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 September 19, 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. Angel Sumaya                Mr. Tim Owens

                               

Roll Call

 

 

Members Absent:   Mr. Fausto Sanchez              Mrs. Joycene Tarver

Member Absent

 

 

Staff Present:

            Mr. Kenneth R. Bergevin, Ed.D., Superintendent 

            Mrs. Jerelle D. Kavanagh, Assistant Superintendent

            Mrs. Debbie L. Hearron, District Secretary

            Mrs. Angelica Salinas, Haven Drive Vice Principal

            Mrs. Georgia Rhett, Sierra Vista Vice Principal

            Mr. Gary High, Bear Mountain vice Principal

            Mrs. Jacalyn Roberts, Sierra Vista Teacher, ATA President

Staff Present

 

 

Others Present:  None

Others

 

 

Mr. Owens led the pledge of allegiance.

Pledge of Allegiance

 

 

Dr. Bergevin recommended the following change to the agenda.

Table item 8.4 – Consider approval of contract with Quad Knopf for CEQA services for the possible land acquisitions for a future District Office.

Adoption of the Agenda  

 

 

After a brief discussion to correct a spelling error on the original Minutes of August 15, 2006 on motion of Mr. Owens, seconded by Mr. Sumaya, the board unanimously approved the minutes of Regular Meeting on August 15, 2006 and Special Meeting of September 13, 2006.

Minutes

 

 

Dr. Bergevin shared with the Board a power point presentation displaying pictures of construction progress at El Camino Real Elementary.  Classrooms are being framed and the project is on schedule. 

 

Dr. Bergevin assured the Board that all spinach had been removed from the Cafeteria’s menu due to the recent FDA warning of E. coli in packaged spinach products.

 

Finally Dr. Bergevin shared an invitation to the Annual Board Fall Dinner on October 5, 2006 at Hodel’s Restaurant in Bakersfield.

 

Mrs. Kavanagh greeted the board and then proceeded to share a power point presentation explaining the results of State and Federal accountability in Arvin Union School District.  Charts revealed both progress and some digression related to the Academic Performance Index (API), Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) and Annual Measurable Achievement Objectives (AMAO).  Mrs. Kavanagh assured the Board that the Administration and teachers are working very hard together in making sure that all are equipped with the best resources to help prepare students for the standardized tests.  In conclusion Mrs. Kavanagh led a question and answer time between the Board and Administrators.

 

Mrs. Rhett reported to the Board that Sierra Vista held their Open House on Sept. 13.  It was well attended and the atmosphere was very positive.  She related to the Board how pleased the Sierra Vista staff is with the newly adopted Social Studies text books.  Mrs. Rhett shared now that test scores have been published the staff at Sierra Vista are focusing on ELD this year to improve test scores.  The Leadership team has met to make plans for improvement.

 

Mr. High shared with the Board the Open House at Bear Mountain was also a great success with a 70% parent turn out.  A lot of energy is being targeted to make available better resources to staff, students and parents to aide in improving test scores.  Bear Mountain Data Teams are meeting at each grade level and asking “What Are Their Goals” for Language Arts, Reading and Writing in the effort of improving the process. Bear Mountain is planning to host Parent Meetings to improve parent support and inform them of their responsibilities to help their children.

 

Mrs. Salinas reported to the Board that Haven Drive held a successful Open House.  Mrs. Salinas informed the Board that Haven Drive is using data to share strategies to help improve in needed areas.  Haven Drive Staff is improving efforts in making staff, student and parents aware of test scores and the goals to improving test scores.  Finally, Mrs. Salinas shared that IVS Computer Technology donated a system used in the classroom to amplify a teacher’s voice while giving class lessons.  She invited the Board to visit Mrs. Summers’ class at Haven Drive to view how the system works.

Reports and Communications-

Superintendent’s Report

 

 

 

 

 

 

Assistant Superintendent’s Report 

Assistant Superintendent’s Report – con’t

 

 

 

Sierra Vista

 

 

 

 

 

Bear Mountain

 

 

 

 

 

 

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 700162 – 700287 and 13007028

Bill Payment Numbers 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11

                Payroll Numbers 9, 10, 11, 12

 

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

               Andrea Meza – Grade 3 - DiGiorgio to Arvin

                Aubriann K. Rivera – Grade 1 – Arvin to Vineland

                Ulises Rodriguez – Kgn – Arvin to DiGiorgio

 

Ratify the following Interdistrict Attendance Request for the 2006/2007 school year based on employment.

              Noemi Corral – Grade 8 – Greenfield to Arvin

                Corecia Orozco – Grade 8 – Greenfield to Arvin

 

 

 

 

 

Ratify the following Interdistrict Attendance Request for the 2006/2007 school year based on parent request. 

