Agriculture Advisory Meeting Madera South High School 

October 10, 3013  In attendance: See attachment #1   Oracio Rodriguez    Michael Salvador    Sheryl Sisil   Dick Haupt      Jim Bomprezzi     Bob Naden   Carl Schroeder     Don Farnesi      Bob Labrucherie    Dave Loquaci      Jim Cavallero      Shirley Woods   Prince Marshall    Sandon Schwartz    Ed LeTourneau    Jim Erickson       Kristin McKenna    John Williams   Darlene Gilles      Tim Deniz      Brent George   Kristin Sheehan    Crystal Luera       Johnny Lopes    

The meeting was called to order by the department chairperson Kristin McKenna in Gary Geist’s absence at 6:05 p.m.  After a brief introduction the members were dismissed for dinner.  

The meeting resumed at 6:15 p.m. and introductions were made of all present.  Our new teacher Crystal Luera and student teacher Johnny Lopes were highlighted.  Darlene Gilles was presented a plaque for 7 years of outstanding service as the department head.   

 A motion to approve the minutes from the March 2013 advisory meeting was made by 

Jim Erickson and seconded by Jim Cavallero, minutes approved, voice vote.    The agenda started with John Williams presenting a power point listing the 

accomplishments and many activities of the Madera FFA members from May to the present.  Kristin McKenna led a review of the Agriculture Incentive Grant checklist that needed to 

be certified by the advisory committee.  The findings were we don’t meet criteria’s 10A, 11B and 12A.  (Attachment 2) The goal of the department is to work towards meeting 12A, however with the current budget issues, criteria’s 10A and 11B are out of reach at this time.  The checklist was approved with a motion by Jim Cavallero and 2nd by Dave Loquaci, checklist approved, voice vote.   

 John Williams reported on the status of the vineyard.  The work started shortly after our 

last Ag. Advisory committee meeting; with trenching and manifolds being put in, stakes and wiring being hung, drip lines installed, and the vines being planted.  All of the work done on the vineyard was completed by students.  A list of donors can be found in (attachment 3).    Tim Deniz and Brent George presented the Ag. Mechanics Welding and Fabrication Pathway.  They reviewed with everyone the courses that make up the pathway, topics that are covered and career opportunities for students that pursue the pathway.  Tim also informed the 

committee that the classes are now articulated with Butte College and articulations are in the works for Fresno City and Merced.  (Attachment 4)     Dave Loquaci asked a question about what effects common core will have on the Ag. Department and the time frame until full implementation.  Sheryl Sisil stated that step one is rewriting core courses and then step 2 will be re‐working elective classes.  It is her opinion that common core will help our courses since the focus is in real life applications rather than memorization.  Some of our courses may change in content taught in them but we will still be providing real life skills.    Meeting adjourned 7:07 p.m.  Respectfully submitted  Kristin McKenna  MSHS Ag Dept.  

Yes No

X 1A.

X 1B.

X 1C.

X 1D.

X 1E.

X 1F.

X 1G.

* Computerized Record Book * Agriscience Fair Report

* Agriculture Term Paper * Agriculture/FFA Speech Manuscript* Job Resume * Job Cover Letter* Portfolio Letter of Introduction * Other Agriculture Related Project

X 1H.

X 1I.

X 1J.

2. LEADERSHIP & CITIZENSHIP DEVELOPMENT

Yes No

X 2A.

X 2B.Supervisor by December 15th.

X 2C.

X 2D.

XAll students enrolled in agriculture classes are affiliated with the State FFA Association.

Based on previous year’s records, the department participated in a minimum of 12 activities as listed on the FFA Activities Check Sheet. (Attached)

Record books of all students are maintained in the Department files until one year following graduation.Agriculture courses have been submitted to meet high school graduation requirements and/or University of California a-g credit.

An FFA Chapter has been chartered by the State Association or has been applied for.

A Chapter Program of Work is developed annually and a copy is furnished to the Regional

Every student is given a grade based upon participation in leadership activities.

2E.

1. CURRICULUM & INSTRUCTION

INCENTIVE GRANT CHECKLIST

The curriculum includes the components required under Section 52454 of the Education Code: organized classes in the study of agriculture science and technology; student supervised agricultural experience; and a program of leadership, organization and personal development.

