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April 10, 2001

A Work/Study Meeting of the Governing Board of the Scottsdale Unified School District, #48, Maricopa County, was called to order at 7:10 PM, at the Scottsdale School District Education Center Board Room, 3811 North 44^th Street, Phoenix, Arizona. President Carey called upon Mrs. Avianantos to lead the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance.

Board Members in attendance were Thomas C. Carey, President; Sandra Zapien-Ferrero, Clerk; Shari Avianantos; and David Goldstaub. Barbara A. Newby was absent. Superintendent Barbara F. Erwin, and Compliance Attorney Jack LaSota were also present. A quorum was present. President Carey welcomed approximately 25 visitors.

Mrs. Avianantos moved to approve the Agenda. Mr. Goldstaub seconded the motion.

The motion was approved with a vote of 4 — 0.

Pat Morris spoke regarding a review of the District’s zero tolerance policy.

Gregory Crow spoke regarding a review of the District’s zero tolerance policy.

Item VI. A. 3D/International-Additional Services for 1997 Bond Projects
Item VI. B. Ability to Issue RFPs as Related to the 1997 Bond Allocation for Technology
Item VI. C. Acceptance of Gifts - $21,396.30
Item VI. D. Accounts Payable Vouchers Processed From March 16, 2001 Through March 29, 2001
Item VI. E. Annual Approval of General Statement of Assurance
Item VI. F. Approval of Additional Architectural Services to Gould Evans Associates, L.C.
Item VI. G. Approval of Hearing Officer¹s Recommendations
Item VI. H. Approval of Intergovernmental Agreement with Maricopa County Colleges
Item VI. I. Approval of Intergovernmental Cooperative Purchasing Agreement
Item VI. J. Approval of Minutes of the March 20, 2001 Regular Board Meeting
Item VI. K. Approval of Minutes of the March 20, 2001 Special Board meeting
Item VI. L. Approval of Minutes of the April 3, 2001 Special Board Meeting
Item VI. M. Approval of Renewal of Contracts
Item VI. N. Approval to Increase Prior Board Authorization for Carpet Through MOHAVE Contract
Item VI. O. Approval to Increase Prior Board Authorization for Prepared Sub Sandwiches for Food Services
Item VI. P. Approval to Purchase Allison Transmission Parts and Services Through State Contract
Item VI. Q. Approval to Purchase Auctioning Services Through State Contract
Item VI. R. Approval to Purchase Audio Visual Equipment and Supplies Through State Contract
Item VI. S. Approval to Purchase Automobile Parts ­ Over The Counter Through State Contract
Item VI. T. Approval to Purchase Cummins Engine Parts and Service Through State Contract
Item VI. U. Approval to Purchase Furniture Through State Contract and MOHAVE Contract
Item VI. V. Approval to Purchase Janitorial Supplies Through State Contract
Item VI. W. Approval to Purchase Lamps, Fluorescent, Incandescent Bulbs Through State Contract
Item VI. X. Approval to Purchase Library Books Through State Contract
Item VI. Y. Approval to Purchase Office Supplies Through State Contract
Item VI. Z. Approval to Purchase Refrigerants Through State Contract
Item VI. AA. Approval to Purchase Shade Structures for Aztec Elementary School Through MOHAVE Contract
Item VI. BB. Cancellation of Renewal #0234-01, Foods, Fresh Produce and Issuance of RFP for Foods, Fresh Produce Item VI. CC. Designation of Sole Source for Various Vendors
Item VI. DD. Fine Arts Textbook Adoption Recommendation for Approval
Item VI. EE. Issuance of RFP for Contracted Custodial Services
Item VI. FF. Issuance of RFP for Professional Athletic Trainer Services
Item VI. GG. Issuance of RFP for Purchase of Curricular Technology Equipment
Item VI. HH. Issuance of RFP for Repair of Musical Instruments
Item VI. II. Issuance of RFP for Technology Services Head-End Equipment
Item VI. JJ. Issuance of RFP for Title I Private School Program Coordinator
Item VI. KK. Issuance of RFP for Video Distribution Over Data Solution
Item VI. LL. Issuance of RFP for Voice Over Internet Protocol Telephone District Communications Solution
Item VI. MM. Payroll Vouchers Processed From March 5, 2001 Through March 29, 2001
Item VI. NN. Personnel Actions
Item VI. OO. Renewal of Designation of Sole Source for Vendors and Maximum Spending Accounts
Item VI. PP. Student Activities Statement

Mr. Goldstaub requested that under Item VI. G. Approval of Hearing Officer’s Recommendations, Students #140739 and #115682, be pulled to be heard in Executive Session. Mr. Carey requested that Item VI. NN. Personnel Actions be pulled to be heard separately.

Mr. Goldstaub moved to approve the Consent Agenda with the exceptions noted. Mrs. Zapien-Ferrero seconded the motion.

The motion was approved with a vote of 4 — 0.

Mr. Goldstaub moved to approve Consent Agenda Item VI. NN. Personnel Actions. Mrs. Avianantos seconded the motion. Mr. Carey commented on the Separation from the district of Mr. Leonard Dawson and spoke of his enthusiasm. Mr. Carey also commented on the Retirement of Barbara Cavanaugh, a Pima Elementary School kindergarten teacher who has been with the District for 42 years. Mr. Carey extended the District’s gratitude for a long professional career. Mrs. Avianantos also extended her thank you; Mrs. Cavanaugh was also her daughter’s kindergarten teacher.

The motion was approved with a vote of 4 — 0.

Consent Agenda Item VI. G. Approval of Hearing Officer’s Recommendations for Students #140739 and #115682 were subsequently heard in Executive Session. The Board upheld the Hearing Officer’s Recommendations for expulsion in both cases with a vote of 4 — 0. (See Minutes of Special Meeting of April 10, 2001, Motion #188.)

Item VII. A. Information on Bonding Capacities and Time Lines. Mr. Bob Flach, Assistant Superintendent for Finance and Operations, introduced the District’s Financial Advisors from Peacock, Hislop, Staley & Given, Inc., Mr. Bob Casillas and Mr. Mike LaVallee, who gave the District a report on the first step in the procedures for a Bond Election. The Board discussed the three scenarios presented. Mr. Jim Giel, from Lewis & Roca, the District’s Bond Attorneys, then discussed the Bond Election timelines with the Board.

Item VII. B. Alternative Education Program and Student Code of Conduct. Althe Wood, Director of Alternative Education, gave her presentation on the District’s Alternative Education Program and the Student Code of Conduct.

Item VIII. A. Recommendation for Approval of Middle School Planning Guides for 2001-02. Mr. Richard Wagner, Interim Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum, gave a presentation to the Board on the changes in the Middle School Planning Guides for 2001-02. This item will be on the Consent Agenda for April 24, 2001.

At 9:30 PM, the Board recessed to go into Executive Session.

At 11:59 PM, the meeting was reconvened and adjourned.

Dated this 10th day of April 2001.

Thomas C. Carey, President     Sandra Zapien-Ferrero, Clerk

Shari Avianantos     David Goldstaub

Barbara A. Newby (Absent)