NORTHERN HUMBOLDT UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT GOVERNING BOARD
Tuesday, August l2, 2014
McKinleyville High School Library
REGULAR BOARD MEETING
5:30 p.m.
MINUTES
1.0
OPEN SESSION
Board members present: Dan Collen, Brian Lovell, and Colleen Toste. Arrived late: Dan Johnson
and Dana Silvernale
Others present: Chris Hartley, Superintendent, Dave Lonn, Executive Director; Cindy Vickers,
Director of Fiscal Services; MHS Administrator Roger Macdonald; SRCHS Administrator Nic
Collart
2.0
ADJOURNMENT TO CLOSED SESSION
ADJOURNMENT TO CLOSED SESSION DURING THIS MEETING TO CONSIDER
AND/ORTAKE ACTION UPON ANY OF THE FOLLOWING CONSENT ITEMS
(Indicated by [X]:
2.1
With respect to every item of business discussed in closed session pursuant to Education
Code Section 48918(c):
[x ] CONSIDERATION OF STUDENT EXPULSION
A.
Review terms of expulsion for Student #94/2013-14
B.
Review terms of expulsion for Student #95/2013-14
C.
Review terms of expulsion for Student #96/2013-14
D.
Review terms of expulsion for Student #97/2013-14
E.
Review terms of expulsion for Student #98/2013-14
2.2
With respect to every item of business discussed in closed session pursuant to Government
Code Section 3549.1:
[x ] COLLECTIVE BARGAINING SESSION
2.3
With respect to every item of business to be discussed in closed session pursuant to Section
54957.6:
[x ] CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR
Name of Agency Negotiator: Dan Collen
Unrepresented employee: Superintendent
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6
2.4
[x ] PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION: Superintendent
3.0
RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION at 5:55 pm
3.1
Announcement of action taken in Closed Session
It was moved by Colleen Toste and seconded by Brian Lovell to approve the terms of
expulsion for Student 94/2013-14, through Student 98/2013-14
Motion carried, 3-0-2.
RECONVENE CLOSED SESSION AFTER REGULAR MEETING
NHUHSD Governing Board Minutes
August 12, 2014
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REGULAR MEETING
6:00 p.m.
1.0
OPEN SESSION
Board members present: Dan Collen, Dan Johnson, Brian Lovell, Dana Silvernale, and Colleen
Toste.
Others present: Chris Hartley, Superintendent, Dave Lonn, Executive Director; Cindy Vickers,
Director of Fiscal Services; MHS Administrator Roger Macdonald; SRCHS Administrator Nic
Collart; Todd Curry, Suzie McCray, Marsha Mielke, Jo Ann Moore, Tom Pender, and Tammy Pires.
2.0
AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS
3.0
PUBLIC COMMENTS
3.1
District Employees
No comments
4.0
3.2
Non-Agenda Items
No comments
3.3
Agenda Items
Individuals will have an opportunity to speak on items on the agenda before Board discussion on
that item. Individual speakers shall be allowed three minutes to address the Board on each agenda
or non-agenda item. The Board shall limit the total time for public input on each item to twenty
minutes.
CONSENT AGENDA
Notice to the Public
All matters listed under this category are considered to be routine by the Governing Board and will
be enacted by one motion on a roll call vote. There will be no separate discussion of these items.
However, if discussion is required, that item will be removed from the Consent Agenda and
considered separately.
4.1
Approval of Minutes of June 17, 2014, Regular Meeting
4.2
Approval of Minutes of June 19, 2014, Special Meeting
4.3
Approval of warrants
4.4
Receive and file the 2014-15 Ambulance Service Agreements for AHS/MHS home football
games
It was moved by Dana Silvernale and seconded by Brian Lovell to approve the Consent Agenda.
AYES
NOES
ABSENT
Dan Collen
Dan Johnson
Brian Lovell
Dana Silvernale
Colleen Toste
Motion carried, 5-0-0
NHUHSD Governing Board Minutes
August 12, 2014
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5.0
INFORMATION ITEMS
5.1
Bond Update
Executive Director Dave Lonn shared that Phase 1 of the AHS Fine Arts abatement is mostly
completed. The building was found to be in great condition considering it was built in
1960’s. Mr. Lonn shared that the Fine Arts plans did come back from DSA. Pierson
Company is moving forward with getting costs broken out from sub-contractors. The hope is
to have a better scope of costs available in September. There may be a need for a special
Board meeting for the Board to review.
Colleen Toste asked what will be occurring with the cafeteria at AHS during this time. Mr.
Lonn shared its not being remodeled so they’ve been using it for storage. The freezers will
still be used for food. The primary kitchen will be run out of the McKinleyville High School
cafeteria. Arcata High School will use the snack bar at the gym for meal disbursement.
