NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING TOLLESON UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT #214 GOVERNING BOARD AGENDA FOR STUDY SESSION AND REGULAR MEETING

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1 NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING TOLLESON UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT #214 GOVERNING BOARD AGENDA FOR STUDY SESSION AND REGULAR MEETING DATE: March 24, :00 p.m. Study Session; 6:00 p.m. Regular Meeting PLACE: District Administrative Center, 9801 West Van Buren Street, Tolleson, AZ Additional information regarding this agenda can be obtained from Karyn Eubanks, the Governing Board s Administrative Assistant, twenty-four (24) hours in advance of the Board meeting. The District endeavors to make all public meetings accessible to persons with disabilities. Please contact Ms. Eubanks at to request an accommodation. Accommodations should be requested at least forty-eight (48) hours prior to a public meeting. The Governing Board reserves the right to move into Executive Session for legal advice with its attorneys for any item listed on the Agenda, in person or by telephone, pursuant to A.R.S A.3. Members of the Governing Board will attend the meeting in person or by telephone conference call, pursuant to Governing Board Policy BE. Additional information regarding this agenda can be obtained from Karyn Eubanks, the Governing Board s Administrative Assistant, twenty-four (24) hours in advance of the Board meeting. The District endeavors to make all public meetings accessible to persons with disabilities. Please contact Ms. Eubanks at to request an accommodation. Accommodations should be requested at least forty-eight (48) hours prior to a public meeting. The Governing Board reserves the right to move into Executive Session for legal advice with its attorneys for any item listed on the Agenda, in person or by telephone, pursuant to A.R.S A.3. Members of the Governing Board will attend the meeting in person or by telephone conference call, pursuant to Governing Board Policy BE. STUDY SESSION 1. Call to Order and Roll Call The study session was called to order by at. 2. Budget FY2010 Superintendent Dr. Kino Flores, Deputy Superintendent Dr. David Briggs, Assistant Superintendent Mr. Bob Soza, Director of Finance Mr. Mike Barragan and Human Resources Director Mrs. Monica Sanders will provide the Governing Board members with information relative to the fiscal year budget and its effect on contract language. Governing Board Study Session and Regular Meeting Agenda March 24, 2009 Page 1 of 6

2 3. Adjournment of Study Session The Study Session adjourned at p.m. REGULAR MEETING GENERAL FUNCTIONS 1. Call to Order and Roll Call The meeting was called to order by at. 2. Pledge of Allegiance Governing Board President Mike Watson will lead the Pledge of Allegiance. 3. Approval of the Regular Agenda Recommendation: That the Governing Board approve the Regular Agenda. 4. Winter Athletics Mr. Jay Sferra, Director of Interscholastic Programs, will recognize successful coaches and athletes from the winter sports season. 5. Public Participation Governing Boards are elected representatives of the community and this Governing Board is committed to providing regular opportunities for the public to express concerns regarding items that appear on of off of the agenda. Members of the public who wish to address the Governing Board on an item may be granted permission to do so by completing an audience participation form and giving it to the Governing Board Secretary prior to the beginning of the meeting. During public participation, the Governing Board shall not hear personal complaints against school personnel or any other person connected with the District. Policies KE, KEB, and KEC are provided by the Governing Board for disposition of legitimate complaints, including those involving individuals. Governing Board members may listen but cannot enter into discussion. Depending upon the number of requests to address the Governing Board, time limitations may be imposed in order to facilitate accomplishing the business of the District in a timely manner. 6. Reports and Updates All reports and updates pertain to items of interest and concern which do not require Governing Board action. Building principals provide a written report to the Governing Board that is included in the agenda packet. Principals may use this time to update the Governing Board members on any new information that may have occurred subsequent to the written report. Superintendent Governing Board Governing Board Study Session and Regular Meeting Agenda March 24, 2009 Page 2 of 6

3 7. Approval of the Consent Agenda Recommendation: That the Governing Board approve the Consent Agenda. 8. Discussion/Action of Items(s) Previously Removed From the Consent Agenda CONSENT AGENDA* ITEMS Items marked with an asterisk (*) are designated as Consent Agenda Items. These items will be considered without discussion. Consent Agenda items may be removed for discussion by any member of the Governing Board by notifying the Governing Board President or the Superintendent twenty-four hours before the regular Governing Board meeting or by a majority of the Governing Board members present at the Governing Board meeting. *1. Minutes A. March 10, 2009 Executive Session and Regular Meeting *2. Personnel A. Personnel Items Includes recommendations and ratifications for various actions including employment, contract assignments and revisions, stipends, extra duty assignments, position changes, leaves of absence, retirements, resignations, and terminations. *3. Finance A. Vouchers and/or Journal Entries Prior to ratification at each Governing Board meeting, Governing Board members review vouchers and/or journal entries. Vouchers represent orders for payment of material, equipment, salaries, and services. B. Gifts and Donations Wells Fargo Bank The Wells Fargo Teacher s Partner Program (Wells Fargo Bank) wishes to donate $1,000 to Tolleson Union High School to assist with the purchase of assistive technology. *4. Purchasing A. Amendment to Intergovernmental Agreement City of Tolleson The Amendment to Intergovernmental Agreement with the City of Tolleson Regarding Joint Services and Use of District Facilities provides an avenue for joint and cooperative services between the City of Tolleson and the Tolleson Union High School District for recreation programs, community, and District activities for the fiscal year. Governing Board Study Session and Regular Meeting Agenda March 24, 2009 Page 3 of 6

