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Meeting Agenda
I. OPENING
I.A. Call to Order
I.A.1. New Board members Oath of Office, Gila County School Superintendent Roy Sandoval.
I.B. Roll Call
I.C. Pledge of Allegiance
I.D. Governing Board Comments**
II. BOARD ORGANIZATION MEETING
II.A. Election of Governing Board President:
II.B. Election of Governing Board Vice - President:
III. PUBLIC COMMENTS:
IV. OPENING (Continued)
IV.A. Review, revision and ratification of Agenda
V. REPORTS
V.A. Superintendent's Report:
  • Update on San Carlos High School Letter Grade
  • Report on the recent meeting with the San Carlos Apache Tribal Chairman, Vice Chairman and Council Members.
V.B. Assistant Superintendent of Academic Excellence Report:
  • Building Bridges to Student Success
  • Globe Miami Times Feature
  • National Indian Impacted Schools Association (NIISA) Conference
  • Parent Engagement and Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) Night
  • Magma Math Launch
  • End of Semester Benchmark Assessment
  • Continued prayers for Mr. Dudley and Welcome Mr. Miles
V.C. Chief Financial Officer's Report:
  • Business Office
    • Audit Documents
  • Daily Expense Average
  • Facilities/Information Technology/Transportation/Warehouse/Food Service
VI. CONSENT AGENDA
VI.A. * Personnel Items:  Discussion and possible approval on the following personnel Items:
VI.A.1. Requesting approval to hire the following based on the recommendations received by the San Carlos Unified School District's Human Resource Department: Patten, A., Meade, L., Nez, J.
VI.A.2. Requesting approval of staff retirement notice received by the Human Resource Department and would like to return under the Educational Services, Inc. (ESI) as a part-time employee and requesting sick and vacation leave payout with final pay: Goseyun, L.
VI.A.3. Approval for termination of the following staff for job abandonment: Redbird, K.
VI.A.4. Approval of retirement and request to receive payment of unused sick leave and vacation time for the following employee: Davidson, R.
VI.B. Requesting approval of staff resignation notices received by the San Carlos Unified School District's Human Resource Department: Chico, C., Chapman, M., Thompson, B., Jr.
VI.C. Requesting approval for an hourly rate increase per transfer notice: Allen, J.
VI.D. Approval of a critical stipend of $2,000.00 for Exceptional Student Services (ESS) for the following certified teachers (half to be received at Christmas break and the remaining at the end of the school year): Tohtsoni, A., Perez, M., Mallari, A., Lajara, R., Magnoang, P., Escarla, R., Nua, V., Stevens, T., Rivera, M.,  Dela Cruz, S., Farnadore, K., Paralini, J., Phillips, S.
VI.E. Requesting approval to hire the following individuals as athletic coaches for SY24-25: Kenton, K., Chee, J., Stevens, H., Ferreira, A.
VI.F. Request to approve a stipend of $700.00 for the following individual to serve as the Spelling Bee Advisor at Rice Elementary School for SY 24-25: Punzalan, L.
VI.G. Requesting approval for the following individual for a stipend of $1,500.00 as the Apache Culture Advisor for SY24-25 at Rice Elementary School: Shorten, J.
VI.H. Requesting approval to pay a stipend for additional duties for SY24-25: Hernandez, J., May, T.
VI.I. Requesting approval to hire the following based on recommendations received from the San Carlos Unified School District Human Resource Department for a custodian position: Banabana, J.
VI.J. Recommendation to approve the disposal of district assets as being broken or damaged and no longer useful:
  • Numerous tables
  • Desks
  • Chairs
  • Filing Cabinets
  • Popcorn machines
VI.K. Approval of the San Carlos Unified School District's Governing Board meeting minutes of November 19, 2024.
VI.L. Recommendation for approval/acceptance of Freeport McMoran STEM Grant awarded to San Carlos Middle School teacher Ms. Maydafe Clark in the amount of $1,600.00 for STEM activities outlined in the grant proposal.
VI.M. Recommendation for acceptance of a $1,000.00 donation to the San Carlos Middle School Apache Club from Page Unified School District for use to further extend performance capability and purchase supplies to increase the longevity of the group.
VI.N. Ratification of the following Payroll Vouchers:  509, 510
VI.O. Ratification of the following Expense Vouchers: 2512, 2513, 2514, 2515, 2516
 
