NORTHERN HUMBOLDT UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT GOVERNING BOARD
Tuesday, December 9, 2014
McKinleyville High School Library
ORGANIZATIONAL BOARD MEETING
5:30 pm
CLOSED SESSION MINUTES
1.0
OPEN SESSION
Board members present: Brian Lovell, Dana Silvernale and Colleen Toste.
Absent: Dan Collen and Dan Johnson
Others present: Chris Hartley, Superintendent; Dave Lonn, Executive Director; AHS Administrator
Dave Navarre; MHS Principal Roger Macdonald; SRCHS Principal 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 # 23/2014-15
3.0
RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION at
3.1
Announcement of action taken in Closed Session
It was moved by Brian Lovell and seconded by Colleen Toste to approve the terms of Item
2.1.
Motion carried, 3-0-2.
3.2
No other action taken.
ORGANIZATIONAL BOARD MEETING
6:00 pm
MINUTES
1.0
OPEN SESSION
Board members present: Dan Collen (arrived late), Dan Johnson (left early), Brian Lovell, Dana
Silvernale and Colleen Toste.
Others present: Chris Hartley, Superintendent; Dave Lonn, Executive Director; AHS Administrator
Dave Navarre; MHS Administrator Roger Macdonald; SRCHS Administrator Nic Collart; Student
Board Representatives Ryan Sotelo and Emma Zierer; Jasmine Allard, Jennifer Berube, Stephen
Carey, Todd Curry, Lynn DeMello, Charla Fleming, Jim Hannon, Steve Hoffman, Doug Johnson,
Mitch Kane, Stacy Kastler, Danielle Lehman, Suzie McCray, Jim Moore, JoAnn Moore, Sue Moore,
Sheri Myer, Steve Nystrom, Tammy Pires, Russ Porterfield, Jennifer Rosebrook, Anne Sahlberg,
Devon Van Dam, and Rachel Watson.
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December 9, 2014
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2.0
AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS
2.1
National Council of Teachers of English honors MHS teacher Anne Sahlberg as a "High
School Teacher of Excellence”
MHS Principal Roger Macdonald introduced MHS study Jasmine Allard who spoke about
Ms. Sahlberg as a teacher. Ms. Sahlberg spoke about the award she had received.
3.0
ORGANIZATIONAL MATTERS
3.1
Election of President of the Board of Trustees
Dr. Hartley opened up nominations for President.
It was moved by Dan Johnson and seconded by Brian Lovell to nominate Dan Collen as
President for the upcoming year.
No other nominations were made.
Motion carried, 4-0-1. (Collen abstained)
3.2
Election of Clerk of the Board of Trustees
Dan Collen opened up nominations for Clerk.
It was moved by Dana Silvernale and seconded by Brian Lovell to nominate Colleen Toste as
Clerk for the upcoming year.
No other nominations were made.
Motion carried, 5-0-0.
3.3
Establish Day and Time for Board Meetings
It was moved by Dana Silvernale and seconded by Colleen Toste to continue Board meetings
on the second Tuesday of each month. Regular meeting time will continue to be 6 pm.
Motion carried, 5-0-0.
3.4
Appoint Board member to be a voting representative for the NHUHSD on the County
Committee on School District Organization
It was moved by Brian Lovell and seconded by Dana Silvernale to nominate Colleen Toste as
a voting representative for the NHUHSD on the County Committee on School District
Organization
Motion carried, 5-0-0.
3.5
Appoint two Board members to serve on the NHUHSD Athletic Committee
It was moved by Colleen Toste and seconded by Dana Silvernale to nominate Dan Collen and
Brian Lovell to serve on the NHUHSD Athletic Committee
Motion carried, 5-0-0.
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4.0
PUBLIC COMMENTS
4.1
District Employees
Jo Ann Moore – AHS Teacher – Ms. Moore came tonight to share her support for the
classified staff.
Anne Sahlberg – MHS Teacher –Ms. Sahlberg shared her support for the classified staff.
