April 25, 2017 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. Employee Recognition
Description:
Sandra Upite - Science Teacher
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I.5.1.2. Student Recognition
Description:
Rotary Student of the Year - Jacob Schwisow
Female Athlete of the Month - April - Hannah Devore Male Athlete of the Month - April - Kendrew Streck Pursuing Victory with Honor April - Krista Earl Pursuing Victory with Honor March - Pei-Wen Yang Artist of the Month - March - Alex Flannery Artist of the Month - April - Ethan Miller |
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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 #1033 - $737.64
Expense Voucher #1034 - $66,413.95 Expense Voucher #1035 - $59,177.62 Expense Voucher #1036 - $52,003.90
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II.1.2. Payroll
Description:
Payroll Voucher #30 - $228,304.10
Payroll Voucher #31 - $233,660.41
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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:
Extra Duty - Angelica Alcala - Choreographer
Extra Duty - Erin Boisrond - IEP Tutoring Extra Duty - Ashly Lawler - Assistant Director Spring Extra Duty - Katherine Forbes - At-Risk Program Review Extra Duty - Jason Teague - At-Risk Program Review Extra Duty - Dianne Uidenich - At-Risk Program Review Extra Duty - Gretchen Wesbrock - At-Risk Program Review Extra Duty - Shelley Kitchen - At-Risk Program Review Extra Duty - Carol Smith - At-Risk Program Review Extra Duty - Kristy Meyers - At-Risk Program Review Extra Duty - Andy Hooton - At-Risk Program Review Extra Duty - Sandra Upite - At-Risk Program Review Extra Duty - Cheryl Fradenburg - At-Risk Program Review New Hire - Todd Day - Social Studies Teacher New Hire - Christian Fuller - English Teacher New Hire - Elizabeth Hargitt - Spanish Teacher New Hire - Molly Westcott - English Teacher Professional Growth - Leeza Miller - Master's Degree Resignation - Stan Dulkoski - Music Teacher Resignation - Micah Owens - PE Teacher Resignation - Katie Wolff - English Teacher Retirement - Andrea Meyer - English/PE Teacher |
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II.2.2. Classified Staff
Description:
Additional Hours - Janice SanGiovanni - Library Aide
Extra Duty - Allison McCord - Summer Work Extra Duty - Colleen Whitehurst - Summer School Paraprofessional New Hire - Zeke Behlow - Bookstore Assistant Resignation - Maria Rivas - Kitchen Manager Resignation - Dale Williams - Student Records Specialist |
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II.2.3. Contracted Services
Description:
The Board will consider approval of contracting for staffing services for two positions through Educational Services, Inc. (ESI).
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II.2.3.1. Certified Staff
Description:
Sarah Williams - English Teacher
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II.2.3.2. Classified Staff
Description:
Gary Allred - Plant Operations Manager
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II.3. 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 2017-18 school year.
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II.3.1. Certified Staff
Description:
The Board will consider the approval of the attached list of certified staff members.
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II.3.2. Classified Staff
Description:
The Board will consider approval of the attached list of renewals for wage statements.
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II.3.3. Administrator Contracts
Description:
The Board will consider approval of the attached list for Administrator contracts.
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II.4. New Club Organization
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II.4.1. Environmental Club
Description:
The Board will consider approval of the organization of an Environmental Club.
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II.5. Disposal of Assets
Description:
The Board will consider the approval of the sale of 20 old Wifi Access Points. These are the old bgn protocol AP's that were replaced with the new 832i's. The District would receive a $25 dollar credit per unit with CXtec the vendor we currently use for the purchase of Cisco equipment.
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II.6. Out of State Travel
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II.6.1. Native American Club - Fort Lewis College, Durango, Co - May 4th - 7th, 2017
Description:
Mrs. Kitchen is requesting Board approval to travel with the Native American Club to Durango, Co. to visit Fort Lewis College May 4-7, 2017
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II.6.2. 37th Annual Practical Applications in Sports Med Conference- Palm Springs, Ca - June 2nd - 4th, 2017
Description:
The Board will consider approval of out of state travel for Mr. Boysen to travel to Palm Springs, CA, June 2-4, 2017, to attend the 37th Annual Practical Applications in Sports Medicine Conference.
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II.7. Donations
Description:
The Board will consider approval of the following donations to the Auto Club:
4 channel scope - Canyon Automotive - $825 2004 Kia Optima (VIN # KNAGD128645359552) - Red Rock Auto Cycle - $1,000 2001 Jaguar S-type (VIN # SAJDA01D11GL82582) - Bruce Spitzke - $2000 |
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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. First Reading of Proposed Board Policy Changes in Section B - School Board Governance and Operations
Description:
The Board will discuss proposed changes to Governing Board Policy in Section B - School Board Governance and Operations.
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III.1.1. Policy BGD - Board Review of Regulations
Description:
ASBA is recommending the removal of four words deemed unnecessary, to clean up the wording.
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III.2. First Reading of Proposed Board Policy Changes in Section D - Fiscal Management
Description:
The Board will discuss proposed changes to Governing Board Policy in Section D - Fiscal Management.
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III.2.1. Policy DIE - Audits/Financial Monitoring
Description:
ASBA is recommending updating references to the Office of Management and Budget Compliance Supplement of June, 2016.
