Arvin Union School District

737 Bear Mountain Boulevard

Arvin, CA 93203

 

Minutes of the Governing Board

  

Minutes of the Arvin Union School District Board of Trustees Regular Meeting held on May 17, 2005.

 

The meeting was called to order by Mr. Tim Owens at 6:31 p.m.

Call to Order

 

 

Members Present:  Mr. Tim Owens, President           Mr. Angel Sumaya                      

                                Mr. William Stoner, Clerk            Mrs. Joycene Tarver              

                                                                                    Mr. Fausto Sanchez                                                             

Roll Call

 

 

Members Absent:

 

 

 

Staff Present: 

            Mr. Kenneth R. Bergevin, Superintendent

            Mrs. Jerelle D. Kavanagh, Assistant Superintendent

            Mrs. Georgia Rhett, Sierra Vista Vice Principal

            Mrs. Angelica Salinas, Bear Mountain Acting Vice Principal

            Mr. Dave Bowling, Haven Drive Vice Principal

            Mrs. Debbie L. Hearron, District Secretary

            Mr. Luis Carmona, Family Advocate

            Mr. Gayle Hui, Bear Mountain Teacher

            Mr. Robert Rangel, Bear Mountain Custodian/Driver

            Mr. David Zamarron, Haven Drive Custodian/Driver

            Ms. Betty Guyton, Special Services Director

            Ms. Misty Benavides, Bear Mountain After School Site Coordinator

            Ms. Kim Hernandez, Haven Drive After School Site Coordinator

            Mr. Mick Simpson, Sierra Vista Teacher

            Ms. Marilyn Flores, Pre School Custodian/Driver

            Mrs. Margarita Cruz, Sierra Vista Instructional Aide

Staff Present

 

 

Others Present:  Mr. Travis Crawford, Quad Knopf

                           Mr. Joe Covington, Ordiz Melby Architects

                           Mr. John Hemple, President of Freedom Homes

                           Ms. Rene Goodwin, Colombo Construction

Others

 

 

Mrs. Rhett led the Pledge of Allegiance.

Pledge of Allegiance

 

 

Mr. Bergevin informed the board of the following agenda item changes:

           4.1  Should read:  Purchase Order Numbers 500624-500726 and 13050117-13050130

           6.1  Add to Resignations:  William Carter – HD Teacher- effective 6/3/05

                                                      Karen Wolf – HD Teacher – effective 6/3/05

           6.2  Add to Resignations:  Dora Vasquez – HD SDC Instructional Aide, effective 5/27/05

Adoption of Agenda

 

 

On motion of Mrs. Tarver, seconded by Mr. Stoner, the board unanimously approved the minutes

of the Regular Meeting April 19, 2005.

Minutes

Mr. Bergevin shared with the Board current information regarding the Governor’s May Revise.  Mr. Bergevin also informed the Board that the State Department had given approval of the architectural plans for El Camino Real Elementary.  Mr. Bergevin shared with the Board of visits he had taken to Sierra Vista Campus for their annual country tours and extended an invitation to each Board member.   Mr. Bergevin also gave a copy of a news letter that included reports from each school site.

 

Mrs. Kavanagh informed the Board that a Special Education Review was taking place this week beginning May 16, 2005.  She also shared with the Board that work is being done to complete the compliance issues as a result of our CCR in April, those results will be mailed to the State by May 20, 2005.  Finally, Mrs. Kavanagh proudly shared with the Board that on Monday May 16, 2005 the AUSD held a Redesignation Presentation honoring 94 ELL students that attained English proficiency this year. 

 

Mr. Hemple addressed the Board with concerns he had regarding the new school site being located in a flood zone and easement access of location for sewer lines.  Finally he suggested that the District needs to communicate more with the City of Arvin and the Arvin Community Service District.  He also expressed concerns regarding the completion of Meyer Street.  He offered to be a part of negotiations related to sewer access issues.

Reports and Communications- Superintendent’s Report

 

 

 

 

Assistant Superintendent

 

 

 

 

 

John Hemple, Freedom Homes President

 

 

On motion of Mr. Stoner, seconded by Mrs. Tarver, the board unanimously approved the following consent agenda items.

