Meeting Agenda
1. OPENING ITEMS
1.A. Call to Order
1.B. Roll Call
1.C. Pledge of Allegiance
1.D. Invocation
2. APPROVE AGENDA
3. APPROVE MINUTES
4. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT
5. REQUESTS TO SPEAK TO THE GOVERNING BOARD
6. CONSENT AGENDA
6.A. Approve Expense Vouchers
6.B. Student Activities Fund Report
6.C. Student Fundraisers
7. POSSIBLE EXECUTIVE SESSION (*)
8. ACTION ITEMS
8.A. Personnel Requests (*)
8.B. Discussion and Possible Approval of New Student Clubs
8.C. Discussion and Possible Action Regarding the Superintendent's Performance Pay (*)
8.D. Discussion and Possible Approval of Changes to Governing Board Policies
8.E. Approve the Joseph City Schools Annual Financial Report for 2024-25
9. INFORMATION ITEMS
9.A. Report and Public Comment on the Use of Maintenance and Operations Override Monies for 2024-25
9.B. Review of Possible Policy Changes to be Considered for Adoption at a Future Meeting
9.C. Minimum Wage Increase
9.D. Requests for Future Agenda Items
9.E. Set Date for Possible Special Governing Board Meeting
9.F. Upcoming Meetings and Events Calendar
10. ADJOURNMENT
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Meeting: October 14, 2025 at 6:00 PM - Regular Board Meeting
Subject:
1. OPENING ITEMS
Subject:
1.A. Call to Order
Subject:
1.B. Roll Call
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1.C. Pledge of Allegiance
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1.D. Invocation
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2. APPROVE AGENDA
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3. APPROVE MINUTES
Description:
September 9, 2025 Regular Board Meeting
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4. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT
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5. REQUESTS TO SPEAK TO THE GOVERNING BOARD
Description:
The procedure for addressing the Board in a public meeting may be viewed here:  https://josephcityaz.sites.thrillshare.com/page/public-comments
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6. CONSENT AGENDA
Description:
Vote on Consent Agenda. All items listed will be considered as a group and will be approved with one motion unless a Board Member requests an item be removed from the consent agenda and considered as a separate item.
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6.A. Approve Expense Vouchers
Description:
Action to ratify district vouchers for the period 9/1/2025 through 9/30/2025.
General and Special Funds: #6 $156,447.58; #7162,662.75; #1007 $35,843.44; #1008 $188,230.76; #1009 $39,672.66
Auxiliary Operations Funds: #1009 $1,028.47; #1011 $4,884.92
Student Activities Fund: #1012 $2,626.45
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6.B. Student Activities Fund Report
Description:
Revenues, expenditures and charges in the Student Activities Fund Report; period of 9/1/2025 through 9/30/2025.
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6.C. Student Fundraisers
Description:
Organization Description Action
Class of 2026 Hawaiian Ice at Homecoming Ratify
Hot Rod Club Train at Halloween Carnival Ratify
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7. POSSIBLE EXECUTIVE SESSION (*)
Description:
For any agenda item indicated with an asterisk (*), the Board may vote to convene in Executive Session pursuant to A.R.S. 38-431.03 (A) (1) for personnel matters when notified; (2) discussion or consideration of records exempt by law from public inspection; (3) for consultation with attorney; (4) for consultation with attorney when in pending or contemplated litigation. Discussion or consideration of personnel matters may include employment, assignment, appointment, promotion, demotion, dismissal, salaries, disciplining or resignation of a public officer, appointee or employee.
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8. ACTION ITEMS
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8.A. Personnel Requests (*)
Description:
Name Assignment Action
Beatty, Owen JH Assistant Wrestling Coach Ratification
Begay, Kayla Volunteer (HS Wrestling) Acceptance 
Bushman, Adriane Yearbook Coordinator (Elementary) Assignment
Delgado, Christian Event Worker Appointment
Edwards, Jeri JH Head Volleyball Coach (8th Grade) Resignation
Edwards, Jeri Volunteer (JH Volleyball) Acceptance 
Fields, Julie Project Coordinator (Grant Writer/Manager) Ratification
Gardner, Kathleen Student Worker Appointment 
Hardy, Elizebeth Substitute Teacher Appointment 
Kelley, Dayna Assistant HS Volleyball Coach  Ratification
Leonard, Savannah JH Head Volleyball Coach (7th Grade) Ratification 
Mosier, Jori Special Education Secretary Appointment
Mosier, Jori Substitute Teacher Appointment
Murphy, Jaci JH Head Volleyball Coach (8th Grade) Ratification 
Petersen, Wiley Student Worker Renewal
Rice, Lisa Payroll and Accounting Appointment
Sander, JJ Event Worker Appointment
VanHemert, Theresa Substitute Custodian Appointment
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8.B. Discussion and Possible Approval of New Student Clubs
Description:
Request to approve adding a Drama Club and Art Club at Joseph City Jr/Sr High School
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8.C. Discussion and Possible Action Regarding the Superintendent's Performance Pay (*)
Description:
This is 2.5% of the amount of the Superintendent's contract withheld until the Governing Board approves payment as required in Arizona statute.   I recommend going into executive session to discuss this.
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8.D. Discussion and Possible Approval of Changes to Governing Board Policies
Description:
These policies and possible changes were presented for public and board review at the previous regular board meeting and on the District website. See the attached Policy Advisory for policy changes to be considered. See the Link section of this agenda item to view the current policy manual. Policies affected:

Policy Advisories 915-916
GDFA - Support Staff Qualifications and Requirements
IKF - Graduation Requirements
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8.E. Approve the Joseph City Schools Annual Financial Report for 2024-25
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9. INFORMATION ITEMS
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9.A. Report and Public Comment on the Use of Maintenance and Operations Override Monies for 2024-25
Description:
The school district is required by statute to report annually in a public meeting on the use of Maintenance and Operations override monies and to provide an opportunity for the public to comment.
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9.B. Review of Possible Policy Changes to be Considered for Adoption at a Future Meeting
Description:
See the attached Policy Advisory for policy changes to be considered. See the Link section of this agenda item to view the current policy manual. No policy changes will be adopted at this meeting. Policies affected: 

Policy Advisories 917-958
EA - Support Services Goals / Priority Objectives
EB-R - Environmental and Safety Program
EBAA; EBAA-R - Reporting Hazards / Warning Systems
EBAB; EBAB-R - Hazardous Materials
EBBB; EBBB-R - Accident Reports
EBC; EBC-R - Emergencies: Response Plans and School Closings
EBCD; EBCD-R - Weather-Related and Emergency Closings
ECA; ECA-R - Security
ECAC; ECAC-R - Vandalism
ECB - Building and Grounds Maintenance
ED - Materials and Equipment Management
EDB; EDB -R - Maintenance and Control of Materials and Equipment
EDBA - Maintenance and Control of Instructional Materials
EDC - Authorized Use of School-Owned Materials and Equipment
EE - Transportation Services
EEA; EEA-R - Student Transportation
EEAA - Walkers and Riders
EEAE; EEAE-R; EEAE-EA; EEAE-EB - Bus Safety Program
EEAEA; EEAEA-R - Bus Driver Requirements, Training and Responsibilities
EEAEAA; EEAEAA-R; EEARAA-E - Drug and Alcohol Testing of Transportation Employees
EEAEB - Bus Purchasing and Maintenance
EEAEC - Student Conduct on School Buses
EEAF - Special Use of Buses
EEAG; EEAG-R - Student Transportation in Private Vehicles
EEB - Business and Personnel Transportation Services
EEBD - Business Transportation Records and Reports
EF; EF-RA; EF-RB - Food Services
EFC; EFC-R - Free and Reduced-Price Food Services
EFD - Pricing of and Payment for Food Services
EFDA - Collection of Money / Food Tickets
EFE - Competitive Food Sales / Vending Machines
EG - Office Services
EGAD - Copyright Compliance
EGAE - Mail and Delvery Services
EGAEA; EGAEA-R - Electronic Mail
EGD - Use of Technology in Office Services
EHB; EGH-R - Data / Records Retention
FA - Facilities Development Goals / Priority Objectives
FCB - Retirement of Facilities
FEA - Educational Specifications for Construction
FF - Naming Facilities
GBEB - Staff Conduct

Policy Advisory 959
DJE - Bidding / Purchasing Procedures
 
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9.C. Minimum Wage Increase
Description:
The Arizona minimum wage will increase by 2.6 percent to $15.15 per hour effective January 1, 2026
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9.D. Requests for Future Agenda Items
Description:
This agenda item is for the Governing Board to have a running record of potential items to be placed on future agendas. There will be no discussion on the substance, merits, or issues relating to the proposed agenda item.
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9.E. Set Date for Possible Special Governing Board Meeting
Description:
Outreach and information meeting for staff
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9.F. Upcoming Meetings and Events Calendar
Description:
  • Next Regular Board Meeting - November 11, 2025; 6:00 p.m. This is Veteran's Day (legal holiday for Arizona schools). The board may want to consider scheduling this meeting for another day.
  • ASBA Navajo/Apache County Meeting - October 20, 2025; hosted by Winslow USD
  • ASBA-ASA Annual Conference - December 17-19, 2025; Phoenix, AZ (Please notify the Superintendent if you would like to register for this conference)
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10. ADJOURNMENT
 

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