April 8, 2025 at 6:00 PM - Governing Board Meeting

A. Opening of Meeting

A.1. Call to Order

A.2. Pledge of Allegiance

B. Student Report

B.1. Report from Flowing Wells High School Student Representatives

B.1.a. Student representatives will provide a review of events and activities at Flowing Wells High School in academics, sports, and other extracurricular programs.

C. Superintendent’s Report

C.1. Recognition of Building Blocks for Character Students

C.1.a. Superintendent Dr. Kevin Stoltzfus will recognize the April Building Blocks for Character Student from each school.

C.2. Recognition of Support Staff Employee of the Year

C.2.a. Superintendent Dr. Kevin Stoltzfus will recognize the Douglas Elementary School Support Staff Employee of the Year, Barbara Elston-Perez.

C.3. Recognition of Outstanding Volunteer of the Year

C.3.a. Superintendent Dr. Kevin Stoltzfus will recognize the Douglas Elementary School Outstanding Volunteer of the Year, Stephanie Miller.

C.4. Recognition of Teacher of the Year

C.4.a. Superintendent Dr. Kevin Stoltzfus will recognize the Douglas Elementary School Teacher of the Year, Erika Tornberg.

C.5. Update on District Events and Activities

C.5.a. Superintendent Dr. Kevin Stoltzfus will provide an update on Flowing Wells School District Events and Activities.
BREAK- The brief break provides an opportunity for families and friends to leave the meeting.

D. Public Comments
Flowing Wells School District welcomes public comment. As outlined in A.R.S. §38-431.02, no action will be taken on issues raised in Public Comments unless items are found on agenda below. Other than this, the response to public comments will be limited to directing staff to study the matter or scheduling the matter as a future agenda item.

E. Consent Agenda
These items of Board business that are addressed routinely at every meeting are presented as a Consent Agenda. The Board may elect to take action on all items collectively in one motion or may individually consider any item(s) as separate agenda subjects for action.

E.1. Approval of Agenda for this Meeting

E.1.a. Request approval for the adoption of the agenda for this meeting, April 8, 2025.

E.2. Approval of Minutes of Governing Board Meetings

E.2.a. The following Governing Board meeting minutes are presented for Governing Board approval: March 25, 2025 (Open Session Minutes).

E.3. Approval of District Expense and Payroll Vouchers

E.3.a. Sign vouchers for upcoming check batches. None for this meeting.
Expense and payroll vouchers are presented for Board approval: Expense vouchers #7051-25 - 7053-25 and Payroll voucher #2620.

E.4. Approval of Requests for Open Enrollment

E.4.a. No requests for this meeting.

E.5. Approval of Requests for Use of District Facilities

E.5.a. District facilities use requests are submitted for approval.

E.6. Approval of Requests for Student Trips

E.6.a. Student trip requests are submitted for approval.

E.7. Approval of Requests for Staff Travel

E.7.a. Staff travel requests are submitted for approval.

E.8. Approval of Personnel Actions

E.8.a. Personnel Actions are submitted for approval.

E.9. Acceptance of Gifts and Donations

E.9.a. Recommend acceptance of gifts and donations in the amount of $612.50 for the period of March 1-31, 2025

E.10. Review of District Financial Statements

E.10.a. Review of Student Activity Balance Sheets and Auxiliary Operations Year-to-Date Budget Reports as of March 31, 2025.

E.11. Approval of Asset Retirement and Disposals

E.11.a. Approval is requested for the retirement and disposal of assets no longer used by the district as of April 2, 2025.

E.12. Approval of District Calendars

E.12.a. The following calendars are submitted for approval: Summer 2025 Schedule; 2025-2026 Classified Calendar by Group; 2025-2026 Paid Holidays; 2025-2026 Payroll Dates Calendar; 2025-2026 Governing Board Meetings; and 2025-2026 Governing Board and School Visitations Calendar. There are no significant changes other than dates adjusted for the new year except for one change to the Classified Calendar by Group: the Elementary Library Technician position has moved from Group H to Group G (from 215 to 207 paid days) due to changes associated with this position's transition from a 19.5 hour-per-week position to 32.5 hours per week; we have discussed this with Library Technicians and obtained feedback.

F. Business and Finance

F.1. Recommend Approval of Renewed IGA with Pima County for the Pima Early Education Program

F.1.a. District administration recommends approval to renew the IGA with Pima County for the Pima Early Education Program (PEEPs), to be effective from July 1, 2025, through May 31, 2028.

F.2. Recommend Approval of 2025-2026 Salary Increase for School Psychologists and Occupational Therapists

F.2.a. District administration recommends approval to increase the School Psychologist starting rate by $6,065 from $65,935 to $72,000 and the Occupational Therapist starting rate by $1,904 from $68,096 to $70,000 in school year 25-26. These increases reflect a need to be more competitive in these positions and compete against independent contractors. Salary increases will be applied to currently employed School Psychologists for the upcoming school year. Changes are noted on the attached Professional Non-Teaching 25-26 Compensation Plan and Benefits Summary document. This document is also revised to include information on district contributions to ASRS and Long-Term Disability.

F.3. Recommend Approval of 2025-2026 hourly rate increase for Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) / Assistive Technology Technician and updated 25-26 Support Salary Schedule

F.3.a. District administration recommends approval to increase the Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) / Assistive Technology Technician hourly rate from $23.99 an hour to $28.00 per hour in school year 25-26.  This increase reflects a need to be more competitive in these positions and compete against independent contractors. Changes are noted on the attached 2025-2026 Support Salary Schedule. Other changes to the document include name changes of several positions previously approved by the Board as position descriptions have been updated.

G. New Business

G.1. Recommend Approval of Flowing Wells Title I Parent Involvement Policy

G.1.a. District Administration recommends approval to adopt the Flowing Wells Title I Parent Involvement Policy. The District reviews this policy annually with the Flowing Wells Parent Advisory Council (PAC). This year's review occurred on April 3, 2025. Revisions are summarized in the attached memo and are relatively minor, with the exception of eliminating the Project READy program due to reduction in funding. Pending Governing Board approval, the final version will be posted on the District website and included in student handbooks and planners for the coming school year.

H. Executive Session

H.1. In accordance with A.R.S. §38-431.03.A.1, an Executive Session may be called for discussion or consideration of employment, assignment, appointment, promotion, demotion, dismissal, salaries, disciplining, termination or resignation of a public officer or district employees; concerning superintendent contract.

I. Adjourn