Minutes of the Governing Board

Minutes of the Arvin Union School District Board of Trustees Regular Meeting held on May 15, 2007.

The meeting was called to order by Mr. Stoner at 6:38 p.m.	Call to Order

Members Present: Mr. Bill Stoner, President Mr. Tim Owens Mrs. Joycene Tarver, Clerk Mr. Angel Sumaya	Members Present

Members Absent: Mr. Fausto Sanchez	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, El Camino Real Principal/Sierra Vista Vice Principal Mr. Gayle Hui, El Camino Real Vice Principal Mrs. Michelle Leggett, Director of Student Support Services Mr. David Zamarron – Director of MOTS Mrs. Jacalyn Roberts – SV Teacher/ATA President Mr. Luis Carmona – District Family Advocate, CSEA Officer Mr. Rey Ramos – District Custodian/Driver, CSEA Officer Mrs. Amalia Leal – District Senior Family Advocate Mr. Robert Rangel – District Custodian/Driver	Staff Present

Others Present: Ms. Rene Goodwin, Colombo Construction Company; Mr. Benjamin Dolinka, Dolinka Group; Sylvia Treanor, KCSOS Human Resources Administrator; Ms. Toni De Rosa, Arvin Tiller Editor; Mrs. Hilda Sumaya; parent and student.	Others

Mrs. Tarver led the pledge of allegiance.	Pledge of Allegiance

No Change.	Adoption of the Agenda

On motion of Mr. Owens, seconded by Mr. Sumaya, the board unanimously approved the minutes of the Regular Meeting of April 17, 2007.	Minutes

Dr. Bergevin greeted the board and proceeded to give updates on various projects through out the district. Price Mountainside Sanitation has conducted a Phone Book Recycling Program and the AUSD participated doubling the pounds of phone books collected in 06. This years total was 5000 pounds which of Sierra Vista collected 3940 pounds, Bear Mountain collected 675 pounds and haven Drive collected 375 pounds. The Governors May Revise was available and the COLA was holding at 4.53% for the new budget year which reflects a slight growth. An invitation was extended to the board to participate in the Arvin CSEA job shadowing program of Classified Employees on May 23, 2007. Photographs of the El Camino Real school construction were shared with the Board. Dr. Bergevin introduced Mrs. Sylvia Treanor, KCSOS Human Resources Administrator. Mrs. Treanor presented to the board services that were available through the county office to assist in the process of the district’s superintendent search. The service is free excluding the cost of advertisement and publications. She also discussed the need to proceed as soon as possible because the time line is crucial. The board discussed the need of having a special board meeting which would be announced in the near future. Mrs. Kavanagh shared with the board the results of the Annual Arvin State Preschool Self Evaluation Report. The previous review was held in 2004. The self review helps the Preschool staff get ready for the state review held in 2008. Mrs. Kavanagh reviewed AUSD district policy “Instructional Materials Use Protocol”. She also assured the board this policy was SAIT approved. Mrs. Kavanagh invited the board to attend the Arvin State Preschool Graduation to be held on May 25 at 9:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. The Preschool will be having their end of the year field trips to Chuck E. Cheese Pizzeria on May 22 and May 29. Mr. Hui reported to the board that site tours had been conducted with staff at El Camino Real. He also shared photographs of the staff visits. The new staff was able to select their classrooms at that time for the new school year. El Camino Real will hold their first staff meeting on May 16. Mr. High announced that testing was over and staff and students had worked very hard and expect good results this year. Rewards for Perfect Attendance during the testing period were given and an ice cream social for all students. Mr. High invited the board to Bear Mountain’s annual track meet on May 22 – 24. Bear Mountain will hold their first staff meeting on May 16 with the 07/08 staff. Mrs. Rhett announced to the board that Corey Schmidt had been chosen as Sierra Vista’s Teach of the Year. Sierra Vista staff and students are very busy this time of year, EL students were recognized at the annual Reclassification Program on May 10, end of year field trips are being held and the first staff meeting with the 07/08 staff will be held on May 16. Mrs. Salinas shared with the board that Haven Drive AVID students took a field trip to Universal Studios today. On May 21 Haven Drive Band will perform in concert during a Spring Extravaganza along with a fundraiser meal available to the public. She also invited the board to attend the 8^th Grade Graduation on May 30 at 7:00 p.m. Mrs. Salinas also recognized Mr. Brian Miller as Haven Drive’s Teacher of the Year, Mrs. Eileen Munoz as the AUSD Teacher of the Year and appreciation to Chief Tunson of the Arvin Police Department for his support to District.	Reports and Communications- Superintendent Superintendent – con’t Assistant Superintendent’s Report Preschool El Camino Real Bear Mountain Sierra Vista Haven Drive

