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 July 18, 2006.

 

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

Call to Order

 

 

Members Present:  Mr. Bill Stoner, President                Mr. Fausto Sanchez                     

                                Mrs. Joycene Tarver, Clerk            

                                Mr. Tim Owens                                                       

Roll Call

 

 

Members Absent:   Mr. Angel Sumaya

Member Absent

 

 

Staff Present: 

            Mrs. Jerelle D. Kavanagh, Assistant Superintendent

            Mrs. Debbie L. Hearron, District Secretary 

            Mrs. Regina Padilla-Bohanon, Food Services Director         

            Mr. David Zamarron, MOTS Director

Staff Present

 

 

Others Present:  Mr. Tommy Tunson, Arvin Chief of Police

Others

 

 

Mr. Owens led the pledge of allegiance.

Pledge of Allegiance

 

 

Upon making the following changes the agenda was then adopted.

  • Add Ms. Keri Kehoe – SV 3rd Grade Teacher to the Certificated New Staff

Adoption of the Agenda  

 

 

On motion of Mr. Owens, seconded by Mrs. Tarver, the board unanimously approved the Special Meeting on June 20, 2006 and Regular Meeting on June 27, 2006.

Minutes

 

 

Mrs. Kavanagh gave an update to the Board on the Special Education Department.  Efforts to bring special education students back to Arvin Union School District have been very successful.  Statistics show that in the spring ending 2005 the County Office serviced 85 special education students, in the spring ending 2006 the County Office serviced 63 special education students, and as for the 2006/2007 school year the County Office will only service 45 special education students.  This is a cost savings in transportation contract fees with the County Office.

 

Mrs. Kavanagh reported that Summer School ended July 14 enrollment was well over 300 students in the last two weeks of Migrant Education.  Mrs. Kavanagh shared with the Board that Principal, Vice Principals and clerical staff will return on July 24, 2006. 

 

Mrs. Kavanagh informed the Board that ground work has been completed at both Sierra Vista and Bear Mountain waiting the arrival of 14 new portable classrooms and 2 portable restrooms.

Reports and Communications-

Assistant Superintendent’s Report

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mr. Tommy Tunson, Arvin Chief of Police greeted the Board and the Administration.  Chief Tunson revealed to the Board many positive programs he is implementing in the City of Arvin along with the support of many community business and public agencies to improve the safety of the Arvin Community.  Programs that will provide activities for the youth of Arvin with the intention of fighting gang and graffiti activities.     Chief Tunson also said he was looking to create a Boys & Girls Club during the summer and petition the Arvin Union School District for their support and help.  There is state and federal money available for these programs.  Lastly he informed the Board that on August 17 Arvin is having a Disaster Preparedness Day from 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Communications from the public

 

 

Communications from the public – con’t

 

 

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

Consent Agenda

Ratified:

Purchase Order Numbers 700000 - 700070

Bill Payment Numbers 1

                Payroll Numbers 1, 2, 3, 4

 

Ratified the following Interdistrict Attendance Request for the 2006/2007 school year based on parent request. (*indicates renewal)

            

Juan E. Hernandez – Grade 7 – Arvin to DiGiorgio

Sebastian Hernandez – Grade 3 – Arvin to DiGiorgio

Sophia N. Hernandez – Grade 3 – Arvin to DiGiorgio

 

Approved the sale of recommended obsolete computer equipment by David Zamarron.

 

Purchase Orders

Bill Payments

Payroll Numbers

 

Interdistrict Attendance/Parent Request

 

 

 

 

Sale/Obsolete Equip.

 

 

On motion of Mrs. Tarver, seconded by Mr. Sanchez, the board unanimously approved the 2006/07 Local Agreement for Child Development Services between the Arvin Union School District and California Department of Education for the Arvin State Preschool, Contract Number: CPRE-6081 and Project Number 15-6331-00-6.

