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Agenda 01 13 10

Notice of Regular Meeting
Yuma Union High School District #70
Governing Board
Regular Meeting
San Luis High School
1250 North 8th Avenue, Classroom 606
San Luis, Arizona 85349
Wednesday, January 13, 2010
5:15 p.m.
Notice is hereby given that a regular meeting of the Governing Board of Yuma Union High School District #70
will be held pursuant to the following agenda.
Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation, such as sign language interpreter, by
contacting the Superintendent's Office, (928) 502-4600. Requests should be made at least 72 hours prior to the
time of the meeting.
Agenda
1. Call to Order
1.1 Pledge of Allegiance and Moment of Silence
1.2 Move to action item 6.1, Election of President and Vice President
2. Reports (No Discussion)
2.1 Board Member Reports
Board members may have a discussion about conferences, visitations, legislation, special
recognition, donations, etc.
2.2 Superintendent’s Report
2.2.1 Student Council Current Events Reports (Priority 1: Students’ Successes)
- Kofa High School
- San Luis High School
- Vista High School
2.2.2 District Support Staff Community Involvement
3. Information Items (Discussion Possible)
3.1 Memorandum of Understanding – Race To The Top (Priority 5: Effective and Equitable Use of
Resources)
3.2 Priority 5: Effective and Equitable Use of Resources
3.3 Priority 2: Positive, Safe & Orderly Environment
3.4 Budget Update – Overview of 2009-2010 YUHSD Budget (Priority 5: Effective and Equitable Use of
Resources)
3.5 Meet and Confer Update
4. Call to the Public
Any person wishing to speak may present the information at this time only. All presentations are limited
to a maximum of three minutes and a maximum of 15 minutes on each subject. Before you begin to
speak, identify yourself by clearly stating for the record your name. Comments by members of the
Governing Board in response to any public comment will be limited to asking staff to review the matter
or requesting rescheduling of the matter for further consideration at a later date.
5. Consent Items
Adoption of items of routine nature and those that normally do not require deliberations on the part of the
Governing Board. A board member may pull items which will then be discussed and voted on separately.
5.1 Minutes
January 13, 2010
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5.2
5.3
5.4
5.5
Routine Personnel (Priority 3: Highly Qualified Personnel)
Ratification of Vouchers (Priority 5: Effective and Equitable Use of Resources)
Travel (Priority 1: Students’ Successes; Priority 3: Highly Qualified Personnel)
Purchasing (Priority 5: Effective and Equitable Use of Resources)
5.5.1 Consideration to Award RFP 70-10-16-5, Travel Services
5.5.2 Consideration to Approve Renewal of District Procurement Contracts
5.6 Consideration to Adopt Board Policies
- B Policies: BBBB, Board Member Oath of Office; BIE, Board Member Insurance/Liability
- C Policies: CBA, Qualifications and Duties of the Superintendent; CBI, Evaluation of
Superintendent;
- D Policies: DBF, Budget Hearings and Review/Adoption Process; DBJ, Budget Transfers; DFF,
Income from School Sales and Services; DIA, Accounting System
- G Policies: GCB, Professional Staff Compensation and Contracts; GCBA, Professional Staff
Salary Schedules; GCCE, Professional/Support Staff Conferences/Visitations/Workshops; GCF,
Professional Staff Hiring; GCMF, Professional Staff Duties and Responsibilities; GCO,
Evaluation of Professional Staff Members; GCQA, Professional Staff Reduction in Force
- I Policies: IKFA, Early Graduation
- J Policies: JEB, Entrance Age Requirements; JII, Student Concerns, Complaints and Grievances;
JK, Student Discipline; JKE, Expulsion of Students; JLCD, Medicines/Administering Medicines
to Students
- K Policies: KHB, Advertising in Schools
5.7 Consideration to Approve P.E. Waiver (Priority 1: Students’ Successes)
5.8 Consideration to Approve Statement of Assurance of Teacher Evaluation System Verification for
2009-2010 (Priority 3: Highly Qualified Personnel)
6. Action Item(s)
6.1 Election of President and Vice President
6.2 Consideration to Accept Donations (Priority 4: Community Involvement; Priority 5: Effective and
Equitable Use of Resources)
6.3 Consideration to Direct All Expulsion Hearings be Conducted by a Hearing Officer (Priority 2:
Positive, Safe and Orderly Environment)
6.4 Consideration to Approve Salary Schedule for 2010-2011 (Priority 3: Highly Qualified Personnel;
Priority 5: Effective and Equitable Use of Resources)
6.5 Call for Executive Session (Priority 2: Positive, Safe and Orderly Environment)
6.5.1 A.R.S. § 38-431.03 (A) (2) and A.R.S. § 15-843 (F) - Discussion or consideration of records
exempt by law from public inspection –and A.R.S. § 15-843 (F) - Discussion or
consideration of records exempt by law from public inspection – student discipline
exempt by law from public inspection –and A.R.S. § 15-843 (F) - Discussion or
consideration of records exempt by law from public inspection – student expulsion
7. Future Agenda Items
8. Other
8.1 Next Meeting of the Board
Wednesday, February 11, 2009, 5:00 p.m., in the Governing Board Room at Yuma Union High
School District, 3150 South Avenue A, Yuma, Arizona
9. Adjournment
Governing Board
Regular Meeting
Governing Board Room
3150 South Avenue A
Yuma, Arizona 85364
Wednesday, February 10, 2010
5:15 p.m.
Notice is hereby given that a special meeting of the Governing Board of Yuma Union High School District #70
Agenda
1. Call to Order
2. Reports
2.1.1 Federal Relations Network Conference Report
2.2.1 Student Council Reports (Priority 1: Students’ Successes)
- Cibola High School
- Gila Ridge High School
- Yuma High School
2.2.2 Kofa High School Landscaping (Priority 2: Positive, Safe & Orderly Environment; Priority 5:
2.2.3
2.2.4
Effective and Equitable Use of Resources)
Spotlight on Success Award (Priority 3: Highly Performing Personnel)
Grad Night (Priority 1: Students’ Successes; Priority 2: Positive, Safe & Orderly Environment)
3. Information Items
3.1 First Reading of Board Policies:
JJA, Student Organizations
3.2 Board Policy Regulation:
JJA-R, Student Organizations
3.3 Arizona Interscholastic Association Update
Resources)
Any person wishing to speak may present the information at this time only. All presentations are
limited to a maximum of three minutes and a maximum of 15 minutes on each subject. Before you
begin to speak, identify yourself by clearly stating for the record your name. Comments by members
of the Governing Board in response to any public comment will be limited to asking staff to review
the matter or requesting rescheduling of the matter for further consideration at a later date.
February 10, 2010
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5. Consent Items
5.1 Minutes
5.2 Routine Personnel
5.3 Ratification of Vouchers
5.4 Travel
5.5 Purchasing
5.5.1 Consideration to Approve Renewal of District Procurement Contracts (Priority 5: Effective
and Equitable Use of Resources)
5.5.2 Consideration to Approve Sole Source: MediaNet Solutions, Inc. (Priority 5: Effective and
5.6 Consideration to Approve Intergovernmental Agreement with Arizona Western College for Dual
Credit for 2009-2010 (Priority 1: Students’ Successes)
6. Action Item(s)
6.1 Consideration to Accept Donations (Priority 4: Community Involvement: Priority 5: Effective and
6.2 Consideration to Approve Salary Schedules for 2010-2011 (Priority 3: Highly Performing Personnel;
6.3 Consideration to Ratify Inclement Weather Day Solution
A.R.S. § 38-431.03 (A) (2) and A.R.S. § 15-843 (F) - Discussion or consideration of records exempt
by law from public inspection – student discipline
7. Next Meeting of the Board
Wednesday, March 10, 2010, 5:15 p.m., in the Governing Board Room at Yuma Union High School
District, 3150 South Avenue A, Yuma, Arizona
8. Adjournment
Governing Board
Regular Meeting
3150 South Avenue A
Yuma, Arizona 85364
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
5:15 p.m.
Agenda
1. Call to Order
2. Reports
- Kofa High School
- Vista High School
-Vista South Student Report
2.2.2 Cibola High School Student to Student (S2S) Report (Priority 1: Students’ Successes)
2.2.3 Staff Recognition: (Priority 4: Highly Performing Personnel)
- Teacher of the Year Nominees and Finalists
- Yuma Educational Technology Consortium
- Procurement
2.2.4 Strategic Plan
Update on Board Annual Goals
Resources)
3.2 Arizona Interscholastic Association (AIA) Update (Priority 1: Students’ Successes; Priority 5: Effective
3.3 Food Service Report (Priority 5: Effective and Equitable Use of Resources)
3.4 First Reading Board Policy: GCBA, Professional Staff Salary Schedules (Priority 3: Highly
Performing Personnel; Priority 5: Effective and Equitable Use of Resources)
3.5 Magnet Program Concepts for 2010-2011 (Priority 1: Students’ Successes; Priority 5: Effective and
March 10, 2010
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5. Consent Items
5.1 Minutes
5.4 Travel
5.5 Purchasing (Priority 5: Effective and Equitable Use of Resources)
5.5.1 Consideration to Award Bid IFB 70-10-22-5, Food Service Equipment Repair and
Maintenance
5.5.2 Consideration to Reject all Bids IFB 70-10-20-5, Athletic Uniforms & Staff Shirts
5.6 Consideration to Approve Open Enrollment Capacity for 2010-2011 School Year (Priority 2: Positive,
Safe and Orderly Environment)
5.7 Consideration to Adopt Board Policy JJA, Student Organizations (Priority 1: Student Successes;
Priority 2: Positive, Safe and Orderly Environment)
6. Action Items
6.2 Consideration to Approve the Issuance of Contracts (Priority 3: Highly Performing Personnel; Priority
5: Effective and Equitable Use of Resources)
6.3 Consideration to Endorse Restrictions on Phased Retirement (Priority 3: Highly Performing Personnel;
6.4 Discussion and Possible Action on May Board Meeting Date
8. Other
8.1 Next Regular Meeting of the Board
Wednesday, April 14, 2010, 5:15 p.m., in the Governing Board Room at Yuma Union High School
9. Adjournment
Governing Board
Regular Meeting
3150 South Avenue A
Yuma, Arizona 85364
Wednesday, April 14, 2010
5:15 p.m.
Agenda
1. Call to Order
2. Reports
2.2.1 Student Council Current Events Reports (Priority 1: Student Successes)
- Yuma High School
2.2.2 Grad Night Report (Priority 2: Positive, Safe & Orderly Environment)
2.2.3 SLHS Special Event (Priority 3: Highly Performing Personnel)
2.2.4 Staff Recognition (Priority 3: Highly Performing Personnel)
-Ron Scarborough – Transportation
Resources)
Resources)
3.3 Board Policy Regulation
-JK-RA, Student Discipline
April 14, 2010
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5. Consent Items
5.1 Minutes
5.4 Travel
5.5.2 Consideration Reject all Bids IFB 70-10-20-5, Athletic Uniforms & Staff Shirts
5.5.3 Consideration to Award Bid IFB 70-10-22-5, Food Service Equipment Repair and
Maintenance
5.7 Consideration to Adopt Board Policy: GCBA, Professional Staff Salary Schedules (Priority 3: Highly
Performing Personnel; Priority 5: Effective and Equitable Use of Resources)
5.8 Consideration to Approve Courses for High School Science and Math Credit (Priority 1: Student
Successes)
5.9 Consideration to Approve the Investing in Innovation Grant Memorandum of Understanding
(Priority 1: Students’ Successes; Priority 5: Effective and Equitable Use of Resources)
6. Action Items
6.1 Consideration to Select Delegate and Alternate Delegate for the ASBA Delegate Assembly
6.2 Discussion and Possible Action on Submission of Proposed Action Agenda Items for the ASBA
2011 Political Agenda
6.3 Consideration to Accept Donations
6.4 Discussion and Possible Action on Food Service
8. Other
8.1 Next Regular Meeting of the Board
Wednesday, May 12, 2010, 5:15 p.m., in the City Council Chambers at City Hall, One City Plaza,
Yuma, Arizona
9. Adjournment
Governing Board
Regular Meeting
City County Chambers, City Hall
One City Plaza
Yuma, Arizona 85364
Wednesday, May 12, 2010
5:15 p.m.
(immediately following Public Hearing)
Agenda
1. Call to Order
2. Reports
2.2.1 Grad Night Report (Priority 2: Positive, Safe & Orderly Environment)
2.2.2 Student Council Current Events Reports (Priority 1: Student Successes)
- Kofa High School
- Vista School
- Yuma High School
2.2.3 Student Recognitions (Priority 1: Student Successes)
2.2.4 Presentation of Defibrillator to Cibola High School (Priority 1: Student Successes)
2.2.5 Student Workers (Priority 1: Student Successes)
3.1 Budget Update – Review of 2009-2010 YUHSD Internal Budget (Priority 5: Effective and Equitable
Use of Resources)
3.2 Budget Update – Review of 2010-2011 YUHSD Contingency Budget (Priority 5: Effective and
5. Consent Items
5.1 Minutes
5.2 Routine Personnel (Priority 3: Highly Performing Personnel)
5.3 Ratification of Vouchers (Priority 5: Effective and Equitable Use of Resources)
5.4 Travel
May 12, 2010
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5.5.2 Consideration to Award RFP 70-10-23-5, Armored Car Services
5.6 Yuma Educational Consortium (Priority 5: Effective and Equitable Use of Resources)
5.6.1 Consideration to Approve Intergovernmental Agreement with Yuma School District One,
Arizona Western College, and NAU-Yuma for the Yuma Educational Consortium
5.6.2 Consideration to Approve Intergovernmental Agreement for the Yuma Educational
Materials Management Consortium
Technology Consortium
Transportation Consortium
5.7 Consideration to Approve District Technology Plan (Priority 5: Effective and Equitable Use of
Resources)
6. Action Items
6.1 Consideration to Accept Donations (Priority 5: Effective and Equitable Use of Resources)
6.2 Consideration to Approve Job Descriptions: Director of Student Services (Priority 3: Highly
Performing Personnel)
6.3 Consideration to Approve Prop 101 Equivalent Monies to Other Certificated Personnel (Priority 5:
6.4 Consideration to Approve Increase to 2.0 Mile Distance for Transportation (Priority 5: Effective and
6.5 Consideration to Name Kofa High School Gymnasium (Priority 4: Community Involvement)
8. Next Regular Meeting of the Board
Wednesday, June 9, 2010, 5:15 p.m., in the Governing Board Room at Yuma Union High School District,
3150 South Avenue A, Yuma, Arizona
9. Adjournment
Governing Board
Regular Meeting
3150 South Avenue A
Yuma, Arizona 85364
Wednesday, June 9, 2010
5:15 p.m.
(immediately following Public Hearing)
Agenda
1. Call to Order
2. Reports
2.2.1 Scholarships (Priority 1: Students’ Successes)
2.2.2 University of Arizona ENGR 102 (Priority 1: Students’ Successes)
3.1 Budget Update – Overview of 2009-2010 YUHSD Internal Budget (Priority 5: Effective and Equitable
Use of Resources)
3.2 Budget Update – Overview of 2010-2011 YUHSD Contingency Budget (Priority 5: Effective and
3.3 Technology Update (Priority 1: Students’ Successes; Priority 3: Highly Performing Personnel; Priority 5:
3.4 First Reading Board Policies
- CBA, Qualifications and Duties of the Superintendent; GB, General Personnel Policies; GCF,
Professional Staff Hiring; GCQF, Discipline, Suspension, and Dismissal of Professional Staff
Members; JK, Student Discipline; JK-RB, Student Discipline
3.5 Board Policy Regulations/Exhibits
- GCQF-E, Discipline, Suspension, and Dismissal of Professional Staff Members
3.6 Strategic Plan
3.6.1 15 Action Steps
3.6.2 Strategic Planning Annual Symposium
June 9, 2010
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5. Consent Items
5.1 Minutes
5.4 Travel (Priority 3: Highly Performing Personnel; Priority 5: Effective and Equitable Use of Resources)
5.5.1 Consideration to Approve Sole Source Vendor
5.6 Consideration to Adopt Resolution to Continue Participation in the Arizona Dropout Prevention
Program (Priority 1: Student Successes; Priority 3: Highly Performing Personnel; Priority 5: Effective and
5.7 Consideration to Request County Treasurer to Authorize Investments for 2010-2011 (Priority 5:
5.8 Revised Salary Schedules
5.8.1 Consideration to Approve the Revised Certificated and Vocational Teacher Salary Schedule
for 2010-2011
5.8.2 Consideration to Approve the Revised Supplemental Salary Schedule for 2010-2011
5.9 Consideration to Approve Revised Job Descriptions
6. Action Items
6.2
6.3
6.4
6.5
Consideration to Provide Delegate Direction on ASBA Proposed Action Agenda Items for FY 2010
Consideration to Approve Student Nutrition Services Job Descriptions and Salary Schedules
Consideration to Approve Proposed Budget Revisions for 2009-2010
Fees
6.5.1 Consideration to Approve Course Fees for 2010-2011
6.5.2 Consideration to Approve Athletic Participation Fees for 2010-2011
6.5.3 Consideration to Approve Parking Pass Fee for 2010-2011
6.5.4 Consideration to Approve Student I.D. Fee for 2010-2011
8.1 Special Meeting: Wednesday, June 23, 2010, 5:15 p.m., in the Governing Board Room at Yuma
Union High School District, 3150 South Avenue A, Yuma, Arizona
8.2 Regular Meeting: Wednesday, July 14, 2010, 5:15 p.m., in the Governing Board Room at Yuma
Union High School District, 3150 South Avenue A, Yuma, Arizona
9. Adjournment
Governing Board
Regular Meeting
3150 South Avenue A
Yuma, Arizona 85364
Wednesday, July 8, 2009
5:15 p.m.
Immediately following Public Hearing
Agenda
1. Call to Order
1.1 Boardsmanship
2. Reports
2.2.1 Priority 2: Positive, Safe & Orderly Environment
2.2.2 Priority 5: Effective and Equitable Use of Resources
2.3 Call to the Public
3. Consent Items
3.1 Minutes
3.4 Out of State Travel
3.5.1 Consideration to Approve Annual Renewal of Cooperative Contract Purchases
3.5.2 Consideration to Terminate Addendum to Cooperative Purchasing Agreement
3.5.3 Consideration to Approve Sole Source: SSFY2010
3.5.4 Consideration to Authorize Use of Construction Manager at Risk for New Auditorium at
3.5.5 Consideration to Award Bid IFB 70-09-17-5, Printing Services
3.5.6 Consideration to Reject All Bids for IFB 70-10-4-5, Electrical Services
3.5.7 Consideration to Award Bid IFB 70-10-5-5, Food Service Cafeteria Beverages
3.5.8 Consideration to Award Bid IFB 70-10-7-5, Cooling Tower Water Treatment
3.5.9 Consideration to Consideration to Award RFP 70-10-8-5, Audit Services
July 8, 2009
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3.6 Consideration to Adopt Board Policy GCCG, Professional Staff Voluntary Transfer of Accrued
General Leave (Priority 3: Highly Performing Personnel; Priority 5: Effective and Equitable Use of
Resources)
3.7 Consideration to Adopt Board Policy GDCG, Support Staff Voluntary Transfer of Accrued General
Leave (Priority 3: Highly Performing Personnel; Priority 5: Effective and Equitable Use of Resources)
3.8 Consideration to Adopt Board Policy IKFB, Graduation Exercises (Priority 1: Students’ Successes)
3.9 Consideration to Adopt Board Policy JFB, Open Enrollment (Priority 1: Students’ Successes)
3.10 Consideration to Utilize Insurance Funds to Make Necessary Repairs and Maintenance of School
Facilities (Priority 5: Effective and Equitable Use of Resources)
3.11 Consideration to Approve Facility Usage Rates (Priority 5: Effective and Equitable Use of Resources)
3.12 Consideration to Approve Revised Salary Schedules
4. Action Items
4.1 Consideration to Adopt School District Budget for 2009-2010
4.2 Discussion and Possible Action Concerning Review of Employee Grievance (Weeks)
Possible Executive Session - A.R.S. § 38-431.03 (A1)
Resources)
Resources)
6.1 Discussion of Future Board Meeting Location
Wednesday, August 12, 2009, 5:15 p.m., in the Governing Board Room at Yuma Union High School
8. Adjournment
Governing Board
Regular Meeting
3150 South Avenue A
Yuma, Arizona 85364
Wednesday, August 12, 2009
5:15 p.m.
(immediately following the Public Hearing)
Notice is hereby given that a special meeting of the Governing Board of Yuma Union High School
District #70 will be held pursuant to the following agenda.
contacting the Superintendent's Office, (928) 502-4600. Requests should be made at least 72 hours prior
to the time of the meeting.
Agenda
1. Call to Order
1.1 Boardsmanship
2. Reports
2.2.1 Chartwells Introduction (Priority 5: Effective and Equitable Use of Resources)
2.2.2 Priority 4: Community Involvement
City of Yuma
2.2.3 School Start Up
Any person wishing to speak may present the information at this time only. All presentations
are limited to a maximum of three minutes and a maximum of 15 minutes on each subject.
Before you begin to speak, identify yourself by clearly stating for the record your name.
Comments by members of the Governing Board in response to any public comment will be
limited to asking staff to review the matter or requesting rescheduling of the matter for further
consideration at a later date.
3. Consent Items
Adoption of items of routine nature and those that normally do not require deliberations on the part
of the Governing Board. A board member may pull items which will then be discussed and voted on
separately.
3.1 Minutes
3.4 Travel
3.5.1 Consideration to Approve a Call for RFP 70-10-13-5, Physical Therapy Services
3.5.3 Consideration to Approve Sole Source Vendor: CLM Group, Inc.
3.5.4 Consideration to Approve FY 2010 Arizona State Purchasing Cooperative Agreement
August 12, 2009
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3.5.5
Consideration to Reject All Bids for IFB 70-09-18-5, Ink & Toner Supplies and
Printer Repairs
3.6 Consideration to Approve Qualified Evaluators for 2009-2010 (Priority 3: Highly Performing
Personnel)
3.7 Yuma Educational Consortium (Priority 5: Effective and Equitable Use of Resources)
3.7.1 Consideration to Approve Intergovernmental Agreement with Yuma School District
One, Arizona Western College, and NAU-Yuma for the Yuma Educational
Consortium
Materials Management Consortium
Transportation Consortium
3.8 School Resource Officers (Priority 2: Positive, Safe & Orderly Environment)
3.8.1 Consideration to Approve Intergovernmental Agreement with Yuma Police
Department for School Resource Officers at Cibola High School, Kofa High School,
Gila Ridge High School, and Yuma High School
3.8.2 Consideration to Approve Intergovernmental Agreement with City of San Luis Police
Department for School Resource Officer at San Luis High School
3.9 Consideration to Approve Agreement to Provide Meal Service to the Educational Opportunity
Center (Priority 1: Student Successes)
4. Action Item(s)
4.1 Consideration to Approve School District Budget Revision for 2009-2010 (Priority 5: Effective
5.1 Budget Update – Overview of 2009-2010 YUHSD Budget (Priority 5: Effective and Equitable
Use of Resources)
5.2 Future Meeting Locations
Wednesday, September 9, 2009, 5:15 p.m., Kofa High School
8. Adjournment
Governing Board
Regular Meeting
Kofa High School – Choir Room
3100 South Avenue A
Yuma, Arizona 85364
September 9, 2009
5:15 p.m.
Notice is hereby given that a regular meeting of the Governing Board of Yuma Union High School
District #70 will be held pursuant to the following agenda.
Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation, such as sign language interpreter,
by contacting the Superintendent's Office, (928) 502-4600. Requests should be made at least 72 hours
prior to the time of the meeting.
Agenda
1. Call to Order
1.1 Pledge of Allegiance
1.2 Moment of Silence
1.3 National Anthem – KHS Choir
2. Reports
- Kofa High School
- Vista Alternative High School
2.2.2 Priority 1: Student Successes
- Military Child Education Coalition
 CHS S2S Report
 GRHS S2S Program
- Composite Report
2.2.3 Priority 3: Highly Performing Personnel
- New Course: Financial Algebra
- Common Assessment Committees
- Technology Department
2.2.4 Teacher Associations Report (Priority 3: Highly Performing Personnel)
Any person wishing to speak may present the information at this time only. All
presentations are limited to a maximum of three minutes and a maximum of 15 minutes on
each subject. Before you begin to speak, identify yourself by clearly stating for the record
your name. Comments by members of the Governing Board in response to any public
comment will be limited to asking staff to review the matter or requesting rescheduling of
the matter for further consideration at a later date.
September 9, 2009
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3. Consent Items
Adoption of items of routine nature and those that normally do not require deliberations on the
part of the Governing Board. A board member may pull items which will then be discussed and
voted on separately.
3.1 Minutes
3.4 Travel
3.5.2 Consideration to Award IFB 70-10-9-5 Supplemental Library Books
3.5.3 Consideration to Award IFB 70-10-11-5 Electrical Services
3.5.4 Consideration to Call for RFP 70-10-15-5 Speech Therapy Services
3.5.5 Consideration to Call for RFP 70-10-16-5 Travel Services
3.6 Consideration to Approve Declaration of Curricular and Instructional Alignment to the
Arizona Academic Standards (Priority 1: Students’ Successes)
3.7 Consideration to Approve Intergovernmental Agreement with City of Yuma on Joint Use
of Facilities (Priority 5: Effective and Equitable Use of Resources)
3.8 Consideration to Approve Intergovernmental Agreement with Tempe Union High School District
for Maintenance and Development of Computer Software (Priority 5: Effective and Equitable
Use of Resources)
4. Action Item(s)
4.1 Consideration to Accept Donations (Priority 4: Community Relations; Priority 5: Effective
A.R.S. § 38-431.03 (A) (2) and A.R.S. § 15-843 (F) - Discussion or consideration of
records exempt by law from public inspection – student discipline
5.1 Budget Update – Review of Current Interim Internal Budget Parameters (Priority 5:
5.2 Educational Access Television for 2009-2010 Agreement (Priority 5: Effective and
5.3 Memorandum of Understanding with NAU for the Teacher Intern Preparation Program
(TIPP) (Priority 3: Highly Performing Personnel)
5.4 BAA-E Evaluation of School Board/Board Self-Evaluation
5.5 2009 ASBA Political Agenda Priorities/ASBA Yuma County Workshop
Wednesday, October 14, 2009, 5:15 p.m., in the Governing Board Room at Yuma Union High
8. Adjournment
Governing Board
Regular Meeting
3150 South Avenue A
Yuma, Arizona 85364
Wednesday, October 14, 2009
5:15 p.m.
Agenda
1. Call to Order
2. Reports
- Yuma High School
2.2.2 Kofa High School 50 Year Celebration Report
2.2.3 Monarch Award (Priority 1: Students’ Successes; Priority 2: Positive, Safe, and Orderly
Environment)
2.2.4 Priority 2: Positive, Safe & Orderly Environment
- Health Services
- REMS Grant
3. Consent Items
3.1 Minutes
3.4 Travel
3.5.1 Consideration to Approve Purchasing Products from Level 3 Audio Visual Using State
Contract
3.6 Consideration to Approve P.E. Waiver
October 14, 2009
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3.7 Consideration to Approve Amended Budget for Intergovernmental Agreement for the Yuma
Educational Transportation Consortium (Priority 5: Effective and Equitable Use of Resources)
3.8 Consideration to Approve Performance-Based Compensation Plan for 2009-2010 (Priority 3:
Highly Performing Personnel)
3.9 Consideration to Approve Revised Job Descriptions: Coordinator of Career and Technical
Education, Account Assistant for Career and Technical Education, and Instructional Coach (Priority
3: Highly Performing Personnel)
3.10 Consideration to Ratify School Facilities Board Preventive Maintenance Report for 2008-2009
(Priority 2: Positive, Safe and Orderly Environment)
4. Action Item(s)
4.1 Consideration to Accept Donations 2010 (Priority 4: Community Involvement; Priority 5: Effective
4.2 Consideration to Approve Smucker Park Drainage Easement to the City of Yuma
4.3 Discussion and Possible Action on ASBA Political Agenda Priorities
4.4 Discussion and Possible Action on Approve Board Development Goal
4.5 Discussion and Possible Action on District Goals
by law from public inspection – student discipline
by law from public inspection – student expulsion
5.1 Budget Update – Review of Current Internal Budget Parameters (Priority 5: Effective and Equitable
Use of Resources)
5.2 First Reading Board Policy JFABC, Admission of Transfer Students (Priority 1: Student Successes)
5.3 Superintendent Evaluation Form (Priority 3: Highly Performing Personnel)
5.4 Memorandum of Understanding with the Arizona Partnership Organization for Workforce and
Employment Revitalization (AZ-P.O.W.E.R.) Consortia (Priority 5: Effective and Equitable Use of
Resources)
7. Other
Wednesday, November 18, 2009, 5:15 p.m., in the Governing Board Room at Yuma Union High
8. Adjournment
Governing Board
Regular Meeting
3150 South Avenue A
Yuma, Arizona 85364
Wednesday, November 18, 2009
5:15 p.m.
