PRESCOTT UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 1
146 South Granite Street
Prescott, Arizona 86303
May 10, 2005
Minutes of the Governing
Board Voting Session of Tuesday, May 10, 2005, beginning at 5:30 p.m. held
in the District Office Board Room.
Governing Board Members
Present:
President Andy Newton
Dr. Joan Fleming
Mrs. Dee Navarro
Mr. Tom Staley
Mr. Steve Campbell
Also Present:
Mr. Kevin Kapp,
Superintendent
Dr. Chris Reynolds,
Assistant Superintendent
Mrs. Renee Raskin,
Director of Business Services
Miss Justine Bunger,
Student Representative
Mrs. Andrea Mayer,
Assistant to the Governing Board
Others Present:
Dave
McGee Hilary Eller Jim Williams
David
Martin Dorrean Walker Roberta
Schamber
Brian
Moore Susan Clark Mike Harlan
Rennie
Anderson Anita Wells Bruce Taylor
Marianne
Brooks Mary Anne Kapp Totsy McCraley
Joe
Howard Bill Monroe Jim Williams
Bob
Williams Debbie Grahlmann Pam Kramer
Barbara
Stuhr Libby Sluder Jean McGee
Lynda
Klein Charles Mentken Pam Robbins
Jan
Richards Jennifer Pike Ivette D’Angelo
Pam
Mar Jake Jackson Todd Erikson
Renan
Packer Kathleen Newman Cheri Arnold
Kathy
Whitted Ron Percival Elizabeth Couvreur
Ellen
Anderson Donna Norris Judy Martinez
CALL TO ORDER
President Andy Newton
called the meeting to order at 5:34 p.m.
OPENING CEREMONY AND
WELCOME
Miss Justine Bunger led
the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance and President Newton welcomed
everyone and thanked them for attending.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
President Newton asked Mr.
Kapp if the agenda was in order. Mr. Kapp responded that it was, but that
he would like to reverse the order of the presentations. Mr. Tom Staley
requested that under the Voting Session that Item #4 be moved to Item #2.
Mr. Steve Campbell moved
that the Governing Board approve the agenda as amended. Mrs. Dee Navarro
seconded the motion.
Mrs. Dee Navarro voted
aye, Mr. Tom Staley voted aye, Dr. Joan Fleming voted aye, Mr. Steve
Campbell voted aye, and President Newton voted aye. The motion carried
5-0.
PRESENTATIONS
Mr. Kevin Kapp reported
that the Academic Decathlon program has been absent from the high school
for several years and has been brought back for the benefit of the
students. He introduced Mr. Charles Mentken, Coach for the Academic
Decathlon Team. Mr. Mentken called the team members to the podium and
stated that he was honored to be here and receive recognition for the
team. He reported that Mrs. McCraley had asked him to be the Academic
Decathlon coach last year. He noted that this program had been very
active at the high school until about 1993, so has been inactive for about
the last 13 years. He reported that this team was one of three first year
teams that made it to state competition this year and placed 39th
out of 40th in that competition. He went on to say that the
team had placed 7th at regional competition and that the
students had done very well. He noted that Asa Robbins did get an
individual silver medal for speech at the state competition. He thanked
the Prescott community for all their support. Mr. Kapp presented Mr.
Mentken and the Academic Decathlon team members with certificates of
recognition.
Dr. Chris Reynolds
reported that the district enjoys great relationships with many community
businesses and that Well Fargo Bank is one of those businesses. He noted
that the district wished to recognize Wells Fargo Bank for their generous
“Team Up with Schools” program, which gave a check to the district last
year of $2,450, and was here tonight to present the district with a check
for $3,235. Dr. Reynolds introduced Mr. Kevin _____________ and Mrs.
Barbara Buchanan from the Prescott office. Mrs. Buchanan noted that this
program had been created in 2003 to help the schools during their budget
crisis and has just continued to grow. Dr. Reynolds presented them with a
plaque of recognition for their program and generosity.
SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT
Mr. Kapp reminded everyone
of the multitude of activities that take place in the district and are
noted on the calendar of events. He mentioned that there are some great
concerts scheduled for noon at the Courthouse Plaza on May 15 and 23 that
will feature our jazz bands from the high school.
