FLORENCE UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT NO



|FLORENCE UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 1 |

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|WORK SESSION / REGULAR BOARD MEETING |

|and EXECUTIVE SESSION |

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|Wednesday, September 16, 2009 |

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|WORK SESSION – CALL TO ORDER |

|The Work Session was called to order by Rose Marie Monks at 6:00 p.m. in the Circle Cross K-8 School cafeteria. |

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|ROLL CALL |

|THE FOLLOWING WERE PRESENT: |

|Board Members: |

|President Rose Marie Monks, Board Members, Jim Thomas, Teri Kuebler, Bob Dailey, and Bob Ingulli |

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|Also in Attendance: Superintendent Dr. Gary Nine |

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Correction of past minutes

There were no corrections to the September 16, 2009, minutes.

Agenda Item Re-organization and Clarifications

Dr. Nine introduced John Gay who is the Warden of the Central Arizona Correctional Facility. Dr. Nine recognized the GEO Group from the Correctional Facility who donated $1,524.00 to the Florence K-8 Kindergarten, First and Second grade teachers to purchase items for their individual classrooms. He thanked Mr. Gay for their donation.

Mr. Benson informed the Board that he and Mr. Robinson are requesting permission for out of state travel to take band and orchestra students in grades 7 – 12 to Long Beach, California, to perform a concert. While in California, they plan to travel to Anaheim to visit Disneyland.

Dr. Pappalardo informed the Board that Mrs. Bydalek is requesting out of state travel to take the 9th and 10th grade Poston Butte choir students to California to compete in the choral competition with Music in the Parks at Disneyland in Anaheim.

Dr. Nine called on Dr. Larry Cline and Mark Lamas to comment on the H1N1 Emergency Response Plan. Dr. Cline explained the emergency response plan and Mr. Lamas told what the school district is doing to help prevent the spread of H1N1 virus in the cafeteria, nurses’ offices, and buses.

Regular Board Meeting – Call to Order 6:30 p.m.

Adoption of Agenda

It was moved by Mr. Thomas and seconded by Mr. Ingulli to adopt the Agenda of the September 16, 2009, Regular Board Meeting. The motion carried 5 – 0.

Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag

Mrs. Monks led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag

Superintendent's Report

Dr. Nine reported on the ASBA Law Conference that he attended with Mrs. Monks, Mrs. Kuebler and Mr. Dailey. He gave an update on recent new legislation, stating that the Board will be receiving numerous updates from ASBA Policy Services regarding this legislation.

Student and Staff Recognitions

Student Leader Report: Mr. Jimenez recognized the Coolidge-Florence Elks for sponsoring the recognition awards each month. He then turned the meeting over to Circle Cross Principal Mrs. Sobkoviak who thanked everyone for attending the meeting. She called on Jessica Johnson, President of Circle Cross National Junior Honor Society, who gave an update on current events at Circle Cross Ranch K-8.

Mrs. Sobkoviak introduced Volunteer of the Month Jennifer Butts. She described her as extremely hard-working at fund-raisers and other projects and always recruiting other volunteers.

Mrs. Sobkoviak then introduced Classified Employee of the Month Kandi Martinez. Kandi is receptionist for Circle Cross. According to Mrs. Sobkoviak, she greets each student by name and always has a smile for everyone. Teachers come to her for their daily dose of laughter.

Mrs. Sobkoviak described Certified Employee of the Month Heather Hofman as hard working, organized and a go-getter who always gives 110%. Mrs. Hofman is a first grade teacher at Circle Cross K-8.

Dr. Nine presented plaques to each of these deserving staff members.

Mr. Jimenez announced the Students of the Month from each school site and Dr. Nine and Dr. Fuller awarded their medallions as follows:

Circle Cross K-8: Lauren Cassidy – 8th grade and Kyle Benfield – 8th grade

Anthem K-8: Shanel Palmer – 8th grade and Trenton Yorty – 8th grade

Copper Basin K-8: Hannah Forbes – 5th grade and Feliciano Lopez – 5th grade

Magma Ranch K-8: Britttany Cooper – Kdg. and Sergio Ramos – Kdg.

Skyline Ranch K-8: Cassy Akin – 8th grade and Andrew Stading – Kdg.

Walker Butte K-8: Karter Johnson – 3rd grade

Florence H. S.: Randy Rees – 12th grade and Katherine Foster – 11th grade

Elks Student of the Month: Ray Bloyd – 9th grade

Poston Butte H.S.: Tyra Tilivala – 9th grade and Troy Petersen – 9th grade

Elks Student of the Month: Afrah (Rianna) Mohammed – 9th grade

Jayden McMillin – Kdg. and Tanner Carpenter – Kdg. from Florence K-8 were not present, and Chelsea Carey – 2nd grade from Walker Butte k-8 was not present.

Superintendent's Curriculum Report

Circle Cross Curriculum Report - Jennifer Martin and Melissa Huerta: Use of the Smartboard in the classroom

Mrs. Sobkoviak explained that all classrooms at Circle Cross have Smart Boards. She introduced fifth grade teacher Jennifer Martin and first grade teacher Melissa Huerta who gave a PowerPoint presentation showing how the Smart Boards are used everyday in their classroom setting.

Superintendent's Administrative Reports

The Board reviewed written administrative reports included in the board packet.

Approval of Consent Agenda

Member Bob Dailey moved and Member Bob Ingulli seconded to approve the consent agenda. The motion carried 5 – 0.

Items approved on the consent agenda:

• Approval of Minutes of the August 12, 2009, Regular Board Meeting Approval of Minutes of August 12, 2009, Executive Session.

