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Special Meeting of the Governing Board
Castaic Union SD
December 13, 2018 5:00PM
District Office 28131 Livingston Avenue Valencia, CA 91355

Mission Statement:
The Castaic Union School District, in partnership with the community, provides children with a creative and collaborative learning environment supported by a safe and nurturing atmosphere that creates life-long learners and empowers them to be critical thinkers in a global community.
I. CALL TO ORDER
II. ROLL CALLWas edited within 24 hours of the Meeting
Quick Summary / Abstract:

Stacy Dobbs, President, Fred Malcomb, Clerk, Mayreen Burk, Member, Laura Pearson, Member, John Richard, Member


Comments:

There was a correction made to the order of Board members in accordance with the reorganization on December 6, 2018.

III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
IV. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
Actions:
Motion
Passed with a motion by Laura Pearson and a second by John Richard.
Vote:
Absent Mayreen Burk.
Yes Stacy Dobbs.
Yes Fred Malcomb.
Yes Laura Pearson.
Yes John Richard.
V. HEARING SESSION
Quick Summary / Abstract:
State law prevents the Board from acting on any matter not listed on the agenda, or from discussing any such matter in any detail. Speakers who must have submitted their “Advance Request to Address the Board” prior to the start of the meeting, should limit their comments to a maximum of 3 minutes per speaker, 20 minutes per topic, and should only expect the Board to take their comments under advisement for possible future discussion and/or action.
V.1. Advance Requests to Address the Board
V.2. Comments and/or Questions on Agenda Items
VI. REGULAR CONSENT CALENDAR
Quick Summary / Abstract:
Unless a Trustee has a question concerning a particular item and asks that it be withdrawn from the Consent Calendar, the consent items are approved with a single motion by the Board of Trustees.
VI.1. Items Removed from Consent Calendar
VI.2. Approval of Consent Calendar
Actions:
Motion
Passed with a motion by Laura Pearson and a second by Fred Malcomb.
Vote:
Absent Mayreen Burk.
Yes Stacy Dobbs.
Yes Fred Malcomb.
Yes Laura Pearson.
Yes John Richard.
VI.2.1. Minutes of the Regular Board Meeting of November 8, 2018
Quick Summary / Abstract:
See attached.
Recommended Motion:

Approve item as submitted.

Financial Impact:

There is no fiscal impact on the District.

Attachments:
Minutes - 11-8-18
VI.2.2. Financial Report - November 2018
Speaker:
Julia Phippen
Quick Summary / Abstract:

See attached.

Recommended Motion:
Approve item as submitted.
Financial Impact:

Total of this report:  $1,746,787.68

Attachments:
Financial Summary/Report
VI.2.3. 2019 Calendar of School Board Meetings - Revised
Speaker:
Charmin Ortega
Quick Summary / Abstract:

There are two dates on the 2019 Board Meetings Calendar that are being revised:  They are:

  • June 6, 2019:  Changed to June 5, 2019, due to a schedule conflict with the 8th Grade Promotion on June 6, 2019
  • December 12, 2019:  Changed to December 19, 2019, in accordance with AB 2449. The bill, which goes into effect on January 1, 2019, will require the terms of office of school districts, county office of education, and community college district governing board members to start on the second Friday in December. Additionally, AB 2449 changes the date of county board of education organizational meetings to occur on or after the second Friday in December.

Recommended Motion:
Approve item as submitted.
Financial Impact:
There is no fiscal impact on the District.
Attachments:
Board Meetings Calendar - Revised
VII. ACTION ITEMS
VII.1. Approval of 2017-2018 Community Facilities District (CFD) Financial Audit
Speaker:
Julia Phippen
Quick Summary / Abstract:

The District contracted with Vavrinek, Trine, Day and Co., LLP to perform the annual audit. A representative from the firm will be presenting the report to the Board. 

Recommended Motion:

Approve item as submitted.

Actions:
Motion
To amend the motion from: "

Approve item as submitted.

" to: "Tabled to the January 17, 2019 Board of Trustees meeting."
Passed with a motion by Stacy Dobbs and a second by Laura Pearson.
Vote:
Absent Mayreen Burk.
Yes Stacy Dobbs.
Yes Fred Malcomb.
Yes Laura Pearson.
Yes John Richard.
Financial Impact:

The cost of the audit is included in the annual budget.

Attachments:
CFD Audit
VII.2. Approval of 2017-2018 Measure QS Financial and Performance Audit
Speaker:
Julia Phippen
Quick Summary / Abstract:

The District contracted with Vavrinek, Trine, Day & Co., LLP to perform the 2017-2018 audit. A representative from the firm will be presenting the report to the Board.

Recommended Motion:

Approve item as submitted.

Actions:
Motion
To amend the motion from: "

Approve item as submitted.

" to: "Tabled to the January 17, 2019 Board of Trustees meeting."
Passed with a motion by Stacy Dobbs and a second by Laura Pearson.
Vote:
Absent Mayreen Burk.
Yes Stacy Dobbs.
Yes Fred Malcomb.
Yes Laura Pearson.
Yes John Richard.
Financial Impact:

The audit expense is included in the annual budget.

Attachments:
Measure QS Audit
VII.3. First Reading to Adopt Revised Exhibit 4301: Organizational Chart
Speaker:
Charmin Ortega
Quick Summary / Abstract:

This exhibit is being updated to reflect the reorganization of the Board of Trustees.  This reorganization took place at the Board meeting of December 6, 2018.  We will continue to update this exhibit as changes occur.

Recommended Motion:
Adopt revised Exhibit.
Actions:
Motion
Adopt revised Exhibit. Passed with a motion by Laura Pearson and a second by John Richard.
Vote:
Absent Mayreen Burk.
Yes Stacy Dobbs.
Yes Fred Malcomb.
Yes Laura Pearson.
Yes John Richard.
Financial Impact:
There is no fiscal impact on the District.
Attachments:
E 4301 - Organizational Chart
VII.4. Approval of the Rejection of Bids for Castaic Middle School Locker Room Expansion and Modernization, CCC Project #18-003
Speaker:
Jamie Garcia
Quick Summary / Abstract:

Please see attached.

Recommended Motion:

Approve item as submitted.

Actions:
Motion

Approve item as submitted.

Passed with a motion by Laura Pearson and a second by Fred Malcomb.
Vote:
Absent Mayreen Burk.
Yes Stacy Dobbs.
Yes Fred Malcomb.
Yes Laura Pearson.
Yes John Richard.
Financial Impact:

There will be minimal impact to Measure QS Funds to re-bid the project.


Attachments:
Rejection of Bids for CMS Locker Expansion Chart
VIII. ADJOURNMENT
Actions:
Motion
Passed with a motion by Fred Malcomb and a second by John Richard.
Vote:
Absent Mayreen Burk.
Yes Stacy Dobbs.
Yes Fred Malcomb.
Yes Laura Pearson.
Yes John Richard.
Disability Information:
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance, disability-related modifications or accommodations, including auxiliary aids or services, in order to participate in the public meetings of the District’s governing board, please contact the office of the District Superintendent at (661) 257-4500 ext. 1500. Notification 72 hours prior to the meeting will enable the District to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accommodations and accessibility to this meeting. Upon request, the District shall also make available this agenda and all other public records associated with this meeting in appropriate alternative formats for persons with a disability.

Published: December 12, 2018, 4:50 PM

The resubmit was successful.