Minutes - Pacifica School District

BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: 

Karen Ervin, President 

Michael O’Neill 

Eileen Manning-Villar 

Cynthia Kaufman 

Joan Weideman 

ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF PRESENT: 

Susan Vickrey, Superintendent 

Kitty Mindel, Assistant Superintendent 

Josephine Peterson, Chief Business Official 

Flo Derby, Board Scribe 

1. OPEN SESSION - CALL TO ORDER 

Pacifica School District 

375 Reina del Mar Avenue 

Pacifica, CA 94044 

www.pacificasd.org 

BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING 

September 9, 2009 

APPROVED MINUTES 

Ms. Ervin called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. announcing that all Board members, Superintendent Vickrey, Assistant Principal Kitty 

Mindel and Chief Business Official Josie Peterson were present. 

2. CLOSED SESSION 

(a) Superintendent Evaluation 

(b) Conference with Labor Negotiator 

Agency Negotiator: Susan Vickrey, Superintendent 

Employee Organizations: CSEA, LSEA 

(California School Employee Association, Chapter 128) 

(Laguna Salada Education Association) 

3. OPEN SESSION - FLAG SALUTE AND ROLL CALL 

Ms. Ervin called the meeting to order at 7:08 p.m. She stated there was no action taken at the Closed Session meeting. Mr. O’Neill led 

the Pledge of Allegiance. All Board members were present. 

4. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES 

It is recommended that the Board approve the Minutes of the August 12, 2009, August 19, 2009 and August 26, 2009 Regular 

Board Meetings. 

Ms. Weideman moved approval of the Minutes of August 12, August 19 and August 26, 2009; motion seconded by Ms. Kaufman. Ms. 

Ervin noted a minor correction to the Minutes of August 12 th , so noted for the record. (Pg. 6, line 5, word 5, change to decision.) 

ROLL CALL: 

Ayes: Weideman, Kaufman, Manning-Villar, O’Neill and Ervin 

Noes: None 

Absent: None

MINUTES REGULAR BOARD MEETING September 9, 2009 Page 2 

MOTION PASSED: 5-0 

5. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA AND CONSENT AGENDA 

It is recommended that the Board approve the agenda for the September 9, 2009 meeting and all consent agenda items. 

All items on the consent agenda will be approved with one motion, which is not debatable and which requires a unanimous vote 

for passage. If any member of the Board, the Superintendent, or the public so requests, any item shall be removed from this 

section and placed in the regular order of business following approval of the consent agenda. 

Mr. O’Neill moved approval of the Agenda and the Consent Agenda; motion seconded by Ms. Kaufman. 

(a) Agenda of the September 9, 2009 meeting 

(b) Consideration of Acceptance of Warrants 

It is recommended that the Board approve the attached commercial warrants for the period of 7/28/09 through 8/29/09 

totaling $677,488.47. 

(c) Service and Consultant Contract Approvals 

It is recommended that the Board approve the Service and Consultant contracts as presented by staff. 

Contractor/Consultant Dollar Amount Term of Contract 

1. Commercial Tree Care $15,000.00 August 18, 2009 

Santa Clara, CA 95052 through November 18, 2009 

District: Annual Lawn Care, Tree and Shrub Service: 

Contract #: 001754 

Fund/Site: Building Fund/Sites 

1. Cabrillo School - $1.186.00 

2. Ingrid B. Lacy Middle School - $1,536.00 

3. Ocean Shore School - $2,323.00 

4. Ortega School - $3,981.00 

5. Sunset Ridge School - $2,547.00 

6. Vallemar School - $3,427.00 

Budget Account Code 21-9011-0-0000-8100-5838-XXX-0830 

2. Pacific West Security. $1,282.00 August 19, 2009 

San Jose, CA 95131-2434 through September 19, 2009 

District: Linda Mar School – Add 3 door contacts @ $275 each; add 1 audio sensor @ $300 each; wiring and labor @ $225. 

Plus $9.00 fee per month. 


Fund/Site: Building Fund/Linda Mar 

Budget Account Code: 21-9011-0-0000-8500-6200-003-0830 

3. Pacific Coast Painting Company, Inc. $14,990.00 August 20, 2009 

Pacifica, CA 94044 through September 20, 2009 

District: Exterior Painting of the Back and Right sides of the Fairmont School. 


Fund/Site: Deferred Maintenance/Fairmont



4. Krisshawn M. Butler . $1,680.00 August 31, 2009 

Pacifica, CA 94044 through June 10, 2010 

District: Drum Line Coach and Percussion Technician 


Fund/Site: General Fund 


01-9113-0-1140-1000-5827-025-0135 

(d) Overnight Field Trip Approvals (AR 6153) 

It is recommended that the Board approve the overnight field trips as presented. 

(e) Work Study Program Agreement with San Mateo County Community College District 

It is recommended that the Board renew the agreement with the San Mateo County Community College District to allow for 

the placement of Skyline College students as tutors in Pacifica School District schools under the supervision of the Pacifica 

School Volunteers. 

(f) Board Bylaws, Policies and Administrative Regulations 

ROLL CALL: 


Noes: None 

Absent: None 


6. COMMUNICATIONS 

This portion of the agenda is available to the public to address the Board on any issue that is not on the agenda. The maximum 

time allowed for any speaker is three minutes. Ms.Ervin read the guidelines for public comment. 

(a) LSEA (Laguna Salada Education Association) None 

(b) CSEA (Classified School Employees Association) None 

(c) People Wishing to Address the Board 

Karla Robbins, parent, addressed the Board regarding a situation where her child on the wait list was inadvertently passed over. The 

error was accidentally discovered. She respectfully asked the Board to grant a special consideration for her son to be placed in second 

grade at the school of choice. 

(d) Correspondence 

Ms. Vickrey noted a magazine called “Bay Area Parents” where she read about schools in San Mateo County that are viewed as 

exceptional. Vallemar School is one of them. There is a nice article about the school, applauding the District for doing so well on limited 

resources. Ms. Vickrey felt it was a good indicator the District is doing something right if we are considered on the same level with a 

school in Hillsborough. She also received the announcement for the Annual School Board Conference in San Diego and confirmed that 

due to budget constraints, the Board’s decision had been to cut this expense from the budget. 

Ms. Ervin felt that it is a valuable conference once a year, but that the Board’s decision to cut participation was a wise one. 

