MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE GOVERNING BOARD
SCOTTSDALE SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 48
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A Regular
Meeting of the Governing Board of the Scottsdale Unified School District,
#48, Maricopa County, was called to order at 7:05 PM, at the Scottsdale
School District Education Center Board Room, 3811 North 44th
Street, Phoenix, Arizona. President
Newby called upon Mrs. Avianantos to lead the audience in the Pledge of
Allegiance. Board Members
in attendance were Barbara A. Newby, President; David R. Goldstaub, Clerk;
Shari Avianantos; Thomas C. Carey; and Sandra Zapien-Ferrero. Superintendent Barbara F. Erwin, and
Associate Superintendent Don Jefferies were also present. A quorum was present. Mrs. Newby welcomed
approximately 200 visitors. Mr. Goldstaub
moved to approve the Agenda. Mr.
Carey seconded the motion. Mrs.
Zapien-Ferrero moved to amend the motion to move Item VII. Public Comment, to
be heard before Item VI. Governing Board Reports. Further, to limit Public Comment to 30 minutes total. Mrs. Avianantos
seconded the motion. The amendment
was approved with a vote of 4 – 0 with 1 abstention from Mr. Carey. The original
motion was approved, as amended, with a vote of 5 – 0. Recognition
Dr. Erwin noted that the Arizona Educational Foundation has recognized Mountainside Middle School as an A+ School. Dr. Erwin congratulated Mountainside, whose representatives will be at a future Board Meeting to receive commendation from the Governing Board. Public
Comment
The following
people spoke in regard to Meet and Confer negotiations and teacher
salaries: Linda Breyer;
Dottie Gietler; Shawn Jones; Eric Kurland; Lisa St. John; Jesse Dahl; Michael
Wacaser; Scott Barker; Sue Kaminskas; Jon Cox; Molly Holzer; Anne Hanson;
Deborah Cookson; Kyle VanNort; and Bob Bernier. Christine
Schild, Co-Chair of the Community Action Committee (CAC) spoke in regard to
the results of the Community Dialogue surveys. President Newby
responded to Public Comment, commenting on the teacher crises across the
country. Dr. Erwin also
commented on the genuine, heartfelt comments heard at tonight’s meeting. Governing
Board Reports
President Newby
reported on the wonderful tribute to September 11th at Sequoya
Elementary School, “Hands Across Sequoya.” Mr. Carey
reported his pleasure in attending the annual Charros Dinner, along with
Board Members David Goldstaub and Shari Avianantos. Mr. Carey noted the outstanding benefits the Charros
organization affords our District. Information/Discussion
Item
Dr. Bill
Johnson, Chief of Facilities and Operations, provided an update on Information/
Discussion Item VIII. A. Construction Update. Dr. Johnson reported on the status of Bond projects and on
Students FIRST Deficiency Correction projects. Information/Action
Item
Dr. Bill
Johnson, Ms. Ann Boyle, Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction,
and Mr. Bob Flach, Chief Financial Officer, reported on Information/Action
Item IX. A. Discussion on Grade Configuration. Discussion ensued on the various grade configurations and on
providing the Master Planning Committee with some direction. The Board supports bringing the total
District into alignment with a particular delivery of grade configuration. Mrs.
Zapien-Ferrero moved that the Board direct the Master Facility Planning Team
to move forward with a unified grade configuration plan for the District
based on a K-5, and 6 through 8 configuration for elementary schools and
middle schools, and keeping our high schools the same, 9 through 12. Mrs. Avianantos seconded the motion. The Board
discussed the particulars of the report from the Master Facility Planning
Team. Mr. Goldstaub asked for
clarification of the motion; that the motion is simply to direct that the
Master Facilities plan be prepared in a certain manner. The motion was
approved with a vote of 5 – 0. Action
Items
Mr. Goldstaub
moved to approve Action Items X. A. Approval of Minutes of April 9,
2002 Special Board Meeting and X. B. Approval of Minutes of April 9, 2002
Work/Study Meeting. Mrs.
Zapien-Ferrero seconded the motion. The motion was
approved with a vote of 5 – 0. Mr. Goldstaub
moved to approve Action Item X. C. Approval of Revised Student Code of
Conduct for School Year 2002-2003.
