REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
Alpine USD
September 10, 2019 4:30PM
Bear Valley Gymnasium
550 Creekside Drive
Bear Valley, CA 95223
Teleconference Location:
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 Alpine County Board of Education meeting to order at 4:45 pm. |
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Motion to approve the agenda Passed with a motion by Mr. John Baker and a second by Ms. Nani Ellis. |
Yes Mr. John Baker.
Yes Ms. Amber Bill.
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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| There was no public comment on closed session items. |
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| President Mecak adjourned to closed session at 4:47 pm |
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| President Mecak called the meeting to order and reconvened into regular open session at 4:54 pm. |
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| President Mecak stated that no action was taken in closed session. |
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Amber Watts updated the Board on the Bear Valley Education Foundation activities. Last year BVEF raised enough funds to send the kids skiing (PE)once per week. They also purchased STEM toys and provided music instruction at the end of the year. The foundation also provided holiday and end of the year events. They are doing their best to advertise the school to assist in bringing families back to the area.
The foundation has an annual Crab Feed Fundraiser in February. It is usually held in the Perry Walther building but it is condemned. The foundation is requesting permission to hold the event at Bear Valley Elementary School and obtain superintendent permission to serve alcohol. |
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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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Trustee Ellis thanked the BVEF for hosting the pot luck.
President Mecak shared that there are six students participating in cross country. They had a successful and positive first meet. The next meet is in North Lake Tahoe. |
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Motion to approve the consent agenda Passed with a motion by Mr. John Baker and a second by Ms. Amber Bill. |
Yes Mr. John Baker.
Yes Ms. Amber Bill.
Yes Ms. Nani Ellis.
Yes Ms. Amy Mecak.
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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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| Klaus Leitenbauer, Business Manager, provided updates on the status 2018-19 year end and unaudited actuals, current fiscal year, general obligation bond, and Bear Valley school cost analysis. |
Business Manager's Report
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Superintendent Strahl provided updates on the exciting things happening with Adult Education, our new website, providing our staff with more retirement options, Bear Valley foundation, and shared that he subbed for Justin Savaso recently and complimented the entire staff for making the students feel welcome and responsible for their learning.
In regards to Adult Education, the District is working with Advance to transport two adult students to LTCC for classes starting 9/16. The District and Advance is also looking at bringing a timber/falling program for fire prevention and Frank Gerdeman is coming to look at our various spaces in hopes of developing a culinary program, small engine program and find a space for the navigator to work. |
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Motion to approve Board Bylaw 9322 Agenda / Meeting Materials Passed with a motion by Mr. John Baker and a second by Ms. Nani Ellis. |
Yes Mr. John Baker.
Yes Ms. Amber Bill.
Yes Ms. Nani Ellis.
Yes Ms. Amy Mecak.
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Motion to approve Board Bylaw 9324 Minutes and Recordings Passed with a motion by Mr. John Baker and a second by Ms. Nani Ellis. |
Yes Mr. John Baker.
Yes Ms. Amber Bill.
Yes Ms. Nani Ellis.
Yes Ms. Amy Mecak.
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Motion to approve public employee appointment of Denise Rodriquez, Fiscal Services Coordinator Passed with a motion by Mr. John Baker and a second by Ms. Nani Ellis. |
Yes Mr. John Baker.
Yes Ms. Amber Bill.
Yes Ms. Nani Ellis.
Yes Ms. Amy Mecak.
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Superintendent Strahl will provide information information on Air Quality Index (AQI) and discuss school operations during times of poor air quality. |
| Superintendent Strahl provided information on AQI and shared that the District can make decisions for what is best for the children based on our own population and facilities. |
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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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Justin Savaso, Bear Valley Teacher, shared that it has been great to have Matthew Strahl as Superintendent / Principal. Justin stated that Mr. Strahl has stuck to his word on being here every week.
Justin also commented on the great progress that Bear Valley has seen in the past fourteen months.He feels the facility is fantastic and increased enrollment from four to six with even more students in Busy Bears ready to enroll when they come of age. Justin is confident that with Busy Bears enrollments and the increase in jobs the school will continue to grow.
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Motion to adjourn the Alpine County Unified School District Board of Education meeting at 6:01 pm, Passed with a motion by Ms. Nani Ellis and a second by Mr. John Baker. |
Yes Mr. John Baker.
Yes Ms. Amber Bill.
Yes Ms. Nani Ellis.
Yes Ms. Amy Mecak.
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| Present | Mr. John Baker |
| Present | Ms. Amber Bill |
| Present | Ms. Nani Ellis |
| Present | Ms. Amy Mecak |
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