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. Stoner at |
Call to Order |
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Members Present: Mr. Bill Stoner, President Mr. Tim Owens Mrs. Joycene Tarver, Clerk Mr. Fausto
Sanchez |
Roll Call |
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Members Absent:
Mr. Angel Sumaya |
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Staff Present: Mr. Kenneth R.
Bergevin, Superintendent
Mrs. Jerelle D. Kavanagh, Assistant Superintendent
Mrs. Kathie Kouklis, BME Principal
Mrs. Georgia Rhett, SV Vice Principal
Mr. Dave Bowling, HD Principal
Mrs.
Debbie L. Hearron, District Secretary Mr. David Zamarron,
District Director of MOTS Ms. Jacalyn
Durand, SV Teacher, ATA President
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Staff Present |
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Others Present: Others
Present: Mr. Benjamin Dolinka – David Taussig &
Assoc., Mr. Greg Harrington – Orrick, Harrington & Sutcliffe LLP, Mr.
Gene Hartline – California Financial Services |
Others |
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Mr. Bergevin informed the Board
that item #8.1 – recommending approval of Resolution #15:2005/06 be moved
before item #3 – Reports and communications.
Also item #5.5 – recommending approval of the Haven Drive Single Plan
for Student Achievement be moved to the February 2006 regular board meeting. |
Adoption of Agenda |
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On motion of Mr. Tarver, seconded
by Mr. Owens, the board unanimously approved the minutes of the Regular Meeting |
Minutes |
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Mr. Bergevin greeted the Board and
shared a brief overview of the Governor’s 2006/07 Budget Proposal. Mr. Bergevin assured the Board that the
proposal looked promising which includes a 5.18% COLA. Mr. Bergevin congratulated Mrs. Mr. Bergevin shared with the Board
progress is moving right on schedule with the planning and construction of
the new school El Camino Real. Request
for Bids have been published and a bid opening will take place on January 26,
a Special Board Meeting will be held on January 31 to approve the bid awards
and then on February 2 there will be a meeting of the companies awarded. Mr. Bergevin reported that he and
Mrs. Rhett had been looking for color schemes for the new school and shared
their ideas with electronic images reflecting warm and inviting southwest
colors of brown and blue tones. Finally, Mr. Bergevin shared with
the Board that the 2006/07 school calendar was already being reviewed. Mrs.
Kavanagh shared with the Board the district has made available to our
Paraprofessional Staff through the PTTP Grant (Paraprofessional Teacher
Training Program) to continue their
education with the intention of becoming a credentialed teacher and commit to
teaching at least five years upon completion hopefully in the Also
Mrs. Kavanagh shared with the Board new Standard Based Report Cards that are
being implemented in the 3rd – 6th grades this
year. Kgn -
2nd grade began using this new report card in 02/03 school
year. The Standard Based Report Cards
do not reflect letter grades but numbers that reflect the assessments of the
students progress towards meeting standards. Mrs.
Kouklis reported to the Board that Kgn enrollment
continues to increase therefore a new Kgn class
will begin within the month and will be housed in Bear Mountain E-Wing. Mrs.
Rhett informed the Board the Staff at Mr.
Bowling proudly shared with the Board what a wonderful program Mr. Sidney has
created for the music students at Mrs. Kavanagh informed the Board
the enrollment at |
Reports and Communications- Superintendent’s Report Superintendent’s Report Assistant Superintendent’s Report |
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None |
Communications from the public |
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On motion of
Mrs. Tarver, seconded by Mr. Sanchez the board unanimously approved the
following consent agenda items. |
Consent Agenda |
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Ratified: Purchase Order Numbers 600455 –
600506 Bill Payment Numbers 37, 38, 39,
40, 41, 42 Payroll
Numbers 25, 26, 27, 28 |
Purchase Orders Bill Payments Payroll Numbers |
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On motion of Mr. Owens, seconded by Mrs. Tarver,
the board unanimously approved to re-admit Student #B:2005/2006. |
Re-admit Student #B |
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On motion of Mr. Owens, seconded by Mrs. Tarver,
the board unanimously approved to re-admit Student #C:2005/2006. |
Re-admit Student #C |
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On motion of Mrs. Owens, second by Mrs. Tarver,
the board unanimously approved to table item #5.3 – Closed session to
consider matters related to re-admitting expelled students. |
Tabled Closed Session |
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Mrs. Kouklis summarized the Bear Mountain Single
Plan for Student Achievement. Mrs. Kouklis also explained to the board goals
of the plan were to implement intervention in Language Arts and Math.
