ALVORD UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICTalvord.k12.ca.us/images/Minutes_2013-11-21.pdf · 11/21/2013 · 7) Gloria Swift donated $50.00 to Norte Vista High School’s Baseball Club for baseball

ALVORD UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT

BOARD OF EDUCATION REGULAR MEETING

District Office Board Room

10365 Keller Avenue, Riverside, CA 92505

Thursday, November 21, 2013

M I N U T E S

The Regular Meeting of the Board of Education of the Alvord Unified School

District was called to order at 5:03 p.m. by President Kaspereen, in the Board

Room of the District Office.

A quorum was established with the following Board Members in attendance:

Present: Mr. Art Kaspereen, Jr., President

Mr. Greg Kraft, Vice President

Mr. Ben Johnson II, Clerk, arrived at 7:30 p.m.

Mrs. Carolyn M. Wilson, Member

Mr. José Luis Pérez, Member

Hearing Session: President Kaspereen extended an invitation to the audience to

present matters of concern related to Closed Session items. No one came

forward.

Presentation:

Education Trust-West Presentation: Dr. Jeannette LaFors, Director of Equity

Initiatives for The Education Trust-West, reviewed the key findings from the

Educational Opportunity Study related to the Alvord Unified School District’s

“a-g” implementation plan. In addition, Dr. Lafors reviewed the priority actions

recommended by the Working and Steering Committees, clarified information

and answered questions.

Dr. Salazar introduced Steven Frazier from the Mayor’s Office, Completion

Counts.

The Board adjourned to Closed Session at 5:45 p.m. and reconvened to Open

Session at 7:00 p.m. in the Board Room of the District Office.

The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America was

recited by those in attendance.

3. Approve Minutes: The Board unanimously approved the Minutes of the

Regular Board Meeting of November 7, 2013, upon a motion made by

Greg Kraft and seconded by Carolyn Wilson, with Ben Johnson being

absent.

4. Ward 6 Update: Councilman Jim Perry had a prior commitment and

was not able to attend the Board Meeting.

550.

CALL TO ORDER

Quorum

HEARING SESSION

Adjourn/Reconvene

Pledge of Allegiance

MSC. 137

UNADOPTED

AUSD – Minutes – Meeting of November 21, 2013

Hearing Session: President Kaspereen extended an invitation to the audience to

present matters of concern to the Board.

The following individuals came forward:

Denise McQuillan, Special Education Assistant I, Stokoe Elementary

School, expressed concerns regarding the lack of adequate Campus

Supervisory staff, creating reduced recesses and campus disruptions. Ms.

McQuillan requested that the Board and staff look into providing the

supervision needed for 150 kindergartners in order to eliminate any

accidents.

The following individuals came forward to update the Board, staff and audience

on upcoming exhibits at the Stokoe Museum for Certificated and Classified staff

as well as any Board Members that would like to display their artwork, and to

request assistance with materials and refreshments needed for the exhibits:

Dr. Madrienne Johnson, Stokoe Elementary School Teacher

Tina Naif, La Sierra High School Teacher

Angel Gomez, La Sierra High School Teacher

Mr. Johnson, Stokoe Museum Committee Member

Dr. Salazar requested that Dr. Johnson contact his assistant to make an

appointment to discuss the assistance needed for the upcoming exhibit.

Mr. Kraft offered to provide a piece of artwork created by his father for

display at the exhibit that will represent the Board of Education.

5. Action Items:

The following Consent Agenda items were presented for approval:

a. Accept Gifts:

1) Target donated funds to the following sites through their Take

Charge of Education and Give with Target Programs:

Promenade Elementary School $101.00

La Sierra High School $675.89

La Sierra High School $32.00

2) Student Paths, LLC, donated $139.67 to La Sierra High School for

their participation in the Spring 2013 Student Impact Survey. This

donation is intended to assist with college, career and life-readiness

resources.

3) General Contracting Group donated $500.00 to Lake Hills

Elementary School for their 5th grade Science Camp.

