The Board adjourned to the Team Building Processes Workshop at 6:12 p.m. and met with the Superintendent to discuss team building strategies.

The Board adjourned to Closed Session at 7:15 p.m. to discuss student discipline issues (action to be taken in public session).

President Adler reconvened the meeting at 7:35 p.m. The Board then took the following action in public session:

On the motion of Member Regele, seconded by Member Wakeham and carried, the Board expelled Student No. 143822286 for violation of Ed. Code Section 48900 (d) and 48900 (k), for one full year from the date of the incident (February 26, 1998).

On the motion of Member Regele, seconded by Member Preston and carried, the Board expelled Student No. 951600039 for violation of Ed. Code Section 48900 (c), for one full year from the date of the incident (March 19, 1998).

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

On the motion of Member Wakeham, seconded by Member Preston and carried, the Board approved the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of March 17, 1998, as presented.

Greg Smith, 3 Osprey, addressed the Board regarding recognition of roller hockey clubs.

Dorothy Terman, Curriculum Coordinator; Mark Sontag, Teacher; and Joe Davis, President, Irvine Company Builders provided information to the Board regarding the upcoming Limestone Canyon Field Trip opportunity being provided for all middle schools by the Irvine Company, wherein students will explore the Canyon's four distinct ecosystems.

On the motion of Member Regele, seconded by Member Preston and carried, the Board adopted the agenda, as amended:

Student Members Halbridge and Smiley reported on school activities.

Members Wakeham, Preston, and Flint reported on school visits, conference attendance, and meeting participation.

Superintendent White reported on current district activities, awards and recognitions.

President Adler called a recess at 8:05 p.m. and reconvened the meeting at 8:15 p.m.

Stone Creek Elementary Principal Dan Grider, Principal, and Karen Reaves, 6^th grade teacher, introduced students Jessica Chiang, Adam Hahn, and Marisa Olson, who provided a multimedia presentation about Ancient Greece demonstrating their creativity, research abilities, and technological expertise. This presentation was also recently selected to be included in the California Association of Gifted (CAG) conference.

On the motion of Member Wakeham, seconded by Member Regele and carried (Student Members Halbridge and Smiley voting "Yes"), the Board took the following action on the amended Consent Calendar:

Approved the individual pupil service contract(s) for disabled student(s) negotiated between the Irvine Unified School District and State Certified Nonpublic Agencies, and approved the necessary revision to the budget to pay the District's mandated portion of such contract(s).

Ratified the submission of the AVID Staff Development grant from Pacific Life Foundation for training to be held in August 1998.

Approved the submission of the Irvine Student Academic Partnership Program Proposal, to the California Department of Education, FY 1998-99, for the purpose of expanding and enhancing the AmeriCorps Literacy Tutoring Project for K-3 students.

Approved the 1997-98 School Data and Assurance pages.

Accepted February donations in the amount of $2,750 from the MacPherson Enterprises 1997-98 "Help Our Schools" campaign.

Denied the claim for damages on behalf of the named claimant and referred the matter to the District’s insurance administrator.

Authorized the Deputy Superintendent of Business Services to enter into a contract with Sally Pollack to provide emergency planning services districtwide at a cost not to exceed $30,000.

Authorized the Deputy Superintendent of Business Services to approve the placement of a marquee at Los Naranjos Elementary School to be funded by Los Naranjos Elementary School Student Council, Los Naranjos Elementary School PTA and IUSD’s Maintenance & Operations Department.

Approved the annual Administrators’ Advance for 1998.

Accepted the statement of anticipated fiscal impact as a result of the proposed IUSD/ISA Tentative Agreement for 1997-98.

Ratified the Tentative Agreement between the Irvine Unified School District and the Irvine Supervisory Association for 1997-98.

