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 December 12, 2006.

 

The meeting was called to order by Mr. Stoner at 6:33 p.m.

Call to Order

 

 

Members Present:  Mr. Bill Stoner, President      Mrs. Joycene Tarver, Clerk        

                                Mr. Angel Sumaya                Mr. Tim Owens                        Mr. Fausto Sanchez

                                

Members Present   

 

 

Members Absent:   none

Member Absent

 

 

Staff Present:

            Mrs. Jerelle D. Kavanagh, Assistant Superintendent

            Mrs. Michelle Leggett, Director of Student Support Services

            Mrs. Debbie L. Hearron, District Secretary

            Mr. David Bowling, Haven Drive Principal

            Mrs. Marilyn Thompson, Sierra Vista Principal

            Mrs. Jacalyn Roberts, Sierra Vista Teacher, ATA President

            Ms. Margarita Gonzalez, School Readiness Advocate

            Loyal Anderson, Technology Coordinator

            Ms. Barbara Castle, Sierra Vista First Grade Teacher           

Staff Present

 

 

Others Present:  Travis Crawford, Quad Knopf

Others

 

 

Mr. Sanchez led the pledge of allegiance.

Pledge of Allegiance

 

 

Recommended for approval.

Adoption of the Agenda  

 

 

On motion of Mr. Owens, seconded by Mr. Sumaya, the board unanimously approved the minutes of Regular Meeting on November 21, 2006.

Minutes

 

 

Mrs. Kavanagh gave a brief report on Ken’s condition following his back surgery on December 11.  She also shared with the board items of interest for the whole district.  Sierra Vista had two students qualify for the County Oral Language competition.  Haven Drive had two students qualify for the Regional Spelling Bee.  Haven Drive staff and students collected $1000.00 in donations for Toys 4 Tots drive.

 

Mrs. Kavanagh reported to the board that in their packets were the 2005/2006 School Accountability Report Card (SARC) for all three sites and the district office. The SARC is an annual report of each facility.  An invitation was extended to each Board member to attend the annual Christmas Open House sponsored by the district office staff on December 14.   Mrs. Kavanagh also reminded the Board members of a Trustees Dinner workshop held at Hodel’s on January 18, 2007 and to contact the district office if they plan on attending.  Finally Mrs. Kavanagh introduced Mr. Loyal Anderson, District Technology Coordinator. 

 

 

Mr. Anderson presented to the Board, through power point presentation, the progress that has been made through the technology department to improve the delivery of instruction to the students in the classrooms of the Arvin Union School District.  The use of Smart Boards and Laptops have benefited both the teacher and student in the teaching/learning process.  Mr. Anderson introduced Ms. Barbara Castle, Sierra Vista First Grade Teacher, who gave an excellent presentation of lessons that she uses in the classroom with the Smart Board to better teach all subjects and skills to her students.

 

Mrs. Kavanagh reported to the Board the district Physical Fitness Results comparing county and state results to the 5th & 7th grade students of the Arvin Union School District.  Overall Arvin ranked as high or higher in most of the county and state events. 

 

Mrs. Kavanagh of reported to the Board that Preschool had a visit from the state and had a couple of areas of concern which they are working to resolve these issues to satisfy state compliance.  Mrs. Kavanagh reported Preschool’s enrollment was down 6-8 students and shared that this was normal for this time of year with families leaving on vacation for the holidays.  Finally the Preschool students and staff visited the convalescent home in Arvin on December 12.

 

Mrs. Thompson reported to the Board that the Sierra Vista After School Program took Sweepstakes for their float entry in the annual Arvin Christmas Parade held December 11.  Mrs. Thompson invited the Board to visit the Sierra Vista Holiday Programs being held on December 13.  Finally Mrs. Thompson shared that staff is very busy ending the 2nd quarter and preparing report cards.