                Juan E. Hernandez – Grade 7 – Arvin to DiGiorgio

                Sebastian Hernandez – Grade 3 – Arvin to DiGiorgio

                Sophia Hernandez – Grade 3 – Arvin to DiGiorgio

                Angeles Moreno – Grade 5 – Vineland to Arvin

                Diana Moreno – Grade 2 – Vineland to Arvin

                Maria del Rosio Moreno – Grade 7 – Vineland to Arvin

                Elias Sierra – Grade 2 – DiGiorgio to Arvin

Purchase Orders

Bill Payments

Payroll Numbers

 

 

Interdistrict Attendance/Child Care

 

 

 

 

Interdistrict  Attendance/

Employment

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interdistrict Attendance/Parent

Request

 

 

 

 

 

On motion of Mr. Sumaya, seconded by Mr. Owens, the board unanimously approved the agreement between Kern County Superintendent of Schools and Arvin Union School District as a Kern County SELPA Participation District from July 1, 2006 through June 30, 2007.

SELPA Agreement

 

 

On motion of Mr. Sumaya, seconded by Mr. Owens, the board unanimously approved the Memorandum of Understanding between Kern County Superintendent of Schools and the Arvin Union School District for Truancy Prevention Services in co-operation with the District Attorney’s Office for $22,279.00.

MOU-Truancy Prevention Services

 

 

On motion of Mr. Sumaya, seconded by Mr. Owens, the board unanimously approved the Memorandum of Understanding between the Arvin Congregational Church and the Arvin Union School District for facility rental for 2006/2007 CBET classes.

MOU-Arvin Congregational Church/CBET

 

 

On motion of Mr. Owens, seconded by Mr. Sumaya, the board unanimously approved the agreement with Kernville Union School District for a 40% Behavior Specialist Intern.

Kernville Union S.D./

Behavior Specialist

 

 

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:

New Staff:

              Kevin Smith – HD 8th Math Teacher

 

Additional Assignment:

              Kristin Buckley – HD Yearbook Elective Teacher – 1 hour per day

              Michael Taylor – HD Drama Elective Teacher – 1 hour per day

              Javier Pacheco – SV After School Program Literacy Coach

              Kim Painton – HD Athletic Dept. Advisor

              Elizabeth Ellis – SV Kgn – Home School Teacher

              Muhar Harpreet – SV4th – Home School Teacher

 

              Migrant Extended Day Teachers

              Debbie Vietti         Sylvia Baeza         Jeffrey Bopp                          Joe Hawthorne                          Eva Leon               Leah Perry           Marc Mathiasen                Cynthia Hufnagel

              Silvia Baeza         

 

              Migrant Saturday School Teachers

              Aida Rivas             Maria Soto            Maria E. Marin                     Amy Latherow

              Javier Pacheco    Veronica Cruz      Sylvia Baeza                         Jeffrey Bopp

              Joe Hawthorn

 

 

              Student Study Team Coordinator

              Devon Witte & Kim Teague                               SV

              Martha Mortimer                                                 BME

              Joe Hawthorne                                                    HD

Certificated Staff

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Certificated Staff- con’t

 

 

 

On motion of Mr. Owens, seconded by Mr. Sumaya, the board unanimously approved a CLAD Variable Term Waiver request for Gabriela Tapia for the 2006/2007 school year.

CLAD Waiver/

Gabriela Tapia

 

 

On motion of Mr. Owens, seconded by Mr. Sumaya, the board unanimously approved a CLAD Variable Term Waiver request for Rahkiah Brown for the 2006/2007 school year.

CLAD Waiver/

Rahkiah Brown

 

 

On motion of Mr. Owens, seconded by Mr. Sumaya, the board unanimously approved a CLAD Variable Term Waiver request for Vanessa Valtierra for the 2006/2007 school year.

CLAD Waiver/

Vanessa Valtierra

 

 

On motion of Mr. Owens, seconded by Mr. Sumaya, the board unanimously approved a CLAD Variable Term Waiver request for Gloria Ramirez for the 2006/2007 school year.

CLAD Waiver/

Gloria Ramirez

 

 

On motion of Mr. Owens, seconded by Mr. Sumaya, the board unanimously approved a CLAD Variable Term Waiver request for Yaneli Bravo-Ceja for the 2006/2007 school year.

CLAD Waiver/

Yaneli Bravo-Ceja

 

 

On motion of Mr. Owens, seconded by Mr. Sumaya, the board unanimously approved a CLAD Variable Term Waiver request for Kevin Smith for the 2006/2007 school year.

