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MINUTES

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BIDS - LANDSCAPING POLY

LANDSCAPING - NORTH

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RIVERSIDE UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT

The Board of Education met in regular session in the Board Room on Tuesday, September 7, 1965, at 4:00p.m. Members present were Arthur L. Littleworth, President; B. Rae Sharp, Vice President; Evelyn H. Kendrick, Clerk; Margaret B. Heers and Vernon M. Stern, members.

Also present were members of the Superintendent's Council and other interested citizens and staff members.

The minutes of the meeting held August 16, 1965 were approved as corrected.

It was moved by Mr. Sharp and seconded by Dr. Stern that warrants Nos. 013001, to and including 017003, totaling $132,092.73, be approved for payment.

Carried

Bids for landscaping of Polytechnic High School were presented in the following amounts:

Firm

Aka-Tani Landscape Company Roy C. Barnett James E. Boothe Imperial Landscape Company Kawai Brothers Shawn Company

Bid

No Bid $40,400

37,229 37,137 33,124 No Bid

It was moved by Mr.·Sharp and seconded by Dr. Stern that the contract for the landscaping of Polytechnic High School be awarded to the lowest bidder, Kawai Brothers, in the amount of·$33,124.

Carried

Bids for the landscaping of John W. North High School were received in the following amounts:

Firm. #1 #2 #3 #4 #5

Kawai Bro. $22,547 $15,555 $ 7,442 $14,778 $7,372 Imperial No Bid Shawn Co. No Bid Aka-Tani 34,700 25,200 10,500 23,200 9,500 James Boothe 18,229 12,850 12,250 Roy Barnett 22;400 13,000 10,000 12,000 9,500

It was moved by Mr. Sharp and seconded by Dr. Stern that the contract for the landscaping of John W. North High School be awarded to the lowest bidder, James Boothe, in the amount of $18,229.

Carried

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BIDS - PHYSICALLY HANDICAPPED -TRANSPORTATION

BIDS - AUDIO VISUAL EQUIPMENT

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BIDS - PRINT SHOP EQUIPMENT

PERSONNEL

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CAFETERIA EMPLOYEES

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NOON PlAYGROUND SUPERVISORS

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It was moved by Mr. Sharp and seconded by Dr. Stern that the contract for the transportation of physically handicapped children be awarded to the Riverside Taxicab Company at rates established by the City of Riverside.

Carried

Bids for audio visual equipment were received in the amounts according to the Bid Recap Sheet on file in the back of the Minute Book, numbered # 13, dated August 10, 1965. Recommended awards are indicated on the Recap Sheet.

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It was moved by Mr. Sharp and seconded by Dr. Stern that the audio visual equipment be purchased, as recommended by the Business Office, in the total amount of $22,680.83. Refer to purchase orders 4599S-4626S, on file in the Business office.

Carried

Bids for print shop equipment were received in the following amounts:

Firm

Los Angeles Type Founders The Steward Company Heidelberg Pacific, Inc.

Galley Cabinets

$2,915.40 2,527.36

No Bid

Heidelberg Press

No Bid No Bid $8,000

The award of the contract was delayed pending the 1· Superintendent's recommendations.

It was moved by Mr. Sharp and seconded by Dr. Stern that the list of personnel actions, tdated September 7, 1965, be approved. A copy of the list numbered# 14 is on file in the back of the Minute Book.

Carried

It was moved by Mr. Sharp and seconded by Dr. Stern that the cafeteria personnel recommended by Mrs. Sonin be approved for employment during 1965-66. A copy of the list of recommended cafeteria employees numbered # 15, dated September 7, 1965, is on file in the back ~f the Minute Book.

Carried

It was moved by Mr. Sharp and seconded by Dr. Stern that the noon playground supervisors, recommended by the Personnel Office, be approved for employment during the 1965-66 school year. A copy of the list of noon playground supervisors, numbered# 16, dated September 7, 1965, is on file in the back of the Minute Book.

Carried

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SUBSTITUTES

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AUTHORITY TO BID -FENCING NORTH AND POLY

CHANGE ORDER -REDUCTION OF BUSES

AURALLY HANDICRPPED PUPIL

CLAIM - JULES S LAICK

E.IAIM - MR. AND MRS . ROBERT E. HOlMES

PETITION - LOWELL AND IRVING

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It was moved by Mr. Sharp and seconded by Dr. Stern that the elementary and secondary substitutes recommended by the Personnel Office be approved for employment during ~

1965-66 school year. A copy of this list numbered# 17, dated S~~pember 17, 1965 is on file in the back of the Minute Book.

Carried

It was moved by Mr. Sharp and seconded by Dr. Stern that the fence specifications and contract documents for fencing at John W. North High School and Polytechnic High School, prepared by the Business Office, dated September 7, 1965 be approved; that the schedule of prevailing wage rates set forth therein be adopted; and that bids be invited according to law with the twentaeth day of September, 1965 at 10:00 a.m. set as the time for publicly opening bids in accordance with the rules and regulations mf this Board of Education.

Carried

It was moved by Mr. Sharp and seconded by Dr. Stern that the Superintendent's Offiee be authorized to change the transportation contract to reduce the amount of the contraottby $24,ijOO which equals the cost of five 60-passenger buses which will be dropped from the program.

Carried

It was moved by Mr. Sharp and seconded by Dr. Stern that the Superintendent's Office be authorized to enter a contract with San Bernardino County for the transportation and education of a San Bernardino County aurally handicapped youth in Riverside. The cost of transportation will be met by state reimbursement.

Carried

It was moved by Mr. Sharp and seconded by Dr. Stern that a claim presented by_Mr. Jules A. Slaick in the amount of $33.35 for injuries.to his son, Michael Slaick, at Gage Junior High School be rejected and referred to the insurance carrier.

Carried

It was moved by Mr. Sharp and seconded by Dr. Stern that the claim of Mr. and Mrs. Robert E. Holmes for their son Jon Holmes be rejected and referred to the insurance carrier.

Carried

Mr. Robert Bland presented to the Board a petition containing more than 300 signatures stating, ·~e the undersigned parents of the Riverside School District do hereby petition the Riverside School Board to take affirmative steps to improve the educational opportunities for minoritie and to eliminate segregation in city schools by closing Lowell and Irving Schools and by reassigning these children to other schools in the area which have previously had less than 10% minority group students."

September 7, 1965

PETITION - LOWELL AND IRVING

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ADULT EDUCATION PROGRAM

OPENING OF SCHOOLS

INTER-DISTRICT TRANSFERS

LOWELL SCHOOL

AUTHORITY TO BID -RAZE LOWELL

CALIFORNIA PHYSICAL PERFORMANCE TEST

TRANSPORTATION AND TRAFFIC ADJUSTMENTS

PERSONNEL REPORT

Mr.. Bland, Mr. Renffo, and other supporters of the petition discussed.the matter of segregated schools with the Board. After extensive discussion the Board agreed to meet in adjourned meeting on Monday, Septem-ber 13, at 4:00 p.m. to continue the discussion. I Mr. Engers reported to the Board that plans are moving to begin the adult education program in October at Ramona High School and Matthew Gage Junior High School, and that tentative policies are being formulated at the present time.

