FALLBROOK UNION ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTRICT
MINUTES
Regular Meeting
April 7, 2008
I. PRELIMINARY
1.
Meeting called to order by Governing Board President, Dr. Maurice F. Bernier, at 5:30 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 5:31 p.m.
4. Closed Session
a. Expulsion: 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 6:30 p.m.
Convened into Open Session at 6:31 p.m.
5.
FLAG SALUTE
Mrs. Anne Renshaw led the flag salute.
6.
REPORT FROM CLOSED SESSION
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 # 32150 from Potter Jr. High
on the grounds of violation of Education Code Sections 48900(c)unlawfully possessed, used, sold, or
otherwise furnished, or been under the influence of, any controlled substance listed in Chapter 2
(commencing with Section 11053) of the Health and Safety Code, an alcoholic beverage, or an
intoxicant of any kind; 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 April 8, 2008, to and including June 13,
2008, and that said expulsion shall be suspended and the student placed on probationary status from
April 8, 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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A motion was made by Mrs. Anne Renshaw, seconded by Mrs. Lisa Masten, that the Governing
Board of the Fallbrook Union Elementary School District expel student # 322754 from Potter Jr. High
on the grounds of violation of Education Code Sections 48900(c)unlawfully possessed, used, sold, or
otherwise furnished, or been under the influence of, any controlled substance listed in Chapter 2
(commencing with Section 11053) of the Health and Safety Code, an alcoholic beverage, or an
intoxicant of any kind, 48900j) unlawfully possessed or unlawfully offered, arranged, or negotiated to
sell drug paraphernalia, as defined in Section 11014.5 of the Health and Safety Code; 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 April 8, 2008, to and including June 13, 2008, and that said expulsion shall
be suspended and the student placed on probationary status from April 8, 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. Patty de Jong, seconded by Mrs. Anne Renshaw, that the Governing
Board approve the Regular Board Meeting of March 17, 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 at this time.
9.
REPORT FROM THE BASE LIAISON
Major Eli Smith reported that the base is continuing to be very active with their deployment of troops.
He also announced that he will be leaving in the summer as he has been reassigned to Virginia
Beach.
10. ITEMS FROM THE BOARD
Mrs. Patty de Jong had no report at this time.
Mr. Patrick Rusnell reported that he helped Iowa Street School at a recent field day and remarked
that they had many great athletes. He stated that he will be hosting a parent night a week from
Wednesday where parents can receive information on the Math Olympiad.
Mrs. Lisa Masten stated that she will attend the Open House at Fallbrook Street on April 10th. Due to
a conflict, she will not be able to attend the Open House events at Mary Fay Pendleton and Maie
Ellis. In addition, she will not be attending the Honoring Our Own dinner.
Mrs. Anne Renshaw thanked her fellow Governing Board Members for their support in her selection
as a continuing Delegate to the California School Boards Association. She reported that she was
disappointed that the Fallbrook Music Society was not selected to receive an award at the Honoring
Our Own dinner.
Dr. Maurice F. Bernier had nothing to report
11. REPORT FROM THE SUPERINTENDENT
Dr. Janice Schultz reported that Ana Maynard, a Community Support Assistant, had a heart attack
over the weekend and is still in the hospital. She congratulated Mr. Leonard Rodriguez and Ms. Lucy
McDonald for their selection at being recognized at the upcoming Biliteracy Awards Celebration. She
then asked Mr. Jim Whitlock, Dr. Brian Jacobs and Mr. Ray Proctor to give the Governing Board a
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summary of their recent attendance at the NAFIS Conference. Mr. Whitlock gave a summary of the
Section 8002 portion of the conference. Dr. Jacobs reported on MISA (Military Impacted Schools
Association) and a web site that will soon be available to military families who are being transferred
from one base to another giving parents resources available and standards required in their new
state of residence. It will also be made available to non-military families. Mr. Proctor announced that
he was elected District 6 Representative on the NAFIS Board. He stated that the NAFIS proposal
was affirmed by the NAFIS Board and that data runs were given to the membership.
At this point, the regular meeting was adjourned at 7:48 p.m. into a Work Study Session.
