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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES - 01141997 - C107 C.1079 C.1089 C.109, and C.110 THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CALIFORNIA Adopted this Order on January 14, 1997, by the following vote: AYES: Supervisors Rogers, Uilkema, Gerber, Canciamilla, and DeSaulnier NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None SUBJECT: Correspondence C.107 LETTER dated December 17, 1996, from Michael De Sa, Superintendent, Walnut Creek School District, 960 Ygnacio Valley Road, Walnut Creek, CA 94596, advising that the District's Governing Board took action to confirm its continued land use of Dorris-Eaton School for classroom instruction(Government Code Section 53094). *****REFERRED TO DIRECTOR, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT C.108 RESOLUTION dated December 17, 1996, from Janet Weingarten, Superintendent, 8 Altarinda Road, Orinda, CA 94563, adopted by the Governing Board, Orinda Union School District, requesting that the Governing Board trustee election of November 4, 1997, be consolidated with the statewide general election of November 3, 1997, and with every statewide general election of even numbered years thereafter; and RESOLUTION dated December 17, 1996, from Ellin A. Barret, P.O. Box 187, Canyon, CA 94516, adopted by the Governing Board, Canyon Elementary School District, requesting the consolidation of its Governing Board election with the November 3, 1998, general election. *****REFERRED TO THE COUNTY CLERK C.109 LETTER dated December 30, 1996, from Steven B. Sachs, Director, Community Planning and Development Division, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, 450 Golden Gate Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94102-3448,transmitting the Annual Community Assessment Report(ALAR) for the 1995 fiscal year on the County's CDBG, HOME, and ESG programs. *****REFERRED TO THE DIRECTOR, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT C.110 NOTIFICATION dated December 31, 1996, from the County Clerk advising of vacancies in the following districts because no candidates filed for election to these positions: A. Kensington Community Services District Board(one vacancy), and Kensington Fire Protection District Board (one vacancy). ***** REFERRED TO DISTRICT I SUPERVISOR f,, 1 B. Rodeo Sanitary District Board (one vacancy). ***** REFERRED TO DISTRICT II SUPERVISOR C. Contra Costa Resource Conservation District Board (three vacancies). ***** REFERRED TO INTERNAL OPERATIONS COMMITTEE IT IS BY THE BOARD ORDERED that the above recommendations as noted(*****) are APPROVED. I hereby certify that thts is a true and cxrroet oopY of an action taken and entered on the minutes o the Board of Supe sora on the date shown. ATTESTED PH ATCHELOR,Cledr2jif the board Of S r c.c. Correspondents (5) BY DOW Director, Community Development County Clerk Supervisor, District I Supervisor, District II Internal Operations Committee 3P �` WALNUT CREEK SCHOOL DISTRICT ` 960 YGNACIO VALLEY ROAD • WALNUT CREEK,CALIFORNIA 94596 m N ~ (510)9446850 • FAX(510)944-1768 s oa ppb`•D,S•(� Q° rO Mis G.°•• GOVERNING BOARD SUPERINTENDENT DAN B.WALDEN,PRESIDENT MICHAEL W.DE SA ANN CLEMENTI FLYNN,CLERK ARTHUR CLARKE JEANNIE C.LANGON SARA C.NEWELL December 17, 1 ....._____ RECEIVED Contra Costa County [,P F r ! 8 1996 Board of Supervisors CLERK BOARD OF SUPERVISORS CONTRA COSTA CO. Gentlemen: At its regularly scheduled meeting of December 16, 1996 the Walnut Creek School District Governing Board took action to confirm the continued land use of Dorris-Eaton School for classroom instruction as outlined in Government Code 53094, as a result of the new portables being brought on to the school site. Enclosed for your review is a copy of the agenda and the minutes from that meeting. The Walnut Creek School District and the staff of Dorris-Eaton School have been working for over five months on this project. The Construction Manager from the District, along with the contractor for the project have been in continuous contact. This project has an effect on the regular K-8 program for the WCSD in that when Dorris-Eaton School finally takes possession of the new portables, the WCSD will then occupy another vacated classroom for a kindergarten class at Parkmead School. As you may be aware, the WCSD has taken part in the State program to lower class size and facilities use has become a very important issue for school districts. If you have any other questions, please give me a call. Sincerely, Michael De