Anaheim City School District Board of Education MINUTES Regular Meeting Wednesday, January 27, 2016

Call to Order

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Roll Call

CALL TO ORDER A regular meeting of the Board of Education of the Anaheim City School District was called to order by Board President Dr. Jeff Cole in the Board Room – Building B at 1001 S. East Street, Anaheim, California, at 4:34 p.m. this date. BOARD ROLL CALL A.

Members of the Board Present: Dr. Jeff Cole, President Mr. Ryan A. Ruelas, Clerk Ms. Jackie Filbeck, Member Mr. Bob Gardner, Member Mr. David Robert “DR” Heywood, Member

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BOARD STUDY SESSION – CHARTER SCHOOL PRESENTATION AND DISCUSSION Tiffany Santos, Esq. and Lori Chiu, Esq. with Fagen Friedman & Fulfrost LLP provided an overview of the different types of charter schools and the process to establish one. Legislative updates concerning charter schools were reviewed as well as recent case law and hot topics. The topic was opened up for discussion after the presentation.

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Public Speakers: Closed Session Agenda Items AEEA President Kristen Fisher spoke about salary negotiations and the increased workload for classroom teachers, and she requested consideration of a salary increase that is in alignment with the bargaining units of Orange County peers.

2. Motion #146 Closed Session

CLOSED SESSION It was moved/seconded (GARDNER/FILBECK) to recess to Closed Session for discussion and/or action on the following items: APPROVED 5-0 A.

PUBLIC EMPLOYEE DISCIPLINE/DISMISSAL/RELEASE [Government Code §54957]

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CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR [Government Code §54957.6] Agency negotiator: Luis Camarena, Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources Employee organization: Anaheim Elementary Education Association (AEEA) Employee organization: California School Employees Association (CSEA)

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PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION [Government Code §54957] Title: Superintendent; Principals; Vice Principals

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3. Roll Call

CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION [Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9] Name of Cases: Anaheim City School District vs. Ochoa; Ochoa vs. Anaheim City School District

RECONVENED TO OPEN SESSION – 6:52 p.m. Communications & Public Information Director Keith Sterling led the Pledge of Allegiance. INTRODUCTIONS AND BOARD ROLL CALL Members of the Board Present: Dr. Jeff Cole, President Mr. Ryan A. Ruelas, Clerk Ms. Jackie Filbeck, Member Mr. Bob Gardner, Member Mr. David Robert “DR” Heywood, Member Staff Members Present: Dr. Linda Wagner, Superintendent Dr. Mary O’Neill Grace, Assistant Superintendent, Educational Services Mr. David Rivera, Assistant Superintendent, Administrative Services Mrs. Deena Blevins, Sr. Administrative Assistant, Communications & Public Information Staff Members Absent: Mr. Luis Camarena, Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources Also Present: AEEA: Kristen Fisher AESMA: Priscilla Martinez CSEA: Kathy Heard Interpreter: Mary Madrigal Staff, parents REPORT OF CLOSED SESSION ACTIONS TAKEN - NONE ADOPTION OF AGENDA It was moved/seconded (HEYWOOD/GARDNER) to adopt the agenda for Wednesday, January 27, 2016. APPROVED 5-0

Motion #147 Adopt Agenda

4. Association Updates

SUPERINTENDENT’S UPDATES A.

Association Updates AEEA President Kristen Fisher stated that, at its January 25 Representative Council, AEEA took a support position regarding the AUHSD published statement and a temporary moratorium on charter schools. Ms. Fisher stated that, at the same meeting, AEEA took an opposed position to the expense and current process of creating a new District logo. CSEA Chapter 54 President Kathy Heard spoke in support of fair and reasonable rate increases for employees and commented on increased duties.

