Coarsegold Union School District

Mailing: 45426 Road 415, Coarsegold, California 93614

Location: 50200 Road 427, Oakhurst, CA

(559) 683-2996 FAX (559) 683-4160

REGULAR MEETING BOARD OF TRUSTEES

DATE: WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 11, 2002

TIME: 7:45 P.M.

PLACE: COARSEGOLD ELEMENTARY

CALL TO ORDER/FLAG SALUTE

The meeting was called to order at 8:00 p.m. by Chairperson John Reynolds. All present stood and Mr. Reynolds led the flag salute.

ROLL CALL

Board: John Reynolds, Sue O’Connor, Kathy Casey, Greg Schoonard, and Christine Wilder

Staff: Bill McCabe, Srini Vasan, Pat Hansen-Sedor, Randy Haggard, Bob Rose, Stuart Pincus, Julie Davenport, Katy Penton, Irene Keener, and John McMillen

Audience: Matthew Casey, Erin Casey, Matthew Davenport, Bethany Davenport, Dean Dew, Johnathan Dew, David Dew, Katie Talbot, Geff Davenport, Molly Casey, Jan Schoonard, and Nancy Flynn

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

A motion was made by Christine Wilder and seconded by Sue O’Connor to approve the agenda as presented. The voice vote for approval was unanimous.

HEARING OF THE PUBLIC

Nancy Flynn gave a brief update on the Spelling Bee plans that are underway and reviewed the upcoming dates scheduled.

REPORTS

STUDENTS

None

CERTIFICATED STAFF

Katy Penton praised the Cougar Pride Awards that had been recently implemented and noted her first hand experience in watching the kids faces glow when receiving their awards which was a reward and recognition for all their hard work.

CLASSIFIED STAFF

None

MANAGERS

MOT Director John McMillen noted that CHP was conducting their annual inspections.

Food Service Director Irene Keener noted that meals served each day was over 900 and that she was looking forward to the board approving the summer feeding program for Coarsegold later on the agenda.

Principal Randy Haggard introduced and welcomed the new RSP teacher KathieTalbot.

Mr. Haggard went on to echo the comments by Katy Penton on the Cougar Pride Program and that it was great to recognize over 250 students that day. He reviewed the upcoming events scheduled and that the staff members recognized for the month was Anita Danihel – classified and Katy Penton – certificated.

Principal Bob Rose thanked Bio Serve out of Fresno for their support and monetary contribution of $2000 to the GATE Program, Yosemite Bank, Doug Dearing and Chris Grizz for a $500 contribution for technology at Rivergold and Tenaya Lodge for donating 40 computer monitors. He reviewed Rivergold’s upcoming events scheduled for students, parents and staff activities.

BOARD

Christine Wilder indicated that it was nice that the entire board and superintendent attended the CSBA Conference this year.

Kathy Casey expressed her appreciation for the opportunity to go to the conference.

Greg Schoonard thanked everyone for the warm welcome and noted the privilege it was to serve as a board member. He introduced a new parent to the area Sue Winer. Mr. Schoonard continued to note that the CSBA Conference Workshop was great and very helpful.

John Reynolds indicated that he would be putting together a report from the Delegate Assembly meeting that would provide information to board members on the Delegate Assembly’s focus, policy and platform of Native American Students. He also thanked the board for allowing his conference attendance.

CONSENT AGENDA

A motion was made by Christine Wilder and seconded by Sue O’Connor to approve Consent Agenda Items 6.1 through 6.6 as presented. The voice vote for approve was unanimous.

6.1 Approve Commercial Payment Order - Batch Number 11 Total $66,873.36

6.2 Approve Payroll

6.3 Approve Budget Transfers

6.4 Approve Meeting Minutes - November 19, 2002

6.5 Ratify Interdistrict Transfers – Leaving: 02-03-118, 119,120, 121,122,123,124,125, 126,127, 128 Entering: 02-03-117,129

6.6 Ratify Intradistrict Transfers – 02-03-6,7,8,9,10,11,12,13,14,15,16,17,18,19,20,21,22,23,24,25,26, 27,28,29,30,31,32,33,34

BUSINESS

Audit Report

Director of Business Services Srini Vasan indicated that the auditors were running behind and the district should have the report next month.

First Interim Report

Mr. Vasan presented a power point overview on the budget standing for the District reported on the First Interim and reviewed the projected major budget cuts by the State that will effect education and our school district specifically.

Mr. McCabe indicated the district needs to follow a conservative approach, but needs to continue providing top quality education to students. He continued to review the district’s anticipated spending for the next couple of years, the growth predictions that may help the budget outlook in the future, and the need to closely monitor spending and prudently move forward in this negative environment Statewide.

A motion was made by Christine Wilder and seconded by Sue O’Connor to approve the First Interim Report as presented.

There was continued discussion and Greg Schoonard request time be scheduled to learn more about the budget process. Mr. McCabe suggested a whole board workshop be planned to address that topic.

The voice vote for approval was Casey, O’Connor, Reynolds, Wilder – aye; Schoonard – abstained. Motion carried.

Playground Equipment – Coarsegold

Randy Haggard reviewed the proposed fundraisers by PTA and other organizations to help raise funds toward replacement of the playground equipment at Coarsegold. Mr. Haggard indicated the target budget for replacement was about $30,000 and possibly looking at $5,000 to $10,000 more for upgrading the lower field area.

There was a lengthy discussion on the need to replace the equipment considering the possible expense that could occur should a student be injured; the types of fund raisers, surveying kids to see what types of equipment they would like to have; whether the board wished to commit matching funds without seeing a more permanent plan and specify projections on costs; the need to do a large scale needs assessment; and taking advantage of the wonderful opportunity to create a community partnership and notch up safety for the kids.

A motion was made by Kathy Casey and seconded by Christine Wilder to give tentative approval for matching funds to replace the playground equipment at Coarsegold with final approval coming when explicit costs, plans and types of equipment with visual aids could be presented to the board. The voice vote for approval of the motion as presented was unanimous with caution being expressed by Mr. Schoonard. .

Board Workshops

Mr. McCabe reviewed the Master Governance Modules and questioned if new board members were interested.

He continued to review the opportunity for a 12 unit course that is being provided for staff to receive the CLAD Certification that will be required with the “No Child Left Behind” Act.

There was a brief discussion on new board members enrolling in the Master in Governance Courses and it was determined each member would notify Mr. McCabe their direction. There was further discussion on setting up a time for board members to meet with Srini.

Developer Fee Study

Mr. McCabe reviewed the Developer Fee Study proposal from Paoli & Associates to do an update. He indicated other school districts were interested in participating also. The study would provide the necessary justifications for developer fees to be at the State approved limit and would put the district in line to be ready for the 2003/2004 school also.

There was a brief discussion on the justification study and why it is needed.

A motion was made by Christine Wilder and seconded by Sue O’Connor to approve the Developer Fee Study as proposed. The voice vote for approval was unanimous.

Summer Feeding Program

Mr. McCabe reviewed the Summer Feeding Program proposal that Irene presented at the last board meeting which would allow Coarsegold to feed all children in the mountain area ages 3 to 18 be paid $2.05 for every meal served. He indicated at the end of the summer he would evaluate the program and give a board report.

A motion was made by Sue O’Connor and seconded by Kathy Casey to approve the Summer Feeding Program at Coarsegold.

In further discussion Greg Schoonard expressed his concern on the wasted food that might occur not knowing the number of students that would participate each day. Mrs. Keener indicated there would not be any wasting of food with the way she plans to operate the kitchen.

The voice vote for approval was unanimous.