Sa Superintendent MDS/dpa Enclosures BUENA VISTA SCHOOL INDIAN VALLEY SCHOOL • MURWOOD SCHOOL • PARKMEAD SCHOOL WALNUT HEIGHTS SCHOOL WALNUT CREEK INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL WALNUT CREEK SCHOOL DISTRICT f�> Walnut Creek, California AGENDA, GOVERNING BOARD MEETING December 16,1996 Walnut Creek Intermediate School 6:45 p.m. Closed Session 2425 Walnut Blvd., Walnut Creek,CA 94596 7:30 p.m. Regular Meeting 6:45 p.m. 1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL 6:46 p.m. 2. RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION 2.1. Negotiations: (Refer to Government Code 3549.1) Conference with Agency Labor Negotiator Agency negotiator: Mike De Sa Re: WCEA and CSEA 7:30 p.m. 3. CALL TO ORDER OF PUBLIC MEETING 3.1. Roll Call 7:35 p.m. 4. PUBLIC REPORT ON ACTION TAKEN IN CLOSED SESSION Information 7:40 p.m. 5. OPENING PROCEDURES 5.1. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag 5.2. Approval of Agenda 7:45 p.m. 6. EDUCATION SHOWCASE Information Lydia McIntosh, Parkmead School teacher and K-5 Math Leader, will present some of the mathematical concepts underlying the new teaching units that third through fifth grade teachers are using in their curriculum to augment basic math skills. 8:15 p.m. 7. CONSENT CALENDAR Approval of the consent calendar means that all items listed hereunder are adopted by a single motion unless a member of the Board or the Superintendent requests that any such item be removed from the consent calendar and voted upon separately. 7.1. Approval of Minutes: None 7.2. Resignations: None 7.3. Appointments: Action Murwood: Donna Jory, Instructional Specialist P.E., 12/5/96 Parkmead: Nancy Newcomb, Instructional Specialist Art, 11/15/96 Holly Hildebrand, cafeteria worker, 12/4/96 Walnut Creek Intermediate School: Helen Gordon, Instructional Aide, 12/2/96 7.4. Recognize student teacher Buena Vista School, first grade: Action Sandra Harris,St. Mary's College Governing Board Meeting, December 16, 1996 C,3 Page 2 8. ACTION AGENDA Items appearing in this section of the agenda, with the exception of personnel items, have had prior discussion during earlier meetings. Additional comments on these items from the audience would be an exception at the discretion of the Board President only. 8:20 p.m. 8.1. Approve norm-referenced test to replace the CTBS/4 test Action 8:25 p.m. 8.2. Confirm continued land use of Dorris-Eaton portables for classroom Action instruction (Dorris-Eaton School has secured additional portables for classroom use and has requested the District take action confirming that there is no change in land use.) 8:30 p.m. 8.3. Approve change in compensation for Head Custodian at Walnut Creek Action Intermediate School from range 22 to range 26 effective December 17,1996 8:35 p.m. 8.4. Approve nomination of Dan Walden to be a candidate for representative Action to the CSBA Delegate Assembly for Region 7-A 8:40 p.m. 8.5. Accept donations to Walnut Heights School: Action The Lamar Family-materials ($200)for Nature Area Joanna &Alan Curtis- donation of computer and printer RECESS TO CONFERENCE AGENDA CONFERENCE AGENDA Items appearing in this portion of the agenda are for discussion purposes. Board members and staff will elaborate first and then the Board President will hear comments from the audience on the topic. No action will be taken until a following meeting. 9. REPORTS FROM INDIVIDUALS OR DELEGATES 8:45 p.m. 9.1. Report from Walnut Creek Education Association Information 8:50 p.m. 9.2. Report from California School Employees Association- Chapter 202 Information 8:55 p.m. 9.3. Report from Parents for Improved Education Information 9:00 P.M. 9.4. Comments from Individuals or Delegates to Governing Board Information (This section of the meeting provides an opportunity for members of the community to address the Governing Board, briefly, regarding matters not on this agenda.) 10. REPORTS FROM GOVERNING BOARD MEMBERS 9:05 p.m. 10.1. Contra Costa County School Boards Association representative report Information 9:10 P.M. 10.2. Walnut Creek Education Foundation representative report Information 9:15 p.m. 10.3. Community Coordinating Council representative report Information 9:20 p.m. 10.4. CHER representative report Information 9:25 p.m. 10.5. Comments by Governing Board members on events and activities they Information attended which may or may not be future agenda items 11. REPORTS FROM SUPERINTENDENT AND STAFF 9:30 p.m. 11.1. Tracking of student body funds at Walnut Creek Intermediate School Discussion 9:45 p.m. 11.2. Strategic Plan update Information (Report on progress of technology, curriculum, marketing, and facilities.) 