Minutes of the Governing Board

Minutes of the Arvin Union School District Board of Trustees Regular Meeting held on June 27, 2006.

The meeting was called to order by Mr. Stoner at 6:30 p.m.	Call to Order

Members Present: Mr. Bill Stoner, President Mr. Angel Sumaya Mrs. Joycene Tarver, Clerk Mr. Fausto Sanchez Mr. Tim Owens	Roll Call

Members Absent: none	Member Absent

Staff Present: Mr. Kenneth R. Bergevin, Superintendent Mrs. Jerelle D. Kavanagh, Assistant Superintendent Mrs. Debbie L. Hearron, District Secretary	Staff Present

Others Present: none	Others

Mrs. Tarver led the pledge of allegiance.	Pledge of Allegiance

Upon making the following changes the agenda was then adopted. 1. Add motion line to bottom of Section 4. CONSENT CALENDAR after 4.3 2. Change the Purchase Order numbers to include 600899 3. Add item 5.7 to Section 5. EDUCATION ADMINISTRATION to read as follows: Consider to approve the Community-Based English Tutoring (CBET) Program Application Form for the 2006/2007 Fiscal Year, along with motion line. 4. Add to 6. Personnel, 6.1 Certificated Staff Resignations: Shanon Blackburn effective 6/4/06 5. Remove motion line from Section 8.1 BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION 6. Remove motion line from Section 8.4 BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION	Adoption of the Agenda

On motion of Mr. Owens, seconded by Mr. Sumaya, the board unanimously approved the Regular Meeting on May 16, 2006 and Special Meeting on June 20, 2006.	Minutes

Mr. Bergevin greeted the Board and reported the ending enrollment of 3200+ for the 05/06 school year. This is a 5% growth from the previous year. Mr. Bergevin also gave an update on the summer projects at Sierra Vista and Bear Mountain. He assured the Board that the portables would be completed before the start of school in August. Mr. Bergevin recognized the maintenance department for a job well done on the Sierra Vista Kindergarten room that redesigned. There is a lot of work in progress this summer and all staff is very busy. Mr. Bergevin informed the Board the certificated position for the fall is nearly staffed excluding one new resignation. Also Mr. Bergevin briefly mentioned that state budget is due June 30 and it looks like it will be on time this year. There was some discussion regarding the budget. He also reported on the Siemens Settlement. Mr. Bergevin shared a power point to the Board regarding Community Facilities District Formation. Through discussion Mr. Bergevin explained to the board the time line that would be necessary to implement the program and how it would benefit the school district.	Reports and Communications- Superintendent’s Report Superintendent’s Report – con’t

Mrs. Kavanagh reported to the Board summer school has approximately 550 students enrolled. Regular summer school ends June 30 and Migrant ends July 14. Staff is busy aiding the students in remedial Language, Speaking, Writing and Math. Mrs. Kavanagh informed the Board that the new Special Education staff being hired from the Philippines is right on tract and they should be arriving with in the month.	Assistant Superintendent’s Report

None	Communications from the public

On motion of Mrs. Tarver, seconded by Mr. Sanchez, the board unanimously approved the following consent agenda items.	Consent Agenda
Ratified: Purchase Order Numbers 600859-600899 and 13006088-13006099 Bill Payment Numbers 71,72,73,74,75,76,77,78,79,80,81,82,83,84 Payroll Numbers 45,46,47,48 Ratified the following Interdistrict Attendance Request for the 2006/2007 school year based on parent request. (indicates renewal) Vanessa Galvan – Grade 4 – Arvin to DiGiorgio Esperanza Benitez-Magana – Grade 6 – Arvin to Lamont Guadalupe Magana-Benitez – Grade 4 – Arvin to Lamont Eric Magana-Benitez – Grade 1 – Arvin to Lamont Eric De La Fuente Jr. – Grade 4 – Arvin to Lamont Derrick Mangrum – Grade 8 – Arvin to DiGiorgio Juan F. Perez – Grade 6 – Arvin to DiGiorgio Ratified the following Interdistrict Attendance Request for the 2006/2007 school year based child care. (indicates renewal) Grisel Martinez – Grade 5 – Arvin to DiGiorgio Byanka Martinez – Grade 1 – Arvin to DiGiorgio Ines Mendiola – Grade Kgn – Arvin to Vineland Christian Ramiez – Grade Kgn – Arvin to Lamont Jacob Uphoff – Grade 3 - Arvin to DiGiorgio Jeremy Uphoff – Grade 6 – Arvin to DiGiorgio Alexander Victoria – Grade 5 – Arvin to Lamont Alfredo Zavala – Grade 5 – Arvin to Edison *Hector Zavala – Grade 2 – Arvin to Edison	Purchase Orders Bill Payments Payroll Numbers Interdistrict Attendance/Parent Request

