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This communication item is included on the agenda of each regular board meeting to provide an opportunity for citizens to make suggestions or identify concerns about matters affecting the district, or to suggest an item be scheduled for a future agenda. The board may not have complete information available to answer questions and may refer specific concerns to the staff for appropriate attention. Discussion of personnel matters is inappropriate for open session. The board is committed to protecting the privacy interests of district personnel. Should any member of the public wish to discuss a personnel matter, it must first be brought to the attention of the assistant superintendent of personnel services. Speakers are cautioned that under California law, no person is immune from liability for making intentionally false or defamatory comments regarding any person simply because those comments are made at a public meeting.
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Individual board members may wish to share information about topics not on the agenda or suggest items for a future agenda.
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RECEIVE VILLAGE SCHOOL REPORT (Mr. Marsden)
Village School staff will present their plan to achieve the district's mission.
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RECEIVE JOINT PRESENTATION OF COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT REOPENERS WITH V.E.T.A. (Mrs. Young)
Using the interest-based bargaining approach, VETA and district negotiators met to identify those areas of the agreement, which we want to review for possible changes. These include: Association Rights, Working Time, Class Size, Leaves, Benefits, Compensation/Salary, Evaluations, Completion of Meet and Negotiation. We will also discuss the impact of No Child Left Behind. These reopeners are presented for the board's information and for the public. Penny D. Smith will be present to answer questions.
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DISCUSS DISTRICT CREDIT CARDS FOR BOARD MEMBERS (Mr. McClatchey)
District administrators and board members will discuss the pros and cons of having credit cards for board members.
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RECEIVE AND REVIEW DASHBOARD REPORT (Mr. Swearingen)
Mr. Swearingen will present the Dashboard Report covering the period July through Dec. 2004 for the board's information and review.
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DISCUSS QUALITY LEADERSHIP RETREAT & SUMMIT-JAY BONSTINGL CONFERENCE (Mrs. Creason)
The board will discuss the 7th International Invitational Quality Leadership Retreat & Summit, to be held July 2-5, 2005, at the Kapalua Ritz-Carlton Hotel in Maui, Hawaii.
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RECEIVE INFORMATION REGARDING INTER AND INTRA-DISTRICT TRANSFER AGREEMENTS (Mr. McClatchey)
Mr. McClatchey will present information regarding inter-district and intra-district transfers for the board's review.
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RECEIVE INFORMATION REGARDING PROVIDING MEALS FOR HIGH DESERT ACADEMY STUDENTS (Mr. Encarnacion)
Mr. Encarnacion will present information regarding providing meals for students at High Desert Academy.
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RECEIVE WORKERS COMPENSATION REPORT (Mr. McClatchey)
The Workers Compensation Report will be presented at the board meeting.
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RECEIVE FEB. 2005 SUSPENSION REPORT (Mrs. Miller)
During February 2005, approximately 98.5% of the Victor Elementary School District’s student population presented themselves with proper conduct.
“In the middle of difficulty lies opportunity."
- Albert Einstein
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RECEIVE FEB. 2005 CONFERENCE REPORT (Mrs. Young)
Enclosed is the Feb. 2005 Conference Report for the board’s information.
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Approve Minutes of the Feb. 16, 2005 Regular Board Meeting and Feb. 25, 2005 Special Board Meeting
(click on "Minutes" at top of column on the left, then select date to view minutes)
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Approve Traditional School Calendar for 2005-06
Next year’s 2005-06 traditional school calendar is attached. The calendar has been coordinated between the schools, the employee associations and the district office. The year-round schools will be submitting their calendars in the near future.
The recommended action is for the Board of Trustees to approve the 2005-06 traditional school calendar as presented.
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Approve Revised Conflict of Interest Code
It is necessary to revise the code to update the list of positions required to complete annual statements. New manager positions were added and titles were updated on page 5 of the code.
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Approve Donations to Mt. View Montessori Charter School from Empties4cash.com in the amount $30.00, and from Washington Mutual for $25.00 to be used for instructional materials
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Approve Donation to Brentwood School in the amount $1,844.00 from Washington Mutual Bank to be used for instructional materials
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Approve Donations to Village Schools from Target Stores for $284.28, Washington Mutual for $242.40, and Verizon for $62.11
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Approve Volunteers for Challenger School:
Jennifer Valdez, Christina Campbell, Ivon Cervantes, and Andrea Trujillo
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ACT TO APPROVE NEW AND REVISED BOARD POLICIES (Mr. McClatchey)
The new and revised board policies are presented for the board's third reading and approval.
The recommended action is to approve the board policies as presented.
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ACT TO APPROVE SECOND INTERIM REPORT (Mrs. Creason)
The recommended action is for the Board of Trustees to direct its president to certify that based on current conditions the district will be able to meet its financial obligations for this year and the ensuing two years; and to approve changes to the district’s budget through January 31, 2005.
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ACT TO ADOPT RESOLUTIONS 05-05 AUTHORIZING ISSUANCE OF ELECTION OF 2001 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS (GOB) SERIES B; AND RESOLUTION 05-06 AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF 2005 GENERAL OBLIGATION REFUNDING BONDS (Mr. McClatchey)
In November 2001, the community of Victorville passed Measure E authorizing the district to sell $30 million in General Obligation Bonds (GOB). In Spring 2002, the first series was sold for $16 million. The second series, Series B, was initially scheduled to be sold in 2006 for approximately $9 million, with the final series to be sold in 2011 for $5 million.
Due to economic conditions and the growth of the district, it is recommended by our financial advisor that we refinance the initial $16 million worth of bonds and possibly refinance the original $14 million worth of bonds that were sold in 1995. This refinancing or refunding has the potential of generating approximately $300,000 to $500,000 for the district. The refinancing/refunding also has the potential of reducing the tax bill on our local citizens.
Based on the high rate of enrollment growth in the district, it is now necessary to move forward the sale of the $9 million worth of bonds from 2006 to now. These monies will generate matching funds from the state as we proceed with the construction of Ridgecrest (Endeavour), Seneca and several bond projects. The economic conditions in Victorville, our enrollment growth and the national economy are all perfect for both the refinancing and the sale of the new bonds.
Also attached are the two contracts of purchase and the preliminary official statement which will be approved through the adoption of the two resolutions.
The recommended action is for the Board of Trustees to adopt Resolution #05-05 and Resolution #05-06 as presented, and approve Mick McClatchey, Assistant Superintendent of Administrative & Business Services, to sign all the necessary related documents.
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ACT TO APPROVE RETIREMENT INCENTIVE PLAN (Mrs. Young)
Two years ago, we offered a retirement incentive to all employees. We have created a plan that will benefit both the district and the employees. There are 53 classified employees and 57 certificated employees who meet the following eligibility criteria:
A. Five years credit in STRS or PERS
B. 55 years of age by June 30, 2005 or eligible to retire
C. Experience in Victor Elementary School District: (1) Five years in VESD if over 65 years of age; (2) Eight years in VESD if 55-64 years of age
D. Retire by June 30, 2005
The recommended action is to approve the Retirement Incentive Plan as presented.
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