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 February 20, 2007.

 

The meeting was called to order by Mr. Stoner at 6:30 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:

            Dr. Kenneth R. Bergevin, Superintendent

            Mrs. Jerelle D. Kavanagh, Assistant Superintendent

            Ms. Lynn Orong, Director of Fiscal Services

            Mrs. Debbie L. Hearron, District Secretary

            Mr. Dave Bowling, Haven Drive Principal

            Ms. Aurora Moran, Bear Mountain Principal

            Mrs. Marilyn Thompson, Sierra Vista Principal

            Mr. Gayle Hui, Special Services Coordinator

            Mrs. Michelle Leggett, Director of Student Support Services

            Mrs. Amalia Leal, Senior Family Advocate

Staff Present

 

 

Others Present:  Ms. Rene Goodwin, Colombo Construction; Cathie Barraza, KCSOS/SAIT; Maria I. Hernandez; Kelvina Sabula; Elizabeth Hernandez

Others

 

 

Mrs. Tarver led the pledge of allegiance.

Pledge of Allegiance

 

 

Dr. Bergevin asked that item 9.4- Approval of Bid Package No. 020-00 – Off Site Improvements for El Camino Real School is moved before section 5.  Also remove Purchase Order Number 700640  - Air Control $8916.00 from 4.1 purchase order list. With these changes Dr. Bergevin recommended the agenda for approval.

Adoption of the Agenda  

 

 

On motion of Mr. Sumaya, seconded by Mrs. Tarver, the board unanimously approved the minutes of Regular Meeting on January 16, 2007.

Minutes

 

 

Dr. Bergevin requested that a Special Board Meeting was necessary for March 13, 2007 to approve the 2nd Interim which is due to the Kern County Superintendent of School office before March 15, 2007 and also to consider approval of the school boundaries for the 2007/2008 school year.   

 

Dr. Bergevin  informed the board that the El Camino Real construction project is right on track and  he is very hopeful, weather permitting, the project will continue to be.  Dr. Bergevin mentioned the process to obtain the property to the east of the district office is moving right along.  KCSOS Schools Legal has filed a motion of default toward the owner of the property and no responses have been received.

 

Lastly Dr. Bergevin briefed the board regarding a meeting he attended with the City of Arvin and Developers regarding the roads around El Camino Real. 

 

Mrs. Kavanagh announced that Summer School 2007 would run from June 5 – June 29 with Migrant running 9 days longer.  Summer School certificated and classified position will be posted soon at the district office and other appropriate locations.  Mrs. Kavanagh advised the board that two letters have been sent home to parents; Medical proof of insurance request and letter from the District Nurse to all 1st grade parents regarding Oral Health Screening.

 

Mrs. Kavanagh reported to the Board that Preschool’s enrollment is down with 9 openings.  The PS Coordinator is scheduling appointments to fill the openings.  Preschool staff is busy bringing the spring raffle to an end which will help support end of year activities for the students.  The Coordinator and one staff member will be attending a workshop.  The students will be taking a walking field trip for a unit which they are studying to be Community Helpers.

 

Mrs. Thompson reported to the Board that the Sierra Vista has started an after school intervention program where teachers are working with three to five student for 30 minutes a day, there is almost 100% staff participating.

 

Ms. Moran greeted the Board and briefly highlighted the activities that are taking place on the Bear Mountain campus.  Their candy sale ends this week.  A new behavioral and homework incentive program WOW is running quit well.  The number of student earning this reward has increased tremendously.

 

Mr. Bowling shared with the Board that Haven Drive is devoted to adhering to the state requirements mandated by the SAIT team.  He announced student testing is just around the corner and students as well as staff are getting ready.

Reports and Communications-

Superintendent

 

 

 

 

 

 

Superintendent

 

 

Assistant Superintendent’s Report

 

 

 

 

Preschool

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sierra Vista

 

 

 

Bear Mountain

 

 

 

 

Haven Drive

 

 

 

 

Mrs. Kavanagh introduced Mr. Gayle Hui, Special Services Coordinator for the District.  Mr. Hui introduced the Haven Drive Classroom Awareness Through Animation Program.   With the help of an independent contractor students created public service announcements to bring awareness to Bullying, Tobacco Prevention and Drug Prevention.  Haven Drive is the first Jr. High  in Kern County to implement this program.