On motion of Mr. Owens, seconded by Mrs. Tarver, the board unanimously approved the Memorandum of Understanding between Bakersfield Adult School and Arvin Union School District of English Language Development, Community-Based English Tutoring, and EL Civics Programs for the term of September 1, 2006 through June 30, 2007.	06/07 MOU Bakersfield Adult School - ELD, CBET,EL Civics Program

On motion of Mr. Owens, seconded by Mr. Sanchez, the board unanimously approved the 2006/2007 Instructional Media Services Agreement between Kern County Superintendent of Schools and the Arvin Union School District in the amount of $18,490.77.	06/07 KCSOS – Instructional Media Agreement


On motion of Mr. Owens, seconded by Mr. Sumaya, the board unanimously approved the 2006/2007 Consolidated Application for Funding Categorical Aide Programs (Part I).	06/07 Consolidated Application

On motion of Mrs. Tarver, seconded by Mr. Sumaya, the board unanimously ratified the Amendment Number One to Reading First License Agreement extending the term until June 30, 2008, with Red Schoolhouse Software.	Reading First License Agreement

On motion of Mrs. Tarver, seconded by Mr. Sumaya, the board unanimously approved the 2006/2007 Kern County Children and Families Commission Agreement with the Arvin Union School District.	06/07 KC Children & Families Commission

On motion of Mr. Owens, seconded by Mr. Sumaya, the board unanimously approved the a Memorandum of Understanding between the Arvin Union School District and the Kern County Superintendent of Schools for County Level Educational Services for K-6 Students.	MOU-Co. Level Ed. Services for K-6 Students

On motion of Mr. Owens, seconded by Mrs. Tarver, the board unanimously approved the Community-Based English Tutoring (CBET) Program Application form for the 2006/2007 Fiscal Year.	06/07 CBET Program Application

On motion of Mr. Owens, 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 2005/06 school year: Substitute Teachers: Kevin Forster Chaundel Longacre Liliana Martinez Athene Mitchell Nancy Zuniga Summer School Substitute Teachers: Jeff Bopp Timari Cawley Virginia Hemingway Gayle Hui Sonia Martinez Carole Rhode Katy Wheeler Maria Moreno Vanessa Valtierra Additional Assignment: 05/06 Elementary Track Coach – Ryan Moreau and Jonas Hudson Volleyball Camp Coach – Steve Hibbard and Timari Cawley Basketball Camp Coach – Larry Sears and Richard Crawford Jennifer Ellis – Summer School Special Education Teacher Change in Assignment: Amy Latherow – from Summer Migrant Teacher to Language Acquisition Teacher Technology Plan Writers: Katie Robinson Saundra Blakley Angie Summers Assessment Team Grade 6 – 8 Bill Gilden Angie Summers Richard Crawford Teresa Mckenna Elena Medina Joe Hawthorne Brian Miller Stephen Cunicelli Karen Davis Phillip Cleavenger Resignations: Virginia M. Hemingway – 06 Summer School Special Ed. Teacher Shannon Blackburn – HD Teacher, resigned effective June 4, 2006	Certificated Staff
On motion of Mrs. Tarver, seconded by Mr. Sanchez, the board unanimously approved the submission of application for a Provisional Internship Permit to California Department of Education on behalf of Gary Anthony White and Angelica Buchanan.	Provisional Internship Permit -White/Buchanan

