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Chris Gallo

 President

 2016

  453-7912
chris.gallo@ymail.com

Tony Winterbauer Clerk 2014

 682-0097
twinterbauer@gmail.com

 Patricia Hiles

Member

  2014

 pathiles@hotmail.com

 Dan Cunnison 

 Member

 2016

 dcunnison@aol.com

  Cindy Norman

 Member

 2014

  cindynorman@cox.net

 

 
 
Meeting Dates
This list of tentative meeting dates for 2013 was established at the December 17, 2012, Organizational Meeting. Dates may be changed as necessary. Special meetings may also be scheduled as needed. Please check Agendas of Upcoming Meetings for the most up-to-date information.


Scheduled Regular Board Meetings

Tuesday, January 22 at 7:00 p.m. in the Hope School Library***
Monday, February 11 at 7:00 p.m. in the Monte Vista School Library***
Monday, March 11 at 7:00 p.m. in the Hope District Board Room
Monday, April 8 at 7:00 p.m. in the Hope District Board Room
Monday, May 13 at 7:00 p.m. in the Hope District Board Room
Monday, June 10 at 7:00 p.m. in the Hope District Board Room
Monday, July 8 at 7:00 p.m. in the Hope District Board Room
Monday, August 19 at 7:00 p.m. in the Hope District Board Room
Monday, September 9 at 7:00 p.m. in the Hope District Board Room
Monday, October 14 at 7:00 p.m. in the Hope District Board Room
Monday, November 18 at 7:00 p.m. in the Hope District Board Room
Monday, December 9 at 7:00 p.m. in the Hope District Board Room

*** Note change from originally scheduled meeting date.

*** Note change in meeting location

 

Scheduled Special Board Meetings

Friday, April 12, 2013 at 3:00 p.m. in the Hope District Board Room
Tuesday, April 16, 2013 at 12:00 p.m. in the Hope District Board Room

 
 
Board Goals

Student Academic Achievement

The district instructional program shall promote the development and achievement of all students.

  • Students scoring below the proficiency level on required state assessments will receive tailored academic intervention in class and/or outside the school day. 
  • Students who achieve at the highest levels will have access to specialized programs tailored to their abilities. 
  • The district will actively support staff in the use of innovative teaching practices that advance student achievement.

 

Student Health, Wellness, and Citizenship

The district will promote education of the whole child and advance responsible citizenship.

The district will ...

  • investigate creative strategies to improve student nutrition at school and at home. 
  • promote physical activity at school and at home preparing students to meet or exceed the state standards for physical fitness.   
  • actively support positive social and emotional development for all students. 
  • encourage and provide opportunities for students to actively participate in and contribute to their community.

 

Communication

The district will communicate in an open and positive manner.

  • The Board of Trustees and superintendent will increase visits to school sites. 
  • The district will utilize technology to improve communication with parents, staff, and the community. 
  • The district will sustain an active dialogue with the community regarding the changes associated with the transition to basic aid funding, including holding periodic board meetings at each campus.

 

Fiscal Accountability

The district will utilize sound business principles to responsibly manage the transition from revenue limit to basic aid funding.

The district will ...

  • develop a plan for optimal utilization of district owned facilities as enrollment declines. 
  • investigate proactive strategies to enhance revenues and maintain responsible reserves. 
  • partner with teachers and staff to explore creative strategies to best compensate them during the transition to basic aid and beyond.
 
Board Agenda
The official copy of the Board of Education agenda is posted in the main office of the Hope School District, 3970 La Colina Road, Santa Barbara, CA 93110. The agenda is posted 72 hours in advance of a regular Board meeting.The agenda is posted 24 hours in advance of a special Board meeting. As a service to Internet users, the Board of Trustees meeting agendas are posted on this web site. Every effort is made to upload the information in a timely fashion. However, the official, time-sensitive posting of the agenda continues to be the posting that takes place at the District Office.

 

 

Regular Board Meeting
 (click here for agenda)

May 13, 2013

 6:30 p.m. Closed Session 

7:00 p.m. Regular Session

Hope District Board Room

3970 La Colina Road

Santa Barbara, CA  93110

 
Board Highlights

The Board Highlights are brief outlines of the actions and discussions addressed by the Board at their regularly scheduled meetings. For detailed minutes, please contact the District Office.

