NORTHERN HUMBOLDT UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT GOVERNING BOARD
Tuesday, May 12, 2015
Arcata High School Library
SPECIAL SESSION
Arcata High School Fine Arts Facility
5:00 pm
MINUTES
1.0
OPEN SESSION
Board members present: Dan Collen, Brian Lovell, Dana Silvernale and Colleen Toste.
Absent: Dan Johnson.
Others present: Chris Hartley, Superintendent; Dave Lonn, and Executive Director; Cindy Vickers;
AHS Principal Dave Navarre, MHS Principal Roger Macdonald; SRCHS Principal Nic Collart
2.0
INFORMATION ITEMS
2.1
AHS Fine Arts Facility Tour and Project Update
3.0 ADJOURN TO REGULAR MEETING at 5:25 pm
CLOSED SESSION
5:30 pm
MINUTES
1.0 OPEN SESSION
Board members present: Dan Collen, Brian Lovell, Dana Silvernale and Colleen Toste. Absent: Dan
Johnson
Others present: Chris Hartley, Superintendent; Dave Lonn, and Executive Director; Cindy Vickers;
AHS Principal 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/OR
TAKE ACTION UPON ANY OF THE FOLLOWING CONSENT ITEMS
(Indicated by [X]):
2.1 With respect to every item of business to be discussed in closed session pursuant to Section
54957:
[x] PUBLIC EMPLOYEE DISCIPLINE/DISMISSAL/RELEASE
2.2 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 Stipulation Expulsion Agreement for Student # 44/2014-15
B.
Review terms of Stipulation Expulsion Agreement for Student # 45/2014-15
C.
Review terms of Stipulation Expulsion Agreement for Student # 46/2014-15
D.
Review terms of Stipulation Expulsion Agreement for Student # 47/2014-15

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E.
Review terms of Stipulation Expulsion Agreement for Student # 48/2014-15
F.
Review terms of Stipulation Expulsion Agreement for Student # 49/2014-15
G.
Review terms of Stipulation Expulsion Agreement for Student # 50/2014-15
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 Dana Silvernale to approve the terms of Item
2.2. Stipulated Expulsion Agreements 44-50/2014-15
Motion carried, 4-0-1.
3.2 No other action was taken
REGULAR BOARD MEETING
6:00 pm
MINUTES
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; AHS Administrator
Dave Navarre; MHS Administrator Roger Macdonald; SRCHS Administrator Nic Collart; Student
Board Representative Emma Zierer; Michelle Anderson, Laura Arrington, Davena Bagnall,
Rosemarie Butler, Paul Cumnings, Todd Curry, Lynn DeMello, Kim Dennig, Kelly Ferndandes,
Brian Gerving, Jim Hannon, Chris Jioras, Dag Josang, Malia Josang, Suzie McCray, Joe McKinzie,
Sue Moore, Abby Munro-Proulx, Karen Myers, Tammy Pires, Anne Sahlberg, Mark Sahlberg, Judy
Scharnberg, Fred Tempas, Lete Tuermer, and Elizabeth Whitehurch.
2.0 AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS
2.1 Student Board Representatives Recognition
AHS Principal Dave Navarre presented Emma Zierer with a plaque to thank her for her service to the Board this year.
Although Ryan Sotelo could not be here this evening, MHS Principal Roger Macdonald thanked him for his service to the Board.
2.2
Jean Olson Career Achievement Award winner – Carol Jacobson
2.3
Excellence in Teaching Award winners – Earl Peters and Steve Nystrom
2.4 AHS Gold Ribbon Award plus Exemplary Program in Arts Education Honor
3.0 PUBLIC COMMENTS
3.1 District Employees
No comments