Colleen Toste asked how the cost analysis was going on the fine arts project. Mr. Lonn
shared that he has met with staff several times to try to narrow down costs. Currently the
costs have been lowered but are still slightly above budget. Mr. Lonn is hoping to have the
contractors assist with suggesting ways to lower costs.
Ms. Toste asked what are some areas the district could be researching on our bond to ensure
we can get more Measure Q projects underway, like the AHS track? Dr. Hartley
recommended a study session for the Board to discuss ideas, funding, and proposed projects
for Measure Q. Dr. Hartley suggested it would make sense to review in November when the
assessed property values are released.
5.2
6.0
PUBLIC HEARING AND DISCUSSION
6.1
Public comments on the 2014-15 CTA Collective Bargaining Agreement Public Disclosure
Summary
CTA Negotiator Jo Ann Moore thanked Cindy Vickers for all of her work. They have loved
working with her and have a very open, positive relationship with her.
6.2
7.0
Northern Humboldt Bus Routes for 2014-15
Public comments on Administrative Regulation 6184, Continuation Education
No public comments
ACTION ITEMS
7.1
Approval of Changes in Certificated and Classified Personnel
It was moved by Brian Lovell and seconded by Colleen Toste to approve Changes in
Certificated and Classified Personnel
Motion carried, 5-0-0.
7.2
Recommend approval of the new contract language between NHUHSD and CTA dated June
4, 2014 for the 2014-15 school year
It was moved by Brian Lovell and seconded by Dana Silvernale to approve new contract
language between NHUHSD and CTA dated June 4, 2014 for the 2014-15 school year
Motion carried, 5-0-0.
NHUHSD Governing Board Minutes
August 12, 2014
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ACTION ITEMS continued
7.3
Recommend approval of the Second Quarter Williams Uniform Complaints
It was moved by Colleen Toste and seconded by Dana Silvernale to approve the Second
Quarter Williams Uniform Complaints
Motion carried, 5-0-0.
7.4
Recommend approval of Resolution 1/2014-15, Sufficiency of Instructional Materials
It was moved by Colleen Toste and seconded by Dan Collen to approve Resolution 1/201415, Sufficiency of Instructional Materials
Motion carried, 5-0-0.
7.5
Recommend approval of a Reduced-Workload assignment for Russ Porterfield for the
2014-15 school year
It was moved by Dana Silvernale and seconded by Colleen Toste to approve a ReducedWorkload assignment for Russ Porterfield for the 2014-15 school year
Motion carried, 5-0-0.
7.6
Recommend approval of a one-year term Business Services Agreement between NHUHSD
and Arcata School District
It was moved by Colleen Toste and seconded by Dana Silvernale to approve one-year term
Business Services Agreement between NHUHSD and Arcata School District
Motion carried, 4-0-1. Brian Lovell abstained.
7.7
Recommend approval of the Professional Services Agreement between NHUHSD and Arcata
School District for the 2014-15 School Year
See Item 7.9
7.8
Recommend approval of the Professional Services Agreement between NHUHSD and Blue
Lake Union School District for the 2014-15 School Year
See Item 7.9
7.9
Recommend approval of the Professional Services Agreement between NHUHSD and
Trinidad School District for the 2014-15 School Year
It was moved by Colleen Toste and seconded by Dana Silvernale to approve Item 7.7-7.9,
Professional Services Agreements
Motion carried, 5-0-0.
7.10
Recommend approval of the Technology Agreement between NHUHSD and Trinidad School
District for the 2014-15 School Year
It was moved by Colleen Toste and seconded by Dana Silvernale to approve Technology
Agreement between NHUHSD and Trinidad School District for the 2014-15 School Year
Motion carried, 5-0-0.
7.11
Recommend approval of the Special Education Transportation Agreement between
NHUHSD and Trinidad School District for the 2014-15 School Year
It was moved by Dana Silvernale and seconded by Brian Lovell to approve Special Education
Transportation Agreement between NHUHSD and Trinidad School District for the 2014-15
NHUHSD Governing Board Minutes
August 12, 2014
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ACTION ITEMS continued
School Year
Motion carried, 5-0-0.
7.12
Recommend approval of the Transportation Agreement between NHUHSD and Trinidad
School District for the 2014-15 School Year
It was moved by Brian Lovell and seconded by Colleen Toste to approve Transportation
Agreement between NHUHSD and Trinidad School District for the 2014-15 School Year
Motion carried, 5-0-0.
7.13
Recommend approval of the MHS IB English 4 students traveling to Ashland, OR
October 13 through October 15, 2014.
It was moved by Dana Silvernale and seconded by Dan Collen to approve the MHS IB
English 4 students traveling to Ashland, OR October 13 through October 15, 2014.
Motion carried, 5-0-0.
