Minutes of the Arvin Union School
District Board of Trustees Regular Meeting held on
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The meeting was called to order by Mr. Tim Owens
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Call to Order |
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Members Present:
Mr. Tim Owens, President
Mr. William Stoner, Clerk Mrs. Joycene
Tarver Mr. Angel Sumaya
Mr. Fausto Sanchez
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Roll Call |
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Members Absent: none |
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Staff Present:
Mr. Kenneth R. Bergevin, Superintendent
Mrs. Jerelle D. Kavanagh, Assistant Superintendent
Mrs. Marilyn Thompson, Sierra Vista Principal
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Mrs. Michelle Leggett, Mrs. Debbie L. Hearron, District
Secretary Robert Rangel, HD
Custodian/Driver Mr. Mr. Chuck Graham, SV
Custodian/Driver Jacalyn
Durand, SV Teacher, ATA President Bob Morse, MOTS Director David Zamarron,
HD Custodian/Driver, CSEA President Officer |
Staff Present |
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Others Present: Glen Purvos, Ken
Witte, Arsenio Mataka,
Vicki Rangel and son |
Others |
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Mrs. |
Pledge of Allegiance |
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Mr. Bergevin informed the board of
the following changes to the agenda: 5. – Consent Agenda – motion line
moved below item 5.4 9.4 – Bid Package 16-04 information
was added 11.1 & 12.1 – Items were tabled |
Adoption of Agenda |
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On motion of Mr. Sumaya, seconded by Mrs. Tarver, the board unanimously
approved the minutes of the Regular Meeting |
Minutes |
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Mr. Bergevin shared with the Board
of Trustees a letter he received from Mrs. Summers, HD Teacher, expressing
her appreciation for Robert Rangel, HD Custodian/Driver, for his dedication
to staff and students as an employee of the |
Programs/Presentations |
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Ms. Durand, ATA President,
expressed to the Board of Trustees the excitement that was in the air
regarding the preparation for the K-5 transition in the school year 2005/06. |
ATA Report |
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Mr. Zamarron,
CSEA President, introduced himself to the Board of Trustees and shared a
positive attitude about new staff training that was on going this year in the
MOTS Department. |
CSEA Report |
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Mr. Bergevin explained to the
Board of Trustees the progress of the Bid Project for land preparation for the
K-5 transition for the 05/06 school year.
He also gave an update on the process of escrow for the purchase of
land for the new school site. He also
shared that Budget Development for the 2005/06 school year was under way. |
Superintendent’s Report |
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Mrs. Kavanagh shared with the
Board the state will be visiting our district to conduct the CCR (Coordinated
Compliance Review) on April 4th.
Arvin has also been selected for a Special Ed. Review which will consist
of a parent meeting on March 29 and the visit from the state on May 17. Mrs. Kavanagh also gave explanation
regarding a purchase order for Leap Pads, paid for with ELL funds that will
be distributed during a parent meeting for use at home. Lastly she reported to the Board that
additional intervention programs had been implemented into our already
existing After School Programs. |
Assistant Superintendent’s Report |
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Mrs. Kavanagh reported to the
Board on behave of Preschool. The
Preschool is preparing for the CCR visit.
PS is holding their annual fundraiser through March 8 to help fund
community field trips and activities. Mrs. Thompson expressed to the
Board that the SV staff is busy with training and development to begin the
Excel Model Program on March 7. Second
Grade will have an Artisan Residency on campus to enhance the schools Fine
Arts over the next few weeks. Mr. High reminded the Board that
Mrs. Kouklis is now on maternity leave. He reported that BME staff is getting
ready for CCR on April 4 which will include Migrant and ELL programs. Mr. High explained that BME is awaiting the
results of recent student Bench Mark test in Math and Language Arts. He also gave a progress report on the
undefeated boys and girls Basketball teams.
Finally he extended an invitation to the Board Members for the BME
Patriotic Program on March 24. Mrs. Leggett shared with the Board
that HD had recently held an Awards Assembly to acknowledge those students
with Perfect Attendance and also students with a 3.5 GPA. She shared that half of the 6th
grade classes went on a field trip to UCLA on Feb. 15. Mrs. Leggett shared that preparation is
underway to get ready for testing in April.