Consent Agenda

Ratified:

Purchase Order Numbers 500624 – 500726 and 13050117 - 13050130

Bill Payment Numbers 73, 74, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79, 80, 81, 82

                Payroll Numbers 41, 42, 43 , 44

 

Purchase Orders

Bill Payments

Payroll Numbers

 

 

Ratified the following Interdistrict Attendance Request for the 2005/2006 school year based on employment (*indicates renewal)

                                     *Miette Morosa – Grade 1 – Arvin to Fruitvale

 

               Ratified the following Interdistrict Attendance Request for the 2005/2006 school year

               based on child care.  (*indicates renewal)

       *Dominic Moreno – Grade 1 – Arvin to DiGiorgio

        Jasmin A. Moreno – Kgn – Arvin to DiGiorgio

                                *Jeremy Uphoff – Grade 5 – Arvin to DiGiorgio

       *Jacob Uphoff – Grade 2 – Arvin to DiGiorgio

 

Ratified the following Interdistrict Attendance Request for the 2005/2006 school year based on parent request.  (*indicates renewal)

       *Brady McNeill – Grade 3 – Arvin to DiGiorgio

       *Juan Panduro – Grade 2 – Arvin to DiGiorgio

       Eric Cisneros – Kgn – Arvin to DiGiorgio

       Eric De La Fuente – Grade 3 – Arvin to Lamont

       Leia S. Virvez – Kgn – Lamont to Arvin

       Alexandria Mejia – Grade 8 – Arvin to Greenfield

      *Brianna Mejia – Grade 6 – Arvin to Greenfield

      *Samantha Mejia – Grade 2 – Arvin to Greenfield

 

 

Ratified the following Interdistrict Attendance Request for the 2004/2005 school year based on parent request. (*indicates renewal)

Miguel Magallanes – Grade 6 – Arvin to DiGiorgio

                                  (DiGiorgio denied the request 4/22/05)

        Esperanza Magana – Grade 4 – Arvin to Lamont

       Guadalupe Magana – Grade 2 – Arvin to Lamont

Interdistrict Agreement-

Employment 05/06

 

 

Interdistrict Agreement-Child Care 05/06

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interdistrict Agreement/Parent Request 05/06

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interdistrict Agreement-Parent Request 04/05

 

 

Ms. Betty Guyton shared with the Board a power point presentation giving an overview of the Arvin Advantage/After School Program for the Arvin Union School District.

Presentation-Arvin Advantage/After School Program

 

 

On motion of Mr. Sumaya, seconded by Mrs. Tarver, the board unanimously approved the 2004/2005 Contract Amendment for the Local Agreement for Child Development.

Local Agreement for Child Development 04/05

 

 

On motion of Mr. Sumaya, seconded by Mr. Sanchez, the board unanimously approved the Community-Based English Tutoring Program (CBET) Application Form, Fiscal Year 2005/06

CBET Application Form

 

 

On motion of Mr. Sumaya, 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.

Substitute Teachers:  Noemi Leon

 

2005 Summer Technology Assistants:

Jacalyn Durand (60 hours)                              John Bullard (60 hours)

Darren Johns (11 days)                      Michael Taylor (11 days)

Charlie Haycock (11 days)

 

2005 CELDT Summer Academic Coaches:

 K-2         Lean Griffin

 3-5         Janeth Barajas

 6-8         Steve Cunicelli

 

2005 Summer Curriculum Teachers:

                                Terry Burton

K               Amber Hall

                 Nikki Escobar (week 1)

                 Enedina Gallardo (week 1)

1               Katie Robinson

                               Javier Pacheco

                              Cindy Mesko

                              Sonia Martinez (week 1)

               2             Janeth Barajas

                              Kerrie Nisser

               3             Saundra Blakely

                              Gayle Hui

                              Amona Nacita

                              Jennifer Johnson

                              Lorisha Landwehr

                              Christy Vargas

               4               Debbie Vietti

                                Paula Howard (week 1)

                                Veronica Cruz

                                Rosa Alvarez

                5              Elizabeth Alvarez

                                Penny Roberts

                                Karen Jacobsen

                6              Elena Medina

                                Teresa McKenna

                                Kathryn Wheeler

                                Timari Cawley

Language Arts         Karen Davis

                                Camie Eggert

Math                        Bill Gilden

                                Angie Summers

                                Steve Cunnicelli

 Social Studies        Richard Crawford

                                Aurelio Reyna

                                Kristi Buckley

 