Agenda
1. Call to Order
2. Reports (No Discussion)
2.2 Superintendent’s Report: No Discussion
2.2.1 AP Scholars Recognition (Priority 1: Students’ Successes)
- Kofa High School
- Vista Alternative School
3.1 Priority 4: Community Involvement
- Grad Night
- Kofa High School National Guard Teachers
- Student Assistant Portal (Action Step 4.3)
3.2 Priority 5: Effective and Equitable Use of Resources
- Clicker System demonstration (Action Step 5.3)
- USFR training (Action Step 5.2)
- B Policies: BBBA, Board Member Qualifications; BBBE, Unexpired Term Fulfillment; BEDA,
Notification of Board Meetings; BEDB, Agenda; BEDC, Quorum
- C Policies: CM, School District Annual Report
- D Policies: DIC, Financial Reports and Statements, DJG, Vendor/Contractor Relations, DKB,
Salary Deductions
- G Policies: GBEB, Staff Conduct; GBJ, Personnel Records and Files; GCCC,
Professional/Support Staff Leaves of Absence Without Pay; GCRD, Tutoring For Pay
- I Policies: IHAA, English Instruction
- J Policies: JEB, Entrance Age Requirements; JFAA, Admission of Resident Students; JFB, Open
Enrollment; JICEC, Freedom of Expression; JRCE, Student Biometric Information
- K Policies: KB, Parental Involvement in Education
- L Policies: LBD, Relations with Charter Schools; LDA, Student Teaching and Internships
- G Policy Regulations/Exhibits: GBEB-E, Staff; GCCC-EA, EB, EC, ED, EE,
Professional/Support Staff Leaves of Absence Without Pay; GCF-EC, Professional Staff Hiring
- I Policy Regulations/Exhibits: IHAA-R, English Instruction
- J Policy Regulations/Exhibits: JH-R, Student Absences and Excuses; JI-R, Student Rights and
Responsibilities; JICEC-E, Freedom of Expression; JLCB-E; Immunization of Students
November 18, 2009
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Resources)
5. Consent Items
5.1 Minutes
5.3 Ratification of Vouchers (Priority 5: Effective and Equitable Use of Resources
5.4 Travel (Priority 1: Students’ Successes; Priority 3: Highly Performing Personnel)
5.5.1 Consideration to Award RFP 70-10-13-5, Physical Therapy Services
5.5.2 Consideration to Award IFB 70-10-14-5, Ink & Toner Refills & Printer Repairs
(Parts & Service)
5.5.3 Consideration to Award RFP 70-10-15-5, Speech Therapy Services
5.5.4 Consideration to Award RFP 70-10-19-5, Career & Technical (CTE) Consulting
5.5.5 Consideration to Approval Renewal of District Procurement Contracts
5.5.6 Consideration to Award IFB 70-10-18-5, Replacement of Chilled Water Piping and Air
Handler Unit at YHS, SFB #140570000-9999-1BRG
5.6 Consideration to Adopt Board Policy JFABC, Admission of Transfer Students (Priority 1: Students’
Successes)
5.7 Consideration to Approve Strategic Long Range Technology Plan (Priority 1: Students’ Successes;
Priority 3: Highly Performing Personnel; Priority 5: Effective and Equitable Use of Resources)
5.8 Consideration to Approve Capital Plan for FY2010 (Priority 5: Effective and Equitable Use of Resources)
5.9 Consideration to Approve Revision to the Annual Financial Report (Priority 5: Effective and Equitable
Use of Resources)
6. Action Item(s)
6.2 Consideration to Select Delegate and Alternate Delegate for the ASBA Annual Membership
Meeting
6.3 Call for Executive Session
exempt by law from public inspection – student expulsion (Priority 2: Positive, Safe and Orderly
Environment)
6.3.2 A.R.S. § 38-431.03 (A) (1) – Discussion or consideration of employment, assignment,
appointment of a public officer – superintendent evaluation (Priority 3: Highly Performing
Personnel)
8. Next Meeting
Wednesday, December 2, 2009, 5:15 p.m., in the Governing Board Room at Yuma Union High
9. Adjournment
Governing Board
Regular Meeting
3150 South Avenue A
Yuma, Arizona 85364
Wednesday, December 2, 2009
5:15 p.m.
Agenda
1. Call to Order
1.2 Boardsmanship
1.2.1 Use of Public Surveys by School Boards (Board Goal #2)
1.2.2 Public School Survey Results (Board Goal #2)
2. Reports
2.2 Board Member Recognition
2.3 Superintendent’s Report: No Discussion
- Yuma High School
2.3.2 AIMS Committee Members Recognition (Priority 3: Highly Performing Personnel)
3.1 Priority 1: Students’ Successes
3.1.1 Common Assessments Progress Report (Action Step 1.2)
3.2 Priority 3: Highly Performing Personnel
3.2.1
Professional Development Leadership Academy (PDLA) (Action Step 3.1)
- B Policies: BBBB, Board Member Oath of Office; BIE, Board Member Insurance/Liability
- C Policies: CBA, Qualifications and Duties of the Superintendent; CBI, Evaluation of
Superintendent;
- D Policies: DBF, Budget Hearings and Review/Adoption Process; DBJ, Budget Transfers; DFF,
Income from School Sales and Services; DIA, Accounting System
- G Policies: GCB, Professional Staff Compensation and Contracts; GCBA, Professional Staff
Salary Schedules; GCCE, Professional/Support Staff Conferences/Visitations/Workshops; GCF,
Professional Staff Hiring; GCMF, Professional Staff Duties and Responsibilities; GCO,
Evaluation of Professional Staff Members; GCQA, Professional Staff Reduction in Force
- I Policies: IKFA, Early Graduation
- J Policies: JEB, Entrance Age Requirements; JII, Student Concerns, Complaints and Grievances;
JK, Student Discipline; JKE, Expulsion of Students; JLCD, Medicines/Administering Medicines
to Students
- K Policies: KHB, Advertising in Schools
- D Policies: DIE-R, Audits/Financial Monitoring; DJE-R, Bidding/Purchasing Procedures
- G Policies: GCO-RA, Evaluation of Professional Staff Members
December 2, 2009
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- J Policies: JII-R, Student Concerns, Complaints and Grievances; JII-EB, Student Concerns,
Complaints and Grievances; JLCD-R, Medicines/Administering Medicines to Students
Resources)
5. Consent Items
5.1 Minutes
5.4 Travel (Priority 1: Students’ Successes; Priority 3: Highly Performing Personnel)
5.5.2 Consideration to Approve Sole Source Vendors: Tromik Technology, Inc., FBLA, Arizona
FFA
5.6 Consideration to Adopt Board Policies
- B Policies: BBBA, Board Member Qualifications; BBBE, Unexpired Term Fulfillment; BEDA,
Notification of Board Meetings; BEDB, Agenda; BEDC, Quorum
- C Policies: CM, School District Annual Report
- D Policies: DIC, Financial Reports and Statements, DJG, Vendor/Contractor Relations, DKB,
Salary Deductions
- G Policies: GBEB, Staff Conduct; GBJ, Personnel Records and Files; GCCC,
Professional/Support Staff Leaves of Absence Without Pay; GCRD, Tutoring For Pay
- I Policies: IHAA, English Instruction
- J Policies: JEB, Entrance Age Requirements; JFAA, Admission of Resident Students; JFB, Open
Enrollment; JICEC, Freedom of Expression; JRCE, Student Biometric Information
- K Policies: KB, Parental Involvement in Education
- L Policies: LBD, Relations with Charter Schools; LDA, Student Teaching and Internships
5.7 Consideration to Approve Revised Intergovernmental Agreement with the Yuma Police Department
for School Resource Officers at YHS, CHS, KHS, and GRHS for 2009-2010 (Priority 2: Positive, Safe
& Orderly Environment)
6. Action Item(s)
6.1 Consideration to Accept Donations (Priority 4: Community Involvement: Priority 5: Effective and
6.2 Call for Executive Session (Priority 3: Highly Performing Personnel)
A.R.S. § 38-431.03 (A) (1) – Discussion or consideration of employment, assignment, appointment
of a public officer – superintendent contract
6.3 Consideration to Approve Superintendent’s Contract (Priority 3: Highly Performing Personnel)
7.1 Election of President and Vice President – January
8. Next Meeting
Wednesday, January 13, 2010, 5:15 p.m., in Classroom 501 at San Luis High School, 1250 North 8th
Avenue, San Luis, Arizona
9. Adjournment
Governing Board
Regular Meeting
The Governing Board of Yuma Union High School District #70 held a regular meeting on January 13, 2010, in
Classroom 606 at San Luis High School, 1250 North 8th Avenue, San Luis, Arizona, with Mr. Phillip Townsend
presiding.
Members present:
Members present
telephonically:
Others present:
Mr. Phillip Townsend, Board President; Mrs. Charlene Fernandez, Vice President; Mrs.
Sally Doyle; Mrs. Mary Melchionne
Mr. Bruce Gwynn
Mrs. Toni Badone, Superintendent; Dr. Mark Bastin, Associate Superintendent; Dr.
Richard Faidley, Associate Superintendent; members of the administrative, certified and
classified staffs of Yuma Union High School District #70; and other interested citizens
Mr. Townsend called the meeting to order at 5:15 p.m. followed by the
Pledge of Allegiance and a moment of silence.
Call to Order
The Board moved to item 6.1, Election of President and Vice
President. Mr. Townsend opened the floor to nominations for
President. Mrs. Melchionne nominated Mr. Townsend for President.
Mr. Townsend asked if there were any other nominations. Hearing
none, he closed nominations. Mr. Townsend was elected President.
Election of President and
Vice President
Mr. Townsend opened the floor for nominations for Vice President.
Mrs. Melchionne nominated Mrs. Fernandez for Vice President. Mr.
Townsend asked if there were any other nominations. Hearing none,
he closed nominations. Mrs. Fernandez was elected Vice President.
Mrs. Fernandez stated that she and Mrs. Doyle had attended the ASBA
Annual Conference in December. She reported on several sessions she
attended. She stated that it was a very good conference.
Mrs. Doyle reported on the ASBA Annual Conference sessions she
attended and noted that most of the topics were on the Race to the Top
grant and the budget. She also stated that it was a very good
conference.
Board Member Reports
Superintendent’s Report
Ms. Gloria Valdez, Kofa High School student body vice president,
reported on upcoming events at Kofa. Events included FAFSA Parent
Night in the library on January 19; the PSSS test for freshmen on
January 20; a dance concert will be held on January 21-22 with a
theme of “Night at the Movies”; a Balfour representative will visit
campus on January 26 to take final graduation orders from seniors;
freshmen counselors will visit Somerton on January 28-29 to meet
with 8th graders; Student Council will travel to Phoenix for the State
Student Council Convention on January 29-30; the Academic
Decathlon team will travel to Sierra Vista for state competition on
February 5-6; the SkillsUSA teams, auto, building trades and welding,
will travel to AWC for the Region 1 Skills Leadership Conference on
February 5; and on February 11 DECA will host the annual “Mr.
Kofa” competition.
Student Council Current
Events Reports
Ms. Paulina Sanchez, San Luis High School student body president;
Ms. Vanessa Monteon, SLHS junior class secretary; and Ms. Melissa
Kofa High School
Martinez, SLHS freshman class secretary, reported on events at San
Luis. Events included an update on winter sports; “Love Week” in
February will raise money for people in need; History Night is January
21; the Band and Chorus concert was held at the end of the year;
college representatives from ASU, NAU, and the University of
Arizona are visiting the school this week; the senior class will host a
winter casual dance on February 5; dancers placed 7th at a UDA
competition last week; Student Council will attend the state
conference in Phoenix at the end of January; and a blood drive is being
held on January 27.
January 13, 2010
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San Luis High School, cont.
Mr. Mario Gonzalez, senior at Vista Alternative High School, reported
on events at Vista. All students took the ASVAB test on December 8;
the third graduation for the 2009-2010 school year wa held on
December 18 with 24 graduates, making a total of 59 graduates for the
first semester; a career day, with 10 community agencies participating,
was held in December; approximately 1,500 cans of food were
collected in December; Vista has recycled 4,200 lbs. of paper and
other material since August, resulting in a reduction in the amount of
trash at the school by 80 percent; Mrs. Blackmer’s class participated in
the Linus Project, creating blankets to be given to children who are
having difficulties; a blood drive will be held on March 19 at Vista
South; and the Integrated Science classes are piloting a new
curriculum for the Arizona Fish and Game called North American
Model: the Past, Present, and Future of Wildlife Conservation.
Vista High School
Mrs. Badone reported that the District Office held its 4th Annual Silent
Auction in December and raised $488 for Amberly’s Place. She also
reported on the live auction held at the DAO Christmas luncheon. The
Sam Luis High School Art Club created the table centerpieces which
were auctioned off at the end of the luncheon. The auction raised $600
that was donated to the SLHS Art Club.
District Support Staff
Community Involvement
Mrs. Badone shared a copy the Parks & Rec Business magazine with
Board members. The magazine featured the Valley Aquatics Center
and the collaboration between YUHSD and the City of Yuma.
Mrs. Badone provided background on the Race to the Top grant
application and the Memorandum of Understanding. She explained the
scope of work that outlines the four areas the District is required to
give assurances that we will do. The four areas are Standards and
Assessments; Data Systems; Great Teachers and Leaders; and Turning
Around Lowest Achieving Schools.
Memorandum of
Understanding – Race to the
Top
Mrs. Badone introduced Ms. Jesusita Valdez, SLHS math teacher, and
one of her students, Christian. Ms. Valdez, with assistance from
Christian, provided a demonstration of the Promethean Interactive
White Board. She shared how she utilizes the board in her classroom,
stating that it is a valuable tool and students enjoy working on it. Mrs.
Badone noted that the boards were purchased with ARRA stimulus
funds. There are currently 30 boards in the District.
Priority 5: Effective and
Equitable Use of Resources
Mrs. Badone distributed a handout on the Arizona State Compensation
Fund (SCF) Report. She reviewed several areas of the report including
total number of claims, total cost, most common injury types, leading
month and day of the week, and most incidents by age. She noted that
they are working with SCF to more accurately report locations. Mrs.
Badone answered questions from the Board.
Priority 2: Safe & Orderly
Environment
Mrs. Dianne Cordery, Director of Finance, provided details on the
budget. She explained the recent action by the Arizona Legislature that
cut soft capital. She noted that all “625” monies are now gone and
there is approximately $500,000 in unrestricted capital available for
the remainder of this year. Mrs. Badone and Mrs. Cordery answered
questions from the Board. Although it is not known at this time, the
District anticipates there may be further cuts this year.
January 13, 2010
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Budget Update
Mrs. Badone noted that the administrative team of Dr. Faidley, Dr.
Bastin, Mrs. Cordery, and Mrs. Coleman participate in the Meet and
Confer meetings. Dr. Faidley reported on changes in this year’s Meet
and Confer. Both employee groups, certified and classified, are
meeting together this year. He noted there has been great
collaboration. Meet and Confer now meet on a regular basis. As
information is received from the state, the Meet and Confer team is
reconvened. He noted that there are two salary schedules on the
agenda for Board consideration. The remaining salary schedules will
be brought to the Board in February or March. Dr. Faidley
commended the Meet and Confer members.
Meet and Confer Update
There were no requests to address the Board.
Call to the Public
The following items were on the Consent Agenda:
Consent Agenda
Minutes
Regular Meeting November 18, 2009
Executive Session November 18, 2009
Regular Meeting December 2, 2009
Executive Session December 2, 2009
Minutes
Routine Personnel
New Employment
Jason Arviso, Jesus Demara, Ramon Gamboa, Annabel Garcia,
Stephen Kelly, Adrianna Monarrez, Carlos Ramirez, Laura Robles,
Beth Ann Rutzebeck, Rita Spriggel, Jerri Van Sickle, Elena Villa,
Linda Zecha
Routine Personnel
New Part-Time Classified Employees
Melissa Alvarado, Anna Chaulk, Austin Ellsworth, Clementina
Espinoza, Robyn Erwin, Ian Flint, Mario Gonzalez, Vanessa
Romero, Stephanie Stone, Caitlin Taylor, Blanche Wallis
Discontinuance of Employment
Yesica Barrera, Luis Benvenutti, Victor Durazo, Carol L. Hayden,
James Hesprich, Rosa Elois Pogue, Jon Samaha, Jessica Spitzer,
Jason Wagner, Marione Martinez, Andinet Wadhams, Christopher
Weiss
Supplemental Contracts
Brandy Baez-Colon, Jorge Baez-Colon, Manuel Buchanan,
Matthew Buckley, Dean Cain, Alexia Carifio, James Carr**, J.
Marty Dillon, Thomas Flores**, Rhonda Fry, Jason Goodwin, Carol
Hayden, James Hesprich, Joel Hoekstra, Larsen Jones, Nate
Jurgens, Jessica Kinsey, Melissa Lewis, Jason Linn, Juliet Lopez**,
Chelsie L. Mesa, Michael Molinar**, Cambria Myers, Patricia
Negron, Megan Paszek, Zeenat Pereira, Adrian Preciado**,
Alejandro Preciado, Andres Preciado, Andrea Priest**, Douglas
Rothschild, Jeffrey Saari, Saul Segura, Leslie Watley, Mindi
January 13, 2010
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Routine Personnel, cont.
Whittaker
Discontinuance of Supplemental Contracts
Jennie Galindo, Nichole Herzog, James Kinney, Erik Langlang,
Craig Meyer, William Mork, Alejandro Preciado, Frank Preciado
Revision of Contract/Assignment/Location
Dionne Harrison, Tiffany McCullough, Danilo Montialli, Lirio C.
Ramirez-Arvizu
Leave Without Pay
Patti J. Grant
* Contingent Upon AZ Certification
** Out of District Coach
*** Substantiating Transcripts
Vouchers circulated since the last meeting.
Vouchers
Travel
None at this time.
Travel
Purchasing
Purchasing
It was recommended that the Governing Board approve the written
determination for a multi-term contract and approve the award for RFP
70-10-16-5, Travel Services, to American Transporter, Divine
Transportation, Terra Travel, and Tour West Travel.
It was recommended that the Governing Board approve the renewal of
district procurement contract listed below:
Bid Number
IFB 70-08-13-5
Musical Instruments
Award RFP 70-10-15-5,
Travel Services
Approve Renewal of District
Procurement Contracts
Vendor
Contract Year
Bertrand Music
3
Enterprises and
Washington Music Sales
Center, Inc.
It was recommended that the Governing Board adopt the following
Board policies:
BBBB, Board Member Oath of Office
BIE, Board Member Insurance/Liability
CBA, Qualification and Duties of the Superintendent
CBI, Evaluation of the Superintendent
DBF, Budget Hearings and Review/Adoption Process
DBJ, Budget Transfers
DFF, Income from School Sales and Services
DIA, Accounting System
GCB, Professional Staff Compensation and Contracts
GCBA, Professional Staff Salary Schedules
GCCE, Professional/Support Staff
Conferences/Visitations/Workshops
GCF, Professional Hiring
GCMF, Professional Staff Duties and Responsibilities
GCO, Evaluation of Professional Staff Members
GCQA, Professional Staff Reduction in Force
IKFA, Early Graduation
JEB, Entrance Age Requirements
JII, Student Concerns, Complaints and Grievances
Adopt Board Policies
BBBB, BIE, CBA, CBI,
DBF, DBJ, DFF, DIA,
GCB, GCBA, GCCE,
GCF, GCMF, GCO,
GCQA, IKFA, JEB, JII,
JK, JKE, JLCD, KHB
JK, Student Discipline
JKE, Expulsion of Students
JLCD, Medicines/Administering Medicines to Students
KHB, Advertising in Schools
January 13, 2010
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Adopt Board Policies, cont.
It was recommended that the Governing Board waive the P.E.
graduation requirement for student KHS – 1-09-10.
Approve P.E. Waiver
It was recommended that the Governing Board approve the Statement
of Assurance of Teacher Evaluation System Verification for 20102011 and direct the Superintendent to sign and submit the required
assurance.
Approve Statement of
Assurance of Teacher
Evaluation System
Verification
Mrs. Fernandez requested JLCD, Medicines/Administering Medicines
to Students, under item 5.6, Consideration to Adopt Board Policies be
pulled for discussion.
Approve Consent Agenda
A motion to approve the Consent Agenda, excluding JLCD under item
5.6 Consideration to Adopt Board Policies, was made by Mrs.
Fernandez and seconded by Mrs. Doyle. The motion passed
unanimously.
A motion to adopt Board Policy JLCD, Medicines/Administering
Medicines to Students, was made by Mrs. Fernandez and seconded by
Mrs. Doyle. Mrs. Fernandez expressed her concern on the safety and
appropriate disposal of hazardous waste (e.g., syringes, blood glucose
strips, etc.). Mrs. Badone and Dr. Faidley addressed the concerns. Dr.
Faidley stated that the health professionals would be involved in any
development of a policy regulation addressing the implementation of
the policy. The motion passed unanimously.
It was recommended that the Governing Board accept the following
donations:
The Yuma Regional Medical Center Foundation donated two
conference phones and one set of external microphones to the
YUHSD District Office.
Tom Determan on behalf of the Rachel Determan Memorial
Account donated wrestling warm-ups and t-shirts to the Gila
Ridge High School wrestling team.
Howard Hansen donated 110 twine jumping ropes to the Kofa
High School Physical Education class.
On-Call Refrigeration donated a roof-access ladder to KHS
Facilities Maintenance.
The City of San Luis donated $500 to the San Luis High
School Basketball Club.
Robert Frazier donated $2,600 to San Luis High School: $600
for the Welding Program and $2,000 for the Library.
The Pepsi Bottling Group donated 10 cases of drinks to the
Yuma High School Ladies of the Library Christmas Party.
Kerri McArthur/Horace Mann Companies donated two
Accept Donations
mountain bicycles (one girls and one boys) to be used for a
drawing to recognize students who have perfect attendance for
the fall semester 2009.
January 13, 2010
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Accept Donations, cont.
Lori Honeycutt donated $16 to the Criminals on Patrol (COP).
A motion to accept the donations was made by Mrs. Fernandez and
seconded by Mrs. Doyle. The motion passed unanimously.
It was recommended that the Governing Board direct that all
expulsions be conducted by a hearing officer, either internally
employed or from the approved vendor list. A motion to approve the
recommendation was made by Mrs. Doyle and seconded by Mrs.
Fernandez. Mrs. Badone answered questions from the Board. The
motion passed unanimously.
Direct that All Expulsion be
Conducted by a Hearing
Officer
It was recommended that the Governing Board approve the
Certificated and Vocational Teachers salary schedule and the
Classified Hourly salary schedule for 2010-2011. A motion to approve
the recommendation was made by Mrs. Fernandez and seconded by
Mrs. Doyle. The motion passed unanimously.
Approve Certified and
Classified Salary Schedules
for 2010-2011
Pursuant to A.R.S. § 38-431.03 (A) (2) and A.R.S. § 15-843 (F) –
Discussion or consideration of records exempt by law from public
inspection – student discipline/student expulsion, a motion to adjourn
to executive session was made by Mrs. Fernandez and seconded by
Call for Executive Session
The regular meeting adjourned to executive session at 6:24 p.m.
Adjourn to Executive
Session
Mr. Gwynn left the meeting at this time.
The regular meeting reconvened at 6:48 p.m.
Reconvene
Mrs. Fernandez suggested inviting the members of the 1959 YHS
football team to a future meeting. Mrs. Fernandez will provide a
contact name and phone number.
Future Agenda Items
The next Governing Board meeting is Wednesday, February 10, 2010,
at 5:15 p.m. in the Governing Board Room, 3150 South Avenue A,
Yuma, Arizona.
Next Meeting of the Board
A motion to adjourn was made by Mrs. Fernandez and seconded by
The meeting adjourned at 6:52 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
______________________________
Pat Renner
Secretary to the Board
Adjournment
Board signature:
______________________________
Mr. Phillip Townsend
Board President
Governing Board
Regular Meeting
The Governing Board of Yuma Union High School District #70 held a regular meeting on February 10, 2010, in the
Governing Board Room, 3150 South Avenue A, Yuma, Arizona, with Mr. Phillip Townsend presiding.
Members present:
Sally Doyle; Mr. Bruce Gwynn; Mrs. Mary Melchionne
Others present:
Call to Order
Mrs. Fernandez reported on her attendance to the Federal Relations
Network Conference (FRN) in Washington, D.C. She stated that the 3day conference offered informational sessions and included visits with
Arizona congressmen. Several Arizona attendees met with
Representative Grijalva. Although they were unable to meet with
Senators McCain or Kyl, they did leave District information packets.
She thanked the Board for allowing her to attend.
Mrs. Badone acknowledged two NAU-Yuma classes whose students
were attending the meeting. Students from Dr. Jerry Lewis’ EDL 627,
Personnel Administration class and students from Dr. Mark Bastin’s
ECI 450, High School Teaching Methods, were in attendance.
Mr. Jose Torres, Cibola High School student body vice president,
provided an update on recent and upcoming events, including several
athletic events. He also reported that Spiritline will participate in a
competition on March 5-6 in Phoenix; the Mr. Raider pageant will be
held on February 19; Student Council and Interact are preparing teams
for Relay for Life; Student Council is working with the Martin Luther
King Center to create the Yuma Youth Community Council; and 12
delegates and 3 chaperones attended the AASC State Convention on
January 30-3, where the CHS Student Council was designated as an
AASC Outstanding Council for 2010. The Pep Assembly originally
scheduled for January 26 was held on February 5. The National Honor
Society (NHS) hosted a Pizza Takeover at Round Table Pizza on
February 16; NHS will also host a car wash at Rally’s on February 20.
The Cibola TV (CTV) broadcasting team participated in the Region I
Skills USA competition on February 5, receiving double gold and
double silver honors. Nine team members of the Academic Decathlon
participated in the Region III competition on February 4-5, where
CHS placed 10th out of 21 schools. The team qualified for the state
competition in March. Drama held auditions on February 9-10 for
their Spring Musical, “The Wedding Singer”. The Class of 2011 is
currently working on a Talent Show to be held on March 19.
Ms. Corinne Webb, Yuma High School student body president,
reported on events at Yuma High. The Class of 2013 is hosting a St.
Patrick’s Day sale on March 17; a Valentine’s Day Knick-Knack sale;
a Round Table Pizza takeover; and a 2013 lanyard sale. The Class of
2012 is hosting a catalog sale, and a Sweetheart Dinner that will
feature one night for students and one night for adults. The Class of
Federal Relations Network
Conference Report
Events Reports
Cibola High School
Yuma High School
2011 is hosting a teacher Carne Asada dinner for teacher appreciation;
a polo shirt sale; and a Texas Roadhouse takeover. The Class of 2010
is holding a Peach Fuzz game that will feature boys playing volleyball;
a senior shirt and sweater sale; and preparing for graduation. Student
Council attended the state convention on January 29. They will hold
the Nominating Convention on February 19 for next year’s student
body officers. Mr. Criminal pageant is February 17. Other Student
Council events include Pennies for Patients in March; Jeans for Teens
during March and April; a blood drive on March 24; and 8th grade
registration is coming up soon. Dance presented a Winter Showcase
on January 29. Band presented a concert on February 5 and a Taco
Roll and dinner concert on January 23. They are currently having a
carnation sale. The Choralairs performed at a concert on January 22.
The Culinary Arts are selling burritos on Fridays. The Art Club is
selling buttons that they have created. The Chess Club will be hosting
a K-12 chess tournament. The National Honor Society is forming a
team for Relay for Life on April 17. AVID hosted Scholarship Night
on January 21. FFA is providing a Petting Zoo at the school; a Canned
Food Drive with elementary schools; hosting Ag Olympics; and
hosted a Vegas Night. The French Club is hosting a Panda Express
takeover. Academic Decathlon is hosting an Outback takeover. Sports
Med continues to attend all home games and take care of the Criminal
athletes. There was a DeVry bus trip on January 22; the U.S. Navy
flight simulator will be at YHS in the next couple of weeks; and
various students formed a Relay for Life team under the Yuma High
name.
February 10, 2010
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Yuma High School, cont.
Ms. Cassie Reyes, Director of Facilities and Maintenance, and Mrs.
Gina Thompson, Principal of Kofa High School, reported on
landscaping at Kofa High School. Ms. Reyes reported that the
approximate $400,000 saved from the bond funds will be used to
complete several projects at KHS. The identified areas are
landscaping, shade structures, and painting. The first project will
revamp the pumping system that supplies irrigation throughout the
campus. Planting of trees, shrubs, and plants will start in the summer.
Mrs. Thompson stated that another project will label/number the
buildings for identification. She noted that there have been several
proposed projects including a possible owl habitat. Ms. Reyes stated
that shade structures will be installed in the area in front of the
cafeteria.
Kofa High School
Landscaping
Ms. Katie Bierhaalder, Gila Ridge High School, reported on events at
GRHS. She stated that they had 205 A-Team students. She reported
that the GRHS athletic teams have done great representing the Hawks
on the court, the field, and the mat this season. Cheerleaders will
attend the National competition in Florida on February 12 after
winning at a state competition. Several Student Council members
attended the state convention in Phoenix. Several clubs have been
competing in district and state competitions. The recent pep rally was
very successful with an Olympic style parade of athletes. GRHS is
showing great school spirit. Student Council is currently working on
several events including Powder Puff in February. March events
include their first talent show; the Peach Fuzz tournament; a car show;
and the student carnival Hawkapalooza. Two other events are prom
and Gila Ridge High School’s first graduation.
Gila Ridge High School
Mrs. Terry Lowe, Yuma School District One (YSD1) grant writer, and
Ms. Lupe Lomeli, Advanced Placement Incentive Program (APIP)
Spotlight on Success Award
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grant director, reported on the Spotlight on Success Award. Mrs. Lowe
explained that State of Arizona recognized YSD1 and YUHSD for
their outstanding collaboration in APIP programs. Ms. Lomeli
provided a brief history on the APIP grant. The original Arizona APIP
grant was awarded to YUHSD and YSD1 in 2005. This provided the
Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID) program at Yuma
High School, Gila Ridge High School, Fourth Avenue Junior High
School, and Ron Watson Middle School. Crane Elementary School
District and Somerton School District joined YSD1 and YUHSD in
the application for the Federal APIP grant, and in 2008 the Federal
APIP grant was awarded. This expanded AVID to all 13 secondary
schools in four districts in 2009-2010. It also includes Arizona
Western College to recruit and train tutors and it includes extensive
professional development. There are currently 700 AVID students in
five high school and eight middle schools. One hundred six teachers
and administrators trained at the AVID Summer Institute, and 99
teachers trained at AVID local training. Mrs. Lowe shared many
successes resulting from the APIP grant. The Districts are currently
preparing the application for the federal Investing in Innovation (i3)
grant which could result in up to $30,000,000 over four years. Ms.
Lomeli shared quotes from AVID students. Mrs. Lowe and Ms.
Lomeli then showed the video created at the request of ADE for the
Spotlight on Success award.
Mrs. Teri Ingram, President of Grad Night Board, and Ms. Darcy
Hamel, Vice President of Grad Night Board, provided an update on
Grad Night 2010. The t-shirt contest is currently underway and
donation letters have been sent out. She noted that this year’s Grad
Night will include the first graduating class of Gila Ridge High
School. Ms. Hamel shared that it takes approximately $40,000 to fund
Grad Night. Mrs. Ingram stated that this year will be the 21st Grad
Night. Mrs. Ingram noted that there are six people on the Grad Night
board. These six people coordinate and organize the event; therefore,
they depend heavily on volunteers. Grad Night is not affiliated with
the YUHSD or the high schools.
Grad Night
Mrs. Badone provided the first reading of Board Policy JJA, Student
Organizations.
First Reading of Board
Policies: JJA
Mrs. Badone provided the following policy regulation for Board
information: JJA-R, Student Organizations.
Board Policy Regulation:
JJA-R
Mrs. Badone reported on her recent meeting with Arizona
Interscholastic Association (AIA) executives Mr. Harold Slemmer,
Executive Director, and Mr. Chuck Schmidt, Chief Operating Officer.
The meeting discussion centered on athletic travel and AIA’s
suggestion that school districts must step up and request AIA to reevaluate league travel. A letter she sent to the AIA following that
meeting stated that unnecessary travel by sports teams in the AIA
should no longer be tolerated by any district in Arizona. Mrs. Badone
read several emails she had received from district superintendents
across the state that supported this position. She stressed that the goal is
to keep all athletics and extracurricular activities. Dr. Faidley reported
on his attendance to the March 3 AIA 5A Conference meeting. The
purpose of that trip was to share with the AIA a common philosophy
that exists, which is that we need to maximize our resources and more
efficiently schedule our athletic contests with a geographic focus so
that teams and students are not losing academic time. He shared with
Arizona Interscholastic
Association Update
the AIA Executive Board and 5A Conference the difficult decision that
YUHSD had made as a District in limiting our travel to Phoenix and
Tucson and the outlying areas to preserve those opportunities for the
students in our district. He stated that several associate superintendents
present at that meeting expressed their support and agreement to the
District’s position.
