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, MARCH 19, 2003

TIME: 6:30 P.M.

PLACE:           COARSEGOLD ELEMENTARY

 

~CALL TO ORDER/FLAG SALUTE

The meeting was called to order at 6:37 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, Christine Wilder and Greg Schoonard arrived at 6:39 p.m.

 

Staff:  Bill McCabe, Srini Vasan, Pat Hansen-Sedor, Randy Haggard, Bob Rose, Julie Davenport, Katy Penton, Marta Haggard, John McMillen, Irene Keener, Valerie Porter, Ginny Moody, Rene Medley, Amanda Hallmeyer

 

Audience Signed In:  Nancy Flynn, Bert McSwain, Mark Emerick, Tracy Huffman, Jan Schoonard, Priscilla Pike

 

~APPROVAL OF AGENDA

Additions to the agenda were noted at 7.11 Discussion on MASS Ski Program and 7.12 Taxable Property Discussion.

 

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

 

~HEARING OF THE PUBLIC

Nancy Flynn reported on PTA’s big fundraiser with proceeds of around $7,000 all of which will be going toward the playground plan at Coarsegold.  She announced that Coarsegold’s County Faire would be held April 26th.            

 

~REPORTS PRESENTATION

Principal Randy Haggard noted that Nancy Flynn was asked to report on the Regional Spelling Bee.

 

Nancy Flynn announced that this year’s winner was Suzanne Ordway an 8th Grader from Coarsegold and that she was eligible to attend the Washington D.C. Contest in May.   She also reported on special moments during the Spelling Bee and thanked the judges and all who helped make it such a success.   She also noted that this was her last year at organizing the Spelling Bee Competitions.

 

Sue O’Connor questioned how the fund raising was coming for all the costs incurred by the Spelling Bee and if our school district had contributed?

 

~STUDENTS

None

               

~CERTIFICATED STAFF

None

 

~CLASSIFIED

None                                                                     

                                                                                               

~MANAGERS

Director of Maintenance and Operations John McMillen gave a brief update on the fencing completion in the Coarsegold parking lot.  He further expressed how well the transportation department was doing this year with having the shared services with Yosemite High.

 

Principal Randy Haggard updated the board on the Classified Employee of the Month Jeanne Hagopian and Certificated Employee of the Month Sherry Graves.  He thanked the maintenance staff for the amazing job and so fast on the fence.  He recommended all to attend the Country Faire in order to keep up the fund raising for the playground plan.   Mr. Haggard presented a newly designed T-shirt for Coarsegold to each board member and the administrative assistant.

 

Mr. Rose and Mr. Haggard both reported that Coarsegold’s 8th grade took 1st place and the 7th grade group took 2nd at the Madera County Math Competition.

 

Principal Bob Rose continued to report on the great Dr. Seuss Week; thanked all the coaches of the last quarter’s sports program; and, noted the “FISH” Award for the month went to Jennifer Withrow.

                                               

~BOARD

Christine Wilder thanked Nancy for all her hard work on the Spelling Bee.

 

Kathy Casey indicated that she attended the Read Across America at Rivergold and had so much fun that it inspired her to read more. She expressed what will we do without Nancy to spearhead the Spelling Bee.

 

Greg Schoonard indicated that the Spelling Bee was very humbling and thanked everyone for all their efforts.

 

Sue O’Connor noted she enjoyed the Spelling Bee and would like at the next board meeting, if there were still a deficit, to have board consider monetary support towards the needed funds.

 

~CONSENT AGENDA

A motion was made by Christine Wilder and seconded by Kathy Casey to approve Consent Agenda Items 6.1 through 6.5 as presented. 

 

6.1    Approve Commercial Payment Order – Batch Number 15 Total $92,195.95

6.2    Approve Payroll

6.3    Approve Budget Transfers

6.4    Approve Meeting Minutes  - February 12, 2003

6.5    Ratify Interdistrict Transfers – Leaving:  02-03-142

 

The voice vote for approval was unanimous.

 

~BUSINESS

Board Policies AR 6185 (a) Instruction

A motion was made by Christine Wilder and seconded by Kathy Casey to approve as the first reading AR 6185 (a) – Instruction.

 

Mr. McCabe reviewed the additions to the policy that in effect would allow for Administration to involuntarily transfer students who are a high risk or has special circumstances to Community Day School.

 

Sue O’Connor indicated that the policy had been reviewed in May of 2002 and wanted to know exactly what the changes were and why we needed to have those changes in place.  She indicated that she would like to hear from the Administrators why the addition of number four was added which allows for a referral by the principal or principal’s designee to recommend an involuntary transfer to Community Day and the thresholds for that recommendation.

 

Randy Haggard and Bob Rose gave several examples why they ultimately would arrive at the option to involuntarily transfer a student to Community Day.

 

Mrs. O’Connor requested to see the process laid out clearly in the policy.

 

Mr. McCabe indicated that he would be happy to expand the AR and bring it back for further board consideration.

 

After further discussion the first reading motion was tabled.

 

BP 4112.3 (a) – Certificated Personnel

A motion was made by Sue O’Connor and seconded by Kathy Casey to approve the second reading of BP 4112.3 – Certificated Personnel.  The voice vote for approval was Casey, O’Connor, Schoonard, Reynolds – yes; Wilder – opposed.  Motion carried.

 

BP 6145.2 – Athletic Competition

A motion was made by Christine Wilder and seconded by Sue O’Connor to approve the second reading of BP 6145.2– Athletic Competition.  The voice vote for approval was Casey, O’Connor, Schoonard, Wilder – yes; Reynolds –opposed.  Motion carried.           

               

~Master Plan

Mr. McCabe reviewed the identified needs by the Facilities Committee, their process in determining each site’s needs and indicated that he will be bringing back a formalized list with an outline of how the District could finance the prioritized needs.  He also indicated that both campuses should be equally equipped.

 

He requested board consideration tonight to approve development of the lower field at Rivergold for a softball diamond.

 

There was discussion on the request and on the Master Plan identified needs.

 

John Reynolds questioned if the District might be eligible for State Modernization Funds and the use of Developer Fees; future growth needs and developing a strategy to be considered eligible for State matching funds.

 

Mr. McCabe indicated at the May Board Meeting he would agendize the Developer Fee Study and growth projections.

 

A motion was made by Greg Schoonard and seconded by Sue O’Connor to authorize up to $10,000 for the lower field development at Rivergold.  The voice vote for approval was unanimous.

 

 

~Board Workshops

There was a brief discussion on board workshops available for board members.

 

John Reynolds reviewed the upcoming Legislative Action Committee Meeting on March 19th and its importance for any Trustees to attend if possible.

 

~Pilot Mathematics Program – 5th Grade

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