Mr. Kapp reported that the
district is in the process of screening kindergartners at the district
office and that the have screen over 300, which is the most we’ve ever
had. He commended Colleen Wilson for running that program.
He noted that there was a
nice education budget sitting on the Governor’s desk and encouraged people
to write and thank the Governor.
He announced that Roberta
Schamber from Taylor Hicks had been selected as the Yavapai County 4-8
Teacher of the Year and that Libby Sluder had been selected as the K-3
Teacher of the Year. He also read the names of the other nominees from
the district and noted that this was the second year in a row that one of
our teachers had been selected for this honor.
Mr. Kapp displayed a
plaque that Mrs. Janice Snyder has been awarded for her new website design
for Prescott Mile High Middle School.
President Newton noted
that this was our student representative’s last meeting and stated that
the Board appreciated having her on the Board. Miss Justine Bunger
reported that she would be attending NAU next year and majoring in
electronic media.
VOTING SESSION:
CONSIDER APPROVING THE
REVISIONS TO THE 2004-2005 BUDGET LIMITS FOR THE MAINTENANCE AND
OPERATIONS AND CAPITAL BUDGETS
Mr. Steve Campbell moved
that the Governing Board approve the revisions to the 2004-2005 budget
limits for the Maintenance and Operations and Capital budgets. Dr. Joan
Fleming seconded the motion.
Mrs. Renee Raskin
presented the Board with some further revisions in growth money with an
addition of $11,000.
Mrs. Dee Navarro voted
aye, Mr. Tom Staley voted aye, Dr. Joan Fleming voted aye, Mr. Steve
Campbell voted aye and President Newton voted aye. The motion carried
5-0.
CONSIDER APPROVING THE
LEASE/PURCHASE OF A SUBSTITUTE TEACHER FINDER SYSTEM FROM E-SCHOOL
SOLUTIONS, AS A SOLE SOURCE PURCHASE, SINCE THEY WERE THE ONLY VENDOR ON
THE BID LIST WITH A SYSTEM THAT INTERFACES WITH OUR BUSINESS SOFTWARE
Mrs. Dee Navarro moved
that the Governing Board approve the lease/purchase of a substitute
teacher finder system from E-School Solutions, as a sole source purchase,
since they were the only vendor on the bid list with a system that
interfaces with our business software. Dr. Joan Fleming seconded the
motion.
Mrs. Dee Navarro voted
aye, Mr. Tom Staley voted aye, Dr. Joan Fleming voted aye, Mr. Steve
Campbell voted aye and President Newton voted aye. The motion carried
5-0.
CONSIDER APPROVING A
PROPOSAL FOR CONSOLIDATED TIME IN ORDER FOR STAFF TO PARTICIPATE IN
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES, CONDUCT PARENT CONFERENCES, AND ALLOW
TIME FOR CLUBS AND TUTORING AT PRESCOTT HIGH SCHOOL
Mr.
Kapp reported that he had met with the principals one more time regarding
this proposal and that some provisions have been made. He noted that one
area of concern was the elementary dismissal time of 2:30, rather than
2:45, and the loss of about 30 hours of instructional time over the year.
He reported that it was the consensus of the elementary principals to keep
the dismissal time at 2:45 p.m. and provide professional development by
keeping teachers a little longer on Wednesdays (4:00 – 4:15) and letting
teachers leave early on Fridays with that flex time.
He
stated that another change is that both the middle schools and high school
would have a 1:30 p.m. dismissal time on Wednesdays and a dismissal time
of around 3:25 p.m. for the other weekdays. He noted that this schedule
would recapture nearly all the instructional time. He assured the Board
that the district is still way over the state requirement for
instructional time.
Mr.
Kapp reported that he has been in contact with personnel from Parks and
Recreation, including Mr. Jim McCasland, who adamantly assured Mr. Kapp
that they would develop some after school programs for Wednesdays, and
maybe other days as well.
Mr.
