June 19, 2012 Board Minutes - Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified ...

Board Minutes - 8
June 19, 2012
4. Accepted the California School Employees Association, Chapter (CSEA) 293 bargaining reopeners
proposal for the 2012-13 school year.
COMMUNICATIONS
Action: Carried
Motion: Mrs. Carrie Buck
Ayes 5 Second: Mrs. Judi Carmona
Noes 0
Information from the American Association of School Administrators regarding nominations for AASA
National Superintendent of the Year.
BOARD REPORT
1. Mr. Eric Padget made comments regarding the 2012 graduation ceremonies stating that each
high school is unique and providing academic excellence. Mr. Padget congratulated Assistant
Superintendent Suzette Lovely as the newly appointed Superintendent of Carlsbad and
extended best wishes.
2. Mrs. Judi Carmona indicated that she continues to receive regular e-mail updates from State
Senator Bob Huff and Assemblyman Chris Norby. Mrs. Carmona also indicated that she
attended the Yorba Linda Chamber of Commerce breakfast honoring our district’s scholarship
recipients. Mrs. Carmona expressed her appreciation for the experience of riding along with our
special education students indicating what a wonderful and caring relationship our bus driver
Ms. Allyson Holt has with PYLUSD students. Mrs. Carmona expressed that she, Dr. Domene
and Mrs. Buck met with Assemblyman Norby regarding the affect that the proposed budget will
have on the district. Mrs. Carmona also indicated that she attended many district events
including Senior Awards nights, Mabel Paine’s 50 th Anniversary celebration, Volunteer tea at
Parkview and Glenview, and Kraemer Middle Schools Showcase of GATE student
presentations and performance assembly.
3. Mrs. Carrie Buck made comments regarding the visit to Assemblyman Norby’s office regarding
the budget. Mrs. Buck discussed the GATE program indicating that she has concerns regarding
the homework policy for GATE students. Mrs. Buck requested that a survey be conducted and
a study session regarding homework for GATE students. Mrs. Buck attended Senior Projects
commenting how this process can change career paths.
4. Mrs. Carol Downey expressed how much she enjoyed the District’s awards ceremonies and
graduations. Mrs. Downey also indicated how grateful she was to be able to present her
grandson with his high school diploma.
5. Mrs. Karin Freeman addressed the request for a study session regarding the homework policy
for the GATE program. Mrs. Freeman made comments regarding her attendance as a Board
Member to the NOCROP graduation ceremonies; Mable Paine’s 50 th Anniversary celebration;
and El Dorado’s Senior Projects. Mrs. Freeman extended congratulations to Suzette Lovely
and expressed how much she would be missed.
ADJOURNMENT
Time: 8:47 p.m.
Action: Carried
Motion: Mrs. Judi Carmona
Ayes 5 Second: Mr. Eric Padget
Noes 0
NEXT SCHEDULED MEETING
July 17, 2012