February 10, 2010
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AIA Update, cont.
Mrs. Badone stated that a special legislative session, called by
Governor Brewer, is currently in session to address the concerns of the
Arizona budget, which is $1.3 billion in the red. An election is
scheduled to be held on May 18 for a temporary $.01 sales tax increase
to help fund services in Arizona, particularly education. Mrs. Cordery
stated that we still do not have a budget at this time. At this time of the
school year, expenditures are normally at 58%, and schools and
departments are below that. She commended the schools and
departments for their continued frugality.
Budget Update
Mr. Douglas Sanchez spoke on the Yuma Union High School District’s
current non-discrimination and harassment policy and his request that
the Board revise the policy to include “sexual orientation and gender
identity”.
Call to the Public
Mr. Brian Benitos spoke on the District’s non-discrimination and
harassment policy. He urged the Board to change the policy to add the
words “sexual orientation”.
Ms. Gwen Roach, Kofa High School student, spoke on the lack of an
FFA advisor and teacher at KHS. She expressed her frustration and
discouragement at not knowing what is happening and her concern for
the KHS FFA chapter.
Mr. John Hall, parent of KHS student, spoke on his support of Mr. Jim
Hesprich and his concern on the suspension of the ag science teacher.
He noted that this is a critical time of the year for students and
requested that the District resolve the issue and gets a teacher in the
class.
Ms. Bianca Demara, student at Yuma High School, spoke on her
concern of the administrative changes at YHS and the lack of
communication with the students.
Ms. Alejandra Hernandez, student at Yuma High School, spoke on the
staff and administrative changes at YHS and questioned the timing of
the changes.
Ms. Mary Lou Perry, teacher at Yuma High School, spoke on her
concern of administrative changes at YHS and the timing. She
questioned the financial cost of the decision. She spoke on AYP and
feels the community should be informed on why schools have not met
AYP, stating that the state makes this determination by comparing
“apples to oranges”. She spoke on numerous student successes.
Ms. Maria Sierra, counselor at Yuma High School, spoke on the
administrator and staff removal from YHS. She expressed her support
of the former YHS administrators and her concern on how this change
has affected the YHS staff. She stated employees are feeling stress and
it will take time to deal with their crisis.
Mr. Nate Jurgens, teacher at Yuma High School, spoke on Yuma High
School and the former administration. He spoke on his support of the
former administrators and how he benefited from their leadership. He
shared many programs at Yuma High and how they have helped the
YHS students.
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Call to the Public, cont.
Ms. Mary Lynn Coleman spoke on behalf of Denise Davis, science
teacher at San Luis High School. The San Luis High School Science
Night will be on March 18. She distributed invitations to Board
members.
Mr. Tim Dunn, parent of Gila Ridge High School student and
representative of the Gila Ridge Football Booster Club, spoke on
funding of sports and travel. He expressed his support of
extracurricular activities and his concern on travel. He stated his
commitment to being a partner to work toward whatever needs to be
done.
Consent Agenda
Minutes
Regular Meeting January 13, 2010
Executive Session January 13, 2010
Minutes
Routine Personnel
New Employment
Laura Aguirre, Marilynn Orman, Joel Ruiz, Cara Rupp, Samy K.
Salerno, Gary Steen
Routine Personnel
Alida Callahan, Stephanie Celaya, Dayane Garcia, Karina Gonzalez,
Manuela Robertson, Andrew Valle
Denise Bay, Robert Brekke, Laura Gonzalez, Kareena Owl, Jazmin
Ramirez, Martine Rodriguez
Rita Andre, Celia Ayala, Martin Ayala, Michele Baumann, Robert
Brekke, Enrique Calderon, Maria Calderon, Rene Castillo, Sandy
Cooper, Matthew Ferrell, Dwayne Frazer, Zaira Gonzalez, Mary K.
Hoover, Maurice Jones, Bruce Kelly, Andrew Klakulak, Laura
Kohmetscher, Magdalena Kozuchowski, Eric Krepps, William R.
Laguna, Eliazar Mayoral, Shannon Mitchell, Timothy Morrison,
Kris C. Norton, Larry Nowlin, Nicola Olsen, Gabriel Ortiz,
Matthew Osborn, Amber Pacewic, Gabriela Quinteros, Amy Seeley,
Thomas Spanton, Lea Stanhope, Jeffrey Walke, Melissa White
Eraclio D. Arvizo, Timothy Brienza, Connie Callos, Lilian A.
Campa-Serna, Joseph Daily, Martha Fimbres, Anthony Garcia,
Richard Hernandez, Sarah Johnson, Sarah Johnson, Faith
Klostreich, Jo-Ann Manley, Nancy Palkovitch, Thomas Spanton,
Anthony Steen, Ana Urena, Lizeth Vazquez, Earl L. Ware, Shawn
Wehrer
Incentive Growth
Maria Angulo
February 10, 2010
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Extended Leave of Absence
Daniel R. Thomas
Vouchers
Travel
None at this time.
Travel
Purchasing
Purchasing
district procurement contract listed below:
Bid Number
Vendor
Contract Year
IFB 70-07-9-5
Pump and Motor Repair
Precision Electric
4
RFP 70-08-19-5
Strategic Planning
Services
Partnership for
Excellence
3
It was recommended that the Governing Board approve MediaNet
Solutions, Inc. as a sole source provider.
Approve Sole Source
the Intergovernmental Agreement for 2009-2010 with Arizona
Western College for the purpose of offering dual credit coursework to
our District’s students.
Approve IGA with AWC for
Dual Credit
graduation requirement for student CHS – 1-09-10 and for student
GRHS – 2-09-10.
Approve P.E. Waiver
A motion to approve the Consent Agenda was made by Mrs. Doyle
and seconded by Mrs. Fernandez. The motion passed unanimously.
donations:
Accept Donations
Booth Machinery, Inc. donated a Farmall F20 tractor to the
Kofa FFA.
The San Luis Softball Club donated a reverse osmosis system
to the San Luis High School softball program.
Carrie Stadler donated a gift certificate to Sign Pro to the San
Luis High School athletics.
Leticia Silva donated one case of bottled water to the Yuma
High School Class of 2012.
The Veliz family donated one case of bottled water to the
Yuma High School Class of 2012.
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A motion to accept the donations was made by Mrs. Doyle and
seconded by Mrs. Fernandez. The motion passed unanimously.
It was recommended that the Governing Board approve the 2010-2011
salary schedules for
Approve Salary Schedules
for 2010-2011
Administrative
Athletic Trainer
Classified Supervisors
Directors
GEAR-UP Coordinator and Office Assistant
Program Coordinator
Psychologist, Speech Language Pathologist, Speech Technician
Therapist
School Nurse
School to Work Transition Specialist
Supplemental
YETC
A motion to approve the recommendation was made by Mrs.
Fernandez and seconded by Mr. Gwynn. Mrs. Badone answered
questions from the Board and clarified that the proposed salary
schedules for 2010-2011 were the same as approved by the Board for
2009-2010. Dr. Faidley shared the Meet and Confer process. The
It was recommended that the Governing Board approve the action
taken by the Finance Department in order to equitably grant and assess
emergency personal leave to employees for time missed due to
inclement weather the week of January 18. A motion to approve the
recommendation was made by Mrs. Fernandez and seconded by Mrs.
Doyle. The motion passed unanimously.
Approve Inclement Weather
Day Solution
The Call for Executive Session was pulled from the agenda.
The next Governing Board meeting is Wednesday, March 10, 2010, at
5:15 p.m. in the Governing Board Room, 3150 South Avenue A,
Yuma, Arizona.
A motion to adjourn was made by Mrs. Melchionne and seconded by
Mr. Gwynn. The motion passed unanimously.
The meeting adjourned at approximately 7:10 p.m.
______________________________
Pat Renner
Adjournment
Board signature:
______________________________
Board President
Governing Board
Regular Meeting
The Governing Board of Yuma Union High School District #70 held a regular meeting on March 10,
2010, in the YUHSD Governing Board Room, 3150 South Avenue A, Yuma, Arizona, with Mr. Phillip
Townsend presiding.
Members present:
Mr. Phillip Townsend, Board President; Mrs. Sally Doyle; Mr. Bruce Gwynn;
Mrs. Mary Melchionne, Mrs. Charlene Fernandez
Others present:
Mrs. Toni Badone, Superintendent; Dr. Mark Bastin, Associate
Superintendent; Dr. Richard Faidley, Associate Superintendent; members of
the administrative, certified and classified staffs of Yuma Union High School
District #70; and other interested citizens
Mr. Townsend called the meeting to order at 5:15 p.m. followed by
the Pledge of Allegiance and a moment of silence.
Call to Order
Mrs. Doyle reported on her attendance at the AIA Legislative
Committee Meeting. She stated everything passed, and that the
biggest conversation was spring football practice and if sled shields
should be used. The vote result was to use sleds, not the shields.
Mrs. Badone stated she would begin with the Student Council
Current Events Report.
Ms. Jenna Covey, Kofa High School student body president,
reported on current and upcoming events at Kofa. Events included
the Drama show presenting “The Way of the Wild” to the students
at Palmcroft Elementary School; in addition to that performance,
the Drama club will have evening performances on March 11-12 at
7:00 p.m. in the Kofa auditorium; some Kofa senior students will
travel to Phoenix to visit the Devry campus; next week STUGO
will be presenting the Building Leadership workshop for selected
underclassmen; the Choir and Orchestra concert will be on March
18th at 7:00 p.m. in the Kofa auditorium; the Choir will also be
participating in the YCMEA festival at Gila Ridge High School;
the Navy’s flight simulator will be at Kofa all day for students to
visit; the High School Jazz Festival will have an evening
performance on March 19th at 7.00 p.m. in the Kofa auditorium; on
March 20th, there will be Jazz workshops all day in the auditorium;
Drama will present a one act play in the auditorium at 7:00 p.m. on
March 17th; on Monday, March 22nd, new NHS members will be
inducted in the auditorium at 8:30 a.m.; Balfour will deliver
graduation products on March 23rd during all lunches; DECA will
have a blood drive on Thursday, March 25th in the Kings Pride
Gym, which is open to everyone to participate in; Honor bands
from all the high schools will be auditioning on March 26th with a
performance in the auditorium at 7:00 p.m.; the Fine Arts
department is sponsoring a talent show on Thursday, March 25th at
7:00 p.m. in the auditorium; spring break is from March 29th
through April 5th; Aims testing will be on the following Tuesday
and Wednesday; on Saturday, April 10th, STUGO will sponsor the
“Jog Your Dog” fund raiser, and all money raised will go to the
Humane Society; on April 16th, the International Friendship
Exchange club will host it’s annual Hawaiian Luau on the football
field; the Teacher of the Year banquet will be on Tuesday, April
20th, and Kofa’s Math Teacher, Mr. Lamont, is one of the finalists;
Incoming freshman registration will be on April 20th, 22nd and 27th,
from 4:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.; the Junior and Senior Prom will be on
April 24th; and Kofa’s Dance concert, which is based on Mulan,
Events Report
Kofa High School
March 10, 2010
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will be on May 6-7.
Ms. Bianca Gonzalez, San Luis High School student body
secretary, Sarahi Lopez, SLHS junior class representative, and
Alexa Mata, SLHS sophomore class president, reported on current
and upcoming events at San Luis High School. Events included
Love week/Love night, which took place on February 18th to raise
money for a 4 yr. old child with heart problems. Over $2,000 was
raised to help the child; a fundraiser called Pennies for Patients is
going on. Tickets are sold for $.25 cents each. The teacher whose
name is picked the most will have to kiss a pig; Drama Club is
having a play, the name is yet to be decided. It will either be Alice
meets Dorothy or Wizard of Wonderland. It will be on March 24th;
On March 6th, the Dance team went to a competition and got 6th
place; Science night will be on March 18th, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00
p.m.; the science club will go on their annual field trip to visit the
Natural History museum in Tucson; Prom will be on April 24th.
The theme is “Hollywood”; Spring Bling will be April 30th; spring
sports have just started; the senior class is deciding on the senior
gift for the school and planning graduation.
Mr. Robert Olague, Vista Alternative High School student body
president, reported on current and upcoming events at Vista School.
The second graduation for the second semester of 2009-2010 was
held on February 19th with 15 graduates, making a total of 72
graduates as of today. The next two ceremonies are scheduled for
April 9th and May 26th; in January, the Linus Project took place
with the participation of teachers and students, 250 blankets were
produced. Because of the positive response, another date was
scheduled in February. With the help of the Yuma community, and
others from Brawley, El Centro and Parker, another 250 blankets
were produced and sent to Haiti; the Community Intervention
Committee invited political party guest speakers to talk to students
about the importance of voting and to describe the beliefs of each
party. Amanda Aguirre, and Lynn Pancrazi were among the guest
speakers. Upon returning to class, each student was given a voter
registration form to fill out; a blood drive has been scheduled for
March 26th at Vista School South. They are working with United
Blood services for a donation sight 3 times a year, which will help
the blood supply in Yuma.
Vista Alternative High
School
Mr. Andrew Schoonover, a senior who is graduating this Friday,
March 12th, reported on his project at Vista School South. Andrew
stated there are a lot of bricks lying around at the school, so Ms.
Fritz suggested the students make a garden. The bricks were dug
up, transported to the garden area. Soil was donated from Green
Heart Farms in Somerton. Others donated farming equipment,
seeds and plants. Within 6 months they grew red cabbage,
cauliflower & celery. (A video of the student’s gardens were
shown) Mr. Townsend donated seeds to the students. Since the
vegetables were picked, the garden has been reseeded; tomatoes,
bell peppers and corn are now planted. The students brought celery
they grew for the board members.
Vista South
Ms. Exel Navarro, Marketing leader of the Student-to-Student
program at Cibola High School, provided an update on the Studentto-Student program. The program has gone from 15 members in
2008-2009 to 34 members in 2009-2010. There are 7 boys, and 27
girls. The Student-to-Student program has approached 56 new
students for help during the lunch-lunch program, which is where
the relationship part of the training is done for the new students at
Cibola High School Student
to Student (S2S) Report
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Cibola. 47 of the 56 students that were approached accepted the
invitation to be a mentor to students during the lunch periods. The
relationship will go on for as long as the new students need it.
Jaime Ramirez, Treasurer of the Student-to-Student program stated
that 11 of 56 students attended the Cibola Ice Breaker training
event. This event has taken place once a month since August of
2009. Over $1000.00 has been earned this school year with Gold
Canyon candle sales, the food fair at school and a bake sale, which
was held in front of Sam’s Club. This money has been used to help
pay for Ice Breaker event food, Cibola tee-shirts for new students
and through donations. $583.00 has been spent on supplies for
these events; two students, Meezan Mir & Exel Navarro, were
selected to go to the Frances Hesselbein Student Leadership
Program at West Point. They learned about leadership skills. A
post card was created with the design created by a Cibola student,
the post card is used as an invitation, introduction and means of
getting information out about their club. Meezan Mir, the
advertising leader of the Student-to-Student club stated a meeting
schedule has been set up. During the 1st week of the month there is
a whole group business meeting, the 2nd week they have an
icebreaker event where new students are invited. The 3rd week
consists of sub-group meetings for marketing, advertising and
materials. The 4th week is the officers meeting. There is a lot of
volunteering in the community. They volunteered for 2013
freshmen transition seminar; where 6 of their students participated
and they gave the new freshmen advice about Cibola High School.
They have also volunteered at the Yuma Quartermaster Alliance
Club bi-annual road cleanup project, where 4 students participated
and helped clean the highway; they volunteered at the Excel mental
health group annual talent show where 11 students participated.
They will be volunteering for the 2014 incoming freshmen
transition seminar, the freshmen orientation program at Cibola and
give tours of the school. They have volunteered twice at the
Marine Base “Month of the Military child kid’s carnival”. There
will be 4 booths at the fair in April. The Joint Education forum at
Point Loma Navel Base in San Diego invited them to do a panel
discussion about the program. They plan on attending in April.
Mrs. Badone introduced the MCAS liaison, Ms. Elena McShane.
Ms. McShane stated she came on board in December of 2009. As
the school liaison, she provides transition support to the schools
military children, making sure they are receiving the educational
programs that they need. She works to develop partnerships
between the local schools & the Marine Corps base.
Mrs. Badone stated that every year our schools choose teachers of
the year. The following teachers were recognized as nominees:
YHS – Tamara Kay , Business & AVID, KHS – Charles Lamont,
Math, (Finalist), Joe Daily, Physical Ed. Adaptive PE, CHS –
Tammy James, Dept. Chair, Special Ed. (Finalist), Brandon Stroup,
Choir, Larson Jones, Math, SLHS – Stephanie Bartosiewicz,
Special Education, Jennie Galindo, English, Rachael Brenner,
English, GRHS – Elizabeth Osowski, Dept. Chair, English and
AVID, Jacob Anderson, Special Ed. (Finalist) and Tracy Edwards,
French.
Staff Recognition
Teacher of the Year
Nominees and Finalists
Mrs. Badone introduced Robin Krizay, Cassandra Hall, Charlotte
Stevenson, and Teresa Middaugh as managers of the Yuma
Educational Technology Consortium (YETC). Robin Krizay
reported that YETC honors Employee of the Quarter and Employee
of the Year. The Employee of the Quarter is selected by the four
Yuma Educational
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Managers. Staff members select the Employee of the Year. Mrs.
Krizay shared the criteria used to select the employee of the
quarter. The individuals selected are amazing individuals that go
above and beyond their normal duties, sustain high performance
over time, promote teamwork, and are committed to excellent
customer service. They display a positive attitude and exhibit
strong leadership. Employees of the quarter this year were: Quarter
1, Josh Stevenson, a member of the systems team, Quarter 2, Robyn
Torres a member of the operations team and works with ESIS
support, Quarter 3, Mike Torres, a member of the network team,
Quarter 4, Ron Pendleton, a member of the technical service team.
He started in the student summer program, and since been hired.
Of these 4 nominees, the staff voted for Josh Stevenson as The
Employee of the Year.
Mrs. Badone recognized the Leadership team in the Procurement
Dept. who has demonstrated cost savings and leadership. Lynne
Ford, Mercedes Villafana and Debbie Parker were honored.
Procurement
Mrs. Badone distributed a handout showing the progress with
meeting the Strategic Plan goals that were set by the Board last
Fall. She stated we are ¾ of the way through the year and 3 of the
15 goals that were set need progress between now and the end of
June. She asked Dr. Faidley to share information on our quest to
offer an engineering course in 2010-2011.
Strategic Plan
Dr. Faidley stated we have been preparing for progress in an area
where there are not a lot of resources. He stated that although we
don’t have resources from the State, the progress and conversations
are ongoing. Students will have an opportunity to participate in a
University level engineering course. Dr. Faidley stated we’ve met
with representatives from the college of engineering, the Principals
at Yuma High and San Luis High schools, which are possible sites
for the engineering course next fall. This opportunity is a way for
our students to receive college experience while in high school. If a
student enrolls in this class, they will become a non-degree seeking
student at the University Of Arizona. They would receive a
university ID card, access to the online library, opportunities to go
to the campus and experience instruction at the University of
Arizona. Dr. Faidley stated this will set the groundwork for us to
provide rigorous academic courses allowing students to explore and
identify their aspirations. Science, technology, engineering, and
mathematics are on our horizons in terms of building those
partnerships. We are also talking with Arizona Western College,
Northern Arizona University and ASU about bringing the things
that are available to students in the metro area. Instructors at our
high schools will teach this class. The Partnership at the University
of Arizona will provide our instructor’s professional development,
training, and curriculum. Our instructors will be able to put on their
resume that they are an adjunct professor at the University of
Arizona in the college of engineering. The University of Arizona is
a research 1 university, comparable to Stanford, in terms of what
they produce as engineers. This opportunity will open the dialogue
and conversation with industries in Yuma. We have many
engineering corporations that are housed here. If we start the
experience for these students in high school and provide the
opportunity for these courses, we will improve the Yuma
community. When these students leave and represent us, they will
return to be productive in terms of industry. Dr. Faidley stated this
is the beginning of a long-term plan. During the first year, we
anticipate two instructors at two of our schools. The classes will be
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open for all students, but for the first year, it will be housed at San
Luis and Yuma High schools with approximately 60 students
anticipated.
Mrs. Badone provided details on the budget. She stated she is not
an alarmist, but is very concerned about the state of the Arizona
budget. At this time, we are being told that payments will be put
off for April, May & June until the following year. If this happens,
in order for our district to pay bills, we would have to registrar
warrants or basically borrow money. 8% interest is added to the
money borrowed. In the past, when we’ve had to do this, the
District adds the 8% onto the total budget commitment and bills the
State of Arizona and then the district is paid in the following year.
Typically we get the 8% back. Mrs. Badone’s concern is that this
deficit continues to grow. Currently there are 3 budgets the
legislature is working on. They are working on the current year
budget (2009-2010); the 2010-2011 budget with passage of the
sales tax; and the 2010-2011 budget without the sales tax. For
legislature to work on 3 budgets at once, a lot of decisions are being
put off. There will be a rush to make decisions, as there was last
year in July. This puts an additional burden on districts due to lack
of people. There are only a few people in the departments that do a
lot of this work in a small amount of time. Mrs. Badone stated she
needed the Board to understand we are looking at 3 different
prospects. When we look at internal budget, we are looking at two
possibilities, one with the tax and one without the tax. At this time
it is difficult to say if we can afford programs yet. The district’s
goal is to adhere to our mission, preserve programs, quality of
programs and to define cost savings across the board. Mrs. Badone
thanked all departments in the district for being amazingly creative
this year. What used to be $80 to $90 per student in supply money
is about $20 per student this year.
Information Items
Mrs. Badone worked with Athletic Directors and met with the
representatives of the AIA to discuss the future of athletics in the
State of Arizona. She stated we need to know how to preserve
athletics, how to measure our decisions by the mission of our
district and the mission of the AIA, and we need to plan 3 years
forward. These are the goals we are trying to accomplish and she
wants to give credit internally, especially to our athletic directors
and coaches on how this will be done. A change that was made last
week was how decisions are made about regular season schedules
at the AIA level. In the bylaws of the AIA, it is up to each
conference to plan their schedules. Two years ago a computer
program was created, similar to a master-scheduling program that
we were told was going to be used, but it was thrown out. The
reason it was thrown out was because when the districts get to the
meetings they really want to talk about how each will get the best
schedule for their teams, district or school so they can win the State
championship. When the 5A conference meets, 9 regions meet.
Several of the regions are represented by one district AD. For
example, if you have a district with 6 high schools and you have
two high schools in this region, two other high schools in another
region and two in another, and you are the region AD, you can now
represent three regions. You can see pretty quickly it only takes a
couple of people to have a block of votes and this is how the
schedule is done. Prior to the Gila Valley region, which we have
some local folks to thank, it was a world of hurt for our district, but
we weren’t in quite the same fiscal times. Our teams were all in
different regions, they had no voice in the scheduling and at least
50% of the games were played in Phoenix. With the Gila Valley
Arizona Interscholastic
Association (AIA) Update
Budget Update
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region, we now have 5 high schools that for the most part have all
the sports. Lake Havasu is in our region in the two-year block. We
have a region rep who attends the meeting, but that is still only one
vote. 1 region out of 9 votes. When it comes to scheduling, if you
are a great coach and a great AD, you are going to schedule teams
that you believe you can beat. In the past, even though we’ve had
great representation at these meetings, we still didn’t have a lot of
control over who would play. After last weeks meeting we were
assured that in the 5A conference meeting the next day, things
would not be done this way. For the next year our local teams for
the regular season schedule are not traveling to Phoenix. If
Phoenix teams wish to come here, they may come if their districts
will let them. Some of the districts, Tucson, Flagstaff, metro, are
very appreciative of not having to travel. For next year, in regular
season play, we will stay in the triangle of Yuma, Lake Havasu and
Imperial Valley. Mrs. Badone asked that the Board members note
that a promise was made that there would be no sanctions against
our regions teams and that the victory points and the power points
would be honored from the schools in Imperial Valley. That was a
decision that was implemented by the leadership of the AIA. Not
everyone in the room was happy nor did they vote on it. They are
committed to, at least at the AIA leadership level, the use of the
computerized scheduling for the next two-year block. The travel
for regular season play is only 1 part of the travel expense for
athletics. The other parts of travel expenses are practice, travel to
playoffs, tournaments (teams do not get power points when they go
to a tournament – The reason for this is because the AIA believes
that ethically it maximizes student participation). Mrs. Badone
stated that in our district, this year, to her knowledge, all of the
travel for tournaments has been paid for by either gate receipts or
booster clubs. Mrs. Badone discussed the 3-year plan on the
athletic budget. She noted that we do not have a budget line for
athletics on our budget. Athletics is pieced together by ADs &
Principals to make sure athletics happen. At each school, in the
past, certain things have been paid for. Under salaries & benefits,
in 2008-2009, $1.6 million out of Maintenance and Operations
funds was spent on coaching salaries and benefits. We also have
salaries for trainers, managers, substitutes, security and workers.
Salaries are usually 85% of the M&O budget. This year our
athletic departments have done an excellent job of reducing the cost
of substitutes by changing athletic practice times and by limiting
travel. They have avoided the cost of security and workers. They
have volunteers, or the AD himself. The cost for officials runs
about $15,000 per school. This is generally paid out of gate
receipts. The AIA membership fees run from $9,200 to $10,800.
It’s different at each school, depending on if they have all of the
sports. It’s about $10,000 per school. If you look at the Principal’s
budgets, about 20% of the $50,000 they get goes to AIA
membership fees. An area of concern is equipment and uniforms.
In 2008-2009, soft capital was cut in the middle of the year. Three
years ago uniforms were on a 3-year rotation. This is no longer
happening. The schools are just making do with what they have. It
is possible there will be no soft capital for the next 2 to 3 years.
Mrs. Badone has asked the ADs to sit down with their coaches and
figure out what we are going to need and make sure they have their
priorities set.
Ms. Fernandez asked why there was never a budget for athletics.
She asked how much we are spending for athletics and what
happens with the intake, from gate fees.
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Mrs. Badone stated our ADs made a decision last year that when
gate receipts come in, those receipts are deposited in a general fund
in their bookstore. The whole fund is split 5 ways. There is equity
in gate receipts. They are using their gate receipts more and more
for equipment. The schools have a 525 account for expenditures
for athletics.
Dr. Faidley stated in the past, when we were dealing with the
abundance of funds from the State in athletics, we knew what the
cost of salaries was, but we cannot forecast the cost of equipment.
Costs change based on the needs of the particular sport.
Mrs. Badone stated we grew from a 2-school district to a 6-school
district in 20 years. She noted she’s never met a program that could
sustain itself through ticket sales without driving ticket prices
through the ceiling where nobody would attend.
Mrs. Fernandez stated she thought the income from the tower was
going to athletics.
Mrs. Badone stated it goes into an account for each of those
schools. She believes its part of the civic center funds.
Mrs. Fernandez stated she understood we can’t sustain the program
with just ticket sales, so she is wondering where we see our income
for athletics. Years ago the booster clubs were to report funds
earned to the district.
Mrs. Badone stated as far as the cell phone towers income goes, the
civic center funds, the principals can use this money for fields.
Mrs. Fernandez asked if the schools that pay their own officials and
take care of their fields themselves get credit for it? She asked if
we keep track of this.
Dr. Faidley stated the cost of officials on average for each school is
about $15,000 per year. It is contingent upon how many sports you
have. Booster clubs do not pay for officials. Gate receipts are
pooled and split equitably 5 ways. This is the money the schools
use to pay the officials.
Mrs. Badone stated some of the schools pay for painting the
football fields. They pay for the machine, or the person doing the
painting. Each of our campuses have at least 1 gym, sometimes
they have two. It costs us $2,000 per floor, just for supplies, to
redo the floors each year.
Mrs. Fernandez asked if the city provides any money to our schools
when they use our gyms during the summer and evenings.
Dr. Faidley stated we have an IGA with the City of Yuma. An
example would be the Cibola complex softball fields. As part of
the collaboration between the City of Yuma and the District, there
is a shared cost. The District provides the power and the city
provides the maintenance of the fields. We use their facilities and
they use our facilities. It’s basically a wash in terms of the cost.
Ms. Charlene Story provided information on Provision 2. She
stated it was created in 1980 to reduce administrative costs in
schools. The program provides free meals to all students and
reduces the cost both in the office and at the school level. Ms. Story
Food Service Report
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stated the first year of Provision 2 takes a financial hit because they
take applications and all students run through registers. The 2nd
year there are no applications, no direct certification. All students
go through without a register. The meals are counted. At SLHS
87% of our kids are served. Provision 2 is being proposed for Kofa
and Yuma next year. This will benefit our students and their
families. Eating breakfast and lunch at school has shown fewer
behavior problems, fewer absences, and less tardiness. Students
study more, and do better on tests. The program significantly
reduces the amount of paperwork in our office, and at the school
level. It could reduce our labor force by approximately 10%. Mrs.
Story stated that surveys have been done and the results showed
that our kids care about what is served and they want more
nutritious foods. All meals go through a nutritional analysis. We
know what we are offering and the kids have asked to see this
information. 60% of students ranked food service as average or
above. Ms. Story credits employees for the high ranking. She
stated they are the most amazing people. 67% of employees have
been with us for 5 yrs. or more. She stated her department
identifies homeless kids before the district does. Her managers
have been able to keep our costs down. When Chartwells came in
they told Ms. Story that our district had the best staff they have ever
seen.
Mrs. Badone provided the first reading of Board Policy GCBA,
Professional Staff Salary Schedules. She stated this recommended
change came from our meet & confer team. One of the items
identified is if salaries are going to remain the same this year, the
downside to this was that when we hire someone with experience,
by our policy, the new person coming in could be honored with up
to 11 years and placed on step 12 of the salary schedule. We could
have current employees in our district, who would have the same
number of year’s experience, but still be on step 10 next year. The
meet & confer team recommended this language to achieve equity.
The recommended change is to simply address that there is a “not
to exceed the current placement of a district teacher with the same
length of experience”.
First Reading of Board
Policy: GCBA, Professional
Staff Salary Schedules
Mrs. Badone stated this concept is a routine item we do every year
to approve open enrollment. In the coming year we only have one
school who will have open enrollment. The school is Yuma High
School and they have a lot of room because they have the most
capacity. She stated for this reason, we want to identify magnet
programs, where if we are able to preserve programs, but not able
to preserve programs at other schools, we may consider identifying
a program at Yuma High School specifically as a magnet program
to attract open enrollees. She stated we may offer open enrollment
for students who want to go to the Engineering class at Yuma High.
There may be some exceptions at the other schools, but for the most
part, we will try to locate programs at Yuma High School to
balance enrollment.
