This meeting began ten minutes late and lasted almost one and a half hours. No explanation was given as to the late start.
1) Superintendent’s Report - Mr. Olney shared the following information:
a) Good California Exit Exam results with 93% of students taking the test at THS passing the test in English and Math.
b) Technology - Vector will soon be initiating a server consolidation process and beginning network monitoring. Also the new Chromebooks are working out well with lots of use by students.
c) Gym Roof - May not be completely done by graduation, but will not interfere with graduation being held in gym.
d) Governor’s Preliminary Budget Revision - No details yet, but it looks favorable for education. Details to be provided at meeting which Mr. Olney will attend on May 26.
2) Public Comments - Curtis Boutte (track coach) updated board regarding track season. He announced that two athletes qualified for CIF.
3) Personnel - Several individuals were approved to serve in the following positions: CIF Representative to League, Fall coaches for volleyball, football, and cheerleading squad, Summer School, student summer workers, pool attendants, and lifeguards.
4) Overnight Trips - Three overnight trips were approved: Leadership Camp, track overnight trip to attend track meet, and Senior Trip.
5) Surplus Books - 489 high school library books and 42 high school French textbooks were declared surplus and may be disposed of or donated.
6) Policies and Procedures - Several Board Policies and Administrative Regulations were updated. It took almost thirty minutes for Mr. Olney to summarize the changes for the board. Policies dealt with included child abuse prevention, student suspensions and expulsions, administration of medication and monitoring of health conditions, health care and emergencies, temporary athletic team coaches, temporary/substitute personnel, and volunteer assistance. Possibly the most interesting item discussed was the procedure to be used for providing sick leave pay for substitute teachers. This applies only to substitute teachers who have accrued 30 or more days of substitute service in a single year and who must miss a day of a multi-day assignment.
7) Although pool hours were not mentioned during the meeting, a handout was available. The pool will open May 25th. See the school website for details. (http://trona.k12.ca.us)
8) Next regular board meeting: June 11. Special board meeting: June 18.