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WELCOME to eUPDATE— SEPTEMBER 22, 2006
To keep you up-to-date about the latest news within
the Fremont Union High School District.
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ENROLLMENT: We reached 10,013 students on September 18th, our highest enrollment since the 1970’s. The District is only 30 students over projection at this point. Site enrollments: Cupertino High 1,501; Fremont High 1,852; Homestead High 2,223; Lynbrook High 1,908; & Monta Vista High 2,529.
FUHS Foundation 11th Annual Recognition Dinner
Thursday, October 26th
"Mardi Gras Magic" at Historic Del Monte Building
in Downtown Sunnyvale
Proceeds will benefit music and performing arts
at all five high schools
Call 408-773-1218 for reservation!
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MASKS ENCOURAGED |
Below are the District Bulletin and Board Report for the
Tuesday, September 19, 2006 Board Meeting.
Monta Vista High School's Band Played at the
Swimming Pool Dedication Ceremony held Thursday, September 12th.
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DISTRICT BULLETIN — Volume XIV, Issue 4
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Summer 2006 Facilities & Maintenance Update
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Carlos Ramos, Fremont HS; Gilbert Zamora, Monta Vista HS; Ramsey; John Treanor, Lynbrook HS, and
Dunn showed off the new equipment — a large area lawnmower, one of two yellow aerators to help with deep root watering and aeration of the fields, and one of two red fertilizer spreaders that are shared by all sites.
Ramos, Zamora, and Treanor are School Facilities Supervisors at their sites. |
THREE, BIG, NEW grounds maintenance equipment were on display on the lawn of the Educational Services Center (ESC) for the September 19, 2006 Board of Trustees Meeting. Carl Dunn, Coordinator of Facilities and Maintenance Operations, and Ray Ramsey, Manager of Custodial and Safety Services, presented the Board with an overview of custodial and maintenance work done during July and the first two weeks of August. This was the first summer since 1978 that custodians worked the month of July in the District. In his report, Dunn highlighted the remodeling done to move the technology department to the basement and the residency desk to the former tech office at the ESC, sewer and storm drain repairs at Monta Vista HS, major irrigation and field renovation at Lynbrook HS and asphalt repairs done at several high schools. The Board acknowledged Carl Dunn for the innovative ways he handles maintenance projects and repairs thus saving the District money. In his report, Ray Ramsey recognized the collaborative effort of the five School Facilities Supervisors in coordinating the deep cleaning projects at their high schools (Cesar DaSilva, Homestead HS and Leonard Perry, Cupertino HS could not attend the meeting). Homestead, Lynbrook, and Monta Vista High Schools had a crew of three custodians working during July stripping and waxing floors, shampooing carpets, removing cobwebs off ceilings, washing windows, dusting blinds, pressure washing exteriors, and washing whiteboards and shelves. The two other high schools received similar treatment in August as they had summer school classes in July. Monta Vista Principal April Scott reported that at their first staff meeting of the year, many employees said they noticed the rooms were different... noticeably “deep cleaned” and Ramsey also received emails thanking the custodial staff for this work. Acting Superintendent Polly Bove added that additional carpet cleaning machines have also been purchased for the sites to help better maintain the classrooms year round.
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BOARD REPORT for Board of Trustees Meeting September 19, 2006
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PUBLIC HEARING Sufficiency of Textbooks and/or Instructional Materials No comment
INTRODUCTION OF INDEPENDENT INVESTIGATOR
Neutral Investigator Barry Bennett from Law Offices of Bennett & Sharpe, Inc. was introduced as the firm chosen to conduct an “outside investigation” into why Monta Vista High School Teachers Melanie Walczak and Tim Krieger left the District. Bennett stated that he knew absolutely nothing about the case to be investigated but from the brief description given him, he felt confident that this was something his firm could handle. He stated that when his firm handles a case, particularly in the education field, their job is to determine how someone neutral would look at the issue and he confirmed that his firm is used to doing just that. Bennett stated that his firm could provide the Board with an update of their investigation at the October 3, 2006 Board meeting and at that time would have an idea of how long this investigation would take. The Board agreed that they would like this investigation to be handled in a timely manner but of utmost importance was that it was thorough and fair. Board Vice President Barbara Nunes read the motion from the August 22nd Board meeting that called for the investigation. Acting Superintendent Polly Bove stated that Colleen Medeiros put together a folder of documents pertinent to the investigation such as Board agendas and minutes for the July 11 and August 22 meetings, emails, job descriptions, and all news articles. Medeiros will gather other information as needed or requested for the investigation.
