PRESCOTT UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 1
146 South Granite Street
Prescott, Arizona 86303
December
13, 2004
Minutes of the Governing
Board Study Session of Monday, December 13, 2004, beginning at 4:30 p.m.
held in the District Office Board Room.
Governing Board Members
Present:
President Dee Navarro
Mr. Steve Campbell
Dr. Joan Fleming
Dr. Andy Newton (arrived
at 4:37 p.m.)
Mr. Gordon Maddux
Also Present:
Mr. Kevin J. Kapp,
Superintendent
Mrs. Renee Raskin,
Business Manager
Miss Justine Bunger,
Student Representative
Mrs. Andi Mayer, Assistant
to the Governing Board
Others Present:
Dorrean
Walker Joe Peters Juli Dalton
Carol
Yetman Jane Robertson Dave McGee
Jean
McGee Marianne Brooks Bill Monroe
Bruce
Taylor Julie Huck Cindy Brown
Jim
Williams Denny Colgan Don German
Totsy
McCraley Bill Munson Nancy Martinez
Jay
Collier Arn Lavington Judy Paris
Frank
Lawhead Bob Williams Tom Staley
Hilary
Eller Patrice Sparks Melissa Moore
Alvina
Green Michael Holevar Deborah Davis
Kurt
Womack Susan Kissel Eric Bewley
Tye
Norton Cyndi Arbonna Heather Seagle
Stephen
Hein Debra Citron Ken Citron
Joan
Fisher Kathy Pereboom J. Brimhall
Rachel
Fisher Ellen Strickler Shelley Bunger
Mary Anne
Kapp Kathleen Newman Gayla Moore
Julie
Rockwell Bob Adams Vic Pereboom
Dan Pemble
CALL TO ORDER
President Dee Navarro
called the meeting to order at 4:30 p.m.
OPENING CEREMONY AND
WELCOME
President Navarro welcomed
everyone and thanked those present for attending. Miss Justine Bunger led
the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
President Navarro asked
Mr. Kevin Kapp if the agenda was in order. Mr. Kapp responded that it
was.
Dr. Joan Fleming moved
that the Governing Board approve the agenda as presented. Mr. Gordon
Maddux seconded the motion.
Mr. Steve Campbell voted
aye, Dr. Joan Fleming voted aye, Mr. Gordon Maddux voted aye, and
President Navarro voted aye. The motion carried 4-0.
PRESENTATIONS
Mr. Kevin Kapp and
President Dee Navarro presented Mr. Gordon Maddux with a plaque in
appreciation of his nine years of service to the Governing Board and
school district.
SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT
Mr. Kapp distributed the
December calendar of events. He noted that intercession would be held
during the first week of winter break and that 71 elementary students, 23
middle school students and 50 high school students had signed up (144
students total). He noted that teachers are in the process of designing
an AIMS remediation lesson, that the ration would be 12:1, and that it
would be paid for by extra carry-over money. He stated that it was
estimated the cost for winter intercession would be $5,000 and the cost
for the fall intercession about $3,000.
Dr. Chris Reynolds
reported that progress has been made on the assembly of a principal search
committee since Mr. Kelton Aker announced his intention to participate in
the buy-out. He noted that both Joan Fleming and Tom Staley would be
serving on that committee. He stated that the committee would begin their
work the first week back in January and hoped to have three names to
recommend to Mr. Kapp by March 1st and brought to the Governing
Board in March. Mr. Kapp noted that Mr. Aker would be finishing the
school year.
Mr. Kapp updated the Board
on marketing and distributed an ad for the preschool program that was
recently in the Yavapai College Rough Rider.
Mr. Kapp announced that
the We the People program at the high school recently won regionals and
would be moving on to state competition.