4) The Western Municipal Water District of Riverside County

donated $4,000.00 to Norte Vista High School’s Green

Construction Academy to sponsor their Solar Boat entry.

5) Mayor Rusty Bailey donated $100.00 through Rusty Bailey for

Riverside Mayor 2012 to Norte Vista High School’s Future

Farmers of America (FFA) Program. This donation will assist

students attending The National FFA Convention in Louisville,

Kentucky.

551.

HEARING SESSION

ACTION ITEMS

Consent Agenda


6) Elisa Enterprises, Inc. donated $100.00 to Norte Vista High

School’s Wrestling Team to assist with tournament expenses.

7) Gloria Swift donated $50.00 to Norte Vista High School’s Baseball

Club for baseball equipment.

b. Accept Warrants:

Warrant Date Warrant Register Amount 9/25/13 14596599-14596623 $92,491.11

9/26/13 14597431-14597460 793,048.95

9/27/13 14598571-14598605 114,518.55

9/30/13 14600276-14600328 156,181.52

10/1/13 14601045-14601097 144,157.42

10/2/13 14602576-14602598 148,951.35

10/3/13 14603955-14603965 17,781.69

10/4/13 14604517-14604584 989,593.85

10/7/13 14605560-14605613 602,546.14

10/8/13 14606200-14606238 233,837.88

10/9/13 14607582-14607606 110,416.92

10/10/13 14608547-14608587 106,572.27

10/11/13 14609392-14609469 132,634.00

10/15/13 14611489-14611503 7,937.87

10/16/13 14613004-14613017 135,649.62

10/17/13 14613627-14613653 90,403.74

10/18/13 14614900-14614913 22,187.92

10/21/13 14615521-14615577 67,007.76

10/22/13 14616738-14616777 416,302.65

10/23/13 14618069-14618106 125,044.86

10/24/13 14618396-14618432 23,192.03

10/25/13 14619492-14619535 65,077.38

Total: $4,595,535.48

c. Ratify Purchase Order List Number 8-2013-2014

d. Approve Agreement – Dolinka Group, LLC

e. Approve Personnel Order No. 8-2013-2014

Mrs. Wilson referred to Page 7, Item C. Step Adjustment and Item D.

Upgrade and questioned why these positions do not reflect the same

information as the items on Page 8 identifying what salary they are going

from and to so that the Board knows what exactly they are approving and

requested that the information be provided to the Board for these items

and also for future items.

Dr. Hasson will provide the information for the Board in an update.

Personnel Order No. 8-2013-2014 pages 553-563 are attached as follows:

552.

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PERSONNEL ORDER #8 – 2013-2014

I. CERTIFICATED GENERAL FUNDS – UNRESTRICTED

A. ASSIGNMENTS

1. SUBSTITUTES

Rodriguez, James $100-$120 Per Day EFF: 11/11/13

Villavicencio, Petra

Baca, Sherida $100-$120 Per Day EFF: 11/25/13

2. TEACHER – ARIZONA MIDDLE SCHOOL

Rahman, Remie X-1 $46,497.00 EFF: 10/29/13

3. TEACHER - NORTE VISTA HIGH SCHOOL

Morimoto, Ryan A-1 $48,082.00 EFF: 10/28/13

4. ATHLETIC DIRECTOR - LA SIERRA HIGH SCHOOL

Diaz, Norman D-19 $92,314.00 EFF: 09/16/13

5. ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL – HILLCREST HIGHT SCHOOL

McCain, Matthew GRP.IV-3 $98,425.00 EFF: 11/15/13

B. ADDITIONAL ASSIGNMENTS

1. TEACHERS - HILLCREST HIGH SCHOOL

Anderson, Jeanette $39.58/Hour EFF: 10/16/13

Brigle, Arianna TO: 10/16/13

Drake, Stuart Reynoso, Karyanne

Finn, John Saroni, Aliana

Frieden, Jeff Sitton, Denise

Johnson, Amy Souza, Everton

Mason, Stephen Vega, Elizabeth

Ortiz, Carlos Wilcox, Scott

Rasmussen, Mark

Not to exceed 1 Hour/Each

Additional Support for Preliminary Scholastic Assessment Test (PSAT) Administration.