2005 Summer School Certificated Staff

Elizabeth Alvarez

Teresa McKenna

Jennifer Barrera

Elena Medina

Kristin Buckley

Haydee Montelongo

John Bullard

Roberta Moore

Jacque Byler

Claudia Moreno

Veronica Cruz

Javier Pacheco

Ryan Culberson

Araceli Pantoja

Karen Davis

Kathleen Parker

Jacalyn Durand

Aurelio Reyna

Maria R. Flores

Veronica Rodriguez

Martha Graham

Carole Rohde

Nicola Grayson

Maria Soto

Mariana Gomez

Pamela Starr

Paula Howard

Angelyn Summers

Amy Latherow

Debbie Vietti

Bob Lewis

Kathryn Wheeler

Marc Mathiesen

 

                

Resignations:

Melissa Apsit – BME Teacher – Resigning effective June 30, 2005

Doug Fahsbender – HD Teacher – Resigning effective June 30, 2005

Terry Burton – Teacher on Special Assignment – Resigning effective                                                                   June 30, 2005

Martha McGuire – BME Teacher – Retiring effective Sept. 1, 2005

Cathy Watson – HD Teacher – Retiring effective June 3, 2005

William Carter – HD Teacher Resigning effective June 3, 2005

Karen Wolf – HD Teacher – resigning effective June 3, 2005           

Certificated Staff

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Certificated Staff - continued

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

On motion of Mr. Sumaya, seconded by Mrs. Tarver, the board unanimously approved of board Resolution #17:2004/2005 – First Time CBEST Waiver for 30-Day Substitutes.

Resolution #17:2004/05- CBEST Waiver

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 classified staff for the 2004/2005  school year:

New Staff:

Theresa Salazar – Substitute After School Instructional Aide

Marlen Garcia – CBET Babysitter

Andrea Sandoval – HD SDC Instructional Aide

Sandi Delgado – HD Instructional Aide

 

CELDT:                                     Spanish Pre-LAS at Preschool

Aida Moran Lorena Velasquez      Maria Cruz       Maria G. Gomez

 

Kindergarten Registration

Aida Moran                                                                                                      Cynthia Moran                                                                                                                                       Maria G. Gomez

Maria Lorena Velasquez    Norma Bojorquez                                                 Maria Cruz

Maricela Tamayo                         Margarita Cruz                                                                                                                                Consuelo Guerra

 

Summer ELD Clerk

Enedina Arreguin                           Cynthia Moran

                                                               

Summer Hires

Rose Montellano                             Aida Moran                                                                                                                                    Violeta Cardenas

Margarita Cruz                                                                                                     Julia Pulido                                                                                                                                    Monique Sanchez

Erica Olivarez                                                                                               Carmen Downs                                                                                                                                       Maria G. Gomez

Consuelo Guerra                 Adelaida Salinas

 

2005 Summer Technology Assistant:    Jeff Pounds

 

2005 Summer School Classified Staff:

                                Recruiter – Ana Maria Arreola

                                Migrant Clerk – Olga Olivarez

                                Outreach Clerk – Elida Salazar

                                District Clerk – Mary Soliz

                                                                                               

                               Migrant Site Tutors: 

                Maria M. Duran                   Monica Bojorquez               Sandi Delgado

                Johnny Torres                      Juan Becerra                       Aida Rivas

                Angie Gutierrez                    Edith Morales                       Daniel Juarez

                Misty Benavides

 

               Outreach Tutors:

                Lucy Moreno                        Rebecca Madera                Angelica Rivero

                Maribel Samaniego            Maria E. Rivera

 

              Special Ed. Aide:

                Linda Cowan                        Maria I. Gomez                    Krista Rodriguez                 

 

 

 

 

 

                2005 Food Services Summer Staff

                Petra Acosta                         Elvira Arellano                      Mary Ayala

                Raquel Barajas                    Irma Garza                            Sharon Gutierrez

                Patty Herrera                        Lisa Littlefield                       Dee Dee Loya

                JoAnn Pearson                    Melaine Pumphrey             Deanna Queen

                Maria Valles                         Grace Valtierra                    Elida Verduzco

                Jackie Villalpando                      

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    

Resignations:

Graciela Goodwin – HD Noon Duty – effective May 5, 2005

Dora Vasquez – HD SDC Instructional Aide – resigning effective May 27, 2005                  

Classified Staff