AJO UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 15

Governing Board Members: Administration:
Mr. John Byrnes - President Dr. Robert Dooley - Superintendent
Mrs. Lisa Rossi - Clerk Dr. Joen Painter - 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.
May 13, 2010

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

  2. Opening Exercises

    1. Roll Call:
      • P - John Byrnes, President
      • P - Lisa Rossi, Clerk
      • A - Rose Cameron, Member
      • P - Hollister David, Member
      • P - Amy Runge, 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 - Superintendent's Report
      • It has been a busy week; Senior Prank Incident. Those involved are in in-school suspension for the rest of the year. Senior privileges depend on how they behave in ISS. Participation in the graduation ceremony at this point has not been decided. Has taken a toll on us all - students, parents, staff, & community members.
      • Final ADE Audit report (residency issue) is at the table. The Administration is in the process of working on an appeal.
      • The Administration has meet with State Representative Patricia Fleming today to seek assistance with this issue.
      • 11 of our High School students qualified for the State Track Meet tomorrow at ASU. Congratulation to those students and Coach Williams.
      • The Administration has applied for a few grants to be applied to the cost of the E2020 Program and Nutrition & Fitness Program.
    6. Adoption of Agenda

      Mrs. Runge made the motion to adopt the agenda. Mr. David seconded the motion. The motion passed 4-0.

  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.

    Chyna Davis
    Reading a letter on behalf of all the Seniors involved in the Prank, which is 57% of the Senior Class and includes 6 of the top 8 of the class. Those students take full responsibility and are very apologetic. Those students are asking for a 2nd chance.

    Savanna McCasland
    Apologizes for her actions and the actions of her fellow classmates. Asks the Administration to reconsider the resignation of Linda Grooms.

    Fatima McCasland
    Agrees that the students involved need to be punished, however believes taking away their ability to walk in the graduation ceremony to be too far. The majority of the students had no malicious intent. Parents would like to know the full extent of the damages. Appalled at the Personnel action taken against Linda Grooms. Asking the Administration to allow the students to walk in the graduation ceremony.

  4. Consent Agenda

    1. Financial Report
    2. Voucher Approval
    3. Board Minutes

    Mrs. Rossi made the motion to approve the consent agenda. Mr. Byrnes seconded the motion. The motion passed 4-0.

  5. Personnel

    1. Classified Retirement

      Marie Ross has submitted a letter of intent to retire as a teacher's aide effective December 18, 2010. This will be in the middle of the 2010/2011 school year. Mrs. Ross will have served 21 years in the Ajo Unified School District.

      Mrs. Runge made the motion to approve Mrs. Ross' retirement during the 2010/2011 school year. Mrs. Rossi seconded the motion. The motion passed 4-0.

    2. Summer School Employment

      Elementary Summer School Employment will be tabled until the June Board Meeting. High School Summer School Employment will be as follows:

      M. Zanot - English
      D. Cobb - Odessyware
      T. Mancilla - Aide      		 M. Semilla - Math
      G. Romero - Aide      		 J. Robles - Science
      H. Robles - Aide

      Mrs. Rossi made the motion to approve the above employment for High School Summer School. Mrs. Runge seconded the motion. The motion passed 4-0.

    3. Certified Contract Renewal - 2010/2011

      The following personnel are being recommended to receive teaching contracts for the 2010/2011 school year:

      Daniel Cobb (part-time) Bradley Harvey Lloyd Sedillo
      Dave Emmers Angela Henning Milagros Semilla
      Marcia Fober Diane Jackson Susan Spitzer
      Eugene Gage Leonard Lopez Linda Walker
      Olivia Garcia Tom McGoldrick Annette Yanez
      Lonnie Guthrie (part-time) Tom Powell (part-time) Mary Helen Yanez
      Betty Halverson Julita Robles Melissa Zanot
      Ken Farmer (Athletic Director)  

      Mrs. Rossi made the motion to approve issuing teaching contracts to the above individuals for the 2010/2011 school year. Mr. Byrnes seconded the motion. The motion passed 4-0.

  6. Business

    1. Acceptance of Donation - Student Council

      The Student Council participated in the schoolmall.com program where anyone can go online, select his or her school, and then shop. A percentage of what you buy goes to the school of your choice. The Ajo High School Student Council is donating the proceeds, $599.44 to the Ajo Elementary School for new playground equipment.

      Mrs. Rossi made the motion to approve the above donation. Mrs. Runge seconded the motion. The motion passed 4-0.

    2. ASBA Official Delegate Selection

      The ASBA Delegate Assembly will be held at Fairmont Scottsdale Hotel on June 26, 2010 at 9 a.m. Each school Board is being asked to send a delegate to the delegate assembly. In the past, our Board has sent a delegate and designated an alternate delegate. Hop David volunteered to be the assigned delegate for the 2010 ASBA Assembly.

