August 11, 2020 at 6:00 PM - Regular Board Meeting
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                                        1. OPENING ITEMS                 
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                                        1.A. Call to Order                 | 
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                                        1.B. Roll Call                 | 
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                                        1.C. Pledge of Allegiance                 | 
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                                        1.D. Invocation                 | 
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                                        1.E. Adoption of Agenda                 | 
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                                        1.F. Minutes of Regular Meeting - July 14, 2020                 
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Minutes of the regular board meeting held on July 14, 2020     
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                                        1.G. Reports                 | 
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                                        1.G.(i) Superintendent                 | 
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                                        1.G.(ii) Jr/Sr High School                 | 
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                                        1.G.(iii) Elementary School                 
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                                        1.G.(iv) Business and Fiscal Services                 
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                                        1.G.(v) Technology                 | 
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                                        1.G.(vi) Maintenance                 
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                                        2. CALL TO THE PUBLIC                 
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Individuals who wish to address the Board are requested to complete the appropriate form prior to the meeting and give the form to the Board Secretary. Members of the Board may not discuss items that are not specifically identified on the agenda. Therefore, pursuant to A.R.S. § 38-431.01(H), action taken as a result of public comment will be limited to directing staff to study the matter or scheduling the matter for a future agenda. The Board requests that all comments be limited to five minutes or less, that speakers refrain from the use of speech or language that is offensive or inappropriate, pursuant to Board policy KFA and that speakers refrain from voicing complaints against school personnel or any person connected with the District, as it may impact due process rights. Policies KE, KEB, and KED are provided by the Board for disposition of legitimate complaints, including those involving individuals. Forms required for use of these policies can be obtained from the Joseph City Schools website. The President will limit discussion whenever he deems such action appropriate to the proper conduct of the meeting.     | 
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                                        3. EXECUTIVE SESSION (*)                 
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For any agenda item indicated with an asterisk (*), the Board may vote to convene in Executive Session pursuant to A.R.S. 38-431.03 (A) (1) for personnel matters when notified; (2) discussion or consideration of records exempt by law from public inspection; (3) for consultation with attorney; (4) for consultation with attorney when in pending or contemplated litigation. Discussion or consideration of personnel matters may include employment, assignment, appointment, promotion, demotion, dismissal, salaries, disciplining or resignation of a public officer, appointee or employee.     | 
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                                        4. CONSENT AGENDA                 
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All items listed will be considered as a group and will be approved with one motion unless a Board Member requests an item be removed from the consent agenda and considered as a separate item.     | 
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                                        4.A. Vouchers                 
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Action to ratify district vouchers for period July 10, 2020 through August 6, 2020. General and Special Funds: #1051 $9,957.69 (encumbered) #1052 $32,030.15 (encumbered) #1001 $33,904.64 #1002 $137,185.88 #1003 $38,001.39 #2 $39,201.20 #3 $50,320.28 Auxiliary Operations Funds: none Student Activities Fund: none | 
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                                        4.B. Student Activities Fund Report                 
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Revenues, expenditures and charges in the Student Activities Fund Report; period of July 1, 2020 through July 31, 2020.     | 
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                                        4.C. Qualified Evaluators for Certified Staff                 
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Approve qualified evaluators for certified staff:
 
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                                        4.D. Board Member Resignation                 
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Accept the resignation of Jeremy Miller as a member of the Joseph City School District Governing Board effective July 21, 2020.     | 
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                                        4.E. Prices for school lunches                 
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Approve FY20-21 prices for paid school lunches.     | 
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                                        4.F. Arizona School Facilities Board Building Renewal Grant for Jr/Sr High Classroom Building Roof Assessment                 
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Acceptance of Arizona SFB grant to fund a professional evaluation assessment of Jr/Sr High School classroom buildings.     
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                                        5. PERSONNEL REQUESTS (*)                 
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Discussion and possible action to approve employee assignments, approve volunteers and accept employee resignations.     | 
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                                        5.A. New position                 
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Approve new position.
 
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                                        5.B. Employee Assignments, Employee Renewals, Volunteers, Employee Resignations                 
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Discussion and possible action to approve employee assignments and renewals, approve volunteers and accept employee resignations. EXTRA DUTY ASSIGNMENTS (Extra duties and pay may be reduced or eliminated should the need be reduced or cancelled due to health precautions) 
 CLASS SPONSORS 
 
 
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                                        5.C. Personnel Appointments                 
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Discussion and possible action to approve the appointment of new personnel and changes to positions of current personnel.
 
 
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                                        6. ACTION ITEMS                 | 
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                                        6.A. Textbook Adoption                 
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Adopt the textbook and curriculum materials that were available during the 60-day public review for Jr/Sr High School as presented:
 
 
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                                        6.B. Governing Board Resolution Regarding Opening of School                 
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Approve board resolution regarding opening of school in compliance with Governor's executive orders     
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                                        6.C. Policy and Regulation Adoption - First Reading
                 
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Approve the following policies and regulations for a first reading:
 Policy BEC - Executive Sessions / Open Meetings Policy IHA - Basic Instruction Program Policy KB - Parent Involement in Education Regulation GBGB-R - Staff Personal Security and Safety Regulation JICA-RB - Student Dress Regulation KI-RB - Visitors to Schools 
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                                        7. DISCUSSION ITEMS                 
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The Governing Board will not vote on Discussion Items and any action taken as a result of this discussion will be limited to directing staff to study the matter or scheduling the matter for a future agenda.     | 
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                                        8. INFORMATION ITEMS                 | 
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                                        8.A. Requests for Future Agenda Items                 
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This agenda item is for the Governing Board to have a running record of potential items to be placed on future agendas. There will be no discussion on the substance, merits, or issues relating to the proposed agenda item.     | 
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                                        8.B. Upcoming Meetings and Events Calendar                 
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                                        9. ADJOURNMENT                 
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Call to adjourn the meeting     | 
 
 