Minutes of the Governing Board

Minutes of the Arvin Union School District Board of Trustees Regular Meeting held on May 16, 2006.

The meeting was called to order by Mr. Stoner at 6:32 p.m.	Call to Order

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

Members Absent: Mr. Tim Owens	Member Absent

Staff Present: Mr. Kenneth R. Bergevin, Superintendent Mrs. Jerelle D. Kavanagh, Assistant Superintendent Mrs. Aurora Moran, Haven Drive Vice Principal Mrs. Kathie Kouklis, Bear Mountain Principal Mrs. Marilyn Thompson, Sierra Vista Principal Mrs. Debbie L. Hearron, District Secretary Mrs. Michelle Leggett, Director of Student Support Services Mr. Gayle Hui, Special Services Coordinator Ms. Nikki Escobar, Bear Mountain Teacher	Staff Present

Others Present: Mrs. Amanda Torres, Ms. Linda Orong	Others

Mr. Bergevin led the pledge of allegiance.	Pledge of Allegiance

No changes to the agenda, adopted as is.	Adoption of Agenda

On motion of Mrs. Tarver, seconded by Mr. Fausto, the board unanimously approved the Regular Meeting of April 18, 2006.	Minutes

Mr. Bergevin greeted the Board and introduced Ms. Linda Orong and Ms. Nikki Escobar from the audience. Ms. Escobar, Bear Mountain Teacher, was the recipient of a classroom Science grant in the amount of $600.00. Ms. Escobar 1^st grade class created the project “Wacky & Wise Weather Watchers” and shared a power point presentation of her class and the project. During the term of this project the class studied the different seasons, gave weekly weather reports and made snow. Mr. Bergevin gave and update on the El Camino Real construction project. The earthwork has been completed along with the sewer lines. A construction meeting has been scheduled for May 24^th. Mr. Bergevin gave an overview of the Governor’s May Revise 2006 Budget. Mr. Bergevin and Mr. Sumaya attended a CSBA workshop on May 9 in Visalia that was very beneficial regarding Board and Superintendent Evaluation. Each board member was provided with an information packet from that workshop. Mr. Bergevin also reported that he had received a report from Kern County Superintendent of Schools office indicating the district’s Williams Settlement Site Visit met all standards. Finally, Mr. Bergevin gave thanks to those Board members that were able to attend the district’s Annual Staff Appreciation luncheon on May 12. For those members who were not able to attend Mr. Bergevin gave them this year’s appreciation gift a district logo imprinted thermal mug.	Reports and Communications- Superintendent’s Report Superintendent’s Report – con’t

Mrs. Kavanagh invited the Board members to the 2006 Pre School Graduation to be held on May 26 at 9:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. The Pre School staff is busy with end of year activities and getting ready for next year enrollment. Mrs. Kavanagh also informed the Board that 2006 Summer School invitations have been sent home with students.	Assistant Superintendent’s Report

Ms. Aurora Moran invited the Board members to Haven Drive’s 8^th Grade Graduation on May 31 at the Arvin High School. Ms. Moran reported that students from Mrs. Kirkley Math class placed 1^st in the Annual Math Field Day at AHS and qualified to participate in the county competition where they placed 3^rd.	Haven Drive Report

Mrs. Kathie Kouklis informed the Board that she and other Administrators have been conducting interviews for certificated staff for the 2006/07 school year. Mrs. Kouklis also shared that students are enjoying the rewards of the year long Bookbuster program. Also the 5^th grade classes will be traveling to Universal Studios on May 16 & 17.	Bear Mtn. Report