CLAD Waiver/

Kevin Smith

 

 

On motion of Mr. Owens, seconded by Mr. Sumaya, the board unanimously approved a CLAD Variable Term Waiver request for Sandra Keller for the 2006/2007 school year.

CLAD Waiver/

Sandra Keller

 

 

On motion of Mr. Owens, seconded by Mr. Sumaya, the board unanimously approved a 2nd Year CLAD Variable Term Waiver request for Angelica Buchanan for the 2006/2007 school year.

2nd yr. CLAD Waiver/

Angelica Buchanan

 

 

On motion of Mr. Sumaya, seconded by Mr. Owens, 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 excluding the Dismissal item:

New Staff:

  Raya Ashaif – SV- 2 hrs 10 min. - Noon Duty Aide

  Grace Gaona – HD – 2-1/2 hour After School Instructional Aide

  Guadalupe Valles – BME – 2-1/2 hour RSP Instructional Aide

  Alejandra Roman – BME – 2-1/2 hour After School Instructional Aide

  Angelica Nunez – HD – 2-1/2 hour Instructional Aide

  Yesenia Bautista – SV- 2-1/2 hour After School Instructional aide

  Maria Pantoja – District- 8 hour ELD Clerk

  Maria G. Gomez – SV- 2-1/2 hour RSP Instructional Aide

  Veronica Arreguin – HD – 2-1/2 hour After School Instructional Aide

  Elizabeth Ledezma – BME – 2-1/2 hour Instructional Aide

  Celso Ramos – HD After School Coordinator

 

Additional Assignment:

  Migrant Outreach Tutor

                  Aida Rivas             Veronica Arreguin

 

 

  Migrant Extended Day Tutors 

                  Maria Cruz            Norma Bojorquez                                Teresa Lopez  Adelaida Salinas

 

  Migrant Saturday School Tutors

                  Rigo Cruz              Daniel Romero    Maria Cruz                            Carolina Nunez

                  Blanca Virvez        Jose Ayala             Monica Bojorquez               Consuelo Guerra

                  Yesenia Bautista  Sandi Delgado     Johnny Torres

 

  Migrant Saturday School Custodian

                  Lisette Macias

 

  MEES Tutors:

                  Monica Bojorquez               Errica Olivarez     Carolina Nunez    Jose Ayala

 

  MEES Student Support Service Aide/Migrant Extended Day & Saturday School Special    Projects Helper

                  Norma Bojorquez

 

  CBET Part Time Custodian

                  Maria Cantu

 

  CBET Morning Babysitters         

                  Raul Jimenez                       Misty Benavides                   Danielle Anfield    

                  Maria Arredondo                 Angelica Perez

 

  CBET Evening Babysitters:

                  Alicia Bribiesca                    Guadalupe Valles                               Adriana Delgado

                  Claudia Lopez

                                   

Change of Positions:

  Alicia Bribiesca – PS – 2-1/2 hour AM Instructional Aide

  Stella Avila – PS – 2-1/2 hour PM Instructional Aide

  Maria L. Velasquez – BME 6 hour SDC Instructional Aide

  Diana Zuniga – HD – 2-1/2 hour RSP Instructional Aide

  Monica Bojorquez – BME – 2-1/2 hour Instructional Aide

  Andrea Parra – BME – 2-1/2 hour After School Instructional Aide

  Cynthia Moran – HD – 8 hour Campus Supervisor

  Consuelo Guerra – HD 6 hour Special Ed. Instructional Aide

 

Resignation:

  Kimberly A. Hernandez – HD After School Coordinator

Classified Staff

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Classified Staff-con’t

 

 

 

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

Board Policies/Second Reading

 

 

BP/AR 4200

Classified Personnel

AR 4212

Appointment and Conditions of Employment

AR 4215.5

Criminal Record Check

BP 4215

Evaluation/Supervision

BP 4216

Probationary/Permanent Status

AR 4217.11

Preretirement Part-Time Employment

AR 4217.3

Layoff/Rehire

AR 4218

Dismissal/Suspension/ Disciplinary Action

BP 4219.2

Employment Responsibilities

E 4219.21

Professional Standards

BP/AR/E 4222

Teacher Aides / Paraprofessionals

BP/AR 4231

Staff Development

AR 4216.11

Industrial Accident / Illness Leave

BP/AR 4300

Management, Supervisory and Confidential Personnel

BP 4312.1

Contracts

BP 4313.1

Load/Scheduling / Hours of Employment

BP/AR 4313.2

Promotion/Demotion / Reassignment

BP/AR 4314

Transfers

BP 4315

Evaluation / Supervision

BP 4315.1

Staff Evaluating Teachers

AR 4317.3

Personnel Reduction

E 4319.21

Professional Standards

BP/AR 4331

Staff Development

BP 4361

Leaves

 

 

 

 

 

 

Board Policies/Second Reading – con’t

 

 

On motion of Mr. Sumaya, seconded by Mr. Owens, the board unanimously ratified the 2006/2007 Operations Application K-3 Class Size Reduction Program.

