MINUTES
OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE GOVERNING BOARD
SCOTTSDALE SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 48
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February 11,
2003 A Regular
Meeting of the Governing Board of the Scottsdale Unified School District,
#48, Maricopa County, was called to order at 7:30 PM, at the Scottsdale
School District Education Center Board Room, 3811 North 44th
Street, Phoenix, Arizona. President
Goldstaub called upon Ms. Beckvar to lead the audience in the Pledge of
Allegiance. Board Members
in attendance were David R. Goldstaub, President; Shari Avianantos, Clerk;
Karen Beckvar; Christine M. Schild; and Sandra Zapien-Ferrero. Superintendent Barbara F. Erwin, and
Associate Superintendent Don Jefferies were also present. A quorum was present. Mr. Goldstaub welcomed approximately 60
visitors. President
Goldstaub, upon a request from Ms. Beckvar, stated that he would like to modify
the Agenda by hearing Information/Action Item VIII. A. Approval of Naming
Baseball Field at Chaparral High School, after Item VI. Public Hearing. Ms. Beckvar
moved to approve the Agenda, as modified.
Mrs. Zapien-Ferrero seconded the motion. The motion was
approved with a vote of 5 – 0. Recognition
Students from
our high schools who participated in Unitown, a high school camp, along with
Arcadia High School teacher Jackie Tooley, who is the all-district
coordinator for Unitown, addressed the Board, thanking the Board for their
support. The students presented the
Board Members and Dr. Erwin with a photo of the students who attended Unitown
last month and tee shirts commemorating the event. Public
Comment
Jessica Cook
spoke in support of naming the baseball field at Chaparral High School for
Coach Jerry Dawson, who has been a positive influence on so many of SUSD
students. Andrew Gulla,
representing the “proud members of the Chaparral High School Baseball team,”
spoke in support of naming the baseball field at Chaparral High School for
Coach Jerry Dawson, who has been a positive influence on so many of SUSD
students. Tim Rondina
spoke in support of naming the baseball field at Chaparral High School for
Coach Jerry Dawson, who has been a positive influence on so many of SUSD
students. Dan Gardiner
spoke in support of naming the baseball field at Chaparral High School for
Coach Jerry Dawson, who has been a positive influence on so many of SUSD
students. Gail Yount
spoke in support of naming the baseball field at Chaparral High School for
Coach Jerry Dawson, who has been a positive influence on so many of SUSD
students. Information/Action
Item
Ms. Beckvar
moved to approve Information/Action Item VIII. A. Approval of Naming
Baseball Field at Chaparral High School the Jerry Dawson Field. Mrs. Schild seconded the motion. The motion was
approved with a vote of 5 – 0. President
Goldstaub thanked those parents and students who brought this matter to the
Board’s attention. Information/Discussion
Item
Mr. Bob Flach,
the District’s Chief Financial Officer, gave a presentation to the Board
reviewing the recent Legislative Budget proposals. Dr. Bill Johnson, the District’s Chief of Facilities and
Operations, discussed with the Board excess utilities and reviewed how SUSD’s
usage has changed over the years and how the Legislature proposes to phase
out excess utilities over a period of years, ending in 2009. Catherine Rivera, the District’s Executive
Director for Educational Operations and the Director of English Immersion
Studies, discussed the proposed changes in Desegregation Funding with Senate
Bill 2357 and House Bill 2358. Consent
Agenda
Item IX. A.
Acceptance of Gifts - $22,875.00 Item IX. B.
Accounts Payable Vouchers Item IX. C.
Approval of Hearing Officer’s Recommendations Item IX. D.
Approval of Readmission for Student #144337 Item IX. E.
Approval of Minutes of January 28, 2003 Special Board Meeting Item IX. F.
Approval of Minutes of January 28, 2003 Work/Study Meeting Item IX. G.
Approval of Sale of Television Production Vehicle Item IX. H.
Approval to Increase Prior Board Authorization for Copier Lease Item IX. I.
Approval to Increase Prior Board Authorization to BCP Construction for the
1997 Bond Project at Cocopah Middle School Item IX. J.
Approval to Increase Prior Board Authorization to Concord Companies for 1997
Bond Project at Supai Middle School Item IX. K.
Approval to Increase Prior Board Authorization to Target General for 1997
Bond Projects at Various Schools Item IX. L.
Approval to Purchase Computer Furniture Through MOHAVE Contract Item IX. M.
Arcadia High School Building 100 Stair Installation Project Item IX. N.
Award of RFP #2157, Technology Labs Instructional Modules Item IX. O.
Award of RFP #3088, Financial Consultant for Employee Severance Item IX. P.
Call for Bid for Grease Trap Evacuation Item IX. Q.
Call for Bid for Refuse Collection Item IX. R.
Call for Bid for Trailer Parts and Service Item IX. S.
Issuance of RFP for Fuel Item IX. T.
Issuance of RFP for General Motors Parts & Service Item IX. U.
Payroll Vouchers Item IX. V.
Personnel Actions Mrs.
Zapien-Ferrero moved to approve the Consent Agenda in its
entirety. Mrs. Avianantos seconded
the motion. Mrs. Schild noted the
personnel of the District who were retiring after 30 years or more of service
to the community, and thanked them for their dedication. The motion was
approved with a vote of 5 – 0. Governing
Board Reports
Ms. Beckvar and
Mrs. Schild thanked the principals and staff of the schools they individually
had recently visited. Mrs.
Zapien-Ferrero commented on her recent attendance of the Federal Relations
Network as the Board’s representative, noting how valuable the conference had
been. She and others met with members
of the Arizona Congressional Delegation to discuss education issues. Dates
of Upcoming Board Meetings and District Events
Tuesday, March
18, 2003 – 7:00 PM – Regular Board Meeting Tuesday, April
8, 2003 – 7:00 PM – Regular Board Meeting Tuesday, April
29, 2003 – 7:00 PM – Work/Study Meeting At 8:55 PM, Mrs.
Schild moved to adjourn the meeting.
Mrs. Zapien-Ferrero seconded the motion. The motion was
approved with a vote of 5 – 0. Dated this 11th
day of February 2003. The Governing Board of the Scottsdale
Unified School District #48
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Modification of
Agenda Motion #87Approval of
Agenda as Modified Recognition
Public Comment
Information/Action ItemMotion #88Approval of
Naming Baseball Field at Chaparral HS The Jerry Dawson Field
Information/DiscussionBudget and
Finance Update
Consent Agenda Motion #89
Approval of Consent Agenda Governing Board Reports
Dates of Upcoming Board Meetings
Motion #90
Adjournment |