ADMINISTRATIVE CENTER GOVERNING BOARD 7650 N. 43rd Avenue Ian Hugh, President ■ Pam Reicks, Clerk Glendale, AZ 85301-1661 Rick Fields ■ Vicki L. Johnson ■ Patty Kennedy Tel 623-435-6000 Fax 623-435-6078 SUPERINTENDENT www.guhsdaz.org Dr. Jennifer Johnson

GOVERNING BOARD MEETING Administrative Center/Board Room June 1, 2011

Regular Meeting

Compliance with Consistent with the requirement set forth in ARS 38-431.02, notices of ARS 38-431.02 this regular meeting held in public were appropriately posted.

The following Board members were present: Ian Hugh, President; Pam Reicks, Clerk; Rick Fields, Vicki Johnson and Patty Kennedy. Also present were: Dr. Jennifer Johnson, Superintendent; district administrators, principals and Estevan Carreon, GUEA representative.

Call to order, Roll call, President Hugh called the meeting to order at 7:32 p.m. with all Board Pledge of Allegiance members present. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by President Hugh.

Adoption of agenda Approved agenda as printed. (Pol. Ref. B-1700) MOTION: Fields SECOND: Reicks CARRIED: 5-0

Special recognition Jimmy Lee Apollo High School of volunteers Lynette Cook Cortez High School Lee & Kathi Hailey Glendale High School Tammy Schroeder Lee Ann Harbison Independence High School Ed & Cindy Welch Karen Kotalik Brandi Tucker Robert & Sally Robertson Washington High School

Consent Items Action taken on Consent Items as follows:

Minutes Approved the minutes of the meeting held on May 18, 2011. (Pol. Ref. B-2100)

Vouchers Ratified vouchers for recording in the official minutes. (Pol. Ref. D-2950) The total vouchers reviewed were:

Date Expense Payroll Auxiliary/Tax Credit Reviewed Voucher Voucher Voucher 5/16/11 1,192,889.97 3,435,696.33 23,347.48 5/23/11 293,912.36 8,567,491.20 101,872.97

Empowering All Students for the Choices and Challenges of the Twenty-First Century

Apollo ■ Cortez ■ Glendale ■ Greenway ■ Independence ■ Moon Valley ■ Sunnyslope ■ Thunderbird ■ Washington ■ Metrocenter Academy Page 185 6/1/11

Purchase order Approved purchase orders. (Pol. Ref. D-2500) List attached to minutes.

Executive session Authorized executive session. (Pol. Ref. B-1550)

Bid return Approved the following bid returns: (Pol. Ref. D-2750) 1. Bid 12-06 – Custodial and Maintenance Supply – Awarded to all vendors meeting specifications to fulfill district wide needs. 2. Bid 12-12 – Art Supplies and Equipment Repair – Awarded to vendors offering low bid meeting specifications. 3. RFP 12-04 – Performance Contracting Service – Pending legal and financial approval, awarded to Midstate Energy offering the most guaranteed savings.

Acceptance of gift Accepted the following gift: (Pol. Ref. K-0850) 1. Donation of a Melex golf cart from Susan Maland to Apollo High School.

Professional visit Approved the following professional visits: (Pol. Ref. G-3000) 1. The 13th Assistive Technology Summer Institute Where: Glendale, AZ When: June 7-8, 2011 Person involved: Carol Collins (G) Purpose: To learn assistive technology in practical, useful and sound ways to increase student learning in the classroom. Cost to IDEA Basic grant: Registration = $175

2. HOSA (Health Occupations Students of America) National Leadership Conference Where: Anaheim, CA When: June 20-26, 2011 Persons involved: Kevin Lukefahr, Rhonda Sykes (T) Purpose: Attend national conference with students. Cost to WestMEC grant: Lodging = $2,388; meals = $802; registration = $180; transportation = $356

3. Arizona Thespians Leadership Conference Where: Heber, AZ When: July 5-8, 2011 Person involved: Cory Losenicky (GW) Purpose: Attend state leadership conference with students. Cost to club funds: Registration = $89; transportation = $375

4. FCCLA (Family, Career and Community Leaders of America) National Leadership Conference Where: Anaheim, CA When: July 7-14, 2011 Persons involved: Judy Carpenter, Andy Kuntz (A) Purpose: Attend national conference with students. Cost to WestMEC grant: Lodging & transportation = $3,416; registration = $330 Page 186 6/1/11

Professional visits 5. Weld-Ed Inservice Training (continued) Where: Peoria, IL When: July 11-15, 2011 Person involved: Nick Wostl (C) Purpose: Advanced training for cutting and joining processes for curriculum knowledge. Cost to CTE Basic grant: Meals = $270; registration = $99; transportation = $727

Student trip Approved the following student trips: (Pol. Ref. I-6500) 1. GHS – Boys Basketball Where: Buckeye, AZ When: June 3-4, 2011 Persons involved: 13 students and 2 chaperones Arrangements: Transportation by district vehicle leaving every morning at 7:00 a.m. and returning every evening at 6:00 p.m. Purpose: Participate in basketball tournament. No loss of school days. Cost to club funds: Transportation = $150

2. GHS – Wrestling Where: Gunnison, CO When: June 14-19, 2011 Persons involved: 4 students and 1 chaperone Arrangements: Transportation by private vehicles leaving 6/14 at 7:00 a.m. and returning on 6/19 at 10:00 p.m. Purpose: Attend wrestling camp. No loss of school days. Cost to club funds.