Agriculture Career Awareness information is included in every course. (FS 3.1, 3.2)

The Career Technical Education Model Curriculum Standards for the Agriculture and Natural Resources Industry Sector are the basis for content of courses offered. Curriculum addresses "Foundation" and "Pathway" standards within the program pathway(s) and course sequences.

The agriculture curriculum includes the use of computer aided instruction by utilizing at least one of the following: (FS 4.2, 4.6)

Recordkeeping is taught in all agriculture classes. Every student maintains and completes (closes out) either an actual SAE Project or Mock Problem. (FS 10.3, 11.0)

The agriculture department utilizes computer hardware and software as an instructional tool. (FS 4.2, 4.6)

Career paths in agriculture have been identified and can be found on a chart or diagram in the Program Plan. (Foundation Standard 3.0)The school master schedule allows students to follow the recommended sequence of agriculture courses to complete the selected career path(s).

X 2F.

* Local Best Informed Greenhand Contest * Local Creed Speaking Contest* Local Opening & Closing Contest * Local COOP Quiz Contest* Local Program of Work Committee(s) * Local Demonstration Fair* Local Agriscience Fair Exhibition * Local Public Speaking Contest* Local Parliamentary Procedure Contest * Chapter Meeting or Activity* Any Section, Region, or State Activity * Other Local Activities

3. PRACTICAL APPLICATION OF AGRICULTURAL SKILLS

Yes No

X 3A.

X 3B.

X 3C.

X 3D.

X 3E.

4. QUALIFIED & PROFESSIONAL PERSONNEL

Yes No

X 4A.

X 4B.

X 4C.

X 4D.

X 4E.

5. FACILITIES, EQUIPMENT & MATERIALS

Yes No

X 5A.

X 5B.

First year students have either been engaged in a SAE project(s) or have a plan in place for a SAE, as verified by the Student Data-Career Plan (FS 10.2, 10.3)

There is adequate storage space for materials, records, equipment and supplies.

Modification of facilities and equipment has occurred when necessary, based on the needs of students, including special populations.

A written record of minutes is kept of action taken during agriculture staff meetings and is kept in Department files or the Comprehensive Program Plan. (This criteria does not apply to single person departments - mark column N/A = Not Applicable)

A minimum of 80% of the students participate in at least three leadership development activities annually as verified by department records. Activities could include any three of the following intra-curricular activities: (FS 7.0, 9.1, 9.2, 9.3, 9.6, 10.1)

A minimum of 80% of continuing students are engaged in SAE project(s) as verified by Department records. (FS 4.0, 5.0, 6.0, 7.0, 8.0, 9.0,10.0, 11.0)Students with SAE projects are visited by their agriculture teacher at least twice per year as documented by Department records.A school vehicle is readily available to each agriculture teacher for all SAE activities associated with the program, or each teacher is adequately compensated for using their own personal vehicle.

Every agriculture teacher has the appropriate credential for teaching the subject(s) assigned. Copy of authorizing credential(s) is in the Comprehensive Program Plan.

Based on the previous year’s records, every agriculture teacher, teaching at least ½ time agriculture, attends a minimum of four professional development activities: (Complete attachment).

Teachers are reimbursed for personal expenses they incur while participating in all approved integral activities associated with FFA, SAE, and professional CATA in-service activities.

Student participation in Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE) is part of the grading criteria for every agriculture student in the program. (FS 10.2)

The agriculture staff meets a minimum of twice a month. (This criteria does not apply to single person departments - mark column N/A = Not Applicable)

X 5C.

* School Farm Laboratory * Greenhouse* Growing Area * Agriculture Shop

X 5D.

X 5E.

X 5F.

6. COMMUNITY, BUSINESS AND INDUSTRY INVOLVEMENT

Yes No

X

X 6B.

X 6C.

* Job Market Description * Targeted Occupations* Total Program Goals & Objectives * Program Description - Courses, SAE, FFA* Course Subject Matter Outlines * Program Completion Standards * 5 Year Facility & Equipment Acquisition * Current Year Budget* Graduate Follow Up * List of Active placement Sites

X 6D.

