AJO UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 15

Governing Board Members: Administration:
Mr. John Byrnes President Dr. Robert Dooley Superintendent
Mrs. Lisa Rossi Clerk Mr. Frederick Fout Principal
Mrs. Rose Cameron Member Ms. Patricia Spencer Director of Finance
Mr. Hollister David Member  
Mrs. Amy Runge Member  

MINUTES
REGULAR SESSION BOARD MEETING

Ajo Unified School District Board Room #23, 5:30 p.m.
November 8, 2007

  1. Call to Order at 5:30 p.m.

  2. Opening Exercises

    1. Roll Call:
      • P - John Byrnes, President
      • P - Lisa Rossi, Clerk
      • P - Rose Cameron, Member
      • P - Hollister David, Member
      • P - Amy Runge, Member
      • P - Robert Dooley, Superintendent
      • P - Frederick Fout, Principal
      • Ab - Patricia Spencer, Financial Director
    2. Pledge of Allegiance
    3. Statement of Welcome
    4. Appointment of Acting Clerk, if necessary
    5. Superintendent's Report
      • Fall Athletic Banquet was on Tuesday - Football & Volleyball
      • Bid process for SFB items - refrigeration, roofing, and parking lots. Also another project that does not need bids is a few classrooms still need to be carpeted. Curtains are in and look great.
      • Wednesday In-service about Crisis Intervention and training using effective verbal intervention are to include teachers' aides as well as teachers.
      • Dates of December Board Meeting must be changed to December 5 & 6 due to the ASBA Conference on December 13 & 14.
      • Friday will be a campus tour for the class of 1962.
    6. Adoption of Agenda

      Mrs. Cameron made the motion to adopt the agenda. Mrs. Runge seconded the motion. The motion passed 5-0 to adopt the agenda.
  3. Visitor Comments

    Visitors are welcome to speak on non-agenda items. Comments are limited to 3 minutes. Please state your name and address prior to making your comments. The board will not take any legal action on issues raised during this position of the meeting.
  4. Consent Agenda
    1. Financial Report
    2. Voucher Approval

      Mrs. Rossi made the motion to accept items A & B of the Consent Agenda. Mr. Byrnes seconded the motion. The motion passed 5-0.

    3. Board Minutes

      Mr. Byrnes made the motion to revise the October 11 Board Minutes. Mrs. Cameron seconded the motion. The motion passed 5-0.

  5. Personnel

    1. Certified Employment

      Mr. Daniel Cobb, who is currently employed by the District as a substitute teacher, has been interviewed and reference checks completed for the position of Culinary Arts Teacher. He has served in this capacity since the departure of the previous teacher in August. He also continues to work as a substitute teacher during the day.

      Mrs. Rossi made the motion to accept Mr. Cobb's employment as a Culinary Arts Teacher. Mr. Byrnes seconded the motion. The motion passed 5-0.

    2. Classified Resignation

      Oscar Reyes, a night custodian, has submitted his resignation effective October 12, 2007.

      Mrs. Cameron made the motion to accept Mr. Reyes' resignation. Mrs. Runge seconded the motion. The motion passed 5-0.

    3. Classified Change of Retirement Date

      Ruth "Tuti" Dorame has requested that her previously approved retirement date be changed from October 31 to October 12.

      Mrs. Runge made the motion to accept Mrs. Dorame's new resignation date. Mrs. Runge seconded the motion. The motion passed 5-0.

    4. Classified Reassignment

      Noel Beltran, who began the school year working in the cafeteria, has requested a job reassignment to night time custodian. He will increase from 27.5 hours per week to 40. He will start receiving medical benefits.

      Mrs. Runge made the motion to accept Mr. Beltran's job reassignment to night time custodian. Mrs. Cameron seconded the motion. The motion passed 5-0.

    5. Sherri Hurd has been interviewed for and reference checks completed for the position of School Secretary.

      Mrs. Rossi made the motion to accept Mrs. Hurd's employment. Mrs. Runge seconded the motion. The motion passed 5-0.

    6. Classified Employment

      Krystal Grijalva was interviewed and reference checks completed for the position of cafeteria worker.

      Mrs. Cameron made the motion to accept Mrs. Grijalva's employment. Mrs. Runge seconded the motion. The motion passed 5-0.

    7. Classified Employment

      Shannon Escalante was interviewed and reference checks completed for the position of teacher's aide.

      Mrs. Rossi made the motion to accept Mrs. Escalante's employment. Mr. Byrnes seconded the motion. The motion passed 5-0.

    8. There exists an occasional need for a substitute secretary or aide. Gloria Romero, a former teacher's aide at Ajo Schools, has agreed to fill this part time position.

      Mrs. Cameron made the motion to approve Mrs. Escalante's employment. Mrs. Runge seconded the motion. The motion passed 5-0.

  6. Student Activities
    1. Class of 2008 Senior Trip

      The Senior class sponsor and class officers have consulted with Smithsonian Travel to plan a trip to the Washington, D.C. area. Two facsimile price sheets are attached. The class sponsor and class officers will be available to give a report and answer any questions the Board may have.

      Mr. Byrnes made the motion to approve the trip during the school calendar year with the use of a tour company. Mrs. Rossi seconded the motion. The motion passed 5-0.

  7. Curriculum

    1. Gifted Scope & Sequence Adoption

      Per statue (15-779-02) a gifted scope & sequence must be adopted minimally every 5 years. This was submitted to ADE in June 2007. it was approved by ADE staff August 2007. We are asking that the District governing Board also approve it.

      Mrs. Rossi made the motion to accept the attached Gifted Education Scope & Sequence. Mrs. Cameron seconded the motion. The motion passed 5-0.

    2. Distance Learning Addition to Technology Plan

      To progress with a distance learning plan for the Ajo Schools, e-rate funding application depends upon board approval of an addition of distance learning to the current technology plan. The superintendent will make a report on the planning for distance learning.

      Mrs. Rossi made the motion to allow the Administration to progress with modification of the Technology Plan. Mrs. Runge seconded the motion. The motion passed 5-0.

  8. Business

    1. Out of Fiscal Year Invoice Approval

      When applying for RIF monies this year, it came to our attention that the attached invoice to Scholastic Inc. was outstanding.

      Mrs. Cameron made the motion to approve the payment of the attached invoice to Scholastic Inc. Mrs. Rossi seconded the motion. The motion passed 5-0.

    2. Voucher Approval - Ajo Copper News

      Approve the amount of $27.99 from expense voucher 7809 and 7811 for the amount of $27.99.

      Mrs. Cameron made the motion to approve the amount of $27.99 from Vouchers 7809 & 7811 payable to the Ajo Copper News. Mrs. Rossi seconded the motion. The motion passed 4-0, with Mr. David abstaining.

    3. Policy Review - 1st Reading

      the AZ School Boards Association policy development division is recommending the adoption of the following policy: DKA - Payroll Procedures/Schedules

      This is an informational item only; No board action is required.

    4. Approval to Bid for T-1 Line

      If the district seeks E-Rate funding to support T-1 line expense, the Federal Government through SLD (Schools & Libraries Division) requires that districts go to bid for T-1 connectivity.

      Mrs. Cameron made the motion to allow the Administration be permitted to seek bids for a T-1 line. Mrs. Runge seconded the motion. The motion passed 4-0, with Mrs. Rossi abstaining.

    Noting no other business before the Board, Mr. Byrnes, President of the Board, adjourned the meeting at 5:52 p.m.

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