Minutes of the Governing Board

Minutes of the Arvin Union School District Board of Trustees Regular Meeting held on September 20, 2005.

The meeting was called to order by Mr. Bill Stoner at 6:31 p.m.	Call to Order

Members Present: Mr. Tim Owens, President Mrs. Joycene Tarver Mr. William Stoner, Clerk	Roll Call

Members Absent: Mr. Angel Sumaya Mr. Fausto Sanchez

Staff Present: Mrs. Jerelle D. Kavanagh, Assistant Superintendent Mr. Gary High, BME Vice Principal Mrs. Marilyn Thompson, SV Principal Mr. David Bowling, HD Principal Mrs. Debbie L. Hearron, District Secretary Mr. Luis Carmona, Family Advocate, CSEA Job Steward Ms. Adriana Andino, Family Resource Center Clerk, CSEA President Mrs. Toni Pichardo, SV School Secretary, CSEA Treasurer Ms. Jacalyn Durand, SV Teacher, ATA President	Staff Present

Others Present: Kelvinia Sambula, SV Parent	Others

Mrs. Marilyn Thompson led the Pledge of Allegiance.	Pledge of Allegiance

Mrs. Kavanagh advised the Board of two revisions. Section 4 – Consent Agenda needed a vote line, and Section 6 – Personnel had a revised personnel list of both certificated and classified staff.	Adoption of Agenda

On motion of Mr. Stoner, seconded by Mrs. Tarver, the board unanimously approved the minutes of the Regular Meeting August 26, 2005 and Special Meeting of September 13, 2005.	Minutes

Mrs. Kavanagh presented Mr. Tim Owens a Certificate of Recognition and Appreciation for Distinguished Service in behalf of public education in California and the schools of Kern County. Mrs. Kavanagh invited the Board to attend the Annual School Trustees Fall Dinner, October 6, 2005 at the Kern Agricultural Pavilion in Bakersfield. Mrs. Kavanagh gave the following updates to the Board. The district enrollment has increased 127 students from the 2004 enrollment. Bear Mountain Elementary is adding another Kindergarten class to accommodate the increase of enrollment. The Student Attendance Review Board (SARB) is having its first meeting on September 22, 2005. Michelle Leggett and Betty Guyton along with officials from the City of Arvin, Arvin Police Department, County Probation and D.A.’s office have been coordinating this effort. Mrs. Kavanagh reported to the Board the Arvin State Preschool enrollment is very low. Efforts are being taken increase the enrollment. The Preschool will be visiting the Kern County Fair on September 28. Mrs. Marilyn Thompson informed the Board Sierra Vista School has started their Cluster Reading Groups. The staff has had a Voyager training with text book company Houghton Mifflin on Saturday the 17^th of Sept. This training focused on techniques to encourage reading. Mrs. Thompson shared for the first time Sierra Vista is beginning a sports program with volleyball and flag football. A music program is underway for the students on Wednesdays and Thursdays. Mr. Gary High reported to the Board the staff of Bear Mountain had also attended the Voyager training with Houghton Mifflin. Mr. High and Mrs. Kouklis have been interviewing candidates for the Kindergarten class that is being added to staff. Mr. High informed the board BME Intervention Groups started on Sept. 19. Mr. High reported that the modernization and summer construction projects are almost completed. Mr. David Bowling shared with the Board the Haven Drive Band is playing at the Arvin High School football games. Mr. Bowling gave accolades to Mr. Sidney for the wonderful music program he is building for the Arvin students. Haven Drive is offering an Afterschool Intervention Math program for students on Tuesdays, Wednesday and Thursdays. Football and volleyball will begin on September 21. Haven Drive campus had a special visit from Mr. Guzman, HD Counselor, who was on leave from active duty in Iraq.	Reports and Communications- Assistant Superintendent’s Report Preschool Sierra Vista Bear Mountain Haven Drive

None.	Communications from the public

On motion of Mrs. Tarver, seconded by Mr. Stoner board unanimously approved the following consent agenda items.	Consent Agenda
Ratified: Purchase Order Numbers 600119 – 600207 Bill Payment Numbers 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16 Payroll Numbers 9, 10, 11, 12	Purchase Orders Bill Payments Payroll Numbers

