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OFFICIAL COPY<br />

VISTA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT<br />

MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING<br />

OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES<br />

THURSDAY, APRIL <strong>12</strong>, 20<strong>12</strong><br />

FOOTHILL-OAK ELEMENTARY<br />

Multipurpose Building<br />

1370 Oak Drive<br />

<strong>Vista</strong>, CA 92084<br />

Board Members Present<br />

R. Elizabeth Jaka, President<br />

Carol Weise Herrera, Vice President<br />

Steve Lilly, Clerk<br />

Angela D. Chunka, Member<br />

Jim Gibson, Member<br />

Staff Members Present<br />

Dr. Joyce Bales, Superintendent of <strong>School</strong>s<br />

Myrna Vallely, Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources<br />

Jeanie Luckey, Assistant Superintendent, Curriculum & Instruction<br />

Donna Caperton, Assistant Superintendent, Business Services<br />

Raylene Veloz, Recording Secretary<br />

OPEN SESSION/CALL TO ORDER/<br />

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE<br />

CLOSED SESSION<br />

Student Board Members Present<br />

Ashley Carter, Rancho Buena <strong>Vista</strong> High<br />

Patrick Groves, Mission <strong>Vista</strong> High<br />

Jay Tovar, <strong>Vista</strong> High <strong>School</strong><br />

The meeting was called to order at 6:30 p.m. by President Jaka.<br />

The Board in Closed Session by unanimous vote authorized the Superintendent<br />

to appoint Charlene Manuto to the position of Principal of Monte <strong>Vista</strong><br />

Elementary <strong>School</strong> for the 20<strong>12</strong>/13 school year.<br />

The Board in Closed Session by unanimous vote authorized the Superintendent<br />

to appoint Kim Morton to the position of Principal of Temple Heights<br />

Elementary <strong>School</strong> for the 20<strong>12</strong>/13 school year.<br />

The Board in Closed Session by unanimous vote considered and accepted the<br />

resignation of a teacher Case #<strong>12</strong>-2011<strong>12</strong> whose name is withheld based on<br />

the employee’s right to privacy. The Board approved a settlement in<br />

consideration for the resignation.<br />

The Board in Closed Session by unanimous vote approved the early<br />

retirement incentive SERP (Supplemental Employee Retirement Plan) as<br />

offered to Certificated (non-management), Classified, and Management<br />

(Certificated, Classified & Confidential) employees.<br />

The Board in Closed Session by unanimous vote considered and accepted a<br />

suspension settlement agreement with a classified employee Case #13-<br />

2011<strong>12</strong> whose name is withheld based on the employee’s right to privacy.<br />

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The Board in Closed Session by unanimous vote considered and accepted<br />

the resignation agreement of a classified employee Case #14-2011<strong>12</strong> whose<br />

name is withheld based on the employee’s right to privacy.<br />

APPROVAL OF MINUTES<br />

MOTION<br />

MOTION<br />

March 8, 20<strong>12</strong> Regular Meeting<br />

Member Herrera moved to approve the minutes from March 8, seconded by<br />

Member Chunka. All in favor (including student board members) unanimously<br />

passed.<br />

March 13, 20<strong>12</strong> Special Board Meeting<br />

Member Chunka moved to approve the minutes of March 13 Special Board<br />

meeting, seconded by Member Herrera. All in favor (including student board<br />

members) unanimously passed.<br />

The March 22 meeting minutes will be approved at the May 10 Board meeting.<br />

APPROVAL OF AGENDA<br />

Member Lilly moved to approve the agenda with the addition that after open<br />

session the Board will reconvene to Closed Session, seconded by Member<br />

Chunka. All in favor (including student board members) unanimously passed.<br />

CONSOLIDATED MOTION<br />

Member Lilly moved to approve the consolidated motion, seconded by<br />

Member Herrera. All in favor (including student board members) unanimously<br />

passed.<br />

BOARD POLICIES – ITEM <strong>12</strong><br />

A. Approved the Second and Final Reading of New Board Policy and Administrative Regulation Employment<br />

References No. 41<strong>12</strong>.61 Certificated Personnel, 42<strong>12</strong>.61 Classified Personnel, 43<strong>12</strong>.61 Management<br />

