February 1, 2021 at 5:30 PM - Regular Board Meeting
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I. CALL TO ORDER
Presenter:
Joanne Conlin
Discussion:
The meeting was called to order at 5:37pm.
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II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
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III. ADOPTION OF AGENDA
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III.A. BOARD PLEDGE: We pledge to do what is best in the interest of our students, their academic achievement, our staff and our community through providing the the right resources, fiscal soundness, and the vision and direction for attainable, scholastic excellence for all students in a caring, safe environment now and in the future.
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IV. INFORMATION ONLY - GOOD THINGS
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IV.A. Heroes of Public Education - PHS
Presenter:
Jeff Simon
Discussion:
Jeff Simon from Payson High School and Renae Short from Payson Center for Sucess honored several people for their role in education and assistance throughout the district. Jeremy Simko from Community Bridges is a partner with the district and the school sites providing mental health services among many other things.
Linda Bertolotti, Laura Pedersen and Laura Winton were honored for their dedication to the district. They all have a hand in accurately enrolling students and managing the student information system. The board and district congratulate and thank all of these individuals for their services to the students of our district. |
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IV.B. Superintendent's Report
Presenter:
Linda Gibson
Discussion:
Linda Gibson had several good things to share. First, there were no snow injuries from the 22" of snow the town received last week. Thanks go out to Chris Higgins and KRIM for allowing her to speak on the radio about the closures.
Julia Randall Elementary School had some issues with boilers and sprinkler systems. They have been contained and isolated so students will be able to attend school next week. KMOG is always on top of the scheduling of our district guest and send reminders. We appreciate that. A big thank you to Troy Smith and Sheila Deschaaf for being willing to work toward a partnership between PUSD and the town. |
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IV.C. Governing Board
Discussion:
Joanne Conlin congratulated Linda Gibson for obtaining her Superintendent certificate. She was also pleased that the district is following AIA rules for COVID during games.
Jolynn Schinstock appreciates the superintendent report and the administration team having input. Michell Marinelli said she had attended varsity basketball games. Barbara Underwood thanked KRIM for providing live broadcast of the games. Audrey Hogue watches the wrestling. |
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V. 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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VI. INFORMATION AND DISCUSSION
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VI.A. Information on SnapEd and the Gila County Nutrition Curriculum
Presenter:
Janice Chesser
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VI.B. Update on Strategic Plan
Presenter:
Linda Gibson
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VI.C. Discussion and Update on COVID and Learning Modalities
Presenter:
Linda Gibson
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VI.D. Information and Discussion on Changes to Policy GCBA - Professional Staff Salary Schedule (1st Reading)
Presenter:
Linda Gibson
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VI.E. Information and Discussion of Board Communication Protocols with Stakeholders
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VII. ACTION ITEMS
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VII.A. Consent Agenda
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VII.A.1. Approve Personnel Action Report
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VII.A.2. Approve Donation Report
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VII.A.3. Approve January 11, 2021 & January 15, 2021 Minutes
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VII.B. Discussion and Possible Action on Changes to Policy GCO - Evaluation of Professional Staff Members (2nd Reading)
Presenter:
Linda Gibson
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VII.C. Discussion and Possible Action on Changes to Policies GCCA, GCCB, GCQE, GDD & GDQC (2nd Reading)
Presenter:
Chuck Savvy
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VII.D. Discussion and Possible Action on Changes to Policy IJNDB - Use of Technology Resources in Instruction (2nd Reading)
Presenter:
Vicky Andrews
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VIII. INFORMATION ONLY
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VIII.A. Future Agenda Items
Discussion:
Education of Open meeting law.
Get agenda items to Superintendent within five working days. |
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IX. LAUNCH - Barbara Underwood
Presenter:
Barbara Underwood
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X. ADJOURN
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