In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act,
any individual with a disability who requires reasonable accommodation in order
to participate in the public meetings of the district's governing board may
request assistance by contacting superintendent's office, (760) 244-4411 x7201.
Public Documents relating to Open Session Agenda Items are available for review by the public at the Hesperia Administration & Educational Support Center, Receptionist Desk, 15576 Main Street, Hesperia, California.
4:00 P.M. — CALL TO ORDER
1. ROLL CALL
2. HEARING FROM THE AUDIENCE ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
This is the time and place for the general public to address the School Board on any closed session item. State law prohibits the School Board from addressing any issue not previously included on the Agenda. The School Board may receive testimony and set the matter for a subsequent meeting. Please limit comments to five minutes per individual.
Please see the procedures under item #12 below.
3. CLOSED SESSION — Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957, the Board may adjourn to Closed Session at any time during the meeting to discuss staff/student personnel matters, negotiations, litigation, and/or the acquisition of land or facilities. The Board will adjourn to Closed Session in the Personnel Conference Room to discuss and may take action on the following closed session items:
1. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENT
Auto Mechanic Proctor Supervisor I, Food Services
Food Service Workers(2)
2. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
Superintendent
3. EMPLOYEE RESIGNATION/RETIREMENT
4. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE DISCIPLINE/DISMISSAL/RELEASE/REASSIGNMENT/TRANSFER
5. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR
a. Agency Negotiator: Mark McKinney
Employee Organization: Hesperia Teachers Association
b. Agency Negotiator: Mark McKinney
Employee Organization: Hesperia CSEA Chapter #684
6. PUPIL PERSONNEL
4. 6:00 P.M. - RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION — The tentative time to begin Open Session is 6:00 p.m.; however, this could be delayed due to the length of time necessary to discuss issues in Closed Session.
5. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – SUMMIT LEADERSHIP CADET CORPS
6. REPORTING OUT OF CLOSED SESSION ACTION — At this time, Superintendent McKinney will report out any action taken in Closed Session and the votes of the Board.
7. Student Representatives — Hesperia High School – Cecilia Flores; Oak Hills High School – Katie Aragon; Sultana High School – Alyx Yankaskas; Mojave High School – Anthony Jacobs; Canyon Ridge High School – Taylor Lewis. The student representatives will give a report on activities and sports activities being held at each of the respective schools.
8. Superintendent's Report — The Superintendent will report on topics not on the agenda, report on committees, school visitations, recognition or other activities.
9. BOARD MEMBER'S REPORT — Individual Board members may wish to share information about topics not on the agenda, report on committees, school visitations or other activities. PAGE 1
10. APPROVAL OF AGENDA — At this time, the Board may request that certain items on the Consent List be pulled for separate discussion and/or action (Consent Items #13). The Board is asked to approve the Agenda as submitted or amended.
11. APPROVAL OF MINUTES — These are the minutes of the January 11, 2010 Board meeting. PAGE 2
12. Hearing from the Audience
This is the time and place for the general public to address the School Board on any matter within the jurisdiction of the Board. State law prohibits the School Board from addressing any issue not previously included on the Agenda. The School Board may receive testimony and set the matter for a subsequent meeting. Please limit comments to five minutes per individual.
The Board respects the right of members of the public to speak to the Board regarding matters on the agenda and other matters within the jurisdiction of the Board. Derogatory comments made at a Board meeting, which are repeated outside the context of a Board meeting, may be actionable as defamation.
In addition, the Board wishes to make clear that it is bound by the limitations set forth in Government Code Section 54957, which states that when specific complaints or charges are to be made against a District employee, such employee has the right to have such complaints heard in closed session and to be given prior notice that such complaints will be heard by the Board. Therefore, members of the public who wish to lodge complaints against District employees are reminded that the Board cannot properly consider such complaints without giving prior notice to the named employee.
The Board also would like to remind anyone who wishes to lodge a complaint against a District employee that there is an existing Board adopted Policy in effect specifically for this purpose. This policy contains a comprehensive procedure for reviewing and investigating public complaints, which includes a right of appeal to the Board.
This process provides a much more thorough opportunity for the complainant and the employee to be heard and the merits of the complaint to be properly investigated.
Anyone who wishes to receive a copy of this Policy may contact the Superintendent’s office.
Bylaw 9323(c) states that a person wishing to be heard by the Board shall first be recognized by the President and shall then proceed to comment as briefly as the subject permits. Individual speakers shall be allowed five minutes to address the Board on each agenda or nonagenda item. The Board shall limit the total time for public input on each item to 20 minutes. With Board consent, the President may increase or decrease the time allowed for public presentation, depending on the topic and the number of persons wishing to be heard. The President may take a poll of speakers for or against a particular issue and may ask that additional persons speak only if they have something new to add. We have now incorporated the use of Speaker’s Cards into our procedures for addressing the Board. If you wish to address the Board and have not completed a Speaker’s Card, please obtain one from Mrs. Gomez, Recording Secretary.
