Arvin Union School District
737 Bear Mountain Boulevard
Minutes of the Arvin Union School District Board of Trustees Regular Meeting held on January 19, 2010.
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The meeting was called to order by Mrs. Rubio at 6:30 p.m. |
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Call to Order |
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Members Present: Mrs. Anabel Rubio, President Mr. Albert DeLeon Mrs. Joycene Tarver, Clerk Mr. Bill Stoner
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Members Present |
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Members Absent: Mr. Tim Owens |
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Members Absent |
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Staff Present: Mrs. Mrs. Marilyn Thompson, Assistant
Superintendent Ms. Geneva K. Banks,
Administrative Secretary Mrs. Ludim Llanes, District
Receptionist Mrs. Laurie Bowden, Sierra Vista Vice
Principal Mrs. Aurora Moran, Bear Mountain Principal Mrs. Georgia Rhett, El Camino
Real Principal Mr. Dave Bowling, Haven Drive
Middle School Principal Mrs. Angie Summers, Title III
Math Coordinator Mrs. Jennifer Johnson, ELD
Coordinator Mrs. Marlen DeLeon, Sierra Vista Clerk Mr.
Luis Carmona, Family Advocate, CSEA President Mr. Jose Garcia, Bear Mountain
Night Custodian Mr. Rick Perez, El Camino Real Maintenance/Driver |
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Staff Present |
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Others Present: Cathie Barraza, KCSOS DAIT Lead; Armando Rubio; Jeffrey A. Kirby, LRR, CSEA. |
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Others |
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Mrs. Joycene Tarver led the Pledge of Allegiance. |
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Pledge of Allegiance |
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Mrs. Kavanagh
informed the board that there were no changes to the agenda. On motion
of Mrs. Tarver, seconded by Mr. DeLeon, the board unanimously approved Minutes
of the Regular Meeting on December 15,
2009. Mrs. Kavanagh presented the board members
with a proclamation and officially declared January 2010 as School Board
Recognition Month for the Arvin Union School District. Mrs. Kavanagh gave a brief overview of the
Governors Proposed Budget which was published by School Services of
California. Mrs. Kavanagh explained
that the May revise will be the Governors second attempt at the budget. Mrs. Kavanagh pointed out that there will
be a reduction in revenue limit of $672,000 but we can expect an additional
cut of $600,000 due to the drop in enrollment. Other items that were in the proposed
budget were possible cuts to administrators, change in teacher seniority and
changes in contracting out services.
Mrs. Kavanagh stated that we will be watching the state developments
closely. Mrs. Kavanagh explained to the board that the district was waiting on a call from the State to inform us when we will have the opportunity to present additional information in regards to Program Improvement. Mrs. Kavanagh has notified all staff of the meeting that took place in Sacramento. A meeting was held with the teachers explaining what the next steps would be and that we all need to come together and give 100%. Letters were also sent home to parents clearing up any misunderstandings they may have heard. All certificated staff will need to participate in the English Language and Math Professional Development with completion by the end of summer. Mrs. Summers, Title III Math Coordinator, gave a DAIT Report/Math Program presentation. Mrs. Summers indicated that this was the first year for our new curriculum. She also indicated that 39% of our teachers had gone through curriculum training which was a total of 40 hours. Mrs. Summers pointed out the highlights of the program; strengths of the program; benchmark data, which indicated many of our grade levels had an increase from first quarter to second; opportunities for growth; and the next steps the district will take. Mr. Stoner asked why there is such a difference between fifth to sixth grade scores. Mrs. Summers stated that the students are asked to work with higher order thought processes from one grade level to the next. Mr. Stoner asked was there testing for retention. Mrs. Summers stated not specifically. However, the new curriculum covers each chapter from beginning to end so the student will need to know the prior chapter in order to move to the next chapter. Mrs. Kavanagh stated that the math scores which indicated many of our grade levels had an increase from first quarter to second quarter would be given to the State Board. At this time, Mrs. Rubio announced the opportunity for public comment. No comments were made. On motion of Mr. Owens, seconded by Mrs. Tarver, the board unanimously approved the following consent
