March 25, 2014 at 6:00 PM - Governing Board Regular Meeting
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I. OPENING
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I.1. Call to Order
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I.2. Adoption of Agenda
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I.3. Pledge of Allegiance
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I.3.1. Moment of Silence
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I.4. Board Meeting Minutes Not Previously Approved
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I.4.2. Executive Session
Description:
February 25, 2014
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I.5. Information Only Items
(Items to be heard only; the Board will not propose, discuss, or take legal action during the meeting unless the specific matter is properly noticed for legal action.) |
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I.5.1. Summary of Current Events
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I.5.1.1. Superintendent's Report
Description:
Weekly Updates
Update on Shared Services YCEF Grant Supporting Kids At Hope |
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I.5.1.2. Principal's Report
Description:
Rotary Student of the Month
Police Recognition of Valor - Christian Despain & Jerry Vojnick |
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I.5.1.3. Student Recognitions
Description:
Female Athlete of the Month - Daniela Santana, Soccer
Male Athlete of the Month - Noah Rivera, Soccer Pursuing Victory With Honor Recipient - Evan Snyder Artist of the Month - Alicia Enriquez |
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I.5.1.4. Staff Showcase
Description:
Cindy Forsythe and Gretchen Wesbrock - Report on Link Crew
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I.5.1.5. Financial Report
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I.6. Public Comments
(members of the Governing Board shall not discuss or take legal action on matters raised during an open call to the public unless the matters are properly noticed for discussion and legal action) |
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II. ACTION ITEMS - CONSENT
(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.) |
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II.1. Approval of Routine Vouchers
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II.1.1. Expense
Description:
1020 - $48,431.39
1021 - $72,260.81 1022 - $78,272.53
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II.1.2. Payroll
Description:
26 - $225,700.64
27 - $239,575.32
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II.1.3. Bookstore Activity
Description:
Ratification of Payments
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II.2. Personnel
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II.2.1. Certified Staff
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II.2.1.1. Extra Duty Contracts
Description:
Chad Scott - Leadership Sponsor
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II.2.1.2. Contract Adenda
Description:
Lauren Adams - Stipend for Professional Growth
Uma Mahendran - Stipend for Professional Growth |
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II.2.2. Support Staff
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II.2.2.1. New Hires
Description:
Kimberly Russel - Instructional Aide, Special Ed
Samuel Russel - Bus Driver |
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II.2.3. Resignations/Retirements
Description:
Dennis Chambers - Transportation Director - Retirement
Amberlyn Kleinman - Spanish Teacher - Resignation Denise Dix - Title I Parent Liaison - Resignation Gail Yunk - Title I/ELL - Resignation |
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II.2.4. Contract & Work Agreement Renewals
Description:
The Board will consider approval of contract renewals for teachers and administrators and work agreement renewals for support staff for the 2014-15 school year.
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II.2.4.1. Teachers
Description:
Administration is recommending employment contracts be offered to the attached list of certified employees for the 2014-15 school year.
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II.2.4.2. Support Staff - Work Agreements
Description:
Administration is recommending work agreements be offered to the attached list of classified employees for the 2014-15 school year.
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II.2.4.3. Administrators
Description:
Administration is recommending contracts be offered to the attached list of administrative employees for the 2014-15 school year.
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II.3. Approval of Policy Changes (second readings)
Description:
The Board will consider approving policy changes. The first readings of these policy changes were completed at the February 25, 2014, Board meeting, at which time related regulation and exhibit changes were presented.
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II.3.1. Second Reading of Proposed Changes to Board Policy JKE - Expulsion of Students
Description:
The Board will consider approval of proposed changes to Policy JKE - Expulsion of Students. The proposed changes reflect addition of language related to the expulsion of special education students. The added language reflects current practices, based on federal law and regulation, that a manifestation determination must be held prior to consideration of expulsion.
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II.3.2. Second Reading of Proposed Changes to Board Policy JLF - Reporting Child Abuse/Child Protection
Description:
The Board will consider approval of proposed changes to Policy JLF - Reporting of Child Abuse/Child Protection. These changes reflect a change in the reporting method - from paper to online, as required by SB1291, which amended ARS 13-3620.
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II.4. Approval of Donations
Description:
Dairy Council of Arizona - Milk Cooler
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III. INFORMATION AND DISCUSSION ITEMS
Description:
(Matters about which the Board may engage in discussion but will take no action during the meeting)
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III.1. Capital Override Election
Description:
The Board will discuss considerations for possibly calling for a capital override election to offset the Legislature's cuts to capital funding. No action will be taken on this item.
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IV. ACTION ITEMS - DISTRICT BUSINESS
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IV.1. Resolution Opposing the Legalization of Marijuana
Description:
MATFORCE is leading a campaign to try to prevent the legalization of recreational use of marijuana in Arizona. They are asking that municipalities and school boards consider passage of resolutions supporting their efforts. A draft resolution is attached for the Board's consideration.
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IV.2. Forest Fee Management Association IGA
Description:
The Board will discuss and may take action regarding its intergovernmental agreement (IGA) with the Forest Management Association (FFMA). The current IGA is attached for reference. The Board may go into Executive Session for discussion and consultation for legal advice (pursuant to A.R.S. 38-431.03(A)(3) and 38-431.03(A)(4)).
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IV.3. Land Sale
Description:
The Board will discuss and may take action regarding the sale of district property on Camino Real and Fir Street. The land was rezoned last year to permit a high density residential development and there was an interested developer. This project would rely heavily on federal funding, which has not been acquired by the developer. Administration is recommending that the Board not pursue sale of the land at this time as it may be needed for future campus expansion.
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IV.4. Approval of Salary & Wage Increases
Description:
The Board will consider recommendations from the Salary and Benefits Committee regarding salary and wage increases for the 2014-15 school year. The committee recommends providing all staff with a one percent increase in salary/wages while keeping the benefit package intact. The committee further recommends that if new revenue becomes available, a further increase or one-time payment toward salaries/wages be considered. The Board may go into Executive Session to discuss compensation of employees (pursuant to A.R.S. 38-431.03(A)(5)).
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IV.5. Executive Session to discuss Personnel Matters (pursuant to A.R.S. 38-431.03(A)(1) and 38-431.03(A)(5))
Description:
Superintendent's Evaluation for Performance Pay
Principal's Contract |
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IV.6. Principal's Employment Contract
Description:
The Board will discuss and may take action regarding the Principal's employment contract.
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IV.7. Superintendent's Evaluation
Description:
The Board will discuss and may take action regarding the Superintendent's evaluation and a determination if performance pay has been earned pursuant to the terms and conditions of the Superintendent's employment contract.
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V. INFORMATION ITEMS
Description:
(The Board will not propose, discuss, or take legal action during the meeting)
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V.1. Requests for Future Agenda Items
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VI. ADJOURNMENT
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