COMMUNICATIONS
Fremont Education Association (FEA) President Tom Avvakumovits announced that FEA will hold a Fremont Union High School District Board Candidates forum this Thursday, September 21st from 3:30-5:30pm in the Board Room at the ESC. He thanked candidates Kathryn Ho, Avie Katz, and Barbara Nunes for agreeing to attend.
STUDENT BOARD MEMBER REPORT
Student Board Member Peter Lu, Monta Vista High School senior, reported on school activities at all five high schools. Lu acknowledged Mr. Kenison, mathematics teacher at Fremont High School, who is featured this month in San Jose Magazine’s Educators of the Year. Lu also announced that IDC is interested in helping with the districtwide food policy and that IDC plans to have a website this year.
SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT
Acting Superintendent’s Polly Bove announced that the Cupertino Tournament of Bands will be held October 14, 2006 and asked if the Board would purchase the Sweepstakes Trophy Award as done it the past. All agreed.
SUMMER 2006 FACILITIES PROJECTS FOLLOW-UP &
REPORT ON DEEP CLEANING SUMMER PROJECT See District Bulletin
DISCUSSED LEGAL EXPENSES RELATING TO DISMISSAL OF SUPERINTENDENT
As requested by a community member and a Board member, the District reported legal expenses in connection with the dismissal of the superintendent ($5,332.68 from June 21 - July 20, 2006). Board Members Homer Tong and Kathryn Ho expressed an interest in regularly viewing all legal bills the District incurs. After some discussion on how often the legal bills should be reported to the Board, CBO Geoffrey Kiehl suggested he put together a report on all legal bills incurred last fiscal year for the Board to review. He also suggested reporting legal bills at each budget study session. Community member George Hamma stated, “It is my understanding that the Board has two employees, the Superintendent and a lawyer. In response to the discussion about reporting legal expenses, I believe it might be most useful if the Board-related legal expenses were stated separately from the District legal expenses, even though the same attorney may be involved in both functions.” The reporting of legal expenses is still under discussion by the Board and staff.
BOARD OF TRUSTEES...
• Adopted Resolution #067-05 Certifying Sufficiency of Textbooks and Instructional
Materials in Mathematics, Science History-Social Studies and English/Language Arts
• Adopted Resolution #067-03 Certifying District Employees to Act as District
Representatives
• Adopted Resolution #067-04 Establishing the Revised 2005-2006 Gann Limit and the
Projected 2006-2007 Gann Limit
• Reviewed the revised Calendar of Board Meetings through December 2006
COMMUNICATIONS cont’d
Acting Superintendent Polly Bove acknowledged that the Board approved in tonight’s personnel report the appointment of Bill Richter for first semester and Harry Bettencourt for second semester as principals of Cupertino High School. She stated that the District is very fortunate to have them fill this spot as the District conducts a comprehensive search this school year for the “right fit” for the next principal of Cupertino High. * Classified School Employees Association (CSEA) President Pam Coppel announced that CSEA will hold a Board Candidates Forum on Tuesday, October 17th at 4:30pm at the ESC. * FEA President Tom Avvakumovits reiterated that the overall expenses tied to the dismissal of the superintendent is still the biggest concern of teachers districtwide. Board Member Kathryn Ho asked if District insurance would cover these expenses. Bove stated that these legal bills are not covered by the JPA (Joint Powers Authority insurance program) and contractual issues are not covered. Kiehl reported that the cost of a liability suit might possibly be covered beyond the District’s self insured retention of $25,000.
FUTURE BOARD MEETINGS
TUESDAY, October 3, 2006 at ESC – Closed Session at 5pm, Open Session at 7pm
TUESDAY, October 17, 2006 at ESC, Closed Session 5pm, Open Session 7pm
TUESDAY, November 7, 2006 at ESC, Closed Session 5pm,
Open Session 6pm — ELECTION NIGHT
TUESDAY, November 14, 2006 at ESC, Open Session 5-7pm —
FIVE HIGH SCHOOL PLANS REVEIWED
TUESDAY, November 21, 2006 at ESC, Closed Session 5pm , Open Session 7pm
TUESDAY, December 5, 2006 at ESC, Study Session on Budget 5pm,
Closed Session 6pm , Open Session 7pm
EDUCATING CAPABLE, CARING, CONTRIBUTING CITIZENS FOR LIFE
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