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FILLMORE UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION
TUESDAY, MAY 15, 2012
5:00 P.M. – CLOSED SESSION
6:30 P.M. - REGULAR MEETING
627 SESPE AVENUE, FILLMORE, CALIFORNIA
MINUTES
A. CALL TO ORDER
Board Member Garnica called the Regular Board Meeting, Closed Session of the Board of
Education of the Fillmore Unified School District to order at 5:00 p.m.
B. ROLL CALL
Board Members Present: Lucy Rangel, Dave Wilde, John Garnica. Virginia de la Piedra
arrived at 5:12 p.m. and Tony Prado arrived at 5:15 p.m.
Board Members Absent: None
District Personnel Present: Dr. Alan Nishino, Interim Superintendent; Dr. Michael Bush,
Assistant Superintendent, Business Services; Michael Johnson, Interim Assistant
Superintendent, Educational Services; Todd Schieferle, Director of Human Resources
Others Present: Guest
C. PUBLIC COMMENT ON CLOSED SESSION AND NONAGENDA ITEMS,
PETITIONS
None
D. CLOSED SESSION
MOTION: A motion was made by Board Member Rangel, seconded by Board Member
Wilde and unanimously carried with a 3-0 vote to adjourn to closed session for the
purpose of:
DISCLOSURE OF ITEM(S) TO BE DISCUSSED IN CLOSED SESSION
School District Pupils (Education Code 35146)
o Expulsion Case Number 11-12-18
Labor/Negotiations (Government Code 54957.6)
o Update; Direction to District Negotiators (Dr. Alan Nishino, Dr. Michael Bush,
Todd Schieferle, Margaret Chidester) for negotiations with the Fillmore
Unified Teachers Association (FUTA), the California School Employees
Association (CSEA), Confidential Employees, and District Administration.
Personnel Matters (Government Code 54957)
o Hiring, Evaluating, Discipline, Dismissal, Release, Reassignment, Transfers
Public Employee Performance Evaluation: Superintendent (The Board and
Superintendent meet periodically to provide feedback to one another concerning
the achievement of goals.)
Board Member, de la Piedra arrived at 5:12 p.m. and Board Member Prado arrived at 5:15
p.m.
E. RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION
MOTION: A motion was made by Board Member Wilde, seconded by Board Member
Rangel and unanimously carried with a 5-0 vote to reconvene into regular session.
Any Action From Closed Session
None
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F. CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
Board Member Garnica called the regular meeting to order at 6:45 p.m. and led the flag
salute.
G. RECOGNITIONS
Celebration of Migrant Speech and Debate Students and Coaches
Jennifer Weir recognized the students and coaches that participated in the County
Regional Speech and Debate Tournament. Board Member Garnica presented the
State winners with certificates. Jennifer Weir recognized Maria Gonzalez for her
hard work in organizing the tournament event and Dr. Alan Nishino also thanked
Jennifer Weir.
Migrant Student of the Year Jonathan Gonzalez
The migrant student of the year is awarded to the student who exhibits exceptional
leadership; maintains a grade point average of 3.5 or better; and plans to continue
their education and involvement in their school and community.
Board Member Garnica recognized Student of the Year Jonathan Gonzalez and
presented him with a certificate on behalf of the Board.
Migrant Parent of the Year Mrs. Maria Pascual
The migrant parent of the year is awarded to parents who become involved in their
children’s education, strive to further their education and get involved in school and
community.
Board Member Garnica recognized Parent of the Year Maria Pascual, and presented
her with a certificate on behalf of the Board.
Staff Appreciation
Todd Schieferle recognized Certificated and Classified staff.
Student Representative Recognition - Sammy Martinez
Not present
H. COMMUNICATIONS
Superintendent’s Report
Dr. Alan Nishino said the recognition of the speech and debate students is a proud
moment for Fillmore Unified. He gave an update on the State budget and said this
is going to be a very tough year and the focus is on how to educate children in
spite of the State funding. He said he is proud to be in Fillmore and appreciates
the cooperation and hard work from staff to provide a quality education to students
on a shoestring budget. Dr. Alan Nishino said the District will have a celebration
for reclassification of Fluent English Proficient (FEP) students on Tuesday, May
29, 2012.
