AGENDA SUTTER COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION Wednesday

AGENDA
SUTTER COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION
Wednesday, August 14, 2013
Regular Meeting – 5:15 p.m.
Sutter County Superintendent of Schools Office
Board Room
970 Klamath Lane, Yuba City, CA
A full Board packet is available for review at the Sutter County Superintendent of Schools Office
Reception Desk, 970 Klamath Lane, Yuba City, CA (8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday –
excluding legal holidays) and the Sutter County Superintendent of Schools’ website
www.sutter.k12.ca.us.
Members of the public wishing to address the Board on specific agenda items, or any item of
interest that is within the subject matter jurisdiction of the Board, will be given an opportunity to do
so. At the discretion of the Board President, time limits may be imposed upon such presentations.
No action may be taken on items not appearing on the posted agenda.
5:15 p.m.
1.0 Call to Order
2.0 Pledge of Allegiance
3.0 Roll Call of Members:
Jim Richmond, President
June McJunkin, Vice President
Karm Bains, Member
Rob Klotz, Member
Victoria Lachance, Member
4.0 Items of Public Interest to Come to the Attention of the Board
Members of the public are given an opportunity to address the Board regarding items
not listed on the agenda. No action will be taken.
5.0 Approve Minutes of the July 10, 2013 Regular Meeting of the Sutter County Board of
Education Meeting – (Action Item)
The minutes of the July 10, 2013, regular meeting of the Sutter County Board of
Education are presented for approval.
6.0 Quarterly Report on Williams/Valenzuela Uniform Complaints (April 1, 2013 – June
30, 2013) – Bill Cornelius
Education Code 35186 requires the county superintendent to report on the number
and nature of complaints.
Sutter County Board of Education Agenda
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August 14, 2013
7.0 Approve New Courses for Tri-County ROP – Randy Page – (Action Item)
Tri-County ROP is seeking approval of two new adult ROP courses: Journalism Using
Digital Media and Composition Using Digital Media.
8.0 Adopt Resolution Number 13-14-I – Exception to the 180 Day Wait Period – CalPERS
for Vandel R. Myers – Sutter Union High School District – Linda Protine – (Action
Item)
In compliance with Government Code section 7522.56 the Sutter County
Superintendent of Schools must provide CalPERS a certification resolution when
hiring a retiree before 180 days has passed since his/her retirement date.
9.0 Adopt Resolution Number 13-14-II – Exception to the 180 Day Wait Period –
CalSTRS for Vandel R. Myers – Sutter Union High School District – Linda Protine –
(Action Item)
In compliance with Government Code section 7522.56 the Sutter County
Superintendent of Schools must provide CalSTRS a certification resolution when
hiring a retiree before 180 days has passed since his/her retirement date.
10.0 Approve a Gift of Condolence from Sutter County Superintendent of Schools and the
Sutter County Board of Education in Memory of John Davis – Bill Cornelius – (Action
Item)
John “Jack” Davis is the late husband of Dale Davis who served on the Sutter County
Board of Education for 18 years.
11.0 Business Services Report – Linda Protine/Gail Atwood
11.1 Monthly Financial Report – July 2013 – Gail Atwood
11.2 Sutter County Investment Statement – June 2013 – Linda Protine
12.0 Items from the Superintendent/Board
12.1 Shady Creek Update
12.2 Other
13.0 Adjournment
Meeting facilities are accessible to persons with disabilities. By request alternative agenda document
formats are available to persons with disabilities. To arrange an alternative agenda document format or
to arrange aid or services to modify or accommodate persons with a disability to participate in a public
meeting, please provide a written request to: Bill Cornelius, Superintendent, Sutter County
Superintendent of Schools Office, 970 Klamath Lane, Yuba City, CA 95993, at least three working days
prior to any public meeting.
Agenda Item No.
BOARD AGENDA ITEM:
Approve Minutes of the July 10, 2013 Board of Education
Regular Meeting
BOARD MEETING DATE:
AGENDA ITEM SUBMITTED FOR:
X
Action
Reports/Presentation
Information
Public Hearing
Other (specify)
5.0
August 14, 2013
PREPARED BY:
Cindy Stassi
SUBMITTED BY:
Bill Cornelius
PRESENTING TO BOARD:
Bill Cornelius
BACKGROUND AND SUMMARY INFORMATION:
The minutes of the July 10, 2013, regular meeting of the Sutter County Board of Education
are presented for approval.
Please include 18 copies of any background material you wish included in the packet.
Unadopted
SUTTER COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION MINUTES
Regular Meeting
July 10, 2013
1.0
CALL TO ORDER
A regular meeting of the Sutter County Board of Education was called to order by
President, Jim Richmond, at 5:15 p.m., July 10, 2013, at the Sutter County
Superintendent of Schools Office, 970 Klamath Lane, Yuba City, California.
2.0
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Jim Richmond.
3.0
ROLL CALL OF MEMBERS
James Richmond, Area #2 – present
June McJunkin, Area #3 – absent
Karm Bains, Area #3 – present
Rob Klotz, Area #1 – present
Victoria Lachance, Area #4 – present
Bill Cornelius, Ex-officio Secretary – present
Staff Members Present: Gail Atwood, Dorothy Griffin, Linda Protine, and Cindy Stassi
4.0
ITEMS OF PUBLIC INTEREST TO COME TO THE ATTENTION OF THE BOARD
None.
