JCS Governing Board Meeting - Julian Charter School

JCS Governing Board Meeting
Friday, June 09, 2006
Murrieta Meeting Center
26396 Beckman Court
Murrieta, CA 92562
951-304-3051
Board Members:
Julian Charter School P. O. Box 1780 1704 Cape Horn Julian, CA 92036-1780
Members Present: Roxanne Huebscher, President (Riverside Parent); Keesha Peterson, Secretary
(Orange County Parent); Wendy Parcel, Treasurer (Community Member); Kevin Ogden, Member (JUSD
Superintendent).
Member Absent: Rebecca Oostra (San Diego Parent).
Guests: Jennifer Cauzza, Director; Mitzi Sanner, Business Manager; Erica Bell, Assistant Director of
San Diego/Orange Counties; Joanne Bearchell, Assistant Director South Riverside; Connie Masters,
PVA Program Coordinator; Teresa Burrows, PVA Computer Aide; Jason Marks, NCA Program
Coordinator; S. Cameron Byrd, Director of Human Resources.
Agenda Topics/Minutes
1. Call to Order
Ms. Huebscher called the meeting to order at 10:04. Mr. Ogden, Ms. Parcel and Ms. Huebscher were present and a
quorum was established. Ms. Oostra was absent.
2. Approval of Agenda
Mr. Ogden moved to approve the agenda. Ms. Parcel seconded the motion. Motion carried 3/0.
3. Approval of March 13, 2006, Meeting Minutes
Ms. Parcel moved to approve the minutes with the addition of “changing the names to be consistent throughout the
document.” Mr. Ogden seconded the motion. Motion carried 3/0.
4. Comments from Members of the Public Concerning Items Not on the Agenda
Ms. Cauzza introduced the guests to the board.
5. Comments from Members of the Board Concerning Items Not on the Agenda
Mr. Ogden commented about the great reputation the charter school has after talking to an attorney who wanted to
mimic our set-up because it is so successful.
6. Consent Agenda
Consent Agenda: Ms. Cauzza pulled the name sixth from the bottom of the New Hire List to be discussed in closed
session. Ms. Parcel pulled items 3 b, c and d to be discussed separately. Mr. Ogden moved to approve the consent
agenda items 1, 2 (with the exception) and 3 a, e, and f. Ms. Parcel seconded the motion. Motion carried 3/0.
1) Approval of Warrants from March 01, 2006 – May 31, 2006
2) Ratification of New Hires, Terminations, and Resignations
3) Ratification of the Following Policies:
a. Facilities Use Policy
b. Technology Graduation Requirement Policy
c. Teacher Technology Proficiency/Portfolio Requirement Policy
d Acceptable Use Policy
e. Laptop Loaner Policy
f. Software and Electronic Media Loan Policy
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g. Assistant Director Pay Policy
Mr. Ogden tabled items 3 b, c, and d until later in the meeting. Mrs. Parcel seconded. Motion carried 3/0.
7. Program Director’s Report
Ms. Cauzza updated the board on the following items. (Ms. Peterson joined the meeting during Ms. Cauzza’s report at
approximately 10:30.)
1. Facilities Update—Ms. Cauzza gave an overview of the facilities currently being leased by the school as well as
an update on the Oceanside and Alpine sites.
2. School Goals for 2006-2007—Ms. Cauzza discussed the goals for the 2006-2007 school year.
3. Survey Results—Ms. Cauzza discussed the overwhelmingly positive comments on the surveys and the areas for
growth that are still being compiled.
4. Growth Update—At the year’s end, JCS had 1775 students, 775 in San Diego, 115 in OC and 885 in Riverside.
Riverside is capped and will continue to be capped until San Diego County’s enrollment numbers supersede
those in Riverside County.
5. SARC Fact Sheet 2004-2005—Ms. Cauzza shared the revised SARC fact sheet.
6. CalServe Grant—Ms. Cauzza discussed the CalServe Grant and, if we receive it, our obligations for
participation.
The tabled items from the Consent Agenda came back to the table for discussion with the following recommendations
for changes: 1) Acceptable Use instead of “Internet” for item d; 2) Add policy language to rubric for item b;
3) Have the rubric match “social, ethical, and human issues related to technology” for item c. Ms. Huebscher moved to
approve items 3 b, c, and d with these adjustments. Ms. Parcel seconded the motion. Motion carried 4/0.
Business Manager’s Report
Overview of 2005-2006 Budget—Ms. Sanner gave an overview of the 2005-2006 budget at year’s end. She also gave
a PowerPoint presentation of the projected budget for the 2006-2007 school year.
Special Education Report
• Current Numbers and Services Being Provided
• CAHSEE – Students with Disabilities to Graduate
The SPED report was included in the board packet. We’re currently providing 8.44% of our student population with
special education services.
