Agenda

BIGGS UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT

REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES

BOARD ROOM – 300 B Street

September 1, 2010

6:15 p.m. Closed Session

7:00 p.m. Estimated Open Session

OPEN SESSION

1. CALL TO ORDER

2. ROLL CALL

3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA

5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES * (Attached to Agenda)

A. August 4, 2010

CLOSED SESSION

1. Public Employment Appointment of Personnel as listed under “Personnel Action” below; Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957

2. Classified, Certificated, Classified Confidential, and Management Personnel; Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957

3. Litigation; Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9

4. Instructions to Board Negotiators, Superintendent and Board Member; Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6(a)

5. Stipulated Expulsion of Student Identified by Number 2010/2011 #1; Pursuant to Education Code 48918 [Will be submitted at the meeting]

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. ANNOUNCEMENT OF ACTIONS TAKEN IN CLOSED SESSION

2. STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE REPORT

3. STUDENT AWARDS

1) Biggs High School; 2) Biggs Middle; 3) Alternative Education

4. DELAC (District English Language Advisory Committee) REPORT

5. PARENT ASSOCIATIONS REPORTS

6. CLASSIFIED SCHOOL EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION (CSEA) REPORT

7. 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.

8. REPORTS (Pursuant to the Brown Act: Gov. Code 854950 et.seq. - Reports are limited to announcements or brief descriptions of individual activities)

A. SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT:

HIGH SCHOOL AND CDS PRINCIPAL’S REPORT:

B. ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PRINCIPAL’S REPORT

Fundraisers for BPA

1. Carnival to be held on September 24, 2010

2. Cookie Dough November 1^st through 14^th, 2010

C. BOARD MEMBER REPORTS:

9. CONSENT AGENDA

All matters listed under the Consent Agenda are routine and will be acted upon by one motion and vote. If an item needs further clarification and/or discussion, it may be removed from the Consent portion of the agenda and then be acted upon as a separate item.

A. Interdistrict Agreement Request(s) for the 2010/2011 school year * P 1

B. Approve Stipulated Expulsion of Student Identified by Number 2010/11 #1

10. PUBLIC HEARING

1. Regarding Sufficiency of Instructional Materials for 2010/2011

2. Revised Original 2010/2011 Budget

11. ACTION ITEMS

1. Approve Memorandum of Understanding with the Butte County BTSA Induction Program * P 2

This is a required component for a new teacher to complete the credential process. The Superintendent recommends approval.

2. Adopt Resolution 2010/2011 # 2 - Regarding Sufficiency of Instructional Materials for 2010/2011 * P 5

3. Re-adopt 2010/2011 Original Budget * (Loose)

4. Adopt Career/Student Services Job Description

The Board received this job description for first reading on August 4, 2010. The Superintendent recommends adoption.

5. Approve Contract with JEG Consulting for ERATE Services * P 10

6. Approve 30-Day Display of Textbooks:

1) Biology by Charles J. LaRue; AGS Publishing – 2004 – for 9-12 Special Education

2) Earth Science by Robert H. Marshall and Allen B. Rosskopf; AGS Publishing – 2004 – for 9-12 Special Education

These books are recommended by Lori Mead, Special Education Teacher. The Superintendent recommends approval for 30-Day Display.

7. Approve 1988 Ford Tempo as Surplus * P 16

8. Adopt Resolution 2010/11 #3 – Resolution for Adopting the “Gann” Limit * P 18

12. PERSONNEL ACTION

1. Approve Election of Instructional Aides and Campus Supervisors as listed * P 23

2. Approve Election of Sharen Lindberg as 6.33/hour Library Clerk/Campus Supervisor/Instructional Aide at Biggs Elementary School

3. Approve Election of Margie Fowler as .25 FTE Temporary Independent Study Teacher

4. Approve Election of Brigitte O’Brien as Counselor/Student Services Coordinator

5. Accept Resignation from Tom Morris, Head Groundsman, as of August 31, 2010 * P 24

6. Accept Resignation from Pat Woodward, Campus Supervisor/Library Clerk/Instructional Aide, as of August 31, 2010 * P 25

7. Consider Leave of Absence Request from Lynnel Job from September 27, 2010 to approximately November 12, 2010 * P 26

8. Approve Election of Cadie Honan as Substitute Library Clerk, Campus Supervisor and Instructional Aide

9. Approve Biggs Senior High School Stipend Positions as listed * P 27

10. Approve Election of Brigitte O’Brien as 2009/10 Testing Coordinator

11. Accept Resignation from Diane Tabor as Instructional Aide

13. FUTURE ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION

14. ADJOURNMENT

Minutes

BIGGS UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT

REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES

August 4, 2010

OPEN SESSION

CALL TO ORDER:

Vickie Speegle called the meeting to order at 6:18 p.m.

ROLL CALL:

All Board Members were present except Kathryn Sheppard. The Superintendent was also present.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:

APPROVAL OF AGENDA:

The Board approved the agenda. MSCU (Scott/Felkins) 4/0

APPROVAL OF MINUTES :

Minutes of June 16, 2010 were approved. MSCU (Felkins/Scott) 4/0

The Board adjourned to closed session at 6:20 p.m.

CLOSED SESSION

6. Public Employment Appointment of Personnel as listed under “Personnel Action” below; Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957

7. Classified, Certificated, Classified Confidential, and Management Personnel; Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957

8. Litigation; Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9

9. Instructions to Board Negotiators, Superintendent and Board Member; Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6(a)

Closed Session was adjourned at 7:16 p.m.