 

Mr. Bowling shared with the Board many activities that are taking place involving Haven Drive staff and students; the HD band marched in the Annual Arvin Christmas Parade; the first Winter formal was held on HD campus; collected $1000.00 for Toys 4 Tots; 8th grade Football qualified for SCMAF state playoffs to be held on Dec. 16 & 17; and the Volleyball team took 3rd in SCMAF state tournament.  Finally Mr. Bowling reported Haven Drive has implemented a Homework Club/Intervention Groups on their campus with teachers working Monday – Thursday after school in all subjects for those students needing help.  This added service has given students the opportunity to improve academically.

Reports and Communications-

Assistant Superintendent’s Report

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Technology Coordinator

 

 

 

 

 

 

Assistant Superintendent’s Report

 

 

Preschool

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sierra Vista

 

 

 

 

 

Haven Drive

 

 

 

 

 

None.

Communications from the public

 

 

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

Consent Agenda

Ratified: Purchase Order Numbers 700488 – 700544 and 13007044 - 13007048

Bill Payment Numbers 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41

                Payroll Numbers 21, 22, 23, 24

 

               Ratified the following Haven Drive Middle School field trips:

               November 27, 2006 to CalPoly in San Luis Obispo, CA

                November 28, 2006 to UC Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara, CA

 

Approved Haven Drive Middle School field trip for Special Day Class to Fresno                     Metropolitan Museum on December 12, 2006 and Universal Studios in Los Angeles on May 10, 2007.

 

Approved Haven Drive Middle School SCMAF Volleyball tournament field trip to Commerce, CA on December 10, 2006 and SCMAF Football tournament field trip to Los Angeles, CA on December 16 & 17, 2006.

 

Approved Bear Mountain Elementary field trip to Universal Studios in Los Angeles, CA on May 8 & 9, 2007.  

 

Purchase Orders

Bill Payments

Payroll

 

HD Field Trips

 

 

 

 

 

 

HD Field Trips

 

 

 

BME Field Trips

 

 

 

The Board went into closed at 7:42 p.m. to consider matters related to student expulsions.  Upon reconvening at 8:21 p.m. the following action was taken.

Closed Session/

Student Expulsion

 

 

On motion of Mr. Owens, seconded by Mr. Sumaya, the board unanimously approved the recommendation of expulsion of Student #A:2006/2007.

Student Expulsion #A:2006/2007

 

 

On motion of Mr. Sanchez, seconded by Mr. Sumaya, the board unanimously approved the Kern County Substance Abuse Prevention Education (KCSAPE) Partnership       Memorandum of Understanding and Transfer for Funds between the Arvin Union School District and the Kern County Superintendent of Schools Office for the term of July 1, 2006 through June 30, 2007.

MOU- Kern County Substance Abuse Prevention Education

 

 

On motion of Mr. Owens, seconded by Mrs. Tarver, the board unanimously approved the contract between the Arvin Union School District and Kern County Superintendent of Schools Office for School Assessment Intervention Team (SAIT) for $75,000.00.

School Assessment Intervention Team

 

 

On motion of Mr. Sanchez, seconded by Mr. Sumaya, the board unanimously approved the contract for Supplemental Education Services (SES) with Ace Tutoring Services.

Supplemental Education Services

 

 

On motion of Mr. Owens, 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 2006/07 school year:

Substitute Teachers:

                   Laura Blackburn                    Stephanie Conner                  Lidia Delgadillo

                   Juan Garza                             Gerardo Guzman                   Theresa Holcomb

                   Kathryn Kauffman                  Lopez,  Mary A                         Patricia Martinez

                   Benjamin Proffitt                    Rapma Recinos                   Rosalba Rosales

                   Diana Zuniga

Certificated Staff

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

On motion of Mr. Owens, seconded by Mr. Sumaya, the board unanimously approved employment, resignation, retirement, leave of absence, change of status, or termination of the following classified staff for the 2006/07 school year:

Additional Assignment:

Lucia Banuelos – Migrant Special Projects Helper

Monica Bojorquez – Migrant Special Projects Helper

Change of Positions:

               Neftali Perez – HD Cafeteria Custodian moved to SV Custodian effective 11/20/06

Classified Staff

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

On motion of Mrs. Tarver, seconded by Mr. Sumaya, the board unanimously ratified leave of absence for Ninfa C. Alanis, Arvin State Preschool Teacher, from November 27, 2006 to approximately January 11, 2006.

