September 19, 2006
Minutes of the Governing Board Voting Session of Tuesday, September 19,
2006, beginning at 5:30 p.m., held in the District Office Board Room.
President
Mrs. Dee Navarro
Mr. Steve Campbell
Dr. Andy Newton
Mr. Tom Staley
Also Present:
Dr. Chris Reynolds, Assistant Superintendent
Mrs. Renee Raskin, Chief Financial Officer
Mr. John Vanuk, Student Representative
Mrs.
Others Present:
Donna Norris Rita Brammer
Freddie Gasser Vic Nelson
Arnie Arnold Don Williams
Jim Williams Muriel Williams
Carol Wright Bob DeArmond
David Martin Mary Clare McShane
Dave McGee
CALL TO ORDER
President Joan Fleming called the meeting to order
at 5:33 p.m.
OPENING CEREMONY AND WELCOME
President Fleming welcomed everyone and thanked
those present for attending. Mr. John Vanuk led the audience in the Pledge of
Allegiance.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
President Fleming asked Dr. Chris Reynolds if the
agenda was in order. Dr. Reynolds
responded that it was in order.
Dr. Andy Newton
moved that the Governing Board approve the agenda as presented. Mrs. Dee Navarro seconded the motion.
Mrs. Dee Navarro voted
aye, Dr. Andy Newton voted aye, Mr. Tom Staley voted aye, Mr. Steve Campbell
voted aye, and President Fleming voted aye.
The motion carried 5-0.
PRESENTATIONS
None.
SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT
Dr. Chris Reynolds reported that State
Superintendent Tom Horne would be visiting
Dr. Reynolds also reported that Governor Janet
Napolitano would be visiting
Dr. Reynolds reported that York Motors had held a
promotion in August benefiting Prescott Schools. A percentage of each sale was designated for
PUSD, which equaled $1,200 - $400 of which would be going to
VOTING SESSION
CONSIDER APPROVING THE DISTRIBUTION OF THE CASH
BALANCE IN THE “UPPER 20” OF PROPOSITION 301 MONIES, AND A ˝% INCREASE TO THE CERTIFIED SALARY
SCHEDULE UTILIZING BUDGET CAPACITY IN THE PROPOSITION 301 “UPPER 20” FUND.
Mr. Steve Campbell
moved that the Governing Board approve the distribution of the cash balance in
the upper 301 monies and the additional 301 capacity be paid out in a tiered
fashion. Dr. Andy Newton seconded the
motion.
Mrs. Dee Navarro
voted aye, Dr. Andy Newton voted aye, Mr. Tom Staley voted aye, Mr. Steve
Campbell voted aye, and President Joan Fleming voted aye. The motion carried 5-0.
CONSIDER APPROVING A “SEALED PROPOSAL” #070/06A –
2/8/06 FOR TELEPHONE SERVICES, MAINTENANCE AND EQUIPMENT FOR THE 2006-2007
SCHOOL YEAR (WITH OPTION TO RENEW AGREEMENT UP TO FOUR ADDITIONAL YEARS).
Dr. Andy Newton
moved that the Governing Board approve a “Sealed Proposal” #070/06A – 2/8/06
for telephone services, maintenance and equipment for the 2006-2007 school year
(with option to renew agreement up to four additional years). Mr. Steve
Campbell seconded the motion.
Mrs. Dee Navarro
voted aye, Dr. Andy Newton voted aye, Mr. Tom Staley voted aye, Mr. Steve
Campbell voted aye, and President Joan Fleming voted aye. The motion carried 5-0.
CONSIDER APPROVING KRISTEN REX, SUSAN FAHRNI,
CONNIE KUDRNA AND JOANNE BINDELL FROM HUMBOLDT UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT TO SERVE
AS DESIGNATED HEARING OFFICERS FOR LONG-TERM STUDENT SUSPENSION HEARINGS FOR
THE 2006-2007 SCHOOL YEAR.
Dr. Andy Newton
moved that the Governing Board approve Kristen Rex, Susan Fahrni, Connie Kudrna
and JoAnne Bindell from
Mrs. Dee Navarro
voted aye, Dr. Andy Newton voted aye, Mr. Tom Staley voted aye, Mr. Steve
Campbell voted aye, and President Joan Fleming voted aye. The motion carried 5-0.