Kapp noted that it was imperative to ascertain the needs of families
before the start of school next year. He added that if the Board approves
the proposal, the middle schools would start calling parents to assess
their needs now. He stated that the goal of the proposal is the same – to
identify and carve out professional development time for staff. He noted
that last week Board members wanted more information regarding the
professional development plan. He reviewed two documents on the overhead
projector: PDST Professional Learning Support Proposal and Professional
Development Plan (available in the Superintendent’s Office). He noted
that the district does have a plan and it’s already being implemented. He
noted that a lot of the training will include the DLT so they can go back
to their sites and train their staff. He stated that by the end of June
he would want to have the “lesson plans” for professional development in
place for the first semester.
Mr.
Tom Staley commented that even though we’re getting out at 3:25 p.m., it
does not recapture all of the instructional time. He stated that he was
still concerned about the leap of faith the administration was asking of
the Board and the fact that there is no proposed dismissal time for the
high school. He suggested that Mr. McCasland look at expanding their
after-school programs for every day, not just Wednesdays. He stated that
he felt this proposal was premature and was something that needed to be
studied with more structure and that he’d like to know what the teachers
will be doing, as well as the students every Wednesday.
Dr. Joan Fleming moved that the Governing Board approve the
amended proposal for consolidated time in order for staff to participate
in professional development activities, conduct parent conferences,
and allow time for clubs and tutoring at Prescott High School. Mrs. Dee
Navarro seconded the motion.
Mrs. Ivette D’Angelo addressed the Governing Board and stated that there
were still a lot of parents out there that still did not know about this
and I think you might have a lot of angry parents. She stated that she
had sent out a letter and had already received several responses. She
asked, how will professional development be accounted for? It’s just not
that structured with no accountability. Will it be structured with
certain goals each week? She asked, what will happen to kids with the
1:30 release? She stated that she felt this proposal might create a lot
of “latch key” kids. She stated that 40 minute waiting periods for the
bus might create a whole other problem. She asked, who will pick kids up
on Wednesdays? With no release time at the high school, how will that
time be made up? She noted that the parent conferences needed to be
addressed as well.
Mr.
Kapp responded that one of the most important things would be to notify
parents, that information would be published in the next three weeks, sent
home with students, be available at registration, and even do a district
mailing. He noted that the high school plans on cutting one minute from
each passing period and adjusting the TV time by not airing a program
every day as ways to recapture their instructional time.
He
noted that the middle school students wait forty minutes now for a bus and
with the proposed schedule they would only have to wait for 20 minutes.
Regarding accountability, he noted that it was in the proposal to report
back to the Board on the web page with special descriptions and correct
data. He noted that on June 15 the PDST would be spending five days
working to finalize the professional development plan.
Mr.
Kapp noted that the district already has a late activity bus schedule that
would just be expanded for next year.
Regarding parent conferences, he noted that October 27th would
be a half-day for students in order for teachers to doing conferencing in
the afternoon and evening and that October 28th would be a work
day with no students in order for teachers to complete their conferencing
and then would be allowed to leave early, using flex time from the evening
before, once they have contacted all of their parents.
President Newton asked how it would affect the clubs? Mr. Kapp responded
that he would work with the high school on when they want to have the
student clubs and noted that it would be at specific planned times.
Mr.
Staley commented, I have a procedural question – it’s been moved and
seconded, yet I have nothing in writing, which made him feel
uncomfortable. He reiterated that he did not think it was right that
there’s nothing in writing, that something this critical to not have
before hand is unconscionable.
Mr.
Steve Campbell stated that he appreciated the principals and Mr. Kapp
looking at the release time again. He noted that at the summer retreat we
had even talked about increasing the instructional time and so he was
concerned when he heard they might loose instructional time.
Mr.
Kapp pointed out that at the middle schools he had calculated incorrectly
by not crediting back the hours from the elimination of half-days on the
calendar, so there was actually more instructional time.
Mr.
Staley commented, professional development at the expense of instructional
time and we still don’t know whether we’ve gained it back.
Mr.
Ron Percival addressed the Governing Board and stated that Wednesday early
release was something they did years ago and that they used that time to
make up work and tests and have study sessions. He noted that the Parks
and Recreation proposal sounded good. He stated that as a parent, he felt
it was a good idea.
President Newton noted that it was coming at us pretty quickly as a
Board. He stated that he felt professional development was a good thing.
