruce Slightom has already developed a somewhat up-to-date hazardous materials list. The CBO has completed an analysis of the EHS field house contamination, and it appears to be a bacterial problem as opposed to chemical. Summer routine maintenance and bond projects are being determined. Some trees will be removed during spring break. Zane breezeway construction is being designed, and may qualify for hardship money. Mike McKay is now working at the district office overseeing project inspection. The Citizens’ Oversight Committee is working on organizational issues (bylaws.) Staff will have input during the architect design process. McKay is working on the hiring of a project manager. FThe bond construction will be a general topic discussion on the March 19 regular workshop meeting.

K. CONSENT CALENDAR - The Board is Asked to Receive/Approve

The teen clinic at Eureka High School will come to the Board as a discussion item before implementation. Board Policy 0520 Intervention for Under Performing Schools was removed for further review. Board Policy 5141.25(a) Availability of Condoms was removed because it does not exist in ECS board policies and therefore does not require action.

Eureka City Schools Board of Education

REGULAR MEETING MINUTES

February 5, 2002 - Page 3 It was M/S by Anderson/Fullerton to approve the following Consent Calendar items:

( 7) Personnel Report #13

( 8) Minutes of the Regular Meeting of January 22, 2003

( 9) Minutes of the Special Meeting of January 23, 2003

(10) Board Policies Update – BP/AR 0520, BP/AR 0520.1, BP/AR 3513.3, BP/E 4020,

BP5141.4, and BP/AR 6173

(11) Certificated Management Salary Schedule Correction

(12) Resolution #02-03-026, Authorization for Negotiated Sale of Tax Revenue Anticipation Notes

(13) Reject Claim Against Eureka City Schools

(14) Declaration of Equipment as Surplus and Authorization to Sell

(15) Approve One-Time Block Grant – Lincoln Elementary School

Student Board Representatives: ayes 1, noes 0, absent 0; Governing Board: ayes 5, noes 0, absent 0. Motion carried.

L. DISCUSSION/ACTION - The Board is Asked to Receive/Approve

(16) Receipt of 2002 Independent Audit Report

CBO Johnson introduced Tom Abrahamsen of Hartley, May, and Abrahamsen, certified public accountants. It was reported the audit was good with only one finding, which includes the fixed asset inventory. This was completed last year, although some items were excluded at the elementary level. This will be corrected.

It was M/S by Anderson/Pace to Receive the 2002 Independent Audit Report. Student Board Representatives: ayes 1, noes 0, absent 0; Governing Board: ayes 5, noes 0, absent 0. Motion carried.

(17) Budget Calendar for 2003-04

Meetings added to the calendar include 2/12/03, 3/12/03, and 6/11/03, 6/18/03. FThe June dates are tentative and will return to the Board for approval if needed.

It was M/S by Taplin/Pace to approve the Budget Calendar for 2003-04. Student Board Representatives: ayes 1, noes 0, absent 0; Governing Board: ayes 5, noes 0, absent 0. Motion carried.