SCHOOL BOARD WRAP-UP

WHAT HAPPENED:

The board was updated Tuesday on construction progress at Newport

Coast Elementary School. The district is a bit behind schedule and more

than $10,000 over budget. Major delays stem from problems getting the

school’s windows and the removal of large boulders, which also put the

district over budget.

WHAT IT MEANS:

Barring a week of rain or any other major setbacks, the school will

open in January after the winter break. There will be several tasks

remaining that will be completed on weekends and after school, said Mike

Fine, the district’s assistant superintendent of business services.

Vote: No vote

IN FAVOR / AGAINST

WHAT HAPPENED:

Ryan Leiu, the student board member from Costa Mesa High School,

reported Tuesday that the student food drive for Thanksgiving was a

success.

WHAT IT MEANS:

Students far surpassed their goal of collecting 1,900 cans, which

would have been about one can per student. They collected 2,600 cans.

Vote: No vote

IN FAVOR / AGAINST

WHAT HAPPENED:

The school board on Tuesday set two meetings and canceled a third.

WHAT IT MEANS:

The board scheduled it annual organizational meeting for 7 p.m., Dec.

12 in the District Education Center. The board also scheduled a public

hearing for 6 p.m. Dec. 5 in the District Education Center to allow the

public an opportunity to discuss the charter school proposal that was

submitted by parents last month.

The regular meeting scheduled for Dec. 26 was canceled.

Vote: 7 / 0 all

IN FAVOR / AGAINST

NEXT MEETING

The public hearing will take place at 6 p.m. Dec. 5 at the District

Education Center, 2985-A Bear St., Costa Mesa.

The next regular meeting will take place at 7 p.m. Dec. 12 at the same

location.