Ms. Patti Coutré, President Mrs. AnnaMarie Knorr, Vice President Mrs. Torri Anderson Ms. Leslie Carlyle-Burnett Dr. Gary Miller

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1 MARICOPA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 20 Meeting of the Governing Board February 11, 2015 OPENING Call to Order President Coutré called a meeting of the Maricopa Unified School District No. 20 Governing Board to order at 6:31 p.m. in the Board Room at the District Office Administration Building. Roll call reflected the following members: Ms. Patti Coutré, President Mrs. AnnaMarie Knorr, Vice President Mrs. Torri Anderson Ms. Leslie Carlyle-Burnett Dr. Gary Miller Pledge of Allegiance Mrs. Susana Buhisan, 2015 Maricopa Chamber of Commerce Educator of the Year, led the Pledge of Allegiance. Adoption of Agenda Mrs. Anderson requested to amend the agenda by removing item 6E Approve Skoollive, LLC. Advertising & Promotional Services Agreement from Consent Agenda to Action Items for discussion and possible approval. Mrs. Knorr motioned to approve the agenda with Mrs. Andersons suggested amendment. Ms. Carlyle-Burnett seconded. Motion passed 5/0. Call to the Public No one addressed the Board. Superintendent s Report Additional Information Dr. Chestnut reported that our State Championship Future Cities Team from Maricopa Wells Middle School is heading to Washington, DC this weekend to compete in the National Future Cities Competition and all the Future Cities Teams from Maricopa Wells Middle School and Desert Wind Middle School will be at the next Governing Board Meeting for recognition. Ms. Samantha Dugan, Student Representative, reported the MHS Girls Basketball team is in the playoffs versing Seton Catholic at Coronado at 5:30 p.m. and Ms. Dugan requested that the community come out to support them. Ms. Dugan also reported the registration rally for all 8 th graders to sign-up to attend MHS in the fall will be taking place on February 19 th. Dr. Chestnut also added the MHS Girls Basketball team is ranked #10 in Division II with a record of 22-4 and are currently in a sectional tournament and if they win on Saturday at the playoffs, then they are in good shape to enter the State Tournament and the first round could possibly be at MHS To ensure compliance with the Open Meeting Law, recipients of this message should not forward it to other Board members, and Board members should not reply to this message.*musd Mission Statement: Ensure all students achieve their potential in school, career and life by unifying students, staff, curriculum and community in a safe, supportive, challenging, empowering and innovative learning environment.

