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August 8, 2000

A Regular Meeting of the Governing Board of the Scottsdale Unified School District, #48, Maricopa County, was called to order at 7:15 PM, at the Scottsdale School District Education Center Board Room, 3811 North 44^th Street, Phoenix, Arizona. President Zapien-Ferrero called upon Mrs. Newby to lead the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance.

Board Members in attendance were Sandra Zapien-Ferrero, President; Michael Girand, Clerk; Thomas C. Carey; and Barbara A. Newby. Kristy Ryan was away on vacation and, therefore, absent. Superintendent Barbara F. Erwin, and Compliance Attorney Jack LaSota were also present. A quorum was present. President Zapien-Ferrero welcomed approximately 30 visitors.

Mr. Girand moved to approve the Minutes of the Public Hearing and Regular Board Meeting of July 6, 2000. Mr. Carey seconded the motion.

The motion was approved with a vote of 3 — 0, with 1 abstention. Mrs. Newby abstained as she was absent for the July 6, 2000 Meeting.

Mr. Carey moved to approve the Agenda. Mrs. Newby seconded the motion.

President Zapien-Ferrero noted the following corrections: Under Consent Agenda Item X. X. Personnel Actions:

Name Effective Date Change to

Certificated Holly DiTallo 08/10/25-05/25/01 08/10/00 -05/25/01

Michelle Gilman 08/10/25-05/25/01 08/10/00-05/25/01

Sally Peterson 08/10/25-05/25/01 08/10/00-05/25/01

Sheleah Pritchett 08/10/25-05/25/01 08/10/00-05/25/01

Classified James Skinnell 06/23/00- 06/23/00-06/22/01

Name Location listed as: Change to:

Certificated Michele Russell Hohokam/Early Childhood Pueblo/Early Childhood

Reading Instructor Reading Instructor

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

President Zapien-Ferrero requested a moment of silence to honor the passing of Melanie Schulman, as well as the serious injury of another student, both from Chaparral High School, who together were involved in an automobile accident.

Mrs. Newby moved to amend the order of the Agenda to hear Governing Board Reports after

Recognition. Mr. Girand seconded the motion.

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

President Zapien-Ferrero introduced Ms. Linda Schmitt, from Arizona School Board Association (ASBA). Ms. Schmitt is the new Director of Membership Services for ASBA and was in attendance to present an Associate of Boardsmanship plaque to Board Member Barbara A. Newby, in recognition of her efforts to become a better board member.

President Zapien-Ferrero presented a Declaration of Unity from the entire Governing Board in support of Dr. Barbara F. Erwin, Superintendent. Board Members Carey, Newby and Zapien-Ferrero then stated their individual statements of support. President Zapien-Ferrero also read a statement in support of the Superintendent from Board Member Ryan, who was not at the meeting.

Dr. Erwin responded to the Declaration of Unity and spoke of the Board’s support of her, both morally and professionally, and of her dedication to the children of our District and in making Scottsdale Unified School District the best district in the nation.

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Dr. Paul Trautman, Consultant for Support Services, presented his report on Information/Discussion Item VIII. A. Update of Summer Projects. Dr. Trautman has worked very diligently through the summer to complete work being done throughout the District in time for the opening of school. Dr. Trautman gave an update of the summer construction projects.

Mr. Girand moved to approve Action Agenda Item IX. A. Goal Summit Report. Mrs. Newby seconded the motion.

Dr. Erwin introduced the representatives of the participants of the Community Goal Summit held on August 4, 2000 at Desert Mountain High School. In attendance at the meeting were Dr. Michael Helminski, Principal of Kiva Elementary School, Mr. Gary Garcia, Teacher at Desert Canyon Middle School, and Mr. David Bolger, of Corporate//Education Consulting, who was the facilitator of the Summit. Mrs. Nancy Cantor, representing the parent participants, was not able to attend the meeting. Mr. Bolger explained the process used at the Summit to bring together the over 130 parents, teachers, administrators and community members who attended. Mr. Garcia read the Vision Statement and Goals developed by the community at the Summit. The Board thanked the members of the committee and expressed their appreciation of the participants and for the work they accomplished.

