Minutes of the Governing Board

Minutes of the Arvin Union School District Board of Trustees Regular Meeting held on November 22, 2011.

The meeting was called to order by Mrs. Rubio at 6:00 p.m.		Call to Order

Members Present: Mrs. Anabel Rubio, President Mr. William Stoner Mrs. Janie Arvizu, Clerk Mr. Tim Owens Mrs. Joycene Tarver Members Absent: None		Roll Call Members Absent

Staff Present: Dr. Michelle McLean, Superintendent Mrs. Kathie Kouklis, Assistant Superintendent Ms. Geneva K. Banks, Administrative Secretary Mr. Chris Davis, Chief Business Official Mrs. Ana Delgado, Community Liaison Mrs. Betty Guyton, Sierra Vista Vice Principal Ms. Melanie Meadows, Bear Mountain/El Camino Real Vice Principal Mrs. Angie Summers, Haven Drive Vice Principal Mr. David Bowling, Haven Drive Principal		Staff Present
Others Present: Randy Hooser, Angelina Flores, Maria Parra, Isabel Baeza, Maria Barajas, Maria Guzman, Alicia Montes, Marissa Ruiz, Myrna Reyna, Elizabeth Ramos, Olga Lopez, Tais Mendez, Leoplodo Mendez, April Ayon, Fernando Ayon, Sandra Contreras, Dymond Deloney, Kelvinia Sambula, Daniela Castaneda, Isabel Baeza, Blanca Zavala.		Others
Mr. Bowling led the Pledge of Allegiance. The board adjourned to closed session at 6:01pm for discussion of personnel actions – appointment, employment, evaluation, discipline/dismissal release. (No Action Necessary) Resumed to open session at 6:39pm. Report of action taken in closed session: No action taken Changes to the agenda: Item 8.2 was tabled On motion of Mr. Owens, seconded by Mrs. Tarver, the board unanimously approved the minutes for the Regular Board Meeting on October 18, 2011. Mrs. Karen Ramos and Mrs. Laura Lee Kirkley were unable to attend the board meeting to receive their proclamation. Dr. McLean asked that Mr. Bowling and Mr. Reyna come forward to congratulate the Eighth Grade Volleyball Team. They are now the SCMAF Tournament Champions. Mr. Reyna added that the girls are very talented, dedicated and compassionate toward Volleyball. Mr. Reyna thanked the parents for being patient and allowing their students to attend practice on a daily basis. Mr. Reyna also thanked Mr. Bowling, Mrs. Summers and the board members for allowing the team to travel to Los Angeles. Mr. Reyna presented a medal to the entire volleyball team. Dr. McLean thanked Mr. Reyna for all his hard work and dedication to the team. Mr. Bowling added under the leadership of Mr. Reyna the Volleyball team was able to be a part of the SCMAF Tournament. Dr. McLean thanked the parents for their support and encouragement. Dr. McLean gave a brief overview of the Volunteer Parent Centers at El Camino Real, Sierra Vista Elementary and Haven Drive Middle School. Dr. McLean reported on the First Annual Veterans Day Breakfast. Mrs. Tarver, Mrs. Arvizu and Mrs. Rubio were in attendance. Mrs. Arvizu stated the Veterans Day Breakfast was very moving and personable. Mrs. Kouklis reported on the Grimmway Academy School Board Meeting. Mrs. Kouklis reported on upcoming district events. Mr. Bowling and Mrs. Summers gave a presentation to the board on Haven Drive Middle School. Mr. Bowling reported on proficient and advanced students in Math and Language Arts, comparing percentages from 2004 to 2011. Also, reviewing percentages from seventh to eighth grade re-classified students. Mrs. Summers reported on incentives for the students such as VIP cards, Career Day and VIP Rewards Club and a discipline plan for struggling students. The new panel would consist of the parents, the student, teachers, administrator, district representative, student resource officer, campus supervisor, their AmeriCorps representative and a counselor, if applicable. Mrs. Rubio commented the goals are great; the less expulsions we have the better it would be for the students and families. At this time, Mrs. Rubio announced the opportunity for public comment. Mr. Randy Hooser, 730 Monroe Street, Arvin. On behalf of the night custodians at Haven Drive Middle School Mr. Hooser thanked the board for the new lights at Haven Drive School. Dr. McLean thanked Mr. Hooser for his organization and dedication to the district. There was discussion on purchase orders, certificated employees and the budget. On motion of Mr. Stoner, seconded by Mr. Owens, the board unanimously approved the following consent agenda: Purchase Order Numbers 120291 – 120338 Bill Payments 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37 Payroll Numbers 17, 18, 19, 20 Consider approval of the following Interdistrict Attendance Requests for the 2011/2012 school year based on parent employment. (indicates renewal) J. G. – Grade 4 – Lakeside to Arvin Consider approval of the following Interdistrict Attendance Requests for the 2011/2012 school year based on parent request. (indicates renewal) J. H. – Grade 7 – Arvin to Lamont Consider approval for the fall festival donation of $100 given by William Stoner. Certificated Employment, resignation, retirement, leave of absence, change of status, termination