STUDY SESSION:
CONSIDER A PROPOSAL FOR
THE PURCHASE OF LAND FROM ABIA JUDD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL AND GRANITE MOUNTAIN
MIDDLE SCHOOL FROM THE CITY OF PRESCOTT FOR THE WILLIAMSON VALLEY ROAD
WIDENING PROJECT
Mr. Kapp noted that last
month the Board had been updated that the City of Prescott was widening
Iron Springs Road and Williamson Valley Road and would need to buy a strip
of land in front of both Abia Judd and Granite Mountain. The original
proposal of a 14-foot strip of land is now down to a 6-foot strip of
land. He noted that Mr. Bill Munson has been negotiating a counter
proposal with the city, since the reduced playground area would make it
difficult to use it for its intended purpose.
Mr. Munson noted that he
would like to see the costs of the re-installation of new turf and the
relocation of the playground equipment paid by the city. He noted that
the district would only be paying for the preparation of the surface,
which is a part of the bond money.
CONSIDER APPROVING A
DISTRICT PRIORITIZATION LIST OF BOND PROJECTS
Mr. Kapp reported that the
first increment of bond money to be received would be about $3.75 million
with the balance to be received in the second increment. He noted that he
had reviewed the bond list with the district leadership team and had them
prioritize projects at their sites. He added that the list came out to be
about $11 million. The DLT then pared the list down a second time, but is
still at about $6 million for the first increment. He noted that he would
schedule time with the Board to help prioritize and vote upon the first
projects.
President Navarro stated
that she’d like to see that list be an agenda item for the January
Retreat. Mr. Kapp stated that he would have the site directors and
principals attend and be a part of that discussion.
Mr. Gordon Maddux noted
that one of the primary reasons the district had decided to go for a bond
was for the multi-purpose gymnasium at Taylor Hicks and that he would like
to see that as a number one priority and done in the first phase.
Mr. Steve Campbell
clarified that the first issuance would be in March, and then asked when
the second issuance would occur. Mrs. Renee Raskin responded July of the
following year. Mr. Kapp noted that he would confirm those dates for the
Board.
President Navarro stressed
that the Board wanted to make sure the district stays within the amount so
it does not affect the tax rate. Mrs. Raskin noted that they were
recommending $3.75 million.
President Navarro noted
that the Board would vote on the list in February with the best-case
scenario.
Mr. Kapp noted that he had
just received the documents from the bonding company that will be
presented to the Board in January. He added that the bonding
representatives, along with the bonding attorney would be present at that
meeting and that he would keep the Board informed.
He noted that the district
was already making plans to set up a separate link on our website that
will show the budget and how the money is being spent, as well as the
progress of the different projects through digital photography.
CONSIDER APPROVING A
SCHOOL CALENDAR FOR THE 2005-2006 SCHOOL YEAR
Dr. Reynolds reported that
two years ago the Board had voted to add a second week to spring break and
that this last fall the district did a survey with the results of that
survey being shared with the Board at a previous meeting. He noted that
this is the last year of that two-year calendar block.
After some discussion,
President Navarro set a 3-minute limit for the public to speak regarding
the calendar. Mr. Kapp asked that the speakers be as succinct as possible
and to not repeat points that have already been said. President Navarro
noted that the Board would not respond to speakers, but that they could
ask the administration to clarify things.
Mrs. Patrice Sparks
addressed the Governing Board and stated that she was the nurse at
Washington Traditional School. She spoke in support of a traditional
calendar and suggested that the Board form a committee to look at all
options.
Mr. Denny Colgan addressed
the Governing Board and stated that he was the Board member that had cast
the swing vote in support of the current two-year block calendar. He
noted that the original proposal had been for a 9-2 calendar, that they
had been bombarded with lots of information and that the Board at the time
had agreed that a lot of the information presented was not conclusive. He
listed the pros and cons of such a calendar. He noted that the Board at
that time had made a promise that if the 9-2 calendar did not work out, it
could be changed back. He suggested getting rid of the half days since
they are for the most part a loss of instructional time and that the
current calendar be restructured.