5.0
APPROVE MINUTES OF THE JUNE 19, 2013, REGULAR MEETING OF THE
SUTTER COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION
A motion was made to approve the minutes of the June 19, 2013, regular meeting of
the Sutter County Board of Education.
MOTION:
ACTION:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
6.0
Victoria Lachance
Motion Carried
4
0
1
0
SECONDED: Rob Klotz
RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION
6.1 Conference with Legal Counsel – Anticipated Litigation
Gov. Code Section 54957.9(b))
Significant Exposure to Litigation: One Case
Anticipated Litigation – CalPERS – CCSESA funding litigation on behalf of the
employees.
President Jim Richmond announced at 5:17 p.m., the Board was going into
closed session to discuss the anticipated litigation – CalPERS – CCSESA
funding litigation on behalf of the employees.
Sutter County Board of Education
Minutes: July 10, 2013
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7.0
RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION
The Board reconvened to open session at 5:41 p.m.
8.0
REPORT OF ACTION TAKEN IN CLOSED SESSION
President Richmond reported the Sutter County Board of Education approved a
contribution of up to $40,000 to fund litigation on behalf of CCSESA employees at the
July 10, 2013, regular meeting.
9.0
APPROVE CONSOLIDATED APPLICATION SPRING RELEASE 2013 – Dorothy
Griffin
Dorothy Griffin reviewed information on the Sutter County Superintendent of Schools
2013 ConApp Spring release in detail with the Board explaining how and where the
money is allocated.
The Consolidated Application (ConApp) is used by the California Department of
Education (CDE) to distribute categorical funds from various state and federal
programs to county offices, school districts, and direct-funded charter schools
throughout California. Annually, each local educational agency (LEA) submits the
spring release of the application to document participation in these programs and
provide assurances that the county will comply with the legal requirements of each
program. Program entitlements are determined by formulas contained in the laws that
created the programs.
A motion was made to approve the 2013 Consolidated Application Spring Release
for Sutter County Superintendent of Schools.
MOTION:
ACTION:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Karm Bains
Motion Carried
4
0
1
0
SECONDED: Victoria Lachance
10.0
COMMUNITY/STAFF/STUDENT RECOGNITION
10.1 Donations
Linda Protine reported $1,094.56 in donations for the month of June 2013.
Donations to date total $21,700.12.
11.0
BUSINESS SERVICES REPORT – Linda Protine/Gail Atwood
11.1 Monthly Financial Report – June 2013 – Gail Atwood
Gail Atwood reviewed the Summary Report of Revenues, Expenditures and
Changes in Fund Balance through June 15, 2013, with the Board. She noted
several of the differences reflect two payrolls in the month of June.
11.2
Sutter County Investment Statement – May 2013 – Linda Protine
Linda Protine reported the average yield on the May 31, 2013 Sutter County
Investment Portfolio was 1.25%.
Sutter County Board of Education
Minutes: July 10, 2013
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12.0
13.0
ITEMS FROM THE SUPERINTENDENT/BOARD
12.1 All Staff Welcome Back In-Service
Bill Cornelius reported Vern Hazard from the Flippen Group will be making a
presentation on “Building Champions” at the County-wide In-service. Board
members were encouraged to attend the County-wide In-service, Tuesday,
August 13, 2013, 8:00 a.m. – noon.
12.2
Shady Creek Update
Bill Cornelius reported Blake Spon replaced Gary Castillo as the maintenance
person at Shady Creek. Gary Castillo retired the end of July. Mr. Spon is a
licensed plumbing contractor and was instrumental in solving many of the
water problems at Shady Creek. The water has recently passed another
inspection.
12.3
District Changes in Administration
Mr. Cornelius reported the following changes in administration at several of
our Sutter County Districts:
• Nuestro Elementary School District – Joe Hendrix was hired to replace
Irwin Karp as Superintendent/Principal.
• Meridian Elementary School District – Javier Lopez was hired to replace
Wayne Gadberry as Superintendent/Principal.
• Live Oak Unified School District – Mathew Gulbrandsen was hired to
replace Tom Pritchard as Superintendent.
ADJOURNMENT
A motion was made to adjourn the meeting at 6:15 p.m.
MOTION:
ACTION:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Rob Klotz
Motion Carried
4
0
1
0
SECONDED:
Karm Bains
Agenda Item No. ___6.0_
BOARD AGENDA ITEM: Quarterly Report on Williams/Valenzuela Uniform Complaints
BOARD MEETING DATE:
August 14, 2013
AGENDA ITEM SUBMITTED FOR:
PREPARED BY
_ __
Carol Myers
Action
___ Reports/Presentation
SUBMITTED BY:
____
Information
Dorothy Griffin
_
Public Hearing
PRESENTING TO BOARD:
__
Other (specify)
Bill Cornelius
BACKGROUND AND SUMMARY INFORMATION:
As per Education Code 35186 the county superintendent reports on the number and
nature of complaints filed for:
1) Textbooks and instructional materials
2) Teacher vacancies or misassignments
3) Facilities and conditions
4) CAHSEE Intensive Instruction and Services.