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Good News

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Good News – Dr. Linda Wagner, Superintendent The National Association of Music Merchant’s (NAMM) visit to James M. Guinn School for its Day of Service included music industry leaders who were in town for the NAMM Show. They brought guitars, drums and ukuleles to Guinn School for a morning of music on January 19. Kala Brand Music Co., Remo, Daisy Rock Girl Guitars, and GAMA shared instruments and provided first-class instructors for morning lessons. The NAMM Foundation kicked off the morning with a generous donation of $10,000 to the ACSD music program. Following the Day of Service, Anaheim’s Creativity Council held its winter meeting in Guinn’s library. The Council is comprised of local arts and entertainment industry leaders who support the reintroduction of music education programs in ACSD. To highlight the event, a KTTV Fox 11 news clip from the Day of Service was shown. Benjamin Franklin School’s Family Friday event on January 22 included an assembly for students and parents. With over 300 parents in attendance, the assembly introduced the “Three Franklin Expectations” of Be Responsible, Be Respectful, and Be Safe. Teachers presented skits showing the examples of how not to behave and PAL students presented creative skits which demonstrated the correct behaviors. Students wore the new school T-shirt which states “Franklin Soars” and “Be Responsible, Be Respectful, and Be Safe.” Retirement News on Tonight’s Agenda Linda Schwenn, classroom teacher at Melbourne A. Gauer School, retiring June 18, 2016, with 31 years of ACSD service.

5. Visitors

PUBLIC SPEAKERS: SPEAKERS ON AGENDA OR NON-AGENDA ITEMS A.

Request of Visitors Mariellen Sereno commented on the Disciplina Positiva workshops stating that she and her husband attended them many years ago and found them under-attended at that time. She asked if there was something in the contract to allow for for publicizing and recruiting families that would benefit from the workshops.

Corres.

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2014-15 District Audit

Correspondence – NONE

SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS A.

Presentation of the 2014-15 District Audit by Valerie McMasters-Shaw, Director of Christy White Associates Valerie McMasters-Shaw, the District’s independent auditor, reported that unmodified opinions on the District’s financial statement, single audit (federal compliance), and state compliance were given, which is the best opinion a district can receive. She shared one finding, a CalPADS reporting issue by the Anaheim Union High School District when reporting some of ACSD’s national school lunch program applications. In response, ACSD has established a review procedure for this process that Christy White Associates are comfortable with. Ms. McMastersShaw reported that there were no audit adjustments, no material concerns, and overall it was a fantastic report.

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It was moved/seconded (RUELAS/GARDNER) to receive and accept the 2014-15 Annual Financial Audit as completed by Christy White Associates, a professional accountancy corporation. APPROVED 5-0 [Education Code requires school districts to have an annual financial audit. The audit has been sent to the Board under separate cover. Additional copies are available for public review in the administrative services office.]

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SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT

Property Acquisition/ Joint-Use Opportunities

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Howell Avenue Property Acquisition/City of Anaheim Joint-Use Opportunities Jerry Suich, CEO, Oxbridge Development, Inc., and Terry Lowe, City of Anaheim Community Services Director, spoke about the Howell Avenue property and joint-use opportunities it can provide. Mr. Suich provided information on the process of allocating and leveraging resources in the Platinum Triangle, shared ongoing growth and development, and described the site acquisition process for a public school site. Mr. Lowe shared history on the collaboration between the District and the City, noting that 15 ACSD schools are adjacent to City parks, commenting on sharing playground space and parking lots, and the accomplishment of building the joint-use library at Ponderosa Park. Mr. Lowe conveyed working together has enabled both agencies to build strong community relationships, assist with social issues, and to ultimately strengthen families. He looks forward to continued collaboration with the District.

Distinguishing Practices

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Long Term Plan, Distinguishing Practices Dr. Mary O’Neill Grace, Assistant Superintendent, Educational Services, and Dr. Linda Wagner, Superintendent, spoke about the creation of Distinguishing Practices at the schools in alignment with Board goals and LCAP goals. The three-year implementation plan was reviewed and each individual Distinguishing Practice area was highlighted, providing information on how students, staff, and community participate and learn.

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CONSENT CALENDAR Items listed under the Consent Calendar are considered to be routine and are acted on by the Board in one motion. There is no discussion of these items unless a Member of the Board, staff or the public requests specific items to be discussed and/or removed from the Consent Calendar.

Motion #148 Consent Items

It was moved/seconded (RUELAS/GARDNER) to approve/ratify the following Consent Calendar items 8A through 8D with the exception of item 8B.5, which was pulled for discussion and voted on separately. APPROVED 5-0 A.

SUPERINTENDENT’S OFFICE

Minutes

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APPROVED MINUTES a) Regular Meeting of January 13, 2016

Gifts

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The Board of Education acknowledged the gifts and donations as presented at the January 27, 2016, Board meeting.

