MINUTES
OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE GOVERNING BOARD
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A Regular Meeting of the Governing Board of the Board Members in attendance were Shari Avianantos,
President; Sandra Zapien-Ferrero, Clerk; Karen Beckvar; Joel S. Feldman; and
Christine M. Schild. Superintendent
Barbara F. Erwin, and Associate Superintendent Don
Jefferies were also present. Attorney
for the District, Kim DeMarchi, was present. A quorum was present. Mrs. Avianantos welcomed approximately 40
visitors. Mrs. Schild moved to approve the Agenda. Ms. Beckvar seconded the motion. The motion was approved with a vote of 5 – 0. Reorganization of Governing Board
Mrs. Avianantos called for nominations for President
of the Governing Board. Mrs. Schild
nominated Mr. Feldman. Mrs. Avianantos
nominated Mrs. Zapien-Ferrero. The vote was three votes for Mrs. Zapien-Ferrero (Ms.
Beckvar, Mr. Feldman, Mrs. Avianantos); two votes
for Mr. Feldman (Mrs. Schild, Mrs. Zapien-Ferrero). Mrs. Zapien-Ferrero was elected President of the
Governing Board for 2004. Mrs. Avianantos called for nominations for Clerk of
the Governing Board. Mr. Feldman
nominated Ms. Beckvar. There were no
other nominations. The vote was 4 – 0 with 1 abstention from Mrs. Schild. Ms. Beckvar was elected Clerk of the Governing Board
for 2004. The Board took a short recess to rearrange the seating
of the newly elected officers. President Zapien-Ferrero now chaired the meeting. Public Comment
Marilyn Berry spoke in support of parent group funding
for school aides. Megan Buchanan spoke about the need for a healing
process at Michelle Radcliffe spoke in
support of parent group funding for school aides. Mary Kim Brown spoke in support of parent group
funding for school aides. Sandy Kravetz spoke in
regard to statements made concerning legal fees in the Booth matter, in
support of parent group funding for school aides, and in regard to outside
vendors. Bev Nystedt spoke in regard to the revision to the Facility
Rental Policy. Carla Nathan spoke in support of parent group funding
for school aides. Information/Discussion Item
At the Information/Action Items
Dr. Bill Johnson presented Information/Action Item
VIII. A. Facility Rental Policy Handbook Revision and Update. Dr. Johnson discussed the changes made in
the handbook due to the state freezing excess utilities, resulting in a raise
in utility fees. The Board was
confused with the distinction made between Class II and Class III renters and
requested Dr. Johnson clarify that distinction in the handbook and bring the
item back as a Consent Agenda Item on Information/Action Item VIII.
B. Approval of Substitute Board Member for Joel Feldman as Delegate to the
Federal Relations Network (FRN). At
the December 9, 2003 Board Meeting, Mr. Feldman was elected to represent the
Board at the Mrs. Schild nominated Ms. Beckvar as the substitute
Delegate. Mrs. Avianantos seconded the
motion. The motion nominating Ms. Beckvar as the substitute
Delegate to the FRN was approved with a vote of 5 – 0. Consent Agenda
Item IX. A. Acceptance of Gifts - $125,925.73 – Corrected Item IX. B. Accounts Payable Vouchers Item IX. C. Approval of Hearing Officer’s
Recommendations Item IX. D. Approval of Readmission Item IX. E. Approval of Minutes of Item IX. F. Approval of Minutes of Item IX. G. Approval of Intergovernmental Agreement
with City of Item IX. H. Approval of Renewal of Contract Item IX. I. Approval of SUSD Monthly Financial Report Item IX. J. Cancellation of RFP #4092, District Staff
Law Firm Item IX. K. Increase Prior Board authorization for
Purchase of Asphalt and Paving Services through MOHAVE Contract Item IX. L. Issuance of RFP for Disposal of Surplus
and Used Textbooks Item IX. M. Issuance of RFP for Online Database
Resources Item IX. N. Issuance of RFP for Private Special
Education Service Schools Item IX. O. Payroll Vouchers Item IX. P. Personnel Actions Item IX. Q. Student Activities Statement for Item IX. R. Student Activities Statement for Dr. Erwin stated that there was a correction to the Consent
Agenda Item IX. A. Acceptance of Gifts.
The gift reading Mrs. Avianantos moved to approve the Consent Agenda
as corrected. Ms. Beckvar seconded the
motion. The motion was approved with a vote of 4 – 0 with 1
abstention from Mrs. Schild. Governing Board Reports
Ms. Beckvar reviewed her activities since the last
Board Meeting. Mrs. Schild stated that this was the first anniversary
of her first Board Meeting and thanked everyone who supported her over the
past year. Mrs. Zapien-Ferrero recognized the new Tavan
Elementary School Assistant Principal, Steven Jeras, who
was present at the meeting. Recent News and Media
Coverage/Potential Board Response
President Zapien-Ferrero announced that Dr. Barbara F.
Erwin, Superintendent, had handed in her resignation and wished Dr. Erwin all
the best. Dates of Upcoming Board Meetings and
District Events
Dr. Erwin announced that this meeting would also
include the annual Open Meeting Law Training.
Ms. Beckvar stated that she would prefer this training session be kept
short. At The motion was approved with a vote of 5 – 0. Dated this 13th day of January 2004. The
Governing Board of the
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Motion #71Approval of Agenda Reorganization of Governing Board Motion #72 Mrs. Zapien-Ferrero Elected President of the Board Motion #73Ms. Beckvar Elected Clerk of the Board Public CommentInformation/Discussion •Board Discussion on District Policy KCD-Public
Gifts/Donations to Schools Information/Action Items•Facility Rental Policy Handbook Revision and Update •Approval of Substitute Board Member for Joel Feldman
as Delegate to the FRN Motion #74Karen Beckvar elected as Substitute Delegate to FRN Consent AgendaCorrection Motion #75Approval of Consent Agenda as Corrected Governing Board Reports Recent News and Media Coverage Dates of Upcoming Board Meetings Motion #76Adjournment |