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Board Packet for 08-12-15 - Higley Unified School District
HIGLEY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 60 GOVERNING BOARD MEETING AGENDA Pursuant to A.R.S. § 38-431.01, notice is hereby given to members of the Higley Unified School District No. 60 Governing Board and to the general public that the Higley Unified School District No. 60 Governing Board will hold a Board Meeting. The Governing Board reserves the right to move into executive session for legal advice with its attorneys for any item listed on the agenda, in person or by telephone, pursuant to A.R.S. § 38-431.03(A)(3). Members of the Governing Board will attend either in person or by telephone conference call. Regular Meeting Wednesday, August 12, 2015 District Office – Governing Board Meeting Room 2935 S. Recker Road Gilbert, Arizona 85295 6:30 P.M. Regular Meeting 1.0 2.0 3.0 4.0 Call to Order Roll Call Moment of Silence Pledge of Allegiance Approval of Agenda ____ Motion 5.0 ____ Second ____ Discussion ____ Vote Request to Speak to the Governing Board, A.R.S. § 38-431.01.H. We value input from our constituents. This time has been set aside for anyone from the audience who wishes to address the Board. Please remember, this is not an appropriate venue to evaluate, discuss, or criticize district personnel. Policy KEB provides a process for complaints about personnel. Members of the Board may not discuss items that are not specifically identified on the agenda. Therefore, pursuant to A.R.S. § 38-431.01(H), action taken as a result of public comment will be limited to directing staff to study the matter, responding to any criticism or scheduling the matter for further consideration and decision at a later date. Please limit your remarks to three minutes. 6.0 Superintendent’s Report • Awards/Recognitions/Presentations o Quarterly Classified Employees of the Month • Upcoming Events o Wednesday, August 26, 2015 o Wednesday, August 26, 2015 o Monday, Sept. 7, 2015 Governing Board Work Study, District Office Board Room, 5:30pm Governing Board Meeting, District Office Board Room, 6:30pm Labor Day - Holiday o Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2015 o Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2015 • 7.0 Governing Board Work Study, District Office Board Room, 5:30pm Governing Board Meeting, District Office Board Room, 6:30pm Board Comments Consent Agenda Items ____ Motion ____ Second ____ Discussion ____ Vote 7.1 Approve Personnel Action Items • Appointments • Resignations/Terminations • Supplemental Pay • Staff Adjustments/Amendments/Reclassifications 7.2 Approve Payroll and Expense Vouchers 7.3 Approve Minutes of July 15, 2015 Regular Board Meeting 7.4 Receive Student Activities Fund Report for June 2015 7.5 Approve Attendance to Arizona Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association Conference for District Athletic Director in Prescott, AZ, September 12–15, 2015 7.6 Approve Out of Country Travel for Superintendent to Participate In and Present at the First Annual Global K-12 Education Research Association Conference in Shijiazhuang, Hebei, P.R. China, from October 8-14, 2015 7.7 Approve Job Description – Maintenance Supervisor 8.0 Old Business 9.0 9.1 Action and Information Items Information: Monthly Governing Board Financial Reports for: A. June 2015 B. July 2015 / FY 2014-15 C. July 2015 / FY 2015-16 9.2 First Read of Amendment of Policy AC-Nondiscrimination/Equal Opportunity and Policy GBA-Equal Employment Opportunity ____ Motion 9.3 ____ Discussion ____ Vote First Read of Amendment of Regulation AC-R Nondiscrimination/Equal Opportunity ____ Motion 9.4 ____ Second ____ Second ____ Discussion ____ Vote First Read of Amendment of Policy ACA – Sexual Harassment ____ Motion ____ Second ____ Discussion ____ Vote 9.5 First Read of Amendment of Policies GCF–Professional Staff Hiring and GDF–Support Staff Hiring ____ Motion 9.6 ____ Second ____ Discussion ____ Vote First Read of Amendment of Policy GDN–Supervision of Support Staff ____ Motion 9.7 ____ Second ____ Discussion ____ Vote Second Read and Approve Repeal of Policy GBEA Staff Ethics ____ Motion 9.8 ____ Second ____ Discussion ____ Vote Second Read and Approve Amendment of Policy GBEB Staff Conduct ____ Motion ____ Second ____ Discussion ____ Vote 9.9 Discussion: Name of New Elementary School 10.0 • • Future Agenda Items Plan a meeting with our legislators in the near future. (VW–6/10/15) Obtain information from County Tax Assessor on the difference in tax assessment for this year on the Full Cash Value versus the Limited Property Value (VW–6/24/15) Presentation or report on ancillary revenue streams in the district, such as cell towers, community education, preschool. (6/24/15–JH) Presentation or report on open enrollment at each site, both in district and out of district, to include how many staff members are bringing their children in from outside the district. (7/15/15–JH) • • 11.0 Adjourn • • Additional documentation relating to public meeting Agenda items may be obtained 24 hours prior to the time stated for the Governing Board meeting to convene. These documents can be found in the Superintendent’s office located at 2935 S. Recker Road, Gilbert, AZ, 85295. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation by contacting the Governing Board Secretary, at least 72 hours in advance of the meeting to allow the District time to arrange for the accommodation. Agenda Item 6.0 HIGLEY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT X AGENDA INFORMATION Information/Discussion Action Consent Board Meeting Date: August 12, 2015 Item: Superintendent’s Report Submitted by: Dr. Mike Thomason, Superintendent Approved by: _______________________________ Dr. Mike Thomason, Superintendent • Awards/Recognitions/Presentations • Quarterly Classified Employees of the Month o April – Debbie Hugli – Sossaman Middle School, Special Education Aide o May – Angie Marqueling - WFHS Department Secretary o June – Traci Meyers Special Education Records • Upcoming Events: o Wednesday, August 26, 2015 o Wednesday, August 26, 2015 o Monday, Sept. 7, 2015 o Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2015 o Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2015 Governing Board Work Study, District Office Board Room, 5:30pm Governing Board Meeting, District Office Board Room, 6:30pm Labor Day – Holiday Governing Board Work Study, District Office Board Room, 5:30pm Governing Board Meeting, District Office Board Room, 6:30pm August 2015 Calendar • Board Comments __________________________________________________________________________________ This aligns to District Goal: _ ___ Goal 1 - Student Achievement _ __ Goal 2 - Personnel _X _ Goal 3 - Communication _ ___ Goal 4 - Resources August 2015 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 1 6:30 p.m. Board Meeting 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 5:30 p.m. Work Study Session 6:30 p.m. Board Meeting 30 31 Agenda Item 7.1 HIGLEY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT Information/Discussion Action AGENDA INFORMATION X Board Meeting Date: August 12, 2015 Item: Approve Personnel Action Items Submitted by: Dr. Mike Thomason, Superintendent Funding Source: Maintenance and Operations Approved by: ______________________________ Dr. Mike Thomason, Superintendent Consent RECOMMENDED MOTION: That the Governing Board approve the following personnel action items. NAME Marline Marcus Charlie Wilson Lael Rogers Panna Leatherby Molly McGill Melissa Eidahl Vicki Massey Gabriella Smith Cynthia Gower Stephanie West Gordon Ray Jean Gregus Yvonne Slater Rudy Trujillo Jr Rhonda Greenberg Maxine McMillan Michelle Houglam Lisa Parisi Claudia Fisher Kristine Rice Stephanie Harrison Jonathan Willyerd Taylor Jones Loren Considine Gail McAdams Joe Harris Theresa Hallock Donna Waters Kris Nelson Acacia Davis Eva Hunter Heather Peterson Robert Lafayette Heather Jones David Bender Donald Ring Betty Bottesch Catherine Frisone Melinda Redner Federico Rico Wendy Bradshaw Lauren Kothe POSITION Aide – Title I Teacher – Science Teacher – Language Arts Teacher – Mandarin Teacher – SpEd Preschool Lunch Aide TOSA – Instr. Coach Science Health Aide Teacher – SpEd TOSA – Instr. Coach English Teacher – Social Studies Aide – SpEd Attendance Specialist Teacher – Choir Lunch Aide Activity Assistant Aide – K-Prep st Teacher -1 Grade Teacher – SpEd Health Aide Admin Clerk Teacher – Art Teacher – Science Teacher – Social Studies Teacher – SpEd Teacher – Spanish Counselor Aide – K-Prep Media Center Aide Media Center Aide Teacher – K-Prep Preschool Aide Aide – Sped Assistant Principal Teacher – Spanish th Teacher – 8 Math Crossing Guard Bus Driver SpEd Aide Custodian Lunch aide SLPA ACTION New Hire New Hire New Hire New Hire New Hire New Hire New Hire New Hire New Hire New Hire New Hire New Hire New Hire New Hire New Hire New Hire New Hire New Hire New Hire New Hire New Hire New Hire New Hire New Hire New Hire New Hire New Hire New Hire New Hire New Hire New Hire New Hire New Hire New Hire New Hire New Hire New Hire New Hire New Hire New Hire New Hire New Hire EFFECTIVE DATE 07/27/15 07/16/15 07/16/15 07/16/15 07/16/15 07/27/15 07/20/15 07/21/15 07/16/15 07/16/15 07/16/15 07/27/15 07/13/15 07/16/15 07/27/15 07/22/15 07/27/15 07/16/15 07/16/15 07/21/15 07/27/15 07/16/15 07/16/15 07/16/15 07/16/15 07/16/15 07/16/15 07/27/15 07/27/15 07/27/15 07/16/15 07/27/15 07/27/15 07/17/15 07/16/15 07/20/15 07/27/15 07/27/15 07/27/15 07/20/15 07/27/15 07/27/15 FUNDING SOURCE 001 001 001 001 001 001 001 001 001 001 001 001 001 001 001 001 001 001 001 001 001 001 001 001 001 001 001 001 001 001 001 001 001 001 001 001 001 001 001 001 001 001 HR Agenda August 12, 2015 Kristine Kurtz Marissa Gonzales Brenda Reynoso Vanessa Padilla Gianluca Nicastro Danna Hodorski Stacey Moise Beth Knudsvig Karla Boes Joshua Licht Pamela Stone Christina Adams Nancy Padilla Jazmin Padilla Talore Bostic Anthony Rayes Janiya Marshall Jacob Faircloth Joshua Faircloth Ariana Medina Angel Thomas Kimberly Norton Jessica Martin Jerrilene Antone-Morton Jennifer Hays Jason Brown Chelsea Peralta Meredith Alger Luz Rubio Jennifer Martin Brennan Hallock Ty Legg Ashley Huff Amy Gossard Christina Simpson Kathy McKay Amy Dudley Kyra Maciel Caitlin Large Caryn Butler Wayne Jazwierski Erin Harris Candace Castro Jennifer Corry -2- Custodian Activity Assistant Activity Assistant Activity Assistant Activity Assistant SpEd Aide SpEd Aide SpEd Aide Crossing Guard SpEd Aide SpEd Aide Media Center Aide Student Act. Assistant Student Act. Assistant Student Act. Assistant Student Act. Assistant Student Act. Assistant Student Act. Assistant Student Act. Assistant Student Act. Assistant Student Act. Assistant SpEd Aide Crossing Guard Teacher – Science Teacher – English Custodian SLPA Preschool SpEd Aide Custodian Aide SpEd Aide th Teacher – 6 st Teacher – 1 Grade th Teacher – 5 Grade Crossing Guard Admin Clerk SpEd Aide Department Secretary Teacher – Intern Teacher – SpEd Preschool Custodian Counselor SpEd Aide Director II of Student Services TERMINATION/RESIGNATIONS Miguel Vargas Jr Groundskeeper Gretchen Meyers Teacher – Gifted Arturo Nunez Sr Facility Maint. Worker Lisa Jordan Media Center Aide Patricia Almejo Bus Driver Kerrie Smith Aide – ELL Katherine Myers Aide – SpEd LPN Maria Peru Aide – SpEd Lori Phelps Aide – SpEd Shelby