Mr. Hui/Public Service Announcements

 

 

Mrs. Kavanagh introduced Ms. Cathie Barraza of Kern County Superintendent of Schools, Department of Schools Support.  Ms. Barraza greeted the board and audience, explaining that she was part of the School Assessment Intervention Team (SAIT) assigned to Haven Drive Middle School.  Haven Drive is now a state monitored school for 36 months and Kern County Superintendent of Schools was the state approved provider that was selected.  Ms. Barraza then explained Findings and Recommended Corrective Actions upon the completion of the school assessment.  She then gave the nine goals that Haven Drive needs to accomplish in the effort to increase their testing scores that will allow it to exit this monitored program.  Ms. Barraza was very positive when referring to the staff and procedures at Haven Drive.  She led a discussion and question/answer time with the help of Mrs. Kavanagh and Dr. Bergevin.  Ms. Barraza will be returning quarterly to give report to the board of the progress of this process.

Ms. Barraza-

KCSOS/SAIT

 

None.

Communications from the public

 

 

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

Consent Agenda

Ratified: Purchase Order Numbers 700616 – 700691 and 13007062 - 13007067

Bill Payment Numbers 53, 54, 55, 56, 57, 58, 59, 60, 61, 62

                Payroll Numbers 29, 30, 31, 32

 

Interdistrict Attendance Request for the 2006/2007 school year based on child care

for:      Brianna M. Miranda – Kgn – Arvin to Vineland

 

Kimberly Teague, SV Teacher, to home tutor Kayleen Solorio, 2nd grade student at SV, beginning the week of January 22, 207 for approximately a month.  

 

Mr. Culberson’s Haven Drive special Education Class field trip for one bus to Morro Bay State Park Museum in Morrow Bay, California on February 22, 2007. 

 

Mr. Reyna and Ms. Moreno’s Haven Drive filed trip for two buses to Cal Poly in San Luis Obispo, California on March 15, 2007.

 

Mr. Reyna and Ms. Moreno’s Haven Drive field trip for two buses to Universal Studios in Los Angeles, California on May 8, 2007.

 

Mr. Reyna and Mrs. Moreno’s Haven Drive field trip for two buses to Universal Studios in Los Angeles, California on May 15, 2007.

 

Sierra Vista 4th Grade field trips to San Fernando Rey de Espana Mission In Missions Hills, California on May 4, 15 and 24, 2007. 

 

Declare as surplus two server racks from the Technology Department to be give to Mojave USD.

Purchase Orders

Bill Payments

Payroll

 

Interdistrict – Child care

 

 

SV Field Trip

 

 

HD Field Trip

 

 

HD Field Trip

 

 

HD Field Trip

 

HD Field Trip

 

 

SV Field Trip

 

 

District Surplus

 

 

 

On motion of Mr. Owens, seconded by Mrs. Tarver, the board unanimously approved the award of Bid Package No. 020-00  for Off Site Improvements for El Camino Real School project to Papich Construction Co., Inc. in the amount of $648,000.00 which includes the Base Bid only; however the District reserves the right to accept Alternate bid #1 for $5,000.00 for up to Six (6) months from date of Base Bid, dated February 15, 2007.

Bid Packet #020-00-Off Site Improvements -

Papich Construction Co., Inc.

 

 

A public hearing was opened 8:05 p.m. to allow for public comments regarding the SAIT Finding and Recommended Corrective Actions for Haven Drive Middle School.  There was no response therefore hearing closed at 8:06 p.m. and the following action was taken.

Public Hearing/SAIT Finding & Recommended Corrective Actions

 

 

On motion of Mr. Owens, seconded by Mr. Sumaya, the board unanimously approved the SAIT’s final Report of Findings and Recommended Corrective Actions for Haven Drive Middle School.

SAIT- Findings &

Recommended Corrective Actions

 

 

The Board went into closed session at 8:07 p.m. to consider matters related to student expulsions for items 5.4, 5.5, 5.6, 5.7, 5.8, 5.9.

Closed Session/

Re-Admit Student Expulsion

 

 

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

Student Expulsion #B:2006/2007

 

 

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

Student Expulsion #C:2006/2007

 

 

 

 

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

Student Expulsion #D:2006/2007

 

 

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

Student Expulsion #E:2006/2007

 

 

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

Student Expulsion #F:2006/2007

 

 

On motion of Mr. Owens, seconded by Mr. Symaya, the board unanimously approved the recommended expulsion of Student #G:2006/2007 until August 2007 with the stipulation that all recommended requirements is met.

Student Expulsion

#G:2006/2007

 

 

On motion of Mrs. Tarver, seconded by Mr. Sumaya, the board unanimously approved the Sierra Vista Elementary School Single Plan for Student Achievement.

SV-Single Plan/Student Achievement

 

 

On motion of Mrs. Tarver, seconded by Mr. Sumaya, the board unanimously approved the Bear Mountain Elementary School Single Plan for Student Achievement.