      Mrs. Runge made the motion to approve Mr. David as representative for the AUSD at the ASBA Delegate Assembly. Mrs. Rossi seconded the motion. The motion passed 4-0.

    3. Approval of the 2010/2011 School Calendar

      Representatives from the teaching staff have worked with the administration to develop the attached 2010/2011 school calendar.

      Mrs. Rossi made the motion to approve the 2010/2011 School Calendar. Mr. Byrnes seconded the motion. The motion passed 4-0.

    4. Disposal of Weight Room Equipment

      Ken farmer has identified 30 year old weight room equipment for disposal. The cost of repairing and reconditioning this equipment would be more expensive then replacing the equipment altogether. Per USFR guidelines, we are seeking Board approval to dispose of this equipment.

      Mrs. Runge made the motion to approve the disposal of the list of damaged and unsafe weight room equipment. Mrs. Rossi seconded the motion. The motion passed 4-0.

    5. General Statement of Assurance

      Annually school districts are required to submit a Board approved statement of assurances for participation in the grants program.

      Mrs. Runge made the motion to approve the general statement of assurance for the 2010/2011 school year. Mr. Byrnes seconded the motion. The motion passed 4-0.

    6. Approval of MOU with the State for participation in Race to the Top Grant Project

      The Governor has announced that Arizona will apply for the second round of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act's Race to the Top educational funding competition. To be a part of this grant, the Board President, the Association President and the Superintendent of a participating district must sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). The MOU is attached, and must be submitted to ADE by May 15, 2010.

      Mrs. Rossi made the motion to approve the MOU between the AUSD and ADE. Mrs. Runge seconded the motion. The motion passed 4-0.

    7. Out of State Travel - Brad Harvey - San Diego, CA

      Brad Harvey has submitted a request to attend an out of state conference in San Diego, CA. This conference is hosted by AVID and will last from August 2nd to August 6, 2010.

      Mrs. Rossi made the motion to approve the above out of state travel for Mr. Harvey to attend an AVID conference in San Diego, CA. Mrs. Runge seconded the motion. The motion passed 4-0.

    8. Out of State Travel - Diane Jackson - New Orleans, LA

      Diane Jackson has submitted a request to attend an out of state conference in New Orleans, LA. This conference is hosted by NRSI and will last from July 11 to the 14, 2010.

      Mrs. Rossi made the motion to approve the above out of state travel for Mrs. Jackson to attend an NRSI conference in New Orleans, LA. Mrs. Runge seconded the motion. The motion passed 4-0.

    9. Permission to issue RFP for Special Education Auxiliary Services

      We annually seek RFPs for special education support services such as speech, occupational therapy, physical therapy, and psych educational services.

      Mrs. Runge made the motion to approve that the district seeks proposals for SpEd Auxiliary Services for the 2010/2011 school year. Mr. Byrnes seconded the motion. The motion passed 4-0.

    10. Ratification of the 2010 Certified Meet & Confer Agreement

      The Board spokesperson and the EAA representatives have agreed and "signed off" on the attached 2010/2011 Meet & Confer agreement.

      Mrs. Rossi made the motion to ratify the attached Certified Meet & Confer Agreement for the 2010/2011 school year. Mr. Byrnes seconded the motion. The motion passed 4-0.

    11. Reinstatement of 2008/2009 Salary Increase of 2.3% for 2009/2010 Only.

      Due to the funds being available at this time, because of lack of staffing, sudden growth, and lack of budget reduction by the legislature, the district can return these funds to employees from the 2008/2009 school year.

      Mrs. Rossi made the motion to approve the reinstatement of a 2.3% salary increase to 35 individuals. Mrs. Runge seconded the motion. The motion passed 4-0.

    12. Voucher Approval - Ajo Copper News

      Voucher No: 1038  
      Full Amount of Voucher 4,742.03
      Consent Agenda Amount 4,707.03
         
      Ajo Copper News Amount 35.00
      Voucher No: 1040  
      Full Amount of Voucher 72,283.00
      Consent Agenda Amount 72,263.50
         
      Ajo Copper News Amount 19.50
      Voucher No: 1044  
      Full Amount of Voucher 6,163.00
      Consent Agenda Amount 6,155.50
         
      Ajo Copper News Amount 7.50

      Mrs. Runge made the motion to approve the amount of $62.00 from Vouchers #1038, #1040, and #1044, payable to the Ajo Copper News. Mrs. Rossi seconded the motion. The motion passed 3-0, with Mr. David abstaining.

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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