He asked, do we trust the people that are recommending this change? He
stated that he didn’t think parents would really like it because it’s a
change and disrupts their schedule. He stated that he felt it was a good
thing, that he trusts the people recommending it to the Board, and that he
didn’t think it would result in much of a change in instructional time.
He felt like there were a lot of pluses.
Mr.
Staley asked, if this is so critically important, how come they haven’t
done anything in the past?
Dr.
Joan Fleming stated that she appreciated the three points made, especially
about the trust. She stated that there is a need for this not only in our
district, but every district, with the whole point being to improve
instruction.
Mrs. Dee Navarro voted aye, Dr. Joan Fleming voted aye, Mr. Tom
Staley voted nay, Mr. Steve Campbell voted aye, and President Newton
voted aye. The motion carried 4-1.
CONSIDER APPROVING A NEW
TEACHER SALARY SCHEDULE FOR POSSIBLE IMPLEMENTATION PENDING FUNDING FOR
THE 2005-2006 SCHOOL YEAR
Mr. Steve Campbell moved that the Governing Board approve a new
3% by 3% teacher salary schedule with a starting pay salary of $30,000 and
a top salary of $154,182, with a minimum raise of $700 to teachers as they
are moved on to the new salary schedule. Mrs. Dee Navarro seconded the
motion.
President Newton noted that this was almost the same as PEA presented and
proposed, which will raise the base from $24,000 to $30,000, will attract
new teachers, and put us over there as far as salaries in the state.
The
PEA had asked for a top salary of $60,000 and a minimum $500 raise for
teachers as they are placed on the new schedule. This proposal will do
everything but the proposed $60,000 top salary. He noted that the Board’s
proposed schedule will give teachers a $700 minimum and the ending salary
will be $54,182. He stated that the cost for this schedule will be
approximately $520,000. He noted that last year the Board approved a step
and 2.25% to the base, which equaled about $460,000. He went on to say
that if this was approved, we would be putting an extra $60,000 in
teachers’ salaries this year – about 12% more than we put in last year and
about $1 million to teacher salaries in the last two years.
Mr.
Staley stated that we are looking at $519,407, an increase of 3% on total
money that teachers will get. He noted that PEA asked for a $500 minimum
raise and the Board is proposing a $700 minimum, with the career top
salary of $54,182, or 19%. He noted that three out of the four goals were
met and only being 11% away from the proposed $60,000. He noted that 90%
of the growth money was going to teachers and that he hoped everyone is
happy with this proposal since they are healthy increases.
Mr.
Jim Williams addressed the Governing Board and thanked the Board for the
effort they put into this salary schedule. He noted that it has been a
year long process and we are appreciative. He stated that their primary
objective was to reach the top salary at $60,000. He noted that they had
just picked the $30,000 as a logical base salary, which became the nail in
the coffin. He stated that he didn’t think three by three should be such
a stopping point and that the $60,000 top salary makes it more comparable
to other salary schedules in place.
Mr.
Staley noted that this schedule would take the district from the lower
one-third in the state to the top one-third.
Mrs. Dorrean Walker addressed the Governing Board and thanked the Board
for listening to them to begin with, just because it was such a large
amount. She stated that they appreciated everything that the Board has
done and that they were not unhappy – but would say that they had a goal
and did not reach it. She noted that she was also concerned that we are
going to widen the gap between the teachers’ and administrators’ top
salary. She noted that attracting new teachers was a major goal. She
noted that she was still concerned about the disparity and did not want it
to continue to widen and hoped they could still look at that in the
future.
Mr.
Ron Percival addressed the Governing Board and stated that his concern was
that teachers hired in the last few years will be moved up and that he was
sorry they didn’t get the $60,000 top salary.
Mr.
Kapp noted that all teachers hired would move to the $30,000 base salary
and that originally the Board had talked about phase in plans. He stated
that he felt this was a landmark moment.
Mrs. Dorrean Walker stated, just to clarify so we’re going on the same
premise – teachers will slide to the nearest step on the schedule? Dr.
Reynolds clarified that no one would make less than $700 – if the next
step is less than $700, they would be moved to the next highest number to
reach that $700 minimum. He noted that all combined salaries and
longevity would be added together and then find the closest dollar amount
to reach the $700 minimum. He noted that longevity was now 7% of the
base, or $2100.
