Minutes of the Governing Board

Minutes of the Arvin Union School District Board of Trustees Regular Meeting held on October 19, 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. Georgia Rhett, Sierra Vista Vice Principal Mr. Gary High, Bear Mountain Vice Principal Mr. David Bowling, Haven Drive Vice Principal Mrs. Debbie L. Hearron, District Secretary Ana Maria Arreola, Migrant Secretary Abel Pedro, HD Art Teacher Maria M. Duran, BME Instructional Aide	Staff Present

Others Present: Dr. Kenneth Witte Leonor Lopes Hernan Santiago Students: Jonathan Rocha, Jennifer Zavala, Bernardo Torres	Others

Mr. Sumaya 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 Mrs. Tarver, seconded by Mr. Sumaya, the board unanimously approved the minutes of the Special Board Meeting September 14, 2004, Regular Meeting September 21, 2004 and Emergency Board Meeting September 21, 2004.	Minutes

Mr. Bergevin presented Board Member, Mrs. Joycene Tarver, with a Board Service Award from the Kern County Superintendent of Schools Office. Mr. Bergevin introduced Mr. Pedro, Haven Drive Art Teacher. Mr. Pedro shared a power point presentation explaining the purpose and goal of his Art Program this year. Mr. Pedro introduced four student artists who shared their work with the Board Members.	Programs and Presentations

Mr. Bergevin reported to the Board that he had been involved in a CSBA Board Policy Workshop on 10/13-14/04 here at the district office to begin updating Board Policies in the near future. Mr. Bergevin relayed current information to the Board regarding the purchasing of the land for the new school and soil testing that is being done. Mr. Bergevin assured the Board that we are on track to submit plans to DSA. Mr. Bergevin indicated that work was also being done to update funding sources to maximize eligibility from the state. Mr. Bergevin discussed plans to approach restructuring our schools to comply with Program Improvement Guidelines. Mr. Bergevin also addressed items, and held a discussion, that were requested from a previous board meeting regarding our district Migrant and CBET programs.	Superintendent’s Report Superintendent’s Report – Cont.

Mrs. Kavanagh shared with the Board of Trustees that the district was participating in Red Ribbon Week. This is a program to encourage our students to be Drug Free. Also Mrs. Kavanagh reviewed the Course of Study Binder with the Board Members, giving an updated overview of its functions.	Assistant Superintendent’s Report

Mrs. Kavanagh gave a report from the Preschool. Enrollment is currently at 125 with 13 openings in the P.M. sessions. Mrs. Kavanagh informed the Board that the Parent Advisory Group meet once a month to plan fund raisers and other activities through out the school year. There will be a CCR at Preschool along with the rest of the district. Mrs. Kavanagh reported there has been an increase of safety awareness at the site along with new phones in the classrooms. Mrs. Thompson reported the improvements that are taking place on the Sierra Vista campus regarding the intervention programs. The Leadership Team is meeting to update the Action Plan/School Site Plan. Discussion is taking place regarding the idea of restructuring to a K-5. Sierra Vista is also participating in the Red Ribbon Week with activities each day. Mrs. Thompson made the Board Members aware how proud she was of students, complementing their behavior during assemblies. Mrs. Thompson also informed the Board that Parent Conferences were scheduled for October 25, 26 and 27 with their night conference on the 25^th. Mrs. Kouklis reported to the Board the activities that were going on during Red Ribbon Week at Bear Mountain. Students were getting involved to promote saying NO TO DRUGS. Mrs. Kouklis said that planning is underway for new Safety Plans. As new emergency equipment is being installed into classrooms students and staff are being trained as well. Mrs. Kouklis shared with the Board that since the support of Academic Coaches there has been an increase in fluency levels. BME Night Parent Conference will be Oct. 27^th. Mrs. Leggett shared with the Board the Haven Drive Leadership Team and the State Gear Up Team attended an annual conference. Mrs. Leggett also informed the Board that HD was offering Intramural Programs for the students. She also shared how well the sport teams were doing, with the 6^th grade Volleyball Girls team only having one loss. Mr. Leggett also shared to the Board they are waiting the results of their benchmark test in writing. She also shared that Haven Drive is inviting parents to visit and tour the campus. Haven Drive Staff encourage parent volunteers.	Preschool Report Sierra Vista Report Bear Mountain Report Haven Drive Report


Mrs. Witte complimented personnel on the appearance of the school grounds and the bus barn. She also shared documents with the Board and staff regarding Gifted Students and Staff Development. Mr. Sumaya expressed his concern of emergency procedures being used on the school campuses. Mr. Bergevin assured Mr. Sumaya that staff is currently being trained on new and improved safety and reporting procedures.	Board Member Report

On motion of Mrs. Witte, seconded by Mrs. Tarver, the board unanimously approved the following consent agenda items.	Consent Agenda
Ratified: Purchase Order Numbers 5000223– 500333 and 13050044 - 13050064 Bill Payment Numbers 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23 Payroll Numbers 13, 14, 15, 16	Purchase Orders Bill Payments Payroll Numbers

