Arcohe School, Exceeding Expectations

What is Happening at Arcohe?

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California Healthy Kids Survey

If your child is in the 5^th or 7^th grade he/she is being asked to be a part of our school’s Healthy Kids Survey, sponsored by the California Department of Education. This is a very important survey that will help promote better health among youth and combat problems such as drug abuse and violence. The survey results will provide our school with greater knowledge about health risks facing our youth. The state requires schools to complete this survey in order to receive funds for prevention and education programs that Arcohe School is able to offer.

A consent form for the California Healthy Kids Survey will be sent home with all 5th and 7th grade students. Your written permission on this form is required for your child to participate in the survey

Survey Content. The survey will gather information on behaviors such as physical activity and nutritional habits; alcohol, tobacco, and other drug use; school safety; environmental and individual strengths and assets. Included in the survey for 7^th grade students only are questions regarding sensitive issues such as suicide and sexual behavior. You may examine the questionnaire in the school office or by clicking the links below.

It is Voluntary. Your child does not have to take the survey. Students who participate only have to answer the questions they want to answer and they may stop taking it at any time.

It is Anonymous. No names will be recorded or attached to the survey forms or data. The results will be made available only under strict confidentiality controls.

For Further Information. The survey was developed by WestEd, a public, non-profit educational institution. The survey results allow the administration and the school staff to evaluate currently implemented health programs, such as “LifeSkills”.

Middle School will take Module A.

There are separate quizzes for English and Spanish.

Elementary Module

Links to Middle School Surveys

Module A

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Frequently Asked Questions for parents (English))

Frequently Asked Questions for parents (Spanish)
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A Message from the Superintendent/Principal:

As the second semester begins, the staff is working diligently with your students to assure they are well on their way to being prepared for the Spring STAR testing. Please be sure you are checking your students' planners or checking in TeacherEase so that you know how your students are progressing and that they are keeping up with their assignments at school. We can’t do it by ourselves. Your assistance and support are vital to helping your child be successful.

As you probably know, the state’s education budget is in serious trouble.   As we feared, the budget revenues did not materialize as hoped for and the state has “pulled the triggers”. This means that our per-child allocation has been cut by about $200. The worst news is that we are not going to get any of our anticipated transportation funding for the rest of this year. That's about $80,000 that we had counted on and need. The good news is that your school board wisely prepared for these potential cuts. We will be able to continue our services through the end of the year and still have a small ending balance.

Last month the governor released his initial budget proposal for the 2012-2013 school year. This is the worst educational budget in history. His plan is to end funding for school transportation forever, eliminate the opportunity for many students to attend Kindergarten (until they are almost 6 years old), and severely reduce our general funding income as well.   While the governor is proposing most of these measures in an attempt to put pressure on the public to pass a tax measure, it still doesn’t add up for districts like Arcohe. Even if we, as a state, are able to pass a tax initiative in November (and sincerely hope that we do), there is no plan to ever refund school transportation.

The governor and the legislature are forcing us to decimate an already crippled school system.

Be assured that the Board and I are, and will continue to work with our professional organizations to put as much political pressure on the governor’s office and our legislators as we can in an effort to stop or at least mitigate these issues. Also be assured that we will continue to manage the district’s resources in a responsible and sustainable manner.

Sincerely

Jim Shock, Ed. D.

Superintendent / Principal

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EAST CAMPUS

The East Campus office is closed during the hours of:
11:00 a.m.-12:15 p.m.
Students need to be checked out at the Main Campus Office during that time.

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      Mandatory 2011-2012 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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KINDERGARTEN

REGISTRATION 2012-2013

There are new Kindergarten age guidelines for the 2012-2013 school year. Regular Kindergarten students must be 5 years old on or before November 1, 2012. For the students who turn 5 from November 2, 2012, through December 2, 2012, we will be enrolling them in our new transitional Kindergarten program. Students in transitional Kindergarten will be able to enroll in regular Kindergarten the following year. We will be accepting registrations beginning February 1^st.

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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 Special Board Meeting:
May 14, 2012
at 7:30pm in the
East Campus Media Center

Board Agenda 5/14/2012

SPECIAL BOARD MEETING – GOVERNING BOARD

AGENDA

Special Board Meeting

Monday, May 14, 2012

7:30 p.m.

Arcohe School

East Campus Media Center

1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER – 7:30 P.M.

2. ROLL CALL

3. FLAG SALUTE

4. PUBLIC INPUT / OPEN HEARING

Members of the public may address the board on any item on the agenda. Because this is a special meeting items not on the agenda may not be addressed at this meeting by law. Presentations are limited to three (3) minutes per person, per topic. A maximum of thirty (30) minutes will be allotted to this item.

