Empowering All Students for the Choices and Challenges of the Twenty-First Century

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GOVERNING BOARD MEETING Administrative Center/Board Room April 18, 2018 ADMINISTRATIVE CENTER 7650 N. 43 rd Avenue Glendale, AZ 85301-1661 Tel 623.435.6000 Fax 623.435.6078 www.guhsdaz.

1 GOVERNING BOARD MEETING Administrative Center/Board Room April 18, 2018 ADMINISTRATIVE CENTER 7650 N. 43 rd Avenue Glendale, AZ Tel Fax GOVERNING BOARD Patty Kennedy, President Andrew Pulcipher, Clerk Patti Hussey Susan Maland Pam Reicks SUPERINTENDENT Brian Capistran Regular Meeting Compliance with ARS Call to order Roll call Pledge of Allegiance Adoption of agenda Pol. Ref. BEDB Public participation Consistent with the requirement set forth in ARS , notices were appropriately posted for this regular meeting held in public. President Kennedy called the meeting to order at 7:30 pm Board members present: Patty Kennedy, President; Andrew Pulcipher, Clerk; Patti Hussey, Susan Maland and Pam Reicks. Others present were Brian Capistran, Superintendent; district administrators, and principals. President Kennedy led the Pledge of Allegiance. Approved agenda as printed. MOTION: Hussey SECOND: Reicks CARRIED: 5-0 Ms. Amber Gould a Phoenix resident, GUHSD teacher and GUEA President took to the podium to express her appreciation for the strong support of the Governing Board and Superintendent evidenced in part by the resolution in the agenda. She further acknowledged the overwhelming support of GUHSD educators. Consent Items Action taken on Consent Items as follows: Minutes Approved the minutes of the meeting held on April 4, Pol. Ref. BEDG Vouchers Ratified vouchers for recording in the official minutes. Pol. Ref. DK Date Reviewed Expense Voucher Payroll Voucher Aux/Tax Credit Voucher 03/26/2018 8, /02/ , /03/2018 3,903, /09/ , Purchase order Pol. Ref. DJA Executive session Pol. Ref. BEC Approved purchase orders. Authorized executive session. Empowering All Students for the Choices and Challenges of the Twenty-First Century Apollo Cortez Glendale Greenway Independence Moon Valley Sunnyslope Thunderbird Washington Online Learning Academy

2 P a g e 110 Professional visit Pol. Ref. GCCE Approved the following professional visits: 1. NJROTC In-Service Training Where: San Diego, CA When: May 8-9, 2018 Participant: David McAlister (G); Rex Foster (I) Purpose: Annual in-service 2. Student Achievement Partners Convening Where: Denver, CO When: May 19-20, 2018 Participants: Lindsey Peterson (A); Jennifer Fowler, Amber Gould, Megan Lange (GW) Purpose: Implementation of literacy strategies Cost to Title I funds: Registration = $600 Cost to Civic funds: Registration = $ ASA (Arizona School Administrators) Summer Conference Where: Tucson, AZ When: June 10-12, 2018 Participants: Brian Capistran (DO) Purpose: Represent GUHSD at annual conference Cost to Title I funds: Registration = $295; Lodging = $300; Meals = $44 Transportation = $ Annual ASPRA (AZ School Public Relations Association) Summer Conference Where: Tucson, AZ When: June 11-13, 2018 Participant: Kim Mesquita (DO) Purpose: Professional development for communication program expansion and improvement Cost to Indirect funds: Transportation = $102; Registration = $50; Lodging = $244; Meals = $ Sail Academy Where: San Diego, CA When: June 14-29, 2018 Participant: Patrick Maclean (MV) Purpose: Sail Academy Instructor 6. TAA (Transportation Administrators of Arizona) Summer Conference Where: Flagstaff, AZ When: June 17-21, 2018 Participants: Hilma Gustafson, Adrian Samaniego (DO) Purpose: Information on student transportation and fleet maintenance Cost to Indirect funds: Transportation = $125; Registration = $360; Lodging = $1, ISTE (International Society for Technology in Education) 2018 Conference Where: Chicago, IL When: June 22-27, 2018 Participants: Eric Scafone (MV); Ron Pinkerton (T); Charity Aguilera, Jessica Coates (DO) Purpose: Professional development specific to technology Cost to Title I funds: Registration = $2,680; Lodging = $2,280; Meals = $1,126; Transportation = $1,200

