Minutes of the Governing Board

Minutes of the Arvin Union School District Board of Trustees Regular Meeting held on January 16, 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 Mrs. Angelica Salinas, Haven Drive Vice Principal Mr. Gary High, Bear Mountain Vice Principal Mrs. Georgia Rhett, Sierra Vista Vice Principal Mr. Mick Simpson, SV Teacher	Staff Present

Others Present: none	Others

Mr. Owens led the pledge of allegiance.	Pledge of Allegiance

Recommended for approval.	Adoption of the Agenda

Upon review of the December 12, 2006 minutes, it was necessary correct the minutes as follows. The leave of absence for Ninfa C. Alanis should read November 27, 2006 to approximately January 11, 2007. Upon correction the board took the following action. On motion of Mrs. Tarver, seconded by Mr. Sanchez, the board unanimously approved the minutes of Regular Meeting on December 12, 2007.	Minutes

Dr. Bergevin gave an encouraging report to the Board explaining the progress of the El Camino Real Construction Site. The construction is on track and there have been no major delays with contractors or the DSA inspector. Also state funding has been filed for this project and we are waiting to hear from the state. Many tasks are in the works as the project continues; utilities, off site plans, budget tracking, furniture orders, attendance boundaries and staffing. Dr. Bergevin recognized Nikki Escobar, Bear Mountain First Grade Teacher, as recipient of the Toshiba America Foundation Grant in the amount of $500.00. In closing Dr. Bergevin gave a brief review of the Governor’s Budget and also reminded the Board of the Trustees Dinner at Hodel’s on Thursday evening, January 18, 2007. Mrs. Kavanagh reported to the board that the week of January 15 was the launch date for the Supplemental Education Services (SES). The services are provided by outside agencies required by NCLB and paid for with Title I funds. She also relayed to the Board that in the absence of Ms. Meadows, the Family Resource Center Annex continues to service the community. Finally Mrs. Kavanagh announced that there would be a Science curriculum adoption for the fall 2007. Mrs. Kavanagh reported to the Board that Preschool is starting fundraisers to support spring events. The Preschool had a State Review with few findings and those issues have been resolved. Preschool enrollment is down slightly after the return of winter break, there are six openings in a.m. and one in p.m. classes. Mrs. Rhett reported to the Board that the Sierra Vista staff is busy working to complete their school Site Plan. Data that is compiled in this plan reflects many grade levels at Sierra Vista have met or are above the set bench marks. Mrs. Rhett informed the Board Sierra Vista held an assembly with Police Chief Tuncson and Resource Officer Maggie Smith addressing the issues of pedestrian safety, bicycle safety and gang awareness. It was very positive. Mr. High greeted the Board and briefly highlighted the activities that had taken place during the busy weeks before the winter break. Those included assemblies, field trips, Season of Lights, The Nutcracker, Kern County Museum/Pioneer Village and the Spelling Bee. Mrs. Salinas shared with the Board that on January 8, Haven Drive held an assembly to address traffic and helmet safety along with gang and tagging awareness. Along with the assemblies the staff held a meeting addressing campus safety. She also shared that Mr. Guzman, Haven Drive Counselor has reported that eighth grade classes are passing the constitution requirements for graduation with 85 and 95 percent totals. She also informed the Board that the After School Intervention Classes are operating and results show that student GPA’s are increasing along with reading levels.	Reports and Communications- Superintendent Assistant 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. Sumaya, the board unanimously approved the following consent agenda items.	Consent Agenda
Ratified: Purchase Order Numbers 700545 – 700615 and 13007049 - 13007062 Bill Payment Numbers 42, 43, 44, 45, 46, 47, 48, 49, 50, 51, 52 Payroll Numbers 25, 26, 27, 28 Haven Drive Middle School 8^th Grade Magic Mountain field trip for four buses on May 23, 2007. Interdistrict Attendance Request for the 2006/2007 school year based on child care for: Stefany Ceja – Grade 7 – Arvin to DiGiorgio Jeronimo Ceja – Grade 4 – Arvin to DiGiorgio Accepted donation to the Migrant Department from Freedom Homes, Inc. in the amount of $250.00.	Purchase Orders Bill Payments Payroll HD Field Trips Interdistrict – Child care Donation