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Conferences

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APPROVED CONFERENCE ATTENDANCE, PLUS EXPENSES [BOARD ONLY] a)

Anaheim State of the City Address/Luncheon, sponsored by the City of Anaheim, February 9, 2015, Anaheim, CA, $60 each: Jackie Filbeck, DR Heywood, Ryan A. Ruelas. Funding: 01-01010171-5202 Conference-Board (General Fund - Unrestricted)

BB 9320 nd 2 Reading

4)

The Board of Education received for second reading and adoption revisions to Board Bylaw 9320: Meetings and Notices.

Agreement with Rhythmo, Inc.

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The Board of Education approved an independent contractor agreement with Rhythmo, Inc., 1402 Arizona Place, Anaheim, CA 92805 to provide mariachi music instruction during the 2015-16 school year at Adelaide Price and Benito Juarez schools. The fee for this service shall not exceed $210 per two-hour session, for a total cost not to exceed $20,000. Funding: 01-60020510-5823 Consultant-Music Program (General Fund - Unrestricted)

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EDUCATIONAL SERVICES

Interdistrict Permits

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The Board of Education approved the Interdistrict Attendance Permits as presented at the January 27, 2016, Board meeting.

Seminars

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The Board of Education approved payment to the individuals who have successfully completed the seminars as presented at the January 27, 2016, Board meeting.

Outdoor Science School

3)

The Board of Education approved payment as indicated to the teachers who accompanied students to the San Gorgonio Outdoor Science School as presented at the January 27, 2016, Board meeting.

Amendment to Agreement with REACH Professional In Home Tutoring

4)

The Board of Education approved an amendment to the Independent Contractor Agreement between this District and REACH Professional In Home Tutoring, 15338 Central Avenue, Chino, CA 91710 to increase the agreement by $963.67 to provide SES services to eligible students during the 2015-16 school year. Original agreement was approved during the October 28, 2015, Board meeting. The new contract amount shall not exceed $7,709.36. Funding: 01-42381410-5823 Title I Supplemental Services (General Fund – Restricted/Federal)

ITEM PULLED Motion #149 Agreement with Disciplina Positiva

ITEM PULLED AND VOTED ON SEPARATELY 5) It was moved/seconded (GARDNER/FILBECK) to approve an Independent Contractor Agreement between this District and Disciplina Positiva, 800 S. Harbor Boulevard, Suite 230, Anaheim, CA 92805 to provide two six-week parenting workshops in English and Spanish titled “Positive Discipline Part I Basic: Parents with Children at an Elementary Level” for ACSD families, and two, two-hour trainings for community liaisons during the 2015-16 school year. The fee for this service shall not exceed $9,200. APPROVED 5-0 Funding: 01-42381225-5823 Title I Parent Involvement Special Prog (General Fund – Restricted/Federal)

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The Board of Education approved a license agreement between this District and Document Tracking Services, 10225 Barnes Canyon Road, Suite A200, San Diego, CA 92121 to provide non-exclusive license for 24 schools and the district office to create, edit, update, print, and track up to five documents, including but not limited to SARCs (School Accountability Report Cards), Single School Plans for Student Achievement, and Addendums districtwide, effective March 1, 2016, through June 30, 2016. The fee for this service shall not exceed $1,864. Funding: 01-46381028-5860 Title I Admin CCTR Instructional Support (General Fund – Restricted/Federal)

Acceptance of Amendment to Agreement with Children and Families Commission of Orange County

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The Board of Education accepted the First Amendment to Agreement No. FCI-SD2-01 between this District and Children and Families Commission of Orange County, 1505 E. 17th Street, Suite 230, Santa Ana, CA 92705 to accept additional funding of $13,186 to provide increased or additional EDI project services for the period of July 1, 2015, through June 30, 2017. Original agreement to accept $1,625,300 was approved during the June 23, 2014, Board meeting. Funding: No Cost to the District

Agreement with Community Union, Inc.