Finally, Mrs. Kavanagh assured the Board that the plan met the requirements
of all applicable programs. On motion of Mr. Owens, seconded by Mrs. Tarver,
the board unanimously approved the Single Plan for Student Achievement at
Bear Mountain Elementary. |
BME – Single Plan for Student Achievement |
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On motion of Mrs. Tarver, seconded by Mr.
Sanchez, the board unanimously approved the Local Agreement for Child
Development Services for Instructional Materials, Contract Number CIMS-5133,
Project Number 15-6331-00-5 for the fiscal year 2005/2006 for $1,512.00. |
Child Dev. Services Agreement #CIMS-5133 |
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On motion of Mrs. Tarver, seconded by Mr. Owens, the board
unanimously approved Resolution #16:2005/2006 to authorize the designated
personnel to sign contract documents regarding the 2005/2006 Local Agreement
for Child Development Services for Instructional Materials, Contract Number
CIMS-5133. |
Resolution #16:2005/06 – Authorizing Designated
Personnel |
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Mrs. Kavanagh led a discussion of questions and
answers regarding the Consolidated Application – Part II being recommended
for approval. On motion of Mrs. Tarver, seconded by Mr. Owens,
the board unanimously approved the 2005/2006 Consolidated Application for
Funding Categorical Aide Programs (Part II). |
05/06 Consolidated Application – Part II |
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Mr. Bergevin gave a brief summary of the 04/05
School Accountability Report Card’s (SARC) for each facility in the
district. No action was necessary. |
2004/05 SARC |
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On motion of Mr. Owens,
seconded by Mr. Sanchez, the board unanimously approved the ratification of
the Purchase Order Request to IVS Technology for $90,990.90 for 70 classroom
wireless laptops for Bear Mountain Elementary. |
P.O. Request – IVS $90.990.90 |
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On
motion of Mrs. Tarver, seconded by Mr. Owens, the board unanimously approved
employment, resignation, retirement, leave of absence, change of status, or
termination of the following certificated staff for the 2005/06 school year: New Staff: Scott
Blackstone – HD 8th Immersion Teacher Substitute Teachers: Amy Talesfore Additional Assignment: Elena Medina – HD After School Math Intervention
Teacher Resignations: |
Certificated Staff |
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On motion of Mr.
Owens, seconded by Mrs. Tarver, the board unanimously approved the
appointment of Mrs. Georgia Rhett for Principal of El Camino Real Elementary
School. |
El Camino Real-Principal Appointment |
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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 classified staff for the 2005/06 school year: Amy Menefee – HD 2-1/2 hr. After School Instructional Aide Rebecca
Espinoza – BME 2-1/2 hr. After School
Instructional Aide Jose
Moreno – HD Night Custodian/Driver Teresa
Lopez – Migrant Extended Day Tutor Stella
Additional Assignment: Paulino Cruz – HD Migrant Extended Day
Tutor Change of Positions: Neftali Perez – HD Cafeteria
Custodian/Driver Lisette Macias – HD Noon Duty Aide Guadalupe
Bautista – HD RSP Instruction Aide Resignation: Nacole Gibson – BME Custodian/Driver –
resigned effected |
Classified Staff |
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On motion of Mr. Owens,
seconded by Mr. Sanchez, the board unanimously approved the employment of up
to ten (10) temporary custodians for six (6) hours per day at $10.00 per hour
for the summer 2006. |
Temporary
Summer Custodians |
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On motion of Mr. Owens,
seconded by Mrs. Tarver, the board unanimously approved the following Board
Policy updates: |
Second Board Policies |
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Series: 4000 to 4119.43 – Personnel BP 4000 Concepts and Roles BP 4020 Drug & Alcohol – Free
Workplace BP/AR 4030 Nondiscrimination in Employment AR 4031 Complaints Concerning
