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. Owens at |
Call to Order |
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Members Present:
Mr. Tim Owens, President
Mrs. Joycene Tarver
Mr. William
Stoner, Clerk Mr. Angel
Sumaya Mr. Fausto Sanchez |
Roll Call |
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Members Absent:
None |
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Staff Present: Mr. Kenneth R.
Bergevin, Superintendent Mrs. Jerelle D. Kavanagh, Assistant
Superintendent
Mrs. Kathie Kouklis, BME Principal
Mrs. Marilyn Thompson, SV Principal
Mr. Dave Bowling, HD Principal
Mrs. Michelle Leggett, Director of Student Support Services Mrs. Debbie L. Hearron, District
Secretary Mr. Ms. Jacalyn Durand, SV Teacher,
ATA President Mr. Dan Gyll, Mrs. Jennifer Johnson, Academic
Coach Mr. Gayle Hui, Teacher on Special
Assignment Mr. Mark Salvaggio, AUSD Retiree Ms. Hilda Rodriguez, Ms. Kimberly Hernandez, Mrs. Angelica Salinas, Teacher on
special Assignment |
Staff Present |
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Others Present: none |
Others |
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Mrs. Kathie Kouklis led the Pledge
of Allegiance. |
Pledge of Allegiance |
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Mr. Bergevin informed the Board of
corrections to the following agenda items:
Item #2 should read – Approval of
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Items #6.3 – 6.7 were tabled Item #8.1 should read – Approval
of Resolution #10:2005/2006 – Bridge Finance Resolution – General Obligation |
Adoption of Agenda |
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On motion of Mr. Stoner, seconded
by Mrs. Tarver, the board unanimously approved the minutes of the Regular Meeting |
Minutes |
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Mr. Bergevin informed the Board
that he along with Ms. Moran and Mr. High had the privilege of attending the
Annual ACSA Conference in Mr. Bergevin also met with a
representative from David Taussig & Associates regarding the bridge
financing for the new school site. The
plan being proposed is not just for the short term project but will include
long term strategies to finance schools in the future. Mr. Bergevin also met with George
Shaw and Kelly Long of the California Dept. of Ed. And the Office of Public
School Construction to review all the prepared documents needed to submit to
the state for final approval for the construction of El Camino Real. Mr. Bergevin informed the Board that bid
packages are being prepared now, that once the approval is received the
public notice for bids can be released and hopefully there can be a bid
opening on Mr. Bergevin also shared that on
Friday, November 18th Arvin is hosting the Eastside Area
Superintendent Luncheon and meeting at the district office. Finally Mr. Bergevin announced
that the Arvin Teachers Association negotiations have been completed and the
California Schools Employees Association is scheduled to begin negotiations
on November 23. Mrs.
Kavanagh shared with the Mrs.
Kavanagh reported to the Board the AUSD staff and administrators were busy
working with the Kern County Superintendent of Schools Office to align School
Plans regarding Program Improvement. Mr.
Bowling reported how the EETT Grant monies were being used on the Haven Drive
Campus. Staff training is being
offered on the new mobile computer labs that are being used as educational
tools in the classrooms. Mrs.
Kouklis informed the Board that Mrs.
Thompson shared with the Board the excitement there is on the Mrs. Kavanagh reported the Board
that the Arvin State Preschool’s enrollment is better than reported last
month. Preschool is only 13 students short of being at full capacity. The staff will continue to advertise for
enrollment. Preschool just ended their
annual fundraiser which was a big success.
These funds support the many extra activities that are provided for
the students through out the school year. |
Reports and Communications- Superintendent’s Report Superintendent’s Report Assistant Superintendent’s Report Preschool |
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Mr. Dan Gyll addressed the Board
in support for their approval regarding the renewal of the Superintendent’s
contract. |
Communications from the public |
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On motion of
Mrs. Tarver, seconded by Mr. Sumaya the board unanimously approved the
following consent agenda items. |
Consent Agenda |
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Ratified: Purchase Order Numbers 600310 – 600381 and
13006038 - 13006052 Bill Payment Numbers 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29 Payroll
Numbers 17, 18, 19, 20 |
Purchase Orders Bill Payments Payroll Numbers |
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Ratified the
following Interdistrict Attendance Request for the 2005/2006 school year based on child
care. (*indicates renewal) Leslie Cardenas – Grade K –
Arvin to DiGiorgio Joel Hurtado – Grade 5 – Arvin
to Lamont Jesus
Hurtado – Grade 2 – Arvin to Lamont |
Interdistrict Agreement-Child Care 05/06 |
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On motion of Mrs. Tarver, seconded by Mr. Sumaya, the board
unanimously approved the request for |
HD/Field Trip |
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The Board went into closed session at |
Closed Session/ Student Expulsions |
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After reconvening at On motion of Mr. Stoner, seconded by Mr. Sumaya, the board
unanimously approved the Expulsion of Student #B:2005/2006 and Student
#C:2005/2006. |
Reconvene |
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On motion of Mrs.
Tarver, seconded by Mr. Sumaya, the board unanimously approved the Student
Teaching Agreement and General Provisions for Services between |
Agreement/Cal State |
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On Motion of Mrs. Tarver, second by Mr. Sumaya, the
board unanimously approved the Student Teaching Fieldwork Agreement between |
Agreement/University of LaVerne |
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On motion of Mrs.
Tarver, seconded by Mr. Sanchez, the board unanimously approved the 2005/2006
Amendment 01 Contract Local Agreement for Child Development Services,
Contract Number CPRE-5073 for State Preschool, Project Number 15-6331-00-5. |
Amendment 01/ State PS contract |
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On motion of Mr. Sanchez,
seconded by Mr. Sumaya, the board unanimously approved Resolution
#9:2005/2006 to authorize the designated personnel to sign contract documents
regarding the 2005/2006 Amendment 02 Local Agreement for Child Development
contract #CPRE-5073. |
Res.#9:05/06-PS Authorization of Signatures |
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On motion of Mr.