Magnet Program Concepts
for 2010-2011
Mrs. Gina Thompson, Principal at Kofa High School, recognized
and honored Mr. Billy Laguna. Mr. Laguna will be retiring at the
end of this school year. She wanted to publicly state how much he
would be missed. She expressed her appreciation for his character
and what an amazing person he is. She stated she believes he
represents all that is good in education.
Call to the Public
Mr. Billy Laguna, Assistant Principal, Kofa High School, made a
request to name the Gym at Kofa High School after Dr. Ernest
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Rillos. He discussed Dr. Rillos’s support over the years at Kofa,
not only monetarily, but by coaching, giving free physicals to the
kids that couldn’t afford them, and funding the project to redo the
training room. Mr. Laguna asked that the name of the gym would
read “Dr. Ernest F. Rillos Gymnasium – Home of the Kings”.
Ms. Gail Inman, School Nurse at Yuma High School, spoke on
behalf of Yuma High School and the former administration. She
spoke on her support of the former administrators and stated how
the staff of Yuma High is still looking for answers to what
happened. She requested that Board members come and speak to
the employees. Ms. Inman noted that in the last 14 years with the
district, she has never witnessed such low morale.
Johnathan Burk spoke in support of DECA clubs. He stated he felt
there are policies in affect that have been neglected and that interest
in DECA and Marketing has declined in the past few years.
Consent Agenda
Minutes
Regular Meeting February 10, 2010
Minutes
Routine Personnel
New Employment
Corin Arnold, Jon Douglas Fisher, Carlos M. Gonzalez, Summer
D. Raines, Armando Soto
Routine Personnel
Pablo Garcia, Torance Matsuura-Kuntzelman, Carmen Perez,
Carla Talavery, Janet Tillson
Bruce Dobson, Sharon A. Hutcheson, William N. Laguna, Steven
Pallack, Julio Perea, Michelle Stallworth
Ronald Arviso, Letoris R. Brockington, Richard Callahan,
LeeAnn Canter, Lanette Carson, Elizabeth Colorado, Clay
Crawford, Elizabeth Crawford, Joseph Depew, Kira Ellsworth,
Shawn Ferry, Matthew Fox, Ryan Fritz, Sharon A. Hutcheson,
Walter A Johnson, William N. Laguna, David Le, Christopher
McDowell, Megan Seals O’Brien, Steven Pallack, David
Roginson, Alicia Solorzano, Roger Taylor, Holli Winterton
Susan Brown, Marisol Davis, Michael Jankowski, Fernando
Ramirez, Stephen Robinson, Michael Sharp, Roger Taylor,
Theron Judd Thrower
Extended Leave of Absence
Janet Wenturine
*Contingent Upon AZ Certification
**Out of District Coach
***Substantiating Transcripts
Vouchers
Travel
None at this time.
Travel
Purchasing
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Purchasing
It was recommended that the Governing Board award IFB-70-1022-5, Food Service Equipment Repair and Maintenance.
Award IFB-70-10-22-5
It was recommended that the Governing Board Reject all Bids
IFB 70-10-20-5, Athletic Uniforms & Staff Shirts
Reject IFB-70-10-20-5
It was recommended that the Governing Board approve Open
Enrollment Capacity for 2010-2011 School Year
Approve Open Enrollment
Capacity for 2010-2011
School Year
It was recommended that the Governing Board Adopt Board
Policy JJA, Student Organizations
Adopt Board Policy JJA,
Student Organizations
A motion to approve the Consent Agenda was made by Mrs.
unanimously.
It was recommended that the Governing Board accept the
following donations.
Accept Donations
1) Jennifer Blackwell Photography donated 2 senior portraits
sessions for each high school. The estimated value is
$200.00 per session for a total of $2000.00.
2) The City of San Luis donated $500.00 to San Luis High
School DECA for travel expenses for career development
conference.
3) Dr. Jill Caporelli of Adobe Eye Care Center, donated
$100.00 to San Luis High School DECA.
4) John Harris donated tennis balls to Yuma High School Boys
and Girls Tennis. The estimated value is $46.00.
5) Jesus Gonzalez donated labor and supplies to repaint “YHS”
on the bleachers. The estimated value is $300.00.
6) Alexis Urtuzuastegui donated Capri pants, slacks, longsleeve and short-sleeve polo shirts that meet the Yuma High
standard dress code. The estimated value is $250.00.
7) Robert and Gloria Stilling donated 2 formal dresses. The
estimated value is $100.00.
issuance of contracts for continuing certificated staff, exempt
personnel, support staff, and administrators for the 2010-2011
school year. A motion to approve the recommendation was made
by Mrs. Fernandez and seconded by Mrs. Doyle. The motion
passed unanimously.
Approve the Issuance of
Contracts
It was recommended that the Governing Board approve restrictions
regarding phased retirement for 2010-2011.
Endorse Restrictions on
Phased Retirement
A motion to approve the restrictions regarding phased retirement
for 2010-2011 was made by Mrs. Fernandez and seconded by Mrs.
Melchionne.
Mrs. Fernandez stated she has a problem that we continue to have
these employees. She doesn’t feel we should fire people, but that
we have a lot of employees that were laid off in the last year or so.
She stated she understood if they were teaching in a very critical
field that we couldn’t find, like Math or Science. She noted there
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are a lot of teachers who are looking for work and feels the
recommendation that we continue with the phased retirement
employees needs to be changed.
Mrs. Badone stated that the employees who went on phased
retirement did so before the recession. It was a reward to be a
teacher, or a government employee. It allowed them to do this and
make up income lost because you were dedicated to the profession.
She noted that we have had very few employees in our district
compared to our sister districts on phased retirement. The other
freedom with employees on phased retirement is that the direct
supervisor, for whatever reason, can choose not to rehire them for
the following year. We save on insurance, benefits and salary.
Mrs. Badone reminded the Board that with the Reduction in Force
(RIF) of 13 people last year, we “non-renewed” a lot more, but of
the 13 Reduction in Force employees, each one was offered a
contract by July 1st. This means we technically don’t have any RIF
out there. Last year, we didn’t have any requests to go on
Smartschools because they were unsure of things due to the
turbulence of last year’s budget. Mrs. Badone stated at this time we
have a total of 6, one classified and 5 certificated. Mrs. Badone’s
recommendation is because they are in unique areas, not
necessarily all math, although 1 is, they are in unique areas that
would be allowed to sunset. She stated any new areas would be in
teaching areas, not classified or administrative. Because of low
numbers, it’s a lot different compared to other districts.
Mrs. Fernandez stated she would rather not compare it to other
districts, but rather do the right thing. She feels the right thing
would be, if there’s a position, and someone from SmartSchools is
in that position, we should open it up and see what’s out there. She
stated she doesn’t believe in age discrimination, but she really likes
to promote the youth. You can’t replace the enthusiasm you get
from new teachers. It’s unfortunate that things were different back
when these 6 people joined SmartSchools. We are in a time of
recession, and she feels a lot of young teachers graduating would be
a true asset to our district.
Mrs. Melchionne stated she agreed.
Mr. Townsend stated if we adopt the policy change, wouldn’t this
mean that we are telling these 6 employees they won’t have a
contract for next year, and then we won’t know if we can find
someone to fill those positions.
Mrs. Fernandez stated we would just open up the position, we never
know if anyone is going to apply for a position. She stated she
feels there will be somebody because there are a lot of people
looking for work out there.
Mrs. Doyle stated that we need young, new ideas, motivation. She
asked what positions in SmartSchools are held by certificated
employees.
Mrs. Badone answered: one Drop Out Prevention Specialist, one
Mathematics, one Spanish, one English, and one Special Ed.
Teacher.
Mrs. Fernandez stated she knows you cannot replace the Special
Ed., Math and English, you can’t replace the experience. She stated
this is her opinion, considering the times we are in. She noted she
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knows times are going to get better, and when they do, that’s a
great thing for teachers to retire and come back. She also stated she
knows we have to add the cost of health care, but when you add
another person, it’s not like our health insurance goes up. We have
a group rate.
Mrs. Cordery stated it does go up.
Mrs. Fernandez asked Mrs. Cordery if what she was saying was
that every time a person is added, the insurance goes up?
Mrs. Cordery stated $5,309 per year, plus Arizona State
Retirement.
Mrs. Doyle stated the salary of the SmartSchools employee is much
higher than our entry level. She also mentioned that we have talked
about growing our own.
Mr. Townsend stated the motion could be amended.
Mrs. Badone stated she could help with the wording for the
amendment and added that in the restrictions, the first bullet says
“allow current phased retirement employees to continue on phased
retirement”; you could add something like “If they meet the same
criteria as described below in critical needs areas”.
Mrs. Fernandez stated for the ones that don’t, she wants them to
compete for that position with everyone else. We would advertise
the position.
Mrs. Badone asked if this were done, would it allow them to apply
and then come back on phased retirement, or come back as a
retiree. Mrs. Badone stated she would like the language to reflect
what the Board’s intent is.
Mrs. Fernandez stated her intent is that if they are in a critical area
and they are doing that job, then we need to keep them, but for
everything else, the job should open up. The critical areas would
be identified as Math, Science, Special Ed. and English.
Mrs. Badone stated the critical areas were not defined because they
tend to change. She gave an example that we know next year we
will need Math, Special Ed, and certain Sciences, but we may also
need English SEI. We may not know just yet. If we define it every
year, it could change by July. Mrs. Badone stated she would prefer
to keep it generic.
Mrs. Fernandez stated as a Board member, she would say her
educated guess would be that English is a critical needs area, and
always will be, as well as Science, Math, and Special Ed.
Mrs. Badone stated sometimes in our Vocational or Fine Arts areas
we find it very difficult to fill a particular elective area. She stated
we need a strong program.
Mrs. Fernandez stated she feels at this time she wants to identify
these critical areas and make the amendment. She stated these are
the things that are important to her as a Board member.
Mr. Townsend stated maybe we could identify them and then
maybe have a caveat in there.
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Mrs. Fernandez stated “No caveat”. She asked “when you say
education, what are you talking about”, what is very important to
the AIMS test, for us to be a performing school, to meet all those
requirements that we are under the gun for. She feels these are the
things that should be in there.
Dr. Faidley stated he feels this is a quality conversation and a
critical decision and he thinks it warrants a conversation about
employee perception in our system, value to employees who have
committed service to the district for an extended period of time.
These are people that have spent their entire career, or most of their
career as teachers and educators in the Yuma Union High School
District. He stated when you make this type of decision, and you
move to a different structure, which we are looking to in the board
agenda and the recommendation in the action item is to not grow
phased retirement, but to honor the commitments that have been
made over time to our employee groups from previous
administrations. We balance this in our conversations in cabinet.
It’s a very difficult conversation to have, but we have a
commitment and a practice in our district on phased retirement over
time that precedes the current district administration and some of
the members of the Board. He stated that people, who have gone
on SmartSchools in the past, have gone on with the understanding
that they could stay on SmartSchools as long as they continued to
serve as quality instructors in our system. Dr. Faidley feels this
information needed to be brought forward because this is the
perception of the current SmartSchools employees; this is what
they’ve been told. Dr. Faidley also stated that the action item in the
agenda is to balance some of the needs that we have in the
employees, hiring and regenerating our employee groups with new,
young teachers, but you can’t put a price on experience. The
experience and commitment in these positions that we’ve made in
the past needs to be a consideration in your decision.
Mrs. Fernandez stated she appreciates what Dr. Faidley said, and
she is not trying to block anyone from being in that position, that
person or person(s) that are in the phased retirement, all she is
saying is that they need to apply like everyone else. She stated she
understood it was a philosophy and it was great times when all of
this was implemented, but things aren’t so great right now. She
stated if we have one good teacher out there with only two or three
years experience and they are out there unemployed and then we
have someone who is retired, and came back on SmartSchools,
because it was a philosophy when times were good, she feels bad
about that, but she feels she needs to take a stand.
Mrs. Doyle stated she would like to comment on what Dr. Faidley
said. We are making hard decisions. Everything is for the students.
There are hard decisions on sports, which is very important to
parents, students, and to our community. She stated that maybe we
should do a better job of retaining our employees so they don’t
retire, especially if they still want to work. The retirees are an asset
to our district and it is hard times right now. She asked if we are
ever going to find people to replace those critical positions if we
don’t look and allow these young people to come in. When we are
making decisions about students and we talked about 6 positions
here when we talk about thousands of students.
Mrs. Badone asked the Board to look at the last bullet which states
“in which the district is not able to hire as competent an individual
as the currently employed retirement eligible critical needs
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classroom teacher” She stated her understanding of what the Board
is saying on the first bullet is “to allow current phased retirement
employees to continue on phased retirement in critical needs areas
only”. Is this the phrase?
Mrs. Fernandez added, “that are in good standing and their
supervisor recommends they continue in the position. Mrs.
Fernandez stated she feels everyone in attendance knows what the
critical areas are because it’s rammed down our throats with AIMS
and we know what our kids have to know. They have to know how
to write, read and know English. We want our kids to read, write
and pass the AIMS test. She added obviously Math, Science, and
we know how we’ve been in trouble in the past with Special Ed.
Mrs. Fernandez stated it should be defined in the first bullet.
“Allow current phased retirement employees in critical areas,
(English, Science, Math, and Special Education) to continue on
phased retirement as long as they are in good standing and their
supervisor recommends they continue in the position. All other
SmartSchool employees would have to apply for their position. We
would open it up to the public.
Mrs. Badone asked if the Board wants to make changes in the
second bullet.
Mrs. Fernandez stated she is all for the second bullet “prohibit
hiring new phased retirement employees in classified or
administrative positions”.
Mr. Townsend asked that Mrs. Badone re-read the proposed
amendment wording.
Mrs. Badone read “The following restrictions on phased retirement
for the 2010-2011 school year. Allow current phased retirement
employees to continue on phased retirement in the critical needs
areas only of Math, Science, English and Special Education as long
as they are in good standing and their supervisor recommends they
continue in the position. She stated the second bullet remains the
same and the third bullet states “consider hiring new phased
retirement employees only if they are classroom teachers in those
critical needs areas mentioned above in which the district is not
able to hire as competent an individual as the currently employed
retirement eligible critical needs classroom teacher.”
Mr. Townsend asked if this is the amendment Mrs. Fernandez
wants to make.
Mrs. Fernandez stated yes, but first she wants to amend her first
motion.
Mr. Gwynn asked what happens if a critical need shows up in one
of the other areas.
Mr. Townsend asked if Mr. Billy Laguna, who is now retiring,
decides after two years he wants to come back and teach. We can’t
hire him under SmartSchools, but can he reapply as a first year
teacher?
Mrs. Badone stated he could apply and get up to 12 years of
experience.
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A motion to approve the restrictions regarding phased retirement
for 2010-2011 with the changes in bullet 1, “allow current phased
retirement employees to continue on phased retirement that are
serving in critical areas as defined as English, Science, Math and
Special Education as long as they are in good standing and their
supervisor recommends they continue in the position”. Bullet 3,
“consider hiring new phased retirement employees only if they are
classroom teachers in critical needs areas in which the district is not
able to hire as competent an individual as the currently employed
retirement eligible critical needs classroom teacher and the addition
would be as defined as English, Science, Math and Special
Education” was made by Charlene Fernandez and Seconded by
Sally Doyle. Mrs. Badone clarified that the 2nd bullet was still
included and Mr. Townsend stated yes. The amendment passed
unanimously.
Mr. Townsend stated the Board would proceed on the motion with
the amendment to approve the restrictions regarding phased
retirement for 2010-2011 with the amendment. The motion passed
unanimously.
Mr. Townsend stated he and Mr. Gwynn have another conference
in Casa Grande the same day as the May 12th Board meeting date.
There was some discussion on where to have board meetings and
possibly having a bigger building for when kids come to the
meetings. Mrs. Fernandez made a Motion to move the board
meeting if it can be to City Hall on May 5th. If it is not available on
May 5th, Mr. Townsend and Mr. Gwynn will need to come back for
the May 12th meeting. The motion was seconded by Mr. Townsend
and passed unanimously.
Discussion and Possible
Action on May 12th Board
Meeting Date
Future Agenda Items
Future Agenda Items
The Next Governing Board meeting is Wednesday, April 14, 2010,
at 5:15 p.m. in the Governing Board Room, 3150 South Avenue A,
Yuma, Arizona.
Next meeting of the Board
______________________________
Brenda Sattley
Substitute Secretary to the Board
Adjournment
Board signature:
______________________________
Board President
Governing Board
Regular Meeting
The Governing Board of Yuma Union High School District #70 held a regular meeting on May 12, 2010,
in the City Council Chambers at City Hall, One City Plaza, Yuma, Arizona, with Mr. Phillip Townsend
presiding.
Members present:
Mr. Phillip Townsend, Board President; Mr. Bruce Gwynn; Mrs. Mary
Melchionne, Mrs. Charlene Fernandez
Members absent:
Mrs. Sally Doyle
Others present:
Call to Order
There were no Board member reports.
Ms. Teri Ingram, President of the Grad Night Board, introduced Grad
Night board members Ms. Pam Knight, Ms. Pam Doerr, and Ms. Vicki
Farland. Ms. Ingram announced the winners of the Grad Night t-shirt
contest, noting that both were from Kofa High School. As 1st place
winner, Ms. Carmen Perez received $100, two tickets to Grad Night,
and a t-shirt. As 2nd place winner, Mr. Luis Jaquez received $50, two
tickets to Grad Night, and a t-shirt. Ms. Ingram presented a t-shirt to
Mrs. Badone. Grad Night is May 28 and tickets are currently on sale at
the high schools for $20 each. Ms. Ingram stated that anyone interested
in becoming a Grad Night Board member to please contact her.
Ms. Jenna Covey, Kofa High School student body president, reported
on events at KHS. Elections were held last week and next year’s
student body president is Ms. Tiffany Portman. She reported on several
student scholarships and senior university destinations. She reported
that Kofa has over 40 active clubs, and each club is required to
complete two hours of community service each semester. Key Club
participated in the Kiwanis Service Project and the Cola-Gila Street
Clean-Up; SkillsUSA Welding Club distributed water at the Cocopah
Marathon in January and also participated in the Palmcroft Elementary
Fall Festival in November; Yearbook assisted children making snow
pins at the MLK Center; DECA assisted students at the Palmcroft
Elementary Fall Festival in November and hosted a KHS Blood Drive
in the fall and in March; Art Club hosted a booth at the 15th Annual
Children’s Festival of the Arts in November; for Victim’s Right’s
Week, the Royal Dancers provided entertainment to raise awareness;
Bowling Club assisted with set-up and clean-up of the Youth Bowling
Awards ceremony in April; International Friendship Exchange Club
(IFE) participated in the Rotary Highway Clean-Up, Girl Power
Workshop, and volunteered at the Palmcroft Elementary Fall Festival;
JSA volunteered at a local bowling alley helping young children with
bowling. Student Council hosted a junior high leadership in February, a
food drive in November, and a Building Leadership Workshop in
March. They also assisted military children make care packages for
their parents and ship them; hosted a fun day with military children
whose parents are deployed overseas; hosted Hallway Murals where a
student is selected to create a mural in a hallway; celebrated teacher
appreciation last week; and donated extra shirts to the Salvation Army.
Mr. David Garrison, current Cibola High School student body
Grad Night
Events Report
Kofa High School
Cibola High School
May 12, 2010
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president, introduced Mr. Bobby Ramirez, student body president for
2010-2011. Mr. Ramirez reported on various community service
projects including two blood drives which resulted in 220 pints
donated; three teams participating in Relay for Life raising over
$2,000; assisting with Martin Luther King day events; raising over
$400 for the March of Dimes; wrapping Christmas gifts for 12 hours in
front of Hastings; donating two toy-filled boxes to Toys for Tots; and
hosting two street cleanups. The National Honor Society adopted a
family for Thanksgiving and for Christmas, and Student Council
participated in Read Across America Week at H.L. Suverkrup
Elementary School. CHS students worked with other organizations
including the Knights of Columbus, the Salvation Army, and Habitat
for Humanity. Other events this year included pep assemblies,
Homecoming, Prom, and the Mr. Raider contest. He reported that the
freshmen class raised $1,525 this year; sophomores raised $4,336;
juniors raised over $7,000; and seniors raised over $2,000. Mr.
Garrison reported that Mr. Ramirez was selected as one of three
students in the state elected to the Arizona Association of Student
Councils (AASC) board for next year. Mr. Ramirez reported that
approximately 10 students will attend the AASC summer camp in
Prescott. He noted that the CHS Class of 2010 has received $5 million
in scholarships.
Ms. Katie Bierhaalder, Gila Ridge High School student body president,
introduced Ms. Loren Cradic, student body president for 2010-2011.
Ms. Cradic reported on school community service projects which
included the NHS assisting with earthquake relief projects and road
clean-ups; FFA assisting with Lettuce Days, the YRMC Barbecue, a
Turkey Drive, and bell ringing for the Salvation Army. The Drama
Club presented “Seussical the Musical” for elementary school students;
FBLA assisted the Food Bank; the school collected two bins of toys for
Toys for Tots; French Club hosted a Clothing Drive for Crossroads
Mission; and Cheer assisted with the Hospice Dinner. Student Council
projects included two blood drives and assisting with the Hospice of
Yuma yard sale. She noted that the Green Club has been recycling all
year. Ms. Bierhaalder reported on other Student Council events which
included a Red Carpet Welcome on the first day of school;
Hawkcoming; spirit bonfires; teacher appreciation; pep rallies;
Hawkapalooza; Bridge to the Ridge for incoming freshmen; the first
talent show; a car show; Powderpuff and Peachfuzz contests; and
hosting the Yuma County Get-Together. This year was the first GRHS
prom with 430 people attending. This year is also the first graduation at
Gila Ridge. GRHS students have received approximately $3.5 million
in scholarships.
Ms. Paulina Sanchez, San Luis High School current student body
president, Ms. Mayra Jauregui, SLHS student body president for 20102011, and Mr. Mario Sanchez, SLHS student body historian, reported
for SLHS. Ms. Jauregui stated that the NHS raised funds for Relay for
Life; the Sidewinders took the “Go Green” motto to the next level by
recycling thousands of pounds of paper, plastic bottles and aluminum
cans; and sports teams and clubs contributed to the community with a
variety of fundraisers. Dance teams and classes will hold their annual
dance recital, honoring the soldiers fighting for our country. Mr.
Sanchez reported a 25 percent increase in the number of seniors
enrolling in colleges and universities. Forty students will attend
Arizona State University, 30 students will attend the University of
Arizona, 6 students will attend Northern Arizona University, 4 students
will attend Devry, 1 student will attend Duke University, and many
students will attend Arizona Western College. Seniors have received
over $1.4 million in merit scholarships, over $2 million in U of A
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scholarships, and over $2 million in ASU Barack Obama scholarships,
totaling over $5 million in scholarships for SLHS students. Ms.
Sanchez reported that 8 Student Council members attended the AASC
Summer Camp last summer; 14 students attended the AASC State
Conference in January; Student Council hosted 3 blood drives this year
resulting in 255 pints of blood donated; the 3rd annual Love Week was
held in October raising $2,600 for a family in need; and Spring Bling
was held in late April. Prom was held off campus for the first time in
three years. It was held at the San Luis Cultural Center.
Mr. Robert Olague, senior at Vista Alternative High School, reported
on events at VAHS. The Community Involvement Committee will host
a Wellness Fair on May 25; Art I students have been working on still
lifes and will soon begin self-portrait drawings. They are also studying
the life and art of Vincent van Gogh. Art II students are working on
narratives and how they work in visual arts. They are currently
constructing kites. The last Vista graduation for the 2009-2010 school
year will be held on May 26. Fifty-five students are expected to
graduate, bringing the total number of graduates to 169 for this school
year.
School
reported on events at YHS over the year. The Art Club donated $200 to
the Yuma Bark Park early this year; they held a silent auction in
October raising approximately $523 to be donated to the American
Cancer Society; and they also painted a large mural on two walls at
Mesquite Elementary School in October. This year the Chess Club
recycled 7,752 lbs of paper, 320 lbs of plastic, and 171 lbs of
aluminum. The Ceramics Club assisted with the Children’s Festival of
the Arts in Old Yuma. The Trustees Club worked sports games
throughout the year and helped sponsor the Pink game in the fall. The
YHS Band participated in the Veteran’s Day Parade and the Rodeo
Day Parade, they held a fundraiser for the Court Appointed Special
Advocate (CASA) program, performed at the grand opening for the
Marine Corp General Store, held the Village Jazz Series, and
performed at the Electric Light Parade. During the Christmas season,
the Fellowship of Christian Students held a birthday party for Jesus at
the Crossroads Mission Family Shelter for the children. The French
Club participated in the FBLA’s Adopt and Beautify Week by picking
up trash on campus. The NHS handed out water at a marathon, helped
out at the Bark Park Dog Expo, volunteered at Relay for Life,
volunteered at the Humane Society, and are participating in an ongoing
recycling project. Interact Club assisted with miscellaneous projects at
the Food Bank, hosted a Mardi Gras Pie Throwing, served
Thanksgiving Dinner at the MLK Center, and participated in a Paint-aThon with the Class of 2013 beautification project. Student Council
members participated in a StuCo 2-day retreat at the beginning of the
year. Ms. Webb attended the NASC conference. Student Council
hosted two blood drives, collecting over 200 pints of blood. Other
events include Homecoming with a theme of “Welcome to …”; the Mr.
Criminal pageant; the Toys for Tots game of flag football between
CHS and Marines; 10 boxes of toys collected for Toys for Tots;
participation in the Diabetes Walk; the proceeds of the Paws for a
Cause fundraiser went to the Humane Society; selling Prisoner for Life
bracelets to help the Yuma Territorial Prison; assisting the Bank of
Yuma Prison fundraiser; a Top Ramen drive collected over 7,000
boxes; over $1,000 was raised for Relay for Life; assisted with the
Bark Park Volunteer Day; provided a Teacher Appreciation Luncheon;
provided a safe trick or treating event, “Taking Candy From A
Criminal” for neighborhood children at Halloween; assisted with
registration at the beginning of the year and also 8th grade registration
Yuma High School
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and orientation; and hosted tailgating at football games.
School administrators and teachers recognized students for numerous
accomplishments:
Yuma High School
Ms. Faith Klostreich, Yuma High School assistant principal,
recognized
Student Name
Jenkin Williams
Event
All-State Jazz Band for 3 years
All-State Band for 1 year
All-State Orchestra for 1 year
Jessica Tibbs-Tacke
Earned 8 college credits by
taking 2 college courses at
Harvard – Summer 2009
DECA, FLBA, SkillsUSA
Ms. Lorie Honeycutt, Ms. Tamara Kay, Advisors
Chelsie Hill, FBLA-CBE; Alexis Soriano, FBLA; Johanna
Megui, FBLA-CBE; and Brenda Lopez, SkillsUSA-ICE,
reported on the activities and many successes of their clubs
during the past year.
Close Up Program
Ms. Lillian Lujan, KHS Migrant Liaison, provided a brief overview of
the Close Up Program. To be selected, students must complete an
application; write an essay on what being a migrant student means;
collect letters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, and
principals; and provide copies of their transcripts. In the state of
Arizona, 12 students were selected. Of the 12, 8 were YUHSD
students: Ms. Nancy Becerra, GRHS; Mr. Carlos Ortiz, KHS; Ms.
Janney Gutierrez, KHS; Mr. Humberto Ahedo, KHS; Ms. Monica
Loza, CHS; Ms. Alexis Soriano, YHS; Ms. Yanel Plata, YHS; and Mr.
Eduardo Torres.
Kofa High School
Mrs. Gina Thompson, Kofa High School principal, recognized the
following students:
Student Name
Nationals
Jorge Chavez
Tim Walden
Place
Event/Category
16th Place
National Automotive
Technology
Tim Walden
2nd Place
Marine Service
Technology
Competition
State
Jorge Chavez
Jose Espindola
3rd Place
Ford/AAA
Rodrigo Avilez
1st Place
Power Equipment
Technology
Raul Munoz
2nd Place
Power Equipment
Technology
Salvador Arroyo
3rd Place
Power Equipment
Technology
Student Recognitions
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Ms. Sheranne Dampier, Culinary Arts teacher, recognized:
Student Name
Kristen Young
Place
1st in state
Event/Category
The Art Institutes Best Teen
Chef
Mr. Jason Goodwin, JSA Club Sponsor, recognized the following
students:
Student Name
Angelica Alvarez
Event/Category
Elected Lt. Governor for 2010-2011
Will attend Princeton University Summer
Program
Natalia Hendrickson Will attend China Diplomat Summer
Program
William Rundle
Will attend Princeton University Summer
Program
Carolina Ramirez
Governor for 2009-2010
Ms. Suzie, Gila Ridge High School assistant principal, recognized the
following students:
DECA:
Student Name
Taryn Struck
Place
Event/Category
2009-2010 DECA
State Officer
2010 State Leadership Conference
Taryn Struck
Top Five
Alexander Bly
Nancy Anaya
Apparel &
Accessories
Test Medal*
2010 Central Area Conference
Nancy Anaya
Test Medal*
Nancy Anaya
Brianna Walton
3rd Place
Channing Song
Test Medal*
Caitlyn Turner
Buying and
Merchandising
Team Event
Restaurant Services
* Students completing a 100-question test and receiving a
certain percentage is awarded a test medal.
FBLA:
Western Area Regionals
Vania Chavez
2nd Place
Vanessa Castaneda
John Oliveros
Joanna Perez
3rd Place
Business Graphics
Marketing
Student Recognitions, cont.
State Leadership Conference
Vania Chavez
5th Place
Vanessa Castaneda
John Oliveros
Enrique Delgado
Boys State
Alexander Jordan
Samuel Mourik
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Business Graphics
5th Place
Impromptu Speaking
Silver
Food Science and
Technology
Girls State
Alexandria Cradic
Gabrielle Manns
Andrea Tanaka
Chelsea Watson
FFA -- Nationals
Katie Bierhaalder
Samantha Fry
Stephanie Gregston
Kimberly Merrill
International Thespian Society
Liz Baker
Anna Bean
Kyle Collins
Thea Denton
Heather Diehl
Jon Earles
Austin Ellsworth
Jorge Garcia
Bea Gardner
Ashley Holat
James Irr
Emilio Mendoza
Synova Patterson
Jessie Picklo-DaRosa
Heather Queen
Autumn Ratliff
Matt Rojas
Stephanie Stone
Levi Tanner
Cheryl Thompson
Amanda Wallace
Morgan Zandiotis
Mrs. Yolanda Conroy, San Luis High School counselor,
recognized the Talented Youth Club. Throughout the year, club
members raise money to send students to summer school to
different universities in the states. This year 41 students will attend
summer programs. Students will travel to Hawaii, Pennsylvania,
Rhode Island, Massachusetts, Washington, D.C., and California.
