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, JANUARY 15, 2003

TIME:       6:30 P.M.

PLACE:  COARSEGOLD ELEMENTARY

 

CALL TO ORDER/FLAG SALUTE

The meeting was called to order at 6:34 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, Stuart Pincus, Julie Davenport, Katy Penton, Ginny Moody, Russ Morey, Ron Mendez, Doug Rudholm, Mary Jo Brown and John McMillen

 

Audience:  Jolie Browar, Paul Lawrence, Jan Schoonard, Nat Lawrence, Brandon Collish, Ashley Nichols and others that had  not signed in.

 

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

It was noted that item 9.1.1 Consideration and Action on Student Request be placed in open session at 8.8 and the added addendum at 7.9 for Consideration and Action on Resolution - TRANS.

 

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

 

HEARING OF THE PUBLIC

None

 

REPORTS

PRESENTATION

Stuart Pincus introduced Woodshop Instructor Doug Rudholm and Mr. Rudholm presented a number of woodshop projects hand crafted by students.  He introduced three students Nat Lawrence, Brandon Collish and Ashley Nichols who were at the board meeting to present and talk about their project and experiences working with wood.

 

STUDENTS

None

 

CERTIFICATED STAFF

None

 

CLASSIFIED

Ginny Moody spoke on behalf of the after school program and how valuable it was and thanked the Board for implementing a program.

 

Russ Morey indicated that he would like to encourage board members visit the schools often.

 

He noted the new “Board Happenings” produced by the Superintendent. He also indicated, based on the student attendance percentage reported in the article, the monetary improvement to the District that should occur compared to previous years.  He further added the “Magic Bullet” at Rivergold has been Bob Rose and his good communication with parents. 

                                                                                               

MANAGERS

MOT Director John McMillen introduced Mary Jo Brown the new driver trainer/supervisor for the Yosemite/Coarsegold cooperative transportation departments.

               

Assistant Principal Stuart Pincus reported on the activities and upcoming events for both Coarsegold and Rivergold Schools and noted the Coarsegold parking lot change was working very smoothly.

 

Katy Penton reported that teachers had worked on leveled books and readying them for complete check out.

 

BOARD

Christine Wilder read a newspaper article on credentialed teachers and also noted that she has heard nice comments regarding the parking lot.

 

Kathy Casey mirrored Mrs. Wilder’s comments on the Coarsegold parking lot and expressed her appreciation to Doug Rudholm for the workshop woodworking presentation and wished something could be worked out that his expertise could benefit Rivergold’s students.

 

Greg Schoonard expressed his compliments to staff on the Christmas Program and indicated that he will attend all events that he possibly can.

 

John Reynolds reported on correspondence he had received regarding the need to carefully look at circus programs and a tape of the speaker from the 3rd general session. 

 

CONSENT AGENDA

A motion was made by Christine Wilder and seconded by Sue O’Connor to approve Consent Agenda Items 6.1 through 6.7 as presented.  The voice vote for approve was unanimous. 

6.1                 Approve Commercial Payment Order – Batch Number 12 Total $ 100,864.00

6.2                 Ratify Commercial Payment Order – Batch Number 13 Total $ 11,864.00

6.3                 Approve Payroll

6.4                 Approve Budget Transfers

6.5                 Approve Reorganizational & Meeting Minutes  - December 11, 2002

6.6                 Ratify Intradistrict Transfers –02-03-35

6.7                  Correspondence – Thank you letter for lumber donation 

 

BUSINESS

Audit Report

A motion was made by Christine Wilder and seconded by Sue O’Connor to accepted that Audit Report as presented.

 

Srini Vasan reviewed the audit findings and the District’s responses.   There was a brief discussion on the Audit Report. 

 

The voice vote for approval was unanimous.  

 

Consolidated Application

Mr. McCabe reviewed what the County Office puts together for the District and the fee for compiling the Consolidated Application.  He recommended board approval.         

 

A motion was made by Christine Wilder and seconded by Sue O’Connor to accepted that Audit Report as presented. 

 

There was further discussion on the fee and actual dollar amount that is charged to the district for the Consolidated Application and possible ways to save in the future.

 

The voice vote for approval was unanimous.

 

Standard Content – Portable Classrooms

Mr. McCabe reviewed last board meeting’s concern regarding the costs of sinks and noted the change to the list “that sinks were preferred if hook-up was available”.

                               

There was discussion on the standard content for portable classrooms.

 

A motion was made by Christine Wilder and seconded by Greg Schoonard to approve as presented.

 

To preclude bringing in additional portables because of growth, John Reynolds indicated that he would like the District to aggressively address the building program.

 

There was further discussion on the need to be prepared for growth and the need to manage to accommodate that growth.  There was continued discussion on the need to have high targets, high expectations and to retool to meet the needs of children.

 

The voice vote for approval was unanimous.

 

2002/2003 Goals

Mr. McCabe reviewed the progress and outcome at this point in time towards the 2002/2003 Goals.  He indicated that goals would be a topic at an upcoming board workshop.

 

There was a brief discussion on the District Goals for 2002/2003.              

 

Board Workshops

There was discussion on which board members would be attending the seminar on January 23rd and the Madera County School Boards Association General Meeting on February 5th.             

 

Board Meeting Date Schedule

There was board discussion on the three board meeting date schedules presented.

               

A motion was made by Christine Wilder and seconded by Kathy Casey to adopt the current Wednesday Board Meeting Schedule.

 

Kathy Casey indicated that she would like the Board to give a directive to look again at different convenient dates to schedule public workshops on topic of interest to the population.

 

There was further discussion on the calendar and the need to chang