2 Dr. Chestnut and Butterfield Elementary School Principal Janel Hildick recognized and presented certificates to Butterfields Support Staff Members of the Year, Ms. Darla Rider, Ms. Lucy Lopez, and Ms. Martha Rowe. In addition Dr. Chestnut recognized Ms. Kathleen Kelley for being awarded the 2015 Maricopa VFW Citizenship Education Teacher Award and Ms. Susana Buhisan for being awarded the 2015 Maricopa Chamber of Commerce Educator of the Year. Governing Board Member Activity Reports Mrs. Anderson reported as Arizona School Board Association (ASBA) Secretary, she traveled to Washington DC on January 31 st to speak on behalf of Maricopa Unified School District and Arizona public schools with Congresswoman Ann Kirkpatrick, Congressman Paul Gosar, and Congresswoman Martha McSally on the reauthorization (and modernization) of Elementary and Secondary Education Act which entails the No Child Left Behind and the funding of this Act. Dr. Miller reported on Saturday, February 14 th the Maricopa Wrestling Club will be competing in the State Tournament taking place in Casa Grande and wished them luck. President Coutré reported on January 30 th she attended the BOLTS training in Flagstaff and for the March 18 th board meeting she has requested that as part of the work study, the Board will go over the board evaluation tool, board goals, and reviewing the strategic plan. President Coutré thanked Governing Board Secretary Lisa Hahn for generating and distributing to the Board members weekly updates of the activities taking place at all of the district s schools which will hopefully enable the Board members to attend as many school activities as possible. Information Items/Work Study Butterfield Elementary School Math/Language Arts Update Principal Janel Hildick began by thanking her staff that were present for attending the meeting and supporting the presentation. Principal Hildick introduced Mr. Steve Sorenson, PE Coach; Ms. Stephanie Solomon, 6 th grade teacher; and Ms. Brittney Huffman, 4 th grade teacher who will be speaking on Butterfield Elementary Schools progress towards becoming and A school. Mr. Sorenson announced Butterfield is currently 5 points away from being an A school. Mr. Sorenson described Butterfield has a total of 34 certified staff and 61% of that staff holds a master s degree. Butterfield s student population comprises of 775 students with diverse ethnicity. Ms. Solomon presented Butterfield s Math SMART Goals which include 100% of Butterfield students in grades K-6 will meet expected grown in math as measured by the Galileo pre-test to post-test in May Ms. Solomon explained the strategies to reach Math SMART Goals used are K-3 need based small group instruction, weekly Galileo formatives, Ten Marks Program, Club Buzz 21 st Century Program, Galileo test talks, daily/weekly fluency timed tests, and weekly Moby Max Lab. Ms. Huffman presented Butterfields English Language Arts (ELA) SMART Goal is 100% of Butterfield students in grades K-6 will meet expected growth in reading as measured by the Galileo pre-test to post test in May Ms. Huffman further explained the strategies to reach the ELA SMART Goal are leveled intervention groups, Read Naturally, Literature Circles, Reading A-Z, RAZ Kids, and Club Buzz 21 st Century Program. Dr. Miller asked Principal Hildick, if she had a magic wand what she would like to see to ensure that Butterfield reaches the A school grade. Principal Hildick answered she would love to have all the technology working properly for when the students take the assessments. 2

3 Certified Salary Schedule Revision Dr. Chestnut presented the proposed implementation of a revised certified salary schedule that was the result of the Certified Salary Committees meetings along with Dr. Chestnut s proposal. The key points include: 1. The revised schedule will be used exclusively for new certified staff members starting in the school year. 2. Current certificated staff members salaries will not be impacted by this change. Current teacher, academic coach and counselor salaries will be honored. 3. Current staff member will be reimbursed equitably for any new coursework that was not factored in any previous contract. Each approved course will be compensated at $65 per credit and the awarding of a master s or doctorate degree will result in a pay increment of $1,000 respectively. 4. This salary schedule is cost neutral. 5. Similar salary schedule for all administration. 6. Each year the Governing Board will make a cost of living adjustment (COLA) decision as part of the budget process and possible additional funds for longevity bonus. 7. Salary Committee (a) prefers continuation of current salary and (b) liked longevity bonuses. 8. This is a common type of salary schedule in the state of Arizona and currently Mesa, Kyrene, Peoria, Dysart, Madison, Casa Grande Elementary, and Queen Creek all have step less salary schedules. 9. The main reason we need this step less schedule is so we can fund it in a way that matches our revenue each year. 10. The goal will continue to be 3% annually/average of last 2 years. 11. The state no longer funds us adequately so we can fund 3%, the state cuts of 17.5% over last 7 years (inflation adjusted). 12. We are unable to pass an override. President Coutré and Mrs. Knorr expressed being hesitant with the proposed revised salary schedule since it proposes new incoming teachers having a higher salary than the existing teachers who were victim to salary freezes and have still not made it to the salary step they should be at based on the number of years they are with the district, which is causing moral to be low. President Coutré expressed she d rather see a plan in place for longevity bonuses for our existing teachers. Mrs. Anderson expressed the proposed revised certified salary schedule is a good start to work with. Update on Budget Process Dr. Chestnut thanked Mr. Jim Irving and Mr. Rick Neilson for leading the Budget Committee. Dr. Chestnut explained with the newly elected Governor Ducey in office and his new budget proposal, Mr. Rausch, Director of Business Services estimated the Maintenance & Operation Budget (M&O) revenue total will be $31,625,000. Dr. Chestnut explained the budget committee focused on the critical items list which consists of: Item Estimated Cost Rank Cost of Living raise across the board from current level(s)[1%] $261,

