Agenda
BIGGS
UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
SPECIAL MEETING OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES
BOARD ROOM – 300 B Street
June 25, 2008
6:15 p.m. Closed Session
7:00 p.m. Estimated Open Session
OPEN SESSION
1. CALL TO ORDER
2.
ROLL CALL
3.
APPROVAL OF CLOSED
SESSION AGENDA
CLOSED SESSION
1. Public Employment Appointment of Personnel as listed under “Personnel Action” below; Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957
2. Litigation; Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9
3. Instructions to Board Negotiators, Superintendent and Board Member; Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6(a)
If Closed Session is not completed before 7:00 p.m., it will resume immediately following the open session/regular meeting.
RECONVENE TO OPEN
SESSION
1.
PLEDGE OF
ALLEGIANCE
2. APPROVAL OF OPEN SESSION AGENDA
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES * (Attached to
Agenda)
A. June 4, 2008
4. ANNOUNCEMENT OF ACTIONS TAKEN IN CLOSED
SESSION
5. PUBLIC COMMENT
Anyone wishing to address the Board on items on or off the agenda may do so at this time. No action may be taken on items that are not listed as Action Items. Comments are limited to 3-5 minutes.
6. ACTION
ITEMS
A. Adopt 2008/2009 Original
Budget * P 1 (A full report is available in the District Office)
B. Approve Settlement Agreement
with Cathi Smith * P 24
The Superintendent recommends approval.
C. Approve Single Plan for Student Achievement for Biggs Elementary School * (Will be submitted at the meeting)
This plan is developed through the School
Site Council to address identified goals using and approving District received
Categorical funding. The Superintendent recommends approval.
D. Approve Single Plan for
Student Achievement for Biggs High School * (Will be submitted at the meeting)
This plan is developed through the School Site Council to address
identified goals using and approving District received Categorical
funding. The Superintendent recommends
approval.
E. Adopt Board Policy (BP) 3100
– Business and Noninstructional Operations – Budget * P 26
The Board accepted this
policy for first reading on June 4, 2008.
The Superintendent recommends adoption.
F. Approve the Agricultural
Vocational Education Incentive Grant 2008/2009 Application of Funding * P 28
Approval is necessary to receive the annual funding to maintain the
Agriculture and Future Farmers of America programs. The Superintendent recommends approval.
G. Approve SELPA Local Plan
Revision * P 31
Required
local plan revision adding Chico Country Day School as an LEA member of the
SELPA. SELPA Governance approved the application
in February of 2007. Chico Country Day
will receive a portion of special education funding, but will also assume
responsibility to provide service to children enrolled with disabilities. The Superintendent recommends approval.
H. Approve 2008 Summer Program
Agreement with Migrant Education * P 42
The
District allows the use of Biggs Elementary and Biggs High School premises, specific facilities, equipment and
services by BCOE to conduct programs for the Migrant Education Summer Program. The District will be reimbursed $1,350.00
for supplemental support. The
Superintendent recommends approval.
I. Approve Agreement with
Gridley Unified School District for Summer School Special Education
Transportation * P 44
We approved a similar agreement
last summer. The Superintendent
recommends approval.
J. Approve Zane Schreder for
Project Management * P 47
The
District has worked with Mr. Schreder in the past. Mr. Schreder would manage the estimates and bids for the
resolution of the bond to take to the public.
He would also work with us on management of the projects after the bond
passes. His project management would
include hardship and modernization monies on any large projects. The Superintendent requests Board direction
to start this process with Mr. Schreder.
K. Approve
CIF (California Interscholastic Federation) form for Designation of League
Representatives for 2008/2009 * P 54
The Superintendent recommends approval of Bill Cornelius and Mike Pena as
CIF Representatives to the League.
L. Approve Contract with Mel
McLaughlin as Consultant * P 55
The Superintendent recommends approval.
M. BUTA Initial Proposal for
2007/2008 (Sunshine) * (Will submit at the meeting)
The Superintendent requests
direction from the Board.
N. Approve 2008/2009 Consolidated
Application * (On display in the District Office)
The Superintendent recommends approval.
7. PERSONNEL ACTION
A.
Accept resignation from Amanda Ramirez as
Special Education Teacher at Biggs High School * P 56
B.