8)

The Board of Education approved a Memorandum of Understanding between this District and Community Union, Inc., P.O. Box 364, Pomona, CA 91769 to provide a parent education program titled “Parent Empowerment Through Technology” for Betsy Ross School during the 2015-16 school year. The fee for this service shall not exceed $3,725, for a maximum of 35 parents. Funding: 01-23381110-5823 Title I Ross Instruction (General Fund – Restricted/Federal)

Agreement with Segerstrom Center for the Arts

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The Board of Education ratified an Independent Contractor Agreement between this District and Segerstrom Center for the Arts, 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, CA 92626 to provide a student assembly titled “Baba the Storyteller” for Ponderosa School on January 25, 2016. The fee for this service shall not exceed $585. Funding: 01-31030110-5823 Targeted Ponderosa (General Fund – Unrestricted)

Agreement with Segerstrom Center for the Arts

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The Board of Education approved an Independent Contractor Agreement between this District and Segerstrom Center for the Arts, 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, CA 92626 to provide three student assemblies titled “Danza Azteca Xochipilli” and three student assemblies titled “Taiko Project” for Ponderosa School during the 2015-16 school year. The fee for this service shall not exceed $2,920. Funding: 01-31030110-5823 Targeted Ponderosa (General Fund – Unrestricted)

Agreement with Discovery Education, Inc.

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The Board of Education approved a Services Agreement between this District and Discovery Education, Inc., One Discovery Place, Silver Spring, MD 20910 to provide authorized access to Discovery Education Streaming using technology systems operated by Clever, Inc., to import, enroll, and authenticate users via Clever Instant Login during the period of February 1, 2016, through August 31, 2016. The fee for this service shall not exceed $840. Funding: 01-45011924-5823 ITV Broadcast (General Fund – Unrestricted) 6

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HUMAN RESOURCES

Certificated Personnel

1)

The Board of Education approved the Certificated Personnel requests as presented at the January 27, 2016, Board meeting.

Classified Personnel

2)

The Board of Education approved the Classified Personnel requests as presented at the January 27, 2016, Board meeting.

Payment for Extra Duty/ Training

3)

The Board of Education approved payment as indicated to the individuals who have successfully completed extra duty/training/seminars/jury duty as presented at the January 27, 2016, Board meeting. Funding: Various Restricted and Unrestricted Funds

Combination Stipends

4)

The Board of Education approved a stipend of $1,000 each to the following teachers: Shasie Machado, K/1 teacher at Price and Tiffany Favila, PK/K SDC teacher at Westmont, who are assigned to combination classes as of January 1, 2016, and stipulated in Article 11.16 of the negotiated agreement with the Anaheim Elementary Education Association. Funding: 01-62402310-1118 Lottery-Combo Classrooms (General Fund – Unrestricted)

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ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES

Purchase Orders

1)

The Board of Education approved Purchase Orders J04A0035-J04A036, J04C0022-J04C0023, J04R2376, J04R2379, J04R2381-J04R2550, J04S0091-J04S0098, J04V0151-J04V0165; Change Orders J04R0068, J04R2096, J04R2369, J04S0087, J04X0017, J04X0027, J04X0038, J04X0049, J04X0059, J04X0065-J04X0066, J04X0071, J04X0085, J04X0105, J04X0110; and no Canceled Orders.

Commercial Warrants

2)

The Board of Education approved commercial warrants #108469 through #108547 for a total amount of $307,377.14. The breakdown by fund is as follows: Fund 01 General $122,093.41 Fund 12 Child Development $23,761.00 Fund 14 Deferred Maintenance $7,956.91 Fund 23 General Obligation Bond Series 2007 $7,317.02 Fund 25 Capital Facilities $18,560.24 Fund 26 General Obligation BAN Series 2011A $0.00 Fund 27 General Obligation BAN QSCB Series 2011B $0.00 Fund 39 School Facilities Prop. 47 $0.00 Fund 40 Special Reserve/Capital Outlay $2,138.31 Fund 68 Self-Insurance Fund $125,550.25

Payroll Warrants

3)

The Board of Education approved payroll warrants for the month of December in the amount of $10,666,167.56.

