FULLERTON JOINT UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT 1051 West Bastanchury Road, Fullerton, California MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES July 15, 2014 CALL TO ORDER The Board of Trustees, Superintendent, Assistant Superintendent

Ron Lebs, and Director of Maintenance and Operations Javier Sierra toured the North Orange County Community College District property located at 1000 S. Leslie, La Habra, at 2:30 p.m. Upon returning to the Education Center at 4:17 p.m., Mr. Lebs presented an updated facilities needs assessment list to the Board and two community members.

CLOSED SESSION President Singer declared Closed Session at 6:15 p.m. Cabinet member contracts were discussed and updates on confidential personnel and compensation, and pupil matters were discussed.

OPEN/STUDY SESSION President Singer declared Open/Study Session at 7:10 p.m. Regular Session preparation included a review of agenda items, responses to Board Members’ questions and concerns regarding agenda items, and introduction of newly-selected Troy High School Principal Will Mynster and his wife, Donna.

RECESS President Singer declared a recess at 7:25 p.m.

PRELIMINARY/PROCEDURAL PRELIMINARY/PROCEDURAL

President Singer reconvened the meeting to Regular Session at 7:30 p.m. The flag salute was led by Javier Sierra, Director of Maintenance and Operations. Trustees Present: Marilyn Buchi, Bob Hathaway, Barbara

Kilponen, Andy Montoya, and Bob Singer. Student Board None. Member Present: Trustees Absent: None. Staff Present: George J. Giokaris, Superintendent; Ron

Lebs, Asst. Supt., Business Services; Ed Atkinson, Asst. Supt., Human Resources; Sylvia Kaufman, Asst. Supt., Education/Assessment Services; Assistant Principal Sharon Fera, Buena Park High School; Principal Rani Goyal; Fullerton Union High School; Principal Karl Zener, La Habra High

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School; Principal Adam Bailey, Sonora High School; Principal Allen Whitten, Sunny Hills High School; Principal Will Mynster, Troy High School; Principal Sandi Layana, La Vista/La Sierra High Schools; and Kae Gronwall, Executive Assistant.

INTRODUCTION/WELCOME President Singer welcomed Fullerton Secondary Teachers

Organization representative John Marvin; California School Employees Association 1st Vice President Greg Longbotham; guests;and staff members present.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF CORRESPONDENCE

President Singer acknowledged receipt of correspondence received byall Board Members from Sunny Hills High School teacher Myra Deister.

APPROVAL OF AGENDA It was moved, seconded, and carried by unanimous vote (5-0) to approve the revised agenda (remove agenda item VII-A, Authorization to Open Negotiations with the North Orange County Community College District for the Acquisition of Real Property; move agenda item III-B, School Reports, to take place after the recess; and amended agenda items IX-B1 and IX-C1).

APPROVAL OF MINUTES It was moved, seconded, and carried by unanimous vote (5-0) to approve the minutes of the Regular Board of Trustees meeting of June 24, 2014.

TIMELY INFORMATION FROM THE BOARD/SUPT.

Introduction of newly-selected Troy High School Principal Will Mynster and his wife, Donna. Superintendent Giokaris welcomed Mr. Mynster and complimented Troy High School staff members and parents for their dedication and commitment to the selection process.

COMMENDATIONS AND RECOGNITION

The Fullerton Union High School Speech and Debate team and coaches were commended and recognized by the Board of Trustees. The team has won back-to-back national championships and has again received the National School of Excellence Award, the highest speech and debate award given at the national tournament. Additionally, junior Fernando Rojas was named National Champion in Poetry Interpretation and recited his five-minute, award-winning speech. FUHS Principal Rani Goyal introduced Speech and Debate coach Pricilla Merritt, who introduced the Speech and Debate team members: Nathaniel De Gala, Anthony Evans, Zak Geisick, Jessica Hernandez, Ethan Matsuda, Stephanie Rodriguez, Fernando Rojas, Lauren Tucker, and Will Walker.

COMMENDATIONS AND RECOGNITION (continued)

At the conclusion of commendations and recognitions, Board Member Andy Montoya thanked the FUHS Speech and Debate team and coaches for again earning the recognition.