They are a vital part of our schools.
Doug Johnson – AHS Teacher – Mr. Johnson came to share his support for classified staff.
Jennifer Berube – AHS Librarian – Ms. Berube also came to share her support for the
classified staff tonight as well.
Sheri Myer – MHS Teacher – Ms. Myer came to support the classified staff.
Lynn DeMello – CSEA President – Ms. DeMello thanked certificated staff for their support
this evening.
Steve Nystrom – MHS Teacher – Mr. Nystrom shared his support for the classified staff.
5.0
4.2
Non-Agenda Items
No comments.
4.3
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.
5.1
Approval of Minutes of November 18, 2014, Regular Meeting
5.2
Approval of warrants
5.3
Approval of ASB warrants
5.4
Receive and file monthly financial report
It was moved by Dana Silvernale and seconded Brian Lovell by to approve the Consent Agenda.
AYES
NOES
ABSENT
Dan Collen
Dan Johnson
Brian Lovell
Dana Silvernale
Colleen Toste
Motion carried, 5-0-0
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6.0
INFORMATION ITEMS
6.1
Student Board Representatives
MHS Student Representative Ryan Sotelo gave an update on athletics. Ryan shared that the
canned food drives at MHS have generated over 1,800 cans. MHS is also holding a Toy
Drive and Sock Drive. Ryan shared that Winter Formal is January 24th.
AHS Student Representative Emma Zierer shared that AHS senior Sophie Northern signed
with HSU for girls’ basketball. AHS ASB is currently doing their Change Drive. Lastly, this
Friday night is the Arts Arcata event.
6.2
Instructional Coach Update
District Instructional coaches and teachers Jennifer Rosebrook, Danielle Lehman, Steve
Hoffman, Suzie McCray and Rachel Watson shared what their role as Instructional Coaches
is. The coaches have attended trainings on Common Core and also participated in trainings
on ways to develop a coaching program for our district.
Dr. Hartley shared how pleased he has been with the coaches. Their leadership as teachers
demonstrates how relevant professional development can be delivered to small groups and
one on one. Dr. Hartley has also been pleased with the teaching staff being so receptive to
the new coaching program.
6.3
Common Core Update: Math
Mr. Macdonald, Mr. Navarre and Mr. Collart shared that district math department have been
thoughtful and deliberate about the decision to go integrated. The consensus of team was to
move forward with an integrated approach in math for Common Core.
Nic Collart shared that the exciting part is that now that we have made a decision we can
move forward with the instructional planning.
Dave Navarre shared that it is great to have buy in from all stakeholders because of the
process.
6.4
Bond Update
Executive Director Dave Lonn shared an update on progress of Fine Arts Facility project. Mr.
Lonn shared photos of construction in progress.
6.5
LCAP
7.0
PUBLIC HEARING AND DISCUSSION
8.0
ACTION ITEMS
8.1
Approval of Changes in Certificated and Classified Personnel
It was moved by Colleen Toste and seconded by Brian Lovell to approve Changes in
Certificated and Classified Personnel
Motion carried, 4-0-1.
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ACTION ITEMS continued
8.2
Recommend approval of First Interim Report
Dr. Hartley shared information on the Interim Report with the Board. As a district, we are
planning for increased special education costs with more students attending non-public
schools. We are also planning for the Affordable Healthcare Act. Lastly, we are looking into
Prop 2 which limits the reserves that districts can hold.
It was moved by Brian Lovell and seconded by Dana Silvernale to approve First Interim
Report
Motion carried, 4-0-1.
8.3
Recommend approval of the Measure Q Oversight Committee 2013-14 Annual Report
It was moved by Colleen Toste and seconded by Brian Lovell to approve the Measure Q
Oversight Committee 2013-14 Annual Report Personnel
Motion carried, 4-0-1.
