Minutes of the Governing Board

Minutes of the Arvin Union School District Board of Trustees Regular Meeting held on September 21, 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 Ms. Jacalyn Durand, Sierra Vista Teacher and ATA President Mrs. Dee Hudson, Bear Mountain Teacher Mr. Mick Simpson, Sierra Vista Teacher Mrs. Marilyn Bergevin, Haven Drive Teacher	Staff Present

Others Present: Dr. Kenneth Witte Griselda Martinez	Others

Mrs. Witte 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 regular meeting of August 17, 2004 and Special Meeting of September 14, 2004.	Minutes

Mr. Bergevin recognized grant recipients Mr. Mick Simpson, Mrs. Dee Hudson, and Mrs. Marilyn Bergevin. Mr. Mick Simpson, Sierra Vista teacher, was the recipient of a $250.00 Chevron/Texaco grant. Mr. Simpson shared with the board his project with a demonstration showing how a computer can be trained to write the spoken word. His plans are to use this concept to help those students who are able to learn and express it audible but have trouble writing what they have learned. Mrs. Bergevin, Haven Drive teacher, was the recipient of a $1,000.00 Chevron/Texaco grant. Mrs. Bergevin shared with the Board her project was the Power of Digital Video for Language Acquisition. Her plans are to buy video equipment to teach the students to make movies. This will help build fluency for Spanish speaking students. Mrs. Hudson, Bear Mountain teacher, was the recipient of a $10,000 British Petroleum Grant. Mrs. Hudson explained to the board the purpose of the project was to teach about energy connected to standards and curriculum in the 5^th grade. The project would include hands on experience for students in Science. Some of the money received will be used to purchase computers to use for the classroom, along with science lab equipment. Students will also have an opportunity to participate in Fieldtrips that enrich the project. Mr. Bergevin also recognized the district Family Resource Center had also received grants totaling approximately $13,000. Mr. Bergevin introduced Ms. Jacalyn Durand, ATA President, to the board. Mr. Bergevin informed the board there had been no settlement on the purchase of land for the new school site. He explained that his next step would be to meet with Schools Legal Service and proceed with the “eminent domain” process on September 22, 2004.	Superintendent’s Report

Mrs. Kavanagh shared with the Board of Trustees copies of the 2004 Accountability Progress Report and led a discussion explaining the results reflected on the report. Discussion was opened to the board and the audience and Mrs. Kavanagh provided the information that was asked.	Assistant Superintendent’s Report

Mrs. Rhett reported that the school year had got off to a great start. She reported that many exciting new programs were being used to enhance intervention with the Sierra Vista students. Staff is using computers and Smart Board to supplement teachings skills. Intervention classes are being conducted for at risk students. A new concept of Cluster groups which consists of five teachers teamed together to serve 80 students. This new program is focused to service advance, middle and low students to meet their needs to improve their Reading skills. Mr. High shared with the board many activities and programs that are taking place at Bear Mountain. After school assistances classes are available to tutor students in areas that they need improvement. The staff at Bear Mountain is teaming together with incentives and recognition to encourage perfect attendance. Mr. High mentioned that the presence of the district Resource Officer has a big impact on the student’s attendance. He shared that this year’s annual Open House was a success. The attendance was very high. Parents were able to visit classrooms and hear teachers explain goals and expectations of their children. Mr. Bowling shared with the board a new schedule at Haven Drive that includes Academies. The purpose of the Academies is to improve help improve test scores, improve communication with parents and become a model program for other district to visit and learn. They have already seen good come from this format. Haven Drive has just completed the first fundraiser of the year and earned $5000 by the school for the students.	Site Reports

Mr. Stoner expressed his approval of the message board at Haven Drive. He shared he had visited Open House at Bear Mountain and Sierra Vista and was very impressed to the high number of attendance. Everything is observed was positive. Mr. Sumaya voiced a concern regarding traffic control at Bear Mountain bus loading zone in the afternoon hours. He asked this concern be reviewed and hopefully improved. Mr. Sumaya did acknowledge that Officers have done a good job of control in the a.m. rush to school.	Board Member Report Board Member Report-Con’t

