Karen Morgan, President; Ernie Moran, Clerk; Willie Davis Pringle, and Monte Worle
ABSENT:
Dr. Gabriel Stine
BOARD WORKSHOP ON TRANSPORTATION & FACILITIES, 6:00-7:00 P.M. (Ms. Moon)
The board participated in a workshop regarding transportation and facilities.
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Public Hearing on Resolution 05-16 to Form Community Facilities District No. 2005-1 (Mr. McClatchey)
The Mello-Roos Community Facilities Act of 1992, California Government Code Section 53311, et seq. requires that a public hearing be held prior to the formation of any community facilities district by a public agency. The Board of Trustees approved Resolution No. 05-09, the Resolution of Intention to Establish Community Facilities District No. 2005-1 (CFD) on June 15, 2005. That resolution set August 3, 2005, as the date of the public hearing. Notice of the public hearing date was also published in the The Daily Press on July 27, 2005, and mailed to each of the landowners, and the County of San Bernardino.
The purpose of the public hearing was to give registered voters and landowners within the CFD the opportunity to provide comments and/or objections to the formation of the CFD, the levy of the special tax and the facilities to be constructed with the proceeds of the special tax prior to the board taking action.
The hearing opened at 7:15 p.m. and closed at 7:16 p.m. There were no comments from public.
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Public Hearing regarding Resolution No. 05-17 Determining the Necessity to Incur Bonded Indebtedness within Community Facilities District No. 2005-1 (Mr. McClatchey)
On June 15, 2005, the Board of Trustees adopted Resolution No. 05-10 establishing its intention to incur bonded indebtedness in Community Facilities District No. 2005-1 (CFD). That Resolution set August 3, 2005, as the date of the public hearing prior to consideration of adopting a resolution to incur bonded indebtedness. Notice of the public hearing was also published in the The Daily Press on July 27, 2005, and mailed to each of the landowners.
The purpose of the public hearing was to give registered voters and landowners within the CFD the opportunity to provide comments and/or objections to incurring the bonded indebtedness through formation of the CFD.
The hearing opened at 7:16 p.m. and closed at 7:17 p.m. There were no comments from public.
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Nancee Fine reported that Liberty and Sixth Street Prep Schools are both in session and teachers are focused. They will go on break after this week. There are 20 probationary teachers at Liberty and more than 65 new teachers district-wide. Nancee is excited about assisting them and the new assistant principals and principal. She is looking forward to a great year focused on educating the children of Victorville and assisting in their quest for success and choices.
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Gerry Miller reported for Marsha Owens who was away at a conference. He said CSEA is hoping to get the new year started off right.
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(1) Ernie Moran said he hopes the rest of the summer is a safe and enjoyable one for everybody. (2) Willie Pringle wished the staff a nice summer break. (3) Karen Morgan said she hopes everyone is having a good vacation and she is looking forward to a new year. (4) Willie Pringle thanked Rhonda Moon and Mick McClatchey for their hard work on the facilities workshop presentation.
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Dr. Ralph Baker reported on yesterday's Cabinet/Principal Teambuilding visits at Liberty and Sixth St. Prep. It was evident that the schools had their plan of attack for the new school year. Students were well behaved and ready to learn. Classified staff did a great job. Dr. Baker wished everyone a well-deserved vacation.
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RECEIVE REPORT ON SUMMER SCHOOL (Mr. Swearingen)
Ross Swearingen gave a report on how schools determine whether they will offer summer school or other forms of supplemental educational services in order to meet their mission. Mr. Swearingen also reviewed preliminary results on the 2004-05 student test scores.
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RECEIVE WORKERS COMPENSATION REPORT (Mr. McClatchey)
Mick McClatchey presente the Workers Compensation Report for the board's review.
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RECEIVE END-OF-THE-YEAR SUSPENSION REPORT (Mrs. Miller)
During 2004-2005, approximately 92.5% of the Victor Elementary School District’s student population presented themselves with proper conduct. The suspension report was reviewed by the board.
Upon a motion by Ernie Moran, seconded by Monte Worle, and followed by a 4-0 vote, the board acted to approve consent items, which included:
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Approve Rhonda Moon, Facilities Planner, as district representative authorized to sign forms for the Office of Public School Construction and Department of General Services regarding:
School construction, modernization, deferred maintenance, eligibility determination, etc.
