FALLBROOK UNION ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTRICT
MINUTES
Regular Meeting
May 5, 2008
I. PRELIMINARY
1.
Meeting called to order by Governing Board President, Dr. Maurice F. Bernier, at 4:00 p.m.
2.
ATTENDANCE:
A. Members Present
Dr. Maurice F. Bernier, President
Mrs. Anne Renshaw, Vice President
Mrs. Lisa Masten, Clerk
Mrs. Patty de Jong, Trustee
Mr. Patrick Rusnell, Trustee
Dr. Janice Schultz, Superintendent
B. Members Absent
None
C. Others Present
Various staff and community members
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HEARING SESSION
This is the appropriate point in the meeting for members of the audience to speak on matters of
special concern not on the present agenda. There were no comments.
Adjourned into Closed Session at 4:01 p.m.
4. Closed Session
a. Expulsions: The purpose of this item was to discuss matters relating to student discipline and
expulsion pursuant to Education Codes sections 35146 and 48918.
Returned from Closed Session at 6:20 p.m.
Convened into Open Session at 6:30 p.m.
5.
FLAG SALUTE
Dr. Janice Schultz led the flag salute.
6.
REPORT FROM CLOSED SESSION
A motion was made by Mrs. Patty de Jong, seconded by Mrs. Lisa Masten, that the Governing Board
of the Fallbrook Union Elementary School District expel student #38267 from Potter Jr. High on the
grounds of violation of Education Code Sections 48900(g) stole or attempted to steal school property
or private property, 48900(k) disruption of school activities or otherwise willfully defied the valid
authority of supervisors, teachers, administrators, school officials, or other school personnel engaged
in the performance of their duties. Therefore, this student shall be expelled from all schools of the
Fallbrook Union Elementary School District for the period of May 6, 2008, to and including June 13,
2008. Motion carried; all aye.
A motion was made by Mrs. Anne Renshaw, seconded by Mr. Patrick Rusnell, that the Governing
Board of the Fallbrook Union Elementary School District expel student # 41790 from Potter Jr. High
on the grounds of violation of Education Code Sections 48900(b) possessed, sold, or otherwise
furnished a firearm, knife, explosive, or other dangerous object, unless in the case of passion of an
object of this type the pupil had obtained written permission to possess the item from a certificated
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school employee, which is concurred in by the principal or the designee of the principal; 48900(k)
disruption of school activities or otherwise willfully defied the valid authority of supervisors, teachers,
administrators, school officials, or other school personnel engaged in the performance of their duties.
Therefore, this student shall be expelled from all schools of the Fallbrook Union Elementary School
District for the period of May 6, 2008, to and including June 13, 2008, and that said expulsion shall
be suspended and the student placed on probationary status from May 6, 2008, to and including
June 13, 2008, so that the parents may enroll the student in the Santa Margarita Academy. The
conditions of this period of probation were delineated as one of the options in closed session. Motion
carried; all aye.
A motion was made by Mrs. Lisa Masten, seconded by Mrs. Anne Renshaw, that the Governing
Board of the Fallbrook Union Elementary School District expel student #40127 from Potter Jr. High
on the grounds of violation of Education Code Sections 48900(g) stole or attempted to steal school
property or private property; 48900(k) disruption of school activities or otherwise willfully defied the
valid authority of supervisors, teachers, administrators, school officials, or other school personnel
engaged in the performance of their duties. Therefore, this student shall be expelled from all schools
of the Fallbrook Union Elementary School District for the period of May 6, 2008, to and including
June 13, 2008, and that said expulsion shall be suspended and the student placed on probationary
status from May 6, 2008, to and including June 13, 2008, so that the parents may enroll the student
in the Santa Margarita Academy. The conditions of this period of probation were delineated as one of
the options in closed session. Motion carried; all aye.
A motion was made by Mrs. Patty de Jong, seconded by Mr. Patrick Rusnell, that the Governing
Board of the Fallbrook Union Elementary School District expel student #36779 from Potter Jr. High
on the grounds of violation of Education Code Sections 48900(a)(2) willfully used force or violence
upon the person of another, except in self-defense; 48900(k) disruption of school activities or
otherwise willfully defied the valid authority of supervisors, teachers, administrators, school officials,
or other school personnel engaged in the performance of their duties. Therefore, this student shall
be expelled from all schools of the Fallbrook Union Elementary School District for the period of May
6, 2008, to and including June 13, 2008, and that said expulsion shall be suspended and the student
placed on probationary status from May 6, 2008, to and including June 13, 2008, so that the parents
may enroll the student in the Santa Margarita Academy. The conditions of this period of probation
were delineated as one of the options in closed session. Motion carried; all aye.
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APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A motion was made by Mrs. Anne Renshaw, seconded by Mrs. Patty de Jong, that the Governing
Board approve the Minutes of the Regular Meting of April 21, 2008. Motion carried; all aye.
III. COMMUNITY RELATIONS
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HEARING SESSION
This is the appropriate point in the meeting for members of the audience to speak on matters of
special concern not on the present agenda. There were no comments.
9.
REPORT FROM THE BASE LIAISON
Major Eli Smith was not in attendance.
