MINUTES
OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE GOVERNING BOARD
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June 4, 2002 A Regular
Meeting of the Governing Board of the Scottsdale Unified School District,
#48, Maricopa County, was called to order at 7:10 PM, at Desert Mountain High
School, 12575 East Via Linda, Scottsdale, Arizona. President Newby called upon Mr. Goldstaub to lead the audience
in the Pledge of Allegiance. Board Members
in attendance were Barbara A. Newby, President; David Goldstaub, Clerk; Shari
Avianantos; and Sandra Zapien-Ferrero.
Thomas C. Carey arrived at 8:15 PM.
Superintendent Barbara F. Erwin, and Attorney Jack LaSota were also
present. A quorum was present. President Newby welcomed approximately 370
visitors. Mrs.
Zapien-Ferrero moved to approve the Agenda, with changing the format to allow
Governing Board Reports to be heard after Public Comment. Mr. Goldstaub seconded the motion. The motion was
approved with a vote of 4 – 0 (Mr. Carey had not yet arrived). Public
Comments
Scott Barker,
President of the Scottsdale Education Association (SEA), spoke in regard to
the approval of the Teacher Employment Agreement and the process for Meet and
Confer. Mr. Barker thanked the
Governing Board members for honoring that process. David Scholl
spoke in regard to northern tier growth management, noting that this District
has been building communities for over 40 years. Mark
Villalpando, co-chairman of the Community Action Committee (CAC), spoke in
regard to northern tier growth management, asking the Governing Board to
serve the human element as best as they can. Molly Holzer
spoke in regard to northern tier growth management, and asked the Governing
Board to allow children to finish at the school they have started in. Jim Duchene
spoke in regard to northern tier growth management, asking the Governing
Board to put “unified” back in SUSD. Linda Rivoir
spoke in regard to northern tier growth management, asking the Governing
Board to do everything in its power to provide neighborhood schools, which
this community values. Philip Corso
spoke in regard to northern tier growth management, stating that the
Governing Board has to rebuild public confidence. Teresa Forst
spoke in regard to northern tier growth management, stating that this
community needs to get together as a community and act as a community, not as
one complex against another. Randall Kent
Dunne, Sr. spoke in regard to Carole Seror, asking the Governing Board not to
terminate Ms. Seror. Joy Seror spoke
in regard to Carole Seror, asking the Governing Board not to terminate Ms.
Seror. Patrick
Cunningham spoke in regard to northern tier growth management. Mr. Cunningham stated he liked the plan
that Dr. Johnson has developed and thanked the Governing Board for their
patience during this entire process. Jan Jones spoke
in regard to Carole Seror, asking the Governing Board not to terminate Ms.
Seror. Governing
Board Reports
Sandra
Zapien-Ferrero thanked John Biera, 2002 Principal of Coronado High School,
and Dr. Sue Bradley, retiring Principal of Coronado High School, for inviting
her to their Graduation Ceremonies.
Mrs. Zapien-Ferrero also congratulated Dr. Bradley on her retirement
and her career with SUSD. Mrs.
Zapien-Ferrero also commended the literacy team at Tavan Elementary School,
as well as their leadership team, recognizing Margaret Serna, Tavan’s
Principal. Consent
Agenda
Item VI. A.
Acceptance of Gifts - $72,379.35 Item VI. B.
Accounts Payable Vouchers Item VI. C.
Approval of Hearing Officer’s Recommendations Item VI. D.
Approval of Readmission for Student #131338 Item VI. E.
Approval of Intergovernmental Agreement with Maricopa County Human Services
Department for Tuition Reimbursement Item VI. F.
Approval of Renewal of Contracts Item VI. G.
Approval to Decrease Prior Board Authorization for Insurance Benefits Company
and Renewal of Contract for Insurance Benefits Company Item VI. H.
Approval to Purchase Computer Equipment Through WSCA Item VI. I.
Approval to Purchase Furniture Through State and MOHAVE Contract Item VI. J.
Approval to Purchase Vehicle Parts and Services Through State Contract Item VI. K. APS
Utility Easement for Copper Ridge Elementary Item VI. L.
Authorize Procurement and Signature Authority to Superintendent or Designee
for the Period of June 26, 2002 Through August 20, 2002 Item VI. M.