They will attend some well-known universities such as MIT, Johns
Hopkins, Roger Williams, Hawaii Pacific, Lafayette College,
Easton, UC-Santa Cruz, and NAU. Students Everett Sotelo, Mar
Ruiz, and Eduardo Mendez were present. Mr. Sotelo and Mr. Ruiz
spoke on programs they had attended and the benefits.
Ms. Jean Davidson, San Luis High School art teacher,
acknowledged the following students:
Art
Student Name
Place
Event/Category
Raul Grijalva Congressional Art Competition
Liliana Cruz
Winner
Rotary Club Mardi Gras Block Party Poster Contest
Vanessa Iturbide
1st Place
VFW Patriotic Art Award
Lizeth Meda
Winner
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Heinz Ketchup National Contest
Alberto Enriquez
Finalist
Grand Canyon Art Contest
Vanessa Iturbide
Gold
Clarissa Palomares
Bronze
Karolina Gonzalez
Honorable Mention
Lizeth Meda
Gold
Liliana Cruz
Silver
Arwin Panuco
Bronze
Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA) Club
Cibola High School
Ms. Nancy Woodhouse, Cibola High School nurse, spoke on the
HOSA competition in Tucson. Ms. Mary Nielsen, Cibola High
School HOSA Club sponsor, provided a brief background on the
club at CHS. Students introduced themselves and the area in which
they competed.
Student Name
State Competition
Karla Limon
Place
Event/Category
Nutrition
Anahi Valenzuela
Angel Arzola
First Aid/CPR
Elizabeth Villasenor 5th Place
Job Skills
Chelcie Cuming
Dakota Cogburn
EMT Competition
Chelcie Cuming
Qualified for
nationals
Kaiser Permanente
Health Care Issues
Kofa High School
Ms. Patty Negron, Kofa High School sponsor, provided a brief
background on the KHS club, noting that their club started in
January 2010. Fourteen students qualified for state and 12
participated in the state competition. Out of the 12, two qualified
for nationals. Students introduced themselves and the area in
which they competed.
Student Name
Place
Brittany Maldonado 2nd
Bayley Maldonado
Jacqueline Butler
Event/Category
Nutrition
Extemporaneous
Health Poster
1st
Medical Photography
Isabel Ortiz
Nohemi Nava
CPS/First Aid
Carmen Perez
Medical Terminology
Caramia Colwell
Michel Atondo
Top 10
Health Career
Poster
Alex Castro
Top 10
Medical Spelling
Stephanie Nunez
Medical Photography
Karen Herrera
Extemporaneous Health
Poster
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Ms. Woodhouse provided information on the donation to Cibola
High School of an Automatic External Defibrillator (AED)
through the Saving Hearts in Arizona Registry and Education
(SHARE) program. She explained the AED and its benefits. She
shared information on Continuous Chest Compressions (CCC), the
new “CPR”.
Presentation of Defibrillator
to Cibola High School
Ms. Mary Lynn Coleman, Director of Human Resources, spoke on
the importance of student workers in the District. The District
currently employs 79 student workers in various areas including
offices, bookstores, auditoriums, and libraries. Workers are paid
$7.25 per hour and are limited to 19.5 hours each week. Student
workers are funded through the District M&O, auditorium/civic
center funds, and through club funds. Ms. Coleman introduced two
District office employees: Stephaney Origel and Nuvia Garibo.
Stephaney works in the Human Resource office, and Nuvia works
in Facilities Maintenance. Another District Office student worker,
Stephanie Celaya, who works in the Business Office, was unable
to be present. Ms. Coleman noted that student workers have filled
gaps left as a result of the loss of full-time employees.
Student Workers
Mr. Richard Fontanes, Cibola High School teacher and sponsor of
the ICE Program (on-the-job training program) and the CHS Radio
and Television Program, acknowledged several students.
Student Recognitions
Mrs. Badone reported on the 2009-2010 internal budget. She noted
that at this point in the year budgets should be at 83% and are
actually at approximately 75%. She emphasized that, in spite of
cuts mid-year, we still managed to keep to our goals.
Budget Update – Overview
of 2009-2010 YUHSD
Budget
Mrs. Badone shared good news. The Title I ARRA stimulus funds
received by YUHSD this year were used for technology. She
reported that 42 Promethean Interactive White Boards were
purchased, 40 sets of the student response kits, 30 Active Slates, 9
laptop carts, and 315 student laptops, as well as a 128 virtual
student workstations. With the IDEA stimulus funds, various types
of technology were purchased for special needs students, in
addition to 9 new buses. One of the pieces of legislation signed
into law by the Governor was one that spreads the shortfall in
Proposition 301 revenues over two years. Mrs. Badone stated that
the upcoming election will determine whether the District looks at
a $2 million cut or a $7.3 million cut. Mrs. Badone distributed a
handout to Board members on Arizona per pupil funding from
1969-70 through 2003-04, showing a high point of being 22nd in
the nation on per pupil spending in 1974-75 to being in the bottom
3 since 2003. She reiterated that the goal for the budget for 20102011 is to pay attention to our Strategic Plan, our mission, and our
vision and within that, stay within our budget but build a
contingency fund for possible cuts in Fall 2010, January 2011, or
as late as April 2011.
of 2010-2011 YUHSD
Budget
Call to the Public
Consent Agenda
Minutes
Regular Meeting April 14, 2010
Minutes
May 12, 2010
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Routine Personnel
Routine Personnel
New Employment
Amy E. Cox*, Martin Marquez, Genevieve Zwayer
Mayra Angulo, Robyn Erwin, Arika Morris
Max Altman, Alicia Aolani Arndt, Connie Callos, Kristie Cox, Dena
DuBois, Mary Espino, Shari Frabasilio, Mary A. Garcia, Patti Grant,
Junlong Ji, Wade Judge, Molly Kelly, Edgar Ramirez, Linday Reh,
Wanda Reid, Manuela Robertson, Denise Scheppe, Davey Smith II,
Janet Tillson, Ryan Warner-Steel
Barbara Hawkins-Ramos, Maria Hechanova, Molly Kelly, Stephan
Kelly, Steve Mitchell
Lindsay Reh
Arminda Cordero, Timothy O’Brien
Incentive Growth
Francisca Guzman
Vouchers
Travel
None at this time.
Travel
Purchasing
Purchasing
the following District procurement contracts:
Renew District Procurement
Contracts
Bid Number
RFP-70-08-23-5
Website Services
IFB-70-09-16-5
Reverse Osmosis
Maintenance And
Repair
RFP-70-09-13-5
Oracle Database
Administrative
Services
Vendor
Contract
Year
Connected Solutions
3
Culligan Water
Conditioning of Yuma
2
Guffin Consulting Inc
2
determination for a multi-term contract and approve the award for RFP
70-10-23-5, Armored Car Services, to Loomis Armored US, LLC.
Award RFP 70-10-23-5
Approve IGA for Yuma
Educational Consortium
May 12, 2010
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Intergovernmental Agreement with Yuma School District One,
Arizona Western College, and NAU-Yuma for the Yuma Educational
Consortium.
Intergovernmental Agreement for the Yuma Educational Materials
Management Consortium.
Approve IGA for Materials
Management Consortium
Intergovernmental Agreement for the Yuma Educational Technology
Consortium.
Approve IGA for
Intergovernmental Agreement for the Yuma Educational
Transportation Consortium.
Approve IGA for
It was recommended that the Governing Board approve the District
Technology Plan for 2010-2013.
Approve District
Technology Plan
A motion to approve the Consent Agenda was made by Mrs. Fernandez
and seconded by Mrs. Melchionne. The motion passed unanimously.
following donations:
Accept Donations
Susan Rundle donated her time to provide diabetes training to
approximately 20 district employees.
The Nostalgia Car Club of Yuma donated $200 to the GRHS
Student Council.
Oasis Concessions donated $330 to the Kofa French Club.
Oasis Concessions donated $1,235 to the Kofa Keynoter Club.
Trinity United Methodist Women donated $50 to the Kofa
Royalaires to be used for travel expenses for their trip to the
San Diego Symphony.
Cafeina Gourmet Coffee and Deli donated gift cards to SLHS
to be used during Teacher Appreciation Week.
SSA Yuma donated 27 computer monitors, 31 CPUs, and 1
printer to San Luis High School.
Marjons Ceramics in Phoenix donated 350 lbs of moist clay to
be used in the Clay Olympics.
Karen Butler donated four prom dresses to YHS.
Gloria Simala donated four formal dresses to the YHS Prom
Closet.
Christie McMorris donated one ream of card stock paper and
a receipt book to the YHS Guidance Department.
The Yuma High School Baseball Booster Club donated 46
navy blue t-shirts to YHS Athletics.
John E. Harris donated three tennis rackets to the YHS Tennis
Team.
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A motion to accept the donations and to post donations on the
District website was made by Mrs. Fernandez and seconded by
It was recommended that the Governing Board approve the job
descriptions for Director of Student Services and School Principal.
Fernandez and seconded by Mrs. Melchionne. Mrs. Badone
provided additional information on the two descriptions. The
Director of Student Services position will be responsible for the
management of District Special Services and District Alternative
Programs, as well as the oversight of Career and Technical
Education. The School Principal job description was updated to
accurately reflect requirements for the position. The motion passed
unanimously.
Approve Job Descriptions:
Director of Student Services
and School Principal
payment equivalent to the amount of Proposition 101 monies to
those certificated employees who are not eligible for action
Proposition 101 monies from Senate Bill 1292 of 1986. These
monies would be issued to the following for a total dollar amount
of $38,305:
Approve Prop 101
Equivalent Monies to Other
Certificated Personnel
Counselors
Librarians
Nurses
Psychologists
Speech Technicians
Speech Language Pathologists
31
5
4
4
2
1
Fernandez and seconded by Mrs. Melchionne. The motion passed
unanimously.
increase to 2.0 mile distance for transportation. A motion to
approve the recommendation was made by Mrs. Fernandez and
seconded by Mrs. Melchionne. Mrs. Badone noted that this is one
way to keep transportation costs even. The motion passed
unanimously.
Approve Increase to 2.0
Mile Distance for
Transportation
It was recommended that the Governing Board name the new Kofa
High School gymnasium the “Ernest F. Rillos Gymnasium”. A
motion to approve the recommendation was made by Mrs.
Fernandez and seconded by Mr. Gwynn. Mrs. Badone shared the
27 pages of petitions with 484 signatures supporting this
recommendation. She noted that every homeroom at Kofa voted
“aye” in support of this recommendation. She acknowledged the
tremendous amount of work Mr. Billy Laguna had put forth on this
effort. Mr. Laguna declined to speak. The motion passed
unanimously.
Name Kofa High School
Gymnasium
Mrs. Fernandez requested a technology report at a future meeting.
Future Agenda Items
Mrs. Badone requested two special meetings: June 23 and July 28.
Next meeting of the Board
The next regular Governing Board meeting is Wednesday, June 9,
2010, at 5:15 p.m. in the Governing Board Room, 3150 South Avenue
A, Yuma, Arizona.
May 12, 2010
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______________________________
Pat Renner
Adjournment
Board signature:
______________________________
Board President
Governing Board
Regular Meeting
The Governing Board of Yuma Union High School District #70 held a regular meeting on June 9, 2010,
in the YUHSD Governing Board Room, 3150 South Avenue A, Yuma, Arizona, with Mr. Phillip
Townsend presiding.
Members present:
Mr. Phillip Townsend, Board President; Mrs. Charlene Fernandez, Vice
President; Mrs. Sally Doyle; Mr. Bruce Gwynn; Mrs. Mary Melchionne
Others present:
Mr. Townsend called the meeting to order at 5:18 immediately
following the Public Hearing.
Call to Order
Mrs. Doyle reported on the Legislative Committee meeting and the
discussion on numerous issues.
Dr. Mark Bastin reported on the 2010 YUHSD graduates and the
various colleges/universities/institutions to which they had been
accepted. He also reported that scholarships awarded to the 2010 grads
totaled approximately $22 million.
Scholarships
Dr. Faidley reported on engineering and the Engineering 102 class
being offered next fall at YUHSD as a result of a partnership with the
University of Arizona (U of A). He provided data on the decline of
interest in the United States in engineering over the past 20 years and
on engineering job forecasts. He shared the number of degrees awarded
in Europe and Asia compared to the U.S. Ms. Tanya Hodges,
University of Arizona Coordinator of Academic Programs in College
of Agriculture and Life Sciences, provided an overview of Engineering
102. The class is an introduction to engineering to help students
determine if engineering is a field in which they are interested. Ms.
Hodges shared information on the numerous jobs in engineering and
what students could expect to earn with various engineering degrees.
She also shared the 15 top-earning degrees in 2009 and many of the
companies employing engineers. Ms. Hodges stated that Yuma in
powered by STEAM: Science, Technology, Engineering, Agriculture,
and Math.
University of Arizona
ENGR 102
Mrs. Badone expressed appreciation to the U of A for working with
YUHSD on getting a grant in order to offer the classes at San Luis
High School and Yuma High School next fall. The classes will be open
to all students in the district.
of 2009-2010 YUHSD
Internal Budget
Mrs. Badone stated that budgets should be at 91% by June 1. Most
budgets are under that. The District is expected to come in on budget or
slightly under.
Mrs. Badone reminded the Board of three things to be watching this
year, including the November election that will have several
propositions that could affect education in the long-term; the state
revenues and the impact on education if the projections are not what
they expected; and the push of the payments in the spring.
of 2010-2011 YUHSD
Contingency Budget
Dr. Faidley reported that the District received American Recovery
Reinvestment Act (ARRA) funds in two areas: Title I and IDEA.
They were designed to stimulate growth in districts and the
country. The District’s Strategic Plan, the directions given by the
Technology Update
June 9, 2010
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Board, and the goals for the District determined how the funds
were spent. Ms. Teresa Middaugh, YETC Manager of Tech
Services, provided information on Title I ARRA projects which
included Promethean Interactive White Boards (IWB) with
Student Response Systems, Mobile Computing Labs, NComputing
Technology, Wireless Network, and Professional Development.
She explained the process followed to determine the use of funds.
Ms. Middaugh provided an explanation and a breakdown of costs
for each project.
Dr. Faidley distributed two handouts. The first provided the
number of items at each campus that have been installed. The
second handout provided a breakdown of the IDEA ARRA funds
and how they were spent.
Mrs. Badone provided the first reading of Board policies: CBA,
Qualifications and Duties of the Superintendent; GB, General
Personnel Policies; GCF, Professional Staff Hiring; GCQF,
Discipline, Suspension and Dismissal of Professional Staff
Members; JK, Student Discipline, and JK-RB, Student Discipline.
Mrs. Badone noted that JK-RB is a regulation and not normally
brought to the Board as a first reading. The Legislature acted last
year with a statute that requires the Governing Board of each
District to review task force recommendations. The law states that
the Board must review and consider acting on the task force
recommendations. Mrs. Badone stated that regulation will be
brought to the Board in July with a recommendation from
Administration.
First Reading Board Policies
Mrs. Badone presented GCQF-E, Discipline, Suspension, and
Dismissal of Professional Staff Members, to the Board as
information.
Board Policy
Regulations/Exhibits
Mrs. Badone distributed a handout of an updated graph showing
status of the Strategic Plan 2009-2010 action steps. She reported
the progress on several of them.
Strategic Plan
San Luis Auditorium – The San Luis auditorium has a
specific dollar amount allotted from the bond for a very basic
auditorium. The challenge is that, if an auditorium is to be
built, it should be an auditorium to meet the community’s
needs. A meeting was held earlier in the year with individuals
interested in collaborating, but, because of the economy,
nothing had come to fruition yet. There are plans to meet over
the summer and see what can be done to get the project
started.
Discipline Data – The action steps calls for quarterly
meetings. Two meetings were held second semester with all
school administrators. She noted that they have looked at
discipline data and analyzed it to make good instructional
decisions across the board at schools.
Survey on Uniforms – Goals for the survey included 1) an
electronic survey, 2) anonymous, 3) valid, in that we could
prove that every respondent only had responded one time.
Because of time, the Leadership Team suggested that the
survey be done during open houses in the fall at all schools.
District Website – Meetings are ongoing with School
Webmasters, the District’s website management company.
15 Action Steps
June 9, 2010
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They have discussed various changes and the website should
soon have a new look. The goal is to provide helpful/useful
information to students and parents, and to make the website
“user-friendly”.
Press Release Protocol – We currently have one protocol, but
the goal is to have a protocol for various situations, including
emergency or celebratory.
Mrs. Badone stated that reports on the remaining steps would be
provided at future Board meetings.
Mrs. Badone reported on the Strategic Planning Annual
Symposium held on May 6, 2010. She shared several tasks
performed by the groups at the symposium. She stated that she
had received positive feedback from many of the participants.
Strategic Planning
Annual Symposium
Mrs. Fernandez questioned the Strategic Plan 2009-2010 action
steps “PDLA” and “Student Response Systems”. Mrs. Badone
stated that each school has a team participating in the ADE’s
Professional Development Leadership Academy (PDLA). She
stated that the Student Response Systems, the “clicker systems”,
were purchased with ARRA funds.
Call to the Public
Consent Agenda
Minutes
Special Meeting April 28, 2010
Executive Session April 28, 2010
Regular Meeting May 12, 2010
Minutes
Routine Personnel
New Employment
Christophe P. Ashbrook, Kirk Brancato*, Molly Brauhn*, Christine
Dallabetta*, Colleen Ford*, Benjamin Franz, Benjamin Holskin*,
Justin Jahn, Stephen Kelly*, Ian Masson, Tiffany McCullough,
Jennifer Pennington*, Erik Randall, Jeffrey Unruh*
Routine Personnel
Javier Bon, Jr.
Elizabeth Anne Allen, Howard E. Barlow, Parley Berrong, Roderick
Black, Robert Butcher, Christine De La Rosa, Amanda Ebert,
Rebecca Gettings, Letisha Hansen-Lambert, Zachary Harrison, Jerod
Hau, Cheryl Johnston, Anna Lopez, Esther Mendez, Candy Millan,
Michael Moore, Lori Morris-White, Anthony Panker, Linda Root,
Linda Schifano, Lindsey Strickland, Linda Swygert-Allen, Phyllis
Turner, Kimberly Webb, Jeffrey Weiss, Genevieve Zwayer
Mana Ahedo, Silvia Arellano, Maria Luisa Becerra, Fabiola
Gonzalez, Miguel Gonzalez, Jaime Gutierrez, Michael Jankowski,
Aurora Ortiz, Wendy Spencer, Leonardo Tanory, Amanda Thomas,
David Thomas
James Hesprich, Gordon L. Mosher III, Zeenat Pereira
Timothy Brienza, Lina Duarte-Negrete, Myrna Fredericks, Carlos
Gonzalez, Paul F. Keegan, Faith Klostreich, Gordon L. Mosher III,
Wendy Nuckols, Francesca Rodriguez, Anthony Steen
June 9, 2010
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Incentive Growth
Rosy Figueroa, Deonisia Jones, Melissa Matus, Brenda Sattley,
Erika Wagner, Jamie Walden
Vouchers
Travel
None at this time.
Travel
Purchasing
Purchasing
It was recommended that the Governing Board recognize Onion
Mountain Technology, Inc. as a sole source provider.
It was recommended that the Governing Board resolve to continue
participation in the Arizona Dropout Prevention Program as described
in the comprehensive 2011-2013 Yuma High School Dropout
Prevention Program Plan.
It was recommended that the Governing Board approve a request to the
County Treasurer to authorize investments for the upcoming fiscal
year.
It was recommended that the Governing Board approve the Revised
Certificated and Vocational Teacher Salary Schedule for 2010-2011.
It was recommended that the Governing Board approve the Revised
Supplemental Salary Schedule for 2010-2011.
It was recommended that the Governing Board approve the revised job
descriptions for School Assistant Principal and Administrative
Assistant – Principal.
A motion to approve the Consent Agenda was made by Mrs. Doyle and
seconded by Mrs. Melchionne. The motion passed unanimously.
Approve Sole Source
Vendor
Resolution to Continue
Participation in the Arizona
Dropout Prevention
County Treasurer to
Authorize Investments for
2010-2011
Revised Certificated and
Vocational Teachers Salary
Schedule for 2010-2011
Revised Supplemental
Salary Schedule for 20102011
Revised Job Descriptions
Mrs. Badone stated that Mr. Tony Steen will return to Cibola High
School for 2010-2011 and Mr. Tim Brienza will return to his
position as Assistant Principal at Cibola High School. Mrs.
Badone then introduced and congratulated the people selected for
the following positions for 2010-2011: Ms. Faith Klostreich,
principal – Yuma High School; Ms. Fran Rodriguez – principal,
San Luis High School; and Mr. Paul Keegan – Director of Student
Services.
following donations:
Tawnie and Michael Carbajal donated one couch and one love
seat to the Cibola High School drama class.
Zepeda Labor Services donated $1,000 to the Kofa Royal
Dancers.
Accept Donations
June 9, 2010
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Epsilon Sigma Alpha Sorority donated the “Signing Time
Series Two” DVD collection to the Kofa High School Special
Services Severe Classroom.
Juana Dominguez, Apollo Group, donated $500 to the Kofa
High School Special Education Department.
Teri Ingram, of Teri Did It Custom Framing, donated the
frame and framing of the Raul Grijalva Congressional Contest
winners for 2006, 2008, and 2010.
The YMCA donated three one-month memberships to the
Vista Alternative High School.
Southwest Lumber donated three sheets of 4’ x 8’ plywood to
the Yuma High School Class of 2010.
A motion to accept the donations , with thanks, was made by Mrs.
Melchionne and seconded by Mr. Gwynn. The motion passed
unanimously.
The ASBA Proposed Action Agenda Items for FY 2011 were
provided to Board members on Friday, May 21. The Board took
no action to provide direction to Mrs. Fernandez, YUHSD
delegate, for the ASBA Delegate Assembly.
Provide Delegate Direction
on ASBA Proposed Action
Agenda Items for FY 2011
It was recommended that the Governing Board approve the job
descriptions listed below, with the understanding that the current
food service workers transitioning into District employment are
exempt from the prerequisite qualification of a high school
diploma or GED, and approve salary schedules for Student
Nutrition Services:
Approve Student Nutrition
Services Job Descriptions
and Salary Schedules
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Student Nutrition Director
Student Nutrition Specialist
Student Nutrition Associate
Student Nutrition Utility/Courier
Student Nutrition Manager
Student Nutrition Worker I
Student Nutrition Worker II
Doyle and seconded by Mrs. Fernandez. The motion passed
unanimously.
proposed budget revisions for 2009-2010. A motion to approve the
recommendation was made by Mrs. Fernandez and seconded by
Approve Proposed Budget
Revisions for 2009-2010
It was recommended that the Governing Board approve Course
Fees for 2010-2011. A motion to approve the recommendation was
made by Mr. Gwynn and seconded by Mrs. Fernandez. Mrs.
Badone answered questions from the Board. The motion passed
unanimously.
Approve Course Fees for
2010-2011
It was recommended that the Governing Board approve an
Athletic Participation Fee of $25 per athlete per sport, with a $100
family maximum assessment per year. A motion to approve the
recommendation was made by Mr. Gwynn and seconded by Mrs.
Approve Athletic
Participation Fees for 20102011
June 9, 2010
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Doyle. Mrs. Badone answered questions by the Board. The motion
passed unanimously.
It was recommended that the Governing approve a parking pass
fee of $2 for 2010-2011. A motion to approve the recommendation
was made by Mrs. Melchionne and seconded by Mr. Gwynn. Mrs.
Badone clarified that replacement passes will be provided for $2
each. The motion passed unanimously.
Approve Parking Pas Fee
for 2010-2011
mandatory student ID fee of $15 for 2010-2011. A motion to
approve the recommendation was made by Mrs. Doyle and
seconded by Mr. Gwynn. Mrs. Badone clarified that students will
be able to use their ID as a free pass to any regular season athletic
contest in the District during the school year. The exceptions are
playoff games, which are run by the A.I.A., and invitational
tournaments, which are usually created as fundraisers. The motion
passed unanimously.
Approve Student I.D. Fee
for 2010-2011
Mrs. Fernandez requested clarification on a call to the public speaker
on naming the KHS gymnasium in honor of Frank Sandoval. Mrs.
Badone noted that, after that meeting approximately 2 years ago, the
speaker was provided the policy on naming buildings and facilities.
Future Agenda Items
There will be a special Board meeting on Wednesday, June 23, 2010, at
5:15 p.m. in the Governing Board Room, 3150 South Avenue A,
Yuma, Arizona.
The next regular Governing Board meeting is Wednesday, July 14,
2010, at 5:15 p.m. in the Governing Board Room, 3150 South Avenue
A, Yuma, Arizona.
______________________________
Pat Renner
Adjournment
Board signature:
______________________________
Board President
Governing Board
Regular Meeting
The Governing Board of Yuma Union High School District #70 held a Regular Meeting on July 8, 2009,
in the YUHSD Governing Board Room, 3150 South Avenue A, Yuma, Arizona, with Mr. Phillip
Townsend presiding.
Members present:
Members present
telephonically:
Others present:
Mr. Phillip Townsend, Board President; Mrs. Charlene Fernandez, Vice
President; Mrs. Sally Doyle; Mary Melchionne
Mr. Bruce Gwynn
Mr. Townsend called the meeting to order at 5:15 p.m.
Call to Order
Mrs. Melchionne reported on her attendance to the ASBA Delegate
Assembly on June 27. She shared information on several items
discussed at the Assembly.
Mrs. Doyle reported on her attendance to the ASBA Legislation
Committee and the ASBA Delegate Assembly.
Mrs. Badone introduced Ms. Stefanie Arcides, the new School
Liaison Officer for Yuma Proving Ground. Ms. Arcides shared her
goal to support and encourage a partnership between the military
and the Yuma school districts.
Ms. Cassie Reyes, Director of Facilities Management, reported on
the department’s commitment to the Strategic Plan. The
responsibility of the department for Priority 2: Positive, Safe &
Orderly Environment is to provide safe, well-maintained facilities
and equipment. The Facilities Management Department provides
safe orientation and ongoing training for all employees; ensures
state mandates are met and exceeded; develops strong relationships
with City Building Officials to ensure certain buildings are properly
inspected; reviews and shares Workman’s Compensation data for
employees to become aware of costly mistakes and ways to change
habits; performs student shop inspections and follow-up procedures
for areas including welding, auto, carpentry, etc. at all schools on
an annual basis; and provides three year capital plans on
improvements to the State. In addition, the department applied for
and received two grants totaling over $1.2 million. Ms. Reyes noted
that, even with elimination of over $800,000 per year in Building
Renewal funds, the department continues to focus on doing more
with less.
Priority 2: Positive, Safe &
Orderly Environment
The department’s responsibility for Priority 5: Effective and
Equitable Use of Resources is to anticipate and plan for the design,
construction and maintenance of facilities and grounds to maximize
student successes. The department implemented equity in
maintenance budgets for all schools; used data from the City and
County to show new housing subdivisions; eliminated positions at a
savings of over $300,000 per year; shifted employees under the
umbrella of the District Facilities instead of the campus which
allows employees to work for other schools where there is a need;
implemented bulk purchasing for all schools; eliminated
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unnecessary meetings; carefully scrutinized contracts for the
District’s best interest; held contractors responsible after
completion of projects; restructured facilities usage fees to ensure
District covers costs; cross-trained employees; and utilized
community resources including capitalizing on donations and using
YPIC program. Ms. Reyes noted that approximately $100,000 was
saved in operating expenses in one year even with the addition of
three schools to the Facilities & Maintenance Department.
There were no requests to address to the Board.