• Monthly Financial Statements of the District for fiscal year 2008/09 and 2009/10

• Acceptance of Vouchers for signing and filing, ratification of vouchers signed since the last regular board meeting

• Approval of Student Activity Account and Auxiliary Operations Fund Month-End Reports for July 2009

• Acceptance of Human Resource request for action (Attached)

Unfinished Business

Adoption of Revised Board Policy GCCC - Professional/Support Staff Leaves of Absence Without Pay: Member Jim Thomas moved, Member Teri Kuebler seconded to approve the motion to adopt revised Board Policy GCCC - Professional/ Support Staff Leaves of Absence Without Pay. The motion carried 5 – 0.

Non-Action Items

Revision of Exhibit JIH-EB, Student Interrogations, Searches and Arrests - Forms for Signature of Interviewing Officer: In consultation with the Patricia Templin, Civil Deputy Pinal County Attorney, we have revised our Board Exhibit JIH-EB to include sign off for Law Enforcement Officers when they ask the school administration not to contact parents with regard to an interview of a student. We also expanded the form to include a sign off when the school administrator is not allowed to be present in the interview of a student.

New Business

Authorization of Check Signers: Annually the Governing Board approves personnel who are authorized to sign checks on the various bank accounts the district maintains. The Business Office respectfully requests that the individuals noted on the attached document be approved as authorized signatories for the specified account(s). Member Bob Dailey moved, Member Jim Thomas seconded to approve the motion to recommend that the Governing Board approves and designates the persons listed on the attachment as authorized signatories for the noted accounts for the fiscal year beginning on the 1st day of August, 2009 ending on the 30th day of June, 2010. The motion carried 5 – 0.

Approval of Gift in Kind Donation - Fisher Piano: On July 21, 2009, Mr. Ralph Horlacher donated a Fisher Piano to the Circle Cross Ranch K8 School. Member Bob Dailey moved, Member Bob Ingulli seconded to approve the motion that the Board approve of the donation by Mr. Ralph Horlacher of a Fisher Piano to the Circle Cross Ranch K8 School. The motion carried 5 – 0.

Out of state travel for the Band and Orchestra Students in grades 7-12: Mr. Robinson and Mr. Benson are requesting to take band and orchestra students in grades 7-12 to perform a concert in Long Beach, California. The students will travel to Anaheim, California to visit Disneyland. Member Bob Ingulli moved, Member Teri Kuebler seconded that the Governing Board approves the out of state travel request for band and orchestra students in grades 7-12 to travel to Long Beach and Anaheim, California. The motion carried 5 – 0.

Out of state travel request for the Poston Butte Choir to travel to Anaheim, California: Mrs. Bydalek is requesting to take her 9th and 10th grade choir student to compete in the Choral Competition with Music in the Parks, Disney Choral Recording session in Anaheim, California. Member Bob Dailey moved, Member Teri Kuebler seconded to approve the motion that the Poston Butte Choral program travel to Anaheim, California to participate in the Choral Competition. The motion carried 5 – 0.

Acceptance of donation from Central Arizona Correctional Facility (The GEO Group) in the amount of $1,524.00: The GEO Group, Inc. has donated $1,524.00 to the Florence K-8 School to be divided equally between the Kindergarten, First and Second grade teachers, to purchase items that they deem are most needed in their individual classrooms. Member Jim Thomas moved, Member Bob Dailey seconded to approve the motion to accept the donation to the Florence K-8 School from Central Arizona Correctional Facility (The GEO Group) in the amount of $1,524.00. The motion carried 5 – 0. (Letter attached)

Call to the Public

Sgt. Ramon Ramos inquired as to what plans were in place if schools were forced to close because of the H1N1 virus. He questioned if students would be able to get their assignments and how they would go about getting them. Dr. Nine explained that if a school is closed, we would use Plato which is instructional software that the students are using. If an individual student is required to be out of school, they would go through their individual school and correspond with their teacher.

Informational Items

Information on the ASBA Pinal County Workshop

The annual ASBA County workshop will be held on October 1, 2009, at Sacaton Elementary School District. Board members were notified of the workshop. Dr. Fuller will attend, as well as Mrs. Monks, Mr. Dailey, Mrs. Kuebler and Mrs. VanWagoner.

H1N1 Emergency Response Plan

Presentation of the H1N1 Emergency Response Plan by Larry Cline, Director of Public Relations, and Mark Lamas, Director of Transportation and Support Services.

Arizona Committee for the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserves

In an effort to show our support for Arizona’s men and women who are serving our country in the National Guard and Reserves, we have signed a statement of Support which is an affirmation of our support of our troops and the National Guard and Reserves within the State of Arizona.

Executive Session pursuant to A.R.S. 15-841(D); more specifically to consider the readmission of a student (#09-2) to the Florence School District: Member Bob Dailey moved, Member Teri Kuebler seconded to approve the motion to enter into Executive Session pursuant to A.R.S. 15-841(D) to consider the readmission of a student (#09-2) to the Florence School District. The motion carried 5 – 0.

Resume Regular Board Meeting: Mr. Dailey moved and Mrs. Kuebler seconded to resume the Regular Board meeting. The motion carried 5 – 0.

Governing Board Member Reports

• Mr. Ingulli stated that “he loves the new agenda.”

• Mrs. Kuebler requested to move Board Member Reports up on the agenda so that the public can hear the comments (everyone is gone when we resume the meeting after an executive session).

Items for future agendas

Next Regular Meeting

The next Regular Board Meeting will be held on October 14, 2009, at Copper Basin K-8 School at 6:30 p.m. The Pre-Board Meeting Work Session will begin at 6:00 p.m.

Adjournment

There being no further business, Member Teri Kuebler moved, Member Jim Thomas seconded to adjourn the meeting at 8:50 p.m. The motion carried 5 – 0.

Document Signing

Respectfully submitted:

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Jim Thomas, Vice-President

 

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