9:55 p.m. 11.3. Approve by signature warrants nos. 888145-892928 Discussion Governing Board Meeting, December 16, 1996 Page 3 10:00 p.m. 12. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Information 12.1. Independent Study contract requirements 12.2. Use Fees for Walnut Creek Intermediate School gymnasium 12.3. Board Policies &Administrative Regulations regarding technology 12.4. Musical instruments inventory 12.5. Review of Board Bylaws 12.6. Report on Proposition 209 and 218 10:05 p.m. 13. PERTINENT DATES Information December 19 - Walnut Creek Education Foundation meeting, District Office Board Room, 7:30 p.m. December 23 to - Schools Closed, Winter Break January 3,1997 December 24 - District Office Closed December 25 - District Office Closed January 6, 1997 - Governing Board meeting, Parkmead School, 7:30 p.m. Closed Session 7:00 p.m. January 16 - Walnut Creek Education Foundation meeting, District Office Board Room, 7:30 p.m. January 20 - Holiday, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. birthday observance January 21 - Governing Board meeting, Walnut Creek Intermediate School, 7:30 p.m., Closed Session 7:00 p.m. January 24 - End of first semester, shortened day January 28 - Community Coordinating Council meeting, 7:30 p.m., Indian Valley School February 3 - Governing Board meeting, Walnut Heights School, 7:30 p.m. Closed Session 7:00 p.m. February 13 - Student Holiday/Staff In-Service February 14 - Holiday, Lincoln's Birthday observance February 17 - Holiday, Washington's Birthday observance February 18 - Governing Board meeting, Walnut Creek Intermediate School, 7:30 p.m., Closed Session 7:00 p.m. February 20 - Walnut Creek Education Foundation meeting, District Office Board Room, 7:30 p.m. February 25 - Community Coordinating Council meeting, 7:30 p.m., Murwood School 10:10 p.m. Recess to resume Closed Session, if necessary 14. RETURN TO OPEN SESSION for action if needed 15. FINAL ADJOURNMENT r WALNUT CREEK SCHOOL DISTRICT L S� Walnut Creek,California Regular Governing Board Meeting of December 16, 1996 Walnut Creek Intermediate School,2425 Walnut Blvd.,,Walnut Creek,CA 94596 Unapproved Minutes Call to order: 6:45 p.m.by President Dan Walden CALL TO ORDER Board Members present: Arthur Clarke,Ann Flynn,Jeannie Langon,Sara Newell, Dan Walden Board Members Present Board Members absent: None Board Members Absent Administrative Staff present: Mike De Sa Administrative Staff Present Recessed to Closed Session at 6:47 p.m. Closed Session Adjourned Closed Session to resume Regular Meeting at 7:45 p.m. Resume Open Session Administrative staff present: Mike De Sa,Carol Ortega,Leslie Rupley Admin. Staff Present 1. President Flynn reported that Closed Session dealt with negotiations and that no action was taken. Closed Session Report 2. President Flynn led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. Pledge of Allegiance 3. Approved the December 16, 1996 Board agenda as presented. Agenda Approved Education Showcase 4. Lydia McIntosh,Parkmead School teacher and K-5 Math Leader,shared the status of the implemen- New Math Teaching tation of the new teaching units that are being used in grades third through fifth to augment basic Units math skills. She emphasized that this program does not replace the basic math program but is used to help students with problem solving. She highlighted skills students should possess by the time they leave elementary school. She also showed examples of different methods used by students to solve math problems and pointed out the critical thinking that is used by students with a sense of numbers. She feels that next year the District will see the results of this math augmentation in fourth grade students. The Addison Wesley math program is still being used to teach basic math skills. Staff response to the new teaching units has been mixed because there is a great deal of preparation time needed to implement the program. Ms. McIntosh would like to see more units added to the teachers'repertoire next year. There was discussion on the new techniques used in the program and where the program should go from here. Mrs.Flynn expressed appreciation for the curriculum education showcases that have been presented to the Board and encouraged Leslie Rupley, Director of Curriculum,to continue with these presentations. She acknowledged the difficult task that Lydia McIntosh has in trying to bring all staff together on this concept. The Board thanked