VI.P. Requesting approval of the donation to Rice Intermediate School from Exploration Generation Grant by the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) and Estes in the amount of $1,500.00.
VI.Q. Requesting acceptance of a donation check to the San Carlos Unified School District's Parent Educator Program in the amount of $400.00.
VI.R. Requesting acceptance of a donation check to San Carlos Middle School's Apache Club in the amount of $500.00.
VI.S. Requesting approval of the San Carlos Apache Tribe Education Library Grant fund in the amount of $15,000.00 to support the San Carlos High School Library.
VII. NEW BUSINESS
VII.A. Curriculum and Instruction - Action and or discussion as indicated.
VII.A.1. Requesting approval for early graduation for the following students who have successfully completed their graduation requirements: Irving, G., Smith, E.
VII.B. Business and Operations - Action:
VII.B.1. Requesting approval to pay prior year Arizona Department of Education (ADE) purchase orders:
  • Invoice # 558     Feb. 21, 2023   $350.00
  • Invoice # 634     Feb. 23, 2023   $350.00
  • Invoice # 4509   Feb. 07, 2024   $550.00
  • Invoice # 4507   Feb. 07, 2024   $550.00   
  • Total of all invoices                   $1,800.00
VII.B.2. Approval of FY25 November monthly budget reports for general ledger and student funds.
VII.B.3. Approval of Impact Aid Student Source Check Form for 2026 Application.
VII.B.4. Approval of FY24 Annual Audits issued on December 30, 2024, for Fiscal Year 
VII.C. EXECUTIVE SESSION
VII.C.1. EXECUTIVE SESSION - Pursuant per A.R.S. 38–431.03 (A)(1) Personnel, (A)(3) the Board may vote to move into Executive Session for advice from the District's Attorney (either in person or via telephonic conference call) for any item listed on the agenda.  The Executive Session will not be open to the public.  All persons present at an Executive Session are hereby reminded that A.R.S. 38-431.03 imposes strict confidentiality requirements on discussions that occur in an Executive Session.  Generally, such discussions cannot be revealed to non-board members. However, all board decisions will be made at an open public meeting.
1.  Governing Board Self - Evaluation
 
VII.D. GOVERNING BOARD ACTION ITEMS:
VII.D.1. Approval of the San Carlos Unified School District's Board Self - Evaluation.
VIII. CORRESPONDENCE
VIII.A. San Carlos Middle School Board Reports (2)
 
