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CHULA VISTA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTRICT

84 EAST "J" STREET • CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA 91910 • (619) 425-9600 EACH CHILD IS AN INDIVIDUAL OF GREAT WORTH

MINUTES BOARD OF EDUCATION

Regular Meeting May 8, 2013

6 P.M.

Dr. Lowell J. Billings Board Room Education Service and Support Center

ORDER OF BUSINESS

1. OPENING PROCEDURES

A. Call to Order

President Luffborough called the meeting to order at 6 P.M.

B. Roll Call

Members Present: Mr. Douglas E. Luffborough Ill , President Mr. Larry Cunningham, Vice President Ms. Glendora M. Tremper, Clerk Mrs. Marissa A. Bejarano, Member (Arrived at 6:15 P.M.)

Mrs. Pamela B. Smith , Member

Members Absent: None.

Others Present: Dr. Francisco Escobedo, Superintendent Mr. Oscar Esquivel , Asst. Supt. , Business Services Dr. John M. Nelson Ill, Asst. Supt. , Instructional Services

Opening Procedures

Mrs. Sandra L. Villegas-Zuniga, Asst. Supt. , Human Resources Services Mrs. Soreli M. Norton, Asst. to the Superintendent and Board of Education Mrs. Mauricia Saucedo, Community Relations Liaison

C. Pledge of Allegiance Led by Castle Park Elementary School Students

Castle Park Elementary Student Sasha Molina led the Pledge of Allegiance. Sasha joined Students Angelica Arzaga, Annalaya Shanelle Hickman, and Angei'Leta Mefford in speaking on school activities.

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Students from Castle Park provided the artwork displayed in the Dr. Lowell J . Billings Board Room.

Principal Alicia Moreno accompanied the students to the meeting.

President Luffborough thanked the students and presented each of them with a Certificate of Appreciation and a pencil engraved with "Each Child is an Individual of Great Worth."

2. APPROVE AGENDA (Action)

Motion: CUNNINGHAM, Second: TREMPER, Vote: UNANIMOUS

3. SPECIAL RECOGNITION, ORAL PRESENTATIONS, WRITTEN REPORTS, AWARDS, AND HONORS

A. Report on Castle Park Elementary School for the 2011-12 School Year

Mrs. Moreno, Teachers Kim Callado and Katie Abbett-Rubio, and Parent Steve Alvarado gave a summative presentation for the 2011 -12 school year on demographics, state and local testing outcomes, Academic Performance Index and Adequate Yearly Progress, and customer satisfaction indicators. Presenters also included next steps for the 2012-13 school year and answered questions from Board Members.

B. Report on Vista Square Elementary School for the 2011-12 School Year

Principal Anateresa Herrera-Wood and Teachers Alejandra Sevilla, Lisa Niemela, and Anna Vasquez gave a summative presentation for the 2011-12 school year on demographics, state and local testing outcomes, Academic Performance Index and Adequate Yearly Progress, and customer satisfaction indicators. Presenters also included next steps for the 2012-13 school year and answered questions from Board Members.

C. Review Written Report on Lorna Verde Elementary School for the 2011-12 School Year

D. Review Written Report on Otay Elementary School for the 2011-12 School Year

The Board reviewed the written reports for Lorna Verde and Otay detailing progress made in addressing the District Strategic Goals of Literacy, Equity, Collaboration, Technology, and Safe and Supportive Environment for the 2011-12 school year.

Approve Agenda

Presentations/ Awards

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Principals Jane Clark (Loma Verde) and Rosario Villareal (Otay) highlighted the main points of their respective reports and answered questions from Board Members.

E. Report on San Diego Youth Symphony Partnership

Dr. Nelson introduced Dalouge Smith , President and Chief Executive Officer of the San Diego Youth Symphony, who gave an overview of the program. Mr. Marty Meador (representing Community Opus Project sponsors Ford Motor Company, San Diego Ford Dealers, and Fuller Ford) described ways in which Ford provides support for the program. Parent Sandra Cadena and her daughter, Student Vanessa Zepeda (Otay), shared how the Community Opus Project has touched their lives.

A quintet consisting of Brent Bautista, Bruno Bello, Pedro Diego, Cesar Gonzalez, and Vanessa Zepeda played two pieces of music and received a standing ovation after their performance.

President Luffborough thanked the presenters and gave each of the students a Certificate of Recognition and a pencil engraved with "Each Child is an Individual of Great Worth."

Board Member Smith commented on how the partnership began and how far it has come. She thanked Mr. Smith for his leadership and Mr. Meador for Ford's sponsorship. She told the students that every time they perform, they make the District proud.