Discrimination AR 4032 Reasonable Accommodations BP/AR 4040 Employee Use of Technology BP 4100 Certificated Personnel BP 4111 Recruitment & Selection BP/AR 4111.2 Legal Status Requirement AR 4112 Appointment &
Conditions of Employment AR 4112.1 Contracts BP/AR 4112.2 Certification AP/AR 4112.21 Interns AR 4112.22 English Proficiency BP 4112.23 Special Education Staff BP/AR/E 4112.24
Teacher Qualifications – NCLB AR/E 4112.3 Oath or Affirmation BP/AR 4112.4 Health Examinations BP/AR 4112.42 Health Exams – Bus Drivers AR 4112.5 Criminal Record Check AR 4112.6
Personnel Files BP/AR 4112.61 Employment References AR/E 4112.62 Maintenance of Criminal Offender
Records BP 4112.8 Employment of Relatives AR 4112.9 Employee Notifications BP/AR 4113 Assignment BP/AR 4113.4 Temporary Modified/Light Duty BP/AR 4115 Evaluation/Supervision BP/AR 4116 Probationary/Permanent Status BP/AR 4117.11
Preretirement Part-Time Employment BP/AR 4117.12
Retirement Consultancy Contracts BP 4117.13 Early Retirement Option AR 4117.14 Employment of Retired Teachers BP 4117.2 Resignation BP/AR 4117.3 Personnel Reduction AR 4117.4 Dismissal AR 4117.6 Decision Not to Rehire AR 4117.7 Employment Status Reports BP/AR 4118 Suspension/Disciplinary Action BP 4119.1 Civil & Legal Rights BP/AR 4119.11
Sexual Harassment BP/E 4119.21 Professional Standards BP/AR 4119.22
Dress and Grooming BP 4119.23 Privileged Information BP/AR 4119.25
Political Activities of Employees BP 4119.3 Duties of Personnel BP 4119.41 Employees with Infectious Disease BP/AR/E 4119.42 Pathogens BP/AR 4119.43
Universal Precautions |
Second Board Policies |
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Mr. Bergevin addressed
the Williams Settlement Uniform Complaint Quarterly Report ending December
2005, noting to the board that no action was necessary and that no complaints
have been received. |
Williams Settlement
Uniform Complaint Quarterly Report |
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On motion of Mrs. Tarver, seconded by Mr. Owens, the board unanimously
approved Resolution
#15:2005/2006 - RESOLUTION OF
THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE ARVIN UNION SCHOOL DISTRICT AUTHORIZING THE
EXECUTION AND DELIVERY BY THE DISTRICT OF A GROUND LEASE, A LEASE AGREEMENT,
A TRUST AGREEMENT, A STANDBY PURCHASE AGREEMENT, A CERTIFICATE PURCHASE
AGREEMENT, A CONTINUING DISCLOSURE AGREEMENT AND A REMARKETING AGREEMENT WITH
RESPECT TO THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF ARVIN UNION SCHOOL DISTRICT
CERTIFICATES OF PARTICIPATION (2006 SCHOOL FACILITY BRIDGE FUNDING PROGRAM),
AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF SUCH CERTIFICATES EVIDENCING
PRINCIPAL IN AN AGGREGATE AMOUNT OF NOT TO EXCEED $10,000,000, AUTHORIZING THE
DISTRIBUTION OF AN OFFICIAL STATEMENT IN CONNECTION THEREWITH AND AUTHORIZING
THE EXECUTION OF NECESSARY DOCUMENTS AND CERTIFICATES AND RELATED ACTIONS. |
Resolution #15:2005/06 –
District Participation – 2006 |
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On motion of Mr. Owens,
seconded by Mr. Sanchez, the board unanimously the following budget transfers
for the 2005/2006 fiscal year: 600007 Created
as a result of 1st Interim approval $2,194,430.10 600008 Created
as a result of 1st Interim approval $1,423,723.20 600009 Created as a result of 1st
Interim approval $2,032,784.92 |
05/06 Budget Transfers |
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On motion of Mr. Owens,
seconded by Mrs. Tarver, the board unanimously approved the Arvin Union
School District Annual Audit Report by the Firm Brown Armstrong Certified
Public Accountants, for the period ending |
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On motion of Mr. Owens,
seconded by Mrs. Tarver, the board unanimously approved Change Order #3 for
JTS Construction for Bear Mountain Project #05-004 in the amount of
$20,608.38. |
Change Order #3- JTS Construction |
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On motion of Mr. Owens,
seconded by Mr. Sanchez, the board unanimously the agreement between Kring & Chung and the |
Kring & Chung Agreement |
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