Hamlin Aide – SpEd Lori Scott Bus Driver Nancy Wtipil Crossing Guard Elizabeth Phinney Aide – SpEd Jennifer Salam Aide – Title I Jillian Morales Aide – Title I McKay Smith Counselor Jessica Mauro Health Aide Nichole Bombard HR Benefits Specialist Isabel Flores Custodian Ismael Kazama Custodian Luz Rubio Custodian New Hire New Hire New Hire New Hire New Hire New Hire New Hire New Hire New Hire New Hire New Hire New Hire New Hire New Hire New Hire New Hire New Hire New Hire New Hire New Hire New Hire New Hire New Hire New Hire New Hire New Hire New Hire New Hire New Hire New Hire New Hire New Hire New Hire New Hire New Hire New Hire New Hire New Hire New Hire New Hire New Hire New Hire New Hire New Hire 07/22/15 07/22/15 07/22/15 07/22/15 07/22/15 07/27/15 07/30/15 07/27/15 07/27/15 07/27/15 07/27/15 07/27/15 07/22/15 07/22/15 07/22/15 07/22/15 07/22/15 07/22/15 07/22/15 07/22/15 07/22/15 07/27/15 07/27/15 07/24/15 07/24/15 07/29/15 08/03/15 07/27/15 07/27/15 07/29/15 07/29/15 07/30/15 08/17/15 07/31/15 07/29/15 08/10/15 08/03/15 08/03/15 07/21/15 08/03/15 08/03/15 08/10/15 08/08/15 08/24/15 Resignation Resignation Resignation Resignation Resignation Resignation Resignation Resignation Resignation Resignation Resignation Resignation Resignation Resignation Resignation Resignation Resignation Resignation Resignation Resignation Resignation 07/24/15 05/22/15 07/09/15 05/21/15 05/21/15 05/21/15 05/21/15 05/21/15 05/21/15 05/21/15 05/21/15 05/21/15 05/21/15 05/21/15 05/21/15 05/21/15 08/14/15 08/07/15 07/16/15 07/17/15 07/28/15 001 001 001 001 001 001 001 001 001 001 001 001 001 001 001 001 001 001 001 001 001 001 001 001 001 001 001 001 001 001 001 001 001 001 001 001 001 001 001 001 001 001 001 001 HR Agenda August 12, 2015 Carolann Tamburo Daniel Grennay John Sanders Jacqueline Barbere Daniel Hinkle Rhonda Donner Alma Berenice Bledsoe Jacqueline Ortega -3- Bus Driver Bus Driver Teacher – CTE SpEd Aide Facility Supervisor Bus Driver Aide – ELL Career Center Specialist SUPPLEMENTAL ASSIGNMENT th Wendalyn Schmidt 8 Grade Girls Volleyball Ryan Kleinman Asst. Football Coach Joe Patterson Asst. Football Coach Troy Watson Asst. Football Coach Jim Weybrecht Asst. Football Coach Matt Miller Asst. Football Coach Marty Dunlap Kids Club Driver Brenda Franklin Kids Club Driver Anne Lagerstrom Kids Club Driver Jimmy Perry Kids Club Driver Lynn Nault Kids Club Driver Toby Williams Kids Club Driver Meredith Barrett Kids Club Driver Julie DeVall Kids Club Driver Autumn Robertson Kids Club Driver Toby Williams Pathways ESY Driver Martie Dunlap Chrysalis ESY Driver Diane Jones ACES ESY Aide John Kelly Accel ESY Driver Mary Johnson ACES ESY Driver Barbara Thomas Accel ESY Driver Autumn Robertson Banner ESY Driver Julie DeVall Bus Driver Trainer Jimmy Perry Bus Driver Trainer Lynn Nault Bus Driver Trainer Anne Lagerstrom Bus Driver Trainer Israel Fernandez Mechanic Shop Help John Stone Summer Office work/driver Beverly Riddle Summer Office work/driver Carol Harrel Summer Office work/driver Rachel Gallegos Summer Office work/driver Anjie Dumlao Summer Office work/driver Carroll Cronin Summer Office work/driver Joshua Costelnock K-6 Math Instructional Coach Stephanie West 7-12 ELA Instructional Coach Nancy Foote Teacher Summer School James Tomberlin Teacher Summer School Jessica Daniels Teacher Summer School Dawn Oyler Summer Bus Aide William Sperry Bus Driver Training Gina Mathes Bus Driver Training Steve Sanders Bus Driver Training Tammy Henderson Bus Driver Training Steve Sanders Bus Driver Trainee Dennis Simons Kids Club Driver Paul Menchaca Sub Custodian Tammy Sheehy Sub Custodian Jesse Marquez Sub Custodian Hailey Tyler Cheer Instructor Michael Neuweiler WF Summer Volleyball Camp Jennifer Murphy Summer Counseling Michael Neuweiler Head Volleyball Coach William Cesolini ESY – Student I.N Heather Jackson Speech Testing Justin Pullins ESY – Student A.L Amanda Cross Asst. Girls Volleyball Coach Resignation Resignation Resignation Resignation Resignation Resignation Resignation Resignation 07/15/15 07/21/15 05/21/15 08/06/15 08/14/15 08/03/15 08/14/15 08/17/15 Supplemental Supplemental Supplemental Supplemental Supplemental Supplemental Supplemental Supplemental Supplemental Supplemental Supplemental Supplemental Supplemental Supplemental Supplemental Supplemental Supplemental Supplemental Supplemental Supplemental Supplemental Supplemental Supplemental Supplemental Supplemental Supplemental Supplemental Supplemental Supplemental Supplemental Supplemental Supplemental Supplemental Supplemental Supplemental Supplemental Supplemental Supplemental Supplemental Supplemental Supplemental Supplemental Supplemental Supplemental Supplemental Supplemental Supplemental Supplemental Supplemental Supplemental Supplemental Supplemental Supplemental Supplemental Supplemental Supplemental 07/27 – 09/21/15 07/27 – 10/31/15 07/27 – 10/31/15 07/27 – 10/31/15 07/27 – 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001 001 013 013 520 520 520 001 001 001 001 001 001 520 520 520 520 520 520 001 526 001 001 001 001 HR Agenda August 12, 2015 Ryan Anderson Richard Hanson Amenda Gamboa Leslie Jones Michael Neuweiler Chris Leverington Kata Logan Steve Campbell Devon Adams Randy Holt Carrie Mollenkopf Chris Brock John Piccione Rudy Trujillo Bev Peden Chris Brock Justin Pullins Doug Gilmer Tommie Byrd Donna Vanney Joe Harris Jason Farrington Shawn Cook Colter Culwell Alex Rivera Julian Mirano Shelby Russell Chesley Sharp Chesley Sharp -4- Head Swim Coach Football Instructor (camp) Volleyball Instructor (camp) Thinking Maps training Volleyball Camp Teacher Overload (fall) Teacher Overload (fall) Teacher Overload (fall) Teacher Overload (fall) Teacher Overload (fall) Teacher Overload (fall) Teacher Overload (fall) Teacher Overload (fall) Band Assistant Student Council – Fall NHS – Fall Homebound Teaching Overload Teaching Overload Teaching Overload Teaching Overload Teaching Overload Teaching Overload Pit Instructor Asst Band Director Asst Band Director Guard Instructor Summer Marching Band Camp Marching Band Fall 2015 Supplemental Supplemental Supplemental Supplemental Supplemental Supplemental Supplemental Supplemental Supplemental Supplemental Supplemental Supplemental Supplemental Supplemental Supplemental Supplemental Supplemental Supplemental Supplemental Supplemental Supplemental Supplemental Supplemental Supplemental Supplemental Supplemental Supplemental 07/27 – 10/31/15 07/22 – 07/23/15 07/24 – 07/24/15 08/01 – 09/30/15 07/28 – 08/06/15 07/27 – 12/17/15 07/27 – 12/17/15 07/27 – 12/17/15 07/27 – 12/17/15 07/27 – 12/17/15 07/27 – 12/17/15 07/27 – 12/17/15 07/27 – 12/17/15 07/27 – 10/31/15 07/27 – 12/17/15 07/27 – 12/17/15 07/27 – 06/30/16 07/21 – 12/18/15 07/21 – 12/18/15 07/21 – 12/18/15 07/21 – 12/18/15 07/21 – 12/18/15 07/21 – 12/18/15 07/27 – 12/18/15 07/27 – 12/18/15 07/27 – 12/18/15 07/27 – 12/18/15 526 520 520 013 520 001 001 001 001 001 001 001 001 526 001 001 001 001 001 001 001 001 001 001 001 001 001 Supplemental Supplemental 07/01 – 07/21/15 07/27 – 12/18/15 001 001 07/06/15 07/15/15 07/13/15 07/27/15 07/20/15 07/22/15 07/22/15 07/27/15 07/21/15 07/27/15 07/21/15 07/21/15 07/21/15 07/21/15 07/21/15 07/21/15 07/27/15 07/01/15 07/01/15 07/01/15 08/17/15 08/06/15 001 001 001 001 001 001 001 001 001 001 001 001 001 001 001 001 001 *** *** *** 001 001 LEAVE OF ABSENCE STAFF ADJUSTMENTS/AMENDMENTS/RECLASSIFICATIONS Juan Grano Warehouse Worker HR Specialist – Sub Services Rosemary Gonzalez K-Prep aide Teacher – K-Prep Nicholas Hamberg IT Tech Level I IT Tech Level II Kim Gant-Kolins Lunch Aide Media Center Aide Darrell Stangle Athletic Director Adding Teacher SpEd Valerie Waddoups PT Custodian Lead Custodian Deven Roeper PT Custodian Lead Custodian Cristina Robles PT Custodian FT Custodian Jessica Campuzano PT Teacher FT Teacher Paul Menchaca Activity Assistant Crossing Guard Elizabeth Sheppard Teacher Salary Advancement James Walker Teacher Salary Advancement Shauna Scheffner Teacher Salary Advancement Kristen Nash Teacher Salary Advancement Melanie Martin Teacher Salary Advancement Maryn Cole Teacher Salary Advancement Jessica Naoumi Aide Add Crossing Guard Cindy Walker Governing Board Secretary (SSP) Gov. Board Secretary Karen Hearn Director Community Ed (SSP) Director Comm Ed Diane Bruening Exec. Director SpEd (SSP) Exec Director SpEd Erin Lewis Attendance Specialist Admin Clerk Jillian Morales Aide – Title I Aide – ELL Fund Type: 001-M&O (Maintenance & Operations) ; 013 – Classroom Site Fund (Other)- 194 – Grant - Other; 522 – Dual Credit; 520-Community School; 526-Tax Credit; 530-Gifts & Donations; 515-Civic Center; 220-Idea Basic Entitlement; 281- Elementary & Secondary Education Act Title 1- Homeless Education; 365-Safe Routes to School; 260- Career and Technical Education - Basic Grant; 521-Center for Performing Arts; 525 – Auxiliary Operations; 100 – Title I; 596 – Joint Technological Education – 483 – Grants *** Smart Schools Plus HR Agenda August 12, 2015 -5- _________________________________________________________________________________________________ This aligns to District Goal: _ ___ Goal 1 - Student Achievement _X _ Goal 2 - Personnel _ ___ Goal 3 - Communication _ ___ Goal 4 - Resources BOARD ACTION: ____ Approved ___ w/Amendments ____ Denied ____ Tabled Voting Margin: _____________ Agenda Item 7.2 Information/Discussion Action HIGLEY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT AGENDA INFORMATION X Consent Board Meeting Date: August 12, 2015 Item: Approve Payroll and Expense Vouchers Submitted by: Isabel Collis, Business Manager Funding Source: Various Approved by: ______________________________ Dr. Mike Thomason, Superintendent RECOMMENDATION: That the Governing Board approve the following vouchers: Expense Voucher Number FY 2014 – 2015 1098 $846,424.58 1099 $1,018,370.93 1100 $3,667.32 1101 $348,969.79 1102 $358,684.74 1103 1104 $1,360,899.09 $4,087.20 FY 2015 – 2016 1000 $478,622.75 1001 $7,355.47 1002 $386,813.23 1003 $66,670.38 1004 1005 $31,966.52 $619,716.23 Total Expense Amount $5,532,248.23 Payroll Voucher Number FY 2014 – 2015 48 $697,383.15 49 $53,473.21 FY 2015 – 2016 1 $404,457.31 Total Payroll Amount $1,155,313.67 Vouchers Total $6,687,561.90 This aligns to District Goal: _____ Goal 1 - Student Achievement __x__ Goal 2 - Personnel _____ Goal 3 - Communication __x__ Goal 4 – Resources BOARD ACTION: ____Approved ____w/Amendments ____Denied ____Tabled Voting Margin: ________ Agenda Item 7.3 HIGLEY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT AGENDA INFORMATION Information/Discussion Action X Consent Board Meeting Date: August 12, 2015 Item: Approval of the Minutes of July 15, 2015 Regular Governing Board Meeting Submitted by: Dr. Mike Thomason, Superintendent Approved by: __________________________ Dr. Mike Thomason, Superintendent RECOMMENDATION: That the Governing Board approves the minutes from the July 12, 2015 Regular Governing Board Meeting . Minutes __________________________________________________________________________________ This aligns to District Goal: _ ___ Goal 1 - Student Achievement _ __ Goal 2 - Personnel _X _ Goal 3 - Communication _ ___ Goal 4 - Resources BOARD ACTION: ____Approved ____w/Amendments ____Denied ____Tabled Voting Margin: __________ MINUTES OF PUBLIC MEETING OF THE GOVERNING BOARD OF HIGLEY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 60 REGULAR MEETING TUESDAY, JULY15, 2015 District Office Governing Board Room 2935 S. Recker Road, Gilbert, Arizona 85295 REGULAR MEETING On the date and at the place above written, the Governing Board, Higley Unified School District No. 60, met in a Regular Board Meeting. Present were: Venessa Whitener, President; Kristina Reese, Vice President; Jake Hoffman, Member; Russell Little, Member; Greg Wojtovich, Member; Dr. Mike Thomason, Superintendent; Sheila Sorenson, Executive Director of Human Resources; Linda Good, Staff Attorney; Shannon Duus, Director of Finance; and Jill Olivas, Acting Board Secretary 1.0 CALL TO ORDER Mrs. Reese called the Regular Meeting to order at 6:36 p.m. 2.0 ROLL CALL Mr. Hoffman, Mr. Little, Mrs. Reese, and Mr. Wojtovich were present. Mrs. Whitener arrived at 7:08 p.m. 3.0 MOMENT OF SILENCE/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 4.0 APPROVAL OF AGENDA Mrs. Hoffman made a motion to approve the agenda. Mr. Wojtovich seconded. The motion carried 4 to 0. PUBLIC HEARING – FY2015 EXPENDITURE BUDGET AND TRUTH IN TAXATION At 6:39 p.m., Mrs. Reese moved to recess the regular meeting for the purpose of holding a Public Hearing on the proposed expenditure budget and truth in taxation for the 2015-16 school year in accordance with the A.R.S § 15-905.01. Members of the audience were invited to make comments and ask questions during the public hearing. 