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ACT TO APPROVE TRANSPORTATION FACILITY (Ms. Moon)
Design of a transportation facility for VESD has been completed. This project will be built on the 10 acres we own on Locust. The anticipated cost of construction will be $6,100,000. The funding for this project will be: Capital Facilities - Fund 40 ($4,100,000), Builder's Fees - Fund 25 ($1,000,000) and CFD 2004-1 ($1,000,000). Upon a motion by Ernie Moran, seconded by Willie Pringle, and followed by a 4-0 vote, the board acted to approve the construction of the transportation facility and authorize Mick McClatchey to sign all necessary documents.
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ACT TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 05-15 APPROVING JOINT COMMUNITY FACILITIES AGREEMENTS WITH THE CITY OF VICTORVILLE AND THE VICTORVILLE SANITARY DISTRICT AND VARIOUS PROPERTY OWNERS (Mr. McClatchey)
Public agencies forming community facilities districts (CFDs) are permitted to enter into joint community facilities agreements (JCFA’s) with other public agencies in order to fund facilities and equipment of the other public agency through the CFD. The City of Victorville and the Victorville Sanitary District have requested that they be permitted to fund certain improvements and fees which would be required to be constructed and paid by various property owners on the 516-unit residential project which is the subject of CFD 2005-1 through the CFD. The property owners have concurred with this request. The City and the Sanitary District have already approved the respective JCFAs at a duly called meeting. Approval of the JCFAs must occur prior to approval of the Resolution of Formation for the CFD. Upon a motion by Willie Pringle, seconded by Monte Worle, and followed by a 4-0 vote, the board acted to approve and adopt Resolution No. 05-15.
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ACT TO APPROVE RESOLUTION NO. 05-16:
A RESOLUTION FORMING COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2005-1, AUTHORIZING THE LEVY OF THE SPECIAL TAX THEREIN, PRELIMINARILY ESTABLISHING AN APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT THEREFOR, AND SUBMITTING LEVY OF THE SPECIAL TAX AND THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS THEREOF (Mr. McClatchey)
On June 15, 2005, the Board of Trustees adopted Resolution No. 05-09 setting forth its intention to establish Community Facilities District No. 2005-1 (CFD). Prior to considering of adoption of this resolution, the Board held a public hearing at which time all interested parties desiring to be heard were given that opportunity. Written objections to the formation of the CFD, the types of facilities to be funded by the CFD and the rate and method of apportionment of the special taxes have not been filed by 50% or more of the registered voters residing within the CFD boundaries nor property owners of one-half or more of the area of land within the CFD boundaries. Therefore, the Board of Trustees, serving as the legislative body of CFD No. 2005-1, may approve the formation of CFD 2005-1. Upon a motion by Ernie Moran, seconded by Willie Pringle, and followed by a 4-0 vote, the board acted to approve and adopt Resolution No. 05-16.
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ACT TO ADOPT AND APPROVE RESOLUTION NO. 05-17 DETERMINING THE NECESSITY TO INCUR BONDED INDEBTEDNESS WITHIN COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT AND SUBMITTING PROPOSITION TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS THEREOF (Mr. McClatchey)
On June 15, 2005, the Board of Education adopted Resolution No. 05-10 stating its intention to incur bonded indebtedness for proposed Community Facilities District No. 2005-1 (CFD). Adoption of this Resolution will allow the CFD to incur bonded indebtedness in an amount not to exceed $15,000,000 for the purpose of financing school facilities and various other fees, improvements and liens to serve the residents of the CFD. Upon a motion by Willie Pringle, seconded by Monte Worle, and followed by a 4-0 vote, the board acted to approve and adopt Resolution No. 05-17.