7. CAREER GUIDANCE

Yes No

X 7A.

X 7B.

X 7C.

8. PROGRAM PROMOTION

Yes No

X 8A.

X 8B.

X 8C.

The Agriculture Department has E-Mail capabilities.The reviewer verifies by visual observation that the agriculture facilities are neat, clean, and orderly.

Facilities and equipment are regularly maintained, repaired, or replaced.

6A. The Advisory Committee is operational and reflects the committee membership as outlined in the "Agricultural Education Advisory Committee Manual".

All students have a completed career plan (Student Data Sheet) and it is updated annually. (FS 3.3)

Efforts have been made, or completed, to articulate with Community Colleges and/or Universities (i.e., 2+2+2 articulation agreements).

* Post-secondary education and training options.

The contact information of the Advisory Committee Chair has been provided on the cover of this checklist

Students are counseled regarding: (FS 3.0)

Students have alternative means of overcoming financial barriers to participate in program activities. (Includes FFA, SAE, Leadership Activities.)The Agriculture Department conducts recruitment activities with local feeder schools.

An Agricultural Education program recruitment brochure or similar document is used to promote the program.

At least one of the below listed community or school-based laboratory facilities has been provided to accommodate students who have no place for their SAE project(s):

The Agricultural Advisory Committee has assisted in the development or revision of the following components of the Comprehensive Program Plan, as evidenced in the Ag. Advisory Committee minutes

* Career opportunities in Agriculture and Agribusiness* Agriculture and academic courses necessary to complete career pathway offerings

The Agricultural Advisory Committee meets at least twice each year. (Minutes are available to verify meetings.)

9. PROGRAM ACCOUNTABILITY & PLANNING

Yes No

X 9A.

X 9B.

X 9C.

X 9D.

X 9E.

X 9F.

Yes No

X 10A.

X 10B.

11. FULL YEAR EMPLOYMENT

Yes No

X 11A.

X 11B.

12. PROGRAM ACHIEVEMENT

Yes No

X 12A.

A full-time equivalent teacher is employed year-round for each 75 students enrolled in the agriculture program and is compensated no less than $2000.During the school year, one teaching period for Supervision is assigned to each agriculture teacher. This project supervision period is in addition to the preparation period normally assigned to all teachers in the school. This requirement may also be met if a period is not available by financially compensating the agriculture teacher(s) at the equivalent cost of providing one period for supervision.

The total number of students enrolled in agriculture classes does not exceed 75 students per teacher. First year students enrolled in agriculture courses will be counted as .5 for purpose of determining the total count only. (This does not pertain to class size.)

The R-2, AIG Expenditure Reports, and FFA Roster have been received by the Regional Supervisor and/or State FFA Financial Coordinator on or before October 15th.

A follow-up system is used which gathers the following information from program * Status of employment or school enrolled within* Opinion regarding the value and relevance of the agriculture program* Suggestions for improving the agriculture program

Shop and laboratory-based classes have no more than 20 students enrolled. Classroom-based classes have no more than 25 students enrolled.

QUALITY CRITERIA 10, 11and 12 MUST BE SCORED DURING THE REVIEW PROCESS. HOWEVER, SCORES WILL ONLY COUNT IF THESE CRITERIA HAVE BEEN APPLIED FOR VIA THE AGRICULTURE INCENTIVE GRANT APPLICATION.

The Agriculture Department analyzes their student retention numbers each year and develops strategies to help increase retention within the program.

The Graduate Follow Up data collected was entered with the On-line R2/FFA Roster Data Entry by October 15th .

A Comprehensive Program Plan is on file with the Regional Supervisor and a copy is retained in the local department files.Updates of the Program Plan are sent to the Regional Supervisor by November 15th. These updates include: (1) Five Year Equipment Acquisition Schedule; (2) Chart of Staff Responsibilities; (3) FFA Program of Work; (4) Advisory Committee Roster; and (5) Advisory Committee Minutes.

