LOST HILLS UNION SCHOOL DISTRICT
REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES
MINUTES
Tuesday, February 10, 2015
District Office Board Room
Regular Session: 4:30 p.m.
1.0
PRELIMINARY
1.1
A regular meeting of the Lost Hills Union School District Board of Trustees was called to
order by President Medrano at 4:30 p.m.
Board Members Present
Ms. Rosalina Medrano, President
Ms. Jessica Ballesteros, Clerk
Mrs. Estella Cortez, Member
Mrs. Maria Gamino, Member
Mrs. Rafaela Tijerina, Member
Administrators/Management Present
Mr. Harrison Favereaux, Chief Administrative Officer
Mrs. Adriana Bland, Director of Business Services
Mrs. Jackie Villa, Superintendent’s Secy./Administrative Assistant
Visitors Present
Veronica Ballesteros, LeeAnn Bergen, Kevin Mejia, Brad Ratliff
1.2
Flag Salute
The Flag was saluted.
1.3
Adoption of Board Agenda
It was moved by Mrs. Cortez and seconded by Ms. Ballesteros to adopt the Agenda as
presented.
Ayes: 5, Noes: 0, Absent: 0
1.4
Approval of Board Minutes
It was moved by Mrs. Tijerina and seconded by Ms. Ballesteros to approve the Minutes of
the January 12, 2015 Regular Board Meeting.
Ayes: 5, Noes: 0, Absent: 0
2.0
PUBLIC COMMENTS
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The public is invited to attend the meeting and may address the Board on each item during public comments.
Public comments are limited to a total of 3 minutes. For the record, please state your name.
No Public Comments.
3.0
CLOSED SESSION
The Board may be required to adjourn to closed session for discussion of matters of personnel, security, negotiations,
student discipline, litigation, or other matters as authorized by Government Code Sections 3459.1, 54956.6, 54957,
and 54957.6 and Education Code Sections 35146 and 48914.
3.1
Approval to enter into Closed Session
It was moved by Mrs. Tijerina and seconded by Ms. Ballesteros to enter into Closed
Session at 4:32 p.m.
Ayes: 5, Noes: 0, Absent: 0
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3.2
Public Employee Appointment - Custodian
Public Employee Discipline/Dismissal/Release - Information Only
Pursuant to Education Code §44929.21
CTA Negotiations: Proposal from District to CTA
Approval to convene into Regular Session
It was moved by Mrs. Tijerina and seconded by Mrs. Cortez to reconvene into Regular
Session at 4:40 p.m.
Ayes: 5, Noes: 0, Absent: 0
4.0
PERSONNEL
4.1
Approval of Public Employee Appointment - Custodian
Approve Nelly Sanchez, as 8-hour Custodian, pending physical clearance.
Ballesteros: Aye Cortez: Aye Gamino: Aye Medrano: Aye Tijerina: Aye
5.0
CONSENT AGENDA
5.1
Consent Agenda
5.2
Approval of Course Requests
Hector Gutierrez - National University
Diana Koeth - Vanguard University
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It was moved by Ms. Ballesteros and seconded by Mrs. Tijerina to approve Items 5.1 and
5.2 as presented.
Ayes: 5, Noes: 0, Absent: 0
6.0
REPORTS
6.1
A.S.B. President
Mr. Mejia reported that the 8th grade Valentine's Dance will be held on February 13th in the
gym from 1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. He reminded everyone to wear pink or red on Friday for
Valentine's Day.
Buttonwillow will play against Lost Hills basketball on Friday. Next Friday, Lost Hills
will travel to Maple school.
6.2
Director of Business Services
Mrs. Bland informed the Board of the new procedures in place by PINCO (Partners in
Nutrition Co-Operative). By joining PINCO, the District can order cafeteria supplies and
food in bulk, which is less expensive, only paying for shipping costs.