(e) Board/Superintendent Communications 

Ms. Weideman attended the Curriculum Work Study. She attended the Fairmont Dedication of the field that had been restored by an 

agreement with St. Ignatius High School of San Francisco for use of the field. Part of the agreement includes making the field available


for use by Pacifica sports groups at the usual District rate. She attended the Pacifica Collaborative meeting, which will be discussed later 

tonight. She is interested in the Board discussing “Vista Corps”, an organization involved in renovating schools. She will attend the San 

Mateo County School Boards Association meeting on September 21st . The Executive Director is instrumental in discussing with the 

legislature issues that are of concern to school boards. Ms. Weideman followed up with Jean Holbrook, County Office of Education, 

about the homework center applications. They are coming in to the County lat,e and there is discussion about an earlier deadline. She 

is also talking with Teresa Parsons at the County Office and getting more information about the Enron accounting the State is forcing 

upon districts. 

Ms. Kaufman attended the Curriculum Work Study and met with the Green Committee. 

Ms. Manning-Villar attended the Curriculum Work Study. The next day she went to the first day back with teachers. She went to the 

Professional Development 504 for Special Education. She plans to attend Back-to-School nights. She also announced a fundraiser for 

Ocean Shore School this Friday: Karaoke Night at Cheers (Linda Mar Shopping Center). She also feels the Fog Fest is an important 

event to attend since all of the schools have some sort of fundraising activity there. 

Mr. O’Neill was also at the Curriculum Work Study and the Teachers’ opening day. He also promoted the Fog Fest for not only the 

schools, but all non-profits, such as Girl Scouts, Little League, etc. One Boy Scout troop made over $1,500 selling ice. All non-profits 

are experiencing reduced donations, so this is an opportunity to support them and have some fun. 

Ms. Ervin went to the Curriculum Work Study and the First Day for teachers. She attended the Joint City Council-Jefferson Union High 

School-Pacifica School District meeting where one interesting discussion was around what happened at Skyline College and at Hillsdale 

High School. Some people believe that due to the recession and accompanying hardships, we are seeing an increased number of such 

occurrences. Funding for counseling in schools and campus police officers is being reduced and it seems we all need to work together 

to do whatever we can to help people in need of counseling. It was very informative. She will attend Back-to-School nights. She plans 

to attend the County School Boards Association meeting with Ms. Weideman. 

Ms. Vickrey went to several meetings: Green Committee, Joint City Council-Jefferson Union High School District- Pacifica School District 

meeting; speaker at the Mother’s Club, whose numbers are growing. She and Ms. Weideman filmed a segment for Pacifica Currents 

(Channel 26). It is streaming on YouTube. Ms. Weideman said they are doing a series on education, including the Pacifica Education 

Foundation and the Pacifica School District. Ms. Ervin asked that the schedule be posted on the District’s website. 

(f) Board Committee Reports – based upon written reports None 

7. PRESENTATIONS 

(a) Pacifica School Volunteers 

Ms. Weideman spoke as the Interim Executive Director for the Pacifica School Volunteers (“PSV”), a position she stepped into when Gail 

Benton-Shoemaker, former director, had taken a paid position elsewhere at the end of July. Ms. Weideman has been serving on the 

board of the PSV for two or three years. She will serve as Interim Director until someone is hired in the fall. Ling-Fong Chung and Mr. 

Zachariou will be helping with grant reports and such. She believes this organization is a very important asset to the community because 

it brings the community into schools. Over 600 volunteers are placed in the Pacifica School District and the Jefferson High School 

District. She noted that PSV does not place parent volunteers while they have children in the schools. These are community 

volunteers. Background checks are done on all volunteers. 

Ms. Weideman feels that PSV is important on an emotional level. Struggling children need adults in their lives, and although teachers 

provide that, having someone special that comes to the classroom and cares for that specific child is very invaluable. One parent told 

her that since her child had been assigned a volunteer, it was the first time her child had felt strong in math and that volunteer wants to 

move with that child. She elaborated on the benefits and value of the volunteer hours. She summarized by stating that 17,184 volunteer 

and parent training hours were donated. The independent sector values such hours in California at $21.97 per hour, amounting to a 

value of $377,532.48. She enjoys involvement in this organization, and she thanked the District for its support and cooperation. 

Ms. Ervin praised the phenomenal work of PSV and was amazed at the numbers mentioned. She extended her gratitude to PSV. 

(b) Rob Schneider Music Foundation 

Mrs. Pilar Schneider, President of the Rob Schneider Music Foundation, noted the Foundation has been supporting the Pacifica School 

District for 14 years. She announced a fundraiser to be held on February 6, 2010, at the Hyatt Regency in Burlingame to benefit the 

Foundation. She presented a check for $143,655 to the Board. 

Ms. Ervin expressed her gratitude to the Foundation. In these difficult financial times, to come through with this kind of gift for a small 

town music program is an incredible thing. She noted the Board’s gratitude to Rob Schneider as well. Mr. O’Neill acknowledged that in


the 14 years the foundation has been doing this, well over $1-million has been raised. Because of the support at the elementary school 

level, Terra Nova High School has a band. It feeds itself through. Music is now being enjoyed at the football games. It is growing, and 

they are very talented. 

Ms. Ervin commented that at the Joint Meeting it was noted that were it not for the Rob Schneider Music Foundation, there would be no 

band at Terra Nova. Other schools are having a hard time. 

Ms. Weideman shared that her son attends Riordan and wanted to be in a marching band. He tried out for a slot (only four freshmen are 

allowed in the marching band). Three of those appointed are from Pacifica. The level of music learned has jettisoned them to other 

possibilities. 

8. DISTRICT BUSINESS 

(a) Approval of Unaudited Actuals for Fiscal Year 2008-09 

It is recommended that the Board approve the preliminary financial statement for the 2008-09 fiscal year, and authorize the 

Superintendent to file statements with the San Mateo County Department of Education. 

Ms. Weideman made a motion to approve the preliminary financial statement for the 2008-09 fiscal year and authorize the 

Superintendent to file statements with the San Mateo County Department of Education; motion seconded by Ms. Manning-Villar. 

Ms. Peterson presented the report, stating that in accordance with AB 1200, Education Code 42100, the Board must approve an annual 

statement of all receipts and expenditures of the District for the preceding year. After approval by the Board, the report is forwarded to 

the San Mateo County Department of Education, which reviews the report for accuracy and compliance with the technical provisions of 

the Code sections, then forwarding the document to the Superintendent of Public Instruction. A copy is also forwarded to the District’s 

auditors in preparation for the audit. 

On June 17, 2009, the Board adopted the budget for the 2009-2010 fiscal year based on the Governor’s May Revision to the State 

Budget. This document included estimated revenues and expenditures and fund balances for the 2008-09 fiscal year. The item 

presented tonight reflects the actual revenues and expenditures for 2008-09 and updated projections for 2009-2010 based on the final 

State Budget that was passed in July 2009. This report includes the details of the changes through the year. Ms. Peterson said that 

usually the Board would do a revised budget in November. Due to the differences in the revisions made early, a revision to the District’s 

budget was done. Staff is currently finalizing enrollment and staffing. A revised budget will again be presented in December as part of 

the First Interim Report that will more accurately reflect the projected expenditures for 2009-10 in addition to any additional State cuts. . 