Ratified the following Interdistrict Attendance Request for the 2005/2006 school year based on child care. (indicates renewal) Andrea Cardenas – Grade 5 – Arvin to Vineland Crystal Cardenas – Grade 7 – Arvin to Vineland Patricia Cardenas – Grade 2 – Arvin to Vineland Henio Tapia – Grade 3 – Vineland to Arvin Raymondo Torres – Grade 5 – Vineland to Arvin Jose G. Vargas III – Grade 8 – Arvin to Vineland Stefanie Vargas – Grade 7 – Arvin to Vineland Vincent Vargas – Grade 4 – Arvin to Vineland Ratified the following Interdistrict Attendance Request for the 2005/2006 school year based on employment (indicates renewal) Garet Beach – Grade 1 – Rosedale to Arvin Josue Jimenez – Grade 1 – Tehachapi to Arvin Anne Kristy Loya – Grade 5 – Rosedale to Arvin Isabelle Martinez – Grade 4 – Bakersfield to Arvin Jonathan Martinez – Grade K – Bakersfield to Arvin Crystal Olivarez – Grade 7 – Lamont to Arvin Sergio Olivarez – Grade 5 – Lamont to Arvin Emilio Orozco – Grade 4 – Tehachapi to Arvin Luis Orozco – Grade 7 – Tehachapi to Arvin Andrea Pantoja – Grade 2 – Panama to Arvin Christian R. Veloz – Grade 8 – Lamont to Arvin Ratified the following Interdistrict Attendance Request for the 2005/2006 school year based on parent request. (indicates renewal) Danitza Bugambilla – Grade 7 – Arvin to DiGiorgio Jonathan Bugambilla – Grade 1 – Arvin to DiGiorgio Raul Bugambilla – Grade 8 – Arvin to DiGiorgio Paula Juarez – Grade 8 – Arvin to Vineland Cindy Juarez – Grade 7 – Arvin to Vineland David J. Rivera – Grade 5 – Arvin to Lamont Jocelyn Rivera – Grade 8 – Arvin to Lamont Delila L. Zepeda – Grade 3 – Arvin to DiGiorgio *Eli V. Zepeda – Grade 4 – Arvin to DiGiorgio	Interdistrict Agreement-Child Care 05/06 Interdistrict Agreement/ Employment 05/06 Interdistrict Agreement/Parent Request 05/06

Mrs. Kavanagh gave a report to the Board and led a discussion on Program Improvement status of the district and sites. No action was necessary.	Program Improvement Report

On motion of Mrs. Tarver, seconded by Mr. Stoner, the board unanimously ratified the Subcontract Agreement with RIF (Reading is Fundamental, Inc.) for $2,500.00 for free books for individual students.	RIF Subcontract Agreement

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: Substitute Teachers: Antonio Arevalo Enereida Benitez Jeffrey Bopp Guadalupe Calderon Christopher Davis Alicia Gamez Alana Kirkley Noemí Leon Valentina Lopez Ana Ramirez Mitzi Scott Gabriela Tapia Vanesa Valtierra Bruce Witte BTSA Support Providers: Barbara Gibson Brandi Huggins Kim Teague Karen Davis Melissa Hudson Laurie Bowden Devon Witte Charlie Haycock Jennifer Johnson Nicki Grayson Gayle Hui Shannon Blackburn Kim Painton Change of Positions: Barbara Baird – RSP Teacher - moved from BME to SV	Certificated Staff

On motion of Mr. Stoner, seconded by Mrs. Tarver, the board unanimously approved the request for leave of absence from Dolores Valadez, Preschool Teacher, for October 8, 2005 to February 9, 2006.	Leave of Absence/ Dolores Valadez