South Bay Alliance for Arts Education Coordinator Keith Davis and Members Reina Bolles, Ron Bolles, and Jerry Rindone presented certificates to Board Members in acknowledgement and appreciation of their support of the arts in the classroom. Mr. Davis and Mr. Rindone spoke on the importance of the arts in helping prepare students for college and the 21 51 century workplace.

F. Report on the Transitional Kindergarten Program

Executive Director of Student, Family, and Community Services and Support Nancy Kerwin and Transitional Kindergarten Teacher Angela de Alva presented an overview of the Transitional Kindergarten Program, its components, and plans for expansion. Presenters also answered questions from Board Members.

4. APPROVE CONSENT CALENDAR (Action)

The fo llowing items listed under Consent Calendar are considered by the Board in one action. There will be no discussion on these items

Consent Calendar


prior to the time the Board votes on the motion unless members of the Board, staff, or public request specific items to be discussed and/or removed from the Consent Calendar.


A. Adopt Board of Education Meeting Minutes: Regular Meeting April17, 2013

B. Approve and/or Ratify Human Resources Items A Through J

Mrs. Villegas-Zuniga introduced new employee Temporary Resource Teacher Stephen Thom (Olympic Training Center) . She also introduced Patricia Gil , who was promoted from Associate Principal (Discovery Charter) to Principal (Cook).

President Luffborough welcomed Mr. Thom, congratulated Mrs. Gil, and wished both of them well in their new roles in the District.

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C. Adopt Resolution in Support of Chula Vista Elementary School 2012-13.97 District's Biliteracy Award

D. Ratify Revised Nonpublic, Nonsectarian Individual Services Agreement with Devereux Texas Treatment Network for Student #220879 for the Period of February 12 Through June 30, 2013

E. Ratify Renewal of Agreement with lntei-Asses, Inc., for Formative Assessment Services for the Period of February 10, 2013, Through June 30, 2014

F. Approve Agreement with the Sweetwater Union High School District to Collaborate in the Provision of English as a Second Language/ Family Literacy Services for the 2013-14 School Year

G. Adopt Resolution of the Board of Education of the Chula Vista 2012-13.98 Elementary School District Regarding Its Intention to Issue Tax-Exempt Obligations for School Facilities Improvement District No. 1 of the Chula Vista Elementary School District and to Authorize Reimbursement for Expenditures Relating to Improvements Financed by Proposition E

H. Adopt Resolution Authorizing the Purchase of One 48' x 40' 2012-13.99 Relocatable Building for Robert L. Mueller Charter School in an Amount Not to Exceed $115,000 from Silver Creek Industries, Inc., Pursuant to Cooperative Purchasing Award Bid No. 2010-0001 from the Los Alamitos Unified School District

I. Adopt Resolution Authorizing the Purchase of One 36' x 40' 2012-13.100 Relocatable Building for the Chula Vista Elementary School District's

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Early Childhood Program in the Amount of $88,165 from Silver Creek Industries, Inc., Pursuant to Cooperative Purchasing Award Bid No. 2010-0001 from the Los Alamitos Unified School District

J. Adopt Resolution Declaring an Emergency for the Restoration of 2012-13.101 Building 601-603 Damaged by Fire at Lilian J. Rice Elementary School

K. Approve Award of Bid for Heating , Ventilating, and Air-Conditioning Equipment Replacement at Juarez-Lincoln Elementary School to West Coast Air Conditioning Co ., Inc., in the Amount of $70,958

L. (1) Authorize Designated Personnel of the Chula Vista Elementary School District to Execute Documents on Behalf of the District for Fiscal Year 2013-14;

(2) Adopt Resolutions Authorizing Designated Agents of the Chula Vista Elementary School District to Act on Behalf of the District for Fiscal Year 2013-14; and

(3) Adopt Resolution Authorizing the San Diego County Office of Education Credentials Department to Release Credential-Held Warrants to Chula Vista Elementary School District Employees for Fiscal Year 2013-14

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M. Adopt Resolution to Establish Temporary lnterfund Transfers of 2012-13.111 Special or Restricted Fund Monies for Fiscal Year 2013-14

N. Adopt Resolution Requesting Temporary Transfer of Funds for Fiscal 2012-13.112 Year 2013-14

0 . Approve Quarterly Report of Chief Financial Officer Regarding Disclosure of District Investments for the Period Ending March 31, 2013

P. Adopt Resolution Authorizing Utilization of National Joint Powers 2012-13.113 Alliance Contract No. 1 0031 2-SEC for Copiers, Printers, Facsimiles, and Related Office Equipment and Accessories for the Period of May 9, 2013, Through November 13, 2016