There were no complaints filed by a district and no complaints filed by the county office
programs in the county during the period April 1, 2013 – June 30, 2013.
Please include 18 copies of any background material you wish included in the packet.
970 Klamath Lane
Yuba City, CA 95993
PHONE: (530) 822-2933
FAX: (530) 822-3085
Bill Cornelius, Superintendent
Dorothy Griffin,
Dorothy Griffin, Assistant Superintendent for Educational Services
QUARTERLY REPORT ON WILLIAMS/VALENZUELA UNIFORM COMPLAINTS
(Education Code § 35186)
County:
Sutter County Superintendent of Schools
Person completing this form:
Dorothy Griffin, Williams Coordinator
Title: Assistant Superintendent of Educational Services
Quarterly Report Submission Date:
Reporting Months
(check one)

October 2012
July-Aug-Sept

January 2013
Oct-Nov-Dec

April 2013
Jan-Feb-Mar

July 2013
April-May-June
Date information will be reported publicly at governing board meeting: _August 14, 2013
Please check the box that applies:
 No complaints were filed with any district in the county during the
quarter indicated above.
 Complaints were filed with districts in the county during the quarter
indicated above. The following chart summarizes the nature and resolution
of these complaints.
General Subject Area
Textbooks & Instructional Materials
Teacher Vacancies or Misassignments
Facilities/Conditions
CAHSEE Intensive Instruction and Services
TOTALS
Total Number
of Complaints
Number
Resolved
Number
Unresolved
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
(High School Districts only)
(High School Districts only)
(High School Districts only)
0
0
0
0
0
0
 No visits or reviews were conducted during this quarter.
Bill Cornelius
PRINT NAME OF COUNTY SUPERINTENDENT
SIGNATURE OF COUNTY SUPERINTENDENT
Agenda Item No.
7.0
BOARD AGENDA ITEM: Tri-County Regional Occupational Program Course Approvals
BOARD MEETING DATE
August 14, 2013
AGENDA ITEM SUBMITTED FOR:
PREPARED BY:
_X
Action
Randy Page, Eric Pomeroy
Reports/Presentation
SUBMITTED BY:
Randy Page
____ Information
_
Public Hearing
__
Other (specify)
PRESENTING TO BOARD
Randy Page
BACKGROUND AND SUMMARY INFORMATION:
Tri-County ROP is seeking board approval for two new courses beginning with the 20132014 school year. The titles of the two courses are Journalism Using Digital Media
and Composition Using Digital Media. The difference between the two courses is how
the use of digital media will be applied in the classroom. Journalism Using Digital
Media will focus on using computer software programs and other technology to produce
written material that includes school newspapers, flyers and other written material that
can be produced and distributed electronically. Composition Using Digital Media will
focus on media that will be produced using computers, digital cameras, camcorders and
other electronic devices. Students will develop the ability to engage in video production
of a variety of student activities. Both courses integrate rigorous oral and written
assignments that blend academic skills with high level technology.
Please include 18 copies of any background material you wish included in the packet.
Composition Using Digital Media
Grade Level: 10-12
Credit: 10 units elective credit
Course Description
Introduction to Digital Video Production is designed to give students the opportunity to
create presentations using videography—the process of recording sound and visual images
on electronic media. Fieldwork involving school activities will provide students with
experiences working with digital photography enhancements and capturing video as well as
interacting with others by interviewing participants. Students develop skills in video
production using the technologies of audio-video equipment and computer-based editing
software. These are implemented to produce digital media projects for all areas of everyday
life. Students will also study the use of video media as a source of communication expression
and literature.
Major Objectives
A.
Practice oral, written and electronic expression (written, audio, video types)
B.
Promote basic understanding of videography concepts and techniques
C.
Learn basic video editing terminology
D.
Develop skill in the preparation of video editing in a technological and global society
E.
Apply high standards of communication in the preparation of video editing projects
F.
Foster ethics and attitudes to ensure personal, group, and career achievements
G.
Develop work strategies to include analysis, priorities, decisions, resolutions, production,
efficiency, and time frames
Curriculum Map
I. Introduction to Digital Media
A. Overview of Digital Media
B. Careers and Industry Outlook in Digital Media
C. Digital Media Equipment
1. Use of Video Equipment
2. Use of Audio Equipment
D. Computer
1. Windows XP Computers
2. Apple Computer
II. Basic Applications of Equipment
A. Introduction of audio and video equipment terminology
B. Introduction to Digital Photography
1. Using a Digital Camera
2. Using Software to Improve and Enhance Photos
Unit Hours
10
60
II.