Mrs. Dee Navarro voted
aye, Mr. Tom Staley voted nay, Dr. Joan Fleming voted aye, Mr. Steve
Campbell voted aye and President Newton voted aye. The motion carried
4-1.
Mr. Kapp commented that he
never thought he would see this day and thanked PEA and everyone who
persevered.
CONSIDER APPROVING THE
SELECTION OF SUSAN CLARK AS PRINCIPAL OF MILLER VALLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
FOR THE 2005-2006 SCHOOL YEAR
Mrs. Dee Navarro
moved that the Governing Board approve Susan Clark as Principal of Miller
Valley Elementary School for the 2005-2006 school year. Dr. Joan Fleming
seconded the motion.
Mr. Kapp noted that the
district has two brand new principals. He reported that the Miller Valley
Selection Committee had interviewed several candidates and had recommended
four to him. He noted that the decision was extremely difficult, but that
he was pleased to recommend Mrs. Susan Clark as the new Principal at
Miller Valley Elementary School
Mrs. Dee Navarro voted
aye, Mr. Tom Staley voted aye, Dr. Joan Fleming voted aye, Mr. Steve
Campbell voted aye and President Newton voted aye. The motion carried
5-0.
Dr. Reynolds introduced
Susan Clark to those present and noted that she would be coming to our
district from Chino Valley. Mrs. Clark stated that she was thrilled to be
coming to the best school in Prescott.
CONSIDER THE
RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT TRANSFER OF MR. BRIAN MOORE BY MR. KEVIN
KAPP, SUPERINTENDENT, AS THE PRINCIPAL OF TAYLOR HICKS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Dr. Joan Fleming
moved that the Governing Board ratify the appointment transfer of Mr.
Brian Moore by Mr. Kevin Kapp, Superintendent, as the Principal of Taylor
Hicks Elementary School. Mrs. Dee Navarro seconded the motion.
Mrs. Dee Navarro voted
aye, Mr. Tom Staley voted aye, Dr. Joan Fleming voted aye, Mr. Steve
Campbell voted aye and President Newton voted aye. The motion carried
5-0.
Mr. Kapp introduced Mr.
Brian Moore to those present. Mr. Moore thanked the Governing Board for
the opportunity to be at Taylor Hicks Elementary School. He noted that he
has already been able to spend some time at Taylor Hicks and that Mr.
Harlan has been very nice about giving him the time to do so.
CONSIDER APPROVING USES
FOR THE PROPOSITION 301 “LOWER 40” CLASSROOM SITE FUND MONIES FOR
2005-2006
Mr. Steve
Campbell moved that the Governing Board approve the uses for the
Proposition 301 “Lower 40” classroom site fund monies for 2005-2006 as
outlined. Dr. Joan Fleming seconded the motion.
Mrs. Dee Navarro voted
aye, Mr. Tom Staley voted aye, Dr. Joan Fleming voted aye, Mr. Steve
Campbell voted aye and President Newton voted aye. The motion carried
5-0.
CONSIDER APPROVING THE
2005-2006 MAINTENANCE AND OPERATIONS (M & O) BUDGET FOR SUPPLIES AND
SERVICES
Mr. Steve
Campbell moved that the Governing Board approve the 2005-2006
Maintenance and Operations (M & O) budget for supplies and services.
Mrs. Dee Navarro seconded the motion.
Mrs. Dee Navarro voted
aye, Mr. Tom Staley voted aye, Dr. Joan Fleming voted aye, Mr. Steve
Campbell voted aye and President Newton voted aye. The motion carried
5-0.
CONSIDER APPROVING THE
USE OF APPROXIMATELY $45,000 OF CURRENT (2004-2005) SUDDEN GROWTH MONEY TO
HIRE A NEW FOURTH GRADE TEACHER AT ABIA JUDD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL AND
PURCHASE DESKS, BOOKS, AND OTHER NECESSARY SUPPLIES FOR THE CLASSROOM FOR
THE 2005-2006 SCHOOL YEAR
Dr. Joan Fleming
moved that the Governing Board approve the use of approximately $45,000 of
current (2004-2005) sudden growth money to hire a new fourth grade teacher
at Abia Judd Elementary School and purchase desks, books, and other
necessary supplies for the classroom for the 2005-2006 school year. Mr.