Finn, John $39.58/Hour EFF: 08/01/13

Not to exceed 20 Hours/Total TO: 08/09/13

Interim Athletic Director

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553-563

2013-2014

ALVORD UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT

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B. ADDITIONAL ASSIGNMENTS (CONTINUED)

2. COUNSELORS - LA SIERRA HIGH SCHOOL

Anderson, Victoria $67.86/Hour EFF: 09/18/13


To provide presentations during Parent Nights.

Avina, Arturo $57.45/Hour EFF: 09/18/13



Grijalva, Priscilla $61.31/Hour EFF: 09/18/13



Llamas, Leticia $51.50/Hour EFF: 09/18/13



Minamyer, Lori $69.20/Hour EFF: 09/18/13



Velasquez, Luis $61.32/Hour EFF: 09/18/13



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C. EXTRA DUTY STIPENDS

Name Site Position Stipend Effective Date

Barnett, Louis Hillcrest Assistant Football

Coach

D-1 $2,832.00 08/23/13-

12/07/13

Cardey, Christian Hillcrest Boys Head Water

Polo Coach

D-5 $3,295.00 09/03/13-

10/26/13

Cardey, Jenny Hillcrest Boys Assistant

Water Polo Coach

B-2 $1,965.00 09/03/13-

10/26/13

Henry, Jason Hillcrest Assistant Football

Coach

D-1 $2,832.00 08/23/13-

12/07/13

Ledesma, Ernie Hillcrest Assistant Football

Coach

D-5 $3,295.00 08/23/13-

12/07/13

MacFarland, Michael Hillcrest Head Girls Tennis

Coach

D-1 $2,832.00 09/03/13 -

10/08/13

Munoz, Anastacio Hillcrest Assistant Football

Coach

D-1 $2,832.00 08/23/13-

12/07/13

Sanchez, Mike Hillcrest Assistant Football

Coach

D-5 $3,295.00 08/23/13-

12/07/13

Sitton, Denise Hillcrest Girls Assistant

Volleyball Coach

B-5 $2,197.00 09/04/13-

10/23/13

Souza, Everton Hillcrest Girls Head

Volleyball Coach

D-5 $3,295.00 09/04/13-

10/26/13

Villarreal, Ray Hillcrest Head JV Football

Coach

D-5 $3,295.00 08/23/13-

12-07-13

D. RECLASSIFICATION

Name From To Effective Date

Cliff, Allison B-1 $51,304.00 C-4 $56,310.00 10/21/2013

90-day reclassification

E. CORRECTION

TEACHER – STOKOE ELEMENTARY

Name From To Effective Date

Buckley, Gena D-8 $69,775.00 C-8 $66,458.00 09/25/2013

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II. CERTIFICATED GENERAL FUNDS – RESTRICTED/OTHER FUNDING SOURCES

(Subject to Availability of State and Federal Funds)

A. ADDITIONAL ASSIGNMENTS

1. TEACHERS – LOMA VISTA MIDDLE SCHOOL

Cisneros, Alejandro $39.58/Hour EFF: 12/02/13

Furnish, Rayanne TO: 04/11/14

Not to exceed 24 Hours/Each

Tutoring

2. TEACHERS – STOKOE ELEMENTARY

Adams, Deborah $39.58/Hour EFF: 11/19/13

Bodily, Michelle TO: 11/19/13

Buckley, Gena Johnson, Madrienne Loya, Rhonda

Davis, Amanda Johnson, Monica Morales, Michele

Dillon, Lindsey Julson-Primmer, Virginia O’Neill, Judith

Doiron, Jennifer Kieding, Linda Rathbun, Misty

Doverspike, Tracy Klier, Walt Robbins, Jennifer

Farrow, Laurie Kramer, Mary Rogers, Kelly

Ferreira, Tiffany Larkin, Vickie Shivers, Stephanie

Garcia, Jamie Larsen, Heather Steel, Stacey

George, Beth Lawler, Jeff Surette, Jennifer

Not to exceed 1 Hour/Each

Professional development training on writing strategies using Common Core State Standards

(CCSS).