Approve Election of Pracilla Sisty as
Substitute Instructional Aide
C.
Approve Election of Candidate for additional
1.5 hours Light Maintenance/Custodian/Groundsman at Richvale Elementary from
June 16, 2008 to July 18, 2008 (name will be submitted at the meeting).
D.
Approve Addendum to Contract of Employment
between Biggs Unified School District and Superintendent * P 57
E.
Approve Election of Mike Pena as Track Coach
for 2007/2008
F.
Approve Election of the Following Stipend and
Coach Positions for Biggs High School:
Mike Pena as Head Varsity Football; Mike Pequette as Assistant Football;
Mike Smith as Assistant Football; Ron Carr as JV Boys Basketball and Varsity
Baseball; Suzanne Francis as Head Varsity Volleyball; Sandy Moore as Head JV
Volleyball; Jerry Walker as Head Varsity Boys Basketball; Vince Sormano as Golf
G.
Accept Resignation from Stephanie Diver as
Substitute Teacher
8. INFORMATION ITEMS
A. First
Reading (BP) and (AR) 6142.1 – Sexual Health and HIV/AIDS Prevention
Instruction * P 58
9.
FUTURE ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION
10. ADJOURNMENT
Minutes
BIGGS UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES
June 4, 2008
OPEN SESSION
CALL
TO ORDER:
Kathryn Sheppard called the meeting to order at 6:16 p.m.
ROLL CALL:
All Board Members were present. Kris Scott arrived at 6:18 p.m. The Superintendent was also present.
APPROVAL OF CLOSED
SESSION AGENDA:
The Board approved the agenda. MSCU (Speegle/Felkins) 4/0
The Board adjourned to closed session at 6:17 p.m.
CLOSED SESSION
4. Public Employment Appointment of Personnel as listed under “Personnel Action” below; Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957
5. Litigation; Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9
6. Instructions to Board Negotiators, Superintendent and Board Member; Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6(a)
4. Evaluation of Certificated Management / Elementary Principal; Pursuant to Education Code 54957
5. Evaluation of Certificated Management / Superintendent; Pursuant to Education Code 54957
The Board adjourned to open session at 7:12 p.m.
OPEN SESSION
Kathryn Sheppard called the meeting to order at 7:20 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
ROLL CALL:
Board members present: Kris Scott, Kathryn Sheppard, Vickie Speegle, and Kari Wheeler
Board members absent: Mike Felkins (was present for closed session only)
Staff present: Bill Cornelius, Superintendent; Jerry Walker, Elementary School Principal; Judy Jennings, Administrative Assistant; and Liz Loberg, Student Representative
2. APPROVAL OF OPEN SESSION AGENDA
The Board approved the agenda after removing item 13 E, M and N. MSCU (Wheeler/Speegle) 4/0
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The Board approved the minutes of May 21, 2008. MSCU (Speegle/Scott) 4/0
4. ANNOUNCEMENT OF ACTIONS TAKEN IN
CLOSED SESSION
There were no actions taken in closed session.
5. STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE REPORT
Liz Loberg reported that Jessica Rudd will be
the Student Representative for the 2008/2009 School Year. She reported on recipients of scholarships,
senior skip day, Right of Passage rally, last day of ASB, minimum days, grad
night, and students are anxious for summer.
6. STUDENT AWARDS
There were no student awards.
7. PARENT ASSOCIATIONS REPORTS
Shawna
Jones reported the last meeting with Richvale Parents Association
yesterday. Students went on a field
trip to the Jelly Belly factory. Kris
Scott stated Biggs Parents’ Association has been very busy selling snow cones
and other projects.
8. CLASSIFIED
SCHOOL EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION (CSEA) REPORT
Pracilla Sisty reported on CSEA activities. Members will not be voting for a new president until the
fall.
9. PUBLIC
COMMENT
Shawna Jones asked about the interdistrict transfer process.
10. REPORTS
A. SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT:
HIGH SCHOOL AND CDS PRINCIPAL’S REPORT:
Mr. Cornelius reported on a successful WASC
accreditation for 3 years. He reported
on faculty attire and seating during graduation, student teachers for the Ag
program, 95 scholarships were awarded, Night of the Stars, and commended Julie
Ellcessor for a fine job.
B. ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PRINCIPAL’S REPORT
Jerry Walker commended the Biggs and Richvale Parents’ Associations on doing so much for the students. He reported on a field trip students attended for perfect attendance; staff is finishing up on testing, and staff is reviewing math programs for the school.
C. BOARD MEMBER REPORTS:
Kris Scott reported on the Richvale Spring Sing.
Kari Wheeler reported on the Night of the Stars and Sober Grad Night.
Jerry Walker stated he could put together a fundraising calendar. The Board requested someone monitor fundraising events. Vickie Speegle requested fundraising policy.
11. CONSENT AGENDA
The Board approved the Purchase Orders and Vendor Warrants. MSCU (Speegle/Wheeler) 4/0
12. PUBLIC HEARING
To allow the flexibility transfer of the AB 825 Block Grants
The public hearing was opened at 7:55 p.m. There were no comments. The hearing was closed at 7:57 p.m.
13. ACTION ITEMS
A. Select a Company to serve as Provider of
Campaign and Election Services for District General Obligation Bond Program
The Board selected Dale Scott and Company to serve as Provider of
Campaign and Election Services for the District General Obligation Bond
Program. MSCU (Wheeler/Scott) 4/0
B.
Approve Annual Declaration of Need for Fully Qualified Educators
The
Board approved the Annual Declaration of Need.
MSCU (Wheeler/Speegle) 4/0
The Board adopted resolution 2007/2008 #17. MSCU (Scott/Speegle) 4/0
The Board approved the fundraiser.
The date was not set yet. MSCU
(Wheeler/Scott) 4/0
E. Approve
Contract with Mel McLaughlin as Consultant
This item was removed from the agenda.
F. Adopt
Administrative Regulations (AR) 1240.2 – Guidelines for Driver Volunteers
The
Board adopted AR 1240.2. MSCU
(Speegle/Wheeler) 4/0
G. Adopt
Administrative Regulation (AR) 5113 – Absences and Excuses
The
Board adopted AR 5113. MSCU
(Wheeler/Scott) 4/0
H. Approve
new Salary Schedule for Pool Personnel
The
Board approved the revised salary schedule.
MSCU (Scott/Wheeler) 4/0
I. Approve
Agreement with Sierra Cascade Nutrition and Activity Consortium (SCNAC)
There
was a discussion about upgrading the food presented to students and food waste.
The
Board approved the agreement with Sierra Cascade Nutrition and Activity
Consortium (SCNAC). MSCU
(Wheeler/Speegle) 4/0
J. Adopt Resolution 2007/08 # 20 – Order of
Election
The Board adopted Resolution 2007/08 #20. MSCU (Speegle/Wheeler) 4/0
The Board adopted Resolution 2007/08
#18. MSCU (Speegle/Wheeler) 4/0
The
Board adopted Resolution 2007/08 #19.
MSCU (Speegle/Wheeler) 4/0
M. Approve
Single Plan for Student Achievement for Biggs Elementary School
This
item was removed from the agenda.
N. Approve
Single Plan for Student Achievement for Biggs High School
This item was removed from the agenda.
14. PERSONNEL ACTION
The Board approved items A-D. MSCU (Speegle/Wheeler) 4/0
H.
Approve Extended Contract for Agriculture
Instructor, Carleen Charley
I.
Approve Extended
Contract for Technology Instructor, Dave Niemeyer
J.
Approve Contract of
Employment for Elementary Principal
K.
Approve Four 10-hour Days for Classified
Confidential During Summer Months
15. DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEMS
A. BUTA Initial Proposal for
2007/2008 (Sunshine)
The Board accepted the
initial proposal.
16. INFORMATION
A. First
Reading Board Policy (BP) 3100 – Business and Noninstructional Operations –
Budget
The
Board accepted the Policy for First Reading.
17. FUTURE
ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION
The meeting was adjourned at 8:28 p.m.
MINUTES APPROVED AND ADOPTED: _________________________________
__________________________________________ Presiding Chairman
Distribution: Board of Trustees, Superintendent, Elementary School Principal, Financial Officer/Administrative Advisor, BUTA and CSEA Presidents, Student Representative, Student Government Class, Gridley Herald, District Office and Schools for Posting, and Official Record.