1. Presentation of FY2016 Expenditure Budget and Truth in Taxation by Shannon Duus, Director of Finance a. Ms. Duus explained how DAA and Unrestricted Capital are calculated b. Special Education budget from the state was explained and a parent clarification question was asked. c. Prop 301 CSF explanation of how the 301 dollar amounts are configured. Additional funding can be used by teachers in the Higley District. d. Federal Project and Instructional Improvement Programs also known as Indian Gaming e. FY2016 Truth in Taxation worksheet – Mr. Hoffman asked what projects would be using these funds and Ms. Duus responded. 1 2. Questions and Comments Regarding Proposed Budget – Mr. Hoffman asked if the amount proposed will cause the primary property tax rate to decrease and mentioned it looks like it is increasing from 5.16 to 5.3. Mr. Hoffman asked if it is a combined tax rate and Ms. Duus responded it is a combined tax rate. Another clarification from Mr. Hoffman: it seems like the numbers are off on the two slides because on slide one, it goes down by $6.54 and on the other slide it goes down by $7.89. So it looks like it would be $100,000 on both. Is that correct, he asked? Ms. Duus stated it is based on the fluctuations of property values and will not have a significant impact on the rate. On the first slide it is based on current cash and June numbers. On the second slide (Truth in Taxation Worksheet); it is based on a formula by statute that explains the numbers if there were no other tax liabilities. If it were at zero, it would be the $7.89 dollar amount. 3. Questions and Comments from Visitors – A.R.S 15-905.01, 15-911 4. Adjourn Public Hearing and Reconvene in Regular Meeting at 6:52 p.m. Arizona Revised Statute 15-905 requires school districts to adopt a Proposed Annual Expenditure Budget no later than July 15th. The statute also requires districts to hold a Truth in Taxation Hearing on or before the date of the Budget Adoption if they levy for adjacent ways funding (the improvement of property owned by the district). Notice of this Hearing was published in the Arizona Republic. Ms. Duus explained that school districts that budget for any amount of Adjacent Ways Funds are required to publish a Truth in Taxation notice and hold a Truth in Taxation Hearing. Ms. Duus also explained the process going forward. Later in board meeting she will ask that the adopted budget be accepted. Then the budget will be uploaded to the Department of Education and the county for approval and acceptance. The next revision will be in December 2015. Mrs. Reese invited questions/comments from the public. Mrs. Reese called for the board to adjourn the public hearing and reconvene into the regular board meeting at 6:52 p.m. 5.0 REQUEST TO SPEAK TO THE GOVERNING BOARD Mr. Colbert speaking on behalf of his wife, Angela Colbert, – Fringe Benefits Heather Balch – Speech Pathologist in district since 2002 and a part-time worker speaking about earned general leave and not having the ability to maintain general leave. . 6.0 SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT Dr. Thomason provided the upcoming events: o Monday, July 27, 2015 First Day of School o Wednesday, August12, 2015 Governing Board Work Study, District Office Board Room, 5:30pm o Wednesday, August12, 2015 Governing Board Meeting, District Office Board Room, 6:30pm o Wednesday, August 26, 2015 Governing Board Work Study, District Office Board Room, 5:30pm o Wednesday, August 26, 2015 Governing Board Meeting, District Office Board Room, 6:30pm 2 Dr. Thomason invited the board to attend the Welcome Back Assembly celebration with all staff on Tuesday, July 21, 2015. Board Comments Mr. Wojtovich would like a list of Open Houses and Curriculum nights for all schools. Mrs. Reese asked about the Meet the Teacher nights. Dr. Nance responded that all elementary schools are scheduled next Thursday, middle schools are next Wednesday and the high schools are dependent on the school and the year of the student. Mr. Wojtovich thanked the Human Resources Department for recruiting the best teachers in the district. 7.0 CONSENT AGENDA Mr. Little made a motion to approve the consent agenda. Mr. Wojtovich seconded. The motion carried 3 to 1 with Mr. Hoffman as No. 8.0 OLD BUSINESS 9.0 ACTION AND INFORMATION ITEMS 9.1 Adopt FY2016 Expenditure Budget Mr. Wojtovich moved that the Governing Board adopt the FY16 Expenditure Budget. Mr. Little seconded. Mrs. Reese asked the question if this is the budget that has to be submitted to the state by July 15th, which Ms. Duus confirmed it did. Arizona Revised Statute 15-905 requires that school districts adopt an Annual Expenditure Budget no later than July 15th. The statute also requires districts to hold a Truth in Taxation Hearing on or before the date of the Budget Adoption if they levy for adjacent ways funding. Notice of this Hearing was published in a local paper. The motion carried 3 to 1. Mr. Hoffman voted against. 9.2 Establish Eligibility of District Employees for Fringe Benefits for the 2015-2016 Fiscal Year Mr. Wojtovich moved that the Governing Board establish eligibility of district employees for fringe benefits for 2015-16 fiscal year. Mr. Hoffman seconded. Governing Board Policies GCBD Professional Staff Fringe Benefits and GDBD Support Staff Fringe Benefits provide that “Minimum standards of eligibility for fringe benefits will be determined by the Board annually.” The proposed budget is based on eligibility for benefits to be 0.75 FTE, but there should be a specific statement of eligibility. Mr. Hoffman asked for an additional explanation of what the change is from Mrs. Sorenson. At the present time HUSD has eight employees who are classified as less than a 0.75FTE (full time employment). The district defined full time benefits-eligible employees would be 0.756 hours/day or 30 hours a week. The information states several employees have elected to be at the FTE they are currently working because they either want to job share or desire a part-time status. They have been earning the leave at a pro-rated amount. They would be allowed to keep the leave they have accumulated but would not continue to accumulate additional leave. Mr. Hoffman asked for clarification on why the district would reduce leave after it was already pro-rated. Mrs. Sorenson said the unfunded balance of leave increases in large amounts. When an employee leaves the district, it becomes a financial burden. The district is trying to be consistent with all employees. Mrs. Reese 3 disagreed with the timing of when this was brought to the board. Mr. Hoffman said because classified staff did not invest the time, effort, and funds to earn certification, it would not be equitable for them to have the same benefits as those who did even if they work less than full time. Mr. Hoffman said that because this decision was not made prior to the distribution of contracts, it is not equitable at this time. Also, Mrs. Reese suggested following the policy that the board approved to make it equitable, but to wait until 2016-2017 to implement only for this segment of certified staff. Mr. Hoffman asked to table the item until January. Mrs. Sorenson and Ms. Good communicated a decision must be made for the 2015-2016 school year. Mr. Wojtovich withdrew his original motion. Mr. Hoffman seconded. Mr. Little asked for additional clarification on whether classified staff under 0.75 would earn no leave or benefits? Mrs. Sorenson confirmed support staff must work 30 or more hours a week to earn the benefits but certified employee benefits are pro-rated to the hours worked. Benefits include health insurance, as well as earned leave hours. Mrs. Whitener arrived at the board meeting at 7:08 p.m. Mrs. Whitener suggested allowing the eight employees should receive their leave time for this year and get additional information for the future. Mr. Hoffman moved to establish the minimum standards of eligibility for fringe benefits for the 2015-2016 fiscal year as 0.75 FTE for support staff and continue the pro-rated benefits for certified staff. Mrs. Reese seconded the motion. The motion carried 5 to 0. 9.3 Information 2015-2016 Student Code of Conduct In accordance with A.R.S. 15-841(A), the Governing Board Policy JIC–Student Conduct, the Student Code of Conduct is presented to the Board. The Student Code of Conduct will be available electronically to parents for the 2015-2016 school year. Dr. Nance explained the minor changes to the Student Code of Conduct. The I.T. usage section has the most updates going forward. The Technology Acceptable Use Policy was re-written to make it more comprehensible. Syntax clean up in the document were the main changes. Mr. Hoffman asked Ms. Good to insure the verbiage is legal and clear. Mrs. Whitener requested that the established consequences for misuse of technology are clarified throughout the document. 9.4 Second Read and Approval of Amendments to Policy JICK–Student Violence/ Harassment/ Intimidation/ Bullying and Regulation JICK-R – Student Violence/ Harassment/ Intimidation/Bullying Mr. Hoffman moved that the Governing Board approves the amendments of Policy JICK and Regulation JICK-R –Student Violence/ Harassment/Intimidation/Bullying. Mrs. Whitener seconded. Ms. Good confirmed the changes were primarily driven by changes in FERPA correct. The motion carried 5 to 0. 9.5 Adopt a Resolution to Assign Court Ordered Garnishment Processing to Maricopa County Education Service Agency for 2015-2016 Mr. Hoffman moved that the Governing Board adopts the resolution that all court ordered garnishments will be processed by the Maricopa County Education Service Agency, Superintendent of Schools as the Chief Disbursing Office for all garnishment of wages made upon any employee of the district for 2015-2016. Mrs. Reese seconded. The $50.00 cost for registering the garnishment will be paid for by the employee. Discussion followed on whether Maricopa County Education Service Agency is efficient and if there are other agencies from which to choose from. Sheila Sorenson clarified MCESA is the only organization which processes garnishments. These are garnishments and the employee pays a $50 fee for the collection. 