Minutes of the Governing Board

Minutes of the Arvin Union School District Board of Trustees Regular Meeting held on August 17, 2004.

The meeting was called to order by Mr. Tim Owens at 6:30 p.m.	Call to Order

Members Present: Mr. Time Owens, President Mrs. Joycene Tarver, Clerk Mrs. Virgie Witte Mr. William Stoner Mr. Angel Sumaya	Roll Call

Members Absent: none

Staff Present: Mr. Kenneth R. Bergevin, Superintendent Mrs. Jerelle D. Kavanagh, Assistant Superintendent Mrs. Marilyn Thompson, Sierra Vista Principal Mrs. Kathie Kouklis, Bear Mountain Principal Mrs. Michelle Leggett, Haven Drive Principal Mrs. Debbie L. Hearron, District Secretary Mr. Terry Burton, Teacher on Special Assignment – Reading First Mrs. Angelica Salinas, Teacher on Special Assignment Ms. Aurora Moran, Migrant Resource Teacher	Staff Present

Others Present: Dr. Kenneth Witte Mrs. Charlotte Stoner Mr. & Mrs. Kent Ashworth	Others

Mr. Stoner led the Pledge of Allegiance.	Pledge of Allegiance

Mr. Bergevin informed the board no changes were made to the agenda.	Adoption of Agenda

On motion of Mr. Sumaya, seconded by Mrs. Tarver, the board unanimously approved the minutes of the regular meeting of July 20, 2004.	Minutes

Mrs. Kavanagh introduced Mr. Terry Burton, 1^st – Session - Summer School Principal. Mr. Burton shared an overview of the successes of summer school through a Power Point Presentation. The goals for summer school were intervention, intensive word recognition and fluency, along with being fun and challenging. Mr. Burton in turn introduced Mrs. Angelica Salinas, 2^nd – Session – Summer School Principal. Mrs. Salinas presented to the board and audience summer Math results. It was evident through a pre test and posttest that students did improve. Summer School serviced those students that were considered at risk along with ELD students. Mrs. Salinas introduced Ms. Moran, Summer School Migrant Resource Teacher. Ms. Moran explained that the Kern County Art Council and Regional Migrant Department helped support the many activities that were ongoing through summer school to enrich student learning. Also Reading is Fundamental (RIF) was implemented into the summer classes. A short summer school video was shared with the board and some discussion took place.

Mr. Bergevin recognized and shared with the board the passing of Mr. Earl Catlett, Haven Drive retiree who taught Industrial Arts for 47 years. Mr. Bergevin extended to the board invitations to attend the CSBA Back-To-School Conference 2004, and the CSBA Annual Education Conference & Trade Show. Mr. Bergevin also gave updates on facility preparation for the beginning of the school year. Things look great! He relayed to the board that we were fully staffed with twenty-one new teachers. Mr. Bergevin shared with the board the impact with the passing of the state budget would have on our district. Recognition was given to two staff members that received the Chevron Texaco Grant Award, Mr. Mick Simpson of Sierra Vista and Mrs. Marilyn Bergevin of Haven Drive, the total grant was $1250.00. Names are still being gathered for candidates who are interested in being members of the Bond Oversight Committee.	Superintendent’s Report

Mrs. Kavanagh reported to the Board of Trustees the results of the State Testing Results (STAR). All CAT 6 scores were above last year and Standards test showed increases in 10 of 13 tested areas.	Assistant Superintendent’s Report

Mrs. Thompson reported they had enrolled 943 students at Sierra Vista. There is one new portable being provided on the SV campus by the Kern Co. Supt. Of Schools Special Education Department to service local students. Staff is focusing on early intervention for students right away. Mrs. Kouklis has four new teachers to begin the school year at Bear Mountain. Intervention will also be a major focus this year. Mrs. Leggett began the school year at Haven Drive with 15 new teachers. There is a new attitude and excitement on campus. A new Academy scheduling model has been set in place to create smaller focused teaching groups. Mrs. Leggett shared that they have three academic coaches to help support and enforce this concept.	Site Reports

Mrs. Witte shared that she had visited the Arts Council and was excited about the programs that were available to schools in the Arvin Union School District. Mrs. Witte expressed her interest and the importance of Data Components and Self Assessment.	Board Member Report

On motion of Mrs. Tarver, seconded by Mr. Stoner, the board unanimously approved the following consent agenda items.	Consent Agenda
Ratified: Purchase Order Numbers 5000062 – 500113 and 1305031 - 1305041 Bill Payment Numbers 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 Payroll Numbers 5, 6, 7, 8	Purchase Orders Bill Payments Payroll Numbers