for the 2011/2012 school year (see personnel documents). New Positions Kindergarten Teacher – Sierra Vista Elementary Angelica Rivero – pending clearances Fourth/Fifth Combination Teacher – Sierra Vista Elementary Sylvia Baeza – pending clearances Fourth Grade Teacher – Bear Mountain Elementary Misty Benavides – effective November 21, 2011 Fifth/Sixth Grade Combination Teacher – El Camino Real Elementary Alicia Carrera – effective November 17, 2011 Returning Teachers Sixth Grade Teacher – Bear Mountain Elementary Norma Beiber – effective November 14, 2011 Second Grade Teacher – El Camino Real Elementary Magdalena Hernandez – effective November 14, 2011 Third Grade Teacher – El Camino Real Elementary Vanessa Valtierra –effective November 14, 2011 Additional Assignments After School GATE Teacher – Sierra Vista Elementary Aubrey Chambers After School Program Teachers Rosemarie Borquez – Sierra Vista Elementary Trisha Camps – El Camino Real Elementary Migrant Pre-K Teachers (site-based) Maria Soto Aida Rivas Lauraine Zamarron Dolores Valadez – substitute Temporary Ma. Ruby Calderon, Speech Pathologist, waiver expired, terminated July 31, 2011. Resignations/Retirements Laura Lee Kirkley, Haven Drive Middle School Teacher, retirement effective November 15, 2011. Consider approval of the request for medical leave of absence from Traci Kleim, fourth grade teacher at Bear Mountain Elementary, from November 4, 2011 – November 14, 2011. Classified Employment, resignation, retirement, leave of absence, change of status, termination for the 2011/2012 school year (see personnel documents). New Positions School Secretary Irene Perez, Sierra Vista Elementary, effective October 21, 2011. Noon Duty Aide – Haven Drive Middle School Sonia Duran – 2 hour Yulianna Morales-Parra – 1 hour 45 minutes Additional Assignments Preschool Instructional Aide Ileana Diaz 2 Hour Cafeteria Helper Ayde Jaime Confidential Resignations/Retirements Regina Padilla-Bohanon, Director of Food Services, retirement effective June 11, 2012. Consider approval of moving the December regular and organizational board meeting to December 13, 2011. Consider approval of the field trip for the Sixth Grade students at Sierra Vista Elementary to attend the Aquarium of the Pacific in Long Beach, California on November 30, 2011. Ratify the field trip request for the Seventh/Eighth Grade students at Haven Drive Middle School to attend the SCMAF Volleyball Tournament in Hawaiian Gardens, California on November 20, 2011. Consider approval of the Educational Counseling Internship Agreement Arvin Union School District and California State University Bakersfield to provide an approved internship program of special training for a Master of Science in Counseling, School Counseling or College Student Affairs emphasis. Consider approval of the Administrator Training Program Agreement between the Kern County Superintendent of Schools and the Arvin Union School District to provide administrator training for the following modules: Module 1 and Module 1 Practicum, Module 2 and Module 2 Practicum, Module 3 and Module 3 Practicum. The board will go into closed session at 7:49 to consider matters related to student expulsion. Resumed open session at 8:04. On motion of Mr. Stoner, seconded by Mr. Owens, the board unanimously approved the expulsion for Student #E: 2011/2012. The vote taken was Yes – 5, No – 0. Presentation of initial 2011/2012 contract proposal from District to CSEA Chapter 164. (No Action Necessary) On motion of Mr. Owens, seconded by Mr. Stoner, the board unanimously approved Resolution #9:2011/2012 approving the submittal of the application for the new alternative fuel vehicle purchase. Item 8.2 tabled On motion of Mr. Owens, seconded by Mrs. Tarver, the board unanimously approved the following Interfund transfers for the 2011/2012 fiscal year. 971435 –Temporary Cash Loan for Preschool Fund $25,000.00 On motion of Mr. Owens, seconded by Mrs. Tarver, the board unanimously adjourned the meeting at 8:10 p.m. Clerk Secretary		Pledge of Allegiance Closed Session/Personnel Actions Resumed Open Session Report of Action Taken Item 8.2 Tabled Adoption of the Minutes Dr. McLean Mr. Reyna Dr. McLean Mr. Bowling Dr. McLean Dr. McLean Dr. McLean Mrs. Arvizu Mrs. Kouklis Mrs. Kouklis Mr. Bowling Mrs. Summers Mrs. Rubio Communications from the Public Mr. Hooser Dr. McLean Purchase Orders Bill Payments Payroll Interdistrict-11/12 Parent Employment Interdistrict-11/12 Parent Request Donation/William Stoner Certificated Staff Classified Staff Confidential Staff Organizational Board Meeting Sierra Vista Field Trip Eighth Grade Field Trip CSUB Educational Counseling Internship Agreement KCSOS Administrator Training Program Agreement Closed Session/ Student Expulsion Resumed Open Session Student #E:2011/2012 District Contract Proposal Resolution #9:2011/2012 Alternative Fuel Vehicle Purchase Item 8.2 Tabled Interfund Transfers Adjournment

Next regular board meeting will be held December 13, 2011.