Q. Approve Award of Bid No. 12/13-9 to Datel Systems, Inc., for WiFi Access Points for the Period of May 9, 2013, Through May 8, 2014

R. Approve Award of Bid No. 12/13-10 to APR Construction, Inc. , for One Heavy Duty Two-Post Vehicle Lift

S. Ratify Purchase Orders, Warrants, and Checks Written/Issued 2012-13.114 Through April 30, 2013

T. Approve and/or Ratify lnservice/Travel Requests 2012-13.115


U. Approve Requests for Use of District Facilities

5. PUBLIC HEARINGS

A. (1) Conduct Public Hearing; and

Mrs. Villegas-Zuniga explained that once again the District needed to conduct a public hearing and adopt a resolution for the discontinuance of certain classified services for the 2013-14 school year. She stated that the numbers on Exhibit "A" of the resolution represent additional employees hired late in the school year by various departments and sites. Mrs. VillegasZuniga also said that, as is the case with the resolution previously adopted, some of the layoffs may be rescinded or some employees who are laid off may be rehired depending on changes in budget information or reallocation of funding.

President Luffborough opened the public hearing and asked if anyone wished to address this item. No one spoke on the item.

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Public Hearings

(2) Adopt Resolution on Discontinuance of Certain Classified 2012-13.117 Services for the 2013-14 School Year


B. (1) Conduct Public Hearing; and

Mr. Esquivel explained that the state allows the District flexibility in the use of Tier Ill categorical funds for any educational purpose but requires the Board to adopt a resolution to that effect.

President Luffborough opened the public hearing and asked if anyone wished to address this item.

Chula Vista Educators President Jennefer Porch spoke on this item.

(2) Adopt Resolution of the Board of Education of the Chula Vista 2012-13.118 Elementary School District Approving Uses of Tier Ill Categorical Funds for Fiscal Year 2013-14

Motion: SMITH, Second: BEJARANO, Vote: UNANIMOUS

6. ADMINISTRATIVE ACTION ITEMS Administrative

A. Approve Submission of Declaration of Need for Fully Qualified Educators for the 2013-14 School Year

Action Items


Mrs. Villegas-Zuniga explained that the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing allows districts to hire teachers who are not ful ly credentialed when there are shortages of teachers in specific areas. To do so, boards of education must approve Declarations of Need for Fully Qualified Educators each school year that shortages are expected. She stated that the District is able to successfully recruit and retain fully credentialed teachers in all areas except special education. Anticipating that this need may arise during the 2013-14 school year, the District wishes to submit a Declaration of Need.

Motion: TREMPER, Second: CUNNINGHAM, Vote: UNANIMOUS

7. FIRST AND SECOND READINGS, BOARD POLICIES, ADMINISTRATIVE REGULATIONS, AND BOARD BYLAWS

A. Second Reading/Approve: Revised Mae L. Feaster Charter School Petition Relating to:

(1) Description of the Charter School; and

(2) Element One, Vision and Mission

Dr. Nelson explained that the Feaster Charter School petition has been revised to include a Grades 7 and 8 component. He added that revisions were approved by a two-thirds vote of the Feaster Charter staff and by the Feaster Charter Board.

Motion: CUNNINGHAM, Second: SMITH, Vote: UNANIMOUS

B. Second Reading/Adopt: Board Policy 5131.2 (New), Students, Bullying

Motion: SMITH, Second: BEJARANO, Vote: UNANIMOUS

C. (1) Conduct Second Reading by Title Only of Ordinance of Community Facilities District No. 18 (Otay Ranch Millenia -Eastern Urban Center) Authorizing the Levy of a Special Tax Within Community Facilities District No. 18; and

President Luffborough announced that for Agenda Item ?.C. , the Board was acting as the Legislative Body of Community Facilities District No. 18 of the Chula Vista Elementary School District and that it would conduct a second reading of the Ordinance of Community Facilities District No. 18 (Otay Ranch Millenia - Eastern Urban Center) Authorizing the Levy of a Special Tax Within Community Facilities District No. 18. He added that the first reading of the Ordinance took place at the April 17, 2013, Board meeting and that a copy of the proposed

First and Second Readings


Ordinance has been posted as required and available at the District's Business Services Office for public inspection by any interested member of the public prior to this proposed adoption.

Vice President Cunningham made a motion that the second reading of the proposed Ordinance be presented by title only and that President Luffborough forgo the reading of the entire proposed Ordinance.


(2) Adopt Ordinance of Community Facilities District No. 18 (Otay 2012-13.119 Ranch Millenia - Eastern Urban Center) Authorizing the Levy of a Special Tax Within Community Facilities District No. 18

President Luffborough read the title of the proposed Ordinance. A motion was presented and the Board voted.


