Empowering All Students for the Choices and Challenges of the Twenty-First Century

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1 ADMINISTRATIVE CENTER 7650 N. 43 rd Avenue Glendale, AZ Tel Fax GOVERNING BOARD Don DeBusk, President Patty Kennedy, Clerk Vicki L. Johnson Susan Maland Pam Reicks SUPERINTENDENT Brian Capistran Governing Board Study Session Orcutt Winslow Office July 9, 2015 In compliance with ARS , and consistent with the requirement set forth in ARS , notices of this two-day study session held in public were appropriately posted. Governing Board Present: Don DeBusk, President; Patty Kennedy, Clerk; members Vicki Johnson, Susan Maland and Pam Reicks. Also Present: Brian Capistran, Superintendent; Matt Belden, Assistant Superintendent of Operations and Athletics; Allison Mattingly, Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources and Professional Development; Kim Mesquita, Administrator of Community Relations; Craig Mussi, Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction; Lou Wiegand, Chief Financial Officer; and Joie Eddings, Administrative Assistant. Call to Order President DeBusk called the study session to order at 8:03 with all Board members present. Welcome/Overview Mr. Capistran welcomed Board members to the annual summer study session. The goal for the day was to provide the Board with an opportunity to get better acquainted with Cabinet members and receive updates from the different areas as listed on the agenda. Operating Norms Mr. Capistran reviewed the District s Board Protocols, ASBA Board Members Code of Ethics, Yearly Calendar, District Reorganization, Mission Statement, and Core Values. There were no changes requested. Mr. Capistran sought direction for the Board regarding dates for future study sessions and single Board meeting dates in The Board gave direction as to dates to be placed on future agendas for approval. Mr. Capistran explained the reorganization of District cabinet member responsibilities. Mr. Capistran took this opportunity to share his long-term vision for excellence in the areas of student success, organizational health/performance and community involvement/partnerships for the Glendale Union High School District. Empowering All Students for the Choices and Challenges of the Twenty-First Century Apollo Cortez Glendale Greenway Independence Moon Valley Sunnyslope Thunderbird Washington Online Learning Academy

2 Page 9 Academic Achievement/ College & Career Readiness Mr. Mussi spent considerable time reviewing professional development, student achievement results and District assessments in the following areas: District and individual school longitudinal summary data was reviewed. There was discussion regarding the transitional status of our field, pilot, baseline and operational assessment testing. AzMERIT AZELLA AIMS Science Parent Satisfaction Survey Extra-Curricular Participation Post-Secondary Enrollment Advanced Placement (preliminary data) Data for AIMS, Dropout/Failure/Graduation Rates and Performance Pay data was not available at this time. This data will be provided for Board Members at a later date. Mr. Capistran reminded Board Members that we are experiencing some anticipated changes in our scores due to the implementation of curriculum and assessment changes with regard to College and Career Readiness Standards. School Performance Labels School labels are currently on hiatus. There was substantial discussion on the information that has been received from the State regarding the guidelines for School Performance Labels. Online Learning Mr. Mussi reviewed and updated the Board on the goals and progress of the GUHSD Online Learning Academy. Governing Board Goals The goals for were reviewed by the Board. There was discussion with regard to future goals. The Board directed Mr. Capistran to present the goals for to the Principals at their next meeting. Superintendent and Board Comments Mr. Capistran summarized direction from the Board for the day. President DeBusk appreciated a comment made by Mr. Mussi that we are not going to accept anything other than an A. We are going to be the best that we can be. Member Maland appreciated how collaborative Cabinet is and how well they are working together. Member Reicks appreciated the extra duties that each cabinet member is taking on. Member Johnson is very grateful for the information and time that has been taken to keep the Board informed. Mr. Capistran appreciated the opportunity to spend the time with the Board. He also very much appreciated the work from the Cabinet. President DeBusk recessed the study session at 3:30 pm with a reminder that we will continue at 8 am tomorrow.

