Work Study Session
A work study session was held on the Single School Plans for Academic Achievement for four schools last night; Palm Vista Elementary School, Twentynine Palms Junior High School, Twentynine Palms High School, and Black Rock High School. Each school presented their Single School Plans (SPSA’s) to the Board over 4 board meetings in August and September. Each school presented their plans, goals, and activities to help students and their schools move forward this year. Plans were developed at each site through the School Site Councils and approved for submission to the Board of Education.
Reports and Comments
Marine Corps representative reported on the status of the outreach programs for the schools (MFLAC, Adopt A School, Federal Impact Aid Letters)
Presentation of the Deferred Maintenance Plan
David Daniels, Director of Maintenance and Operations presented information on the deferred maintenance plan. Funding for these items (painting, HVAC, repaving, roofing) all come out of the general fund as the state no longer allocates funding for this. The plan is a rotation of schools, correcting and addressing the most critical needs first. This plan can be revisited if the Bond passes.
Adoption of Consent Agenda
The consent agenda passed with amendments as noted with a vote of 4-0. The Board eliminated one name from the personnel list on the agenda as that individual no longer works for Morongo Unified.
Discussion/Action Items
- The Board voted unanimously to name Dr. Deborah Turner the acting superintendent pending Tom Baumgarten’s return. The Board will sign the necessary papers to permit Dr. Turner to sign required documents for the county and the state. The Supplemental Employment agreement and the Appointment of Acting Superintendent as Secretary to the Board will be on the next agenda for Board approval.
- All SPSA’s were approved for the schools that presented by the Board.
Review
Thirteen Board Policies are up for review; 12 of them will be up for a vote next Board Meeting.
Future Agenda Items
In addition to the items listed on the agenda that went to the public, the following items will be added for the future agendas….
- Workshop by the Military Liaison on the Military Compact
- Workshop by Mr. Ghelber on the process for selections of personnel for extra duties, Code of Ethics, and consequences of violating the code. The High School Principals will be invited to participate
- Measure O: Report by the Bond committee on the status and timeline of expected activity
- New date for the Joint MUSD/CMC Board meeting needed
