Arvin Union School District
737 Bear Mountain Boulevard
Arvin, CA 93203
Minutes of the Arvin Union School District Board of Trustees Regular Meeting held on May 19, 2009.
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The meeting was called to order by Mrs. Rubio at 6:31 p.m. |
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Call to Order |
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Members Present: Mr. Bill Stoner, President Mr. Tim Owens Mrs. Anabel Rubio, Clerk Mrs. Joycene Tarver
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Members Present |
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Members Absent: Mr. Albert De Leon |
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Members Absent |
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Staff Present: Mrs. Jerelle Kavanagh, Superintendent Mrs. Marilyn Thompson, Assistant Superintendent Mrs. Michelle Leggett, Director of Student Support Services Mrs. Georgia Rhett, El Camino Real Principal Mr. Gayle Hui, Haven Drive Vice Principal Mrs. Laurie Bowden, Sierra Vista Vice Principal Mrs. Debbie L. Hearron, District Secretary Mrs. Ludim Llanes, District Receptionist Mr. Luis Carmona, Family Advocate, CSEA President Mrs. Margarita Perez, School Readiness Advocate Mr. Ricardo Perez, El Camino Real Custodian/Driver Mrs. Karen Davis, Family Resource Center Coordinator Mr. David Zamarron, Director MOTS Mrs. Lisette Macias, El Camino Real Custodian/Driver Mr. Jim Ventura, Bear Mountain Teacher Mrs. Alicia Gama, Bear Mountain Teacher Mr. Rey Ramos, El Camino Real Custodian/Driver
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Staff Present |
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Others Present: Mrs. Jennifer Carmona |
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Others |
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No changes.
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Adoption of the Agenda |
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On motion of Mr. Owens, seconded by Mrs. Rubio, the board unanimously approved minutes of the Regular Meeting on April 21, 2009 and special Meeting on May 6, 2009. |
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Minutes – Approved
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Mrs. Kavanagh welcomed the board and the audience. Mrs. Kavanagh provided student attendance information requested by the board, comparing attendance of students on a late start day and a regular day schedule. Interestingly enough, data revealed student attendance was higher on any given late start day than that of a regular day schedule. Mrs. Kavanagh also shared it would be difficult to staff the after school program on those days and the increased cost to provide the after school program for more than four hours a day would be an additional $15,000. The decline in attendance on those minimum days would cost the district approximately $40,000 of lost funds. It was the direction of the board to keep the 2009/2010 academic calendar as approved on April 21, 2009 including seventeen late start days.
Mrs. Kavanagh shared that she and the district accounting department would be attending the annual May Revise meeting which will be in June. She also informed the board that the district had received a positive certification from the Kern County Superintendent of Schools for the district’s 2nd Interim Report.
Finally, Mrs. Kavanagh recognized three Bear Mountain Elementary teachers who were recipients of a $250 grant each along with an iPod Shuffle for each student in their classroom as winners of the Kids for Clean Air/Healthy Air Living winter program. Students were encouraged to obtain clean-air pledges from their families and friends in order to reduce emissions. Mrs. Kavanagh awarded a certificate to Mr. Jim Ventura and Mrs. Alicia Gama; Ms. Christie Caldwell was not able to attend the board meeting.
Mrs. Kavanagh introduced Mrs. Marilyn Thompson. Mrs. Thompson greeted the board and proceeded to review the District English Learner Advisory Committee (DELAC) Report to the Board of Education 2008/2009. Mrs. Thompson extended a thank you to Mrs. Michelle Leggett for her many hours and guidance she provided to the parents of the district, many times meeting on a Friday afternoon at 4:00 p.m. Mrs. Thompson reviewed training topics that were addressed throughout the school year and details of parent participation and collaboration. In summary, parents reported that DELAC meetings were beneficial and helped them become knowledgeable about district policies and procedures.
