April 12 Minutes - Vista Unified School District
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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 />
alternate for participating in the National Spelling Bee.
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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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