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SAUGUS UNION SCHOOL DISTRICT
REGULAR MEETING OF THE GOVERNING BOARD
Education Center - 24930 Avenue Stanford 0 Santa Clarita, California 91355
August 5, 2014
MINUTES
ORGANIZATIONAL ITEMS
President of the Board, Paul De La Cerda, called the Meeting of the Governing Board to order Call to Order
at 6:38 pm. at the Education Center, 24930 Avenue Stanford, Santa Clarita, California 91355.
Present: ' Roll Call
President, Paul De La Cerda
Clerk, Douglas A. Bryce
Member, Rose Koscielny
Member, David Powell
Member, Judy Egan Umeck
Secretary to the Board/Superintendent, Joan M. Lucid
Assistant Superintendent of Business, Cynthia Shieh
Assistant Superintendent of Instruction, Christine Hamlin
Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources, Chad Hammitt
Board Meeting Clerk, Pam Dal]
Visitors: Visitors
Visitors present are listed in the official visitors’ record book.
Public Comments for Closed Session Items: Public Comments for
Mr. De La Cerda announced that there were no advanced requests to address the Board. Closed Session Items
The Board went into closed session at 6:39 pm. for matters related to: Closed Session
1) Government Code Section 54957.6: Labor Negotiations
Negotiating Parties: Saugus Teachers Association/California School Employees
Association, Chapter 112/Unrepresented Employees and Saugus Union School District
Negotiator: Superintendent or Designee
2) Government Code Section 54957: Personnel Issues
3) Government Code Section 54957: Superintendent Evaluation
4) Government Code Section 54956.9 - Anticipated Litigation
Potential Number of Cases - 1
The Board came out of closed session at 7:33 pm. Closed Session Ended
The Board returned to public session at 7:47 pm. Public Session
Dr. David Powell, led the Pledge of Allegiance. Pledge of Allegiance
Mr. De La Cerda announced that there was no action to report out of closed session. No Action Reported
Out of Closed Session

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ORGANIZATIONAL ITEMS (continued)
Motion by Mrs. Umeck, second by Mr. Bryce to approve the Agenda for August 5, 2014. Approval of Agenda for
August 5, 2014
Vote: 5-0
Bryce/De La Cerda/
Koscielny/Powell/
Umeck
Motion by Mrs. Umeck, second by Mr. Bryce to approve the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Minutes Approved for
the Governing Board of July 8, 2014. July 8, 2014
Vote: 4-0-1-0
Bryce/De La Cerda/
Koscielny/Umeck
Abstain: Powell
Motion by Mrs. Koscielny, second by Mrs. Umeck to approve the Minutes of the Special Minutes Approved for
Meeting of the Governing Board of July 18, 2014. July 18, 2014
Vote: 4-0-1-0
Bryce/De La Cerda/
Koscielny/Umeck
Abstain: Powell
HEARING SESSION
Mr. De La Cerda announced that there would be no recognition. Recognition
The Board and Cabinet members recognition/information and acknowledged participation in Board/Cabinet Reports
events as follows:
Dr. Powell: Dr. Powell shared as a new member that he had nothing to report at this time. He
did thank his colleagues for selecting him and he looks forward to working with them.
Mrs. Umeck: Mrs. Umeck welcomed Dr. Powell. She shared that the Board/Management
Seminar was fabulous. She thanked Dr. Lucid, Cabinet, Pam Dall and support staff for all their
hard work in arranging this event.
Mrs. Koscielny: Mrs. Koscielny welcomed Dr. Powell. She shared that she enjoyed the
Board/Management Seminar.
Mr. Bryce: Mr. Bryce welcomed Dr. Powell. He shared that staff developed a great process to
select a new board member.
Mr. De La Cerda: Mr. De La Cerda welcomed teachers, administrators and staff back fi'om the
summer break. He is looking forward to attending Back-to-School nights. He thanked Dr.
Lucid, Cabinet, Pam Ball and support staff for organizing the seminar. The Speaker was great.
Lastly, he shared that his twin daughters will be starting 9th grade.
Mr. Hammitt: Mr. Hammitt welcomed David Powell and is looking forward to working with
him. He introduced new members to the Saugus family: Rose Villanueva, CDP Coordinator and
Luz Medina, Fiscal Accountant. He enjoyed the Board/Management Seminar. The seminar
included discussion on goals and leadership.
Dr. Hamlin: Dr. Hamlin welcomed Dr. Powell and shared that she appreciates all the time he
spent preparing for the interview. She welcomed Rose Villanueva and Luz Medina. There will
be a New Teacher Welcome Back breakfast hosted by STA on Thursday, August 7. To date, we
have 10 full TK classes with eight left over. We received an Arts for All Grant in the amount
$18,600.
Mrs. Shieh: Mrs. Shieh is honored to have Dr. Powell as a Board Member. Balfour Beatty
Construction is hear this evening to give an update on the Fire Alarm Replacement System at
Foster Elementary School.
Dr. Lucid: Dr. Lucid welcomed Dr. Powell. She thanked the Board for attending the
Board/Management Seminar. She welcomed everyone back. She indicated that District Office
staff will sign up again this year to attend the first day of school at one of the sites. It was quite a
success last year.