Award of Bid #2123, Life Management Disposables Item VI. N. Award
of RFP #2071, Replacement Kitchen Equipment Item VI. O.
Award of RFP #2082, Construction Materials Testing Item VI. P.
Award of RFP #2108, Physical Fitness Coordinators and Lunch Activity
Assistants Item VI. Q.
Award of RFP #2114, Printing Services Item VI. R.
Award of RFP #2121, Technology Lab Instructional Modules Item VI. S.
Award of RFP #2128, HVAC Service and Parts Item VI. T.
Call for Bid for Copiers Item VI. U.
Call for Bid for Pre-Mixed Concrete Item VI. V.
Call for Bid for Middle School Sport Officials Item VI. W.
City of Scottsdale Sewer Line Easement for Mohave Middle School Item VI. X.
Issuance of RFP for 457 Plan Services Item VI. Y.
Issuance of RFP for Xerox 5100 and 5190 Copier Maintenance Item VI. Z.
Issuance of RFP for Youth and Adult Enrichment Programs Item VI. AA.
Payroll Vouchers Item VI. BB.
Personnel Actions Item VI. CC.
Teacher Employment Agreement Item VI. DD.
Administrative Employment Agreement Item VI. EE.
Classified Employment Agreement Item VI. FF.
Student Activities Statement as of April 30, 2002 Mrs.
Zapien-Ferrero moved to approve the Consent Agenda in its
entirety. Mrs. Avianantos seconded
the motion. The motion was
approved with a vote of 4 – 0 (Mr. Carey had not yet arrived at the meeting). Action
Items
Mrs. Avianantos
moved to approve Action Item VII. A. Approval of Minutes of May 16,
2002 Special Board Meeting. Mrs.
Zapien-Ferrero seconded the motion. The motion was
approved with a vote of 3 – 0 with 1 abstention from Mr. Goldstaub, who was
not present at that meeting (Mr. Carey also was not present at the May 16,
2002 meeting and had not yet arrived at this meeting). Mrs. Avianantos
moved to approve Action Item VII. B. Approval of Minutes of May 21,
2002 Special Board Meeting. Mr.
Goldstaub seconded the motion. The motion was
approved with a vote of 3 – 0 with 1 abstention from Mrs. Zapien-Ferrero, who
was not present at that meeting (Mr. Carey had not yet arrived at this
meeting). Mr. Goldstaub moved to approve Action Item VII. C. Approval of the Minutes of May 21, 2002 Regular Board Meeting. Mrs. Avianantos seconded the motion. The motion was
approved with a vote of 4 – 0 (Mr. Carey had yet arrived at the meeting). Mrs. Avianantos
moved to approve Action Item VII. D. Approval of Minutes of May 22,
2002 Special Board Meeting. Mr.
Goldstaub seconded the motion. The vote was 2
– 0 with 2 abstentions from Mrs. Newby and Mrs. Zapien-Ferrero, who were not
present at that meeting. The item was
tabled, as there was not a quorum (Mr. Carey had not yet arrived at the
meeting). Future
Action Item
Dr. Erwin
introduced Bob Flach, Chief Financial Officer, who gave his presentation on Future
Action Item VIII. A. Proposed Fiscal Year 2002-2003 Expenditure Budget
and Set Public Hearing. Mr. Flach
discussed the task at hand, which at this point is to “deal with the problem”
of a shortfall in the M&O budget.
Also discussed was the concept of zero-based budgeting, which will be
phased in over a three-year period.
Discussion ensued on the increases and decreases in funding for the
fiscal year 2002-2003 budget, as well as on the legislative changes. (At 8:15 PM, Mr. Carey arrived at the
meeting.) The Board agreed that
zero-based budgeting was a good approach and agreed with the direction the
Administration was heading. The Board
also agreed with the proposed reduction to the budget of $1.2 - $1.5 million,
but would like to see other recommendations than some of those suggested for
decreasing the budget. Further
discussion was had on the setting of a Public Hearing on the Fiscal Year
2002-2003 Expenditure Budget. Mr. Carey moved
to set June 25, 2002 as the date for a Public Hearing on the Fiscal Year
2002-2003 Expenditure Budget. Mrs.
