AJO UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 15

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

MINUTES
REGULAR SESSION BOARD MEETING

Ajo Unified School District Board Room #23, 5:30 p.m.
January 14, 2010

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

  2. Opening Exercises

    1. Roll Call:
      • P - Lisa Rossi, President
      • P - Amy Runge, Clerk
      • P - John Byrnes, Member
      • P - Rose Cameron, Member
      • P - Hollister David, Member
      • P - Robert Dooley, Superintendent
      • P - Joen Painter, Principal
      • A - Patricia Spencer, Financial Director
    2. Pledge of Allegiance
    3. Statement of Welcome
    4. Appointment of Acting Clerk - if necessary
    5. Superintendent's Report - No Superintendent's Report
      • January 28th will be Senior Parents Night hosted by McGoldrick, Painter & Dooley
      • FAFSA Night will be in February
      • ADE will host a ADM/ADA audit on our campus 01/18 to 01/22/2010
      • The Ajo Improvement Sewer Project continues to travel through campus
      • The I.R.S. conducted a week long audit from the 4th to the 8th of January.
      • The Administration is currently keeping an eye on the LES budget situation. More info at the February Board Meeting.
    6. Adoption of Agenda

      Mrs. Cameron made the motion to adopt the agenda. Mrs. Rossi seconded the motion. The motion passed 5-0.

  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. Runge seconded the motion. The motion passed 5-0.

  5. Personnel

    1. Certified Resignation - David Kasper

      David Kasper has submitted his resignation effective January 30, 2010.

      Mrs. Rossi made the motion to approve Mr. Kasper's resignation. Mrs. Runge seconded the motion. The motion passed 5-0.

    2. Classified Employment - Patricia Wagner

      Patricia Wagner has been interviewed and reference checks completed for the position of Teacher's Aide.

      Mrs. Runge made the motion to approve the employment of Ms. Wagner. Mrs. Cameron seconded the motion. The motion passed 5-0.

    3. Classified Employment - Berenice Cornejo

      Berenice Cornejo has been interviewed and reference checks completed for the position of Teacher's Aide.

      Mrs. Cameron made the motion to approve the employment of Ms. Cornejo. Mr. Byrnes seconded the motion. The motion passed 5-0.

    4. Classified Employment - Judy Millersteele

      Judy Millersteele has been interviewed and reference checks completed for the position of Substitute Aide.

      Mrs. Rossi made the motion to approve the employment of Ms. Millersteele as a Sub-Aide. Mrs. Cameron seconded the motion. The motion passed 5-0.

    5. Classified Employment - Juan Sanchez

      Juan Sanchez has been interviewed and reference checks completed for the position of Substitute Aide.

      This item has been tabled until further notice.

  6. Curriculum & Instruction

    1. Adoption of Gifted Education Scope and Sequence

      As part of our Cycle V, Title I review, the AZ Department of Education requires evidence of Board Adoption of our gifted education scope and sequence.

      Mrs. Rossi made the motion to approve the copy of the Gifted Scope and Sequence given to the Board on 01/14/2010. Mrs. Cameron seconded the motion. The motion passed 5-0.

    2. Adoption of E-2020 Program

      At the December Board meeting, a presentation was made regarding an educational software program entitled E-2020. The Administration is asking that this program be adopted by the Board as a part of our curriculum. If approved, this program would be used to assist students to make up credit for classes missed or classes failed. It can also be used for student enrichment or acceleration. The cost of the program for the initial year will be $8,940 for 10 licenses and 10 courses.

      Mrs. Rossi made the motion to approve the adoption/purchase of E-2020. Mrs. Cameron seconded the motion. The motion passed 5-0.

  7. Business

    1. Adoption of a Memorandum for Understanding with ADE and AUSD

      To participate in the U.S. Department of Education's Race to the Top funding, the Board must approve a memorandum of understanding with the AZ Department of Education who will be managing the Program.

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

    2. Annual Determination of Posting Location for Board Meetings of the Governing Board of the Ajo Unified School District.

      The Administration is asked annually to stipulate a location for the posting of the agenda(s) for the Governing Board meetings. The Administration is recommending the approval of the location for official Board agenda postings to be the locked, glass enclosed bulletin board outside the District Office at 111 N. Well Road, Ajo, AZ.

      Mrs. Runge made the motion to approve the above location as the official posting site for the Ajo Unified School District Governing Board agendas. Mr. Byrnes seconded the motion. The motion passed 5-0.

    3. Disposal of Obsolete Computer Equipment

      Eric Schultz has identified a list of computer equipment as being obsolete and of no further benefit to the Ajo Unified School District. Per USFR guidelines we are seeking Board approval to dispose of this equipment.

      Mrs. Runge made the motion to approve the disposal of the items on the attached lists of obsolete computer equipment. Mrs. Rossi seconded the motion. The motion passed 5-0.

    4. Board meeting Calendar Adoption for 2010

      Annually the Board is required to adopt a tentative Board meeting calendar. The calendar being proposed is:

      Regular Session (Thursdays) Study Session (Wednesdays)
      January 14 July 8 January 13 July 7
      February 4 August 5 February 3 August 4
      March 4 September 2 March 3 September 1
      April 8 October 7 April 7 October 6
      May 13 November 4 May 12 November 3
      June 3 December 2 June 2 December 1

      Mrs. Rossi made the motion to approve the above dates for Board meetings for the 2010 calendar year. Mrs. Runge seconded the motion. The motion passed 5-0.

    5. Voucher Approval - Ajo Copper News

      Voucher No: 1030  
      Full Amount of Voucher 75,278.66
      Consent Agenda Amount 75,239.66
         
      Ajo Copper News Amount 39.00

      Mrs. Cameron made the motion to approve the amount of $39.00 from Voucher #1030, payable to the Ajo Copper News. Mrs. Runge seconded the motion. The motion passed 4-0, with Mr. David abstaining.

Noting no other business before the Board, Mr. Byrnes, President of the Board, adjourned the meeting at 6:02 p.m.

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