January 29, 2013 - Board of Trustees - Ceres Unified School District
January 29, 2013 - Board of Trustees - Ceres Unified School District
January 29, 2013 - Board of Trustees - Ceres Unified School District
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Minutes – <strong>Board</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Trustees</strong> UNAPPROVED MINUTES Meeting – <strong>January</strong> <strong>29</strong>, <strong>2013</strong><br />
4. COMMENDATION/SCHOOL PRESENTATION SECTION<br />
a. Recognition <strong>of</strong> Rotary <strong>District</strong> 5220 Peace Essay Contest 1st Place Winner - Whitmore<br />
Charter <strong>School</strong><br />
Principal Lynnette Chirrick introduced the first place winner <strong>of</strong> the Rotary <strong>District</strong> 5220 Peace<br />
Essay Contest. The <strong>Trustees</strong> greeted and congratulated the student and President Welsh<br />
presented her with a certificate in recognition <strong>of</strong> her accomplishment.<br />
At this time, President Welsh <strong>of</strong>fered the opportunity for those in attendance for the commendations to<br />
exit the meeting.<br />
5. APPROVAL OF AGENDA<br />
a. Opportunity for the <strong>Board</strong> and Administration to Adjust the Published Agenda<br />
President Welsh <strong>of</strong>fered the opportunity to make adjustments to the published Agenda. Dr.<br />
Siegel requested that Information & Study Item 10. e., State Budget Update, immediately<br />
precede Action Item 9. g., Salary Restoration, given that information in the budget update is<br />
applicable to the salary restoration. The Agenda was so adjusted. For the purpose <strong>of</strong> the<br />
meeting minutes, Item 10. e. appears in its agendized order.<br />
6. HEARING SECTION<br />
a. Opportunity for Citizens to Address Items Not on the Agenda<br />
Trustee Davis read aloud the guidelines relevant to public presentations to the <strong>Board</strong> and<br />
opened the Public Hearing for those wishing to address an item not on the Agenda.<br />
Rosalinda Vierra introduced herself as a parent <strong>of</strong> students at Central Valley High <strong>School</strong><br />
and Sinclear Elementary <strong>School</strong>, and addressed the <strong>Board</strong> regarding concerns at CVHS. Ms.<br />
Vierra asserted that $35 charged for students to attend the Winter Formal was excessive for<br />
what they received. Ms. Vierra also expressed concern that her daughter is now a half<br />
semester behind in preparing for college after receiving a failing grade for “unknown<br />
circumstances” in a pre-calculus class last semester, and being unable to change classes.<br />
Ms. Vierra noted that, as a member <strong>of</strong> the NAACP Education <strong>Board</strong>, she is aware that Latino<br />
and African-American students were recently transferred out <strong>of</strong> CVHS for credit deficiency,<br />
many <strong>of</strong> whom were behind by as few as 5 credits, as her daughter is now. Ms. Vierra<br />
emphasized the importance <strong>of</strong> advocates such as the NAACP in fighting for students’ rights.<br />
She reported positive experiences with the administration <strong>of</strong> Sinclear Elementary <strong>School</strong>,<br />
but suggested that the staff and administration at CVHS are defensive and unresponsive.<br />
Ms. Vierra encouraged open communication between school administration, parents and the<br />
community.<br />
7. REPORT OUT OF CLOSED SESSION<br />
Trustee Davis reported that no action was taken during Closed Session.<br />
8. CONSENT AGENDA<br />
a. Minutes <strong>of</strong> the Regular Governing <strong>Board</strong> Meeting <strong>of</strong> <strong>January</strong> 8, <strong>2013</strong><br />
b. Ratification <strong>of</strong> Warrants<br />
c. Ratification <strong>of</strong> Employment<br />
d. Disposal <strong>of</strong> <strong>District</strong> Property<br />
e. Sale <strong>of</strong> <strong>District</strong> Property<br />
f. Claim for Damages<br />
g. CUSD <strong>Board</strong> Policy July 2012 Revisions<br />
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