Mrs. Juli Dalton addressed
the Governing Board and introduced a middle school student, Cody Norton,
who presented the Board with a petition with 70 signatures from students
against the 9-2 calendar. Mrs. Dalton distributed a handout entitled
“What is a Traditional Calendar?” and reviewed the mission statement from
the Parents Against a Modified Calendar. The key points from the mission
statement were that a traditional calendar would provide a continuity of
learning, would recognize the importance of family, would encourage summer
learning and would provide for an on-going, mandatory remediation for
struggling students. The handout also included three proposed calendars.
Ms. Melissa Moore
addressed the Governing Board and stated that her kids just were not
getting in the groove after the breaks. She noted that there are 24 full
weeks of instruction and 14 with interruptions. She stated that she felt
this type of calendar did not work for the elementary level and that the
schools need nine weeks with no interruptions. She then showed the Board
an alternative calendar that would start August 12 and end May 25.
Ms. Alvina Green addressed
the Governing Board and stated that she works at Abia Judd. She stated
that she felt PUSD was doing a great job with Odyssey, change it a little
bit by not doing during the breaks due to the small percentage that
attends during the breaks. She suggested mandating at-risk students
attending two days a week at after-school study time. She noted that
Frontier Rotary sponsors a summer program, which many students attend, but
that the numbers were lower this year and the program had to be shortened
by one week. She noted that a longer summer would help. She then
distributed an alternative calendar to the Board.
Mr. Michael Holevar
addressed the Governing Board and stated that he had done research on the
traditional calendar and listed the consistencies and cost savings. He
stated that year-round calendars are not successful and that there were no
significant increases or decrease in test scores. He distributed copies
of retention rates and test scores. He noted that our AIMS scores over
the last four years ere lower the last two years, especially at the high
school level.
Mrs. Julie Huck addressed
the Governing Board and stated that she was a parent of two PHS students
and one Granite Mountain student. She noted that she had served on the
committee to study the implementation of a modified calendar and initially
supported it. She stated that now that they have had a chance to
experience the modified calendar, she did not believe that it was in the
best interest of most PUSD families and students. She stated that her
sons both play football and that one is in band and that taking a vacation
during the fall is impractical since her sons have made commitments to the
band and football program. She noted that the break shortens the summer
and they end up with less available family time. She noted that the
football game during the break was not well attended and that it does
threaten the success of the extra-curricular activities. She stated that
academics should always be the top priority, but sometimes it’s the
extra-curricular activities that keep some kids in school. She stated
that extra-curricular activities promote community support and interaction
and strengthens the relationship between the district and the community.
She pointed out that she has not seen any data that clearly indicates that
the academic benefit of the modified calendar is statistically
significant. She encouraged the Board to vote to return to a calendar
with a two-week winter break and one-week spring break that would best
serve the majority of students and families and best strengthen the
relationship between the schools and community.
Mr. Joe Peters addressed
the Governing Board and stated that he was a teacher at PHS, as well as
the chairman for the NCA School Improvement Steering Committee. He
brought up three areas of concern regarding the possible addition of
another week to fall break. He noted that the NCA School Improvement
process mandates the inclusion of all stakeholders in the decision-making
process, that the 1800+ students at PHS represent 36% of all students in
the district, yet they were not asked for their opinion regarding the
calendar. He suggested that students be included on a calendar committee
as part of the calendar adoption process and that the district utilize the
Zoomerang Tool for survey input. He noted that as a teacher he has
experienced the impact the extended break have had on his student’s
behavior and attitude, that students come back wound up and that a lot of
re-teaching must take place. He stated that this year students came off
of summer break less willing to get into the swing of school and that many
students were gone because their families were still on vacation. He
stated that it was noticeably more difficult to get students to focus on
school this year. He stated that he also had concerns regarding the cost
and timing of the breaks. He noted that when the buildings are used
during the breaks for remediation and other programs it makes it difficult
for routine maintenance to be done and that major maintenance cannot be
accomplished during the summer alone and could be done during the breaks
if the buildings were not in use. He noted that transportation costs were
also a concern. He suggested that the Board form a committee to
investigate all issues regarding this extremely complex issue before
voting to adopt any calendar.
