The Regular Meeting of the Board of Education was called to order by Mary Ellen Hadley, at 5:32 p.m., in the District Administration Center, 5050 Barranca Parkway, Irvine, CA.

The Board adjourned to Closed Session at 5:32 p.m. to conduct and discuss principal interviews, and a negotiations items. No action was taken.

Member Burnham, Clerk of the Board reconvened the meeting at 7:35 p.m., provided a brief overview of the Closed Session discussion, and removed the Personnel Services Report from the Consent Calendar for Board action and introduction of Principal candidates.

The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America was led by Steve McArthur and was followed by a moment of silence.

Members Present: 
Tom Burnham, Mary Ellen Hadley, Steve McArthur, Margie Wakeham

Staff: 
David E. Brown, Superintendent
Sue Long, Deputy Superintendent, Personnel
Paul Reed, Deputy Superintendent, Business
Donna Wilkerson, Superintendent's Executive Assistant

On the motion of Member Hadley, seconded by Member Wakeham and carried, the Board approved the amended Personnel Action Report #94-95/2 as submitted for ADMINISTRATIVE - Appointment, Termination CERTIFICATED - Employment - Regular, substitutes, Leave of Absence, Resignation, Retirement. SUMMER SCHOOL - Certificated and Classified; CLASSIFIED - Regular Employment, and Substitutes.

Member Burnham announced the following new administrators:

Madelon Alpert, Principal
Karen Klinek, Assistant Principal
Mary Elaine Kunz, Principal
Diana Schmelzer, Principal
Jean Walters, Assistant Principal

Hank Adler, 6 Stillwater, shared his concerns about the University High School "Office Hours" schedule.

On the motion of Member Wakeham, seconded by Member McArthur and carried, the Board adopted the agenda and item 9b, 9d, and 10a addenda, as presented.

Member Hadley, discussed her participation with the CSBA task force on CLAS. Hadley mentioned that the exam is now available for review at OCDE, the $27 million funding has been set aside in the Governor's budget until improvements are made, and August 10 CLAS will be on the Assembly floor for a vote on its future.

Hadley discussed the upcoming CSBA Delegate Assembly meeting which she and Member Wakeham will be attending in Sacramento. Topics for discussion will be the SOS Initiative, issues involving Special Education, and CLAS.

Member Wakeham shared her appreciation for the opportunity to participate in the CSBA Delegate Assembly meetings and shared her observation that CSBA is very responsive to local concerns.

Wakeham announced the upcoming departure of Dean Melvin Hall, from the UCI Extension Program. Hall will be starting an Extension Program at a college in Maryland. Dean Hall will be a great loss to the Irvine Community and Wakeham extended her best wishes.

David Brown mentioned Dave Dawson's response to the Board of Education on the issues surrounding the CLAS test.

Brown also shared City Manager, Paul Brady's, formal request for shared financial responsibility for a DARE Officer.

Brown announced Bill Hsiang's request to have the Board adopt a Resolution for the National "Character Counts Week," October 16 - 22, which will be in conjunction with "Red Ribbon Week."

In closing, Brown announced the upcoming November election for the Board of Education. The filing deadline is Friday, August 12.

Dr. William Hsiang presented the winners of this year's Ethics Essay Contest:

Jeff Pashalides -- First Place
Paul Barlow -- Second Place
Daniel Steinberg -- Third Place

All three winners elected to share their cash prizes with charitable causes. The Board congratulated them for their success and willingness to make a positive difference.

On the motion of Member Wakeham, seconded by Member Hadley and carried, the Board took the following action on the Consent Calendar:

1. Acceptance of Gifts

Accepted the following gifts to the District (value assessed by donor):

FOR USE AT STONE CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Donation: $100.00 for Gold Eagle Award medals
Donor: James Passamano, D.D.S.
4200 Barranca Parkway, Irvine, CA 92714

Donation: Texas Instruments computers, printer, scanner, computer equipment, and television/laser disc/recorder
Value: $3,619.94
Donor: Stone Creek PTA
ATTN: Mike Cribbin
2 Stone Creek South, Irvine, CA 92714

FOR USE AT UNIVERSITY HIGH SCHOOL

Donation: Friendship Bench in honor of Tommy Sunoo
Donor: Jan and Brenda Sunoo
19 Mann, Irvine, CA 92715

Donation: 10' x 10' map of the world
Value: $80.00
Donor: Abby Menhennett
2109 Calle Ola Verde, San Clemente, CA 92673

FOR USE AT VISTA VERDE SCHOOL

Donation: Apple IIe computer, monitor, and hard drive
Value: $250.00
Donor: Mrs. Kelly Swaim
78 Clearbrook, Irvine, CA 92714

2. Conference Attendance

Approved the attendance of staff/non-staff at the following events:

Event: Strategic Leadership & Systems Change Workshop - California Education Innovation Institute (CEII) 1994
Location: Newport Beach, California
Dates: July 20-22, 1994
Attendees: Natalye Black - Special Education Director; Julie Meves - Special Education Teacher; Steve King - El Camino Real Elementary School Teacher; Ann Kranz, Jane Peale, and George Peale - Parents.
Cost: $780.00

Event: Collaborative Literacy Intervention Project (CLIP)
Location: Tucson, Arizona
Dates: August 1-4, 1994
Attendees: Susan Mehrtens and Kathleen Cooke, Springbrook Elementary School Teachers
Cost: $1,292.00

Event: National Association of Federally Impacted Schools (NAFIS)
Location: Reno, Nevada
Dates: August 15-16, 1994
Attendee: Paul Reed, Deputy Superintendent, Business Services
Cost: $498.00

Event: Second Annual Summer Curriculum Academy - Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development(ASCD)/Grant Wiggins
Location: Genesco, New York
Dates: July 24-29, 1994
Attendee: Ginny Powers, South Lake Middle School Teacher
Cost: $817.00