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ACT TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 05-18, CALLING SPECIAL ELECTION (Mr. McClatchey)
Adoption of Resolution No. 05-18 will call for the holding of a special election of qualified electors of Community Facilities District No. 2005-1 (CFD) on the issue of authorizing the levy of a special tax on property within the CFD, and preliminarily establishing an appropriations limit for the CFD. Authorized representatives of all the landowners within the CFD have waived the timelines for the election, as well as analysis, argument and notice of the election; therefore the election shall be immediately following adoption of the Resolution of Formation, on August 3, 2005. The election shall be conducted by a hand-delivered or mailed ballot which will be opened by the Clerk of the Board on August 3, 2005. Upon a motion by Willie Pringle, seconded by Monte Worle, and followed by a 4-0 vote, the board acted to approve and adopt Resolution No. 05-18.
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ACT TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 05-19, DECLARING RESULTS OF SPECIAL ELECTION AND DIRECTING THE RECORDATION OF NOTICE OF SPECIAL TAX LIEN (Mr. McClatchey)
Adoption of Resolution No. 05-19 will declare the results of the special election to determine if two-thirds of the qualified electors within Community Facilities District No. 2005-1 (CFD) have voted to incur bonded indebtedness and to levy a special tax on property within the CFD in accordance with the rate and method of apportionment. Upon a motion by Willie Pringle, seconded by Ernie Moran, and followed by a 4-0 vote, the board acted to approve and adopt Resolution No. 05-19.
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FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 05-01, LEVYING A SPECIAL TAX WITHIN THE VICTOR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTRICT COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2005-1 (Mr. McClatchey)
Having Formed Community Facilities District No. 2005-1 (CFD) to incur bonded indebtedness, and having held a special election by which more than two-thirds of the qualified voters within the CFD voted in favor of levying the special tax, the setting of an appropriations limit, and the incurring of bonded indebtedness, Ordinance 05-01 would act to levy the special tax within the CFD.
This is the first reading of Ordinance 05-01, and the final reading will occur at a subsequent meeting, and will become effective thirty (30) days after the final reading.
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PUBLIC EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENT: Upon a motion by Ernie Moran, seconded by Monte Worle, and followed by a 4-0 vote, the board approved Christi Goodloe as Principal at Village School.
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PUBLIC EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENT: Assistant Principals (2)
Upon a motion by Ernie Moran, seconded by Monte Worle, and followed by a 4-0 vote, the board appointed Assistant Principals Melissa Theide (at Brentwood) and Thelma Alvarez (at Puesta del Sola and Green Tree East Schools).
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PUBLIC EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENT: District Administrative Manager
Upon a motion by Monte Worle, seconded by Ernie Moran, and followed by a 4-0 vote, the board approved Vince Maciel as District Administrative Manager.
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STUDENT DISCIPLINE: Readmittance of student #332319
Upon a motion by Willie Pringle, seconded by Monte Worle, and followed by a 4-0 vote, the board approved readmittance of student #332319 as recommended.
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STUDENT DISCIPLINE: Readmittance of student #210325
Upon a motion by Monte Worle, seconded by Willie Pringle, and followed by a 4-0 vote, the board approved readmittance of student #210325 as recommended.
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REPORT ANY ACTIONS TAKEN IN CLOSED SESSION
The board returned to regular session at 10:01 p.m. and reported out to the public on all actions taken in closed session above.
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APPROVE CERTIFICATED PERSONNEL REPORT #05-12
Upon a motion by Ernie Moran, seconded by Willie Pringle, and followed by a 4-0 vote, the board acted to approve this report, which included: Acceptance of resignation from Rebecca Centola, teacher at Brentwood School, effective July 25, 2005.
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APPROVE CLASSIFIED PERSONNEL REPORT #05-12 WITH ADDENDUM:
Upon a motion by Monte Worle, seconded by Willie Pringle, and followed by a 4-0 vote, the board acted to approve this report with addendum, which included: resignation from Daniel Valentine, custodian at Lomitas Elementary School; salary placement and employment of Barbara Mereness as school secretary assigned to Brentwood; employment of Alma Morales as receptionist/health attendant at Galileo Academy, Charlene Pickett as food server at Liberty, Linda Burleson as receptionist/health attendant at Del Rey, Bettye Henry as food server at Galileo, Cindy Romero as cashier at Galileo, John Arseneault as custodian at Ed. Services; Patricia Zamarripa as school secretary at Challenger; and change of status for Amparo Nunez to school xecretary at Endeavour School.
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