Donation: computer equipment
Donor: Ms. Susan Munson
P. O. Box 846, Laguna Beach, CA 92652

Donation: computer equipment
Donor: NuReality, ATTN: Thomas C. K. Yuen
2907 Daimler Street
Santa Ana, CA 92705-5810

Donation: computer equipment
Donor: Ms. Sandra Eisele
25162 Linda Vista, Laguna Hills, CA 92653

Donation: CD player for public address system
Donor: Mrs. Linda Scholle
4072 Belvedere, Irvine, CA 92604

Donation: two 1998 Physicians’ Desk Reference for Non-prescription Drugs
Donor: Dr. Mitchell Katz
10 Purple Sage, Irvine, CA 92612

Donation: a pair of stereo speakers
Donor: Ms. Jill Carter
7 Bell, Irvine, CA 92620

Donation: $240.00
Donor: Mr. Richard M. Gravitt
4491 Ranchgrove, Irvine, CA 92604

Donation: a roll-top desk
Donor: Mr. Stewart McKenzie
16 Lee, Irvine, CA 92620

Donation: $5,000.00 to visual arts department
Donor: Regency Real Estate Brokers
ATTN: Mr. Steve Ruiz
25950 Acero Street, Suite 100
Mission Viejo, CA 92691

Donation: $300.00
Donors: Kenneth and Cathy Takemura
19 Rainstar, Irvine, CA 92604

Donation: $500.00 in honor of Ed Johnston, Sam’s Club Teacher of the Year
Donor: Wal Mart
ATTN: Ms. Terri Bettschy, Treasurer
702 S.W. 8^th Street, Bentonville, AK 72716

Donation: muffins for parent education night
Donor: Mimi’s Café, ATTN: Ms. Allison
4030 Barranca Parkway, Irvine, CA 92604

Donation: $1,000.00
Donor: Fluor Daniel, Inc.
ATTN: Ms. Margarita Miranda,
Community Relations Coordinator
3333 Michelson Drive, Irvine, CA 92698

Donation: $1,000.00
Donor: Rockwell Semiconductor Systems
Rockwell International Corporation
ATTN: Ms. Lori Deal
Human Resources Advisor
4311 Jamboree Road
Newport Beach, CA 92660-3095

Donation: $250.00 for Science Fair Expenses
3M Dental Products
ATTN: Mr. Ajay Myer, Plant Manager
2111 McGaw Avenue, Irvine, CA 92614

Donation: books for the media center
Donor: Ms. Francis Burghardt
12 Heathergreen, Irvine, CA 92614

Donation: $300.00 for counseling
$3,400.00 for technology
Donor: South Lake Middle School P.T.S.A.
c/o South Lake Middle School

Donation: set of science encyclopedias
Donor: Ms. Kathy Boyer
31 Whistling Swan, Irvine, CA 92607

Donation: video camera and attachments
Donor: Mr. Greg Smith
3 Osprey, Irvine, CA 92604

Donation: $100.00
Donor: Southern California Edison
ATTN: Thu Kim Pham
P.O. Box 700, Rosemead, CA 91770

Donation: $355.00 to Junior Classical League
Donors: Frank and Deborah Rugani
20 Bluff View, Irvine, CA 92612

Donation: computer equipment
Donors: Mr. and Mrs. Mark Wentling
42 Cedar Tree Lane, Irvine, CA 92612

Donation: two-night stay to support the football team
Donor: Anaheim Hilton & Towers
ATTN: Lynn Faulkner
777 Convention Way, Anaheim, CA 92802

Donation: two-night stay and gift basket to support the football team
Donor: Holiday Inn Select, ATTN: Keith Allen
17941 Von Karman, Irvine, CA 92614

Donation: $500.00 to support the football team
Donor: Irvine Apartment Communities
ATTN: Richard Lamprecht
550 Newport Center Drive, Suite 300
Newport Beach, CA 92660

Donation: $500.00 to support the football team
Donor: The Irvine Company
ATTN: Mr. Michael J. LeBlanc
550 Newport Center Drive, P. O. Box 6370
Newport Beach, CA 92658-6370

Donation: $1,000.00 to support the football team
Donor: The Irvine Police Department
ATTN: Dave Williams
P.O. Box 17732, Irvine, CA 92623