3. TEACHER – VALLEY V IEW ELEMENTARY

Tijerina, Jasmin $39.58/Hour EFF: 10/21/13

Not to exceed 1 Hour/Total TO: 12/20/13

To provide presentations during Family Nights.

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B. EXTRA DUTY STIPENDS


Askier, Erin Loma Vista EL Facilitator $1,652.00

(Split: 50%)

08/14/13-06/06/14

Aviles, Norma La Sierra EL Facilitator $3,304.00 08/14/13-06/06/14

Bradley, Warren Alvord EL Facilitator $2,360.00 08/14/13-06/06/14

Casas, Juan Wells EL Facilitator $1,652.00

(Split: 50%)

08/14/13-06/06/14

Coons, Andrea Valley View EL Facilitator $1,180.00

(Split: 50%)

08/14/13-06/06/14

Cordova, Carolyn La Granada EL Facilitator $1,652.00

(Split: 50%)

08/14/13-06/06/14

Elliot, Dawn Arlanza EL Facilitator $3,304.00 08/14/13-06/06/14

Erskine, Cheryl Orrenmaa EL Facilitator $2,832.00 08/14/13-06/06/14

Geisner, Russell Promenade EL Facilitator $2,360.00 08/14/13-06/06/14

Gouveia, Jenny Twinhill EL Facilitator $1,416.00

(Split: 50%)

08/14/13-06/06/14

Hall, Carol Twinhill EL Facilitator $1,416.00

(Split: 50%)

08/14/13-06/06/14

Howard, Michele Terrace EL Facilitator $1,416.00

(Split: 50%)

08/14/13-06/06/14

Lafferty, Jan Villegas EL Facilitator $2,832.00 08/14/13-06/06/14

Larkin, Vickie Stokoe EL Facilitator $1,416.00

(Split: 50%)

08/14/13-06/06-14

Lee, Philip Collett EL Facilitator $2,832.00 08/14/13-06/06/14

Lopez, Wendy Valley View EL Facilitator $1,180.00

(Split: 50%)

08/14/13-06/06/14

MacFarland,

Michael

Hillcrest EL Facilitator $1,180.00

(Split: 50%)

08/14/13-06/06/14

Martinez, Meghan Wells EL Facilitator $1,652.00

(Split: 50%)

08/14/13-06/06/14

Morales, Melony La Granada EL Facilitator $1,652.00

(Split: 50%)

08/14/13-06/06/14

Nguyen, Nhung Norte Vista EL Facilitator $3,776.00 08/14/13-06/06/14

Ohlheiser, Jennifer Lake Hills EL Facilitator $2,360.00 08/14/13-06/06/14

Pawluk, Juan Foothill EL Facilitator $2,832.00 08/14/13-06/06/14

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B. EXTRA DUTY STIPENDS (CONTINUED)

C. TRANSFER

1. TEACHER ON SPECIAL ASSIGNMENT - INSTRUCTIONAL SUPPORT SERVICES

Ribaudo, Karin D-20 $97,304.00 EFF: 10/18/13

Transfer from Elementary Teacher on Special Assignment (TOSA) to Science Teacher on

Special Assignment (TOSA)


Ramirez, Erik Hillcrest EL Facilitator $1,180.00

(Split: 50%)

08/14/13-06/06/14

Ramirez, Francine McAuliffe EL Facilitator $1,180.00

(Split: 50%)

08/14/13-06/06/14

Ramirez, Georgina Loma Vista EL Facilitator $1,652.00

(Split: 50%)

08/14/13-06/06/14

Rubio, Alicia Myra Linn EL Facilitator $2,832.00 08/14/13-06/06/14

Salas, Mary RMK EL Facilitator $2,832.00 08/14/13-06/06/14

Thompson, Dennis Terrace EL Facilitator $1,416.00

(Split: 50%)