Basic Applications of Equipment (Continued)
Unit Hours
C. Introduction to Digital Video
1. Using a Digital Camcorder
a. Anatomy of a camcorder
b. Focusing Techniques—Auto and Manual
c. Exposures
d. Time code
e. Using camcorder effects
f. Using telephoto and wide angle
2. Camcorder shooting techniques
a. Planning the shoot, shooting to edit and establishing shots
b. Composition: ECU, CU, MS, LS
D. Digital video editing techniques
1. Video-editing software
a. Windows format
b. Macintosh format
2. Capture—camcorder to computer via Fire-Wire
3. Rough editing
4. Trimming clips
5. Inserting edits
6. Transitions
7. Sound editing
8. Adding sound at the editing stage
9. Titling
a. Legibility, fonts
b. Positioning—title safe zone
c. Template titles
d. Illustrated titles
(1) Decorative fonts and motion
(2) Animation of stills
10. Video special effects
III.
DV Editing (Windows and Macintosh)
A. Understanding the workspace
B. Working in the project window
C. Understanding the monitor window
D. Examining the timeline elements
E. Working with clips
1. Import source files
2. Working with still clips
3. Bringing clips into the timeline
4. Manipulating clips in the timeline
80
III.
DV Editing (continued)
F. Working with transitions
1. Understanding transitions
2. Add transition using the transition palette
3. Add transitions using automate to timeline
4. Modifying transitions
5. Create Multiple Transition Effects
G. Working with audio
1. Prepare audio clips for use
2. Modifying audio clips
3. Export audio clips
4. Use audio clips
H. Exploring essential editing techniques
1. Trim and pre-trim video clips
2. Insert and overlay clips
3. Perform a ripple edit and rolling edit
4. Perform a 3-point edit and 4-point edit
5. Link and unlink clips
I. Exploring advanced editing techniques
1. Using transitions in single-track editing workspace
2. Edit using marker menu
3. Use extracting and lifting
4. Changing a clip’s rate
5. Exploring paste options
6. Using the slide and slip tools
7. Working in the trim mode
J. Working with titles
1. Creating and using titles
2. Creating an opening credits sequence
3. Fading titles and video clips
4. Creating graphic objects
5. Employing crawls and rolls
K. Superimposing Clips
1. Using the multiple key
2. Using the track matte key
3. Removing a background from a clip
4. Using the screen key
Unit Hours
III.
DV Editing (continued)
Unit Hours
L. Animating Clips
1. Applying motion to clips
2. Using the motion timeline
3. Modifying keyframes
4. Working with imported images
5. Transforming animated clips
M. Working with video effects
1. Applying video effects
2. Using advanced video effect techniques
3. Controlling video effects with keyframes
4. Applying video effects to special clip areas
5. Creating duplicate clips
6. Creating virtual clips
7. Nesting virtual clips
8. Editing virtual clips
N. Exploring exports options
1. Export bins
2. Exporting movies and frames
3. Exporting an edit decision list
4. Exporting a filmstrip
IV.
DVD Authoring
10
A. Compression of video (from timeline in NLE edit software)
B. MPEG-2
C. Markers
D. Menu
E. Mapping and links
V.
Web-Video
10
A. Full resolution, broadcast video vs. web video
B. MPEG-4
C. Codecs (compression/decompression schemes)
D. Windows movies (.wmv)
E. Quick-time movies (.mov)
F. File-size, compression and web throughput
G. Saving quality and reducing bit depth (file sz.)
VI.
Review
A. Course Content
B. Presentations/Portfolios
Total Hours
10
180
Course Competencies
• Understand the source files used in videography in the form of digital media files and
pictures
• Capture video from a digital source (digital camera, digital camcorder, or DVD
recorder).
• Capture audio from an external source to a computer using different types of
microphones or audio capture cards
• Understand video settings of capture sources in relation to delivery method of final
saved movie, capturing quality, hard disk space available, and audio and video
content
• Learn to improve the creation of a video in relation to background, lighting, subject
composition, and stability of equipment
• Incorporate methods to improve flaws in video such as over saturation or too bright or
too dark
• Incorporate methods to improve the creation of audio with relation to ambient noise
and microphone usage
• Understand the files supported by the software in use and be able to convert files to
usable files for that software in the areas of audio, picture and video
• Work with and understand the movie tasks, collections, and contents pane of a
videography program
• Work with and understand the storyboard and timeline of a videography program
• Take a picture of a video in the monitor and use in the videography program
• Preview a project and clips by jumping to a frame or clip and display the clip or
project with properties
• Edit clips by being able to split, combine and trim a clip
• Understand video transitioning from one video or picture to another
• Understand video effects of how a video, clip, picture, or title displays in the project
and final movie
• Add titles and credits to enhance movie by adding text-based information to the movie
• Work with audio by being able to create a narration for the timeline, adjust audio
levels, add audio effects, and adjust the volume of audio clips
• Apply the use of different types of digital cameras to capture video and pictures
(Digital-8, DV mini and digital photos)
• Consider basic principles of video graphic journalism in project presentation
Instructional Resources (Students)
Software
• Adobe Premiere Pro, CS3—Encore and OnLocation
• Adobe Audition, 1.5
• Adobe After-Effects, 6.5
• Adobe Photoshop, CS, 8
• Storyboard Quick
• Mac Motion editing software
• Mac Final-Cut Pro video editing, graphics, DVD, authoring software
• Supplementary software programs
• Internet tutorials
Texts
• Intro to Video Production, Compesi, Gomez, 2006, Pearson Education, Inc.
