Coarsegold Union School District
Mailing: 45426 Road 415, Coarsegold, California 93614
Location: 50200 Road 427,
Oakhurst, CA
(559) 683-2996 FAX (559)
683-4160
DATE: TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 2002
TIME: 7:30 P.M.
PLACE:
COARSEGOLD ELEMENTARY
CALL TO ORDER/FLAG SALUTE
The meeting was called to order at 7:40 p.m. by Chairperson Christine Wilder. All present stood and Mrs. Wilder led the flag salute.
ROLL CALL
Board: Christine Wilder, Sue O’Connor, John Reynolds, and Cheryl Anderson
Staff: Bill McCabe, Srini Vasan, Randy Haggard, Pat Hansen-Sedor, Bob Rose, Irene Keener, John McMillen, Julie Davenport, Paula McCabe, Katy W. Penton
Audience: Kathy Casey, Jan & Greg Schoonard, Andrea Collins and Virgil Anderson
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Additions to the agenda were noted at 6.7 Ratify Interdistrict Transfers and 9.2.5 Public Employment – Classified.
A motion was made by John Reynolds and seconded by Cheryl
Anderson to approve the additions and agenda as amended. The voice vote for approval was unanimous.
HEARING OF THE PUBLIC
None
REPORTS
STUDENTS
None
CERTIFICATED STAFF
None
CLASSIFIED STAFF
None
MANAGERS
Food Service Director Irene Keener reported that there was a new meal program available this summer to feed all children ages 3-18. Coarsegold could be the feeding site and the only one in Madera County to feed children whether they are on the free and reduced lunch program or not. This would also be a benefit for summer school students who would also receive a free lunch under this program. She indicated that she would bring back a proposal at the next board meeting for board consideration.
MOT Director John McMillen noted the District had received the new bus and vans.
Director of Business Services Srini Vasan gave a brief update on the District audit that occurred recently and that everyone was watching the State Budget for midyear cuts that seem eminent. He indicated that at the December Board Meeting he would be presenting the First Interim Report.
Superintendent Bill McCabe indicated that due to the State deficit cuts are anticipated and the District would have to wait and see how it will be affected.
Principal Bob Rose reported on the tremendous Reflections Program that occurred last week; the upcoming activities; that the second quarter of enrichment offerings was starting and reviewed the primary teachers who were helping out in that program and expressed a public thank you to them. He indicated the Winter Performance was on December 19th at 6:30 p.m.
Principal Randy Haggard also reported on the PTA Reflections Program for Coarsegold and gave a brief update on the upcoming PTA events scheduled. He noted that a student and staff recognition program had started last week and recognized Carolyn Slusher as the Classified Employee and Kathy Costin as the Certificated Employee for the month of November. He continued to report on the public service activities that had occurred; the upcoming staff development activities scheduled and that Coarsegold’s Winter Performance was December 17th at 7:00 p.m.
Cheryl Anderson noted that she had received lots of public feed back on the rewards system started at Coarsegold.
Community Day School Coordinator Paula McCabe gave a brief update on enrollment; in house suspensions; and the job training opportunity with Madera Unified that she participated in. She continued to report that Community Day students were participating in service learning projects helping out in different areas on the campus.
BOARD
John Reynolds thanked the Board for the opportunity to go to the Master in Governance Workshops and noted it was a great opportunity to meet with other board members and share experiences.
Sue O’Connor expressed that she appreciated the opportunity as well and felt it was a worthwhile investment.
Christine Wilder made a special presentation to out going board member Cheryl Anderson for her dedicated 4 years of service to the District.
CONSENT AGENDA
A motion was made by Sue O’Connor and seconded by Cheryl Anderson to approve Consent Agenda Items 6.1 through 6.7 as presented. The voice vote for approve was unanimous.
It was noted that a report on interdistrict transfers would be presented at the next board meeting.
6.1 Ratify Commercial Payment Order – Batch Number 8 Total $50,549.69
6.2 Approve Commercial Payment Order - Batch Number 9 Total $90,428.77
6.3 Ratify Commercial Payment Order – Batch Number 10 Total $26,369.74
6.4 Approve Payroll
6.5 Approve Budget Transfers
6.6 Approve Meeting Minutes - October 16 and November 6, 2002
6.7 Ratify Interdistrict Transfers – Leaving: 02-03-50,51,52,56, 58, 59, 60,64,65,66, 67, 68, 69, 70, 71, 72, 74, 75, 79, 81, 82, 83, 84, 91, 92, 93, 94, 95, 98, 99, 100, 104,105,106,107, 108,109,113,114,115, Entering: 02-03-53,54,55,57,61,62,63,73,76,80,85,86,87,88,89,90,96,97,101,102,103,110,111,112,116
BUSINESS
CSBA Delegate Assembly Nominee
A motion was made by Sue O’Connor and seconded by Christine
Wilder to nominate John Reynolds. The
voice vote was O’Connor, Reynolds, Wilder – yes; Anderson - opposed. Motion carried.
Board Policies – Second Reading
a. English Language Learners
b. BP 5142 – Student Safety
c. BP 5145.11 – Students
A motion was made by John Reynolds and seconded by Cheryl Anderson
to approve the second reading of a. English Language Learners and b. BP 5142 –
Student Safety as presented. The voice
vote for approval was unanimous.
Cheryl Anderson expressed her concern on BP 5145.11; that it was important to always contact parents and that a parent should actually be there before any law enforcement or administrator was allowed to speak to a student.
It was noted the board at their policy workshop had taken a considerable amount of time on the wording in the policy to indicate that an immediate attempt would be made to contact a parent unless law enforcement requested not to contact the parent/guardian.
A motion was made by John Reynolds and seconded by Sue O’Connor to approve the second reading of BP 5145.11 – Students as presented. The voice vote for approval was O’Connor, Reynolds, Wilder – yes; Anderson – opposed. Motion carried.
Playground Equipment – Coarsegold
Randy Haggard reviewed the process with the facilities sub-committee that worked on the Coarsegold playground equipment proposal to replace the wooden structure. He indicated that a poll would be presented to K-5 students and then presented to parents to see what they would like. Mr. Haggard indicated that he hopes with a combination of fundraisers and board-matching support the replacement of the structure could be accomplished by spring, the target of late May.
There was a brief discussion on the costs for replacement and the challenge for the board to match monies raised.
A motion was made by Cheryl Anderson to approve to match funds
raised for the playground structure.
Motion died due to lack of a second.
There was further discussion and it was noted to prioritize all needs and to bring the playground proposal back for consideration.
School Site Plan – Coarsegold
Mr. McCabe reviewed the modified parts of the School Site Plan for Coarsegold.
A motion was made by John Reynolds and seconded by Sue O’Connor to approve the School Site Plan – Coarsegold
as presented. The voice vote for
approval was unanimous.
Textbook Adoption – Science
Paula McCabe reviewed the Textbook Committee’s process for the selection of the Science Curriculum K-5 Harcourt Brace and 6,7 & 8.
She expressed her concerns on the adoption of the Science Curriculum, which is not due for alignment