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November 14, 2000

A Regular Meeting of the Governing Board of the Scottsdale Unified School District, #48, Maricopa County, was called to order at 7:20 PM, at Arcadia High School Cafeteria, 4703 E. Indian School Road, Phoenix, Arizona. President Zapien-Ferrero called upon Barbara 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; Barbara A. Newby; and Kristy Ryan. Superintendent Barbara F. Erwin, and Compliance Attorney Jack LaSota were also present. A quorum was present. President Zapien-Ferrero welcomed approximately 150 visitors.

Mrs. Newby moved to approve the Agenda. Mrs. Ryan seconded the motion.

Mr. Carey moved to amend the motion to move Consent Agenda Item XI. O. Recommendation for School Calendar, 2001-02 and 2002-03 to be heard after Item VIII. Public Comments. Mrs. Ryan seconded the amendment. President Zapien-Ferrero noted that Public Comments would be limited to 30 minutes.

The amendment was approved with a vote of 5 — 0.

The Agenda, as amended, was approved with a vote of 5 — 0.

Kris Picard spoke in support of Mrs. Barbara Burley.

Sue Kaminskas spoke in support of Mrs. Barbara Burley.

Linda Kronenthal spoke in support of Mrs. Barbara Burley.

Marilyn Roberson spoke in support of Mrs. Barbara Burley.

Cindy Greenberg spoke in regard to clarification on the International Baccalaureate Program.

Jennifer Zweifel, representing parents from DC Ranch, spoke in regard to the TCP Committee.

Chris Bimson spoke in regard to TCP Committee proposals.

Michele Wehry spoke on TCP proposals and equity within the District.

B. Paul Barnes, Past President of Arcadia/Camelback HOA, spoke on the TCP proposals.

Randy Despain spoke on the TCP proposals, asking the Board not to vote in December, but to pass on recommendations to the new Board for them to vote.

Wendy Myers spoke in support of a Bond for a new high school in the north and repairs to the schools in the south portion of the District.

Karen Beckvar, representing parents in the Arcadia complex, spoke in support of quality education for all the children of the District.

Laurel Edgar spoke in support of equity throughout the District.

George Cravens, a Chaparral parent, spoke about TCP committee proposals.

Consent Agenda Item XI. O. Recommendation for School Calendar, 2001-02 and 2002-03. Dr. Bobbie Sferra, Assistant Superintendent for Elementary Education, and the Calendar Committee, presented their recommendation for the school calendar for 2001-02 and 2002-03. After discussion by the Board and a request for further clarification, Mrs. Newby moved to table the item to the Board Meeting of December 12, 2000. Mrs. Ryan seconded the motion.

The motion was approved with a vote of 5 — 0.

Item IX. A. TCP Interim Report to Board. Judy Parker, Assistant Superintendent for School/Community Relations, along with Shannon Bingham of Western Education and Planning, and committee member, Mr. Patrick Cunningham, presented the TCP committee’s interim report to the Board.

Action Item X. A. Appointment of Delegate and Alternate to the Arizona School Board Association (ASBA) Conference. Mrs. Ryan moved to appoint Mrs. Newby as the Delegate to the ASBA conference, with Mrs. Zapien-Ferrero as the Alternate. Mr. Carey seconded the motion.

The motion was approved with a vote of 5 — 0.

Item XI. A. Acceptance of Gifts - $32,126.58 — Amended

Item XI. B. Accounts Payable Vouchers Processed From October 23, 2000 Through November 3, 2000

Item XI. C. Annual Transfer of Student Activities Fund Balances

Item XI. D. Approval of Annual Architectural Services to Gould Evans Associates

Item XI. E. Approval of Hearing Officer’s Recommendations — Tabled to 11/21/00 Special Meeting