8.4
Recommend approval Annual review of Complaints Concerning District Employees, Board
Policy 1312.1, Administrative Regulation 1312.1, and Exhibits (1) and (2) 1312.1 (no
changes)
See Item 8.8
8.5
Annual review of Probationary/Permanent Status, Board Policy 4116 and Administrative
Regulation 4116 (no changes)
See Item 8.8
8.6
Annual review of School Attendance Boundaries, Board Policy 5116 and Administrative
Regulation 5116 (no changes)
See Item 8.8
8.7
Annual review of Interdistrict Attendance, Board Policy 5117 and Administrative
Regulation 5117 (no changes)
See Item 8.8
8.8
Annual review of Extracurricular and Cocurricular Activities, Board Policy 6145 and
Administrative Regulation 6145 (no changes)
It was moved by Dana Silvernale and seconded by Colleen Toste to approve Items 8.4-8.8.
Motion carried, 4-0-1.
8.9
Recommend approval of Mike Cox serving as the AHS Community Member on the
NHUHSD Athletic Advisory Committee
It was moved by Colleen Toste and seconded by Dana Silvernale to approve Mike Cox
serving as the AHS Community Member on the NHUHSD Athletic Advisory Committee
Motion carried, 4-0-1.
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ACTION ITEMS continued
8.10 Recommend approval of Eric Tripp serving as the MHS Community Member on the
NHUHSD Athletic Advisory Committee
It was moved by Colleen Toste and seconded by Dana Silvernale to approve Eric Tripp
serving as the MHS Community Member on the NHUHSD Athletic Advisory Committee
Motion carried, 3-0-2. (Collen abstained)
8.11
Recommend approval of MHS Drama Club traveling to Ashland, OR, April 17- April 19,
2015
It was moved by Colleen Toste and seconded by Brian Lovell to approve MHS Drama Club
traveling to Ashland, OR, April 17- April 19, 2015
Motion carried, 4-0-1.
8.12
Recommend approval of MHS history students traveling to Washington DC and New York
City, April 6-11, 2015
It was moved by Brian Lovell and seconded by Colleen Toste to approve MHS history
students traveling to Washington DC and New York City, April 6-11, 2015
Motion carried, 4-0-1.
8.13
Recommend approval of AP European History traveling to Europe, April 1-12, 2015
It was moved by Colleen Toste and seconded by Dana Silvernale to approve AP European
History traveling to Europe, April 1-12, 2015
Motion carried, 4-0-1.
9.0
COMMUNICATIONS
10.0
ANNOUNCEMENTS
10.1 Regular Board Meeting, January 13, 2015, 6 pm, Arcata High School Library. Please note
location changes.
11.0
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Measure Q Study Session – February 10, 2015, 4:30 pm, Arcata High School Library
12.0
COMMENTS FROM SCHOOL SITE PRINCIPALS
AHS Principal Dave Navarre spoke about our classified staff and in particular our one-on-one aides.
MHS Principal Roger Macdonald spoke about how much community service our students put in this
time of the year.
13.0
14.0
SRCHS Principal Nic Collart wanted to share that SRCHS student Alison Silver is now a published
author. She will be doing a book signing at Trinidad School this Friday.
COMMENTS FROM DIRECTOR OF FISCAL SERVICES
COMMENTS FROM EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Dave Lonn shared that Bus Garage Clerk Penni Nicoll will be retiring this month. We want to wish
her well and thank her for her service.
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15.0 COMMENTS FROM SUPERINTENDENT
Chris Hartley congratulated Anne Sahlberg for her award. Wished everyone a happy holiday.
16.0
COMMENTS FROM MEMBERS OF THE GOVERNING BOARD
Brian Lovell wished everyone a happy holiday season.
Colleen Toste wished everyone a happy holiday season.
Dana Silvernale wished everyone a happy holiday season.
Dan Collen wished everyone a happy holiday season. Pleased to see the support from the certificated
staff tonight for the classified staff.
17.0
ADJOURNMENT at 7:50 pm
Respectfully Submitted,
CHRIS HARTLEY, Secretary
Board of Trustees
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