Personnel<br />

HUMAN RESOURCES – CLASSIFIED AND CERTIFICATED – ITEM 13<br />

A. Hold item<br />

B. Approve the California <strong>School</strong> Employees Association Chapter #389, Sunshine Proposal to <strong>Vista</strong> <strong>Unified</strong><br />

<strong>School</strong> <strong>District</strong> Pursuant to the Public Notice Requirement<br />

C. Approve Resolution No. <strong>12</strong>-55 The Side Letter of Agreement by and Between the <strong>Vista</strong> <strong>Unified</strong> <strong>School</strong><br />

<strong>District</strong> and California <strong>School</strong> Employees Association Chapter #389 Pertaining to the Use of the <strong>District</strong><br />

Electronic Mail (“E-Mail”) System for Communication<br />

D. Approve Resolution No. <strong>12</strong>-56 The Side Letter of Agreement by and Between the <strong>Vista</strong> <strong>Unified</strong> <strong>School</strong><br />

<strong>District</strong> and California <strong>School</strong> Employees Association Chapter #389 Pertaining to Runoff Money from or<br />

Funds Owed to the Fringe Benefits Consortium<br />

E. Hold item<br />

F. Approve and Ratify Certificated Human Resources Register<br />

G. Approve the Annual Declaration of Need for Fully Qualified Educators for the 20<strong>12</strong>-13 <strong>School</strong> Year<br />

CURRICULUM & INSTRUCTION - STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES - ITEM 14<br />

A. Approve Staff’s Recommendation for Stipulated Expulsion of Cases Numbered W56-2011/<strong>12</strong> through W63-<br />

2011/<strong>12</strong><br />

B. Approve Staff’s Recommendation for Expulsion Cases Numbered 64-2011/<strong>12</strong> through 69-2011/<strong>12</strong><br />

C. Staff’s Recommendation for Readmission of Students Who Have Been Expelled from Other <strong>School</strong> <strong>District</strong>s<br />

and Now Live in the <strong>Vista</strong> <strong>Unified</strong> <strong>School</strong> <strong>District</strong> and Have Applied for Readmission to the <strong>Vista</strong> <strong>Unified</strong><br />

<strong>School</strong> <strong>District</strong><br />

SPECIAL EDUCATION – ITEM 15<br />

A. Approved Special Education Waivers for California High <strong>School</strong> Exit Exam (CAHSEE) Pursuant to<br />

Education Code 60851 ( c ) Case Nos. <strong>12</strong>35-<strong>12</strong>44<br />

CURRICULUM & INSTRUCTION - ITEM 16<br />

A. Approve Overnight Travel for Coordinator of Student Support Services, Lorie Gammon, to Attend the<br />

California Association Supervisors of Child Welfare and Attendance (CASCWA) Conference in Garden<br />

Grove, California, <strong>April</strong> 18-20, 20<strong>12</strong><br />

B. Approve Overnight Travel for Six <strong>Vista</strong> Academy Middle <strong>School</strong> Students and Two Teachers to New<br />

Jersey /New York City to Accept an Award for Being One of the Top Four <strong>School</strong>s in the Nation in “The Best<br />

Video of the Year” Contest, Thursday May 10, 20<strong>12</strong>, Through Sunday, May 13, 20<strong>12</strong><br />

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C. Approve Overnight Travel for Rya Hege 4 th Grade Teacher at Temple Heights Elementary <strong>School</strong> to Attend<br />

the California Department of Education Math/Science Literature Committee<br />

D. Approve Major General Raymond Murray High <strong>School</strong>, Principal, Chuck Hoover, Teachers, Eric Conklin,<br />

Carol Barr, Andrew Dayus, Virginia Morrison to Attend 20<strong>12</strong> California Continuation Education Association<br />

Annual State Conference <strong>April</strong> 27-<strong>April</strong> 29, 20<strong>12</strong> in North Hollywood, California<br />

E. Approve <strong>Vista</strong> Magnet Middle <strong>School</strong> Teachers Donna Markey, Stephanie Sanchez, Jessie Estrada, Barb<br />

Spinosa, Chris McGregor, Breeana Jourdan and Arturo Magana to Attend the International Baccalaureate<br />

Middle Year Program (IBMYP) Conference in San Diego, California, June 15-17, 20<strong>12</strong><br />