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Adoption of the Agenda Minutes Approved Recognition/Board Members Governors Proposed Budget State Board Meeting DAIT Report/Math Program Angie Summers Communications from the Public |
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Purchase Order Numbers 100314- 100335 and 13010058-13010063 Bill Payments 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36 Payroll Numbers 25,
26, 27, 28 Ratify the following Interdistrict Attendance Requests for the
2009/2010 school year based on parent request. (* indicates renewal) Calderon, Orlando Grade K Arvin to DiGiorgio Calderon, America Grade 2 Arvin to DiGiorgio Calderon, Javier Grade 7 Arvin to DiGiorgio Ratify the following Interdistrict Attendance Requests for the
2009/2010 school year based on parent employment. (* indicates renewal) Aguilar, Frankie Grade 1 Arvin to Panama The board went into closed session at 7:11 p.m. to consider matters
related to re-admitting students. After reconvening at 7:24 p.m. the following action was taken. On motion of Mr. Stoner, seconded by Mrs. Tarver, the board
unanimously approved the motion to re-admit Student #D: 2008/2009. The vote
taken was Yes 4, No 0, Absent 1. On motion of Mr. DeLeon, seconded by Mr. Stoner, the board
unanimously approved the motion to re-admit Student #E: 2008/2009. The vote
taken was Yes 4, No 0, Absent 1. On motion of Mr. DeLeon, seconded by Mrs. Tarver, the board
unanimously approved the motion to re-admit Student #H: 2008/2009. The vote
taken was Yes 0, No 4, Absent 1. On motion of Mr. Stoner, seconded by Mrs. Tarver, the
board unanimously approved the 2009/2010
Local Agreement for Child Development Services between the Arvin Union School
District and California Department of Education for the Arvin State
Preschool, Contract Number: CIMS-9134 Instructional Materials, Project
Number 15-6331-00-9 in the amount not to exceed $808.00 On motion of
Mrs. Tarver, seconded by Mr. DeLeon, the board unanimously approved Resolution #8:2009/2010 to authorize the designated
personnel to sign contract documents regarding the 2009/2010 Local Agreement for Child
Development Contract #CIMS-9134. On motion of Mrs. Tarver,
seconded by Mr. Stoner, the board unanimously approved the 2010 Single Site Plan for Sierra Vista
Elementary School. On motion of Mr. DeLeon
seconded by Mr. Stoner, the board unanimously approved the 2010 Single Site Plan for Bear Mountain
Elementary School. On motion of Mrs. Tarver,
seconded by Mr. Stoner, the board unanimously approved the 2010 Single Site Plan for El Camino Real
Elementary School. On motion of Mr. Stoner,
seconded by Mr. DeLeon, the board unanimously approved the 2010 Single Site Plan for Haven Drive
Middle School. On motion of Mr. Stoner, seconded by Mr. DeLeon, the board unanimously approved the 2009/2010 Consolidated
Application for Funding Categorical Aid Programs (Part II). On motion of Mr. Stoner, seconded by Mrs. Tarver, the board unanimously approved the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Abt Associates and the Arvin Union School District concerning their participation in the USDAs Evaluation of the Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program. On motion of Mr. DeLeon, seconded by Mr. Stoner, the board unanimously approved the following employment, resignation, retirement, leave of absence, change of status, and termination of the following certificated staff for the 2009/2010 school year: Substitute Teachers: Gabriela Castaneda Maria M. Cortez James G. McFarland Kathryn M. Parks Jorge Perez Elizabeth Santi Additional Assignments: After School Intervention Teachers Sierra Vista Bear Mountain El Camino Haven Drive Suzanne Schmidt Esmeralda
Mendez Erin Gayer Patricia Sturges Corey Schmidt John Bullard Patricia Moland Lisa Holle Enedina Gallardo Miguel Rivera Amy
Gill Kristin Buckley Jennifer
Garza Elena Medina Nancy
Zuniga Alfredo Lopez Martha
Mortimer Adam Troxel David
Chavez Richard Crawford Veronica
Cruz Larry Sears Larry Stromberg Gloria David Abel Pedro On motion of Mrs. Tarver, seconded by Mr. DeLeon, the board
unanimously approved Resolution #9:2009/2010 Seniority Tie Break
