April 22, 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:
March 24, 2014
March 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 |
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I.5.1.2. Principal's Report
Description:
Rotary Student of the Month - Lily Leonard
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I.5.1.3. Student Recognitions
Description:
Female Athlete of the Month -Justine Taylor - March
Male Athlete of the Month - Austin Zwart - March Pursuing Victory With Honor Recipient - Michaela Dixon Artist of the Month - Brett Janica - March Female Athlete of the Month -Kaitlynn Lewis - April Male Athlete of the Month - Ryan Talbot - April Pursuing Victory With Honor Recipient - Megan Hester - April |
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I.5.1.4. Staff Showcase
Description:
Diane Uidenich will update the Board on activities at The Academy at Mingus.
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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:
1023 - $3,545.15
1024 - $144,561.62 1025 - $45,547.16 1026 - $29,146.45
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II.1.2. Payroll
Description:
28 - $217,246.12
29 - $236,055.24
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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. Resignation
Description:
Erin Humphreys - Resignation
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II.2.1.2. Retirements
Description:
The Board will consider approval of the retirements of the following staff members, along with an agreement for staffing services with Educational Services, Inc., allowing two teachers to return to MUHS next year as contracted employees.
Bob Young Liana Settanni Kay Cooper |
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II.2.1.3. New Hires
Description:
Larry Stephenson - Substitute
Monica Mathis - Substitute Elynn Colaianni - Substitute |
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II.2.1.4. Contract Addenda
Description:
Mike Westcott - Professional Development
Craig Mai - Professional Development Deana DeWitt - Professional Development Genie Gee - Professional Development Shannon Anderson - Professional Development Brian Tankesley - Professional Development Leeza Miller - Professional Development |
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II.2.2. Support Staff
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II.2.2.1. New Hire
Description:
Rosario Hernandez - Food Service
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II.2.2.2. Resignation
Description:
Brendon Kenney - Resignation
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II.2.3. Principal's Contract Renewal
Description:
Jennifer Chilton - Principal
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II.3. Approval of New Club
Description:
The Marauder Messenger - School Newspaper
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II.4. Emergency Procurement
Description:
On January 21, 2014, a pressure tank on the potable water system ruptured, terminating water supply for the school campus and necessitating an early dismissal for students and staff. The situation required emergency temporary repairs along with emergency engineering services. Pender Engineering was contracted to provide technical assistance with the temporary repair and long term solution options. MUHSD has been approved for reimbursement of these services from the AZ School Facilities Board. Administration is recommending the Board approve the emergency procurement of engineering services from Pender Engineering.
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II.5. Out of State Travel
Description:
The Governing Board will consider approving out of state travel for the Superintendent to participate in the 2014-15 US - China Administrator Shadowing Project. Program participation would involve hosting a Chinese administrator for a week in November, 2014, and granting professional leave to Dr. Tighe to shadow an administrator in China in March of 2015. There will be no direct cost to the District.
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II.6. Disposition of Property
Description:
The Board will consider disposition of a 1985 school bus that is no longer operational. The motor, transmission, and other usable parts have been removed. Johnson's Heavy Towing of Flagstaff has offered to give MUHS $100 to remove the vehicle.
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III. ACTION ITEMS - DISTRICT BUSINESS
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III.1. Budget Revision
Description:
The Board will consider approval of a revision to the FY14 budget to reflect amendments to federal grants (Title I and Title II) as well as the CTE grant. The recommended revision would keep the budgeted amounts aligned with grant allocations and expenditures.
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III.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. INFORMATION AND DISCUSSION ITEMS
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(Matters about which the Board may engage in discussion but will take no action during the meeting)
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IV.1. Land Sale
Description:
The Board will discuss information regarding the potential sale of district property on Camino Real and Fir Street. Administration will provide an update on research conducted.
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IV.2. Capital Override Election
Description:
Administration will provide the Board with information regarding possibly calling for a capital override election to offset the Legislature's cuts to capital funding. The elections timeline for Yavapai County is attached for Board member reference.
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IV.3. First Reading of Proposed Board Policy Changes
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IV.3.1. First Reading of Proposed Changes to Policy BCE - School Board Member Conflict of Interest
Description:
The proposed changes reflect clarification on exceptions for Board Member purchases applies only to equipment, materials, and supplies, and NOT services. This clarification is based on Attorney General Opinion I87-035 discussing ARS 38-503(C) and 15-323.
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IV.3.2. First Reading of Proposed Changes to Policy BE - School Board Meetings
Description:
These recommended changes reflect ASBA Policy Services’ determination that an adjustment of the Policy is needed to meet the minimum standard in ARS 15-321(D). The changes clarify that the Board shall hold regular monthly meetings but may hold other meetings as often as called.
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IV.3.3. First Reading of Proposed Changes to Policy JICI - Weapons in Schools
Description:
The proposed changes reflect removal of restrictions on the definition of a knife, making its length inconsequential.
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IV.3.4. First Reading of Proposed Changes to Policy JL - Student Wellness
Description:
The proposed changes reflect addition of language to ensure compliance with the Healthy, Hunger-free Kids Act of 2010 by further defining evaluation of the effectiveness of the policy in promoting healthy eating.
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IV.3.5. Proposed Changes to Exhibits JLF-EB through JLF-ED
Description:
These changes reflect addition of three exhibits (JLF-EB, JLF-EC, and JLF-ED) as additional documents related to interviews and access to records of students by CPS. The exhibits are reproductions of forms provided by CPS.
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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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