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HEARING SESSION (continued)

On behalf of the Saugus Teachers Association (STA), President, Debbie Rocha, shared the STA

following: 1) Welcomed and congratulated Dr. Powell. It is nice to see all five chairs filled. 2)

Welcomed and congratulated Rose Villanueva. 3) Congratulated Kathy Stende] as the new

Principal of Rosedell School. 4) She encouraged everyone to vote yes on the bond. 5) Looking

forward to returning to school.

No one came forward to Speak on behalf of the California School Employees Association CSEA

(CSEA), Chapter 112.

No one came forward to speak on behalf of the Parent Leader Organizations. Parent Leader
Organizations

No one came forward to speak on behalf of the School Site Councils. School Site Councils

On behalf of the Saugus Administrators Association (SAA), Mrs. Susan Bender, Principal of SAA

Bridgeport Elementary School, shared the following: 1) Welcomed everyone back to another

school year. 2) Administrators and teachers are busy getting reading for the first day of school.

3) Enjoyed the Board/Management Seminar. 4) Welcomed Dr. Powell. 5) SAA supports Board

and Cabinet on the upcoming bond. 6) Looking forward to working with Kathy Stendel. 7)

Welcomed Lisa Loscos, Assistant Principal at Emblem Academy. 8) Welcomed back Rose

Villanueva to the Saugus family. In closing, she is looking forward to a successful school year.

Mr. De La Cerda announced that there were no questions regarding agenda items. Questions Regarding
Agenda Items

Mr. De La Cerda announced that he received advanced written requests to address the Board Advanced Written

regarding agenda and non-agenda items. Mr. De La Cerda explained that the Board is happy to Requests to Address the

listen but would not be allowed to comment according to the Brown Act guidelines. Board

Dan Foller: Mr. Foller is with the Good News Club. He expressed his concerns regarding the

increased fee rate for Use of School Facilities.

Mary Ann Lapointe: Ms. Lapointe is with the Good News Club. She expressed concerns

regarding the increased fee rate for Use of School Facilities.

HEARING SESSION (continued)

Mrs. Shieh introduced Dennis Kuykendall, Sr. Project Manager of Balfour Beatty Construction to Board/Cabinet Reports

give the Board an update on the Fire Alarm Replacement System at Foster Elementary School. (continued)

Mr. Kuykendall showed a short PowerPoint presentation. The project is complete.