3 P a g e 111 Professional visits 8. Instructurecarn Conference (continued) Where: Keystone, CO When: July 23-26, 2018 Participant: Jessica Coates (DO) Purpose: Information on support services and development plans for Canvas Cost to Title I funds: Registration = $650; Lodging = $537; Meals = $188; Transportation = $368 Student trip Pol. Ref. IJOA Approved the following student trips: 1. AHS Hospitality Where: Providence, RI When: April 26-30, 2018 Participants: 2 students and 1 chaperone Arrangements: Commercial carrier departing 4/26/218, 5:00 am returning 4/30/18, 5:00 pm Purpose: National competition Students will miss 2 school days 2. THS NJROTC Where: Oceanside, CA When: June 17-23, 2018 Participants: 5 students and 1 chaperone Arrangements: Private vehicles departing 6/17/18, 7:00 am returning 6/23/18, 8:00 pm Purpose: Leadership training 3. THS NJROTC Where: Coronado, CA When: June 20-23, 2018 Participants: 6 students and 1 chaperone Arrangements: Private vehicles departing 6/20/18, 7:00 am returning 6/23/18, 8:00 pm Purpose: Sail training 4. THS NJROTC Where: Glendale, AZ When: June 26-30, 2018 Participants: 2 students and 1 chaperone Arrangements: Private vehicles departing 6/26/18, 7:00 am returning 6/30/18, 12:00 pm Purpose: AZ Youth Leadership Conference 5. THS Basketball Where: San Diego, CA When: June 27-July 1, 2018 Participants: 10 students and 3 chaperones Arrangements: Commercial carrier departing 6/27/18, 8:00 am returning 7/1/18, 10:00 pm Purpose: Tournament Cost to Club funds: Transportation = $700; Registration = $495; Lodging = $3,500

4 P a g e 112 Personnel Administrative Re-Employment Approved the recommendations for re-employment for Retirement Approved the following request for ASRS retirement: Pol. Ref. GCQE WHS - Eric Zimmerman, Assistant Principal for Operations and Resource Effective 6/30/18 Resignation Accepted the following resignation: Pol. Ref. GCQC DO - Elizabeth Lantka, Curriculum Coordinator Effective 4/12/18 Certified Re-Employment Approved the recommendations for re-employment for Resignation Accepted the following resignations: Pol. Ref. GCQC GHS - Gary Lock, NJROTC Effective 6/30/18 GWHS - John Ferguson, Math Effective 5/24/18 IHS - John Jacobs, P.E. Effective 5/24/18 Heather Kidder, English Effective 5/24/18 WHS - Joshua Cole, Math Effective 5/24/18 Classified Re-Employment Approved the recommendations for re-employment for Employment Approved the following recommendations for employment: Pol. Ref. GDF CHS - Vedrana Trifunovic, Counseling Secretary Effective 11/20/17 DO - Kevin Ramsell, Bus Driver Effective 11/27/17 GHS - Anabel Nevarez, Cafeteria Assistant Effective 12/6/17 IHS - Alex Brambila, Special Ed Instructional Assistant Effective 12/18/17 Karina Marquez Rascon, Special Ed Instructional Assistant Effective 12/4/17 MVHS - Jose Dominic Bolz, Custodian Effective 12/18/17 Benjamin Sampson, Custodian Effective 12/14/17 NA - Christian McMillan, Special Ed Instructional Assistant Effective 12/8/17 SHS - Weston Rogers, Maintenance III Effective 12/11/17 THS - William O Donnell, Campus Technology Assistant Effective 12/11/17 Leave of Absence Approved the following requests for leave of absence: Pol. Ref. GCCC DO - Penella Johnson, Bus Driver Effective 3/26/18 GHS - David Rodriguez, Jr., Maintenance III Effective 4/10/18 Resignation Accepted the following resignations: Pol. Ref. GDQB AHS - Abraham Enriquez, Special Ed Instructional Assistant Effective 3/30/18 DO - Charlotte Neisinger, Bus Assistant Effective 5/23/18 Vicki Neisinger, Bus Driver Effective 3/2/18 IHS - Jenifeer Marquez Rascon, Special Ed Instructional Assistant Effective 4/23/18 NS - Sharon Pope, Special Ed Instructional Assistant Effective 4/5/18 THS - Shea Arnone, Title One Instructional Assistant Effective 5/24/18 Termination Approved the following recommendation for termination: Pol. Ref. GDQD THS - Robert Olvera, Parking Lot Attendant Effective 4/3/18 Approved MOTION: Maland SECOND: Reicks CARRIED: 5-0

