8.12.2010 Regular Meeting Minutes



MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE GOVERNING BOARDSchool District No. 40 of Maricopa County, ArizonaDistrict Office Governing Board RoomFebruary 7, 2019Present:Ms. Sara Smith, President Ms. Brenda Bartels, Clerk Ms. Monica Pimentel, Member Ms. Mary Ann Wilson, MemberAbsent:Mr. Jamie Aldama, MemberCALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALLThe meeting was called to order by Ms. Smith at 5:00 p.m. She noted the presence of four of five Board members, with Mr. Aldama absent, constituting a quorum. OPENING EXERCISES Ms. Wilson moved to adopt the meeting agenda and Ms. Bartels seconded the motion. Upon call to vote, Ms. Bartels, Ms. Pimentel, Ms. Wilson, and Ms. Smith voted ‘aye’, and the motion carried.Ms. Smith called for a moment of silence followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. CALL TO THE PUBLICMs. Corrine Grant addressed the Governing Board on behalf of band and music teachers to thank them for supporting the arts and also for sending a team of directors to the AMEA conference recently. She also commented on the recent discussions related to declined enrollment and suggested promoting the District’s music program in order to attract and retain our students. Ms. Jessica Peck addressed the Governing Board regarding the upcoming special meeting related to the District’s budget. She asked the Board to keep in mind the District’s goals of increasing student achievement and attracting and retaining staff as they conduct their discussions related to finances. STUDY SESSIONPolicy Manual ReviewThe Governing Board reviewed Board Policy Manual Sections A-Foundations and Basic Commitments, B-School Board Governance and Operations, and C-General School Administration as part of the comprehensive policy manual review with Arizona School Boards Association. Ms. Smith asked Board members to request any policies they wish to look at further to be brought back at a future meeting. The Board reviewed each section and were given the opportunity to discuss questions or concerns. Ms. Wilson requested language adjustment in Policy AD to reflect the Board is “elected” and not “selected”. Ms. Bartels expressed concerns about Policy BAA and the lack of a focus on students. This policy will be brought back for further discussion.Ms. Smith requested that Policy BDA be brought back for discussion. Ms. Bartels requested changes to Policy BCA to move the last bullet to the first bullet.Ms. Bartels noted BCB-E is something that needs to be done each year. Mr. Barragan explained this form has been completed after each organizational meeting. Ms. Smith would like to bring back Policy BEDA for discussion.Ms. Bartels would like to bring back Policy BDG and BE for discussion.Ms. Pimentel asked to have Policies BK and BKA for discussion.Ms. Smith inquired about Policy BBBB and whether it is happening. Ms. Bartels inquired about Policy CFD and if this refers to Site Councils. She asked if these councils follow open meeting law requirements. Ms. Powell will email the list of policies to be discussed to the Governing Board.Superintendent’s Contract AddendumThe Governing Board reviewed the proposed addendum to the Superintendent’s Employment Contract. Ms. Segotta-Jones explained this was being requested to align the Superintendent’s contract language with the District’s other employment contracts and agreements.SPECIAL RECOGNITIONPartner RecognitionThe Governing Board recognized the Arizona Coyotes for their partnership with the District’s Physical Education Department for teaching hockey in our schools. Ms. Segotta-Jones deferred to Dr. Petersen-Incorvaia, who introduced Ms. Nikki Ferguson from Bicentennial South School and Mr. Matt Shott from the Arizona Coyotes. Ms. Ferguson explained how the District has partnered with the Coyotes to provide hockey-based curriculum to District Students. Ms. Shot presented the District with a personalized Coyotes Jersey in recognition of their partnership.CONSENT AGENDAMs. Bartels moved to approve the consent agenda as presented and Ms. Pimentel seconded the motion. Upon call to vote, Ms. Pimentel, Ms. Bartels, Ms. Wilson, and Ms. Smith voted ‘aye’, and the motion carried. The following items were approved:Minutes The Governing Board approved the minutes of the January 10, 2019 Regular Meeting, January 10, 2019 Executive Session, January 24, 2019 Special Meeting and January 24, 2019 Executive Session as presented.Ratification of VouchersThe Governing Board approved the expense and payroll vouchers as presented.Acceptance of GiftsThe Governing Board ratified and approved acceptance of the following gifts offered to the District: DonorDescriptionCash Amount orEstimated Value RecipientKrogerStudent Incentive Fund$110.19Bicentennial SouthLifetouch National School StudiosStudent Incentive Fund$121.00Bicentennial SouthCoca ColaGift to School$73.33BurtonKeep Kool DBA Kona IceSchool/Student Incentive Fund$35.00BurtonKrogerSchool/Student Incentive Fund$58.31BurtonDonors Choose"Exploring Our Themes" Project $113.73ChallengerDonors Choose"Learning Emotional Intelligence Through Literature" Project$694.36ChallengerBox Tops for EducationField Trips$315.20Coyote RidgeKrogerField Trips$63.85Coyote RidgeBox Tops for EducationGift to School$103.30DiscoveryKrogerGift to School$128.81DiscoveryAnonymousAmerican Express Foundation Employee Giving Program$200.04DistrictBox Tops for EducationMotivation Reward Program$38.90Glendale Success AcademyKrogerGift to School$39.72HorizonSusan WilsonWal-Mart gift card$10.00Human Resources WellnessBrenda BartelsWal-Mart gift card$20.00Human Resources