NORTHERN HUMBOLDT UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT GOVERNING BOARD
Tuesday, November 10, 2015
McKinleyville High School Library
CLOSED SESSION
5:30 pm
MINUTES
1.0
OPEN SESSION
Board members present: Dan Collen, Brian Lovell, and Colleen Toste.
Absent: Dan Johnson and Dana Silvernale
Others present: Chris Hartley, Superintendent; Dave Lonn, Executive Director; Cindy Vickers,
Director of Fiscal Services; AHS Administrator Dave Navarre; MHS Administrator Roger
Macdonald; SRCHS Administrator 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 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 # 11/2015-16
B.
Review terms of Stipulation Expulsion Agreement for Student # 12/2015-16
C.
Review terms of Stipulation Expulsion Agreement for Student # 13/2015-16
D.
Review terms of Stipulation Expulsion Agreement for Student # 14/2015-16
E.
Review terms of Stipulation Expulsion Agreement for Student # 15/2015-16
F.
Review terms of Stipulation Expulsion Agreement for Student # 16/2015-16
G.
Review terms of Stipulation Expulsion Agreement for Student # 17/2015-16
H.
Review terms of Stipulation Expulsion Agreement for Student # 18/2015-16
I.
Review terms of Stipulation Expulsion Agreement for Student # 19/2015-16
J.
Review terms of Stipulation Expulsion Agreement for Student # 20/2015-16
K.
Review terms of Stipulation Expulsion Agreement for Student # 21/2015-16
L.
Review terms of Stipulation Expulsion Agreement for Student # 22/2015-16
2.2
With respect to every item of business discussed in closed session pursuant to Government
Code Section 3549.1:
[X ] COLLECTIVE BARGAINING SESSION
3.0
RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION at 5:58 pm
3.1
It was moved by Brian Lovell and seconded by Colleen Toste to approve the terms of Item
2.1. Stipulated Expulsion Agreements 11/2015-16-22/2015-16
Motion carried, 3-0-2.
3.2
No other action was taken
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REGULAR BOARD MEETING
6:00 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, Executive Director; Cindy Vickers,
Director of Fiscal Services; AHS Administrator Dave Navarre; MHS Administrator Roger
Macdonald; SRCHS Administrator Nic Collart; Student Board Representatives Jayclyn Dean and
C.J. Gray; Jackson Anderson, Cindy Condit, Jennifer Coriell, Todd Curry, Lynn DeMello, Kim
Dennig, Brian Gerving, Doug Johnson, Maureen Kiritsy, Jennifer Knight, Jason Lewis, Sue Moore,
Tammy Pires, Canyon Robins, and Blake Russell
2.0
AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS
MHS Principal Roger Macdonald took a moment to congratulate the MHS Cross Country, Boys and
Girls, teams for their first place HDN wins. This is first time in the school’s history for both teams.
Coach Jason Lewis spoke about their accomplishments and introduced a few of the athletes.
2.1
Board Recognition
Superintendent Chris Hartley thanked Mr. Collen for his service to the district. Mr. Collen
has served on the Board for eight years. Dr. Hartley shared that Mr. Collen did his student
teaching at Arcata High, has had three children graduate from AHS, and has served as Board
President for four years of his term. One of Dan’s most significant achievements was serving
as Board President during the Measure Q campaign. Mr. Collen will be missed by the board,
administration, staff, and students. Thanked Mr. Collen for always thinking of students first,
being community minded, and a servant leader
Dan Collen shared his experiences with the district and with Arcata High School. Dan
thanked the community for letting him serve the district these past eight years.
3.0
PUBLIC COMMENTS
3.1
District Employees
Cindy Condit – AHS teacher – Ms. Condit spoke tonight about the loss of the Arcata High
School snake in the science room. Ms. Condit felt that the snake was a benefit to the
students. Over the past summer, Ms. Condit shared that the district got rid of the snake due
to a flood in the classroom that was believed to have been caused by the snake. Ms. Condit is
discouraged that she lost this teaching tool. Ms. Condit felt like she was never given an
opportunity to address the issue nor be a part of the process of finding a new home for the
snake. Ms. Condit felt this was reactive, not proactive.