13. CONSENT LIST — It is recommended that the Board of Trustees consider approving a number of Agenda items as a Consent list. Consent items are routine in nature, and can be enacted in one motion without further discussion. The Board is asked to approve the Consent List as submitted or amended. PAGE 17
13.1 |
Ratify the Accounts Payable Warrant Register Report No. 09/10-8 — These are various routine warrants that have been requested to pay for purchase orders and various expenditures. The Board is requested to approve batches 1728 through 2127. |
PAGE 18 |
13.2 |
Approval of Conference Report No. 09/10-7 — These are various conferences and workshops that employees have asked to attend that need prior approval by the Board. |
PAGE 68 |
13.3 |
Acceptance of Gifts to the District — Occasionally, various groups and individuals donate items to the schools and District which requires Board acceptance. |
PAGE 74 |
13.4 |
Approval of Off-Campus Activities — These are off-campus activities that have been submitted by the schools that need prior approval by the Board. |
PAGE 76 |
13.5 |
Approval of Gold Coast Charter Bus Company to Transport Students to Off-Campus Activities — This is to approve Gold Coast as contracted public carrier to transport students of the Hesperia Unified School District to and from field trips, off-campus activities and athletic events, as needed. |
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13.6 |
Approval of Revised 2009/10 Single Plan for Student Achievement (SPSA) for Various School Sites — This is to approve the 2009/10 Single Plan for Student Achievement (SPSA) revisions for Canyon Ridge, Carmel, Cedar, Cypress, Eucalyptus, Hesperia Community Day, Hesperia High, Hesperia Junior, Hollyvale, Juniper, Kingston, Krystal, Maple, Mesa Grande, Mesquite Trails, Mission Crest, Mojave, Oak Hills, Ranchero Middle, Shadow Ridge and Sultana High School. |
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13.7 |
Approval of 2009/10 Application for Funding Consolidated Categorical Aid Programs, Part II — This is to approve the 2009/10 Application for Funding Consolidated Categorical Aid Programs, Part II, for submission to the California State Department of Education. |
PAGE 216 |
13.8 |
Approval of the Student Teaching Agreement between Western Governors University and the Hesperia Unified School District — This is to approve the Student Teaching Agreement between Western Governors University and the Hesperia Unified School District for the term of March 8, 2010 through March 8, 2012. |
PAGE 250 |
13.9 |
Approval of Surplus Property Disposal — This is to declare as surplus certain items of District property with an estimated value under $2,500. The Board is also asked to authorize Carmen Becker and/or Dick Gary to dispose of said items in an appropriate manner in accordance with E.C. 17545-17555. |
PAGE 257 |
13.10 |
Approval of SBCSS Ground Lease Agreement for Transitional Classroom at Mojave High School State Preschool Program — This is to approve the Ground Lease Agreement from SBCSS for placement of a transitional classroom for Mojave High School State Pre-School Program. |
PAGE 260 |
13.11 |
Approval of Application for Funding for the After School Education and Safety Program (ASES) — This is to approve the Application for Funding for the After School Education and Safety Program (ASES). |
PAGE 266 |
13.12 |
Approval of Letter of Engagement for Non-Auditing Services with Eric Hall & Associates, LLC — This is to approve the Letter of Engagement for Non-Auditing Services with Eric Hall & Associates, LLC, beginning February 8, 2010 and ending June 30, 2010. Funding from Facilities funds. |
PAGE 277 |
*END OF CONSENT LIST*
14. SPECIAL REPORTS PAGE 284
14.1 LaVerne Preparatory Academy Charter Amendment — Ms. Debra Tarver, Director, LaVerne Preparatory Academy, will give a presentation regarding amending its charter to include seventh and eighth graders.
14.2 District Accountability and the Student Assessment and Accountability Plan Update — Larry Bird, Director, will give an update regarding the District Accountability and the Student Assessment and Accountability Plan.
