Arvin Union School District
737 Bear Mountain Boulevard
Minutes of the Arvin Union School District Board of Trustees Regular Meeting held on March 17, 2009.
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The meeting was called to order by Mr. Stoner at 6:30 p.m. |
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Call to Order |
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Members Present: Mr. Bill Stoner, President Mr. Albert De Leon Mrs. Anabel Rubio, Clerk Mrs. Joycene Tarver Mr. Tim Owens |
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Members Present |
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Members Absent: none |
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Members Absent |
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Staff Present: Mrs. Mrs. Marilyn Thompson, Assistant
Superintendent Mrs. Michelle Leggett, Director of
Student Support Services Mrs. Kathie Kouklis, Director of Special
Education Mrs.
Laurie Bowden, Sierra Vista Vice Principal Ms. Melanie Meadows, Bear
Mountain Vice Principal Mrs. Georgia Rhett, El Camino
Real Principal Mr. Gayle Hui, Haven Drive Vice Principal Mrs. Angelica Salinas, Sierra Vista
Principal Mrs. Debbie L. Hearron, District
Secretary Mrs. Ludim Llanes, District Receptionist Mrs. Olivia Esquivel,
Administrative Assistant Mr. Chris Davis, District
Accountant Mr. Terry Dean, After School
Coordinator Mr.
Luis Carmona, Family Advocate, CSEA President Mrs. Marlen De Leon, Sierra Vista School
Clerk Mr. Robert Rangel, Haven Drive
Custodian/Driver Mrs. Margarita Perez, School Readiness
Advocate Mr. Ricardo Perez, El Camino Real
Custodian/Driver Mrs. Lisette Macias, El Camino
Real Custodian Mr. Jose Garcia, Warehouse
Assistant Mrs. Virginia Hemingway, El
Camino Real Teacher Ms. Blanca Virvez, Sierra Vista
Instructional Aide Ms. Gloria Garcia, Haven Drive
Custodian/Driver Mr. Rigoberto Cruz, El Camino
Real Instructional Aide Mrs. Karen Menefee, Bear Mountain
Teacher Ms. Enedina Gallardo, Bear
Mountain Teacher Ms. Barbara Castle, Sierra Vista
Teacher Ms. Susan Castle, El Camino Real
Teacher Ms. Monica Bojorquez, Bear
Mountain Instructional Aide Ms. Guadalupe Valles, Bear
Mountain Instructional Aide Mrs. Carole Rohde, El Camino Real
Teacher Ms. Lisa Daniel, Speech
Pathologist Ms. Martha Mortimer, Bear
Mountain Teacher Mr. Rey Ramos, El Camino Real Custodian/Driver Mrs. Dee Dee Loya, Bear Mountain
Lead Cook Ms. Sylvia Balteria, Sierra Vista
Custodian/Driver Mrs. Enedina Arreguin, ELD Clerk Mrs. Ofelia Ramos, MOT Secretary Ms. Elvia Garcia, Bear Mountain Speech
Aide Ms. Magdalena Hernandez, El
Camino Real Teacher
Ms. Diana Zuniga, El Camino Real Teacher Mr. Enrique Arambula, Haven Drive
Custodian/Driver Ms. Maria Ayala, Bear Mountain
Cook Ms. Maria Rodriguez, Sierra Vista Speech
Aide Ms. Maria Arredondo, Bear
Mountain Night Custodian Ms. Teresa Lopez, Bear Mountain
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Staff Present |
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Others Present: Donny Williams, CSEA Regional Representative 4; Jeff Kirby, CSEA Representative; Mr. Matthew Reynolds, Kring and Chung Attorneys LLC; Mr. Anthony Leonis, Schools Legal Labor Negotiator; Ms. Adriana Cabrera; Carol Georges, CSEA Labor Representative; Rosa Banuelos; Juvenol Bermudez; Joey West, CSEA #81; Bill Burdick, CSEA #81 ; Janie DeRevere, CSEa #686; Kathy Karlen, CSEA #737; Paul Perez, CSEA Fresno Organizer. |
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Others |
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Mrs. Tarver led the Pledge of Allegiance. Mr. Stoner requested the audience to join him in a moment of silence in memory of Mark Nichols, Assistant MOT Director for the Arvin Union School District. |
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Pledge of Allegiance Moment of Silence |
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No changes. |
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Adoption of the Agenda |
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On motion
of Mrs. Tarver, seconded by Mr. Owens, the board unanimously approved minutes
of the Regular Meeting on February
17, 2009, Special Meeting on February 24, 2009 and Special Meeting on March
3, 2009. |
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Minutes Approved |
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Mrs. Kavanagh welcomed the board and the audience. She briefly gave an update of the state budget. Mrs. Kavanagh advised the board that a previous request to review staffing of administrative and confidential position at the district office would be discussed during closed session at the April 21, 2009 regular board meeting. She also shared with the board a copy of a parent survey that will be distributed from the Family Resource Center obtaining data regarding the use of alcohol among the young people of Arvin. With great pleasure, Mrs. Kavanagh recognized two district administrators who were selected as Administrator of the Year by the Association of California School Administrators (ACSA). Mrs. Kathie Kouklis was selected as a Special Education Administrator within West Kern ACSA. Mrs. Michelle Leggett was selected as a Central Office Administrator within Western