4 The motion carried 5 to 0. 9.6 Appointment of Student Activities Treasurer and Assistant Treasurers for Fiscal Year 15/16 Mrs. Whitener moved that the Governing Board appoints the Director of Finance as the Student Activities Treasurer and the Business Manager as the Assistant Student Activities Treasurer. Mrs. Reese seconded. A.R.S. § 15-1122 requires the Governing Board to appoint a Student Activities Treasurer and may also designate Assistant Student Activities Treasurers. All disbursements will require one of these designees as a check signer. Ms. Duus confirmed that Isabel Collis is the District Business Manager. The motion carried 5 to 0. 9.7 Review and Approve a Statement in Favor of the Maintenance & Operations Override to Appear in the Informational Pamphlet Mrs. Whitener moved that the Governing Board review and approve a statement in favor of the Maintenance & Operations Override to appear in the informational pamphlet and submit it to the Maricopa County Elections Department and/or Maricopa County Educational Services Agency by August 7th, 2015. Mr. Wojtovich seconded. Maricopa County requires that the Governing Board submit a pro statement supporting the Maintenance & Operations Budget Override. Changes to Pro Statement were made with several suggestions and comments and the approved statement is as follows: Governing Board Pro Statement The Higley Unified School District Governing Board requests your support for critical, locally controlled funding of a 15% Maintenance and Operations (M&O) Override directed to students’ benefit. After years and millions of dollars of difficult budget reductions, during a growing demand for quality educational opportunities, your Governing Board wishes to recover, protect and enhance vital programs and teachers, preparing our students for college, careers and leadership. Higley is fiscally responsible: low administrative costs, efficient and student focused (www.azed.gov). We carefully make decisions supporting our mission to “connect, engage, and inspire.” Higley Unified is rated #1 Large District academic performer in Arizona. Higley graduates received $22 million+ in scholarships for two consecutive years and admitted into Honors Colleges and notable universities. This M&O Override supports the infrastructure necessary to provide all students with the highest degree of success. Renewing M&O funding will: • Increase competitive teacher compensation; • Maintain/improve Elementary Specials: such as Art, Music, Physical Education/District athletic programs; • Provide staffing to reduce average class size; • Support Gifted programs, Special Education, all-day Kindergarten; • Add educational resources to classrooms. The Board supports a ‘yes’ vote Nov. 3, 2015, and asks for your support in continuing Higley’s exceptional learning experiences. #higleystrong 5 The motion carried 4-0-1. Mr. Hoffman abstained because he did not support putting the override on the ballot. 9.8 Approve Food Service Contract Renewal FY2015-FY2016 Southwest Foodservice Excellence (SFE) provided a presentation on the food served to Higley students and staff. SFE members present were: Rachael Veatch, General Manager; Stephanie Lucas, Director of Regional Operations; Dan Matello, President; Rachel Linstrom, Director of Compliance. Recap of the year in Higley. Last year SFE was awarded their contract four days prior to beginning of the 2014-15 school year. They showed their fiscal package overview and the forecasted return of $393,874 for the 2016 year. They outlined plans for the upcoming year. In addition, SFE will offer Wellness Education, a health fair and GetFit exercise program. Their compliance experts assist in the annual ADE review and audit. It was clarified that districts can submit for a waiver to ADE to be able to sell non-compliant items, but they cannot be sold during service times (lunch and breakfast times). There are impacts to both SFE and also to Higley. Estimated reimbursement revenue loss for a one-day fundraiser will be $14,854. Meal count loss of 12,000 and total for both would be $27,140 loss for Higley, depending on what the fundraiser is serving during the lunch and breakfast time. SFE is expecting a 9% increase in costs due to fewer chickens, turkeys, beefs and vegetables for various reasons that will affect the bottom line. SFE is losing money because we do not have large numbers of free and reduced students (Higley Free and Reduced students are about 25%), as well as when students bring their lunches instead of buying hot lunches from SFE. As a result, SFE asked for a reduced amount based on the average, using this year’s numbers. If there is a drop off in sales, SFE will come back and ask for relief. To keep from taking that step, it would help if the fundraising was done after school and not during service times. Mr. Hoffman does not want the district to authorize the waiver which would result in the relief money to SFE. Administrators have been trained on the issue of waivers and they will pass it on to their staff. When fundraising days are planned at the schools, SFE requested two weeks’ notice to allow them adequate time to adjust their meal schedules and avoid waste. Smart snacks are different and must be compliant during the school day. SFE also sells smart snack options for students and staff and a list of these snacks is available. The guarantee minimum is $400,000 on projected return. Mr. Hoffman got clarification that when costs are less than expected, will HUSD receive additional amounts (the return). Reports detail the amounts that are cash paid and accounts paid, which show there more cash students in higher grades versus the elementary. Dr. Thomason was asked to pull the reports so the board may have the information on hand. Mrs. Reese moved that the Governing Board approve the renewal of the Food Service contract with Southwest Foodservice Excellence, LLC. Mr. Wojtovich seconded. The motion carried 5 to 0. 10.0 FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Plan a meeting with our legislators in the near future. (6/10/15 – VW) Continue to work on completing board goals. (6/24/15 – VW) Get tax information from the County Tax Assessor regarding the tax rates on LPVs versus FCVs and how they are different for the average home value in the different zip codes in our area. (6/24/15 – VW) Presentation or report on ancillary revenue streams in the district, such as cell towers, community education, preschool. (6/24/15 – JH) Presentation or report on Open Enrollment at each site, both in district and out of district. Also, how many staff members are bringing their children in from outside the district? (7/15/15 – JH) 6 11.0 ADJOURN Mrs. Whitener moved to adjourn at 8:45 p.m. Mr. Hoffman seconded the motion. The motion carried 5 to 0. Dated this15th day of July, 2015 Higley Unified School District #60 By: _____________________________ Kristina Reese, Board Vice President 7 Agenda Item 7.4 Information/Discussion Action HIGLEY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT AGENDA INFORMATION X Consent Board Meeting Date: August 12, 2015 Item: Receive Student Activities Fund Report for June 2015 Submitted by: Isabel Collis, Business Manager Approved by: __________________________ Dr. Mike Thomason, Superintendent ISSUE: The Student Activities Fund Report for June 2015 Report Attached . RECOMMENDATION: That the Governing Board receives the Student Activities Fund Report for June 2015. _______________________________________________________________________ This Aligns to District Goal: _____ Goal 1 – Student Achievement _____ Goal 2 – Personnel _____ Goal 3 – Communication __X__ Goal 4 – Resources BOARD ACTION: ____Approved ____w/Amendments ____Denied ____Tabled Voting Margin: __________ Agenda Item 7.5 Information/Discussion Action HIGLEY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT AGENDA INFORMATION X Consent Board Meeting Date: August 12, 2015 Item: Approve Attendance to Arizona Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association (AIAAA) Conference for District Athletic Director in Prescott, AZ, September 12–15, 2015 Submitted by: Dr. Mike Thomason, Superintendent Funding Source: Fund 525 Athletic Auxiliary Approved by: _______________________________ Dr. Mike Thomason, Superintendent ISSUE: The District Athletic Director requests the approval to travel to Precott, Arizona from September 12–15, 2015 for the annual Arizona Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association Conference. This conference will provide concepts, coursework and networking opportunities in the area of interscholastic athletics that will assist the district athletic director in providing additional professional development to the other Higley USD #60 athletic directors. COST IMPLICATIONS: Cost will be $749.30, paid through Athletic Auxiliary fund 525: Transportation NA – by Administrators Registration $275 Hotel $399.30 LTC 700 $75 Food NA –by Administrator RECOMMENDATION: That the Governing Board approves the professional development request for the District Athletic Director to attend the Annual AIAAA Fall Conference in Prescott, AZ from September 12–15, 2015. __________________________________________________________________________________ This aligns to District Goal: _ ___ Goal 1 - Student Achievement _X _ Goal 2 - Personnel _ _ _ Goal 3 - Communication _ ___ Goal 4 - Resources BOARD ACTION: _____Approved _____w/Amendments _____Denied _____Tabled Voting Margin: __________ Agenda Item 7.6 HIGLEY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT Information/Discussion Action AGENDA INFORMATION X Consent Board Meeting Date: August 12, 2015 Item: Approve Out of Country Travel for Superintendent to Participate in and Present at the First Annual Global K-12 Education Research Association Conference, October 8 -14, 2015 in Shijiazhuang, Hebei, P.R. China Submitted by: Dr. Mike Thomason, Superintendent Funding Source: N/A Approved by: Dr. Mike Thomason, Superintendent ISSUE: Superintendent Thomason requests time to participate in and present at the First Annual Global K-12 Education Research Association Conference in Hebei, P.R. China. The conference will be held October 9-13, 2015 plus travel days. Dr. Thomason will present on the process for recruitment of Mandarin teachers and foreign exchange students. COST IMPLICATIONS: All expenses paid by Shijiazhuang Foreign Language Education Group RECOMMENDATION: That the Governing Board approves the trip as presented. This aligns to District Goal: _ Goal 1 - Student Achievement _X Goal 2 - Personnel _X Goal 3 - Communication _ Goal 4 - Resources BOARD ACTION: Approved w/Amendments Denied Tabled Voting Margin: Agenda Item 9.1 HIGLEY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT AGENDA INFORMATION X Information/Discussion Action Consent Board Meeting Date: August 12, 2015 Item: Information: Monthly Governing Board Financial Reports for: A. June 2015 B. July 2015 / FY 2014-15 C. July 2015 / FY 2015-16 Submitted by: Shannon Duus, Director of Finance Funding Source: Maintenance and Operations (M&O) Approved by: __________________________ Dr. Mike Thomason, Superintendent ISSUE: The Governing Board will review the