Arcohe School, Exceeding Expectations

What is Happening at Arcohe?

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Mandatory 2010-2011 Bus fees

The price is now $1.50 a day with similar discounts offered as last year. When you receive your bus form, please return it to Arcohe USD as soon as possible. 11755 Ivie Rd Herald, CA 95638

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A Message from the Principal:

Welcome back to a new school year. I look forward to seeing you all on August 19th :)

Lori Salfen

Principal

Salfen@arcohe.net

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WOULD YOU BE INTERESTED IN SCHOOL SITE COUNCIL?

A new school year is right around the corner! With a new school year comes a need for parents on the School Site Council. The basic principle behind the SSC is that those individuals who are most affected by the operation of their school should have a major role in the decisions regarding how their school functions. It is the role of the SSC is to serve in an advisory role to the principal on the planning, implementation, and evaluation of the school improvement plan, and to allocate SIP funds from the state (when available) to support the goals of the school plan. The SSC reviews the progress of the school in achieving the goals of the plan.

The success of the School Site Council (SSC) depends upon the ability and willingness of all those in the process to work together in a cooperative manner to develop an effective curricular and instructional program in which all students may attain higher levels of academic competence. SSC meets after school once a month.

We are in need of three (3) parents to become part of the SSC. The term is for two (2) years. If you would like to nominate a parent(s) or yourself to be on SSC, please fill in the name(s) below and a SSC member will contact them to see if each person is indeed interested. If there are more than 3 nominees we will hold and election. Return your nomination form to the Arcohe School office by August 30, 2010.

School Site Council Nomination Form

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Are you a technology donor? Arcohe is always in need of Pentium 4 and higher computers, flat monitors,
printers, and any other internal or external parts to repair the current sick computer systems.

Getting a new home theatre system? Donate your old TV with the A/V connection (yellow & white) & DVD
players to Arcohe.

Don’t forget to turn in your used ink cartridges and old cell phones to the front office. This is a continuing
recycle program for our school.

Lastly, a BIG THANK YOU to all community members that donated their computers & TV’s. You help keep technology up and running at Arcohe during this difficult financial year.

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Arcohe School District Board Commitment:

The board of Arcohe Union School District is committed to carrying out our responsibilities based on the premise that our students and their education is our core focus. The board will strive to challenge each student to achieve their highest level of academic excellence. As board members we will listen and communicate and conduct our business with respect, trust, fairness and integrity.
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Next School Board Meeting:
August 26, 2010
public session at 7:00pm
in the Media Center on the East Campus



Board Agenda for 8/26/2010

ARCOHE UNION SCHOOL DISTRICT

REGULAR MEETING – GOVERNING BOARD

AGENDA

6:30 p.m. – Closed Session

7:00 p.m. – Public Session

August 26, 2010

  Arcohe School-East Campus-Media Center

CLOSED SESSION - 6:30 P.M.

1. Superintendent’s Goals: 2010-2011

REGULAR SESSION – 7:00 P.M.

1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER – ROLL CALL

2.      FLAG SALUTE

3.      REPORTING OUT OF CLOSED SESSION

4.      AGENDA MODIFICATIONS

5.      VISITOR PRESENTATIONS

Anyone may address the Board regarding any item that is within the Board’s subject matter jurisdiction. However, the Board may not take action on any item, which is not on this agenda as authorized by Gov. Code Section 54954.2.

Presentations are limited to three (3) minutes per person, per topic. A maximum of thirty (30) minutes will be allocated to this item.

6.     COMMUNICATIONS

7. STAFF RECOGNITION

8. REPORTS

      Superintendent

      1. Enrollment-First Week Attendance

      2. Williams Update

      3. Jobs Bill

      4. Budget Update

      Principal

       1. Start of School

       2. Back to School Night

9.   CONSENT ITEMS                                                                              ACTION

      9.1 Approve minutes of June 14, 2010, Regular Board meeting.

      9.2 Approve warrant runs of June 3, 8, 15, 17, 22, 24, July 1, 15, 20, 22, 27,

August 3, and 5, 2010.

     9.3 Approve substitute list for 2010/11.

      9.4 Accept donation of $200 from County Line Soccer for maintenance of sprinkler systems.

    9.5 Accept donation of used binders from Premier Office Solution.

    9.6 Accept donation of children’s books from Bill Berg.

10. UNFINISHED BUSINESS

      10.1 Community Budget Strategy Meeting

11. NEW BUSINESS

      11.1     Consent Calendar – Items Removed for Later Consideration            ACTION

      11.2     Approve Unaudited Actuals for 2009-10.                                               ACTION

      11.3     Public Hearing on Instructional Materials                                          ACTION

      11.4     Approval of Instructional Materials Resolution 10-11-01.                 ACTION

      11.6     STAR 2010-Presentation                                                                    DISCUSSION

     11.7     School Breakfast Program                                                                   DISCUSSION

12. DATE OF NEXT REGULAR MEETING-September 16, 2010

13. COMMENTS FROM THE BOARD

14. ADJOURNMENT – Return to Closed Session (if necessary)

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Minutes from the 5-20-10 School Board Meeting:

REGULAR BOARD MEETING MINUTES

DATE: May 20, 2010

TIME: 6 p.m. Closed, 7 p.m. Open Session

PLACE: Arcohe Union School District

                Media Center – East Campus

ITEM NO.       ITEM

1.   CONVENE/OPEN SESSION

1.1    Board President Brendan Moore called the meeting to order at 6 p.m.

1.2    Roll call found four members present. Mr. Scott Smith was absent.

1.3    The board went into closed session.

2. CLOSED SESSION

2.1    Employee Performance Evaluation - Gov. Code #54957

Position: Superintendent

3.   RECONVENE REGULAR SESSION – 7 p.m.

3.1    Board President Brendan Moore called the public meeting to order at 7:10 p.m.

3.2    Mrs. Neider led the flag salute.

3.3    Board President Moore said there was nothing to report out of closed session.

4. AGENDA MODIFICATIONS

There were no agenda modifications.

