Helix High School
Charter Governing Board
Minutes
September 15, 2003
Board Members Present: Peggy Crabtree, Lori Free-Trout, Court Levy, Leslie Messier, Robin Peterson, Richard Sutton
Student Representatives Present: Michelle Kitson, James Proudfoot
Other Representatives Present: Principal, Douglas Smith
President Levy with a quorum of Board Members present, called the meeting to order at 4:30 p.m. on Monday, September 15, 2003, in the Library at Helix Charter High School. The Board immediately adjourned to executive (closed) session.
A. The Board met in executive (closed) session to discuss litigation/potential;
B. Negotiation: GEA, CSEA, SEIU
1. Campus Security Contract
C. Employee Matters
A. Call to Order
B. Public Report of Action Taken (if any in Closed Session)
President Levy reported there was no action taken in closed session.
A. Approval of Minutes of September 15, 2003
On motion of Member Free-Trout, seconded by Member Messier the board approved the minutes.
B. Approval of Special Charter Meeting Minutes, August 26, 2003
On motion of Member Free-Trout, seconded by Member Peterson, the board approved the minutes.
C. Approval of Agenda
On motion of Member Crabtree, seconded by member Messier the board approved the agenda.
A. Financial
1. Budget update 2002/03 Overview through June
On motion of Member Free-Trout, seconded by Member Crabtree the board approved the financial overview through June and Expenditure Analysis.
B. Business
1. Approval of NCI Grant (Bart Hays
On motion of Member Free-Trout, seconded by Member Crabtree the board
2. Approval of Consultant Contract (Joan Hayes – Librarian)
On motion of Member Free-Trout, seconded by Member Crabtree the board approved Joan Hayes Librarian Consultant contract.
3. Approval of construction Consultant Contract (Herman Sigala)
On motion of Member Sutton, seconded by Member Free-Trout, the board approved Herman Sigala’s contract for construction work.
4. Approval of Construction Consultant Contract (Kevin Cooper)
On motion of Member Sutton, seconded by Member Free Trout, the board approved Kevin Cooper’s contact for construction work.
5. Approval of Campus Security Officer (new position)
On motion of Member Crabtree, seconded by Member Peterson, the board approved the new position after negotiations with CSEA are agreed upon.
6. Approval of Intergenerational Consultant Contract (Sue Hamano)
On motion of Member Free-Trout, seconded by Member Crabtree the board approved Sue Hamano’s contract to work with Senior Life/Senior High, Oral History Project, and intergenerational related duties.
7. Facilities Issues and Concerns – Discussion
Ken Britschgi reported on the two-year progression of portable classrooms and that they are slated to be finished possibly in January.
8. Update on Technology
Court Levy spoke on upgrading SERSI, our contract with Lemon Grove in its final year and our contract with San Diego City School for SIS. We need to have a committee formed to look at SIS along with other options, since we contract for that year-to-year. Grades are no on-line due to the support of many dedicated staff members. We will soon have a student run help desk.
C. Student Representatives Report
Michelle Kitson reported on the GUHSD Governing Boards’ issue of controversy with student representation on their board. She also spoke on upcoming events. James Proudfoot reported on an article that ran in the Union Tribune regarding the GUHSD Board and the student representation issue. He also talked about MN Grades on Progress Reports.
D. Principal’s Report
1. Update on WASC Self-Study
Dr. Smith stated we were on schedule for our final self-study.
2. Update on Student Enrollment
Dr. Smith reported on our target enrollment that was approved last spring and our current enrollment.
VI. Communication on
Items Not on the Agenda
A. Board Communication
Court Levy commended Robert Berg for the fine job he has done on WASC
B. Public Input
Elena Christian, Michelle Kitson, and James Proudfoot elaborated on the deterioration of classroom # 1480 and Elena stated when she saw her new portable classroom on the grounds, then she would believe it.
Karen Skullerud stated that Joan Hayes volunteers many hours that no one is aware of and that the Library budget was cut and so were Joan’s hours for this years contract.
VII. Adjournment – 7:35 p.m.