She extended an invitation to the Board for a Basketball Tournament
being held at the HD Gym the weekend of Feb. 19. |
Preschool Report |
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Mr. Stoner made mention of a
project that the Mrs. Tarver reported that she had
visited all four school sites and gave great reports of work by staff and
students. Mr. Sumaya
had visited the After School Program at BME and was pleased to report that
hard work is in action by staff to make it successful. He commended their efforts. Lastly he mentioned a concern of traffic
control after school at HD is improving but still needs attention. Mr. Sanchez shared his interested
in bringing the district and the community together with city wide meetings
featuring inspirational speakers. |
Board Member Report Board Member Report-con’t. |
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Mr. Graham addressed the Board of Trustees
with a few concerns as a parent of the AUSD regarding field trip chaperones
and City Bus parking. |
Communications from the public |
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On motion of
Mrs. Tarver, seconded by Mr. Sumaya, the board unanimously
approved the following consent agenda items. |
Consent Agenda |
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Ratified: Purchase Order Numbers 500475 – 500542,
13050088-13050099 Bill Payment Numbers 47, 78, 49, 50, 51, 52, 53,
54 Payroll
Numbers 29, 30, 31, 32 |
Purchase Orders Bill Payments Payroll Numbers |
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Approved the following Interdistrict
Attendance Request for the 2004/2005 school year
based on employment.
Andrea Quiroz – Grade 3 –
Rosa Quiroz – Grade 2 – |
Interdistrict Agreement/Employment |
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Approved the following Interdistrict
Attendance Request for the 2004/2005 school year based on parent request.
Julian Delgado – Grade 7 - Arvin to |
Interdistrict Agreement/Parent Request |
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Approved the
following Interdistrict Attendance Request for the
2004/2005 school year based on childcare.
(*indicates renewal) Andy Garza – Grade 7 Arvin to Oscar Aguilera – Grade 5 –
Arvin to |
Interdistrict Agreement/Childcare |
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A public hearing was opened at 7:21 p.m. to allow for public
response as to whether every pupil in the Arvin Union School District has or will
have prior to June 30, 2005, sufficient textbooks or instructional materials
in all subjects that are consistent with the content and cycles of curriculum
frameworks adopted by the state board. There were no public comments.
However, Mrs. Kavanagh provided a hand out showing data the quantities of
text books that are currently in each subject and grade level. She assured the Board the district is in
compliance with state regulations regarding the Williams Act Settlement. After reconvening at |
Public Hearing- Text Books |
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On motion of Mr.
Stoner, seconded by Mrs. Tarver, the board unanimously approved Resolution
#14:2004/2005 certifying that all state material fund requirements have been met
and that all students will have appropriate textbooks by the end of the
fiscal year 2005. |
Resolution #14:2004/05-Text Books-Williams
settlement |
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On motion of Mr.
Stoner, seconded by Mrs. Tarver, 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: Additional Assignments: Melissa
Apsit – HD-Art Intern Coach Substitute Teachers: Guadalupe
Calderon Keri Kehoe Enedina Lopez Jose Meza Helen
Morgan Cecilia
Reyes Resignations: Theodore McGuire – SV Teacher – resigning effective
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Certificated Staff |
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On motion of Mrs.
Tarver, seconded by Mr. Sumaya, the board unanimously
approved re-employment of certificated staff for the 2005/06 school year. |
Re-employment-2005/06 certificated Staff |
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On motion of Mr. Stoner, 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: Daniel
Juarez – 5 hr. Migrant Outreach Tutor Lidia Delgadillo – SV – 2-1/2
hr. RSP Instructional Aide Maria Gomez –
After School Instructional Aide Substitute Maria Ramirez
– District Speech Therapist Assistant Additional Assignments: Cynthia Moran –
Saturday Cleanup Program Coordinator Change of Position: Misty Benevides –BME After School Coordinator Valerie
Lovett – 2-1/2 hr. PS Instructional Aide Resignations: Samuel Perez – BME
After School Coordinator – effective |
Classified Staff |
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On motion of Mrs. Tarver, seconded by Mr. Sumaya,
the board unanimously approved employment, resignation, retirement, leave of
absence, change of status, or termination of the following management staff
for the 2004/2005 school years: Leave of Absence: Kathie
Kouklis – BME Principal -Leave of Absence-effective Director of Student Support Services: Michelle Leggett |
Management Staff |
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On motion of Mrs. Sumaya, seconded by Mr.
