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.
June 24, 2010

  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
      • T - Hollister David, Member
      • P - Amy Runge, Member
      • P - Robert Dooley, Superintendent
      • P - Joen Painter, Principal
      • P - 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
      • High School Summer School has one more week; The focus has been credit recovery. The next Board meeting we hope to have more information about the number of credits recovered, increasing graduation totals.
      • The past week for me has been filled with interviews and negotiation sessions with the Arizona Department of Education. I will share more in Executive Session.
      • I am in discussion with contractors about installing drains in the Culinary Arts Room.
      • There will be a short turn around for the next Board Meeting; The July 8, 2010.
    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. Runge made the motion to approve the consent agenda. Mrs. Cameron seconded the motion. The motion passed 5-0.

  5. Personnel

    1. Certified Resignation - Diane Jackson

      Diane Jackson, currently the K-5 Reading Teacher, has submitted her resignation effective at the end of the 2009/2010 academic year.

      Mrs. Cameron made the motion to approve the resignation of Diane Jackson. Mrs. Rossi seconded the motion. The motion passed 5-0.

    2. Classified Resignation - Linda Grooms

      Linda Grooms has submitted her resignation effective May 11, 2010.

      Mrs. Cameron made the motion to approve the resignation of Linda Grooms. Mrs. Runge seconded the motion. The motion passed 5-0.

    3. Classified Resignation - Robert Runge

      Robert Runge has submitted a letter stating he does not plan to return to the district for the 2010/2011 school year.

      Mrs. Rossi made the motion to approve the resignation of Robert Runge. Mrs. Cameron seconded the motion. The motion passed 5-0.

    4. Certified Employment - Kimberly Howard

      Kimberly Howard has been interviewed and reference checks completed for the position of Special Education teacher.

      Mrs. Runge made the motion to approve the employment of Kim Howard. Mr. Byrnes seconded the motion. The motion passed 5-0.

    5. Summer School Employment

      The following teachers and aides are being recommended for employment during the Elementary Summer School Session in July and August 2010.

      Olivia Garcia 6-8
      Henry Robles 3-5
      Brenda Mojica

      Susan Spitzer SpEd
      Kathy Morales
      Kay Delinger

      Angela Henning K-2
      Martina Harris

      Mrs. Cameron made the motion to approve the above individuals for summer school employment. Mrs. Runge seconded the motion. The motion passed 5-0.

    6. Classified Contract Renewal - 2010/2011

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

      Cafeteria Secretarial Administration Maintenance
      Gina Ortiz Claudian Carpenter Patricia Spencer Frankie Aroz
      Antonia Carrera Diana Celeya Eric Shultz Freeman Fry
      Dolores Garcia Sherri Hurd   Carmen Sanford
      Francisca Lopez Angelina Valenzuela   Dolores Pena
      Alejandra Ortega     Jose Yon
      Aides
      Moni Alvillar Ticha Mancilla Kathleen Murphy Gloria Romero
      Kay Delinger Brenda Mojica Nancy Ness Marie Ross
      Martina Harris Kathy Morales Henry Robles Sarah Spitzer

      Mrs. Runge made the motion to approve issuing classified contracts to the above individuals for the 2010/2011 school year. Mr. Byrnes seconded the motion. The motion passed 5-0.

    7. Classified Employment - Dustin Goodwin

      Dustin Goodwin has been interviewed for the position of SAIS coordinator. He will work with PowerSchool, entering and monitoring SAIS, and assisting the school counselor with schedules.

      Mrs. Cameron made the motion to approve the employment of Dustin Goodwin. Mrs. Rossi seconded the motion. The motion passed 5-0.

    8. Extra Pay Positions - 2010/2011 School Year

      Below is a list of positions and requestors fore the 2010/2011 school year. The empty spaces are positions that the Administration has not received letters of interest for.

      ORGANIZATIONS     SPORTS  
      Class Advisor-Freshman ROBLES, J. Athletic Director  
      Class Advisor-Sophomore SPITZER    
      Class Advisor-Junior   Boys  
      Class Advisor-Senior ZANOT Baseball-Varsity EMMERS
      Drama Club Advisor ZANOT Assistant Baseball  
      National Honor Society SEMILLA Basketball-Varsity HARVEY
      Student Council Advisor   Basketball-J.V. BANUELOS
      Jr. High School   Basketball-Jr. H.S. ROBLES, H.
      Student Council Advisor HARVEY Football-Varsity MCGOLDRICK
      High School   Assistant Football (2) SEELEY
      Pep Club Advisor     ALVILLAR
      8th Grade Advisor TIELL Golf HARVEY
          Track-Varsity-B/G WILLIAMS, LYLE
      ACTIVITIES Asst. Track-Varsity  
      Band Director SPITZER    
      Raider Review Advisor SEDILLO Girls  
      Yearbook Advisor SEDILLO Basketball-Varsity EMMERS
      Yearbook Advisor K-8 SEDILLO Assistant Basketball  
          Basketball-Jr. H.S. ROBLES, H.
      CERTIFIED GRANT DIRECTORS Softball-Varsity SEPULVEDA, J.
      Special Education - Idea   Asst. Softball-Varsity REID
      JOM and Title VI FOBER Cheerleading Coach  
      Gifted ZANOT Volleyball-Varsity ROBLES, H.
      Voc Ed Dir   Volleyball-JV HARPER, A.
             