CONSENT CALENDAR

No one removed items from the Consent Calendar. Removal of Items from
Consent Calendar

Motion by Mrs. Koscielny, second by Mrs. Umeck to approve the Consent Calendar for: Consent Calendar

0 Commercial Warrants Vote: 5-0

0 Contract Services Report No. 14/15-02 Bryce/De La Cerda/

0 Gifts & Donations to the District Koscrelny/Powell/

Personnel Report No. 14/15-02 Umeck

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CONSENT CALENDAR (continued)
0 Dates for Back-to-School Night and Open House as follows:
Bridgeport - Back-to-School Night: Monday August 11, 2014 (Grades K-6) and Open
House: Thursday, May 21, 2015
Emblem Academy - Back-to-School Night: Monday, August 11, 2014 and Open House:
Thursday, April 2, 2015
Helmers: Back-to-School Night: Monday, August 11, 2014 (TK and K), Thursday,
August 12, 2014 (Grades 1-6) and Open House: Thursday, April 2, 2014
Mountainview - Back-to-School Night: Thursday, August 14, 2014 and Open House:
Thursday, May 21, 2015
o Saugus Union School District Inter-district Attendance Agreement with Castaic Union
School District and Lancaster School District
GENERAL FUNCTIONS
Mr. De La Cerda announced that this a public hearing regarding the Proposed Formation of Public Hearing
Saugus Union School District School Facilities Improvement District No. 2014-1. Regarding Proposed
Mr. Robert E. Anslow of Bowie, Arneson, Wiles & Giannone, presented information and Formation of Saugus
reviewed matters concerning the proposed formation. Mr. De La Cerda then Opened the Public Union School District
Hearing at 8:20 p.m. No written comments were submitted. Mr. De La Cerda closed the Public School Facilities
Hearing at 8:27 pm. Improvement District
No. 2014-1
Motion by Dr. Powell, second by Mr. Bryce to approve Resolution 2014-15 # 14 Ordering the Resolution 2014-15 # 14
Formation of School Facilities Improvement District No. 2014-1 of the Saugus Union District Ayes: 5
and taking related actions. (Bryce/De La Cerda/
Koscrelny/Powell/Umeck
Noes: 0
Abstain: 0
Absent: 0
Motion by Mr. Bryce, second by Mrs. Umeck to approve Resolution 2014-15 # 15 Ordering an Resolution 2014-15 # 15
election within School Facilities Improvements District No. 2014-1 of the Saugus Union School Ayes: 5
District, establishing specifications of the election orders, requesting consolidation with other (Effie/De La Gerda]
election occurring within School Facilities Improvement District No. 2014-1 on November 4, 5223621341) owe“! umCCk
2014, and taking related actlons. Abstain: 0
Absent: 0
Mr. De La Cerda announced that he received advanced written requests to address the Board
regarding this agenda item. Mr. De La Cerda explained that the Board is happy to listen but
would not be allowed to comment according to the Brown Act guidelines.
Matt Ferguson, 26811 Las Mananitas Dr., Santa Clarita, CA 91354: Mr. Ferguson
inquired about how much of the bond money will be allocated to technology.
Charles Werner, 26602 Canyon Terrace Way, Canyon Country, CA 91387: Mr. Werner
had the following questions: How did you reach the $148 M for the bond? Tax payers want
transparency. Where is money going? How much do the children get? How is the money
divided per school site?
Brian Koegle, 26437 Riverrock Way, Santa Clarita, CA 91350: Mr. Koegle is a partner at
a local law firm. His daughters attend Emblem Academy. He is the Chairperson on the Bond
Committee. He expressed the importance of the School Facilities Improvement District and
voting for the bond.