Mr. Joe Peters also read a
statement from Mr. Lou Beneitone supporting the move back to a traditional
calendar. He stated that the present calendar was geared more towards the
elementary level and not the high school level, that they were unable to
attend the all-star games due to the current schedule, and that it impacts
the coaches and student athletes.
Ms. Deborah Davis
addressed the Governing Board and stated that it was a big step to try a
new calendar for a community. She noted that as a single mom the calendar
impacts the amount of daycare needed. She stated that she felt like her
son was not getting ahead educationally and that all children deserve
longer summers and rest time during the year. She stated that it seems
like the current calendar is not in the best interests of students.
Mr. Kurt Womack addressed
the Governing Board and stated that no amount of money spent on marketing
would convince parents who want a traditional calendar that this is in the
best interest of their children and that they can pick from charter
schools when the public school is not meeting their needs.
Mrs. Susan Kissel
addressed the Governing Board and stated that many parents had complained
about the early start and that kids were not ready to start school this
year. She noted that this is hard on teachers with the fall break, then
Thanksgiving, then Christmas. She stated that the calendar is too chopped
up and that attendance is affected because parents extend their
vacations. She noted that this was not just in her class, but others as
well. She noted that on early release days, parents pick up their
children early. She stated that teachers need more uninterrupted
instructional time. She stated that she did not support the two-week
spring break because her students didn’t remember a lot after one week and
it was only worse with two weeks off. She stated that two-weeks off was
detrimental to the learning process.
Mr. Eric Bewley addressed
the Governing Board and stated that it’s all before you now; you know what
it does to sports. He asked that the Board please lead us in the right
direction – don’t alienate us. Go back to traditional calendar.
Mr. Tye Norton addressed
the Governing Board and stated that if he learned anything in school it
was character from athletics and that has taken him farther in life than
all the breaks and half-days. He stated that he used his summer to finish
his Eagle Scout badge. He noted that as an employer it’s hard to hire a
high school student for six weeks – or three or four if they go on
vacation. Keep the traditional calendar.
Mrs. Cindy Arbonna
addressed the Governing Board and stated that she supported the present
calendar. She clarified that this is not a year-round calendar, but an
extended or modified calendar. She stated that any information that was
obtained regarding a year-round calendar does not apply to this issue.
She stated that she agreed that something needed to be done about all the
half days. She stated that she was not so sure that the people speaking
tonight represented the majority and suggested that the Board table the
issue, form a committee and study the issue.
Mrs. Carol Yetman
addressed the Governing Board and stated that she is a teacher at Abia
Judd. She stated that over the past two years the calendar has impacted
the learning momentum and is what we are lacking right now. She stated
that she has also heard middle school and high school teachers saying the
same thing. She stated that the district needs a calendar that is not so
chopped up. She stated that was her input after being in the classroom
over the last 20 years.
Ms. Heather Seagle
addressed the Governing Board and stated that she grew up in Prescott, a
fifth generation Prescottonian, a single mom with one student who is
autistic and that routine is vital. She noted that breaks negatively
impacts his learning and that the same applies for those students with ADD
and ADHD. She stated that it takes her son a week or two to get back on
track. She stated that this calendar affects childcare also. She noted
that this year her son was finally making some progress and pleaded for
the Board to return to a more traditional calendar.
Mr. Steven Hein addressed
the Governing Board and stated that two years ago he was against the
calendar and had offered to serve on a calendar committee. He stated that
he saw this as incrementalism. First you added a one-week fall break that
impacted the band and sports students. Then you added a two-week spring
break. The survey asked if you’d like a second week during fall break.
He stated that he runs a vacation Bible school during the summer and that
everyone is fighting for that same time over the summer. He stated that
he did not see the same opportunities for kids to make money over the
summer. He noted that he has heard arguments both ways and that it seems
like you forced this on us. He asked the Board to return to a more
traditional calendar.
President Navarro read
three statements from people unable to attend the meeting tonight.