      Teacher Mentors LOPEZ ROBLES  
      Data Management SEMILLA GARCIA  

      Mrs. Cameron made the motion to table the Volleyball Assistant Coach. Mrs. Rossi seconded the motion. The motion was defeated 3-2.

      Mr. Byrnes made a motion to approve all of the individuals listed for the Extra Pay Positions they are requesting. Mrs. Runge seconded the motion. The motion passed 3-2.

    9. Certified Resignation - Ken Farmer

      Ken Farmer has submitted a letter stating that he wishes to resign his position as the Athletic Director for the Ajo Unified School District.

      Mrs. Runge made the motion to approve the resignation of Ken Farmer as Athletic Director. Mr. Byrnes seconded the motion. The motion passed 5-0.

    10. Certified Employment - Brian English

      Brian English has been interviewed and reference checks completed for a K-8 Elementary classroom teacher.

      Mrs. Rossi made the motion to approve the employment of Mr. Brian English. Mrs. Runge seconded the motion. The motion passed 5-0.

    11. Certified Employment - Donna English

      Donna English has been interviewed and reference checks completed for a K-8 Elementary classroom teacher.

      Mrs. Rossi made the motion to approve the employment of Mrs. Donna English. Mrs. Runge seconded the motion. The motion passed 5-0.

  6. Business

    1. Donation - Automotive Program

      The Ajo Copper News has donated $50 to the JTED Auto Program.

      Mrs. Rossi made the motion to approve the above donation of $50 to the AUSD JTED Automotive Program. Mrs. Runge seconded the motion. The motion passed 5-0.

    2. Donation - Mrs. Belskis 2nd Grade Class - Penny Drive

      Mrs. Belskis 2nd Grade Class has conducted a Penny Drive that raised $48.30. The class would like to donate it to purchase new playground equipment.

      Mrs. Runge made the motion to approve the above donation of $48.30 to purchase new playground equipment. Mrs. Cameron seconded the motion. The motion passed 5-0.

    3. Board Approval of Resolution Certifying Ending Cash Balance [A.R.S. 15-991 (A)(3)]

      Arizona Revised Statue 15-991 (A)(3) stipulates that the District Governing Board designate that the Superintendent may certify the projected ending cash balances.

      Mrs. Rossi made the motion to appoint the Superintendent as the designee to certify the projected ending cash balances for the AUSD. Mrs. Cameron seconded the motion. The motion passed 5-0.

    4. Final Budget Revision - 2009/2010

      This is a budget revision to account for any adjusted ADM for the 2010 fiscal year. The Administration will make a brief presentation regarding this revision.

      Mrs. Cameron made the motion to approve the Final Budget Revision for the 2009/2010 school year. Mrs. Rossi seconded the motion. The motion passed 5-0.

    5. Ratification of 2010/2011 Classified Meet & Confer Agreement

      The Board spokesperson and representatives of the classified employees have agreed upon changes to the 2010/2011 Classified Meet & Confer document.

      Mrs. Runge made the motion to ratify the attached 2010/2011 Classified Meet & Confer Agreement. Mrs. Cameron seconded the motion. The motion passed 5-0.

    6. Voucher Approval - Ajo Copper News

      Voucher No: 1050
      Full Amount of Voucher 26,789.41
      Consent Agenda Amount 26,774.41
      Ajo Copper News Amount 15.00
      Voucher No: 1051
      Full Amount of Voucher 74,529.27
      Consent Agenda Amount 74,521.77
      Ajo Copper News Amount 7.50
      Voucher No: 1053
      Full Amount of Voucher 17,413.83
      Consent Agenda Amount 17,368.83
      Ajo Copper News Amount 45.00
      Voucher No: 1059
      Full Amount of Voucher 27,860.00
      Consent Agenda Amount 27,841.34
      Ajo Copper News Amount 19.50

      Mrs. Rossi made the motion to approve the amount of $87 from Vouchers #1050, #1051, #1053, and #1059. Mrs. Runge seconded the motion. The motion passed 4-0, with Mr. David abstaining.

Noting no other business, Mr. Byrnes, the President of the Board adjourned the meeting at 5:55 p.m.

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