Call to the Public
Consent Agenda
The following minutes were submitted for approval:
Regular Meeting June 10, 2009
Special Meeting June 24, 2009
Work/Study Session June 24, 2009
Minutes
Routine Personnel
Routine Personnel
New Employment
Peggy Alameda**, Justin Anderson, Stephanie Bartosiewicz**,
Luis Benvenutti, Anna Bloxton, Carmen Castañeda, Nathan
Cooksey**, Kristie Cox**, Joel L. Dewit*, Tracie Edwards,
Richard* Fontanes, Kendra Gallert**, Bryan Gardner**, Shelley
Griffiths**, Shane* Gulden, David Hannah**, Barbara HawkinsRamos**, Tyler Haynes**, Agatha Leon-Castañeda**, Timothy
O’Brien, Natalia Ponce**, Edgar Ramirez**, William
Richards**, Denise Scheppe, Stacey Smith**, Jeremy
Spencer**, Diana M. Trovatore**, Brandon Wolfe**
*Rehired RIF Employee
**Contingent Upon AZ Certification
Monica Andrade, Dee Dee Baumgarner, Mary H. Cable, Jose
Contreras, Claudia Espinoza, Kelly Krieg, Adriana SanMillan,
Darcy Wilson-Evans***
*** RIF Teacher resigned from RIF list
Supplemental Contract
Sarah Akins, Peggy Alameda, Peggy Alameda, Carlos
Ambriz****, Mycal Anders, Justin Anderson, Steven Anderson,
Steven Anderson, Ana Aragon, Silvia Arellano, Elvira Armenta,
Ronnie Arviso****, Eraclio Arvizo, Eugene Authrey****, James
Bails****, Michelle Baumann, Amber Benz, Valerie Bondora,
Derek Bosch, Derek Bosch, Christopher Bouzanquet****, Teddy
Boyer, Bradley Broschat, Matthew Buckley, Matthew Buckley,
Matthew Buckley, Megan Burkitt, Veronica Burton, Kelson
Bush, Dean Cain, Dean Cain, Alexia Carifio, Jason Carter, Jason
Carter, Cesar Castillo, Rene Castillo, Norman Champagne,
Ernesto Chavez****, Ernesto Chavez****, Bryan Claudio, Cam
Cong, John Timothy Conroy, Christopher Cooney, Curt
Cote****, Joseph Daily, Amanda Dallabetta, Sheranne Dampier,
Jean Davidson, Jay Denton II****, Matthew Diamond, Angela
Diaz, J. Marty Dillon, Shawn Doerr****, Mark Dowel****,
Dena DuBois****, Cara Edwards, Rachael Eggers, Tricia
Ellsworth, Sonia Escalante, Thomas Ess, Duane Evans, Ramon
Eversley****, Deborah Face, Manuel Felix, Shawn Ferry,
Guillermo Flores, Tammy Foley, Thomas Fox****, Michael
Fritz, Ryan Fritz, Steven Fritz, Manuel Garcia, Maureen Garrett,
Travis Gauthier, James Gill****, Carlos Gonzalez, Cuauhtemoc
D. Gonzalez, Zaira Gonzalez, Jason Goodwin, Lori Grenke, Lori
Grenke, Justin Hager, John Harris, Dennis## Hart****, Roxanne
Harte, Patty## Harvick****, Holly Hendrick-Jones, Martin
Hernandez, Nichole Herzog, James Hesprich, Joel Hoekstra,
Megan Hoggarth, Lorie Honeycutt, Brian Householder****,
Terry Hurt, Dale Huska, Elizabeth Huyck, Jaime Ibarra****,
Jesus Ibarra, Karl Ingersoll, Chris Ingram, Tammy James,
Michael Jankowski, Robert Jankowski, Sarah Johnson. Arvle
Duncan Johnston, Laurel Jordan, Wade Judge, Nate Jurgens, Lisa
Kamps, Tamara Kay, Timothy Keller, Kathryn Kelly, Adrienne
King, David King, James Kinney, Andrew Klakulak****, Vivian
Klee****, Scott Kramper, Eric Krepps, Wade Krug, Bernice
Kruse, Jason Lambrix, Erik Langland, Neredia Lansman, Ivone
Leal, Milton R. Leon, Juan Lerma****, Timothy Lewis, Jason
Linn, Leigh Loughead, Heather Madrigal, Letitia Malone,
Catherine Marie-Sebile, Aryca Marrón, Daniel Marrón, Jesusita
Martinez, Harold Mathews, Maurine Mathews, Annalisa
McBride, Richard McClure, Ian McDougall, Jaime McGalliard,
Robert McGalliard****, Lisa McIlquham, Elizabeth Merino,
Craig Meyer, Jessica Mickish, Shannon Mitchell, Dean##
Moore****, Kevin Moore, Jose Moreno, Emma Morrison,
Gordon Mosher, David Mount, Blanca Murrieta, Kathryn
Nelson-Vorndam, Jamie Nicewander, Elizabeth Nields, Randal
Noffke, Kris Norton, Timothy O’Brien, Benjamin Olivas****,
Nicola Olsen, Gabriel Ortiz, Elizabeth Osowski, Gregory
Osowski, John Pacho, Jackie Parker, Christopher Patane****,
Brett Pavey, Maria Pilar Perez-Venegas****, Duncan
Phillips****, Raquel Phillips-Scott, Angela Pierce, Rafael
Piña****, Jeffrey Pitner, Dale Ponder****, Adrian
Preciado****, Alejandro Preciado, Andres Preciado, Frank
Preciado, Victor Preciado, Monte Preston****, Naomi Pullen,
Manuel## Quintero****, Edgar Ramirez, Rogelio Ramirez,
Sarah Ramirez****, Robert Rammelt, Leah Ramstad, Adrian
Rangel, Timothy Rebek, Stephen Robinson****, Valerie
Robinson, Ermelinda Robles, Mike Rodgers****, Sally
Rodriguez, Louis## Romero****, Jeffrey Saari, Thomas
Safranek, Jesse Schattin, Joe Schiele, David Schultz, Timothy
Schwehr, Timothy Schwehr, Lindy Scripps-Hoekstra, Amy
Seeley, Theodore Seeley, Karl Semler, Trisha Senkbeil, Trisha
Senkbeil, Melissa Shaffer, Mark Shields, Mark Shields, Claudia
Sohnleitner, Jack Sohnleitner, Fernando Solano****, Thomas
Spanton, Brandon Stroup, Duncan Sullivan, Andrew Svitak,
Victor Taboada, Kenna Tanaka, Rebecca Taylor, Val Taylor,
Theron Judd Thrower, Tiffany Tipton-Pavey, Diana Trovatore,
Jose Uribe, Alexis Urtuzuastegui,, Alba Vega, Marisela
Velasquez****, Margarita Villa, Ricardo Villa, Johnny
Villaneda****, Maria Villaseñor, Amy Violette, Donna Walker,
Laurel Wallace, Curtis Weber, Shawn Wehrer, Jeff Welsing,
Tamra White, Kristie Wiencek, Seth Wineland, Brenda Wright,
Carrie Yunker, Gerardo Zaragoza****, Daniel Zarbock, Paul
Zenker, Jessica Zimmerman****
****Out of District Coach
## Already went to Board on 6/10/09
Christal Buckley-Ortiz, Angelica Chavez, Manuel Felix, Nancy
Foist, Nate Jurgens, Aryca Marrón, Tia McCraley, Dean
Moore*****, Gordon Mosher III, Louis Pisano, Bertha
Rodriguez, Ana Ruiz, Louisa Stevenson, Ana Vasquez, Seth
Wineland, Brenda Wright
*****Substantiating Information Received
July 8, 2009
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Incentive Growth
Alejandro Camarillo
July 8, 2009
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Vouchers
Travel
None at this time.
Travel
Purchasing
Purchasing
annual renewal contract purchases through Governing Board
approved purchasing cooperatives. (list attached)
Approve Annual Renewal of
Cooperative Contract
Purchases
It was recommended that the Governing Board sign a resolution
formally terminating the Addendum to the Cooperative
Purchasing Agreement to include ASPIN as part of the Mohave
Cooperative Purchasing Agreement.
Terminate Addendum to
Cooperative Purchasing
Agreement
It was recommended that the Governing Board recognize the
following list of vendors as sole source providers.
Approve Sole Source:
SSFY2010
Sole Source – FY2010
Administrative Assistants Ltd.
AIG Technology/Softdocs.Inc:
All American Sports Corp. (Riddell)
Arizona DECA
Arizona Interscholastic Association
APS/ Southwest Gas
Arizona Association FFA & National FFA
Arizona Department of Economic Security
Arizona Department of Revenue
Arizona FCCLA
Arizona School Administrators
Arizona School Board Association
Assistive Technology, Inc
Association Career Technical Education (ACTE):
Cadsoft Consulting
Carrier
Clark Security Products
College Board
Computer Corporation Of America
Control Engineering
CRS Incorporated
GED Testing Services/American Council On Education
Hewlett Packard
High Performance Water
Integrated Control Systems, Inc.
National Pass Center
National School Board Association
P-SAT
Reality Works, Inc.
Proquest/SIRSI (Data Research Associates) and Gale
Group
Scantron
Skills USA
Thomson Gale
United States Post Office
York International
Yuma County Water Users Association
Yuma Sun / Freedom Newspaper of SWAZ
July 8, 2009
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Yuma School Of Beauty
Zonar
It was recommended that the Governing Board authorize the
District to use Construction Manager at Risk as an
alternative Delivery Method of Procurement for the
Auditorium at San Luis High School.
Authorize Use of CMAR for
New Auditorium at SLHS
written determination for a multi-term contract and approve
award for IFB 70-09-17-5, Printing Services, to Fiesta
Printed Products and School Service, Inc.
Award Bid IFB 0-09-17-5
It was recommended that the Governing Board reject all
bids for IFB 70-10-4-5, Electrical Services.
Reject All Bids for IFB 7010-4-5
award for IFB 70-10-5-5, Food Service Cafeteria Beverages,
to Pepsi Bottling Group.
award for IFB 70-10-7-5, Cooling Tower Water Treatment,
to International ChemTex Corporation.
the award for RFP 70-10-8-5, Audit Services, to Heinfeld,
Meech & Co., P.C.
Award RFP 70-10-8-5
It was recommended that the Governing Board adopt Board policy
GCCG, Professional Staff Voluntary Transfer of Accrued General
Leave.
Adopt Board Policy GCCG
GDCG, Support Staff Voluntary Transfer of Accrued General
Leave.
Adopt Board Policy GDCG
IKFB, Graduation Exercises.
Adopt Board Policy IKFB
JFB, Open Enrollment.
Adopt Board Policy JFB
It was recommended that the Governing Board utilize insurance
proceed funds to make necessary repairs and maintenance to school
facilities.
Utilize Insurance Funds to
Make Necessary Repairs
and Maintenance of School
Facilities
It was recommended that the Governing Board approve the new
Facilities Usage Rates.
Facility Description
Cibola Auditorium
Kofa Auditorium
Yuma High Snider
Auditorium
Gila Ridge Auditorium
Cost
$ 450 per day
$ 450 per day
$ 500 per day
$ 550 per day
Approve Facility Usage
Rates
This includes the usage of the facility for an eight hour
period. This also includes the following:
Security
2hrs.
Custodial
4hrs.
Theatre Manager
8hrs.
If the usage lasts in excess of the allotted eight hours, a
rate of $60.00 per hour will be charged.
Weight/Wrestling Room
Band Room
Cafeteria
Multipurpose Room San
Luis High School
Gym with use of locker
rooms
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Approve Facility Usage
Rates, cont.
Cost
$50 per hour
$50 per hour
$50 per hour
$50 per hour
$50 per hour
Usage of the above mentioned facilities includes one
custodian and one security personnel.
Cost
Stadium
$50 per hour
Stadium usage includes two security personnel.
Cost
Softball/Baseball
$25 per hour
Fields
Softball/Baseball Field usage includes one security
personnel.
Cost
Classroom
$10 per day
Classroom usage is only available during school open
hours.
If additional security or custodial is needed or
warranted, each hour of personnel work will be billed
at $20.00.
All users are required to provide proof of liability
insurance and will be held responsible for all damages
to the facility during their use.
All Facility Usage is based on pricing for Non-profit
organizations. For-profit organizations are charged
an additional 25%.
It was recommended that the Governing Board approve the revised
salary schedules for GEAR-UP Coordinator and Office Assistant;
Psychologist, Speech & Language Pathologist & Therapists; and
YETC Hourly Salary Schedule.
Approve Revised Salary
Schedules
unanimously.
It was recommended that the Governing Board adopt the
school district budget for 2009-2010. A motion to approve the
recommendation was made by Mrs. Fernandez and seconded
by Mrs. Melchionne. The motion passed unanimously.
Adopt School District
Budget for 2009-2010
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Mrs. Badone provided a brief review of the grievance process
and procedure. Per Board policy GBK, Staff Grievances, “such
procedure shall provide for Board review of any grievance that
cannot be resolved at the administrative level. In such
instances, the affected individual may request that the
Governing Board review the situation.” At the time of the
Board meeting, the grievance had not been withdrawn. At this
meeting the Board may choose to take action, have discussion
in executive session and then take action, or to acknowledge
that the employee is no longer employed in the district and take
action to take no action. The policy stipulates the review but
there is no procedure or requirement for a hearing. There is
only a requirement that the written request be reviewed. The
written request of the grievance should include the act or acts
out of which the grievance arose, identification of the Board
policies and/or administrative regulations involved and the
remedy sought. In this case, the policy cited was GDO,
Evaluation of Support Staff Members, regarding the deadline
of April 1 as the deadline for evaluations to be completed. The
remedy sought was that the current performance evaluation be
rescinded and a new evaluation be provided documenting
collaboration.
Action Concerning Review
of Employee Grievance
(Weeks)
She noted that Board members had received the grievance
information packet prior to the June 10 meeting. At the June 10
meeting, the Board voted to postpone review to the July 8
meeting.
A motion to take no action on the employee grievance was
made by Mr. Gwynn and seconded by Mrs. Melchionne. Mrs.
Fernandez and Mrs. Doyle had questions, and Mrs. Badone
recommended that the Board adjourn to executive session. Mr.
Gwynn rescinded his motion.
A motion to adjourn to executive session was made by Mrs.
Doyle and seconded by Mrs. Fernandez. The motion passed
unanimously.
The meeting adjourned to executive session at 5:55 p .m.
Session
The meeting reconvened at 6:39 p.m.
Reconvene
A motion to take no action on the grievance was made by Mrs.
Melchionne and seconded by Mr. Townsend. The motion
passed 3-2.
Mrs. Badone noted that the 2008-2009 budget would be
revisited in September when they have final numbers.
of 2008-2009 YUHSD
Budget
Mrs. Badone noted that, although the Board has adopted the
2009-2010 budget, revisions will be brought to the Board as
the numbers change.
of 2009-2010 YUHSD
Budget
No future agenda items were suggested. Mrs. Badone
suggested the September Board meeting be held at Kofa High
School with a 5:00 p.m. ribbon cutting ceremony with the
Chamber of Commerce in front of the KHS gymnasium and
the 5:15 p.m. Board Meeting in the KHS library. KHS tours
would be available following the meeting.
Future Agenda Items
July 8, 2009
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Mrs. Badone suggested the January Board meeting be held at
San Luis High School.
There was discussion of holding Board meetings at various
locations. Mrs. Badone will research the possibility of using
City Hall for a meeting.
The next Governing Board meeting is Wednesday, August 12,
2009, at 5:15 p.m. in the Governing Board Room, 3150 South
Avenue A, Yuma, Arizona.
A motion to adjourn was made by Mrs. Melchionne and seconded
by Mrs. Doyle. The motion passed unanimously.
______________________________
Pat Renner
Adjournment
Board signature:
______________________________
Board President
Governing Board
Regular Meeting
The Governing Board of Yuma Union High School District #70 held a Regular Meeting on August 12, 2009, in the
YUHSD Governing Board Room, 3150 South Avenue A, Yuma, Arizona, with Mr. Phillip Townsend presiding.
Members present:
Others present:
Mr. Townsend called the meeting to order at 5:20 p.m.
Call to Order
There were no Board reports.
Ms. Charlene Story, Director of Food Services, reported that
District parents can utilize the website “mymealtime.com” to
submit an on-line application for free and reduced lunch, add funds
to their child’s meal account, and check their child’s meal account
activity. Noting that the District’s new food management company
is Chartwells, she introduced the Chartwells local management
team: Mr. Robert (Bob) Schryver, director, and Mr. Jamie Triolo.
Mr. Schryver shared information on recent training programs for
employees. He also shared the progress on several new menu
concepts on which they are currently working.
Chartwells Introduction
Mrs. Badone suggested they return in November to provide an
update report and to share how they are surveying and obtaining
feedback from students.
Mr. Paul Brooberg, City Engineer from the City of Yuma,
introduced Mr. Hector Chavira, CIP Project Manager, and Mr.
Kevin Roberts, Engineering Consultant from Dibble Engineering.
Mr. Brooberg provided a brief history of the Smucker Park project.
In 1993 the City put together several projects for storm water
control/disposal for the drainage area from the Wal-Mart on Pacific
Avenue, to 4th Avenue/16th Street, to the Elks Lodge, to 32nd Street.
That area currently drains to the Smucker basin, just below
Smucker Park and to the north of the KHS campus. That was set as
the City’s 1st priority, and approximately 2 years later Dibble
Engineering was hired as the consultant to begin the process. Over
the next several years they put together a drainage plan and a storm
water basin. The basin would be located at the bottom of Smucker
Park, essentially a dam, stopping the water that comes down the hill
from the Avenue A and 8th Avenue vicinity. Currently, Smucker
Basin spills into the East Main Canal. While working on this, it was
determined that, because of the volume of water that would be
contained, the Arizona Department of Water Resources actually
controlled the project. One of their control issues was that the
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Involvement
City of Yuma
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spillway could not be placed near the East Main Canal. If there is a
rain larger than what is called a “100-year storm”, the spillway
could rupture the East Main Canal and flood Hacienda Estates. The
City was told they would have to put it to the south, which is the
north end of the Kofa High School campus. The City came to the
YUHSD Governing Board in 2001. At that time, the Board said
they would grant an easement along the north 200’ of the campus
with three conditions: 1) The City would provide the District with
any clean fill materials that they get from their projects nearby, 2)
The City would design a 150 car parking lot at the north end of the
campus, and 3) 4th Street would be closed off on the north side of
Yuma High School in a manner similar to the 5th Street closure by
Mary Elizabeth Post School. The City agreed to all. The parking lot
was already in the city’s plan and would be a joint use facility to be
used by KHS and people using the park. Over time, the District
went out for a bond issue that included a design for revision to Kofa
High School and use of the entire campus. The City has since met
with Dr. Faidley and District staff. Mr. Brooberg shared several
options discussed with the end recommendation of a 30” high wall
with several openings to allow people to walk through but also
allowing the city to close the openings in the event of a large storm.
The City continues to ask for the 200’ wide easement that is now
across the north side of the parking lot area for drainage for the
Smucker Basin in the event that the basin should fill up. The basin
is designed to carry 100% of the “100-year storm”. Mr. Brooberg
stated that the City has completed the abandonment of 4th Street.
Dr. Faidley noted that this project has been a collaboration of the
parties involved. Mrs. Badone stated that the easement request will
be brought to the Board for approval. Mr. Brooberg answered
questions from the Board.
Mrs. Badone distributed a handout listing three goals of community
involvement.
Goal 1: Recognize and respect our diverse community working
toward the common interest.
The Grown Our Own Destiny (GOOD) project, that targets
identified at-risk students, started at Yuma High School in the
summer of 2009. Mrs. Badone introduced Ms. Tanya Getsinger,
GOOD project supervisor, and Mr. David Rosalez, GOOD student
advocate. Ms. Getsinger and Mr. Rosalez presented information on
the project. Ms. Getsinger and Mr. Rosalez answered questions
from the Board.
Other efforts under the Community Involvement goal include the
Kofa Certified Nurse Assistant project, the University of Arizona
Yuma Pharm Camp, “It’s Cool to Stay in School” program
sponsored by Fisher Chevrolet, and the Military Child Education
Coalition.
Goal 2: Strengthen communication throughout our community.
Various activities include membership and participation in the
Yuma Business and Education Cooperative (YBEC), building the
Valley Aquatic Center with the City of Yuma, the School Resource
Officer (SRO) programs with the City of Yuma and the City of San
Luis, working with the Yuma Sun to establish regular student
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authored columns, and the District sending 44 press releases during
2009-2010.
Goal 3: Increase and support the involvement of all stakeholders in
the educational process.
With the support and encouragement of YBEC, and the financial
support of the Greater Yuma Economic Development Council
(GYEDC), the Yuma PASS program (Partners Advancing Student
Success) was held in the summer of 2009. Twenty-five local
businesses and organizations hosted 14 educators for 40 hours of
professional development.
The Yuma Private Industry Council (YPIC) provided workers at
many District sites over the summer. Many of those workers were
our high school students.
Mrs. Badone reported on admission numbers as of 1:00 p.m. on
August 11.
Yuma High School
Kofa High School
Cibola High School
Vista Alternative High School
TOTAL
School Start Up
1,800
2,391
2,457
301
2,549
1,853
11,351
Dr. Bastin distributed a handout on the 6-year curriculum cycle.
There will be no textbook adoption this year; it will be a “process
review”. He meets with department chairs regularly to continue the
process and review the curriculum.
Mrs. Badone congratulated Mrs. Dianne Cordery, Director of
Finance, for receiving the Award of Financial Reporting
Achievement from the Government Finance Officers Association of
the United States and Canada.
There were no requests to address to the Board.
Call to the Public
Consent Agenda
Public Hearing July 8, 2009
Regular Meeting July 8, 2009
Executive Session July 8, 2009
Minutes
Routine Personnel
New Employment
Maria Aguiñiga**, Max Altman**, Carlos Ambriz, Rachel Anne
Brenner**, Jeremy J. Bydlon**, Robin Christensen, Marisol
Davis, Albert Escalante, Martha Fimbres, Cynthia Flores**,
Luisa Garcia, Mary Garcia, Mark Geyer**, Kathryn M.
Hancock**, Brenda Higuera, Jr. Jesus Ibarra**, Laura Inman*,
Junlong Ji**, Gregory Anthony Laguna**, Virginia Legros**,
Tiffany McCullough, Thomas Mitchen, Danilo Montialli,
Timothy Morrison**, Cecile Navarrete, Charles Park**, Ronald
Pendleton, Rosa Pogue, Nancy Polkovitch, Fernando Ramirez,
Routine Personnel
Lindsay E. Reh**, Joel Ruiz, Rosa M. Sandigo**, Michelle
Stallworth, Christopher Stone**, Roger Taylor**, Lizeth
Vazquez, Ryan Warner-Steel**
*Rehired RIF Employee
**Contingent Upon AZ Certification
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Cara Edwards, Carlye Fernandez, Nancy Foist, Kendra Gallert,
Shane Gulden, Griselda Hernandez, Lisa Kamps, Aryca Marrón,
Stacey Smith, Maria Solis, Paul Zenker
Timothy N. Alba, Allan John Andersen***, Justin Anderson,
Angela M. Arviso Rodriguez***, Eraclio D. Arvizo, Cort Bacon,
Glenna Behr, Billy J. Belton***, Shannon Besaw, Megan Jean
Burkitt, Veronica Burton, Justin B. Carlson, Cesar Castillo,
Rhonda F. Chambless, Jean Davidson, Christopher Davis,
Michael R. DeLeon***, Joseph Depew, Annette Elias, Brian
Evans, Jonica Flores, Richard Earl Fontanes, Maureen Garrett,
Justin Hager, David Hannah, Stephanie A. Harken, Anette
Hernandez, Daniel Herrera, Nichole Herzog, Delia Hinojosa,
Micah J. Huska***, Karl Ingersoll, Robert Jankowski, Kristina
Johnson***, Bernice Kruse, Erik Langland, Melissa Lewis,
Jason Linn, Patricia Loveless, Micheal Lowry***, Harold
Mathews, Christopher Brett McDowell***, Leslie Ann
Merriam***, Craig Meyer, Thomas Mitchen, Danilo Montialli,
Danilo Montialli, Tammy Newell, Timothy O’Brien, Megan
Paszek, Zeenat Pereira, Jodi Pinnt, Robert Rammelt, Lindsay
Reh, Alexia Renner, Jessica Rico, Teresa Schneider, Jeremy
Spencer, Lea Stanhope, Rebecca Taylor, Rebecca Taylor, Tiffany
Tipton-Pavey, Deborah Todd, Lisa Turley, Kimberley
Valenzuela, Ricardo Villa, Amy Violette, Fred Weber, Shawn
Wehrer, Chad D. Williams
***Out of District Coach
Discontinuance of Supplemental Contract
Carlye Fernandez, Sarah N. Johnson, Charles Splawn, Jose
Valentin, Seth Wineland
Justin Anderson, Justin B. Carlson, Iris Castillo, Karene E. Ess,
Bruce Kelly, Jessica Mickish, Timothy O’Brien, James Saladin,
Davey Smith II
Vouchers
Travel
None at this time.
Travel
Purchasing
Purchasing
It was recommended that the Governing Board approve a call for
RFP 70-10-13-5, Physical Therapy Services.
renewal of district procurement contracts listed below:
Approve Call for RFP 7010-13-5
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Bid
Number
RFP-70-06-03-5
Legal Services
RFQ-70-06-09-5
Construction
Manager at Risk
for Kofa High
School Bond
Project
IFB-70-07-4-5
Backflow
Inspection &
Repairs
RFP-70-06-26-5
Oracle Database
Administrative
Services
IFB-70-07-5-5
Carpet Cleaning
RFP-70-06-25-5
Purchasing Card
Services
IFB-70-07-6-5
Chilled Water
Piping
IFB-70-07-8-5
Fencing
IFB-70-07-10-5
Heavy Metal
Fabrication
IFB-70-07-12-5
HVAC/Refrigerati
on Supplies
IFB-70-07-13-5
Landscaping
Supplies
IFB-70-07-14-5
Sheet Metal
Fabrication
IFB-70-08-5-5
Snacks
RFP-70-08-16-5
Travel Services
RFP-70-07-29-5
Custodial Services
RFP-70-09-9-5
Occupational
Therapy Services
Vendor
DeConcini, McDonald, Yetwin &
Lacy, P.C.;
Hufford, Horstman, Mongini,
Parnell & McCarthy P.C.;
Udall, Shumway & Lyons, P.L.C.;
Westover, Shadle & Walsma,
P.L.C.
Turner Construction
Contract
Year
5
4
M.T. P. Plumbing
4
Val Nelson and Associates, LLC
4
New Century Janitorial and New
Broom Company
Bank of America
4
AEPS, Westar Plumbing Services
4
Fencemasters Inc.
4
AEPS
4
Air Cool/Webb Distributors, Ram
Pipe & Supply, and American
Refrigeration Supplies
Yuma Nursery Supply
4
Moran Sheet Metal and AEPS
4
Interstate Sales Corporation
3
Carlson Wagonlit Travel, School
Tours of America and EF
Educational Tours
SSC Service Solutions
2
Paul Mendiola
2
4
4
3
It was recommended that the Governing Board recognize
CLM Group, Inc. as a sole source provider.
Approve Sole Source
Vendor: CLM Group, Inc.
2010 Arizona State Cooperative Purchasing Agreement.
Approve FY 2010 Arizona
State Purchasing
Cooperative Agreement
It was recommended that the Governing Board reject all
bids for IFB 70-09-18-5, Ink and Toner Supplies and Printer
Repairs.
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Reject All Bids for 70-09-185, Ink & Toner Supplies and
Printer Repairs
It was recommended that the Governing Board approve YUHSD
administrators and department chairs as qualified evaluators for
2009-2010.
Approve Qualified
Evaluators for 2009-2010
It was recommended that the Governing Board approve the 20092010 Intergovernmental Agreement with Yuma School District
One, Arizona Western College, and NAU-Yuma for the Yuma
Educational Consortium.
Educational Consortium
It was recommended that the Governing Board approve the 20092010 Intergovernmental Agreement for the Yuma Educational
Materials Management Consortium.
Educational Materials
Management Consortium
Technology Consortium.
Approve IGA for the Yuma
Educational Technology
Consortium.
Approve IGA for the Yuma
Educational Transportation
Consortium
It was recommended that the Governing Board approve the 20092010 Intergovernmental Agreement with the Yuma Police
Department for the School Resource Officers for Cibola, Gila
Ridge, Kofa, and Yuma High Schools.
Approve IGA with Yuma
Police Department for SROs
at Cibola, Kofa, Gila Ridge
and Yuma High Schools
It was recommended that the Governing Board approve the 20092010 Intergovernmental Agreement with the City of San Luis for
the SRO for San Luis High School.
Approve IGA with City of
San Luis for SRO at San
Luis High School
It was recommended that the Government Board approve the
agreement between Educational Opportunity Center and Yuma
Union High School District No. 70 for meal service.
Approve Agreement to
Provide Meal Service to the
Educational Opportunity
Center
A motion to approve the agenda was made by Mrs. Fernandez,
abstaining on item #40 on Routine Personnel. Mrs. Doyle seconded
the motion. The motion passed unanimously, with Mrs.
Fernandez’s abstention on item #40 on Routine Personnel.
It was recommended that the Governing Board approve the school
district budget revision for 2009-2010. A motion to approve the
recommendation was made by Mrs. Doyle and seconded by Mrs.
Fernandez. The motion passed unanimously.
Approve School District
Budget Revision for 20092010
donations:
Consideration to Accept
Donations
Chicago Title Insurance Company donated 14 15” Dell flat panel
computer monitors, 15 keyboards, 2 HP 4050n printers, 1 HP
4050T printer, 1 HP 4100 TN printer, 1 Lexmark T620 printer, 1
HP 1020 fax machine, 1 Brother 4750E fax machine, and 1
Brother 4100 fax machine.
Jennie C. Galindo donated $1,500 to San Luis High School to
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purchase books.
Mabell Benvenutti donated a microwave and a coffee maker to
the San Luis High School Activities Department.
Alpha Kappa of Alpha Delta Kappa donated $500 to the Yuma
High School art program.
Steve and Meredith Pallack donated a 50” large screen TV to
Yuma High School.
Fernandez and seconded by Mr. Gwynn. The motion passed
unanimously.
Mrs. Badone noted that, until the legislature passes a budget, two
changes on the budget report will be the words “internal” and
“interim”. Dr. Faidley provided a brief overview of the District’s
budget. Dr. Faidley answered questions from the Board.
of 2009-2010 YUHSD
Budget
Mrs. Badone referenced the list of future Board meeting dates/
locations. She noted that the September meeting will be held at
Kofa High School, the January meeting will be at San Luis High
School, and the May meeting will be at City Hall.
Future Meeting Locations
Mrs. Badone noted that there will be a ribbon cutting ceremony at
Kofa High School prior to the September meeting. The District is
working with the Yuma County Chamber of Commerce to organize
the event. The ribbon cutting will be at 5:00 p.m. in front of the
gymnasium. The Board meeting will be held in the Choir Room in
Building 3. KHS Student Council members will provide school
tours while the Board conducts their meeting. Board member tours
will be available following the meeting.
Mrs. Fernandez requested occasional reports/updates on nursing
and janitorial services.
Future Agenda Items
Mr. Townsend suggested an update at the September meeting on
Kofa High School 50th anniversary activities.
The next Governing Board meeting is Wednesday, September 9,
2009, at 5:15 p.m. in the Choir Room at Kofa High School, 3100
South Avenue A, Yuma, Arizona.
______________________________
Pat Renner
Adjournment
Board signature:
______________________________
Board President
Governing Board
Regular Meeting
The Governing Board of Yuma Union High School District #70 held a Regular Meeting on September 9, 2009, in
the Choir Room at Kofa High School, 3100 South Avenue A, Yuma, Arizona, with Mr. Phillip Townsend presiding.
Members present:
Sally Doyle; Mr. Bruce Gwynn
Members absent:
Mrs. Mary Melchionne
Others present:
Mr. Townsend called the meeting to order at 5:15 p.m., followed by
the Pledge of Allegiance, a moment of silence, and the National
Anthem performed by the Kofa High School Royalaires.
Call to Order
Mrs. Doyle reported on her attendance to the recent school open
houses and the positive attitude of teachers and staff.
Mr. Gwynn reported on the Kofa High School 50th year celebration.
He noted that the website provides information on the numerous
events planned, in addition to information on the military memorial
wall and on purchasing banners, etc.
Mr. Gwynn acknowledged Bud and Justine Lemke, long-time Kofa
High School fans. Mr. Lemke was also a former YUHSD Board
member.
Mrs. Badone distributed a handout to Board members that provided
additional information on the Kofa celebration events. She noted
there will be numerous activities on October 29, 30, 31 and
November 1.
Student Council Reports
Ms. Jenna Covey, KHS student body president, presented board
members with Kofa t-shirts. She reported on recent and upcoming
events. Events included yearbook photos currently being taken,
homecoming on the 16th, meetings for the junior and senior powder
puff football game, the end of the first 6 weeks, the ASVAB test
scheduled for September 22, the first graduation meeting scheduled
at the end of the month, and several plays that drama is working on
for October. The KHS 50th celebration will be at the end of
October. Events include a Fall Festival on October 29, followed by
the burning of the “Y” for the Kofa/Yuma football game. The FFA
barbecue is on October 30, followed by the Kofa/Yuma game. A
golf tournament will be held on October 31. Student Government
members will also provide tours of KHS on the 31st. That evening,
music, a talent show, and an ice cream social for all KHS alumni
will be held at the fairgrounds. On the morning of November 1 a
memorial for fallen classmates will be held.
Kofa High School
Mr. Mario Sanchez, SLHS student body historian, Ms. Stephany
Escamilla, SLHS student body treasurer, and Ms. Bianca Gonzalez,
SLHS student body secretary, reported on recent and upcoming
events. Open House was held in late August; Student Council
attended Spirit Conference last week; sports programs have started
the season with volleyball, football, and cross country; the AVID
program at SLHS; and October 2 is homecoming with an assembly
in the afternoon and a parade in the evening prior to the football
game. Writing prompts will be on September 10. San Luis High
School welcomed 17 new teachers this year.