Janet Markham sent a
statement that read: I am a volunteer at Prescott High School on Tuesdays
and my children also attend PHS. I do not like all the breaks because
they disrupt the students’ learning. I would rather have fewer breaks and
a longer summer for the students’ concentration. I would prefer a school
year that starts around Labor Day with the traditional Thanksgiving break,
two weeks at Christmas and a one-week spring break.
Barbara Scott, Kathleen
Whitted and Michelle Shiloh (teachers from Taylor Hicks) sent a statement
that read: We are writing because we are concerned about your
consideration of a two-week fall and spring break for the new calendar.
We welcome one week in the fall and one in the spring, as evidently the
majority surveyed does (according to Assistant Superintendent Chris
Reynolds in the Daily Courier.) This helps balance the
vacation/school time for both teachers and students and both can come back
refreshed from a week break. A two-week break in the fall and again in
the spring would prove to be too long. Many students have a much harder
time settling down to learning after two weeks than after one week. We
see this already in the two-week spring break. Also, the two-week breaks
shorten the summer considerably, which many teachers and parents are
against. Because of these reasons, we urge you to consider the “middle of
the road” option – a one-week break for the fall and for the spring.
Knowing that all cannot be pleased, this may prove to ruffle the fewest
feathers.
Crystal Coons sent a
statement that read: I am unable to make the meeting today, however, I’d
like the Board to know how I feel about the calendar. I am part of the
Abia Judd family and want the Board to know that I and many other families
love the modified schedule that we are on now and hope the Board doesn’t
change it.
Mr. Steve Campbell stated
that the teacher responses caught his attention, since they are the
professionals. He stated that he thought teachers would probably like the
two-week break, but many of them do not. He stated that he has concerns
about remediation and how it takes place, that it’s difficult for a
teacher to take an individual student and determine what that student
needs with so many. He stated that he thought it was wonderful that the
district has a computer program that helps students and gives them instant
feedback. He noted that he has a problem with pulling students out of one
class to remediate for another. He stated that he felt the breaks help to
access and remediate an individual student’s problems. He stated that he
would like to see a one week spring break, reduce the half days, or
eliminate them, and that there are holidays on the calendar that are not
required by law. He suggested trying to tie spring break to Easter as
much as possible so there are not two separate breaks and keeping the
one-week fall break. He stated that there was a need for a committee, but
that it should be with teachers. He noted that the number of students
that are participating in the remediation programs is growing each time
and that AIMS makes remediation a huge necessity.
Dr. Andy Newton stated
that he had received a lot of e-mails and that only one person had taken
the trouble to come up with a calendar. He noted that you must start
school by August 9 if you want first semester over before Christmas
break. He suggested eliminating the second week of spring break and that
he agreed that remediation is important and felt that the district should
keep the one-week fall break. He stated that for him a traditional
calendar meant a one-week break at Christmas.
Dr. Joan Fleming noted
that there were approximately 3,000 families in the district, that there
were about 9 parents that had spoken today, and that she was wondering
where the people were that supported this. She stated that she absolutely
agreed about the elimination of half days, because they were a total loss
of instructional time. She stated that a modified schedule was best for
the kids and that was her total reason for being here. She noted that 179
schools from 50 districts in Arizona are currently on a modified or
extended school year. She noted that some of the research quoted was from
the late 1990’s and that she would like to see research from the last
decade. She stated that she has found recent research from 2003 that
shows that longer summer breaks are detrimental to math computation and
spelling and that it also affects those students with special needs or ELL
students. She noted that we also have students that live in cars and in
the forest that go unsupervised over the long summer. She stated that in
her opinion the half days needed to be eliminated.
Mr. Gordon Maddux stated
that when he first examined a modified calendar he believed in them at
that time, but since then he has changed his mind. He stated that he
could no longer support a modified calendar, that the downside is more
than the upside – particularly at the high school level. He stated that
sports and extra-curricular activities were the greatest motivation he had
in high school and college. He stated that he felt the district could
remediate in other ways and felt the district should go to a more
traditional calendar.
