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1 LIBERTY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTRICT No. 25 GOVERNING BOARD MEETING TUESDAY September 5, :00 P.M. JERRY ROVEY DISTRICT FACILITY West Fremont Road Buckeye, AZ 85326

2 BUILDING WORLD CLASS SCHOOLS IN YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD LIBERTY SCHOOL DISTRICT No. 25 GOVERNING BOARD AGENDA TIME: PLACE: September 5, :00 PM Jerry Rovey District Facility, West Fremont Road, Buckeye, AZ Pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) the Governing Board endeavors to ensure the accessibility of its meetings to all persons with disabilities. If you need an accommodation for a meeting, please contact the District Office at (623) or districtoffice@liberty.k12.az.us at least 48 hours prior to the meeting. A copy of the complete agenda with names and details, including available support documents may be obtained during regular business hours at the Jerry Rovey District Facility Superintendent s Office at West Fremont Road, Buckeye, AZ The Governing Board reserves the right to move into Executive Session for legal advice with its attorneys for any item listed on the Agenda, in person or by telephone, pursuant to A.R.S Members of the governing Board will attend the meeting in person or by telephone conference call, pursuant to Governing Board Policy BE. I. OPENING MEETING 1. Call to Order 2. Pledge of Allegiance 3. It is recommended the Governing Board approve the Regular Agenda Form and Consent Agenda consistent with Board Policy BEDB and temporarily suspend Governing Board Policy with which this agenda may be inconsistent. Motion II. III. Second Vote CONSENT AGENDA Report Submitted By 1. Approval of Minutes of the June 19, 2017, June 26, 2017, and July 10, 2017, Board Meetings Dr. Rogers GENERAL BUSINESS Report Submitted By 1. Discussion/Review of Hearing of Complaint Appeal by Emily Snyder Dr. Rogers 2. Discussion/Consideration to Approve Complaint Appeal by Emily Snyder Dr. Rogers IV. GOVERNING BOARD COMMENTS ON AGENDA TOPICS OR RECOMMENDED AGENDA TOPICS ADDITION V. ADJOURNMENT OF BOARD MEETING Motion Second Vote

3 LIBERTY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTRICT No. 25 GOVERNING BOARD ITEM BOARD MEETING OF: September 5, 2017 TITLE OF AGENDA ITEM: Approval of Minutes of the June 19, 2017, June 26, 2017, and July 10, 2017, Board Meetings ITEM CATEGORY: Action/Consent POLICY REFERENCE OR STATUTORY CITATION: FUNDING SOURCE: COST: EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: It is recommended the Governing Board approve the Minutes of the June 19, 2017, June 26, 2017, and July 10, 2017, Board Meetings. BOARD ACTION REQUESTED It is recommended the Governing Board approve the Minutes of the June 19, 2017, June 26, 2017, and July 10, 2017, Board Meetings. SUBMITTED BY: Dr. Rogers SUPERINTENDENT: Dr. Andrew Rogers ACTION BY BOARD: Motion: Second: Vote: AGENDA ITEM: II.1. Page 1 of 1

4 B UILDING W ORLD C LASS S CHOOLS I N Y OUR N EIGHBORHOOD LIBERTY SCHOOL DISTRICT No. 25 Governing Board Minutes TIME: June 19, :30 PM PLACE: Jerry Rovey District Facility, West Fremont Road, Buckeye, AZ I. OPENING OF PUBLIC HEARING 1. Mr. Paul Jensen, Governing Board President, called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. Governing Board members constituting a quorum were present; Mr. Thad McCloud, Mrs. Kathy McNamara and Mrs. Regina Simmons. Absent was Mr. Mike Newman. 2. Information/Discussion Fiscal Year Proposed Annual Expenditure Budget Ms. Baysinger shared areas impacted, major M&O budgetary highlights, M&O expenditures by object, M&O salaries, benefits, capital highlights and tax rate. Ms. Baysinger stated it was important to note that the Proposed Expenditure Budget being presented is the culmination of input and actions over the past six months that have been previously presented to and/or approved by the Governing Board. M&O Increased capacity primarily due to increased student growth, Teacher Experience Index factor, and inflationary factor adjustment per passage of proposition 123. Funds for the District Additional Assistance continue to be reduced greater than 85%. All budget information has been presented to the governing board in previous meetings, through revenue projections, contracts and benefits approval. The district is required to publish the proposed budget for community review 10 days prior to budget hearing and board meeting for adoption on July 10, 2017, pending Governing Board approval of the Governing Board Meeting Schedule. Members of the audience were given the opportunity to ask questions 3. Information/Discussion Fiscal Year Allocation of Monies Related to the Intended 1.06% Teacher Salary Increase Ms. Baysinger shared in accordance with Laws 2017, 305, 33, ADE will allocate funds to school districts with the intention of increasing, by 1.06%, the salary of each teacher who taught at an Arizona school district or charter school during fiscal year and who will be teaching at a school district or charter school in fiscal year For fiscal year , districts are required to provide notice of the vote related to the allocation of amounts received for the intended 1.06% teacher salary increase. After the fiscal year Annual Financial Report is completed and no later than November 1, 2017, Districts may revise the calculations to reflect changes in teacher counts and salaries reported including final fiscal year teacher salaries. The salary increase must supplement and not supplant any salary increase that the district would have provided to the teacher for the fiscal year , prior to the allocation. II. III. ADJOURNMENT OF PUBLIC MEETING On a motion entered by Mr. McCloud/Mrs. Simmons and by unanimous vote the Public Hearing ended at 6:59 p.m. OPENING MEETING 1. Mr. Paul Jensen, Governing Board President, called the meeting to order at 6:59 p.m. Governing Board members constituting a quorum were present; Mr. Thad McCloud, Mrs. Kathy McNamara and Mrs. Regina Simmons. Absent was Mr. Mike Newman. 2. Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mrs. McNamara. 3. A motion by Mr. McCloud/Mrs. Simmons was entered to approve the Regular Agenda form and temporarily suspend Governing Board Policy with which this agenda may be inconsistent. At this time Mr. Jensen stated he would like to remove Agenda Item VI.5 from the agenda. An amended motion by Mr. Jensen/Mrs. McNamara was entered to approve the Regular Agenda excluding General Business Agenda Item VI.5. Mr. Jensen called for a vote. Mr. McCloud and Mrs. Simmons casted the dissenting votes. MOTION FAILED (2-YES, 2-NO) Mr. Jensen asked for the initial motion by Mr. McCloud/Mrs. Simmons that was entered to approve the Regular Agenda form and temporarily suspend Governing Board Policy with which this agenda may be inconsistent. Mr. Jensen and Mrs. McNamara casted the dissenting votes. MOTION FAILED (2-YES, 2-NO) Mr. Jensen stated as Governing Board President he would changed his vote to Yes in order to move forward with the meeting and take care of business. Mrs. McNamara cast the dissenting vote. MOTION CARRIED (3-YES, 1-NO)

5 B UILDING W ORLD C LASS S CHOOLS I N Y OUR N EIGHBORHOOD IV. CALL TO THE PUBLIC o Mr. Michael Todd, Westar Parent, congratulated Mrs. McNamara for her appointment to the Governing Board and addressed the Governing Board regarding his concerns with violation of open meeting laws, board meeting minutes and the leadership of Dr. Rogers. o Mr. Garrett Maier, local high school teacher, addressed the Governing Board regarding his support of Mrs. McNamara. o Gracie McNamara, Westar Student, addressed the Governing Board regarding her support of Mrs. McNamara. o Ms. Megan Blackburn, Westar Parent, addressed the Governing Board regarding her concern of the district, the leadership of Dr. Rogers and class size. o Livia Blackburn, Westar Student, addressed the Governing Board regarding her concern of the district s gifted program. o Sadie Snyder, Westar Student, addressed the Governing Board regarding her concern with Dr. Rogers and her mother not being able to help in her classroom. o Ms. Emily Snyder, Westar Parent, addressed the Governing Board regarding her concern with the leadership of Dr. Rogers. o Ms. Robin Johnson, Westar Parent, addressed the Governing Board regarding her concern with the leadership of Dr. Rogers and his interactions with her daughter. o Ms. Julie Haut, Westar Parent, congratulated Mrs. McNamara for her appointment to the Governing Board and addressed the Governing Board regarding her concern with the leadership of Dr. Rogers. o Mr. Dustin Spadaro, Westar Parent, addressed the Governing Board regarding his concern of policy violations by the district and leadership of Dr. Rogers. V. CONSENT AGENDA Mrs. McNamara asked Agenda Items #1, 2, 3, 4, 7, 10, 11 and 15 be pulled from the Consent Agenda. A motion by Mr. McCloud/Mrs. McNamara was entered to approve the June 19, 2017 Consent Agenda Item #5, 6, 8, 9, 12, 13 and 14. A motion by Mrs. McNamara/Mr. McCloud was entered to move Agenda Items #1, 2, 3, 4, 7, 10, 11 and 15 from the Consent Agenda to General Business. 1. Approval of Minutes of the March 6, 2017, March 9, 2017, April 10, 2017 and April 24, 2017 Board Meetings Pulled from the Consent Agenda 2. Approval/Ratification of Payroll Vouchers 129, 130, 131, 132, 133, 134, 135, 136, 137, 1029, 1030, 1031, 1032, 1033, 1034, 1035, 1036 & 1037 in the amount of $4,880, Pulled from the Consent Agenda 3. Approval/Ratification of Expense Vouchers 1743, 1744, 1745, 1746, and 1747 in the amount of $404, Pulled from the Consent Agenda 4. Approval/Ratification of Expense Vouchers 1748, 1749, 1750, 1751, and 1752 in the amount of $1,311, Pulled from the Consent Agenda 5. Approval of Student Activity Fund for the Month of March 2017 and April Approval of Gifts and Donations for April 1, 2017 thru May 31, Approval of Personnel Action Items Pulled from the Consent Agenda 8. Approval of Annual Contract Renewals for the Fiscal Year 9. Approval of Cooperative Purchase Agreements and Procurement Authorizations for the Fiscal Year Approval to Designate Sole Source Providers for the Fiscal Year Pulled from the Consent Agenda 11. Approval of Emergency Procurement Liberty Septic Tank Pulled from the Consent Agenda

6 B UILDING W ORLD C LASS S CHOOLS I N Y OUR N EIGHBORHOOD 12. Approve Arizona School Facilities Building Renewal Grant - Request for Funds for Liberty Elementary School Building D Roofing Project 13. Approve Arizona School Facilities Building Renewal Grant - Request for Funds for Liberty Elementary School Replace Water Storage Tank Project 14. Approval of Request to Remove from Adopted Curriculum List and Dispose of Outdated Curriculum Materials 15. Approval of the Adoption of the Unique Learning System for Special Education Self-Contained Classrooms Pulled from the Consent Agenda VI. GENERAL BUSINESS 1. Discussion/Consideration to Approve Fiscal Year Proposed Annual Expenditure Budget Mr. Jensen asked for a motion to discuss/consider approval of Fiscal Year Proposed Annual Expenditure Budget. Mrs. McNamara motioned to open discussion on this agenda item. Mr. Jensen seconded the motion. A motion by Mr. McCloud/Mrs. Simmons was entered to Approve Fiscal Year Proposed Annual Expenditure Budget. 2. Discussion/Consideration to Approve Fiscal Year Allocation of Monies Related to the Intended 1.06% Teacher Salary Increase Mr. Jensen asked for a motion to discuss/consider approval of Fiscal Year Allocation of Monies Related to the Intended 1.06% Teacher Salary Increase. Mr. McCloud inquired about Mr. Jensen s request. Mr. Jensen stated he was following Roberts Rules of Order. Mr. McCloud motioned to open discussion on this agenda item. Mrs. McNamara seconded the motion. No further questions/discussion was held. 3. Discussion/Consideration to Approve Award in Response to Invitation for Bid # for Exterior Weatherization Project - Estrella Mountain Elementary School Mrs. Simmons/Mr. McCloud motioned to open discussion on this agenda item. 4. Discussion/Review of Fiscal Year Financial Audit Report This was an information item; no action was taken 5. Discussion/Review of Complaints, Concerns and Responses Process This was an information item; no action was taken 6. Discussion/Consideration of Complaint Appeal Filed by Emily Snyder Mr. Jensen tabled agenda item. No motion was made. No vote was taken. 7. Discussion/Review of Class Size and Staffing Allocation This was an information item; no action was taken A motion by Mr. McCloud/Mr. Jensen was entered to take a 5 minute recess (8:39-8:44 PM). 8. Discussion/Review of Westar Elementary Signature Program Five (5) Year Review This was an information item; no action was taken 9. Discussion/Review of 7th & 8th Grade Advanced Classes Offerings This was an information item; no action was taken 10. Discussion/Consideration to Approve the Gifted Education Plan presented by the Gifted Task Force Mrs. McNamara questioned whether or not the Gifted Task Force meetings were conducted in compliance with the Open Meeting Laws. Mr. Jensen tabled agenda item. No motion was made. No vote was taken. 11. Discussion/Review of Personnel Exit Surveys This was an information item; no action was taken 12. Discussion/Consideration to Approve the Proposed Governing Board Meeting Schedule A motion by Mr. McCloud/Mrs. Simmons was entered to approve the Governing Board Meeting Calendars as presented.

7 B UILDING W ORLD C LASS S CHOOLS I N Y OUR N EIGHBORHOOD 13. CALL TO EXECUTIVE SESSION I A motion by Mrs. McNamara/Mr. Jensen was entered to recess to executive session for ARS A.3; Consultation with District Attorney(s) - Advice from Attorney(s) in Regards to Matters Pertaining to Complaint Filed with Arizona Ombudsman-Citizens' Aide Office. Mr. McCloud cast the dissenting vote. MOTION CARRIED (3-YES, 1-NO) RECESSING OF THE REGULAR MEETING FOR EXECUTIVE SESSION EXECUTIVE SESSION 9:42 10:15 p.m. RECONVENING OF REGULAR MEETING GENERAL GENERAL BUSINESS CONTINUED 14. Discussion/Consideration to Approve to Designate a Point Person/District Representative to Interact with the Arizona Ombudsman-Citizens' Aide Office on behalf of the Liberty Elementary School District A motion by Mrs. McNamara/Mr. Jensen was entered to Designate Mr. Jensen as a Point Person to Interact with the Arizona Ombudsman-Citizens' Aide Office on behalf of the Liberty Elementary School District. A motion by Mr. McCloud was entered to Designate Mr. Shane Darr as a Point Person to Interact with the Arizona Ombudsman-Citizens' Aide Office on behalf of the Liberty Elementary School District. An amended motion by Mrs. McNamara/Mr. McCloud was entered to designate, Mr. Ben Hufford, as point person specifically this particular matter case # and that he keep the Board apprised of the progress. 15. CALL TO EXECUTIVE SESSION II A motion by Mrs. McNamara/Mr. Jensen was entered to recess to executive session for ARS (a) (1); Personnel - Discussion of Superintendent's Evaluation and Performance Pay. Mr. McCloud and Mrs. Simmons casted the dissenting votes. MOTION FAILED (2-YES, 2-NO) 16. Discussion/Consideration to Approve the Superintendent's Evaluation A motion by Mrs. McNamara/Mr. McCloud was entered to table this agenda item. TABLED 17. Discussion/Consideration to Approve the Superintendent's Performance Pay A motion by Mr. McCloud/Mrs. McNamara was entered to table this agenda item. TABLED VII. GOVERNING BOARD COMMENTS ON AGENDA TOPICS OR RECOMMENDED AGENDA TOPICS ADDITION Mr. McCloud requested a re-election of president for the Governing Board as an agenda item Mrs. McNamara requested the following: o Exploring to retain the county attorney as legal counsel o Hiring a parliamentarian for future meetings o Identifying issues of taking of minutes o Spending authority of Superintendent without prior board authority o Reviewing of Dr. Rogers contract for legality by county attorney o Extending the number of days for posting of agenda o Reviewing the minutes of the February 13, 2017 board meeting Mr. Jensen requested board discuss vision of World Class Education, another discussion of evaluation and performance pay. Items pulled from Consent Agenda: 1. Approval of Minutes of the March 6, 2017, March 9, 2017, April 10, 2017 and April 24, 2017 Board Meetings A motion by Mr. McCloud/Mrs. Simmons was entered to approve Minutes of the March 6, 2017, March 9, 2017, April 10, 2017 and April 24, 2017 Board Meetings.

8 B UILDING W ORLD C LASS S CHOOLS I N Y OUR N EIGHBORHOOD 2. Approval/Ratification of Payroll Vouchers 129, 130, 131, 132, 133, 134, 135, 136, 137, 1029, 1030, 1031, 1032, 1033, 1034, 1035, 1036 & 1037 in the amount of $4,880, A motion by Mr. McCloud/Mrs. McNamara was entered to approve Payroll Vouchers 129, 130, 131, 132, 133, 134, 135, 136, 137, 1029, 1030, 1031, 1032, 1033, 1034, 1035, 1036 & 1037 in the amount of $4,880, Approval/Ratification of Expense Vouchers 1743, 1744, 1745, 1746, and 1747 in the amount of $404, A motion by Mr. McCloud/Mrs. Simmons was entered to approve Expense Vouchers 1743, 1744, 1745, 1746, and 1747 in the amount of $404, Approval/Ratification of Expense Vouchers 1748, 1749, 1750, 1751, and 1752 in the amount of $1,311, A motion by Mr. McCloud/Mrs. Simmons was entered to approve Expense Vouchers 1748, 1749, 1750, 1751, and 1752 in the amount of $1,311, Approval of Personnel Action Items A motion by Mr. McCloud/Mrs. Simmons was entered to approve as presented. 11. Approval of Emergency Procurement Liberty Septic Tank This was an information item; no action was required. 15. Approval of the Adoption of the Unique Learning System for Special Education Self-Contained Classrooms A motion by Mrs. McNamara/Mrs. Simmons was entered to approve the Adoption of the Unique Learning System for Special Education Self-Contained Classrooms. Mr. Jensen requested a special board meeting be scheduled prior to July 1, 2017 address evaluation. Meeting was scheduled for Monday, June 26, 2017, at 6:30 PM. VIII. IX. UPCOMING GOVERNING BOARD MEETINGS: July 10, Regular Board Meeting ADJOURNMENT OF BOARD MEETING On a motion entered by Mr. McCloud/Mrs. Simmons and by unanimous vote the Governing Board Meeting ended at 11:10 p.m. Signed: Date: July 10, 2017

9 B UILDING W ORLD C LASS S CHOOLS I N Y OUR N EIGHBORHOOD LIBERTY SCHOOL DISTRICT No. 25 Governing Board Minutes TIME: June 26, :30 PM PLACE: Jerry Rovey District Facility, West Fremont Road, Buckeye, AZ I. OPENING OF PUBLIC HEARING 1. Call to Order Mr. Paul Jensen, Governing Board President, called the meeting to order at 6:35 p.m. Governing Board members constituting a quorum were present; Mr. Thad McCloud (telephone), Mr. Mike Newman and Mrs. Regina Simmons. Absent was Mrs. Kathy McNamara. Mr. Jensen questioned the residency of Mr. McCloud, Dr. Rogers stated this issue was not on the agenda. Mr. Jensen without explanation stopped presiding over the meeting. A motion by Mr. Newman / Mrs. Simmons was entered to continue the meeting. Mr. Jensen abstained. MOTION CARRIED (3-YES, 1-ABSTAIN) Meeting continued with Mr. Newman presiding over the meeting. 2. Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mr. Newman. 3. A motion by Mr. McCloud / Mrs. Simmons was entered to approve the Regular Agenda form and temporarily suspend Governing Board Policy with which this agenda may be inconsistent. Mr. Jensen abstained. MOTION CARRIED (3-YES, 1-ABSTAIN) II. CONSENT AGENDA A motion by Mr. McCloud /Mrs. Simmons was entered to approve the June 26, 2017 Consent Agenda as presented. Mr. Jensen abstained. MOTION CARRIED (3-YES, 1-ABSTAIN) 1. Approval of Gifts and Donations for May1, 2017 thru June 30, 2017 MOTION CARRIED (3-YES, 1-ABSTAIN) III. GENERAL BUSINESS 1. Discussion/ Consideration to Approve Board Organizational Meeting After discussion, a motion by Mr. McCloud /Mrs. Simmons was entered to approve conducting a Board Organizational meeting at the July 10, 2017 meeting as presented. Mr. Jensen abstained. MOTION CARRIED (3-YES, 1-ABSTAIN) 2. CALL TO EXECUTIVE SESSION A motion by Mr. McCloud /Mrs. Simmons was entered to recess to executive session for ARS A.1; Personnel Discussion of Superintendent s Evaluation and Performance Pay. Mr. Jensen abstained. MOTION CARRIED (3-YES, 1-ABSTAIN) RECESSING OF THE REGULAR MEETING FOR EXECUTIVE SESSION EXECUTIVE SESSION 6:45 7:05 RECONVENING OF REGULAR MEETING 7:07 GENERAL BUSINESS CONTINUED 3. Discussion/ Consideration to Approve the Superintendent s Evaluation After discussion, a motion by Mr. McCloud /Mrs. Simmons was entered to approve the Superintendent s Evaluation as presented. Mr. Jensen cast the dissenting vote. MOTION CARRIED (3-YES, 1-NAY) 4. Discussion/ Consideration to Approve the Superintendent s Performance Pay

10 B UILDING W ORLD C LASS S CHOOLS I N Y OUR N EIGHBORHOOD After discussion, a motion by Mrs. Simmons/ Mr. McCloud was entered to approve the Superintendent s performance pay. Mr. Jensen cast the dissenting vote. MOTION CARRIED (3-YES, 1-NAY) IV. GOVERNING BOARD COMMENTS ON AGENDA TOPICS OR RECOMMENDED AGENDA TOPICS ADDITION None V. ADJOURNMENT OF BOARD MEETING On a motion entered by Mr. McCloud /Mrs. Simmons and by a vote of 3 Yes and 1 Abstain the Governing Board Meeting ended at 7:10 p.m. Signed: Date: September 5, 2017

11 B UILDING W ORLD C LASS S CHOOLS I N Y OUR N EIGHBORHOOD LIBERTY SCHOOL DISTRICT No. 25 Governing Board Minutes TIME: July 10, :30 PM PLACE: Jerry Rovey District Facility, West Fremont Road, Buckeye, AZ I. OPENING OF PUBLIC HEARING 1. Call to Order Mr. Paul Jensen, Governing Board President, called the meeting to order at 6:31 p.m. Governing Board members constituting a quorum were present; Mrs. Kathy McNamara and Mrs. Regina Simmons. Absent were Mr. Thad McCloud and Mr. Mike Newman. 2. Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mrs. Simmons. 3. Information/Discussion Fiscal Year Adopted Annual Expenditure Budget Ms. Baysinger shared areas impacted, major M&O budgetary highlights, M&O expenditures by object, M&O salaries, benefits, capital highlights and tax rate. Ms. Baysinger stated it was important to note that the Proposed Expenditure Budget being presented is the culmination of input and actions over the past six months that have been previously presented to and/or approved by the Governing Board. M&O Increased capacity primarily due to increased student growth, Teacher Experience Index factor, and inflationary factor adjustment per passage of proposition 123. Funds for the District Additional Assistance continue to be reduced greater than 85%. All budget information has been presented to the governing board in previous meetings, through revenue projections, contracts and benefits approval. The district is published the proposed budget for community review 10 days prior to tonight s budget hearing and board meeting for adoption. Members of the audience were given the opportunity to ask questions 4. Information/Discussion Fiscal Year Allocation of Monies Related to the Intended 1.06% Teacher Salary Increase Ms. Baysinger shared in accordance with Laws 2017, 305, 33, ADE will allocate funds to school districts with the intention of increasing, by 1.06%, the salary of each teacher who taught at an Arizona school district or charter school during fiscal year and who will be teaching at a school district or charter school in fiscal year For fiscal year , districts are required to provide notice of the vote related to the allocation of amounts received for the intended 1.06% teacher salary increase. After the fiscal year Annual Financial Report is completed and no later than November 1, 2017, Districts may revise the calculations to reflect changes in teacher counts and salaries reported including final fiscal year teacher salaries. The salary increase must supplement and not supplant any salary increase that the district would have provided to the teacher for the fiscal year , prior to the allocation. II. III. ADJOURNMENT OF PUBLIC MEETING On a motion entered by Mrs. Simmons/Mrs. McNamara and by unanimous vote the Public Hearing ended at 6:47 p.m. OPENING MEETING 1. Mr. Paul Jensen, Governing Board President, called the meeting to order at 6:47 p.m. Governing Board members constituting a quorum were present; Mrs. Kathy McNamara and Mrs. Regina Simmons. Absent were Mr. Thad McCloud and Mr. Mike Newman. 2. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited during the opening of the Public Hearing. 3. A motion by Mrs. Simmons/Mrs. McNamara was entered to approve the Regular Agenda form and temporarily suspend Governing Board Policy with which this agenda may be inconsistent. 4. Board Organizational Meeting Policy Ref. BDA and A.R.S Mr. Jensen nominated himself to continue as Governing Board President. A motion made by Mrs. McNamara/Mrs. Simmons was entered to have Mr. Paul Jensen continue as Governing Board President. Mrs. Simmons cast the dissenting vote. MOTION CARRIED (2-YES, 1-NO)

12 B UILDING W ORLD C LASS S CHOOLS I N Y OUR N EIGHBORHOOD IV. CALL TO THE PUBLIC o Ms. Julie Haut, Westar Parent, addressed the Governing Board regarding her concern with the leadership of Dr. Rogers. o Ms. Susan Larson, Community Member, addressed the Governing Board in support of Dr. Rogers and the direction of the school district. V. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS 1. Superintendent & Governing Board Relationship - Dr. Rogers reported on his relationship as the superintendent with the Governing Board. 2. Governing Board Update o Mr. Paul Jensen - Mr. Jensen shared he had the opportunity to watch Guys & Dolls, Westar Elementary School, and Lion King Jr., Las Brisas Academy, stating both were great productions. Great costumes & music. o Mr. Thad McCloud NA o Mrs. Kathy McNamara - Mrs. McNamara stated she was saddened to see Mr. Darr s resignation. o o Mr. Mike Newman NA Mrs. Regina Simmons - Mrs. Simmons shared she is sitting in on the profession development, Teaching Reading Effectively Training, and is glad with the new ELA curriculum. VI. CONSENT AGENDA Mrs. McNamara asked Agenda Items #1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7 and 8 be pulled from the Consent Agenda. A motion by Mrs. Simmons/Mrs. McNamara was entered to approve the July 10, 2017 Consent Agenda Item #4. 1. Approval of Minutes of the May 9, 2017, June 19, 2017 and June 26, 2017 Board Meetings Pulled from the Consent Agenda 2. Approval/Ratification of Payroll Vouchers 138, 139, 100, 1038, 1039 & 1000 in the amount of $298, Pulled from the Consent Agenda 3. Approval of Personnel Action Items Pulled from the Consent Agenda 4. Approval of Resolution Appointing Maricopa County Superintendent of Schools as the Chief Disbursing Office for the Garnishment of Wages for the Fiscal Year Approval of Resolution Authorizing Signing of Vouchers for the Fiscal Year Pulled from the Consent Agenda 6. Approval of Appointment of Signatories for School Accounts for Fiscal Year Pulled from the Consent Agenda 7. Approval of Student Activity Treasurer for the Fiscal Year Pulled from the Consent Agenda 8. Approval of Insurance Proceeds Use for Fiscal Year Pulled from the Consent Agenda VII. GENERAL BUSINESS 1. Discussion/Consideration to Approve Fiscal Year Adopted Annual Expenditure Budget A motion by Mrs. Simmons/Mrs. McNamara was entered to approve Fiscal Year Adopted Annual Expenditure Budget. 2. Discussion/Consideration to Approve Fiscal Year Allocation of Monies Related to the Intended 1.06% Teacher Salary Increase A motion by Mrs. McNamara/Mrs. Simmons was entered to approve Fiscal Year Allocation of Monies Related to the Intended 1.06% Teacher Salary Increase.

13 B UILDING W ORLD C LASS S CHOOLS I N Y OUR N EIGHBORHOOD 3. Discussion/Consideration to Approve Potential Date and Times for Governing Board Training Provided by the Arizona School Boards Association A motion by Mrs. Simmons/Mrs. McNamara was entered to approve August 26, August 12 or September 16, 2017 as Potential Dates for Governing Board Training Provided by the Arizona School Boards Association. 4. Discussion/Consideration of Complaint Appeal Filed by Emily Snyder A motion by Mrs. McNamara/Mr. Jensen was entered to approve option #3 having a full hearing of the appeal at the next board meeting regarding the Complaint Appeal Filed by Emily Snyder. Items pulled from Consent Agenda: 1. Approval of Minutes of the May 9, 2017, June 19, 2017 and June 26, 2017 Board Meetings A motion by Mrs. McNamara/Mrs. Simmons was entered to review the Minutes of the June 19 and June 26, 2017 and approve the Minutes of the May 9, 2017 Board Meetings. 2. Approval/Ratification of Payroll Vouchers 138, 139, 100, 1038, 1039 & 1000 in the amount of $298, A motion by Mrs. McNamara/Mrs. Simmons was entered for Approval/Ratification of Payroll Vouchers 138, 139, 100, 1038, 1039 & 1000 in the amount of $298, Approval of Personnel Action Items Mrs. McNamara stated she was surprised to see Mr. Darr s resignation and Ms. Marine s retirement. Mr. Ceja informed the board that Mr. Darr had given the district a month s notice and that Ms. Marine would like to the opportunity and approval of taking advantage of the Phase Retirement program offered by the district. Mr. Ceja thanked Mrs. McNamara for pulling this agenda item asking the board to render Ms. Marine the same courtesy as the district has done to retirees in the past by waiving the 365 day notice. A motion by Mrs. McNamara was entered to approve action items but make stipulation to review and address the waiving of the 365 Day Notice at a later date. After further discussion, Mr. Ceja stated he was responsible for this oversight. A motion by Mrs. Simmons/Mr. Jensen was entered to approve the Personnel Action Items. Mrs. McNamara cast the dissenting vote. MOTION CARRIED (2-YES, 1-NO) 5. Approval of Resolution Authorizing Signing of Vouchers for the Fiscal Year A motion by Mrs. McNamara/Mrs. Simmons was entered to approve Signing of Vouchers for the Fiscal Year Approval of Appointment of Signatories for School Accounts for Fiscal Year A motion by Mrs. McNamara/Mrs. Simmons was entered to approve Appointment of Signatories for School Accounts for Fiscal Year Approval of Student Activity Treasurer for the Fiscal Year A motion by Mrs. McNamara/Mrs. Simmons was entered to approve Student Activity Treasurer for the Fiscal Year Approval of Insurance Proceeds Use for Fiscal Year A motion by Mrs. McNamara/Mrs. Simmons was entered to approve Insurance Proceeds Use for Fiscal Year VIII. GOVERNING BOARD COMMENTS ON AGENDA TOPICS OR RECOMMENDED AGENDA TOPICS ADDITION Mrs. Simmons requested a copy of the statute be included in the packet to any agenda items making reference to statute. Mrs. McNamara requested the seven items recommended from the June 19, 2017 Governing Board Meeting, update and timeline on the Public Records Complaint, review of BoardDocs, review of policies BCA, CCB, BEDG, BEDEA and BH, and discussion of termination of Benson Hufford as Board legal counsel.

14 B UILDING W ORLD C LASS S CHOOLS I N Y OUR N EIGHBORHOOD IX. UPCOMING GOVERNING BOARD MEETINGS: August 14, Regular Monthly Board Meeting X. ADJOURNMENT OF BOARD MEETING On a motion entered by Mrs. Simmons/Mrs. McNamara and by unanimous vote the Governing Board Meeting ended at 8:18 p.m. Signed: Date: September 5, 2017

15 LIBERTY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTRICT No. 25 GOVERNING BOARD ITEM BOARD MEETING OF: September 5, 2017 TITLE OF AGENDA ITEM: Discussion/Review of Hearing of Complaint Appeal by Emily Snyder ITEM CATEGORY: Action/Discussion POLICY REFERENCE OR STATUTORY CITATION: FUNDING SOURCE: COST: EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: Hearing of Complaint Appeal by Emily Snyder BOARD ACTION REQUESTED This is an information item; no action will be taken. SUBMITTED BY: Dr. Rogers SUPERINTENDENT: Dr. Andrew Rogers ACTION BY BOARD: Motion: Second: Vote: AGENDA ITEM: III.1. Page 1 of 1

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47 LIBERTY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTRICT No. 25 GOVERNING BOARD ITEM BOARD MEETING OF: September 5, 2017 TITLE OF AGENDA ITEM: Discussion/Consideration to Approve Complaint Appeal by Emily Snyder ITEM CATEGORY: Action/Discussion POLICY REFERENCE OR STATUTORY CITATION: FUNDING SOURCE: COST: EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: BOARD ACTION REQUESTED It is recommended the Governing Board the Complaint Appeal by Emily Snyder. SUBMITTED BY: Dr. Rogers SUPERINTENDENT: Dr. Andrew Rogers ACTION BY BOARD: Motion: Second: Vote: AGENDA ITEM: III.2. Page 1 of 1