monthly financial reports for: A. June 2015 B. July 2015 / FY 2014-15 C. July 2015 / FY 2015-16 Financial Reports Attached __________________________________________________________________________________ This aligns to District Goal: _ _ Goal 1 - Student Achievement _ _ Goal 2 - Personnel _ X _ Goal 3 - Communication _ X _ Goal 4 - Resources BOARD ACTION: ____Approved ____w/Amendments ____Denied ____Tabled Voting Margin: __________ Agenda Item 9.2 HIGLEY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT x AGENDA INFORMATION Information/Discussion Action Consent Board Meeting Date: August 12, 2015 Item: First Read of Amendment of Policy ACNondiscrimination/Equal Opportunity and Policy GBA-Equal Employment Opportunity Submitted by: Linda Good, Staff Attorney Approved by: _______________________________________ Dr. Mike Thomason, Superintendent ISSUE: These policies are amended to include all of the bases of unlawful discrimination that have been added to those enforced by the Equal Employment Commission since the policies were adopted. A statement is added to name the Superintendent as Compliance Officer and authorize the preparation of a procedure to investigate complaints of violations. The procedure is in place, but it is preferable to have that authority in the policies. RECOMMENDATION: That the Governing Board approves the first read of the proposed amendments to Policy AC–Nondiscrimination/Equal Opportunity and Policy GBA-Equal Employment Opportunity. This aligns to District Goal: _ ___ Goal 1 - Student Achievement __X_ Goal 2 - Personnel _ _ __ Goal 3 - Communication _ ___ Goal 4 - Resources BOARD ACTION: ____Approved ____w/Amendments ____Denied ____Tabled Voting Margin: __________ A-0250 © AC NONDISCRIMINATION / EQUAL OPPORTUNITY The Board is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination in relation to race, color, religion, sex/gender (including pregnancy, sexual preference, gender identity, transgender), age, national origin, and disability, genetic information and familial status. This policy will prevail in all matters concerning staff members, students, parents, the public, educational programs and services, and individuals with whom the Board does business. The Board will not tolerate discrimination upon any of bases identified herein. The Superintendent shall be the compliance officer, and shall develop procedures and forms to receive and investigate complaints . Adopted: LEGAL REF.: A.R.S. 23-341 A.R.S. 41-1402 A.R.S. 41-1463 Equal Wage Rates Unlawful Discrimination Arizona Civil Rights Division 20 U.S.C. 1400 et seq., Individuals with Disabilities Education Act 20 U.S.C. 1681, Education Amendments of 1972, Title IX 20 U.S.C. 1703, Equal Employment Opportunity Act of 1972 29 U.S.C. 794, Rehabilitation Act of 1973, (Section 504) 42 U.S.C. 2000, Civil Rights Act of 1964, Titles VI and VII Pregnancy Discrimination Act 42 U.S.C. 12101 et seq., Americans with Disabilities Act; ADA Amendments of 2008 Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008 Arizona Constitution, Ordinance Art. XX, Par. Seventh CROSS REF.: ACA - Sexual Harassment GBA - Equal Employment Opportunity JB - Equal Educational Opportunities KED - Public Concerns/Complaints about Facilities or Services GBA EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Discrimination against an otherwise qualified individual with a disability or any individual by reason of race, color, religion, sex/gender (including pregnancy, sexual preference, gender identity, transgender), age, national origin, or genetic information or familial status is prohibited. Efforts will be made in recruitment and employment to ensure equal opportunity in employment for all qualified persons. The Board will not tolerate discrimination upon any of the bases identified herein. The Superintendent shall be the compliance officer, and shall develop procedures and forms to receive and investigate complaints . Adopted: LEGAL REF.: A.R.S. 13-904 41-1461et seq. 41-1463 41-1465 20 U.S.C. 1703, Equal Employment Opportunity Act of 1972 29 U.S.C. 794, Rehabilitation Act of 1973, (Section 504) 29 U.S.C. 206 Equal Pay Act of 1963 42 U.S.C. 2000, Civil Rights Act of 1964, Titles VI and VII Pregnancy Discrimination Act 42 U.S.C. 12101 et seq., Americans with Disabilities Act; ADA Amendments Act of 2008 Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008 Arizona Constitution, Ordinance Art. XX, Par. Seventh CROSS REF.: AC - Nondiscrimination ACA - Sexual Harassment IHBA - Special Instructional Programs and Accommodations for Disabled Students JB - Equal Educational Opportunities KED - Public Concerns/Complaints about Facilities or Services Agenda Item 9.3 HIGLEY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT x AGENDA INFORMATION Information/Discussion Action Consent Board Meeting Date: August 12, 2015 Item: First Read of Amendment of Regulation AC-R Nondiscrimination/Equal Opportunity Submitted by: Linda Good Approved by: ____________________________________ Dr. Mike Thomason, Superintendent ISSUE: Policies AC, ADA and GBA all have a regulation that provides a procedure for receiving and investigating complaints of violations. The process is the same; there are very slight differences in wording. The administration proposes to make amendments to Regulation AC-R, and to use that same regulation for the other two policies. RECOMMENDATION: That the Governing Board approves the first read of the proposed amendment to Regulation AC-R. This aligns to District Goal: _ ___ Goal 1 - Student Achievement _X__ Goal 2 - Personnel _ _ __ Goal 3 - Communication _ ___ Goal 4 - Resources BOARD ACTION: ____Approved ____w/Amendments ____Denied ____Tabled Voting Margin: __________ A-0261 REGULATION © AC-R REGULATION NONDISCRIMINATION / EQUAL OPPORTUNITY Compliance Officer The Superintendent or the Superintendent’s designee shall be the compliance officer. Any person who feels unlawfully discriminated against or to have been the victim of unlawful discrimination or retaliation by an agent or employee of the District or who knows of such discrimination against another person should is strongly encouraged to file a complaint with the Superintendent. If the Superintendent is the one alleged to have unlawfully discriminated, the complaint shall be filed with the President of the Board. Complaint Procedure The District is committed to investigating each complaint and to taking appropriate action on all confirmed violations of policy. The Superintendent shall investigate and document complaints filed pursuant to this regulation as soon as reasonable. In investigating the complaint, the Superintendent will maintain confidentiality to the extent reasonably possible. The Superintendent shall also investigate incidents of policy violation that are raised by the Governing Board, even though no complaint has been made. If after the initial investigation the Superintendent has reason to believe that a violation of policy has occurred, the Superintendent shall determine whether or not to hold an administrative hearing and/or to recommend bringing the matter before the Board. If the person alleged to have violated policy is a teacher or an administrator, the due process provisions of the District's Policy GCQF shall apply, except that the supervising administrator may be assigned to conduct the hearing. In cases of serious misconduct, dismissal or suspension proceedings in accordance with A.R.S. 15-539 et seq. may be initiated. If the person alleged to have violated policy is a support staff employee, the Superintendent may follow due process and impose discipline under Policy GDQD if the evidence so warrants. The Superintendent also may recommend a suspension without pay, recommend dismissal, or impose other appropriate discipline. If the person alleged to have violated policy is a student, the Superintendent may impose discipline in accordance with policies JK, JKD and JKE. If the Superintendent's investigation reveals no reasonable cause to believe policy has been violated, the Superintendent shall so inform the complaining party in writing. Agenda Item 9.4 HIGLEY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT x AGENDA INFORMATION Information/Discussion Action Consent Board Meeting Date: August 12, 2015 Item: First Read of Amendment of Policy ACA – Sexual Harassment Submitted by: Linda Good, Staff Attorney Approved by: _______________________________________ Dr. Mike Thomason, Superintendent ISSUE: The policy is amended to include all of the bases of unlawful discrimination that have been added to the concept of sexual harassment since the policy was adopted. A statement is added to name the Superintendent as Compliance Officer and authorize the preparation of a procedure to investigate complaints of violations. The procedure is in place, but it is preferable to have that authority in the policies. The policy prohibits sexual harassment by both employees and students directed toward students, employees, parents and other individuals with whom the District does business. RECOMMENDATION: That the Governing Board approves the first read of the proposed amendment to Policy ACA – Sexual Harassment. This aligns to District Goal: _ ___ Goal 1 - Student Achievement _ X_ Goal 2 - Personnel _ ___ Goal 3 - Communication _ ___ Goal 4 - Resources BOARD ACTION: ____Approved ____w/Amendments ____Denied ____Tabled Voting Margin: __________ A-0300 © ACA SEXUAL HARASSMENT All individuals associated with this District, including, but not necessarily limited to, the Governing Board, the administration, the staff, and students, are expected to conduct themselves at all times so as to provide an atmosphere free from sexual harassment. Sexual harassment is harassment on the basis of sex/gender (including pregnancy, sexual preference, gender identity, transgender) Sexual harassment includes unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature when made by a member of the school staff District employee or student to a student, or to another staff member a District employee, parent or individual with whom the District does business , or when made by a student to another student where: Submission to such conduct is either explicitly or implicitly made a term or condition of an individual's employment or education; or Submission to or rejection of such conduct is used as a basis for employment or education decisions affecting such individual; or Such conduct has the purpose or effect of substantially interfering with an individual's educational or work performance, or creating an intimidating, hostile, or offensive employment or education environment. Sexual harassment may include, but is not limited to: Suggestive or obscene letters, notes, invitations, derogatory comments, slurs, jokes, epithets, assault, touching, impeding or blocking movement, leering, gestures, or display of sexually suggestive objects, pictures, or cartoons. Continuing to express sexual interest after being informed that the interest is unwelcome. (Reciprocal attraction between peers is not considered sexual harassment.) Implying or withholding support for an appointment, promotion, or change of assignment; suggesting that a poor performance report will be prepared; suggesting that probation will be failed; implying or actually withholding grades earned or deserved; or suggesting that a scholarship recommendation or college application