Stoner, seconded by Mrs. Tarver, the board unanimously ratified the
Electronic Medi-Cal Administrative Activities Program Contract between the |
Medical Billing Tech. Contract |
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On motion of Mr.
Sanchez, seconded by Mr. Sumaya, the board unanimously approved the
Memorandum of Understanding and Transfer of Funds between the |
MOU/Safe & Drug Free & Tobacco Use Prevention Consortium |
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On motion of Mr.
Stoner, seconded by Mrs. Tarver, 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: Virginia Hemingway – SV Special Ed. Teacher Substitute
Teachers: Miguel A. Jimenez Mary A. Lopez Jose
J. Meza Jason Nolasco Rosa
Ruiz Jeffrey Wilson After
School Strategic Intervention Teachers: Aracelis
Rodriguez – SV 1st Grade Eneredia
Benetiz – BME 1st Grade Jeff
Bopp – SV 2nd Grade
John Bullard/Amonna Nacita – BME 2nd Grade Gaby Tapia – SV 2nd Grade Linda Meeks – BME 2nd
Grade Michael Castaneda – SV 3rd Grade Saundra Blakley – BME 3rd
Grade BTSA Support Provider – Special Education: Bob Lewis Migrant Extended Day Teacher: Rhett Rasmussen - HD Student Study Team Coordinator: Martha Mortimer BME Joe Hawthorne HD Oral Language Facilitator: Janeth Barajas/Regina
Hawks-Kheddar SV Maria Neri BME Teresa McKenna HD Resignations:
Gayle
A. McNeir – Speech Pathologist – resigned effective Lisa
Fenn – HD Language Arts Teacher – resigned effective |
Certificated Staff Certificated Staff |
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On
motion of Mr. Sumaya, 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: New Staff: Maria Meza –
Cafeteria Helper Substitute Paulino Cruz – HD Migrant Extended Day
Tutor Change of Positions: Rosalba Buenrostro –
Additional Temporary 3-1/2 hour Attendance Clerk
at SV– Oct. 27 through Irma Garza – SV Lead Cook – effective Maria Garcia – Speech Aide – change from Maria Rodriguez – Speech Aide – change from Migrant Education Even Start: Angelica Rivero Resignation: Donna Collins – SV Lead Cook – retiring effective Margarita R. Madera – BME After School Instructional Aide –
resigned
effective Felicia Madera – HD SDC Instructional Aide – resigned
effective Monique Sanchez–HD RSP
Instructional Aide–resigned effective |
Classified Staff |
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On motion of Mrs.
Tarver, seconded by Mr. Sanchez, the board unanimously approved a request for
Leave of Absence for Alicia Carrera, SV After School Program Coordinator
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Leave of Absence/ Alicia Carrera |
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Public hearing to allow
response to the Disclosure of Collective Bargaining Agreement between Arvin Teachers
Association and |
Item Tabled |
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Approval of Collective
Bargaining Agreement contract with Arvin Teachers Association. |
Item Tabled |
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Cost of Living
Adjustment for Confidential Staff. |
Item Tabled |
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Cost of Living
Adjustment for District Administrators. |
Item Tabled |
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Cost of Living
Adjustment for district Psychologist. |
Item Tabled |
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Mr. Bergevin addressed
the Williams Settlement Uniform Complaint Quarterly Report ending October 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 Mr.
Sanchez, seconded by Mr. Sumaya, the board unanimously approved the Food
Services Agreement between the |
Food Services
Agreement |
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On motion of Mr.
Stoner, seconded by Mrs. Tarver, the board unanimously approved Resolution
#10:2005/2006 – Bridge Finance Resolution-General Obligation Bonds. |
Res.#10:05/06-Bridge
Finance |
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On motion of Mr.
Sumaya, seconded by Mrs. Tarver, the board unanimously approved the following
inter fund transfers for the 2005/2006 fiscal year: State Deferred Maintenance Deposit $1,772.00 |
2005/2006 Inter Fund Transfers |
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On motion of Mr.
Stoner, seconded by Mrs. Tarver, the board unanimously approved the transfer
of $200,000.00 from special reserves to the Cafeteria Fund. |
Transfer/Cafeteria Fund |
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On motion of Mrs.
Tarver, seconded by Mr. Sumaya, the board unanimously approved the contract
between CRS Incorporated and the |
CRS Inc./SubFinder Services |
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On motion of Mr.
Stoner, seconded by Mr. Sumaya, the board unanimously approved the pest control
services between TMC Exterminators and |
TMC Exterminators |
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On motion of Mr.
Stoner, seconded by Mr. Sanchez, the board unanimously approved Resolution #11:2005/2006
– Authorization to Superintendent to Determine Amount and Request Release of
Impounded Monies in Settlement of Pending Litigation. |
Res.#11:05/06-Release of Impounded Monies |
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Mr. Sumaya expressed a concern of filling vacated positions in the
Maintenance Department. Mr. Sumaya
asked that at a future meeting a discussion be conducted to address this
issue. |
Board Member Reports/Future Agenda Items |
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The Board went into
closed session at |
Closed Session |
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After reconvening at On motion of Mr.
Stoner, seconded by Mr. Sanchez, the board unanimously approved the renewal
of the Superintendent’s contract. |
Reconvened Superintendent’s contract |
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On motion of Mr. Sumaya, seconded by Mrs. Tarver, the board
unanimously adjourned the meeting at |
Adjournment |
Clerk Secretary