What is Happening at Arcohe?

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August 13~ 1st Day of School, Welcome Back!

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SUPERINTENDENT’S MESSAGE:

Budget and program changes projected for 2009-2010

Arcohe School Board, after several meetings and much input, approved the following changes for next school year. If you have any questions please
feel free to contact me.

Our goal is to keep classroom teachers and save class size reduction in K-3..

Kindergarten Program:

Arcohe will have an AM and PM kindergarten class with the following changes:
            No Lunch will be provided.
            Mid-day transportation will not be provided.
            AM students will get transported to school and PM students will be transported home.

Fees:

We will increase student lunch prices to $2.00.

            Bus fees will now become mandatory, although the program will remain the same:
             $1.00 a day
             20% discount for 2^nd child
             Free for three or more children in the same family
             Pay in full or two (2) payments

There will be cuts in the following areas:

           Maintenance; Instructional Aide; Library; Copy Aide; Cafeteria Support; Transportation.
           Band will be eliminated for next year.
           Additionally, the principal will work five less days.

Have a great summer break and we will see you on August 13^th.

Mark Cornfield
Superintendent
cornfield@arcohe.net

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A MESSAGE FROM THE PRINCIPAL:

As I write this column, I realize this will be the last Arcohe Newsletter for the 2008-09 school year. I hope you have enjoyed
receiving your school news through the mail this year. Throughout the year, you should have received monthly newsletters and phone
calls regarding important school information and absences. If you did not receive any calls from our automated system or these newsletters,
please call and let me know so that we can make sure we have all your updated information in our system.

The 2009-10 school year will bring a change in the start date. Mark your calendars as the first day of school
is August 13^th.
Please look for your newsletter in August, 2009, containing important information for the 2009-10 school year.

With the closing of another school year, I would like to thank our classroom volunteers, parents, grandparents, community members,
teachers, and staff for their continued support and contributions to Arcohe School.

Lori Salfen
Principal
Salfen@arcohe.net

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Thank you!

Arcohe Parent Teacher Club would like to thank all of the parents, staff, students, family members and volunteers of Arcohe
School who have helped us this year. We had another great year with many extra activities being provided to our students.
We will be having our nominations for next year's board at our May 5, 2009 meeting, with the elections being held at our
June 2nd meeting. Our money allocations for next year will also be on June 2nd. Thank you again for all of your help.
It is very much appreciated.

Mindy McCreery
~APTC President

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YEARBOOKS

Yearbooks will go on sale May 1^st. This year’s yearbook will be in color for the very first time, and it will cost $25.

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School Lunches:
Students will not be able to charge a lunch against their account after May 22nd (NO EXCEPTIONS).
Any questions please call Ms. Beverly @ 748-2313 ext. 329.

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Library:

The last week for book check out is May 22^nd. Students, who do not return, pay for or replace lost/damaged materials,
will have their library privileges denied until these matters have been resolved.

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HAPPY RETIREMENT MRS. P!

Congratulations, SUSAN PETERSON!

32 YEARS of excellent teaching service & now it’s time for some rest and relaxation! Thank you for spending 9 wonderful
years here at Arcohe! We appreciate the way you’ve given, whole heartedly, to students and staff over the years.
Your passion for teaching will be missed! ENJOY!

Arcohe Student Body & Staff

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SUMMER, SUMMER, SUMMERTIME!!!

Just because the school year is coming to an end, doesn’t mean you can’t think about ongoing health care
and prevention…..

Summer months are an excellent time to schedule well-child physicals and review the immunization
status of your child. It is recommended by the ACIP that children 11-12 years old receive a tetanus/pertussis
vaccine. Please check with your child’s physician. Remember… all students entering first grade are
required by law to have a physical exam on file with the school.
As the days lengthen and the summer heat arrives, it is important to remember to encourage adequate
fluid and nutritional intake. Summer provides many healthy food choices such as yummy fruits and
vegetables.
Increase the amount of water you and your family drink and decrease your soda intake.
Summer sun protection is important to prevent long term damage from sun exposure and potential
for skin cancers. Sunscreen, hats and protective clothing should always be worn. Remember sunlight
is strongest during the hours of 10am-3pm.

Have a fun, safe and healthy summer!

Camron Paslaqua, RN
Arcohe School Nurse

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From Sheriff’s South Bureau-Crime Prevention

With summer rapidly approaching, families will be spending more time on outdoor activities, including swimming.
Every year there are tragic outcomes that sometimes come with not being prepared or taking safety precautions.
The following are some safety tips when playing in water for recreation.