will be denied. Coercive sexual behavior used to control, influence, or affect the career, salary, and/or work environment of another employee; or engaging in coercive sexual behavior to control, influence, or affect the educational opportunities, grades, and/or learning environment of a student. Offering or granting favors or educational or employment benefits, such as grades or promotions, favorable performance evaluations, favorable assignments, favorable duties or shifts, recommendations, reclassifications, etc., in exchange for sexual favors. Anyone who is subject to sexual harassment, or who knows of the occurrence of such conduct, should is strongly encouraged to inform the compliance officer, as provided in ACA-R. A substantiated charge against a staff member in the District shall subject such staff member to disciplinary action. A substantiated charge against a student in the District shall subject that student to disciplinary action, which may include suspension or expulsion. The Superintendent shall be the compliance officer, and shall develop procedures and forms to receive and investigate complaints . All matters involving sexual harassment complaints will remain confidential to the extent possible. Adopted: LEGAL REF.: A.R.S. 41-1461 et seq. Arizona Civil Rights Division; Unlawful Discrimination 20 U.S.C. 1681, Education Amendments of 1972, Title IX 20 U.S.C. 1703, Equal Employment Opportunity Act of 1972 42 U.S.C. 2000, Civil Rights Act of 1964 as amended, Title VII CROSS REF.: AC - Nondiscrimination/Equal Opportunity GBA - Equal Employment Opportunity IHBA - Special Instructional Programs and Accommodations for Disabled Students JB - Equal Educational Opportunities KEB - Public Concerns/Complaints about Personnel KED – Public Complaints about Facilities or Services KFA - Public Conduct on School Property Agenda Item 9.5 HIGLEY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT x AGENDA INFORMATION Information/Discussion Action Consent Board Meeting Date: August 12, 2015 Item: First Read of Amendment of Policies GCF–Professional Staff Hiring and GDF–Support Staff Hiring Submitted by: Linda Good, Staff Attorney Approved by: _______________________________________ Dr. Mike Thomason, Superintendent ISSUE: The policies are amended to add the prohibited bases for discrimination that have been added to the enforcement jurisdiction of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission since the policies were adopted. RECOMMENDATION: That the Governing Board approves the first read of the proposed amendment of Policies GCF–Professional Staff Hiring and GDF–Support Staff Hiring. This aligns to District Goal: _ ___ Goal 1 - Student Achievement __x_ Goal 2 - Personnel _ _ __ Goal 3 - Communication _ ___ Goal 4 - Resources BOARD ACTION: ____Approved ____w/Amendments ____Denied ____Tabled Voting Margin: __________ G-3450 © GCF PROFESSIONAL STAFF HIRING It shall be the policy of the District to employ and retain the best qualified personnel. This will be accomplished by giving careful consideration to qualifications and by providing competitive salary schedules within the financial capability of the District, adequate facilities, and good working conditions. The Board has the legal responsibility of approving the employment of all employees. While this responsibility cannot be waived, the Board assigns to the Superintendent the process of recruiting staff members. In carrying out this responsibility, the Superintendent may involve other staff members as needed. All personnel selected for employment must be recommended by the Superintendent and approved by the Board. The Board adopts the following general criteria, which shall be utilized in the selection process for initial employment: There will be no discrimination in the hiring process due to race, color, religion, sex/gender (including pregnancy, sexual preference, gender identity, transgender), age, national origin, or disability, genetic information or familial status of an otherwise qualified individual. Candidates for professional positions shall be qualified for and have the training necessary to perform the instructional and other duties or functions for which they have applied. Each candidate shall provide evidence of meeting relevant state requirements for certification. Each candidate shall be requested to complete a consent-and-release form regarding conduct of a background investigation. A "background investigation" - consisting of communication with the applicant's (or employee's) former employer that concerns education, training, experience, qualifications, and job performance for the purpose of evaluation for employment - shall be conducted on each individual to be considered for a recommendation of employment. Forms developed for this purpose are to be used. Any employee's misstatement of fact that is material to qualifications for employment or the determination of salary shall be considered by the Board to constitute grounds for dismissal. Before employment, schools or school districts shall verify the certification and fingerprint status of applicants who apply for school or school district positions that require certification. Should the need arise to employ a teacher who meets the requirements for a conditional certificate before an applicant has obtained the appropriate valid fingerprint clearance card, the District may assist in obtaining the conditional certificate, and employ the teacher, by meeting all of the following conditions: The District verifies in writing on a form provided by the Arizona Department of Education (ADE) the necessity for hiring and placing the applicant into service before a fingerprinting check is completed. The District obtains from the Department of Public Safety a state-wide criminal records check on the applicant. Subsequent criminal records checks must be completed every one hundred twenty (120) days until a permanent certificate is received. The District searches the criminal records of all local jurisdictions outside Arizona where the applicant has lived in the previous five (5) years. The District obtains references from the applicant's current employer and two (2) most recent previous employers, except that for applicants who have been employed for at least five (5) years by the most recent employer, only references from that employer are required. The District provides general supervision of the applicant until permanent certification is issued by ADE. Upon recommendation for employment the District shall confirm employment authorization and employment eligibility verification by participating in the EVerify program of the Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Bureau (USCIS) and the Social Security Administration (SSA). The District will then complete the Form I-9 as required and maintain the form with copies of the necessary documents and documentation of the authorization and verification pending any inquiry. The Superintendent of Public Instruction may also impose any additional conditions or restrictions deemed necessary. Any person who permits unauthorized access to criminal history record information, releases criminal history record information, or procures the release or uses criminal history record information other than in accord with A.R.S. 41-1750 is guilty of a class 6 felony. A professional candidate's acceptance of a contract offer must be indicated within ten (10) business days from the date of the written contract or the time set forth in the contract, whichever is less or the offer is revoked. Written notice of the deadline date for acceptance shall be included in the contract offer or an attachment to the contract offer. The candidate accepts the contract by signing the contract and returning it to the District Office on behalf of the Governing Board or by making a written instrument which accepts the terms of the contract and delivering it to the District Office on behalf of the Governing Board. If the written instrument includes terms in addition to the terms of the contract offered by the Board, the candidate fails to accept the contract. Adopted: LEGAL REF.: A.R.S 13-3716 23-211 15-502 23-212 15-503 38-201 15-536 38-231 15-538.01 38-232 15-539 38-766.01 15-550 41-1756 20 U.S.C. 1703, Equal Employment Opportunity Act of 1972 29 U.S.C. 794, Rehabilitation Act of 1973, (Section 504) 42 U.S.C. 2000, Civil Rights Act of 1964, Titles VI and VII Pregnancy Discrimination Act 42 U.S.C. 12101 et seq., Americans with Disabilities Act; ADA Amendments Act of 2008 Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008 Arizona Constitution, Ordinance Art. XX, Par. Seventh CROSS REF.: AC - Nondiscrimination GCB - Professional Staff Contracts and Compensation GCO - Evaluation of Professional Staff Members G-7650 © GDF SUPPORT STAFF HIRING It shall be the policy of the District to employ and retain the best qualified personnel. This will be accomplished by giving careful consideration to qualifications and by providing competitive wages within the financial capabilities of the District, adequate facilities, and good working conditions. Recruitment of support staff personnel is the responsibility of the Superintendent. Other members of the administration and supervisory staff will assist as responsibilities are delegated by the Superintendent. The Board adopts the following general criteria and procedures, which shall be utilized in the selection process for initial employment: There will be no discrimination in the hiring process due to race, color, religion, sex/gender (including pregnancy, sexual preference, gender identity, transgender), age, national origin, or disability, genetic information or familial status of an otherwise qualified individual. Candidates for all positions shall be physically and mentally able to perform the duties of the position job descriptions for which they have applied. Each candidate shall be requested to complete a consent-and-release form regarding conduct of a background investigation. A "background investigation" - consisting of communication with the applicant's (or employee's) former employer that concerns education, training, experience, qualifications, and job performance for the purpose of evaluation for employment - shall be conducted on each individual to be considered for a recommendation of employment. Forms developed for this purpose are to be used. Any employee's misstatement of fact that is material to qualifications for employment or the determination of salary shall be considered by the Board to constitute grounds for dismissal. A district may hire and place a non-certificated employee into service before receiving the results of the mandatory fingerprint check. However, until fingerprint clearance has been received, an applicant who is required or allowed to have unsupervised contact with pupils cannot be hired and placed into service until: The District documents in the applicant's file the necessity for hiring and placing the applicant into service before a fingerprint check can be completed. The District obtains from the Department of Public Safety a statewide criminal records information check on the applicant. Subsequent criminal records checks are also required every one hundred twenty (120) days until the date that the fingerprint check is completed. The District obtains references from the applicant's current