I. PUBLIC COMMENT ON AGENDA ITEMS AND NONAGENDA ITEMS,
PETITIONS
Tron Burdick said the recognition for staff is bittersweet because of the item on the
agenda regarding classified cuts. He spoke regarding CSEA labor relations and
negotiations and asked the Board to guide and lead the people at the negotiations table.
Lola Rogers distributed information regarding furlough days and classified reductions.
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J. PUBLIC HEARING
Pursuant to Government Code Sections 6062(a) and 65090(2), the Governing Board of the
Fillmore Unified School District will hold a public hearing to consider a resolution to
adopt a Developer Fee Justification Study.
Board Member Garnica opened the Public Hearing and asked for comments, there were
none, and the Public Hearing was closed.
K. INFORMATION/DISCUSSION
1. Teaching Strategies Task Force Report – Cynthia Frutos
Cynthia Frutos presented a PowerPoint presentation on the Teaching Strategies
Task Force, introduced the Task Force members and reviewed the Teaching
Strategies Task Force process. Jennie Bortins reviewed Blooms Taxonomy which
provided teachers an effective tool in the classroom. Erin Sebek reviewed the
teaching strategies list focusing on specific parts of the lessons and said teachers
will receive a copy of the document. She reviewed opening the lesson, delivering
the lesson and closing the lesson. In addition, teachers will receive posters and a
ring document of the information. Jennifer Weir said part of the opening and
closing lessons have been imbedded into web links. She presented a videotape of
“checking for understanding” by Ms. Raina Arellano’s class. Diana Vides
reviewed the teaching strategies and said teachers will have access to video clips
and information will be gathered and placed on the website for teacher access. She
reviewed the plan on how the information will be rolled out and said it will be
revisited on a yearly basis. Cynthia Frutos added that there is also a blog for
instant feedback. Michael Johnson reviewed the timeline for training and rolling
out of the various research base strategies.
2. 2011-2012 3rd
Quarter Williams/Valenzuela COE Activity Report
Michael Johnson reviewed the letter from the County summarizing the report and
read the conclusions of the report.
L. CONSENT ITEMS (Corresponding to numbers 3-9)
3. Approve Minutes: Regular Board Meeting Held May 1, 2012
4. Approve Personnel Order 11-12-15
5. Ratify Accounts Payable Month of April 2012 (ReqPay12a)
6. Ratify Purchase Orders Month of April 2012 (ReqPay11a)
7. Ratify 4/01/12 through 04/30/12 Certificated and Classified Payroll in the Amount
of $1,687,693.25 (Pay01a)
8. Approve Contracts
9. Accept Donations
MOTION: A motion was made by Board Member Wilde, seconded by Member
de la Piedra and unanimously carried with a 5-0 vote to approve the consent items.
M. ACTION
10. Adopt Resolution Number 11-12-14 to Approve Level 1 (Basic) Developer Fee –
Adoption of School Facilities Fees
MOTION: A motion was made by Board Member Rangel, seconded by Board
Member Prado.
DISCUSSION: Dr. Michael Bush said this is a routine resolution for Level 1 fees.
The motion was unanimously carried with a 5-0 vote.
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11. Adopt Resolution Number 11-12-15 for Approval of Teachers Who Are Teaching
Outside of Their Credential Authorization or on an Emergency Permit
MOTION: A motion was made by Board Member Prado, seconded by Board
Member Wilde.
DISCUSSION: Todd Schieferle said this resolution is for the Summer School
Bridge Program to secure as many math teachers as possible. The motion was
unanimously carried with a 5-0 vote.