08/14/13-06/06/14

Uceda, Heidi McAuliffe EL Facilitator $1,180.00

(Split: 50%)

08/14/13-06/06/14

Velardez, Rosalva Arizona EL Facilitator $2,832.00 08/14/13-06/06/14

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III. CLASSIFIED GENERAL FUNDS – UNRESTRICTED

A. APPOINTMENTS

1. CUSTODIAN - HILLCREST HIGH SCHOOL

Salazar, Jovanny 27-3 $2,616/Mo. EFF: 11/18/13

Returning from 39-month layoff

2. CLERICAL/HEALTH/SPECIAL/PHYSICAL EDUCATION ASSISTANT - SUBSTITUTE

Name Hourly Rate Effective Date

Durant, Heidi $10.57/Hr. 11/04/13

3. SENIOR ATTENDANCE CLERK/CLERK TYPIST – NORTE VISTA HIGH SCHOOL

Coronel, Yvette 28-1 $2,425/Mo. EFF: 12/02/13


1. HEAD CUSTODIAN III – HILLCREST HIGH SCHOOL

Luna, Jose 34-5 $30.59/Hr/OT. EFF: 10/27/13

Not to exceed 3 hours TO: 10/27/13

To provide custodial services during Cheer competition – as needed

2. SCHOOL LIBRARY ASSISTANT I – LAKE HILLS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Barnthouse, Amber 26-5 $16.44/Hr. EFF: 12/16/13

Not to exceed 20 hours – NTE 15 consecutive workdays TO: 06/13/14

To provide assistance with textbook inventory and distribution – as needed

C. STEP ADJUSTMENT

1. ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT – HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT

Zamora-Murillo, Linda Grp. 2-4 $4,638/Mo. EFF: 11/08/13

D. UPGRADE

1. HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST – HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT

Owens, LaShonda Grp. 2-4 $4,638/Mo. EFF: 11/08/13

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III. CLASSIFIED GENERAL FUNDS – UNRESTRICTED

E. INCREASE OF HOURS

Centeno, Sandra FROM: Food Production Worker I, 4 Hrs./10 Mos., 19-5,

$13.63/Hr., Child Nutrition Services

TO: Food Production Worker I, 6 Hrs./10 Mos., 19-5,


EFF: 10/01/13

Cortez, Irma FROM: Food Production Worker I, 3.25 Hrs./10 Mos., 19-5,




EFF: 10/01/13

Turpin, Nancy FROM: Food Production Worker I, 4 Hrs./10 Mos., 19-5,




EFF: 10/01/13

F. OUT-OF-CLASS

Paulson, Melissa FROM: Food Service Worker I, 19-5, $13.63/Hr., Villegas

TO: Custodian, 27-2, $14.75/Hr., With Shift Differential,

Where Needed

EFF: 11/01/13 – 06/30/14 (as needed)

G. PROMOTION

Gravett-Miley, Victoria FROM: Special Education Assistant I, 23-2, $12.78/Hr., Loma

Vista

TO: Attendance Clerk/Clerk Typist, 26-1, $2,299/Mo., La

Sierra

EFF: 12/02/13

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IV. CLASSIFIED GENERAL FUND - RESTRICTED/OTHER FUNDING SOURCES (SUBJECT TO

STATE AND FEDERAL FUNDS)

A. APPOINTMENTS

1. AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM SITE FACILITATOR/SCHOOL LIBRARY ASSISTANT –

SUBSTITUTES


Chapman, Tyler $10.57/Hr. 10/21/13

Durant, Heidi $10.57/Hr. 11/04/13

2. BILINGUAL ASSISTANT – SUBSTITUTE


Barreto, Silvia $10.57/Hr. 10/17/13


1. AFTER SCHOOL SITE PROGRAM FACILITATOR – AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS

Toledo, Aymed 29-1 $14.39/Hr. EFF: 11/18/13

Not to exceed 6 hours per day – NTE 15 consecutive workdays TO: 06/30/14

To provide supervision when students are picked up late, staff meetings, minimum days,

trainings, preparing for startup and close-out, and special projects – as needed

2. CAMPUS SUPERVISOR I – VALLEY VIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Davila, Delma 19-5 $13.63/Hr. EFF: 11/01/13