5 P a g e 113 New Business Establishment of Study Session Date Approved holding a two-day study session on July 24-25, 2018 to review data and receive administrative updates. MOTION: Pulcipher SECOND: Hussey CARRIED: 5-0 Political Agenda The Board voiced their individual priorities. There was a brief discussion Priorities to ASBA with a decision to table until the next meeting on May 16, Legislative Committee MOTION: Maland SECOND: Hussey CARRIED: Motion to Table MOTION: Reicks SECOND: Maland CARRIED: 5-0 Resolution Supporting Approved the resolution supporting GUHSD Faculty and Staff. Faculty and Staff MOTION: Reicks SECOND: Hussey CARRIED: 5-0 Information and Reports A. Suspension reports B. Financial reports C. Mentor report - Craig Mussi, Assistant Superintendent, introduced this year's mentoring team. Cristi Davis and Jennifer Walp, District Mentors and Teachers gave an overview of the mentors role of providing first, second and third year teachers with comprehensive professional development to improve instructional skills and classroom management. Mentors also assist new teachers with adjusting to the unique culture of our district and their local campuses. Teachers in their first, second and third year of teaching gave testimonials about the value of the mentor program with how it has enriched their teaching experience, improved their classroom/teaching skills and provided many tools for future success. D. Legislative Update Louis Wiegand, Chief Financial Officer, briefly explained the proposed budget by the Governor teacher salary increase and District Additional Assistance (DAA) funding. Budget Presentation - Louis Wiegand, Chief Financial Officer, gave an overview of the programs funded by the Maintenance & Operation (M&O) budget and Classroom Site Fund (CSF). Board Member Reicks asked about IDEA funding. Mr. Wiegand responded that the Federal Government currently covers around 15% of the 40% requirement. Board Clerk Pulcipher asked about the current JLBC projections. Mr. Wiegand responded that there was a slight increase; but, it was not as much as initially projected. Accepted MOTION: Hussey SECOND: Reicks CARRIED: 5-0 Current Events A. Principals, District Office Administrators and Superintendent comments B. Board comments Accepted MOTION: Maland SECOND: Reicks CARRIED: 5-0

6 P a g e 114 Future Meetings and Dates to Remember May 2 25 Year/Retirement Reception Administrative Center/Annex I - 5:30 pm Regular meeting Administrative Center/Board room 7:30 pm May 16 Reception AAA DO/Special Programs Administrative Center/Patio 7:00 pm Regular meeting Administrative Center/Board room 7:30 pm May 17 Graduation Next Step Thunderbird Auditorium 12:45 pm Graduation Northern Academy Apollo Auditorium 4:00 pm Graduation Online Learning Academy Apollo Auditorium 6:00 pm May 21 Graduations Grand Canyon University Apollo/Washington/Thunderbird 1:00/4:30/8:00 pm May 22 Graduations Grand Canyon University Glendale/Independence/Cortez 1:00/4:30/8:00 pm May 23 Graduations Grand Canyon University Sunnyslope/Greenway/Moon Valley 1:00/4:30/8:00 pm May 28 Memorial Day Holiday District Office/All Schools closed Executive Session Pol. Ref. BEC Governing Board convened into executive session at 8:50 pm. Reconvened Regular Governing Board reconvened the regular meeting at 9:29 pm. Meeting Adjournment Meeting adjourned at 9:29 pm. APPROVED: Patty Kennedy, President Patti Hussey, Member Andrew Pulcipher, Clerk Susan Maland, Member Pam Reicks, Member Joie Eddings Administrative Assistant to the Governing Board

Empowering All Students for the Choices and Challenges of the Twenty-First Century

Empowering All Students for the Choices and Challenges of the Twenty-First Century GOVERNING BOARD MEETING Administrative Center/Board Room May 2, 2018 ADMINISTRATIVE CENTER 7650 N. 43 rd Avenue Glendale, AZ 85301-1661 Tel 623.435.6000 Fax 623.435.6078 www.guhsdaz.org GOVERNING BOARD