Steve Campbell seconded the motion.
Mrs. Dee Navarro voted
aye, Mr. Tom Staley voted aye, Dr. Joan Fleming voted aye, Mr. Steve
Campbell voted aye and President Newton voted aye. The motion carried
5-0.
CONSIDER APPROVING THE
USE OF APPROXIMATELY $30,000 OF CURRENT (2004-2005) SUDDEN GROWTH MONEY TO
PLACE A DOUBLE CLASSROOM PORTABLE BUILDING AT MILLER VALLEY ELEMENTARY
SCHOOL AND FURNISH THE CLASSROOMS WITH DESKS, BOOKS, AND OTHER NECESSARY
SUPPLIES FOR ONE OF THE CLASSROOMS FOR THE 2005-2006 SCHOOL YEAR
Mrs. Dee Navarro
moved that the Governing Board approve the use of approximately $30,000 of
current (2004-2005) sudden growth money to place a double classroom
portable building at Miller Valley Elementary School and furnish one of
the classrooms with desks, books, and other necessary supplies for the
2005-2006 school year. Mr. Steve Campbell seconded the motion.
Mr. Bob Williams noted
that at this point they would be getting a new fourth grade and that he
would actually be putting a third grade class in the portable building.
He noted that in looking at the numbers there are some worries and that he
didn’t want to get in the situation of looking at adding another first
grade in July. He noted that 5th grade, as well as kindergarten
and 1st grade were areas to keep a close eye on.
Mrs. Navarro asked, we’re
only supplying one room? Mr. Williams responded, that if Miller Valley
were the school chosen to take on an additional 5th grade
class, we would supply that room also.
Mrs. Dee Navarro voted
aye, Mr. Tom Staley voted aye, Dr. Joan Fleming voted aye, Mr. Steve
Campbell voted aye and President Newton voted aye. The motion carried
5-0.
CONSIDER APPROVING THE
SELECTION OF MRS. BARBARA VAN FOSSEN AS DIRECTOR OF FOOD SERVICE FOR THE
2005-2006 SCHOOL YEAR
Mrs. Dee Navarro
moved that the Governing Board approve the selection of Mrs. Barbara Van
Fossen as Director of Food Service for the 2005-2006 school year.
Mrs. Dee Navarro voted
aye, Mr. Tom Staley voted aye, Dr. Joan Fleming voted aye, Mr. Steve
Campbell voted aye and President Newton voted aye. The motion carried
5-0.
CONSIDER APPROVING AN
INCREASED SEALED BIDDING THRESHOLD (SUPERCEDES USFR MEMORANDUM NO. 200)
Dr. Joan Fleming
moved that the Governing Board approve an increased sealed bidding
threshold (supersedes USFR Memorandum No. 200). Mr. Steve Campbell
seconded the motion.
Mrs. Dee Navarro voted
aye, Mr. Tom Staley voted aye, Dr. Joan Fleming voted aye, Mr. Steve
Campbell voted aye and President Newton voted aye. The motion carried
5-0.
CONSIDER APPROVING A
“SEALED REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL” (#070105IK) FOR MISCELLANEOUS BUS AND AUTO
PARTS
Mr. Steve
Campbell moved that the Governing Board approve the Sealed Request for
Proposal (#070105IK) for miscellaneous bus and auto parts. Mrs. Dee
Navarro seconded the motion.
Mrs. Dee Navarro
voted aye, Mr. Tom Staley voted aye, Dr. Joan Fleming voted aye, Mr. Steve
Campbell voted aye and President Newton voted aye. The motion carried 5-0.
CONSIDER APPROVING A
BEVERAGE BID (2005-06-0701-FSB) FOR THE 2005-2006 SCHOOL YEAR (RENEWABLE
FOR FOUR ADDITIONAL YEARS)
Dr. Joan Fleming
moved that the Governing Board approve the beverage bid (2005-06-0701-FSB)
as presented for the 2005-2006 school year (renewable for four additional
years). Mrs. Dee Navarro seconded the motion.