Leave of Absence/

Ninfa Alanis

 

 

On motion of Mr. Owens, seconded by Mr. Sumaya, the board unanimously approved Revised Resolution #13:2006/2007 – Certificated Retirement Incentive Program for the window of March 5, 2007 through June 30, 2007 (118 days).

Revised Res.#13:06/07-Certificated Retirement Incentive Program

 

 

Mrs. Kavanagh administered the Oath of Office to three elected Board Members for the term of 2007 – 2010; Mrs. Joycene Tarver, Mr. Fausto Sanchez, and Mr. Angel Sumaya. The oath was accepted by all for the term of 2007-2010.

Oath of Office

On motion of Mrs. Tarver, seconded by Mr. Owens, the board approved the nomination with a vote of 4 in favor of Mr. Stoner as Board of Trustees President for 2007.  Let the records reflect Mr. Stoner abstained from this vote.

Board President

 

 

On motion of Mr. Sanchez, seconded by Mr. Sumaya, the board approved the nomination with a vote of 4 in favor of Mrs. Tarver as Board of Trustees Clerk for 2007.  Let the records reflect Mrs. Tarver abstained from this vote.

Clerk of the Board

 

 

On motion of Mr. Owens, seconded by Mrs. Tarver the board unanimously approved Mr. Sanchez as Board of Trustees Representative and Mr. Sumaya to be an Alternate to the 2007 Kern County Committee on School District Organization

Board Representative & Alternate

 

 

On motion of Mr. Owens, seconded by Mr. Sumaya, the board unanimously approved the Governing board regular meetings for 2007 will be the 3rd Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m.

Board Meetings Date & Time

 

 

On motion of Mr. Owens, seconded by Mrs. Tarver, the board unanimously approved the mileage reimbursement rate for the use of private cars at 48.5 cents per mile effective January 1, 2007.

Mileage Reimbursement Rate

 

 

On motion of Mrs. Tarver, seconded by Mr. Sanchez, the board unanimously approved the following authorized signatures:             Kenneth R. Bergevin                  Jerelle Kavanagh        Lynn Orong

                                                Olivia Esquivel                            Debbie L. Hearron

                                                Araceli Herrera                           Ruth Harris

Authorized Signatures

 

 

On motion of Mr. Owens, seconded by Mr. Sumaya, the board unanimously approved the following as Custodian of the Records:       Olivia Esquivel                Debbie L. Hearron             Lynn Orong

Custodian of the Records

 

 

On motion of Mr. Owens, seconded by Mr. Sanchez, the board unanimously approved the revised Staff Agreement/Network Security Policy Use of Electronic Information Resources.

Staff/Agreement/Network Security Policy

 

 

On motion of Mr. Owens, seconded by Mr. Sanchez, the board unanimously approved the revised Acceptable Use Agreement for Technology Equipment and Resources for Students and Parents.

Student/Parent Technology Agreement

 

 

Upon second reading, on motion of Mr. Owens, seconded by Mrs. Tarver, the board unanimously approved the following Board Policies:

Series 5000: Students - 5000 - 5126

Policy Number

Title

BP 5000

Concepts and Roles

BP/AR 5020

Parent Rights & Responsibilities

BP 5021

Noncustodial Parents

BP/AR 5022

Student and Family Privacy Rights

BP/AR 5111

Admission

AR 5111.1

District Residency

AR 5111.12

Employment

AR 5111.13

Residency for Homeless Children

BP/AR 5112.1

Exemptions from Attendance

AR 5112.2

Exclusions from Attendance

BP 5112.5

Open/Closed Campus

BP/AR 5113

Absences and Excuses

BP/AR 5113.1

Truancy

BP/AR 5117

Interdistrict Attendance

BP/AR 5121

Grades/Evaluation of Student Achievement

BP/AR 5123

Promotion/Acceleration/Retention

BP 5124

Communication with Parents/Guardians

BP/AR 5125

Student Records

BP/AR 5125.1

Release of Directory Information

AR 5125.2

Withholding Grades, Diplomas, Transcripts

AR 5125.3

Challenging Student Records