WellnessTheresa DamianiWal-Mart gift card$10.00Human Resources WellnessBechtel CorporationGift to School$3,785.00ImesDorianSupplies for Students$30.22LandmarkCommunity MembersGlendale Glitters Parking$1,535.00LandmarkKrogerGift to School$69.97LandmarkSt. John's Lutheran ChurchGift to School$529.00LandmarkDonors Choose"Let Go of My Lego" Project$479.68LandmarkThe Dick's Sporting Goods FoundationSports Equipment$1,000.00LandmarkJohnston FamilyPlayground Equipment$250.00Sunset VistaDonors Choose"A Child's Job is to Play"$320.00Sunset VistaCertified Personnel The Governing Board approved the employments, resignations, retirements, promotions, leaves of absence, cancellations of employment, terminations and/or contract renewals of certified personnel.ResignationHenson, Eric*TeacherOther Employment1/22/19Okuly, Andrea*TeacherPersonal1/25/19*Recommend liquidated fee applied per contractClassified Personnel The Governing Board approved the following employments, resignations, retirements, promotions, leaves of absence, cancellations of employment, and/or terminations of classified personnel:New EmploymentBejarano, ChristinaTrainee School Bus Driver$12.0702/04/19Guerrero, NormaBus Monitor$11.0001/23/19Ibanez, MariaCleaner II$11.0001/16/19Livingstone, AllisonCampus Monitor$11.0001/16/19Ramos, MicaelaFood Service Worker$11.0001/16/19Vera, JudithFood Service Worker$11.0001/16/19Victoria, LaurenEd. Assist. Ortho Impaired$11.0001/23/19RehireMartinez, CaseyNurse-LPN$21.8801/14/19Position ChangeCampos, CelinaFrom Cleaner II to Lead Custodian$13.5701/23/19Edwards-Rose, KatherineFrom Sub-Nurse to Nurse LPN$19.3901/22/19Zacapala, NallelyFrom Campus Monitor to Ed. Assist. Resource$11.2201/14/19RetirementBoyle, RandyBuyer/Contract Specialist02/01/19ResignationAnderson, LillieCampus MonitorPersonal Reasons01/14/2019Chavez, ElviaCleaner IIPersonal Reasons12/10/2018Glogowsky, SarahTrainee School Bus DriverPersonal Reasons01/09/2019Leyba, Maria Del CarmenFood Service CashierPersonal Reasons12/21/2018Martinez Estrada, LauraCleaner IPersonal Reasons01/11/2019Perez, CristinaFood Service WorkerPersonal Reasons01/07/2019Siordia, TeresaCleaner IPersonal Reasons01/17/2019Velasquez, JuanFood Service WorkerPersonal Reasons01/08/2019Surplus Property DisposalThe Governing Board approved the items listed as surplus property and grant permission to dispose of them through public auction or salvage company.Surplus Property DisposalThe Governing Board approved the items listed as surplus property and grant permission to dispose of them through public auction or salvage company.Out-of-County FieldTripThe Governing Board approved the out-of-county field trip request for eighth grade students from Melvin E. Sine School to travel to Six Flags Magic Mountain in Valencia, CA May 10-11, 2019.Superintendent’s Contract AmendmentThe Governing Board approved the Amendment to the Superintendent’s Employment Contract as presented.Certified ContractRenewalsThe Governing Board approved the renewal of certified staff (Non-Administrative) employment contracts for the 2019-2020 school year.REPORTS AND INFORMATION ITEMSArizona School Boards Association (ASBA) Board Operations and Leadership Training Seminar (BOLTS)Governing Board members and administrators shared information and learning from the ASBA BOLTS conference. Ms. Smith, Ms. Bartels, and Ms. Powell provided a summary report of information from the BOLTS conference. ACTION ITEMSPolicy Revision First ReadingMs. Segotta-Jones recommended the Governing Board approve the first reading of revised policy manual sections A-Foundations and Basic Commitments, B-School Board Governance and Operations, and C-General School Administration as presented. Ms. Bartels moved to approve the item as stated and Ms. Wilson seconded the motion. Upon call to vote, the motion carried with four votes in favor from Ms. Wilson, Ms. Pimentel, Ms. Smith and Ms. Bartels.FUTURE MEETINGSFuture Meetings and Agenda Item RequestA list of upcoming meetings was reviewed. The next meetings are a Board Retreat on February 9th and Special Meeting on February erning Board Members were given the opportunity to request items to be included on future meeting agendas for discussion, information and/or action. Ms. Wilson asked for information about the extracurricular activities available across the District. She would like this included in a Board Update, followed by a discussion item on a subsequent meeting agenda.SUMMARY OF BOARD AND SUPERINTENDENT CURRENT EVENTSMs. Segotta-Jones provided information about current events:She congratulated Mr. Barragan for receiving the ASBO International Certificate of Excellence in Financial Reporting for fiscal year 2017Ms. Pimentel congratulated the District for being named an All Things PLC District. She also thanked Ms. Powell for all her work to support the Governing Board.Ms. Wilson commented on the AMEA Music Conference Ms. Grant mentioned during public comments. She thanked teachers for their dedication to providing opportunities for musical curriculum in our schools.Ms. Bartels noted she would like to see more students at Board meetings.Ms. Smith expressed her gratitude for the District’s partnerships and for the hard work of our employees.ADJOURNMENTMs. Pimentel moved to adjourn the meeting and Ms. Bartels seconded the motion. Upon call to vote, Ms. Bartels, Ms. Wilson, Ms. Pimentel and Ms. Smith voted ‘aye’, the motion carried and the regular meeting adjourned at 5:53 p.m. Submitted by:Elizabeth Powell, Executive AssistantApproved by:Brenda Bartels, Clerk of the BoardDate: March 14, 2019 ................
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