The meeting this evening was about an hour and twenty minutes long. The agenda was somewhat lengthy, but there wasn't a lot of discussion. I will skip most agenda items and only mention those that I found most interesting.
1) Two items were taken off the agenda and postponed. Both were personnel items. One had to do with the selection of temporary pool attendants and the other the employment of a cheer team adviser. The board was late coming out of closed session before the meeting by about ten minutes and they returned to closed session following the public session. Further PERSONNEL was listed as a closed session discussion item.
2) Superintendent's Report - Mr. Olney talked about Wireless Internet and his hopes to have the entire district wireless during the 2014/2015 school year. He also talked about a partnership program with the local chemical plant, which would involve on the job training of high school students, registered apprenticeships, and some kind of community-based partnership. This would be coordinated with the county ROP and local colleges. Relevant careers would most likely be engineering, alternative energy, office technology, and other possibilities.
3) Parent Project - Ruth Soto gave a report on the twelve-week parenting course which she gave earlier this year. Fifteen parents started and finished the course. Following completion of the course parents expressed sentiments indicating that they felt the course was very helpful. Many parents formed a support group and continue to meet on their own. The district plans on offering similar classes in the future.
4) Summer School Principal - The board approved this new position which will pay $5250. At this time the plan is to have two teachers teaching summer school (one at the high school and what at the elementary) with one administrator available to ensure that things run smoothly. (Board Approved 5-0)
5) Administrator Work Days - Ruth Soto and Alan Tsubota will be paid for ten extra work days during June. (Board Approved 5-0)
6) Architectural Services - The board voted to approve a contract with an architectural firm to assess the facilities and make a plan for facility maintenance and recommendations on how to more efficiently use existing facilities. Also recommendations regarding demolition of buildings no longer used is part of the study.
7) Job descriptions for Athletic Director and Head Coach have been updated.
8) Policies regarding social media, employee use of technology, and nondiscrimination/harassment were also updated.
Next regular board meeting: June 12, 2014