3.2
Non-Agenda Items
Canyon Robins – AHS student – Canyon shared a copy of a petition that almost 200 students
signed to have the snake returned to the AHS science classroom. Canyon stated that the snake’s
absence was noticed by students after returning this fall. Canyon shared that there was a recent
article in the school newspaper, The Pepperbox, addressing the issue. Canyon shared that
students would like to see the snake returned to the classroom.
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PUBLIC COMMENTS continued
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.
Kim Dennig spoke about Item 7.13. As a former classified staff member she feels that the wages
for the aides are inadequate in order to support a household. Ms. Dennig shared that she can no
longer afford to hold her job.
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 Minutes of October 13, 2015, Regular Meeting
4.2
Approval of warrants
4.3
Approval of ASB warrants
4.4
Receive and file monthly financial report
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, 4-0-1.
5.0
INFORMATION ITEMS
5.1
Student Board Representatives Report
AHS Student Representative C.J. Gray shared how well the homecoming festivities went.
C.J. distributed a copy of the first newspaper published this year. C.J. gave an update on fall
sports. There will be a Fall Sports Award ceremony on November 18. The Blood Drive will
be next week. C.J. shared that winter sports started up yesterday. The AAI has a
performance, November 12-14. Lastly, C.J. stated that overall students are grinding away
just trying to get to Thanksgiving Break.
MHS Student Representative Jayclyn Dean also gave an update on fall sports. The Interact
Club has raised $1,500 for Make-A-Wish foundation and Miranda’s Rescue. Jaycyn shared
that MHS hosted Japanese students for ten days. Students came to school with our students
and stayed with students and their families. Lastly, ASB is doing the Coats for the Cold
Drive along with a Blood Drive next week.
5.2
Bond Update
Executive Director Dave Lonn shared an update on the AHS Fine Arts facility. There is
power now. All the rooms are close to completion with just a few jobs to wrap up. Next
week the stage lighting and rigging company will be hooking up. There is some final
concrete to be poured out front. Mr. Lonn shared that we hope to be able to start moving
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INFORMATION ITEMS continued
furniture back into the classrooms in December. Dave Lonn thanked Todd Curry for all the
oversight on the sound system.
Brian Lovell had heard that Orchestra is being housed in the library at this time. Mr. Lonn
shared that they were no longer able to use the wrestling room. Due to student safety
concerns, Mr. Lonn shared that the students were able to use the library in the mean time.
5.3
LCAP Update
Dr. Hartley shared there will be the first LCAP stakeholder meeting of the year on Tuesday,
December 1, 2015. This first meeting will be to discuss student achievement, school climate
and common core standards. This will be an inclusive meeting with stakeholders and the
district.
6.0
PUBLIC HEARING AND DISCUSSION
6.1
Public comments on the NHUHSD and Certificated, Certificated Management, Classified
Management, and Confidential Public Disclosure Summary
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, 4-0-1.
7.2
Recommend approval of new textbook: Western Civilization Since 1300
It was moved by Colleen Toste and seconded by Dana Silvernale to approve the new
textbook: Western Civilization Since 1300
Motion carried, 4-0-1.
7.3
Recommend approval of the agreement between CTA and NHUHSD for the 2015-16 school
year
It was moved by Colleen Toste and seconded by Brian Lovell to approve the agreement
between CTA and NHUHSD for the 2015-16 school year
Motion carried, 4-0-1.
7.4
Recommend approval of the 2015-16 Certificated Salary Schedule
It was moved by Colleen Toste and seconded by Brian Lovell to approve the 2015-16
Certificated Salary Schedule
Motion carried, 4-0-1.
7.5
Recommend approval of the Certificated Hourly Employees salary schedule
It was moved by Brian Lovell and seconded by Colleen Toste to approve the Certificated
Hourly Employees salary schedule
Motion carried, 4-0-1.
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ACTION ITEMS continued
7.6
Recommend approval of the Temporary Employees Not Part of Classified Service salary
schedule
It was moved by Colleen Toste and seconded by Dana Silvernale to approve the Temporary
Employees Not Part of Classified Service salary schedule
Motion carried, 4-0-1.