12. Adopt Resolution Number 11-12-16 to Approve Layoff of Classified Employees
MOTION: A motion was made by Board Member de la Piedra, seconded by
Board Member Prado.
DISCUSSION: Todd Schieferle said because of State funding it is unfortunate the
District has to make cuts and this has nothing to do with employee performance.
The motion was unanimously carried with a 5-0 vote.
13. Approve Alternative Governance Board Findings and Recommendations for
Fillmore Middle School
MOTION: A motion was made by Board Member de la Piedra, seconded by
Board Member Rangel.
DISCUSSION: Michael Johnson introduced the Alternative Governance Board
members and reviewed the process for visiting the three schools, gathering data for
the findings and the recommendations from the second visit.
Anna Merriman commended Dr. Green for her leadership role at the Middle
School. She gave an overview of the Middle School report recommendations,
findings and action taken. There was a discussion regarding the Accelerated
Reader program. Anna Merriman reviewed the final recommendations summary
and next steps. She said informal visits will continue for the fall and spring, how
many will depend on the CST scores. She said there should be some limited
restructuring based on the principal’s recommendations. The motion was
unanimously carried with a 5-0 vote.
14. Approve Alternative Governance Board Findings and Recommendations for San
Cayetano School
MOTION: A motion was made by Board Member Rangel, seconded by Board
Member Prado.
DISCUSSION: Carol Barringer gave an overview of the San Cayetano School
recommendations and finding from the visit in the Spring. She reviewed the final
summary of recommendations and findings and said the recommendation is for
two formal visits, several informal visits and a school wide restructuring based on
the principal’s recommendation. The motion was unanimously carried with a 5-0
vote.
15. Approve Alternative Governance Board Findings and Recommendations for Piru
School
MOTION: A motion was made by Board Member de la Piedra, seconded by
Board Member Prado.
DISCUSSION: Carol Barringer gave an overview of the Piru School
recommendations and findings from the spring visit. She reviewed the final
summary of recommendations and said the recommended growth is evident and
several ongoing informal visits are recommended. She said the recommendation
may be revised depending on the CST scores. The motion was unanimously
carried with a 5-0 vote.
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N. STUDENT DISCIPLINE
16. Student Expulsion
MOTION: A motion was made by Board Member Wilde, seconded by Board
Member Rangel and carried with 3 aye votes and 1 vote abstained by Board
Member de la Piedra and 1 vote abstained by Board Member Prado to accept the
recommendation for the expulsion for Case Number 11-12-18.
O. FUTURE MEETINGS
June 5 5:00 p.m. Closed Session – Board Room
6:30 p.m. Regular Meeting – Board Room
June 19 5:00 p.m. Closed Session – Board Room
6:30 p.m. Regular Meeting – Board Room
June 26 5:00 p.m. Closed Session – Board Room
6:30 p.m. Special Meeting – Board Room
Board Member Rangel will not be able to attend the June 19, 2012 Board meeting.
P. BOARD CLOSING COMMENTS AND AGENDA BUILDING
Board Members thanked the efforts of the Alternative Governance Board.
Board Member Garnica said despite the fact of cuts, staff and administration have risen to
the challenge and the sacrifices have not gone unnoticed.
Dr. Alan Nishino thanked staff for attending the Board meeting and said he appreciates
their hard work. He announced that Chrissy Schieferle will be transferring to San
Cayetano School as principal and John Wilber will be transferring to Mountain Vista
School as principal for the next school year.
Q. CLOSED SESSION
MOTION: A motion was made by Board Member Wilde, seconded by Board Member
Rangel and unanimously carried with a 5-0 vote to adjourn to closed session.
R. RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION
MOTION: A motion was made by Board Member Prado, seconded by Board Member
Rangel and unanimously carried with a 5-0 vote to reconvene into regular session.
Any Action From Closed Session
None
S. ADJOURNMENT MOTION: A motion was made by Board Member Prado, seconded by Board Member
Wilde and unanimously carried with a 5-0 vote to adjourn at 11:18 p.m.
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