Ms. McIntosh for her presentation. CONSENT CALENDAR Minutes 6. Approved the following Consent Calendar items: Resignations a. Minutes: None b. Resignations: None Appointments c. Appointments: Murwood School: Donna Jory,Instructional Specialist P.E., 12/5/96 Parkmead School: Nancy Newcomb,Instructional Specialist Art, 11/15/9 Holly Hildebrand,cafeteria worker, 12/4/96 Walnut Creek Intermediate School: Helen Gordon,Instructional Aide, 12/2/96 d. Recognition of first grade student teacher at Buena Vista School: Sandra Harris,St.Mary's College M/S Walden/Clarke; 5-0 Regular Board Meeting No. 16, 1996-97 Page 1 Action Agenda ACTION AGENDA 7. Approved norm-referenced test "Terra Nova"by CTB McGraw Hill to replace the CTBS/4 test. Norm-Referenced Test M/S Walden/Newell; 5-0 Approved 8. The Superintendent stated that District portables that have been used by Dorris-Eaton School Confirmation of Continued need to be returned to the District for use at Parkmead School. The County has informed Dorris- Land Use of Dorris-Eaton Eaton School that it will need a land use permit to locate new portables on the site unless the School Portables for District renders the zoning ordinance inapplicable to use of school district property. This item is Classroom Instruction being presented for action without having been conferenced because of the urgency of the situation. The portables being returned to the District are needed as quickly as possible for a kindergarten class at Parkmead School. This class is currently being housed in the library,which is a hardship on the teacher and students in the class, as well as other students who are not able to utilize the library. Superintendent De Sa recognized.the kindergarten teacher for his patience with the situation. Motion was made and seconded to confirm the continued land use of Dorris- Eaton School portables for classroom instruction. Nancee Watson,Director of Dorris-Eaton School,was present and thanked the Board for their swift action. M/S Langon/Newell;5-0 9. Approved change in compensation for Head Custodian at Walnut Creek Intermediate School Walnut Creek Intermediate from range 22 to range 26 effective December 17, 1996. School Head Custodian M/S Walden/Clarke; 5-0 Range Change Approved 10. Approved nomination of Dan Walden to be a candidate for representative to the California Nomination of Dan Walden School Boards Association Delegate Assemblv for Region 7-A. Mr. Walden expressed his CSBA Delegate Assembly pleasure in serving in this capacity. Region 7-A Approved M/S Langon/Newell; 5-0 11. Accepted with thanks donations to Walnut Heights School: Donations to Walnut The Lamar Family-materials($200)for Nature Area Heights School Accepted Joanna&Alan Curtis-donation of computer and printer M/S Newell/Clarke, 5-0 Recessed to the Conference Agenda at 8:20 p.m. CONFERENCE AGENDA 12. There was no report from WCEA. WCEA Report 13. There was no report from CSEA. CSEA Report 14. Pam Volan,PIE representative,advised that there was no report. PIE Report Comments from Individuals or Delegates COMMENTS FROM INDIVIDUALS OR 15. There were no comments from individuals or delegates. DELEGATES Reports from Governing Board Members REPORTS FROM GOVERNING BOARD 16. Mr.Walden advised that the CCCSBA dinner where winners of the recent electionswill be in NIENIBERS attendance is now scheduled for February 13, 1997. The location has yet to be determined. CCCSBA Report 17. Mr.Clarke advised that the next meeting of the Education Foundation is December 19. Awarding of Mini Grants is on the agenda. WCEF Report 18. Mrs.Langon advised that the Community Coordinating Council will not be meeting during the CCC Report month ofDecember. Regular Board Meeting No. 16, 1996-97 Page 2 19. Mrs. Newell advised that negotiations were moving along and that the process should be CFIERReport completed shortly. 20. Board members each reported on their attendance at the California School Boards Association Board Member Reports from Annual Education Conference held the first week of December. Mr.Clarke distributed information CSBA's Education ConE from an auditing firm and advised that cassette tapes he had purchased from several sessions were available for Board use. All Board members complimented Mr.Walden, WCI teacher John Grunder,and WCI student Andrew Lowe,on their Industrial Technology presentation at the conference. Mrs.Langon gathered information on services offered by CSBA to update Board policies and procedures and feels that the District's policies and procedures need to be updated. Carol Ortega,Director of Fiscal Services,advised that the District's property and liability JPA is researching policies for Internet use. Mrs.Newell reported on a workshop on alternative pro- grams for students being expelled,which she attended. She gave Mrs.Rupley information gathered at that workshop. Mr. Walden complimented Mrs.Newell on her presentation of the role of the Governing Board in collective bargaining.He also mentioned other sessions he had . attended. Mrs. Flynn also commented on the wonderful presentation given by Mrs.Newell and commended Mr.Walden for all of his efforts with the conference. 