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 7:07 PM, at the Scottsdale
School District Education Center Board Room, 3811 North 44th
Street, Phoenix, Arizona. President
Carey called upon Mrs. Avianantos to lead the audience in the Pledge of
Allegiance. Board Members
in attendance were Thomas C. Carey, President; Sandra Zapien-Ferrero, Clerk;
Shari Avianantos, and David Goldstaub.
Barbara A. Newby arrived at 7:12 PM.
Superintendent Barbara F. Erwin, and Attorney Jack LaSota were also
present. A quorum was present. President Carey welcomed approximately 30
visitors. Mrs.
Zapien-Ferrero moved to approve the Agenda with Addenda, for which Notice was
posted and made available to the public.
Mr. Goldstaub seconded the motion. The motion was
approved with a vote of 4 – 0 (Mrs. Newby had not yet arrived). Recognition
President
Carey, noting that this is the month of Thanksgiving, thanked the Scottsdale
Unified School District community for their continued support, donations and
gifts to the District. Some of those
mentioned were parent-teacher groups, corporations, student groups, and some
individuals who, during last fiscal year, donated funds and items valued at
$818,160.27. Governing
Board Reports
President Carey
addressed the community, thanking the 12% of the registered voters in the
Scottsdale Unified School District who exhibited their support of and
involvement in the Bond and Override elections held on November 6, 2001. President Carey discussed the importance
of citizen participation in our Republic and stated that he intended to
participate in an initiative that will assure that at least 50% of the registered
votes in Scottsdale will actually vote in the November 2002 election; and,
further, he will strive to assure that at least 75% of citizens actually
registered will cast their ballots in the November 2004 Presidential
election. Mr. Carey stated that this
initiative will not “take sides” on candidates and issues. Rather, it will strive to instill in our
citizens that an educated and voting public is necessary for the survival of
a free America. Public
Comment
Susan Caldwell
spoke about the November 6, 2001 election results. Gil Rudolph spoke
about the November 6, 2001 election results. Arthur Schurgin
spoke about the November 6, 2001 election results and any proposed boundary
changes. Christine
Schild spoke about the November 6, 2001 election results. Ann Wallack had
requested to comment in regard to proposed budget cuts and boundary changes;
however, was not present when called. Information/Discussion
Item
Dr. Bill
Johnson gave an update on project status of new construction, remodeling, and
other facility projects taking place throughout the District. Discussion was also had regarding funding
from the State Facilities Board (SFB).
The previous administration advised the Governing Board that this
District was not eligible to receive any funding from the SFB; however, to
date, the current administration has been responsible for ascertaining $31
million from the SFB. Action
Items
Mrs. Newby
moved to approve Action Item IX. A. Approval of Proclamation of
American Education Week. Mrs.
Avianantos seconded the motion.
President Carey read the Proclamation of November 11-17, 2001, as the
80th annual observance of “American Education Week.” The motion was
approved with a vote of 5 – 0. Mrs. Newby
moved to approve Action Item IX. B. Approval of Delegate and Alternate
to the Arizona School Board Association Conference. Mrs. Zapien-Ferrero seconded the motion. Mrs. Newby
stated she would be honored to represent her fellow Board Members, if they so
desired. Mrs. Avianantos stated that
she would also be at the Conference part of the time. Mr. Carey moved
to amend the motion, nominating Mrs. Newby as Delegate and Mrs. Avianantos as
Alternate. Mr. Goldstaub seconded the
motion. The amendment
was approved with a vote of 5 – 0. The original
motion, as amended, was approved with a vote of 5 – 0. Mrs.
Zapien-Ferrero moved to approve Action Item IX. C. Approval of Minutes
of October 25, 2001 Special Board Meeting.
