Coarsegold Union School District

Mailing: 45426 Road 415, Coarsegold, California 93614

Location: 50200 Road 427, Oakhurst, CA

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

SPECIAL MEETING BOARD OF TRUSTEES

DATE: WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 2002

TIME: 6:30 P.M.

PLACE: COARSEGOLD SCHOOL LIBRARY

CALL TO ORDER/FLAG SALUTE

The meeting was called to order at 6:35 p.m. by Chairperson Christine Wilder. All present stood and Mrs. Wilder led the flag salute.

ROLL CALL

Board: Christine Wilder, Sue O’Connor and John Reynolds

Absent: Cheryl Anderson

Staff: Bill McCabe, Pat Hansen-Sedor, Randy Haggard, Stuart Pincus

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

It was noted the Addendum at 5.3 Consideration and Action on Master Lease-Purchase Agreement – Three Portable Classrooms and an additional item 5.4 Consideration and Action on Computer Purchase.

A motion was made by John Reynolds and seconded by Sue O’Connor to approve the agenda as amended. The voice vote for approval was unanimous.

POLICY SERIES

Policy & Plan for English Language Learners

Bill McCabe and Stuart Pincus gave a brief thumbnail sketch of the Policy and Plan for English Language Learners and the revisions made from the District’s Management Team that morning.

A motion was made by John Reynolds and seconded by Sue O’Connor to approve the English Language Learner Plan as presented and amended and to approve as the first reading the Policy and to bring the Policy back at the next board meeting for adoption. The voice vote for approval was unanimous.

BP/AR 3515 – Campus Security

Mr. McCabe noted the additions embedded in the policy regarding video surveillance.

There was a brief discussion on the application of the word intervene and how it applied in the policy.

A motion was made by Sue O’Connor and seconded by John Reynolds to approve BP/AR 3515 as amended. The voice vote for approval was unanimous.

BP 5142 – Student Safety

A motion was made by Sue O’Connor and seconded by John Reynolds to approve the first reading of BP 5142. The voice vote for approval was unanimous.

BP/AR 5143 – Student Insurance

A motion was made by John Reynolds and seconded by Sue O’Connor to table BP/AR 5143. The voice vote for approval was unanimous.

BP 5145.11 – Students

A motion was made by Sue O’Connor and seconded by John Reynolds to approve the first reading of BP 5145.11 as amended. The voice vote for approval was unanimous.

BP 4156.3/4256.3/4356.3 & BP 4147.1/4247.1/Personnel Reimbursement Damages Personal Property

Mr. McCabe reviewed the collection of policies regarding reimbursement for damages to employee’s personal property.

A motion was made by John Reynolds and seconded by Sue O’Connor to approve the first reading BP 4147.1/4247.1/4347.1 as changed with an AR to follow. The voice vote for approval was unanimous.

Reimbursement to Employees for Damage to Personal Property

A motion was made by Sue O’Connor to deny the claims presented. Motion died due to lack of a second.

No action taken.

Future Board Goals

After a brief discussion it was the consensus to defer discussion until the beginning of 2003 workshop/retreat.

Master Lease-Purchase Agreement

A motion was made by John Reynolds and seconded by Sue O’Connor to approve the Master Lease-Purchase Agreement for three portable classrooms. The roll call vote was O’Connor, Reynolds, Wilder – yes. Motion carried.

Computer Purchase

Mr. McCabe noted the opportunity to purchase 10 used computers with a 3-year warranty for Coarsegold that was approved and would come out of SIP Funds.

A motion was made by John Reynolds and seconded by Sue O’Connor to approve the purchase of 10 used computers not to exceed $3,000. The voice vote for approval was unanimous.

Board Information

Mr. McCabe gave a brief follow up from the last board meeting on the Coarsegold Chamber of Commerce, that the new bus and vans would be here next week and the video cameras lowest quote was from Sierra Tel.

He added that the Coarsegold Principal’s would be participating in a Special Needs Expulsion/Suspension Training at Yosemite High School.

NEXT MEETING DATE

The next meeting was rescheduled from November 20, 2002, at 6:30 p.m. to Tuesday, November 19^th at 7:30 p.m. after the Facilities Committee Meeting.

ADJOURNMENT

The meeting was adjourned at 8:20 p.m.

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Secretary/Clerk