Approved the following Interdistrict Attendance Request for the 2004/2005 school year based on childcare. (indicates renewal) Elizabeth Gracia – Grade 7 – Lamont to Arvin Estevan Duran – Grade 3 – Lamont to Arvin Mishell Lopez – Grade 5 – Arvin to Lamont Approved the following Interdistrict Attendance Request for the 2004/2005 school year based on parent employment. Nathan Martinez – Grade K – Bakersfield City to Arvin Diana Paredes – Grade 4 – Bakersfield City to Arvin Miguel A. Pantoja - Grade 4 – Panama to Arvin Yvette Pantoja – Grade 5 – Panama to Arvin Andrea Pantoja – Grade 1 – Panama to Arvin Andrew Combs – Grade 5 – Arvin to Rosedale Brant Combs – Grade 2 – Arvin to Rosedale Bianka M. Pantoja – Grade 2 – Arvin to Lamont Vanessa Pantoja – Grade 1 – Arvin to Lamont Xochitl Mireles – Grade 1 – Arvin to Lamont Anne Kristy Loya – Grade 3 – Rosedale to Arvin Jose Juan Panduro – Grade 2 – Arvin to DiGiorgio Ammon Rasmussen – Grade 7 – Fairfax to Arvin Eden Rasmussen – Grade 4 – Fairfax to Arvin Ratified Subcontractor Agreement with Reading is Fundamental (RIF) for the 2004/05 school year.	Interdistrict Agreement Reading is Fundamental

On motion of Mr. Sumaya, seconded by Mrs. Tarver, the board unanimously approved the annual agreement between Kern County Superintendent of Schools and Kern County SELPA Participating District for the term of July 1, 2004 through June 30, 2005 for special education services.	SELPA Contract

On motion of Mr. Sumaya, seconded by Mrs. Witte, the board unanimously approved the Eighth Grade graduation requirements for the 2004/2005 school year. No changes had been made from the previous year.	Eighth Grade Graduation Requirements

On motion of Mrs. Tarver, seconded by Mr. Stoner, the board unanimously approved employment, resignation, retirement, leave of absence, change of status, or termination of the following certificated staff for the 2004/2005 school year: New Staff : Maria Almaraz – District – School Psychologist Elizabeth Alvarez – BME – Grade 5 Jennifer Barrera – BME – Grade 5 Timari Cawley – HD – Grade 6 David Croy – HD – Grade 6 Veronica Cruz – BME – Grade 4 Camie Eggert – HD – 7/8 Language Arts Douglas Fahsbender – HD – RSP Lisa Fenn – HD – 7/8 Language Arts Regina Hawks-Kheddar – SV – Grade 1 Joanne Kleinendorst – HD – RSP Maria del Carmen Lopez – BME - RSP Marc Mathiasen – HD – Grade 6 Elena Medina – HD – Grade 6 Abelardo Pedro – HD – Art Rhett Rasmussen – HD – 7 Science Steven Rhodes – HD – Grade 6 Karen Sutliff – SV – SDC Resignations: None	Certificated Staff Certificated Staff - Con’t
On motion of Mrs. Witte, seconded by Mrs. Tarver, the board unanimously approved employment, resignation, retirement, leave of absence, change of status, or termination of the following classified staff for the 2004/2005 school years: New Staff: Connie Gonzalez – Cafeteria Substitute Sendy Constantino – District 2-1/2 hr. After School Aide Monica Bojorquez – HD 2-1/2 hr. After School Aide (Pending Clearances) Angelina Zuniga – SV 2-1/2 hr. After School Aide (Pending Clearances) Change of Position: Rene Buenrostro – District Network/Data Technician Margarita Cruz – SV – 6 hr. Special Ed. Aide Resignations: Ana Pimentel – HD Noon Duty Aide – effective 8/5/04 Patrice Scott – PS Aide – effective 8/11/04 Johnny Torres – BME After School Aide – effective 8/11/04 Sandi Delgado – HD After School Aide – effective 8/11/04	Classified Staff

On motion of Mrs. Tarver, seconded by Mrs. Witte, the board unanimously approved the second reading of the 2004/2005 Arvin Union School District Goals.	District Goals

On motion of Mrs. Tarver, seconded by Mrs. Witte, the board unanimously approved the following minimum day changes for the 2004/2005 school year. Parent Conferences changed from October 18, 19, 20 to October 25, 26, & 27, 2004 Staff Appreciation Day changed from May 11 to May 13, 2005 8^th Grade Graduation changed from June 1 to June 2, 2005	Minimum Day Changes

On motion of Mrs. Witte, seconded by Mrs. Tarver, the board unanimously approved the Arvin Union School District designated walking areas for the 2004/2005 school year. Mr. Bergevin introduced Kent and Janette Ashworth of Page Disaster Management Services. Mr. Ashworth provided a presentation to the board showing their product and services that would be available to the district and community to become better disaster prepared.	Walking Areas

On motion of Mr. Sumaya, seconded by Mrs. Witte, the board unanimously approved the contract with Page Disaster Management Services.	Page Disaster Management

On motion of Mr. Stoner, seconded by Mrs. Witte, the board unanimously approved the agreement with Gordon Special Services, Inc. dba J & J Special Services to provide the Crossing Guard Services for the district which began August 1, 2003 and will continue through July 31, 2006.	Crossing Guard Contract

On motion of Mrs. Witte, seconded by Mrs. Tarver, the board unanimously approved the Kern County Board of Supervisors Resolution #2004-222 – public auction sale of certain tax-defaulted properties on which the district has the right to levy taxes or assessments.	KC Board of Supervisors Resolution #2004-222

Mr. Bergevin informed the board that during the next board meeting there would be a closed session to discuss Collective Bargaining for both employee unions. Mr. Bergevin also informed the board he would have more information relating to land purchase for school sites.
On motion of Mr. Stoner, seconded by Mrs. Witte, the board unanimously adjourned the meeting at 8:38 p.m.	Adjournment

Clerk Secretary