Ms. Kiera Woodard, senior at Vista, reported on events at Vista
Alternative High School. The annual Vista Open House will be on
September 10. Culinary Arts students will provide dinner for all
parents and students. First semester Art Program students are
currently drawing self-portraits. Art from Ms. Blackmer’s art class
will be on display during the Peace Expo at AWC on September 21.
Ms. Diane Umphress, from Amberly’s Place, will present
information on domestic and dating violence at a schoolwide
assembly on September 18. Students are entered into a rewards
program for perfect attendance and no tardies for the week.
September 18 is the first graduation for the 2009-2010 school year
with 14 graduates expected for the first term. Twenty-eight new
students are expected for the second term starting on September 21.
Mrs. Jennifer Dibble, MCAS School Liaison Officer, provided a
brief overview of her job that includes working with military
families moving to Yuma or moving from Yuma. She is their link
to Yuma schools. She reported on the positive partnership between
MCAS and YUHSD. Mrs. Dibble shared information on the
Student to Student (S2S) program at Cibola High School. S2S is a
transition group and a student support program designed for
military children but affects all new students. Ms. Stephanie
Arcides, YPG School Liaison Officer, was unable to be present, but
Mrs. Dibble noted that Gila Ridge High School is working with
Yuma Proving Ground (YPG) to develop a S2S program.
Cibola High School S2S program students Ms. Ciera Buruato,
president; Ms. Sarah Figueroa, vice president; Ms. Isabel Pena,
secretary; and Mr. Jaime Ramirez, treasurer, reported on the Cibola
S2S program. They provided a brief overview of the S2S program.
Although the S2S program was created for military children, the
CHS program works with all transitioning students. S2S provides
guidance and support for students and helps them adjust to a new
school. The students shared how they are marketing and advertising
the program in the community. In addition to students’ benefiting,
parents, teachers, and the district also benefit.
Mrs. Badone distributed the student success measures provided to
Board members in June. She reported on several accomplishments
under “Student Successes”. The number of AP courses increased
from 20 courses last year to 23 courses offered this year. The
number of students taking the ACT has increased from 334 in 2008
to 412 in 2009, a 23% increase in participants.
Mrs. Badone shared numbers on 10th graders taking AIMS for the
first time:
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School
Priority 1: Student
Successes
Military Child Education
Coalition
CHS S2S Report
GRHS S2S Program
Composite Report
September 9, 2009
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AIMS math
AIMS reading
AIMS writing
% passing
2008
57%
61%
54%
% passing
2009
62%
64%
61%
Increase
Decrease
5% increase
3% increase
7% increase
She noted that in 2000 only 11% passed the AIMS math.
Dr. Bastin reported on a new math course: Financial Algebra. As a
result of the change in math graduation requirements, it was
determined that there was a need to develop new math courses that
might interest students. The course developed for this year is being
piloted at Cibola, San Luis, and Vista. The course is equivalent to
Algebra II. It was developed in collaboration with math and
business departments. Students can learn information they will use
in life – percentages that relate to mortgage rates and interest rates.
There also are practical applications as far as careers, providing
information on the income someone might expect to make in
certain careers and what education or skills are required. The class
is designed to bring the relevance of math courses home to the
students.
Priority 3: Highly
Performing Personnel
New Course: Financial
Algebra
Dr. Bastin acknowledged several members present from the
Common Assessment Committee: Stephanie Martinez, Michelle
Masson, and Raquel Phillips-Scott. There were approximately 35
people on the team that developed the common assessments in
different areas. A common assessment is a test that will be given in
a particular subject at the end of the semester across the district.
The process of developing a common assessment is to create a
blueprint on a course to determine the most important things to
learn from the course. Although teachers are encouraged to go
beyond the common assessment content, this information must be
covered because it is essential. The second part was developing the
test questions and the validity and reliability of test questions.
Seven tests were completed. Mrs. Badone stated that common
assessments will help students be successful wherever they go.
Common Assessment
Committees
Mrs. Badone acknowledged the four managers from the Yuma
Educational Technology Consortium and their accomplishments
over the past year. Dr. Faidley expressed his appreciation to the
managers and their teams. He introduced Ms. Robin Krizay, Ms.
Kassandra Hall, and Ms. Teresa Middaugh. Ms. Charlotte
Stevenson was unable to attend.
Technology Department
Ms. Krizay distributed a handout highlighting areas where the
Technology Consortium has worked to trim their budget. Cost
saving ideas implemented:
 Absorbed responsibilities and workload associated with 6 staff
vacancies
 Cut over $50,000 from their M&O budget (e.g., facilitate
student scheduling training in-house rather than out-sourcing)
 Re-wrote internal policies to be more efficient (e.g., overtime,
mileage)
 Google implementation (more efficient and eliminated the
maintenance of a full email system; free to education)
 Absorbed responsibilities from other departments (e.g., LCD
projector installations, managing all low voltage work –
intercoms, bells; fire alarms, etc.)
 Future savings: Virtual workstations; eliminating outsourcing
of network cabling; technology integration support;
replacement of web filtering system with Open DNS (a freesolution offering content filtering to support Internet safety for
students)
YETC administration and areas of support are:
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Technology Department,
cont.
Kassandra Hall – Network, Systems, Telecommunications
Manager
Network (internet, data cabling, wireless), Avaya phones,
email, staff and student file servers, low-voltage, Erate
Teresa Middaugh – Technical Services Manager
Computer support, printing, technology purchasing, computer
technicians
Robin Krizay – Operations Manager
eSIS (student information system) support, data management,
HelpDesk, technology integration, technology professional
development
Charlotte Stevenson – State Reporting Manager
State reporting, data integrity; SAIS information, ADE
information, eSIS campus liaison
Ms. Krizay reported on the Parent Assistant program, an electronic
application that allows parents to log in and check to see how their
students are doing: their grades, their attendance, their standardized
test scores. It is accessible 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The
program improves communications with the school and with
students’ teachers with online messages.
One school will soon be piloting Student Assistant. It is basically
the same program as Parent Assistant, but will also allow students
to input course requests for the upcoming year.
Mrs. Badone thanked Mrs. Gina Thompson, Kofa High School
principal, and the KHS staff for hosting the Board meeting.
There were no teacher associations reports.
Ms. Teri Ingram, member of the Kofa 50 Committee, provided
information to the Board on Kofa banner purchase. She noted that
the Kofa 50 celebration website is www.Kofahigh50.com.
Mr. Billy Laguna, Kofa High School assistant principal, spoke on
the KHS military wall of honor that will be created with engraved
colored granite plaques. Plaques may be purchased for U.S.
servicemen and servicewomen who were honorably discharged,
living or deceased, or who are currently on active duty. He also
noted the opportunity to purchase bricks personally inscribed for
the new KHS campus.
Mrs. Justine Lemke, community member, spoke on school
uniforms, asking if there were plans for other schools to adopt a
uniform policy. She expressed her support of standardized dress.
Mrs. Badone stated that a survey of parents, students, and staff is
planned for all schools later this fall.
Teacher Associations
Reports
Call to the Public
September 9, 2009
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Consent Agenda
Public Hearing August 12, 2009
Regular Meeting August 12, 2009
Minutes
Routine Personnel
New Employment
Dulce Angulo, Angela Arviso Rodriguez, Matthew Burnside,
Molly Cessna, Benjamin Crary, Juli Cryer, Shelley Griffiths,
Tobias Herndon, Nicholas Herrera, Edward Hester, Glenda
Hubbard, Melissa Nava, Jenna Peddicord, Juan Perez, Michael
Spencer, Melissa Zaragoza-Lopez
Routine Personnel
Donna L. Abarca, Jonathan Abarca, Elizabeth A. Allen, Angelica
Ballesteros, Denise Bay, David Brunett, Elizabeth Butler, Alex
Castro, Kyle Collins, Wendy Delgado, Erick Duarte, Kimberly
Duarte, Dena Dubois, Sarah Figueroa, Vianney Fuentes, Nuvia
Jazmin Garibo, Valerie Gates, Laura Gonzalez, Beverly
Guiverra, Briana Harris, Gerardo Huerta, James Irr, Brock
Jacobo, Arturo Juvera, Nicholas Klakulak, Whitney Kolstad,
Abraham Lemus, Jennifer Martinez, Marione Martinez, Candy
Millan, Jeremy Muñoz, Ana Obeso, Eva Maria Olvera,
Stephaney Origel, Kareena Jessamy Owl, Allison J. Pallack, Kay
W. Pallack, Eleonora Posner, Stephanie Quintero, Carolina
Ramirez, Jazmin Ramirez, Marie Ritten, Mathew Rojas, Marc A.
Sanchez, Miranda Smith, Priscila Torres, Gloria Valdez, Alba
Vega, Elizabeth Villalpando, Iliana Villapudua, Ryan Volz,
Andinet Wadhams, Amanda Wallace, George D. Yañez
Part-Time Certified Employees
Janet Jones
Jose F. Aguirre, Viviana Avila, Jesse Cerda, Edith Choate,
Michael Gray, Timothy Lewis, Mitchell Martin, Victor Preciado,
Ana Ruiz, Andrew Wait, Linda Zecha
Anthony S. Acosta Sr., Maria Aguiñiga, Peggy Alameda, Carlos
Ambriz, Kayte Anchors, Justin Anderson, Steven Anderson,
Anasone Aragon, Elvira Armenta, Laura Bailey, Nathaniel
Bailey, Rosemarie Barbee, Troy Bergmann, Valerie Bondora,
Derek Bosch, Charnell Breitbach, Robert Brekke, Christal
Buckley, Thomas Burks, Jeremy Bydlon, Alizabeth Caro, Linda
Champagne, Norman Champagne, Edith Choate, Daniel Coffeen,
John Timothy Conroy, Sandra Cooper, John G. Dallabetta,
Christopher D. Durham***, Barbara Ellis, Albert Escalante,
Gary M. Eschenbaum, Guillermo Flores, Walther Flores, Judy D.
Flournoy, Richard Fontanes, Christopher Franey, Gregory Scott
Freytag, Jennie Galindo, Travis Gauthier, Patricia Gomez, Jason
Goodwin, Lori Grenke, Nichole Herzog, Joel Hoekstra, Huimin
Huang, Terry Hurt, Melissa Irr, Arvle Johnston, Barry S.
Julian***, Tamara Kay, Cathleen Klakulak, Eric Krepps, Jason
Lambrix, Charles Lamont, Charles Land, Gayle Land, Ralph
Land II, Rebecca Land, Nereida Lansman, Virginia Legros,
Timothy Lewis, Jason Linn, Tricia Long, Heather Madrigal,
Catherine Maire-Sebile, Monique Manifold, Michelle Masson,
Tia McCraley, Jason McCutcheon, Ian McDougall, Angel Medel,
Marlie Meza, Maria Soledad Montez, Cynthia Moore, William
Raymond Mork, Timothy J. Morrison, Gordon Mosher III,
Robyn Murray, Elizabeth Nields, Joshua Norlien, Nicola Olsen,
Elizabeth Osowski, Barton Owens***, Jay Pierson, Ronald
Pixley, Victor Preciado, Lucinda A. Prieto-Carrasco, Erin
Putrah***, Leticia Ramos, William Richards, Fernando
Rodriguez***, Marcia Rodriguez, Alfred Sanchez, Jeremy
Sandefur, Jean Marie Schroeder-McClure, Kimberly Schultz,
Amy Seeley, Trisha Senkbeil, Dustin J. Sharstrom***, Renee
Sheldahl, Mary Teresa Simpson Mallett, Claudia Sohnleitner,
Jeremy Spencer, Wendy L. Spencer, Cynthia Thomas, Jose
Uribe, Alexis Urtuzuastegui, Margarita Villa, Maria Luisa
Villaseñor, Shawn Wehrer, Chad Williams, Fawndena
Williamson, Seth Wineland, Brandon Wolfe, Carrie Yunker
September 9, 2009
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Discontinuance of Supplemental Contract
Kelson Bush, Tammy Foley, Maria Pilar Perez, Raquel PhillipsScott, Fernando Solano, Diana Trovatore, Ricardo Villa, Maria
L. Villaseñor
Sandra Acevedo, Cort Bacon***, Jeremy J. Bydlon, Nathan
Cooksey, Juli Cryer, Victor Durazo, Sonia Escalante, Martha I.
Garcia, Shelley Griffiths, Laura Guerrero, Barbara HawkinsRamos, Tobias Herndon, Nichole Herzog, Jason S. Lambrix,
Agatha Leon-Castañeda, Jesse Schattin, Mark Shields, Roger
Taylor, Brandon E. Wolfe, Silvia Wong, Robert Ybarra
*
Rehired RIF Employee
** Contingent Upon AZ Certification
*** Out of District Coach
Vouchers
Travel
None at this time.
Travel
Purchasing
Purchasing
Bid Number
RFP-70-06-02-5
Online Instructional
Software
RFP-70-08-7-5
Occupational
Therapy
IFB-70-08-6-5
Beverages
IFB-70-08-8-5
Plumbing Services
Vendor
Backbone
Communications
Jagged Rock
Rehab Travelers
Yuma Coca Cola
Bottling Co.,
Pepsi Cola
AA Action
Plumbing,
Impact Plumbing
Contract
Year
4
3
3
3
the award for IFB 70-10-9-5, Supplemental Library Books,
to Barnes & Noble (NY), Barnes & Noble (AZ), Davidson
Titles, Delaney Educational Enterprise, Educators Resource
Network, Follett Educational Resources, Follett Library,
Ingram Library, Mackin Library Media, Pegasus Press and
The Booksource.
the award for IFB 70-10-11-5, Electrical Services, to O&M
Electric, Amtek Electric, and J.C.J. Electric.
It was recommended that the Governing Board approve a
call for RFP 70-10-15-5, Speech Therapy Services.
It was recommended that the Governing Board approve a
call for RFP 70-10-16-5, Travel Services.
Declaration of Curricular and Instructional Alignment to the
Arizona Academic Standards.
Intergovernmental Agreement with the City of Yuma on joint use
of facilities.
Intergovernmental Agreement with Tempe Union High School
District for maintenance and development of computer software.
unanimously.
donations:
September 9, 2009
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Award IFB 70-10-9-5,
Supplemental Library
Books
Award IFB 70-10-11-5,
Electrical Services
Call for RFP 70-10-15-5,
Speech Therapy Services
Call for RFP 70-10-16-5,
Travel Services
Approve Declaration of
Curricular and
Instructional Alignment to
the Arizona Academic
Standards
Approve IGA with City of
Yuma for Joint Use of
Facilities
Approve IGA with Tempe
USD for Maintenance and
Development of Computer
Software
Accept Donations
The Grocery Store donated approximately 12 Petite Amie Cycle
Kits to Gila Ridge High School.
Christie and Bobby McMorris donated a snare drum and bells to
the Yuma High School band program.
DeeDee Baumgarner donated a Toshiba satellite laptop computer
to the Yuma High School swim team.
A motion to approve the recommendation was made by Mrs. Doyle
and seconded by Mr. Gwynn. The motion passed unanimously.
Item 4.2, Call for Executive Session, was pulled from the agenda.
Mrs. Badone stated that a revised budget would be brought to the
Board in October. She noted that the District would continue to be
very conservative and frugal.
Budget Update
Mrs. Badone stated that the Educational Access Television
Educational Access
Television for 2009-2010
Agreement
September 9, 2009
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Agreement with Arizona Western College is a renewal. It is
beneficial to the District.
Mrs. Badone stated that the Memorandum of Understanding with
Northern Arizona University for the Teacher Intern Preparation
Program (TIPP) is also very beneficial to the District. This year the
internship program is even more valuable because the District is not
able to hire emergency certificated personnel. This is a continuation
of the TIPP agreement with NAU.
Memorandum of
Understanding with NAU
for the Teacher Intern
Preparation Program
Mrs. Badone distributed Board policy exhibit BAA-E, Evaluation
of School Board/Board Self-Evaluation. She requested that Board
members review the form, complete it, and return it to Mrs. Pat
Renner, Board Secretary, by September 21. The tabulated results
will be provided to the Board, and at a special work session on
October 14 (prior to the regular meeting), the Board will work on a
Board goal, separate from the District goals.
BAA-E, Evaluation of
School Board/Board SelfEvaluation
Mrs. Badone noted that the ASBA Political Agenda priorities had
not yet been received.
2009 ASBA Political Agenda
Priorities/ASBA Yuma
County Workshop
No future agenda items were suggested.
Future Agenda Items
The next Governing Board meeting is Wednesday, October 14,
______________________________
Pat Renner
Adjournment
Board signature:
______________________________
Board President
Governing Board
Regular Meeting
The Governing Board of Yuma Union High School District #70 held a Regular Meeting on October 14, 2009, in the
Governing Board Room, 3150 South Avenue A, Yuma, Arizona, with Mr. Phillip Townsend presiding.
Members present:
Sally Doyle; Mrs. Mary Melchionne
Members absent:
Mr. Bruce Gwynn
Others present:
Mr. Townsend called the regular meeting to order at 5:18 p.m.
Call to Order
Mrs. Melchionne reported on her attendance to the ASBA PreConference and Law Conference. She shared information from
several of the workshops.
Mr. David Garrison, Cibola High School student body president,
reported on recent and upcoming events. Community service
activities included a canned food drive in September, a planned
blood drive, a Monster Bash at the MLK Center, student teams
participating in the March of Dimes, and the upcoming
participation of the Interact Club in the Step Out for Diabetes on
October 17. Cibola recently hosted the marching band exhibition.
He reported on several athletic events. Fundraising activities
include the Outdoor Activities Club selling t-shirts and the Photo
Club selling cups. Cibola is the second school in Yuma County to
start a Junior Statesmen of America (JSA) club, a political debate
club. The production/performance group held an improv show on
September 24. Student Council helped serve Starbuck’s to staff
recently. The Homecoming theme will be “Once Upon a
Homecoming”. The senior class has ordered senior shirts. They are
currently working on a haunted house that will be open October 2731. Juniors are already working on prom. They will have a Panda
Express takeover on Saturday. They will soon be selling Thunder
Sticks at sporting events. Sophomores held a pizza takeover.
Freshmen are hosting a baked good sale in front of Wal-Mart. The
first pep assembly was on September 17. They have had three spirit
weeks so far this year. The unexpected day off from school on
October 5 from a power outage resulted in a make-up day on
Columbus Day.
Ms. Katie Bierhaalder, Gila Ridge High School student body
president, reported on events at Gila Ridge High School. Ms. Peggy
Alameda, student council advisor, accompanied Ms. Bierhaalder as
Brock the Hawk. The PSAT was held today. Several college reps
have visited GRHS and several more are expected. She reported on
several athletic events. The theme for Student Council this year is
“Mission Possible”. A Red Carpet Welcome was held on the first
day of school for students. GRHS was the first-place team in the
county on the canned food drive with 1,700 lbs. The theme for
Cibola High School
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Hawkcoming was “Let the Games Begin” and included a new
GRHS tradition of a hallway decoration contest. Each class selected
a game and decorated one of the four main hallways. Game themes
selected by the classes were: Seniors – Candyland, Juniors –
Monopoly, Sophomores – Twister, and Freshmen – Clue. The
sophomores won and received a large trophy. Other Hawkcoming
events included a bonfire, a car-smash, the introduction of Brock
the Hawk, fireworks, and the intro of the football players preceded
by 40 motorcycles with flags. Upcoming events include a blood
drive on December 1 and GRHS hosting the student council Yuma
County Get-Together.
reported on recent and upcoming events at Yuma High School.
YHS welcomed Assistant Principal Ms. Michele Butler to the YHS
campus this year. Standardized dress continues to be a success. The
recently implemented Criminal Successes and Interventions (CSI)
program is a success with helping all students academically and
socially. FBLA raised $2,500 by selling spirit chains at 10¢ per
chain. The proceeds were donated to Amberly’s Place and the
Humane Society of Yuma. Homecoming was October 2. Events
included a neighborhood parade and the crowning of prince and
princesses for freshmen, sophomore, and junior classes. The king
and queen of senior class and staff/faculty were crowned at the Pep
Rally, followed by the annual FFA barbecue. The Math Department
has adopted the motto “Whatever It Takes” and implemented
school wide math during second period two times per week. A
blood drive was held on September 10. Student Council will host a
safe trick or treating event for the neighborhood children called
“Taking Candy from a Criminal” on October 31. The Powder Puff
event will be November 19. The Choralairs concert will be October
17. Mat Maids are fundraising for their upcoming season. The
Chess Club and NHS are fundraising through recycling. Art Club
has been face painting at football games. The Cell Block continues
to be successful. AVID will have their annual contract signing party
at a pancake breakfast on October 17. FBLA participated in the
AWC job fair today. Participation in the ICE has increased. CRIM
TV is back.
Yuma High School
Mrs. Karen Johnson, co-chair of the Kofa 50 Celebration
committee, reported on committee activities. She stated that 60
street banners and 23 gym banners have been purchased. The 6’ x
12’ Military Wall will honor Kofa grads who have served in the
military. Families have purchased the granite stones to honor KHS
servicemen and women. A patio area will be paved with “In honor
of” or “In memory of” bricks. Bricks may be purchased by friends
and families. She expressed her appreciation to Gina Thompson
and Billy Laguna for their help and assistance.
Kofa High School 50 Year
Celebration Report
Mrs. Badone noted the recent news article on the Monarch Award.
The Council for Educational Facility Planners International
Southwest Region (CEFPI) awarded Gila Ridge High School and
VCBO Architects the Monarch Award for excellence in facility
planning. The school’s design was recognized for fostering a
learning environment while also benefiting the community. She
circulated the award given to VCBO and the school district. The
design team included teachers from all over the District.
Monarch Award
Ms. Nancy Woodhouse introduced school nurses: Bertha Figueroa,
LPN, Vista High School; Victoria Downing, RN, Kofa High
School; Diane Nebel, RN, Vista/Gila Ridge/Yuma High Schools;
Deb Vanderhoff, LPN, Gila Ridge High School; Joan Wilson, RN,
San Luis High School. Ms. Woodhouse distributed a handout that
listed standing orders on various issues they see on a day-to-day
basis. The handout also included a monthly summary of health
visits. She reported on recent training with YETC on the eSIS
system and their work on standardizing reports. Ms. Woodhouse
answered questions from the Board.
Ms. Cassie Reyes and Mr. Tosh Yreta reported on the Readiness
and Emergency Management grant. Ms. Reyes provided an
overview of the first two phases of emergency management:
Prevention and Preparedness. Each campus created an assessment
of potential hazards and compiled descriptive campus specific
information to assist first-responders in the event of an emergency.
This information was then uploaded into a national emergency
management database. REMS coordinators were: Valeria Bondora,
YHS; Chris Ingram, KHS; Gordie Mosher, CHS; Jose Valentin,
Vista/Vista South; Eric Evans, SLHS; Steven Anderson, GRHS.
Mr. Yreta provided information on the second phases:
Standardization and Recovery. Emergency Prepared Procedures
flipcharts were purchased with REMS grant funds. These charts
have been placed in a designated area in every classroom. The
charts provide standardized emergency procedures. Other
equipment purchased with REMS grant funds are Classroom Go
Buckets. Each bucket contains emergency supplies and one bucket
will be placed in every classroom. After an incident or crisis, the
Recovery Stage provides the opportunity to assess and evaluate
what worked, what didn’t work, and what improvements can be
made to be more prepared in the future. The REMS grant allowed
the opportunity to identify hazards and take corrective action on
many of them. Mrs. Badone and Ms. Reyes answered questions
from the Board.
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Priority 2: Positive, Safe,
and Orderly Environment
Health Services
REMS Grant
Call to the Public
Consent Agenda
Regular Meeting September 9, 2009
Special Meeting October 5, 2009
Minutes
Routine Personnel
New Employment
Georgejean J. Acosta, Letoris Brockington, Alizabeth Caro,
Melissa Encinas, Karan L. Fischbach, Valerie Gates****,
Raymond Howard, Melissa Jedra, Harold A. Kirchner, Charles E.
Klemp, Charles Leavitt, John A. Roche
Routine Personnel
Eden Andrade, Karen Barcena, Richard D. Barker, Jason
Boehnke, Jacqueline Butler, Alexandra Carrazco, Chelbea
Crowder, Naiomy DeLaRocha, Karina Elizarraras, Leslie
Estrada, Arturo Gonzalez, Amanda Green, Hannah Lanning,
Guadalupe Rios, Yuliana Ruiz, Esmeralda Vargas
October 14, 2009
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Sonjia Edwards, Michael Fierros, Ashley Geary, Karl Ingersoll,
Jeffrey Monroe, Barbara Rhoades, Frances Smith
Jose F. Amparo, Kathy Anderson, Anasone Aragon, Dianna
Arellano, Silvia Arellano, Elvira Armenta, Marvin Avila, Jimmy
Beltran, Emily Ann Berg***, Troy Bergmann, Sally Bird,
Shannon Blohm, Rachel Brenner, Cory Brown, Robert
Chouinard, Dawn Coleman, Lisa Colwell, Yolanda Conroy,
Nathan Cooksey, Sandra Cooper, Chris D. Dempsey, Angela
Diaz, D. Heather Eatherly, David Espino, Karene Ess, Sharrie
Fields, Michael Fritz, Steven Fritz, Valerie FurFuro, Brittany
Garcia***, Luisa Garcia, Monica Gardner, Gilberto Garza,
Bradley Graham, Lori Grenke, Shelley Griffiths, Suzann E.
Hancock, Martin Hernandez-Haro, Carol Hesprich, Carol
Hesprich, Tammy J. James, Matthew Kaste***, Gregory
Anthony Laguna, William Rocky Laguna, Sandra Leenerts,
Kathleen Lowe, Jose G. Macias, Heather Madrigal, Jackie
Martinez, Annalisa McBride, Damian Mendez, Kevin Moore,
Timothy Morrison, Cambria Myers, Mario Neblina, Jack Neeley,
Jennifer Neeley, Sonnet Nelson, Mary Nielsen, Joshua Norlien,
Jose Nuñez***, Nicola Olsen, Bernardo Orta, Elizabeth
Osowski, Anwar Parris, Judy Parris, Rebekah Paul***, Maribel
Peral, Jim Petersen, Ronald Pixley, Andres Preciado, Lupe
Rojas, Hector Saldaña, Denise Mary Scheppe, Renee Sheldahl,
Sonja Shrauner, Melissa Simpson, Frances Smith, Gary Snyder,
Cori Tyndall, Jose Uribe, Alexis Urtuzuastegui, Kimberley
Valenzuela, Kristie Wiencek, Shawn Wofford, Carrie Yunker
Maria Aguiñiga, Justin Anderson, Jeremy Bydlon, Edith Choate,
Nathan Thomas Cooksey, Benjamin Crary, Sarah Figueroa,
Cuauhtemoc D. Gonzalez, Kathryn Hancock, Jesus Ibarra,
Tammy J. James, Jason S. Lambrix, Agatha Leon-Castañeda,
Stephanie Martinez, Michelle Masson, Jose Moreno, Robyn
Murray, Cecile Navarrete, Juan Perez, Edgar Ramirez, Adrian
Rangel, Denise Mary Scheppe, Timothy P. Schwehr, Mark David
Sheahan
Incentive Growth
Teresa Flores-Treynor
Military Leave of Absence
Peter Lefebvre
*
**
***
****
Rehired RIF Employee
Contingent Upon AZ Certification
Out of District Coach
Previously hired under wrong item on 09/09/09 agenda
Vouchers
Travel
None at this time.
Travel
Purchasing
It was recommended that the Governing Board approve contract
purchases made from Level 3 Audio Visual using the Arizona
State Purchasing Cooperative.
Purchasing
Approve Purchasing
Products from Level 3
Audio Visual Using State
Contract
October 14, 2009
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graduation requirement for student GRHS 1-09-10.
Approve P.E. Waiver
amendment containing the budget for the Yuma Educational
Transportation Consortium IGA for the 2009-2010 school year.
Approve Amended Budget
for IGA for Yuma
Educational Transportation
Consortium for 2009-2010
Performance-Based Compensation Plan as submitted for the
2009-2010 school year.
Approve PerformanceBased Compensation Plan
for 2009-2010
revised job descriptions for Coordinator of Career and
Technical Education (CTE), Account Assistant for CTE, and
Instructional Coach.
Approve Revised Job
Descriptions
It was recommended that the Governing Board ratify the
School Facilities Board Preventive Maintenance Report for the
2008-2009 reporting period.
Ratify SFB Preventive
Maintenance Report for
2008-2009
A motion to approve the Consent Agenda was made by Mrs. Doyle
and seconded by Mrs. Melchionne. The motion passed
unanimously.
donations:
Accept Donations
Toni Badone donated two (2) HP printers to the District.
The Target store “Take Charge of Education” program donated
$405,25 to Yuma High School.
unanimously.
Smucker Park Drainage Easement to the City of Yuma. A motion
to approve the recommendation was made by Mrs. Doyle and
seconded by Mrs. Fernandez. The motion passed unanimously.
Approve Smucker Park
Drainage Easement to City
of Yuma
A motion to consider the ASBA 2010 Political Agenda Priorities
was made by Mrs. Fernandez and seconded by Mrs. Doyle. Mrs.
Badone distributed a handout that provided a tally of individual
Board member priorities. Nine priorities received multiple votes.
Mrs. Fernandez amended her motion to approve the nine priorities
that received multiple votes. Mrs. Doyle seconded the amended
motion. The recommended priorities are:
Action on ASBA Political
Agenda Priorities
1. Seek and support legislation that adequately encourages,
assists and financially supports the curriculum and
instructional needs of Arizona's public schools to ensure
college and career readiness of all students.
2. Advocate for preservation of community governance of
school districts through elected representation and
oppose efforts to erode the authority of governing
boards.
October 14, 2009
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3. Oppose unfunded and burdensome legislative mandates.
4. Oppose any effort that does not allow local school
districts, through their governing boards and voters, to
both initiate and decide for themselves efforts to
consolidate or unify their districts.
5. Seek and support legislation to exempt public schools
from municipal impact fees.
6. Advocate for a review of all proposed legislative
mandates to ensure any new requirements will have an
identified funding stream.
7. Seek and support legislation requiring the Arizona State
Legislature to pass a state budget for the ensuing fiscal
year no later than April 1 of the previous fiscal year.
8. Advocate for the continuation of funding vocational
education at both the State and Federal levels.
9. Advocate the Legislature allow all school districts to
provide online learning classes and to count the students
in those classes as revenue producing students.
The amended motion passed unanimously.
A motion was made by Mrs. Fernandez for the Board to adopt
two goals:
Action on Board
Development Goal
1. The Board stays aware of its debt limitations, sets
priorities based on total financial needs of the district
and maintaining an adequate financial reserve, and
communicates the priorities and limitations to the
public.
2. The Board finds ways to obtain more information from
the community at large to get a broader view of issues in
order to address the needs of all students.
Mrs. Doyle seconded the motion. The Board discussed the
goals. The motion passed unanimously.
Mrs. Doyle left the meeting at this time.
A motion was made by Mrs. Fernandez to approve the 15
Strategic Plan Action Steps as the District goals for 2009-2010.