4 *5. Travel A. AASBO Conference (District Office Facilities Management Department) Mr. Richard Martinez, Director of Facilities Management, has submitted a travel request to attend the Arizona Association of School Business Officials (AASBO) Spring Conference and Facilities, Maintenance, Operations, and Transportation Workshop in Laughlin, Nevada from April 2 4, B. AASBO Conference (Copper Canyon High School) Mr. Jamie Aldama, Plant Manager, has submitted a travel request to attend the Arizona Association of School Business Officials (AASBO) Spring Conference and Facilities, Maintenance, Operations, and Transportation Workshop in Laughlin, Nevada from April 2 4, C. Hong Seong High School; Hong Seong, Korea (Tolleson Union High School) Mrs. Guadalupe Varela-Franco, Director of Parent University, has submitted a travel request to visit Hong Seong High School located in Hong Seong, Korea from May 7 15, D. California Football Camp (Westview High School) Head Football Coach Mr. Jeff Bowen has submitted a travel request to attend the California Football Camp at Whittier College in Whittier, California from July 22 27, Accompanying Coach Bowen will be Assistant Coaches Mr. Joe Parker, Mr. Ben Harris, Mr. Ben Clark, Mr. Keith Sewell, and members of the football team. E. Marine Corps Air Station/Yuma Proving Ground (Westview High School) LtCol Damon Watson has submitted a travel request to visit the Marine Corps Air Station/Yuma Proving Ground in Yuma, Arizona from May 26 29, Accompanying LtCol Watson will be MSgt. Richard Dostal, one female chaperone, and thirty-six cadets. F. Ourtown II Camp (All District Schools) Ms. Harriet Galbreath, Resource Officer and Coordinator of Ourtown Camp, submitted a travel request on behalf of sixty (60) students and fifteen (15) staff and/or advisors from all District schools to attend Ourtown II Camp at Chauncey Ranch in Mayer, Arizona from April 29 May 3, ACTION/DISCUSSION ITEMS 1. Employee Contract Language and Budget Interventions for School Year The Governing Board has the sole responsibility for personnel actions, including contract language revisions. Employee contracts for the school year were reviewed and revised by District Counsel Denise Lowell-Britt of Udall, Shumway & Lyons, P.L.C. The recommended changes to the contract language and approval of the budget interventions will provide the District with the ability to balance its FY2010 budget. Recommendation: That the Governing Board approve the employment language and budget interventions for the fiscal year. Governing Board Study Session and Regular Meeting Agenda March 24, 2009 Page 4 of 6

5 2. Salary Schedules for Fiscal Year The Governing Board has sole responsibility for approving annual salary schedules. No salary changes have been made for the fiscal year. Recommendation: That the Governing Board approve the fiscal year salary schedules for the following employee groups: Assistant Principal, School Psychologist, Certified Staff, Support Staff, Nurse LPN, Technology Staff, and Extra Curricular Staff. 3. Service Agreement smartschoolsplus, inc. The District first entered into an Agreement with smartschoolsplus, inc. in March The smartschoolsplus, inc. Phased Retirement Program enables school districts to lower their costs while retaining experienced employees who choose to retire but want to work and earn more money. The Phased Retirement Program also addresses the District s goal of having highly qualified, highly performing employees. District advantages include: retain services of master certified educators and staff; reduce training of new and/or inexperienced staff; reward employees for a lifetime of service, improve employee morale, eliminate cost of fringe benefit packages, including workers compensation, unemployment insurance, FICA/Medicare, and ASRS matching contributions. Employee advantages include: no break in service, maximize earning potential, increase investment possibility, fringe benefits continue to accrue, including professional liability insurance, workers compensation, unemployment insurance, and FICA/Medicare. Recommendation: It is recommended that the Governing Board approve the Service Agreement with smartschoolsplus, inc. for certified, classified, and administrative staff from July 1, 2009 through June 30, Submission of Proposed Arizona School Boards Association (ASBA) Legislative and Organizational Action Agenda Items for FY2010; Appointment of Delegate and Alternate Delegate to Delegate Assembly The ASBA is seeking proposals for the ASBA 2010 political agenda, using the 2009 Political Agenda as a reference. Once submitted to ASBA, the action agenda items will be provided to the ASBA Legislative Committee for consideration. Final consideration will take place at the Delegate Assembly on June 27, Additionally, the Governing Board has the opportunity to choose a delegate and an alternate delegate to represent the District at the June 27, 2009 Delegate Assembly. Recommendation: That the Governing Board adopt specific proposals, if desired, for ASBA action. In addition, it is recommended that the Governing Board appoint as Delegate and as Alternate Delegate to the June 27, 2009 Delegate Assembly. Governing Board Study Session and Regular Meeting Agenda March 24, 2009 Page 5 of 6

6 ADJOURNMENT Motion made by ; seconded by The meeting was adjourned at. Governing Board Study Session and Regular Meeting Agenda March 24, 2009 Page 6 of 6