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

Item X. A. Acceptance of Gifts - $59,159.69

Item X. B. Acceptance of Refugee Children School Impact Grant — Corrected

Item X. C. Acceptance of Title VII Program Development and Implementation Grant Award

Item X. D. Accounts Payable Vouchers Processed From July 13, 2000 Through July 27, 2000

Item X. E. Accounts Payable Vouchers Processed From June 29, 2000 Through July 26, 2000

Item X. F. Authorize Approval of Personnel Actions to Superintendent

Item X. G. Award of Bid #1007, Audio Video Equipment

Item X. H. Award of Bid #321, Refuse Collection

Item X. I. Award of Bid #324, Elevator Maintenance Services

Item X. J. Award of Bid #327, Trunking Network Services

Item X. K. Award of RFP #1012, Snack Bar Candy Products for Food Services

Item X. L. Award of RFP #1020, Speech Language Therapy Services

Item X. M. Award of RFP #1021, Consulting Services for Risk Management, Administrative Services and Technology Services

Item X. N. Award of RFP #1026, Facilities Management Consultant Services

Item X. O. Award of RFP #259, Districtwide Charter Bus Service

Item X. P. Award of RFP #296, Pest Control

Item X. Q. Award of RFP #300, Alcohol and Substance Abuse Testing

Item X. R. Award of RFP #346, Conversational Spanish Mentor/Aztec

Item X. S. Call for Bid for Fence Materials

Item X. T. Cancel RFP #284, Paving and Approval to Purchase Paving Through MOHAVE

Item X. U. Designation of Sole Source for Various Vendors

Item X. V. Issuance of RFP for Contracted Landscape Maintenance Services

Item X. W. Payroll Vouchers Processed From July 1, 2000 Through July 18, 2000

Item X. X. Personnel Actions — Corrected

Item X. Y. Rejection of RFP #290, Pre Employment & Recertification for Physicals for Bus Drivers

Item X. Z. Rejection of RFP #293, Compressors and Call for Bid for Compressors

Dr. Erwin noted that there was a typographical error in the Consent Agenda Item X. B. Acceptance of Refugee Children School Impact Grant. The Recommendation should read "It is recommended that the Governing Board accept the Refugee Children School Impact Grant in the amount of $19,918 $11,918 for 2000-2001.

Mrs. Newby moved to approve the Consent Agenda, as corrected, and with the following items pulled to be heard separately: Items X. G, M, S, T. Mr. Carey seconded the motion.

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

Mr. Girand moved to approve Consent Agenda Item X. G. Award of Bid #1007, Audio Video Equipment. President Zapien-Ferrero seconded the motion for the purposes of discussion.

The Board discussed the amount of the bid and the vendors with Mrs. Borcher, Assistant Superintendent for Business Services.

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

Mrs. Newby moved to approve Consent Agenda Item X. M. Award of RFP #1021, Consulting Services for Risk Management, Administrative Services and Technology Services. Mr. Girand seconded the motion.

The Board discussed the awarding of this RFP, the consultants, and what their duties would be.

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

Mrs. Newby moved to approve Consent Agenda Item X. S. Call for Bid for Fence Materials. Mr. Girand seconded the motion.

Discussion was had on the type of fencing and where the fencing would be placed.

The motion was approved with a vote of 3 — 1. Mr. Girand voted nay.

Mrs. Newby moved to approve Consent Agenda Item X. T. Cancel RFP #284, Paving and Approval to Purchase Paving Through MOHAVE. Mr. Girand seconded the motion.

Discussion was had on the cost of the paving that would be done by the vendor.

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

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August 22, 2000 — Regular Board Meeting at 7 PM

September 5, 2000 — Regular Board Meeting at 7 PM

At 9:10 PM, Mrs. Newby moved to adjourn the meeting. Mr. Carey seconded the motion.

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

Dated this 8^th day of August, 2000.