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 />
● Deputy Superintendent <strong>of</strong> Personnel Services<br />
● Assistant Superintendent <strong>of</strong> Educational Services<br />
● Assistant Superintendent <strong>of</strong> Student Support Services<br />
● Director <strong>of</strong> Special Education<br />
● Principal <strong>of</strong> Central Valley High <strong>School</strong><br />
● Principal <strong>of</strong> <strong>Ceres</strong> High <strong>School</strong><br />
Trustee Davis moved and Trustee Perez seconded, to approve the employment agreements as<br />
presented. Ayes: Alexis <strong>Board</strong>row, Jesse Magana, Jim Kinard, Faye Lane, Teresa Guerrero,<br />
Lourdes Perez, Valli Wigt, Betty Davis and Mike Welsh. Motion carried.<br />
l. 2012-<strong>2013</strong> Classified Management Salary Schedule<br />
Mr. Fabela reported that, following a recent comprehensive salary study <strong>of</strong> the median<br />
salaries for Classified Management positions in 45 comparable school districts, Staff is<br />
recommending to adjust the 2012-<strong>2013</strong> Classified Management Salary Schedule. Mr. Fabela<br />
presented for review and approval by the <strong>Board</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Trustees</strong> the proposed 2012-<strong>2013</strong><br />
Classified Management Salary Schedule identifying five Business Services positions<br />
proposed to be adjusted near the median, and the current Classified Management Salary<br />
Schedule for reference. Mr. Fabela noted that two <strong>of</strong> these salaries are funded out <strong>of</strong> Child<br />
Nutrition and another out <strong>of</strong> Routine Repair and Maintenance.<br />
Dr. Siegel took this opportunity to recognize the outstanding work <strong>of</strong> the classified directors,<br />
who perform far above “median.”<br />
Trustee Lane moved and Trustee Davis seconded, to approve as presented the proposed<br />
2012-<strong>2013</strong> Classified Management Salary Schedule. Ayes: Alexis <strong>Board</strong>row, Jesse Magana,<br />
Jim Kinard, Faye Lane, Teresa Guerrero, Lourdes Perez, Valli Wigt, Betty Davis and Mike<br />
Welsh. Motion carried.<br />
10. INFORMATION & STUDY<br />
a. Superintendent’s Report<br />
Dr. Siegel introduced Program Specialist Karla Paul who will replace Allyson Woolworth.<br />
Dr. Siegel reported that it is rewarding, after nearly five years <strong>of</strong> fiscal hardship, to see the<br />
budget improving. Dr. Siegel thanked the <strong>Board</strong> for having confidence in the <strong>District</strong>’s<br />
financial position and projections to vote to commence full salary restoration after only two<br />
years – far earlier than he imagined possible. Dr. Siegel noted that it is worth remembering<br />
and thanking CUSD employees who stood up and sacrificed financially in order to cross the<br />
chasm <strong>of</strong> reduced revenue limits, to maintain a quality level <strong>of</strong> education for our students.<br />
b. <strong>Board</strong> Report<br />
Central Valley High <strong>School</strong> Student Representative Jesse Magana and <strong>Ceres</strong> High <strong>School</strong><br />
Student Representative Alexis <strong>Board</strong>row reported on academics, athletics and other school<br />
activities.<br />
c. Association Report<br />
<strong>Ceres</strong> <strong>Unified</strong> Teachers Association (CUTA) President Cheryl Brewer had nothing to report.<br />
Diana Boyarsky, President <strong>of</strong> California <strong>School</strong> Employees Association Chapter 140<br />
(CSEA), thanked those who attended the Employees Making a Difference reception for<br />
classified employees on <strong>January</strong> 22. Ms. Boyarsky also thanked the <strong>Board</strong> for restoring<br />
salaries.<br />
d. Submission <strong>of</strong> Petition Approval for Whitmore Charter <strong>School</strong>s<br />
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