Mr. Miller reported that both John W. North and Polytechnic High Schools will open on time, fully staffed.

Mr. Miller stated that he is in the process of setting up a meeting with area superintenaents to discuss the problems of inter-district transfers.

Mr. Miller reported that on this date, September 7, at 4:00 a.m. the old building at the Lowell Elementary School was burned, probably beyond repair. He said that the building was scheduled to house 143 students in grades 4 through 6 during the 1965-66 school year and that some measures would have to be taken to accommodate these pupils. The remainder of the guildings, consisting of 7 classrooms, a kindergarten classroom and a portable, remained intact along with all of the school records and most of the furniture. The burned building is completely insured to ahe amount of $159,000 plus approximately I $20,000 for furniture. He recommended morning and afternoon sessions on an emergency baiis in the buildings remaining on the Lowell site until more permanent arrangements can be made for the accommodation of the Lowell pup i1 s .

It was moved by Mrs. Heers and seconded by Mrs. Kendrick that the plans, specifications and contract documents for the demolition of the old, burned out building· at· Lowell, prepared by the Business Office, dated September 7, 1965 be approved; that the schedule of prevailing wage rates set forth therein be adopted; and that bids be invited according to law with the thirteith day of September, 1965, at 4:00 p.m. set as the time for publicly opening bids in accordance with the rules and regulations of thas Board.of Educttion.

Carried

Discussion of this. item wasppostponed until a future meeting.

Discussion of this item was postponed until a future meeting.

Mr. Defenbaugh made a statistical report of 141 new teachers employed for the 1965-66 school year. A copy of the report in on file in the Personnel Office. I

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STUDENT INSURANCE POLICIES

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IN-SERVICE EDUCATION PROGRAM

GROOMING STANDARDS

AUTHORIZATION TO BID -POLY ADDITIONS

FlASHING TRAFFIC SIGNAL

September 7, 1965

It was moved by Mr. Sharp and seconded by Dr. Stern that the recommended policy regarding the student athletic insurance program be approved and that the 3 page statement recommended by Mr. Parks become the policy of the

·district. A copy of the statement, numbered# 18, dated September 7, 1965, is on file in back of the Minute Book.

Carried

It was moved by Mrs. Heers and seconded by Mrs. Kendrick that the in-service education program for 1965-66, recommended by the Superintendent, be approved. A copy of the list of courses is on file in the Superintendent's Office.

Carried

Dr. Robbins submitted to the Board a statement of recommendations on grooming standards to be appended to the Discipline Code. The recommendations were developed by a committee composed of Mrs. Lockhart and the junior and senior high school principals and deans. Discussion of the recommendations was postponed until a future meeting.

It was moved by Mr. Sharp and seconded by Mrs. Kendrick that the plans, specifications and contract documents for additions to Polytechnic High School, prepared by Moise and Harbach and dated September 3, 1965 be approved; that the schedule of general prevailing wage rates set forth therein be adopted; and that bids be invited according to law, with the first day of October, 1965, at 4:00p.m. set as the time for publicly opening bids in accordance with the rules and regulations of this Board of Education.

Carried

It was moved by Mr. Sharp and seconded by Mrs. Kendrick that the Superintendent's Office be authorized to cooperate with the City of Riverside in the amount of $1500 to cover one.half the cost of installing a flashing

traffic signal at the intersection of Adams and Arlington Streets.

Carried

RECEPTION FOR NEW TEACHERS Mr. Miller announced that a tea and reception for new teachers to be sponsored by the Board and the Superintenden will be piJ!anned. Details will be announced in the near future.

SCHOOL PROGRESS REPORT

ADJOURNMENT

Mr. Callis distributed copies of the monthly school progres report of construction.

The Board adjourned to 4:00 p.m., September 13, 1965.

EVELYN H. KENDRICK, Clerk Board of Education

~u September 1~, 1965

DELEGATION FRCM LOWELL AND IRVING


The Board of Education met in adjourned session on Monday, September 13, 1965, at 4:00 p.m. Members present were Arthur L. Littleworth, President; B. Rae Sharp, Vice President; Evelyn H. Kendrick, Clerk; Margaret B .. Eee~s and Vernon M. Stern, members.

Because of the size of the group in attendance the meeting place was moved to Grant School Auditorium.

I Also p_resent were members of the Superintendent's CounciL and othe_r interested citizens and s:llaff members.

Mr. Littleworth introduced the discussion and stated the two major purposes of the meeting, (1) to hear a report from the Superintendent of the events of the week and (2) to consider the petition presented to the Board of Education at the September ?~meeting concerning the closing of Irving and Lowell.

Mr. Miller reported on the opening day events including enrollments, and indicated that enrollments, with some exceptions, were normal. Enrollments at Casa Blanca, Irving and Lowell were below normal, probably due to the boycott of these three schools by some students. The Sbydeliltshad been threatened by the spokesmen for the petition, and according to articles in the Press, would involve the formation of Freedom Schools by the leaders of the petitmon and boycott.

Enrollment at Washington School was above normal; 54 students not in the George Washington attendance area appeared at the school Monday morning. Mr. Miller reported that these children were placed in the school library and two substitutes were employed to take care

I of the students during the day. Mr. Ray Berry, Associate Superintendent, communicated with the parents and places will be located to house these students.

Mr. Miller reported on a bomb threat at University Heights Junior High School. The building was searched thoroughly after_evacuation but nothing was found.

Mr. Miller reported on the distribution of approximately 239 Lowell students in grades K-3 to seven elementary schools scheduled to begin Tuesday, September 14, subject to Board approval. This plan will automatically phase out the Lowell Elementary School in a maximum of three years. In the meantime, grades 4 through 6 will be held in the seven remaining classrooms at Lowellr and will be distributed into classes of 25 pupils or less. The old kindergarten building will be used as a library and there will be a spare classroom for remedial and supplementary instruction.

It was moved by Mr. Sharp_and seconded by Dr. Stern that the Superintendent's recommendation for the distribution of pupils K-3, Lowell Elementary School, as a response to the emergency caused by the burning of a classroom building there, be approved and the plan be placed into effect, Tuesday, September 14.

Carried

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DELEGATION FROM LOWELL AND IRVING

(CONT.INUED)

September 13, 1965

Mr. Miller discussed the transfer policy, a source of irritation to parents requesting transfers from one school to another. He said the administration of the policy will be changed. In the future parents will apply to the principal of the school of residence who will make necessary arrangements with other principals in schools where space exists for incoming pupils. This plan will avoid £he necessity of parents coming to the central office and will also avoid any unnecessary delay other than the time required for the principals to make necessary arrangements.

Mr. Miller said existing requests for transfers would be processed by Wednesday, September 15.

Mr. Littleworth then introduced an open discussion of the petition by making a statement of policy. Specifically he said, "The Riverside Unified School District, from the Board of Education through the staff, is committed to the full and total integration of the schools in the district.''

Mr. Miller supported the policy statement of Mr. Littlewortl: and then indicated some of the problems related to spaces and transportation which had to be solved in order to achieve the district's goals. He said the problems can be solved in a comparatively short time but it is still a question of when. He suggested that a beginning be made by transferring pupils in a kindergarten class and possibly some in grades one and two at Irving School to other schools and that the transferred pupils be thoroughly integrated as is the intent in the case of the transferred pupils from Lowell.

