NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING TOLLESON UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT #214 GOVERNING BOARD AGENDA FOR REGULAR MEETING

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1 NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING TOLLESON UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT #214 GOVERNING BOARD AGENDA FOR REGULAR MEETING Pursuant to A.R.S , notice is hereby given to the members of the Tolleson Union High School District Governing Board and the general public that the Governing Board will hold a public meeting open to the public as follows: DATE: May 12, 2015 TIME: 6:00 p.m. PLACE: District Administrative Center, 9801 West Van Buren Street, Tolleson, AZ The agenda for this meeting is provided below. However, the Governing Board reserves the right to change the order of items on the Agenda with the exception of public hearings set for a specific time. One or more members of the Governing Board may participate in the meeting by telephonic communication. Pursuant to A.R.S A.3, the Governing Board may vote to convene an executive session, which will not be open to the public, for discussion or consultation for legal advice with the Governing Board s attorney on any matter listed on the Agenda. A copy of background material for an agenda item provided to Governing Board members (with the exception of materials relating to executive sessions) is available for public inspection at the District Administrative Center, 9801 W. Van Buren Street, Tolleson, AZ 85353, at least twenty-four (24) hours prior to the Governing Board meeting. Please contact Karyn Morse Eubanks, the Governing Board s Executive Assistant, at for more information. Persons with a disability may request reasonable accommodations by contacting Ms. Eubanks. Accommodations should be requested at least two (2) working days prior to a public meeting to allow time for the District to arrange for the accommodation. Posted: May 7, 2015 By: Karyn Morse Eubanks, Executive Assistant to the Governing Board A complete copy of the meeting agenda can be found on the TUHSD website: REGULAR MEETING 1. Call to Order and Roll Call The meeting was called to order by at p.m. Mr. Chapman Mr. Del Palacio Ms. Madruga Mr. Moreno Mr. Villalon 2. Pledge of Allegiance Governing Board Meeting Agenda May 12, 2015 Page 1 of 6

2 3. Approval of the Regular Agenda Recommendation: That the Governing Board approve the Regular Agenda. Motion made by ; seconded by Mr. Chapman Mr. Del Palacio Ms. Madruga Mr. Moreno Mr. Villalon 4. Celebrations A. Athletes of the Month The Athlete of the Month Program recognizes student athletes who exhibit exemplary sportsmanship, performance, leadership, and work ethic, both in the classroom and in a competitive environment. The following April 2015 Athletes of the Month will be recognized: Copper Canyon High School Candee Soto (Softball) Isaiah Colbert (Track) La Joya Community High School Princess Riyan White (Track) Adrian Frias (Track) Sierra Linda High School Valerie Bernal (Track) Thomas McGruder (Track) Tolleson Union High School Qui Aunna Newman (Track) Brock Richardson (Baseball) Westview High School Jae Nisa Heckstall (Track) Jose Rascon Linares (Track) B. Jesus Cervantes, Sierra Linda High School Senior Jesus Cervantes will be recognized for being named Sierra Linda High School s first recipient of a Gates Millennium Scholarship. C. Employees of the Month The following April 2015 Employees of the Month will be recognized for their contributions to the District. Lighthouse Academy Lindsey Lyon, Math Teacher Tolleson Union High School Grace Barnes, Guidance Advisor Brent Godbehere, Guitar Teacher/Band Director Renee Jordan, Registrar Scott Richardson, PE Teacher/Department Chair/Head Baseball Coach Andrea Wolochuk, Guidance Advisor/Department Chair Westview High School Jesse Delgado, Special Education Teacher Governing Board Meeting Agenda May 12, 2015 Page 2 of 6

3 D. Sierra Linda High School Band The Sierra Linda High School Band, under the direction of Antonio Lozano, will perform Little Champ and American Riversongs. 5. Public Participation The Governing Board is committed to providing regular opportunities for the public to address the Governing Board. To that end, the public is invited to address the Governing Board on any issue within its jurisdiction, subject to reasonable time, place, and manner restrictions. Members of the public who wish to address the Governing Board are to complete a public participation form and provide it to Karyn Morse Eubanks, the Governing Board s Executive Assistant, prior to the beginning of the meeting. Governing Board members are not permitted to discuss or take legal action on matters raised during the open call to the public unless the matters are properly noticed for discussion and legal action. However, the law permits Governing Board members to do the following at the conclusion of the open call to the public: (a) respond to criticism made by those who have addressed the Governing Board; (b) ask staff to review a matter; or (c) ask that a matter be put on a future agenda. During public participation, the Governing Board shall not hear personal complaints against school personnel or any other person connected with the District. Persons with complaints/concerns regarding District matters are referred to Governing Board Policies KE, KEB, KEC, and KED. 6. Summary of Current Events The Superintendent and/or Governing Board members may present a brief summary of current events. The Governing Board will not propose, discuss, deliberate, or take legal action at the meeting on any matter in the summary unless the specific matter is properly noticed for legal action. 7. Approval of the Consent Agenda It is recommended that the Governing Board approve the Consent Agenda. Motion made by ; seconded by Mr. Chapman Mr. Del Palacio Ms. Madruga Mr. Moreno Mr. Villalon 8. Discussion/Action of Items(s) Previously Removed From the Consent Agenda Motion made by ; seconded by Mr. Chapman Mr. Del Palacio Ms. Madruga Mr. Moreno Mr. Villalon CONSENT AGENDA* ITEMS Items marked with an asterisk (*) are designated as Consent Agenda Items. These items will be considered without discussion. Consent Agenda items may be removed for discussion by any member of the Governing Board by notifying the Governing Board President or the Superintendent twenty-four hours before the regular Governing Board meeting or by a majority of the Governing Board members present at the Governing Board meeting. Governing Board Meeting Agenda May 12, 2015 Page 3 of 6