President Navarro stated
that she supported the 9-2 calendar and felt that the district should do
away with the unnecessary holidays and half days. She stated that
remediation is very valuable, but that students going to remediation
classes after being in school all day did not make sense to her. She
stated that she felt that chunks of time were important to the remediation
process. She noted that when the district runs extra bus runs to
accommodate students for remediation it doesn’t cost the district anything
extra. She stated that her choice would be a 9-2 calendar, but that she
could be swayed to a 9-1, 9-2, 9-2 calendar.
Miss Justine Bunger stated
that she represents high school students and that a two-week spring break
makes it real hard to come back, especially for seniors, which is the most
important time of the year for them. As far as extra-curricular, she
stated that if it were not for band she probably would not be here, that
it was hard to find time for everyone to practice in band because of
sports and other activities. She stated that she had talked to many of
her teachers and they feel that the modified calendar is not good for
school. She suggested getting rid of the half days because they are a
waste. She noted that the high school would prefer not to have fall break
or a second week added to spring break.
President Navarro stated
that she wanted to remind the Board that districts have had to add five
days to the calendar, with the fifth day being added next year.
Dr. Fleming stated that
once a decision is made, the Board should support it. As far as the
football team and extra-curricular activities, she stated that she did
appreciate them and participated in many of them as a student. She
wondered why the football players were willing to come early to practice
prior to school and give up their time – why not during fall break? She
stated that she also had talked to many teachers and many were sorry they
did not come and share their view.
Mr. Kappa stated that he
has chaired probably 15 calendar committees and noted that half days count
as a full day. He noted that schools have gone from 175 to 180 days and
that those days shortened the summer. He noted that there are four
holidays required by law and that Thanksgiving was not one of them.
CONSIDER APPROVING A LEASE
AGREEMENT WITH YAVAPAI COLLEGE FOR THE LEASE OF A DISTRICT PORTABLE
BUILDING ALREADY ON THEIR CAMPUS
Mr. Kapp noted that
because the bond issue passed, the district would be replacing several
portable buildings around the district. Since the PEAK program has been
moved, the college is proposing leasing the building for $500 per month
and we would not have to move it. He noted that the County Attorney could
not review the lease agreement since they also represent Yavapai College.
He noted that the agreement was based on another lease agreement that the
County Attorney had approved.
CONSIDER APPROVING THE
HIRING OF A HALF-TIME TEACHER FOR THE ALPS (ALTERNATIVE LEARNING PROGRAMS)
AT PRESCOTT MILE HIGH MIDDLE SCHOOL
Dr. Chris Reynolds
reported that with all the growth in the district we often feel the impact
on our special needs students.
Mrs. Nancy Martinez noted
that ALPS serves emotionally disabled students. She noted that the
program was designed to be one-on-one instructional, but with the increase
in students, we now have to limit that time. Mrs. Martinez introduced Josh
Easter, the teacher of the program, who talked about the different issues
he has to deal with and his goal for mainstreaming the students by
teaching them in groups.
President Navarro asked
how many students were in the program? Mr. Easter responded 10, with two
more coming.
Mrs. Martinez stated that
we have to look at the least restrictive environment, which we are not
doing according to law.
Mr. Campbell asked if
there were a required minimum number of students? Mrs. Martinez responded
that when working with ED only programs there is not a cap. She added
that she has learned that other districts cap at 10 students and then hire
another teacher.
President Navarro asked
how much sudden growth money the district would be getting. Mrs. Renee
Raskin responded around $500,000 the past couple of years. Mr. Kapp noted
that the district has spent around $50,000 in sudden growth monies.
CONSIDER APPROVING THE
HIRING OF A FULL-TIME INSTRUCTIONAL ASSISTANT FOR THE PRESCHOOL PROGRAM AT
DEXTER FAMILY RESOURCE CENTER
Dr. Reynolds noted that
this proposal was being made due to growth and special needs students.
Mrs. Martinez stated that
there has been growth at the preschool with special needs students and
noted that if the district can catch them early enough, it’s easier to
phase them out at the high school level.