4 Reduce class sizes (add 15 FTE) $810,000 2 Marketable Gifted Program grades $75,000 3 (expand grades 3-6 & clarify qualifying criteria) [1 FTE or stipends & training] Elementary School Counselors/Social Workers for non $60,000 4 SPED students (2 days per week at elementary school Level = 2 FTE) Increase health office nursing and support staff (2 FTE RN) $80,000 5 Dr. Chestnut stressed the critical list not final and will be further discussed at next budget committee meeting. Dr. Chestnut explained that although he is only at the budget committee meetings to provide information, he did however share with the budget committee that he would not recommend the 5 th ranked item to the Governing Board when he makes his final recommendations because the District cannot afford to sustain an RN at each of the 9 schools full-time and the current status of the nursing staff at the schools is functioning properly. Dr. Chestnut said the budget committee is aware that these critical items hold a heavy price tag and the District does not have a lot of money. Dr. Chestnut explained at the next Board meeting there will be more realistic price tags and recommendations from the Budget Committee. Dr. Chestnut briefly went over the essential and desirable items list. Mrs. Anderson motioned to approve the consent agenda. Dr. Miller seconded. Motion passed 5/0. A. Approve Expense Vouchers. Voucher #1529 Voucher #1530 CONSENT AGENDA B. Ratify Payroll Vouchers #14, #15, #16, #17, #18, #19, #20, #21, #22, #23, #24. C. Approve the January 28, 2015 Regular Governing Board Meeting Minutes. D. Approve Addendum One and Two to the Intergovernmental Agreement regarding Arizona Race To The Top. F. Approve updated Policy I-7350 IKF - Graduation Requirements. G. Approve the Desert Wind Middle School 8th grade field trip to Six Flags Magic Mountain in Valencia, California on May 15-16, CLOSING CONSENT AGENDA E. Approve Skoollive, LLC. Advertising & Promotional Services Agreement. Mrs. Anderson questioned what the Skoolive LLC Advertising & Promotional Service Agreement was. Mrs. Krista Barrett, Assistant Principal at Maricopa High School explained the goal of this 4

5 agreement is to provide communication to the high school students, staff and parents. Mrs. Barrett clarified there would be 8 to 9 kiosks located around the high school campus with the purpose of providing communication along with generating revenue of $300-$500 per kiosk per month. Mrs. Anderson requested the wording that talks about purchasing advertised products from the kiosk in section 1.8 be removed. Dr. Miller questioned where the revenue from these kiosks would go and be spent. Mr. Rausch answered the revenue is considered unrestrictive so it can be distributed however the District desires. Mrs. Barrett added that it was discussed that the high school Student Council would receive the revenue for Student Council activities. Mrs. Anderson motioned to table the approval of the Skoollive, LLC. Advertising & Promotional Services Agreement until after a presentation from Skoollilve, LLC to the Board and time for the Board to review. Ms. Carlyle-Burnett seconded. Motion passed 5/0. The attached schedule lists Resignations, Reclassifications, Terminations, Non-Renewals, Stipends, New Position Requests, Employment/Ratifications, Stipends, Leave of Absence/FMLA Requests, and Other Administrative Actions. Board may approve to Adjourn to Executive Session Pursuant to: A.R.S (A)(1), for discussion or consideration of employment, assignment, or dismissal of personnel. Mr. Beckett highlighted that Mrs. Linda Sturr began working in the District in 1987 and this year Mrs. Sturr has decided to retire. Mrs. Anderson motioned to approve the Resignations, Reclassifications, Terminations, Non-Renewals, Stipends, New Position Requests, Employment/Ratifications, Stipends, Leave of Absence/FMLA Requests, and Other Administrative as amended. Dr. Miller seconded. Motion passed 5/0. Adjourn: Mrs. Anderson motioned and Dr. Miller seconded to adjourn. Motion passed 5/0. Time: 7:30 PM Patti Coutré, President Torri Anderson _ AnnaMarie Knorr, Vice President _ Leslie Carlyle-Burnett Gary Miller 5