Mrs. Newby seconded the motion. The motion was
approved with a vote of 4 – 0 with 1 abstention from Mrs. Newby, who was absent
from that meeting. Mrs. Avianantos
moved to approve Action Item IX. D. Approval of Minutes of October 25,
2001 Work/Study Meeting. Mrs.
Zapien-Ferrero seconded the motion. The motion was
approved with a vote of 4 – 0 with 1 abstention from Mrs. Newby, who was
absent from that meeting. Mrs. Newby
moved to approve Action Item IX. E. Approval of Minutes of November 6,
2001 Special Board Meeting. Mrs.
Zapien-Ferrero seconded the motion. The motion was
approved with a vote of 5 – 0. Consent
Agenda
Item X. A. Acceptance of Gifts - $11,541.59 Item X. B. Accounts Payable Vouchers Item X. C. Annual Transfer of Student Activities Fund
Balances Item X. D. Approval of 2002 Capital Plan Amendment and
New Construction Application to the State of Arizona School Facilities Board Item X. E. Approval of Hearing Officer’s
Recommendations Item X. F. Approval to Increase Prior Board
Authorization to Concord Companies for 1997 Bond Projects at Various Schools Item X. G. Approval to Increase Prior Board
Authorization to NL Booth & Son for 1997 Bond Projects at Cochise
Elementary School Item X. H. Approval to Increase Prior Board
authorization to Target General for 1997 bond Projects at Pueblo Elementary
School Item X. I. Approval to Purchase Cabling and Network
Equipment Through MOHAVE Contract Item X. J. Architectural Services for Deficiency
Projects Item X. K. Cancellation of Issuance of RFP #1123,
Telephone Maintenance Item X. L. Designation of Sole Source Item X. M. Issuance of RFP for Replacement Kitchen
Equipment Item X. N. Issuance of RFP for Special Needs Student
Transportation Services Item X. O. Payroll Vouchers Item X. P. Permission to Submit Grant Application Item X. Q. Personnel Actions Item X. R. Revised Student Activities Statement as of
June 30, 2001 Item X. S. Student Activities Statement as of July 31,
2001 Consent Agenda - ContinuedAddendum Item X. T. Rescind Approval
of Guaranteed Maximum Price for Grading and Drainage Package at Supai Middle
School, Item II. D. on the November 6th Board Agenda Addendum Item X. U. Approval of
Guaranteed Maximum Price for Grading and Drainage Package at Supai Middle
School to an Alternate Contractor Mrs. Newby moved to approve the Consent Agenda,
with Addenda, and with Item X. F. Approval to Increase Prior Board Authorization
to Concord Companies for 1997 Bond Projects at Various Schools, pulled to be
heard separately. Mr. Goldstaub
seconded the motion. The motion was approved with a vote of 5 – 0. Mrs. Newby moved to approve Consent Agenda Item
X. F. Approval to Increase Prior Board Authorization to Concord Companies for
1997 Bond Projects at Various Schools.
Mrs. Zapien-Ferrero seconded the motion. Mrs. Newby questioned the “various schools” referred
to in the Recommendation portion of the background information sheet. Dr. Johnson explained that the contract
with Concord Companies is for various schools, but this particular item is
for Kiva Elementary School. The motion was approved with a vote of 5 – 0. Recent News and Media
Coverage/Potential Board Response
Mrs. Newby
commented on the results of the November 6, 2001 Bond and Override election. Dates
of Upcoming Board Meetings and District Events
Tuesday,
November 27, 2001 – 7:00 PM – Work/Study Meeting Tuesday,
December 18, 2001 – 7:00 PM – Regular Board Meeting Monday, January 14, 2002 – 7:00 PM – Regular Board Meeting (Please note change of date) At 8:25 PM,
Mrs. Zapien-Ferrero moved to adjourn the meeting. Mrs. Newby seconded the motion. The motion was
approved with a vote of 5 – 0. Dated this 13th
day of November 2001. The Governing Board of the Scottsdale
Unified School District #48
Thomas
C. Carey, President Sandra
Zapien-Ferrero, Clerk
Shari
Avianantos David
R. Goldstaub
Barbara
A. Newby |
Motion #293Approval
of Agenda with Addenda Recognition Governing
Board Reports Public
Comment Information/Discussion Construction
Update Motion #294Approval
of Proclamation of American Education Week Motion #295Approval
of Delegate and Alternate to the ASBA Conference Motion #296Amendment
Nominating Delegate and Alternate Motion #297Approval
of Minutes of October 25, 2001 Special Board Meeting Motion #298Approval
of Minutes of October 25, 2001 Work/Study Meeting Motion #299Approval
of Minutes of November 6, 2001 Special Board Meeting Consent Agenda Consent
Agenda-Cont’d Motion #300Approval
of Consent Agenda with Addenda Motion #301Approval
to Increase Prior Board Authorization to Concord Companies Recent
News and Media Coverage/Potential Board Response Dates
of Upcoming Board Meetings Motion #302
Adjournment |