IV. CONFERENCE SESSION
12. IOWA STREET CORE EXPANSION – WORK STUDY
Dr. Janice Schultz presented the Governing Board with a summary of the final draft of the “Facilities
Use Report – Making Room for Core Expansion.” Copies of the proposal were available to the
members of the audience. Questions were raised from the audience regarding current intra-district
transfers to Live Oak School, what would be the ethnic balance at the schools if intra-district transfers
were denied and issues regarding parking and traffic.
At 7:55 p.m. the meeting was brought back into the Regular Governing Board Meeting.
XI. INSTRUCTION
14. LOCATION FOR IOWA STREET SCHOOL EXPANDED CORE PROGRAM
Mr. D.J. Campe addressed the Governing Board regarding the expanded core program. He has had
the opportunity to talk with many people in the community and the PTA Presidents regarding this
proposal. He stated that the bottom line is that the District needs to bring in more students in order to
generate more money, and that they need to do what is best for the students and the District. Mr.
Campe said he constantly hears that Live Oak School is a wonderful school and believes that it
would be the best site to house this program.
A motion was made by Dr. Maurice F. Bernier, seconded by Mr. Patrick Rusnell, that the Governing
Board select La Paloma School as the location for the Iowa Street School Expanded Core Program.
Ayes: Bernier, Masten, Renshaw and Rusnell; Noes: de Jong. Motion carried.
A short recess was taken at 8:00 p.m. and the meeting was reconvened at 8:10 p.m.
IV. CONFERENCE SESSION
13. SHORTENED DAY PROPOSAL FOR ARTICULATION
Dr. Brian Jacobs, Assistant Superintendent of Educational Services, presented the Governing Board
with an overview of the “Shortened Day Proposal for Articulation-Planning-Professional
Development.”
IX. BUSINESS
15. AGREEMENT FOR INSPECTION SERVICES
A motion was made by Mrs. Anne Renshaw, seconded by Mr. Patrick Rusnell, that the Governing
Board approve the Agreement for Inspection Services for the construction of the central kitchen.
Motion carried; all aye.
16. RESOLUTION #19-07/08
A motion was made by Mrs. Anne Renshaw, seconded by Mrs. Lisa Masten, that the Governing
Board approve Resolution #19-07/08, “Designation of Applicant’s Agent Resolution for FEMA Claim.”
Motion carried; all aye.
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17. RESOLUTION #20-07/08
A motion was made by Mrs. Patty de Jong, seconded by Mrs. Lisa Masten, that the Governing Board
approve Resolution #20-07/08, “Authorizing Interim Fees on Development Projects.” Motion carried;
all aye.
18. REVOCABLE LICENSE AGREEMENT – FAT HAPPY STATUES
A new page 18 was passed out with regards to the correct name of the statues, the number of
statues and the terms of the agreement. A motion was made by Mr. Patrick Rusnell, seconded by
Mrs. Patty de Jong, that the Governing Board approve the Revocable License Agreement for the “Fat
Happy” statues to be placed at the Mike Choate Early Childhood Education Center, as corrected.
Motion carried; all aye.
XI. INSTRUCTION
19. APPROVED WORKSHOP AND CONFERENCE ATTENDANCE REQUESTS
The approved workshop and conference attendance requests were presented to the Governing
Board for information.
20. BP #1313
A motion was made by Mrs. Anne Renshaw, seconded by Mr. Patrick Rusnell, that the Governing
Board approve new Board Policy #1313, “Civility.” Motion carried; all aye.
21. REVISED BP #6164.6
A motion was made by Mrs. Anne Renshaw, seconded by Mrs. Patty de Jong, that the Governing
Board approve revised Board Policy #6164.6, “Identification and Education Under Section 504.”
Motion carried; all aye.
VI. CONSENT AGENDA
22. 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. Patty de
Jong, seconded by Mrs. Anne Renshaw, 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 Bid #291-07-08 to Pro Installations, Inc.
f) Memorandum of Understanding – American Red Cross
g) Implementation Agreement with the AVID Center
h) Memorandum of Understanding – Palomar Family Counseling
i) Commercial Warrants Report
XIII. ADJOURNMENT
23. There being no further business; this meeting was adjourned at 8:31 p.m.
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Secretary/Governing Board
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Clerk/Governing Board