F. Approve Overnight Backpacking Trips for Roosevelt Middle <strong>School</strong> Backpacking Club for 2011-20<strong>12</strong><br />

<strong>School</strong> Year<br />

G. Approve Out of Town Travel for Rancho Buena <strong>Vista</strong> High <strong>School</strong>’s Cheerleading Squad to Participate in<br />

the United Cheerleading Association Summer Camp Program in Palm Desert, California, July 29-August 1,<br />

20<strong>12</strong><br />

H. Approve Overnight Travel for RBVHS Track Team to Compete in the CIF State Track Meet in Fresno,<br />

California, May 31-June 3, 20<strong>12</strong><br />

I. Approve Overnight Travel for <strong>Vista</strong> High <strong>School</strong> 21 st Century Student Leadership Team to Attend a<br />

Leadership Camp at Dixon Lake in Escondido, California, May 4-6, 20<strong>12</strong><br />

J. Approve Overnight Travel for the <strong>Vista</strong> High <strong>School</strong> Pageantry Corps to Perform at the Winter Guard<br />

Association of Southern California Prelims and Finals at University of California, Irvine, <strong>April</strong> 21 and 22,<br />

20<strong>12</strong><br />

K. Approve Out of State Travel for <strong>Vista</strong> High <strong>School</strong> Teacher Stacy Coakley to Attend the 20<strong>12</strong> National<br />

Science Foundation Robert Noyce Teacher Scholarship Program Conference May 23-25, 20<strong>12</strong> in<br />

Washington D.C.<br />

L. Approve Trip for Dara Rosen, Mission <strong>Vista</strong> Dual Magnet High <strong>School</strong> Teacher to Attend Project Lead the<br />

Way Medical Interventions Core Training at California State University, East Bay, Hayward, California –<br />

June 17 – 29, 20<strong>12</strong><br />

M. Approve New High <strong>School</strong> Courses for 20<strong>12</strong>-2013<br />

N. Approve Textbook for High <strong>School</strong> Advanced Placement Human Geography Course<br />

O. Approve Textbook for High <strong>School</strong> Advanced Placement Government Course<br />

P. Approve Textbook for High <strong>School</strong> Advanced English Literature and Composition Course<br />

Q. Hold item<br />

R. Approve Textbooks for High <strong>School</strong> Food Science & Nutrition Classes<br />

S. Approve Textbooks for High <strong>School</strong> English Classes<br />

T. Single Site Plans for Student Achievement – Plan Amendments<br />

BUSINESS SERVICES – ITEM 17<br />

A. Approve and Accept Donations to <strong>Vista</strong> <strong>Unified</strong> <strong>School</strong> <strong>District</strong> Totaling $63,518.02<br />

B. Approve and Ratify Contracts Exceeding $5,000. from 2/25/<strong>12</strong> through 3/30/<strong>12</strong><br />

C. Approve and Ratify Grants Received for the Period from 2/25/<strong>12</strong> through 3/30/<strong>12</strong><br />

D. Board Acceptance of Quarterly Report, Ending March 20<strong>12</strong>, to San Diego County Office of Education as<br />

Required by the Williams Settlement<br />

E. Adopt Resolution No. <strong>12</strong>-57 for Issuance of 20<strong>12</strong> Tax Revenue Anticipation Notes<br />

F. Approve Rejection of Claim 11<strong>12</strong>-05A<br />

G. Ratify Award of Contract for Fiber Optic Digital Broadband Service Upgrade, RFP C11<strong>12</strong>0262 to Cox<br />

Communication for the Period from July 1, 20<strong>12</strong> through June 30, 2017<br />

FISCAL SERVICES / ACCOUNTING / CHILD NUTRITION SERVICES – ITEM 18<br />

A. Approve the Child Nutrition Cash Expenditures for January 20<strong>12</strong><br />

B. Approve the Child Nutrition Cash Expenditures for February 20<strong>12</strong><br />

C. Approve of Budget Adjustment Resolutions Nos. <strong>12</strong>-58 through <strong>12</strong>-69 for Other Funds<br />

D. Approve and Ratify Warrant Nos. <strong>12</strong>-015694 through <strong>12</strong>-030908<br />

FACILITIES – ITEM 19<br />

A. Approve Agreement with Oak Hills Covenant Church for Use of Facilities at Madison Middle <strong>School</strong> for<br />

