MORENO VALLEY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT

MORENO VALLEY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
MINUTES FOR THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF JUNE 4, 2002
The minutes of the Regular Meeting of June 4, 2002, are being submitted to the Board of Education for
approval at its Regular Board Meeting of June 25, 2002. The minutes are a complete and factual
record of action taken by the Board of Education at its Regular Meeting of June 4, 2002.
MORENO VALLEY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
25634 Alessandro Boulevard
Moreno Valley, California
THESE PROCEEDINGS ARE AUDIO/VIDEOTAPED PURSUANT TO GOV. CODE §54953.5
AND REBROADCAST ON CHANNEL 25
CALL TO ORDER:
The Board of Education opened the meeting at 5:03 p.m. to convene into Closed
Session to discuss Hearing Officer Recommendations; Public Employee
Appointments/Employment; Public Employee Discipline/Dismissal/Release; and
Conference with CSEA, MVEA, and AMVMP Labor Negotiator.
Members Present
Rick Sayre, President
Jacqueline L. Ashe, Vice President
Gary E. Baugh, Clerk
John Bailey, Member
Tracey B. Vackar, Member
Administration
Nick Ferguson
The Board of Education reconvened into Regular Session at 7:45 p.m.
ROLL CALL: Present - Ashe Present - Bailey Present - Baugh Present – Sayre Present - Vackar
Present – Rivas – Bayside Student Rep.
REPORT OUT
OF CLOSED
SESSION:
The Board of Education concurred with staff recommendations on Hearing
Officer Recommendations. There was no reportable action on Public Employee
Appointments/Employment, Public Employee Discipline/Dismissal/Release, and
Conference with CSEA, MVEA, and AMVMP Labor Negotiators.
Administration Present
John Costello, Deputy Superintendent, Schools/Educational Programs
Louise Bigbie, Assistant Superintendent, Student Services
Pat Chandler, Assistant Superintendent, Curriculum and Instruction
Cindy Stewart, Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources
Kathy Nordin, Director, Elementary Education
Joseph Palomino, Director, Secondary Education
Aaron Barnett, Director, Information Systems
Dave Swift, Director, Maintenance and Operations
Willie Williams, Director, Facilities
Richard Blakley, Director, Accounting
Lasandra Josephson, Director, Classified Employee Services
John Balaray, Director, Warehouse
Wade Hamilton, Principal, Ridge Crest
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Administration Present (Cont.)
Mary Jones, Principal, Vista del Lago

Janet Warner, Principal, Hendrick Ranch
Bruce Hemlock, Principal, North Ridge
Pat Kelleher, Principal, Canyon Springs
Gitta Williams, Principal, Sunnymead Middle
Janine Brauer, Principal, Edgemont
Kim Kruger, Principal, Valley View
Debbie Fay, Principal, Moreno
Jeff Jones, Principal, Cloverdale
Penny Macon, Principal, Arnold Heights
Sharon Cirigliano, Executive Secretary, Board of Education
Visitors
Karen Rumfola Becky Shreiner Amanda Nelson
Paula Trout Harold Accord Patricia Mazur
Julie Speck Kathleen Dulin Barbara Harvey
Cindy Hamrick Tom Chelbana Teri Chelbana
Carol Lee Kathy Padilla Marian Mesa
Kathy Turley Ann Adler Maribel Mattox
Martha Wallis Lynn Vogel Karol Miller
Lisa Van Meter Zenia Lowe Janet MacMillan
Terry Witkowski Mary Beth Franz Dogulas Haynes
Bill Deegan Katherine Underwood Stuart Swan
Sheila Schweiger Carol Bell Felicia Elezana
Alfonso James Debra James Carl Hughes
Barbie Schaidt Christine Hughes Margaret Koehler
Leah Ballard Lequice Juckes Christy Bowen
Courtney Campbell Gale Taylor Luiz Sanchez
Sharon Walsh Andrea Chouinard Audrey Armendarez
Lorri Limoges-Kerns Joyce Brown Tammy Guzzeta
Leticia Baird Pat Itatani Kathy Hargett
Gloria Rivera Gena Foisey Stephanie Steele
Kirsten Marsh Cherie DeSutter Esther Layne
Elizabeth Hirsch Emilio Gallegos Arlene Hudson
Linda Williams Anthony Rogers Martha Medina
Denise McCrea Mark Garcia Ann Robinson
Marcia Amino Louise Palomarez Gordon Parker
Nisa Wallace Manal Awad Sandra Ortiz
Sherri Randell
NOTE: ALL BOARD ITEMS ARE SUBJECT TO: INFORMATION, DISCUSSION, ACTION
PLEDGE OF
ALLEGIANCE:
INVOCATION:
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Board Member Bailey.
The Invocation was given by Board Member Baugh.
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DATES OF FUTURE BOARD MEETINGS
June 25, 2002 7 p.m. Regular Board Meeting Board Room
July 9, 2002 7 p.m. Regular Board Meeting Board Room
August 13, 2002 7 p.m. Regular Board Meeting Board Room