15. ACTION
15.1 DISCUSSION/ACTION – ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 2009/10-23 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE REDUCTION AND/OR DISCONTINUANCE OF PARTICULAR KINDS OF SERVICE AND A REDUCTION OF CERTIFICATED STAFF IN ACCORDANCE WITH E.C. SECTIONS 44949 AND 44955 COMMENCING IN THE 2010-2011 SCHOOL YEAR — This is to adopt Resolution No. 2009/10-23 authorizing the reduction and/or discontinuance of particular kinds of service and a reduction of certificated staff in accordance with E.C. Sections 44949 and 44955. Total Certificated Employees: Discontinue/Reduce 94.0 F.T.E. PAGE 285
15.2 DISCUSSION/ACTION – ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 2009/10-24 – RESOLUTION TO SET CRITERIA FOR WORKFORCE REDUCTION — This is to adopt Resolution No. 2009/10-24 Resolution to set criteria for workforce reduction in the event of a tie between certificated employees to be reduced. PAGE 290
15.3 DISCUSSION/ACTION – TO CONSIDER AMENDING LA VERNE PREPARATORY ACADEMY CHARTER AGREEMENT TO INCLUDE SEVENTH AND EIGHTH GRADERS — The Board will discuss and take action on the proposal from La Verne Preparatory Academy to amend their charter to include grades seven and eight.
PAGE 294
15.4 DISCUSSION/ACTION – AWARD OF RFP #10-102 FOR WIRELESS WAN (E-RATE) — The Board is being asked to award RFP#10-102, Federal E-Rate, Fixed Wireless Broadband Services to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder. PAGE 320
15.5 DISCUSSION/ACTION – ACCEPTANCE OF ANNUAL AUDIT REPORT FROM NIGRO, NIGRO & WHITE, AUDITORS — The Board is being asked to accept the Annual Audit Report prepared by Nigro, Nigro & White, Auditors. PAGE 322
15.6 DISCUSSION/ACTION – ACCEPTANCE OF BOND #8216-89-16 TO RELEASE MONEY WITHHELD ON STOP NOTICE FROM ASR CONSTRUCTORS (MODULAR STRUCTURES, INT., INC.) — This is to accept the Bond to release money withheld on Stop Notice #8216-89-16 from ASR Constructors, Inc., in the amount of $1,219,072.33. PAGE 323
15.7 DISCUSSION/ACTION – ACCEPTANCE OF BOND #8216-89-17 TO RELEASE MONEY WITHHELD ON STOP NOTICE FROM ASR CONSTRUCTORS (McKINLEY ELEVATOR CORPORATION) — This is to accept the Bond to release money withheld on Stop Notice #8216-89-17 from ASR Constructors, Inc., in the amount of $17,125.00. PAGE 329
15.8 PUBLIC HEARING: CSEA CHAPTER #684 COLLECTIVE BARGAINING SUCCESSOR AGREEMENT 2010/2013 SUNSHINE LIST FOR NEGOTIATIONS WITH THE HESPERIA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT — Pursuant to Government Code Section 3547 et. Seq., the Governing Board will conduct a public hearing on CSEA Chapter #684 Collective Bargaining Successor Agreement 2010/2013 Sunshine List for negotiations with the Hesperia Unified School District. PAGE 335
15.9 DISCUSSION/ACTION – APPROVAL OF MIDYEAR TRANS CASH RESERVE PROGRAM FOR 2009/10 — The Board is asked to adopt the Resolution to participate in the Midyear TRAN (Tax and Revenue Anticipation Notes) offering from the California School Cash Reserve Program sponsored by California School Boards Association Finance Corporation. The District is not obligated to participate as a result of resolution adoption. The Resolution simply delegates to the administration the right to decide on participation at the time of TRAN issuance. PAGE 337
15.10 DISCUSSION/ACTION – ELECTION OF VOTING REPRESENTATIVE AT ANNUAL ELECTION OF MEMBERS TO THE COUNTY COMMITTEE ON SCHOOL DISTRICT ORGANIZATION — The Board is asked to elect a Board Representative (elector at annual election of County Committee members to the County Committee on School District Organization). PAGE 350
16. INFORMATION ITEMS PAGE 351
16.1 Enrollment Update – David McLaughlin — This is a Projection Compared to Actual Enrollment as of January 25, 2010. PAGE 352
16.2 Letter from San Bernardino County Superintendent of Schools of 1/13/10 regarding the District’s 2009-10 First Interim Financial Report — David McLaughlin —This is a summary review letter from SBCSS on the Hesperia Unified School District’s 2009-10 First Interim Financial Report for the period ending October 31, 2009. PAGE 354
17. ITEMS FOR FUTURE BOARD MEETINGS — Board members may request items to be placed on future Board meetings for a report or information. PAGE 360
18. NEXT MEETING DATE — March 1, 2010 (Special Meeting); March 8, 2010 (Regular Meeting) @ Hesperia Administration & Educational Support Center (AESC Annex), 15576 Main Street, Hesperia.
19. CLOSED SESSION — (IF NECESSARY) - Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957, the Board may adjourn to Closed Session at any time during the meeting to discuss staff/student personnel matters, negotiations, litigation, and/or the acquisition of land or facilities.
20. RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION
21. REPORTING OUT OF CLOSED SESSION ACTION
22. ADJOURNMENT
DATE POSTED: THURS., FEBRUARY 4, 2010