Resolution. On motion of Mr. Stoner, seconded by Mrs. Tarver, the board unanimously approved the following employment, resignation, retirement, leave of absence, change of status, and termination of the following classified staff for the 2009/2010 school year: |
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Purchase Orders Bill Payments Payroll Interdistrict-09/10 Parent Request Intradistrict-09/10 Parent Employment Closed Session/Student Expulsion Reconvened Student #D:08/09 Student #E:08/09 Student #H:08/09 09/10 Local Agreement for Child Development Services- Instructional Materials Resolution #8/Authorize Designed Personnel to Sign Contract Documents 2010 Site Plan/SV 2010 Site Plan/BME 2010 Site Plan/ECR 2010 Site Plan/HD 09/10 Consolidated Application for Funding Categorical Aid Programs MOU/Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program Certificated Staff Classified Personnel |
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Change of Position: Maria Ayala Lead Cafeteria Cook at Sierra
Vista Elementary New Staff: Angelica Resendez 1 hour Noon Duty Aide
at Sierra Vista Elementary Resignations: Christina Zuniga resigned from
Instructional Aide at Sierra Vista effective January 6, 2010. On motion of Mr. DeLeon, seconded by Mr. Stoner, the board
unanimously approved to hold a Special Board meeting on Tuesday, February 2,
2010 at 5:30pm at El Camino Real to consider budget reductions. On motion of Mr. Stoner, seconded by Mr. DeLeon, the board
unanimously approved the Service Agreement between the Arvin Union School
District and Aramark to provide uniform and apparel rental for the term of
three years (January 21, 2010 January 24, 2013) for the total sum of
$32,424.60. On motion of Mr. Stoner, seconded by Mr. DeLeon, the board
unanimously approved the Consent to Joint Representation by Schools Legal
Service (SLS) regarding Special Education Services. On motion of Mrs. Tarver, seconded by Mr. Stoner, the board
unanimously approved the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) Special Day Class
Placement between the Arvin Union School District and El Tejon Unified School
District to provide a non-severely handicapped Special Day Class placement
for an Arvin student with disabilities. Mrs. Kavanagh reported to the board the district
had no complaints this quarter. (No
Action Necessary) On motion of Mr. Stoner, seconded by Mrs. Tarver, the board
unanimously approved the Interfund transfers for the 2009/2010 fiscal year. On motion of Mr.
DeLeon, seconded by Mrs. Tarver, the board unanimously approved the following
Budget Transfers for the 2009/2010 fiscal year. 100002 1st
Interim $1,988,136.92 100003 1st
Interim $ 783,083.00 100004 1st
Interim $1,758,684.71 100005 1st
Interim $1,541,450.00 100006 1st
Interim $2,991,473.00 On motion of Mr.
Stoner, seconded by Mrs. Tarver, the board unanimously approved the Arvin
Union School District Prop 39 Measure C Audit Report by the firm Linger,
Peterson, Shrum & Company, Certified Public Accountants, for the period
ending June 30, 2009. On motion of Mr.
DeLeon, seconded by Mr. Stoner, the board unanimously approved the third year
with AT&T and first year with T Mobile and Computer Network Solutions of
multi-year E-Rate Contract/Programs for services as follows: On motion of Mr.
DeLeon, seconded by Mrs. Tarver, the board unanimously approved the district
to set aside $27,855.46 for the district contribution to E-Rate for 2010. On motion of Mr. Stoner, seconded by Mrs. Tarver, the board
unanimously approved the Agreement for Special Services Fiscal Budget
Services between the Arvin Union School District and School Services of
California, Inc. for the term of March 1, 2010 through February 28, 2011 for
the sum of $2,200.00. The board went into closed session at 8:02 p.m. to consider matters
related to Administrative Personnel. After reconvening at 8:34 p.m. no action was taken. On motion of Mrs. Tarver, seconded by Mr. DeLeon, the board unanimously adjourned the meeting at 8:35 p.m. |
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Special Board Meeting/Budget Reductions Service Agreement with Aramark Consent to Joint Representation/SLS MOU/Special Day Class Placement Williams Quarterly Report Interfund Transfers Budget Transfers Prop 39 Measure C Audit Report E-Rate Contract/Programs E-Rate Contribution for 2010 Agreement for Special Services Fiscal Budget Closed Session Reconvened Adjournment |
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Clerk Secretary |
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