MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL
MEETING
OF THE GOVERNING BOARD
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A Special Meeting of the Governing Board of the Board Members in attendance were Sandra
Zapien-Ferrero, President; Karen Beckvar, Clerk; and Christine M.
Schild. Shari Avianantos arrived at Mrs. Schild moved to approve the Agenda. Ms. Beckvar seconded the motion. The motion was approved with a vote of 3 – 0. Ms. Beckvar moved to approve the Addendum to the Agenda,
The motion was approved with a vote of 3 – 0. Mrs. Schild moved to convene in Executive Session for: A.
Discussion/consultation for legal advice with
Board attorneys concerning voluntary resignation, pursuant to A.R.S.
§38-431.03(A)(3). B.
Discussion/consideration of the potential
dismissal (adoption of statement of charges) of a District employee, and
discussion or consultation with the District’s attorney/s pursuant to A.R.S.
§38-431.03(A)(1) and (A)(3). (The employee will be notified in writing
in accordance with this statutory provision.) Ms. Beckvar seconded the motion. The motion was approved with a vote of 3 – 0. At The motion was approved with a vote of 4 – 0. At The motion was approved with a vote of 4 – 0. Kim Cumby, Executive Director of Human Resources, as
the Superintendent’s designee, presented the Statement of Charges against
employee Kim Youngblood to the Governing Board. Regarding Agenda Item II. B. Discussion/ consideration
of the potential dismissal (adoption of statement of charges) of a District
employee, and discussion or consultation with the District’s attorney/s
pursuant to A.R.S. §38-431.03(A)(1) and (A)(3). (The employee will be notified in writing
in accordance with this statutory provision.), Mrs. Schild moved to accept
the Statement of Charges against Ms. Kim Youngblood and give notice to Ms.
Youngblood of the intention to dismiss her 30 days from the date that notice
is given. Mrs. Avianantos seconded the
motion. The motion was approved with a vote of 4 – 0. Mrs. Schild moved that Kim Youngblood be placed on
administrative leave pursuant to A.R.S. §15-540. Mrs. Avianantos seconded the motion. The motion was approved with a vote of 4 – 0. Mrs. Schild moved that the Governing Board designate
an impartial hearing officer to hold the hearing in this matter, should one
be timely requested. Mrs. Schild
further moved that if Ms. Youngblood and Administration do not mutually agree
on a hearing officer, that Harold Merkow be
appointed as the Hearing Officer in this matter. Mrs. Avianantos seconded the motion. The motion was approved with a vote of 4 – 0. No motion was taken on Agenda Item II. A.
Discussion/consultation for legal advice with Board attorneys concerning voluntary
resignation, pursuant to A.R.S. §38-431.03(A)(3). At A. An
appeal regarding the Hearing Officer’s Recommendation for Case #2003002. B. An
appeal regarding the Hearing Officer’s Recommendation for Case #2003008. C. An
appeal regarding the District’s policy for entrance into kindergarten, Case
#2003509. D. An appeal regarding the District’s policy for entrance into first grade, Case #2003510. Mrs. Avianantos seconded the motion. The motion was approved with a vote of 4 – 0. At The motion was approved with a vote of 4 – 0. At The motion was approved with a vote of 4 – 0. Dated this 15th day of January 2004. The
Governing Board of the
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Motion #77Approval of Agenda Motion #78Approval of Addendum to Agenda, Consent Item Motion #79Convene in Executive Session Motion #80Executive Session Adjourned Motion #81Special Meeting Reconvenes Statement of Charges Against Kim Youngblood Presented Motion #82Adoption of Statement of Charges Motion #83Kim Youngblood Placed on Administrative Leave Motion #84Appointment of Hearing Officer No Motion Taken on Agenda Item II. A. Motion #85Convene in Executive Session Motion #86Adjourn Executive Session and Reconvene Special Meeting Motion #87Adjourn Special Meeting |