Comments on: Governor’s proposed Local Control Funding Formula would create winners and losers, some say

By: Theresa Harrington

Theresa Harrington — Mon, 11 Mar 2013 23:39:19 +0000

Here’s my own PRA response from Rolen, along with my response to him and the board: http://www.ibabuzz.com/onassignment/2013/03/11/mdusd-board-to-discuss-public-records-act-request/

By: g

Mon, 11 Mar 2013 21:04:55 +0000

I’m also looking forward to board discussion and decision on allowing Eagle Peak to draw even more students away from district control. Will ‘up to 35′ sixth grade students mean subsequent bumping and yet more Certificated lay-offs.

By: g

Mon, 11 Mar 2013 20:54:51 +0000

Dr J.@112: As noted, the board is remiss in updating Board Policies. Is it in fact the Supt’s responsibility to assure legal compliance? Read through the almost magical appearance of an Appendix A for Rolen’s contract.

Also look at when the Board designated a broad range of duties to the General Counsel. “…5. Training for all employees of applicable laws, safety procedures, loss prevention, etc.”

Legal Counsel duties: See minutes of Item 10.6 of 12-09-08.
Legal Counsel Budget: See Item 5.3 of minutes of 12-16-08.

Then, a year later, Rolen said he’d take charge of ‘even more’ departments—if he got a new contract, AND the money was right!

Of course, no matter how many jobs may be ‘designated’, the buck should stop at the big man’s desk.

By: Doctor J

Doctor J — Mon, 11 Mar 2013 15:45:52 +0000

Wow, I just learned that CSBA recommended in November that 38 different Board policies and By-laws be amended, but in MDUSD not a single one has been presented to the Board until the AB 1575 changes tonight. 5 months delay ? Why ?

By: Doctor J

Doctor J — Mon, 11 Mar 2013 04:59:48 +0000

@TH#113 The Board sets the policy and the Supt sets the implementation along with accountability to ensure full implementation. Otherwise a school board will end up writing a check for $4.75 million like this one. http://www.mercurynews.com/breaking-news/ci_22725025/record-settlement-mentally-disabled-girl-sexually-abused-school

By: Theresa Harrington

Theresa Harrington — Mon, 11 Mar 2013 03:17:25 +0000

Dr. J: Nolen showed me the form. But, she points out that many people don’t read the documentation that comes with the form, which is why she believes it is imperative to have actual training.
It is surprising that neither Stuckey-Smith nor Braun-Martin appear to have been aware of the board policy that already exists regarding mandated reporter training. Clearly, just having a policy is not enough. It must actually be reviewed by all staff to ensure that everyone knows their responsibilities.

By: Doctor J

Doctor J — Mon, 11 Mar 2013 02:48:13 +0000

Has Steven Lawrence made a “designee” ? “The Superintendent or designee shall provide training regarding the reporting duties of district employees mandated by law to report suspected child abuse and neglect.” Board Policy AND Administrative Regulation 5141.4. http://gamutonline.net/DisplayPolicy/374328/5

By: Doctor J

Doctor J — Mon, 11 Mar 2013 02:30:55 +0000

Theresa, perhaps you can do a PRA for the “form” new hires are supposed to sign under Administrative Regulation 5141.4. I don’t think it exists.

By: Doctor J

Doctor J — Mon, 11 Mar 2013 02:27:57 +0000

@Jim#106 I believe the state law does state some elements that must be in the training regimin as outlined in my post #105 based on MDUSD Board Administrative Regulation 5141.4. Since neither Felicia Stuckey-Smith [a lawyer BTW] and Asst Supt Julie B-M were apparently aware of their own Board regulations, MDUSD is ripe for huge payout on an abuse lawsuit. Clearly the CEO of MDUSD, Steven Lawrence, has no idea of how to manage a District this large and ensure ACCOUNTABILITY.

By: Doctor J

Doctor J — Mon, 11 Mar 2013 02:14:40 +0000

No wonder lawyers are having a field day and getting large awards and settlements against districts — they just ask for the “signed statements” as required by the CSBA model regulations and when the districts can’t produce them: GUILTY AS CHARGED. Julie saying Felicia should have a record of the trainings and Felicia not having any kind of record is so typical of the dysfunction in the district. Now Julie and Felicia pawn off the district’s responsibility for training in mandatory reporting to the principals ? What a joke. Greg Rolen, as the Risk Manager, should be appalled.