The meeting was called to order at 7:01 p.m.  Student Advisor Madison Wolfert from CVHS was introduced, who in turn introduced her family.

In attendance

Report of Closed Session

Item 3A. Conference with Legal Counsel – Anticipated Litigation, Settlement Discussion – No Action Taken

Significant Exposure to Litigation – One Case

Informal Dispute Resolution Case No. 070112

Item 3B  Public Employee Discipline/Dismissal/Release – Board voted 7-0 in favor of Termination w/o pay to employee #02475

Item 3C Public Employee Performance Evaluation - Superintendent

            Result a Positive Evaluation of Superintendent Farley. 

Trustee Bryson in her comments and praise for Dr. Farley thanked him for exceeding her every wish.

Oral Communications: (non-agenda items), none

Discussion/Action Items

1.    REPORT ON THE FIRST WEEK OF SCHOOL:  Information/Discussion

Dr. Farley began that this is our 48^th year as a Unified School District and our 162 year anniversary with a San Juan school.  A presentation then followed on the Enrollment, Facilities, Staffing Programs and Areas of Focus within the district.

Enrollment – There are 14 schools in positive growth at the Elementary level.  There is a decline of 158 students at the E.S. level a (-.7%) loss which is less than projected.  As a district total decline in enrollment is 371.  Day One saw 50,130 students at CUSD schools, 50248 on Day One last year.

Facilities – This Summer saw the completion of Bleachers, Track and Press Box at SJHHS.  The MPR at Newhart M.S. was completed on August 17 and work continues on the Theatre project at CVHS.  Building, Walls and Roof are up with a projected completion date of April 2013.

Staffing – Beginning June 28, CUSD hired 459 teachers, nurses & counselors.  405 were previously laid-off.  138 returned to permanent status, and 54 new teachers.  43 Classified employees were recalled and 80 openings were created from retirement.  Management saw the hiring of 2 Elementary School Teaching Assistant Principals, 5 E.S. Principals, 1 M.S. Principal and 1 Principal at Adult Transitional Ed. 

Programs – The Mandarin immersion program is underway at Bergeson Elementary and a video clip was shown profiling the students and program for the 2 kinder and 1 first grade classes.  The program also includes two fee-based preschool classes.  The program currently serves 95 students, 15 of which reside from outside the district.  To date $96k has been raised by the “Friends of MIPS” to support the program.

Transitional Kindergarten is underway with three classes at Bathgate Elem, Crown Valley Elem and Truman Benedict.  The program currently serves 111 students.

Capistrano Home School – formerly CHOOSE, and encompassed the new Capistrano Virtual Academy is serving 90 students in grades K-8.

Cal Prep Academy, the new virtual High School that promotes a virtual learning environment, is currently enrolling students and of the population, one third resides outside the district.

Key Focus Areas – Continues to be Achievement for All, utilizing the ADD initiative (Academic Design and Delivery) which incorporates SIOP and PLC (Professional Learning Community).  Common Core Standards are being transitioned now for the next two years.  Common Core focuses on enhancing rigor and relevance within the curriculum.

Comments were then made by Trustees Hatton and Bryson.

2.    Memorandum Of Understanding with US Fish & Wildlife Service, National Park Service & SDSU Field Station Programs:                            Discussion/Action 

The Sea to Sea program that includes virtual field trips and piloted this past year at nine schools was deemed a success.  It involved various Parks and grades K-12 explored the theme of “water”.  Collaboration took place to make sure technology was best employed to give students a maximum exposure to a new kind of learning.  Surveys of students indicated a positive experience and a wish to continue expansion of the program.  From 14 – 18 Elementary schools, 20 Middle schools and 6 high schools. 

Comment by Trustee Hatton that partnerships must be developed with post-secondary institutes, government and businesses to find more opportunities to bring learning opportunities to our children.

Action:  Motion made by Alpay/second by Bryson  Vote 7-0 in favor

2A.      Addendum – Consideration of Elimination of Board of Trustee Stipend for 2012-2013:                        Discussion/Action                                          

Exhibit 2A was also introduced as requested by Trustee Palazzo with the Governing Board compensation information of Orange County school districts.  The information was compiled by staff at her request.  Public Comments were made by three members of the audience representing 10 men of San Clemente.  Trustee Palazzo read a prepared statement.  Discussion ensued regarding the amount of time and resources spent on this issue and the timing.  Trustees Hatton, Addonizio, Bryson and Alpay also made statements on the issue. 

Action:  A motion was made by Trustee Addonizio to keep things at their current level in order to move forward.  A subsequent substitute motion was made by Trustee Alpay, second by Bryson to reduce compensation by $50 per month.  (Resulting in compensation of $325/mo.) The motion passed 7-0 in favor.

Consent Calendar:

No Items were pulled from the consent calendar. 

Motion to accept by Addonizio, second by Bryson

Meeting was adjourned at 8:00p.m. by motion made by Alpay, seconded by Hatton.

Next scheduled meeting is September 24, 2012 7.p.m

Reported by: Jodie Goodwin, Child Advocate, Shorecliffs Middle School.