The Agriculture Program meets the requirements of Program Achievement (attach checklist)

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Vineyard UpdateFall 2013

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March 2013 Irrigation

System Installed

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April 2013 Stakes and Trellis Installed

Attachment 3

May 2013 Drip Irrigation Installed 60 Students

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May 2013

Vines Planted 4 Varieties

Columbard Cabernet Sauvigon Zinfadel Muscat

200 Students in 4 Hours Helped

Attachment 3

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Summer/Fall 2013

Chopped Weeds

Tied Vines

Attachment 3

New Equipment Sulfur Machine-Spring 2013 6 Ft Tandem Disc-Spring 2013 40 Gal Aero Fan Sprayer-Fall 2013

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Community Support Shafer Stakes- Donated Stakes, Wire and

Cartons Madera County Ag Boosters- Donated

Labor for Installation of Stakes/Wire Western Ag & Turf- Donated Irrigation

System, Labor, and Tubing for Drip Duarte Nursery- Donated Vines Kuckenbecker Tractor- Donated use of

Tractor for RippingAttachment 3

Future Plans This Vineyard will be truly student oriented

1 Student “Foreman” Will be responsible in maintaining the vineyard as a

whole Work with students in charge of varieties on a regular

basis. Work with advisor and community members when

needed 4 students will be in charge of a variety

Pruning, weed control, tying, harvest, maintenance Students will work alongside an advisor to maintain

the vineyard Future Crop/Vit class will also take part in overall

work in vineyard Attachment 3

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SCHOOL OF AGRICULTURE, SCIENCE & ENGINEERING

Ag Mechanics Pathway

Ag Advisory

Course Curriculum Review

Attachment 4

Ag Mechanics Career Pathway/Course Progression

AGRICULTURE MECHANICSWELDING AND FABRICATION

9Ag Mech I

10 Ag Mech II

11

ROP Welding III / IV(2hr Course)

12

ROP Welding III / IV(2 hr Course)Attachment 4

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Ag Mechanics 1

Shop safety Arc Welding (Flat position with 6013

and 6011 electrodes)

Oxy-Fuel Cutting Measurement Sheet Metal (Small shelf/ dust pan)

Basic Electrical (Electrical boards)

Basic Plumbing (PVC sprinkler)

Small Engine (Theory and Maintenance)

FFA and record keeping (Leadership and SAE)

This class is an introductory level class where students learn basic mechanical skills with a focus on Arc welding and Shop safety. It is my goal to prepare my students with the basic knowledge and skills to move on and be successful in one of the two advanced mechanical strands, as well as, be able to do basic maintenance in their home.

Attachment 4

Ag Mechanics II

Content Areas Shop Safety Project Planning 3 view drawings Intro to Computer aided design Blueprint/plan interpretation Calculating estimates/materials Arc welding E6010/7018 all welds and all

positions(flat, horizontal, vertical, overhead)

MIG (short circuit/globular transfer/spray)

Flux Cored Arc Welding Oxy fuel/plasma torch cutting

and operations Small project design and

construction Basic recordkeeping Material Cutting/

handling FFA

This class is designed as a Sophomore level welding curriculum to build off of the very basic welding and fabrication skills learned in Ag Mech I. It is for the most part skills based, although it does include a small project component at the end of the 2nd semester (time permitting)

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ROP Welding and Fabrication III / IV

• This class is a combination mixed class of 3rd and 4th year welding/fabrication students with varying levels of skills .

• 3rd year students are further instructed in the design process and will start out the year with a basic review of shop skills and competencies followed by designing small projects and being guided through the fabrication process to further develop skills and competencies.

• 4th year students are instructed in a full year of welding and fabrication where they utilize the competencies they have learned over their first three years to further their skill as a welder fabricator. They are almost entirely on their own in the process and develop skills in not only welding, but customer service and business as well as they work with the general public/community members Attachment 4

ROP Welding and Fabrication III / IVContent Areas Shop Safety Measurement Basic metallurgy (metals) Project Planning/design Cost evaluation Computer aided design AWS Welding Smybols and

Certs. Calculating estimates/materials Job readiness Basic equipment

repair/electrical/ troubleshooting

Repair Welding Utilization of welding processes

– SMAW– GMAW Mig– FCAW (flux cored arc welding)– TIG (tungsten inert gas welding)

Oxy fuel/plasma torch cutting and operations

Utilization of CNC Plasma/computers in manufacturing

Individual projects FFA

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Student Work

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Student Work

Attachment 4