The Board of Directors will discuss or take action on the following items
1. Approval of 2006-2007 Budget—Ms. Parcel moved to approve the budget as presented. Ms. Peterson
seconded the motion. Motion carried 4/0.
2. MOU—Ms. Parcel moved to approve the 2006-2011 MOU with JUSD as presented. Ms Huebscher seconded
the motion. Motion carried 3/0. Mr. Ogden abstained.
3. Articles of Incorporation—Articles of Incorporation were shared as an information item.
4. Loan from Wells Fargo—Ms. Parcel made a motion to approve a loan from Wells Fargo up to $500,000 for
the purchase of equipment. Ms. Peterson seconded the motion. Motion carried 4/0.
5. Salary Schedule—Mr. Ogden made a motion to approve the Certificated Salary Schedule as presented. Ms.
Parcel seconded the motion. Motion carried 3/0. Ms. Peterson abstained from the vote. The board discussed
raising the COLA to 6% pending budget flexibility as the year moves on.
6. Director’s Evaluation Policy (First Reading)—The Board suggested having the Director of Human
Resources review this policy.
7. Wellness and Nutrition Policy (First Reading)
8. Notification to District of Residence for Expelled and Withdrawn Students Policy (First Reading)
9. Confidential Documents and Records Disposal Policy (First Reading)—Mr. Byrd mentioned this only
includes documents regarding student information. Human Resources information will maintain intact.
10. Kindergarten Early Start Program Policy (First Reading)—The Board discussed advertising the program
to parents and that the school should begin collecting ADA for these students.
11. Independent Study Policy—Mr. Ogden made a motion to approve the policy. Ms. Peterson seconded the
motion. Motion carried 4/0.
12. Confidentiality of Free and Reduced Price Eligibility Information Policy (First Reading)
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13. Separation/Termination Policy (First Reading)—The Board suggested having the Director of Human
Resources and an attorney review the policy prior to the second reading.
14. CAHSEE Intensive Instruction and Service Program Policy (First reading)
15. Certificated Compensation Policy (First reading)—Mr. Ogden moved to approve. Ms. Parcel seconded the
motion. Ms. Peterson abstained. Motion carried 3/0.
16. Administrative Level I Compensation Policy (Second Reading)—Mr. Ogden moved to approve the policy.
Ms. Peterson seconded the motion. Motion carried 4/0.
17. Julian Main Office Lease—Mr. Ogden moved to approve the three year lease for the main office lease. Ms.
Peterson seconded the motion. Motion carried 4/0.
18. K4 Incorporated Lease—Ms. Parcel moved to approve the updated K4 lease. Ms. Peterson seconded the
motion. Motion carried 4/0.
19. Approval of Resolution for Warrants—Ms. Peterson made a motion to approve the Resolution for
Warrants with the exception of removing the name Maureen Maclean and replacing it with Scotty Cameron
Byrd. Ms. Parcel seconded the motion. Motion carried 4/0.
Open session ended at 11:58.
11. Closed Session began at 12:15 and ended at 1:30
a) Program Director’s Evaluation (Formal)
b) Possible Litigation
c) Performance- Based Pay
d) Administrative Salary Range
The board reported out a positive evaluation for the Director with a 3% COLA (Huebscher/Parcel 4/0). A
performance-based pay bonus for the SD Assistant Director; Administrative Level II salary range to be developed by
the HR department. Director of Education’s salary will begin at $88,000 for the 2006-2007 school year (Ogden/Parcel
4/0). The board agreed to implement an Admissions Counselor position on a trial basis from now through September
30 (Ogden/Parcel 4/0). Mr. Ogden left closed session before the discussion of the name pulled from the ratification
list. The board discussed and determined to not ratify the hire of the employee pulled from the New Hires,
Resignation, and Termination list (Huebscher/Parcel 3/0).
Public Employee Discipline/Dismissal/Release as per Govt. Code 54957.
Meeting Dates and Locations for Next School Year
September 8: Murrieta
December 8: Orange County
March 9: Oceanside
June 8: San Diego
Adjournment—Ms. Huebscher moved to adjourn the meeting at 1:35.
Items for Next Agenda Meeting
a) Admissions Counselor
b) School Goals
c) 1 st Interim Report
d) 2 nd Reading of Policies
Members of the public who would like to review materials pertaining to the agenda prior to the meeting may do so by
requesting a packet from the Director.
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance, disability-related modifications or
accommodations, including auxiliary aids or services, in order to participate in the public meetings of the School’s governing
board, please contact the Director at 760-765-3847. Notification 72 hours prior to the meeting will enable the School to make
reasonable arrangements to ensure accommodations and accessibility to this meeting. Upon request, the School shall also make
available this agenda and all other public records associated with this meeting in appropriate alternative formats for persons
with a disability.
Next Meeting
Next Meeting: Friday, September 08, 2006, at 10:00 a.m.
Location: Murrieta Meeting Center
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