employer and two (2) most recent previous employers, except that for applicants who have been employed for at least five (5) years by the most recent employer, only references from that employer are required. The District provides general supervision of the applicant until the date the fingerprint check is completed. Upon recommendation for employment the District shall confirm employment authorization and employment eligibility verification by participating in the EVerify program of the Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Bureau (USCIS) and the Social Security Administration (SSA). The District will then complete the Form I-9 as required and maintain the form with copies of the necessary documents and documentation of the authorization and verification pending any inquiry. The District reports to the Superintendent of Public Instruction on June 30 and December 31 the number of applicants hired prior to the completion of a fingerprint check and the number of applicants for whom fingerprint checks have not been received after one hundred twenty (120) days and after one hundred seventy-five (175) days of hire. Any person who permits unauthorized access to criminal history record information, releases criminal history record information, or procures the release or uses criminal history record information other than in accord with A.R.S. 41-1750 is guilty of a class 6 felony. Adopted: LEGAL REF.: 15-502 15-512 23-211 23-212 38-201 38-481 A.R.S. 13-3716 20 U.S.C. 1703, Equal Employment Opportunity Act of 1972 29 U.S.C. 794, Rehabilitation Act of 1973, (Section 504) 29 U.S.C. 206 Equal Pay Act of 1963 42 U.S.C. 2000, Civil Rights Act of 1964, Titles VI and VII Pregnancy Discrimination Act 42 U.S.C. 12101 et seq., Americans with Disabilities Act; ADA Amendments Act of 2008 Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008 Arizona Constitution, Ordinance Art. XX, Par. Seventh Agenda Item 9.6 HIGLEY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT x AGENDA INFORMATION Information/Discussion Action Consent Board Meeting Date: August 12, 2015 Item: First Read of Amendment of Policy GDN–Supervision of Support Staff Submitted by: Linda Good, Staff Attorney Approved by: _______________________________________ Dr. Mike Thomason, Superintendent ISSUE: The policy is amended to require that the in-service training already required include education concerning unlawful discrimination and examples of prohibited misconduct. It also explicitly prohibits unlawful discrimination in the supervisor’s employment actions RECOMMENDATION: That the Governing Board approves the first read of the proposed amendment of Policy GDN. This aligns to District Goal: _ ___ Goal 1 - Student Achievement __x_ Goal 2 - Personnel _ _ _ Goal 3 - Communication _ ___ Goal 4 - Resources BOARD ACTION: ____Approved ____w/Amendments ____Denied ____Tabled Voting Margin: __________ GDN © SUPERVISION OF SUPPORT STAFF MEMBERS The supervisor(s) of the various departments or divisions shall be responsible for the supervision of personnel assigned to these areas and shall provide the necessary orientation to new employees and in-service training for all employees under their supervision. In-service training shall include instruction concerning the prohibition of discrimination based upon race, color, religion, sex/gender (including pregnancy, sexual preference, gender identity, transgender), age, national origin, disability, genetic information or familial status, and examples of prohibited conduct. All other support staff employees shall be under the supervision of the administrative heads of the units to which the employees are assigned. The administrative head shall be responsible for the necessary orientation of new employees and shall provide in-service training as needed. Supervision shall include evaluation of the employee. Supervisors shall not treat employees differently on the basis of the unlawful discrimination identified above when hiring, assigning, disciplining, evaluating or taking any other employment action. Violation of this policy shall be subject to appropriate discipline, up to and including dismissal. Adopted: LEGAL REF.: A.R.S. 23-341 A.R.S. 41-1402 A.R.S. 41-1463 Equal Wage Rates Unlawful Discrimination Arizona Civil Rights Division 20 U.S.C. 1703, Equal Employment Opportunity Act of 1972 29 U.S.C. 794, Rehabilitation Act of 1973, (Section 504) 29 U.S.C. 206 Equal Pay Act of 1963 42 U.S.C. 2000, Civil Rights Act of 1964, Titles VI and VII Pregnancy Discrimination Act 42 U.S.C. 12101 et seq., Americans with Disabilities Act; ADA Amendments Act of 2008 Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008 Arizona Constitution, Ordinance Art. XX, Par. Seventh Agenda Item 9.7 HIGLEY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT x AGENDA INFORMATION Information/Discussion Action Consent Board Meeting Date: August 12, 2015 Item: Second Read of Repeal of Policy GBEA–Staff Ethics Submitted by: Linda Good, Staff Attorney Funding Source: N/A Approved by: _______________________________________ Dr. Mike Thomason, Superintendent ISSUE: The ethical principles of Policy GBEA were combined into Policy GBEB in 2007, In handling employee misconduct it is useful for the “ethics” and “conduct” not to be divided. Apparently by an oversight, Policy GBEA was not repealed. We recommend the repeal of GBEA as a clean-up to accompany the amendment of GBEB, which is presented under separate cover. RECOMMENDATION: That the Governing Board approves the second read of the repeal of Policy GBEA–Staff Ethics. ______________________________________________________________________________________ This aligns to District Goal: _ ___ Goal 1 - Student Achievement __x__ Goal 2 - Personnel _ _ __ Goal 3 - Communication _ ___ Goal 4 - Resources BOARD ACTION: ____Approved ____w/Amendments ____Denied ____Tabled Voting Margin: __________ G-0650 © GBEA STAFF ETHICS (Statement of Ethics for School Employees) All employees of the District are expected to maintain high standards in their school relationships. The employees acknowledge that the schools belong to the public they serve for the purpose of providing educational opportunities to all. Every employee assumes responsibility for providing leadership in the school and community. This responsibility requires the employee to maintain standards of exemplary conduct. It must be recognized that the employee's actions will be viewed and appraised by the community, associates, and students. To these ends, the Board adopts the following statements of standards. The school employee: Makes the well-being of students the fundamental value of all decision making and actions. Maintains just, courteous, and proper relationships with students, parents, staff members, and others. Strives for the maintenance of efficiency and knowledge of developments in the employee's field of work. Fulfills job responsibilities with honesty and integrity. Directs any criticism of other staff members or of any department of the school system toward improving the District. These improvement suggestions are to be shared with the school administrator or other staff member who has the responsibility for improving the situation. If this does not remedy the situation, the information is to be shared with the next staff member in the organizational chart. Constructive input is to be made directly to the school administrator or other staff member who has the responsibility for improving the situation. Supports the principle of due process and protects the civil and human rights of all individuals. Obeys local, state, and national laws and does not knowingly join or support organizations that advocate, directly or indirectly, the overthrow of the government. Implements the Governing Board's policies and administrative rules and regulations. Refrains from using school contacts and privileges to promote partisan politics, sectarian religious views, or selfish propaganda of any kind. Pursues appropriate measures to correct any policies or regulations that are not consistent with sound educational goals. Avoids using position for personal gain through political, social, religious, economic, or other influence. Maintains the standards and seeks to improve the effectiveness of the profession through research and continuing professional development. Stresses the proper use and protection of all school properties, equipment, and materials. Honors all contracts until fulfillment or release. In the performance of duties, employees shall keep in confidence such information as they may secure unless disclosure serves District purposes or is required by law. Adopted: August 14, 2007 LEGAL REF.: A.A.C. R7-2-205 Agenda Item 9.8 HIGLEY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT X AGENDA INFORMATION Information/Discussion Action Consent Board Meeting Date: August 12, 2015 Item: Second Read and Approve Amendment of Policy GBEB Staff Conduct Submitted by: Linda Good, Staff Attorney Approved by: _______________________________________ Dr. Mike Thomason, Superintendent ISSUE: The amendment to the policy adds a section concerning the reporting of bullying to accompany the reports of bullying by both students and employees called for in Policy JICK. The statutory definition of a drug-free school zone is added, for clarification of the duty to report a violation. In order to have in one place those criminal activities for which a report is required, there is added a brief notation of the duty to report child abuse, with a reference to the policy specific to such reports. RECOMMENDATION: That the Governing Board approves the amendment of Policy GBEB Staff Conduct. ______________________________________________________________________________________ This aligns to District Goal: _ ___ Goal 1 - Student Achievement __X_ Goal 2 - Personnel _ _ __ Goal 3 - Communication _ ___ Goal 4 - Resources BOARD ACTION: ____Approved ____w/Amendments ____Denied ____Tabled Voting Margin: __________ GBEB STAFF ETHICS AND CONDUCT General Expectations for Ethical Conduct Employees shall conduct themselves in a professional manner that promotes a safe, effective and orderly work and educational environment. Employees are expected to maintain high ethical and behavioral standards in the performance of their job duties and in their relationships with other employees, students and community members. The Board adopts the following standards, which are to be applied in all situations, including those situations for which more specific criteria are found in this and other policies included in the Governing Board Policy Manual. District employees shall: • Make the well-being of students the fundamental value of all decision making and action. • Maintain just, courteous and proper relationships with students, parents, staff members and others. • Fulfill job responsibilities with honesty and integrity. • Direct criticism of others toward improving the District. Adhering to the established chain of command and providing constructive input directly to the administrator who is responsible for improving the situation. • Support the principle of due process and protecting the civil and human rights of all individuals. • Refrain from using school contacts and privileges to promote partisan politics, sectarian religious views, or selfish propaganda of any kind. • Refrain from using the employee's position for personal gain through political, social, religious, economic, or other influence. • Pursue appropriate measures to correct any policies or regulations that are not consistent with sound educational goals. 