Mrs. Zapien-Ferrero seconded the motion. There was no discussion. The motion was
approved with a vote of 4 – 0 with 1 abstention from Mr. Carey. Consent
Agenda
Item XI. A.
Acceptance of Gifts Item XI. B.
Accounts Payable Vouchers Item XI. C.
Approval of Designation of Sole Source Item XI. D.
Approval of Designation of Sole Source Item XI. E.
Approval of Designation of Sole Source Vendors Item XI. F.
Approval of Designation of Sole Source Vendors Item XI. G.
Approval of Designation of Sole Source Vendors Item XI. H.
Approval of Hearing Officer’s Recommendations Item XI. I.
Approval of Renewal of Contracts Item XI. J.
Approval to Increase Prior Board Authorization for Evening Class Program Fees Item XI. K.
Approve Cancellation of Bid #2096, Door and Lock Hardware and Service and
Approve the Issuance of RFP for Door and Lock Hardware and Locksmith Service Item XI. L.
Award of Bid #2137, Special Education Buses Item XI. M.
Award of RFP #2104, Art Supplies Item XI. N.
Award of RFP #2109, Conversational Spanish Mentor (Aztec) Item XI. O. Call for Bid for Electric Motors Item XI. P. Call for Bid for Moving Services Item XI. Q. Issuance of RFP for School Bus Parts and Repair Services Item XI. R. Issuance of RFP for Technology Labs Instructional Modules Item XI. S. Payroll Vouchers Item XI. T. Personnel Actions Mrs. Zapien-Ferrero moved to approve the Consent Agenda. Mr. Goldstaub seconded the motion. Mrs. Newby moved to amend the motion, pulling Item XI. A. Acceptance
of Gifts, and XI. T. Personnel Actions, to be heard separately. Mrs. Avianantos seconded the motion. The amendment to the motion was approved with a vote of 5 – 0. The original motion as amended was approved with a vote of 5 – 0. Mr. Goldstaub moved to approve Consent Agenda Item XI. A.
Acceptance of Gifts. Mr. Carey
seconded the motion. President Newby noted that donations to the District since July 1,
2001 were in the amount of $783,497.65.
President Newby thanked the community for their donations and for
their efforts in supporting the District. The motion was approved with a vote of 5 – 0. Mr. Goldstaub moved to approve Consent Agenda Item X. T.
Personnel Actions. Mrs. Zapien-Ferrero
seconded the motion. Kim Cumby, Executive Director of Human Resources, gave a review of
the interview process currently taking place at Supai Middle School, Pueblo
Elementary School and Chaparral High School. Mr. Carey commented on the retirements of three certificated
employees, Helen Chadwick, Marilyn Meili, and Judith Touby, and wished them
well. Mrs. Avianantos also gave her
resounding thanks to Dr. Marilyn Meili for all her years in the District. The motion was approved with a vote of 5 – 0. Dates of Upcoming Board Meetings and District
Events
Tuesday, May 7, 2002 – 7:00 PM – Work/Study Meeting Tuesday, May 21, 2002 – 7:00 PM – Regular Board Meeting At 10:50 PM, Mr. Goldstaub moved to adjourn the meeting. Mrs. Zapien-Ferrero seconded the motion. The motion was approved with a vote of 5 – 0. Dated this 23rd
day of April 2002. The Governing Board of the Scottsdale
Unified School District #48
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Motion #420Approval of
Agenda Motion #421Amendment to
Agenda Recognition Public Comment Governing Board
Reports Information/DiscussionConstruction
Update Information/ActionDiscussion on
Grade Configuration Motion #422Board Direction to the Master Facility Planning Team Regarding Grade Configuration Action Items
Motion #423Approval of
Minutes of April 9, 2002 Special Mtg. and April 9, 2002 Work/Study Meeting Motion #424Approval of
Revised Student Code of Conduct for 2002-2003 Consent Agenda Motion #425Approval of Consent Agenda Motion #426Amendment Motion #427Acceptance of
Gifts Motion #427Personnel
Actions Dates of
Upcoming Board Meetings and District Events Motion #428Adjournment |