3. Excursions/Field Trips

Approved the following excursions/field trips:

Sponsoring School: Woodbridge High School
Excursion: Dance/Drill Team Camp
Destination: Santa Barbara, California
Dates: August 16-20, 1994
Participants: 24 students/1 adult
Cost: $5,016.00

Sponsoring School: Woodbridge High School
Excursion: Flag Team Camp
Destination: University of California, Irvine
Dates: August 12-14, 1994
Participants: 18 students/1 adult
Cost: $3,510.00

Sponsoring School: Woodbridge High School

Excursion: Girls Varsity Volleyball Pre-Season Games
Destination: Honolulu, Hawaii
Dates: September 5-10, 1994
Participants: 12 students/2 adults
Cost: $6,750.00

4. Contract Services Report 1994-1995-2

Approved the Contract Services Report 1994-1995-2, as submitted. A copy is attached to and made a part of these minutes.

5. Payment for Related Services for Special Education Students

Approved the individual pupil service contract for the handicapped student(s) negotiated between the Irvine Unified School District and the State certified nonpublic agency.

6. Pupil Attendance Reporting

Approved the information and certification to the State Department of Education, as required by Ed Code 48342.5

7. Presentation of Initial Proposals for Wages and Working Conditions from the California School Employees, Chapter 517 to the Irvine Unified School District

Accepted the proposal from the California School Employees Association, Chapter 517, and scheduled a public hearing on the proposal at the regular Board meeting of August 16, 1994.

8. Technical Consulting Services in Connection with Roof Repairs to El Camino Real Elementary School

Approved award of a contract to National Roofing Consultants in the amount of $6,720 for technical consulting services in connection with roof repairs to El Camino Real Elementary School.

9. Construction Phase Engineering and Technical Services in Connection with the Installation of a Thermal Energy Storage System at Irvine High School

Approved award of a contract for construction phase engineering and technical services in connection with the installation of a thermal energy storage system at Irvine High School to ASW Engineering in the amount of $12,550.

10. Disposal of Surplus Equipment

Approved disposal of listed surplus equipment by the most efficient means in compliance with the provisions of the California Education Code and IUSD Board Policy.

11. Renewal of Lease Agreement Between ICCP and IUSD La Vista Child Development Center for Use of Six ICCP Portables Purchased under the City of Irvine Community Block Grant Development Funds

Approved the agreement between the ICCP and IUSD LaVista Child Development Center for use of the six ICCP portables purchased under the City of Irvine Community Block Grant Development Funds for 1994-95.

12. Emergency Permit Requirement: Declaration of Need for Fully Qualified Educators

Adopted the "Declaration of Need for Fully Qualified Educators" authorizing the employment of teachers holding emergency permits.

13. Reimbursement of Out-of-State Candidate Expenses

Approved reimbursement for travel, lodging, meals, and miscellaneous expenses, not to exceed $2,000, incurred by Diana Schmelzer, candidate from Fairfax County, Virginia, for the principalship of University High School.

14. Checks and Purchase Orders

Approved check numbers 58938-59115 for previously approved purchase orders, contracts and bids and new purchase order listing dated 7/11/94. A copy is attached to and made a part of these minutes.

On the motion of Member Wakeham, seconded by Member Hadley and carried, the Board took the following action on the CFD Consent Calendar:

1. Received Bids/Award Contract: Woodbridge High Tennis/Parking Center

Acting as the legislative body of Community Facilities District 86-1, rejected all bids, and, further, authorized staff to rebid the project.

2. Change Order No. 3 for South Lake Middle School

Acting as the legislative body of Community Facilities District 86-1, approved Change Order No. 3 in the amount of $78,307.00 at South Lake Middle School. The revised contract amount to be $8,041,399.00.

3. Approval for Environmental Consulting Services for Design of Westpark North Elementary School

Acting as the legislative body of Community Facilities District 86-1, authorized a contract with LSA to prepare the necessary environmental impact documents for the design of Westpark North Elementary, for a fee not to exceed $9,800.

A written report was included with the agenda and is on file in the District Office.
This item was provided for the Board's information. No action was taken.

A written report was included with the agenda and is on file in the District Office.
This item was provided for the Board's information. No action was taken.

Speaking to the topic:

Carol Liitschwager, 9 Morning View
Janet Colclaser, 18921 Via Messina

A written report was included with the agenda and is on file in the District Office.
This item was provided for the Board's information. No action was taken.

Speaking to the Topic:

Carol Liitschwager, 9 Morning View
Janet Colclaser, 18921 Via Messina
Lee Sicoli, 27 Whitewood
Terry Jones, 33 Abeto

Member Burnham, Clerk of the Board, called a recess at 9:30 p.m., and reconvened the meeting at 9:40 p.m.

A written report was included with the agenda and is on file in the District Office.

On the motion of Member Burnham, seconded by Member Wakeham and carried, the Board authorized the expenditure of $300,000 for teacher training, and assessment/curriculum. The Board further approved the proposed budget as presented for the Dimension Cable Video Technology Fund, and authorized payment for costs associated with phase III of campaign consultants until November 1, 1994.

A written report was included with the agenda and is on file in the District Office.

On the motion of Member Hadley, seconded by Member Wakeham and carried, the Board agreed to continue the discussion on this item during the August 16 Regular Meeting. In the intervening period, staff and counsel were directed to provide additional information on the statement of purpose, alternatives for structure, and Brown Act implications, for Board review and consideration.

Bob Lazzarrini, Capital Campaign Director, reaffirmed his firm's commitment to IUSD and running a successful campaign.

There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 10:40 p.m.

Mike Regele         David E. Brown

President              Superintendent