The District ended 2008-09 with a substantial ending fund balance as explained by Ms. Peterson and listed in the staff report. 

Ms. Peterson noted that Special Education continues to be the District’s most significant unfunded mandate. In 2008-09, the District’s 

final contribution to Special Education equaled $2.2-million and the total Special Education expenditures were $4.9-million. 

Mr. O’Neill wanted to confirm that this is money that the State allocated so we can count it in our budget, although the money may not 

have been received. Ms. Peterson explained that over the last few years, the State has increased the amount of funding they are not 

paying the District. She explained some of the accounting applied. Basically, since the State does not pay the District the money, the 

State does not book it as payable. This is a different type of accounting than traditionally known accounting. The districts have been told 

to book the funds as receivables even though the money is not paid until July. These reports have been prepared in accordance with the 

instructions of the San Mateo County Office of Education because if we do not, the reports will not be approved but will be returned to the 

District for revision. 

Mr. O’Neill asked exactly how much the District is owed by the State of California. This is money the State has allocated but we have not 

necessarily received. Ms. Peterson said it is over $3-million that is reflected in the books that was not actually received as of June 30 th . 

It has now been received, except for the federal monies. There is still money owed by the State that we will not receive until 

October/November. 

Ms. Weideman said it is essentially a cash flow issue. Ms. Peterson agreed and stated that is why the District cut off some of the 

spending early in the year. If not for the Parcel Tax funds and the Federal Stimulus money received, the District would have serious cash 

flow problems. The payroll is $1-million a month. So if you do not have at least $1-million in reserve you will not make payroll each 

month. Funds are received at various points throughout the year. 

Mr. O’Neill stated the legislators have approved a negative amortization loan on the State of California. The interest is accruing to the 

principal. Eventually the piper will have to be paid by whatever means. He feels such actions by the State to be irresponsible. 

Ms. Weideman stated she and Ms. Peterson sat down and did some basic figures. The District’s cushion is about $500,000. There was 

some additional discussion back and forth about the fact that the District is forced to do accounting as dictated by the State and the 

County. 

Ms. Ervin thanked Ms. Peterson for all the detailed information that she had provided. 

ROLL CALL:



Noes: None 

Absent: None 


(b) Adoption of the Gann Limit Resolution No. 2009-09-09 –A 

It is recommended that the Board approve Resolution No. 2009-09-09 –A to adopt the Gann Limit for 2009-10 fiscal year. 

Ms. Weideman moved adoption of Resolution No. 2009-09-09; seconded by Ms. Kaufman. 

Ms. Peterson presented the staff report. This item brings forth a resolution for adoption that establishes the Gann Limit for FY 2008-09 

and a projected Gann limit for 2009-10. This is in accordance with the provisions of Article XIII-B and applicable statutory law. The 

appropriation will be reported to the Superintendent of Public Instruction and to the Director of Finance. 

Legislation enacted in 1989 to implement Proposition 98 requires each school district to recalculate its prior year appropriation limit. 

Education Code sections 1629 and 42132 require that the Governing Board adopt a resolution stating the actual appropriation limit for 

the preceding fiscal year. The Gann Limit calculation has been made available for public inspection. The recalculated Gann Limit has 

been set at $19,740,918.37 and the 2009-10 estimated Gann Limit is targeted at $21,010,685.18. 

ROLL CALL: 


Noes: None 

Absent: None 


(c) Parcel Tax Review 

Ms. Vickrey summarized the staff report. The voters approved Measure N (Save Pacifica Schools Act) in May 2008, which provides a 

parcel tax of $96 per parcel to be used to support the Pacifica School District. The District expected approximately $1-million. There is a 

senior exemption that was difficult to estimate and depended on seniors filing for an exemption with the District. The District receives 

the funds from the County twice a year based on what the County actually receives. It took a long period of time to figure out what the 

District would actually receive. Based on the Board’s approved expenditures for 2008-09, there is a carryover balance to 2009-10 of 

$160,438. We anticipate that revenue for this year will be similar. 

Connie Tse, teacher in the District, asked the Board to consider returning the carryover funds back to the school sites. 

Krista Carroll, teacher in the District, noted that teachers had agreed to sacrifice pay and take furlough days due to lack of funds. Now 

we know there remains money to spend. She asked that the money be returned to the school sites. 

Karen Dwyer-Meadow, president of Cabrillo PTO, would like to see schools use that money. However, we do not know what is going to 

happen in the next year. She would like to see a portion of the money go back into the schools but also to set aside some money for 

unanticipated concerns. 

Jennifer Mitchell is a teacher and parent at Ocean Shore School. She encouraged the Board to designate some of the parcel tax money 

to go directly to the classrooms. 

Jean McMartin, also felt some of the money should go back to the classrooms. She noted support of the Outdoor Education program. 

Ms. Weideman asked Ms. Vickrey to summarize how the money was expended. Ms. Vickrey said $790,000 was used to offset State 

budget cuts and teacher hours will be billed to those funds. $210,000 is tied up in coaching. Ms. Weideman asked if the funds are fully 

committed for 2009-10. Ms. Peterson said it depends on how many senior exemptions are filed. Ms. Vickrey said that they are fairly 

well committed this year. 

Ms. Kaufman reiterated the importance of having the parcel tax. She also noted that for her, cutting the site budgets was very hard to do. 

The District is barely getting by, even with the parcel tax and the federal stimulus money. It isn’t as though there is extra money we are 

not spending. 

Ms. Ervin appreciates the teachers who came out to the meeting tonight and spoke about what they really need. She believes the Board


wants to do what is right for the District. We want people to have high morale, to know they are appreciated and that the Board is 

grateful for their services. She appreciates the feedback and believes the Board will consider what they have said. While 

acknowledging the benefits and enhancement to the learning process that technology provides (computers, Smart Boards), the District is 

faced with looming cuts. She would like to wait a few months to be sure the District isn’t being short-changed. At the same time, she 

feels before they can give the money back to the classrooms, the District has to be absolutely sure the money is there. There are midyear 

budget cuts to come and she believes it would be premature to expend the funds at this time. She knows it is frustrating to hear 

there is extra money but it really is money that we haven’t had to pay yet. 

Ms. Vickrey commented cutting the site funds was very difficult because of the individual nature of each school. It is very hard to make 

decisions when there is no discretionary funding to make the school what you want it to be. 