Never leave children alone near water.
Tell children never to run, push, or jump on others around water.
Learn infant and child CPR.
Children should always wear U.S. Coast Guard approved life jackets.
Inflatable inner tubes and “water wings” are not safety devices.
Keep toilet lids down.
Keep doors to bathrooms and laundry rooms closed.
Children in baby bath seats and rings must be within arm’s reach every second.
Teach children to swim after age 4.
Make sure children swim within designated swimming areas of rivers, lakes and oceans.

We hope that you have a fun and safe summer!

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Technology Department:

Are you a computer donor?

Arcohe is always in need for CPU’s, monitors, printers, and any other internal or external parts to repair the current sick computer systems.
Getting a new TV that is DTV ready? Donate your old TV to Arcohe with the A/V connection, we have plenty of DVD players and no TV's.
Last, Remember to turn in your used ink cartridges and old cell phones to the front office. This is a continuing program for our school.

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The Healthy Families Program is health coverage for kids. California now offers complete health insurance for your children
& teenagers at a price you can afford. Dental & eye care, prescription medicine, immunizations, regular checkups at a low monthly premium
& $5 co-payments for some services. For more information, call toll-free 1-800-880-5305.

El programa de Healthy Families es un plan de salud para sus ninos. California ahora ofrece seguro medico complete para sus ninos y
adolescents a un costo razonable. Abercion dental y de la vista, medicinas con receta, vacunas, examenes preventivo requlares, servicios
medicos y de hospital, bajas primas mensuales y pegos de $5 para ciertos servicios. Para mas informacion, llame gratis al 1-800-880-5305.

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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:
June 24,2009
closed session 6:30pm; public session again at 7:00pm
in the Media Center on the East Campus

Board Agenda for 6/24/2009:

6:30 p.m. - Closed Session

7:00 p.m. – Public Session

Agenda will be posted 72 hours before the Board meeting.

Printable copy of the May 12th School Board Agenda Click Here
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Minutes from the School Board Meeting: April 15, 2009

ARCOHE UNION SCHOOL DISTRICT

HERALD, CALIFORNIA 95638

REGULAR BOARD MEETING

MINUTES

DATE: April 15, 2009

TIME: 6:30 p.m. Closed, 7:00 p.m. Open Session

PLACE: ARCOHE UNION SCHOOL DISTRICT OFFICE

East Campus Media Center

ITEM NO. ITEM

1. CONVENE/OPEN SESSION

1.1 Board President Scott Smith called meeting to order at 6:30 p.m.

1.2 Roll call found all members present.

1.3 No member of the public addressed the board.

1.4 The board went into closed session.

2. CLOSED SESSION

2.1 Annual Evaluation of Superintendent

2.2 Staffing - Personnel

3. RECONVENE REGULAR SESSION

3.1 President Scott Smith called the public meeting to order at 7:03 p.m.

3.2 Mr. Brendan Moore led the flag salute.

3.3 Mr. Smith said there was nothing to report out of closed session and the board will return to closed at the end of open session.

4. AGENDA MODIFICATIONS

4.1 Item 10.2 Consent Calendar – Items Removed for Later Consideration

was added to New Business

5. VISITOR PRESENTATIONS

5.1 Rusty Whitley addressed the board regarding daughter’s expulsion from McCaffrey Middle School and denial of admission to Arcohe Union School District.

5.2 Sharon Bridge addressed the board wanting the board to look at suspensions in regards to the 8^th grade trip.

5.3 Jena Plummer asked about the Strategic Plans reference to “home school communication.” Ms. Plummer thought it referred to home schooling, as she home schooled her student in the past. Mr. Cornfield explained it was our automated phone call system, newsletters, website, etc., communications between parents and school.

5.4 Mrs. Bridge spoke to the board saying the agenda was not posted. Mr. Cornfield replied that Ms. Barlew had been ill prior to Spring Break, but she posted the agenda when she returned.

6. COMMUNICATIONS –

6.1 Arcohe received a letter from SMUD advising of several rate increases. The first increase of 9.5% will be effective September 1, 2009, and the second increase of 3.5% will become effective January 2011.

7. REPORTS

Superintendent

7.1 Mr. Cornfield reported current ADA is 95.5.

7.2 Bond Update – Mr. Cornfield had a meeting with the bond company since signing. Our next steps include brain storming and walking the campus, noting recommendations as to where the first portion of the bond should be allocated. Preliminary recommendations include: soccer field with a track, replace playground surface, repave parking lot, improve security and lighting, renovate restrooms, implement preschool, improve library, update computer lab, solar energy. There could be a State match for solar energy. This will need further investigation.