Stoner, the board unanimously approved the continued mandatory uniforms at |
Mandatory Uniforms |
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A
first reading was held for the following Board Policy Updates: No Action
Necessary. BP/AR 0000 Vision BP 0100 Philosophy BP 0200 Goals for the BP 0400 Comprehensive Plans BP 0410 Nondiscrimination in District
Programs BP/AR 0420 School Plans/Site Councils BP/AR 0420.1 School-Based Coordinated Program BP/AR 0430 Comprehensive Local Plan for Special
Education BP/AR 0440 District Technology Plan AP/AR 0450 Comprehensive Safety Plan BP 0500 Accountability BP 0510 School Accountability Report Card BP/AR 0520 Intervention for Underperforming
Schools BP/AR 0520.1 High Priority Schools Grant Program BP/AR 0520.2 Title I Program Improvement Schools BP/AR 0530 Awards
for School Performance |
First
Reading-Board Policies First
Reading – Board Policies – con’t. |
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On motion of Mr. Sumaya,
seconded by Mrs. Tarver, the board unanimously approved the following Board
Policies: BP/AR
1312.3 Uniform Complaint Process AR/E
1312.4 Williams Uniform
Complaint Process BP/AR
6174 Education for English
Language Learners BP/AR
3513.3 Tobacco Free Schools BP/AR 5131.7 Weapons and Dangerous Instruments |
Board
Policies/Approved |
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On motion of Mrs. Tarver, seconded by Mr. Sumaya, the board unanimously approved the eighth grade
field trip to |
Magic
Mtn.-Flied Trip |
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On motion of Mr. Sumaya,
seconded by Mrs. Tarver, the board unanimously approved an agreement with
School Services of California Inc. for the Fiscal Budget Services for the
period beginning |
Agreement/Fiscal Budget Services |
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On motion of Mr. Sumaya, seconded by Mr. Stoner, the board unanimously
ratified the Flexible Benefits Plan between the |
AFLAC Flexible Benefit
Plan |
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On motion of Mr. Sumaya,
seconded by Mrs. Tarver, the board unanimously ratified the Technology Services
Agreement between Kern County Superintendent of Schools and the |
Technology Services Agreement |
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On motion of Mr. Sumaya, seconded by Mrs. Tarver, the board unanimously approved
the recommendation for the following Bid packages 16-01,16-02, 16-03 and
16-04: Approved Bid package 16-01 (Infrastructure): IVS
Computer Technology; $681,000 (District responsibility is
$68,100) Bid package 16-02 (Networking Equipment): IVS
Computer Technology; $93,000 (District responsibility is
$9,300) Bid package 16-03 (Telephone): Gateway TelNet,
Inc.; $57,236 (District
responsibility is $5,723.60) Rejected Bid package 16-04 (Video): Serban’s Background Music, Inc.:$240,385.94
(District responsibility is $24,038.59)
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E-Rate Bid Packages |
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On motion of Mr. Owens, seconded by Mrs. Tarver,
the board unanimously approved to vote for following four candidates to
represent Sub Region 12-B in
Linda M. Pavletich (Rio Bravo-Greeley
Steven Skalisky (
Connie Wattenbarger (Kern Union HSD) Dolores “ |
Candidates/Sub Region 12-B CSBA Delegate Assembly |
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The board went into closed session at |
Closed Session |
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Reconvened at |
Reconvene |
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On motion of Mr. Stoner, seconded by Mrs. Tarver, the board unanimously
approved the recommendation for disciplinary action against a classified
employee. |
Disciplinary Action/Classified Staff |
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On motion of Mr. Stoner, seconded by Mrs. Tarver, the board
unanimously adjourned the meeting at |
Adjournment |
Clerk Secretary