CONSIDER APPROVING A STAFF SALARY AND BENEFITS
PACKAGE FOR 2006-2007.
Mr. Steve Campbell
moved that the Governing Board approve staff salary Package “B” for 2006-2007.
Mr. Tom Staley seconded the motion.
Mr. Steve Campbell described Package “B,” which
included a step raise to all certified staff and classified auxiliary, a step
raise for classified staff and a 3% raise for classified staff who can’t move
on the salary schedule. Mr. Campbell
said that the Governing Board was not ready to implement a new classified
salary schedule at this time.
Mr. Vic Nelson, PUSD bus driver, addressed the
Governing Board regarding equity of salaries for bus drivers and aides. He said
he feels that Package “B” is unacceptable from a bus driver’s point of view and
that the figures don’t add up, with 75% of the monies going to certified staff
raises and 25% going to classified raises. Ms. Ruth Willson, PUSD bus driver,
said that there are many problems that need to be discussed before implementing
a new classified salary schedule. She said we need more information and time to
make our concerns known for a new schedule.
Mrs. Dee Navarro
voted aye, Dr. Andy Newton voted aye, Mr. Tom Staley voted aye, Mr. Steve
Campbell voted aye, and President Joan Fleming voted aye. The motion carried 5-0.
President Fleming directed Dr. Chris Reynolds to
form a committee for the new classified salary schedule. She stated that the Board
wants to implement a new schedule for classified. She stated that there needs
to be full representation on the committee, with input from different
classified areas. Dr. Reynolds stated that he would move forward with the
directive.
CONSIDER APPROVING POLICY SERVICES ADVISORY, VOLUME 18, NUMBER 3, FOR AUGUST 2006, FOR
POLICY ADVISORY NUMBERS 269-277, AND PROPOSED POLICY JLIF.
Mr. Steve Campbell
moved that the Governing Board approve Policy Services Advisory, Volume 18,
Number 3, for August 2006, for Policy Advisory Numbers 269-277, and proposed
policy JLIF. Mrs. Dee Navarro seconded the motion.
Mrs. Dee Navarro
voted aye, Dr. Andy Newton voted aye, Mr. Tom Staley voted aye, Mr. Steve
Campbell voted aye, and President Joan Fleming voted aye. The motion carried 5-0.
CONSIDER APPROVING A REQUEST BY THE ADMINISTRATION
THAT THE GOVERNING BOARD AUTHORIZE A RESOLUTION DIRECTING DR. CHRIS REYNOLDS TO
DRAFT A STATEMENT OF ALLEGATIONS PURSUANT TO ARIZONA REVISED STATUTES 15-514
AND 15-545 TO BE FILED WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION FOR THEIR CONSIDERATION
REGARDING THE TEACHING CERTIFICATE OF MR. STEVE DOUGLAS CLARK AS A RESULT OF
HIS VACATING HIS ENGLISH TEACHING POSITION AT PRESCOTT HIGH SCHOOL ON AUGUST
25, 2006.
Dr. Andy Newton
moved that the Governing Board approve a request by the administration that the
Governing Board authorize a resolution directing Dr. Chris Reynolds to draft a
statement of allegations pursuant to Arizona Revised Statutes 15-514 and 15-545
to be filed with the Department of Education for their consideration regarding
the teaching certificate of Mr. Steve Douglas Clark as a result of his vacating
his English teaching position at Prescott High School on August 25, 2006.
Mrs. Dee Navarro
voted aye, Dr. Andy Newton voted aye, Mr. Tom Staley voted nay, Mr. Steve
Campbell voted aye, and President Joan Fleming voted aye. The motion carried 4-1.
President Fleming asked if there were any items on
the Consent Agenda that the Board would like to consider separately. There were none.
Dr.
Mrs. Dee Navarro
voted aye, Dr. Andy Newton voted aye, Mr. Tom Staley voted aye, Mr. Steve
Campbell voted aye, and President Joan Fleming voted aye. The motion carried 5-0.
Dr. Andy Newton
moved that the Governing Board meeting be adjourned. Mr. Steve Campbell seconded the motion.
Mrs. Dee Navarro voted
aye, Dr. Andy Newton voted aye, Mr. Tom Staley voted aye, Mr. Steve Campbell
voted aye, and President Joan Fleming voted aye. The motion carried 5-0.
Hearing no objection, President Fleming adjourned
the meeting at 5:55 p.m.
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