Approved the following Interdistrict Attendance Request for the 2004/2005 school year based on childcare. (indicates renewal) Geneva Cabaloza – Grade 8 – Bakersfield to Arvin Michelle Jimenez – Grade 3 – Bakersfield to Arvin Diana Lopez – Grade 3 – Vineland to Arvin *Dagaverto Lopez, Jr. – Grade Kgn – Vineland to Arvin Cesar Reyes – Grade 7 – Lamont to Arvin Approved the following Interdistrict Attendance Request for the 2004/2005 school year based on parent request. Rafael Ledesma – Grade 6 – Lamont to Arvin Robert Roberts – Grade 6 – Arvin to DiGiorgio Mykala Brown – Grade 2 – Arvin top DiGiorgio	Interdistrict Agreement

The board went into closed session at 8:04 p.m.	Closed Session

Upon reconvening at 8:15 p.m., the following action was taken.	Reconvene

On motion of Mrs. Witte, seconded by Mrs. Tarver, the board unanimously approved the recommendation for Expulsion Student #A:2004/2005.	Expulsion Student #A:2004/2005

On motion of Mr. Stoner, seconded by Mr. Sumaya, the board unanimously approved the Agreement with Kern County Children and Families Commission for October 1, 2004 to June 30, 2006 to fund School Readiness and the Family Resource Center.	Kern Co. Children & Families Commission Agreement

On motion of Mrs. Witte, seconded by Mr. Sumaya, the board unanimously approved the Grant Agreement for the Community Wellness Fund Project – South.	Community Wellness Fund Project - Grant

On motion of Mrs. Tarver, seconded by Mrs. Witte, 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 : Rosa Alvarez – SV Kgn Teacher Substitute Teachers: Doug Autrey Enereida Benitez Valentina Lopez David Loya Jean Plaster Catidia Quiroz Ana Ramirez Miguel Rivera Anita Salazar Carmen Santiago Technology Assistant: Darren Jones – HD Intern Coach Special Education: Melanie Meadows Brian Miller Resignations:	Certificated Staff Certificated Staff – cont.

On motion of Mrs. Tarver, seconded by Mrs. Witte, 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: Marisol Moreno – PS – 2-1/2 hr. Instruction Aide Guadalupe Arevalo – District Cafeteria Substitute Norma Ortiz – District Cafeteria Substitute Monique Sanchez – HD- 2-1/2 hr RSP Instructional Aide and SV-1 hr. Noon Duty Aide Benita Berumen – HD 2-1/2 hr. RSP Instructional Aide Monica Bojorquez – HD- 2-1/2 hr. SDC Instructional Aide Anabell Salinas – HD – Noon Duty Aide Susanna Reyes – HD – Noon Duty Aide – Pending Clearances Change of Position: Norma Bojorquez – BME – Instructional Aide Lorena Velasquez – BME – Instructional Aide Ebelyn DeHoyos – HD – Instructional Aide Consuelo Guerra – HD - Instructional Aide Maria Cruz – BME – SDC Instructional Aide Angie Gutierrez – BME – SDC Instructional Aide Jeanette Gaona – HD – SDC Instructional Aide Patricia Gaona – BME – RSP Instructional Aide Maria Elvia Rivera – SV – Speech Instructional Aide Resignations: Jesus Gomez – Night Custodian – resigned effective Oct. 15, 2004 Laura Cavazos – BME RSP Aide – resigned effective Oct. 25, 2004 Norma Gutierrez – HD Noon Duty Aide – effective Sept. 30, 2004 Irene Gutierrez - HD Noon Duty Aide – effective Sept. 30, 2004	Classified Staff

On motion of Mrs. Tarver, seconded by Mr. Sumaya, the board unanimously approved the implementation of Education Code 44018, extending benefits for active duty military service for Fernando Guzman.	Ed. Code 44018 - Military Duty

On motion of Mrs. Witte, seconded by Mr. Stoner, the board unanimously approved December 14, 2004 at 6:30 p.m. as the date and time for the Annual Organizational Meeting.	Annual Organizational Meeting


On motion of Mr. Stoner, seconded by Mrs. Witte, the board unanimously approved out of state recruitment trips as necessary to offer fully credentialed teacher contracts for the 2005/2006 school year.	State Recruitment Trips

On motion of Mr. Stoner, seconded by Mrs. Witte, the board unanimously approved Resolution#8:2004/2005 – Establishing Appropriations (GANN) Limit identifying estimated appropriations limit for the current year and actual appropriated limit for the preceding year.	Res.#8:2004/2005 – Appropriations(GANN) Limit

On motion of Mrs. Tarver, seconded by Mr. Sumaya, the board unanimously approved Resolution #9:2004/2005 – Declaration of Emergency Requiring Contract for Repairs, Alterations, Work or Improvement without Advertising for or Inviting Bids.	Ros.#9:2004/2005 – Declaration of Emergency Contracts

Item # 9.3 was tabled pending further information.	Kevin Dunn Electric Invoice

The board went into closed session at 8:40 p.m.	Closed Session

Upon reconvening at 9:30 p.m. no action was taken.	Reconvened

On motion of Mrs. Tarver, seconded by Mr. Sumaya, the board unanimously adjourned the meeting at 9:33 p.m.	Adjournment

Clerk Secretary