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3.2
Non-Agenda Items
Paul Cummings – Music Professor at HSU – Mr. Cummings came to praise the music programs held at our schools. He would like the district to look at its vision for the program. Mr.
Cummings has concern that there are not enough band opportunities for students once they come to the high schools. He would like to see a more comprehensive, well-rounded music curriculum with choir, band, and orchestra offered at both campuses.
Judy Scharnberg – North Coast Music Educators Association President – Ms. Scharnberg shared her concerns with the district music program. With both music teachers leaving, she would like to see more involvement with the feeder schools to offer a K-12 continuum of curriculum in our communities.
Abby Munro-Proulx – former AHS parent – Ms. Monroe-Proulx came to also endorse bigger opportunity for students in our music programs.
Fred Tempas – former parent and teacher – Mr. Tempas feels it’s time to balance the music programs. Mr. Tempas would like to see equal opportunity for all students in our district. He would like to see choir, band, and orchestra offered on both campuses. Not shared courses.
Chris Jioras – Parent of incoming freshman –Ms. Jioras would like to ensure we continue to offer a wonderful music program and hopefully enhance it.
Malia Josang – AHS Parent – Ms. Josang would like to see our music programs continue to thrive.
Laura Arrington – Jacoby Creek School Music Teacher – Ms. Arrington came to represent her students and parents. They are concerned that the music program could fall apart if someone not as dynamic as Ms. Jacobson is hired.
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 item. The Board shall limit the total time for public input on each item to twenty minutes.
Rosemarie Butler – Former MHS Parent – Ms. Butler wanted to speak about the MHS IB program. Her student graduated in June 2014. She feels that the IB program uses a lot of the school’s resources but only a limited number of students are benefiting from the program.
Ms. Butler would like the school to see how students are doing after high school and how this program has benefited them after high school.

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4.0 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 Minute s of April 14, 2015, Regular Meeting
4.2 Approval of warrants
4.3 Approval of ASB warrants
4.4 Receive and file monthly financial report
4.5 Receive and file department class averages
It was moved by Brian Lovell and seconded by Dana Silvernale to approve the Consent Agenda.
AYES NOES ABSENT
Dan Collen
Dan Johnson
Brian Lovell
Dana Silvernale
Colleen Toste
Motion carried, 5-0-0
5.0 INFORMATION ITEMS
5.1 Student Board Representatives
AHS Student Representative Emma Zierer shared that AP testing and SBAC testing are wrapping up. The AP English Ashland trip leaves in a week. On April 19 there was a ceremony for students who received a Seal of Biliteracy award. The AHS AAI Fashion Show is at the end of the month. Spring Sports Awards are May 27 th
. National Honors Society will be holding a fundraiser on May 18 th
at Westside Pizza to raise funds for homeless youth.
Other upcoming dates: June 3 rd
is Senior Awards, June 5 th
is the ArMack concert, and June
6 th
is Senior Program.
5.2 Bond Update
Executive Director Dave Lonn shared that AHS Fine Arts tour tonight covered his presentation.
5.3 LCAP Draft: 2014-15 Plan Update
Chris Hartley shared that the draft is what is presented tonight. Staff are still taking feedback and finalizing the plan until the end of the month. The Annual Update is also included which discusses what our progress from the current year. Dr. Hartley shared feedback on the stakeholder meetings that were held.
Board member Dana Silvernale remarked how impressed and pleased she was with the LCAP process after attending both community meetings. She was very pleased with the depth of participation and resulting plan
5.4 The 2015-16 District Budget will be available at the District Office for public view on June
19, 2015 at 9 am.