On motion of Mrs. Tarver, seconded by Mr. Stoner, the board unanimously approved the following consent agenda items.	Consent Agenda
Ratified: Purchase Order Numbers 5000114 – 500222 and 1305042 - 1305043 Bill Payment Numbers 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16 Payroll Numbers 9, 10, 11, 12	Purchase Orders Bill Payments Payroll Numbers

Approved the following Interdistrict Attendance Request for the 2004/2005 school year based on childcare. (indicates renewal) Ellyssa Eusquiano – Grade 1 – Arvin to Panama Johnny E. Garcia – Grade K – Arvin to DiGiorgio Melissa Guerrero – Grade 7 – Arvin to DiGiorgio Ronnie Guerrero – Grade 1 – Arvin to DiGiorgio Priscilla Caputo – Grade 8 – Arvin to DiGiorgio Stephanie Ellis – Grade 5 – Arvin to DiGiorgio Alexandra Mejia – Grade 7 – Arvin to Greenfield Brianna Mejia – Grade 5 - Arvin to Greenfield Samantha Mejia – Grade 1 – Arvin to Greenfield Francisco B. Ojeda – Grade 3 – Arvin to DiGiorgio Maria J. Tinoco – Grade 7 – Arvin to Vineland Vivianna Tinoco – Grade 5 – Arvin to Vineland Approved the following Interdistrict Attendance Request for the 2004/2005 school year based on parent employment. Damien Quintino – Grade 2 – Arvin to Vineland Samantha Quintino – Grade K – Arvin to Vineland Delila Zepeda – Grade 2 – Arvin to DiGiorgio *Eli Zepeda – Grade 3 – Arvin to DiGiorgio	Interdistrict Agreement

Beginning at 7:35 p.m. a public hearing was held 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. Mrs. Kavanagh led the discussion and responded to questions that where presented. Hearing closed at 7:36 p.m. and the following action was taken.	Public Hearing

On motion of Mr. Stoner, seconded by Mrs. Witte, the board unanimously approved Resolution #2:2004/2005 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 #2:2004/2005

On motion of Mr. Sumaya, seconded by Mr. Stoner, the board unanimously approved the Memorandum of Understanding with the Kern County Beginning Teacher Consortium for the Intern Program for 2004/2005.	MOU-Intern Program

On motion of Mrs. Tarver, seconded by Mr. Sumaya, the board unanimously approved the Memorandum of Understanding with the Kern County Beginning Teacher Consortium for the BTSA Induction Program for 2004/2005.	MOU-BTSA

On motion of Mrs. Tarver, seconded by Mr. Sumaya, the board unanimously approved the English Language Acquisition Program application for Funding, Fiscal Year 2004/2005.	ELAP Application 04/05

On motion of Mrs. Witte, seconded by Mr. Sumaya, 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 : Lisa Fenn – HD – 7^th Language Arts Teacher Russell Hunt – HD – 7^th Science Teacher Joanne Kleinendorst – HD – RSP Teacher Substitute Teachers: Antonio Arevalo Jeffrey Bopp Millie Cadmus Brett Clark Barbera Combs Steven Folmar Veronica Hernandez Brenda Juliano Evangelina Leon Leticia Leyva David Loya Yadira Madera Nacole Pounds Elyse Ramos-Borden Rennard Reynolds Rosa Ruiz Gabriela Tapia Vaniessa Valtierra Bruce Witte Elizabeth Zuniga Technology Assistants: Corey Schmidt – SV Barbara Castle – SV Jacalyn Durand – SV Michael Taylor – HD Marilyn Bergevin – HD Kenny Wright – BME Charlie Haycock – BME John Bullard – BME Christy Vargas –BME Migrant Extended Day Teachers: Cindy Mesko Araceli Pantoja Maria Ruiz Elizabeth Alvarez Barbie Lopez Maria Arellano Antonio Arevalo Richard Crawford Bill Gilden Rhett Rasmussen Aurelio Reyna Migrant Saturday School Teachers: Aurora Moran-Lead Claudia Orozco Martha Duran Maria Soto Cathy Watson Javier Pacheco Araceli Pantoja Maria Ruiz Betty Guyton Debbie Vietti Marc Mathiasen Migrant Even Start Teachers: Aurora Moran – Lead Antonio Arevalo Elizabeth Alveraz Maria Ruiz Resignations: Mark Salvaggio – HD Teacher – retiring effective 12/18/04	Certificated Staff