Mr. Miller discussed the involvement of the State Departmen1 of Education in having sent a consultant in the area of ·inter-group relations to help establish communication between the Board of Education and the leaders of the petitior and boycott. The State Supermntendent of Fublic Instructior Dr. Max Rafferty, had also offered the services of the department to facilitate the acquisition of Federal Funds for any emergency measures which might be necessary in meeting the emergencies caused by the petition and boycott.

Mr. Howard Tucker, a sesident of Flanders Road in Riverside, presented a petition to the Board of Education containiDg approximately 70 signatures and recommending that the · boundary lines of the Irving and Lowell Elementary Schools be redrawn to give those and adjacent schools, including Alcott, Bryant, Grant and Vict~Dia, a 10 to 20% enrollment of minority group pupils.

Mr. Condy offered to the Board a 6-point program which represented the demands of the petitioners.

1. That students in grades K-3 at Lowell Elementary School be transported to other schools (as has already been approved in previous action of this meeting).

2. That the same plan be applied to grades K-1 at the Irving Elementary School.

September ;13, 1965

DELEGATION FROM LOWELL AND IRVING

(CONTINUED)

ADJOURNMENT

3. That special .classes be provided for the adjustments necessary in the transfer,of students.

4. That studenta be transferred to other schools not strictly on a space available basis, but rath,r that facilities be provided in order to transfer students to schools within a reasonable range.

5. That tutorial services be provided for remaining studen~s at Irving and Lowell Schools.

6. That the district be totally desegregated by September, 1966.

Mr. Littleworth indicated the Board's eeaction by way of agreement and disagreement with each of the six points lis;ted. He agreed with points 1, 3, 4, and 5 and said some action would be taken with respect to Irving at this meeting, but with respect to point 6, neither he nor the Board of Education would make any commitment. to any proposal that the Board was not certain that it could deliver. At the present time there are not enough classrooms to accomplish total desegregation by September, 1966, nor can a sufficient number be built by that time.

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There followed an .extensive discussion of the petition and the points made. Following the discussion it was I mqved by Mrs. Kendrick and seconded by Mr. Sharp that the Superintendent's proposal to move a kindergarten class from Irving Elementary School to other schools be approved and that the move be placed into effect on Monday, September 20.

Carried

It was moved by Mrs. Heers and seconded by Dr. Stern that the Superintendent's Office be instructed to prepare a comprehensive plan for further desegregation and that the plan be reported not later than the second meeting in October (18), 1965.

The meeting adjourned.

Carried


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PERSONNEL

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ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY SUBSTITUTES

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BID TIME - POLY ADDITIONS

ASSIGNMENT OF LEASE, DRIVO-TRAINER

SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT

September 20, 1965


The Board of Education met in regular session in the Board Room on September 20, 1965 at 4:00 p.m. Members present were Arthur L. Littleworth, President; B. Rae Sharp, Vice President; Evelyn H. Kendrick, Clerk;

Margaret B. Heers.and Vernon M. Stern, members.

Others present were members of the Superintendent's Council and other interested citizens and staff members.

The minutes of the meetings held September 7 and September 13, 1965, were approved as corrected.

It was moved by Mrs. Heers and seconded by Mrs. Kendrick that warrants 018001, to and including 021031, totaling $74,606.47, be approved for payment.

Carried

It was moved by Mrs. Heers and seconded by Mrs. Kendrick that the list of personnel actions dated September 20, be approved. A copy of the list, numbered # 19, is on file in the back of the Minute Book.

Carried

It was moved by Mrs. Heers and seconded by Mrs. Kendrick that the supplemental lists of elementary and secondary substitutes be approved. Copies of the lists, numbered # 20 and dated September 20, are on file in the baek.of the Minute Book.

Carried

It was moved by Mrs. Heers and seconded by Mrs. Kendrick that the time to receive bids for the additions at Polytechnic High School be changed from 10:00 a.m., October 1, to 4:00 p.m. on October 1.

Carried

It was moved by Mrs. Heers and seconded by Mrs. Kendrick that the Superintendent's Office be authorized to as§ign the lease for the drive-trainer simulator at John W. North High School from Evans Industries to "Tripple"E" and contract payments to the Bank of America.

Carried

Mr. Miller reported on the following items:

1. The transfer of pupils in grades K-3 from Lowell to seven other elementary schools and the kindergarten class from Irving Elementary School to three schools.

2. Opening week enrollments.

3. Damage caused by the rain on Saturday, September 18, at Highgrove, Lincoln and Fremont Elementary Schools and at Polytechnic High School.

September 20, 1965


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MASTER PIAN FOR INTEGRATION

GOOD GROOMING POLICY

CALIFORNIA PHYSICAL PERFORMANCE TEST

STUDENT BODY ACCOUNTS

ARCHITECT - ELEMENTARY SCHOOL SHAKER DRIVE

4. An open house at John W. North High School on September 18 and a proposed open house at Polytechnic High School on October 3.

5. A list of recent publications from the Office of Infor~ation Services.

6. A total of 16 semi-finalists in the National Merit Scholarship Awards.

7. Three counselors and one or two vice principals will go to the Air Force Academy on a tour on Wednesday and Thursday, September 29 and 30.

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8. A tentative date for a reception for new teachers by the Board and Superintendent on October 11 at 4:00 p.m.

Mr. Littleworth outlined a proposal for the appointment of a small advisory committee which would be asked

. to react to any master plan for integration that the Superintendent's Office develops. It was the consensus of the Board that Mr. Littleworth and Mr. Miller proceed with the appointment of such a committee.

It was moved by Mr. Sharp and seconded by Mrs. Kendrick that the policy proposed by the staff governing good grooming practices in the junior and senior high schools be approved. A copy of the policy is on file in the Superintendent's Office.

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Kevin Akin introduced himself as a tenth grader at Polytechnic High School and stated to the Board that he had not been allowed in class because he had not shaved. He said he had a religious objection to shaving. This objection was not based on any recognized religious denomination, but was more of a personal-moral-philosophical matter. It was agreed that the policy reguiring clean-shaven faces would be waived in Kevin's case if he can demonstrate that his objection is based on the religious tenets of a recognized religious order and if the objection is stated in wttting. Otherwise Keuin will be expected to adhere to the policy in order to attend classes.

The Board acknowledged having received the report of the California Physical Performance Test as required by law.

Discussion of the reports of the student body accounts was postponed to the next meeting.

It was moved by Dr. Stern and seconded by Mr. Sharp that the firm of Cowan and Bussey be appointed as architect for the elementary school on Shaker Drive and that the construction budget be set at $343,000.

Carried

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AUTHORIZATION TO BID -HAWTHORNE

BIDS - FENCING NORTH AND POLY

PETITION - HIGHGROVE TRANSPORTATION

EXPENSE PAYMENT COURT APPEARANCE

PERSONNEL MEETING

ADJOURNMENT

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It was moved by Mrs. Kendrick and seconded by Mr. Sharp that the plans, specifications and contract documents for the construction of additions to Hawthorne Elementary School, prepared by Moise and Harbach, Architects, dated September 20, 1965 be approved; that the schedule of prevailing wage rates set forth therein be adopted; and that bids be invited according to law with the 14th day of October, 1965 at 4:00 p.m. set as the time for publicly opening bids in accordance with the rules and regulations of this Board of Education.