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5.5 IB/AP Program Presentation
MHS Principal Roger Macdonald shared that he has heard both positive and negative comments from community members and staff regarding the IB program. The administration and counselors are listening to staff, parents, and students to improve the program. Roger shared that they are working on counseling the students better to determine what degree the program fits them. The courses are more inclusive to all students, not just IB diploma students. They are rotating the courses every other year so that there is an extra section available to the students. The IB curriculum has the expectation of students to do community oriented projects. Next year is the five-year program review and Mr. Macdonald invited anyone to participate in the review.
AHS Principal Dave Navarre shared that AP are rigorous courses offered to students. Staff put in extra time training for the AP courses. AHS offers 17 out of the possible 30 College
Board AP courses. There are well over 200 students that take the AP tests each year. If they pass the exam they receive college credit. These courses teach time management.
SRCHS Principal Nic Collart feels that having these educational options available to students benefits them for college.
5.6 Day of the Teacher – May 13, 2015
5.7 Classified Employees Week – May 18-22, 2015
6.0 PUBLIC HEARING AND DISCUSSION
6.1 Public comments on the 2015-16 contract re-openers from CSEA to NHUHSD
CSEA President Lynn DeMello shared that negotiations are in process. CSEA believe their proposal is fair and equitable. They would like to see the district negotiate prior to completing their budget.
6.2 Public comments on the 2015-16 contract re-openers from NHUHSD to CSEA
No public comments
6.3 Public comments on Resolution 8/2014-15, Education Protection Account
6.4
No public comments
First reading of Board Policy 5030, Wellness Plan
No public comments
6.5 First reading of Administrative Regulation 5030, Wellness Plan
No public comments
7.0 ACTION ITEMS
7.1 Recommend approval of Changes in Certificated and Classified Personnel
It was moved by Brian Lovell and seconded by Colleen Toste to approve the Changes in
Certificated and Classified Personnel
Motion carried, 5-0-0.

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7.2 Recommend approval of 2015-16 contract re-openers from NHUHSD to CSEA
It was moved by Brian Lovell and seconded by Dana Silvernale to approve the 2015-16 contract re-openers from NHUHSD to CSEA
Motion carried, 5-0-0.
7.3 Recommend approval of Resolution 7/2014-15, Specifications of the Election Order
It was moved by Colleen Toste and seconded by Brian Lovell to approve Resolution 7/2014-
15, Specifications of the Election Order
Motion carried, 5-0-0.
7.4 Recommend approval of Resolution 8/2014-15, Education Protection Account
It was moved by Colleen Toste and seconded by Brian Lovell to approve Resolution 8/2014-
15, Education Protection Account
Motion carried, 5-0-0.
7.5 Recommend approval of Resolution 9/2014-15, Final Action on Resolution and Decision Not to Reemploy Certificated Employees for the 2015-16 School Year
It was moved by Dana Silvernale and seconded by Brian Lovell to approve Resolution
9/2014-15, Final Action on Resolution and Decision Not to Reemploy Certificated
Employees for the 2015-16 School Year
Motion carried, 5-0-0.
7.6 Recommend approval of Resolution 10/2014-15, Final Reassignment and Notice to
Certificated Administrative Employee
It was moved by Brian Lovell and seconded by Dan Collen to approve Resolution 10/2014-
15, Final Reassignment and Notice to Certificated Administrative Employee
Motion carried, 5-0-0.
7.7 Recommend approval of the AHS/SRCHS Comprehensive Safe School Plan
It was moved by Colleen Toste and seconded by Brian Lovell to approve the AHS/SRCHS
Comprehensive Safe School Plan
Motion carried, 5-0-0.
7.8 Recommend approval of the MHS Comprehensive Safe School Plan
It was moved by Colleen Toste and seconded by Brian Lovell to approve the MHS
Comprehensive Safe School Plan
Motion carried, 5-0-0.
7.9 Recommend approval of new textbook: Discovering French Today! 1
See Item 7.14
7.10 Recommend approval of new textbook: Discovering French Today! 2
See Item 7.14
7.11 Recommend approval of new textbook: Themes
See Item 7.14