5. NEW BUSINESS

5.1. Resolution 11-12-22 – Classified Reduction in Hours /

Reduction in Classified Staff ACTION

5.2 Additional Budget Adjustment – Options for 2012-13 DISCUSSION

5.3 Resolution 11-12-23 – Classified Reduction in Hours /

Reduction in Classified Staff ACTION

5.4 Resolution 11-12-24 – Resolution and Decision Not to

Reemploy Certificated Employees for the 2012-13 School Year ACTION

6. ADJOURNMENT

Any writing distributed either as part of the board packet, or within 72 hours of the meeting, can be viewed at the Arcohe Main Campus office; 11755 Ivie Rd. Herald, CA 95638.

In compliance with Government Code section 54954.2(a) Arcohe Union Elementary School District will, on request, make agendas available in appropriate alternative formats to persons with a disability, as required by Section 202 of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. Sec. 12132), and the federal rules and regulations adopted in implementation thereof. Individuals who need this agenda in an alternative format or who need a disability-related modification or accommodation in order to participate in the meeting should contact, Cherie Goehring, 209-748-2313 Ext. 202.

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Next Regular Board Meeting:
May 16, 2012
at 7:00pm in the
Media Center on the East Campus

Board Agenda for 5/16/2012

ARCOHE UNION SCHOOL DISTRICT

REGULAR BOARD MEETING – GOVERNING BOARD AGENDA

Wednesday, May 16, 2012

7:00 p.m.

Arcohe School

East Campus Media Center

1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER – 7:00 P.M.

2. ROLL CALL

3. FLAG SALUTE

4. PUBLIC INPUT / OPEN HEARING

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.

5. OPEN SESSION AGENDA MODIFICATIONS

Items on the agenda may be moved on the agenda. No new items may be added to the

agenda at this time.

6. STUDENT RECOGNITION – Kindergarten

7. COMMUNICATIONS

7.1 To the Honorable Felipe Fuentes, Chair of the Assembly Appropriations Committee

8. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS

8.1 Superintendent / Principal

Enrollment / School Site Council / STAR Testing / Budget Timeline

9. CONSENT AGENDA

Items on the consent agenda are passed in one motion without discussion. Any item may be

pulled from the consent agenda by the Board and moved to the Business/Action section when

approving the agenda. ACTION

9.1 Minutes of Regular Board Meeting April 19, 2012.

9.2 Minutes of Special Board Meeting May 9, 2012.

9.3 Warrant runs of April 17, 24, 26, and May 1, 3, and 8, 2012.

10. PERSONNEL

11. NEW BUSINESS

11.1 Declaration of Surplus and/or Obsolete Equipment ACTION

11.2 2012-13 Transportation Fees ACTION

11.3 2012-13 School Lunch / Breakfast Meal Pricing ACTION

11.4 Approval of Five-Year Deferred Maintenance Plan ACTION

12. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS – Strategic Plan, Board Annual Goals, Board Self-Evaluation, Single School District Site Plan, Budget

13. DATE OF NEXT REGULAR BOARD MEETING – June 21, 2012 and

SPECIAL BOARD MEETING – June 12, 2012 – Budget Study Session

14. BOARD MEMBER REPORTS

15. ADJOURNMENT

21. DATE OF NEXT REGULAR BOARD MEETINGS – May 24, 2012, and June 21, 2012

(Budget)

SPECIAL BOARD MEETING – May 9, 2012 (Staff Reductions for 2012-13) – 1:45 p.m.

22. BOARD MEMBER REPORTS

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

School Board – President: Scott Smith; Clerk: Michele Nieder; Members: Mindy McCreery, Melissa Snow, Bobby Stepps; Superintendent – Dr. Jim Shock

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Minutes from the 3/27/2012

School Board Meeting:

ARCOHE UNION SCHOOL DISTRICT

HERALD, CALIFORNIA 95638

SPECIAL BOARD MEETING

MINUTES

DATE: March 27, 2012

TIME: 1:00 p.m.

PLACE: Arcohe School

East Campus Media Center

ITEM NO. ITEM

1. CONVENE/OPEN SESSION

1.1 Board President Scott Smith called the meeting to order at 1:08 p.m.

1.2 Roll call found four members present. Mr. Bobby Stepps was absent

2. PUBLIC INPUT / OPEN HEARING

2.1 There was no public comment.

3. CLOSED SESSION (Attendees included Board members, Dr. Jim Shock, Superintendent and Heather Edwards, District Legal Counsel)

3.1 Public Employee Discipline / Dismissal / Release

4. REPORTING OUT OF ACTION TAKEN DURING CLOSED SESSION

4.1 President Smith reported there was no action taken in closed session.

5. ADJOURNMENT

The Board adjourned the meeting at 2:02 p.m.

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Board President Board Secretary

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