Minutes-Regular Meeting-April 1, 2008
Personnel Commission
April 10, 2008
April 1, 2008
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order by Mr. Furey at 3:30 p.m.
PRESENT
Personnel Commissioners:
Patrick J. Furey, Esq.
Harold M. Klonecky, Ed.D.
Owen H. Griffith, Ph.D
Kris Koga, Ed.D., Director-Personnel Commission
Liane Kwan, Personnel Analyst
Arturo Yepez, Associate Personnel Analyst
PLACE AND DATE OF MEETING
Torrance Unified School District Office Board Room, 2336 Plaza del Amo, Torrance, April 1, 2008.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mr. Furey.
PUBLIC HEARING - PERSONNEL COMMISSION BUDGET-2008-2009
Mr. Furey opened the Public Hearing – 2008-2009 Personnel Commission Budget.
Hearing no comments, Mr. Furey requested a motion to close the hearing.
Dr. Griffith moved, seconded by Dr. Klonecky that the Public Hearing – 2008-2009 Personnel Commission Budget be closed. Motion carried 3/0.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES –Regular Meeting of March 18, 2008
Dr. Klonecky moved, seconded by Dr. Griffith, that the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of March 18, 2008 be approved. Motion carried 3/0.
APPROVAL OF 2008-2009 PERSONNEL COMMISSION BUDGET
Dr. Griffith moved, second by Dr. Klonecky, that the 2008-2009 Personnel Commission Budget be approved. Motion carried 3/0.
APPROVAL OF PERSONNEL COMMISSION OFFICE RAMP & SKIRTING REPAIR- GEURIN’S MOBILE HOME SERVICE, CA CONTRACTOR’S LICENSE 783466
Dr. Klonecky moved, seconded by Dr. Griffith, that the Personnel Commission Office Ramp & Skirting Repair for Geurin’s Mobile Home Service, CA Contractor’s License 783466 be approved. Motion carried 3/0.
INFORMATION ITEMS
Job Announcements:
Audio-Visual and Telecommunications Equipment Technician
Next Regular Commission Meeting-
April 15, 2008, 3:30 p.m.—District Office Board Room
PCASC Spring Conference-April 25-26, 2008-Hilton Irvine/Orange County Airport
Torrance Education Foundation Dinner-May 10, 2008, Torrance Marriott Hotel
COMMENTS FROM STAFF
Dr. Koga noted that Mr. Yepez and Ms. Kwan attended the HR Star Conference (no registration cost) at the Los Angeles Convention Center on March 26, 2008.
Mr. Yepez noted the four different sessions he attended which included: (1) Recruiting Excellence; (2) Pre-Employment Screening; (3) Strategies for Implementing a Successful Recognition Program; (4) When California and Federal Leave Laws Collide.
Ms. Kwan reported on the session of Appreciative Inquiry, which focuses on approaching workplace issues as an asset, rather than a problem.
COMMENTS FROM PERSONNEL COMMISSIONERS
Mr. Furey presented to Dr. Griffith and Ms. Kwan Merit Academy Certificates, December 2007.
Dr. Koga noted that they were both graduates of the California School Personnel Commissioners Association Merit Academy which was a comprehensive 40-hour training consisting of five 8-hour Saturdays.
Mr. Furey commended them on their dedication to the Merit System.
Dr. Griffith reported that from forty (40) competitors, six (6) winners and two (2) honorable mentions were selected at the Torrance Symphony’s Annual Young Artists Concerto Competition at Torrance High School on March 29, 2008.
Dr. Griffith also announced that Torrance High School’s production of Smile the Musical will be showing from April 3-5 2008, 7:00 p.m. in the Torrance High School Auditorium.
Dr. Griffith reported that June 3, 2008 would be the General Municipal Election for the City Council of Torrance. He highlighted the important dates and locations for the Candidate’s Forum, as follows:
April 3, 2008
Torrance Area Chamber of Commerce & South Bay Board of Realtors
3:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m., Katy Geissert Library Meeting Room
April 16, 2008
Torrance League of Women Voters, AAUW & Torrance Council PTA
7:00 p.m., Toyota Meeting Hall
April 23, 2008
Old Torrance Neighborhood Association
7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m., Bartlett Sr. Center – 1318 Cravens
May 5, 2008
Southwood Homeowners Association
7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m., Anza School – 21400 Ellinwood Dr.
May 12, 2008
Joint – Southwood Riviera, Seaside and Hollywood Riviera HOAs
7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m., South High School Cafeteria – 4801 Pacific Coast Highway
May 14, 2008
Torrance Performing Arts Consortium
7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m., Nakano Theatre
May 18, 2008
New Horizons
2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m., Clubhouse (For New Horizons residents NOT OPEN TO PUBLIC)
May 19, 2008
West Torrance Homeowners Association
7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m., Bert Lynn Middle School – 5038 Halison Street
May 22, 2008
North Torrance Homeowners Association
7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m., North High School Library – 3620 W. 182nd Street
ADJOURNMENT
Meeting adjourned at 4:08 p.m.
