November 9, 2023 at 6:00 PM - Regular Meeting

I. OPENING

I.1. Call to Order
If you have questions or comments related to items not on the agenda, you may address the Board during Part II of the agenda. For public comment related to items which are listed on the agenda for discussion and possible legal action, you may provide input during the time the Board discusses the item.  In either case, please complete a "Request to Speak" Form and submit it to the Board Secretary. Your name will be called when it's your turn to speak.

I.2. Roll Call

I.3. Pledge of Allegiance

I.4. Moment of Silence

I.5. Adoption of Agenda

II. Public Comments 
At the conclusion of the call to the public, Board members may respond to any criticism made by an individual who addressed the Board.  Board members may also direct staff to review the concern or request the item be discussed at a future meeting.  Board members may not discuss or take legal action on matters raised during this open call to the public. If you have submitted a Request to Speak form, the Board President will call upon you and ask that you please identify yourself by clearly stating for the record your name and address. Citizens are asked to restrict their comments to three (3) minutes. Groups wishing to speak should select a spokesperson to represent the view of the group. (Board President may refrain from reciting this section if no RTS forms have been submitted).

III. Board Meeting Minutes Not Previously Approved

III.1. Meetings

• October 5, 2023 - Regular Session
• October 5, 2023 - Executive Session

IV. Presentation and Reports
(Notice must be specific as to the type of report that will be given, subject matter and who will be making the report. The Board may engage in discussion but will take no action during the meeting.)

IV.1. Superintendent's Report - Superintendent Search
Mark Joraanstad from Arizona School Administrators will provide the Board with an overview of the search process for a new Superintendent.

IV.2. Board Member Report

• Vice-President Teague would like to recognize Mr. James Ball for his receipt of the Arizona Thespians Teacher of the Year Award.

IV.3. Administration Report
Principal Genie Gee will introduce the following speakers/presentations:

• Student Council Report-Speakers Candace Basham, Isabel Clark, and Dezi Saucedo

V. ACTION ITEMS - CONSENT
(Specific information on routine vouchers and personnel will be available at the District Office 24 hours prior to Board Meetings. Please see the Governing Board Secretary during regular office hours. All items listed hereunder are considered to be routine and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a Board member so requests, in which event the item will be removed from the consent agenda and will be discussed separately.)

V.1. Approval of Routine Vouchers

V.1.1. Expense
#1011 - $229,185.83
#1012 - $  24,298.19
#1013 - $  70,858.39

V.1.2. Payroll
  #8 - $396,883.40
  #9 - $367,113.78
#10 - $443,880.52

V.1.3. Bookstore Activity

V.2. Personnel - HR Report

• Certified, Classified, & Administration

V.3. Donation

• Hope Center Report
• AZ Association FFA - $2,000 Cash Donation
• Band Department- Flute- Madeline Shires
• Theatre Department- Costume- Madeline Shires

V.4. Agreements

• Proposal for Interest-based Facilitation of the 2023 Textbook Committee from Inspired Engagement

VI. ACTION ITEMS - DISTRICT BUSINESS
(Specific items of District business as listed for consideration - may include various categorical areas as the business of the District necessitates Board discussion, deliberation, and action)

VI.1. Advertising document for the position of Superintendent for FY25- The Governing Board will discuss the components of a position advertising document and may vote to direct the Arizona School Administrators to construct and publish an advertising document related to the position of District Superintendent.  (Resource:  Mark Joraanstad)

VI.2. Superintendent Search and Community Involvement- The Governing Board will discuss and may consider approval of the extent of stakeholder involvement that may be included in the search process for a new District Superintendent and direct the Arizona School Administrators, in conjunction with District administration, to develop specific plans which may include a community e-survey.  (Resource:  Mark Joraanstad)

VI.3. Application for the position of Superintendent for FY25- The Governing Board will discuss and may consider approving question(s) specific to the District to be included in the District Superintendent position application advertised through the Arizona School Administrators.  (Resource:  Mark Joraanstad)

VI.4. Education Finance Reform Group- Consideration and possible approval of an agreement with Chandler Unified School District as the lead District for the Education Finance Reform Group. (Staff Resource: Lynn Leonard)

VI.5. School District Resolution- Consideration and possible approval of a  Resolution Expressing Concern and Disapproval Regarding the Recent Executive Director Appointment Process Conducted by the Executive Board of the Arizona School Boards Association.  (Staff Resource: Mike Westcott)

VI.6. Establish One Rate for Bus Drivers- Consideration and possible approval of establishing one rate for Bus Drivers. (Staff Resource: Lynn Leonard)

VII. INFORMATION AND DISCUSSION ITEMS 
(Matters about which the Board may engage in discussion but will take no action during the meeting)

VII.1. Information and discussion regarding student discipline issues and incidents, District Policy, processes, student conduct and administrative response to violations. (Staff Resource: Katherine Forbes)

VII.2. Information and discussion regarding grade 9 student progress and the Freshman on Track program.  (Staff Resource: Dave Beery)

VII.3. Information and discussion regarding the Boys 2 Men Mentoring Program. (Staff Resource: Gretchen Wesbrock & Keith DiSante)

VII.4. First Reading of ASBA Policy Advisories 748-762- Information and Discussion of the most recent ASBA Policy Advisories as derived from enactments of the 56th Arizona Legislature. (Staff Resource: Mike Westcott)

VII.5. Lighting Proposal- Information and discussion regarding the Nextera facility lighting proposal.  (Staff Resource: Mike Westcott & Lynn Leonard)

VIII. Requests for Future Agenda Items
(The Board will not propose, discuss, comment, or take legal action during the meeting)

IX. ADJOURNMENT