Encore JR/SR High School
Regular Encore Board of Director's Meeting - December 16, 2024
Date and Time
Location
Encore High School
16955 Lemon Street
Hesperia, CA 92345
All public comment, both on agenda items and non-agenda items within the jurisdiction of the Board, should be provided during the agenda item titled, “Public Comment.” Members of the public who wish to comment during the Board meeting may fill out a public comment card. Individual comments will be limited to three (3) minutes per agenda item and one three (3) minute period to address an item not on the agenda. If an interpreter is needed for comments, they will be translated to English and the time limit shall be six (6) minutes per person per agenda item. The Board limits the total time for public comment to thirty minutes, and may extend this time at its sole discretion. The Board reserves the right to mute or remove a participant from the meeting if the participant unreasonably disrupts the Board meeting after being warned by the Board Chair or designee that they are disrupting the meeting.
Notice is hereby given that the order of consideration of matters on this agenda may be changed without prior notice.
Agenda
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| I. | Opening Items | 5:00 PM | |||
| A. | Record Attendance | Chandale Sutton | 1 m | ||
| B. | Call the Meeting to Order | Chandale Sutton | |||
| C. | Public Comment | Chandale Sutton | 1 m | ||
| D. | Approval of the Agenda | Vote | Chandale Sutton | 1 m | |
| E. | Board Member Comments | Discuss | Chandale Sutton | 6 m | |
| II. | Consent Items | 5:09 PM | |||
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It is recommended that the board considers approving a number of agenda items as a consent list. These items can be enacted in one motion without further discussion. Consent items may be called up by any member at the meeting for clarification, discussion, or change. |
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| A. | Approval of Board Meeting Minutes | Approve Minutes | Chandale Sutton | 1 m | |
| Approve minutes for Regular Encore Board of Director's Meeting - November 18, 2024 on November 18, 2024 | |||||
| B. | Personnel Report | Vote | Chandale Sutton | 1 m | |
| C. | Expenditures | Vote | Chandale Sutton | 2 m | |
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| D. | Proposal to Increase Caseload for Resource Specialists per Education Code 56362(c) | Vote | Chandale Sutton | 5 m | |
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Background: Under California Education Code Section 56362(c), school districts are required to ensure that the caseloads for resource specialists remain manageable to effectively serve students with disabilities. The current caseload for resource specialists at [School District Name] has been reviewed, and it is recommended that the caseload be adjusted in accordance with the guidelines outlined in the code, ensuring compliance with the statute and enhancing the quality of services provided to students.
Encore Executive Director, Dr. Guillermo Munoz would like to ask the Encore School Board for permission to increase the caseload max from 28, to 32 according to Ed Code 56360-56362.5. |
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| III. | Items Pulled From Consent Calendar | 5:18 PM | |||
| A. | Items Pulled From Consent Calendar | Discuss | Chandale Sutton | 3 m | |
| IV. | Staff Reports | 5:21 PM | |||
| A. | Executive Director/Principal's Report | Discuss | Dr. Guillermo Muñoz | 5 m | |
| B. | Staff Liaison's Report | Discuss | Sandi Del Sole | 5 m | |
| C. | Student Representative's Report | Discuss | Irene Kim | 5 m | |
| V. | Curriculum and Instruction | ||||
| VI. | Budget and Finance | 5:36 PM | |||
| A. | Approval of 24-25 First Interim Budget Report | Vote | ICON | 5 m | |
| B. | Surplus Property | Discuss | Patricia Alaimalo | 5 m | |
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The Executive Director/Principal requests the authority to dispose of District surplus property in the best interest of Encore.
Equipment/Furniture 1. Brother Sewing Machines (34) 2. Floor Air Conditioning Units (14)
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| C. | Proposal to Install Solar Carports at Encore Jr and Senior High School for the Arts | Discuss | Patricia Alaimalo | 5 m | |
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Background: As part of our ongoing efforts to enhance sustainability and reduce energy costs, we propose the installation of solar carports at Encore. Solar carports are a forward-thinking, environmentally friendly solution that generate clean, renewable energy while providing covered parking spaces. In addition to reducing electricity costs, these structures can improve the school’s sustainability profile and contribute to the district’s commitment to green initiatives.
Action Required: Discuss the proposal to install solar carports at no cost to Encore |
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| VII. | Governance | ||||
| VIII. | Human Resources | ||||
| IX. | Adjourn to Closed Session | 5:51 PM | |||
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Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957, the Board may adjourn to closed session as agendised during the meeting to discuss staff/student personnel matters, negotiations, litigation, and/or acquisition of land or facilities as authorized under law. The Board will adjourn to closed session in a private area for discussion and may take action on the following closed session items.
A. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL— EXISTING LITIGATION (Subdivision (a) of Section 54956.9)(Name of Case: Grifin Case# CIVSB2211460)
B. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL— EXISTING LITIGATION (Subdivision (a) of Section 54956.9)(Name of Case: Hill Case# CIVSB2401035)
C. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL— EXISTING LITIGATION (Subdivision (a) of Section 54956.9) (Name of Case: Iyawe Case# TBD)
D. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL— ANTICIPATED LITIGATION (Gov. Code section 54956.9(d)(2).) |
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| A. | Reconvene from closed session | FYI | Chandale Sutton | 60 m | |
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After the closed session is complete, the Board will reconvene and report any action taken during closed session to the extent required by law. |
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| X. | Closing Items | 6:51 PM | |||
| A. | Adjourn Meeting | Vote | Chandale Sutton | 2 m | |