President Luffborough announced that the Ordinance was adopted. He then said that all matters related to Community Facilities District No. 18 were complete and that the Board would no longer act as the Legislative Body of Community Facilities District No. 18 for the remaining items on the agenda.

8. GENERAL INFORMATION ITEMS/REPORTS

A. Report Calendar to Board of Education

9. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS

Oral Communications provides the public with an opportunity to address the Board on non-agenda items. Speakers are requested to limit their remarks to five minutes. The Board shall limit the total time for public input on each agenda item to 20 minutes. With Board consent, the President may increase or decrease the time allowed for public presentation depending on the topic and the number of persons wishing to be heard. No Board action can be taken.

Community Member Mark Stanley spoke regarding concerns with noise and dust at Robert L. Mueller Charter School.

10. BOARD COMMUNICATIONS

Mrs. Bejarano: • Commented that the Community Opus Project performance was

amazing. Added that it was great to observe the high level of mastery

Information Items/Reports

Oral Communications

Board Communications


the students have achieved and to see their commitment and the dedication of their parents, as evidenced by Mrs. Cadena's statements.

• Said that the Transitional Kindergarten presentation was excellent. Added that she believes the program will be significant in many children 's lives and will help improve their educational future.

Mr. Luffborough: • Thanked staff members for the preparations for the Board meeting. • Commented that there are big things happening with the Community

Opus Project. Thanked fellow Board Members for their support and said it is a pleasure to serve in a District that has so many great programs in place. Said that he really liked the PowerPoint slide with data showing that music can enhance student learning. Thanked the South Bay Alliance for Arts Education and all Community Opus Project partners.

• Mentioned that he enjoyed the Transitional Kindergarten presentation and said he looks forward to his youngest daughter joining the program.

• Remarked that the Board meeting got a great start when Grade 1 Castle Park Student Annalaya Shanelle Hickman ended up with two pencils. Said he admires that Annalaya is firm and confident at such a young age, as these are transferable skills she will need as she grows up.

• Mentioned that May 8 was Day of the Teacher and thanked all teachers for their hard work on behalf of District students.

Mrs. Smith: • Remarked that the performance by students and the report on

the Community Opus Project were great and thanked everyone involved in the program. Said that presenters were exceptional and that Mrs. Cadena really articulated what the Community Opus Project means to these students' families and to the community. Added that a lot of benefits are derived from the program, so it is excellent that the District is taking positive steps toward integrating it into the school day.

Ms. Tremper: • Commented that one of the reasons why she likes visiting schools

before each Board meeting is to have the opportunity to see what is taking place in classrooms. Mentioned that an ongoing concern is that the strong focus on testing and academics may eliminate the unique, out-of-the-box ideas teachers may have. Said that during her visits, she enjoys observing the varied approaches- such as school gardens, technology, and music-to teach the standards and appreciates that principals support the use of these out-of-the-box methods while continuing to move students forward .

11. SUPERINTENDENT'S COMMUNICATION

Dr. Escobedo: • Commented there is much focus on the "Four Cs" (creativity, critical

thinking , communication , and collaboration) as 21 51 century skills vitally

Superintendent's Communication

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important for future success, but one "C" that does not come up often is civility. Said that during visits to classrooms across the District, he is astounded at how well behaved students are, which is validated by the very low number of suspensions, expulsions, and complaints in the District. Added that earlier in the day, the Anti-Defamation League and the District celebrated their fourth annual "No Place for Hate" partnership and that it was wonderful to hear students talk about their experiences in learning how to resolve conflicts, adding that many of the students are from shattered homes and difficult situations. Commended the Instructional Services and Support Division, under the leadership of Dr. Nelson, and District principals for their efforts in this area.

• Announced that filming by ASCD (formerly the Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development) of the 45-minute video focusing on collaboration in the District would take place the following week.

12. RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION

Government Code Sections 3549.1 (d) and 54957.6, Collective Bargaining/Employee Negotiations; Agency Negotiator: Fagen Friedman & Fulfrost, LLP; Employee Organizations: Chula Vista Classified Employees Organization (CVCEO); Chula Vista Educators (CVE); Nonrepresented Employees

There was no closed session as posted.

13. RECONVENE TO PUBLIC SESSION

14. ADJOURNMENT

President Luffborough adjourned the meeting at 8:13P.M.

THE NEXT REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE CHULA VISTA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTRICT IS SCHEDULED ON WEDNESDAY, MAY 22, 2013, AT 6 P.M.

Closed Session

Public Session

Adjournment


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