MINUTES Kings River Union School District Regular Board Meeting August 1, 2016 Call to Order The meeting was called to order by the President, Mr. Dan Waldner, at 6:03 p.m. The other members of the Board present were: Mrs. Jost, Mr. Gonzalez, and Dr. Fernandez. Mrs. Chavez was not present. Mrs. Martin, Superintendent, Mrs. Tredway, Business Manager, and Mrs. Blatner, Vice Principal, represented the district. There were no other guests present at this meeting. Approval of Agenda Dr. Fernandez made a motion to approve the Agenda for August 1, 2016 with the addition of Item L under Administration, Approval of the Integrative Management Proposal for Web Design and Management. Mr. Rivera seconded the motion; the motion passed. Approval of Minutes Mr. Gonzalez moved to approve the minutes of the June 27, 2016 board meeting. Mr. Waldner seconded this motion. The motion was approved. Public Comments There were no Public Comments presented at this meeting. Business/Finance Cash Balance Report Mrs. Martin reviewed the current cash balance report, there were no questions about the Cash Balance Report from any board members. Approval of Warrants The warrants were presented for Board approval. A motion to approve the Warrants as presented was made by Dr. Fernandez and Mr. Gonzalez seconded the motion. The motion was approved.
Approval of Resolution 2017-01 Transferring Funds in Accordance with the Budget Mrs. Martin briefly reviewed the requirement to approve through a resolution the transfer of funds to reflect the 2016-2017 approved budget. A motion to approve Resolution 2017-01 was made by Dr. Fernandez and Mr. Gonzalez seconded the motion. The motion was approved. Approval of Resolution 2017-02 Authorizing Repayment of Interfund Loans Made During the Fiscal Year 2016-2017 Mrs. Martin briefly reviewed this standard resolution authorizing interfund transfers during the school year. A motion to approve Resolution 2017-02 as presented was made by Dr. Fernandez and Mr. Gonzalez seconded the motion. The motion was approved. Administration Selection & Approval of District Clerk Mrs. Martin explained that now that there was again a full board, a new clerk would need to be selected to finish the year. A motion to name Dr. Rogelio Fernandez as the KRU Clerk was made by Mr. Gonzalez and Mrs. Jost seconded the motion. The motion was approved. Approval of the Statement of Facts Mrs. Martin explained that now that all seats were filled and a new clerk had been selected, it would be necessary to notify the state by declaring a new Statement of Facts Document naming all of the sitting board members and their positions. A motion to approve a new Statement of Facts was made by Dr. Fernandez and Mr. Gonzalez seconded the motion. The motion was approved.
Approval of Kings River Union Study Trips for grades Kindergarten through 8 TH Grade for the 2016-2017 school year Mrs. Martin reviewed the list of study trips for all grade levels with the Board. Mrs. Martin provided information on the various trips and the curriculum connections. Dr. Fernandez made a motion to approve the Study Trips as listed and Mr. Gonzalez seconded the motion. The motion carried. Approval of the Agreement for SCICON for Fifth & Sixth Grade with the Tulare County Office of Education Dr. Fernandez made a motion to approve the SCICON Agreements for Fifth & Sixth Grades. Mr. Gonzalez seconded the motion and it was approved. Approval of the Kings River Union Student-Parent Handbook for 2016-17 Mrs. Martin reviewed the handbook and specifically the sections that had been edited or updated. Dr. Fernandez made a motion to approve the Handbook. Mr. Gonzalez seconded the motion and it was approved. Approval of the Transition to a Treated Water System Mrs. Martin reviewed the testing results of the drinking well during the summer months. The continuing presence of the bacteriological coliform has made it necessary to install a continuous chlorination system to the KRU drinking water well. Dr. Fernandez made a motion to approve the installation of a continuous chlorination system. Mr. Gonzalez seconded the motion and it was approved. Approval of the Cafeteria Equipment Purchase from J & E Equipment Grant Funded Mrs. Martin reviewed the bid for the stove, oven, dishwasher, mixer, and walk-in cooler from J & E Equipment that will be purchased with the NSLP Equipment grant funds that that were awarded to KRU. Dr. Fernandez made a motion to approve the purchase of the new cafeteria equipment. Mr. Gonzalez seconded the motion and it was approved.
Approval of the Cafeteria Equipment Demolition & Installation with Dan s A/C & Heating Mrs. Martin reviewed the bid for the demolition and removal of all of the old cafeteria equipment. Dr. Fernandez made a motion to approve the demolition and removal of the old cafeteria equipment. Mr. Gonzalez seconded the motion and it was approved. Approval of the Cafeteria Door Structural Remodel with Forcum/Mackey Construction Mrs. Martin reviewed the need to widen and reframe the door way from the cafeteria eating area into the kitchen area to properly move equipment into and out of the kitchen. Dr. Fernandez made a motion to approve the door remodel. Mr. Gonzalez seconded the motion and it was approved. Approval of the Technology Infrastructure Work with Helios Mrs. Martin reviewed the need to add additional Cat 6 fiber to two wings of KRU to enhance the access to internet for all students. This work was budgeted in the 2016-17 LCAP under goal 4. Dr. Fernandez made a motion to approve the technology infrastructure work. Mr. Gonzalez seconded the motion and it was approved. Superintendent s Report Mrs. Martin updated the Board on the beginning of the year events, professional development opportunities for staff, and summer school activities. She also reviewed the many projects and work that the maintenance department completed throughout the summer. Approval of the Contract with Integrative Brand Management Mrs. Martin reviewed need to update our website and to continue to rebrand the KRU image in the greater community. Integrative Brand Management is locally owned and they will redesign out website and assist in the rebranding of KRU through various forms of communication. Dr. Fernandez made a motion to approve the proposal with Integrative Brand Management. Mr. Gonzalez seconded the motion and it was approved.
Personnel Requests for Interdistrict Attendance Monserrat Becerra 1st Dinuba to KRU renewal Mario Garcia 2 nd Dinuba to KRU renewal Arthur Resendes 2 nd Dinuba to KRU renewal Mariana Garcia 3 rd Dinuba to KRU renewal Emely Vasquez Davila 3 rd Dinuba to KRU renewal Ashley Becerra 4 th Dinuba to KRU renewal Chelsea Juarez 4 th Dinuba to KRU renewal Briana Garcia 7 th Dinuba to KRU renewal A motion to approve the Interdistrict Attendance Agreements for the aforementioned students was made by Dr. Fernandez and seconded by Mrs. Jost. The motion was approved. Closed Session The Board entered closed session at 7:03 p.m. The Board returned to open session at 7:20 p.m. When the Board reconvened to open session, no action was taken. Adjournment A motion to adjourn the meeting at 7:21 p.m. was made by Dr. Fernandez. Mr. Gonzalez seconded the motion. The motion carried. Clerk/Secretary of the Board Date Notice: The agenda packet provided to the Board Members is available for public inspection at the Kings River UESD district office located at 3961 Ave. 400, Kingsburg, Ca. 93631