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Call to Order: President Hathaway opened the meeting to regular session at 4:05 p.m.

Therese Kennedy led the Pledge of Allegiance. Trustees Present:

Robert Hathaway, President

Karin Freeman, Vice President/Clerk (arrived at 4:07) Marilyn Buchi, Member

Meg Cutuli, Member Brian O’Neal, Member Anna Piercy, Member

Joe Rollino, Member (departed at 5:37 p.m.) Staff: Superintendent – Michael Worley

Assistant Superintendents – Howard Burkett, Terri Giamarino Parliamentarian – Sonia Ramirez

Staff: Kathy Adams, Jeanie Davis, Julie Dentler, Sean Dooley, Cherie Fawley, Joel Grospe, Gail Kairis, Therese Kennedy, Dana Lynch, Jennifer Wang, Jim Williamson, Sarah Zepeda

Students: There were no students present at this meeting.

Review and Adoption of Agenda: It was moved by Mr. O’Neal and seconded by

Ms. Cutuli to adopt the agenda as presented. The motion carried 7-0.

Presentations: Sarah Zepeda, ROP culinary arts instructor, gave a presentation on

ProStart, a 2-year industry program developed by the National Restaurant Association (NRA), and the California Restaurant Association. The program is classroom based and teaches management skills, leadership skills, and also allows for experiences to work outside of the classroom. ProStart certificates are nationally recognized and endorsed by industry professionals. The program helps students obtain employment and qualify for college scholarships through the NRA. ROP currently runs culinary programs at Gilbert, La Habra, Savana, Sonora, Valencia and the Culinary Arts Institute.

Sean Dooley, ROP Automotive Technology instructor at Fullerton High School, gave a presentation on the National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation (NATEF). Mr. Dooley provided background information about Automotive Service Excellence (ASE), a non-profit organization that certifies employees, explaining that NATEF works to improve the quality of the programs for individuals seeking ASE certification. NATEF does not certify the professionals; it certifies high school and college programs by by evaluating them according to industry standards. As such, the standards are very high. Through NATEF, students receive a “student’s certification” which can result in one less year spent obtaining an ASE technician’s certification. There are currently thirteen NATEF programs within a 50 mile radius of ROP, only two of which are high school programs. ROP would like to add four high schools this year, and then another three the following year. Mr. Dooley believes that the NATEF certification will help students stand out in the job market and provide experiences that match the highest level of industry standards.

Closed Session: President Hathaway declared Closed Session at 4:37 p.m. to discuss

public employee appointment, employment, evaluation, discipline or dismissal/release, and/or current or pending litigation. The board reconvened into Open Session at 5:19 p.m. No action was taken.

Approval of Minutes: It was moved by Mr. O’Neal and seconded by Ms. Freeman to

approve the minutes of the regular meeting of the Board of Trustees on March 11, 2015. The motion carried 7-0.

Communications: No communications were presented.

Public Hearing: Mr. Hathaway opened the meeting to a public hearing at 5:19 p.m.

There was no public participation, so the public hearing was closed.

Superintendent's Report: Dr. Worley reviewed the contents of the Boards’ folders

which included answers to agenda questions, a list of ROP courses that are UC “a-g” approved, and an amended Administrative Regulation to correct a typo. He shared recent student achievements at the HOSA state leadership conference and National Automotive Technician Competition in New York.

Dr. Worley reviewed the fact that the Governor is proposing a $250 million CTE grant. Since this proposal, the Assembly and Senate Budget Education sub-committees have held hearings. The grant received a tremendous amount of support, with the only stand out opponent being the Legislative Analysts Office (LAO). The grant gives priority to programs that are part of a regional partnership, providing high quality CTE with industry-recognized certifications. Due to its advisory committees, work-based learning and articulation agreements, ROP anticipates funding priority.

Dr. Worley reviewed SB148, authored by Senator McGuire. The senator is proposing $600 million for CTE funding, beginning this year and repeating for the next two years.