Carried

Bids for fencing at Polytechnic and John W. North High Schools were received in the following amounts:

Firm

Henderson's American Fence Co. * U. S. Steel Corporation

Alcorn Fence Company Riverside Fence Company

* Recommended Award

Base Bid ----$8,440

7,022 7,856 7,774

Alternate #1

$448 441 436 479

It was moved by Mr. Sharp and seconded by Mrs. Kendrick that the contract for the installation of fencing of the perimeter of the two high schools be awarded to the U. S. Steel Corporation in the amount of $7,022, base bid plus

$441 for Alternate #1. Carried

Mr. Quatrochi presented to the Board a petition from parents of the Highgrove area requesting transportation to John W. North High School. Mr. Miller was asked to work with Mr. Quatrochi in trying to arrive at a solution to the problem.

It was moved by Mrs. Kendrick and seconded by Mr. Sharp that expenses be approved in the amount of $200 for Lawrence Vredevoe for his appearance in court for the District in the trial of Kenneth Lynch.

Carried

The Board went into a personnel meeting and reconvened to take action on personnel matters.

The Board adjourned.

t+xlxLk~ EVELYN H. KENDRICK, Clerk Board of Education

October 4, 1965

MINUTES

BILLS

BIDS - LOWELL DEMOLITION

PERSONNEL

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The Board, of Educ_ation met in regular session in the Board Room of the Administration Building at 4:00 p.m. ~on October 4, 1965. Members present were Arthur L. Littleworth, President; B. Rae Sharp, Vice President; Evelyn H. Kendrick, Clerk; and Margaret B. Heers, member.


Mr. Littleworth welcomed a group of students from University Heights Junior High School.

The minutes of the meeting held September 20, 1965 were approved as corrected.

It was moved by Mr. Sharp and seconded by Mrs. Kendrick that warrants Nos. 022001, to and including 024002, totaling $122,604.38 be approved.

Carried

Bids for the demolition of the burned building at the Lowell Elementary School were received in the following amounts:

Brennen & Sons Standard Building & Wrecking Fresco Building Materials Allen's Excavating A. S. Hubbs Cullen & Son Horgan and Company Duane Rash

Bids Recommended

$14,000 12,810 18,747 20,980 13,450 7,855

14,600 15,658

$7,855

It was moved by Mr. Sharp and seconded by Mrs. Kendrick that the contract for razing the building at Lowell be awarded to the lowest bidder, Cullen & Son, for the bid amount of $7,855.

Carried

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It was moved by Mr. Sharp and seconded by Mrs. Kendrick that the list of personnel actions dated October 4, 1965 be approved. A copy of the list, numbered # 21, is on file in the back of the Minute Book.

Carried

It was moved by Mr. Sharp and seconded by Mrs. Kendrick that the list of supplemental elementary and secondary substitutes be approved. A copy of the lists, numbered # 22, dated October 4, 1965 is on file in the baek of I the Minute Book.

Carried

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CAFETERIA WORKERS AND PLAYGRDUND SUPERVISORS

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TRANSPORTATION

AUTHORIZATION TO BID -FREMONT

ACCEPTANCE -·NORTH HIGH SCHOOL

TEXTBOOKS


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It was moved by Mr. Sharp and seconded by Mrs. Kendrick that the lists of cafeteria workers and playground supervisors be approved for employment. A copy of the lists, dated October 4, 1965, numbered # 23, is on file in the back of the Minute Book.

Carried

It was moved by Mr. Sharp and seconded by Mrs. Kendrick that the Superintendent's Office be authorized to change the transportation contract to include two additional buses at the rate of $500 per month per bus for the transfer of students K-3 of Lowell and K from Irving.

Carried

It was moved by Mr. Sharp and seconded by Mrs. Kendrick that the specifications and contract documents for the additions to Fremont Elementary School, prepared by Ruhnau, Evans and Steinman, and dated October 4, 1965 be approved; that the schedule of prevailing wage rates set forth therein be adopted; and that bids be~invited according to law with the 28th day of October, 1965 at 4:00 p.m. set as the time for publicly opening bids in accordance with the rules and regulations of this Board of Education. The construction budget is $92,200.

Carried

Mr. Littleworth noted receipt of a letter from Clinton Marr, architect for John W. North High School, recommending acceptance of this school and the filing of the Notice of Completion.

It was moved by Mr. Sharp and seconded by Mrs. Kendrick that a Notice of Completion be filed on John W. North High School.

Carried

It was moved by Mr. Sharp and seconded by Mrs. Kendrick that the following textbooks be approved for use in the ninth and twelfth grades respectively:

"A Criminal Case" by Chodrov "Civil Liberties: Case Studies and the Law" by

Parker, O'Neil and Econopouly Carried

Mr. Miller's report included comments on the- following:

1. The very successful open house at Polytechnic High School October 3.

2. Adjustments in class loads being made throughout the district.

3. A swimming program started at Casa Blanca Elementary School for fifth and sixth grade students as an afternoon recreation program in cooperation with the Park and Recreation Department.

October 4, 1965

SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT (CONTINUED)

ADULT EDUCATION

STUDENT BODY ACCOUNTS

RIVERSIDE CIVIC LEAGUE

ARCHITECT - GEORGE WASHINGTON ADDITIONS

BIDS - POLY ADDITIONS # 24

4. The pending observance of the 20th anniversary of the United Nations on October 24.

Mr. Miller reported 293 adults as pre-registrants for the adult education program in 13 classes.

It was moved by Mrs. Heers and seconded by Mr. Sharp that the Superintendent's Office be asked to draw an amendemnt to the policy governing fees for the adult education program to include provisions for waiving of the fees for applicants with certification from the Welfare Department.

Carried

The Board discussed briefly the reports of the student body accounts which were presented at the last meeting.

It was reported to the Board that the Riverside Civic League would conduct a student study center program at Sierra Junior High School on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., very similar

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to the program conducted last year. It was also reported that Mr. John Dick, Chairman of the Education Committee of the Riverside Civic League, would attempt to establish study centers at Central Junior High School and Pachappa Elementary School as soon as tutors could be obtained.

It was moved by Mr. Sharp and seconded by Mrs. Kendrick that the firm of Clinton Marr be appointed as architecl for additions at George Washington Elementary School, with the standard fee and a construction budget of $150,000.

Carried

Mr. B. ~ae Sharp was appointed by Mr. Littleworth as the Board Committee for the additions at George Washington Elementary School.

Bids for additions at Polytechnic High School were received according to the recap sheet numbered # 24, dated October 4, 1965. The lowest bidder was Roger Ducharme with a base bid of $636,497. The next lowest bid was from the firm of Taylor & Clark with a base bid of $649,000.

It was reported to the Board that Roger Ducharme had requested withdrawl of his bid due to a clerical error. Mr. Littleworth noted receipt of a letter from the architect, Moise and Harbach stating that they had examined Mr. Ducharme's work sheet on advice of the County Counsel and that ·~e are satisfied that he (Mr. Ducharme) submitted an incorrect base bid." The letter went on to recommend that Roger Ducharme's request to withdraw his bid ge granted and the contract I be awarded to Taylor and Clark.