Mrs. Melchionne seconded the motion. The 15 goals are:
1. Introduce an Engineering Course that meets science and
math standards for graduation credit.
2. Implement district-wide common assessments in
required courses to drive instructional decisions.
3. Develop on-line instruction for students so they can be
enrolled in our district, eligible for state funding, and
earn credits toward graduation in our district outside of
the school day, calendar year and our physical facilities.
4. Expand standardized dress beyond Yuma High School
to schools with 75% majority approval by parents, staff.
5. Campus and district administrators meet quarterly to
examine discipline data across district and crosspollinate effective strategies that change behavior for the
better.
6. Convene district safety committee to review SCF data
and recommend actions to make district facilities safer
Action on District Goals
October 14, 2009
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and reduce accidents.
7. Participate in the ADE Professional Development
Leadership Academy through the Title II-A grant
application, plan and funding stream.
8. Develop a process and calendar of scheduled internal
audits of classified job divisions and individual jobs to
insure that job descriptions match industry expectations,
current employee activities, published qualifications and
compensation.
9. Hire student workers and provide clear expectations,
effective and supportive supervision, and quality
employee training for them.
10. Re-design the district website to make it more
interactive and a valuable resource for the community.
11. Develop a press release protocol for schools and the
district.
12. Implement Student Assistant at all schools so that
students have immediate access to their grades and
attendance records.
13. Build San Luis High School Auditorium to the highest
possible standard, with input and support from the
community of San Luis, Arizona.
14. Provide online access and training for applicable
employees on the Uniform System of Financial Records.
15. Purchase and implement student response “clicker”
systems through the ARRA funds.
The motion passed unanimously.
Pursuant to A.R.S. § 38-431.03 (A) (2) and A.R.S. § 15-843 (F) Discussion or consideration of records exempt by law from public
inspection – student discipline/student expulsion, a motion to
adjourn to executive session was made by Mrs. Fernandez and
seconded by Mrs. Melchionne. The motion passed unanimously.
The meeting adjourned to executive session at 6:33 p.m.
Session
The meeting reconvened at approximately 6:57 p.m.
Reconvene
Mrs. Badone provided an overview of the current budget, noting
that at this time expenditures should be at approximately 33%. Mrs.
Cordery answered questions from the Board. Mrs. Badone stated
that the District continues to be very frugal.
Budget Update
Mrs. Badone provided the first reading of Board Policy JFABC,
Admission of Transfer Students.
First Reading JFABC
Mrs. Badone stated that a proposed superintendent evaluation tool
will be sent to Board members in the weekly report. Board
members will be requested to provide feedback on the tool. A final
version will then be sent to members with instructions.
Superintendent Evaluation
Form
Mrs. Badone provided information on the Memorandum of
Understanding on the Arizona Partnership Organization for
Workforce and Employment Revitalization (AZ-P.O.W.E.R.)
Consortia.
MOU with AZ-P.O.W.E.R.
Consortia
Future Agenda Items
October 14, 2009
Page 8 of 8
The next Governing Board meeting is Wednesday, November 18,
A motion to adjourn was made by Mrs. Melchionne and seconded
by Mrs. Fernandez. The motion passed unanimously.
______________________________
Pat Renner
Adjournment
Board signature:
______________________________
Board President
Governing Board
Regular Meeting
The Governing Board of Yuma Union High School District #70 held a Regular Meeting on November 18, 2009, in
the YUHSD Governing Board Room, 3150 South Avenue A, Yuma, Arizona, with Mr. Phillip Townsend presiding.
Members present:
Others present:
Call to Order
Mrs. Doyle reported on her attendance, as a cabinet member of the
Juvenile Detention, with Judge Nelson to a workshop on the judicial
system and education working together.
Mrs. Fernandez reported on her attendance to the University of
Arizona homecoming. She stated that a member of the homecoming
court was a Yuma schools graduate. Tommy Navarro currently
attends UofA and has a GPA of 3.9. It was noted that another Matt
Graham, another Yuma County graduate, also made it to the top 10.
Mr. Townsend read two letters from Stanford University recognizing
Mrs. Badone’s significant role in influencing an incoming
freshman’s development. Ms. Marcheta Marshall, 2009 CHS
graduate and current Stanford University freshman, recognized Mrs.
Badone as “not only a woman in a powerful position, exhibiting the
qualities of a determined executive, but a kind-hearted soul with the
ability to make each person she comes across feel worth of her time.
I have never met an individual so passionate about the enhancement
of education and at the same time, so caring about the community in
which she serves. She deserves the highest of praise, not only as an
educator, but as a woman creating new opportunities for students
like myself.” Mr. Townsend presented Mrs. Badone with a letter and
certificate from John L. Hennessy, President; and Richard H. Shaw,
Dean of Undergraduate Admission and Financial Aid, from Stanford
University.
Mrs. Badone reported that two YUHSD students earned the AP
Scholar with Distinction Awards, six students earned the AP Scholar
with Honor Awards, and 37 students earned the AP Scholar Award.
Mrs. Badone congratulated the students on their accomplishments.
She introduced the students who were able to attend the meeting:
Alec Saunders, Samantha Chambless, Xavier Dickson, Kory
Johnson, Diego Rodriguez, Jorge Vergara, Laura Moedano, Doug
Sanchez, and Ruth Megui. Each student shared the hardest AP test
they had taken. In response to Mrs. Badone’s question on how the
District could help them, students requested the opportunity to take
AP classes that were not being offered at their school.
Ms. Jenna Covey, Kofa High School student body president,
AP Scholar Recognition
Kofa High School
November 18, 2009
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reported on events at Kofa. Recent events included KHS hosting
Senator John McCain’s Town Hall meeting on November 12, and
the Regional Academic Decathlon on November 13-14. Upcoming
events include a Drama Showcase on November 18, a Jazz Concert
on November 19, Thanksgiving break on November 25-27, a
Choir/Orchestra Concert on December 1, a Band Spectrum on
December 3-4, and first semester finals on December 16-17-18.
Balfour will take final orders for senior graduation products on
December 15. Ms. Covey stated that the Kofa 50 celebration was
very successful.
Ms. Paulina Sanchez, San Luis High School student body president;
Ms. Cindy Zambrano, senior class president; Ms. Vanessa Monton,
junior class secretary; and Ms. Melissa Martinez, freshman class
secretary, reported on events at San Luis High School. Recent events
included the Founder’s Day Parade on November 7, and the
Veteran’s Day parade on November 11. The Powder Puff game was
held on November 12 in which all proceeds ($500) were donated to
Amberly’s Place. They are also selling cupcakes as a fundraiser for
Amberly’s Place. A blood drive was held on November 3, collecting
77 pints of blood. They reported that fall sports have ended and
winter sports are starting. The National Honor Society hosted a
Turkey Trot to raise money for a needy family on Thanksgiving.
Student body officers attended the President/Advisor luncheon in
Phoenix where they learned about diversity and prejudice in schools.
Ms. Esmeralda Vargas, Vista Alternative High School senior,
reported on events at Vista. The annual Open House was held on
September 10 with Culinary Arts students providing food and
refreshments. Vista’s second graduation for 2009-2010 was held on
November 6 with 13 graduates. The next graduation is December 18.
Community Involvement Day was held on November 6 with a theme
of “Service”. Students voted on two school-wide service drives: a
canned food drive for which they are currently collecting food, and a
blood drive in the spring. Career Day is scheduled for December 17.
Thirty-two students attended the UofA Health Services Career Day
at YHS today. Forty-eight students have signed up to attend the ITT
visit on November 23. Art I students are working on drawings and
paintings from observation. Art II students are studying Japanese
Ukiyo-I printmakers. The work of last term’s Ceramics students is
on display at the Yuma Art Center. It was also featured in the annual
Children’s Festival of the Arts on November 7.
School
Ms. Tanya Hodges, Academic Programs Coordinator; and Mr. Clint
McCall, Director of Development, Sarver Heart Center, from the
University of Arizona-Yuma, presented information on last
summer’s Pharmacy (Pharm) Camp and Science, Technology,
Engineering, and Math (STEM) courses. Mr. McCall reported on
the Health Sciences Career Day. Ms. Hodges reported on STEM
courses and the importance of working with students on their career
pathway plan. She stated that her personal goal is to offer a science
or math summer activity at every grade level from 7th through 11th
grade. She stressed the importance of raising the bar in the high
schools and junior highs and challenge students. She reported on
several new programs.
Mrs. Badone distributed copies of the new YUHSD Arizona Tax
Credit brochure. She noted that it is also on the website.
Priority 4: Community
Involvement
There was no grad night report.
November 18, 2009
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Grad Night
Mrs. Gina Thompson, Kofa High School principal, shared how the
Life Skills class was created. Ms. Patty Negron, drop-out prevention
specialist and life skills teacher, provided a brief overview of the
class. Sgt. Dempsey and Sgt. McCullough, National Guard recruiters
and life skills teachers, provided the basis for the class and explained
several class activities. Students set goals and work on a career plan.
The class is open and honest. They discuss real world issues to help
students see the relevance of an education in the real world. Ms.
Lindsey Lee and Mr. Jose Valesco, students from the class, shared
their experiences and how they have benefited from the class.
KHS National Guard
Teachers
Mrs. Badone reported on Student Assistant Portal, one of the District
goals. The GRHS freshman teams have been using the Assistant
Portal. Each student has a user name and password and can access
the program online. She distributed a handout highlighting what
Student Assistant Portal provides to students. She noted that one
freshman team at Yuma High School is also using the program. It is
planned that, in the next six weeks, all sophomores and juniors will
be provided access. With this program, students will submit their
course requests online next spring.
Student Assistant Portal
Ms. Christa Fairman, technology integration specialist, provided a
brief overview of the Student Response System. She explained that
the Promethean Project creates an interactive classroom and provides
immediate response to the teacher. It is a formative assessment tool
to be used throughout a lesson. Board members were each given a
“clicker” for the demonstration.
Mrs. Cordery reported on the Uniform System of Financial Records
and the rules the District must follow for financial reporting.
Clicker System
Demonstration
USFR Training
As part of the Student Response System demonstration, Board
members were then asked to answer questions about the USFR using
the clickers. Ms. Fairman explained the various information a
teacher can obtain. Ms. Fairman and Mrs. Badone answered
questions from the Board.
Mrs. Badone provided the first reading of board policies:
BBBA, Board Member Qualifications
BBBE, Unexpired Term Fulfillment
BEDA, Notification of Board Meetings
BEDB, Agenda
BEDC, Quorum
CM, School District Annual Reports
DIC, Financial Reports and Statements
DJH, Vendor/Contractor Relations
DKB, Salary Deductions
GBEB, Staff Conduct
GBJ, Personnel Records and Files
GCCC, Professional/Support Staff Leaves Without Pay
GCRD, Tutoring for Pay
IHAA, English Instruction
JFAA, Admission of Resident Students
JFB, Open Enrollment
BBBA, BBBE, BEDA,
BEDB, BEDC, CM,
DIC, DJH, DKB, GBEB,
GBJ, GCCC, GCRD,
IHAA, JEB, JFAA, JFB,
JICEC, JRCE, KB,
LBD, LDA
November 18, 2009
Page 4 of 7
JICEC, Freedom of Expression
JRCE, Student Biometric Information
KB, Parental Involvement in Education
LBD, Relations with Charter Schools
LDA, Student Teaching and Internships
Mrs. Badone provided the following policy regulations/exhibits for
Board information:
GBEB-E, Staff Conduct
GCCC-EA/EB/EC/ED/EE, Professional/Support Staff Leaves of
Absence Without Pay
GCF-EC, Professional Staff Hiring
IHAA-R, English Instruction
JH-R, Student Absences and Excuses
JI-R, Student Rights and Responsibilities
JICEC-E, Freedom of Expression
JLCB-E, Immunization of Students
Board Policy
GBEB-E, GCCCEA/EB/EC/ED/EE,
GCF-EC, IHAA-R, JHR, JI-R, JICEC-E,
JLCB-E
With the legislature going into special session this week to address
the shortfall, Mrs. Badone reported that the District anticipates a
67% reduction in soft capital. She noted that the District also expects
further cuts in January 2010. She commended the principals and all
district employees for continuing to be very frugal.
Budget Update
Ms. Josie Perez spoke on her concern of the fireworks at Cibola
High School home games and a request that they cease. She read a
letter she had sent to Mr. Steen, Cibola High School principal.
Call to the Public
Consent Agenda
Work Session October 14, 2009
Regular Meeting October 14, 2009
Executive Session October 14, 2009
ASBA Yuma County Workshop October 29, 2009
Minutes
Routine Personnel
New Employment
Jason Arviso, Joshua A. Davis, Edgar Higuera, Carmen Luna,
Lidia M. Muñoz*, Kimberly Webb
Routine Personnel
Felicia Bañuelos, Krystal Barajas, Brenton Boehnke, Amylee
Calaway, Joseph Gehring, Julio Hernandez, Alfonso Lara, Isabel
Ortiz, Nick Peet, Benjamin Ramos, Marie Ritten, Martine
Rodriguez, Levi Tanner
Jason Arviso, Ana Bloxton, Isabel Concha, Adelita Espinoza,
Valerie Gates, Whitney Kolstad, Jacob Lopez, Leslie Merriam,
Courtney Roberts-Spaise, Joel Herrera Ruiz, George D. Yañez
Jacinto Aguirre, Sandy Bode, Manuel Buchanan, Lucia Buchert,
Cesar Castillo, Rene Castillo, Kyle Cessna, Jean Davidson, Jay
Denton II**, Joseph Depew, Paul Edwards, Annette Elias,
Guillermo Flores, Maureen Garrett, Mark Gomez, Ronald Greek,
Lorenia Gutierrez-Casaus, Tyler Brett Haynes, Nichole Herzog,
Adam Hickey, Billie Hoschouer, Huimin Huang, Martha Iloff,
Robert Jankowski, Kevin King, Scott Kramper, Jason Lambrix,
Christy Land, Efrain Mandujano**, Regina McClennan, John F.
McCullouch, Mike McLaren**, Joyce Parker, Rebekah Ann
Paul**, Jay Pierson, Edgar Ramirez, Alexia Renner, Sean
Robertson, Alfred Sanchez, Alfred Sanchez, Susan M. Seibel,
Mark Shields, Javier Velarde, Joanna Velarde, Onofre Velasco**,
Deborah Vining, Joe Vining, Ruth Waldrop, Melanie Ware,
Brenda Wright
November 18, 2009
Page 5 of 7
Angela Diaz, Joel Hoekstra, José Nuñez
Yolanda Conroy, Alesa Curtis***, Christine DeLaRosa, Dionne
Harrison, Jesus Ibarra, Jose Moreno, Adrian Rangel
Leave Without Pay
Patti J. Grant
Vouchers
Travel
None at this time.
Travel
Purchasing
determination for a multi-term contract and approve the award for
RFP 70-10-13-5, Physical Therapy Services, to Robin Harrison.
Purchasing
Award RFP 70-10-13-5,
Physical Therapy Services
IFB 70-10-14-5, Ink & Toner Refills and Printer Repairs (Parts &
Service), to Martek Supply for Ink & Toner Refills and The Ink
Station for Printer Repairs (Parts & Service).
Award IFB 70-10-14-5, Ink
& Toner Refills & Printer
Repairs
RFP 70-10-15-5, Speech Therapy Services, to EBS-Educational
Based Services and Sunbelt Staffing, LLC.
Award RFP 70-10-15-5,
Speech Therapy Services
RFP 70-10-19-5, Career & Technical (CTE) Consulting, to
Kirchner Consulting, LLC.
Award RFP 70-10-19-5,
Career & Technical
Consulting
renewal of the district procurement contracts listed below:
Bid Number
IFB 70-08-12-5
70-07-15-5
Uniform &
Purchase
& Linen
Installation of
Services Package Heat
Rooftop
Pumps
Vendor
Contract
Year
Alsco and Unifirst
4
On Call Refrigeration
3
November 18, 2009
Page 6 of 7
IFB 70-08-12-5
Purchase & Installation of
Rooftop Package Heat
Pumps
IFB 70-08-11-5
HVAC Services
3
3
It was recommended that the Governing Board award IFB 70-1018-5, Replacement of Chilled Water Piping and Air Handler Unit
at YHS, SFB #140570000-9999-1BRG, to Lococo-Pilkington
Construction Co., Inc. for $1,068,289.00.
Award IFB 70-10-18-5,
Chilled Water Piping and
Air Handler Unit at YHS
JFABC, Admission of Transfer Students.
Adopt Board Policy JFABC
It was recommended that the Governing Board approve the District
Strategic Long Range Technology Plan.
Approve Strategic Long
Range Technology Plan
It was recommended that the Governing Board approve the fiscal
year 2010 Capital Plan for submittal to the Arizona School Facilities
Board.
Approve Capital Plan for
FY2010
Annual Financial Report for fiscal year 2009.
Approve Revised AFR
Melchionne and seconded by Mrs. Doyle. The motion passed
unanimously.
donations:
Accept Donations
Mr. Dennis Fry donated a livestock trailer to the GRHS
Agriscience/FFA.
Backyard Photography donated photographic paper and
chemicals to the Yuma High School Photography Department.
Ford Motor Company donated four (4) $100 Snap-On Tools gift
certificates to the Yuma High School Automotive Program.
GM Desert Proving Ground donated the following items to
YUHSD schools:
All Schools
68 stackable plastic/metal chairs; 4 large fire cabinets; 9
plastic Caution Men (Do Not Enter); 8 small jack stands;
warehouse racking (eight 8’ columns with cross braces and
shelving – 42 in total)
Yuma High School
2 trash cans; 3 air hose reels; 1 large Ingersol Rand 5 HP air
compressor w/80 gallon tank
Kofa High School
1 large fire cabinet; 1 trash can; 5 stand up tool/file
cabinets; 1 table top bench w/large vise; 1 wire storage
cabinet; 2 tall 2,500 lb jack stands; 1 top and bottom tool
November 18, 2009
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box; 1 large Ingersol Rand 5 HP air compressor w/80 gallon
tank/ 1 small portable 2 HP air compressor
Cibola High School
2 tall 2,500 lb jack stands; 1 tool/file cabinet; 1 small
Ingersol Rand 2.5 HP air compressor; 1 trash can; 1 large
rolling rack with oil change supplies
A motion to approve the recommendation was made by Mr.
Gwynn and seconded by Mrs. Fernandez. The motion passed
unanimously.
Mr. Townsend nominated Mrs. Fernandez as Delegate and Mrs.
Doyle as Alternate Delegate to the ASBA Annual Membership
meeting. Mr. Gwynn seconded the nominations. The nominations
passed unanimously.
Select Delegate and
Alternate Delegate for
ASBA Annual Membership
Meeting
Pursuant to A.R.S. § 38-431.03 (A) (2) and A.R.S. § 15-843 (F)
- Discussion or consideration of records exempt by law from
public inspection – student discipline/student expulsion; and
A.R.S. § 38-431.03 (A) (1) - Discussion or consideration of
employment, assignment, appointment of a public officer,
appointee or employee of any public body – superintendent
evaluation, a motion to adjourn to executive session was made
by Mr. Gwynn and seconded by Mrs. Fernandez. The motion
passed unanimously.
Session
Reconvene
No future agenda items were suggested although Mrs. Melchionne
did request an update on the Kofa High School ROTC application.
Future Agenda Items
The next Governing Board meeting is Wednesday, December 2,
A motion to adjourn was made by Mr. Gwynn and seconded by Mrs.
Fernandez. The motion passed unanimously.
______________________________
Pat Renner
Adjournment
Board signature:
______________________________
Board President
Governing Board
Regular Meeting
The Governing Board of Yuma Union High School District #70 held a Regular Meeting on December 2, 2009, in
the YUHSD Governing Board Room, 3150 South Avenue A, Yuma, Arizona, with Mr. Phillip Townsend presiding.
Members present:
Others present:
Call to Order
Board Goal #2: The Board finds ways to obtain more information
from the community at large to get a broader view of issues in order
to address the needs of all students.
Boardsmanship
Use of Public Surveys by
School Boards
Mrs. Badone provided a handout listing the Top Five Best Practices
for Public Surveys. She explained each and how these were used in
creating the five NCLB mandated public surveys.
Mrs. Badone distributed copies of the results from the five surveys
and noted the various information obtained. She noted that an
upcoming survey would be on standardized dress. Mrs. Badone
answered questions from the Board. It was asked how many times a
person could answer the survey, and Mrs. Badone stated that, at this
time, it was an “honor system”. There was discussion on possible
options for creating an individual “one time only” code per person.
Public School Survey
Results
There were no Board reports.
Mrs. Badone stated that the Arizona School Boards Association
(ASBA) honors individual school board members, as well as entire
governing boards, annually for personal efforts toward improvement;
as incentive for voluntary board member in-service training; to
promote the idea of better boardsmanship; and for service in ASBA,
NSBA, or local board activities and events. Two YUHSD Board
members received awards this year. Mr. Bruce Gwynn received the
Certificate of Orientation to Boardsmanship. Mrs. Doyle will receive
her second cluster for continuing education beyond the Master of
Boardsmanship at the ASBA Annual Membership Conference.
Board Member Recognition
Mr. David Garrison, Cibola High School student body president,
reported on fall sports and the start of winter sports. Recent events
included a blood drive on November 19 where 98 units were
collected; Homecoming on November 6 with a theme of “Once
Upon a Homecoming”; Mr. Zarbock and four student body members
attended the President/Advisor Luncheon in Phoenix; members
attended the Yuma County Conference at Gila Ridge High School; a
Food Fair/Car Show on October 23; the band went to state and
received an excellent with auxiliary caption; the band participated in
Events Reports
Cibola High School
December 2, 2009
Page 2 of 6
several parades and led the Yuma Band Get Together; the Dance
Team performed on November 19-20; the Interact Club adopted two
families for Thanksgiving; and the National Honor Society has been
volunteering at the Martin Luther King Center. Upcoming events
include the Toys for Tots toy drive starting this week; the annual
Christmas door decorating contest; a Choir group performance on
December 10; and the Interact Club will adopt families for
Christmas.
Ms. Loren Cradic and Ms. Amanda Kimble, from Gila Ridge High
School, reported on events at Gila Ridge High School. Recent events
included GRHS hosting the Yuma County Get-Together for all
Yuma County Student Council members; a blood drive on December
1 with 68 donors; dance performances last week; and a band concert.
They also reported on fall sports. Clubs are busy preparing for the
holidays. An upcoming spirit week will include Candy Cane Limbo
and a cookie eating contest.
Ms. Danielle Pelroy, Yuma High School, reported on events at
Yuma High School. Recent events included a successful Toys for
Tots toy drive; the Powderpuff game on November 20; Student
Council members attended the President/Advisor Luncheon in
Phoenix; AVID sponsored a canned food drive last week; a break
dance performance; a successful Safe Trick or Treating event; and
Dance participated in a workshop on November 21 and had their first
performance. She reported on fall athletics. Upcoming events include
a Diabetes Walk next week; a Top Ramen Drive this week; a Book
Drive with proceeds going to military personnel stationed overseas;
the Mr. Criminal pageant is scheduled for February 18; the
Choralaires are currently working on their county concert; the five
days of Christmas will be held next week along with a fruit cake
eating contest; and they will be selling candy canes and Christmas
grams. She also reported that Audri Daniels is running for State
Board; the school is continuing to recycle; and the Criminal
Successes and Interventions (CSI) program has showed significant
drops of failing grades.
Yuma High School
Mrs. Badone introduced Ms. Michele Garlit, math department chair
at Yuma High School, and recognized her contributions as an AIMS
Committee member. Ms. Garlit stated that she has been a member
since 1996 and shared information on the committee. Mrs. Badone
also recognized Ms. Tammy Newell, Kofa High School teacher, for
her contributions to the AIMS Committee. Ms. Newell was unable to
be present.
AIMS Committee Members
Recognition
Dr. Mark Bastin reported on common assessments. He stated that
teachers will give common assessment exams in two weeks in the
following classes: English I, English II, Algebra I, Algebra II, Earth
Science, Biology, and World History. He introduced Ms. Michele
Garlit who is a member of the Common Assessment Committee. Ms.
Garlit provided a brief overview of the common assessment
development. Dr. Bastin and Ms. Garlit answered questions from the
Board.
Dr. Bastin explained briefly the Professional Development
Leadership Academy and the District’s participation. Each school
has a five-member team participating in the Academy. Mrs. Gina
Thompson, Kofa High School principal, and Mrs. Molly Kelly, Vista
Priority 1: Students’
Successes
Common Assessments
Progress Report
Priority 3: Highly
Performing Personnel
PDLA
December 2, 2009
Page 3 of 6
Alternative High School principal, spoke on the Academy and how
they have benefited so far. They expressed their excitement at being
part of the team. Dr. Bastin, Mrs. Badone, Mrs. Thompson, and Mrs.
Kelly answered questions from the Board.
Mrs. Badone provided the first reading of Board policies:
BBBB, Board Member Oath of Office
BIE, Board Member Insurance/Liability
CBA, Qualification and Duties of the Superintendent
CBI, Evaluation of the Superintendent
DBF, Budget Hearings and Review/Adoption Process
DBJ, Budget Transfers
DFF, Income from School Sales and Services
DIA, Accounting System
GCB, Professional Staff Compensation and Contracts
GCBA, Professional Staff Salary Schedules
GCCE, Professional/Support Staff
Conferences/Visitations/Workshops
GCF, Professional Hiring
GCMF, Professional Staff Duties and Responsibilities
GCO, Evaluation of Professional Staff Members
GCQA, Professional Staff Reduction in Force
IKFA, Early Graduation
JII, Student Concerns, Complaints and Grievances
JK, Student Discipline
JKE, Expulsion of Students
JLCD, Medicines/Administering Medicines to Students
KHB, Advertising in Schools
BBBB, BIE, CBA, CBI,
DBF, DBJ, DFF, DIA,
GCB, GCBA, GCCE,
GCF, GCMF, GCO,
GCQA, IKFA, JEB, JII,
JK, JKE, JLCD, KHB
Mrs. Badone provided the following policy regulations/exhibits for
Board information:
DIE-R, Audits/Financial Monitoring
DJE-R, Bidding/Purchasing Procedures
GCO-RA, Evaluation of Professional Staff Members
JII-R, Student Concerns, Complaints and Grievances
JII-EB, Student Concerns, Complaints and Grievances
JLCD-R, Medicines/Administering Medicines to Students
Board Policy
DIE-R, DJE-R, GCORA, JII-R, JII-EB,
JLCD-R
Dr. Faidley provided an overview of the 2009-2010 YUHSD
budget. He answered questions from the Board.
Budget Update
Ms. Nancy Woodhouse, Cibola High School nurse, spoke on
visits to health offices at all high schools.
Call to the Public
Mrs. Gina Thompson spoke on the Hike for Diabetes on
December 12 at Telegraph Pass. She noted that each high school
has representatives participating. All proceeds will go to Yuma
Regional Medical Center for diabetes.
Consent Agenda
Minutes
No minutes were submitted.
Minutes
December 2, 2009
Page 4 of 6
Routine Personnel
Routine Personnel
New Employment
Yesica Barrera*, Alba Martinez
Susan Cooper, Beverly Guiverra, Leah Ramstad
Jacinto Aguirre, Laura Kohmetscher, Jason Linn, Eliazar Mayoral,
Jesus Mena, Francisco Nuñez, Timothy Rebek, Francisca Sanez,
Seth A. Wineland
Leah Ramstad
Ronald Pendleton
Vouchers
Travel
None at this time.
Travel
Purchasing
Purchasing
Bid Number
RFP-70-06-07-5
Student Identification
System
Vendor
Authentic Data
Solutions
IFB-70-07-18-5
Paint And Supplies
Plaza Paint Store and
Mitcham’s
Professional Paint
Store
Contract
Year
5
4
It was recommended that the Governing Board recognize Tromik
Technology, FBLA, and Arizona FFA as sole source providers.
Approve Sole Source
Vendors
It was recommended that the Governing Board adopt the following
Board policies:
Adopt Board Policies
BBBA, Board Member Qualifications
BBBE, Unexpired Term Fulfillment
BEDA, Notification of Board Meetings
BEDB, Agenda
BEDC, Quorum
CM, School District Annual Reports
DIC, Financial Reports and Statements
DJH, Vendor/Contractor Relations
DKB, Salary Deductions
GBEB, Staff Conduct
GBJ, Personnel Records and Files
BBBA, BBBE, BEDA,
BEDB, BEDC, CM,
DIC, DJH, DKB, GBEB,
GBJ, GCCC, GCRD,
IHAA, JEB, JFAA, JFB,
JICEC, JRCE, KB,
LBD, LDA
December 2, 2009
Page 5 of 6
GCCC, Professional/Support Staff Leaves Without Pay
GCRD, Tutoring for Pay
IHAA, English Instruction
JFAA, Admission of Resident Students
JFB, Open Enrollment
JICEC, Freedom of Expression
JRCE, Student Biometric Information
KB, Parental Involvement in Education
LBD, Relations with Charter Schools
LDA, Student Teaching and Internships
2009-2010 Intergovernmental Agreement with the Yuma Police
Department for School Resource Officers for Cibola, Gila Ridge,
Kofa, and Yuma High Schools.
Approve Revised IGA with
Yuma Police Department
for School Resource Officers
Mrs. Badone pulled policy JFB, Open Enrollment, from item 5.6 on
the Consent Agenda.
A motion to approve the Consent Agenda, excluding JFB under item
5.6 Consideration to Adopt Board Policies, was made by Mrs.
unanimously.
donations:
Accept Donations
Mr. Art Atchison donated an umpire chair to Gila Ridge High
School tennis.
Tumex Corporation Specialty Electric donated the installation of
interior lights at Gila Ridge High School.
F.I.R.M., Inc. donated $300 to the Yuma High School Welding
Club.
Kerley Homes of Yuma, LLC donated $300 to the Yuma High
School Welding Club.
Gardner Construction and Remodeling donated $250 to the Yuma
High School Welding Club.
Pursuant to A.R.S. § 38-431.03 (A) (1) - Discussion or
consideration of employment, assignment, appointment of a
public officer, appointee or employee of any public body –
superintendent contract, a motion to adjourn to executive session
was made by Mrs. Fernandez and seconded by Mrs. Doyle. The
Session
Reconvene
A motion to approve the Superintendent’s contract for three
years with the added verbage on payout of sick leave and
vacation days to include that the number of payout days should
not exceed the number of days allowed to professional staff was
made by Mr. Gwynn and seconded by Mrs. Fernandez.
December 2, 2009
Page 6 of 6
Approve Superintendent’s
Contract
Future Agenda Items
The next Governing Board meeting is Wednesday, January 13, 2010,
at 5:15 p.m. in Classroom 501 at San Luis High School, 1250 North
8th Avenue, San Luis, Arizona.
Mrs. Fernandez. The motion passed unanimously.
______________________________
Pat Renner
Adjournment
Board signature:
______________________________
Board President

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