• The Filmmaker’s Handbook, Ascher, Pincus, 2008, Plume/Penguin
• Adobe Premiere, Botello, 2004, Thomson Course Technology
• thomsonedu.com/video, adobe.com, apple.com, bhphotovideo.com
Teacher Resources
• Instructor’s Edition for Intro to Video Production, Compesi, Gomez, 2006, Pearson
Education, Inc.
• Instructor’s Edition for The Filmmaker’s Handbook, Ascher, Pincus, 2008,
Plume/Penguin
• Instructor’s Edition for Adobe Premiere, Botello, 2004, Thomson Course Technology
Common Core of Learning Elements Reflected in the Course
Competencies
• Read, write, and communicate effectively
• Use mathematics, the arts, computers, and other technologies effectively
• Define, analyze, and solve complex problems
• Acquire, integrate, and applying essential knowledge
• Study and work effectively
• Demonstrate personal, social, and civic responsibility
Standards
Foundation Standards - Writing
(1.1) Demonstrate an understanding of the elements of discourse (e.g., purpose, speaker,
audience, form) when completing narrative, expository, persuasive, or descriptive writing
assignments such as storyboards and scripts.
(1.2) Use point of view, characterization, style (e.g., use of irony), and related elements for
specific rhetorical and aesthetic purposes.
(1.3) Structure ideas and arguments in a sustained, persuasive, and sophisticated way and support
them with precise and relevant examples.
(1.4) Enhance meaning by employing rhetorical devices, including the extended use of
parallelism, repetition, and analogy; the incorporation of visual aids (e.g., graphs, tables,
pictures); and the issuance of a call for action.
(1.5) Use language in natural, fresh, and vivid ways to establish a specific tone.
(1.6) Develop presentations by using clear research questions and creative and critical research
strategies (e.g., field studies, oral histories, interviews, experiments, electronic sources).
(1.7) Use systematic strategies to organize and record information (e.g., anecdotal scripting,
annotated bibliographies).
(1.9) Revise text to highlight the individual voice, improve sentence variety and style, and
enhance subtlety of meaning and tone in ways that are consistent with the purpose,
audience, and genre.
(2.6) Deliver multimedia presentations
C. Pathway Standards – Media and Design Arts
ELA Written and Oral English Language Conventions standards:
(1.1) Demonstrate control of grammar, diction, and paragraph and sentence structure and an
understanding of English usage.
(1.2) Produce legible work that shows accurate spelling and correct punctuation and
capitalization.
(1.3) Reflect appropriate manuscript requirements in writing.
(1.1) Identify and use the principles of design to discuss, analyze, and write about visual aspects
in the environment and in works of art, including their own.
(1.3) Research and analyze the work of an artist and write about the artist’s distinctive style and
its contribution to the meaning of the work.
(1.4) Analyze and describe how the composition of a work of art is affected by the use of a
particular principle of design.
(1.5) Analyze the material used by a given artist and describe how its use influences the meaning
of the work.
(1.6) Compare and contrast similar styles of works of art done in electronic media with those
done with materials traditionally used in the visual arts.
(2.1) Solve a visual arts problem that involves the effective use of the elements of art and the
principles of design.
(2.3) Develop and refine skill in the manipulation of digital imagery (either still or video).
(5.2) Create a work of art that communicates a cross-cultural or universal theme taken from
literature or history.
(5.3) Compare and contrast the ways in which different media (television, newspapers,
magazines) cover the same art exhibition. Advanced
(5.1) Speculate on how advances in technology might change the definition and function of the
visual arts.
(5.3) Prepare portfolios of their original works of art for a variety of purposes (e.g., review for
postsecondary application, exhibition, job application, and personal collection).
A2.1 Analyze the way in which technical design (e.g., color theory, lighting, graphics,
typography, posters, sound, costumes, makeup) contributes to a performance or
presentation.
A2.2 Know the component steps and skills required to design, edit, and produce a production for
audio, video, electronic, or printed presentation.
A2.3 Use technology to create a variety of audio, visual, written, and electronic products and
presentations.
A2.4 Know the features and uses of current and emerging technology related to computing (e.g.,
optical character recognition, sound processing, cable TV, cellular phones).
A2.5 Know the writing processes, formats, and conventions used for various media.
A2.6 Understand technical support related to various media and design arts.
Journalism Using digital Media
Grade Level: 7-12
Credit: 10 units elective credit
Course Description
This course is designed for students interested in careers in the Media and Video Pathway.
Students will be introduced to industry-standard tools, skills, and materials that they can
manipulate as the primary means of creative expression. Students will learn how media
applications and accompanying products are a valid form of expression and how the principles of
strong written language apply to electronic mediums. Students will explore basic applications of
various media tools to create visual, aural, and written projects in both digital and print format.
Through field trips, guest speakers, and on-line career research, students will learn about local
and regional opportunities in this career pathway.
II. Major Objectives
A.
Provide students with knowledge of media literacy, including web ethics, copyright and
fair use (creative commons), and Internet safety concepts.
B.
Students will learn the use of media applications as a means of communication, both
written and visual. All media produced will meet the standards and conventions for
writing and communication.