RECOGNITION/COMMUNICATIONS/EVENTS
Hendrick Ranch Elementary School staff and students showed a videotape and PowerPoint
presentation on the site’s Project PUPIL (Publishing Using Production in Literacy).
Joan Baugh, Ridge Crest teacher, was recognized for her retirement, effective June 13, 2002.
Gary Baugh was honored for his years of service as a member of the Moreno Valley Unified School
District.
SCHOOL REPORTS
The high school Student Board Representatives were presented certificates for their active participation
at Board meetings during the 2001-02 school year.
STAFF RESPONSE TO PUBLIC COMMENTS MADE AT PREVIOUS MEETINGS
None
PUBLIC COMMENTS ON AGENDA ITEMS
None
PUBLIC COMMENTS ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS
Katherine Underwood, president of MVEA, reported the results of the association vote on the tentative
agreement : 86 percent - yes, 14 percent - no.
Marcia Amino, community member, distributed information to the Board on James Comer and
suggested his method of discipline be researched.
Sherry Randall, Moreno Valley High School parent, Sandra Ortiz, Moreno Valley High School student,
and Louise Palomarez addressed the Board about the resignation of the Moreno Valley High School
principal.
Alfonso James, Canyon Springs High School parent, shared a concern about the lack of
communication regarding his student’s academic progress and requested that the matter be reviewed.
Amanda Wilson and Manal Awad, Canyon Springs High School students, presented a petition to the
Board to retain the Business Academy Advisor, Ms. Hoover.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Action Item – 125 – Resolution No. 2001-02-84 – Authorizing Formation of a Joint Exercise of Powers
Authority with the City of Moreno Valley and Resolution No. 2001-02-85 – Making Findings with
Respect to and Approving the Issuance of Bonds by the Moreno Valley Unified School District
Financing Authority
It was moved by Jacqueline L. Ashe and seconded by Gary E. Baugh that the Public Hearing on Action
Item 125 be closed, with Board action being taken on the agenda this evening.
VOTE: AYE - 5 NAY- 0 ABSTAIN – 0
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Action Item – 225 – Resolution No. 2001-02-92 – Pupil Incentive and Instructional Incentive Program
It was moved by Jacqueline L. Ashe and seconded by John Bailey that the Public Hearing on Action
Item 225 be closed, with Board action being taken on the agenda this evening.
CONSENT AGENDA
It was moved by Tracey B. Vackar and seconded by Gary E. Baugh that Consent Agenda Items be
approved as presented.
VOTE: AYE - 5 NAY- 0 ABSTAIN - 0

ACTION AGENDA
It was moved by Gary E. Baugh and seconded by John Bailey that Action Agenda Items be approved
as presented.
VOTE: - AYE - 5 NAY - 0 ABSTAIN - 0
None
IV. DISCUSSION ITEMS
ACKNOWLEDGMENT ITEM
V-A Notification of 2002 Gifted and Talented Education (GATE) Application for One to Three Years
BOARD DISCUSSION
The following items were brought forward:
Tracey Vackar
She asked that Closed Session be included on the agenda for the June 7 special Board meeting.
She attended a presentation at Butterfield Elementary School called the Hyenas Kingdom.
John Bailey
He asked that the Board review the Board meeting schedule for August as he has a conflict with
the August 13 meeting.
Gary Baugh
He invited anyone who would like to attend his farewell scheduled for Friday, June 7, at 5:50 p.m. at
the Moreno Valley Golf Club and his farewell service at the Morman Church on Redlands Boulevard
on Sunday, June 9, at 9 a.m.
He said it was a privilege to work in this District. He feels positive that the new Superintendent will
do what is necessary to bring the District back on track.
Jackie Ashe
She will miss working with Board Member Baugh.
She attended the Student of the Year Dinner.
She asked if item number five in the budget reduction listing (night custodial crew) was a negotiable
item.
Rick Sayre
He wished Board Member Baugh a hearty farewell. He has appreciated working with Board Member
Baugh who has contributed great insight and wisdom to the District.
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Nick Ferguson
He stated that Board Member Baugh is a friend to the District and community. He will be missed.
Katherine Underwood is featured in the California Educator that was distributed to Board
members this evening.
ADJOURNMENT:
It was moved by Tracey B. Vackar and seconded by Jacqueline L. Ashe that,
there being no further items to come before the Board of Education, the meeting
was adjourned at 8:45 p.m.
VOTE: AYE - 5 NAY - 0 ABSTAIN - 0

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