February 11, 2014 - Ojai Unified School District

Ojai Unified School District
Board of Education
Minutes, Page 1 of 4
March 11, 2014
OJAI UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
Tuesday, February 11, 2014
Minutes of the Open Meeting of the Board of Education
414 East Ojai Avenue, Ojai, California
Persons with disabilities requiring special accommodations to attend this meeting should contact the
Superintendent’s office, 640-4300, ext. 1011, at least 48 hours prior to the meeting.
1. The meeting was called to Order, Pledge to the Flag: 5:30 p.m.
Attendance:
Administrators:
Student Board Rep:
Minutes Secretary:
Kathi Smith, President
Thayne Whipple, Vice President - absent
Rikki Horne, Clerk
Dr. Pauline Mercado, Member - absent
Linda Taylor, Member
Dr. Hank Bangser, Superintendent – participated via speaker phone
Dannielle Pusatere, Assistant Superintendent
Nikki Neumann
Kathy Smith
2. Approval of Agenda - Action
2.1
Emergency Additions/Modifications to Agenda
There were no emergency additions/modifications to the Agenda.
2.2
Approval of Agenda - Action
The Board unanimously approved the agenda as presented.
3. Approval of Minutes - Action
3.1
Regular Meeting of January 21, 2014
The Board unanimously approved the minutes as presented.
4. Student Representative Report
Student representative Nikki Neumann reported that the leadership group is coordinating the
annual Pennies for Patients fundraiser. Students and staff donate spare change which is
then donated to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. She reported that they are also in the
process of planning for the spring spirit week, which will take place during the week of March
17-21. This year’s theme is girls vs. boys.
The festivities include dress-up days,
competitions, a rally and possibly a dance.
5. Public Comments
No public comments were presented.
6. Special Presentations
Ojai Unified School District
Board of Education
6.1
Minutes, Page 2 of 4
March 11, 2014
Integrated Math Pathway – Information
Nordhoff principal Dr. Greg Bayless introduced the members of the Integrated Math Pathway
Committee: Nordhoff dean of academic services and teacher Kim Hoj, Nordhoff mathematics
department chair and teacher Rene Nakao-Mauch, Nordhoff mathematics teachers Kathryn
Burnett, Dave Settem and Kendall Neely, Matilija assistant principal Javier Ramirez, Matilija
mathematics department chair and teacher Madga Noffal-Perkins and Matilija mathematics
teacher Sean Johnson. Each provided information regarding the creation of an integrated
math pathway for student programs offered to grades seven through twelve Ojai Unified
students. A detailed Power-Point was presented to the Board, copies of which are available,
upon request. Also contributing to the evening, and from the VCOE office of Curriculum and
Instruction was Math Specialist Jim Short. The Integrated Math Pathway is a method in
which the math curriculum in the Ojai Unified students grades seven through twelve will be
coordinated, taught and assessed in new ways. The curriculum combines several
mathematics topics such as algebra, geometry and statistics into single courses. These
course changes are aligned with the Common Core Standards and the shift is consistent with
instruction of mathematics for increased focus, rigor and coherence. This method has been
adopted by other school districts across the state.
Dr. Bangser thanked Jim Short for his participation and asked his opinion of the progress
made to date. Mr. Short complimented the OUSD leadership and teachers for their work thus
far.
Dr. Bangser thanked the group for the high-quality presentation this evening. He indicated
that the amount of time spent in collaboration and the passion of the staff came across in the
presentation tonight. He acknowledged that the best learning experiences for students come
from interactive communication and commended this integrated approach which takes away
the compartmentalization of math instruction.
This matter was changed to an information only item and will be calendared for our March 11
Board meeting as an action item.
