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/SPECIAL MEETING BOARD OF TRUSTEES		DATE: WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 2003 TIME: 6:30 P.M. PLACE: RIVERGOLD ELEMENTARY
CALL TO ORDER/FLAG SALUTE	The meeting was called to order at 6:30 p.m. by Chairperson John Reynolds. All present stood and Mr. Reynolds led the flag salute.
ROLL CALL	Board: John Reynolds, Kathy Casey, Greg Schoonard, Christine Wilder and Sue O’Connor arrived at 6:37 p.m. Staff: Bill McCabe, Srini Vasan, Pat Hansen-Sedor, Julie Davenport, Katy Penton, and Gina Hansen-Sedor Audience Signed In: Travis Jensen, Trevor Jensen, and Nancy Flynn
APPROVAL OF AGENDA	A motion was made by Christine Wilder and seconded by Greg Schoonard to approve the agenda as presented. The voice vote for approval was unanimous.
HEARING OF THE PUBLIC	None
REPORTS
PRESENTATION	Mr. Rose expressed that he had the privilege to recognize two Rivergold students Travis and Trevor Jensen. They were given the challenge by their teacher Mrs. Gina Hansen-Sedor to write her a story. He indicated this very touching story about Princess Gina and her family gives a taste of Rivergold’s goals in student writing. He then read their story.
STUDENTS	None
CERTIFICATED STAFF	None
CLASSIFIED	None
MANAGERS	Food Service Director Irene Keener reported on the Cafeteria Audit that was conducted at both Yosemite and Coarsegold Districts. Principal Randy Haggard commended Irene and her Cafeteria staff. He continued and reported on student and staff recognitions; the upcoming Spelling Bee for Eastern Madera County; the playground equipment and lower play field beatification fund drive kick off; and, the Healthy Start Grant that was successfully funded for our local tribe. Principal Bob Rose reported on a number of exciting happenings at Rivergold with a $500 donation from Kiwanis; announced the Fish Award Nominee for the month Chris McMillen; the Science Fair Best of Show recipients; that a donation from PTA for the advanced computer lab of $2300 will be forthcoming; gave a brief description of the upcoming quarter elective offerings and expressed a thank you to Denise Bausch, Kathy Casey and Christine Wilder for their help and work on the Spelling Bee. He also indicated that Rivergold received from both Rotary Clubs in Oakhurst, the Forest Service and Tenaya Lodge donations and expressed his thanks.
BOARD	Christine Wilder noted that she had attended the Madera County School Board’s Meeting and reviewed some of the material presented on testing. She expressed “Hats Off” to Denise Bausch and the entire group for their efforts on the Spelling Bee. John Reynolds noted that he was elected Vice President again this year. Kathy Casey noted that she also attended the Spelling Bee and how wonderful it was and that she would be attending Coarsegold’s Spelling Bee tomorrow. Greg Schoonard thanked Mr. Haggard for allowing him to drop in and visit the Coarsegold campus and expressed how great it looked thanks to John McMillen and his crew. He continued to report that he attended the Education Reform Summit and express how it helped enlighten him on the fiscal challenge and seriousness of the budget. He also reported on an article about losing funding for not allowing pray outside of the classroom. Sue O’Connor indicated that she also attended workshops on testing and the Brown Act. Mr. Reynolds indicated that it was Coarsegold’s responsibility to set up the next County Board Meeting with topics and speakers. He also presented to board members an advanced copy of the minutes from the Delegate Assembly that his was mailing to Sally Frazier.
CONSENT AGENDA	A motion was made by Christine Wilder and seconded by Kathy Casey to approve Consent Agenda Items 6.1 through 6.6 as presented. 6.1 Approve Commercial Payment Order – Batch Number 14 Total $191,674.35 6.2 Approve Payroll 6.3 Approve Budget Transfers 6.4 Approve Meeting Minutes - January 15, 2003 6.5 Ratify Interdistrict Transfers – Leaving: 02-03-127, 128,129,130,132,134,137,138,139,140; Entering: 02-03-131,135,136,141 6.6 Accept Resignation Instructional Assistant After School Club – Kim A. Moore Greg Schoonard noted a correction on page 2 of the minutes that it was not a unanimous vote, but that he actually voted no on the Wednesday Night Board Meeting Schedule that was presented for approval. Sue O’Connor questioned whether Mr. Reynolds had mentioned correspondence about circus programs. Mr. Reynolds indicated that he did bring an article regarding circus programs. The voice vote for approval of the minutes of January 15, 2003 as corrected was unanimous.