Mr. Sumaya extended his thanks to the Custodial staff in their continued commitment and service to the district. Mr. Rey Ramos, on behalf of the CSEA Chapter 164, extended a thank you to Dr. Bergevin for his four years service to the Arvin Union School District and wished him the best in the future.	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 700811- 700912 and 13007072 - 13007073 Payment Numbers 82, 83, 84, 85, 86, 87, 88, 89, 90, 91 Payroll Numbers 41, 42, 43, 44 Interdistrict Attendance Request for the 2006/2007 school year based on parent employment. (indicates renewal) David Hambelton – Grade 1 – Rosedale to Arvin Interdistrict Attendance Request for the 2006/2007 school year based on parent request. (indicates renewal) Santiageo Isac Hernandez – Grade 8 – DiGiorgio to Arvin Andreas Hernandez – Grade 6 – DiGiorgio to Arvin Brady McNeill – Arvin to DiGiorgio Interdistrict Attendance Request for the 2006/2007 school year based on child care. (indicates renewal) Israel Perez – Kgn – Arvin to Lamont Interdistrict Attendance Request for the 2007/2008 school year based on parent employment. (indicates renewal) Rosa Maria Rodriguez – Grade K – Bakersfield to Arvin Interdistrict Attendance Request for the 2007/2008 school year based on parent request. (indicates renewal) Tyler Brown – Grade 7 – Arvin to DiGiorgio Anthony d. Kidwell – Grade 8 – Arvin to DiGiorgio Susannah M. Kidwell – Grade 2 – Arvin to DiGiorgio Interdistrict Attendance Request for the 2007/2008 school year based on child care. (indicates renewal) Tahily Sujair Ferreira – Kgn – Arvin to DiGiorgio Alize D. Gaona – Kgn – Arvin to DiGiorgio Juan F. Perez Jr. – Grade 7 – Arvin to DiGiorgio Stephany J. Perez – Kgn – Arvin to DiGiorgio Damien Quintino – Grade 5 – Arvin to Vineland Samantha Quintino – Grade 3 – Arvin to Vineland Emily Rubio – Kgn – Arvin to Vineland Christian Rubio – Grade 6 – Arvin to Vineland Jose A. Ibarra – Grade 6 – Arvin to Vineland *Aubriann K. Rivera – Grade 2 – Arvin to Vineland Alinah R. Rivera – Kgn – Arvin to Vineland Teresa McKenna, HD Teacher, to home tutor Joanna Rosales, 8th grade student at HD.	Purchase Orders Bill Payments Payroll Interdistrict – 06/07 Parent Employment Interdistrict – 06/07 Parent Request Interdistrict – 06/07 Child Care Interdistrict – 07/08 Parent Employment Interdistrict – 07/08 Parent Request Interdistrict – 07/08 Child Care HD Field Trip

The Board went into closed session at 7:24 p.m. to consider matters related to student expulsions for items 5.2. After reconvening at 7:35 p.m. the following action was taken.	Closed Session/ Student Expulsion

On motion of Mr. Owens, seconded by Mrs. Tarver, the board unanimously approved the recommended expulsion of Student #M: 2006/2007.	Student Expulsion #M:2006/2007


On motion of Mrs. Tarver, seconded by Mr. Owens, the board unanimously approved the Memorandum of Understanding between the Arvin Union School District and the Kern County Superintendent of Schools office for County Level Education Services for K-6 Students.	MOU-KCSOS County Level Ed. Services K-6 Students

On motion of Mr. Sumaya, seconded by Mr. Owens, the board unanimously approved the Website Development, Hosting and Licensing Agreement between Interactive Educational Services, Inc., and Arvin Union School District for an initial fee of $3,900.00 and an ongoing fee of $75.00 per site per month.	IES, Inc. – Website Dev.