8.0
7.7
Recommend approval of the 2015-16 Certificated Management Salary Schedule
It was moved by Colleen Toste and seconded by Dan Collen to approve the 2015-16
Certificated Management Salary Schedule
Motion carried, 4-0-1.
7.8
Recommend approval of the 2015-16 Classified Management Salary Schedule
It was moved by Colleen Toste and seconded by Brian Lovell to approve the 2015-16
Classified Management Salary Schedule
Motion carried, 4-0-1.
7.9
Recommend approval of the 2015-16 Confidential Employees Salary Schedule
It was moved by Brian Lovell and seconded by Colleen Toste to approve the 2015-16
Confidential Employees Salary Schedule
Motion carried, 4-0-1.
7.10
Recommend approval of the 2015-16 Extra Curricular Activities Salary Schedule
It was moved by Colleen Toste and seconded by Dan Collen to approve the 2015-16 Extra
Curricular Activities Salary Schedule
Motion carried, 4-0-1.
7.11
Recommend approval of Ratification of the Contract of Employment of the Superintendent
It was moved by Colleen Toste and seconded by Brian Lovell to approve the Ratification of
the Contract of Employment of the Superintendent
Motion carried, 4-0-1.
7.12
Recommend approval of the 2015-16 Maintenance Agreement between NHUHSD and
Arcata School District
It was moved by Dana Silvernale and seconded by Colleen Toste to approve of the 2015-16
Maintenance Agreement between NHUHSD and Arcata School District
Motion carried, 3-1-1 (Brian Lovell reclused himself).
7.13
Recommend approval of the Declaration of Need for Fully Qualified Educators for the
2015-16 school year
It was moved by Colleen Toste and seconded by Brian Lovell to approve the Declaration of
Need for Fully Qualified Educators for the 2015-16 school year
Motion carried, 4-0-1.
COMMUNICATIONS
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9.0
ANNOUNCEMENTS
9.1
Organizational Board Meeting, December 8, 2015, 6 pm, McKinleyville High School Library
10.0
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
11.0
COMMENTS FROM SCHOOL SITE PRINCIPALS
MHS Principal Roger Macdonald thanked Dan Collen for all the time he has spent on the Board.
AHS Principal Dave Navarre also thanked Dan Collen for his tenure with the Board. Thanked
everyone for their help with making the Orchestra move from the wrestling room to the Library until
the Fine Arts building is completed.
SRCHS Principal Nic Collart also thanked Dan Collen for all of his support with Six Rivers and
himself as an administrator. Nic wished everyone a good break!
12.0
COMMENTS FROM DIRECTOR OF FISCAL SERVICES
Cindy Vickers shared her appreciation of working with Mr. Collen. She shared how much support
he has given over the years.
13.0
COMMENTS FROM EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Dave Lonn thanked Todd Curry again for all his work on the Fine Arts sound system. Dave also
thanked the admin team at AHS for their patience with the project. Lastly, Dave shared his
appreciation of Mr. Collen.
14.0
COMMENTS FROM SUPERINTENDENT
Chris Hartley welcomed the new board members and reminded them that they’ll be sworn in at the
December meeting. Thanked everyone for their hard work and wished everyone a great vacation.
15.0
COMMENTS FROM MEMBERS OF THE GOVERNING BOARD
Brian Lovell shared his enjoyment of working with Dan Collen these past two years. Brian thanked
Dave Lonn for his hard work on the Fine Arts building.
Dana Silvernale thanked Dan Collen for making her feel welcome and comfortable on the Board.
She appreciates the way he facilitated meetings and negotiations. Lastly, Dana welcomed the new
members.
Colleen Toste thanked the faculty, students and staff for attending the meeting tonight. Colleen
shared what a class act Dan has been to work with on the Board. It has been an honor for her to
serve with Dan.
Dan Collen congratulated all the athletes for their success this fall. Dan shared his appreciation of
Mr. Lonn and the work of the district for their efforts on the Measure Q projects. Dan also thanked
Dr. Hartley and Dr. Richards for their guidance as Superintendents during his time on the board.
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16.0 ADJOURNMENT at 7:15 pm
Respectfully Submitted,
CHRIS HARTLEY, Secretary
Board of Trustees
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