Minutes of the Governing Board

Minutes of the Arvin Union School District Board of Trustees Special Meeting held on April 22, 2008.

The meeting was called to order by Mr. Stoner at 6:35 p.m.		Call to Order

Members Present: Mr. Bill Stoner, President Mr. Tim Owens Mrs. Joycene Tarver, Clerk Mrs. Virgie Wittee		Members Present

Members Absent: None		Member Absent

Staff Present: Mrs. Jerelle D. Kavanagh, Superintendent Mrs. Marilyn Thompson, Assistant Superintendent Mrs. Debbie L. Hearron, District Secretary Ms. Michelle Davidson, ECR Teacher Mrs. Toni Pichardo, SV School Secretary, CSEA President Mrs. Karen Menefee, BME Teacher Ms. Marty Mortimer, BME Teacher Mr. Rey Ramos, Custodian/Driver Mr. Luis Carmona, Family Advocate Mrs. Lisette Macias, ECR Custodian Ms. Ericka Ramos, Special Ed. Transportation Aide Mr. Jose Garcia, Warehouse Assistant Mrs. Amanda Torres, HD Instructional Aide Mr. Randy Hooser, HD Custodian/Driver Mr. Robert Rangel, HD Custodian/Driver Mr. Alex Alvarez, BME Cafeteria Custodian Mrs. Ofelia Ramos, MOTS Secretary Ms. Cynthia Moran, HD Campus Supervisor Mr. Carlos Reyes, ECR Night Custodian Ms. Yadira Cisneros, SV Instructional Aide Ms. Martha Gonzalez, BME Instructional Aide Ms. Maria Arredondo, BME Custodian Ms. Maria Garcia, BME Night Custodian Ms. Ofelia Salas, SV Custodian/Driver Ms. Gloria Garcia, SV Custodian/Driver Mrs. Eduvina Moreno, ECR School Clerk Ms. Hilda Ocampo, ECR Teacher Ms. Angie Gutierrez, BME Instructional Aide Ms. Teresa Lopez, BME Instructional Aide Ms. Elizabeth Salinas, HD Noon Duty Aide Ms. Maria Cruz, BME Instructional Aide Ms. Lorena Velasquez, BME Instructional Aide Ms. Gabriela Ramos, BME Noon Duty Aide		Staff Present

Jeff Kirby, CSEA Field Rep.		Others

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

Mrs. Kavanagh informed the board the numbering of item 3 was incorrect and the changes were made to reflect correct sequence for items 3, 3.1 and 3.1.1.		Adoption of the Agenda

Mr. Stoner welcomed the audience and opened the meeting for public communication. Mr. Jeff Kirby, California School Employees Association, Labor Relations Representative, addressed the board concerning the district recommended CSEA Layoffs for the 2008-2009 school year. Mr. Kirby asked to board to consider the affect the layoffs would have in the community, how the positions recommended for layoff were determined and the bases of the layoffs. Mrs. Kavanagh explained the basis of the layoffs is motivated by the potential cut of the 2008-2009 district budget of 1.3 million dollars. The May Revise will give an updated projection but it is not a final budget. The final state budget rarely is completed on time and the district must develop a budget without knowing the final state budget. Mrs. Kavanagh added the Education Codes governs layoffs for both certificated and classified employees. Certificated employees being considered for layoff must receive first notification before March 15 and the final notification by May 14. Classified employees considered for layoff should be notified by the end of the school year specifically 45 days before their first day of work. However the date may vary due to the fact those considered are nine, ten or twelve month employees. Mrs. Kavanagh shared that she had previously met with CSEA to discuss the positions considered and adoption of the resolution as part of the process for issuing layoff notices. It is very possible that once the final state budget is made available to the district, positions considered for layoff may not be necessary. Employees who are laid off are placed on a 39 month callback list. Mrs. Kavanagh reassured the board that we constantly monitor the activity regarding the state budget to make the year end transition as smooth as possible. Currently with salary and benefit cost related to the layoffs for both certificated and classified the district has reduced the 2008-2009 projected budget by $1,002,000.00. She would take personal responsibility for the safety of the district’s financial status. She stated that other areas of reduction were being considered such as; possible cuts to supplies available to teachers, making sure that substitutes are charged to the correct fund and using categorical funds in other areas that are in compliance with program requirements. Discussion continued regarding the affects of the classified layoffs relating to services the students of the district. Mrs. Kavanagh assured those in attendance that the students were still her highest interest during these difficult financial times.		Communications from the Public

On motion of Mr. Owens, seconded by Mrs. Tarver, the board unanimously approved Resolution #11:2007-2008 – Classified Employee Layoff.		Res.#11:2007-2008 Classified Employee Layoff

On motion of Mr. Owens, seconded by Mrs. Tarver, the board unanimously adjourned the meeting at 7:40 p.m.		Adjournment

Clerk Secretary