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 October 18, 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

            Mr. Gary High, BME Vice Principal

            Mrs. Georgia Rhett, SV Vice Principal

            Ms. Aurora Moran, HD Vice Principal

            Mrs. Michelle Leggett, Director of Student Support Services

            Mrs. Debbie L. Hearron, District Secretary

            Mr. Luis Carmona, Family Advocate, CSEA Job Steward

            Mrs. Toni Pichardo, SV School Secretary, CSEA Treasurer

            Ms. Jacalyn Durand, SV Teacher, ATA President

            Mrs. Deedee Loya, BME Cafeteria Manager

            Mr. Feliz Loya, SV Custodian/Driver

            Mr. Robert Rangel – HD Custodian/Driver

            Mr. Rick Perez – BME Custodian/Driver

            Ms. Olga Olivarez – HD School Secretary

            Mrs. Eduvina Moreno – HD School Clerk

            Ms. Cynthia Moran – HD Attendance Clerk

 

Staff Present

 

 

Others Present:  Martha Flores, Jose Flores, Felix Cruz, Antonio Magana, Alvia Magana, Grant Rendón.                          

Others

 

 

Mr. Bill Stoner led the Pledge of Allegiance.

Pledge of Allegiance

 

 

Mr. Bergevin informed the Board of the amended agenda that was posted on Oct. 14, 2005 at 4:05 p.m.  Corrections to the agenda were as follows:  Item 2 – the minutes of the Special Meeting of September 13, 2005 had previously been approved at the September 20, 2005 Regular Meeting; Item 6 -  a revised Personnel list was provided for the Board; Item 8.3  - Change Order #2 to JTS Construction was the added to the amended agenda.

Adoption of Agenda

 

 

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

of the Regular Meeting September 20, 2005.

Minutes

 

 

Mr. Bergevin introduced Mrs. Rhett, SV Vice Principal.  Mrs. Rhett had the privilege of introducing a special guest of honor to the Board of Trustees, Mr. Cougar – Sierra Vista school mascot.

Mr. Cougar was welcomed by the Board and the audience.

 

Mr. Bergevin gave an update on the increasing district enrollment and the need to add one new teacher to accommodate the Kindergarten students.  Mr. Bergevin informed the Board of the ongoing process of acquiring the different levels of approval from the state and other agencies needed in getting closer to beginning the construction of El Camino Real.  He also mentioned that El Camino Real has been approved for E-Rate funding.  Also Mr. Bergevin reported back to the Board regarding the vacant property east of the district office.  He has requested an appraisal of the property and will bring that final report to the Board next month.

 

Mr. Bergevin acknowledge the fact that Nikki Escobar, Bear Mtn. 1st Grade Teacher, has received a Great Valley Center Grant in the amount of $577.54.  Finally, Mr. Bergevin reminded the Board of Parent Conferences being held at the school sites during October 24 -26 and that he would be attending a Reading First Conference October 25 & 26 as well as the ACSA Annual Conference November 3 & 4.

 

Mrs. Kavanagh gave acknowledgement to staff that were helpful in preparing the new Standards-based Report Cards that will be distributed during Parent Conferences next week.  Mrs. Kavanagh shared with the Board information regarding the Healthy Kids Survey that will be administered on November 15.  The results of the survey will be available after the first of the year. 

 

Mrs. Kavanagh also reported the Arvin State Preschool’s enrollment is better than reported last month.  Current enrollment is 106 and the capacity is 138.  The annual fund raiser is in progress

 

Mrs. Georgia Rhett shared the excitement that is increasing on campus at Sierra Vista with the visits from Mr. Cougar at school events.  The sports teams are up and running and doing well.  She shared that the data team is meeting for the purpose of helping to write school site plans.

 

Mr. Gary High reported that the staff of Bear Mountain is currently busy supporting Red Ribbon Week. Many activities are planned to educate the students and protect them from the dangers of alcohol and other drugs.  He reported that the staff at Bear Mountain is getting ready for Parent Conferences next week and Assessments for next quarter.

 

Ms. Aurora Moran shared that the Haven Drive is also preparing for Parent Conferences  next week.  The conferences will be held within the Acadamies, so that parents can meet with all teachers.  Haven Drive is having an evening Parent meeting on Wednesday, October 19 to review the New Standard-based Report Cards.  Ms. Moran also informed the Board that Haven Drive had Art students participate in the Annual Via Arte Festival in Bakersfield with Mr. Pedro, Haven Drive Art Teacher.  Also Mr. Sidney, Haven Drive Band Teacher, has started practicing marching with the band students.  Mr. Sidney’s program is getting wonderful responses in the community.  Finally, Haven Drive has started Math Intervention for the students. 

Reports and Communications-

Superintendent’s Report

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Assistant Superintendent’s Report

 

 

Preschool

 

 

Sierra Vista

 

 

 

 

Bear Mountain

 

 

 

Haven Drive

 

 

 

 

 

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 600208 – 600309 and 13006037

Bill Payment Numbers 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23

                Payroll Numbers 13, 14, 15, 16

 

Purchase Orders

Bill Payments

Payroll Numbers

 

 

 

               Ratified the following Interdistrict Attendance Request for the 2005/2006 school year

               based on child care.  (*indicates renewal)

                Jorge Mendez – Grade 7 – Vineland to Arvin

                Mariano Pantoja – Grade 1 – Vineland to Arvin

                Elianai Sebastian – Grade 4 – Arvin to Panama

                Naphtali Sebastian – Grade 1 – Arvin to Panama

 

Ratified the following Interdistrict Attendance Request for the 2005/2006 school year based on parent request. (*indicates renewal)

               Ana P. Trujillo – Grade K – Vineland to Arvin

                Miguel A. Trujillo – Grade 5 – Vineland to Arvin

                Briana N. Sierra – Grade 6 – DiGiorgio to Arvin

                Elias E. Sierra – Grade 1 – DiGiorgio to Arvin

Interdistrict Agreement-Child Care 05/06

 

 

 

 

Interdistrict Agreement/Parent Request 05/06

 

 

 

 

 

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 7:45 p.m. the following action was taken.

 

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

Reconvene

 

Student #A:05/06

 

 

Mrs. Kavanagh reported to the Board the Title III English Languagge Learners Annual Measurable Achievement Objects (AMAO’s) with a Power Point Presentation. Question and answer session was held.  No action was necessary

Title III ELL/AMAO’s

 

 

On motion of Mrs. Stoner, seconded by Mrs. Tarver, the board unanimously approved the agreement for Outstationing of Child Protective Services Social Service Worker with the County of Kern.

Agreement/Social Service Worker

 

 

On Motion of Mr. Sumaya, second by Mr. Stoner, the board unanimously approved the following three technology purchases:

·         District Microsoft Licensing from IVS Computer Technology  in the amount of $30,673.50.

 

·         60 Laptops, 2 Smart Boards from IVS Computer Technology for Bear Mountain Elementary in the amount of $80,769.98. **

 

·         11 Printers, 13 Smart Boards and 5 projectors from IVS Computer Technology for Haven Drive in the amount of $26,563.22. **

 

 **CMAS # 3-03-67-0011A and # 3-03-70-1963A were board approved March 16, 2004 for the term June 19 ,2003  through September 30, 2006  include Laptops and Smart Boards  Projectors and Printers .

Purchase Order/

Technology

 

 

On motion of Mr. Stoner, seconded by Mrs. Tarver, the board unanimously approved a Memorandum of Understanding with Vineland School District regarding Special Education Services.

MOU/Vineland & AUSD Special Ed Services

 

 

Mr. Bergevin reviewed Board Policy 5132, Administrative Regulation 5132 and the District Wide Mandatory Uniform Policy.  The purpose of the agenda item is to deal with concerns with the outer garment section only. 

 

 

Mr. Owens opened the items for public comment.  Mrs. Martha Flores, parent who resides at 2100 James Court addressed the Board expressing her support for the district uniform policy however she asked the board to consider amending the section of the policy that requires specific sweater or jacket be enforced.  Mrs. Flores felt the current policy presents a hardship to families in the Arvin community.

 

Ms. Olga Olivarez, Haven Drive Secretary and district parent, addressed the Board in support of the district uniform policy.  Ms. Olivarez informed the Board that Haven Drive provides loaner sweaters or jackets to those students when they are out of compliance with the uniform policy. No action was necessary.

Discussion/District Student Dress Code

Policy

 

 

Discussion/District Student Dress Code

Policy – con’t

 

 

On motion of Mrs. Tarver, seconded by Mr. Sanchez, 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:  Traci Kleim – BME Kgn Teacher

 

Substitute Teachers:

Millie Cadmus        Christie Caldwell          Dinorah Castro     Brett Clark

Barbera Combs       Melissa Cowan          Lanora Frazier      Alicia Gama

Patricia Gaona        Elizabeth Hanson       Keri Kehoe          Anne Offutt

Jean Plaster            Lisa Wuest

 

Intern Coach:  Bob Lewis – Special Ed – SV                              Charlie Haycock -MS – SV