 

  • Meeting on February 11, 2013 (click here)
  • Meeting on January 22, 2013 (click here)
  • Meeting on December 17, 2012 (click here)
  • Meeting on November 19, 2012 (click here)
  • Meetings on October 8 and October 23, 2012 (click here)
  • Meeting on September 10, 2012 (click here)
  • Meeting on August 20, 2012 (click here)
  • Meeting on July 9, 2012 (click here)
  • Meeting on June 5, 2012 (click here)
  • Meeting on May 14, 2012 (click here)
  • Meeting on April 9, 2012 (click here)
  • Meeting on March 12, 2012 (click here)
  • Meeting on February 21, 2012 (click here)
  • Meeting on January 9, 2012 (click here)
  • Meeting on December 12, 2011 (click here)
  • Meeting on November 14, 2011 (click here)
  • Meeting on October 10, 2011 (click here)
  • Meeting on September 12, 2011 (click here)
  • Meeting on August 22, 2011 (click here)
  • Meeting on July 18, 2011 (click here)
  • Meeting on June 27, 2011 (click here)
  • Meeting on May 9, 2011 (click here)
  • Meeting on April 11, 2011 (click here)
  • Meeting on March 14, 2011(click here)
  • Special Meeting on February 22, 2011 (click here)
  • Meeting on February 7, 2011 (click here)
  • Meeting on January 10, 2011 (click here)
  • Meeting on December 13, 2010 (click here)
  • Meeting on November 8, 2010 (click here)
  • Meeting on October 11, 2010 (click Here)
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  • Meeting on May 10, 2010 (click here)
  • Meeting on April 12, 2010 (click here)
  • Meeting on March 8, 2010 (click here)
  • Meeting on February 8, 2010 (click here)
  • Meeting on January 11, 2010 (click here)
  • Meeting on December 14, 2009 (click here)
  • Meeting on November 9, 2009 (click here)
  • Meeting on October 12, 2009 (click here)
  • Meeting on September 14, 2009 (click here)
  • Meeting on August 24, 2009 (click here)
  • Meeting on July 13, 2009 (click here)
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    Current Events

    Reminder for Parents
    There will be no school on Monday, May 27, in observance of the Memorial Day holiday.

    The last day of school for the 2012-13 school year will be Friday, June 7. Students in grades 1-6 will be dismissed at 12:45 p.m. on that day. Kindergarten classes will follow their regular schedule.

     

    Revised 2012-2013 Calendar

    At their meeting on December 17, 2012, the Board of Trustees voted to restore the two furlough days that had been scheduled for June 6 and 7, 2013. The revised 2012-13 School Year Calendar was adopted by the Board of Trustees on January 22, 2013.
    2012 - 2013 Revised School Year Calendar (click here)
     
    Board Meeting
    The next Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees will be held on Monday, June 10, at 7:00 p.m. in the Hope District Board Room, 3970 La Colina Road, Santa Barbara, CA 93110.
     
    Kindergarten Registration
    Fall 2013 Kindergarten registration for students who live within the Hope District attendance area and will be 5 years old on or before October 1, 2013 will take place in February 2013. Please visit your neighborhood school during the week of February 11-14 to pick up registration materials.
     
    Please Click Here for Kindergarten registration information in English and Spanish.
     
    Transitional Kindergarten
    The Hope School District offers a Transitional Kindergarten program for students who will have their fifth birthday between October 2 and December 2, 2013. 

    Please Click Here For Information about the program.

     
    District Residency
    The Hope School District serves students who live within district attendance boundaries. The district residency policy BP 5111.1 outlines criteria for residency requirements. Please click here for the district residency policy.

     
     
    Open Enrollment Policy
    The recent passage of the Open Enrollment Act requires districts to adopt a policy for interdistrict attendance under the Open Enrollment Act.
    Please click here to view Administrative Regulation 5117.1 Interdistrict Attendance: Open Enrollment Act ("OEA Transfers").

     
     
    Economic Impact Aid
    SB 754 requires school districts to post Economic Impact Aid (EIA) expenditures and related fiscal information on their website as a condition of receipt for future EIA funding. This posting must be in compliance with certification rules in the Consolidated Application related to this requirement. The posting includes financial data for fiscal years 2011-12 and 2012-13. 
     
    Please Click Here to View the Fiscal Report and Public Posting.

     
     
    Comments for Trustees
    The Board of Trustees welcomes comments from our district parents and community members. A feedback form for your comments is available here (click). Please return the completed form to the district office.  Thank you.
     
    General Obligation Bond Oversight Committee
    The Bylaws for the Citizens' Bond Oversight Committee were adopted by the Board of Trustees at their meeting on November 8, 2010.

    Bond Oversight Committee Bylaws (click here)

    Proposition 39 Audit June 30, 2011 (click here)

    Fund 21 Financial Report Bond Oversight Committee, December 2011 (click here)

    The Citizens' Bond Oversight Committee met on June 6, 2012.

    Bond Oversight Committee Annual Report, June 2012 (click here)

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