It was moved by Mr. Sharp and seconded by Mrs. Kendrick that Mr. Ducharme's request for withdrawl of his bid be approved and that the bid bond be returned.

Carried

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BIDS - POLY ADDITIONS (CONTINUED)

LETTER OF SUPPORT

AB 1474

CITIZENS ADVffiSORY COMMITT~E - INTEGRATION

PERSONNEL SESSION

ADJOURNMENT

October 4, 1965 ~u···

It was moved by Mr. Sharp and seconded by Mrs. Kendrick that the contract for the construction of additions at Polytechnic High School be awarded to the next lowest bidder, the firm of Taylor & Clark in the base bid of $649,000, plus alternates 1-a, 1-b, and 1-c for air conditioning, totaling $95,000, plus alternate #2 of $29,000 for a woodshop. The total contract award is for $773,000.

Carried

Mr. Daniel Peterson, president of the Polytechnic High School Faculty Organization, read a letter commending the Superintendent and the Board of Education for the establishment and implementation of a uniform policy on student grooming regulations and particularly for the stand taken in enforcing this policy in recent issues.

Mr. John Secor, Executive Secretary of the R.C.T.A., also expressed the support of the Executive Committee of R.C.T.A. for the Board's policy.

Mr. Miller reported that his office is studying provisions of AB 1474 and the resultant changes in Education Code Section 13085.

Mr. Littleworth noted receipt of a letter from Mr. Robert Ehlers, President of R.C.T.A., requesting representation on the negotiating council under the provisions of Education Code Section 13085.

The matter of R.C.T.A. 's request and Education Code Section 13085 was referred to the professional relations committee composed of Mr. Sharp and Mrs. Kendrick.

Mr. Littleworth reported the names of the participants in the Citizens Advisory Committee for the development of a master plan for integration. The members are Mr. William Davis, Mr. Donald Renfro, Mr. Robert Bland, Mrs. Patricia Kennington, Mrs. Margaret Heers, Mrs. Belen Reyes, Mrs.

Aileen Boylan, Mrs. Maxine Frost, Dr. Percy Baugh, Mr. Augustine Flores, Mr. Bruce Miller, Mr. Ray Berry, Mr. Truman Johnson, Mr. Gerald Burke, Mr. Jesse Wall, Mr. Joe Palaia and Mr. Jesse Carlos. Mr. Littleworth said that Mr. Roa attended the first meeting in ~r. Fmores' place.

The Board went into a personnel session.

The Boarld adjourned.


October 18, 1965

MINUTES

BILLS

TRUCK BIDS

BIDS - TYPEWRITERS

# 25


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The Board of Education met in regular session in the Board Room of the Administration Building at 4:00 p.m.l October 18, 1965. Members. present were Arthur L. Littleworth, President; B. Rae Sharp, Vice President; and Evelyn H. Kendrick, Clerk.

Because of the large number of interested citizens anticipated only a quorum met in order to adjourn the meeting to Magnolia School Auditorium where space had been arranged to accommodate a large audience.

It was moved by Mrs. Kendrick and seconded by Mr. Sharp that the meeting adjourn to Magnolia School Auditorium, 5801 Magnolia Avenue.

Carried

When the Board convened at Magnolia School Auditorium, all members were present. Also present were members of the Superintendent's Council and other interested citizens and staff members.

The minutes of the meeting held October 4, 1965, were approved as corrected.

It was moved by Mr. Sharp and seconded by Mrs. Kendrick that the warrants Nos. 025001, to and including 027066, totaling $201,306.61, be approved.

Carried

Bids for the purchase of a van type panel truck were received in the following amounts:

I Bidder Bids Recommended Award

Rubidoux Motor Company

Warren-Anderson Ford Sales Tax

Trade-in Chevrolet ! ton pick-up

No Bid

$1,970.44 78.82

$2,049.26

225.00 $1,824.26

Prices include all applicable taxes.

$1,824.26

It was moved by Mr. Sharp and seconded by Mrs. Kendrick that the truck be purchased as recommended from WarrenAnderson Ford.

Carried

Bids for classroom typewriters were received in amounts on the bid recap sheet on file in the back of the I Minute Book, dated October 18, 1965, and numbered # 25.

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BIDS - HAWTHORNE ADDITIONS

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PERSONNEL

# 27

SUBSTITUTES AND EVENING HIGH SCHOOL STAFF

# 28

TRANSFERS OF FUNDS 1964-65

TRANSFERS OF FUNDS 1965-66

.PURCHASE OF PROPERTY -OLIVE HEIGHTS

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It was moved by Mr. Sharp and seconded by Mrs. Kendrick that the typewriters be purchased from the lowest bidder, Barnum & Flagg Company for the total amount of $9,991.60.

Carried

Bids for the Hawthorne Elementary School additions were received according to the bid recap sheet, numbered # 26, dated October 18, on file in the back of the Minute Book.

It was moved by Mr. Sharp and seconded by Mrs. Kendrick that the contract for the construction for the Hawthorne Elementary School additions be awarded to the L. L. Lam-beth Construction Company for the bid of $89,700.

Carried

It was moved by Mr. Sharp and seconded by Mrs. Kendrick that the list of personnel actions, dated October 18, 1965, be approved. A copy of the list, numbered# 27, is on file in the back of the Minute Book.

Carried

It was moved by Mr. Sharp and seconded by Mrs. Kendrick that the supplementary elementary and secondary substitute lists and the list of instructors appointed to the Riverside Evening High School program be approved. A copy of the lists, numbered # 28, dated October 18, 1965, is on file in the back of the Minute Book.

Carried

It was moved by Mr. Sharp and seconded by Mrs. Kendrick that the following transfers of funds from undistributed reserves be confirmed for the 1964-65 budget:

Account #190 - Administration Supplies $ 4,200 Account #290 - Instructional Supplies & Costs 2,700 Account #690 - Utility Costs 18,700 Account #790 - Maintenance 1,300 Account #920 - Cafeteria Salaries 22,000

Carried

It was moved by Mr. Sharp and seconded by Mrs. Kendrick that the following transfers of funds from undistributed reserves be approved for the 1965-66 budget:

Account #590 - Transportation Account #620 - .custodian Salaries

$10,000 6,000

Carried

It was moved by Mr. Sharp and seconded by Mrs. Kendrick that the Superintendent's Office be authorized to purchase the mineral rights on two lots of the junior high school site, in the Olive Heights area, owned by Elmer P. Bieck, for the amount of $125 and that the Board resolve to accept the deed to the property.

Carried

October 18, 1965

SPECIAL RESERVE FUND INSURANCE

TIME EXTENSION - POLY

HIGHGROVE ADDITIONS TO STATE

BLEACHERS AT UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS

TRANSFER OF FUNDS -COUNTY TREASURY

# 29

PRELIMINARY PLANS - POOLS

BAND UNIFORMS

It was moved by Mr. Sharp and seconded by Mrs. Kendrick that the Superintendent's Office be authorized to place in the special reserve fund the insurance payment for the loss of the main building at Lowell Elementary School.

