REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
Alpine USD
June 18, 2019 4:30PM
Administrative Services Annex, 43 Hawkside Drive, Markleeville, CA 96120
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The Governing Board reserves the right to take items in a different order to accomplish business in the most efficient manner.
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President Mecak called the meeting to order at 4:31 pm.
Staff in Attendance:
Dr. Lisa Fontana
Klaus Leightenbauer
Lia Story
Erin Dobyns
Joni Simons
Guests in attendance:
Matt Strahl
Owen Mecak |
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Motion to approve the agenda Passed with a motion by Ms. Nani Ellis and a second by Mr. John Baker. |
Yes Mr. John Baker.
Yes Ms. Amber Bill.
Absent Ms. Rachael Brothers.
Yes Ms. Nani Ellis.
Yes Ms. Amy Mecak.
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Welcome to a meeting of the Alpine County Unified School District Board of Trustees. At this time, the Board of Trustees will listen to communication from the public on any Closed Session items. Please limit comments to three minutes per person.
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| President Mecak announced the items to be discussed in closed session. |
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| President Mecak adjourned to closed session at 4:32 pm. |
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| President Mecak reconvened to open session at 4:41 pm. |
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| President Mecak explained that no action was taken during closed session but reported that the district has a signed contract with Matt Strahl for Superintendent of Alpine County Unified School District. The contract will be ratified during the June 25, 2019 regular board meeting. |
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The law allows the public to address the Governing Board on any matter, whether or not it is on the agenda, but the law prohibits action by the Governing Board on nonagenda items. Board Bylaw 9323 states that “Individual speakers shall be allowed three minutes to address the Board on each agenda or nonagenda item. The Board shall limit the total time for public input on each item to 20 minutes. With Board consent, the president may increase or decrease the time allowed for public presentation, depending on the topic and the number of persons wishing to be heard. The president may take a poll of speakers for or against a particular issue and may ask that additional person speak only if they have something new to add.”
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| No public hearing |
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| Information concerning the following consent items has been forwarded to each board member for study prior to this meeting. Unless a board member has a question concerning a particular item and asks that it be withdrawn from the consent list, the items are approved at one time by the Governing Board |
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| Interim Superintendent, Dr Lisa Fontana, said a brief thank you to staff and the Board for giving her the opportunity to return to a place she considers home. |
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President Mecak opened the public hearing at 5:21 pm.
Dr. Fontana explained the timeline for the LCAP approval which will occur on July 25 pending any updates from the public or Board. Dr. Fontana also explained systems that are being put in place to keep track of LCAP meetings and expenditures for 2019-2020.
Since this is year three of the three year plan this is an update. The LCAP is not being rewritten, however Dr. Fontana highly recommends that the new LCAP be more focused and evaluative.
Dr. Fontana provided detailed analysis and feedback on the goals, progress and needs of our students and the LCAP updates for 19-20.
There were not comments or questions at the close of the presentation.
President Mecak closed the public hearing at 5:53 pm
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Annual LCAP Update draft 2019-2020
Annual LCAP Update draft 2019-2020 (Updated 061819)
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Motion to approve request to advertise and hire upper grade teacher for Diamond Valley Elementary was Passed with a motion by Ms. Nani Ellis and a second by Ms. Amber Bill. |
Yes Mr. John Baker.
Yes Ms. Amber Bill.
Absent Ms. Rachael Brothers.
Yes Ms. Nani Ellis.
Yes Ms. Amy Mecak.
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Motion to approve job description and salary schedule placement for classified Expanded Learning Program Aide was Passed with a motion by Mr. John Baker and a second by Ms. Amber Bill. |
Yes Mr. John Baker.
Yes Ms. Amber Bill.
Absent Ms. Rachael Brothers.
Yes Ms. Nani Ellis.
Yes Ms. Amy Mecak.
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To best serve the school community, the Expanded Learning Program (ELP) is being revamped to include dedicated staff and space. To support this change, a new ELP Aide position has been developed.
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Classified District Salary Schedule
ELP Aide Job Description
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Motion to approve request to advertise and hire Expanded Learning Program Aide was Passed with a motion by Ms. Amber Bill and a second by Mr. John Baker. |
Yes Mr. John Baker.
Yes Ms. Amber Bill.
Absent Ms. Rachael Brothers.
Yes Ms. Nani Ellis.
Yes Ms. Amy Mecak.
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This position will be advertised on edjoin with a start date to be determined. |
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The law allows the public to address the Governing Board on any matter, whether or not it is on the agenda, but the law prohibits action by the Governing Board on nonagenda items. Board Bylaw 9323 states that “Individual speakers shall be allowed three minutes to address the Board on each agenda or nonagenda item. The Board shall limit the total time for public input on each item to 20 minutes. With Board consent, the president may increase or decrease the time allowed for public presentation, depending on the topic and the number of persons wishing to be heard. The president may take a poll of speakers for or against a particular issue and may ask that additional person speak only if they have something new to add.”
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| No public comment |
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Motion to adjourn the meeting at 6:00 pm was Passed with a motion by Mr. John Baker and a second by Ms. Nani Ellis. |
Yes Mr. John Baker.
Yes Ms. Amber Bill.
Absent Ms. Rachael Brothers.
Yes Ms. Nani Ellis.
Yes Ms. Amy Mecak.
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| Present | Mr. John Baker |
| Present | Ms. Amber Bill |
| Absent | Ms. Rachael Brothers |
| Present | Ms. Nani Ellis |
| Present | Ms. Amy Mecak |
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The resubmit was successful.