RECESS President Singer declared a recess at 7:59 p.m. and reconvened the meeting at 8:14 p.m.

SCHOOL REPORTS

Reports on various school activities were presented as follows: LHHS – Over 500 students are attending the second session of summer school with no closed classes; and FFA won Grand Champion Calf and Reserve Grand Champion Steer at the Orange County Fair, which is the first time LHHS FFA has had Grand Champions in both categories in the same year. FUHS – Twenty Chinese foreign exchange students are visiting campus; and 45 FUHS FFA students are exhibiting at the Orange County Fair. TRHS – Sixty-four students have enrolled in the new AVID program for the fall; and 32 students will attend ASB camp at Loyola Marymount at the end of the month. BPHS – 52 students from Beijing and Shanghai are visiting campus as part of the Fullerton Sister City program; and this year, the CAHSEE pass rate was 92%, an increase of 5% from last year. LV/LSHS – $60,000 worth of computer equipment received through the Phelps Grant is being installed in the two iSierra independent study labs; and summer school student retention rates have much approved over previous years. SOHS – The number of AP exams taken increased by 94 exams with a 97% pass rate in AP Spanish and a 95% pass rate in AP US History; and students Sarah Hill and Marcus Wood took home Grand Champion Honors for their animals at the Orange County Fair. SHHS – EPIC students and the Director of Bethesda Hospital in Uganda Dr. Juventine met to initiate a human-centered design and engineering project in the hopes of helping to solve an electricity shortage at the hospital; and approximately 1,700 students are enrolled in summer school.

NEW BASIC TEXTBOOK LIST REVISIONS FOR 2014/15, ADDENDUM 1

New Basic Textbook List Revisions for 2014/15, Addendum 1, have been reviewed in accordance with District Administrative Regulation 6711.1, and are displayed in the Education and Assessment Services Division office for review by any interested party. The list was provided for first reading/information and will be recommended for adoption at the August 5, 2014, Board meeting.

CONSENT CALENDAR

It was moved, seconded, and carried by unanimous roll call vote (5-0) to approve/ratify the following items under a consent procedure, including revisions to agenda items IX-B1, EER; and IX-C1, extended field trips.

Agreement with the City of Approved agreement with the City of Buena Park for participation

Buena Park for Participation in the School Resource Officer Program at Buena Park High School for the 2014/15 School Year (EC 2014/15 #68)

in the School Resource Officer program at Buena Park High School for the 2014/15 school year (EC 2014/15 #68) in the amount of $94,102, and authorized the Superintendent or designee to execute the necessary documents.

Agreement with the City of Fullerton for Participation in the School Resource Officer Program at Fullerton Union, La Vista/La Sierra, Sunny Hills, and Troy High Schools for the 2014/15 School Year (EC 2014/15 #69)

Approved agreement with the City of Fullerton for participation in the School Resource Officer program at Fullerton Union, La Vista/La Sierra, Sunny Hills, and Troy High Schools for the 2014/15 school year (EC 2014/15 #69) in the amount of $300,510, and authorized the Superintendent or designee to execute the necessary documents.

Agreement with the City of La Habra for Participation in the School Resource Officer Program at La Habra and Sonora High Schools for the 2014/15 School Year (EC 2014/15 #70)

Approved agreement with the City of La Habra for participation in the School Resource Officer program at La Habra and Sonora High Schools for the 2014/15 school year (EC 2014/15 #70) in the amount of $173,052, and authorized the Superintendent or designee to execute the necessary documents.

Agreement on Behalf of the Associated Student Body Organization at Fullerton Union High School with R & H Theatricals for the Purchase of Goods and Services, and the Use of Facilities (EC 2014/15 #77)

Approved on behalf of the Associated Student Body organization at Fullerton Union High School with R & H Theatricals for the purchase of goods and services, and the use of facilities (EC 2014/15 #77), and authorized the Superintendent or designee to execute the necessary documents.