The Board decided not to hold a closed session at this time due to the fact the matter being considered was re-admitting an expelled student. Mrs. Kavanagh led a brief discussion and then following action was taken.	Closed Session/ Re-Admit Student Expulsion

On motion of Mr. Owens, seconded by Mr. Sanchez, the board unanimously approved the recommendation re-admit Student #I:2005/2006.	Student Re-Admit Student #I:2005/2006

On motion of Mr. Sumaya, seconded by Mrs. Tarver, the board unanimously approved the Haven Drive Middle School Single Plan for Student Achievement.	HD-Single Plan/Student Achievement

On motion of Mr. Sumaya, seconded by Mr. Sanchez, the board unanimously approved the 2006/2007 Consolidated Application for funding Categorical Aide Programs (Part II).	Consolidated Application 06/07

On motion of Mr. Owens, seconded by Mr. Sumaya, the board unanimously approved the contract for Supplemental Education Services (SES) with Professional Tutors of America Inc. On motion of Mr. Owens, seconded by Mr. Sumaya, the board unanimously approved the contract for Supplemental Education Services (SES) with Cesar Chavez Education Institute, Division of the National Farm Workers Service Center, Inc.	Supplemental Education Services

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 2006/07 school year: Substitute Teachers: Toni Veroni Dale Waggoner After School Intervention Teacher: Joe Hawthorne – HD Voluntary Homework Club Kathryn Robinson – SV First Grade Veronica Rodriguez – SV Third Grade Kristine Shanely/Keri Kehoe – SV Job Share Third Grade Adelia Hudson – SV Fifth Grade Lisa Holle/Ryan Moreau – SV Job Share Fifth Grade	Certificated Staff

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 classified staff for the 2006/07 school year: New Staff: Crystal Patrick – SV 2 hr. Noon Duty Aide Carlos Reyes – HD – 2-1/2 hr. RSP Instructional Aide Alejandra Roman – SV 2-1/2 hr. RSP Instructional Aide Ruben Cruz – HD 8 hr. Cafeteria Custodian Norma Ortiz – SV 2 hr. Cafeteria Helper Danielle Anfield – BME 2 hr. Cafeteria Helper Maria Cantu – 1 hr. Bus Duty Aide Amanda Torres – SV Noon Duty Aide Sub – as needed Elsa Quirino – 2-1/2 hr SV Instructional Aide	Classified Staff

On motion of Mr. Owens, seconded by Mr. Sumaya, the board unanimously approved employing up to ten (10) temporary custodians for six (6) hours per day at $10.00 per hour for the summer 2007.	Temporary Custodian-Summer 2007


A first reading was held for the following Board Policy Updates: No Action Necessary. 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/ First Reading Board Policies/ First Reading – con’t

Dr. Bergevin addressed the Williams Settlement Uniform Complaint Quarterly Report ending December 31, 2006, noting to the board that no action was necessary and that no complaints have been received.		Williams Settlement Uniform Complaint Quarterly Report

On motion of Mr. Sumaya, seconded by Mrs. Tarver, the board unanimously approved the Arvin Union School District Annual Audit Report by the firm Darrell Harris Certified Public Accountant Professional Corporation, for the period ending June 30, 2006.		2005/2006 Annual Audit

Items of interest for further review: Disaster Preparedness Plan, Bear Mountain Recreation and the AUSD Joint Use Project (Haven Drive Gym), and the Recycle Program.		Board Member Reports/Future Agenda Items

The Board went into closed session at 8:09 p.m. to discuss possible non-reelections and non-contract renewals. After reconvening at 8:43 no action was necessary.		Closed Session

On motion of Mr. Owens, seconded by Mr. Sumaya, the board unanimously approved to adjourn the meeting at 8:43 p.m.		Adjournment

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