Carried I It was moved by Mr. Sharp and seconded by Mrs, Kendric that a time'extensioti tbtaling 52 days be granted the contractor of the Polytechnic High School. This time extension extends the completion date from July 28, 1965 to September 18, 1965.

Carried

It was moved by Mr. Sharp and seconded by Mrs. Kendrick that the Superintendent's Office be authorized to send the plans and specifications for the additions at Highgrove Elementary School to the State Division of Architecture.

Carried

It was moved by Mr. Sharp and seconded by Mrs. Kendrick that the Superintendent's Office be authorized to go to bid for gymnasium bleacher seats at University Heights Junior High School, with the student body paying up to $3,256.81 and the district making up any difference in the cost estimated to be between $3,000 and $4,000.

Carried

It was moved by Mr. Sharp and seconded by Mrs. Kend~ I rick that the Board of Supervisors be requested to order its county treasurer to transfer $500,000 to the Riverside Unified School District account to cover the district's cash needs until the main portion of the secured taxes are redeemed. A copy of the resolution, numbered'# :£9;.and dated October 18, 1965 is on file in the back of the Minute Book.

Carried

It was moved by Mr. Sharp and seconded by Mrs. Kendrick that the preliminary plans and specifications for the three swimming pools be approved and that working drawings be authorized.

Carried

It was reported that the Superintendent's Office has received two quotations for the purchase of band uniforms for John W. North High School, one from the Robert Rawlins Blazer, Incorporated for $3,108, the other from Stanberry and Company for $3,184, with the recommendation of the Business Office to purchase the uniforms from the lowest bidder.

It was moved by Mr. Sharp and seconded by Mrs. Kend- I rick that the Superintendent's Office be authorized to purchase the band uniforms from the Robert Rawlins Blazer, Incorporated.

Carried

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BOARD ACCEPTANCE RAMONA LIBRARY

'RIVERSIDE FEDERATION OF TEACHERS

PROPOSED MASTER PIAN FOR SCHOOL INTEGRATION

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ADJOURNMENT

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It was moved by Mr. Sharp and seconded by Mrs. Kendrick that the claim filed by Mrs. Frances R. Macuga on behalf of her daughter, Karen, in the amount of $35 be rejected and referred to the insurance carrier.

Carried

It was moved by Mr. Sharp and seconded by Mrs. Kendrick that the Ramona Library additions and Guidance Center be accepted as recommended by the Architect, James Hewlett, and that Notice of Completion be filed on the project.

Carried

Mr. Littleworth noted receipt of a letter from Mr. Roy Riggwald, President, Riverside City Chapter of the Federation of Teachers, requesting representation of teachers in local 1414 of the RFT on "any negotiating council which may be established pursuant to the specifications in the law as provided for in the Education Code, Section 13080-13088."

Mr. Miller presented to the Board of Education his recommendations for a proposed master plan for school integration. A copy of the plan numbered# 30, dated October 18, 1965, is on file in the back of the Minute Book.

Following the presentation of the report, Mr. Littleworth conducted a question period of approximately one and one-half hours during which time various aspects of the plan, as well as the basic issue of integration, were commented on by the members of the audience.

It was movea by Mrs. Heers and seconded by Mrs. Kendrick that the Board adjourn to 7:30p.m., October 25, at Magnolia School Auditorium, for the purpose of continuing the discussion of the proposed plan for school integration.

Carried

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MASTER PlAN

DISCUSSION

DISCUSSION CLOSED

MOTION


The Board of Education met in adjourned session in the Magnolia School auditorium on October 25, 1965 I at 7:30p.m. Members present were Arthur L. Littleworth, President; B. Rae Sharp, Vice President; Evelyn H. Kendrick, Clerk; Margaret B. Heers and Vernon M. Stern, members.


Mr. Littleworth opened the meeting by announcing that the purpose of this session of the Board of Education was to discuss further the proposed Master Plan for Integration. He also stated the facts with respect to the Alcott School, as announced at the last meeting, had been revised and it would appear that Alcott would be a school of approximately 960 pupils during the 19 1966-67 school year. Mr. Littleworth went on to explain his unqu~lified conviction that Alcott can handle that number of pupils for one year by providing a sufficient number of teachers and classrooms.

Then followed a period of more than two hours of discussion during which time several members of the audience spoke in favor of or in opposition to the proposed Master Plan for Int.egratio.n. During the discussion period ruhe Board was presented with a number I of petitions some in support of the Board and its plan, others in opposition or requesting a delay in the implementation of the plan.

Following this period of discussion it was moved by Dr. Stern and seconded by Mr. Sharp that the hearing portion of the meeting be closed and that the Board discuss the plan among its own members.

Carried

Mr. Sharp made a statement in which he concluded that a delay in implementing the plan is not warranted by the facts. Mr. Sharp ended his statement by making a motion, as follows.

It was moved by Mr. Sharp and seconded by Mrs. Kendrick that the Proposed Plan for Integration, as submitted by the Superintendent at the meeting of October 18, 1965 be adopted.

Each member of the Board then expressed his or her support of the plan. Mrs. Heers, making the point that basically the plan is a sound one and details can be worked out carefully between now and next September. I

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UNANIMOUS ADOPTION

ADJOURNMENT

MINUTES

BILLS

BIDS - FREMONT

October 25, 1965

Mr. Miller made a statement in which he said that during the period between now and September, 1966, his office would be busy in staffing schools and getting them ready for the transition. He stated his con~iction that the goals in the plan can be attained and that he saw no reason for ~Lde lay.

In a ~rollcall vote on the motion, all members voted "aye." The motion carried.

There being no further business before the Board, the meeting was adjourned.


RIVERSIDE UNIFIED "SCHOOL DISTRICT

The Board of Education met in regular session in the- r

Board Room of the Administration Building at 4:00 p.m. on November 1, 1965. Members present were B. Rae Sharp, Vice President; Evelyn H. Kendrick, Clerk; Margaret B. Heers and Vernon M. Stern, members. In Mr. Littleworth's absence, Mr. Sharp presided.

Also present were members of the Superintendent's staff and other interested citizens and staff members.

The minutes of the meeting of October 18, 1965 were approved as corrected and the minutes of the meeting of October 25, 1965 were approved.

It was moved by Mrs. Heers and seconded by Mrs. Kendrick that warrants numbers 028001, to and including 030046, totaling $134,652.54, be approved.

Carried

Bids for the construction of additions at Fremont Elementary School were received as follows:

November 1, 1965

BIDS - FREMONT (CONTINUED)

BIDS - MAGAZINES

CHANGE ORDER #1 lANDSCAPING

Contractors

W. C. Brower Roger Ducharme Hoefer Construction Company R. Holmes E. E. Hunt William Jones L. L. Lambet~ Construction Company Mohr-Stewart James P. Powers M. S. Rossetti Senk Construction Company Sperling Construction Company Don R. Wilkerson

Base Bid

$ll9~009 121 ~074 ll6. 230 122,222 ll7 ,800 ll6,985 ll9,800 143,984 llO ,423 No Bid ll5 '248 114,465 116,669

It was the recommendation of the Department of School House Planning that the bids be rejected in view of the fact that even the lowest was above the budget.

