BOARD OF EDUCATION
SANTA MARIA-BONITA SCHOOL DISTRICT
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
Board Room
708 S. Miller Street
Santa Maria, CA
February 11, 2015
CALL TO ORDER:
President Oliver called the Regular Meeting of the Board of
Education to order at 5:00 p.m.
BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT:
Bruno Brunello, Linda Cordero, John Hollinshead, Ricky
Lara and Jody Oliver
BOARD MEMBERS ABSENT:
None
STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT:
Phillip Alvarado, Matthew Beecher, Patty Grady and
Paula Elkins
I.
CLOSED SESSION AGENDA
A.
CERTIFICATED AND CLASSIFIED PERSONNEL CHANGES
(The Board will be asked to review and approve a number of routine transfers,
reassignments, promotions, evaluations, terminations, resignations, and hiring as
reported by the Assistant Superintendent.)
GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54957
Mr. Brunello moved and Mrs. Cordero seconded the motion to RATIFY THE CERTIFICATED
AND CLASSIFIED PERSONNEL CHANGES, as presented in Item A. Motion carried.
B.
CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
Government Code § 54957.6
Agency Representatives: Timothy M. Cary and Patty Grady
Represented Employees: SMEEA
Possible Action
Direction was given.
C.
CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
Government Code § 54957.6
Agency Representatives: Paul J. Hamill and Patty Grady
Represented Employees: CSEA
Possible Action
Direction was given.
D.
PUBLIC EMPLOYEE DISCIPLINE/DISMISSAL/RELEASE
Government Code Section 54957
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Direction was given.
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CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION
Government Code Section 54956.9 (paragraph (1) of subdivision (d))
Munoz v. Santa Maria-Bonita School District
Case Number: 1483061
Possible Action Motion
Mrs. Cordero moved and Mr. Lara seconded the motion to RATIFY THE SETTLEMENT
AGREEMENT. Motion carried.
F.
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION
Government Code Section 54956.9 (paragraph (1) of subdivision (d))
In re Harold Leo Clark III -- United States Bankruptcy Court –Central
District of California
Case Number RS05-12468MJ
Possible Action
Direction was given.
Mrs. Oliver reported that the Board will return to Closed Session after the completion of Open
Session.
G.
II.
PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION/CONTRACT
Government Code Section 54957
Title: Superintendent
Possible Action
GENERAL FUNCTIONS
A.
Pledge of Allegiance & Inspiration – Arellanes Jr. High School
Stacie Rivera, Principal of Arellanes Jr. High, introduced Assistant Principal Paul Aldaco; Dean
of Students Barbara Jones; and Counselor Tiffany Fife as her team that she can always count on.
Mrs. Rivera also introduced Migrant Student of the Year Jennifer De Leon who led the Pledge of
Allegiance. Mrs. Rivera then introduced teachers Scott Rice and Laurel Brown as Battle of the
Books coaches and their winning team, and teacher Gina Morris, coach for Math Super Bowl,
and her winning team.
B.
Board Calendar was reviewed by Mrs. Oliver
C.
Public Comments
1.
2.
Comments on Agenda Items – Five
Comments on Non-Agenda Items – Two
Jennifer Ellsworth, Health Assistant at Fesler, publicly acknowledged and thanked the Board for
their vote to help the Health Assistants go to full time. Ms. Ellsworth said that now the health
aides are able to spend more time with the students. She thanked the Board for making the
students and the health aides a priority.
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Elizabeth Rodriguez, a parent, spoke regarding her son who is a student at Taylor School in the
Autism class. She is concerned about her son being sent to another school because of the
proposed boundary changes that are being discussed and put into action for the 2015-16 school
year.
Leticia Payan, a parent, voiced her concerns with the proposed boundary changes and all of the
issues that parents will have if their children have to change schools, such as daycare, student
transportation to school and crossing busy streets.
Irene Zayas, a parent, shared her concerns with the proposed boundary changes and how difficult
it would be for parents who don’t have a car to attend conferences. She also said that her
children have been attending Sanchez for the last 2 years and they like it there.
Socorro Valdez, shared her concerns over the proposed boundary changes for students and said
that the Board should reconsider the boundary changes. Ms. Valdez further stated that there is a
greater distance to the new school and the danger of students having to cross Blosser Road is a
big concern to the parents.
Elvia Salazar spoke as a representative of Sanchez parents and shared that they are a tight
community and with the proposed boundary changes they are worried about being excluded from
the ASES program. Also, what will happen when a child gets sick during school hours and
parents do not have transportation to pick up the student.
Mary Jacka, community member, spoke in support of the Dual Immersion Program and she
believes that there is nothing wrong with our students being bilingual. High school students have
graduated from the Dual Immersion Program and they are bright and bilingual. Ms. Jacka stated
that she supports Dual Immersion Program.
D.
Approval of Agenda as Presented
Mrs. Cordero moved and Mr. Brunello seconded the motion to APPROVE THE AGENDA as
presented. Motion carried.
Mr. Hollinshead moved and Mr. Lara seconded the motion to HOLD SPECIAL MEETINGS ON
FEBRUARY 18, 2015, AND MARCH 4, 2015, AT 6 PM. TO DISCUSS PROPOSED
BOUNDARIES. Motion carried.
III.
CONSENT AGENDA
Mrs. Cordero moved and Mr. Brunello seconded the motion to APPROVE THE CONSENT
AGENDA as presented. Roll Call vote, 5 Ayes. Motion carried.