VIII.B. Human Resource/Federal Programs Board Reports for November and December 2024.
VIII.C. San Carlos High School Board Report
VIII.D. Exceptional Student Services Director's Reports (2)
VIII.E. Rice Intermediate School Board Reports (2)
VIII.F. Rice Primary School Board Report
IX. ANNOUNCEMENTS AND DATES OF NEXT MEETING:
IX.A. Upcoming events:
  • January 17, 2025 - Arizoan School Board Association (ASBA) Virtual Orientation for New School Board Members Part 1
  • January 20, 2025 - Martin Luther King (MLK) Holiday, No School
  • January 24, 2025, Arizona School Board Association's (ASBA) Board Operation & Leadership Training Seminar (BOLTS), Tucson, AZ
  • January 31, 2025, Arizona School Board Association's (ASBA) Board Operation & Leadership Training Seminar (BOLTS), Phoenix, Arizona
  • February 11, 2025, San Carlos Unified School District's Regular Governing Board Meeting
  • February 17, 2025, President's Day Holiday
  • March 8-12, 2025 National Association of Federally Impacted Schools (NAFIS) Spring Conference, Washington, DC
  • March 11, 2025, San Carlos Unified School District's Regular Governing Board Meeting
  • March 17-21, 2025 San Carlos Unified School District's Spring Break
  • March 28, 2025, Arizona School Board Association (ASBA) Virtual Orientation for New School Board Members Part 2
  • April 4-6, 2025, National School Board Association Annual Conference, Atlanta, GA
  • April 8, 2025, San Carlos USD Governing Board Meeting
  • April 18, 2025, Good Friday - No School/Work
  • April 23-24, 2025, San Carlos USD Shil-Gozhoo Conference, Apache Gold Convention Center
  • May 13, 2025, San Carlos Unified School District Governing Board Meeting
  • May 21, 2025, San Carlos High School Graduation Ceremony
  • May 26, 2025, Memorial Day Holiday
X. ADJOURNMENT
Agenda Item Details Reload Your Meeting
Meeting: January 14, 2025 at 5:00 PM - Regular Meeting
Subject:
I. OPENING
Subject:
I.A. Call to Order
Subject:
I.A.1. New Board members Oath of Office, Gila County School Superintendent Roy Sandoval.
Subject:
I.B. Roll Call
Subject:
I.C. Pledge of Allegiance
Subject:
I.D. Governing Board Comments**
Subject:
II. BOARD ORGANIZATION MEETING
Subject:
II.A. Election of Governing Board President:
Subject:
II.B. Election of Governing Board Vice - President:
Subject:
III. PUBLIC COMMENTS:
Subject:
IV. OPENING (Continued)
Subject:
IV.A. Review, revision and ratification of Agenda
Subject:
V. REPORTS
Subject:
V.A. Superintendent's Report:
  • Update on San Carlos High School Letter Grade
  • Report on the recent meeting with the San Carlos Apache Tribal Chairman, Vice Chairman and Council Members.
Subject:
V.B. Assistant Superintendent of Academic Excellence Report:
  • Building Bridges to Student Success
  • Globe Miami Times Feature
  • National Indian Impacted Schools Association (NIISA) Conference
  • Parent Engagement and Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) Night
  • Magma Math Launch
  • End of Semester Benchmark Assessment
  • Continued prayers for Mr. Dudley and Welcome Mr. Miles
Subject:
V.C. Chief Financial Officer's Report:
  • Business Office
    • Audit Documents
  • Daily Expense Average
  • Facilities/Information Technology/Transportation/Warehouse/Food Service
Subject:
VI. CONSENT AGENDA
Subject:
VI.A. * Personnel Items:  Discussion and possible approval on the following personnel Items:
Subject:
VI.A.1. Requesting approval to hire the following based on the recommendations received by the San Carlos Unified School District's Human Resource Department: Patten, A., Meade, L., Nez, J.
Subject:
VI.A.2. Requesting approval of staff retirement notice received by the Human Resource Department and would like to return under the Educational Services, Inc. (ESI) as a part-time employee and requesting sick and vacation leave payout with final pay: Goseyun, L.
Subject:
VI.A.3. Approval for termination of the following staff for job abandonment: Redbird, K.
Subject:
VI.A.4. Approval of retirement and request to receive payment of unused sick leave and vacation time for the following employee: Davidson, R.
Subject:
VI.B. Requesting approval of staff resignation notices received by the San Carlos Unified School District's Human Resource Department: Chico, C., Chapman, M., Thompson, B., Jr.
Subject:
VI.C. Requesting approval for an hourly rate increase per transfer notice: Allen, J.
Subject:
VI.D. Approval of a critical stipend of $2,000.00 for Exceptional Student Services (ESS) for the following certified teachers (half to be received at Christmas break and the remaining at the end of the school year): Tohtsoni, A., Perez, M., Mallari, A., Lajara, R., Magnoang, P., Escarla, R., Nua, V., Stevens, T., Rivera, M.,  Dela Cruz, S., Farnadore, K., Paralini, J., Phillips, S.
Subject:
VI.E. Requesting approval to hire the following individuals as athletic coaches for SY24-25: Kenton, K., Chee, J., Stevens, H., Ferreira, A.
Subject:
VI.F. Request to approve a stipend of $700.00 for the following individual to serve as the Spelling Bee Advisor at Rice Elementary School for SY 24-25: Punzalan, L.
Subject:
VI.G. Requesting approval for the following individual for a stipend of $1,500.00 as the Apache Culture Advisor for SY24-25 at Rice Elementary School: Shorten, J.
Subject:
VI.H. Requesting approval to pay a stipend for additional duties for SY24-25: Hernandez, J., May, T.
Subject:
VI.I. Requesting approval to hire the following based on recommendations received from the San Carlos Unified School District Human Resource Department for a custodian position: Banabana, J.
Subject:
VI.J. Recommendation to approve the disposal of district assets as being broken or damaged and no longer useful:
  • Numerous tables
  • Desks
  • Chairs
  • Filing Cabinets
  • Popcorn machines
Subject:
VI.K. Approval of the San Carlos Unified School District's Governing Board meeting minutes of November 19, 2024.
Subject:
VI.L. Recommendation for approval/acceptance of Freeport McMoran STEM Grant awarded to San Carlos Middle School teacher Ms. Maydafe Clark in the amount of $1,600.00 for STEM activities outlined in the grant proposal.
Subject:
VI.M. Recommendation for acceptance of a $1,000.00 donation to the San Carlos Middle School Apache Club from Page Unified School District for use to further extend performance capability and purchase supplies to increase the longevity of the group.
Subject:
VI.N. Ratification of the following Payroll Vouchers:  509, 510
Subject:
VI.O. Ratification of the following Expense Vouchers: 2512, 2513, 2514, 2515, 2516
 
