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California Continuation Education Association Council of District Representatives Minutes Meeting Location: Sheraton Gateway, LAX Meeting Date: October 20, 2006 Approval Date: Not Approved
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DISTRICT REPRESENTATIVES Vic Whitaker, CCEA President, called the meeting to order at 8:12 a.m. He announced that the Executive Board had met in August and had invited Joe Stits to collaborate as a Consultant to the CCEA Executive Board for the year. Introductions of Seated Members and several guests followed. Minutes of the April CDR had been emailed to and included with CDR meeting packet for all in attendance. A clarification regarding Tri-District representatives was made and Bob Meier made the motion to accept the minutes as amended. Bill Pierce offered a second and the motion carried unanimously. Vic Whitaker asked for a review of the agenda as proposed, mentioning that the Vice-President’s report and the Model School and Exemplary Program discussion would take place in the afternoon due to Marion St. Amant’s absence due to family commitments in the morning. No major suggestions were made so Vic continued with introductory remarks. He asked everyone to focus on the New Look of CCEA, the Voice of Continuation Education in California. He announced the goals of the Executive Board: 1) to double the professional membership from 323 to 646, 2) to increase the professional look with updated newsletter format, business cards.....and new letterhead, 3) to increase individual District participation and 4) to keep the emphasis on students and student achievement He said we would have a one-day meeting, asked all to control the length of their remarks and to contain discussion items. Vic seated Robert Simmons as a District Representative and welcomed Carol Robb as a representative of CTA. Vic next asked for District reports. Concerns, goals and directions seemed constant across the state. Alternative high school sports leagues were popular (volleyball, soccer, basketball, ping-pong, softball, disc golf and video games) and in various stages of development. Counseling for “life after high school” was recognized as significant. Job Shadow Days, college visits, formal “Bridge Programs” with local community colleges and guest speakers from the community (especially alumni) were all seen as productive. Teaming with service clubs and other community partners provide scholarship and internship connections throughout the state. Enrollment protocols, tutoring projects, cross-age connections, Mock Trial, Solar Boat competition and student government options were all discussed. Continuation school prom, principal’s brunch, Leadership Day, Synergy Day and programs such as Beyond Labels and Stereotypes and Challenge Day were additional examples of school experiences over the past year. An annual Colloquium, Living History Program, school Foundations, School Resource Officers as teachers and WASC were also mentioned. Vic Whitaker thanked everyone for their contributions and Georgeanne Fulstone-Pucillo suggested that many of the programs and efforts mentioned should be considered for recognition as Exemplary Programs. She advised that Marion St. Amant would have specifics to share on such later in the meeting. Dan Plough began the Past-President’s report with a discussion of the ASAM program. He has been working with the Ed Options Office of the CDE and representing CCEA at various ASAM meetings. At the request of the CCEA President, Dan has taken on the task of requesting and collecting Annual Assurance Forms for Model Continuation High Schools. The Annual Assurance Form is something required by CDE to maintain Model School recognition for each of the three years remaining after the original designation. Basically, the Principal and the Superintendent substantiate that the program recognized as a Model School is continuing to provide an exemplary level of student service and support. Thus, validating the continuing award status. Graduation Rate has been an issue when the graduation rate has not been limited to the high school in question but given as that of the District or County in which the school is located. Such can place a Model School into a Program Improvement category and, therefore, remove it from Model School designation. Dan has “fought this battle” for his school and will email each member of CDR a copy of the letter he successfully used on behalf of his program in Calexico. Several members requested that he send a hardcopy to them as well and Dan agreed to do so. HQT (Highly Qualified Teachers) was next discussed. Dennis Fisher explained that there is somewhat of a movement in the State to make Continuation Schools the exception for HQT. He suggests that we not support such when it comes to the Core Curriculum areas of English, Algebra, Social Science and Science. Both Dan and Dennis suggested that looking for connections with vocational programs could broaden the continuation school options. State Treasurer Angela DeaMude presented the