06/07 Local Agreement

Child Dev./PS

 

 

On motion of Mrs. Tarver, seconded by Mr. Owens, the board unanimously approved Resolution #1:2006/2007 to authorize the designated personnel to sign contract                 documents regarding the 2006/2007 Local Agreement for Child Development contract #CPRE-6081.

Res.#1/Local Agreement/Child Dev./PS

 

 

On motion of Mr. Owens, seconded by Mr. Sanchez, the board unanimously ratified the Memorandum of Understanding with the Child Care Centralized Eligibility List of Kern County.

MOU KC Child Care Centralized Eligibility List

 

 

On motion of Mrs. Tarver, seconded by Mr. Owens, the board unanimously ratified the Agreement for Consultant Services with Monica Aquaya and Nicolas Espinoza to train parents on the Parent Project from May 11 to June 21, 2006.

Parent Project Consultant Services

 

 

On motion of Mr. Owens, 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:

 

New Staff:

  SV:          Gabriela Tapia – Kgn                        Veronica Cantu – 2nd  (Pending Clearances)

                  Kristine Shanley – 3rd                         Harpreet Muhar – 4th

                  Charlene Tarver – 4th                         Rahkiah Brown – 4th

                  Susan Heaps – RSP                           Noemi Leon – 2nd  (Pending Clearances)

                  Keri Kehoe – 3rd                              Jesus Gomez – 5th (Pending Clearances)                                                           

  BME:     Vanessa Valtierra - Kgn                      Julie Mahan – Kgn            Mi Kang – SDC

                  Nancy Zuniga – 1st                              Erin Gayer – 4th

  BME:     Sarah Turner – 4th                              Alicia Gama – 5th                                                                               Jean Plaster – 5th                               Patricia Gaona – 2nd – (Pending Clearances)

  

  HDMS:  Veronica Mendez – 6th                       Gloria Ramirez – 7th L.A.

                  Sandra Keller – 8th Science              Yaneli Bravo-Ceja – 8th Immersion 

 

06/07 BTSA Support Providers:

              Nikki Escobar/BME             Stephen Cunicelli/HD        Nicola Grayson/BME

              Jennifer Johnson/BME       Kim Painton/BME                               Melissa Hudson/BME

              Kim Teague/SV                   Laurie Bowden/HD             Devon Witte/SV

              Gayle Hui/District                               Karen Davis/HD                  Charlie Haycock/SV

              Barbara Gibson/BME

 

06/07 Special Ed BTSA Support Providers:

              Joanne Kleinendorst/HD                   Brian Miller/HD

 

06/07 BTSA Facilitator:

              Debra Vietti/District

                             

            Resignations:

              Aracelis Rodriguez – SV SDC Teacher – Resigned effective July 1, 2006

              Brandi Huggins – BME Teacher – Resigned effective June 30, 2006

              Christy Boylan – SV Teacher – Retiring effective July 12, 2006

              Jaime Cherry – SV Teacher – Resigning effective June 30, 2006

 

Rescind Non-Reelection Notice:

              Maria Moreno – HD Counselor                                     

Certificated Staff

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Certificated Staff- con’t

 

 

 

 

 

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 classified staff for the 2006/07  school year:

 

New Staff:

  Sara Herrera – HD 3.5 Hrs Cafeteria Helper

   

Change of Positions:

  Cindy Rangel – SV/BME Night Custodian/Driver

  Rick Perez – BME Maintenance/Driver

  David Hopkins – Mechanic I/Driver

 

Resignation:

  Cindy Rangel – HD After School Aide – Resigned effective June 1, 2006

Classified Staff

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

On motion of Mr. Sanchez, seconded by Mrs. Tarver, the board unanimously approved the District Receptionist position be increased to a 12 month position.

District Receptionist Position/12 months

 

 

On motion of Mrs. Tarver, seconded by Mr. Owens, the board unanimously approved the appointment of Angelica Salinas as Assistant Principal at Haven Drive Middle School.

HD/Assistant Principal

 

 

Mrs. Kavanagh addressed the Williams Settlement Uniform Complaint Quarterly Report ending July 2006, noting to the board that no action was necessary and that no complaints have been received.