06/07 K-3 CSR Application

 

 

On motion of Mr. Owens, seconded by Mr. Sumaya, the board unanimously approved adding Lynn Orong, Director of Fiscal Services, as a district authorized signature.

L. Orong/authorized signature

 

 

On motion of Mr. Sumaya, seconded by Mr. Owens, the board unanimously approved Resolution #5:2006/2007 – Establishing Appropriations (GANN) Limit identifying estimated appropriations limit for the current year and actual appropriated limit for the preceding year.

Res.#5:06/07-GANN Limit

 

 

Dr. Bergevin informed the Board the next two agenda items pertained to the Process of Eminent Domain regarding the abandoned property to the west of the current district office.  He shared a power point presentation making a case of why the property is needed and then the following action was taken.

Eminent Domain Discussion

 

 

On motion of Mr. Owens, seconded by Mr. Sumaya, the board unanimously approved Resolution #6:2006/2007 – Regarding Setting Hearing to Adopt Resolution of Necessity for Acquisition of Real Property for District Office Site.

Res.#6:06/07 – Necessity for Acquisition of Real Property/D.O.

 

 

On motion of Mr. Owens, seconded by Mr. Sumaya, the board unanimously approved Resolution #7:2006/2007 – regarding Establishing Just Compensation for Acquisition of Real Property for District Office Site.

Res.#7:06/07 – Just Compensation for Acquisition of Real Property/D.O.

 

 

Dr. Bergevin recommended that item 8.4, a contract with Quad Knopf for CEQA services for the possible land acquisitions for a future District Office, be tabled until a later date.

Tabled-Quad Knopf/CEQA Services

 

 

On motion of Mr. Sumaya, seconded by Mr. Owens, the board unanimously approved Resolution #8:2006/2007 – Conflict of Interest Code.

Res.#8:06/07 – Conflict of Interest Code

 

 

 

 

Dr. Bergevin reported to the Board the SISC Investment Pool Statement for the period from April 1, 2006 to June 30, 2006. No action was necessary.

SISC Investment

 

 

On motion of Mr. Sumaya, seconded by Mr. Owens, the board unanimously approved the contract with

 Jarrett Electric in the amount of $6,200 for telephone and data completion to new classrooms at Sierra Vista Elementary.

Jarrett Electric/SV

 

 

On motion of Mr. Sumaya, seconded by Mr. Owens, the board unanimously approved the contract with

 Jarrett Electric in the amount of $9,400 for data system completion to new classrooms at Bear Mountain Elementary.

Jarrett Electric/BME

 

 

On motion of Mr. Sumaya, seconded by Mr. Owens, the board unanimously approved Change Order #01 – Job #2006-916 – from Ordiz Melby Architect in the amount of $2,834.00 for added conduit to 5 portable classrooms and 1 portable restroom at Sierra Vista Elementary.

C.O.#1 Ordiz Melby/Sierra Vista Portables/RR

 

 

On motion of Mr. Sumaya, seconded by Mr. Owens, the board unanimously approved Change Order #01 – Job #2006-917 – from Ordiz Melby Architect in the amount of $1,210.00 for additional Backflow Preventor to 9 portable classrooms and 1 portable restroom at Bear Mountain Elementary.

C.O. #1 Ordiz Melby/Bear Mountain Portables/RR

 

 

On motion of Mr. Owens, seconded by Mr. Sumaya, the board unanimously approved updates to the 2002-2007 Technology Use Plan.

Updates/Technology Use Plan

 

 

The Board went into closed session at 8:00 p.m.

Closed Session

 

 

After discussion pertaining to contract negotiations and current litigation, the Board reconvened from closed session at 9:02 p.m.   No action was taken.

Reconvened

 

 

Items of interest from the Board were as follows:

·         Recycle Program

·         Emergency Disaster Plan for new school sites

Board Member Reports/Future Agenda Items

 

 

On motion of Mr. Owens, seconded by Mr. Sumaya, the board unanimously approved to adjourn the meeting at 9:05 p.m.

Adjournment

 

 

 

 

 

                                                                                                                                                                                               

Clerk                                                                                                      Secretary