Proposed CCEA Budget asking that representatives take note of higher costs for Model School and Tri-District Representative items because of increased activity planned for those programs this year. Bob Meier made the motion to accept the budget as presented and Susan Stone seconded. The motion carried unanimously. Angela said that CCEA is trying to reduce budget categories and presented a graph that represented spending by categories. She also explained that she, on behalf of the Executive Board, was requesting that all District Treasurers and the State CCEA Treasurer have accounts through Wells Fargo. Bob Meier questioned fees. Angela said that she and Vic had negotiated a “service package” from Wells Fargo at this point. Bob Meier made the motion that all Districts and the State CCEA establish an account with Wells Fargo. John Luppini offered the second and the motion passed unanimously. In her Treasurer’s packet, Angela also distributed lists of Professional and School members to date and a Banking Summary. Joe Stits, as Consultant to the CCEA Executive Board, expressed his pleasure in being involved in CCEA again. He stressed communication, professional responsibility (“give back the gift”), sharing achievements and strategies with superintendents and District Offices and official presentations of Model Schools to local school boards. Gerry Catanzarite gave the Webmaster’s report. He is currently trying to update the web design to accommodate all that folks want and need. Cathy suggested that including links to favorite lesson plans would be a strength for teachers and Bob said using public domain options would broaden access. Various other requests and suggestions were made. Right now, Gerry is focusing on cleaning up the existing website and updating various sections. He is committed to creating a seamless document that could be used by the Treasurer, CDE and the CCEA website for individual members and schools. Marion St. Amant gave the Vice-President’s report. Her goals are to increase Professional Membership and general communication and to offer solid trainings. She and Dennis Fisher already completed this year’s Model School Field Expert training with representatives from throughout the state. Her goal is to increase the cadre of Field Experts next year. There were thirteen applications this year, a bit down from the usual, but the earlier deadline seems to be a big reason from the smaller number of applicant schools. Marion also reported on the Exemplary Program effort and asked people to go to the CCEA website to download the application. Deadline is December 15, 2006. She also reported that she and Vic would be doing a Tri-District Representative training on October 21, 2006 and that she hoped to use the TDRs to further the work of CCEA across the state. No official report was given by Tri-District Representatives but the four TDRs were introduced: Mark Telles, Dennis King, Karlene Dockery and Bill Pierce. Committee assignments were announced by President Vic Whitaker and a “break” from the official meeting was held to conduct committee meetings which was followed by lunch. Copies of this year’s first CCEA Newsletter were distributed with note of its new printing format and emphasis on content. Vic Whitaker reconvened the CDR meeting at 1 p.m. and began the afternoon session with committee reports. Cathy Dahl-Kunkel reported for the Legislative Committee:
Gerry Catanzarite reported for the Constitution Committee:
A review and discussion of the Section VII in the Bylaws ensued. It was generally agreed that four TDRs were adequate but several members wanted fall election rather than spring. Jill Jones brought up the concept that most District offices serve January to December, supporting a fall election of TDRs. Dennis King questioned the idea of non-voting status. John Luppini asked for clarification of TDR specifics. John made a motion for clarification and Bill Pierce seconded. After discussion, both retracted their original motions and John made a second motion to clarify TDR specifics one by one. Bill seconded and the motion carried with one “nay” vote from Dennis. Bob Meier made the motion that the TDRs be selected from current or previous CDR members. John Luppini seconded and the motion carried unanimously. John Luppini made the motion to elect TDR representatives at the Fall CDR by caucus. Susan Stone seconded the motion and the motion carried unanimously. Gerry reviewed the specifics now on the table for TDRs: move the election from Spring CDR to Fall CDR, serve 3 years instead of 1 year and have no voting rights (except if they were seated CDR members). Bill Pierce made the motion to accept the specifics as presented and Robert Simmons offered a second. John Luppini called for the question. Ayes = 5 and Nayes = 9. The motion failed. Maggie Rosette asked that proposed changes be put in writing and brought back to the Spring CDR. Gerry will provide everyone a copy of the proposed changes in the Spring CDR packet and a vote may be taken at that meeting. Marc Steffler reported for the Advisory and Liaison Committee:
Maggie Rosette reported for the Audit Committee:
Tom Campbell, Chairman of the 2007 State CCEA Conference, reported on his committee’s activity:
Jim Caswell gave the report on last year’s Conference:
Vic thanked Jim and Janet Knoeppel for their extraordinary efforts and the entire CDR acknowledged the success, financial and otherwise, of last year’s conference. A final conference check for $56,731.90 was presented to Vic Whitaker by Jim Caswell. Rich Bellante presented the report from the Awards Committee:
Marion St. Amant reported for the Membership Committee:
Shared chart of new School Membership Annual Dues:
No report was made by the Nominations Committee because there were no elections to be conducted. Dennis Fisher reported from the California Department of Education. He distributed the List of Model School applicants for this year. The training of Field Experts has been conducted for this year and all thirteen school applicants will be visited. The visits will be 1˝-day visits this year. Dennis asked that we increase PR on a local level of school activities and student achievements. He is also working with Diploma Plus High Schools (Bill and Melinda Gates’ $$$). Applications are due December 15. They are planning to pilot web-based Standards assessment which would be available to continuation schools. There is a chance that two continuation schools will be asked to be involved in the official “pilot group.” Dennis also spoke about the Principal Apportionments (AB 825) and distributed a packet of information on the same. He made particular note to the School District Continuation High School Revenue pages and asked that all in attendance review them with their local District finance folk. There is additional funding at this time to fund an increased number of necessary, small continuation high schools. Dennis also expressed his desire to increase the number of Model Continuation Schools next year. Peter Birdsall gave the Lobbyist Report. He said that there is a shift in interest this year. Block grant information will be out in December. Right now, there is $56/ pupil based on CBEDS with Site Council review and support due on this money. He discussed the various components of AB 1802 and distributed materials on the bill’s parameters. AB 1802 is concerned with supplemental school counseling dollars. Continuation students should be covered as well with this extra counseling service as established by individual Districts. An additional chapter of AB 1802 provides for $70 – 80/7 – 12th graders as accounted for through CBEDS. SB 267 provides money/student for all those who have not passed the CAHSEE (one or both parts). A comprehensive overview packet of $$$ included in Peter’s report was provided to all in attendance. The CDR returned to the issue of the election and terms of the Tri-District Representatives. Various members thought that there would be disenfranchisement because of non-vote position; others thought that 24 voting members was sufficient for CDR. Motions were made and retracted. The TDR issue will be discussed again at the Spring CDR. Dan Plough reported on the Executive Director Committee’s work. He shared that a statewide committee was appointed and met in San Jose in June and presented the recommendation of the committee in writing for all present. Dan led the discussion after his verbal presentation of the committee’s recommendations. Dan Tangney made a motion to accept as submitted and Mark seconded the motion. Some further discussion ensued. The vote was: Aye = 10, Naye = 8. Bob Meier made a motion that we not have an Executive Director at this time but let the Executive Board’s plans for this year run as is. John Luppini seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously. Marion St. Amant led a discussion on Membership, both Professional and School. She emphasized that Professional Membership means personal commitment. She thought that School Membership description should be re-written. Bridgette Holland made a motion to establish a committee to do so. Bob Meier seconded the motion and the motion carried unanimously. Dan, Bob, Marion and Gerry will serve on the committee. Susan Stone made a motion to accept the recommendation of the School Membership Schedule as presented earlier in the meeting, effective January 1, 2007. John Luppini seconded it and the motion carried unanimously. Jill Jones discussed the process of the new logo design contest for the Model Schools flag. The results of the contest were announced. The winning design was submitted by a student from Chavez High School. Maggie Rosette will let us know the student’s name so that a press release can be made. The idea of a Press Release link and a Teacher/School Award link were also discussed for the CDE page. Dennis Fisher will look into it. The next meeting date was set for April 27, 2007 at the Sheraton Grand is Sacramento. Vic Whitaker, CCEA President, adjourned the meeting at 4:10 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Georgeanne Fulstone-Pucillo
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