Agenda Special Meeting

Amador County Unified School District Board of Trustees

Ad Hoc Committee

Wednesday, August 20, 2014

Meeting Location: Amador County Public School District Office ~ Conference Room 217 Rex Avenue, Jackson, CA

1.0 ACUSD/ACOE call to order - 9AM

2.0 Board Members

Wally Upper, President

Mary Walser, Clerk

Gwendolyn Christeson

Pat Miller

Rose Oneto

Roll Call Taken by the Secretary to the Governing Board. 

3.0 Additions/Deletions or Corrections to the Agenda

4.0 Open Session - 9AM

Pledge of Allegiance. 

5.0 Public Comments: Any person may address the Board at this time upon any subject within the  Jurisdiction of the Amador Country Unified District Board of Trustees; however, any matter that requires action may be referred to staff and/or Committee for a report and recommendation for possible action at a subsequent Board Meeting. Please note - 20 minutes total on any subject or 3 minutes per speaker.

6.0 Discussion / Action

6.1 Ad Hoc Committee Governing Board's Response to the 2013-2014 Civil Amador County Civil Grand Jury Report: The Amador County Civil Grand Jury received and investigated several alleged complaints and violations of conduct and school board procedures and they have submitted a final report. The Governing Board has 90 days (by September 22, 2014) to respond to the findings of the 2013-2014 Amador County Civil Grand Jury's Final Report to Amador Country Superior Court Judge Hermanson. The Governing Board voted 3 (ayes)- 2 (noes) at their August 13, 2014 Governing Board meeting to serve as their own Ad Hoc Committee in response to the Amador County Civil Grand Jury's findings and recommendations.

6.2 Consideration for Possible Second Meeting of the ACUSD Governing Board Ad Hoc Committee: The Governing Board Ad Hoc Committee will need to determine if a second Special Meeting is needed to complete the draft response to the 2013-2014 Amador County Civic Grand Jury Report.

7.0 Future Meeting Items

8.0 Next Meeting

8.1 ACUSD/ACOE Regular Meeting: Wednesday, August 27, 2014, Location - Amador County Administration Center, 810 Court Street, Jackson, CA 95642, 5:30 PM Closed Session, 6:30 PM Open Session.

8.2 ACUSD?ACOE Regular Meeting: Wednesday, September 10, 2014, Location - Amador County Administration Center, 810 Court Street, Jackson, CA 95642, 5:30 PM Closed Session, 6:30 PM Open Session.

9.0 Adjournment

posted by TSPN TV on Monday, August 18, 2014 10:30AM

The U.S. Forest Service today announced that in anticipation of releasing a Notice of Intent (NOI) at the end of this month, it is scheduling public meetings for the following dates and locations:

§  6:00-8:00pm - Monday, September 15, Sierra National Forest, Holiday Inn, 5090 East Clinton Way, Fresno, CA

§  6:00-8:00pm - Tuesday, September 16, Sequoia National Forest, Supervisor’s Office, 1839 South Newcomb Street, Porterville, CA

§  6:00-8:00pm - Thursday, September 18, Inyo National Forest, Tri-County Fairgrounds, Sierra Street & Fair Drive, Bishop, CA

The NOI will inform the public of the Forest Service’s intent to prepare and develop an environmental impact statement (EIS) that, when completed, will revise forest plans for the Inyo, Sequoia and Sierra National Forests.  The NOI will also have information on the purpose and need for this action along with the agency’s proposed action.  The final EIS will result in three separate Records of Decision and three separate forest plans.  Forest Supervisors will remain the “responsible official” for making decisions on their specific forest plans.

The Sierra, Sequoia and Inyo are three of eight national forests that were selected as “early adopters,” meaning they will be the first forests to revise their land management plans using the new National Forest System Planning Rule, which was completed in 2012.  The planning rule provides the framework for Forest Service land management plans across the nation.

Next month’s public meetings are part of the “scoping period” which gives the public a chance to tell the Forest Service what issues and concerns they think should be addressed in the EIS before the Forest Service begins drafting the document, and to provide written public comment regarding the NOI’s purpose and need, and its proposed action.     

For more information regarding forest plan revisions, visit the Pacific Southwest Region’s planning website at:www.fs.usda.gov/main/r5/landmanagement/planning.

For forest-specific information, please contact that forest directly:

• Inyo NF: Deb Schweizer at 760-873-2427 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
• Sequoia NF: Alicia Embrey at 559-784-1500 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
• Sierra NF: Dirk Charley at 559-297-0706 x4805 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES:  In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if special assistance to participate in this meeting is needed, please contact the appropriate National Forest. Notification at least 48 hours prior to the meeting will enable the Forest Service to make reasonable arrangements.

Amador County Treasurer/Tax Collector Michael E. Ryan is reminding taxpayers that unsecured taxes for the 2014-2015 fiscal year are due and payable, and will become delinquent if not paid by 5 pm on Tuesday, September 2, 2014. (These taxes would normally be delinquent after August 31, but since August 31 falls on a Sunday this year, and since Monday, September 1 is a holiday, the delinquent date is being extended to the next business day). Unsecured taxes are typically owed on boats, airplanes, business property, possessory interests, and mining claims. After September 2, delinquent unsecured taxes will be subject to a 10% penalty. Additional penalties and fees will accrue if these taxes remain unpaid after October 31, 2014.

Payments may be made by mail sent to the Amador County Tax Collector, 810 Court Street, Jackson, CA 95642, and must be postmarked by the delinquent date of September 2, 2014 to avoid late penalties. Payments may also be made in person at the address shown above during normal business hours. Additionally, payments may be made with a credit card or debit card in the Tax Collector’s Office, or over the telephone by calling 1- 800-609-4599. Credit card, debit card, and e-check payments may also be made over the Internet by visiting the websites shown on the County tax bill. Convenience fees will apply to all payments made by credit card and e-check.

