Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees
Adopted Minutes
Monday, February 10, 2014
Closed Session 2:30p.m. Open Session 3:15p.m. Horicon School Hickory Room
1. Call to Order: 2:34 Establishment of a quorum
Board Members Present: Trustee Spencer, Trustee Frye, Trustee Baker, Trustee Macedo
Board Member Absent: Trustee Grossman
Staff present: Patty Dineen, Shanna Cissna, Patti Pomplin, Jeff McFarland, Zoe Smith
2. Approval of Agenda
2.1 MSP: Trustee Frye /Trustee Spencer, approved as presented
3 Public Comments on items to be heard in Closed Session:
The Board response to HEFT negotiations will be shared at a scheduled negotiations meeting.
4. Recess to Closed Session as per:
Government Code: 54597
PUBLIC EMPLOYEE EVALUATION
Title: Superintendent Mid Year Progress Report
Government Code: 3549.1 & 54957.6
LABOR NEGOTIATIONS:
Title: HEFT Proposal
5. Reconvene to Open Session: 3:20 p.m.
6. Reportable Action(s) from Closed Session: The Board accepted the resignation of Patty Dineen
Principal/Superintendent as of June 30, 2014.
MSP: Trustee Grossman/Trustee Frye approved the district negotiation proposal of adding 2
days of in service for Common Core Standards training in conjunction with Point Arena
calendar.
7. Pledge of Allegiance
President Baker led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag
8. Public Comment on Non Agenda Items: None
9. Consent Agenda
9.1 Approval of Minutes from the January 13, 2014 regular meeting
9.2 Approval of Warrants
9.3 Approve Memorandum of Agreement for 2014-15 E-Rate Services for Telephone
9.4 Approve Certificated and Classified Seniority list
9.5 Accept the Resignation and Retirement of Nancy Donald
9.6 Accept the Resignation from Superintendent/Principal, Patty Dineen as of June 30, 2014
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Doug Baker, Linda Frye, Josh Grossman, Anthony Macedo, Leonard Spencer
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MSP: Trustee Spencer/Trustee Frye approved as presented
10. Reports and Communications
10.1 Governing Board Members
Trustee Frye – Expressed appreciation to Nancy Donald for her dedication and hard work to the school. In
addition, thanked Ms. Dineen for her great support in making her transition to the board welcoming.
Trustee Spencer - Thanked Nancy Donald for all her energy during our school plays. Also, thanked Ms.
Dineen for all her hard work and how she has got us to where we are.
Trustee Baker – Thanked Ms. Dineen for bringing stability back to the school.
Trustee Macedo – Thankful for Ms. Dineen and her time and that it is well appreciated.
10.2 Superintendent /Principal Report: Superintendent reported on the following:
Updates on Enrollment, Facility/Transportation Updates, Instructional Programs, Parent Advisory Group
Participation, Upcoming Informational/Educational Opportunities for Board members, Upcoming
Superintendent/Principal Meetings.
Additional information updates: 8 deliveries of water were commissioned for this school year, at the cost
of $3,500.00, $1,800 replacement for 12,000 gallons lost over the January 17th weekend. Channel 2
KTVU will be coming to the school to interview Ms. Dineen and take pictures of the school and water
system, in regards to the possible water theft. Ms. Dinnen will be representing the district at Sonoma State
Job Fair being held on April 25th. Additional information was provided on Restorative Justice Plan for
H.S.
10.3 Business Manager Report reported on the following:
Information of business updates and handouts were presented by Business Manager Patti Pomplin.
11.4 Staff Members: Jeff McFarland reported on the following:
K/1 Class- Class is continuing basic reading practices, finished art and writing project of “friendly robot”
that will be exhibited at Gualala Art Show next month.
2/3 Class – In Language Arts - learning phonics, Math- multiplication facts of 2’s and 5’s, Social Studies
– Bird Studies - class will be going to a field trip to Bird Rescue Center in Santa Rosa this month.
4/5 Class – Class went to fun field trip to see Peter Mullins - Artist/Masonary in Anchor Bay
Middle School Class – Class is studying Old Mecca culture in Social Studies, Science – Plant Kingdom,
Starting Black History Month, Students continue to volunteer in the Pre-school Program and 1st grade
class. Continue to participate in being pen pals with PCCS students and having girls and boys groups.
11. Items Scheduled For Information and Discussion
11.1 Budget Updates
Information was presented by Patti Pomplin Business Manager. The Board reviewed and discussed/No
action was needed.
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11.2 Review 2014 Spring School Calendar Events and Dates
Information was presented by Ms. Dineen.
11.3 Review Horicon School Calendar Changes for 2014-15
Information was presented by Ms. Dineen. Information and discussion to be continued at next board
meeting with action.
11.4 Review Solar Panel Investments for Prop 39 Funding
Information was presented by Ms. Dineen. The Board reviewed and discussed. The Board requested Ms.
Dineen to report back at the March 10th board meeting.
11.5 Technology Plan Updates
Information was presented by Ms. Dineen.
11.6 Discuss Hiring Process for new Superintendent/Principal
Information was presented by Doug Baker. Mr. Baker shared with regarding the two different processes
in the hiring for a new Superintendent/Principal. The Board reviewed and discussed. The Board agreed
to move forward with working with Chuck Cadman and setting up timelines, focus groups that include
staff, parents and community members, and getting an ad out on on EdJoin and EdCal.
11.7 Local Control Accountability Plan, LCAP Update
Information was presented by Ms. Dineen. Staff will begin preparing a draft.
11.8 Discuss Horicon School Security
Information was presented by Ms. Dineen. The Board reviewed and discussed Trusteee Spencer added
that there are more valuable items at school that need more security. Trustee Frye recommended Roy
Austin of The Sea Ranch to check out our schools security system. The Board requested Ms. Dineen to
contact Roy Austin to set up a meeting to review ideas for a security system.
11.8 Board policy review of (see CSBA recommendations)
Information was presented by Ms. Dineen. The Board reviewed and made recommended changes and Ms.
Dineen will present BP with changes at the March 10th Board Meeting.
12.Items Scheduled For Information, Discussion and Action
12.1 Review and Approve Board Meeting Dates and Times
MSP: Trustee Frye /Trustee Spencer approved as amended with 3rd Monday of each month
beginning in April.
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12.2 Review and Approve School Accountability Report Card
MSP: Trustee Frye/Trustee Macedo approved as presented
12.3 Board Vote for 2014 CSBA Delegate Assembly
MSP: Trustee Frye/Trustee Spencer approved as presented
13. Items scheduled for Future Board Meetings
March
1. Approve layoffs/ non-reelects (by March 15)
2. Continue district budget development– LCFF/LCAP alignment
2.1.1 Data Analysis of Programs & Achievement
2.1.2 Site Council Development of Written Plan
3. Approve 2nd Interim Budget Report (due to county office mid March)
4. Approve Certification of Corrective Action
5. Review / Approve School/District Safety Plan
6. Begin Superintendent evaluation
7. Board policy review and update
8. Update Tech Report
9. Update School Security
10. Superintendent/Principal timeline
14 .Reconvene to Closed Session: None
15. Reconvene to Closed Session: 5:27 PM
MSP: Trustee Frye/Trustee Macedo approved
Next Regular Board Meeting
Monday, March 10, 2014 at 2:30 pm.
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Respectfully Submitted by: __________________________________
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Ms. Patty Dineen, Superintendent/Principal
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Linda Frye, Board Clerk
Board of Trustees
Doug Baker, Linda Frye, Josh Grossman, Anthony Macedo, Leonard Spencer