Responding to Ms. Vickrey’s question, Ms. Peterson said the mid-year budget would be available the first week in December. It will 

reflect expenses through October 31. It will include all the payroll and all expenses posted as of that date. Ms. Vickrey said at least one 

more teacher would be hired. There is some possibility of two teachers being hired. By mid-October, we will have a good idea of where 

we are and get serious about deciding what to do. 

Ms. Weideman felt it is appropriate to take time to see what is happening. The Board is sensitive to the fact that if there is money to 

spend, it is best spent earlier than later in the school year. We may have some idea in the next few months the direction the future will 

take. 

Mr. O’Neill commented that roughly there is $500,000 extra in our budget next year. He said that is our line item for potential budget cuts 

from the State. It may happen in January. If we have already spent half the money, that makes it $750,000 in budget cuts. The 

$160,000 is a cushion for the District. Next year there will be no federal stimulus money (over $1-million). The entire parcel tax will be 

there, however. Some of the money has been spent on class size and salaries. It is prudent for the Board to try to be as conservative as 

possible, given the uncertainty of next year. 

Ms. Ervin again praised the teachers for the cuts they have taken and that they are doing much more with much less for the classrooms. 

She does believe more time is needed before this money is designated. 

Ms. Vickrey said no decision by the Board is requested tonight. 

Ms. Manning-Villar recalled the efforts that went into the success of Measure N. She feels that Measure N is saving the District now. We 

will take into consideration the comments tonight. While she does not consider herself a fiscal conservative, she does feel we need to be 

very careful how money is spent right now. She does want to hear what people think but recognizes painful decisions have to be made. 

She felt that getting the federal stimulus money in a way just puts off other cuts. 

Ms. Vickrey said it would be October before we know the figures. There will be a report to the Board. 

(d) Policy on Advertising BP 1325 

Ms. Vickrey presented the staff report. Board Policy 1325 prohibits any commercial advertising going home with children. Many of our 

community businesses have invested in supporting the schools. This item provides a summary of the current policy, including approved 

advertising, prohibited advertising and additional requirements. She feels this is both a legal issue and a philosophical issue. She would 

like the Board to discuss this and see if there is a compromise to be reached. 

Mr. Stafford read the existing policy. 

Ms. Ervin spoke about an article she had read in the Los Angeles Times about California schools seeking commercial sponsors to raise 

funds. Many schools across the State are enhancing their ability to take in sponsorships and things like that from the community in order 

to make money. Quoting State Superintendent Jack O’Connell, she read: “School districts are desperate. School districts are trying to 

keep the lights on.” She wants the Board to be sure this is what we really want to do. 

Discussion followed about sports boards and such. Ms. Manning-Villar felt this is about sending flyers or papers home about activities. 

PTO mailings are done by separate lists and are separate communications from those of the District. Ms. Kaufman felt this is essentially 

loosening restrictions rather than tightening them. Non-profits are such an important part of our community. Ms. Weideman noted some 

organizations are using school facilities. She feels it becomes a blurred line. Mr. O’Neill talked about advertising by local merchants in 

the yearbooks. 

Ms. Kaufman said this issue is about sending home flyers. Mr. O’Neill said at Ingrid B. Lacy, there is a sponsor for the Chocolate Fest 

every year that brings in $2,500-$3,000. Ms. Kaufman commented that policy might be due for review as well.


Ms. Vickrey did say that under the current policy, advertising in the yearbook is prohibited. Ms. Mindel noted purchasers of the 

yearbooks are not a captive audience. If there were commercial backboards at Ingrid B. Lacy, every child is a captive audience of that 

advertising. The yearbook has advertisements to reduce the costs but the child has the option to purchase the yearbook or not. 

Ms. Kaufman and Ms. Manning-Villar asked to look at all policies related to advertisement. Ms. Ervin felt that the people of the 

community have done so much for the schools and she would like to do what can be done to support those businesses as well. 

Mr. O’Neill said that when some of the PTOs have fundraisers that raise $20,000, the business that is donating the service or product is 

entitled to some recognition. Ms. Manning-Villar felt there could be wording to include “in conjunction with a fundraiser” or such. Mr. 

O’Neill commented that at Ortega in the PAL field, there is the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers scoreboard donated by 

them. 

Ms. Vickrey said there is something in the policy about giving credit for donations. 

Ms. Vickrey felt that many local groups that benefit Pacifica students are left out by the policy, as it now exists. Last year she did not 

allow the soccer league and Tiger Sharks to advertise. Ms. Weideman asked if this would allow libraries to advertise. Ms. Vickrey 

commented that law is a very specialized field and she wants County Counsel to review it before it is enacted. 

Ms. Manning-Villar mentioned that because she has a background in law, that is how she looks at this. There may be constitutional 

concerns here. She said the District currently has a non-public forum, meaning the District can control a lot about it. If it becomes too 

inclusive, however, there is a risk that we could make it into a designated public forum. It would be difficult to be selective in that case. 

She felt County Counsel would review it if the Board so desired. 

Karen Dwyer-Meadows told the Board she appreciates they are reviewing this policy. She said that before she became active as a 

parent in the District, she was not aware of some of the extra-curricular activities that were available, whether non-profit or for-profit for 

the children. Getting that information from the school would be helpful. There are many things in Pacifica for kids to do that sometimes 

get missed. She understands that determining who can advertise and who cannot is challenging. She noted there are many groups 

who hold fund-raisers for our schools and have contributed quite a bit so far (such as Clay Creations and Luigi’s Restaurant) who have 

allowed their businesses to be used to raise funds. She asked that the Board include some wiggle room so that organizations that do 

raise money for our schools can be included. 

Ms. Vickrey expressed some concern that when the advertising comes home from the school, the parents may assume that the District 

knows something about the organization, perhaps even vouching for the respectability of the organization. That is difficult to run a policy 

that says the District is sending things home if she doesn’t know them personally. The issue is the presumed endorsement or checking 

that the school has done. That is the reason such policies have been limited in the past and why she refused last year to distribute 

advertising. It is so hard to define. 

Ms. Mindel, as a site director of a school, is well aware of the many people who say they will give the District 10% of every child they 

enroll, or they will make a donation. She feels this is a slippery slope. For example, it could be an individual who is offering piano 

lessons in their home. The District would have no information about the situation. In today’s society, we have to be very careful. 

Ms. Ervin commented she feels it is important to look at all of the policies together because there are concerns about some of the other 

policies. The District has very tight guidelines and that makes sense to her. 

Ms. Weideman felt that it would be useful within the policy to identify the reason the policy exists. Some reference as to the core value of 

the policy would be helpful. She feels there is a presumption that the school has endorsed things. A rationale as to why policies are 

adopted would be helpful as staff and Board changes occur in the coming few years. 