Signature Changes on Bank Accounts

4)

The Board of Education approved signature changes on the Revolving Cash Account, County Collections, and Student Body accounts, adding Christeen Betz, director of fiscal services, and removing Susan Lane, former director of fiscal services. Funding: No Cost to the District

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Res 2015-16/30 Signature Authorization – Electronic Approval

5)

The Board of Education approved Resolution No. 2015-16/30 setting forth the names of persons authorized to approve vendor claims/orders electronically. This resolution further states that when the authorization is exercised, the claims and orders have been ordered paid by the Board and have been processed pursuant to the provisions of Education Code Section 4263034/8522230-34, and that all previous authorization of signatures is rescinded. Funding: No Cost to the District

Res 2015-16/31 Signature Authorization – Payroll, NOE, Vendors, POs and Contracts

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The Board of Education approved Resolution No. 2015-16/31 setting forth the names of persons authorized to sign payroll, notices of employment/change of status, time sheets, vendor orders for payment, warrant registers, purchase orders, and contracts and that all previous authorization of signatures is rescinded. Funding: No Cost to the District

Res 2015-16/32 Signature Authorization – Self-Funded Trust Account

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The Board of Education approved Resolution No. 2015-16/32 approving certification of authorized signatures for the self-funded property and liability trust account, adding Christeen Betz, director of fiscal services, and removing Susan Lane, former director of fiscal services. Funding: No Cost to the District

Res 2015-16/33 Authorized Signatories – OPSC and CEQA

8)

The Board of Education approved Resolution No. 2015-16/33 designating Dr. Linda Wagner, superintendent; David A. Rivera, assistant superintendent, administrative services; Patrice Langevin, director facilities and planning; adding Christeen Betz, director of fiscal services; and removing Susan Lane, former director of fiscal services, as authorized agents and representatives of the District in all dealings with the State Allocation Board and the Office of Public School Construction. The above District representatives will furnish information as required, conduct negotiations, and with business services, execute all school facilities program and overcrowding relief grant applications required by the State Allocation Board. It is further recommended the Board of Education approve and designate Dr. Linda Wagner, David A. Rivera, and Patrice Langevin as CEQA officers of the District. Funding: No Cost to the District

Amendment to Agreement with Independent Construction Inspection – Stoddard

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The Board of Education approved an amendment to the agreement between this District and Independent Construction Inspection, 532 Branding Iron Way, Norco, CA 92860, for certified inspection services for the Stoddard Modernization Project to extend the term of the agreement through June 30, 2016. There will be no additional cost to the District. Funding: 23-24572085-6290 Stoddard Modernization (General Obligation Bond – Restricted)

Amendment to Agreement with First Construction Services, Inc. – Henry Playground Improvements

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The Board of Education approved an amendment to the agreement between this District and First Construction Services, Inc., Post Office Box 397, San Clemente, CA 92674, for Class 1 Division of State Architect Inspection services for the Patrick Henry Elementary Playground Improvements Project to extend the term of the agreement through June 30, 2016. There will be no additional cost to the District. Funding: 45-65236285-5823 Playgrounds (Capital Facilities Redevelopment Fees – Restricted) END OF CONSENT CALENDAR

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ACTION CALENDAR A.

SUPERINTENDENT’S OFFICE

Motion #150 Res 2015-16/25 Music in our Schools Month

1)

It was moved/seconded (RUELAS/GARDNER) to adopt Resolution No. 201516/25 declaring the month of March as Music in our Schools Month. APPROVED 5-0

Motion #151 Res 2015-16/26 Week of the School Administrator

2)

It was moved/seconded (RUELAS/FILBECK) to adopt Resolution No. 201516/26, declaring the week of March 7 through March 11, 2016, as Week of the School Administrator throughout the Anaheim City School District. APPROVED 5-0

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EDUCATIONAL SERVICES

Motion #152 Res 2015-16/27 Make Kindness Contagious

1)

It was moved/seconded (RUELAS/FILBECK) to adopt Resolution No. 201516/27 declaring the month of February as Make Kindness Contagious Month. APPROVED 5-0

Motion #153 Res 2015-16/28 Read Across America

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It was moved/seconded (RUELAS/FILBECK) to adopt Resolution No. 201516/28 in support of Read Across America 2016, scheduled for March 2, 2016. APPROVED 5-0

Motion #154 Res 2015-16/29 Reduced Days of Operation Attendance

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It was moved/seconded (HEYWOOD/RUELAS) to approve Resolution No. 2015-16/29 Reduced Days of Operation or Attendance Due to Emergency Conditions. APPROVED 5-0

Motion #155 No Cost Change Order #1 WnG Construction JV, Inc. - AudioVisual Equipment and Hardware Installation – Bid Package 1

[Preschool morning session class at Thomas Edison School was canceled on December 11, 2015, due to an electrical fire in the bathrooms near the preschool classroom. This information must be communicated to the Child Development Division in the form of a resolution adopted by the Board of Education per California Department of Education Management Advisory No. 94-02 (rc) to prevent against loss of funds.]