1 • Seek to improve the effectiveness of the employee's profession through research and/or continuing professional development. • Stress the proper use and protection of District property, equipment, and materials. • Honor all contracts until fulfillment or release. Keep in confidence information the employee may secure during the course of employment unless disclosure serves District purposes or is required by law • Reflect a professional image, which includes being neatly groomed and appropriately attired. • Maintain order in the school and work environment. • Carry out directives given to them by the Superintendent or the employee's supervisors. • Comply with applicable federal, state and local laws, Governing Board policies, administrative regulations and building/school rules. Employee Conduct with Students In addition to the standards set forth above, employees shall adhere to the following standards in interacting with students: • Employees will exercise general supervision over the conduct of students at all times on school grounds or during other school-related activities. • Staff members will treat students with respect and will avoid embarrassing any student unnecessarily. • In relating to students, employees’ behavior will reflect the social and moral values of the community for adults who are responsible for the welfare of students. • Employees will not engage in relationships with students that can be characterized as courtship, dating or any romantic involvement. • Employees shall communicate with students only regarding school matters and shall use only the District’s authorized communication devices and electronic systems for such purposes. 2 • • Employees must remain aware that District discipline, up to and including dismissal, loss of professional certification and criminal prosecution may result from sexual conduct with or sexual harassment of students. Employees entrusted with the care and supervision of students may use reasonable and appropriate physical force upon a student only to the extent reasonably necessary for self-defense, defense of others or to prevent or terminate the commission of theft or criminal damage to the property of the District or of persons lawfully on District premises. An employee who uses physical force upon a student shall submit a written account of the incident to his/her supervisor within twenty-four (24) hours of the incident. The supervisor shall submit the incident report to the District Office within two (2) working days of receipt. An employee who violates District standards or state law concerning conduct with students is subject to disciplinary action, up to and including dismissal. Other legal action may be taken as appropriate. Misconduct Misconduct means any act or omission contrary to the ethical and behavioral standards set forth in this policy, other District policies and administrative regulations, any applicable law or regulation (whether federal, state or local), the employment contract, or the direction of the employee’s supervisors. Employees are cautioned that they must become familiar with the requirements of other District policies that require or prohibit conduct noted in those policies, and that a failure to comply is misconduct, for which the employee is subject to disciplinary action. Below are some examples of misconduct. Misconduct includes, but is not limited to: • • • • Dishonesty related to the job that does or could reasonably injure the District’s interests. Falsification of employment application, time records or any documentation related to employment. Misuse, abuse, damage or theft of District property. Failure to follow procedures for caring for District funds and tangible property, including but not limited to purchasing procedures, calling for repair of objects or systems, obtaining supplies. 3 • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Absence from work without authorization; excessive absences; repeated tardiness; failure to give notice of absence Inability to perform duties because of the use of alcohol, legal or illegal drugs; unlawful activities involving drugs or contraband (possession, distribution or sale, other prohibited activities) on District premises or during work time. Employees who hold a valid registry identification card issued by the Arizona Department of Health Services to allow the medical use of marijuana are subject to all regulations prohibiting use, possession, distribution, being under the influence and other activities related to drugs while on duty and while on District premises. Refusal or knowing failure to perform assigned duties or failure to perform assigned duties to a generally acceptable standard. Insubordination, disobedience, refusal to follow reasonable and proper instructions given by a supervisor. Carrying or possessing a weapon on school grounds unless the employee is a peace officer or has obtained specific authorization from the school administrator. Immoral conduct that directly affects the employee’s ability to perform his/her responsibilities and/or to enforce District policies. Failure to report to one’s immediate supervisor, within forty-eight (48) hours, the fact that one has been criminally charged with any offense other than a minor traffic offense. Repeated or intentional failure to follow channels in processing complaints and grievances. Physical or verbal abuse or harassment of, or threat of harm to other employees, students or members of the school community. Physical or verbal abuse or harassment of, or threat of harm to other employees, students or members of the school community, based upon race, color, religion, sex/gender (including pregnancy, sexual preference, gender identity, transgender), age, national origin, disability, genetic information and familial status. Conduct that is destructive to a positive work or educational environment and/or to interpersonal relationships, including the use of profane, obscene or abusive language, symbols, gestures or acts. Improper personal or sexual relationships with students. Conduct that obstructs, disrupts or interferes with any District activities. Forceful or unauthorized entry to or occupation of District facilities, buildings, grounds, vehicles or other property. 4 • Failure to comply with lawful direction of District officials, security officers or law enforcement officers acting in performance of their duties, or failure to identify oneself to such officials or officers when lawfully requested to do so. Employee Responsibility to Report Disorderly and Criminal Activity Drug-Free School Zone Violations “Drug free school zone” means the area within three hundred (300) feet of a school or its accompanying grounds, any public property within one thousand (1,000) feet of a school or its accompanying grounds, a school bus stop or on any school bus or bus contracted to transport pupils. Pursuant to A.R.S. 13-3411, it is unlawful for a person to: 1) Intentionally be present in a drug-free school zone to sell marijuana, peyote, prescription-only drugs, dangerous drugs or narcotic drugs; 2) Possess or use marijuana, peyote, dangerous drugs or narcotic drugs in a drug-free school zone; or 3) Manufacture dangerous drugs in a drug-free school zone. Any employee who observes a violation of the law shall immediately report the violation to a school principal or the Superintendent, who shall then immediately report the violation to a peace officer. It is a violation of the law for any school personnel or school administrator to fail to report such a violation. Bullying A school employee who becomes aware of or suspects a student is being bullied shall immediately notify the school administrator. School personnel shall maintain confidentiality of the reported information. The initial notification of an alleged incident may be provided verbally. A detailed written description of the incident and any other relevant information must be provided on form(s) made available by the school and submitted to the school administrator or other administrator within one (1) school day of the verbal report. Should the principal be the employee who observes, is informed of, or suspects a student is experiencing bullying the principal shall document the incident or concern in writing. Failure by an employee to report a suspected case of bullying may result in disciplinary action up to suspension without pay or dismissal pursuant to Board Policies GCQF and GDQD. 5 Knowingly submitting a false report under this policy shall subject the employee to discipline up to and including suspension or termination of employment. Where disciplinary action is necessary pursuant to any part of this policy, relevant District policies shall be followed. Other Suspected Crimes As required by A.R.S. 15-341(33), the Board expects employees to immediately report to the Superintendent any suspected crime against a person or property that: (a) Is a “serious offense”, as defined in A.R.S. 13-604; (b) Involves a deadly weapon or dangerous instrument or serious physical injury; or (c) Any conduct that poses a threat of death or serious physical injury to employees, students or anyone on the property of the school. An employee may report any other suspected crime. Child Abuse All employees are required to report to law enforcement when he or she learns information in the course of employment that causes the employee to reasonably believe a minor has been the victim of neglect, physical injury, abuse, child abuse or other offenses. See Policy JLF for information concerning the procedures for such a report. Use of Physical Force Against Students Employees may use reasonable and appropriate physical force upon a student to the extent reasonably necessary and appropriate to act in self defense, defense of students and/or in defense of property. An employee who uses physical force upon a student shall submit a written account of the incident to his/her supervisor within twenty-four (24) hours of the incident. The supervisor shall submit the incident report to the appropriate assistant superintendent within two (2) working days of receiving it from the employee. Adopted: LEGAL REF.: A.R.S. 13-3102 15-521 13-3111 15-539 13-3411 15-550 15-341 38-531 15-342 38-532 15-507 41-770 13-2911 15-514 6 15-509 41-1758.03 A.A.C. R7-2-205 CROSS REF.: GCF - Professional Staff Hiring GCMF - Professional Staff Duties and Responsibilities JIC - Student Conduct JK - Student Discipline KFA - Public Conduct on School Property 7 Agenda Item 9.9 HIGLEY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT AGENDA INFORMATION X Information/Discussion Action Consent Board Meeting Date: August 12, 2015 Item: Discussion: Name of New Elementary School Submitted by: Dr. Steve Nance, Assistant Superintendent Approved by: _______________________________________ Dr. Mike Thomason, Superintendent ISSUE: A new elementary school is under construction in the Bridges Subdivision. The Governing Board will have the opportunity to discuss name choices for the school. This aligns to District Goal: _ ___ Goal 1 - Student Achievement __ _ Goal 2 - Personnel _ X__ Goal 3 - Communication _ ___ Goal 4 - Resources
