Minutes of the Governing Board

Minutes of the Arvin Union School District Board of Trustees Regular Meeting held on November 17, 2009.

The meeting was called to order by Mr. Stoner at 6:30 p.m.		Call to Order

Members Present: Mr. Bill Stoner, President Mr. Albert DeLeon Mrs. Anabel Rubio, Clerk Mrs. Joycene Tarver Mr. Tim Owens		Members Present
Members Absent: None		Members Absent

Staff Present: Mrs. Jerelle Kavanagh, Superintendent Mrs. Marilyn Thompson, Assistant Superintendent Ms. Geneva K. Banks, Administrative Secretary Mrs. Ludim Llanes, District Receptionist Mr. Chris Davis, District Accountant Mr. David Zamarron, Director of MOTS Mrs. Laurie Bowden, Sierra Vista Vice Principal Mrs. Aurora Moran, Bear Mountain Principal Mrs. Georgia Rhett, El Camino Real Principal Mr. David Bowling, Haven Drive Middle School Principal Mrs. Karen Davis, School Readiness Coordinator/FRC Mrs. Marlen DeLeon, Sierra Vista Clerk Mr. Rey Ramos, El Camino Real Custodian/Driver Mr. Randy Hooser, Haven Drive Custodian/Driver Mr. Rick Perez, El Camino Real Custodian/Driver Mrs. Margarita Perez, Pre-K Community Aide Ms. Barbara Castle, Sierra Vista Teacher Mr. Jose Garcia, Bear Mountain Night Custodian Mr. Luis Carmona, Family Advocate, CSEA President Mr. Isaias Valdez, Warehouse Foreman Mrs. Blanca Virvez, Sierra Vista Instructional Aide		Staff Present
Others Present: Anthony Leonis, Schools Legal Service; Jeffery A. Kirby, LRR, CSEA; Cathie Barraza, KCSOS – DAIT Lead.		Others
Mr. DeLeon led the Pledge of Allegiance.		Pledge of Allegiance
Mrs. Kavanagh informed the board that there were no changes to the agenda; On motion of Mr. DeLeon, seconded by Mrs. Tarver, the board unanimously approved Minutes of the Regular Meeting on October 20, 2009 and Special Meeting on November 3, 2009. Mrs. Kavanagh and Mr. Davis gave a presentation on the three possible façades for the district office. Mrs. Kavanagh reassured staff the Arvin Community Development will pay 90% of the cost and the district will pay 10% with a possibility of the 10% being waived by the City. The board had questions regarding the overhang, the entrance and windows but decided on option 2. Mrs. Thompson introduced Cathie Barraza, DAIT Lead. Mrs. Thompson informed the board that there will be a monthly report on student achievement, test scores, assessment and student growth. Mrs. Thompson gave a presentation comparing the district scores to the county schools. There are areas the English learners are performing below county schools but several areas they are performing equal to or slightly above county schools. Mr. Stoner asked had we met all requirements, if not, what are we missing. Mrs. Barraza responded with no but the work is in progress. She stated Haven Drive is a little further ahead than the elementary schools but we are continuing to work with elementary through intervention. The target has not been met but we have made great progress. Mrs. Rubio was concerned that we were providing extra instruction to our English learners’ students and our regular students are not receiving the same service. Mrs. Barraza assured the board the focus is on all students. At this time, Mr. Stoner 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 agenda:		Adoption of the Agenda Minutes – Approved Reports Façade Designs DAIT Update Report Communications from the Public
Purchase Order Numbers 100256- 100289 and 13010044-13010049 Bill Payments 22, 23, 24, 25, 26 Payroll Numbers 17, 18, 19, 20 Ratify the following Intradistrict Attendance Requests for the 2009/2010 school year based on child care. (* indicates renewal) Dalinda Altamirano – Grade 3 – ECR to SV Ratify the following Intradistrict Attendance Requests for the 2009/2010 school year based on parent request. (* indicates renewal) Evelyn Medina – Grade 1 – SV to BME Jonah Lopez – Grade 4 – SV to BME Ratify the acceptance of the following donations for the Fall Festival: William Stoner $100.00 Ratify the following list of retired technology equipment: 43 Televisions 30 VCR’s The board went into closed session at 7:03 p.m. to consider matters related to student expulsion. After reconvening at 7:11 p.m. the following action was taken. On motion of Mr. Owens, seconded by Mrs. Tarver, the board unanimously approved the motion to expel Student #B: 2009/2010. The vote taken was Yes – 5, No – 0. On motion of Mr. Owens, seconded by Mr. DeLeon, the board unanimously approved the Memorandum of Understanding for Deputy District Attorney Truancy Prevention Services. The vote taken was Yes – 5, No – 0. 