Pacific Grove Unified School
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PACIFIC GROVE UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
BOARD OF EDUCATION
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Board of Education
The Board of Education of the Pacific Grove Unified School District held a meeting on January 19, 2006 at Pacific Grove High School.
I. OPENED BUSINESS
A. Called to Order 6:30 p.m.
B. Roll Call Members Present: Richard Schramm
Bill Phillips
Mike Niccum
Jessie Bray
Beth Shammas
Administration Present: Patrick Perry
Robin Blakley
Student Board Member absent: Creston Whiting-Casey
C. Pledge of Allegiance pledge recited
D. Adopted of Agenda
Addition to Action/Discussion as Item H.
MOTION (Schramm/Bray) to adopt agenda with addition item
Public comment: None
Motion CARRIED 5-0 to adopt agenda with addition
E. Identified Closed Session Topics
a. Review of Student #9043 for possible readmission to PGUSD
b. Superintendent/Assistant Superintendent Goals (TPO Report)
c. Meeting with Chief Negotiator Patrick Perry regarding PGTA and CSEA negotiations
d. Meeting with Chief Negotiator Patrick Perry regarding Confidential employees negotiations
F. Public comment on Closed Session items
Pat Godfrey gave Board handout highlighting PGTA data, and wished them well in their negotiations.
G. Adjourned to Closed Session 6:40 p.m.
II. CLOSED SESSION
III. RECONVENED IN OPEN SESSION 7:05 p.m.
Report action taken in Closed Session
a. Review of Student #9043 for possible readmission to PGUSD
no action taken
b. Superintendent/Assistant Superintendent Goals (TPO Report)
no action taken
c. Meeting with Chief Negotiator Patrick Perry regarding PGTA and CSEA negotiations
no action taken
d. Meeting with Chief Negotiator Patrick Perry regarding Confidential employees negotiations
no action taken
IV. COMMUNICATIONS
A. Written Communication
Board members discussed written communications they had received.
B. Board Member Comments
Schramm was pleased with the Music Festival at the High School and the progress of the chorus at the Middle School; he thinks it is unfortunate there is no chorus at the High School.
Bray – pleased to see our schools mentioned so favorably in the newspaper.
Shammas acknowledged the Middle School for collecting and donating 900 cans of food towards a food drive.
Niccum thanked CSEA members for donating toys to Kiwanis Christmas Santa Project.
C. Superintendent Report
No weekly update to Board this week; visiting Washington Union School District with others next week; Taste of Pacific Grove coming up.
V. INDIVIDUALS DESIRING TO ADDRESS THE BOARD
Pat Godfrey said Deanne Hurst ran the food drive at the Middle School
VI. CONSENT AGENDA
A. Minutes of December 8, 2005 Board of Education Meeting
B. Minutes of December 15, 2005 Board of Education Meeting
C. Minutes of January 5, 2006 Board of Education Meeting
D. Certificated Assignment Order #8
E. Classified Assignment Order #8
F. Out of State or Overnight Activities
G. Acceptance of Donations
H. Approval of Contract for Services – Tracey Lundy
I. Acceptance of Community High School Remodel Project
J. Declaration of School Buses #3 and #8 as Surplus Property
K. Approval of Contract for Services – Erin Hoffman
L. Approval of Resolution #772 Authorizing Execution of State Preschool Contract – Instructional Materials
M. Funding Unfunded Liability for Workers Compensation Claims
N. Revision of High School Safety Funds 2005–06
O. 2005–2006 Consolidated Application for Funding Categorical Programs (Part II)
P. 2005/06 General Fund Budget Revision #4
Q. Approval of Contract With Communication Resources for Schools, Tom DeLapp
R. 2005/06 Special Bus Reserve Fund 17 – Budget Revision #1
S. Proposal for Full–Time Instruction Restoration for Community High School (CHS)
T. Formal Acceptance of Measure A Parcel Tax Oversight Committee Report
MOTION (Bray/Schramm ) to adopt agenda
Public comment
Motion CARRIED 5 – 0
VII. INFORMATION/DISCUSSION
A. Subcommittee Reports
Community Human Services
Perry attended meeting this date; said level of service that Pacific Grove receives is high, new building construction project delayed because of high bids.
City/District – nothing to report
Negotiations
Bray said Jan 10th CSEA meeting a success; Jan 13th PGTA, moving ahead, next meeting Jan. 24th.
ROP
Schramm said there was a meeting last evening, hosted by North Monterey County Unified., Califorinia ROP is sponsoring legislation regarding age qualification.
Wellness Committee
Shammas reported that committee is meeting on January 23rd to further refine new Board policy/regulation language.
B. 2006/07 Enrollment/Staffing Projections
Blakley stated that enrollment projections and direction concerning staffing assumptions are to be included in the initial 2006–07 budget development process.
Perry said a task group is currently working with Middle School and High School regarding decline in enrollment.
Shammas asked that the item return at the next regular Board meeting for further discussion.