Mrs. Marilyn Thompson thanked the Board for approving the 4^th grade field trip to the Missions. It was a wonderful trip for the students. Mrs. Thompson informed the Board that all student testing has completed. She also shared that Sierra Vista is very busy with end of the year activities and Sierra Vista will be hosting their first student dance on May 17.	Sierra Vista 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 600794 – 600858 Bill Payment Numbers 66, 67, 68, 69, 70 Payroll Numbers 41, 42, 43, 44 Ratified the following Interdistrict Attendance Request for the 2006/2007 school year based on parent request. (indicates renewal) Marcos Alvarez – Grade 6 – Arvin to DiGiorgio Monica Alvarez – Grade 2 – Arvin to DiGiorgio Sara Buffington – Grade 2 – Arvin to DiGiorgio Brian Dacanay – Grade 6 – Arvin to DiGiorgio Anthony Kidwell – Grade 7 – Arvin to DiGiorgio Susannah Kidwell – Grade 1 – Arvin to DiGiorgio Brady McNeill – Grade 4 – Arvin to DiGiorgio Jerob Marcelino Torres – Kgn – Arvin to Bakersfield Ratified the following Interdistrict Attendance Request for the 2006/2007 school year based child care. (indicates renewal) Jessica J. Rodriguez – Kgn – Arvin to Vineland Brianna Rodriguez – Kgn – Arvin to Vineland Ratified the following Interdistrict Attendance Request for the 2006/2007 school year based on employment. (indicates renewal) Timothy R. David – Grade 6 – Edison to Arvin Jasmin Gomez – Kgn – Bakersfield to Arvin Rebecca Jaime – Grade 4 – Lakeside to Arvin *Miette Morosa – Grade 2 – Arvin to Fruitvale Ratified Haven Drive Academy University visit field trip to San Luis Obispo-CALPoly on May 4, 2006.	Purchase Orders Bill Payments Payroll Numbers Interdistrict Attendance/Parent Request Interdistrict Attendance/Parent Request – con’t HD-Field Trip CalPoly

The Board went into closed session at 7:20 p.m. to consider matters related to student expulsions.	Closed Session

After reconvening at 7:31 p.m. the following action was taken.	Reconvened

On motion of Mr. Sumaya, seconded by Mrs. Tarver, the board unanimously approved the expulsion of Student #I:2005/2006.	Expulsion Student #I:2005/2006

On motion of Mrs. Tarver, seconded by Mr. Sumaya, the board unanimously approved the 2005/2006 Contract Local Agreement for Child Development Services for State Preschool Pre-Kindergarten Resource contract Number CPKR-5143, Project Number 15-6331-00-5 in the amount of $4,432.00.	05/06 Local Agreement Child Dev. State Pre- School Resource Contract

On motion of Mrs. Tarver, seconded by Mr. Sumaya, the board unanimously approved Resolution #20:2005/2006 to authorize the designated personnel to sign contract documents regarding the 2005/2006 Contract Local Agreement for Child Development Services for State Preschool Pre-Kindergarten Resource Contract Number CPKR-5143, Project Number 15-6331-00-5.	Res.#20:05/06-Authorized Personnel-Preschool Resource Contract

On motion of Mrs. Tarver, seconded by Mr. Sanchez, the board unanimously approved the 2006/2007 Contract with Judy Chase for services related to English and Spanish language testing for $7,200.00.	Judy Chase – 06/07 Contract

Before presenting Agenda item 5.6 for a vote Mrs. Kavanagh informed the Board of an error, AB566 should read AB466, and then the following action was taken. On motion of Mr. Sanchez, seconded by Mrs. Tarver, the board unanimously approved the contract for Consultant Services with Los Angeles County Office of Education to provide Reading AB466 Houghton Mifflin Reading Training for $1000.00 per person.	AB466 Houghton Mifflin Reading Training

On motion of Mrs. Tarver, seconded by Mr. Sanchez, the board unanimously approved the contract with Red Schoolhouse Software for expanded OARS assessment data for 2006/2007.	Red Schoolhouse Software/OARS

Before presenting Agenda item 5.8 for a vote Mrs. Kavanagh gave an overview of the textbook selection process and a description of the books. Then the following action was taken. On motion of Mr. Sanchez, seconded by Mr. Sumaya, the board unanimously approved the recommended adoption of the following state approved History Social Studies Textbooks to be in classrooms August 2006. Grade K-5 Pearson Scott Foresman – History – Social Science for California Grade 6 Pearson Prentice Hall – Social Studies Grade 7 & 8 McDougal Littell – California Middle School Social Studies Series	History/Social Studies Textbook Adoption
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 certificated staff for the 2005/06 school year: Substitute Teachers: Gloria Amezcua Juan L. Garza Additional Assignments: Debbie Vietti – BTSA CFAAST Trainer - April 06 – June 07 Charlie Haycock – BTSA CFAAST Trainer - April 06 – June 07 Pamela Starr – 2006 Migrant Summer School Teacher Curriculum Teachers Grades 7 & 8: Language Arts – Eileen Munoz and Laurie Bowden Science – Joe Hawthorne and Aurelio Reyna Math – Angie Summers and Bill Gilden Social Studies – Richard Crawford and Kristen Buckley Summer Technology Assistants: 22 days – John Bullard Christy Vargas Charlie Haycock Ryan Culberson Darren Jones 11 days – Jackie Durand Michael Taylor Resignation: Jacqualine Renee Kerr – HD Teacher – resigning effective 6/2/06	Certificated Staff