Donation: $1,500.00 for the purchase of a media center teaching station
Donor: Pacific Life Foundation
ATTN: Mr. Robert C. Haskell, Pres.
700 Newport Center Drive
Newport Beach, CA 92660-6397

Donation: $250.00 to support the football team
Donor: Sabritec, ATTN: Alex Brishka
17550 Gillette Avenue, Irvine, CA 92614

Donation: $500.00 to support the football team
Donor: WARE Disposal, ATTN: Judy Ware
P.O. Box 8206, Newport Beach, CA 92658

Donation: $500.00 to support the football team
Donor: Waste Management
ATTN: Silvia Monica Edwards
1800 South Grand Avenue
Santa Ana, CA 92705

Donation: two one-night stays and breakfast buffet to support the football team
Donor: Woodfin Suite Hotel
ATTN: Cristina Glasgow
3100 E. Imperial Highway, Brea, CA 92621

Approved field trips for Irvine and Woodbridge high schools and College Park Elementary School.

Sponsoring School: Irvine High School
Excursion: Junior State of America Convention
Destination: Los Angeles, California
Dates: April 24-26, 1998
Participants: 7-10 students/1 adult
Cost: $12,500.00

Sponsoring School: Irvine High School
Excursion: Kanehameita Schools Cross Country Invitational
Destination: Honolulu, Hawaii
Dates: October 1-4, 1998
Participants: 10 students/6 adults
Cost: $8,000.00

Sponsoring School: Woodbridge High School
Excursion: History Day in California (Social Science Dept./Millard Fillmore Club)
Destination: Sacramento, California
Dates: May 8-10, 1998
Participants: 14 students/3 adults
Cost: $2,500.00

Sponsoring School: College Park Elementary School
Excursion: George Key Ranch and Villa Park Citrus Exchange
Destination: Placentia, California
Date: May 21, 1998
Participants: 93 students/10 adults
Cost: $1,255.50

On the motion of Member Wakeham, seconded by Member Regele and carried (Student Members Halbridge and Smiley voting "Yes"), the Board took the following action on the Consent Calendar Resolution:

Adopted Resolution No. 97-98-25 for signature authorization and approved IUSD contract with Department of Rehabilitation for the purpose of providing funds to develop and implement collaborative transition planning at the secondary level for fiscal year 1998-99.

On the motion of Member Regele, seconded by Member Preston and carried (Student Members Halbridge and Smiley voting "Yes"), the Board took the following action on the CFD Consent Calendar:

Acting as the governing body of Community Facilities District No. 86-1, awarded the contract for the construction of Plaza Vista Elementary School to, and authorized the Deputy Superintendent, Business Services to enter into a contract with the firm of Douglas E. Barnhart, Inc. in the amount of $7,463,364 for the construction of Plaza Vista Elementary School.

Acting as the governing body of Community Facilities District 86-1, authorized the Deputy Superintendent, Business Services, to enter into a contract with Twining Laboratories to provide construction materials testing and inspection at the Plaza Vista Elementary School construction project for an amount not to exceed $125,000.

Acting as the governing body of Community Facilities District 86-1, authorized the Deputy Superintendent, Business Services, to enter into a contract with Pacific Soils Engineering, Inc. to provide geotechnical services at the Plaza Vista Elementary School construction project for an amount not to exceed $80,000.

Acting as the governing body of Community Facilities District 86-1, authorized the Deputy Superintendent, Business Services, to enter into a contract with the firm of Douglas E. Barnhart, Inc. to provide Construction Management Services for the Canyon View Elementary Instant School project for a fee of $89,853.

Acting as the governing body of Community Facilities District 86-1, authorized the Deputy Superintendent, Business Services, to enter into a contract with Pacific Soils Engineering, Inc. to provide geotechnical services at the Canyon View Elementary Instant School project for an amount not to exceed $11,000.

