Arvin Union School District

737 Bear Mountain Boulevard

Arvin, CA 93203

 

Minutes of the Governing Board

  

Minutes of the Arvin Union School District Board of Trustees Regular Meeting held on November 15, 2005.

 

The meeting was called to order by Mr. Owens at 6:30 p.m.

Call to Order

 

 

Members Present:  Mr. Tim Owens, President           Mrs. Joycene Tarver                  

                                Mr. William Stoner, Clerk            Mr. Angel Sumaya             Mr. Fausto Sanchez        

Roll Call

 

 

Members Absent:   None

 

 

 

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. Luis Carmona, Family Advocate, CSEA Job Steward

            Ms. Jacalyn Durand, SV Teacher, ATA President

            Mr. Dan Gyll, Haven Drive Teacher

            Mrs. Jennifer Johnson, Academic Coach

            Mr. Gayle Hui, Teacher on Special Assignment

            Mr. Mark Salvaggio, AUSD Retiree

            Ms. Hilda Rodriguez, Haven Drive After School Instructional Aide

            Ms. Kimberly Hernandez, Haven Drive After School Coordinator

            Mrs. Angelica Salinas, Teacher on special Assignment

Staff Present

 

 

Others Present:  none

Others

 

 

Mrs. Kathie Kouklis led the Pledge of Allegiance.

Pledge of Allegiance

 

 

Mr. Bergevin informed the Board of corrections to the following agenda items: 

           Item #2 should read – Approval of Minutes of the Regular Meeting of October 18, 2005.

           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

 

 

On motion of Mr. Stoner, seconded by Mrs. Tarver, the board unanimously approved the minutes

of the Regular Meeting October 18, 2005.

Minutes

 

 

Mr. Bergevin informed the Board that he along with Ms. Moran and Mr. High had the privilege of attending the Annual ACSA Conference in Sacramento last week. Many excellent presenters held workshops on educational topics that will benefit our district.

 

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 January 26, 2006.

 

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 Board Arvin Union School District Family Resource Center is hosting and collecting toys along with the Marines for Toys for Tots Drive again this year.  Distribution will be December 3rd on the Haven Drive campus.

 

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 Bear Mountain has purchased a new electronic sign for the front of the school campus.  She also gave a quick list of all the events taking place in the district over the next few weeks.  The Oral Language Festival is Monday, November 21st; the Spelling Bee is Wednesday, November 23rd.  Bear Mountain will host their first Christmas Program this year.

 

Mrs. Thompson shared with the Board the excitement there is on the Sierra Vista campus supporting their sport teams this year.  Kindergarten through third grade staff and students are planning a Winter program for December 8th.  The fourth through fifth grade staff and students will present a Patriotic program in February.

 

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

Haven Drive

 

 

 

Bear Mountain

 

 

 

 

Sierra Vista

 

 

 

 

Preschool

 

 

 

Mr. Dan Gyll addressed the Board in support for their approval regarding the renewal of the Superintendent’s contract.

Communications from the public

 

 

On motion of Mrs. Tarver, seconded by Mr. Sumaya the board unanimously approved the following consent agenda items.

Consent Agenda

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

               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

 

 

 

On motion of Mrs. Tarver, seconded by Mr. Sumaya, the board unanimously approved the request for Haven Drive special Education Classes field trip to Morro Bay State Park Museum of Natural History on March 29, 2006.

HD/Field Trip

 

 

The Board went into closed session at 6:52 p.m. to consider matters related to student expulsions.

Closed Session/

Student Expulsions

 

 

After reconvening at 7:06 p.m. the following action was taken.

 

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

 

 

 

 

On motion of Mrs. Tarver, seconded by Mr. Sumaya, the board unanimously approved the Student Teaching Agreement and General Provisions for Services between California State University, Bakersfield and Arvin Union School District for the 2005/2006 school year.

Agreement/Cal State Bakersfield

 

 

On Motion of Mrs. Tarver, second by Mr. Sumaya, the board unanimously approved the Student Teaching Fieldwork Agreement between University of LaVerne and Arvin Union School District for the 2005/2006 school year.

Agreement/University of LaVerne

 

 

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

 

 

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

 

 

On motion of Mr. Stoner, seconded by Mrs. Tarver, the board unanimously ratified the Electronic Medi-Cal Administrative Activities Program Contract between the Arvin Union School District and Medical Billing Technologies, Inc. effective from the date of execution by both parties through June 30, 2006.

Medical Billing Tech. Contract

 

 

On motion of Mr. Sanchez, seconded by Mr. Sumaya, the board unanimously approved the Memorandum of Understanding and Transfer of Funds between the Arvin Union School District and the Kern County Superintendent of Schools Office to cover the period of July 1, 2005 through June 30, 2006 for participation in the Safe and Drug Free and Tobacco Use Prevention Consortium.

MOU/Safe & Drug Free & Tobacco

Use Prevention Consortium

 

 

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:

            Devon Witte/Kim Teague             SV

            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 10/14/05

            Lisa Fenn – HD Language Arts Teacher – resigned effective 12/1/05

Certificated Staff

 

 

 

 

 

 

Certificated Staff

 

 

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:

                        Regina Padilla-Bohanon – Food Service Director

                             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 Dec. 16, 2005

                        Irma Garza – SV Lead Cook – effective 11/1/05

             Maria Garcia – Speech Aide – change from 6 to 8 hours per day

          Maria Rodriguez – Speech Aide – change from 6 to 8 hours per day

 

Migrant Education Even Start:  Angelica Rivero

 

Resignation:

                 Donna Collins – SV Lead Cook – retiring effective 11/1/05

       Margarita R. Madera – BME After School Instructional Aide – resigned

                                                 effective 10/28/05

     Felicia Madera – HD SDC Instructional Aide – resigned effective 11/17/05

                        Monique Sanchez–HD RSP Instructional Aide–resigned effective 11/17/05                                                          

Classified Staff

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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 through January 6, 2006.

Leave of Absence/

Alicia Carrera

 

 

Public hearing to allow response to the Disclosure of Collective Bargaining Agreement between Arvin Teachers Association and Arvin Union School District.

Item Tabled

 

 

Approval of Collective Bargaining Agreement contract with Arvin Teachers Association.

Item Tabled

 

 

Cost of Living Adjustment for Confidential Staff.

Item Tabled

 

 

Cost of Living Adjustment for District Administrators.

Item Tabled

 

 

Cost of Living Adjustment for district Psychologist.

Item Tabled

 

 

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

 

 

On motion of Mr. Sanchez, seconded by Mr. Sumaya, the board unanimously approved the Food Services Agreement between the Arvin Union School District and the Office of the Kern County Superintendent of Schools for the period of October 30, 2005 through June 30, 2006.

Food Services Agreement

 

 

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

 

 

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

 

 

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

 

 

On motion of Mrs. Tarver, seconded by Mr. Sumaya, the board unanimously approved the contract between CRS Incorporated and the Arvin Union School District for SubFinder services.

CRS Inc./SubFinder

Services

 

 

On motion of Mr. Stoner, seconded by Mr. Sumaya, the board unanimously approved the pest control services between TMC Exterminators and Arvin Union School District.

TMC Exterminators

 

 

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