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
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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. Mrs. 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 |
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Others
Present: Martha Flores, Jose Flores,
Felix Cruz, Antonio Magana, Alvia Magana, Grant Rendón. |
Others |
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Mr. Bill Stoner led the Pledge of
Allegiance. |
Pledge of Allegiance |
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Mr. Bergevin informed the Board of
the amended agenda that was posted on |
Adoption of Agenda |
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On motion of Mrs. Tarver, seconded
by Mr. Sumaya, the board unanimously approved the minutes of the Regular Meeting |
Minutes |
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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 – 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, 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 Mr. Ms. Aurora Moran shared that the |
Reports and Communications- Superintendent’s Report Assistant Superintendent’s Report Preschool |
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None. |
Communications from the public |
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On motion of
Mrs. Tarver, seconded by Mr. Sanchez the board unanimously approved the
following consent agenda items. |
Consent Agenda |
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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 |
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Ratified the following
Interdistrict Attendance Request for the 2005/2006 school year based on child
care. (*indicates renewal) Jorge Mendez – Grade 7 – Mariano Pantoja – Grade 1 – Elianai Sebastian – Grade 4 –
Arvin to Naphtali Sebastian – Grade 1 –
Arvin to 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 |
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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 Mrs. Tarver, seconded by Mr. Sumaya, the board
unanimously approved the Expulsion of Student #A:2005/2006. |
Reconvene Student #A:05/06 |
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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 |
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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
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Agreement/Social Service Worker |
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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 **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 |
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On motion of Mr.
Stoner, seconded by Mrs. Tarver, the board unanimously approved a Memorandum
of Understanding with |
MOU/Vineland & AUSD Special Ed Services |
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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 |
Discussion/District Student Dress Code Policy Discussion/District Student Dress Code Policy – con’t |
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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 Maria Soto Javier Pacheco Patricia Gaona Claudia Moreno - Sub Migrant
Extended Day Lead Teacher: 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 Technology
Assistant – Scholastic Reading Counts – SV & BME: Technology
Assistant: SV
– Jacalyn Durand BME
– HD
- Resignations:
Susan
Stuart – SV SDC Teacher – resigned effective |
Certificated Staff |
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On motion of Mr.
Stoner, seconded by Mr. Sumaya, the board unanimously approved the request
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Home tutor/Jennifer Barrera for Vanessa Martinez-
2nd grade |
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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 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 Maribel
Samaniego Johnny
Torres Maria Cruz Sandi
Delgado Hilda
Rodríguez Kimberly Hernandez Monica Bojorquez Angelica
Rivero Jose Ayala Adelaida
Salinas Monique Sanchez Lucy
Moreno Consuelo Guerra Daniel Juarez 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 Irenes
Ruberte – BME Custodian/Driver – resigned effective |
Classified Staff |