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 classified staff for the 2004/2005 school years: New Staff: Angelina Zuniga – SV – 2-1/2 hr. Instructional Aide Elida Verduzco – District Cafeteria Sub Lesley Sierra – BME – 3-1/2 hr. Cafeteria Helper Cindy Jones – District Cafeteria Sub Jose Garcia – SV/HD – Night Custodian Cynthia Rangel – HD Noon Duty Aide Valarie Lovett – HD Noon Duty Aide Errica Olivarez – BME - 2-1/2 hr. After School Instructional Aide Dora Castillo – SV – 2-1/2 hr. After School Instructional Aide Babysitting Pool: Maribel Samaniego Maria G. Gomez Ericka Ramos Rose Montellano Consuelo Guerra Monica Bojorquez Juan C. Becerra Maria Arredondo Angelica Rivero Griselda Garza Angie Gutierrez Maria Elvia Rivera Sandi Delgado Blanca Virvez Maria C. Rodriguez Johnny Torres Hilda Rodriguez Kimberly Hernandez Sendy Constantino Adelaida Salinas Nancy Zuniga Maria Soto Danielle Anfield Ofelia Gomez Migrant Pre-K Outreach: Aida Rivas Migrant Extended Day Tutors: Margarita Cruz Norma Bojorquez Maria Cruz Carmen Downs Monica Bojorquez Migrant Special Project Helpers: Misty Benavides Aida Moran Samuel Perez Marcela Tamayo Migrant Saturday School Tutors: Maria Cruz Maria Gomez Aida Rivas Misty Benavides Samuel Perez Cecelia Baltazar Kim Hernandez Errica Olivarez Sandi Delgado Monica Bojorquez Johnny Torres Migrant Saturday School/Even Start Student Study Aide: Norma Bojorquez Migrant Even Start Tutors: Maria Cruz Johnny Torres Monica Bojorquez Sandi Delgado Migrant Saturday School/CBET Custodian: Jose Cardenas CBET Tutors: Juan Becerra Kim Hernandez Rose Montellano Maribel Samaniego Change of Position: Thomas Gaona – SV Night Custodian Sylvia Baeza – BME After School Instructional Aide Cynthia Tidwell - HD RSP Instructional Aide Resignations: Guadalupe Calderon – BME After School Instruction Aide – Effective 9/10/04	Classified Staff Classified Staff - Cont

On motion of Mr. Sumaya, seconded by Mrs. Tarver, the board unanimously approved Resolution #3:2004/2005 – Certificated Retirement Incentive Program for the window of September 22, 2004 through January 9, 2005.	Resolution #3:2004/2005 – Certificated Golden Handshake

On motion of Mr. Sumaya, seconded by Mrs. Tarver, the board unanimously approved Resolution #4:2004/2005 – Certificated Retirement Incentive Program for the window of February 7, 2005 through June 4, 2005.	Resolution #4:2004/2005 – Certificated Golden Handshake

On motion of Mr. Sumaya, seconded by Mrs. Witte, the board unanimously approved the Arvin Union School District student bus routes for the 2004/2005 school year.	Bus Routes 2004/2005

On motion of Mr. Sumaya, seconded by Mrs. Witte, the board unanimously approved the Agreement for Law Enforcement Services between the Arvin Union School District and the City of Arvin.	Law Enforcement Services Agreement

On motion of Mrs. Witte, seconded by Mrs. Tarver, the board unanimously approved the contract with RCI Technologies, Inc. who will provide services to perform an Actual Historical Cost Research on Land, Improvements and Buildings at Arvin Union School District	RCI Technologies-Actual Historical Cost Research on Land, Improvements & Buildings

On motion of Mrs. Witte, seconded by Mrs. Tarver, the board unanimously approved the contract with RCI Technologies, Inc. to Update the Fixed Asset Management Program in the Arvin Union School District.	RCI Technologies – Fix Asset Management

Mr. Bergevin reported to the Board the SISC Investment Pool Statement for the period from April 1, 2004 to June 30, 2004. No action was necessary.	SISC Investment Pool Statement