C.
The student will learn to properly format technical documents such as flyers, programs,
brochures, newsletters and business cards.
D.
Students will learn to create, design, and deliver media presentations on the internet,
through powerpoint, and in hardcopy.
E.
Students will understand the functions of media software applications and operate
these programs on the computer (PC and Mac).
F.
Students will review and update their personal life plans as appropriate, using online
tools, guest speakers and field trips to investigate career opportunities in Media
applications and the educational requirements necessary to achieve their goals.
Sequence of Units
1.
Introduction
Digital media overview
Computer operation and the classroom network
Properly operate peripheral equipment including but not limited to:
printers, scanners, digital cameras, microphones
Media storage and file compression
Unit Hours
15
Unit Hours
40
2.
Desktop Publishing
History of desktop publishing; future developments.
Microsoft Publisher software.
Print design and layout considerations.
Business cards, programs, posters, tri-fold brochures
3.
Sound Recording
History of sound recording; future developments
Audio scripts, soundtracks, and sound effects
Audacity software
Three, five, and fifteen minute podcasts, public service announcement
25
4.
Digital Animation
History of animation; future developments
Storyboarding
Flash or Blender software
Basic and intermediate animation projects (30 second, 3 minute)
35
5.
Video Recording
History of videography
Video genres – documentary, drama, comedy/situation comedy,
action/thriller/horror, marketing, instructional
Video kits – cameras, tripods, lighting, sound
Storyboards
Production planning
iMovie and/or Moviemaker software
Basic and intermediate video projects (1-3 minute personal video,
5minute public service announcement project)
55
6.
Careers in Media
Personal Life Plans - Career Planning/Interest Inventories and Assessments
Local employers and regional career opportunities
Post-secondary training opportunities
10
Total Hours
180
Standards
Foundation Standards - Writing
(1.1) Demonstrate an understanding of the elements of discourse (e.g., purpose, speaker,
audience, form) when completing narrative, expository, persuasive, or descriptive writing
assignments such as storyboards and scripts.
(1.2) Use point of view, characterization, style (e.g., use of irony), and related elements for
specific rhetorical and aesthetic purposes.
(1.3) Structure ideas and arguments in a sustained, persuasive, and sophisticated way and support
them with precise and relevant examples.
(1.4) Enhance meaning by employing rhetorical devices, including the extended use of
parallelism, repetition, and analogy; the incorporation of visual aids (e.g., graphs, tables,
pictures); and the issuance of a call for action.
(1.5) Use language in natural, fresh, and vivid ways to establish a specific tone.
(1.6) Develop presentations by using clear research questions and creative and critical research
strategies (e.g., field studies, oral histories, interviews, experiments, electronic sources).
(1.7) Use systematic strategies to organize and record information (e.g., anecdotal scripting,
annotated bibliographies).
(1.9) Revise text to highlight the individual voice, improve sentence variety and style, and
enhance subtlety of meaning and tone in ways that are consistent with the purpose,
audience, and genre.
(2.5) Write job applications and résumés.
(2.6) Deliver media presentations.
Foundation Standards - Technology
4.1 Understand past, present, and future technological advances as they relate to the Media and
Design Arts career pathway.
4.2 Understand the use of technological resources to gain access to, manipulate, and produce
information, products, and services.
4.3 Understand the influence of current and emerging technology on selected segments of the
economy.
4.4 Understand digital applications appropriate to specific media and projects.
4.5 Know the key technological skills appropriate for occupations in the Arts, Media and
Entertainment industry.
4.6 Know how technology and the arts are interrelated in the development of presentations and
productions.
4.7 Understand how technology can reinforce, enhance, or alter products and performances.
C. Pathway Standards – Media and Design Arts
ELA Written and Oral English Language Conventions standards:
(1.1) Demonstrate control of grammar, diction, and paragraph and sentence structure and an
understanding of English usage.
(1.2) Produce legible work that shows accurate spelling and correct punctuation and
capitalization.
(1.3) Reflect appropriate manuscript requirements in writing.
(1.1) Identify and use the principles of design to discuss, analyze, and write about visual aspects
in the environment and in works of art, including their own.
(1.3) Research and analyze the work of an artist and write about the artist’s distinctive style and
its contribution to the meaning of the work.
(1.4) Analyze and describe how the composition of a work of art is affected by the use of a
particular principle of design.
(1.5) Analyze the material used by a given artist and describe how its use influences the meaning
of the work.
(1.6) Compare and contrast similar styles of works of art done in electronic media with those
done with materials traditionally used in the visual arts.
(2.1) Solve a visual arts problem that involves the effective use of the elements of art and the
principles of design.
(2.3) Develop and refine skill in the manipulation of digital imagery (either still or video).
(5.2) Create a work of art that communicates a cross-cultural or universal theme taken from
literature or history.
(5.3) Compare and contrast the ways in which different media (television, newspapers,
magazines) cover the same art exhibition. Advanced
(5.1) Speculate on how advances in technology might change the definition and function of the
visual arts.
(5.3) Prepare portfolios of their original works of art for a variety of purposes (e.g., review for
postsecondary application, exhibition, job application, and personal collection).