Acting as the governing body of Community Facilities District 86-1, rejected all bids for Bid Package No. 1 for the Canyon View Elementary Instant School

Acting as the governing body of Community Facilities District 86-1, authorized the Deputy Superintendent, Business Services, to enter into a contract for Bid Package No. 2 - Site Work, for the Canyon View Elementary Instant School with United Builders in the amount of $125,000.

Acting as the governing body of Community Facilities District 86-1, authorized the Deputy Superintendent, Business Services, to enter into a contract for Bid Package No. 3 - Site Utilities/Plumbing, for the Canyon View Elementary Instant School with J.M. Farnan Company, Inc., in the amount of $149,992.

Acting as the governing body of Community Facilities District 86-1, authorized the Deputy Superintendent, Business Services, to enter into a contract for Bid Package No. 4 - Asphalt Paving, for the Canyon View Elementary Instant School with E.A. Mendoza, Inc., in the amount of $126,100.

Acting as the governing body of Community Facilities District 86-1, rejected all bids for Bid Package No. 5, directed staff to readvertise as required by law, and upon completion of new bid, authorized the Deputy Superintendent, Business Services, to enter into a contract for Bid Package No. 5 - Concrete, including reinforcement, with the lowest responsible bidder for the Canyon View Elementary Instant School, subject to ratification by the Board.

Acting as the governing body of Community Facilities District 86-1, authorized the Deputy Superintendent, Business Services, to enter into a contract for Bid Package No. 6 - Electrical, for the Canyon View Elementary Instant School with Floyd Auten Electric, Inc., in the amount of $247,750.

Acting as the governing body of Community Facilities District 86-1, rejected all bids for Bid Package No. 7 for the Canyon View Elementary Instant School.

Acting as the governing body of Community Facilities District 86-1, rejected all bids for Bid Package No. 8, directed staff to readvertise as required by law, and upon completion of new bid period, authorized the Deputy Superintendent, Business Services, to enter into a contract for Bid Package No. 8 - Relocatable Renovation, with the lowest responsible bidder for the Canyon View Elementary Instant School, subject to ratification by the Board.

Dean Waldfogel reported on the staff recommendation to form a representative task force of parents and staff to explore options for recognition of student participants in non-school controlled or funded activities, which limits impact on staff time or other school or district resources, integrates appropriately with existing student recognition programs, and does not create greater liability exposure for the District.

On the motion of Member Regele, seconded by Member Adler and carried, the Board approved forming a task force according to the guidelines and parameters as outlined (with the addition of a City representative), with instructions to return to the Board with recommendations, including clarification of liability issues, by July 1998.

Dean Waldfogel provided a Powerpoint presentation on the proposed 1998-99 Continuous Improvement Efforts, a "state-of-the-district" report which serves as the basis for setting direction for schools for the improvement of teaching and learning.

Member Flint requested information relative to the selection process for members of the Curriculum Council and scheduling of meeting dates and times. She requested staff to consider alternative timeframes to accommodate work schedules of outside participants. Member Wakeham suggested structuring the meeting agendas by content area to allow board members to select specific areas of interest. Superintendent White suggested adding articulation to the Staff Development component of the plan.

On the motion of Member Regele, seconded by Member Wakeham and carried, the Board 1) approved the Continuous Improvement Efforts for 1998-99 in the areas of: Content and Performance Standards, Effective Instructional Practices, Language Arts, Science, Social Science, Mathematics, Developing People and Building Community, Technology, Sheltered Content, Students with Special Needs, Linking Student Work to Career Work, Staff Development, and Parents as Partners, and 2) expressed appreciation to the members of the Curriculum Council for their work.

On the motion of Member Flint, seconded by Member Regele and carried, the Board approved the video entitled, "This is a Video About ... Herpes" for use in the middle school and high school health education classes.

Paul Reed provided an overview of the bid process for the new district-wide telephone system including the PBX platform, the cable plant, and local carrier services.

On the motion of Member Regele, seconded by Member Wakeham and carried, the Board authorized the Deputy Superintendent of Business Services to enter into a contract with Mitel Telecommunications Systems, Inc. for acquisition, installation and related training for IUSD’s new PBX equipment for an amount not to exceed $1,483,545.