Agreement with Fieldman Rolapp & Associates for Financial Advisor Services (EC 2014/15 #78)

Approved agreement with Fieldman Rolapp & Associates for financial advisor services (EC 2014/15 #78), and authorized the Superintendent or designee to execute the necessary documents.

Agreement with A&R Food Distributors for Frozen, Refrigerated, Processed Commodity and Dry Food Products and Services for the 2014/15 School Year (EC 2014/15 #79)

Approved agreement with A&R Food Distributors for frozen, refrigerated, processed commodity and dry food products and services for the 2014/15 school year (EC 2014/15 #79), and authorized the Superintendent or designee to execute the necessary documents.

Agreement with A&R Food Distributors for Snacks,

Approved agreement with A&R Food Distributors for snacks, beverages, and baby products and services, for the 2014/15 school

Beverages, and Baby Products and Services for the 2014/15 School Year (EC 2014/15 #80)

year (EC 2014/15 #80), and authorized the Superintendent or designee to execute the necessary documents.

Authorization to Bid Districtwide Pest Control Services (Bid #1415-05)

Approved authorization to bid Districtwide pest control services (Bid #1415-05), and authorized the Superintendent or designee to execute the necessary documents.

Resolution 2014/15 #1 for Transfer of Funds #1

Adopted Resolution 2014/15 #1 for Transfer of Funds #1, as attached.

Purchase Order Report 2014/15 #1

Approved Purchase Order Report 2014/15 #1, which lists all purchase orders issued June 9, 2014, through June 29, 2014.

Warrant Listing Report 2014/15 #1

Approved Warrant Listing Report 2014/15 #1, which lists all warrants issued June 9, 2014, through June 29, 2014.

Acceptance of Gifts

Approved the acceptance of the following gifts to the District, and directed that a letter of appreciation be sent to the donors: Mr. Richard Crew donated camera equipment in support of the Photography Department at Fullerton Union High School. The Office of Naval Research donated ten SeaPerch kits and one SeaPerch tool bag in support of the Navy Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps at Troy High School. Mr. Matt Kneeland donated $150 through the Edison International Employee Contributions Campaign in support of the Baseball program at Buena Park High School.

Employer-Employee Relations/Personnel Report 2014/15 #1

Ratified Employer-Employee Relations/Personnel Report 2014/15 #1, as revised and attached, which includes hiring, resignations, contract adjustments, and retirements for certificated and classified employees.

Agreement with Azusa Pacific University for Student Teacher Placement (EC 2014/15 #76)

Approved agreement with Azusa Pacific University for student teacher placement (EC 2014/15 #76), and authorized the Superintendent or designee to execute the necessary documents.

Extended Field Trips

Approved the following extended field trips, as revised: Twenty-nine female students from La Habra High School will

participate in United Spirit Association 2014 Spirit Squad Training Camp, Orange, California, from Friday, July 18, 2014, to Sunday, July 20, 2014. One female student from Troy High School will participate in the 25th Annual Best Buddies Leadership Conference, Bloomington, Indiana, from Friday, July 25, 2014, to Monday, July 28, 2014. Seven female students from Buena Park High School will participate in a Girls’ Cross Country High-altitude Running Camp, Big Bear, California, from Saturday, July 26, 2014, to Wednesday, July 30, 2014. Forty students from Troy High School will participate in the Universal Cheerleading Association Cheer Camp, San Diego, California, from Monday, July 28, 2014, to Wednesday, July 30, 2014. Thirty-two students from Troy High School will participate in the Associated Student Body Leadership Camp, Los Angeles, California, from Wednesday, July 30, 2014, to Saturday, August 2, 2014. Eighteen female students from Buena Park High School will participate in Universal Cheerleaders Association Cheer Camp, Palm Desert, California, from Monday, August 4, 2014, to Thursday, August 7, 2014. Fourteen male students from Buena Park High School will participate in a Boys’ Cross Country High-altitude Running Camp, Big Bear, California, from Wednesday, August 6, 2014, to Sunday, August 10, 2014. Fifty students from Sunny Hills High School will participate in the 54th Annual Associated Student Body Leadership Conference, Santa Barbara, California, from Tuesday, August 12, 2014, to Friday, August 15, 2014.