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 2009/2010 school year: Substitute Teachers: Kimberly Abarca Deanne Anderson Laura Chandler Kelly Cota Grace Gaona Valentina Lopez Gloria Loya Tricia Lucero Barbara Meehan Cecilia Mejia Melonie Parks Diana Quintino Angelica Rivero Alberto Sanchez Gary Ware Additional Assignments: Migrant Extended Day Teacher Amonna Nacita Weekend Academy Teachers Gloria Ramirez-Krauter Language Arts Monica Stank Language Arts Miguel Rivera Math Alfredo Lopez Math Anthony Sidney Overseer After School Intervention Teacher (Math) Bill Gilden After School Intervention Teacher (Language Arts) Nancy Correll The board went into closed session at 7:14 p.m. to consider matters related to leave of absence. After reconvening at 7:27 p.m. the following action was taken. On motion of Mr. DeLeon, seconded by Mrs. Rubio, the board unanimously disapproved the motion to approve Leah Perry an additional leave of absence through January 11, 2010. The vote taken was Yes – 0, No – 5. On motion of Mrs. Rubio, seconded by Mrs. Tarver, the board unanimously approved the motion to approve Arceli Herrera as the home school teacher for El Camino Real 5^th grade student, Oscar Jaime, for ninety days beginning October 16, 2009. On motion of Mrs. Rubio, 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: New Staff: Preschool Instructional Aide Donny Horton - 2.5 hr.		Purchase Orders Bill Payments Payroll Intradistrict-09/10 Child Care Intradistrict-09/10 Parent Request Fall Festival Donation Retired Technology Equipment Closed Session/Student Expulsion Reconvened Student #B:09/10 MOU – District Attorney Truancy Prevention Services Certificated Personnel Closed Session/Leave of Absence Reconvened Leave of Absence/Leah Perry Home School Teacher/Arceli Herrera Classified Personnel
Additional assignments: Breakfast Duty Aide Leticia Pantoja Migrant Pre-K Tutor Cecilia Baltazar Change of Positions: Valerie Marmolejo – from PS 2.5 hr. Instructional Aide to PS 2.5 hr. Office Aide/Instructional Aide – effective October 26, 2009. At this time, Mr. Stoner announced the opportunity for public response to the disclosure of collective bargaining proposals between the Arvin Union School District and the California School Employees Association, Chapter 164 (CSEA). The hearing was opened at 7:30pm. Mrs. Kavanagh stated this is the final step to begin negotiations between the district and CSEA. (No Action Necessary) No comments were made by those in attendance. The hearing was closed at 7:31pm. The board went into closed session at 7:32 p.m. to consider matters related to Level IV grievance arising under Article XII of the CSEA collective bargaining agreement. After reconvening at 8:25 p.m. the following action was taken. On motion of Mr. Owens, seconded by Mr. DeLeon, the board unanimously disapproved to accept remedy requested by grievant. The vote taken was Yes – 0, No – 5. On motion of Mr. Owens, seconded by Mr. DeLeon, the board unanimously approved to deny remedy to grievant. The vote taken was Yes – 5, No – 0. Mr. Stoner informed grievant to contact Mrs. Kavanagh for the written reasons the grievance was denied. On motion of Mr. Owens, seconded by Mrs. Tarver the board unanimously approved the Supplemental Staffing Agreement with RNC, MBA, Inc. for a temporary Licensed Vocational Nurse up to the end of the 2009/2010 school year. On motion of Mr. Owens, seconded by Mr. DeLeon, the board unanimously approved the updated list of members of the Bond Oversite Committee. On motion of Mrs. Tarver, seconded by Mr. Owens, the board unanimously approved the following Interfund transfers for the 2009/2010 fiscal year. 971273 – Clear 08-09 GF transfers to Fund 17 Special Reserves $500,000 On motion of Mrs. Tarver, seconded by Mrs. Rubio, the board unanimously adjourned the meeting at 8:34 p.m.		Hearing/CSEA Collective Bargaining Proposal/AUSD & CSEA Level IV Grievance/CSEA Reconvened Remedy requested by grievant/CSEA Supplemental Staffing Agreement/Temp LVN Bond Oversite Committee 09/10 Interfund Transfers Adjournment

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