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Mike Duff, principal at Cheyenne Traditional School, presented the Governing Board with recommended changes/revisions to the school’s Dress Code. The proposed change was regarding exemptions to the dress code that are made within 30 days except for medical reasons. The item will be brought back to the July 7 Board meeting on the Agenda as a Consent Agenda Item.

In addition, Superintendent Dr. John M. Baracy, Dr. Althe Allen, executive director of secondary schools and excelling teaching & learning, Katy Cavanagh, executive director of middle schools and excelling teaching & learning and Dr. Ildi Laczko-Kerr, director of student information management and accountability reporting, presented the Board with an update regarding the developing area growth. Data was collected through community feedback, enrollment projections, financial implications and possible attendance configurations regarding the possibility of a sixth high school. The presentation is available on the district’s Web site at: http://www.susd.org/district/govboard/meetings.htm. A recommendation will be brought to the Governing Board in late summer/early fall.

Also, Ernie Nicely, executive director of technology & information systems, presented the Governing Board with the first draft of the new Technology Plan for the district. The presentation focused on a business plan for accomplishing the initiatives identified in the Technology Plan Framework that was presented to the Board on February 8. This presentation contained specifics on estimated costs and timeframes for accomplishing the plan, as well as the process for reviewing, validating and approving the final Technology Plan. The presentation is available on the district’s Web site at: http://www.susd.org/district/govboard/meetings.htm. The item will be brought back to the Governing Board at the December 6 meeting.

Dr. Laczko-Kerr provided the Board with updates on Arizona’s Instrument to Measure Standards (AIMS) graduation requirement legislation (SB 1038) and the State Board of Education’s timeline for implementation, updates on the new cut scores set by the State Board for AIMS, updates by high school on AIMS results for the class of 2006, update on the AIMS Tutoring program, evaluation, as well as provided the Governing Board members with data that is considered “preliminary and embargoed” until July 13. The presentation is available on the district’s Web site at: http://www.susd.org/district/govboard/meetings.htm.

Also, Bob Flach, chief financial officer, presented the Governing Board with a discussion regarding the shortfall in funds 625 (soft capital) and 610 (CORL) and possible solutions.

In other action, the Board:

• Approved the additional architectural/engineering services for the Arcadia High School bond project to Orcutt/Winslow for the amount of $97,257 for convergent technologies, theater consulting services and security consulting/engineering.
   
• Approved the issuance of bid for construction of Coronado High School’s Softball Fields.
   
• Approved the proposed fiscal year 2005-2006 expenditure budget. The public hearing and adoption date for the budget is scheduled for 5 p.m. on Thursday, July 7.
   
• Approved the procedures for retaining outside counsel and guidelines for legal representation.
   
• Approved the intergovernmental agreement (IGA) between Scottsdale Unified School District and Washington Elementary School District for Title I Private School Services.
   
• Approved the Regulation DJE-S Evaluation Committee Procedures and DJE-T Blanket Approvals of Invitations of Bids for Commodities.
   
• Awarded the purchase of 37 84-passenager transit style school buses through MOHAVE contract to Auto Safety House for an amount not to exceed $3,625,607. The buses will have the latest safety engineered systems available, including an upgraded air conditioning system and items to prevent the engine from over heating.
   
• Awarded an RFP for vending services to Coca Cola Bottling Company Enterprises and National Vending Company, LLC at no cost to the district.
   
• Accepted gifts valued at $140,762. The gifts were received from Cherokee APT, C.H.A.P.T.S., Copper Ridge Elementary School PTO, Desert Canyon PTO, Ingleside PTO, Navajo PTO, Pueblo PTO, Arcadia Pride, Arizona Character Education Foundation, Michael and Jamie Askins, Aztec Community Team, Chaparral Firebird Football Foundation, The Moss Foundation, Salt River Project, Westcor, Wells Fargo and Wells Fargo Foundation.

A Special Governing Board meeting is scheduled for 5 p.m., Thursday, July 7, at the Education Center. The next regular Governing Board meeting is scheduled for 5 p.m., Tuesday, August 16, at the Education Center.

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