Mrs. Dee Navarro
voted aye, Mr. Tom Staley voted aye, Dr. Joan Fleming voted aye, Mr. Steve
Campbell voted aye and President Newton voted aye. The motion carried 5-0.
CONSIDER APPROVING THE
AWARD OF A BID FOR TWO AUTO SHOP LIFTS AT PRESCOTT HIGH SCHOOL
Mr. Steve
Campbell moved that the Governing Board approve the award of a bid for
two auto shop lifts at Prescott High School as presented. Mrs. Dee
Navarro seconded the motion.
Mrs. Dee Navarro
voted aye, Mr. Tom Staley voted aye, Dr. Joan Fleming voted aye, Mr. Steve
Campbell voted aye and President Newton voted aye. The motion carried 5-0.
CONSIDER SELECTING AND
APPROVING BOARD MEMBERS TO SERVE AS DELEGATE AND ALTERNATE DELEGATE FOR
THE ASBA DELEGATE ASSEMBLY TO TAKE PLACE ON JUNE 25, 2005, AT THE HILTON
PHOENIX EAST/MESA
Mr. Steve
Campbell moved that the Governing Board approve Mrs. Dee Navarro as
Delegate and Mr. Steve Campbell as Alternate Delegate for the ASBA
Delegate Assembly.
Dr. Joan Fleming
recommended having Steve Campbell as the Delegate and Dee Navarro as the
Alternate Delegate.
Mr. Campbell withdrew his
motion.
Dr. Joan Fleming
moved that the Governing Board approve Mr. Steve Campbell as Delegate
and Mrs. Dee Navarro as Alternate Delegate for the ASBA Delegate Assembly
in June. Mrs. Dee Navarro seconded the motion.
Mrs. Dee Navarro
voted aye, Mr. Tom Staley voted aye, Dr. Joan Fleming voted aye, Mr. Steve
Campbell voted aye and President Newton voted aye. The motion carried 5-0.
CONSIDER REVIEWING AND
ADOPTING POLICY SERVICES ADVISORY, VOLUME 17, NUMBER 1, FOR MARCH
2005, REGARDING POLICY ADVISORY NUMBER 246
Dr. Joan Fleming
moved that the Governing Board adopt Policy Services Advisory, Volume 17,
Number 1, for March 2005, regarding Policy Advisory Number 246. Mrs. Dee
Navarro seconded the motion.
APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT
AGENDA
President Newton asked if
there were any items on the Consent Agenda the Board wished to discuss or
vote on separately.
Mr. Staley stated that he
would like to discuss Item No. 16 separately.
Dr. Joan Fleming moved
that the Governing Board approve the Consent Agenda as presented, with the
exception of Item No. 16. Mrs. Dee Navarro seconded the motion.
Mrs. Dee Navarro voted
aye, Mr. Tom Staley voted aye, Dr. Joan Fleming voted aye, Mr. Steve
Campbell voted aye and President Newton voted aye. The motion carried
5-0.
Mr. Steve Campbell moved
that the Governing Board approve Item No. 16 on the Consent Agenda as
presented. Dr. Joan Fleming seconded the motion.
Mr. Tom Staley amended the
motion to read, that the recommendation for Student B from the hearing
officer be amended and that in addition to requiring the student be placed
in S.E.A.S. if he should re-enroll, that he also receive a one-year
long-term suspension for all of next year.
No second was received on
the amended motion.
Mrs. Dee Navarro
voted aye, Mr. Tom Staley voted aye, Dr. Joan Fleming voted aye, Mr. Steve
Campbell voted aye and President Newton voted aye. The motion carried 5-0.
CONSIDER APPROVING THE
ANNUAL GENERAL STATEMENT OF ASSURANCES FOR THE ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF
EDUCATION
CONSIDER APPROVING
RECOMMENDATIONS FROM MS. KRISTEN REX, STUDENT DISCIPLINARY HEARING
OFFICER, REGARDING STUDENT A AND STUDENT B, PENDING STUDENT DISCIPLINARY
HEARINGS TO BE HELD ON MAY 6, 2005
CONSIDER APPROVING THE
CERTIFIED AND CLASSIFIED PERSONNEL ACTIONS AS PRESENTED
Certified Staff
Employments:
Katie Bailey, Patricia Bigelow, Marcy Boone, Paul Elmer, Fred Pitman, Joan
Roulier, John Tobin, and Christine Verhayden.
