Minutes- Sept 25 2008.doc - Vista Unified School District

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OFFICIAL COPY Greg Moser of Procopio, Cory, Hargreaves & Savitch stated he did review the website of the Classical Academy and addressed some of his concerns. Mr. Moser stated that they are WASC accredited and have been established since 1999. He also stated that when he went to look at the documents a lot of information is fairly current. They include a lot of appendices which are not part of the charter document. Mr. Moser advised that four areas be covered: 1. That the appendices be included in the charter document. 2. They reference the other charters that they have but nothing states in the charter or appendices how the Classical Academy relates to the other schools. 3. New employees need to go into STRS and not social security. 4. Will they be a school of the District or their own LEA. 5. Notice of where the site will be located. 6. Specify Insurance. Discussions continued regarding appendices not being included in the petition and the possible reasons for that. Member Guffanti wanted more clarification on the conditions to approve by Greg Moser. Member Lilly stated we can approve, disapprove or approve with conditions. He stated I am persuaded by staff analysis that there are pretty systemic and multiple short comings in this proposal and it’s not our job to make the proposal hold, that’s not our job and it’s not our job to write a set of conditions to make sure the proposal holds. Member Lilly continued and I’m not prepared to approve this charter school with this many questions remaining unanswered even though we’ve given them multiple opportunities to answer those questions. Member Lilly moved to deny the charter, seconded by Member Hubbard. Member Guffanti stated the positive aspects of the school. He also mentioned their other charters that have been successful. Member Guffanti would like to suggest that the Board do a conditional acceptance and have Greg Moser and Classical Academy work out the details. Member Hubbard stated the conditions of the petition do not meet his expectations regarding racial ethnic balance, special education and securing of a facility/site for the school. Member Herrera expressed her concerns of a past charter school that did not last a year due to the charter itself was very poorly written. Member Herrera did not want to see the students of this District out on a limb. They would be better served in receiving a quality education by staying were they are within the District. She would vote against the Classical Academy. Member Gibson stated competition is good for the public school system. Charter Schools offer an alternative for parents. If they are not meeting the needs of the students they should fail. Competition adds quality. Member Gibson stated if he had a choice he would ask for a conditional. Believes this could be a successful charter school. Page 6 of 8 9/25/08 Regular Board Meeting Minutes
OFFICIAL COPY Member Lilly stated my motion is to adopt Resolution 09-25 and thereby deny the charter, seconded by Member Hubbard for clarification Member Hubbard asked Member Lilly it’s the one we received this evening from attorney Harris that includes a revised Finding of Fact, Member Lilly stated that includes modifications made by attorney Harris. What I’m referring to is the resolution that incorporates the original resolution to deny and incorporates the revised. All those in favor Hubbard, Herrera and Lilly. Those opposed Gibson and Guffanti. Three in favor 2 opposed motion passes. Member Gibson moved that two items be tabled tonight Board District Goals and also 10.A. due to insufficient time. Member Hubbard moved to table Item 7.B. to another meeting, seconded by Member Guffanti. All in favor passed unanimously. Member Hubbard moved to table Item 10.A to another meeting, seconded by Member Guffanti. All in favor passed unanimously. Member Gibson stated a couple of meetings ago he asked staff to come forward with something or some sort of description on how we are going to do the high tech curriculum or recommendation on that. Next time can we have some sort of progress on what we plan to do Member Lilly suggested that the Board have one Board meeting on October 16 and if necessary another meeting be held on October 30. Item 8.A. Adopt Resolution No. 09-26 to Update Exhibits A and B of Board Policy No. 9012, Conflict of Interest and Disclosure Code Two hold cards were pulled for Item 8.A. This item was already approved under the consolidated motion. Member Lilly moved that those who pulled hold cards be allowed to speak, seconded by Member Guffanti. All in favor passed unanimously. Alejandro Sanchez. Mr. Sanchez did not wish to speak. Silvia Peters stated she felt having this item is good for the District. Ms. Peters addressed her concerns on the Citizen’s Bond Oversight Committee and the Conflict of Interest with Guajome Park Academy. Member Lilly moved to adopt resolution 09-26, seconded by Member Herrera. All in favor unanimously passed. Item 12.A. Items Not on the Agenda/ Items for Future Discussion Community Member Martin Kellough spoke to the issue of school buses cutting thru Coventry Road where his home is located. They have no purpose there. Mr. Kellough stated there are 35 – 40 buses going up and down the street Monday through Friday. Buses need to take the main thorough way. Page 7 of 8 9/25/08 Regular Board Meeting Minutes Dr. Bales will look into it and get back to Mr. Kellough.
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