4 *1. Human Resources A. Personnel Items Recommendations for ratification of various personnel actions. *2. Financial Services A. Vouchers Prior to ratification at each Governing Board meeting, Governing Board members review vouchers and/or journal entries. Vouchers represent orders for payment of material, equipment, salaries, and services. B. Donations La Joya Community High School Golf Club $1, Purchase of golf bags for the La Joya Community High School boys golf program. California Casualty Management Company Thomas R. Brown Athletics Grant - $1, Purchase of range finders for the Westview High School boys golf program. *3. Purchasing A. Annual Contract Extension and Renewals for the School Year Administration recommends approval of the annual contract extension and renewals to Heinfeld & Meech for audit services, ABM for contracted custodial services, and WestEd for the special education needs assessment. *4. Superintendent s Office A. Memorandum of Understanding Teach For America, Inc. Teach for America (TFA) conducts an annual summer training program for new corps members who are trained in pedagogy and teaching strategies and who have an opportunity to teach in actual classroom settings. Partnering with TFA will provide the District the chance to offer summer instruction with reduced student-teacher ratios. B. Student Teacher and Field Experience Agreements Gustavus Adolphus College The agreements with Gustavus Adolphus College, a private liberal arts college located in St. Peter, Minnesota, will provide an avenue for student teachers to gain experience. C. Minutes April 28, 2015 Regular Meeting and Executive Session All Governing Board members were present. PDF PAGE # INFORMATION/DISCUSSION ITEMS 1. Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) Program Update Sara Agostinho, District Prevention Coordinator, will provide a program update. 49 Governing Board Meeting Agenda May 12, 2015 Page 4 of 6

5 ACTION/DISCUSSION ITEMS 1. Fiscal Year Revised Budget #2 A.R.S requires the governing board of a school district to prepare and furnish to the superintendent of public instruction and county superintendent s office a revised budget by May 15, The District Additional Assistance has been recalculated at $19,104,460.00, an increase of $2,091, from the previously approved budget. PDF PAGE # 50 Recommendation: That the Governing Board approve Fiscal Year Revised Budget #2. Motion made by ; seconded by Mr. Chapman Mr. Del Palacio Ms. Madruga Mr. Moreno Mr. Villalon 2. Travel Request Arizona Business and Education Coalition s 2015 Annual Conference Mr. Steven Chapman The Arizona Business and Education Coalition s (ABEC) 2015 Annual Conference - The Future of Education in Arizona: We Are Excited! will address four main topics and features a variety of presenters Recommendation: That the Governing Board approve, if appropriate, the travel request from Mr. Steven Chapman to attend the Arizona Business and Education Coalition s 2015 Annual Conference held in Phoenix, Arizona on May 22, Motion made by ; seconded by Mr. Chapman Mr. Del Palacio Ms. Madruga Mr. Moreno Mr. Villalon 3. Travel Request Arizona School Boards Association s Summer Leadership Institute Mr. Steven Chapman The Arizona School Boards Association s (ASBA) Summer Leadership Institute focuses on leadership and governance themes, as well as national and state issues, explored through expert presentations during the day. There are also opportunities to network with other board members and education professionals at night. Themes include communication, governance, leadership, and legal, law, and legislative issues Recommendation: That the Governing Board approve, if appropriate, the travel request from Mr. Steven Chapman to attend the Arizona School Boards Association s Summer Leadership Institute held in Flagstaff, Arizona on June 12-13, Motion made by ; seconded by Mr. Chapman Mr. Del Palacio Ms. Madruga Mr. Moreno Mr. Villalon AGENDA ITEMS FOR FUTURE MEETING(S) May 26, 2015 June 9, 2015 June 23, 2015 July 14, 2015 Governing Board Meeting Agenda May 12, 2015 Page 5 of 6

6 ADJOURNMENT Motion made by ; seconded by The meeting was adjourned at. Governing Board Meeting Agenda May 12, 2015 Page 6 of 6

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