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GENERAL FUNCTIONS (continued)
Each of the Board Members Spoke in favor of the bond. Mr. Anslow briefly described the Resolution 2014-15 # 15
Oversight Committee. Mr. De La Cerda recognized and thanked Joy Tatarka, TBWB (continued)
Strategies helping with the ballot measure and community flyers. Mr. De La Cerda thanked
Mr. Koegle for taking a leadership role with the bond.
Motion by Mrs. Umeck, second by Mrs. Koscielny to approve Resolution 2014-15 # 16 Resolution 2014-15 # 16
declaring intention to reimburse expenditures using proceeds of issued debt and securities. Ayes: 5
(Bryce/De La Cerda/
Koscielny/Powell/Umeck
Noes: 0
Abstain: 0
Absent: 0
INSTRUCTION
Motion by Dr. Powell, second by Mr. Bryce to approve the technical changes/amendments to the Technical Changes/
Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP) for the 2014-15 fiscal year. Dr. Hamlin said that the Amendments to LCAP
technical changes/amendments does not change the content of LCAP, just the wording. for the 2014-15 Fiscal
Year
Vote: 5-0
Bryce/De La Cerda/
Koscielny/Powell/
Umeck
HUMAN RESOURCES
Motion by Mrs. Umeck, second Mrs. Koscielny to approve the Loyola Marymount University Saugus Contract
Student Placement Agreement, Saugus Contract # 14-15-074. # 14-15-074
Vote: 5-0
Bryce/De La Cerda/
Koscielny/Powell/
Umeck
Motion by Mr. Bryce, second by Dr. Powell to approve the University of La Verne Student Saugus Contract
Placement Agreement, Saugus Contract # 14-15-066. # 14-15-066
Vote: 5-0
Bryce/De La Cerda/
Koscielny/Powell/
Umeck
BUSINESS SERVICES
Motion by Mrs. Koscielny, second by Mrs. Umeck to approve 45-day Budget Revision to the 45-day Budget
General Fund (Fund 01.0). Revision to General
Fund
Vote: 5-0
Bryce/De La Cerda/
Koscielny/Powelll
Umeck

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BUSINESS SERVICES/RELATED To CFD No. 2005~1
The Board of Trustees will now act as Legislative Body of Community Facilities District
No. 2005-1 (Plum Canyon)
Motion by Mrs. Umeck, second by Dr. Powell to adopt Resolution 2014-15 # 10 of the Board of Resolution 2014-15 # 10
Trustees of the Saugus Union School District adjusting special taxes, approving the 2014-2015 Ayes: 5
budget, and approving the levy and collection of special taxes with Community Facilities District (BWCF/ De La Cerda/
(CFD) No. 2005-1 (Plum Canyon) of the Saugus Union School District. 532231? [P owell/U me°k
Abstain: 0
Absent: 0
The Board of Trustees will cease acting as the Legislative Body of Community Facilities
District No. 2005-1 (Plum Canyon), and resume acting as the Board of Trustees of the
Saugus Union School District.
FUTURE BOARD MEETINGS/AGENDA ITEMS
Regular Board Meetings in 2014 at Education Center (approved) Regular Board
Meetings
Date Location Date Location
August 19 Education Center November 4 Education Center
September 2 Education Center November 18 Education Center
September 16 Education Center December 9 Education Center
October 14 Education Center (Annual Organizational Meeting)
Future Agenda Items/Reports Future Agenda
0 Bond Measure Items/Reports
0 Education Foundation
RECESS
Mr. De La Cerda announced that they would be taking a recess at 9:24 pm. Recess
CLOSED SESSION
The Board went into closed session at 9:57 pm. for matters related to: Closed Session
A 1) Government Code Section 54957.6: Labor Negotiations
Negotiating Parties: Saugus Teachers Association/California School Employees
Association, Chapter 112/Unrepresented Employees and Saugus Union School District
Negotiator: Superintendent or Designee
2) Government Code Section 54957: Personnel Issues
3) Government Code Section 54957: Superintendent Evaluation
Mr. De La Cerda announced that there was no action to report out of closed session. No Action Reported
Out of Closed Session
ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Mr. Bryce, second by Mrs. Koscielny to adjourn the meeting at 11:54 pm. Adjournment
Vote: 5-0
Bryce/De La Cerda/
Koscielny/Powell/
Umeck

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The next regular meeting of the Governing Board of the Saugus Union School District will be Regular Meeting
held in the Board Room at the Education Center at 24930 Avenue Stanford, Santa Clarita, August 19, 2014
California 91355 on Tuesday, August 19, 2014 at 7:30 pm.
Approved August 19, 2014 £2; E 2 2
Pa .De a Cerda, 'resident
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Doug] A. Bryce, C ‘rk
J oaégg. Lucid, SupeZintenént