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7.12 Recommend approval of new textbook: Advancemos 1!
See Item 7.14
7.13 Recommend approval of new textbook: Advancemos 2!
See Item 7.14
7.14 Recommend approval of new textbook: Temas
It was moved by Dana Silvernale and seconded by Brian Lovell to approve Items 7.9-7.11, new textbooks
Motion carried, 5-0-0.
7.15 Recommend approval of new textbook: Core Connections Integrated II
It was moved by Colleen Toste and seconded by Dana Silvernale to approve new textbook:
Core Connections Integrated II
Motion carried, 5-0-0.
7.16 Recommend approval of disposal of 1989 Ford van from Bus Garage
It was moved by Colleen Toste and seconded by Brian Lovell to approve disposal of 1989
Ford van from Bus Garage
Motion carried, 5-0-0.
7.17 Recommend approval of Student A/2014-15, CAHSEE Waiver for Students with
Disabilities
See Item 7.24
7.18 Recommend approval of Student B/2014-15, CAHSEE Waiver for Students with
Disabilities
See Item 7.24
7.19 Recommend approval of Student C/2014-15, CAHSEE Waiver for Students with
Disabilities
See Item 7.24
7.20 Recommend approval of Student D/2014-15, CAHSEE Waiver for Students with
Disabilities
See Item 7.24
7.21 Recommend approval of Student E/2014-15, CAHSEE Waiver for Students with
Disabilities
See Item 7.24
7.22 Recommend approval of Student F/2014-15, CAHSEE Waiver for Students with
Disabilities
See Item 7.24

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7.23 Recommend approval of Student G/2014-15, CAHSEE Waiver for Students with
Disabilities
See Item 7.24
7.24 Recommend approval of Student H/2014-15, CAHSEE Waiver for Students with
Disabilities
It was moved by Dana Silvernale and seconded by Colleen Toste to approve Items 7.17-7.24,
Student A-H/CAHSEE Waiver for Students with Disabilities
Motion carried, 5-0-0.
8.0 COMMUNICATIONS
9.0 ANNOUNCEMENTS
9.1 Special Session Board Meeting, May 27, 2015, 5:30 pm, Arcata High School Library
9.2
9.3
Regular Board Meeting, June 22, 2015, 6 pm, Arcata High School Library
Special Session Board Meeting, June 29, 2015, 4 pm, District Office Learning Center
10.0 FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
11.0 COMMENTS FROM SCHOOL SITE PRINCIPALS
SRCHS Principal Nic Collart shared that he feels blessed to work in this great district.
AHS Principal Dave Navarre spoke about the C/R dual enrollment math course and what a positive experience it has been for students. Thanked former Board Member and teacher, Jim Welsh for donation of a printing press valued at over $14,000. Mr. Navarre spoke about Danielle Lehman getting an endowment award and that she is donating it all back to the school.
MHS Principal Roger Macdonald agrees that we work with great staff.
12.0 COMMENTS FROM DIRECTOR OF FISCAL SERVICES
Cindy Vickers had no comments.
13.0 COMMENTS FROM EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Dave Lonn gave a thank you to Pierson Company, Pierce Architect and Philip Morris for their time this evening to participate in the tour.
14.0 COMMENTS FROM SUPERINTENDENT
Chris Hartley shared that he did meet with Paul and Judy about the music program yesterday. He feels as they do, it’s important to keep a strong music program going and to look at a K-12 continuum with our feeder schools.

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15.0 COMMENTS FROM MEMBERS OF THE GOVERNING BOARD
Dan Johnson had no comments
Brian Lovell shared it was exciting to see the Fine Arts facility this evening. This building shows the district’s commitment to the music and fine arts programs.
Dana Silvernale gave a congratulation on all the awards this evening. She shared how sad she is to see Carol Jacobson leave us.
Colleen Toste thanked Roger and Dave on their reports this evening. Colleen spoke about the LCAP plan and all the work that has gone into it.
Dan Collen agreed with that tonight’s meeting was “rich.” Dan shared that this is a special district we are involved in.
16.0 ADJOURNMENT at 7:58 pm
Respectfully Submitted,
CHRIS HARTLEY, Secretary
Board of Trustees
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