The language has been modified so that ROPs can apply and additional revisions to the language are anticipated, such as that which would prevent applicants from using pathways grant money as matching funds. The bill has now gone to an appropriations committee. This bill might not get signed into legislature, but it may help bring an increase to the $250 million that the governor has proposed.

Schools Services, Inc. has provided ROP with an initial report, and Dr. Worley will be working with them to better understand some of the findings and make modifications, if necessary. After which time, he will present the report to the board and district superintendents.

Dr. Worley thanked Julie Dentler and the entire ROP Leadership team for nominating him as an ACSA CTE Administrator of the Year, a recognition for which he just received notification that he has been named Region 17’s CTE Administrator of the Year. Dr. Worley also expressed appreciation to the Board, saying that he feels that he has one of the best boards in California. He especially appreciates the recognition because it highlights North Orange County ROP as a premier CTE provider in the state of California.

Dr. Worley concluded his report by sharing that there is a parking permit included in the board folders to reserve parking spaces at the Celebration of Success. 200 students will be recognized and each will receive $50 for being nominated. There will be several families/organizations at the event to present additional awards, including the Anaheim Police Association who will be present to award one student with $500. This is a new award. He asked the board to arrive between 6:00 to 6:15 p.m. and shared that the event will feature live video.

Receive and/or Approve Consent Agenda Items: It was moved by Mr. O’Neal and

seconded by Ms. Freeman to approve the consent calendar without items 10A4. The motion carried unanimously.

It was moved by Mr. O’Neal and seconded by Ms. Piercy to approve item 10A4. The motion carried 6-0 with one abstention (O’Neal).

Business Consent

10A1. Financial: Ratified Balance Sheet and Income Statement and authorized total

liabilities and fund balance in the amount of $21,356,980.17 and ending fund balance in the amount of $21,343,726.47.

10A2. Cash Flow: Received Cash Flow Report for the period ending March 24,

2015.

10A3. Student Body Fund: Received the Student Body Fund Report for the period

ending March 23, 2015.

10A4. Checks: Ratified/approved checks #00047274 through #00047419 in the

amount of $1,008,625.82 as listed for the months of February and March 2015.

10A5. Purchase Orders: Ratified/approved the listed purchase orders in the amount

of $663,681.63 for the period of February 25, 2015, through March 23, 2015. 10A6. Surplus Property: Approved the sale of surplus property using the services

of The Liquidation Company.

10A7. School Services Contract: Approved the renewal of membership agreement

with School Services of California at a cost of $2,580 for May 1, 2015, through April 30, 2016.

10A8. Legal Claim: Approved rejection of claim presented by ROP employee. Administrative Services Consent

10B1. Human Resource Report: Ratified/approved personnel employment related

recommendations as presented.

Educational Services Consent

10C1. Joint Venture Training Agreements: Authorized execution of new Joint Venture Training Agreements to use community classroom facilities for the 2014-2015 school year.

10C2. ADA Report: Received information on 2014-2015 ADA.

10C3. Textbook Approval: Approved the textbook Human Anatomy and Physiology.

General Consent

10D1. Received the monthly visibility report.

Business Services Non-Consent

11A1. Received revised administrative regulations 4112.4, 4212.4, 4312.4 Tuberculosis Test, which implement the Board approved policies.

Administrative Services Non-Consent

11B1. It was moved by Ms. Piercy and seconded by Mr. O’Neal to adopt Resolution 2014-05, Layoff of Classified Employees, effective July 1, 2015. The motion carried unanimously.

Ayes: 7 Noes: 0 Abstain: 0

Educational Services Non-Consent

11C1. There were no items in this section this month.

General Non-Consent

11D1. There were no items in this section this month.

Board Report: Each Board member reported on the status of their respective district

and highlighted recent events they attended in their capacity as Board members.

Adjournment: It was moved by Mr. O’Neal and seconded by Ms. Freeman to adjourn

the regular meeting at 6:04 p.m. The motion carried 6-0.

_______________________________ Date Approved: __________________ Michael Worley, Ed.D., Secretary

Board of Trustees

______________________________ Karin Freeman

Vice President/Clerk Board of Trustees