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August 22, 2000

A Regular Meeting of the Governing Board of the Scottsdale Unified School District, #48, Maricopa County, was called to order at 7:13 PM, at the Scottsdale School District Education Center Board Room, 3811 North 44^th Street, Phoenix, Arizona. President Zapien-Ferrero called upon Tom Carey 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 Kristy Ryan. Barbara Newby was absent. Superintendent Barbara F. Erwin, and Compliance Attorney Jack LaSota were also present. A quorum was present. President Zapien-Ferrero welcomed approximately 35 visitors.

Kristy Ryan moved to approve the Agenda and Tom Carey seconded the motion which passed with a vote of 4-0.

Mark Hopkins, a student at the New School for the Arts in Scottsdale, made public comment regarding Dr. Erwin’s comments about returning charter school students to public schools.

Dr. Erwin presented her State of the District report with presentations from staff members in the areas of Human Resources, Curriculum, Technology, Business Services, Facilities, Transportation, and Community Relations.

Craig Trbovich, a CPA from Cronstrom & Trbovich, reviewed findings of the EVIT audit. Charlotte Borcher and Tom Bartz added more information. Mr. Bartz also reported that EVIT has a new superintendent and business manager and looks forward to a good relationship with EVIT.

Item VII. A. Acceptance of Gifts

Item VII. B. Accounts Payable Vouchers Processed From August 3, 2000 Through August 11, 2000

Item VII. C. Accounts Payable Vouchers Processed From July 27, 2000 Through August 10, 2000

Item VII. D. Approval of Annual Renewal of Intergovernmental Agreements

Item VII. E. Approval of Minutes of the August 8, 2000 Regular Governing Board Meeting

Item VII. F. Approval of Minutes of the Special Meeting of August 8, 2000

Item VII. G. Approval of Purchasing Card Program Through State Contract

Item VII. H. Approval of Readmission of Student(s)

Item VII. I. Approval of Recommendation of Appointment to Trust

Item VII. J. Approval to Purchase Cellular Telephones and Service Through State Contract

Item VII. K. Approval to Purchase Copier Supplies Through State Contract

Item VII. L. Approval to Purchase Paper Through State Contract

Item VII. M. Approval to Purchase Janitorial Supplies Through State Contract

Item VII. N. Approval to Purchase Lawn and Garden Equipment Through State Contract

Item VII. O. Award of Bid #1013, Life Management Disposables

Item VII. P. Issuance of RFP for Printing Equipment and Supplies

Item VII. Q. Personnel Actions

Item VII. R. SRP Power Easement/SRP Job. No. KJB-70 Hopi Elementary School

Mrs. Ryan moved to approve the Consent Agenda, indicating that she would abstain from voting on Items E. and F. (since she was absent for those meetings) and asked that Item H. be removed for separate discussion. Michael Girand seconded the motion.

The motion passed with a vote of 4-0 with the exception of Items E. and F. and that vote would be 3 — 0 because of the abstention.

Mr. Tom Carey made a motion to approve Item H. on the consent agenda and Mr. Girand seconded the motion. Mrs. Ryan indicated that she could not support these cases tonight. Jack LaSota indicated that the Board could go into executive session to discuss.

Tom Carey made a motion to move to executive session for purposes of discussing one or both of these cases and Kristy Ryan seconded the motion.

The motion carried with a vote of 4 — 0.

The Board went into executive session at 9:15 PM and reconvened at 9:55 PM. Mrs. Ryan made a motion to uphold the expulsion of student #22108 and not admit student #135784. Michael Girand seconded the motion.

The motion passed with a vote of 4 — 0.

Charlotte Borcher reported two areas of change in policy in regard to rental of school property. Charlotte and John Biera will co-chair a committee to recommend changes in the green book. Rates need to be established now for the TV Truck. Under rental terms, there is a new item referring to use of our Uniform Code of Student Conduct.

Personnel actions and procurement items approved by the Superintendent with prior Board approval were listed for information.

September 5, 2000 — Regular Governing Board Meeting

September 19, 2000 — Regular Governing Board Meeting

October 3, 2000 — Regular Governing Board Meeting

At 10:15 PM, Mrs. Ryan made a motion to adjourn, Mr. Carey seconded the motion and the motion was approved with a vote of 4-0.

Sandra Zapien-Ferrero, President     Michael Girand, Clerk

Thomas C. Carey    Barbara A. Newby (ABSENT)

Kristy Ryan