AJO UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 15

MINUTES
REGULAR SESSION BOARD MEETING

Ajo Unified School District Board Room #23, 5:30 p.m.
July 8, 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
      • A - Amy Runge, Member
      • P - Robert Dooley, Superintendent
      • A - 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
      • The Superintendent will be on vacation next week. If you would like to contact me, please call my cell phone or by e-mail.
      • The AZ Department of Education Attendance Audit. Down from 120 thousand to 60 thousand.
   6. Adoption of Agenda

      Mrs. Cameron made the motion to adopt the agenda. Mrs. Rossi 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.

4. Consent Agenda

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

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

5. Personnel

   1. Certified Employment - Tanya Ryks

      Tanya Ryks has been interviewed and reference checks completed for employment as an Elementary Teacher. She will be taking the open 2nd Grade position.

      Mrs. Runge made the motion to approve the employment of Tanya Ryks for the open 2nd Grade position. The motion passed 4-0.

   2. Certified Employment - David Shorey

      David Shorey has been interviewed and reference checks completed for the position of Secondary English Teacher.

      Mrs. Cameron made the motion to approve the employment of David Shorey for the position of Secondary English Teacher. Mr. Byrnes seconded the motion. The motion passed 4-0.

   3. Classified Employment - Yvette Meyers

      Yvette Meyers has been interviewed and reference checks completed for the position of Office Clerk/Reading Lab Paraprofessional.

      Mr. David made the motion to hire Yvette Meyers temporarily until the August 2010 Board Meeting. Mrs. Rossi seconded the motion. The motion passed 4-0.

   4. Classified Employee Reassignment - Patricia Wagner

      Patricia Wagner has been interviewed for the position of Office Clerk/Reading Lab Paraprofessional. Her reference checks are on file.

      Mrs. Rossi made the motion to reassign Patricia Wagner as an Office Clerk/Reading Lab Paraprofessional until the August 2010 Board Meeting. Mr. David seconded the motion. The motion passed 3-1.

   5. Extra Pay Position - Athletic Director - Brian English

      Brian English has submitted a letter of interest for the position of Ajo School Athletic Director. Mr. English is an experienced coach and athletic director prior to moving to Ajo.

      Mrs. Cameron made the motion to approve Mr. English as the 2010/2011 Athletic Director for Ajo Schools. Mr. Byrnes seconded the motion. The motion passed 4-0.

   6. Appointment of Volunteer Athletic Trainer - Lonnie Guthrie

      Lonnie Guthrie has donated his time to the Ajo High School athletes for may years as a trainer. To officially support Mr. Guthrie in this position, the Administration is asking for Board approval of this appointment.

      Mrs. Rossi made the motion to approve Lonnie Guthrie as a Volunteer Athletic Trainer for the Ajo High School. Mrs. Cameron seconded the motion. The motion passed 4-0.

6. Business

   1. Adoption of 2010/2011 AUSD Budget

      The Proposed fiscal Year 2010 Budget was approved at the June 24, 2010 Board meeting. The Administration will make any necessary clarifications/explanations of the budget for final adoption.

      Mrs. Cameron made the motion to adopt the 2010/2011 AUSD Budget. Mr. Byrnes seconded the motion. The motion passed 4-0.

   2. Bank of America Agreement

      Annually the county requires school districts in Pima County to sign an agreement with the bank of America. This Business lean agreement between the Bank of America and the Ajo Unified School District will provide continual financial resources should the state financial payments to the district not be current with district financial obligations.

      Mrs. Rossi made the motion to approve the attached Business Loan Agreement between the Bank of America and the Ajo Unified School District. Mrs. Cameron seconded the motion. The motion passed 4-0.

   3. Disposal of Obsolete Technology Equipment

      Eric Schultz has identified the attached lists (9) of equipment as being obsolete or broken beyond repair. Per USFR guidelines, we are seeking Board approval to dispose of this equipment.

      Mrs. Rossi made the motion to approve the disposal of the items on the attached nine lists of obsolete/damaged technology equipment. Mrs. Cameron seconded the motion. The motion passed 4-0.

   4. Acceptance of Grant from Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold

      Mrs. Milagros Semilla has applied for and was awarded a $5,000 grant to assist with the development of a virtual classroom through the E-2020 program at the Ajo High School.

      Mrs. Cameron made the motion to approve the attached $5,000 Freeport-McMoRan Grant. Mrs. Rossi seconded the motion. The motion passed 4-0.

   5. Out of State Travel - Julia Tiell - San Diego, CA

      Julia Tiell 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. Cameron made the motion to approve the above out of state travel for Julia Tiell to San Diego, CA. Mr. Byrnes seconded the motion. The motion passed 4-0.

Noting no other business, Mr. Byrnes, the President of the Board adjourned the meeting at 6:34 p.m.

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