Church Services from January 1, 20<strong>12</strong> through December 31, 20<strong>12</strong><br />

B. Approve Agreement with Renovacion Carismatica Catolica Hispano for Use of Facilities at Washington<br />

Middle <strong>School</strong> for Church Services from August 25, 20<strong>12</strong> through August 26, 20<strong>12</strong><br />

C. Approve Agreement with Tabernaculo De Cristo for Use of Facilities at Washington Middle <strong>School</strong> for<br />

Church Services from <strong>April</strong> 28, 20<strong>12</strong> through June 23, 20<strong>12</strong><br />

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PURCHASING- ITEM 20<br />

A. Approved and Ratified Purchase Orders Issued from 2/24/<strong>12</strong> through 3/29/<strong>12</strong><br />

HOLD ITEMS<br />

Item 4.A. Approve Meeting <strong>Minutes</strong> from the March 8 Regular Board Meeting<br />

Item 7.A. Proclamations<br />

Item 7.B. <strong>District</strong> Announcements<br />

Item 7.C. <strong>School</strong> Report/Student Report<br />

Item 8 The Cosca Group Presentation – Discuss and Approve the<br />

Superintendent Profile Assessment<br />

Item 9.A. VTA Report<br />

Item 9.B. CSEA Report<br />

Item 9.C. <strong>District</strong> English Learner Advisory Committee<br />

Item 10.A. North County Consortium Special Education Report<br />

Item 11.A. Presentations by Community Members<br />

Item 13.A. Approve and Ratify Classified Human Resources Register<br />

Item 13.E. Approve <strong>Vista</strong> <strong>Unified</strong> <strong>School</strong> <strong>District</strong>’s Proposal for Negotiations to<br />

the <strong>Vista</strong> Teachers Association for the 2011/<strong>12</strong> <strong>School</strong> Year<br />

Item 16.Q. Approve Textbook for High <strong>School</strong> Advanced Placement French and<br />

International Baccalaureate French Classes<br />

Item 22.A. Request for Board Agenda Items and Other Business<br />

Item 7.A. Proclamations<br />

California Day of the Teacher, May 9, 20<strong>12</strong>, read by Rancho Buena <strong>Vista</strong> High<br />

<strong>School</strong> Student Board Member Ashley Carter<br />

National <strong>School</strong> Nurse Day, May 9, 20<strong>12</strong>, read by Mission <strong>Vista</strong> High <strong>School</strong><br />

Student Board Member Patrick Groves<br />

Classified <strong>School</strong> Employee Week, May 20-26, 20<strong>12</strong>, read by <strong>Vista</strong> High<br />

<strong>School</strong> Student Board Member Jay Tovar<br />

Item 4.A. Approve Meeting <strong>Minutes</strong> from the March 8 Regular Board<br />

Meeting<br />

PRESENTATION BY COMMUNITY<br />

MEMBER Teacher JB Barton spoke about an agenda item he requested at the March 8<br />

Board meeting be added to the agenda on March 22. He read a response<br />

received from the Superintendent stating why his item could not be placed on the<br />

agenda due to collective bargaining taking place.<br />

MOTION<br />

Member Gibson moved to approve that the above statement be included in<br />

the minutes of the <strong>April</strong> <strong>12</strong>, 20<strong>12</strong> meeting, seconded by Member Chunka.<br />

All in favor (including student board members) unanimously passed.<br />

Item 7.B. <strong>District</strong> Announcements<br />

This year the <strong>District</strong> is participating in the San Diego County Fair’s Annual<br />

Street Banner Program. This year’s theme is Out of this World Universe Invited,<br />

a theme centered on space, discovery and exploration. The City of <strong>Vista</strong> invited<br />

the <strong>District</strong> to participate. Eight schools participated. Colorful banners featuring<br />

each participant will be seen through out the City of <strong>Vista</strong> starting in late May<br />

through July 5.<br />

Donna Markey teacher at <strong>Vista</strong> Magnet Middle <strong>School</strong> was awarded the<br />

20<strong>12</strong> PASCO STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) from the<br />

