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November 1, 2000

A Work/Study Meeting of the Governing Board of the Scottsdale Unified School District, #48, Maricopa County, was called to order at 7:08 PM, at the Scottsdale School District Education Center Board Room, 3811 North 44^th Street, Phoenix, Arizona. President Zapien-Ferrero called upon Adam Cole, a student in our District who is a member of Boy Scout Troop No. 6, to lead the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance.

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

Mrs. Newby moved to approve the Agenda with Consent Item VI. H. Approval to Increase Prior Board Authorization for Multiple Commodities, pulled to be heard separately. Mrs. Ryan seconded the motion.

The Agenda, as amended, was approved with a vote of 4 — 0.

There were no Public Comments.

Item VI. A. Acceptance of Gifts - $25,887.81

Item VI. B. Accounts Payable Vouchers Processed From October 9, 2000 Through October 20, 2000

Item VI. C. Approval of Additional Architectural Services to Gould Evans Associates

Item VI. D. Approval of Additional Architectural Services to Stichler Group, Inc. for Special Structural Inspections at Various Schools as Required for Bond Projects

Item VI. E. Approval of Hearing Officer’s Recommendations

Item VI. F. Approval of Minutes of the October 17, 2000 Regular Board Meeting

Item VI. G. Approval of Minutes of the October 17, 2000 Special Board Meeting

Item VI. H. Approval to Increase Prior Board Authorization for Multiple Commodities — Amended

Item VI. I. Award of RFP #1003, Library Management Systems

Item VI. J. Issuance of RFP for Senior Yearbook Photographers

Item VI. K. Payroll Vouchers Processed From October 1, 2000 Through October 12, 2000

Item VI. L. Personnel Actions

Item VI. M. Request to Ratify approval of the Refugee Children School Impact Grant Application

Item VI. N. Request to Ratify Approval of the Title VII Grant Application to Provide Project Yavapai

Mrs. Ryan moved to approve the Consent Agenda with Item VI. H. Approval to Increase Prior Board Authorization for Multiple Commodities pulled to be heard separately. Mrs. Newby seconded the motion.

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

Mrs. Newby moved to approve Consent Agenda Item VI. H. Approval to Increase Prior Board Authorization for Multiple Commodities. Mrs. Ryan seconded the motion.

Discussion ensued regarding printing services and the amount of the increase being requested. Further discussion was had to clarify the request for the increase to outside printing services.

Mrs. Newby moved to amend her motion to modify the award increase to $75,000, for a total of $115,000, instead of an increase of $300,000, for a total of $340,000, and for a separate RFP to be brought to the Board reflecting the remaining money that would be spent on external printing services thereby eliminating the "Outside Printing Services" portion (three paragraphs) of the Background information provided in the Agenda. Mrs. Ryan seconded the motion.

The Board discussed the District’s budget for printing services.

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

The original motion, as amended, was approved with a vote of 4 — 0.

Dr. Erwin introduced Dr. Jane McGlothlin, Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum/Assessment/ Testing, and members of her department, who presented their report on Curriculum and Assessment.

At 10:45 PM, Mrs. Ryan moved to adjourn the meeting. Mr. Girand seconded the motion.

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

Dated this 1st day of November 2000.

Sandra Zapien-Ferrero, President     Michael Girand, Clerk

Thomas C. Carey    Barbara A. Newby

Kristy Ryan