7. Action/Information Calendar
7.1
Personnel
7.2. Pupil Personnel
7.3
Curriculum/Instruction
7.3.1
Single Plan for Student Achievement for Matilija Junior High School – Action
Matilija principal Bill Rosen and assistant principal Javier Ramirez reviewed Matilija’s
API scores over the last decade. With the lowest score of 720 in 2012 to this year’s
score of 817. The average API score over the past six years is 813, while providing
goals which promote and provide for strong academic programs. Matilija benefits
from an inclusive Parent-Teacher-Student Organization and an overall strong school
culture and climate of parents, teachers and students working together. Student
citizenship has improved, interactions between students are very positive and
wholesome in nature, and there is a strong anti-bullying program in place.
Ojai Unified School District
Board of Education
Minutes, Page 3 of 4
March 11, 2014
The Board unanimously approved the Single Plan for Student Achievement for
Matilija Junior High School.
7.3.2
Waiver of Diploma Requirements Requiring Successful Completion of the California
High School Exit Exam – Action
The Board unanimously approved the waiver of diploma requirements requiring
successful completion of the California High School Exit Exam for Students
ID#0006000603.
7.4
Business/Operations/Facilities
7.5
Governing Board/Superintendent
7.5.1
Superintendent’s Report – Information
There was no Superintendent’s report.
7.5.2
Items for Future Agendas - Information
The Board asked for regular a timeline for the Local Control and Accountability Plan
(LCAP) and regular updates until the adoption of the LCAP at the June 24, 2014
Board meeting.
8. Consent Calendar – the following items were unanimously approved.
8.1
Personnel
8.1.1
Classified Changes
8.1.2
Certificated Changes
8.2
Pupil Personnel
8.3
Curriculum/Instruction
8.3.1 Field Trip:
8.3.1(a)
The Nordhoff High School Boys Wrestling Team will travel to Santiago
Canyon College in Orange County, CA to participate in CIF Individual
Championships February 21-22, 2014.
8.3.1(b)
The Nordhoff High School Boys Wrestling Team will travel to Ontario, CA
to participate in CIF Masters Meet February 28-Mar 1, 2014.
8.3.1(c)
The Nordhoff High School Girls Wrestling Team will travel to Visalia, CA
to participate in CIF State Meet February 28-Mar 1, 2014.
Ojai Unified School District
Board of Education
Minutes, Page 4 of 4
March 11, 2014
8.3.1(d)
The Nordhoff High School Boys Wrestling Team will travel to Bakersfield,
CA to participate in CIF State Meet March 7-8, 2014.
8.3.1(e)
The Nordhoff High School Music Department will travel to Honolulu, HI to
participate in the Heritage Music Festival April 10-14, 2014.
8.4
Business/Operations/Facilities
8.4.1
Purchase Order #B14-00016 – B14-00288, Dated 1/31/14, Excluding Cancelled POs
8.4.2
Purchase Order #P14-00749 – P14-00844, Dated 1/31/14, Excluding Cancelled POs
8.4.3
Warrant Register Listing: County Account - Checks #5020014114 – 5020014348
Dated 1/31/14
8.4.4
Deposit Detail Report – Dated 1/10/14 to 1/29/14
8.4.5
Accept Donations
Donor
The Lions Club of Ojai Valley
8.4.6
DONATION ITEM
$260 to Matilija Junior High School from
Holiday Tree Sales
The Lions Club of Ojai Valley
$238 to Nordhoff High School from Holiday
Tree Sales
Donna Noble
Life Fitness T70 FlexDeck Treadmill for
Matilija Junior High School’s Fitness Center
Connie Biggers
Ojai American Legion Auxiliary
Unit #482
Two Cases of Copy Paper to Meiners Oaks
Elementary School
2013-14 Second Quarter Williams Activity Report from Ventura County Office of
Education
Rikki Horne
Linda Taylor
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Motion by: ____________________
Second by: __________________
Y___N___A___
9. At 7:40 p.m. the meeting was adjourned.
APPROVED:
/s/Kathi Smith
(President)
March 11, 2014
(Date)
/s/ Rikki Horne
(Clerk)
March 11, 2014
(Date)

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