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: Leticia Vaca – Secretary – 50% District/50% EETT Raul Jimenez – CBET Babysitter Irma Barajas – CBET Babysitter Sub Susanna Reyes – BME 2-1/2 hour After School Instructional Aide Cindy Rangel – HD 2-1/2 hour After School Instructional Aide Theresa Salazar – BME 2-1/2 hour After School Instructional Aide Hermelinda Rios – SV 1-1/2 hour Noon Duty Aide Edith Morales – After School Substitute Instructional Aide Margarita Madera – BME 2-1/2 hour After School Instructional Aide Maria Silva – HD 2-1/2 hour After School Instructional Aide Melody Rivera – BME 2-1/2 hour After School Instructional Aide Diana Zuniga – HD 2-1/2 hour After School Instructional Aide Griselda Gomez – SV 2-1/2 hour Instructional Aide Elvia Maciel – HD 2-1/2 Noon Duty Aide Gracie Goodwin – rehire HD 2-1/2 hour Noon Duty Aide Jacqueline Calderon – HD 2-1/2 hour Noon Duty Aide Change of Positions: Maria Cruz – BME 6 hour SDC Instructional Aide Linda Cowan – BME 2-1/2 hour RSP Instructional Aide (12:00 – 2:30) Angie Gutierrez – BME 2-1/2 hour Instructional Aide (8:00 – 10:30) Griselda Garza–2-1/2 hour RSP Instructional Aid –moved from BME to SV Resignations: Susana Bivanco – HD Migrant Clerk – resigned effective 9/20/05 Adriana H. Contreras – BME Instructional Aide – resigned effective 8/15/05 Maria D. Arredondo–SV After School Instructional Aide– resigned effect 8/24/05	Classified Staff Classified Staff-con’t

Mrs. Kavanagh introduced Ms. Adriana Andino, Arvin CSEA Chapter 164 President. Ms. Andino provided the Board a copy of the initial contract proposal from CSEA Chapter 164. No action was necessary.	CSEA Chapter 164/ Contract Proposal

A first reading was held for the following Board Policy Updates: No Action Necessary. Series: 3000 Business & Noninstructional Operations AR/E 3512 Equipment BP/AR 3513.3 Tobacco-Free Schools BP/AR 3514 Environmental Safety BP/AR 3514.1 Hazardous Substances AR 3514.2 Integrated Pest Management AR 3515 Campus Security BP/AR 3515.2 Disruptions BP/AR 3515.4 Recovery for Property Loss or Damage BP/AR 3515.5 Sex Offender Notification AR 3515.6 Criminal Background Checks for Contractors BP/AR 3516 Emergencies and Disaster Preparedness Plan AR 3516.1 Fire Drills and Fires AR 3516.2 Bomb Threats AR 3516.3 Earthquake Emergency Procedure System BP 3516.5 Emergency Schedules BP/AR 3530 Risk Management/Insurance BP/AR 3540 Transportation AR 3541 Transportation Routes and Services AR/E 3514.1 Transportation for School Related Trips BP/AR 3541.2 Transportation for Students with Disabilities AR 3542 School Bus Drivers AR 3543 Transportation Safety and Emergencies BP/AR 3550 Food Service/Child Nutrition Program BP/AR 3551 Food Service Operations/Cafeteria Fund BP/AR 3553 Free and Reduced Price Meals BP/AR 3554 Other Food Sales BP/AR 3580 District Records BP 3600 Consultants	First Reading-Board Policies First Reading-Board Policies – con’t

On motion of Mr. Stoner, seconded by Mrs. Tarver, the board unanimously approved Resolution #7:2005/2006 – Establishing Appropriations (GANN) Limit identifying estimated appropriations limit for the current year and actual appropriated limit for the preceding year.	Res.#7:2005/2006 - GANN

Mrs. Kavanagh shared with the Board the SISC Investment Pool Statement for the period from April 1, 2005 to June 30, 2005. No action was needed.	SISC Investment Pool

On motion of Mrs. Tarver, seconded by Mr. Stoner, the board unanimously approved the following budget transfers for the 2005/2006 fiscal year: 600001 Created when adopted budget was revised $2,691,635.05 600002 Created when adopted budget was revised $ 162,887.28 600003 Reversal of TR600001 by County Office. $2,691,635.05 County needed to approve the transfer first. 600004 Reversal of TR600002 by County Office. $ 162,887.28 County needed to approve the transfer first. 600005 County Office input of our revised budget figures. $2,691,635.05 600006 County Office input of our revised budget figures. $ 162,887.28	2005/2006 Budget Transfers

The Board went into closed session at 7:11 p.m.	Closed Session