Williams Settlement Uniform Complaint Quarterly Report

A public hearing was opened at 6:55 p.m. to allow for public comments regarding Level I – School Facility Fees.  No comment was made, therefore the hearing closed at 6:56 p.m. and the following action was taken.

Public Hearing-

Level I – School Facility Fees

 

 

On motion of Mr. Owens, seconded by Mrs. Tarver, the board unanimously approved Resolution #2:2006/2007 – Regarding Level I – School Facilities Fees.

Res.#2-Level I

School Facility Fees

 

 

Mrs. Padilla-Bohanon greeted the Board and expressed her appreciation for their support in helping to make her first year as Director of Food Services a wonderful experience.  Mrs. Padilla-Bohanon explained the bid process for bread and dairy products for the 06/07 school year.  She presented her recommendation for the bid awards and the following action was taken.

Director of Food Services

 

 

On motion of Mr. Owens, seconded by Mrs. Tarver, the board unanimously the Bread Product Bid award to Earthgrains Baking Co. for the 2006/2007 school year.

06/07 Bread Product Bid

 

 

On motion of Mr. Owens, seconded by Mrs. Tarver, the board unanimously the Dairy Product Bid award to Producers Dairy for the 2006/2007 school year.

06/07 Dairy Product Bid

 

 

On motion of Mr. Owen, seconded by Mr. Sanchez, the board unanimously approved the Food Service Agreement between the DiGiorgio School District and the Arvin Union School District effective August 1, 2006.

Food Service Agreement/DiGiorgio

 

 

On motion of Mrs. Tarver, seconded by Mr. Owens, the board unanimously approved the Food Services Agreement between the Kern County Superintendent of Schools and the Arvin Union School District for the 2006/07 school year to service two county special education classes.

Food Service Agreement/KCSOS

Special Ed. Classes

 

 

On motion of Mrs. Tarver, seconded by Mr. Owens, the board unanimously ratified the 2006 Summer Seamless Feeding Program at Bear Mountain Elementary School.

06 Seamless

Program/BME

 

 

On motion of Mrs. Tarver, seconded by Mr. Sanchez, the board unanimously approved the following budget revisions for year end June 30, 2006.

600018                  Year End Revisions             $1,858,912.98

600019                  Year End Revisions             $1,422,936.13

Budget Revisions

 

 

On motion of Mr. Owens, seconded by Mrs. Tarver, the board unanimously approved the following inter fund transfers for year end June 30, 2006.

973925    Supply Lab Use – Preschool                                                                 $155.28

973926    Fieldtrips – Preschool                                                                          $1937.37

973927    Temp loan payment – Preschool                                                    $36733.35

973928    Reclassification of loan – Preschool                                             $34,462.56

973929    Reverse temp loans – Preschool                                                    $34,462.56

973975    Reclassify Supply lab use & fieldtrips – Preschool                         $2119.37

973976    Reverse TR970893 – Preschool                                                       $2119.37

973994    Partial payment of loan – Cafeteria                                                $86,507.73

973995    Indirect cost – Preschool and Cafeteria                                        $58,258.55

974033    Reverse part of indirect cost – Preschool                                        $5,503.08

974087    PO6000884 adjustment– Cafeteria                                                       $10.00

974088    Adjustment of TR974088 – Cafeteria                                                    $10.00

Inter Fund Transfers

 

 

 

 

Items of interest and following from the Board were as follows:

·         Research Universal Feed versus our current Free/Reduced/Paid Eligibility Program

·         Preschool enrollment criteria

·         Summer School eligibility - tracking data of student’s number of years of attendance

·         Closed Session to discuss job responsibility of confidential positions

Board Member Reports/Future Agenda Items

 

 

On motion of Mr. Owens, seconded by Mrs. Tarver, the board unanimously approved to adjourn the meeting at 7:32 p.m.

Adjournment

 

 

 

 

 

                                                                                                                                                                                               

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