Zapien-Ferrero seconded the motion. The motion was
approved with a vote of 5 – 0. It was also
noted that Mr. Flach would present, for Board action, the proposed Fiscal
Year 2002-2003 Expenditure Budget at the scheduled Governing Board meeting of
June 25, 2002. Special
Report
Item IX. A.
Northern Tier Growth Management. Dr.
Erwin gave a brief review of why the District is looking at the overcrowding
in the northern tier without new facilities.
In meeting the Board’s desire to have a plan in place one year prior
to any changes in school attendance areas or feeder patterns taking place, Dr.
Bill Johnson, the District’s Chief of Facilities and Operations, gave his
Power Point presentation to the Governing Board on the development of a
short-term solution to deal with the overcrowding of schools in the northern
tier of the District. Discussion
ensued on the criteria used for developing short-term options to relieve
overcrowding, which included disrupting of as few families and children as
possible, as few times as possible; minimizing costs and time associated with
the transportation of students; maintaining all existing instructional
programs at our campuses; maintaining neighborhood schools, whenever
possible; be cost effective, equitable and fair; considering changing complex
feeder patterns as necessary; maximizing the utilizations of our current
facilities; balancing enrollment with school capacity; and offering choice to
parents whenever possible. The Board asked
the Administration to bring this item back to them for action at the August
20, 2002 meeting, as the Board felt uncomfortable taking a vote on such an
important issue during the summer months, when school was not in session. Dates
of Upcoming Board Meetings and District Events
Tuesday, June 25, 2002 – 6:00 PM – Public Hearing on
Proposed FY 2002-03 Budget Tuesday, June 25, 2002 – 7:00 Pm – Work/Study Meeting Action Item
Mr. Goldstaub moved to approve Action Item VII.
D. Approval of Minutes of May 22, 2002 Special Board Meeting, which had been
tabled earlier in this meeting for lack of a quorum. Mrs. Avianantos seconded the motion. The motion was approved with a vote of 3 – 0 with 2
abstentions from Mrs. Newby and Mrs. Zapien-Ferrero, who were not present at
that meeting. Other Item
Item XIII. A. Consideration and Disposition of Hearing
Officer’s Recommendation Regarding Termination of Carole Seror. Counsel for the District, Jack LaSota
stated that Ms. Seror had submitted a written statement opposing the Hearing
Officer’s recommendation for termination.
Mr. LaSota also stated that Ms. Seror’s attorney had indicated he
would be present at this meeting to give an oral statement; however, Ms.
Seror’s attorney was not present at the meeting. Mr. Goldstaub moved to approve the recommendation of
the Hearing Officer to terminate Ms. Seror.
Mrs. Avianantos seconded the motion. The motion was approved with a vote of 4 – 0 with 1
abstention from Mr. Carey. Mr. Carey
explained his abstention, stating that although he concurs with the
recommendation, he does not concur with the Hearing Officer’s logic in
reaching that decision. At 11:10 PM, Mr. Goldstaub moved to adjourn the
meeting. Mr. Carey seconded the
motion. The motion was approved with a vote of 5 – 0. Dated this 4th day of June 2002. The Governing Board of the Scottsdale
Unified School District #48
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Motion #472Approval of
Agenda as Amended Public Comments Governing Board Reports Consent Agenda Motion #473Approval of
Consent Agenda Action Items Motion #474 Approval of
Minutes of May 16, 2002 Special Board Meeting Motion #475Approval of
Minutes of May 21, 2002 Special Board Meeting Motion #476Approval of
Minutes of May 21, 2002 Regular Board Meeting Motion #477Approval of
Minutes of May 22, 2002 Special Board Meeting-Tabled Future Action ItemProposed Fiscal
Year 2002-2003 Expenditure Budget and Set Public Hearing Motion #478Set Public
Hearing Date of June 25, 2002 Special ReportNorthern Tier
Growth Management Action on
Northern Tier Growth Management on Agenda for August 20, 2002 Board Meeting Dates of Upcoming Board Meetings Motion #479 Approval
of Minutes of May 22, 2002 Special Board Meeting Other Item Consideration
and Disposition of Hearing Officer’s Recommendation Regarding Termination of
Carole Seror Motion #480 Approval
of Hearing Officer’s Recommendation Regarding Termination of Carole Seror Motion #481 Adjournment |