(e) Pandemic Flu Plan 

Ms. Vickrey stated that the District has been looking into the dangers of infectious diseases in schools. The San Mateo County Office of 

Education has developed a Plan. Mr. Stafford was assigned the responsibility of working with the County to develop a District plan. 

Mr. Stafford presented the staff report. The County provided a template for school districts to work from and also provided a great deal of 

research on the flu and how it is expected to affect our community. The good news about the pandemic flu is that the H1N1 virus 

appears to be manifesting as a popcorn flu virus happening outside of the season. Most experts believe it probably is the H1N1 virus. 

Basically a healthy person that catches it will handle it with their doctor like the normal flu. The regular flu shots will be available soon 

and the H1N1 flu shot (recommended for school age children) is a two-to-three shot process. The shots will be spaced a month apart. It 

will be important to get the vaccine because the H1N1 virus does tend to target school age children and young adults in college. The key


to not getting this virus is cleanliness. He created a cheat sheet for the District on how to stay clean and practice cleanliness. For 

example, in an art class, a wipe down of the table after each class is a good idea. Wiping down the table at the end of the day is not 

necessarily going to help because the virus dies after twelve hours on solid surfaces. Mr. Stafford was prepared to answer questions. 

Ms. Ervin stated she appreciated all the preventive measures Mr. Stafford has outlined. It is great to know that we are prepared for a 

pandemic. She asked about how a teacher would determine if a child with a temperature should go home. Mr. Stafford said that the 

issue of a child with a temperature should be handled seriously. The child should go to the office. Depending on how high the 

temperature is, a decision should be made to contact the parent. A temperature of 100 degrees with flu like symptoms should indicate 

sending the child home. 

Ms. Weideman felt the District should maintain good communication with the Child Care Services. Where facilities are shared, there 

needs to be communication back and forth. If we are seeing a lot of cases indicating the need for extra scrubbing or such, we should 

notify Child Care. Mr. Stafford said that as the District Pan Flu person, he is willing to be that communications person. 

Ms. Manning-Villar said she is pleased this plan is in place, although she hopes it is not needed. The Plan is scary to read but it is great 

there is a Plan. This could even be initiated in the event of an earthquake or some other event. She also believes communication with 

local agencies is important. Mr. Stafford is going to spend some time with all the teachers and talk about the Plan. For many parents, 

the first contact is the teacher. If everyone has the same information and the information is clear, we will know everyone is on the same 

page. 

Ms. Kaufman followed up on Ms. Weideman’s comment by asking if the District could be more proactive. This document is very clear. 

The child care would probably appreciate having this document and that would be good for our children. 

Ms. Ervin inquired if there is an on-line plan. Mr. Stafford replied that if a site has to be closed, in order to help education continue, there 

are resources for teachers in the back of the document. In the core curriculum areas, lessons for students could be formulated on-line. 

The math program would be really important and could be crucial in keeping kids moving forward in the program. Teachers could also 

enlist the help of parents to keep kids on track. Mr. Stafford has been talking to Nelson (I.T. person for the District) about what can be 

done. 

(f) Green Committee Report 

Ms. Kaufman reported that the committee met on the 27 th of August. The committee is comprised of parents, community members and 

some teachers. They discussed what they would like to accomplish to make the District more environmentally friendly. The work was 

divided into sections: transportation, general operations and capital improvements. They will begin with an attempt at a better drop off 

and pick up system at Vallemar that may help solve some traffic issues and lowering the carbon footprint of the District. Some ideas 

mentioned were walking school buses and getting carpool information out to people. Many ideas were discussed and the committee will 

begin with Vallemar School because it seems to present many challenges and then other schools will be studied. Ms. Kaufman was very 

excited about an idea of contests for schools. There is a program called the low carbon diet that explains how to lose 5,000 pounds. 

Each school could include this in the math and science classes and work to reduce the school carbon waste. Some fabulous prize could 

await the school that reduces the most. There was also discussion of looking into photo-voltaic systems for schools at no cost to the 

District. Liz Murtaugh, a Cabrillo parent who works at Sunset Ridge, is working on zero waste lunches at Sunset Ridge and will be 

reporting to see if this would be feasible for all the schools. The committee will meet again on November 19 th . 

Ms. Vickrey said a letter has gone out to Vallemar parents about a meeting to discuss traffic concerns. She said there is talk in the 

community about actually doing something about it. 

Ms. Weideman asked about the zero waste lunch. Ms. Kaufman does not know details at this point and awaits Ms. Murtaugh’s report. 

However, she stated a serious source of greenhouse gases is methane that comes from decomposing food in landfills. 

Ms. Peterson said she has heard about kids bringing lunches in reusable containers that are taken home each day. Nothing goes in the 

garbage at the school. They are composting at Sunset Ridge. 

Ms. Kaufman said the committee has two teachers at present: one from Ortega and one from Vallemar. A teacher from each school 

would be great. There is more room on this committee. The only school that is not represented by a parent is Ingrid B. Lacy. 

(g) Facilities Update 

Ms. Peterson summarized the staff report. 

Cabrillo: The bids for the modulars at Cabrillo are in process, with the bid opening on October 6 th . The tight timeline is because the 

Department of State Architects (“DSA”) is overloaded and the tight bid deadline will give the District about five-and-one-half months to get 

it through the DSA. The bid has been written in alignment with the California High Performing Schools (“CHPS) standards. The bid


specifications are available in the District Office for review. The CHPS standards are basically green standards because CHPS believes 

children learn better in an environmentally friendly building. Ms. Peterson said that at this point there is no additional cost, but if the 

Board wishes certification there would be additional cost. The District can say it is built to CHPS standards but cannot say it is certified. 

There is an additional process to get the buildings certified. She also referred to the FROG program which would require the project to 

take a few steps back. She doubts the buildings could be done by next summer If there is a delay because the DSA is running behind on 

their approvals. 

Ingrid B. Lacy: Ms. Peterson explained that the IBL Hardscape project is moving along, although some electrical equipment did not 

arrive on time. The remaining concrete and asphalt work will be done after the electrical work is completed. Native plants are arriving, 

and it is estimated that students will be able to use the area within the next week or so. 

Linda Mar Educational Center: The monument sign has been installed. 

Ortega and Vallemar: Theatrical lighting is being installed, with sound systems complete. 

Vallemar: The painting project is underway. The District asked the contractor to wait until this week to finish the painting. Elastomeric 

paint was used on all metal surfaces. 

Sunset Ridge: The back of E Wing will be painted in October. Elastomeric paint will also be used at Sunset Ridge on all metal surfaces. 

Fairmont: St. Ignatius has announced the dedication of Fairmont Field. A contract to paint the exterior and sides of the school was 

approved by the Board on the Consent Calendar tonight. 