On motion of Mr. Sumaya, seconded by Mrs. Tarver, the board unanimously approved Resolution #19:2005/2006 – First time CBEST Waiver for 30-Day Substitutes.	Res.#19:05/06- CBEST Waiver

On motion of Mr. Sumaya, seconded by Mrs. Tarver, the board unanimously approved the following 2006/2007 BTSA Support Providers. Nikki Escobar Stephen Cunicelli Nicola Grayson Jennifer Johnson Kim Painton Melissa Hudson Kim Teague Laurie Bowden Devon Witte Gayle Hui Karen Davis Charlie Haycock Barbara Gibson Brian Miller Joanne Kleinendorst	06/07 BTSA Support Providers

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 2005/06 school year: Additional Assignment: Ann Arreola – 2006 Summer Migrant Outreach Student Support Aide Maria Duran – Language Acquisition Summer School Instructional Aide – 4 wks Lidia Delgadillo - Language Acquisition Summer School Instructional Aide – 4 wks Change of Positions: Francisco Gonzalez – SV Custodian/Driver – effective 5/2/06	Classified Staff Classified Staff – Con’t

On motion of Mr. Sumaya, seconded by Mrs. Tarver, the board unanimously approved a medical leave of absence for Martha Gaona, Instructional Aide at Bear Mountain through June 2, 2006.	Leave of Absence/ Martha Gaona
On motion of Mr. Sanchez, seconded by Mrs. Tarver, the board unanimously approved Linda Orong as the Director Fiscal Services effective July 1, 2006.	Director of Fiscal Services

On motion of Mrs. Tarver, seconded by Mr. Sumaya, the board unanimously approved moving the June Board meeting to June 27, 2006.	June Board Meeting moved

On motion of Mrs. Tarver, seconded by Mr. Sanchez, the board unanimously approved the Fiscal Budget Services between the Arvin Union School District and School Services of California for March 1, 2006 – February 28, 2007 in the amount of $1,860.00.	SSC Fiscal Budget Services Agreement

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.

On motion of Mr. Sanchez, seconded by Mr. Sumaya, the board unanimously approved 600014 Reading First line item changes $ 40,222.00 600015 2^nd Interim changes $1,421,119.06 600016 2^nd Interim changes $2,531,264.33 600017 2^nd Interim changes $ 10,579.54	05/06 Budget Revisions

On motion of Mr. Sumaya, seconded by Mr. Sanchez, the board unanimously approved the $10,000 contract between MAXIMUS, Inc. and the Arvin Union School District to provide services to recover costs associated with carrying out programs mandated by the State of California for the term of July 1, 2006 through September 30, 2007.	MAXIMUS Inc.

On motion of Mrs. Tarver, seconded by Mr. Sanchez, the board unanimously approved Change Order CO-01 from Ordiz Melby Architects Inc. in the amount of $5,111.70 payable to Louis Todd Corporation on the El Camino Real New School Job #2004-727.	El Camino Real – Change Order CO-01

None	Board Member Reports/Future Agenda Items

Mr. Bergevin suggested to the Board it was not necessary to go into closed session being there was not one in the audience at this time. Therefore the following action was taken. On motion of Mr. Sumaya, seconded by Mrs. Tarver, the board unanimously approved the recommendation of rescinding non-reelect employee.	Rescind Non-Reelect Employee

On motion of Mrs. Tarver, seconded by Mr. Sumaya, the board unanimously approved to adjourn the meeting at 8:10 p.m.	Adjournment

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