100 - MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETINGS
300 - PAYMENT OF WARRANTS
(See Addendum #1)
301 - AUTHORIZATION TO DECLARE OBSOLETE AND/OR SURPLUS
EQUIPMENT AND PROPERTY
(See Addendum #2)
302 - FORMATION OF MEASURE T CITIZENS’ OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE
(See Addendum #3)
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ACTION ITEMS
110 - 2015 CSBA DELEGATE ASSEMBLY ELECTION
Mr. Hollinshead moved and Mr. Lara seconded the motion to CAST ITS VOTE FOR
MONIQUE LIMON AS THEIR CANDIDATE OF CHOICE IN SUBREGION 11-A (Santa
Barbara County), as presented in Item 110. Motion carried.
(See Addendum #4)
320 - AUTHORIZATION TO EXTEND CONTRACT – HOSTED VOICE OVER IP
TELEPHONE SYSTEM AND HOSTING SERVICES
Mrs. Cordero moved and Mr. Brunello seconded the motion to AUTHORIZE THE
EXTENSION OF THE CONTRACT WITH MASERGY FOR HOSTED VOICE OVER IP
TELEPHONE SYSTEM AND HOSTING SERVICES FOR THE 2015-16 SCHOOL YEAR, as
presented in Item 320. Motion carried.
(See Addendum #5)
321 - RESOLUTION 14-12 – RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF
THE SANTA MARIA-BONITA SCHOOL DISTRICT DECLARING RESULTS
AND CERTIFYING PROCEEDINGS FOR SCHOOL BOND ELECTION
HELD NOVEMBER 4, 2014
Mr. Brunello moved and Mrs. Cordero seconded the motion to APPROVE RESOLUTION 14-12
– RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE SANTA MARIA-BONITA
SCHOOL DISTRICT DECLARING RESULTS AND CERTIFYING PROCEEDINGS FOR
SCHOOL BOND ELECTION HELD NOVEMBER 4, 2014, as presented in Item 321. Roll Call
vote, 5 Ayes. Motion carried.
(See Addendum #6)
410 - RATIFICATION AND APPROVAL OF SUPERINTENDENT CONTRACT
AND SALARY SCHEDULES
Mr. Hollinshead moved and Mrs. Cordero seconded the motion to RATIFY THE
COMPENSATION INCREASES FOR SUPERINTENDENT ALVARADO EFFECTIVE FOR
THE 2013-2014 AND 2014-2015 CONTRACT YEARS, BASED ON THE TERMS OF HIS
CONTRACT AND ON THE PERCENTAGE COMPENSATION INCREASES FOR
CERTIFICATED ADMINISTRATORS AND TEACHERS. THE BOARD ALSO RATIFIED
IN OPEN SESSION A REVISED SUPERINTENDENT CONTRACT FOR 2014-2017 TERM,
IN THE FORM ATTACHED HERETO, INCLUDING THE SALARY SCHEDULES
ATTACHED TO THE 2014-2017 SUPERINTENDENT CONTRACT, as presented in Item 410.
Motion carried.
(See Addendum #7)
411 - CLASSIFIED JOB DESCRIPTION – PURCHASING CLERK
Mr. Hollinshead moved and Mr. Lara seconded the motion to APPROVE THE PURCHASING
CLERK JOB DESCRIPTION, as presented in Item 411. Motion carried. (See Addendum #8)
V.
DISCUSSION ITEMS
330 - BOUNDARY CHANGES UPDATE
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Camillia Waller shared that she is the ASES Coordinator in the complex where most of the
families live. She wanted the Board to understand that the parents that spoke are working
parents and after school care hinges on the ASES program. The ASES grant would not cover the
Los Adobes ASES program if the boundary changes go through. This is a community where
students go to after school care together.
Matthew Beecher, Assistant Superintendent of Business Services, provided an update regarding
the process for creating attendance boundaries for the new school, changes in other boundaries,
and changes to the junior high feeder schools for the 2015-16 school year and beyond. The
discussion included steps taken to date, and an outline of steps to be taken in the near future to
inform stakeholders, obtain feedback and implement changes in a timely manner.
Mr. Alvarado stated that we would not put our students in harms’ way by having them cross
Blosser Road.
Mrs. Oliver ACKNOWLEDGED RECEIPT OF THE BOUNDARY CHANGES UPDATE
DISCUSSION, as presented in Item 330.
(See Addendum #9)
331 - GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS 101
Matthew Beecher, Assistant Superintendent of Business Services, discussed the passing of
Measure T at the November 4, 2014 election. There are several steps and procedures that are
required for a District to begin general obligation bond financing and commence construction
activities on the approved projects. The Board heard from John Baracy of Stifel, who will act as
the Underwriter for the transaction. Mr. Baracy discussed the process of obtaining bond
financing.
Mrs. Oliver ACKNOWLEDGED RECEIPT OF THE DISCUSSION OF GENERAL
OBLIGATION BONDS, as presented in Item 331.
(See Addendum #10)
Board/Superintendent Reports:
Mrs. Cordero shared that she and Mr. Brunello attended the Santa Barbara County School Board
Association meeting as representatives of our district. She shared that the meeting was very
interesting.
Mrs. Oliver closed Open Session at 8:19 p.m. and the Board returned to Closed Session to
complete the Closed Session agenda.
The Board returned from Closed Session at 9:10 p.m. and Mrs. Oliver reported:
Item G: Direction was given to Legal Counsel.
The meeting was adjourned at 9:12 p.m.
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Signed: ____________________________
Clerk
Signed: ____________________________
Member
Date: ______________________________
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