3 Page 10 July 10, 2015 Governing Board Present: Don DeBusk, President; Patty Kennedy, Clerk; members Vicki Johnson, Susan Maland and Pam Reicks. Also Present: Brian Capistran, Superintendent; Matt Belden, Assistant Superintendent of Operations and Athletics; Allison Mattingly, Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources and Professional Development; Kim Mesquita, Administrator of Community Relations; Craig Mussi, Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction; Lou Wiegand, Chief Financial Officer; and Joie Eddings, Administrative Assistant. Call to Order President DeBusk called the study session to order at 8:06 am with all Board members present. Review & Preview Mr. Capistran welcomed everyone to day two of the study session. Cabinet and Board Members collaborated and then presented key points of the first day of the study session. Policy Mr. Capistran reviewed the policy revision process. Human Resources Ms. Mattingly provided information to Board members regarding Certified and Classified staffing numbers and needs. She highlighted her plans for building partnerships and recruitment events to attract qualified staff. Human Resources is updating the screening process, developing professional development, revising employee guides and updating the support staff job descriptions. Professional Development Training and teaming in Instructional/Literacy Strategies, Professional Learning Communities Cooperative Learning and Compliance Modules have been and will continue to be an important part of professional development for certified staff. Professional development is in the planning stages for next year for classified staff through ESSAC (Educational Support Staff Advisory Council). Leadership development will continue with principals and assistant principals. A workshop series will be provided for aspiring administrators. Evaluation System Mrs. Mattingly reviewed the teacher and assistant principal evaluation procedures and rubrics. She presented the new school psychologist evaluation which is the most recently updated. Support Staff and Coordinator evaluations will be updated in School Safety Ms. Mattingly gave a staffing update for Assistant Principals of Discipline and Attendance. She gave an overview of the training and development that will be taking place in She explained that 6 of our 9 schools will have a School Resource Officers next year. Title I - IIA Mr. Mussi reviewed use of Title I and Title IIA funds in a presentation regarding the following areas: Purpose Programs and Positions Expenditures Funding Practices/Policies Carryover Funding

4 Page 11 Community Relations Ms. Mesquita highlighted areas of particular priority for Social Media Student-Generated, Photo-Capturing Project Social Click Our Schools, Our Community, Our Commitment - #WeAreGUHSD Campaign Finance Mr. Wiegand updated Board Members regarding the following areas: 1. Budget and Funding a) Budgets and Projections b) State Land Trust/Inflation Lawsuit c) Desegregation and JTED d) Classroom Site Funds 2. Bond Sale a) September 2015 (Final 8.4 million) 3. Bond Election a) Calendar and Key Milestones b) Future Tax Impact c) Charter School Impact 4. Healthcare and Insurance Benefits a) Claims History and Design Changes b) Insurance Committee Activity c) ACA Provisions Bond/Facilities Update Mr. Belden gave an overview of the remaining Bond funds ($6M) and building renewal projects. Graduation Mr. Belden asked Board members for comments regarding the facility. There was discussion regarding changing times to allow for more time for transition. Athletics Mr. Belden presented the new division/section placements for our sport teams as determined by the Arizona Interscholastic Association. Superintendent Summary/Governing Board Input Mr. Capistran and Cabinet members expressed their appreciation for the time to share information, and their appreciation for the insights received from the Governing Board. The Board thanked everyone for their hard work as well as the sharing of the information and vision. Cabinet members and the administrative assistant were dismissed at 2:55 p.m. Superintendent Evaluation Process Time was spent with the Governing Board and Superintendent Capistran regarding the evaluation process for the upcoming year. Adjournment The study session was adjourned at 4:05 p.m.

5 Page 12 APPROVED: Don DeBusk, President Vicki L. Johnson, Member Patty Kennedy, Clerk Susan Maland, Member Joie Eddings Administrative Assistant To the Governing Board Pam Reicks, Member