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Reports and Communications- Mrs. Kavanagh
Reports and Communications- Mrs. Kavanagh
Mrs. Thompson
Communications from the public
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On motion of Mr. Owens, seconded by Mrs. Rubio, the board unanimously approved the following consent agenda:
Purchase Order Numbers 090765 – 090834 and 13007266 Bill Payments 59, 60, 61, 62 Payroll Numbers 41, 42, 43, 44
Intradistrict Attendance Requests for the 2008/2009 school year (*indicates renewal) Jose R. Nevarez – Grade 5 - ECR to BME Ramon Nevarez – Kgn – ECR to BME Maria Leticia Nevarez – Grade 6 – ECR to BME Neida Esquivel – Grade 1 – ECR to BME
Interdistrict Attendance Requests for the 2009/2010 school year based on parent request. (*indicates renewal). *Cole Mackey – Grade 4 – Arvin to DiGiorgio *Jay Mackey – Grade 2 – Arvin to DiGiorgio Kody Mackey – Kgn – Arvin to DiGiorgio Martha Rodriguez – Grade 7 – Arvin to DiGiorgio Samuel Rodriguez – Grade 4 – Arvin to DiGiorgio Linda Munoz – Kgn – Arvin to DiGiorgio *Susannah Kidwell – Grade 4 – Arvin to DiGiorgio Julio Moreno – Grade 8 – Arvin to DiGiorgio Erik Moreno – Grade 6 – Arvin to DiGiorgio Alessandra Ela – Kgn – Arvin to DiGiorgio Misael Salcedo – Kgn – Arvin to DiGiorgio *Marcos Salcedo – Grade 4 – Arvin to DiGiorgio Bailey Nicole Carmona – Kgn - Arvin to DiGiorgio *Eldaly Lopez – Grade 7 – Arvin to DiGiorgio *Emily Lopez – Grade 4 – Arvin to DiGiorgio Eliany Lopez – Kgn – Arvin to DiGiorgio Jesus Moises Garcia – Grade 6 – Arvin to DiGiorgio Rachel Garcia – Grade 2 – Arvin to DiGiorgio Neftali Sarai Garcia – Grade 4 – Arvin to DiGiorgio Brianna Mackey – Grade 3 – Arvin to DiGiorgio Derek Mackey – Grade 2 – Arvin to DiGiorgio Vincent Zapata – Grade 7 – Arvin to DiGiorgio
Interdistrict Attendance Request for the 2009/2010 school year based on parent employment. (* indicates renewal) Andres Chavez – 5th – Arvin to DiGiorgio Jorge Alberto Chavez – Kgn – Arvin to DiGiorgio *Stephen Nunneley – Grade 6 – Arvin to Fruitvale *Christian Nunneley – Grade 3 – Arvin to Fruitvale *Sebastian Nunneley – Grade 4 – Arvin to Fruitvale
Interdistrict Attendance Request for the 2009/2010 school year based on child care. (* indicates renewal) Ashley Robinson – Kgn – Arvin to Lamont *Arianna Robinson – Grade 3 – Arvin to Lamont *Hannah Pennington – Grade 7 - Arvin to Lamont Haidyn Ellison – Kgn – Vineland to Arvin
The board went into closed session at 7:09 p.m. to consider matters related to student expulsions.
After reconvening at 7:54 p.m. the following action was taken.
On motion of Mr. Owens, seconded by Mrs. Tarver, the board unanimously approved the expulsion of Student #M: 2008/2009.
On motion of Mr. Owens, seconded by Mrs. Tarver, the board unanimously approved the expulsion of Student #N: 2008/2009.
On motion of Mr. Owens, seconded by Mrs. Tarver, the board unanimously approved the expulsion of Student #O: 2008/2009.
On motion of Mr. Owens, seconded by Mrs. Tarver, the board unanimously approved the expulsion of Student #P: 2008/2009.
On motion of Mr. Owens, seconded by Mrs. Tarver, the board unanimously approved the expulsion of Student #Q: 2008/2009.
On motion of Mrs. Tarver, seconded by Mrs. Rubio, the board unanimously approved the Proposal to the Arvin Union School District from Judy Chase for $10,000.00 to provide English/Spanish scoring of CELDT and LAS tests for the 2009/2010 school year.
On motion of Mr. Owens, seconded by Mrs. Tarver, the board unanimously approved Haven Drive Middle School’s 2009/2010 Graduation Policy.