BUSINESS
BP 6145.2 – Athletic Competition	Mr. McCabe reviewed the adjustments to the policy and noted this was the first reading. There was a brief discussion on the results from area school’s contacted regarding girls playing on boy’s sports teams and how it might affect the mountain area schools on team makeup and participation levels. It was also expressed the board’s appreciation to Ashley at bring this to the board’s attention. A motion was made by Christine Wilder and seconded by Kathy Casey to approve BP 6145.2 – Athletic Competition as presented. There was further discussion on the number of requests have been made to the principals that did not come to the board. It was noted that this type of request did not come up until last year and it was from Ashley. The discussion continued regarding the revised policy that allows for open participation by both genders when teams are not designated male only or female only and team makeup and the opportunities available to play. The voice vote for approve was Casey, O’Connor, Schoonard, Wilder – yes; Reynolds – opposed. Motion carried. Mr. Haggard commended Ashley for coming to the board with her request.
2003/2004 School Calendar	Mr. McCabe reviewed the 2003/2004 calendar and placement of Buy Back Days due to the uncertainty of State funding. A motion was made by Christine Wilder and seconded by Kathy Casey to approve the 2003/2004 calendar as presented. Mr. Schoonard noted a correction that the school opening dated should be August 18^th not September. The voice vote for approval was unanimous.
Board Workshops	Mr. McCabe reviewed the presentation on February 5^th on assessment systems. Mr. Reynolds presented a flyer for board members to look over to see if they had any interest in attending.
Purchase of Science Materials	Mr. McCabe reviewed the Science Material process and vendors. He also reviewed the number of books per grade level - per site that were being considered for purchase and the complimentary items that vendors added. He indicated the dollar figure was $24,739.49 plus tax for purchasing 80 books per grade level (40 per site) with teachers alternating the use of materials. There was further discussion on the funds left to purchase other curriculum. A motion was made by Christine Wilder and seconded by Kathy Casey to approve the purchase of Science curriculum materials as presented. There was continued discussion on the timeline for the materials use; the State Standards and curriculum that most closely matches; a review of the items that vendors offered complimentary and what materials teachers would have to share. The voice vote for approval was unanimous.
Psychological – Nursing Services	Mr. McCabe reviewed the services the District would receive and recommended maintaining the same level as this past year except to up psychological services 5 days due to the transition of the special day class to Coarsegold School District from a County run program. A motion was made by Greg Schoonard and seconded by Christine Wilder to approve the Psychological/Nursing Services as presented. The voice vote for approval was unanimous.
Craven Bill on Credentialing	Mr. McCabe reviewed the Craven Bill and requirements on teacher credentialing and recommended adopting BP 4112.3 as a first reading in order to keep in compliance with the law. A motion was made by Sue O’Connor and seconded by Kathy Casey to approve as the first reading BP 4112.3 Certification Assignment Process. There was further discussion on the effects to the Coarsegold District and teachers on the Bill requirements; required notifications to parents; assignment adjustments that may need to be made because of the spirit of the “No Child Left Behind” act; and presenting to the Board more specify details on the number and which teachers the Bill effects in the District. The voice vote for approval was unanimous.
Delegate Assembly Nomination	A motion was made by Greg Schoonard and seconded by Christine Wilder to approve John Reynolds as Coarsegold’s candidate for Delegate Assembly. The voice vote for approval was unanimous.
INFORMATION
Update Enrollment	Mr. McCabe reviewed District enrollment and noted that ADA was tracking at 1003.
Update on After School Clubs	There was a brief discussion on the After School Clubs’ encroachment on general funds and the need to bring the dollar deficit at least close to a break-even configuration in order to continue the program next year. Board members requested a full detailed report be presented at the next Board meeting.
Update on Construction
Portable Classroom	John McMillen gave a brief report on the status of the portable classrooms at Rivergold and noted the Fire Marshall had given his okay for the buildings to be occupied.
