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 8^th 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 2^nd Year CLAD Variable Term Waiver request for Angelica Buchanan for the 2006/2007 school year.	2^nd 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: