ADMINISTRATIVE CENTER GOVERNING BOARD 7650 N. 43 rd Avenue Don DeBusk, President Patty Kennedy, Clerk Glendale, AZ 85301-1661 Vicki L. Johnson Susan Maland Pam Reicks Tel 623-435-6000 Fax 623-435-6078 SUPERINTENDENT www.guhsdaz.org Eugene E. Dudo GOVERNING BOARD MEETING Administrative Center/Board Room April 1, 2015 Regular Meeting Compliance with ARS 38-431.02 Consistent with the requirement set forth in ARS 38-431.02, notices of this regular meeting held in public were appropriately posted. The following Board members were present Don DeBusk, President; Patty Kennedy, Clerk; Vicki Johnson, Susan Maland, and Pam Reicks. Also present were: Eugene Dudo, Superintendent; district administrators, and principals. Call to order, Roll call Special executive session (Pol. Ref. B-1550) President DeBusk called the meeting to order at 6:02 pm. with all Board members present. Authorized a special executive session prior to the regular meeting. MOTION: Kennedy SECOND: Reicks CARRIED: 5-0 Reconvene Regular Meeting Call to order, Roll call, Pledge of Allegiance Adoption of agenda (Pol. Ref. B-1700) President DeBusk reconvened the meeting at 7:31 pm. with all Board members were present. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by President DeBusk. Approved agenda as amended. III. CONSENT ITEMS *I. Personnel 1. Administrative Staff a. Resignation Policy Ref. G-5900 (Enclosure) It is requested that the Governing Board accept the following resignation: DO - Tom Hernandez, Administrator of Human Resources Effective 6/30/15 3. Support Staff b. Employment Policy Ref. G-9050 CHS Levy Levi Reicks MOTION: Kennedy SECOND: Maland CARRIED: 5-0 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
P a g e 116 Special recognitions Presentation of Achievement Above All award to Greenway High School teacher Bryan Kestle. Presentation of Achievement Above All award to Greenway High School student Moriah Johnson. Presentation of Certificate of Achievement to Greenway High School s Baseball Team., Matt Denny, sponsor. Presentation of Achievement Above All award to Greenway High School support staff employee Stacey Jarrell. Presentation of Volunteer Recognition award to Greenway High School volunteer Kim Baker. Public participation There were no requests. Consent Items Action taken on Consent Items as follows: Minutes Approved the minutes of the meeting held on March 4 and March 13, 2015. (Pol. Ref. B-2100) Vouchers (Pol. Ref. D-2950) Ratified vouchers for recording in the official minutes. The total vouchers reviewed were: Date Expense Payroll Auxiliary/Tax Credit Reviewed Voucher Voucher Voucher 03/02/2015 966,161.25 3,653,844.17 26,121.00 03/09/2015 889,541.27 N/A 44,991.65 03/23/2015 536,203.94 3,638,858.08 78,806.31 Purchase order (Pol. Ref. D-2500) Executive session (Pol. Ref. B-1550) Gift Acceptance (Pol. Ref. K-0850) Bid return (Pol. Ref. D-2750) Approved purchase orders. Authorized executive session. Accepted the following gift: Donation of $1,000 from Fulton Homes and 94.5 KOOL FM to Glendale High School for the Choir program. Approved the following bid return: 1. RFP 15-13 Audit Services
P a g e 117 Professional visit (Pol. Ref. G-3000) Approved the following professional visits: 1. DITEP Drug Impairment Training for Education Professionals Where: Phoenix, AZ When: April 7-8, 2015 Persons involved: Luanne Ashby (MV); Christine Lord; Angelina Miller (OLA); Shawna Nelson (W) Purpose: Information on identifying and managing students with suspected impairment No Cost 2. RMATA (Rocky Mountain Athletic Trainers Association) Winter Symposium Where: Mesa, AZ When: April 9-12, 2015 Persons involved: Tina Benally (G); Ron Kordonowy (GW); Ryan Wolff (T); Jon Foster (W) Purpose: Professional development required for national and state licensure No Cost 3. Edulog Annual Training Conference Where: Las Vegas, NV When: April 12-17, 2015 Persons involved: Hilma Gustafson, Daisy Perez (DO) Purpose: Training for student routing system Cost to Indirect funds: Transportation = $247; Meals = $360 4. Colorado Mesa University Job Fair Where: Grand Junction, CO When: April 13-15, 2015 Persons involved: Wendy Collison, Tom Hernandez, Craig Mussi (DO) Purpose: Teacher Recruitment Cost to Title II funds: Transportation = $711; Registration = $60; Lodging - $729; Meals = $264 5. ACTE (Association of Career and Technology Educators) Region Leadership Conference Where: Overland Park, KS When: April 14-18, 2015 Persons involved: Rhonda Sykes, Kevin Lukefahr (MV); Amanda Shively (DO) Purpose: Professional development in leadership, marketing, advocacy and policies Cost to CTE funds: Transportation = $1,500; Registration = $990; Lodging = $2,100; Meals = $660; Substitute = $400 6. Far West Athletic Trainers Clinical Symposium Where: San Diego, CA When: April 17-19, 2015 Person involved: Jon Foster (W) Purpose: Education in shoulder, pharmacology neck injuries No Cost
P a g e 118 Professional visits (continued) 7. New Mexico State University Job Fair Where: Las Cruces, NM When: April 19-22, 2015 Persons involved: Wendy Collison, Tom Hernandez, Craig Mussi (DO) Purpose: Teacher Recruitment Cost to Title II funds: Transportation = $858; Registration =375; Lodging = $1,305; Meals = $396 8. Facilitated IEP (Individualized Education Plan) Training Where: Phoenix, AZ When: April 23-24, 2015 Persons involved: Cheri Weathersby (A); Daniel Van Tienderen, Ashley Burns (C); Anat Salyer (MV); Natalie Schoenbauer (S); Lauren Kelly (T); Ty Bauer (W) Purpose: Training for writing plans and meeting facilitation Cost to SPED funds: Registration = $525 9. 2015 NACTEI (National Association of Career Technical Education Information) Where: San Antonio, TX When: May 11-12, 2015 Persons involved: Brad Nassif, Matthew Reams (DO) Purpose: New federal super circular training and CTE Perkins workshop Cost to CTE funds: Transportation = $800; Registration = $1,290; Lodging = $900, Meals = $294 10. 16 th National Congress on School Transportation Where: Des Moines, IA When: May 17-20, 2015 Person involved: Hilma Gustafson Purpose: Arizona Delegate Cost to Indirect funds: Transportation = $450; Registration = $300; Lodging = $350; Meals = $160 11. Mobile Learning Experience 2015 Where: Tucson, AZ When: June 10-12, 2015 Person involved: Jessica Coates (MV) Purpose: Information of integration of technology tools in the classroom Cost to Title I funds: Registration = $525 12. LINK Crew Basic Training Where: Temecula, CA When: June 22-24, 2015 Person involved: Andre Metoyer, Jessica Leigh Mitchell (I) Purpose: Freshman transition program training Cost to Title I funds: Transportation = $600; Registration/Lodging = $4,990
P a g e 119 Professional visits (continued) 13. American School Counselor Association National Conference Where: Phoenix, AZ When: June 28-July 1, 2015 Person involved: Sharon Krawl (GW) Purpose: Professional development for school counselors Cost to Title II funds: Registration = $369 14. Annual NSPRA (National Schools Public Relations Association) Conference Where: Nashville, TN When: July 11-15, 2015 Person involved: Kim Mesquita (DO) Purpose: Professional development for school communication professionals Cost to Indian Tribal Grand funds: Transportation = $423; Lodging = $863; Meals = $220 15. Hewlett Packard AP Calculus Where: San Diego, CA When: July 28-30, 2015 Person involved: Dennis Baker (T) Purpose: Professional development in AP Calculus BC Cost to Title II funds: Registration = $250; Lodging = $218; Meals = $177 Student trip (Pol. Ref. I-6500) Approved the following student trips: 1. AHS/GWHS/WHS FBLA (Future Business Leaders of America) Where: Tucson, AZ When: April 8-10, 2015 Persons involved: 35 students and 4 chaperones Arrangements: District bus departing 4/8/15, 12:45 pm returning 4/10/15, 4 pm Purpose: State Leadership Conference Students will miss 2.5 school days Cost to CTE funds: Transportation $650; Registration = $2,510; Lodging = $3,908; Substitute = $700 2. MVHS Track and Field Where: Walnut, CA When: April 17-19, 2015 Persons involved: 4 students and 3 chaperones Arrangements: Private vehicles departing 4/17/15, 8 am returning 4/19/15, 8 pm Purpose: Mt. San Antonio College Relays Students will miss 1 school day Cost to Tax Credit funds: Lodging = $470 Cost to Club funds: Substitute = $100
P a g e 120 Student trips (continued) 3. AHS Band and Orchestra Where: Long Beach, CA When: April 24-26, 2015 Persons involved: 45 students and 6 chaperones Arrangements: Commercial carrier departing 4/24/15, 2 am returning 4/26/15, 7 am Purpose: Clinic/Performance Worship at California State University Students will miss 1 school day Cost to Tax Credit funds: Transportation = $3,392; Lodging = $1,755; Substitute = $100 4. WHS Education Professionals Where: Washington, D.C. When: April 22-26, 2015 Persons involved: 17 students and 2 chaperones Arrangements: Commercial carrier departing 4/22/15, 6 am - returning 4/26/15, 6 pm Purpose: National Competition and Conference Students will miss 3 school days Cost to CTE funds: Transportation = $6,510; Registration = $2,970; Lodging = $4,041; Substitute = $300 5. SHS DECA (Distributive Education Clubs of America Where: Orlando, FL When: April 24-29, 2015 Persons involved: 2 students and 2 chaperones Arrangements: Commercial carrier departing 4/24/15, 9 am - returning 4/29/15, 2 pm Purpose: National Competition and Conference Students will miss 4 school days Cost to CTE funds: Transportation = $1,054; Registration = $380; Lodging = $2,300; Substitute = $800 6. GWHS Football Where: Irvine, CA When: July 26-31, 2015 Persons involved: 70 students and 7 chaperones Arrangements: Commercial carrier departing 7/26/15, 10 pm - returning 7/31/15, 6 pm Purpose: Leadership, team building, and training camp No loss of school time Cost to Tax Credit funds: Transportation/Registration/Lodging = $25,200 Personnel Administrative Resignation Accepted the following resignation: (Pol. Ref. G-5900) DO - Tom Hernandez, Administrator of Human Resources Effective 6/30/15 THS - Derek Streeter, Assistant Principal for Discipline and Attendance Effective 6/30/15
P a g e 121 Certified Employment Approved the follow recommendation for employment: (Pol. Ref. G-3450) WHS - Bradford Ellington, ELL Effective 1/5/15 Leave of absence Approved the following requests for leave of absence: (Pol. Ref. G-2900) CHS - Omar Sultani, Science Effective 3/5/15 IHS - Jessica Kalicki, English Effective 5/1/15 SHS - Trent Otis, PE Effective 4/13/15 Retirement Approved the following request for retirement: (Pol. Ref. G-6000) THS - Christopher Houston, JROTC Effective 6/30/15 Resignation Accepted the following resignations: (Pol. Ref. G-5900) IHS - Murray S. Hogan, Math/Physics Effective 5/29/15 Nxt Stp - Jessie Green, Special Ed Effective 5/29/15 Support Staff Reclassification (Pol. Ref. G-9050) Accepted the following reclassifications: AHS - Adriana Polanco, from COOP Instructional Assistant to COOP Assistant Director Effective 3/2/15 GWHS - Marco Castellanos, from Bus Driver to Maintenance III Effective 3/16/15 SHS - Eunice Lopez Sierra Velasquez, from Attendance Assistant to Attendance Secretary Effective 3/23/15 WHS - LeAnn Re, from Counseling Secretary to Credentials Secretary Effective 2/24/15 Alainna Varnadoe, from Receptionist to Counseling Secretary Effective Employment Approved the following recommendations for employment: (Pol. Ref. G-7650) AHS - Linda Drotman, Special Ed Instructional Assistant Effective 11/12/14 Nathan Lopez, Special Ed Instructional Assistant Effective 12/2/14 CHS - Levi Reicks, Campus Technology Assistant Effective 11/10/14 DO - Timothy Tillman, Bus Assistant Effective 11/3/14 GHS - Steven Borton, Parking Lot Attendant Effective 11/17/14 GWHS - Jason Saewert, Special Ed Instructional Assistant Effective 12/2/14 SHS - Angela Edgecomb, Cafeteria Assistant Effective 10/30/14 WHS - Andrea Welter, Career Center Specialist Effective 11/17/14 Leave of Absence Approved the following request for leave of absence: (Pol. Ref. G-2900) WHS - Simon Thompson, Custodian Effective 1/12/15 Retirement Approved the following request for retirement: (Pol. Ref. G-6000) NA - George Archuleta, Special Ed Instructional Assistant Effective 4/10/15 Resignation Accepted the following resignations: (Pol. Ref. G-9200) DO - Jefferson Long, Bus Driver Effective 3/22/15 GHS - Sara Garcia, Data Processor Effective 6/30/15 IHS - Jacqueline Smith, Parking Lot Attendant Effective 3/23/15 Nxt Stp Sharon Pope, Special Ed Instructional Assistant Effective 3/25/15 SHS - April Romero, Attendance Secretary Effective 3/13/15
P a g e 122 Resignation THS - Christin Fleming, Compliance & Transition Service Support (continued) Effective 6/6/15 WHS - Julie Metro, School Secretary Effective 4/10/15. Kristen Sutherland, Title One Instructional Assistant Effective 3/27/15 Approved consent items. MOTION: Kennedy SECOND: Maland CARRIED: 4-0-1 Reicks abstained New Business Governing Board Meetings Approved one meeting in July on July 8, 2015 and one meeting in July and August August on August 5, 2015. MOTION: Johnson SECOND: Reicks CARRIED: 5-0 Approved the contract and performance pay resolution ARS 15-341a (40) for the Superintendent for the 2015-2018 school years and authorized Don DeBusk, Governing Board President, to sign the document. MOTION: Kennedy SECOND: Reicks CARRIED: 5-0 Information and Reports A. Suspension reports B. Financial reports C. Bid specifications 1. RFP 16-02 Procurement Card Services 2. RFP 16-03 Specialized Instructional Intervention Materials 3. RFP 16-04 Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning Supplies 4. RFP 16-05 ED Teacher Consultant 5. RFP 16-06 School Pictures and Related Services/Supplies 6. RFP 16-07 Transportation and Fleet Vehicle Repair D. Emergency Procurement and Fire Damage Update Matt Belden, Assistant Superintendent of Operations informed Board members that a fire was set in the hallway of Building 3 at Apollo High School on April 16, 2015. He explained that a police report was filed and professional clean up and construction companies were hired. Clean up and repairs should be completed by April 17 pending any unforeseen complications. E. Budget Process Overview Louis Wiegand, Chief Financial Officer gave an overview of budget process and information that will be disseminated over the next few meetings. Information and Reports were accepted as presented. MOTION: Kennedy SECOND: Johnson CARRIED: 5-0
P a g e 123 Current Events A. Principals, District Office Administrators and Superintendent comments B. Board comments Current Events were accepted as presented. MOTION: Kennedy SECOND: Reicks CARRIED: 5-0 Future Meetings and Dates to Remember Apr 14/15/16 AzMERIT All Schools Apr 15 Regular meeting Administrative Center/Board room 7:30 pm May 6 25 Year/Retirement Reception Administrative Center/Annex I 5:30 pm Regular meeting Administrative Center/Board room 7:30 pm May 20 Reception AAA DO/Spec Programs Administrative Center/Patio 7:00 pm Regular meeting Administrative Center/Board room 7:30 pm May 22 Graduation Northern Academy Apollo Auditorium 4:00 pm May 22 Graduation Online Learning Academy Apollo Auditorium 7:00 pm May 25 Memorial Day Holiday District Office/All School closed May 26 Graduations Grand Canyon University Thunderbird/Apollo/Moon Valley 1:00/4:00/7:00 pm May 27 Graduations Grand Canyon University Independence/Glendale/Cortez 1:00/4:00/7:00 pm May 28 Graduations Grand Canyon University Sunnyslope/Greenway/Washington 1:00/4:00/7:00 pm Executive Session (Pol. Ref. B-1550) The Governing Board reconvened into executive session at 9:15 pm. Reconvened Regular Meeting The Governing Board reconvened the regular meeting at 9:38 pm. Adjournment The meeting adjourned at 9:38 pm. APPROVED: Don DeBusk, President Vicki L. Johnson, Member Patty Kennedy, Clerk Susan Maland, Member Joie Eddings Administrative Assistant to the Governing Board Pam Reicks, Member