Ms. Peterson noted that all items discussed are funded by accounts other than the General Fund. 

Remi Tan thanked Ms. Peterson for making sure the project at Cabrillo is part of the CHPS standards. His opinion about certification is 

that sometimes things are designed but not necessarily constructed, and the certification would guarantee completion of all items in the 

specifications. Another option would be to have someone watching during the construction. He commented on the bid process. On 

another topic, he noticed that the black top job at Vallemar School was looking a little splotchy. He asked that the work be reviewed. 

Painting of the stripes and sealing the blacktop is pending. 

Ms. Peterson said when bids go out they are advertised in the newspaper. Anyone is welcome to bid; they have to meet the 

qualifications, however. The specifications are exactly what the District wants to be built. Regarding FROG building standards, Ms. 

Peterson was told the standards are for a different type of green building. There is a mandatory pre-bid meeting scheduled on 

September 22 nd . 

Ms. Kaufman expressed interest in the cost of certification. Ms. Peterson had not spent money or time researching it but had been told 

by the DSA the estimate is about $20,000 for this project. With Board direction, a specific estimate can be obtained. 

Ms. Weideman noted that in the past the District brought in Dan Butler to do the inspections. Ms. Peterson said Mr. Butler will be used 

on this project. He looks at the job daily and weekly to confirm the work is being done as specified. 

Ms. Kaufman asked if CHPS standards could be applied to all projects done by the District, such as whether the paint being used is toxic, 

and such issues. Ms. Peterson said the District standards were written about nine years ago. The Board may wish to review the 

standards. 

Mr. O’Neill stated he approves going outside the District staff to have someone review the District standards but he does not know if the 

money exists to do so. Ms. Peterson agreed that someone with the knowledge base should be hired to review the standards. Ms. 

Kaufman commented that if the standards are outdated and may impact the quality of the buildings where children go, she would like to 

see this done. Mr. O’Neill concurred. The Green Committee will look into this. 

Mr. O’Neill asked if the theatrical lighting at Ortega and Vallemar is protected by cages since the rooms are multi-purpose. Ms. Peterson 

will check. Mr. O’Neill noted that CYO was losing space for indoor soccer and basketball because of the lack of cages on the lights. The 

activity areas were becoming less available. Ms. Peterson will also check on the issue of the blacktop at Vallemar. 

(h) Technology Policy Review BP 6163.4 and AR 6163.4 

Ms. Vickrey presented the staff report, recommending that the Board approve the policy as is. She did state, however, that the present


policy does not address cell phone use. Presently the Board does not have a Board Policy on student (or staff) cell phone use. The need 

to regulate use of all personal technology items may have become an expanded issue that the Board may wish to look into. She will 

review and make changes in the Board Policy if that is the direction. She does feel there should be a Policy specifically on cell phones. 

Mr. O’Neill recalled something in the Overnight Trips Policy regarding cell phones. Ms. Weideman said there has been prohibition in 

classrooms. She said kids sometimes are walking around at lunch or recess with their iPods and you cannot get their attention. Any 

personal electronics are for before and after school. 

Ms. Manning-Villar has concerns regarding kids having access to sexual material on the internet at school, as well as games that are 

inherently violent. 

Ms. Weideman said children are allowed to go to the computer lab with an aide during lunchtime. They are allowed to play games. She 

believes that is a legitimate issue. She noted a research project on animals that had very graphic pictures. 

Ms. Manning-Villar thought some more specific language might be helpful. 

Ms. Ervin cautioned the Board about being too prohibitory. She would prefer it be at the direction of the teacher if, for example, he/she 

wants to utilize a game on the computer as a teaching instrument. She wants to be careful because this is the future. Technology is 

their world. 

Ms. Manning-Villar has no problem with the games, but rather the content. She said there is a focus on obscenity in the policy, but no 

language specifically addressing violence. 

Ms. Kaufman is more concerned about her child being exposed to gratuitous violence. She asked if the word “violence” could be added 

to the prohibited matter, or some wording such as “disturbing graphic violence”. This could go under the Administrative Regulation (AR 

6163.4), Paragraph 2. 

Mr. O’Neill noted that students would be prohibited from accessing anything on the gladiators or the Roman Empire because of graphic 

violence. He is not defending graphic violence, but Mr. O’Neill expressed the fact that a great deal of history was sometimes violent. 

Ms. Weideman feels it would give the teachers and administrators the cover that they need. Teachers are very protective of the 

students. If there is a problem, they need to be able to fall back on a policy. There is a difference between showing a war scene where 

two guns go off and people fall over dead and a bludgeoning over and over with blood spurting. She believes the teachers recognize 

excessive violence. 

Following further discussion by the Board, staff will make the changes and the item will be brought back to the Board as a Consent 

Agenda item. 

(i) Board Representation on PSD/City/JUHSD Articulation Committee 

Ms. Vickrey advised that this item concerns the Pacifica School District/Jefferson Union High School District/City of Pacifica Articulation 

Committee “Articulation Committee”. There are two sub-committees that meet: one is for issues of concern to all three entities; one is for 

issues of interest to the two school districts. Both sub-committees include the superintendent and two Board members. The committee 

with the City includes the City Manager and two City Council members. JUHSD has the same board members on both committees. The 

District has different Board members on the two sub-committees. JUHSD has the same board members on both sub-committees. 

The JUHSD suggested that two meetings are unnecessary as the work can be done in one meeting. They may need to schedule time 

before or after the meeting to discuss things that do not concern the City. Ms. Vickrey thought about having the District’s representatives 

come and go, but since there is no certain way to predict how long the meeting will last, this could present problems. She feels that two 

representatives to the Committee could fulfill both responsibilities. 

Mr. O’Neill said the Articulation Committee is about coordinating the interaction between the two Districts. He feels that if there is 

discussion about curriculum, two board members should be there. 

Ms. Vickrey said there is a series of meetings going on right now with the JUHSD on curriculum issues with staff. She said these 

meetings have covered policy about books and such. An example from yesterday’s meeting was the joint issue of getting adequate 

notification on dangerous situations like what happened in Hillsdale and the shooting at Skyline. That evolved into a discussion of 

appropriate level of counseling services for children when needed, community police officers and other issues.


Ms. Ervin said there was an intense discussion about all the things that are a result of the recession and how the districts can work 

together. The police department was involved as well. The issues were very different from articulation. 

Ms. Vickrey noted that appropriate counseling might be something to discuss in the Articulation sub-committee but also should be 

discussed with the City. She believes they do not want to have two committees. 

Ms. Weideman felt there are issues that do not include the City, such as absenteeism and if our are students well prepared and passing 

the exit exams. Sometimes there is discussion in great detail how to transfer students in Special Education. Many programs have been 

discussed. She sees there is some overlap, but there are also key issues about which the City would have no interest. 

