August 25, 2015 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.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
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I.5.1.2. Principal's Report
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I.5.1.3. Showcase
Description:
Our new Chinese teacher, Mrs. Ni, will informally share information about her experiences and plans for the year.
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I.5.1.4. 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:
Expense Voucher #1003 - $116,797.52
Expense Voucher #1004 - $1,751.91 Expense Voucher #1005 - $60,229.30
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II.1.2. Payroll
Description:
Payroll Voucher # 3 - $171,719.54
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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
Description:
2015-2016 Extra Duty Stipends
Professional Growth - Shannon Anderson |
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II.2.2. Support Staff
Description:
New Hire - Allison McCord - GEAR UP Assistant
New Hire - Danee Krippner - GEAR UP Mentor New Hire - Mariah Chaion - Assistant Spiritline Coach New Hire - Lindsay Goettl - Assistant Cross Country Coach New Hire - Taylor Bailey - Instructional Aide - SPED Resignation - Nita Wilson - Food Service Resignation - Candy Self - Bus Driver |
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II.3. Second Reading of Proposed Board Policy Changes in Section F - Facilities Development
Description:
The Board will consider approving proposed changes to Governing Board Policies in Section F - Facilities Development.
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II.3.1. Policy FCB - Retirement of Facilities
Description:
Senate Bill 1074 amended ARS 15-189 to prohibit districts from excluding charter schools from purchasing or leasing district property. Recommended language additions reflect these statutory changes.
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II.4. Second Reading of Proposed Board Policy Changes in Section G - Personnel
Description:
The Board will consider approving proposed changes to Governing Board Policies in Section G - Personnel.
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II.4.1. Policy GBI - Staff Participation in Political Activities
Description:
House Bill 2613 amended ARS 15-511 regarding prohibitions on the use of public resources to influence elections while defining “routine school district communications.” Recommended language additions reflect these statutory changes.
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II.4.2. Policy GDQA - Support Staff Reduction in Force
Description:
Recommended policy language modifications are intended for clarity in references to reduction in force which may be necessitated during the school year in addition to the provision for reductions occurring prior to an upcoming school year.
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II.5. Second Reading of Proposed Board Policy Changes in Section I - Instructional Programs
Description:
The Board will consider approving proposed changes to Governing Board Policies in Section I - Instructional Programs.
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II.5.1. Policy IKF - Graduation Requirements
Description:
The proposed language changes address pupil transfer of credit and credit by exam provisions. Changes also reflect the new requirement for students to pass a civics test in order to graduate (effective with 2016-17 seniors). There are also new provisions added to protect special education students regarding these new graduation requirements.
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II.6. Second Reading of Proposed Board Policy Changes in Section J - Students
Description:
The Board will consider approving proposed changes to Governing Board Policies in Section J - Students.
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II.6.1. Policy JFAB - Tuition / Admission of Non-resident Students
Description:
The proposed changes define residency requirements from House Bill 2479, referencing eligibility for students who are US residents but non-residents of Arizona for enrollment without payment of tuition if certain conditions are met.
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II.6.2. Policy JFABC - Admission of Transfer Students
Description:
The proposed changes reflect modifications to ARS 15-701.01 as mandated by House Bill 2530, related to transfer of credits and fees for examinations for credit purposes.
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II.6.3. Policy JK and Regulation JK-RB - Student Discipline
Description:
The proposed policy and regulation changes provide further clarification of the use of restraint and seclusion of students, as required by Senate Bill 1459, which modified ARS 15-105.
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II.6.4. Policy JLIA - Supervision of Students
Description:
The proposed language changes were recommended by the AZ School Risk Retention Trust to clarify definitions of staff supervision of students.
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II.7. Intergovernmental Agreements
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II.7.1. IGA for City Pool Use
Description:
The Board will consider approval of renewal of an intergovernmental agreement (IGA) with the City of Cottonwood for use of its pool for the swim team.
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II.7.2. IGA for Dual Enrollment with Yavapai College
Description:
The Board will consider renewal of the IGA with Yavapai College for dual enrollment courses for 2015-16.
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II.8. Out of State Travel
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II.8.1. SkillsUSA - Washington Leadership Training Institute - Washington D.C.
Description:
The sponsors for SkillsUSA are requesting Board approval for two students who are state officers and one faculty chaperone to travel to Washington D.C., September 19-23, 2015 to attend the Washington Leadership Training Institute.
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II.8.2. Cross Country - Woodbridge Invitational - Irvine, CA
Description:
The Cross Country team is requesting Board approval to travel to Irvine, CA, September 18-20, 2015 to attend the Woodbridge Invitational.
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II.8.3. FFA - National FFA Convention - Louisville, KY
Description:
The sponsors of FFA are requesting Board approval for students to travel to Louisville, KY, October 27 - November 1, 2015, for the National FFA Convention.
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II.9. Donations
Description:
The Board will consider approval of the following donations:
Jeff and Susan Kuchlak - Golf Clubs Clayton Peterson - Tuba Kathleen Riggs - 2003 Saturn Vue
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III. ACTION ITEMS - DISTRICT BUSINESS
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III.1. Board Member Professional Development
Description:
The Board will discuss and may take action regarding professional development for Board members.
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IV. 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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IV.1. Requests for Future Agenda Items
Description:
Regular Board Meeting - September 22, 2015
Joint Board Meeting with COCSD - November 2, 2015 |
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V. ADJOURNMENT
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