It was moved by Dr. Stern and seconded by Mrs. Heers that all bids be rejected, that the Superintendent's Office work with the architect in making necessary design changes, and that the building additions be re-bid.

Carried

Bids for magazine subscriptions were received in the following amounts:

Bidder

F. W. Faxon, Inc. Mayfair Agency National Magazine National Publications Company

Bid

No Bid No Bid No Bid

$3,973.24

It was moved by Mrs. Heers and seconded by Mrs. Kendrick that magazines be purchased from National Publications Company in the amount of $3,973.24.

Carried

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It was moved by Mrs. Heers and seconded by Mrs. Kendrick that Change Order #1 for landscaping of Polytechnic and John W. North High Schools be approved.

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PERSONNEL

# 31


# 32

EXPULSION

PURCHASE OF PIANOS -NORTH

CHANGE ORDER #1 FENCING'

SALE OF BONDS

# 33

PURCHASE OF ELEMENTARY SITE

November 1, 1965

It was moved by Mrs. Heers and seconded by Mrs. Kendrick that the Superintendent's Office be authorized to make application for PL 874 funds and that Bruce Miller be authorized to sign the application.

Carried

It was moved by Mrs. Heers and seconded by Mrs. Kendrick that the list of personnel actions, dated November 1, 1965, be approved. A copy of the list, numbered# 31, is on file in the back of the Minute Book.

Carried

It was moved by Mrs. Heers and seconded by Mrs. Kendrick that the supplemental list of elementary and secondary substitutes be approved. A copy of the list numbered # 32, dated November 1, 1965, is on file in the back of the Minute Book.

Carried

It was moved by Mrs. Heers and seconded by Mrs. Kendrick that Melvin Baxter, an 11th grader of Polytechnic High School, be expelled under the provisions of Education Code Section 10604.

Carried

It was moved by Mrs. Heers and seconded by Mrs. Kendrick that the Superintendent's Office be authorized to purchase two pianos for John W. North High School, a Yamaha grand at $1,795 and a Wurlitzer at $490 with a used Knabe grand and a used Gulbransen upright as trade-in.

Carried

It was moved by Mrs. Heers and seconded by Mrs. Kendrick that Change Order #1 involving the fencing of both Polytechnic and John W. North High Schools be approved. The change order adds $640 to the contract to move fencing and tennis posts in order to provide proper spacing.

Carried

It was moved by Mrs. Heers and seconded by Mrs. Kendrick that a resolution authorizing the sale of $1,400,000 in bonds be approved. A copy of the resolution numbered # 33, dated November 1, 1965 is on file in the back of the Minute Book.

Carried

Mr. Parks reported that negotiations had been completed with Mr. Marlan E. Bourns for the purchase of his portion of the elementary site adjoining the extension of Shaker Drive. The price is $7,800 per acre or $40,411.80 for the 5.181 acres. This is within the appraised value of the property.

It was moved by Mrs. Heers and seconded by Mrs. Kendrick that the Superintendent's Office be authorized to purchase the property at the stated price and that the Board resolve to accept the deed at the close of escrow.

Carried

November 1, 1965

WALKING CONDITIONS -ALCOTT


DISTRICT SAFETY PROGRAM

PERSONNEL RULES AND REGUlATIONS

# 34

Mrs. Gardner and Mr. Trueblood; residents of the Monterey Manor area, appeared before the Board to secure the Board's support in obtaining the cooperation of the Riverside City Council to improve the walking conditions between the residential area and Alcott Elementary School. The matter was turned over to the Superintendent to explore what might be done.

Mr. Miller's report included comments on the following:

1. A proposed meeting between the Board of Education and the Riverside City Council tentatively scheduled for Wednesday, November 17.

2. Mr. Ray Berry's attendance at the University of California Extension conference.in Carmel on "The Changing Vocational World."'

3. No damage inflicted on school buildings during the Halloween weekend.

4. The Ramona library being opened late afternoons and, according to Mr. Esgate, the program is working out very successful1y.

5. Plans being made to organize the intern program for 1965-66.

Mr. Miller discussed at some length the district's safety program as it affects school housing, playgrounds, bicycle safety, etc. He emphasized the aspects of the program in which the district cooperates with the City of Riverside in improving safety conditions such as walkways, crossing guards, flashing lights, safety education and civil def~nse.

On the latter point, Mr. Miller and Mr. Lockhart discussed the new format of civil defense as a function in governmen~ to serve as an emergency measure in any crisis, not just in the event of an enemy attack. Precautionary measures include those taken for floods, earthquakes and the like. Mr. Lockhart outlined the proposal to install the Bell and Light Warning System throughout the district giving data on costs and other

factors. The Board will be asked to react to this proposal at a future meeting.

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rules and regulations were developed to conform with I the provisions of AB 1474. The Board will be asked to adopt the rules and regulations at the next Board meeting. A copy of the Rules and Regulations, numbered # 34, dated November 1, 1965, is on file in the back of the Minute Book.

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BOARD MEMBER - ALCOTT

AUTHORIZATION TO MOVE PORTABLES

AUTHORIZATION TO BID SALE OF LOWELL

# 35

APPOINTMENT - DR. BOYD

PERSONNEL SESSION

ADJOURNMENT

November 1, 1965 39

Mr. Miller discussed the organization for making applications for state and federal funds under a number of projects. He said that Dr. Robbins will bring in more precise details at an early meeting. In the meantime, he requested the Board's authorization to proceed with the preparation of the applications.

It was moved by Mrs. Kendrick and seconded by Mrs. Heers that the Superintendent's Office be authorized to proceed with the preparation of applications for state and federal projects.

Carried

It was moved by Mrs. Kendrick and seconded by Mrs. Heers that Mr. Bruce Miller, Mr. Harry Young, and Dr. Richard Robbins act as the official district representatives in making applications for state and federal funds.

Carried

Mrs. Kendrick was appointed as the Board member to serve as a committee on the Alcott School.

It was moved by Mrs. Heers and seconded by Dr. Stern that the Superintendent's Office be authorized to move the 3 portB.bles from Chemawa Junior High School to Highland Elementary School as soon as feasible.

Carried

It was moved by Dr. Stern and seconded by Mrs. Kendrick that the Superintendent's Office be authorized to go to bid on the sale of Lowell Elementary School property, including the buildings, and that the bids be opened as

.soon as possible. A copy of the resolution adopted by this motion, numbered # 35, dated November 1, 1965, is on file in the back of the Minute Book.

Carried

Mr. Young was asked to obtain informal appraisal of the Lowell property concurrently with putting the sale of the property up for bid.

It was moved by Mrs. Kendrick and seconded by Mrs. Heers that Dr. Richard S. Boyd be appointed as Director in Instruction and Curriculum Development as of November 15, 1965 on a two-year contract basis with a salary for the remainder of the 1956-66 school year to be $10,375 and his annual salary to be $17,000 for 1966-67 school year.

Carried

The Board went into a personnel session.

The Board reconvened to take action on personnel matters and adjourned.