On motion of Mr. Owens, seconded by Mrs. Tarver, the board unanimously approved the Haven Drive Middle School Bell schedule for the 2007/2008 school year.	HD – 07/08 Bell Schedule

On motion of Mrs. Tarver, seconded by Mr. Sumaya, the board unanimously approved the Proposal to the Arvin Union School District from Judy Chase for $8,000.00 to provide English/Spanish scoring of CELDT and LAS tests for the 2007/2008 school year.	Judy Chase – 07/08 Scoring Proposal

On motion of Mr. Owens, seconded by Mr. Sumaya, the board unanimously approved the Community-Based English tutoring (CBET) plan and application for the 2007/2008 school year.	07/08 – CBET Plan & Application

On motion of Mr. Sumaya, seconded by Mrs. Tarver, the board unanimously approved the Memorandum of Understanding with Bakersfield Adult School to Provide ESL, EL Civics, Citizenship and bilingual GED classes for 2007/2008 school year.	MOU-Bakersfield Adult School – 07/08

On motion of Mr. Owens, seconded by Mr. Sumaya, the board unanimously approved the Destiny Management Agreement with the Follett Software Company to provide and train the district on a Library and Textbook system for $27,619.40.	Destiny Management Agreement-Follett Software

On motion of Mrs. Tarver, seconded by Mr. Owens, the board unanimously ratified the Personal/Profession Services Agreement with Kern County for $5000.00 for CBERR Mini Grant Activities for 2007/2008 school year regarding substance abuse prevention.	CBERR Mini Grant

On motion of Mr. Sumaya, seconded by Mrs. Tarver, the board unanimously approved the 2007/2008 Gifted and Talented Education (GATE) application.	GATE application

On motion of Mrs. Tarver, seconded by Mr. Sumaya, the board unanimously approved the agreement between Operation School Bell and Arvin Union School District.	Operation School Bell

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: Substitute Teachers: Benita Berumen New Staff: Ma. Ruby Calderon – District Speech Pathologist Elisa Joy Launio – District Speech Pathologist 2007 Summer School Speech Pathologist: Elisa Joy Launio Ma. Ruby Calderon 2007 Summer Technology Assistants: (June & July - 120 hours TBA) Daren Jones, Ryan Culberson, Christy Vargas, Jacalyn Roberts, Michael Taylor 2007 Summer Sharepoint Designer: (June, July August – 144 hours TBA John Bullard Resignations: Marilyn Bergevin – HD Teacher – Resigning effective June 30, 2007 Joyce Cisneros – BM Teacher – Resigning effective June 30, 2007 Paula Howard – BM Teacher – Resigning effective June 30, 2007 Brian Miller – HD SDC Teacher – Resigning effective June 30, 2007 Request for Leave of Absence: Melissa Hudson – Reading First Coach – Requesting Leave for 2007/2008 school year	Certificated Staff Certificated Staff- con’t

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: Ericka Ramos – 06/07 Special Ed. Bus Duty Aide Resignations: Sonia E. Gallardo – HD Instructional Aide – Resigned effective May 4, 2007 Gracie Goodwin – HD Noon Duty Aide – Resigned effective April 27, 2007 Aydee Leon – SV Instructional Aide – Resigned effective April 26, 2007 Penny Perez – BME School Secretary – Resigned effective April 19, 2007	Classified Staff

The board consented to table items 6.2.1 through 6.2.4 until further review. 6.2.1 Consider to approve the job description for Middle School Library Clerk. 6.2.2 Consider to approve the job description for Delivery Clerk. 6.2.3 Consider to approve the reclassification of the job description for Cafeteria Clerk to Assistant Food Services Director. 6.2.4 Consider to approve the reclassification of the job description for District/Cafeteria Secretary to Assistant to the Superintendent.	Items Tables

A first reading was held for the following Board Policy Updates: No Action Necessary. BP=Board Policy AR=Administrative Regulation E=Exhibit Series 6000: Instruction: 6000 – 6144 BP 6000 Concepts and Roles BP 6010 Goals and Objectives BP 6011 Academic Standards BP 6111 School Calendar BP/AR 6122 School Day BP 6115 Ceremonies and observances BP/AR 6116 Classroom Interruptions BP 6141 Curriculum Development & Evaluation BP/AR 6141.2 Recognition of Religious Beliefs & Customs BP/AR 6142.1 Sexual Health & HIV/AIDS Prevention Instruction BP/AR 6142.7