7.14
Recommend approval of the 2014-15 Consolidated Application
It was moved by Colleen Toste and seconded by Dan Collen to approve the 2014-15
Consolidated Application
Motion carried, 5-0-0.
7.15
Recommend approval to the 2014-15 Arcata High School Agricultural Career Technical
Educational Incentive Grant
See Item 7.16
7.16
Recommend approval to the 2014-15 McKinleyville High School Agricultural Career
Technical Educational Incentive Grant
It was moved by Colleen Toste and seconded by Dan Collen to approve 7.16 and 7..17,
Agricultural Career Technical Educational Incentive Grants
Motion carried, 5-0-0.
7.17
Recommend approval of Administrative Regulation 6184, Continuation Education
It was moved by Colleen Toste and seconded by Dana Silvernale to approve the
Administrative Regulation 6184, Continuation Education
Dr. Hartley asked that the item be tabled until the September Board meeting in order to
obtain more information from the state on this change.
CDS Principal Tom Pender shared that he had attended a continuation school conference
where he asked other districts what they were doing to offer community day school services
in their districts. Many districts are getting approval from CDE to offer alternative education
services to students 9-12th versus now you can only enroll students 10th grade and up. The
ninth grade students would still be housed separately as required by law. With the alternative
education setting, the ninth grade students only need to attend three hours of school, instead
of 5, unless they have an a IEP.
NHUHSD Governing Board Minutes
August 12, 2014
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ACTION ITEMS continued
Dr. Hartley shared that he has been working with the California Department of Education to
ensure we are meeting California Education Code. He will bring more information to the
Board in September.
7.18
Recommend approval of the NHUHSD Vision and Mission Statements
Dr. Hartley shared that last Thursday the Board attended a Study Session where CSBA
conducted a Board training that helped them to create vision and mission statements.
It was moved by Colleen Toste and seconded by Brian Lovell to approve the NHUHSD
Vision and Mission Statements
Dan Collen shared that this process went well. If these are approved the Board will move
forward with setting priority goals.
Motion carried, 5-0-0.
8.0
COMMUNICATIONS
9.0
ANNOUNCEMENTS
9.1
Regular Board Meeting, September 9, 2014 6 pm, McKinleyville High School Library
10.0
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Board Study Session on Measure Q - November
Board Study Session on Board Goal Setting – September
11.0
COMMENTS FROM SCHOOL SITE PRINCIPALS
SRCHS Principal Nic Collart shared that he is excited for the upcoming school year. The work
being done on the Arcata High School campus by the classified staff is superb. In June, the SRCHS
staff held a retreat to start planning curriculum for this school year. There are a lot of impressive
things going on in the district. Nic shared that the SRCHS Community Meeting is next Thursday at
6 pm.
MHS Principal Roger Macdonald agreed that the custodial staff have done such a great job getting
the campus set for the start of another school year. Roger shared regarding all the staff development
that has been going on this summer. Roger invited everyone to the Freshman LINK orientation event
on Thursday, August 21 at 5:30 pm.
12.0
COMMENTS FROM DIRECTOR OF FISCAL SERVICES
Cindy Vickers shared that they are close to having the 2013-14 books closed.
13.0
COMMENTS FROM EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Dave Lonn thanked Jim Hogan, Lu Coelho, Steve Walstrom, and Bill Townsend for all their staff
efforts this summer.
NHUHSD Governing Board Minutes
August 12, 2014
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14.0 COMMENTS FROM SUPERINTENDENT
Chris Hartley shared that we will be holding a new teacher orientation on Tuesday, August 19th. We
will also be conducting a Summer Technology Institute over the next three days for certificated staff.
Lastly, Dr. Hartley shared that August 20th is the all staff luncheon at 12:00 pm at the MHS MPR.
15.0
COMMENTS FROM MEMBERS OF THE GOVERNING BOARD
Brian Lovell had no comments.
Colleen Toste wished everyone a great start to the school year.
Dan Johnson had no comments.
Dana Silvernale shared her positive thoughts having attended the Capturing Kids Hearts training.
Dan Collen thanked those in the audience that always come to the meetings. Thanked staff for all
their hard work this summer.
RE-ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION at 7:06 pm
ADJOURNMENT TO CLOSED SESSION DURING THIS MEETING TO CONSIDER
AND/ORTAKE ACTION UPON ANY OF THE FOLLOWING CONSENT ITEMS
(Indicated by [X]:
2.3
With respect to every item of business to be discussed in closed session pursuant to Section
54957.6:
[x ] CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR
Name of Agency Negotiator: Dan Collen
Unrepresented employee: Superintendent
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6
2.4 [x ] PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION: Superintendent
16.0
ADJOURNMENT at
Respectfully Submitted,
CHRIS HARTLEY, Secretary
Board of Trustees
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