4U November 15, 1965

MINUTES

BILLS

BIDS - BLEACHER SEATS

BIDS - JANITORIAL SUPPLIES

# 36

BIDS - SHOP EQUIPMENT

# 37


The Board of Education met in regular session in the Board Room on November 15, 1965 at 4:00p.m. Mem- I bers present were Arthur L. Littleworth, President; B. Rae Sharp, Vice President; Evelyn H. Kendrick, Clerk; Margaret B. Heers and Vernon M. Stern, members.


The minutes of the meeting held November 1, 1965 were approved as corrected.

It was moved by Mr. Sharp and seconded by Mrs. Kendrick that the warrants Nos. 030047, to and including 034035, totaling $442,703.61, be approved.

Carried

Mr. Young reported that only one bid had been received for bleacher seating at University Heights Junior High School. That bid was from the Brunswick Corporation totaling $3,865. Mr. Young further reported-thatthe University Heights student body fund would contribute $3,256.61 toward the purchase of the bleacher seats, leaving a balance of $608.39 to be paid from Civic Center Funds.

It was moved by Mr. Sharp and seconded by Mrs. Kendrick that the purchase of the bleacher seats from Brunswick Corporation oe approved at a cost of $3,865 and that the district pay the amount of $608.39·from Civic Center Funds toward the purchase, with the University Heights Junior High School student body fund paying the balance.

Carried

Bids for janitorial supplies were received in amounts according to the bid recap sheet on file in the back of the Minute Book. The recap sheet is numbered # 36 and dated November 15, 1965.

It was moved by Mr. Sharp and seconded by Mrs. Kendrick that the janitorial supplies be purchased as recommended. (Refer to purchase order 6335-7S, on file in the Business Office).

Carried

Bids for shop equipment for Sierra Junior High School were received in amounts according to the bid recap sheet on file-in the back of the Minute Book. The

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It was moved by Mr. Sharp and seconded by Mrs. Kendrick that the shop equipment be purchased as recom~ mended. (Refer to purchase order 6366-9S, on file in the Business Office).

Carried

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# 38


# 39

ACCEPTANCE OF POLY

SALARY CREDIT - READING IN-SERVICE

TITLE Ill APPLICATION

# 40

REPORT ON FEDERAL PROJECTS

November 15, 1965

It was moved by Mr. Sharp and seconded by Mrs. Kendrick that the list of personnel actions dated November 15, 1965 be approved. A copy of the list, numbered # 38, is on file in the back of the Minute Book.

Carried

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It was moved by Mr. Sharp and seconded by Mrs. Kendrick that the supplemental lists of elementary and secondary substitutes be approved. A copy of the lists, numbered # 39, dated November 15, 1965, is on file in the back of the Minute Book.

Carried

Mr. Callis reported having received a letter from the architect recommending acceptance of Polytechnic High School and the filing of a Notice of Completion.

It was moved by Mr. Sharp and seconded by Mrs. Kendrick that Polytechnic High School be accepted and that a Notice of Completion be filed.

Carried

Mr. Miller reported that he would set up a meeting for Board members to visit both new senior high schools.

It was moved by Mr. Sharp and seconded by Mrs. Kendrick that 2 units of salary credit be authorized for teachers participating in individualized and enrichment in-service programs in the area of reading to be conducted by Dr. Malcolm Douglass.

Carried

It was moved by Mr. Sharp and seconded by Mrs. Kendrick that the Superintendent's Office be authorized to file application for Title III funds under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act in the amount of $58,703.39 for the purpose of organizing a model, exemplary reading clinic. A copy of an abstract of the application, together with a budget, is on file in the back of the Minute Book, numbered # 40 and dated November 15, 1965.

Carried

Dr. Robbins reported in detail the status of all the applications for State and Federal funds, including those already in operation, those applications being filed and those being negotiated. He discussed the NDEA projects, the Vocational Education Act projects

covering the Occupational Survey and the course in ornamental horticulture, and the Neighborhood Youth Corp project under the Economic Opportunities Act as being those in operation. He listed Title III of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act and the Head Start program as programs for which applications had been filed. He listed as applications being negotiated a request for a planning grant from the Rosenberg Foundation for the kindergarten-primary curriculum development

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REPORT ON FEDERAL PROJECTS

(CONTINUED)

TITLE I APPLICATION

# 41

FIRE MARSHAL'S REPORT


CONTINUATION SCHOOL

program, the community action projec·t under the Economic Opportunity Act, the educationally handicapped program under AB 464, and Title I of the Elementary and secondary Education Act.

It was moved by Dr. Stern and seconded by Mr. Sharp that the Superintendent's Office be authorized to file application for Title I funds under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act, totaling $380,521.02. A copy of Dr. Robbins' major report of Federal Projects along with a digest of the Title I application with its budget is on-file in the back of the Minute Book, numbered # 41, dated November 15, 1965.

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Mr. Young reported-receipt of the report of the annual fire inspection from the Fire Marshal. He said he would duplicate copies of the report and distribute them to Board members prior to the next Board meeting.

Mr. Miller's report included comments on the following:

1. Introduction of Dr. Richard S. Boyd as the newly appointed Director of Instruction and Curriculum Development.

2. A list of reports to be presented to the Board of Education at subseqw:mt meetings.

3. A meeting on November 9 of Highgrove area parents of North High School pupils desiring transportation, but living within a threemile radius of the high school. Dr. Taylor, with Dr. Stern, attended the meeting and explained the problems relative to transportation.

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It was moved by Mr. Sharp and seconded by Mrs. Kendrick that the Board of Educatiori of the Riverside Unified School District resolve that a program of continuation education, including both classes and a school, shall be established.

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- SWIMMING POOL PlANS

WASHINGTON PlANS

MEETINGS ·NOTED

CONSTRUCTION REPORT

LETTER FROM NAACP

JOINT MEETING -CITY COUNCIL

ADJOURNMENT

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The discussion of the proposed Personnel Rules and Regulations was continued from the last meeting when Mr. Gabriel presented a list of the proposed rules as required under the provisions of AB 1474. (See enclosure # 34 on file in the back of the Minute Book.)

It was moved by Mr. Sharp and seconded by Mrs. Heers that the proposed Rules and Regulations be approved.

Carried

It was moved by Mr. Sharp and seconded by Mrs. Kendrick that the plans for the three swimming pools be sent to the State Division of Architecture at an estimated construction budget of $218,000, and a total cost of $280,000.

Carried

Mr. Callis was asked to speed up the pools in any way possible to have them opened for use in the summer of 1966.

It was moved by Mrs. Kendrick and seconded by Mrs. Heers that working drawings of the Washington School additions be approved and that the Superintendent's Office be authorized to send the plans to the State Division of Architecture. The construction budget of this project is $150,000, for the 8 additional classrooms. The total estimated budget is $200,000.

Carried

Mr. Littleworth made note of two meetings: (1) the Riverside County Trustees Association meeting on Tuesday, November 23 at Palm Springs High School, and (2) the California School Boards Association meeting on December 1.

Mr. Callis distributed copies of the monthly construction report.

Mr. Littleworth noted receipt of a letter from the NationaJ Association for the Advancement of Colored People commending the Board of Education for its plan for integration for all schools.

Mr. Littleworth pointed out that there would be a joint luncheon meeting with the Riverside City Council to discuss problems of mutual concern. That meeting will be held at 12:00 noon, November 16, 1965 at John W. North High School.

The Board adjourned.


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