Public comment : none
C. Wellness Policy Update
Perry- said that a Board policy and regulations are being drafted.
Niccum, Schramm and Phillips agreed that having a consultant with experience and knowledge in this area would be helpful.
Shammas agreed that the consultant could interface with the vendors who are offering their proposals.
ACTION: The Board directed the Superintendent to locate a resource who would review the Food Services report and advise the Board on what it would need to offer improved food services for the 2006–07 school year.
Public comment:
Robert Kershner said he felt utilizing vendors at this point would be very effective, to see what they have to offer; he also supports hiring a manager for the program, that management fees are justified.
VIII. ACTION/DISCUSSION
A. Approval of 2006/07 Budget Calendar/Process
Blakley highlighted information contained in the budget calendar related to timelines for budget development, including monitoring of the State budget.
Following Board discussion, it was agreed that the Long Range Planning, Essential Programs, WASC goals be added to the February 9th Board Study Session and the calendar reflect the additions.
MOTION (Niccum/Bray) to approve calendar as amended.
Public Comment: none
Motion CARRIED 5 – 0
B. Proposed Bond – Survey Results and Determination to Proceed
Blakley introduced Dale Scott who gave a presentation on the results of the proposed bond survey. The results indicated the majority of voters in Pacific Grove were in favor of supporting a bond to improve schools.
Highlights of the discussion include:
whether to seek a 2/3 majority vote or 55% majority vote; 2/3 – no tax rate limit and no oversight committee but use of funds is limited (no equipment)
what campaign alternatives work best
next step would be to form a citizen committee
November election will have larger turnout but with strong support (from polls) could try for June and use November as second chance, otherwise June 2008 is next opportunity
many school districts have successfully returned bond measures to the voters after initial failire
short vigorous campaign is better – closer to time they make the decision
deadline for resolution and project list filing is 2/27th – suggests opening up list
bond amount should be driven by district needs
Shammas said she personally would like to have a bond that says the District is going to build something new
MOTION (Niccum/Schramm) to proceed with the steps needed to allow a June 2006 bond issue and provide direction on resolution content.
Public Comment:
Pat Godfrey asked how public employee groups can get involved and help in passing the bond.
Scott replied that they can be publicly supportive, financially supportive and volunteer.
Rich Fedelmen, Architect said capital outlay to remodel is a better use of the funds, that the Lighthouse property is not one to put money into, but a prime site to replace. There is an infrastructure in our school buildings that provides a character and value; many improvements are not visible but quite durable. If the District were to centralize its facilities, it would need, based on present–day requirements, 20 – 25 acres, which we have at the David Avenue site.
Motion CARRIED 5 – 0
C. Approval of Extension to Calvary Chapel High School Lease
Blakley said Calvary Chapel High School is a good tenant and that the modifications they have made mave improved the value of the property and give them credits against their lease.
Public Comment:
Skip Johannes, Principal Calvary Chapel High School, said there are 115 students enrolled in their high school; he highlighted the improvements Calvary Chapel High School has made to the David Avenue property, and that the improved athletic field will also be available to PGUSD students.
MOTION (Schramm/Niccum) to authorize extension of the lease agreement through 2011 with all other existing provisions remaining as currently written.
Motion CARRIED 5 – 0
D. 2004/05 Audit Report
Blakley informed the Board that the definitions of findings in an audit have changed and acknowledgments will now be in the form of a letter to management. There was discussion regarding changing auditors.
MOTION (Phillips/Schramm) to accept audit as presented.
Public Comment: none
Motion CARRIED 5 – 0
E. Modification of Board Policy and Regulations 4033
Perry said that an editorial change was made in the regulations regarding GSA reimbursements that went into effect January 1, 2006.
MOTION (Bray/Niccum) to approve editing changes
Public Comment: none
Motion CARRIED 5 – 0
F. Board Calendar/Future Meetings
To their February 9th Study Session, the Board added Long Range Plan and Essential Programs Report
G. Future Agenda Items
Phillips asked to add Substitute Teacher Compensation
(The following item was approved to be added to the agenda during Adoption of Agenda.)
H. Contract for Consultation with STEPS Structured Teaching Environments Promoting Success
Recommendation: (Cynthia Gallo) It is recommended the Board approve the contract with STEPS and allocate the funds for the evaluation.
MOTION: (Bray/Schramm) to approve contract as presented.
Public comment: none
Motion CARRIED 5 – 0
IX. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
New Board Policy on Instructional Minutes
Safety Plan Allocation
Sage Management
Lab Science Tables for Community High School
February 2006
Expulsion Study Session
Library Improvement Plan, 2005–06
Open Campus Proposal
Real Estate Appraisal Report, David Avenue and Lighthouse Schools
Status Regarding Facility Improvement Projects
Transportation Fee Increase
X. RECONVENED TO CLOSED SESSION 10:00 pm
XI. ADJOURNED 10:30 pm
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