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III.2.2. Policy DJE - Bidding/Purchasing Procedures
Description:
ASBA is recommending minor language changes in response to recent district audit questions pertaining to compliance with contracting with small and minority businesses, women’s business enterprises, and labor surplus area firms.
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III.3. First Reading of Proposed Board Policy Changes in Section G - Personnel
Description:
The Board will discuss proposed changes to Governing Board Policy in Section G - Personnel.
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III.3.1. Exhibit GCF-ED - Professional Staff Hiring & Exhibit GDF-EE - Support Staff Hiring
Description:
ASBA is recommending changes to these two exhibits to include changes to I-9 requirements made by
the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, effective January 22, 2017.
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III.3.2. Policy GCGB-R - Arrangements for Substitute Staff Members
Description:
The Board will discuss proposed changes to the policy as recommended by administration to address Long-term Content Degreed Substitutes.
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III.3.3. Policy GDJ - Support Staff Assignment and Transfer
Description:
ASBA is recommending changes in language in this policy to minimize misinterpretation and misapplication of policy pertaining to assignments and transfers of support staff.
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III.4. First Reading of Proposed Board Policy Changes in Section I - Instruction
Description:
The Board will discuss proposed changes to Governing Board Policy in Section I - Instruction.
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III.4.1. Policy IJNDBA - Website Accessibility
Description:
ASBA is recommending this new policy addressing website accessibility and complaints about website
accessibility.
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III.5. First Reading of Proposed Board Policy Changes in Section J - Students
Description:
The Board will discuss proposed changes to Governing Board Policy in Section J - Students.
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III.5.1. Policy JFABD – Admission of Homeless Students (and related Exhibit JFABD-EB)
Description:
ASBA is recommending changes to this policy and exhibit to maintain compliance with amendments to homeless education requirements by the Every Student Succeeds Act of 2015.
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III.5.2. Policy JFB – Open Enrollment
Description:
ASBA is recommending changes to eliminate language which is not supported in statute.
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III.5.3. Policy JLCC – Communicable/Infectious Diseases
Description:
ASBA is recommending minor language changes to maintain alignment with language in AZ Administrative Code, Title 9, regarding pediculosis (lice infestations).
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III.5.5. Policy JRR – Student Surveys
Description:
ASBA is recommending changes to now include the list of student/family characteristics in ARS 15-117, which requires specific written informed consent from the parent of a pupil prior to administration of a survey that is retained for longer than one year and that solicits personal information.
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III.6. First Reading of Proposed Board Policy Changes in Section L- Education Agency Relations
Description:
The Board will discuss proposed changes to Governing Board Policy in Section L - Education Agency Relations (and related Exhibit LBD-E).
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III.6.1. Policy LBD – Relations with Charter Schools (and related Exhibit LBD-E)
Description:
ASBA is recommending deletion of this policy and related exhibit as the authorizing statute has been rescinded.
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III.7. AVID Program
Description:
Ms. Gee will present information to the Governing Board regarding the AVID Program planning, implementation and impact.
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IV. ACTION ITEMS - DISTRICT BUSINESS
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IV.1. Resolution Opposing Expansion of Empowerment Scholarship Accounts (SB1431)
Description:
The will discuss and consider approval of a resolution opposing the expansion of education savings accounts.
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IV.2. Student Activity Pass
Description:
The Board will discuss and consider approval of a change in the definition of the activity fee paid at student registration to allow for students to receive a free pass to all athletic events.
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IV.3. Renewal of Employee Insurance Benefit with The Arizona School Board Insurance Trust (ASBAIT)
Description:
The will discuss and consider approval of the renewal of employee insurance benefit with the Arizona School Board Insurance Trust (ASBAIT).
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IV.4. Agreement for Mediation
Description:
The Board will discuss and take possible action regarding the proposed mediation with VACTE and MUHSD.
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IV.5. Renewal of Proposed Audit Contract
Description:
The Board will discuss and consider approval of a proposed audit contract for fiscal years 2017 through 2021.
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IV.6. Approval of IGA
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IV.6.1. City of Cottonwood - School Safety Officer
Description:
The Board will discuss and possibly take action regarding the approval of the School Safety Officer with the City of Cottonwood.
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IV.7. Spanish Textbook Adoption
Description:
The Board will discuss and possibly take action regarding approval of the a textbook adoption for the Spanish curriculum.
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IV.8. Approval of Curriculum Review and Textbook Adoption Timeline
Description:
The Board will discuss and consider approval of a proposed timeline for curriculum review and textbook adoption.
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IV.9. Proposal for Consulting Services
Description:
The Board will discuss and consider approval of the proposed consulting services of the incoming Superintendent.
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IV.10. Executive Session to Consult with District Attorneys for Legal Advice (pursuant to A.R.S. 38-431.03(A)(3) & (A)(4))
Description:
The Board will consult with the District's attorneys pursuant to A.R.S. §38-431.03(A)3 and (A)(4) regarding legal advice with respect to JTED funds to satellite schools.
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IV.11. JTED Funding
Description:
The Board may take action regarding direction from legal counsel regarding a claim against V'ACTE.
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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
Description:
- Joint Verde Valley Board Meeting at Beaver Creek (4/27/2017)
- Regular Governing Board Meeting (5/23/2017) |
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VI. ADJOURNMENT
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