Update on Facilities Committee	Kathy Casey indicated that today’s Facilities Meeting was the best ever. Mr. McCabe reviewed the meeting and their progress at prioritizing and putting costs to project items. He noted that the goal would be to put the identified list into a prioritized format to bring to the Board for a first reading and then hold a public hearing. There was continued discussion on the needs assessment progress; public involvement and the huge contradictions of moving forward with building and having layoff possibilities; the need to get the message out about the District needs and priorities in the newspaper and home bulletins; having informal meetings with PTA and the SIP Committee to present the identified/prioritized list; and, the State budget and how it will effect the District.
Update on Merger Study	There was a brief discussion on the merger study and the information learned to this point. It was noted the next meeting of the Merger Study Committee would be February 26^th at 6:00 p.m. at Yosemite High School.
Update on Adoption Cycle	Randy Haggard reported that the Curriculum Committee was moving forward with the process for English Language Arts as the next curriculum package to be adopted. Mr. McCabe indicated that at the next board meeting he would talk about standards and delivery system issues.
Update on Budget	Srini Vasan gave a brief update on the state of the State Budget and its effects on our school district. He noted that the Budget was still being fought in Sacramento. On a positive note he indicated the Developer Fee Fund was doing very well. Christine Wilder suggested that the district hold a community forum about the budget climate. There was a brief discussion on possible ways the district could save due to the status of the pending outcome of the State Budget.
Update Character Education	Randy Haggard reported that a major staff-training meeting was held today which took the staff on a goal setting follow up towards a Character Development Program. Greg Schoonard indicated that he would like a program be formalized and move forward. Katy Penton indicated the district staff has been working and evaluating a Character Education Program that has been building from the ground floor up. Parts have already been implemented such as the Student Recognition and Cougar Pride Awards making it real to the students’ not just posters up on the wall. Mr. McCabe noted that the program in progress by staff has common threads with actions and deeds, which will embed attitude and values that will be life long. Bob Rose indicated that the end goal was this to become a student’s leadership model that teaches components of Character Education. Sue O’Connor expressed that so the board knows the progress that is being made the board needs to know what the benchmarks are. There was further discussion on Character Education Program progress.
Break	A break was declared at 9:25 p.m.
CLOSED SESSION	– PERSONNEL/LABOR RELATIONS/ STUDENT DISCIPLINE/LITIGATION
	The board adjourned to closed session at 9:37 p.m.
STUDENTS
EXPULSION HEARING	EXPULSION HEARING
Suspended Expulsion Student #000168	A motion was made in closed session by Christine Wilder and seconded Kathy Casey to approve the recommendation from the Superintendent. The voice vote for approval was unanimous.
Suspended Expulsion Student #000273	A motion was made in closed session by Christine Wilder and seconded Kathy Casey to approve the recommendation from the Superintendent. The voice vote for approval was unanimous.
Suspended Expulsion Student #000602	A motion was made in closed session by Christine Wilder and seconded Kathy Casey to approve the recommendation from the Superintendent. The voice vote for approval was Casey, Wilder, Reynolds – yes; O’Connor, Schoonard - opposed. The motion carried.
PERSONNEL
Property Negotiations	A motion was made in closed session by Christine Wilder and seconded by Greg Schoonard for approval for the District to move forward with an agreement with the property owner on Meadowbrook Road as presented by the Superintendent. The voice vote for approval was unanimous.
Conference with District Negotiator – Classified/ Certificated	A motion was made in closed session by Sue O’Connor and seconded by Christine Wilder to approve to move forward with the contract as presented. The voice vote for approval was unanimous.
Accept Resignation – Classified	A motion was made in closed session by Sue O’Connor and seconded by Greg Schoonard to accept the resignation of Norman Garfin a 5 hour custodian and Elaine Hollingshead a 3 hour bus driver. The voice vote for approval was unanimous.
Appointment – Classified	A motion was made in closed session by Christine Wilder and seconded by Sue O’Connor to approve Jose Polido for the 3 hour bus driving position. The voice vote for approval was unanimous.
OPEN SESSION	The meeting was reconvened to open session at 11:10 p.m.
ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA	None
NEXT MEETING DATE	The next regular meeting was scheduled for March 19, 2003 Coarsegold Elementary - 6:30 p.m. A special meeting was scheduled for Thursday, March 6, 2003 at Coarsegold Elementary – 6:30 p.m.
ADJOURNMENT	The meeting was adjourned on a motion by Christine Wilder and seconded by Sue O’Connor at 11:11 p.m.
	______________________________ Secretary/Clerk