10. ITEMS FROM THE BOARD
Mrs. Patty de Jong reported that she attended the Governing Board visit to San Onofre School and
thanked Mrs. Carol Hilke for the wonderful tour.
Mr. Patrick Rusnell reported that he also attended the Governing Board visit to San Onofre School
and that he thoroughly enjoyed the visit and that the campus looked beautiful. He also attended Live
Oak School’s Open House and had a great time visiting the classrooms.
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Mrs. Lisa Masten attended the San Onofre Board visit and thanked Mrs. Hilke and her staff. She
attended William H. Frazier’s Open House and thanked Mr. Leonard Rodriguez for accompanying
her around the campus. She also attended Live Oak School’s Open House. She thanked the
various sites for the wonderful visits.
Mrs. Anne Renshaw stated that she was sorry to have missed the San Onofre Board visit. She
attended the “Honoring Our Own” dinner with Dr. Schultz and stated that the event was very nice.
They had a wonderful presentation by students from the Instructional Technology Department at
Carlsbad High School who are putting together a documentary on the Holocaust. The students even
had the opportunity to take a trip to Germany.
Dr. Maurice F. Bernier attended the Board visit to San Onofre School and reported that he always
enjoyed the opportunity to visit one of our base schools.
11. REPORT FROM THE SUPERINTENDENT
Dr. Janice Schultz reported that she enjoyed the “Honoring Our Own” dinner, and the presentation by
the Carlsbad High School students. They are making a film regarding the Holocaust, which includes
interviews with survivors of the Holocaust. Dr. Schultz said the Central Kitchen is moving right along.
In addition, STAR testing officially begins tomorrow and the schools have been promoting the
importance of a good night’s sleep and a nutritious breakfast for all students so they’re at their best
during the testing period. Dr. Schultz stated that in this agenda is a certification of our lay-off process
which will allow the District to begin rescinding layoffs. Lastly, Dr. Schultz thanked both FETA and
CSEA for the Memorandums of Understanding on this agenda. FETA has a Memorandum of
Understanding regarding the shortened day, and CSEA has a Memorandum of Understanding
regarding the cross-funding of the library technicians.
IX. BUSINESS
12. QUARTERLY REPORT
The Quarterly Report of the Chief Financial Officer Regarding Disclosure of District Investments was
presented to the Governing Board for information.
13. ELIMINATION OF POSITIONS/SERVICES
A motion was made by Mrs. Patty de Jong, seconded by Mr. Patrick Rusnell, that the Governing
Board approve the following budget reductions:
a) Eliminate one teaching position at Potter Jr. High
$70,000.00
b) Not fill the Asst. Supt. of Employer/Employee Relations position (1/2 year)
$82,000.00
c) Cut site non-PSU Allocations by 10%
$39,265.00
d) Reduce non-school site Unrestricted General Fund Discretionary Supply Budget
$91,659.00
e) Move one Ground Crew position into Routine Maintenance
$60,000.00
f) Eliminate transportation shuttle between K-6 in-town schools
$260,000.00
Motion carried; all aye.
X. PERSONNEL
14. RESOLUTION #21-07/08
A motion was made by Mrs. Anne Renshaw, seconded by Mrs. Lisa Masten, that the Governing
Board adopt Resolution #21-07/08, “Reduction or Elimination of Classified Positions.” Motion carried;
all aye.
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15. DECISION OF THE ADMINISTRATIVE LAW JUDGE
A motion was made by Mrs. Patty de Jong, seconded by Mrs. Anne Renshaw, that the Governing
Board accept the proposed Decision of the Administrative Law Judge as it pertains to Certificated
Layoff Resolution #13-07/08. Motion carried; all aye.
XI. INSTRUCTION
16. APPROVED WORKSHOP AND CONFERENCE ATTENDANCE REQUESTS
The approved workshop and conference attendance requests were presented to the Governing
Board for information.
17. SHORTENED DAY SCHEDULE
A motion was made by Mr. Patrick Rusnell, seconded by Mrs. Patty de Jong, that the Governing
Board approve the implementation of a weekly Shortened Day schedule for the 2008/09 school year.
Motion carried; all aye.
VI. CONSENT AGENDA
18. CONSENT AGENDA
All matters listed under the Consent Agenda are considered by the Governing Board to be routine
and will be enacted by one action. There is usually no discussion of these items prior to the time the
Governing Board votes on the motion unless members of the Board; staff or public request specific
items to be discussed or deleted from the Consent Agenda. A motion was made by Mrs. Anne
Renshaw, seconded by Mrs. Lisa Masten, that the Consent Agenda be approved. Motion carried; all
aye.
a) Routine Personnel Report
b) Purchase Order Report
c) Credit Card Report
d) Donations
e) Awarding of Bid #292-07-08 – Zasueta Contracting, Inc.
f) Memorandum of Understanding – School Library Technician
g) Memorandum of Understanding – Effects of Layoff in Special Circumstances
h) Memorandum of Understanding – Shortened Day for Collaboration and Professional
Development
i) Commercial Warrants Report
XIII. ADJOURNMENT
19. There being no further business; this meeting was adjourned at 6:42 p.m.
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Secretary/Governing Board
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Clerk/Governing Board