21. Mr. Walden advised that Walnut Creek Intermediate School's Concert and Jazz Band gave an Winter Concert excellent performance at the Winter Concert on December 12. M. Mrs. Flynn advised that she has a booklet on the Brown Act available for Board use. She Brown Act Workshop received the booklet at a workshop sponsored by the District's legal firm of Breon,O'Donnell, Miller, Brown& Dannis,which she attended along with the Superintendent and his Assistant. REPORTS FROivt Reports from Superintendent and Staff SUPERINTENDENT AND STAFF 23. Carol Ortega reported on a meeting she held with WCI principal,Barbara Armstrong and school Tracking of Student Body secretary,Anne Corr regarding tracking of student body funds at the school. The District Funds at Walnut Creek auditors were concerned that a good audit trail did not exist for receipts of money received. There Intermediate School was also concern with the tracking of actual checks.Recommendations to improve the tracking were developed,and research will be done to locate a better software program to help with the process. The issue of not enough clerical time to keep up with the tracking will be looked at. It was felt that,all in all,the tracking system is pretty sound. The recommendations made will be put in writing and distributed to the Board. Mrs. Flynn expressed concern over the fact that a subordi- nate and her superior were co-signers on checks. She also advised that several elementary schools held checking accounts for purchasing small items, and these accounts need to be monitored. 24. Superintendent De Sa reported that the District Technology Committee held its first meeting of the Technology Update year on December 10. The major issue is the networking of the District. An independent,outside agency will help the District to make a decision on which vendor to chose. The committee's focus is on staff training,putting computers in the hands of students,and moving forward with the library media centers. The Superintendent reported on the workshops sponsored by the County Office of Education on Marketing Update . how to create a district marketing plan,which the District's Marketing Team has attended. He shared some of the marketing ideas generated at the workshops. Mr. Walden shared a report which tied into the concepts of a district marketing plan. Mrs.Flynn emphasized that District funds should not be used in the marketing of public schools to the community. The District is heading towards standards and benchmarks and adoption of new report cards in Curriculum Update June. Leslie Rupley and the Superintendent will be visiting school sites to articulate on standards and benchmarks. Regular Board Meeting No. 16,1996-97 Page 3 C g) Superintendent De Sa reported that the District's Master Facility Plan is being continually refined. Facilities Update Problems have occurred with parking lot drainage and window installations. It was reported by the Superintendent that the City of Walnut Creek is still looking at its options regarding co-use of the District Office property. An officialxeal estate appraisal of the District District Office Site Use Office property has been completed. The City is also considering use of the Board of Realtors' property and seems to be leaning towards that site. There was discussion on using the District Office property for a new library for the City. Updates will be given to the Board updates as available. 25. Carol Ortega responded to questions on warrants nos.888145-892928 from Board members,after Warrants which warrants were approved by signature. Recessed to resume Closed Session at 9:18 p.m. RECESSED TO CLOSED SESSION Adjourned Closed Session to resume the Regular Meeting at 9:50 p.m. ADJOURNED CLOSED SESSION No action was taken. Final adjournment was at 9:52 p.m. FINAL ADJOURNMENT Respectfully submitted, MICHAEL DE SA,Superintendent Secretary ofthe Governing Board Regular Board Meeting No. 16, 1996-97 Page 4