BME-Single Plan /Student Achievement

 

 

On motion of Mr. Owens, seconded by Mrs. Tarver, the board unanimously approved the agreement with Kern County Superintendent of Schools to provide Title I Program Improvement/External Entity – Monitor and Review Services for Bear Mountain Elementary and Sierra Vista Elementary for $7,500.

SV/BME-PI External Entity Monitor & Review

 

 

On motion of Mrs. Tarver, seconded by Mr. Sanchez, the board unanimously ratified Independent Contractor Scope of Work with Royer Studios for $4,800 to work with students to create animated public service announcements.

Contractor Royer Studios

 

 

On motion of Mr. Owens, seconded by Mrs. Tarver, the board unanimously approved to continue the mandatory uniforms policy at Sierra Vista Elementary School for the 2007/2008 school year.

SV-Mandatory Uniforms-07/08

 

 

On motion of Mr. Owens, seconded by Mrs. Tarver, the board unanimously approved to continue the mandatory uniforms policy at Bear Mountain Elementary School for the 2007/2008 school year.

BME-Mandatory Uniforms-07/08

 

 

On motion of Mr. Owens, seconded by Mrs. Tarver, the board unanimously approved to continue the mandatory uniforms policy at Haven Drive Middle School for the 2007/2008 school year.

HD-Mandatory Uniforms-07/08

 

 

On motion of Mr. Owens, seconded by Mrs. Tarver, the board unanimously approved the mandatory uniforms policy at El Camino Real Elementary School for the 2007/2008 school year.

ECR-Mandatory Uniforms- 07/08

 

 

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 certificated staff for the 2006/07 school year:

        Additional Assignments:

Teresa McKenna – HD Home School Teacher

Kimberly Teague – SV Home School Teacher

Marc MathiasenMigrant Saturday School Teacher

Diana Green– Migrant Extended Day Teacher/Technology Enhanced Writing Project

 

        Resignations:

John C. Bastow – HD 6th grade teacher – retiring effective June 1, 2007

Phillip Clevenger – HD 8th grade L.A. teacher – resigning effective February 28, 2007

Noe Perez – HD 7th grade Social Studies Teacher – resigning effective June 1, 2007

  Leah Perry – SV 5th grade teacher – resigned HAN5 Math teacher for Migrant                                             Extended Day Program only effective January 8, 2007

Certificated Staff

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Certificated Staff

 

 

 

On motion of Mr. Sumaya, seconded by Mr. Sanchez, 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:

New Staff:

Leticia Pantoja – District Substitute Cafeteria Helper – as needed

 

Additional Assignments:

Carlos Reyes – BME Migrant Pre-K Tutor and Migrant Extended Day Tutor               

Aida Moran – BME 2 hr. Noon Duty Aide

Aida Rivas – BME Migrant Pre-K Teacher

 

Resignations:

Ana Maria Arreola – Migrant Community Liaison – retiring effective July 31, 2007

Jeanette Gaona – SV After School Instructional Aide – resigning effective

                                                                                       January 23, 2007                                                                                          

Araceli Herrera – District Receptionist – resigned January 31, 2007

Maria A. H. Silva – HD After School Instructional Aide – resigned effective

                                                                                         January 19, 2007

Classified Staff

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

On motion of Mr. Owens, seconded by Mr. Sumaya, the board unanimously approved the following Board Policies:

STUDENTS 5131-5141.6

                BP 5131                                Conduct

                BP/AR 5131.1       Bus Conduct

                BP/AR 5131.4       Campus Disturbances

                BP 5131.5             Vandalism, Theft, Graffiti

                BP/AR 5131.6       Alcohol and Other Drugs

                BP/AR 5131.62    Tobacco

                BP/AR 5131.7       Weapons, Dangerous Instruments

                BP 5131.9             Academic Honesty

                BP/AR/E 5132      Dress and Grooming

                BP 5133                                Gifts to School Personnel                 

                BP/AR 5136          Gangs

                BP 5137                                Positive School Climate

                BP 5138                                Conflict Resolution/Peer Mediation

                BP/AR 5141          Health Care and Emergencies

                BP 5141.1             Accidents

                BP/AR 5141.21    Administering Medication

                BP/AR 5141.22    Infectious Diseases

                BP/AR 5141.23    Infectious Disease Prevention

                BP/AR 5141.24    Specialized Health Care Services

                BP/AR 5141.3       Health Examinations

                BP/AR 5141.31    Immunizations

                AR 5141.32           Child Health and Disability Prevention Program

                BP 5141.33           Head Lice

                BP/AR 5141.4       Child Abuse Reporting Procedures

            BP/AR/E 5141.6   Student Health and Social Services

Board Policies/

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