Not to exceed 12 hours – NTE 15 consecutive workdays TO: 05/30/14

To provide childcare for English Language Advisory Council meetings – as needed

3. INSTRUCTIONAL ASSISTANT/INTENSIVE BEHAVIOR INTERVENTION - COLLETT

ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Lopez, Pat 30-5 $18.31/Hr. EFF: 10/17/13

Madsen, Sherrie 30-3 $16.44/Hr. TO: 06/30/14

Not to exceed 2.5 hours per day/per person – NTE 15 consecutive workdays

To provide childcare for Autism Parent Information Night meetings – as needed

4. SPECIAL EDUCATION ASSISTANT I – SPECIAL EDUCATION

Strand, Trever 23-1 $12.21/Hr. EFF: 10/28/13

Not to exceed 3.5 hours per day – NTE 15 consecutive workdays TO: 06/05/14

To provide one-on-one service to special needs student – as needed

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IV. CLASSIFIED GENERAL FUND - RESTRICTED/OTHER FUNDING SOURCES (SUBJECT TO

STATE AND FEDERAL FUNDS)

C. PROMOTION

Nunez, Jorge FROM: Groundskeeper, 8 Hrs./12 Mos., 27-5, $2,920/Mo.,

Maintenance & Operations

TO: Maintenance Worker II, 8 Hrs./12 Mos., 33-3,

$3,086/Mo., Maintenance & Operations

EFF: 11/22/13

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V. OTHER

A. APPOINTMENTS

1. AVID TUTORS – LOMA VISTA MIDDLE SCHOOL

Gustilo, Gerome $10.75/Hr. EFF: 10/16/13

Ramirez, Gloria TO: 06/04/14

Not to exceed 9 hours each/week

2. WALK-ON COACHES – CLEARED TO BEGIN SERVICES

[All the coaches listed herein meet the qualifications and competencies required by law.]

Name Sport Site Step/Salary Effective Dates

Etheridge, Celeste Cross Country Hillcrest A-1, $1,416 11/10/13 – 04/30/13

Etheridge, Ricardo Cross Country Hillcrest D-5, $3,295 08/14/13 – 05/30/14

Hernandez, Sebastian Football Hillcrest G-5, $4,943 08/23/13 – 12/07/13

Ortiz, Yadira Cross Country Hillcrest A-1, $1,416 11/10/13 – 04/30/14

3. WORK EXPERIENCE – LA SIERRA HIGH SCHOOL

Bains, Navneet $8.25/Hr. EFF: 12/16/13

Not to exceed 2 hours per day/10 hours per week TO: 06/04/14

Student Avid Tutor

Escamilla, Jessica $8.00/Hr. EFF: 11/25/13

Not to exceed 60 hours TO: 06/04/14

WorkAbility Program


f. Approve Addition of One Campus Supervisor I Position – La Granada

Elementary School:

g. Approve Addition of One Campus Supervisor I Position – Lake Hills

Elementary School

h. Approve Addition of One Clerk Typist I Position – Lake Hills

Elementary School

i. Approve Addition of One Bilingual Assistant Position – Orrenmaa

Elementary School

j. Approve Overnight Trip to the Girls’ State Wrestling Tournament –

Hillcrest High School

k. Approve Overnight Trip to the 15th Annual California Virtual Enterprise

Trade Fair – La Sierra High School

l. Approve Early Release Proposal

Following discussion, the Board unanimously approved the Consent Agenda

upon a motion made by Greg Kraft and seconded by Carolyn Wilson, with Ben

Johnson being absent.

Separate Action Items:

6. Actions Taken in Closed Session: Greg Kraft, Board Vice President,

reported on the following actions taken by the Board of Education in

Closed Session:

1. Student Disciplinary Actions

a. Expulsion Cases #2013-14-16, 18 and 22, as

recommended

The vote was: Ayes–4 Noes–0 Absent–1 (Johnson)

7. Set Annual Organizational Meeting of Governing Board: The Board

unanimously approved establishing the regularly scheduled meeting on

December 12, 2013, as the Board of Education’s Annual Organizational

Meeting upon a motion made by Greg Kraft and seconded by Carolyn

Wilson, with Ben Johnson being absent.

8. Call for Nominations for California School Boards Association (CSBA)

Delegate Assembly: Following discussion, the Board unanimously

nominated Ben Johnson for the California School Boards Association

Delegate Assembly upon a motion made by Greg Kraft and seconded by

Carolyn Wilson, with Ben Johnson being absent.

564.

MSC. 138

SEPARATE ACTION

ITEMS

Action Taken in

Closed Session

MSC. 139

MSC. 140


9. Approve Naming Villegas Middle School’s Multipurpose Room in

Honor of Dean Harris: Following discussion, the Board unanimously

approved naming the Villegas Middle School’s Multipurpose Room in

honor of Dean Harris upon a motion made by Greg Kraft and seconded

by Carolyn Wilson, with Ben Johnson being absent.

10. Sunshine Negotiations between Alvord Unified School District and

Alvord Educators Association for Reopener Negotiations for the 2014-

2015 School Year: The Board unanimously accepted the Joint Initial

Proposals for Reopener Agreement between Alvord Unified School

District and Alvord Educators Association for the 2014-2015 school year

upon a motion made by Carolyn Wilson and seconded by Greg Kraft,

with Ben Johnson being absent.

11. Review Proposed Revisions to Board Policies and Administrative

Regulations: The Board unanimously approved waiving the second

reading and adopted the proposed revisions to Board Policies and

Administrative Regulations upon a motion made by Greg Kraft and

seconded by Carolyn Wilson, with Ben Johnson being absent.

Discussion/Information Items:

12. Financial Report: The Report of Receipts for September 2013 were

received.

Board/Superintendent Comments:

José Luis Pérez ~ “I am pleased with the direction in the District. Thank you

Dr. Salazar and Ginger for being here.”

Carolyn M. Wilson ~ Mrs. Wilson stated that there are so many wonderful

things going on in this District and at a wonderful time of year. Mrs. Wilson

thanked everyone for all their hard work and she hopes everyone enjoys their

Thanksgiving.

Art Kaspereen, Jr. ~ Mr. Kaspereen had the opportunity to visit a few school

sites this week and the one that really impressed his was the YEMP program at

Wells Middle School. Mr. Kaspereen was surprised to learn that this program

started in 1978 and stated that it is great to see the continued community support.

Mr. Kaspereen informed everyone that statistics are showing that students who

participate in band have high graduation rates. Mr. Kaspereen shared a few

stories about his granddaughter and announced that he has another grandchild on

the way!

Greg Kraft ~ Mr. Kraft thanked both Associations for working hard to move

things forward. Mr. Kraft stated that not everyone has it as good as we do and

suggested that if at all possible it would be nice to support families less fortunate

during the holidays.

565.

MSC. 141

MSC. 142

MSC. 143

DISCUSSION

INFORMATION

ITEMS

BOARD/SUPT.

COMMENTS


Ben Johnson ~ Mr. Johnson stated that he was surprised the meeting was ending

so quickly and apologized for being late.

Dr. Salazar ~ Dr. Salazar thanked the Board of Education and Cabinet for their

hard work and gave a special thank you to Leigh Hawkinson, Irma Mendez and

Denise Evans for working collectively and collaboratively with the District to

come to an agreement so quickly. Dr. Salazar stated that working on trust is

imperative. Dr. Salazar wished everyone a Happy Thanksgiving.

The meeting adjourned to Closed Session at 7:45 p.m. with no action expected

following Closed Session.

The meeting adjourned from Closed Session at 8:40 p.m. with no action

reported.

_________________________________

Sid Salazar, Ed.D.

Secretary to the Board of Education

566.

Adjourn

ADJOURNMENT

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