Mrs. Thompson reviewed the Williams Third Quarter Report summary of finding for School Accountability Report Card (SARC). She informed the board the district is required to include the title of book adoptions for the 2008/2009 report. No further action was necessary. |
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Consent Agenda
Purchase Orders Bill Payments Payroll
Intradistrict – 08/09
Interdistrict-09/10 Parent Request
Interdistrict-09/10 Parent Request
Interdistrict-09/10 Parent Employment
Interdistrict-09/10 Child Care
Closed Session/Student Expulsions
Reconvened
Student #M:08/09
Student #N:08/09
Student #O:08/09
Student #P:08/09
Student #Q:08/09
Mrs. Judy Chase 09/10 Proposal
09/10 HD Graduation Policy
Williams Third Quarter Report/SARC |
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On motion of Mr. Owens, seconded by Mrs. Tarver, 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: Ellen Langen Freddy Medina
Resignations: Marilyn Nienke – Bear Mountain Elementary Teacher – retiring effective June 1, 2009 Adelia Hudson – Sierra Vista Elementary Teacher – retiring effective June 1, 2009
On motion of Mrs. Rubio, seconded by Mrs. Tarver, the board unanimously approved the re-employment of the following certificated staff for the 2009/2010 school year: Elisa Joy Launio-Lamis Tracy Sneed Shawna Rohatsch
On motion of Mrs. Tarver, seconded by Mr. Owens, the board unanimously approved the 2009/2010 Academic Coaches as follows: Eileen Munoz for Haven Drive Middle School Debbie Vietti for Bear Mountain Elementary School Karen Jacobsen for El Camino Real Elementary School Janeth Barajas for Sierra Vista Elementary School
On motion of Mr. Owens, seconded by Mrs. Tarver, the board unanimously approved Rhett Rasmussen as Home Teacher for Haven Drive Middle School 7th grade student, Alejandro Mora.
On motion of Mr. Owens, seconded by Mrs. Tarver, the board unanimously approved David Chavez as Home Teacher for Bear Mountain Elementary School 6th grade student, Enrique Manuel.
On motion of Mr. Owens, seconded by Mrs. Tarver, the board unanimously approved Jacque Byler as Home Teacher for Sierra Vista Elementary 4th grade student, Jose Castillo.
On motion of Mr. Owens, seconded by Mrs. Tarver, the board unanimously approved the Proclamation for certificated retirees; Barbara Sanchez, Marilyn Nienke and Adelia Hudson.
On motion of Mrs. Tarver, seconded by Mrs. Rubio, the board unanimously approved Resolution #18:2008/2009 – First time CBEST Waiver for 30-Day Substitutes.
On motion of Mrs. Rubio, seconded by Mr. Owens, the board unanimously approved the following employment, resignation, retirement, leave of absence, change of status, and termination of the following classified staff for the 2008/2009 school year:
CELDT TESTING 2009 Summer Kindergarten Registration Margarita Cruz Elvia Garcia Alejandra Roman Grace Gaona Alejandra Roman Patricia Pantoja Errica Esqueda Carmen Downs Lissett DeLeon Juan Becerra Carmen Downs Violeta Cardenas Anahi Guerrero
2009 Summer Cafeteria Staff Lead Cook/Baker Helper Deanna Queen (6 days) Danielle Anfield (6 days) Maria Ayala (5 days) Patricia Amador (5 days) Sharon Gutierrez (6days) Petra Acosta (5 days) Graciela Valtierra (7 days) Dee Dee Loya (4 days)
2009 Summer Technology Assistant Amaris Rangel
Additional Assignments: Maria Ayala – After School Program Cafeteria Cook – remainder of 2008/2009 school year
Resignations: Linda Cowan – Resignation from 2009 Summer School Special Education Aide position only Maria Valles – Haven Drive Cafeteria Helper – retiring effective May 24, 2009
Mr. Stoner opened a public hearing at 8:19 p.m. to allow public response to the Arvin Union School District Reopener Proposal and Response to the California School Employees Association Chapter #164. No comments were received; therefore the hearing was closed at 8:20 p.m.