National Science Teachers Association. Ms. Markey is one of two middle<br />

school recipients that received this National award.<br />

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At Madison Middle <strong>School</strong> 7 th grade student, Marinda Whetten, came in<br />

second place in the San Diego County Spelling Bee! Marinda will be the<br />

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Special thanks to teacher Diane Rocha for all of her efforts to help our students<br />

compete in the Spelling Bee.<br />

Beth Duncan and a team of students from <strong>Vista</strong> Academy have won a<br />

NATIONAL award and are being invited to New York to accept the award as<br />

a 20<strong>12</strong> KWN New Vision Award winner!! The school who wins "Best Video of<br />

the Year" will automatically be submitted to represent the United States in the<br />

Global KWN video competition.<br />

Teacher Myrna Gonzalez's fourth grade class at Olive Elementary won<br />

second place in the National Milk Advisory Council Contest. Each student in<br />

her class will be receiving a Wii Fit and Olive will be receiving $13,000.00 for<br />

their school.<br />

A moment of silence was taken for Mikael Larson a first grade student at<br />

Breeze Hill Elementary who passed away this week. Mikael was a boy that<br />

was filled with a joy for life. He always had a huge smile on his face and<br />

everyone was his friend. He loved being in first grade and always did his best<br />

work.<br />

Item 7.C. <strong>School</strong> Report/Student Report<br />

Sandy Du-Song Principal of Maryland Elementary presented her school<br />

report and briefly shared what they have accomplished to date. Noted are a few<br />

points Principal Du-Song shared.<br />

A. In addition to the <strong>District</strong> and site learning walks, Maryland uses the<br />

Professional Learning Community time to observe the grade above and<br />

grade below for two reasons: 1. instructional rigor and 2. student<br />

learning/student engagement.<br />

B. Grade level collaboration held weekly and monthly for cognitive<br />

planning to ensure student achievement based on formative<br />

assessment.<br />

C. Continue to enhance opportunities to involve, educate and support our<br />

parent group for the purpose of supporting their students.<br />

Student Report – Mission <strong>Vista</strong> High <strong>School</strong><br />

Student Board member Patrick Groves a student of Mission <strong>Vista</strong> High<br />

<strong>School</strong> (MVHS) shared a brief report on his school. Mr. Groves stated the school<br />

has grown expeditiously in three years. He is a founding member of the school<br />

and so far 400 students have already registered to attend Mission <strong>Vista</strong>. Over 70<br />

of them are inter-district transfers. MVHS has grown in their programs and<br />

academics. The school has gone through many changes and they have a<br />

welcoming environment. It has been interesting to see the many changes that<br />

have occurred and students have stepped up to do their best. MVHS has a<br />

unique culture all its own.<br />

Item 8 The Cosca Group Presentation – Discuss and Approve the<br />

Superintendent Profile Assessment<br />

Ken Noonan a member of The Cosca Group shared information on the<br />

meetings that were held with the community and district staff on <strong>April</strong> 9, 10 and<br />

11 at Washington Middle <strong>School</strong> (WMS). All charts were posted around the room<br />

for everyone to see the comments that were made. A total of 214 people<br />

attended. 106 students also participated in the meetings. Mr. Noonan thanked<br />

the district staff for their help, Nita Wright, Raylene Veloz and translators Sandee<br />

Orozco and Ana Goldberg. Also thanked the staff at WMS.<br />

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The information gathered will be used for the brochure in search of a new<br />

superintendent. 25 groups showed up out of the 30 scheduled. Information will<br />

be posted on the website at TheCoscaGroup.com. Mr. Noonan thanked the<br />

Board for receiving community/district input and being transparent.<br />

PRESENTATION BY COMMUNITY<br />

MEMBER Community member Jill Parvin spoke about the success of Olive. She stated 1<br />

out of 3 students are English language learners. Ms. Parvin shared her concerns<br />

about the dismantling of Olive Elementary. The next superintendent needs to<br />

keep the focus on the children and not the politics of the <strong>District</strong>.<br />