A2.1 Analyze the way in which technical design (e.g., color theory, lighting, graphics,
typography, posters, sound, costumes, makeup) contributes to a performance or
presentation.
A2.2 Know the component steps and skills required to design, edit, and produce a production for
audio, video, electronic, or printed presentation.
A2.3 Use technology to create a variety of audio, visual, written, and electronic products and
presentations.
A2.4 Know the features and uses of current and emerging technology related to computing (e.g.,
optical character recognition, sound processing, cable TV, cellular phones).
A2.5 Know the writing processes, formats, and conventions used for various media.
A2.6 Understand technical support related to various media and design arts.
Instructional Methods and Materials
Methods
Lecture, demonstration and discussion
Projects
Worksheets
Videos
Guest speakers
Field trips
Daily assignments and integration of projects with other classes
Materials
Text - Video – Digital Communication and Production by Jim Stinson. Published by The
Goodheart-Willcox Company.
Software: Microsoft Publisher, Adobe Flash, Blender, Audacity, Fruity Loops,
GarageBand, iMovie, Moviemaker, Pinnacle Studio, Avid Express, Choices Planner.
Evaluation
Work habits.
Daily assignments and projects.
Quizzes and tests.
Self and peer assessment of skills and project work
Approved:
Agenda Item No.
8.0
BOARD AGENDA ITEM: Adopt Resolution Number 13-14-I – Exception to the 180
Day Wait Period - CalPERS
BOARD MEETING DATE:
August 14, 2013
AGENDA ITEM SUBMITTED FOR:
X
Action
PREPARED BY:
Barbara Henderson
SUBMITTED BY:
Reports/Presentation
_Barbara Henderson ________________
Information
PRESENTING TO BOARD:
Public Hearing
Linda Protine_____________________
Other – CLOSED SESSION
BACKGROUND AND SUMMARY INFORMATION:
In compliance with Government Code section 7522.56 the Sutter County Superintendent of
Schools must provide CalPERS a certification resolution when hiring a retiree before 180 days
has passed since his/her retirement date.
Vandel R. Myers – Sutter Union High School District
Please include 18 copies of any background material you wish included in the packet.
SUTTER COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION
SUTTER COUNTY SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS
RESOLUTION NUMBER 13-14-I
EXCEPTION TO THE 180 DAY WAIT PERIOD - CalPERS
WHEREAS, in compliance with Government Code section 7522.56 the Sutter County
Superintendent of Schools must provide CalPERS this certification resolution when hiring a
retiree before 180 days has passed since his or her retirement date; and
WHEREAS, Vandel R. Myers (5588) retired from Sutter Union High School District in the
position of Teacher, effective June 1, 2013; and
WHEREAS, section 7522.56 requires that post-retirement employment commence no earlier
than 180 days after the retirement date, which is November 29, 2013 without this certification
resolution; and
WHEREAS, section 7522.56 provides that this exception to the 180 day wait period shall not
apply if the retiree accepts a retirement incentive; and
WHEREAS, the Sutter Union High School District and Vandel R. Myers certify that Vandel R.
Myers has not and will not receive a Golden Handshake or any other retirement incentive; and
WHEREAS, the entire employment agreement, contract or appointment document between
Vandel R. Myers and the Sutter Union High School District has been reviewed by this body
and is attached herein; and
WHEREAS, no matters, issues, terms or conditions related to this employment and appointment
have been or will be placed on a consent calendar; and
WHEREAS, the employment shall be limited to 960 hours per fiscal year; and
WHEREAS, the compensation paid to retirees cannot be less than the minimum nor exceed the
maximum monthly base salary paid to other employees performing comparable duties, divided
by 173.333 to equal the hourly rate; and
WHEREAS, the maximum base salary for this position is $6,670.92 a month and the hourly
equivalent is $38.49, and the minimum base monthly salary for this position is $4,829.59 a
month and the hourly equivalent is $27.87; and
WHEREAS, the hourly rate paid to Vandel R. Myers will be $35.00.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED
The Sutter County Board of Education hereby certifies the nature of the appointment of Vandel
R. Myers as described herein and detailed in the attached employment agreement/contract/
appointment document and that this appointment is necessary to fill the critically needed
position of On-Call Campus Supervisor for the Sutter Union High School District by August 19,
2013 due to the resignation of a Vice-Principal and the inability to fill the position for the 20132014 school year. The duties of the Vice-Principal position will be performed with an On-Call
Campus Supervisor.
Passed and adopted this 14th day of August 2013.
AYES: ______ NOES: ______ ABSENT: ______ ABSTAIN: ______
Jim Richmond, President
Sutter County Board of Education
Bill Cornelius, Ex-Officio
Sutter County Board of Education
Agenda Item No.
9.0
BOARD AGENDA ITEM: Adopt Resolution Number 13-14-II – Exception to the 180
Day Wait Period - CalSTRS
BOARD MEETING DATE:
August 14, 2013
AGENDA ITEM SUBMITTED FOR:
X
Action
PREPARED BY:
Barbara Henderson
SUBMITTED BY:
Reports/Presentation
_Barbara Henderson ________________
Information
PRESENTING TO BOARD:
Public Hearing
Linda Protine_____________________
Other – CLOSED SESSION
BACKGROUND AND SUMMARY INFORMATION:
In compliance with Government Code section 7522.56 the Sutter County Superintendent of
Schools must provide CalSTRS a certification resolution when hiring a retiree before 180 days
has passed since his/her retirement date.