On motion of Mrs. Rubio, seconded by Mrs. Tarver, the board unanimously approved the Proclamation for classified retirees; Maria Vales, Irma Garza and Ofelia Salas.
On motion of Mr. Owens, seconded by Mrs. Tarver, the board unanimously accepted the retirement of Michelle Leggett, District Director of Student Services, effective June 12, 2009.
On motion of Mrs. Rubio, seconded by Mrs. Tarver, the board unanimously approved the Proclamation for administrative retiree; Michelle Leggett.
On motion of Mr. Owens, seconded by Mrs. Rubio, the board unanimously approved Site Administrator contracts for the 2009/2010 school year.
On motion of Mr. Owens, seconded by Mrs. Tarver, the board unanimously approved the following board policy. Due to the timeline of this required policy, the first reading was waived.
AR/BP 4113 – Certificated Personnel - Assignment
Mr. Zamarron greeted the board and presented the proposed bus routes for the 2009/2010 school year. His proposal would not increase the student walking areas but would reduce the bus stops from eight to five for the morning runs and ten to five for the afternoon runs. Mr. Zamarron shared that district provided transportation for a student is a large encroachment on the district’s budget and it is very important to find ways to reduce those cost. Parents will be informed of the changes if approved in June with the schedules being published in the local paper.
On motion of Mrs. Rubio, seconded by Mrs. Tarver, the board unanimously ratified the submission of the Seamless Summer Feeding Option Agreement to Participate in the 2009/2010 school year.
On motion of Mrs. Tarver, seconded by Mr. Owens, the board unanimously approved the 2009/2010 Technology Services Agreement between the Arvin Union School District and the Kern County Superintendent of Schools for a cost of $14,306.52. On motion of Mrs. Rubio, seconded by Mrs. Tarver, the board unanimously approved the Food Services Agreement between the Arvin Union School District and the Kern County Superintendent of Schools for a term beginning July 1, 2009 and shall end on June 30, 2014.
Mr. Stoner opened a public hearing at 9:03 p.m. to allow public response to the Governing Board on the request to establish transfers of certain state categorical funds as allowed by the State Budget Trailer Bill (SBX34). No comments were received; therefore the hearing was closed at 9:04 p.m.
On motion of Mrs. Rubio, seconded by Mrs. Owens, the board unanimously approved Resolution #19:2008/2009 – Authorizes the transfer of certain state categorical funds.
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Certificated Personnel
Re-employment of certificated staff 09/10
09/10 Academic Coaches
R.Rasmussen/Home Teacher
D.Chavez/Home Teacher
J.Byler/Home Teacher
Proclamations/Certificate Staff
Res.#18:08/09 CBEST Waiver
Classified Personnel
Classified Personnel
Public Hearing
Proclamations/Classified Staff
M. Leggett/Retirement
Proclamation/M. Leggett
09/10 Site Administrator Contracts
AR/BP 4113
09/10-Proposed Bus Routes
09/10 Seamless Summer Feeding Option Agreement
09/10 KCSOS Technology Services Agreement
KCSOS Food Services Agreement 7/1/09 – 6/30/14
Public Hearing
Res.#19:08/09 Categorical Flexibility |
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On motion of Mrs. Tarver, seconded by Mrs. Rubio, the board unanimously approved the following interfund transfers for the 2008/2009 fiscal year. 973364 – Reversal of Deferred Maintenance Contribution $150,398.00 973319 – Temporary loan to Cafeteria from General Fund $20,000.00 973287 – Cafeteria charge for use of Vehicle $156.66
The board went into closed session at 9:06 p.m. to discuss the Superintendent’s Evaluation Process.
The board reconvened at 9:14 p.m. No action taken.
None.
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08/09 Interfund Transfers
Closed Session- Supt’s Evaluation Process
Reconvened
Board Member Report for Future Agenda
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On motion of Mrs. Rubio, seconded by Mr. Owens, the board unanimously adjourned the meeting at 9:15 p.m.
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Adjournment |
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Clerk Secretary |
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