OPEN SESSION

Vickie Speegle called the meeting to order at 7:25 p.m.

ROLL CALL:

Board members present: Mike Felkins, Kris Scott, Vickie Speegle, and Kari Wheeler

Board members absent: Kathryn Sheppard

Staff present: Bill Cornelius, Superintendent, Judy Jennings, Human Resources Officer, Pam Ragan, Financial Officer

ANNOUNCEMENT OF ACTIONS TAKEN IN CLOSED SESSION:

There were no actions taken in closed session.

9. DELAC (District English Language Advisory Committee) REPORT

There was no DELAC report.

10. PARENT ASSOCIATIONS REPORTS

Pam Sheppard announced that parents will once again sponsor the Back to School Barbecue at Biggs Elementary School.

11. CLASSIFIED SCHOOL EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION (CSEA) REPORT

There was no CSEA report.

12. PUBLIC COMMENT

Terry Lattemore suggested an agenda item to address the progress being made, goals for overall student achievement and school rankings.

13. REPORTS

C. SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT:

HIGH SCHOOL AND CDS PRINCIPAL’S REPORT:

Bill Cornelius, Superintendent/Principal, reported on the following: Working on a safety inspection list; update on completed projects; STAR testing reports have been received; the State Department of Education continues to pull back funds; all HVAC units at the high school are being replaced; Biggs Elementary classrooms are cleaned early this year; high school multipurpose room will be air-conditioned this year; four carpets have been replaced with some asbestos costs; and Pat Woodward and Tom Morris have retired.

D. BOARD MEMBER REPORTS:

Kari Wheeler is looking forward to the new year. There are many positive changes.

14. CONSENT AGENDA

The Board approved the Consent Agenda. MSCU (Felkins/Scott) 4/0

C. Approve Purchase Orders and Vendor Warrants

D. Interdistrict Agreement Request(s) for the 2009/2010 and 2010/2011 School Years

E. Approve contracts (2) for Agreement For Professional Expert / Inspection Services (asbestos)

F. Approve Agreement for School Facility Consulting Services with Jack Schreder and Associates

ACTION ITEMS

1. Approve Agricultural Career Technical Education Incentive Grant for 2010/11 Application for Funding

The Board approved the Agricultural Career Technical Education Incentive Grant. MSCU (Wheeler/Felkins) 4/0

The Board approved and adopted Action Items “B” through “H”. MSCU(Felkins/Scott) 4/0

2. Approve Medi-Cal Administrative Activities Claiming Agreement (MAA)

3. Approve Winzona Rothchild as a California Interscholastic Federation Representative for Biggs Unified

4. Adopt Resolution 2010/11-1 Recognition of Service of Jerry Walker

5. Approve Agreement with SCNAC (Sierra Cascade Nutrition and Activity Consortium)

6. CSEA Article XXIII – Volunteers

7. Approve Fiscal Consultant Agreement

8. Appoint Trustee Designated to be the Auditor Contact as Requested by Matson and Isom

The Board appointed the Board President.

PERSONNEL ACTION

1. Approve Election of Brock Springer as Lifeguard

The Board approved the election of Brock Springer as Lifeguard. MSCU (Scott/Felkins) 4/0

2. Approve Election of Stacy Doughman as Biggs/Richvale Elementary Principal and Approve Contract of Employment for Elementary Principal

The Board approved election of Stacy Doughman and the Principal Contract. MSCU (Felkins/Scott) 4/0

INFORMATION ITEMS

1. Discuss Continuing a Lease with the U.S. Postal Service for a Portion of the Richvale Elementary School

The lease is up in March 2011. Mr. Cornelius reported that the facilities are 100 years old and in need of repair. Mr. Cornelius requested the District counsel look into a lease with protection for the District. He suggested a lease for one year to allow the Post Office to move. Mike Felkins requested a contractor give a bid to repair the entire building. Liability was another area of concern. Mr. Lattemore suggested putting on another concert to help preserve and restore the building. It is 100 years old in 2015.

2. First Reading Career/Student Services Job Description

The Board received the job description for first reading.

C. Correspondence from Butte County Office of Education, dated July 28, 2010, Regarding the 2010-11 Original Budget Report

Pam Ragan reported on the current state of the budget. Mr. Cornelius stated the government only pays about 19% of Special Education costs. Mike Felkins suggested researching school budgets of schools in good shape.

11. FUTURE ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION

Mike Felkins suggested putting a team together to meet district goals.

ADJOURNMENT

The meeting was adjourned at 8:08 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.

BIGGS UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT

300 B Street

Biggs, CA 95917

(530) 868-1281

Notice of Public Hearing

The Biggs Unified School District will hold a public hearing regarding:

§ Compliance with Education Code Section 60119, Sufficiency of Instructional Materials.

The above-noticed public hearing will be held during the regularly scheduled board meeting on Wednesday, September 1, 2010, beginning at 7:00 p.m. at the District Office, located at 300 B Street Biggs.

For additional information, contact the District Office at 868-1281 x 252.

Posted August 18, 2010 at the following locations:

v Biggs Elementary School

v Biggs High School

v Biggs Post Office

v Biggs District Office

v Biggs Web Page - www.biggs.org

NOTE: If you require special accommodations to participate in the meeting, please advise Judy Jennings, Administrative Assistant/Human Resources 48 hours in advance at 868-1281 x 250.