C.

HUMAN RESOURCES

D.

ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES 1)

It was moved/seconded (HEYWOOD/GARDNER) to approve no cost Change Order #1 between the District and WnG Construction JV, Inc., 4175 E. La Palma Avenue, #125, Anaheim, CA 92807 to modify the contract time durations and start times for Phase 2 and Phase 3 of the District’s Audio-Visual Equipment and Hardware Installation Project – Bid Package 1, pursuant to Public Contract Code section 20118.4. This modification is at no additional cost to the District. The original contract price of $137,560.29 is unchanged. APPROVED 5-0 Funding: 01-21021010-5859 Regular Education Revere 01-07030110-5859 Targeted Franklin Instruction 01-22030110-5859 Targeted Roosevelt Instruction (General Fund – Unrestricted) [Original Contract: Previous Change Orders: Change Order #1: Final Contract:

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BOARD DISCUSSION

AUHSD Charter Initiative

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School Business

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Anaheim Union High School District’s (AUHSD) Charter Initiative. Mr. Ruelas commented he has reviewed the AUHSD published moratorium several times and stated it is not anti-charter; instead it is asking for charter schools to be held to the same accountability and transparency as public schools. Dr. Cole said the AUHSD letter started the discussion and suggested ACSD should contribute by pursuing a review of legislation. Mr. Gardner stated it is inappropriate to endorse a letter and would prefer to be presented with a resolution to consider. Ms. Filbeck and Dr. Cole support the idea of a resolution for consideration. Mr. Heywood would like to know in the event AUHSD passes a resolution, what, if anything, they might be planning to pursue. Board Member activities related to school business. Bob Gardner attended the NAMM Day of Service and the Creativity Council meeting on January 19. He congratulated Linda Schwenn on her upcoming retirement. Mr. Gardner announced that former Dodger player and Angels Coach Mickey Hatcher will be the Honorary Chairperson for the 22nd Annual Golf Classic on Monday, February 8, 2016, at the Yorba Linda Country Club. He encouraged everyone to consider playing golf or attending for lunch. The event is a fundraiser for the Anaheim Outdoor Science Education Foundation (AOSEF) to help send sixth-grade students to camp. Jackie Filbeck congratulated Maria Quinonez, in attendance tonight, on being named one of ACSD’s Classified Employees of the Year. Maria is a Special Education Instructional Assistant at Stoddard and has worked for the District 33 years. Ms. Filbeck participated in the ukulele class during the NAMM Day of Service and attended the Creativity Council meeting. She attended the winter carnival at Henry, walked classrooms with Mr. Moore at Orange Grove, and attended Coffee with a Cop at Ponderosa, commenting it was a good event and very well attended by parents. Ms. Filbeck also attended the sixth-grade parent night at Anaheim Union High School District, Cypress State of the City Address, and an Anaheim City Council meeting. She shared the Sister-City Committee is finalizing the selection process for sending students to Japan, and hopes to be able to send six students instead of only four. DR Heywood encouraged attendance at the Anaheim Boys and Girls Club annual fundraising event to be held Saturday, April 16, 2016, 5:30 p.m., on the field of Angel Stadium. Ryan A. Ruelas walked classrooms at Stoddard School, commenting that the technology in use is amazing. Mr. Ruelas shared Price School students, families, and staff enjoyed free admission to a recent Anaheim High School basketball game against Katella High School. He also participated in a lunch visit to Orange Grove. Mr. Ruelas shared that the dance teacher and drama teacher at Anaheim High School reached out to the feeder elementary schools with an invitation to attend a special screening of the musical The King and I. He reported the event was well attended by 116 Henry students, 113 Lincoln students, 112 Mann students, 251 Price students, 188 Ross students, and 225 Westmont students.

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