Ms. Vickrey said that JUHSD is simply hoping for one meeting instead of two. Perhaps the first hour could be with the City and then the 

City representatives could leave. 

Ms. Ervin said the Board’s decision is whether they wish to condense representation to two instead of four or keep it as four. Another 

option would be to continue as is until committee reports are done in December. 

Mr. O’Neill said he enjoys the sub-committee with the City, and he also has a child at Terra Nova. He would like to be at the meetings. 

Ms. Ervin said it appears everyone likes the committees they presently serve. 

Ms. Weideman felt having the two sub-committees meet on the same day would force the issue of time. She personally does not mind 

back-to-back committee meetings. 

Ms. Vickrey said there is a joint meeting of the full board at the Community Center on September 23 rd chaired by the Mayor. All Board 

members, all members of the City Council, the City Manager, Police Chiefs, Superintendents from both Districts and the Parks & 

Recreation Department representative will attend. There will be an agenda with many items of interest to all concerned. The meeting 

will be posted in accordance with the Brown Act. 

The sub-committee meeting is scheduled for November 4 th , 5:30, District Office. The curriculum sub-committee may meet directly 

afterwards. 

(j) Opening Enrollment Report 

Ms. Mindel presented the staff report. She updated the Board with the numbers available today that are slightly higher than those in the 

staff report. She said it was an excellent opening. Staffing is always a concern. We came in stronger than expected, now at 3,158 

students (56 over last year). There were a lot of children at Sunset Ridge. Barbara Smith did a search of those students living close to 

Ortega and the District was able to offer that option. Four children opted for Ortega. We are definitely over at the 4 th and 5 th grades at 

Sunset Ridge so a teacher is being added. Those classes will be reduced, though they will still be high. The problem that still exists is at 

the K-3 levels at Sunset Ridge. There are some openings at Ortega; however, seven classes at Sunset Ridge are at 21 at the K-3 level. 

There is a new regulation that reads that if the District adds a class beyond last year’s limit (class size reduction of 20-to-1) there will be 

no money given. Luckily we have an agreement with the teachers’ association that allows the District to go above 20. The penalty is 

minimal but we will be fined. We had hoped to be right at 20. We have seven kids right now that need spots. We cannot add a class 

right now. 

Ms. Weideman asked if it makes sense to have all the kindergartens that have extra kids be at Sunset Ridge. Ms. Mindel clarified it is K- 

3, seven classes. She and Ms. Cundiff studied the numbers, and they seem to be distributed pretty well. Ms. Kaufman asked if some of 

the kids are on wait lists at other schools. Ms. Mindel said there is no room at other K-8 schools right now. All the K-8s are filled. The 

report shows the room is not at the K-3. The room is in the K-8 schools but if there is room it is in upper grades. 

Ms. Vickrey said that rather than having all the classes that are plus one at Sunset Ridge, maybe one of the classes should be at Cabrillo 

or at Vallemar, spread across the District. These numbers changed this afternoon. Last year, once we reached a capacity level, we tried 

to be equitable. However the issue is where do these children go at the K-8s next year. An example: we add a child at Vallemar 2 nd 

grade. Then you have to tell the parent that next year the child will have to leave because there are people on the waiting list for 2 nd 

grade and we have a one year agreement on the plus one. Ms. Vickrey felt this is a staffing problem and they will watch it. Sometimes 

there is movement in and out. October seems to be the month that Sunset Ridge starts losing some kids. We may want to wait. Some 

teachers have expressed their desire to keep the 22 kids but Ms. Mindel told them that was not possible due to the agreement with the 

Association.


Ms. Mindel was providing the information to the Board and will keep the Board updated. We asked for this kind of flexibility from the 

teachers to be financially prudent. We had hoped to not start like this. Staff will watch. There are 19 classes in the K-3 at Sunset Ridge 

and 7 of them are at 21. 

Ms. Weideman thanked staff for addressing the issue of class size and having a teacher ready to go. Ms. Mindel wanted to acknowledge 

the Sunset Ridge staff. They are an admirable group and are taking this quite well. 

Mr. O’Neill asked if the charts could include another line indicating the capacity at each school. Ms. Vickrey said capacity depends on 

which grades are involved. Mr. O’Neill expressed interest in which facility is at capacity and which is not. 

Ms. Vickrey responded that Sunset Ridge has one open classroom. Ortega has two. There are also some classrooms at Ingrid B. Lacy. 

You can see our enrollment is rising. Ms. Mindel and Ms. Peterson looked at December 2008 for the provisional enrollment: 330 kids in 

Kindergarten. Right now the District has 358. Ms. Weideman said it really fluctuates. Discussion followed about why these numbers are 

changing. Ms. Mindel felt we staffed as appropriately as possible in a tight economic time for our population. At some point the Board 

will have to look at capacity and where we are going. 

Mr. O’Neill asked if it isn’t typical in the Home School that every year we start out low and tend to go up 30. Ms. Mindel said that is a low 

number. The District is concerned and is doing some advertising. They will follow it. This year’s number is very low. We have one 

teacher now that we use when the numbers exceed 36. Right now we are not using a teacher. Ms. Vickrey felt that if the Home School 

enrollment does not increase, the District may have to look at making the teacher position half time or some other option. 

Ms. Weideman asked when the Board should be looking again at the capacity and numbers issues. Ms. Vickrey said the District had 

planned for a slight increase; this was more than anticipated. She talked about the logistics. Ms. Vickrey said the report could show that 

for the number of teachers at each school, this is the capacity and how many empty rooms are available. Ms. Mindel said the District has 

some options for the future. 

Ms. Weideman asked to look at this matter again in the Spring. We need to think about what the capacity issues will be in the future. 

Ms. Vickrey felt that an appropriate time to review this would be after the kindergarten lottery in January. 

(k) 4 th Quarter Report of Interest Earned 

Ms. Peterson provided the report for the 4 th quarter. After the Lehman Brothers loss of $723,000 and all four quarters interest on that 

loss, it is $157,000. Ms. Peterson explained she had added that last column (Year-to-Date). The Lehman Brothers was a one time loss. 

Then the numbers from all the quarters are added together, and then added it to the Lehman Brothers loss to come up with the net loss. 

Ms. Weideman called Senator Speier’s Office and had a conversation with Brian Perkins about the Lehman Brothers concerns. One of 

the issues is that nationally people are not talking about this loss because it is a public loss and officials do not want egg on their faces. 

There is not a sense of urgency to get this handled. Senator Speier is having trouble getting traction. If anybody has contacts, it would 

be helpful to get to Senator Chris Dodd. Senator Speier is working hard on this. 