A District representative and alternate must be board approved. The district representative
will attend approximately 5 meetings throughout the school year in Bakersfield. Each
meeting is 2 hours long. An orientation is scheduled this month for the representative.
Mrs. Bland informed the Board that while the district representative is away from campus
during the meetings, another employee will be put in her place to cover while she is away.
6.3
Family Resource Center
Absent.
6.4
Principal
Absent.
6.5
Assistant Superintendent
Absent.
6.6
Board Members
Mrs. Cortez reported she is continuing to review all district financial reports in order to
keep learning. She is hoping to be able to take a September board member training.
Ms. Medrano thanked the grounds department on the great job they are doing maintaining
the school campus clean. She has noticed the change and has seen the grounds employees
cleaning debris on the side of the school.
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6.7
Chief Administrative Officer
Mr. Favereaux reported that Mrs. Saso, Mrs. Gregory along with Mrs. Gutierrez and Mrs.
Avila were in Fresno today for a ELA/ELD framework training.
Mr. Favereaux reported the enrollment numbers, in Mrs. Gregory's absence:
153 students enrolled in the middle school, and 417 in the elementary school.
Students who received a 3.5 gpa for 1st semester, attended a bowling trip on January 30th.
The students had a great time.
LCAP meetings are being held this month. 5 meetings have already been held with staff
and parents. In additional 5 meetings will be held later this month to receive input from all
the stakeholders. The LCAP will be revised and finalized shortly thereafter.
7.0
INFORMATION
None.
8.0
DISCUSSION AND ACTION
A copy of said material is included in the Appendix
8.1
Approval of InterDistrict Attendance Agreement from Wasco Elementary District
Ballesteros: Aye Cortez: Aye Gamino: Aye Medrano: Aye Tijerina: Aye
8.2
Approval of Quarterly Report on Williams Uniform Complaints (Oct. 1 – Dec. 30)
Ballesteros: Aye Cortez: Aye Gamino: Aye Medrano: Aye Tijerina: Aye
8.3
Approval of Revisions to Administrative & Instructional Calendars
Revisions to last day of instruction, end of 4th quarter, last day for teachers
Ballesteros: Aye Cortez: Aye Gamino: Aye Medrano: Aye Tijerina: Aye
8.4
Approval of Job Description & Salary for Classified Position (Parent Liaison)
Ballesteros: Aye Cortez: Aye Gamino: Aye Medrano: Aye Tijerina: Aye
8.5
Approval of Educational Services Agreement
Agreement between the Lost Hills Union School District and DataWORKS Educational
Research for Common Core, $32,000
Ballesteros: Aye Cortez: Aye Gamino: Aye Medrano: Aye Tijerina: Aye
8.6
Approval of Construction Inspector Contract
Contract between the Lost Hills Union School District and Danny Paul Willis (Inspector)
for Preschool Modular Buildings and Site Work Project, effective 7/1/14 - 6/30/15
Ballesteros: Aye Cortez: Aye Gamino: Aye Medrano: Aye Tijerina: Aye
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8.7
Approval to Designate District PINCO Representative
The District recommends Rosa Ortiz be designated as PINCO representative for the
2014-2015 school year
Ballesteros: Aye Cortez: Aye Gamino: Aye Medrano: Aye Tijerina: Aye
8.8
California School Board Association Delegate Assembly Election, 2015
The Board of Trustees will vote for a candidate running for delegate assembly
The Board nominated: Pam Baugher, Linda S. Brenner, Tim Johnson, and Elizabeth Naty
Santana-Garibaldo
Ballesteros: Aye Cortez: Aye Gamino: Aye Medrano: Aye Tijerina: Aye
9.0
ADJOURNMENT
It was moved by Ms. Ballesteros and seconded by Mrs. Gamino to conclude the regular board
meeting at 5:07 p.m.
Ayes: 5, Noes: 0, Absent: 0
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Harrison Favereaux
Chief Administrative Officer
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