Agreement with Mardan School, a Nonpublic Nonsectarian School, to Provide Special Education Services (EC 2013/14 #205)

Ratified agreement with Mardan School, a nonpublic nonsectarian school, to provide special education services (EC 2013/14 #205) at the per-unit rate cost for the dates indicated for a total cost of $516, and authorized the Superintendent or designee to execute the necessary documents.

Final Settlement Agreement and General Release, CSIS #400001425, Dated June 16, 2014

Ratified final settlement agreement and general release, CSIS #400001425, dated June 16, 2014, and authorized the Superintendent or designee to execute the necessary documents.

Final Settlement Agreement and General Release, CSIS #900000115, Dated June 16, 2014

Ratified final settlement agreement and general release, CSIS #900000115, dated June 16, 2014, and authorized the Superintendent or designee to execute the necessary documents.

Amendment to the Agreement with Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID) to Provide Support Services through the AVID College Readiness System (ACRS) for District Students (EC 2014/15 #10)

Ratified amendment to the agreement with Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID) to provide support services through the AVID College Readiness System (ACRS) for District students (EC 2014/15 #10) in an amount not to exceed $30,657, including all expenses such as mileage, meals, parking, transportation, lodging, and materials, and authorized the Superintendent or designee to execute the necessary documents.

Consultant Agreement with Neuro-Educational Clinic to Provide Special Education Services (EC 2014/15 #73)

Ratified consultant agreement with Neuro-Educational Clinic to provide special education services (EC 2014/15 #73) for the 2014/15 school year in an amount not to exceed $20,000, including all expenses such as mileage, meals, parking, transportation, lodging, and materials, and authorized the Superintendent or designee to execute the necessary documents.

Agreement with Mardan School, a Nonpublic Nonsectarian School, to Provide Special Education Services (EC 2014/15 #74)

Ratified agreement with Mardan School, a nonpublic nonsectarian school, to provide special education services (EC 2014/15 #74) at the per-unit rate cost for the dates indicated for a total cost of $35,088, and authorized the Superintendent or designee to execute the necessary documents.

Consultant Agreement with Elevated Achievement Group, Inc., to Provide a Professional Development Workshop to District Administrators for the 2014/15 School Year (EC 2014/15 #75)

Approved consultant agreement with Elevated Achievement Group, Inc., to provide a professional development workshop to District administrators for the 2014/15 school year (EC 2014/15 #75) in an amount not to exceed $2,150, including all expenses such as mileage, meals, parking, transportation, lodging, and materials, and authorized the Superintendent or designee to execute the necessary documents.

Approval to File the 2014/15 Consolidated Application, Vocational Incentive Grant and Infant Toddler Resource Grant for Funding Categorical Aid Programs

Approved the Superintendent to file the 2014/15 Consolidated Application, Vocational Incentive Grant and Infant Toddler Resource Grant for funding Categorical Aid programs.

TOPICS NOT ON THE AGENDA

Troy High School math teacher David Booze submitted a blue card and thanked the Board and District administration for starting the school year earlier, which resulted in additional time for Advanced Placement testing instruction and preparation. This resulted in improved scores Districtwide.

BOARD MEMBER/SUPT. COMMENTS

Board Member Buchi thanked Mr. Booze for his comments and acknowledged that good testing results had been achieved by starting the school year earlier. Superintendent Giokaris also thanked Mr. Booze and indicated that the additional two weeks did give District students more time to prepare for the CAHSEE as well.

RECESS President Singer declared a recess to Open Study Session at 8:40 p.m., which included responding to Board Members’ questions and requests for additional information including the next information mailer about District facility needs, Early College program, repaving the streets around La Habra High School, and the Superintendent’s use of vacation time this summer.

CLOSED SESSION President Singer convened the meeting to Closed Session at 8:54 p.m. to continue discussion regarding the Superintendent’s 2014 evaluation.

ADJOURNMENT

President Singer declared the meeting adjourned at 9:40 p.m. in accordance with Government Code Section 54956.9 (a, b, c).

Clerk/President/Secretary to the Board of Trustees

Date approved:

____________________, 2014

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