Teresa McKenna – MS – HD                   Brian Miller – Special Ed - HD

                                       

Migrant Saturday School Teachers:

Maria Soto    Roberta Moore                    Debbie Vietti        

Javier Pacheco   Patricia Gaona             Claudia Moreno - Sub

 

Migrant Extended Day Lead Teacher:  Debbie Vietti

 

Migrant Extended Day Teacher:  Pamela Starr

 

After School Program Literacy Coach: 

                Gayle McNeir – BME                                         Javier Pacheco – SV

 

After School Math Intervention Teachers:

                Paul Gilden          Jorge Moreno                      Camie Eggert

 

Technology Assistant – Scholastic Reading Counts – SV & BME:  Charlie Haycock

 

Technology Assistant: 

                SV – Jacalyn Durand                          Barbara Castle                     Corey Schmidt

                BME – Jill Gyll                                      Christy Vargas                      John Bullard

                HD -  Ryan Culberson                        Michael Taylor                    Darren Jones

                               

Resignations:

                Susan Stuart – SV SDC Teacher – resigned effective October 4, 2005

Certificated Staff

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

On motion of Mr. Stoner, seconded by Mr. Sumaya, the board unanimously approved the request for Bear Mountain 2nd Grade Teacher, Jennifer Barrera, to home tutor Vanessa Martinez for approximately two months while she is recovering from surgery on October 4, 2005.

Home tutor/Jennifer Barrera for Vanessa Martinez- 2nd grade

 

 

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:

 

New Staff:

                Andrea Parra – CBET Babysitter Sub

                Carolina Nunez – After School Instructional Aide Sub & CBET Babysitter Sub

                Lisette Macias – 2-1/2  hour Special Education Bus Aide

                Jeanette Gaona – SV – 2-1/2 hour After School Instructional Aide

                Guadalupe Bautista – HD Noon Duty Aide

                Paulino Cruz – HD – 2-1/2 hour RSP Instructional Aide

                Kelvinia Sambula – HD – 2-1/2 hour Instructional Aide

                                                                                               

Change of Positions: Marlene Deleon–District Health Clerk (from 3-1/2 hour to 6 hours)

                                                     Maria G. Gomez – SV – 2-1/2 hour Instructional Aide

 

Migrant Saturday School Teacher: Aida Rivas

 

Migrant Saturday School Tutors:

                Maribel Samaniego                               Johnny Torres                                                                                        Maria Cruz

                Sandi Delgado                                                                                                             Hilda Rodríguez                               Kimberly Hernandez

                Monica Bojorquez                                Angelica Rivero                                                    Jose Ayala

 

Migrant Saturday School Tutor Subs:

                Adelaida Salinas                                        Monique Sanchez                                     Lucy Moreno

                Consuelo Guerra                                           Daniel Juarez                                                                                

 

Migrant Saturday School Support Service Aide:  Norma Bojorquez

 

Migrant Saturday School Custodian:  Antonio Montelongo                                                                                     Sub:Richard Pichardo

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    

Migrant Extended Day Tutors:

                Monica Bojorquez                               Norma Bojorquez                                     Lorena Velasquez

                Adelaida Salinas                                              Maria Cruz                                                                                    Margarita Cruz

                Maria Gomez                                                                                                             Rose Montellano                              Carolina Nunez - Sub

 

Migrant Even Start Student Tutors:

                Monica Bojorquez                                 Carolina Nunez                                                                                       Maribel Samaniego

 

Migrant Even Start Support Service Aide:  Norma Bojorquez

 

Pre-K Outreach Tutor:  Aida Rivas

 

Special Projects Helper:  Maricela Tamayo

 

CBET Babysitters:

                AM:                                                         Maria Arredondo                                         Misty Benavides               

                                                                                  Angelica Perez                                                                                        Danielle Anfield                                                  

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    

                PM:                                                          Angie Gutierrez                                                                                       Kimberly Hernandez

                                                                                Rose Montellano                                          Anahi Guerrero

 

 

                SUBS:  Adelaida Salinas                            Carolina Nunez                                                                                Stella Avila

                                                                                  Griselda Garza                                                                                                  Maria Lorena Velásquez                          Angelina Gonzalez

                                                                               Monique Sanchez                                Maribel Samaniego                                                                                    Monica Lugo                                                                        

 

CBET Part Time Custodian:  Antonio Montelongo

 

Resignation:

                Brittany Latherow – HD Noon Duty Aide – resigned effective September 26, 2005

                Julia Pulido – SV School Clerk – resigned effective December 19,2005

                Irenes Ruberte – BME Custodian/Driver – resigned effective September 12, 2005

Classified Staff