7.3 SELPA – Mr. Cornfield hosted a meeting for the South County Superintendents. They discussed cost sharing and program and transportation sharing. It is advantageous for Arcohe to belong to the SELPA for program and financial support.

Principal

7.4 Calendar/Newsletter – This is in the process and will be mailed out at the end of next week.

7.5 Staff Development – The SpEd teachers were given online IEP training. The first half of the day Beth Barlew gave teachers Power Point training. After lunch a Curriculum Trainer from Sacramento County Office of Education presented a Step Up to Writing workshop.

7.6 STAR Testing – Testing will take place for two hours each morning over the next two weeks.

7.7 AAA Rewards – Today 53 6^th through 8^th grade students went on the AAA Rewards trip to the River Cats game.

7.8 APTC – This weekend will be the community yard sale on the East Campus put on by APTC.

8. CONSENT ITEMS

8.1 Item 8.1 (minutes) pulled for later consideration.

8.2 On motion of Brendan Moore and a second by Michele Neider, on a 5-0 vote, the Board approved the warrant runs of March 5, 10, 17, 19, 24, and 26, 2009.

9. UNFINISHED BUSINESS

9.1 On motion of Mr. Martin and a second by Mr. Moore, the board moved to adopt Budget Reductions for 2009-2010. The motion passed with 4 ayes and 1 no.

10. DISCUSSION/ACTION OF NEW BUSINESS ITEMS

10.1 On a motion from Mr. Smith and a second by Mr. Moore, the board, with a 0 to 5 vote, decided not to go forward with CSBA Board Training.

10.2 On a motion from Mr. Moore and a second by Mrs. Neider, the board approved the minutes from the March 19 regular board meeting. Approved with 4 ayes and Mrs. Mulrooney abstaining. On a motion from Mr. Moore and a second by Mrs. Neider, the board approved the minutes from the March 31 special board meeting. Approved with 4 ayes and Mrs. Mulrooney abstaining.

11. DATES OF NEXT REGULAR MEETINGS – On a motion from Mrs. Neider and a second by Mr. Moore, the board approved the date of the next regular board meeting as May 12 with 5:30 p.m. open session, 6:30 p.m. closed session, and 7 p.m. open session. The motion passed with 5 ayes.

12. COMMENTS FROM THE BOARD

12.1 Michele Neider – No comment.

12.2 Bob Martin – While going over last month’s minutes, I stumbled upon Mrs. Selby’s agenda comments. She had a good point. Cities and counties include a lot. Most include staff recommendations as they have a good idea what they’re talking about. Mr. Cornfield replied the agenda is a legal document, and any changes would have to be approved by an attorney. Mr. Martin would like more input. Mr. Cornfield asked if there was a request to look at the agenda on a future agenda. Mr. Smith and Mr. Martin said “yes.” This is something we should explore. As his son was waiting to get an X-ray, he was reading over his shoulder and mention he thought all the heaters at Arcohe were electric. Mrs. Salfen stated the East Campus has propane heaters and the older unit in Portable 14, shown on the warrant, was a heat pump.

12.3 Brendan Moore appreciates Mrs. Salfen’s input and comments on the STAR testing. He likes how she prepares the students for the testing. We also appreciate the comments on the strategies on STAR testing and we are definitely focused on that.

12.4 Laura Mulrooney – no comment.

12.5 Scott Smith – Thanks for coming out and the input. If the agenda comes out and you have a question, call. Come out an support the yard sale.

ADJOURNMENT

On motion of Mr. Martin and second by Mrs. Neider, the board agreed to adjourn the meeting at 8:12 p.m. and return to closed session.

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Board President Board Secretary

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Minutes from the School Board Meeting: April 30, 2009

SPECIAL CLOSED SESSION – GOVERNING BOARD

AGENDA

5:30 p.m. – Closed Session

Thursday April 30, 2009

Arcohe School – Media Center – East Campus

CLOSED SESSION – 5:30 P.M.

1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER – ROLL CALL

2. FLAG SALUTE

3. NEW BUSINESS

3.1 Employee Performance Evaluation (G.C. 54957)

Position: Superintendent

3.2 Consider Student Expulsion (EC 35146)

4. ADJOURNMENT

5. REPORTING OUT OF CLOSED SESSION

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Upcoming Events:

June

June 1~ Grades are Due
June 2~ APTC meeting @ 6pm
June 3~ Attendance Assembly
June 4~ Report Cards are mailed home
June 4~ Eighth Grade Awards @ 6:30pm
June 5~ Last Day of School!!
June 5~Promotion Ceremony @ 7pm on the East Campus

August

August 13~ Welcome Back! 1st Day of School