Board Discussions Continued<br />

Board Member Herrera requested that Mr. Noonan meet with those who<br />

could not make the meetings. Mr. Noonan stated he will be happy to and<br />

shared their comments will not be considered for the brochure but they can be<br />

shared with the superintendent candidates.<br />

A draft of the brochure was handed out by The Cosca Group to the Board of<br />

Trustees for review and changes. The Board reviewed the draft and shared their<br />

suggested changes to Dr. George Bloch. Dr. Bloch noted the changes requested<br />

and reviewed the information to be changed and incorporated into the brochure.<br />

The changes will be emailed out to the Board for approval. After final approval<br />

by the Board, The Cosca Group will send the brochure to print on <strong>April</strong> 18.<br />

9 ½ minute break<br />

Item 9.A. VTA Report<br />

VTA President Barbara Franklin shared her concerns of negative derogatory<br />

comments made against the Board, VTA, teachers and the association. She<br />

shared how the union helped Olive to succeed. Shared what teachers<br />

accomplish on a daily basis and what they do for students above and beyond<br />

their teaching time. Teachers are hard working to make students better for our<br />

community. Ms. Franklin shared the purpose of the VTA and what their positions<br />

entail. Let’s continue to work together, problem solve and talk so students will<br />

have the best education possible.<br />

Item 9.B. CSEA Report<br />

No Report<br />

Item 9.C. <strong>District</strong> English Learner Advisory Committee (DELAC)<br />

DELAC member Erika Morales shared the recommendations made by DELAC<br />

members at their last meeting held on March 19, 20<strong>12</strong>.<br />

Responsibility #1 English learner Program and Services: <strong>District</strong><br />

representative Jose Leon, reviewed the purpose of the California English<br />

Language Development Test (CELDT) and shared information about the CELDT<br />

results for the 2011-20<strong>12</strong> school year.<br />

Feedback: DELAC members recommend that the district schools have a<br />

reminder meeting at the beginning of the school year reviewing the CELDT<br />

results and program options.<br />

Feedback: DELAC members recommend that English learner students be given<br />

the same preparation for the CELDT, as that given to students before taking the<br />

CST’s.<br />

Responsibility #3 Review the CELDT Notification: Jose Leon reviewed<br />

CELDT result notification letters with DELAC members.<br />

Feedback: DELAC members recommend that district schools inform parents of<br />

English learners when the CELDT test increases in difficulty.<br />

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Up Coming Agenda Items:<br />

The next DELAC meeting will be on <strong>April</strong> 23, 20<strong>12</strong>.<br />

Item 10.A. North County Consortium Special Education Report<br />

Donna Caperton Assistant Superintendent of Business Services stated<br />

<strong>Vista</strong> <strong>Unified</strong> participates in the North County Consortium Special Education<br />

(NCCSE). This is an organization that meets in our area that regulates special<br />

education activities in our <strong>District</strong>. Ms. Caperton shared information and<br />

explained the AB602 funding and the use by districts. She gave an overview of<br />

special education equalization and costs to the districts. <strong>Vista</strong> <strong>Unified</strong> is taking<br />

the biggest hit of all the member districts in the NCCSE. The 3 year plan will cost<br />

the <strong>District</strong> approximately $1.1 million starting in 20<strong>12</strong>/13 an income loss of about<br />

$3.3 million by the end of 2014/15.<br />

Discussions ensued. Member Lilly stated when this system is set up we have<br />

to be absolutely sure that we receive full cost from other districts and not<br />

formula reimbursement that encroaches on our general fund.<br />

Member Gibson shared his thoughts of various companies’ difficulty in hiring<br />

qualified applicants with a science, technology or math background. Our students<br />

compared to other countries do not have a strong enough background in science<br />

and math. Would like Jeanie Luckey to present information at the next board<br />

meeting on what it would cost and what is involved in a full scale STEM<br />

curriculum in <strong>Vista</strong> <strong>Unified</strong>. Look at possibly changing some directions in full<br />

science, technology, engineering and math. A full presentation of what is<br />

involved if we took that focus in this <strong>District</strong>.<br />

Item 11.A. Presentations by Community Members<br />

Susan Stuber a music teacher in the <strong>District</strong> stated I hope the <strong>District</strong> is behind<br />

STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art and math). She would like to see<br />

the <strong>District</strong> move in that direction. She shared the value of the arts to students in<br />

the curriculum. Further the implementation of Board goal No. 3 on music.<br />

Member Herrera stated we need an update on the arts especially<br />

elementary. A K-5 update in June.<br />

JB Barton a teacher of the <strong>District</strong> read his public request of an item he would<br />

like agendized for the May 10 Board meeting regarding class room size and<br />

safety concerns of students in the class room.<br />

Abigail Cardenas a senior at RBV is learning English. She spoke about the<br />

value of learning and stated small class sizes for students will help them to learn<br />

better and they will be able to participate more.<br />

Roxana Valdez stated students have the full attention of teachers due to small<br />

class sizes. Spoke to the value of smaller classes and how it helps students to<br />

learn. Allow classes to stay as they are.<br />

Rocio Balderrama is the mother of Roxana. Please do not increase class sizes.<br />

It will be difficult and tiring for teachers. Students will not be able to receive the<br />

support that they need to learn. It will help them for a better future.<br />

Item 13.A. Approve and Ratify Classified Human Resources Register<br />

MOTION<br />

Member Herrera moved to approve, seconded by Member Chunka. All in<br />

favor (including student board members) unanimously passed.<br />

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CLOSE BOARD MEETING<br />

PUBLIC HEARING<br />

OPEN PUBLIC HEARING FOR COMMENTS ITEM 13.E<br />

Item 13.E. Approve <strong>Vista</strong> <strong>Unified</strong> <strong>School</strong> <strong>District</strong>’s Proposal for<br />

Negotiations to the <strong>Vista</strong> Teachers Association for the 2011/<strong>12</strong> <strong>School</strong> Year<br />

JB Barton stated we are 8 months into the school year and it seems strange to<br />

start this process now. There is a limited time left of the school year. Shared his<br />

concerns of letting the public know about negotiation items.<br />

Barbara Franklin stated we brought this to the <strong>District</strong>s attention and she<br />

understands why this was brought up. Give us the same chance to sunshine next<br />

month.<br />

Michele Class a teacher of the <strong>District</strong> shared concerns about class size<br />

increase and how that will affect her students. She shared the value of smaller<br />

classes and its benefits.<br />

Student Daria Davis stated do not increase class sizes in our schools. She<br />

shared the value of smaller classes over larger classes.<br />

Ken Shaver stated the job of the teacher is to instruct students. Shared his<br />

thoughts about real teaching and how hard that would be with a large class.<br />

Teachers can’t teach to their full capacity if teachers teach to large classes.<br />

An RBV Senior stated by increasing class size you will diminish the educational<br />

instructional efficiency in classes. Students are distracted and it reduces the<br />

learning ability of students. Spoke about the affects to teachers.<br />

Alofa Gould an RBV Senior stated school is a place that benefits students. She<br />

shared the benefits of school and the value of smaller classes. Larger classes<br />

are detrimental.<br />

Susan Stuber shared her concerns about the actual implementation of class<br />

sizes and the true class size ratio.<br />

Lisa Hoffman spoke as a parent and the value of small class sizes. As a<br />

librarian she shared the impact of large class sizes especially in kindergarten and<br />

first grade. Please think about this.<br />

Sing an exchange student from Thailand spoke about the difference between<br />

a large class size and a small class size and the value to students in smaller<br />

classes.<br />

Jeff Crooks a teacher from RBV spoke about the value of small class sizes and<br />

what happens to students when class sizes increase. Teachers and students will<br />

benefit in small class sizes.<br />

Lopez a senior from RBV stated increasing class size is not the right thing to<br />

do. If classes are large students are not able to focus on their work and teachers<br />

are not able to help all students.<br />

A teacher/counselor stated students are tired of large class sizes. Teachers<br />

don’t have time or energy for them and they go to other schools to seek<br />

education elsewhere.<br />

Melody Booher King a teacher of the <strong>District</strong> stated she has a class of 32<br />

kindergartners and stated how difficult it is to teach 32 students with various<br />

needs. Shared her concerns of larger class sizes.<br />

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CLOSE PUBLIC HEARING<br />

OPEN BOARD MEETING<br />

Myrna Vallely Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources stated this<br />

item reflects the districts notice of negotiated items. It is a requirement to have<br />

this in open session so community members can speak. This proposal reflects<br />

the $15 million deficit <strong>Vista</strong> <strong>Unified</strong> is facing for next year. Two contract items that<br />

we have identified if modified could help us with that savings for next year. No<br />

one wants to increase class sizes or decrease student instructional days. Due to<br />

the State economical situation we are forced to make these decisions. Ms.<br />

Vallely shared information on class sizes and the restrictive language currently in<br />

place. Our language would be in line with surrounding school districts.<br />

Discussions ensued on class size of 20 to 1 the current contract language and<br />

the need for more teachers and classrooms if the current contract language is<br />

not modified.<br />

Member Gibson stated we have a dilemma here. We cannot continue the way<br />

we are going. We have a $15 million deficit.<br />

Discussions continued on increase of class sizes, more teachers and not enough<br />

facilities.<br />

Member Lilly stated I do not want to reduce the number of instructional days for<br />

students but we are facing a $15 million deficit. The only items we can look at<br />

now are salary and length of school year.<br />

Ms. Valley added and the proposals would give the <strong>District</strong> flexibility to balance<br />

the budget.<br />

MOTION<br />

Member Lilly moved to Approve <strong>Vista</strong> <strong>Unified</strong> <strong>School</strong> <strong>District</strong>’s Proposal for<br />

Negotiations to the <strong>Vista</strong> Teachers Association for the 2011/<strong>12</strong> <strong>School</strong> Year,<br />

seconded by Member Chunka. All in favor unanimously passed. None<br />

opposed.<br />

Item 16.Q. Approve Textbook for High <strong>School</strong> Advanced Placement French<br />

and International Baccalaureate French Classes<br />

Community Member Joan Brubaker stated how about teaching German. A lot<br />

more solid in teaching engineering.<br />

MOTION<br />

PRESENTATION BY COMMUNITY<br />

MEMBERS<br />

Member Lilly moved to approve the textbook for high school advanced<br />

placement French and international baccalaureate French classes,<br />

seconded by Member Chunka. All in favor unanimously passed.<br />

Item 21.A (CONTINUATION OF ITEM 11.A)<br />

Joan Brubaker shared a lot of money was spent on building Mission <strong>Vista</strong> High.<br />

Students or a group should be able to design a sign of some kind for the school.<br />

A sign is needed for Mission <strong>Vista</strong> to advertise down on the corner and dress it<br />

up.<br />

Jill Parvin shared her concerns about a meeting that took place with Barbara<br />

Franklin and Member Lilly and Herrera. She spoke about an article in the North<br />

County Times and stated she has the right to speak at the podium, she is a<br />

taxpayer. She addressed her concerns.<br />

Member Lilly stated factual correction what I said in the meeting is that I could<br />

not recall the last time I met with the VTA president. I had to go back to look at<br />

my calendar. The content of the meeting you stated that I discussed was never<br />

discussed with the VTA president I had not.<br />

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Member Herrera stated when you stated recently I had to go back to September.<br />

We did not discuss the retirement of the superintendent.<br />

Member Lilly stated I said in the community forum the topic of the discussion<br />

was the process of negotiations.<br />

Joan Brubaker briefly spoke about the Jerry McLeod obituary.<br />

Item 22.A. Request for Board Agenda Items and Other Business<br />

JB Barton stated possible suggestions a comparison on the current budget and<br />

what it’s founded on. Are there other options to look at instead of raising class<br />

sizes or reducing the number of days in schools Agendize potential options.<br />

Maybe we should have a meeting to discuss options other than those shared.<br />

How many actual class rooms are actually available Actual dollars look at this<br />

year by year.<br />

A Special meeting will be held on Monday, <strong>April</strong> 30 after 6 p.m. Time and<br />

location to be determined.<br />

10:05 P.M. THE BOARD RECONVENED TO CLOSED SESSION<br />

<strong>12</strong>:00 A.M. RETURN TO OPEN SESSION<br />

CLOSED SESSION<br />

The Board in Closed Session unanimously with a 4-0 vote decided to extend<br />

the retirement option if it is approved through Keenan. Member Gibson<br />

absent.<br />

Meeting adjourned at <strong>12</strong>:05 a.m. The next Regular meeting of the Board of<br />

Trustees will be held on Thursday, May 10, 20<strong>12</strong>.<br />

_____________________________<br />

Secretary of the Board of Trustees<br />

____________________________<br />

Clerk of the Board of Trustees<br />

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