On motion of Mrs. Tarver, seconded by Mr. Sanchez, the board unanimously approved the CLAD Term Waiver Request for Joanne Kleinendorst for the 2006/2007 school year.	CLAD Waiver - Kleinendorst

On motion of Mrs. Tarver, seconded by Mr. Sanchez, the board unanimously approved the CLAD Term Waiver Request for Jennifer Ellis for the 2006/2007 school year.	CLAD Waiver - Ellis

On motion of Mrs. Tarver, seconded by Mr. Sanchez, the board unanimously approved the CLAD Term Waiver Request for Angelica Buchanan for the 2006/2007 school year.	CLAD Waiver - Buchanan

On motion of Mrs. Tarver, seconded by Mr. Sanchez, the board unanimously approved the CLAD Term Waiver Request for Virginia Marie Hemingway for the 2006/2007 school year.	CLAD Waiver - Hemingway

On motion of Mrs. Tarver, seconded by Mr. Sanchez, the board unanimously approved the CLAD Term Waiver Request for Kathleen Quijada for the 2006/2007 school year.	CLAD Waiver - Quijada

On motion of Mr. Sanchez, 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 2005/06 school year: New Staff: Ruben Cruz – 6 hr. Temporary Summer Custodian Steven Ellis - 6 hr. Temporary Summer Custodian Maria C. Garcia – BME Night Custodian Temporary Summer Custodians: Ericka Ramos Cindy Rangel Blanca Virvez Maria c. Garcia Maria Marin Maria Cantu Jose Bautista Lisette Macias Summer 06 Cafeteria Staff: Cooks: DeeDee Loya Irma Garza Deanna Queen Maria Ayala Helpers: Petra Acosta Melanie Pumphrey Raquel Barajas Elvira Arellano Elida Verduzco Graciela Valtierra Maria Valles Sharon Gutierrez Patricia Herrera CBET 06 Summer School Babysitters: Anahi Guerro Angie Gutierrez Angelica Perez Kimberly Hernandez Hilda Rodriguez Migrant Tutors: Angie Gutierrez Lucy Moreno Migrant Outreach Tutors: Maria Gonzalez Ana Leon Aida Rivas MEES Support Service Aide: Norma Bojorquez MEES Tutors: Errica Olivarez Jose Ayala Carolina Nunez Monica Bojorquez Summer Special Ed Transportation Aide: Anahi Guerrero Summer Technology Assistant: Amaris Rangel Change of Positions: Jose Garcia – HD Cafeteria Custodian Ana Torres – moving from Sub to 06/07 Contract Position – SV Noon Duty Aide Resignation: Angelica Rivero – Summer School Migrant Tutor Jose Ayala – Summer School Migrant Tutor Hermelinda Rios – SV Noon Duty Rose Montellano – BME Instruction Aide – retiring effective 6/5/06	Classified Staff Classified Staff – Con’t

On motion of Mr. Sumaya, seconded by Mr. Sanchez, the board unanimously approved Aurora Moran as Bear Mountain Elementary School Principal.	BME Principal – A. Moran

On motion of Mr. Owens, seconded by Mrs. Tarver, the board unanimously approved the following board policies: BP 5030 Student Wellness BP/AR 6171 Title I Programs	Board Policies

On motion of Mr. Sanchez, seconded by Mr. Sumaya, the board unanimously approved the contract between Axiom Advisors & Consultants, Inc. and the Arvin Union School District for services to prepare the District School Accountability Report Card for the 05/06 school year.	05/06 SARC - Axiom Contract

On motion of Mr. Owens, seconded by Mr. Sumaya, the board unanimously approved the Extended School Year 2006 - Agreement for Utility & Custodial Services: Contract No. 700131 between the Kern County Superintendent of Schools and the Arvin Union School District for the term of June 19, 2006 and ending July 14, 2006.	KCSOS-Utility & Custodial Services Contract #700131

On motion of Mrs. Tarver, seconded by Mr. Sumaya, the board unanimously ratified the purchase of a 2006 Ford Freestar 7 Passenger Van for the Food Services Department in the amount of $20,859.06.	2006 Ford Van/Food Services Dept.