(l) Personnel Changes 

The following personnel information is provided for the Board: 

1) Certificated: 

a. Employment of Rachel Merlo, 1.0 FTE Social Science Teacher, Ingrid B. Lacy Middle School, effective August 27, 2009. 

b. Employment of Kirk Jennings, 1.0 FTE Social Science/PE Teacher, Ingrid B. Lacy Middle School, effective August 27, 2009. 

c. Employment of Chelsea Watts, 1.0 FTE Language Arts Teacher, Ingrid B. Lacy Middle School, effective August 27, 2009. 

d. Employment of Ellen Gardner, 1.0 FTE 3 rd Grade Teacher, Sunset Ridge Elementary School, effective August 27, 2009. 

e. Employment of Kari Trainor, 1.0 FTE SDC Teacher, Linda Mar Educational Center, effective August 27, 2009. 

f. Employment of Matt Tyler, 1.0 FTE RSP Teacher, Ocean Shore Elementary School, effective August 27, 2009. 

g. Employment of Tammy Okada, 1.0 FTE RSP Teacher, Vallemar Elementary School, effective August 27, 2009.


2) Classified: 

h. Employment of Douglas Feague, 1.0 FTE 4 th Grade Teacher, Ortega Elementary School, effective August 27, 2009. 

i. Employment of Diana Fasanaro, 1.0 FTE 2 nd Grade Teacher, Ortega Elementary School, effective August 27, 2009 

j. Employment of Christina Gonzalez, 1.0 FTE Kindergarten Teacher, Sunset Ridge Elementary School, effective August 27, 

2009. 

k. Employment of Jacqueline Walley, 1.0 FTE 6 th Grade Teacher, Vallemar Elementary School, effective August 27, 2009. 

l. Employment of James Ramsay, 1.0 FTE 4 th – 8 th Grade Physical Education Teacher, effective August 31, 2009. 

m. Employment of Marilyn Wells, Substitute Teacher with 30-Day Emergency Teaching Credential, effective August 31, 2009. 

n. Employment of Karen Cravotto, Substitute Teacher with 30-Day Emergency Teaching Credential, effective August 31, 2009. 

o. Employment of Winston Wong, Substitute Psychologist, effective August 31, 2009. 

p. Employment of Michael Hollingshead, Substitute Teacher with 30-Day Emergency Teaching Credential, effective August 31, 

2009. 

q. Employment of Arnold Sanchez Ordaz, Substitute Teacher with 30-Day Substitute Teaching Credential, effective August 31, 

2009. 

r. Employment of Victoria Feretti, Substitute Teacher with Clear Single Subject Teaching Credential, effective August 31, 2009. 

s. Employment of Tobias Larson, Substitute Teacher with Clear Single Subject Teaching Credential, effective August 31, 2009. 

t. Employment of Wendy Boester, Substitute Teacher with 30-Day Emergency Teaching Credential, effective August 31, 2009. 

a. Employment of Colin Branch, Behavioral Therapist – 6.5 hours (Probationary Status), Classified Salary Schedule A for 

Appropriate Position Range, Linda Mar Educational Center, effective August 27, 2009. 

b. Employment of Emi Arai, Behavioral Therapist – 6.5 hours (Probationary Status), Classified Salary Schedule A for 

Appropriate Position Range, Linda Mar Educational Center, effective August 27, 2009. 

c. Resignation of Lynette Gibson, Instructional Aide, Ortega School, effective August 24, 2009. 

d. Transfer of Enedina Belliveau, School Crossing Guard from Vallemar School to Sunset Ridge School, Classified Salary 

Schedule B for Appropriate Position Range, effective August 31, 2009. 

e. Reemployment of Helen Davis, Library Media Clerk – 4 hours, Classified Salary Schedule A for Appropriate Position Range, 

Ingrid B. Lacy Middle School, effective August 31, 2009. 

f. Reemployment of Catherine Ghione, Instructional Aide – 3 hours, Classified Salary Schedule B for Appropriate Position 

Range, Ocean Shore School, effective August 27, 2009. 

g. Reemployment of Annette Holthaus, Instructional Aide – 3 hours, Classified Salary Schedule A for Appropriate Position 

Range, Vallemar School, effective August 27, 2009. 

h. Reemployment of Krist Pagan, Health Assistant – 5 hours, Classified Salary Schedule A for Appropriate Position Range, 

Ortega School, effective August 27, 2009. 

i. Reemployment of Marie Martin, Instructional Aide – 4 hours, Classified Salary Schedule A for Appropriate Position Range, 

Ingrid B. Lacy, effective August 27, 2009. 

j. Reemployment of Gail Barrett, Health Assistant – 5 hours, Classified Salary Schedule A for Appropriate Position Range, 

Ingrid B. Lacy Middle School, effective August 27, 2009. 

k. Reemployment of Jeanne de la Rosa, Instructional Aide – 5.5 hours, Classified Salary Schedule A for Appropriate Position 

Range, Sunset Ridge School, effective August 27, 2009.


l. Reemployment of Jennifer Nicosia, School Assistant – 2 hours, Classified Salary Schedule A for Appropriate Position 

Range, Sunset Ridge School, effective August 21, 2009. 

m. Reemployment of Lauren Reynolds, Library Media Clerk – 3 hours, Classified Salary Schedule A for Appropriate Position 


n. Reemployment of Lauren Reynolds, School Assistant – 2 hours, Classified Salary Schedule A for Appropriate Position 


o. Retirement of Ken Manley, Lead Senior Maintenance Worker, District Office – Maintenance Department, effective October 

30, 2009. 

p. Employment of Kathie Toibin, Substitute Classified Instructional Aide, effective August 27, 2009. 

q. Resignation of Seguno Ceniza, Substitute Classified Custodian I, effective August 27, 2009. 

r. Employment of Thomas Slattery, Substitute Classified Custodian I, effective September 1, 2009. 

Ms. Kaufman was curious to know how many people who lost jobs were still available to be re-employed. Ms. Peterson said that of the 

25 people laid off, 4 or 5 people have not received their jobs back. Some were able to go to other cities. Basically library aides and 

computer aides have not been brought back. The school sites have been using some carry-over SIP funds they have saved. Schools 

are meeting with their Site Councils to decide how to use the money. People are working together to get everyone back to work. 

9. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS (List not all inclusive) 

• Advertising Policy 

• Administrative Regulation for Technology 

• P.E. testing 

• Report on capacity at schools 

• Sufficient materials and textbooks report 

Work Study 

• Enrollment policy 

10. ADJOURNMENT – 10:19 p.m. 

Eileen Manning-Villar, Clerk Susan Vickrey 

Minutes Approved 9/30/09 Secretary to the Board

Minutes - Pacifica School District

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