Certified Staff
Resignations:
Amy Cope, Judy Paris, Donna Ray, and Francis
Steward.
New Substitute
Teachers: (Total 121)
Richard Brosseau, Tamara Pobocik, and Maria Sanderford.
Classified Staff
Employments:
Janice Beattie, Philip Cousineau, Ann Dalton, Lynette Lynch, Martha
Porter, Laura Schulz, Trudy Thomas, Mary Elizabeth Trader, Connie
Williams.
Classified Staff
Resignations:
Kristin Brooks, Angel Cahue, Sydonia DeVault,
Richard DeVault, Diana
Escobar, Carl Hitchens, Dale Lollar, Pamela Lugo,
Connie Parker, Kurt
Stuckman, James Wahlstrom, Susan Weber, and Elizabeth
White.
New Volunteers:
None.
The acceptance of
donations as presented:
Three hundred dollars from Granite Mountain Middle School PTSA for Math
Challenge Day.
Three hundred dollars from Prescott Mile High Middle School PTSA for Math
challenge Day.
Twelve hundred dollars from Mr. Dustin Hanna for the Brian Gianelli
Memorial Scholarship Fund.
Two
monitors from Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Anderson.
Two
thousand dollars from the McIntyre Revocable Trust and five hundred
dollars from the McIntyre Living Trust in memory of Don McIntyre for the
Harvard Book Club at Prescott High School.
Twenty-nine dollars from Robert DeArmond, to help restore the 1947 Dodge
bus.
Forty dollars from Hannah Hayden for the Brian Gianelli Memorial
Scholarship Fund.
Two
hundred and fifty dollars from Common Ground Services, LLC, to the
softball program at Prescott High School.
Two
hundred and fifty dollars from KC Plastering, Inc., to the softball
program at Prescott High School.
One
hundred dollars from Ms. Annie Oakley, to the Prescott Mile High Middle
School Harmony Habitat.
A
computer valued at $300, from Mr. Drew Alexander, to Lincoln Elementary
School.
A
washer and dryer valued at $600, from Mr. Warren Fenzi, to Granite
Mountain Middle School.
Two
child size picnic tables from Ms. Jean Phillips, to Miller Valley
Elementary School.
One
thousand dollars from the Prescott Mile High Middle School Student Council
to help purchase a wrestling mat for Prescott Mile High Middle School
wrestling program.
One
hundred dollars from William and Monique Tilton, to the Brian Gianelli
Memorial Scholarship Fund.
Two
hundred dollars from BCK Management, LLC, to the Taylor Hicks Elementary
School P.E. program.
Twenty dollars from the staff at Prescott High School in memory of John
Thurman, Louisa Nelson’s father. Louisa asked that this donation be given
to the Brian Gianelli Memorial Scholarship Fund.
Thirty pig hearts valued at $300, from Perkinsville Meat Processing to the
Granite Mountain Middle School Science Department.
The ratification of
vouchers as presented:
Voucher #
Amount
Payroll Voucher #19 $850,037.74
Payroll Voucher #20 $810,545.16
Payroll Voucher #21 $850,060.68
Expenditure Voucher #5065 $37,098.92
Expenditure Voucher #5066 $99,485.50
Expenditure Voucher #5067 $96,137.78
Expenditure Voucher #5068 $101,223.45
Expenditure Voucher #5069 $10,316.76
Expenditure Voucher #5070 $60,594.70
Expenditure Voucher #5071 $6,500.00
Expenditure Voucher #5072 $27,263.34
Expenditure Voucher #5073 $280,534.06
Expenditure Voucher #5074 $47,319.91
Expenditure Voucher #5075 $56,127.24
Expenditure Voucher #5076 $25,847.01
Expenditure Voucher #5077 $132,423.21
Consider approving the
Auxiliary Operations and Student Activities Fund Statement of Receipts and
Disbursements for the month of March 2005 as presented.
ADJOURNMENT
Hearing no objection,
President Newton adjourned the meeting at 7:15 p.m.
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