Dr. Andy Newton asked how
many students? Mrs. Judy Paris responded 4 teachers, 6 aides, 107
children, 53 with special needs. She noted that she would be enrolling 9
more students next month and 8 more by March 1st. She noted
that Arizona has a three is three law – when children are three years of
age they can come to us.
Mr. Campbell asked if the
district would receive any additional money through a weighted count?
President Navarro asked after the 100th day? Mrs. Raskin
responded no. Mr. Kapp added that December 1st in the deadline
and that after that date the district has to take them, but receives no
additional funding.
CONSIDER REVIEWING AND
ADOPTING POLICY SERVICES ADVISORY, VOLUME 16, NUMBER 5, FOR
DECEMBER 2004, REGARDING POLICY ADVISORY NUMBER 245
Mr. Kapp reported that
ASBA has noticed there is a contradiction in policy and is just correcting
it by adding language regarding notification of inadequacy in classroom
performance.
CONSIDER APPROVAL OF THE
CONSENT AGENDA:
CONSIDER APPROVING THE
RECOMMENDATIONS FROM MS. KRISTEN REX, HEARING OFFICER, FOR TWO STUDENT
DISCIPLINARY HEARINGS THAT OCCURRED ON NOVEMBER 22, 2004
Mr. Kapp noted that it is
necessary for the Board to ratify the hearing officers recommendations if
they agree with them.
CONSIDER APPROVING THE
AMERICORPS GRANT
CONSIDER APPROVING A
PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENT BETWEEN YAVAPAI COLLEGE AND PRESCOTT UNIFIED SCHOOL
DISTRICT FOR THE TITLE I/EVEN START (ARIZONA FAMILY LITERACY PROGRAM)
CONSIDER APPROVING
BOARD POLICY KF-EB COMMUNITY USE OF SCHOOL FACILITIES
Mr. Kapp noted that the
Board must approve the fees on an annual basis and that the fees were the
same as approved last year.
CONSIDER THE APPROVAL OF
CERTIFIED AND CLASSIFIED PERSONNEL ACTIONS AS REQUESTED
Dr. Chris Reynolds noted
that the name Jeff Jordan should be deleted from the certified personnel
report and distributed an addendum to the personnel report.
ADDENDUM TO CERTIFIED
PERSONNEL REPORT December 21, 2004
EMPLOYMENT
Name
Position Location
Status
Erin Froeschle
Special Education TH
Replace
Derk Janssen
English PHS Replace
Janice Kimbro
Math PHS New*
Joan Tomoff
Secondary Math/Sc. Homebound Replace
Edward Wright Boy’s
Sex Ed. PHS Replace
*AIMS Remediation
RESIGNATIONS
Name
Position Location
Status
Jennifer Price Third
Grade TH Resign*
*Pending the hiring of a
suitable replacement.
ADDENDUM TO CLASSIFIED
PERSONNEL REPORT December 21, 2004
EMPLOYMENT
Name
Position Location
Status
Angel Cahue ELL
Instructional PHS New*
Assistant
*ELL Funding
RESIGNATIONS
Name
Position Location
Status
John Kudyk Custodian
PHS Resign
Dr. Reynolds noted that
under personnel, the total number of substitutes is now 124.
Dr. Joan Fleming asked how
much substitute teachers were paid. Dr. Reynolds responded $65 per day
and $75 per day for extended assignments.
CONSIDER ACCEPTING THE
DONATIONS AS PRESENTED
CONSIDER RATIFYING THE
VOUCHERS AS PRESENTED
CONSIDER THE APPROVAL
OF THE AUXILIARY OPERATIONS AND STUDENT ACTIVITIES FUND STATEMENT OF
RECEIPTS AND DISBURSEMENTS FOR THE MONTH OF OCTOBER 2004
CONSIDER THE REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF PREVIOUS
MINUTES FROM THE GOVERNING BOARD EXECUTIVE SESSION AND STUDY AND VOTING
SESSION OF NOVEMBER 2, 2004
ADJOURNMENT
Hearing no objection,
President Navarro adjourned the meeting at 6:45 p.m.
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