Vandel R. Myers – Sutter Union High School District
Please include 18 copies of any background material you wish included in the packet.
SUTTER COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION
SUTTER COUNTY SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS
RESOLUTION NUMBER 13-14-II
EXCEPTION TO THE 180 DAY WAIT PERIOD - CalSTRS
WHEREAS, in compliance with Government Code section 7522.56 the Sutter County
Superintendent of Schools must provide CalSTRS this certification resolution when hiring a
retiree before 180 days has passed since his or her retirement date; and
WHEREAS, Vandel R. Myers (5588) retired from Sutter Union High School District in the
position of Teacher, effective June 1, 2013; and
WHEREAS, section 7522.56 requires that post-retirement employment commence no earlier
than 180 days after the retirement date, which is November 29, 2013 without this certification
resolution; and
WHEREAS, section 7522.56 provides that this exception to the 180 day wait period shall not
apply if the retiree accepts a retirement incentive; and
WHEREAS, the Sutter Union High School District and Vandel R. Myers certify that Vandel R.
Myers has not and will not receive a Golden Handshake or any other retirement incentive; and
WHEREAS, the entire employment agreement, contract or appointment document between
Vandel R. Myers and the Sutter Union High School District has been reviewed by this body
and is attached herein; and
WHEREAS, no matters, issues, terms or conditions related to this employment and appointment
have been or will be placed on a consent calendar; and
WHEREAS, the employment shall be limited to $39,900 annually; and
WHEREAS, the compensation paid to retirees cannot be less than the minimum nor exceed the
maximum monthly base salary paid to other employees performing comparable duties, divided
by 173.333 to equal the hourly rate; and
WHEREAS, the maximum base salary for this position is $6,670.92 a month and the hourly
equivalent is $38.49, and the minimum base monthly salary for this position is $4,829.59 a
month and the hourly equivalent is $27.87; and
WHEREAS, the hourly rate paid to Vandel R. Myers will be $35.00.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED
The Sutter County Board of Education hereby certifies the nature of the appointment of Vandel
R. Myers as described herein and detailed in the attached employment agreement/contract/
appointment document and that this appointment is necessary to fill the critically needed
position of On-Call Campus Supervisor for the Sutter Union High School District by August 19,
2013 due to the resignation of a Vice-Principal and the inability to fill the position for the 20132014 school year. The duties of the Vice-Principal position will be performed with an On-Call
Campus Supervisor.
Passed and adopted this 14th day of August 2013.
AYES: ______ NOES: ______ ABSENT: ______ ABSTAIN: ______
Jim Richmond, President
Sutter County Board of Education
Bill Cornelius, Ex-Officio Secretary
Sutter County Board of Education
Agenda Item No.
10.0
BOARD AGENDA ITEM: Approve a Gift of Condolence from Sutter County Superintendent of
Schools and the Sutter County Board of Education in Memory of John Davis
BOARD MEETING DATE:
August 14, 2013
AGENDA ITEM SUBMITTED FOR:
X
Action
PREPARED BY:
Cindy Stassi
SUBMITTED BY:
Reports/Presentation
_Bill Cornelius_____________________
Information
PRESENTING TO BOARD:
Public Hearing
_Bill Cornelius____________________
Other – CLOSED SESSION
BACKGROUND AND SUMMARY INFORMATION:
Approve a gift of condolence for John “Jack” Davis is the late husband of Dale Davis who
served on the Sutter County Board of Education for 18 years.
Gift sent on behalf of Sutter County Superintendent of Schools and Sutter County Board of
Education
Please include 18 copies of any background material you wish included in the packet.
Agenda Item No.
BOARD AGENDA ITEM:
BOARD MEETING DATE:
Business Services Report
August 14, 2013
AGENDA ITEM SUBMITTED FOR:
PREPARED BY:
Action
Reports/Presentation
X
Maria Crocker
SUBMITTED BY:
Information
Public Hearing
11.1
Gail Atwood
PRESENTING TO BOARD:
Other (specify)
Gail Atwood
BACKGROUND AND SUMMARY INFORMATION:
The monthly financial report for July 2013 will be reviewed.
Please include 18 copies of any background material you wish included in the packet.
Agenda Item No.
BOARD AGENDA ITEM:
BOARD MEETING DATE:
Investment Statement – June 2013
August 14, 2013
AGENDA ITEM SUBMITTED FOR:
PREPARED BY:
Action
Reports/Presentation
X
11.2
Linda Protine
SUBMITTED BY:
Information
Linda Protine
Public Hearing
PRESENTING TO BOARD:
Other (specify)
Linda Protine
BACKGROUND AND SUMMARY INFORMATION:
The Investment Statements for June 2013 from the County Treasurer will be presented.
Please include 18 copies of any background material you wish included in the packet.