Any questions regarding unsecured property taxes should be addressed to the Amador County Tax Collector at (209)223-6364.

Posted by TSPN TV on Friday, Aug 15, 2014

On August 14, 2014, at approximately 1754 hours, officers from the Sutter Creek Police Department were dispatched to the Hotel Sutter reference a subject attempting to break into a hotel storage area.

Upon the officer’s arrival, it was discovered the involved subjects had fled the area after being confronted by employees from the business. While conducting the investigation, officers saw the suspect vehicle driving east bound on Church Street. A vehicle stop was initiated and the driver of the vehicle was identified as Anthony Harkey from Diamond Springs. A female passenger was identified as Raylene Cooper from El Dorado.

A useable amount of methamphetamine was located inside of the vehicle, along with narcotics paraphernalia.

Anthony Harkey was subsequently arrested and booked at Amador County Jail and charged with attempted commercial burglary, driving under the influence, driving with a suspended driver’s license, and dissuading a witness. A booking photograph of Harkey can be obtained by contacting the Amador County Sheriff PIO.

Raylene Cooper was arrested and booked at the Amador County Jail and charged with possession of a controlled substance and possession of narcotics paraphernalia. A booking photograph of Cooper can be obtained by contacting the Amador County Sheriff PIO.

Posted by TSPN TV on Friday, Aug 15, 2014

**CANCELLED**Administrative Committee Meeting

• Date: 08/18/2014 10:00 AM
• Location: Amador County Administration Center-Conference Room C
  810 Court Street
  Jackson, California 95642

Missing dog is a Yorkshire Terrier. She is 12 years old and weighs about 4 pounds. Her coloring is light brown, black and tan.  She had no collar on and she is not chipped. She was last seen on Saturday 2^nd.

Posted by TSPN TV on Thursday, Aug 14, 2014

The next Sutter Creek City Council Meeting is Monday, August 18, at 7 pm. 

If you have questions or concerns regarding ordinances that willaffect signs, banners, sandwich boards, planters, outdoor dining, and merchandise on the sidewalk in the Historic District, YOUneed to attend.

Currently the ordinance states Nothing is allowed on the sidewalks! SCBPA needs your input and support. City Council needs to hear from YOU!

Amador County, CA –Willkommen in the Gold Country! Dust off your dirndl and lederhosen and come join the fun at Jackson Oktoberfest Saturday, September 20th, 2014. Oktoberfest promises fun for the entire family, including live entertainment, contests, music and dancing, and an authentic taste of Bavaria with Wolfgang's soft pretzels, and of course, the mainstay of any Oktoberfest...German beer!

Jackson Oktoberfest was founded by Wolfgang's Pretzels of Pioneer, California in 2012. Wolfgang wanted to share his German heritage with the community, while raising some money for local charities. This year, the event will be held at the Italian Picnic Grounds in Sutter Creek, which has been aptly dubbed "Oktoberfest Picnic Grounds" for the day, so there's plenty of room for everyone!

Beer aficionados will experience the taste of authentic German Oktoberfest beer without going across the pond. Delight in the flavors of Original Hofbrau Oktoberfest brew, along with several other Hofbrau beer selections. Wine, soft drinks and water will also be available.

Adding to the fun, will be a showcase of authentic oompah, polka, and waltzing music by the Gruber Family Band, and Bavarian Country & Folklore dancesperformed by Alpentänzer-Schuhplattler. So put on your dancing shoes and brush up on your “Chicken Dance”!

Of course the best of any Oktoberfest celebration is the hearty menu of delicious German foods. Menu items include Bratwurst & Sauerkraut, smoked pork chops & Sauerkraut, Wolfgang's authentic Bavarian Soft Pretzels, apple strudel, and vanilla battered apple rings!

Adding to the excitement are traditional contests with plenty of prizes. Try your hand at Keg Rolling, Yodeling, Bratwurst Throwing, or see how manymugs you can hold in one hand! There will also be a Bavarian Dress contest for men, women, and children, so don your lederhosen or dirndl, and join in thefun!

Oktoberfest hours are 1:00 pm to 7:00 pm Saturday, September 20, 2014. Pre-sale tickets are just $25 for a custom collector's beer glass or wine glass with one drink, and entertainment. Youth ages 6 – 20 are $12 including a soda and entertainment. Children under 6 are free. VIP Dinner packages are available for $38 and include reserved seating, a custom collector's beer glass or wine glass with one drink, your choice of pork chop or two bratwurst, sauerkraut and/or red cabbage & pretzel dinner, and entertainment. A VIP table of 8 is just $280. Jackson Oktoberfest is hosted by Wolfgang’s Bavarian Pretzels. It is a for profit event with a portion of the proceeds to benefit local charities.More information is available by at www.jacksonoktoberfest.com or by contacting This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

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THE HISTORY OF OKTOBERFEST

Oktoberfest in Munich, or "October Festival", was initially a celebration of Crown Prince Ludwig and Princess Therese of Saxe-Hildburghausen's wedding which was held on 12 October 1810. It is a 16 day festival which usually takes place in the middle of September and ends the first Sunday in October. Over the years, this festival has become one of the most important in the world with more than 6 million people attending the celebrations in Munich each year, and other festivals held in other cities worldwide. Learn more about Munich’s Oktoberfest at http://www.ofest.com/history.html.

Posted by TSPN TV on Wednesday, Aug 13, 2014 8:50PM