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.
December 6, 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
      • Drama Club Presentation of Red vs. The Wolf, 7-8 p.m. Dec. 6-8, 2007
      • Friday we have a lot of students out: Girl’s Basketball Tournament at Salome, 4/5 classes to T.O. for Energy Fair, AVID classes travel to Yavapai Community College
      • Food Service Review, December 3, 2007
      • Financial Audit will be the week of January 7, 2008
      • Board members will receive 5 page article from ASCD – the article deals with the NCLB reauthorization.
      • Budget Revision, 7F needs to be signed by each board member
      • Tax Credit time again. Can be hand delivered on or before 12/21 or postmarked in the mail by 12/31.
    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
    3. Board Minutes

      Mrs. Rossi made the motion to approve the Consent Agenda. Mrs. Cameron seconded the motion. The motion passed 5-0.

  5. Personnel

    1. Classified Employment – Substitute Secretary/Cafeteria Worker

      There exists an occasional need for a substitute secretary or cafeteria worker. Carolyn Watkins, who has experience in the Food Service and Clerical Areas, has agreed to fill this part time position.

      Mrs. Runge made the motion to accept Mrs. Watkins’ resignation. Mrs. Rossi seconded the motion. The motion passed 5-0.

    2. Auxiliary/Coaches Employment

      The following individuals have submitted a written request to serve in the extra curricular roles indicated:
      Assistant Girl’s Basketball – ZINKY
      Jr. High Boy’s Girl’s Basketball - MCGOLDRICK

      Mrs. Runge made the motion to accept the above named individuals for the extra pay positions they have requested. Mrs. Cameron seconded the motion. The motion passed 5-0.

  6. Curriculum
    1. Student Development Webpage Demonstration

      Students in Mr. Sedillo’s web design class have completed a webpage for our school. They will demonstrate this webpage to the Board and the audience.

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

  7. Business

    1. Donation – Boy’s Basketball Team

      Gringo Pass Inc. has donated $500 to the Boy’s Basketball Team to purchase Basketball Shoes for the 07/08 season.

      2. Mrs. Cameron made the motion to approve above donation. Mrs. Runge seconded the motion. The motion passed 5-0.

    2. Facilities Use Agreement

      The American Red Cross is requesting temporary use of a facility, to be designed by the District, for use as a public shelter during declared or undeclared natural disasters or emergencies.

      Mrs. Rossi made the motion to approve the Facilities Use Agreement between ARC and AUSD. Mrs. Runge seconded the motion. The motion passed 5-0.

    3. Policy Adoption - DKA

      The Board reviewed proposed policy DKA on the 1st reading at the November Board meeting. This policy is being recommended for approval on the 2nd reading.

      Mrs. Cameron made the motion to approve the above policy. Mrs. Rossi seconded the motion. The motion passed 5-0.

    4. Policy Review – First Reading - GCF

      The AZ School Boards Association, policy development division, is recommending the adoption of the following policy:
      GCF – Professional Staff Hiring

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

    5. Policy Review – First Reading - GDF

      The AZ School Boards Association, policy development division, is recommending the adoption of the following policy:
      GDF – Support Staff Hiring

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

    6. 2007 First Budget Revision

      The first possible budget revision for the 07/08 budget is in December 2007. The state has reduced our 100th day 2007 ADA count resulting in the necessity to reduce our budget for the 2008 fiscal year.

      Mrs. Cameron made the motion to approve the budget revision. Mrs. Rossi seconded the motion. The motion passed 5-0.

    7. Memorandum of Understanding between AUSD and Child Parent Centers, Inc.

      Child Parent Centers, Inc. provides Head Start services to our community. They occasionally enroll a preschool student who qualifies for special education ancillary services. This MOU outlines the parameters for CPC and AUSD regarding the responsibilities of each organization.

      Mrs. Cameron made the motion to approve the MOU between CPC and AUSD. Mrs. Rossi seconded the motion. The motion passed 5-0.

Noting no other business before the Board, Mr. Byrnes, President of the Board, adjourned the meeting at 6:03 p.m.

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