Speaking to the topic:

Lorna Winterrowd - Lucent Technologies, 18201 Von Karman #640 92612,

protested the bid process, stating Lucent Technologies had adhered to all specifications of the Request for Proposal (RFP) and requested the opportunity to resubmit the bid. Paul Reed responded that due to some unfortunate circumstances surrounding the delivery and acceptance of the bid, OCDE Legal Services has advised that the District was not in a position to accept the bid.

Frank Gomez - LAN-LAB Communications, 3176 Pullman St. #105 92627, protested the bid process based on LAN-LAB being the lowest bidder and requested clarification of the decision-making process. Mr. Reed advised there was no response from LAN-LAB on the Conflict of Interest Statement, Addendums 1, or Addendum 2 and they were therefore disqualified.

On the motion of Member Flint, seconded by Member Wakeham and carried, the Board authorized the Deputy Superintendent of Business Services to enter into a contract with Cable Inc. for acquisition and installation of cable related products and services necessary for IUSD’s new telecommunications system, for an amount not to exceed $440,405.

On the motion of Member Wakeham, seconded by Member Regele and carried, the Board authorized the Deputy Superintendent of Business Services to enter into a contract with Pacific Bell for the acquisition of IUSD’s new network services for an amount not to exceed $59,000 initial installation and $8,800 monthly.

On the motion of Member Wakeham, seconded by Member Regele and carried, the Board authorized the Deputy Superintendent of Business Services to enter into a contract with the consulting firm, Enterprise Consulting Group (ECG), to complete Phase 3, to provide turn-key project management services for all matters necessary and related to the implementation of IUSD’s new telecommunications system for an amount not to exceed $130,000.

President Adler requested clarification relative to the cost effectiveness of submitting grant proposals for nominal amounts.

On the motion of President Adler, seconded by Member Regele and carried, the Board approved submission of the Food Services mini-grant proposal to the Orange County Nutrition Council for the purpose of promoting the benefits of low fat eating to students.

President Adler requested clarification regarding the need for ratification of the Residential Facilities Visitation to Provo, Utah, on March 25-27, 1998. Superintendent White advised the staff member assigned to the site visitation for non-public school placement was unaware that this excursion fell under conference attendance guidelines requiring board approval.

On the motion of President Adler, seconded by Member Wakeham and carried, the Board approved the attendance of staff at the out-of-state events listed.

Event: Nike Championship Basketball Clinic
Location: Las Vegas, Nevada
Date: May 8-10, 1998
Attendee: Bob Bernal, University High School Athletics Teacher/Coach
Cost: $75.00
Budget: 01-5210-220-4700-608 (Categorical)

Event: Residential Facilities (3 Visits)
Location: Provo, Utah
Dates: March 25-27, 1998
Attendee: Liz Krogsdale, Special Education Program Specialist
Cost: $486.87
Budget: 01-5210-461-3600-017 (General Fund/Special Education)

Event: National Science Teachers Association Convention
Location: Las Vegas, Nevada
Dates: April 16-19, 1998
Attendee: Maureen Allen, Brywood Teacher
Cost: $985.00
Budget: 01-5210-220-4120-017 (Categorical)

Event: Interop Network Technology Conference
Location: Las Vegas, Nevada
Dates: May 4-5, 1998
Attendee: Dean Waldfogel, Deputy Superintendent, Curriculum & Instruction
Cost: $1,406.00
Budget: 01-5210-211-6100-009 (General Fund)

Event: Interop Network Technology Conference
Location: Las Vegas, Nevada
Dates: May 4-8, 1998
Attendee: Keith Craig, Network Operations Manager, Information Services
Cost: $1,845.00
Budget: 01-5210-245-6140-009 (General Fund)

On the motion of Member Flint, seconded by Member Regele and carried, there being no further Board of Education business, the meeting was adjourned at 10:35 p.m.

Hank Adler         Patricia Clark White

President             Superintendent