NEWPORT-MESA SCHOOL BOARD PREVIEW

Oversight committee

* What to expect: The school board will consider giving final approval to

the development of a citizens oversight committee for the proposed school

bond. If Measure A, the $110-million school bond, is approved by voters

in June, it will be the committee’s responsibility to make sure the funds

are spent according to the Newport-Mesa Unified School District’s

facilities master plan released in January. The board approved a first

reading at its last meeting, but could make changes tonight to iron out

details before giving its final approval.

Employee benefits

* What to expect: A tentative agreement between the Newport-Mesa

Federation of Teachers, the California School Employees Assn. and the

Newport-Mesa Unified School District will be presented to the board for

approval. The agreement is the result of a renegotiation that raises the

benefit cap from $5,232 to $5,800. The new plan includes Blue Cross Point

of Service, Delta Dental, VSP Vision, Life Insurance and an employee

assistance program.

Improvement projects

* What to expect: In 1998, the school board awarded Corona del Mar High

School $1.6 million for three phases of improvement projects. Of that

$1.6 million, $190,288 remains after the completion of the first two

phases. Don Martin, principal at Corona del Mar High, is asking that the

school be allowed to use those funds to continue with the third and final

phase.

‘No TV Week’

* What to expect: Board members are seeking to pass a resolution

supporting the week of April 24-30 as “No TV Week.” By lending their

support, board members hope to encourage schools, parents, staff and

members of the community to participate in the television boycott and

encourage reading instead.

FYI

* WHO: Members of the Newport-Mesa Unified School District Board of

Education

* WHAT: Regular Meeting

* WHEN: 7 p.m.

* WHERE: District Education Center, 2985-A Bear St., Costa Mesa; (714)

424-5000

SCHOOL BOARD

Dana Black, president

Dave Brooks, vice president

Judy Franco, clerk

Jim Ferryman

Martha Fluor

Wendy Leece

Serene Stokes