Subject:
VI.P. Requesting approval of the donation to Rice Intermediate School from Exploration Generation Grant by the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) and Estes in the amount of $1,500.00.
Subject:
VI.Q. Requesting acceptance of a donation check to the San Carlos Unified School District's Parent Educator Program in the amount of $400.00.
Subject:
VI.R. Requesting acceptance of a donation check to San Carlos Middle School's Apache Club in the amount of $500.00.
Subject:
VI.S. Requesting approval of the San Carlos Apache Tribe Education Library Grant fund in the amount of $15,000.00 to support the San Carlos High School Library.
Subject:
VII. NEW BUSINESS
Subject:
VII.A. Curriculum and Instruction - Action and or discussion as indicated.
Subject:
VII.A.1. Requesting approval for early graduation for the following students who have successfully completed their graduation requirements: Irving, G., Smith, E.
Subject:
VII.B. Business and Operations - Action:
Subject:
VII.B.1. Requesting approval to pay prior year Arizona Department of Education (ADE) purchase orders:
  • Invoice # 558     Feb. 21, 2023   $350.00
  • Invoice # 634     Feb. 23, 2023   $350.00
  • Invoice # 4509   Feb. 07, 2024   $550.00
  • Invoice # 4507   Feb. 07, 2024   $550.00   
  • Total of all invoices                   $1,800.00
Subject:
VII.B.2. Approval of FY25 November monthly budget reports for general ledger and student funds.
Subject:
VII.B.3. Approval of Impact Aid Student Source Check Form for 2026 Application.
Subject:
VII.B.4. Approval of FY24 Annual Audits issued on December 30, 2024, for Fiscal Year 
Subject:
VII.C. EXECUTIVE SESSION
Subject:
VII.C.1. EXECUTIVE SESSION - Pursuant per A.R.S. 38–431.03 (A)(1) Personnel, (A)(3) the Board may vote to move into Executive Session for advice from the District's Attorney (either in person or via telephonic conference call) for any item listed on the agenda.  The Executive Session will not be open to the public.  All persons present at an Executive Session are hereby reminded that A.R.S. 38-431.03 imposes strict confidentiality requirements on discussions that occur in an Executive Session.  Generally, such discussions cannot be revealed to non-board members. However, all board decisions will be made at an open public meeting.
1.  Governing Board Self - Evaluation
 
Subject:
VII.D. GOVERNING BOARD ACTION ITEMS:
Subject:
VII.D.1. Approval of the San Carlos Unified School District's Board Self - Evaluation.
Subject:
VIII. CORRESPONDENCE
Subject:
VIII.A. San Carlos Middle School Board Reports (2)
 
Subject:
VIII.B. Human Resource/Federal Programs Board Reports for November and December 2024.
Subject:
VIII.C. San Carlos High School Board Report
Subject:
VIII.D. Exceptional Student Services Director's Reports (2)
Subject:
VIII.E. Rice Intermediate School Board Reports (2)
Subject:
VIII.F. Rice Primary School Board Report
Subject:
IX. ANNOUNCEMENTS AND DATES OF NEXT MEETING:
Subject:
IX.A. Upcoming events:
  • January 17, 2025 - Arizoan School Board Association (ASBA) Virtual Orientation for New School Board Members Part 1
  • January 20, 2025 - Martin Luther King (MLK) Holiday, No School
  • January 24, 2025, Arizona School Board Association's (ASBA) Board Operation & Leadership Training Seminar (BOLTS), Tucson, AZ
  • January 31, 2025, Arizona School Board Association's (ASBA) Board Operation & Leadership Training Seminar (BOLTS), Phoenix, Arizona
  • February 11, 2025, San Carlos Unified School District's Regular Governing Board Meeting
  • February 17, 2025, President's Day Holiday
  • March 8-12, 2025 National Association of Federally Impacted Schools (NAFIS) Spring Conference, Washington, DC
  • March 11, 2025, San Carlos Unified School District's Regular Governing Board Meeting
  • March 17-21, 2025 San Carlos Unified School District's Spring Break
  • March 28, 2025, Arizona School Board Association (ASBA) Virtual Orientation for New School Board Members Part 2
  • April 4-6, 2025, National School Board Association Annual Conference, Atlanta, GA
  • April 8, 2025, San Carlos USD Governing Board Meeting
  • April 18, 2025, Good Friday - No School/Work
  • April 23-24, 2025, San Carlos USD Shil-Gozhoo Conference, Apache Gold Convention Center
  • May 13, 2025, San Carlos Unified School District Governing Board Meeting
  • May 21, 2025, San Carlos High School Graduation Ceremony
  • May 26, 2025, Memorial Day Holiday
Subject:
X. ADJOURNMENT

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