Item XI. F. Approval of Minutes of the November 1, 2000 Work/Study Meeting

Item XI. G. Approval of Proclamation of American Education Week

Item XI. H. Approval to Purchase Vehicles Through State Contract

Item XI. I. Award of Bid #1077, Fence Materials

Item XI. J. Call for Bid for Trucks and Vans

Item XI. K. Cancellation of RFP #1029, Contracted Landscape Maintenance Services

Item XI. L. Issuance of RFP for Transcription Services

Item XI. M. Payroll Vouchers Processed From October 17, 2000 Through October 27, 2000

Item XI. N. Personnel Actions

Item XI. O. Recommendation for School Calendar, 2001-02 and 2002-03 — Tabled to 12/12/00 Regular Board Meeting

Item XI. P. Student Activities Statement — Amended

Mrs. Newby requested Items XI. E, G, L, and P be pulled to be heard separately. Mrs. Zapien-Ferrero requested Item XI. D be pulled to be heard separately.

After discussion on Item XI. A, Acceptance of Gifts, Mr. Carey requested the gift Sequoya APT would like to donate of security cameras, for a value of $6,600.00, be tabled for further clarification by the Administration.

Mrs. Ryan moved to approve the Consent Agenda as amended. Mr. Carey seconded the motion.

The motion was approved with a vote of 5 — 0.

Mrs. Newby moved to approve Consent Agenda Item XI. D. Approval of Additional Architectural Services to Gould Evans Associates. Mrs. Ryan seconded the motion.

Discussion ensued regarding the Siting Plan for Cheyenne Elementary School, as well as the issue of bond money. Also discussed were the current portable classrooms at Cheyenne.

The motion was approved with a vote of 4 — 1 (Mr. Carey voted nay).

Mrs. Newby moved to table Consent Agenda Item XI. E. Approval of Hearing Officer’s Recommendations, to a Special Meeting on November 21, 2000. Mrs. Ryan seconded the motion.

The motion was approved with a vote of 5 — 0.

Mr. Girand moved to approve Consent Agenda Item XI. G. Approval of Proclamation of American Education Week. Mrs. Newby seconded the motion.

Dr. Erwin read the Proclamation into the record.

The motion was approved with a vote of 5 — 0.

Mrs. Newby moved to approve Consent Agenda Item XI. L. Issuance of RFP for Transcription Services. Mrs. Ryan seconded the motion.

Discussion ensued on the number of meetings for the TCP Committee and on the schedule for the Bid opening. The Board requested Mrs. Borcher to review the schedule for the Bid opening and if possible, to bring it before them at the next Regular Meeting of December 12, 2000. If, due to the procurement rules, time did not allow for this to happen, the Board authorized Dr. Erwin to approve the Award and have the Board then ratify the Award.

The motion was approved with a vote of 4 — 1 (Mr. Girand voted nay).

Mrs. Newby moved to approve Consent Agenda Item XI. P. Student Activities Statement. Mrs. Ryan seconded the motion.

Discussion ensued regarding the approval of the expenditures by the student council at each school. Mrs. Borcher also noted for the record that the Recommendation should read: "It is recommended that the Governing Board ratify the annual Summary of Revenues and Expenditures for the Student Activities Fund as of September 30, 2000."

The motion was approved with a vote of 5 — 0.

Future Action Item XII. A. Approval of High School Planning Guides for 2001-02. Dr. John Weimer, Assistant Superintendent for Secondary Education, gave his presentation to the Board on the High School Planning Guides. Discussion was had on the courses added and on physical education electives.

Tuesday, December 5, 2000, 7:00 PM, Public Forum on TCP at Desert Mountain H.S., 12575 E. Via Linda, Scottsdale, AZ.

Tuesday, December 12, 2000, 7:00 PM, Regular Board Meeting, Education Center, 3811 N. 44^th Street, Phoenix.

At 11:30 PM, Mrs. Newby moved to adjourn the meeting. Mrs. Ryan seconded the motion.

The motion was approved with a vote of 5 — 0.

Dated this 14th day of November 2000.

Sandra Zapien-Ferrero, President     Michael Girand, Clerk

Thomas C. Carey    Barbara A. Newby

Kristy Ryan