HUNTINGTON BEACH UNION SCHOOL DISTRICT WRAP-UP

Vote:

IN FAVOR 5/ AGAINST 0

WHAT HAPPENED:

The school board approved the submittal of an application to the

California Department of Education for the 16th year of funding for the

Alternative Education Outreach Consultant Program, also known as the

district’s Dropout Recovery Project.

WHAT IT MEANS:

There will be funding in the amount of $44,794 through June 30, 2002.

No matching funds are required, and authorization to expend funds upon

receipt is requested.

Vote:

IN FAVOR 5/ AGAINST 0

WHAT HAPPENED:

The board approved a plan by the Huntington Beach Adult School to

submit an application for $250,000 in federal education grant funds to be

used for the Oak View Community Technology Center during the 2001-2002

school year.

WHAT IT MEANS:

The Technology Center Program provides training for low-income,

limited-English speaking adults. Matching funds of 30% are required and

will be provided by the adult school and by the Oak View Collaborative.

Authorization to expend funds upon receipt is requested.

Vote:

IN FAVOR 4/ AGAINST 1

WHAT HAPPENED:

The board agreed to amend the lease with Ocean View School District

for the use of Park View School for the Adult Education and Coast High

School programs. Board member Matthew Harper cast the lone “no” vote.

WHAT IT MEANS:

The lease term will be extended from one year to five years, with rent

increases from 2002-03 forward, based on the Consumer Price Index (CPI).

NEXT MEETING

Aug. 28, 2001, 7:30 p.m. at the District Education Center, 10251

Yorktown Ave.