Kern ACSA and ACSA Region XI. Mrs. Kavanagh introduced Chris Davis, District Accountant, who gave an overview of the Tax and Revenue Anticipation Notes (TRANs). He explained the TRANs is a temporary loan for one year if needed. The district has not use the loan in 2008/2009 fiscal year and Mr. Davis recommended the district not issue TRANs for the current 2009/2010 fiscal year. Mrs. Thompson introduced Mr. Dean, After School Coordinator for the Arvin Union School District. Mr. Dean shared with the board that the district is operating an after school program on each campus and enrollment is at or near capacity. Sierra Vista, Bear Mountain and Haven Drive are funded by the After School Education and Safety Grant (ASES); El Camino Real is funded by 21st Century Community Learning Center Grant (CCLC). Mr. Dean explained that students are required to participate fifteen hours a week which is normally three hours per day for five days. Students are given time to do homework and receive intervention if needed in a targeted area, i.e. Math, Reading. Mr. Stoner welcomed the audience to address the board on an item not on the agenda. He explained that time will be provided during the discussion of each agenda item for public comment. Mr. Bermudez addressed the administration, thanking them for stopping the sale of candies in the school offices. He presented Mrs. Kavanagh a folder which contained signed petitions opposing the reduction of bus services for the students. Mr. Kavanagh received the petitions and assured Mr. Bermudez the matter would be reviewed. |
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Reports and Communications- Mrs. Kavanagh Mrs. Kouklis Mrs. Leggett Mr. Davis Mr. Dean Reports and Communications- Mr. Dean Mr. Stoner Communication From The Public Mr. Bermudez |
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On motion of Mr. Owens, seconded by Mrs. Tarver, the board unanimously approved the following consent agenda: Purchase Order Numbers 090594 090655 Bill Payment 50, 51, 52, 53, 54, 55 Payroll Numbers 33,
34, 35, 36 Intradistrict Attendance Requests for the 2008/2009 school year (*indicates renewal) Adriana Garcia Kgn - BME to ECR Isai Vasquez Grade 2 - BME to ECR Jonathan Gonzales Grade 1 -SV to BME Interdistrict Attendance Request for the 2008/2009 school year based
on parent employment. (*indicates renewal). Melissa Lopez Grade 3
Arvin to Bakersfield City Interdistrict Attendance Requests for the 2008/2009 school year based
on parent request. (*indicates renewal). Elizabeth Rouell Grade 6
Arvin to Vineland Breeanna Rouell Grade 4
Arvin to Vineland Jeffery Rouell II Grade 5
Arvin to Vineland Bear Mountain Elementary field trip for Mrs. Mendez 6th
grade class to visit the California Science Center and IMAX in Los Angeles, CA
on March 30, 2009. The board went into closed session at 6:55 p.m. to consider matters
related to student expulsions. The board immediately continued closed session at 7:25 p.m. with Mr.
Matthew Reynolds of Kring & Chung, LLP, who was available for discussion of
the Siemens litigation. The board immediately continued a final closed session at 7:50 p.m.
with Mr. Anthony Leonis, district Labor Negotiator. After reconvening at 8:45 p.m. the following action was taken. On motion of Mr. Owens, seconded by Mr. De Leon, the board
unanimously approved the expulsion of Student #F: 2008/2009. After meeting in closed session, the board agreed to table item 6.2
the expulsion of Student #G: 2008/2009. On motion of Mr. Owens,
seconded by Mrs. Tarver, the board unanimously approved the Community-Based English Tutoring
Program Application Form, Fiscal Year 2009/2010. |
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Consent Agenda Purchase Orders Bill Payments Payroll Intradistrict 08/09 Interdistrict-08/09 Parent Employment Interdistrict-08/09 Parent Requests BME fieldtrip 3/30/09 Closed Session/Student Expulsions Closed Session/Siemens Litigation Closed Session/district Labor Negotiator Reconvened Student #F:08/09 Student #G:08/09 09/10 CBET Application |
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On motion of Mr. Owens, seconded by Mrs. Rubio, the board unanimously approved the following employment, resignation, retirement, leave of absence, change of status, and termination of the following certificated staff for the 2008/2009 school year: Substitute Teachers: Deanne Anderson Liseth Cuevas Teodora Pacheco Additional Assignments: Vicki Roberts
ECR After School Intervention Teacher Toni Verdin HD After School Program Math
Teacher Resignations: Aurelio Reyna HD After School Program
Teacher resigning effective 2/13/09 Fernando Guzman HD After School Program
Teacher resigning effective 2/13/09 Ryan Culberson HD 8th Grade
Special Day Class Teacher resigning effective 6/1/09 On motion of Mrs. Tarver, seconded by Mr. DeLeon,
the board unanimously approved Resolution
#15:2008/2009 Certificated Golden Handshake for the period from May 1, 2009
June 30, 2009 (61 days). On motion of
Mrs. Rubio, seconded by Mr. De Leon, the board unanimously approved the
request for a family emergency leave of absence from Janeth Barajas for the
period of approximately April 14, 2009 through May 15, 2009. On motion of Mrs. Tarver, seconded by Mr.
