Minutes of the Governing Board

Minutes of the Arvin Union School District Board of Trustees Special Meeting held on May 11, 2010 at Arvin Union School District, 737 Bear Mountain Boulevard.

The meeting was called to order by Mrs. Rubio at 5:30 p.m.		Call to Order

Members Present: Mrs. Anabel Rubio, President Mr. William Stoner Mrs. Joycene Tarver, Clerk		Members Present
Members Absent: Mr. Tim Owens		Members Absent

Staff Present: Ms. Geneva K. Banks, Administrative Secretary Mrs. Jerelle Kavanagh		Staff Present
Others Present: Pete Carton, Schools Legal Service, Susan Wood, Wood & Randall, Arceli Herrera, Jacalyn Roberts, ATA President, Ginger Hemingway, Rosemarie Borquez, Martha Mortimer, Vanessa Valtierra, Maria Duran, Lupe Calderon, Christie Caldwell, Jose A. Garcia, CSEA President		Others

Mrs. Tarver led the Pledge of Allegiance.		Pledge of Allegiance
No changes to the agenda. Mrs. Roberts reminded the board of the Celebration on May 16, 2010 for our Certificated retirees. The board went into closed session at 5:32 p.m. to meet with Legal Counsel regarding a pending litigation. After reconvening at 6:01 p.m. the following action was taken. Mr. Carton reported that the board had considered the matter of the hearing held on May 3, 2010 and had reviewed the proposed decision received on May 5, 2010. There were a number of areas of confusion and the Superintendent recommends modifications to the decision. Mr. Carton stated that he notified Mr. Tuttle that the board would be considering a recommendation for modification but he has received no response. Mr. Carton submitted a letter he prepared and a letter from the Superintendent and a proposed resolution to the board. He informed the public that these documents were public and a copy of each would be sent to Mr. Tuttle’s office upon approval of the board. The main modification recommended by the Superintendent was concerning the DAIT required training. Mrs. Kavanagh reported that some issues were brought up by some of the teachers and union representatives, so for the 2009/10 school year DAIT will be withdrawn as a criteria on the tie-breaker. Mr. Carton asked, so in not using that criterion, in effect, you’re recommending the board retain three teachers. Mrs. Kavanagh recommended the following with the board’s approval: to retain the following three teachers for the 2010/11 school year; Guadalupe Calderon, Christie Caldwell and Arceli Herrera. The following will be given a lay-off letter on or before May 14, 2010; Norma Beiber, Rosemarie Borquez, Maria Duran, Vanessa Valtierra and Tracy Sneed. Mr. Carton stated that as to Mr. Troxel, his name was withdrawn before the hearing. Mrs. Kavanagh confirmed yes Mr. Troxel was withdrawn due to rearrangement in the master schedule at Haven Drive therefore he was given a contract for next year. Mr. Carton stated unless the board members have questions, they would call for a motion and a vote on the proposed resolution. Mrs. Rubio expressed her sorrow and stated this was the hardest decision that she has had to make because she knows that it affects teachers and their families. She states she was elected in to make hard decisions but wishes it was not necessary. Mrs. Tarver also stated that she felt the same way because we all know the financial position that all of the schools are in and this is something that can’t be helped. On motion of Mr. Stoner, seconded by Mrs. Tarver, the board unanimously accepted the resolution adopting the Administrative Law Judge’s proposed decision as modified in OAH Case #2010040174. Mr. Carton stated that the preferred rights for persons who are probationary teachers are listed at Education Code Section 44957 and the preferred rights for permanent teachers is Education Code Section 44956. 5.1 At the advice of the Superintendent of Schools Office the board would need to appoint one or two board members as Labor Negotiators for the new Superintendent Contract. On motion of Mr. Stoner, seconded by Mrs. Tarver, the board unanimously approved to appointment Mrs. Anabel Rubio and Mrs. Joycene Tarver as Labor Negotiator(s) for Superintendent Contract. (In Accordance with Government Code Section 54957.6). The board went into closed session at 6:16 p.m. to conference with Labor Negotiator(s). The board reconvened at 6:55 p.m. Mrs. Rubio announced there was no report to be given. On motion of Mrs. Tarver, seconded by Mr. Stoner, the board unanimously adjourned the meeting at 6:56 p.m. Clerk_______________________________ Secretary____________________________		Adoption of the Agenda Communications from the public Closed Session Reconvened Mr. Carton Mrs. Kavanagh Mr. Carton Mrs. Kavanagh Mr. Crton Mrs. Kavanagh Mr. Carton Mrs. Rubio Mrs. Tarver Mr. Carton Appoint Labor Negotiators Closed Session Reconvened Adjournment