5. VISITOR PRESENTATIONS

5.1 Isabel Navarro expressed to the board her disappointment with the way her son’s suspension was handled.

5.2 Sharon Bridge addressed the board regarding the displaying of signs in the car windows of staff on school property.

6. SPECIAL RECOGNITION

6.1 Recognition to Tracy Garvey (5 yrs. service), Melissa Herrera (5 yrs. service), Wendy Walker (10 yrs. service), and Lori Salfen (20 yrs. service)

7. COMMUNICATIONS

7.1 Approval of 2^nd interim. Arcohe received a letter from Mr. David W. Gordon, Sacramento County Superintendent of Schools, certifying a positive second interim.

8.   REPORTS

8.1 Superintendent’s Report. Enrollment is at 442. Mr. Cornfield will work on next year’s projections.

8.2 Budget Update – The Governor’s budget shows no new cuts to education, but it also didn’t take any cuts away. There were lots of cuts else where that will affect kids – mental health, welfare, etc. If the mental health portion goes away, schools pick up the cost. Cuts come back to schools in another way.

8.3 TRANs Update – The TRANs request was denied by the outside company, Piper Jaffray, and Sacramento County Office of Education.

8.2 Principal’s Report. Mrs. Lori Salfen reported a successful Open House with a performance by the primary grades and science projects at the east campus. Forty-five students from 6^th through 8^th grade achieving AAA, attended the River Cats game. Tuesday was Shadow Day at Liberty Ranch High. 5^th and 7^th grade P.E. testing will be complete by the end of the month. The first draft of the self review has been sent in. Activities scheduled for the last week of school: Kindergarten promotion 6 p.m., June 1; 8^th grade awards 6:30 p.m., June 2; 8^th grade SunSplash, June 3 (40 8^th graders attending); last day of school, June 4, with 12:30 dismissal; and 8^th grade promotion 7 p.m., June 4, with carnival to follow.

9. CONSENT ITEMS

                        9.1 Item 9.2 approval of May 11 Special Board Meeting minutes.

9.2 On motion from Mr. Martin and second by Mrs. Neider, on a 4-0 vote, the Board approved the minutes of the April 15^th, 2010, regular board meeting; approved warrant runs of April 6, 8, 13, 15, 20, 22, 27, and May 6, 2010; approved contract with Dr. Hoffman for vision screening, and approved contract with Electrical Protection, Inc., for burglar and fire alarms. Motion carried with 4 ayes.

10. UNFINISHED BUSINESS

10.1 Budget Reductions – Board would like to be more proactive on next year’s budget. Mr. Cornfield stated the cuts to the 2010/11 budget, as voted by the board, are cut. As the budget is looked at, positions could be brought back. Mr. Martin suggested public discussions regarding a 4-day school week. Also, Arcohe could partner with Oak View or Galt on transportation. Mr. Cornfield has had meetings with surrounding districts about sharing services and transportation. At the June meeting make plans for the August meeting.

11. NEW BUSINESS

11.1 Consent calendar: On motion from Mr. Martin and a second from Mr. Moore, the board approved, on a 3 to 0 vote, Mrs. Mulrooney abstaining, to approve the minutes from the May 11 Special Board meeting.

11.2 On motion of Mr. Martin and a second by Mrs. Mulrooney, the board adopted Resolution 09-10-12 GASB 45 on a 4 to 0 vote. This was a roll call vote: Mr. Martin, aye; Mrs. Mulrooney, aye; Mrs. Neider, aye; and Mr. Moore, aye.

  11.3 On motion of Mr. Martin and a second by Mrs. Neider, the board adopted Resolution 09-10-13 New Operational Area Agreement on a 4 to 0 vote. This was a roll call vote: Mr. Martin, aye; Mrs. Mulrooney, aye; Mrs. Neider, aye; and Mr. Moore, aye.

11.4 On motion of Mrs. Mulrooney and a second by Mr. Martin, the board waived the first reading and adopted BP and AR 3515.2 Disruptions, BP 4030 Nondiscrimination in Employment, and BP and AR 4157, 4257, and 4357 on a 4 to 0 vote.

12.  DATE OF NEXT REGULAR MEETING

The next regular Board meeting will be held June 17, 2010.

13.  COMMENTS FROM THE BOARD

13.1 Michelle Neider: Open House was wonderful with a great turnout. The singing was good. Science fair and mission projects were great. Remedial class had a lot of parent participation.

13.2 Laura Mulrooney: Congratulated tonight’s honored teachers.

13.3 Bob Martin: Also congratulated tonight’s honored teachers.

13.4 Brendan Moore: Addressed audience that he appreciated all comments on visitor presentation. Thanked the teachers for their years of service to the school and commented teaching is not easy.

14.   ADJOURNMENT

On a motion from Bob Martin and second from Michele Neider, the Board adjourned the meeting at 8:05 p.m.

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Board President                                                Board Secretary

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