Owens, the board unanimously approved David Chavez, Bear Mountain Elementary 6th Grade SDC Teacher,
as home school teacher for Enrique Manuel for the duration of March 6, 2009
through April 3, 2009. On motion of Mrs. Rubio, seconded by Mr. De Leon, the board
unanimously approved the following employment,
resignation, retirement, leave of absence, change of status, or termination
of the following classified staff for the 2008/09 school year: New Staff: Esther Serrato Haven Drive 2-1/2 hour
Instructional Aide Additional Assignments: Yuliana Parra SV Morning Gate Duty Resignations: Amelia Azpitarte Resigning from Sierra
Vista Morning Gate Duty only effective 2/24/09 Johnny Torres Resigning as a District
Instructional Aide from the After School Program effective 2/27/09 Sandi Delgado - Resigning as a District
Instructional Aide from the After School Program effective 2/27/09 Gabriela Ramos Resigning as BME AM Duty
Aide and Noon Duty Aide effective 3/29/09 After a brief
discussion from the audience in support of keeping all classified staff and
asking the board not to approve the resolution to layoff classified staff,
the following action was taken. On
motion of Mr. Owens, seconded by Mrs. Tarver, the board unanimously approved
the Resolution #14:2008/2009
Classified Employee Layoff. Mrs. Kavanagh offered Mr. Carmona the
opportunity to present the initial contract proposal from California School
Employees Association, Chapter 164.
Mr. Carmona reviewed the proposal dated December 9, 2008. On motion of Mr. Owens, seconded by Mrs. Tarver,
the board unanimously approved the Certificate of Compliance with Governance Code Section 7507 (Golden
Handshake) for classified employees. On motion of Mrs. Tarver,
seconded by Mr. De Leon, the board unanimously approved the request for a medical leave of absence effective
February 25, 2009 from Maria Valles according to the Federal Medical Leave
Act. On motion of Mrs. Tarver, seconded by Mr. Owens, the board unanimously approved the classified job description for Pre-K Community Aide. Mrs. Esquivel presented to the board the Second Interim Budget Report for the 2008/2009 fiscal year highlighting revenue projections and comparisons along with expenditure projections. She also reviewed multi-year revenue and expenditure projections for both unrestricted and restricted funds. She explained that the next steps for the district would be to await details of the federal stimulus package, review the results of the May 19th statewide general election, preparing possible May revise report, determine categorical program sweeps and flexibility, and finally explore other potential cost savings. On motion of Mr. Owens, seconded by Mrs. Tarver, the board unanimously approved the Second Interim Report of the Arvin Union School District for the Fiscal Year 2008/2009. Mr. Davis reported to the Board the SISC Investment Pool Statement for the period from October 1, 2008 to December 31, 2008. No action was necessary. |
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Certificated Personnel Res.#15:08/09-Certificated Golden Handshake Janeth Barajas/Leave of Absence David Chavez, Home School Teacher Classified Personnel Res.#14:08/09- Classified Layoff CSEA Initial Contract Proposal CSEA Golden Handshake Maria Valles- Medical Leave Pre-K Community Aide Job Description Mrs. Esquivel 08/09 Second Interim Report SISC Investment Pool |
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On motion of Mr. Owens, seconded by Mr. De Leon, the
board unanimously approved the contract
with Linger, Peterson, Shrum and Co. to provide audit services for the
following reports for the year ending June 30, 2009. Annual Financial Report $ 17,000.00 Proposition 39 Bond Monies $ 2,500.00 Proposition 10 Money Awards $
2,000.00 On motion of Mrs. Tarver,
seconded by Mr. Owens, the board unanimously approved the contract agreement between the Arvin Union
School District and Maximus, Inc. to provide mandated cost professional
consulting services for the term of one year, July 1, 2009 through June 30,
2010 at a cost of $10,700. |
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08/09 Audit Contracts Maximus, Inc. Contract |
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Mr. Davis reviewed and then led a discussion regarding a district response to the Grand Jury Report Entitled School Board Budgets, Lottery Money and Trustee Pay and Benefits. No action was necessary. None. |
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Grand Jury Report Board Member Report for Future Agenda |
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On motion of Mr. Owens, seconded by Mrs. Tarver, the board unanimously adjourned the meeting at 9:52 p.m. |
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Adjournment |
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Clerk Secretary |
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