3. THS – HOSA Where: Anaheim, CA When: June 20-26, 2011 Persons involved: 25 students and 3 chaperones Arrangements: Transportation by commercial carrier leaving on 6/20 at 7:30 a.m. and returning on 6/26 at 7:00 p.m. Purpose: Attend and compete at the HOSA National Leadership Conference. No loss of school days. Cost to WestMEC grant.

4. CHS – Girls Basketball Where: Las Vegas, NV When: June 23-26, 2011 Persons involved: 12 students and 2 chaperones Arrangements: Transportation by commercial carrier leaving on 6/23 at 9:00 a.m. and returning on 6/26 at 4:00 p.m. Purpose: Attend University of Nevada Las Vegas women’s basketball team camp. No loss of school days. Cost to club funds.

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Student trips 5. THS – Boys Basketball (continued) Where: Tucson, AZ When: June 24-26, 2011 Persons involved: 24 students and 4 chaperones Arrangements: Transportation by private vehicles leaving on 6/24 at 12:00 noon and returning on 6/26 at 3:00 p.m. Purpose: Attend summer basketball camp at the University of Arizona. No loss of school days. Cost to club funds.

6. GWHS – Thespians Where: Heber, AZ When: July 5-8, 2011 Persons involved: 10 students and 1 chaperone Arrangements: Transportation by district vehicle leaving on 7/5 at 7:00 a.m. and returning on 7/8 at 3:00 p.m. Purpose: Attend Thespian leadership camp. No loss of school days. Cost to club funds: Transportation = $375

7. GHS – Girls Basketball Where: Glendale, AZ When: July 7-9, 2011 Persons involved: 12 students and 3 chaperones Arrangements: Transportation by district vehicle leaving each morning at 8:30 a.m. and returning each afternoon at 4:00 p.m. Purpose: Participate in summer basketball tournament. No loss of school days. Cost to club funds: Transportation = $23

8. THS – Boys Basketball Where: San Diego, CA When: July 7-10, 2011 Persons involved: 14 students and 4 chaperones Arrangements: Transportation by private vehicles leaving on 7/7 at 9:00 a.m. and returning on 7/10 at 6:00 p.m. Purpose: Attend summer basketball team camp at University of California San Diego. No loss of school days. Cost to club funds.

9. AHS – FCCLA Where: Anaheim, CA When: July 7-14, 2011 Persons involved: 4 students and 2 chaperones Arrangements: Transportation by commercial carrier leaving on 7/7 at (flight TBD) and returning on 7/14 at (flight TBD). Purpose: Attend and compete at national conference. Cost to WestMEC grant.

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Student trips 10. THS – Yearbook (continued) Where: San Diego, CA When: July 12-16, 2011 Persons involved: 8 students and 1 chaperone Arrangements: Transportation by commercial carrier leaving on 7/12 at 7:00 a.m. and returning on 7/16 at 8:00 p.m. Purpose: Attend yearbook camp at San Diego State University. No loss of school days. Cost to club funds.

11. THS – Varsity Volleyball Where: Flagstaff, AZ When: July 21-23, 2011 Persons involved: 10 students and 1 chaperone Arrangements: Transportation by district vehicle leaving on 7/21 at 9:00 a.m. and returning on 7/23 at 3:00 p.m. Purpose: Attend volleyball camp at Northern Arizona University. No loss of school days. Cost to club funds: Transportation = $282

12. MVHS – Volleyball Where: Payson, AZ When: July 22-23, 2011 Persons involved: 12 students and 2 chaperones Arrangements: Transportation by district vehicle leaving on 7/22 at 3:00 p.m. and returning on 7/23 at 10:00 p.m. Purpose: Participate in summer volleyball tournament at Payson High School. No loss of school days. Cost to club funds: Transportation = $235

13. THS – Best Buddies Where: Terre Haute, IN When: July 22-25, 2011 Persons involved: 1 student and 1 chaperone Arrangements: Transportation by commercial carrier leaving on 7/22 at 8:25 a.m. and returning on 7/25 at 7:55 p.m. Purpose: Attend Best Buddies Leadership Conference at Indiana State University. No loss of school days. No cost to local or district funds.

14. MVHS – Football Where: Payson, AZ When: July 22-26, 2011 Persons involved: 45 students and 8 chaperones Arrangements: Transportation by district vehicles leaving on 7/22 at 6:00 a.m. and returning on 7/26 at 2:00 p.m. Purpose: Attend football camp at Camp Tontozona. No loss of school days. Cost to club and booster club funds: Transportation = $619

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Student trips 15. WHS – Band (continued) Where: Prescott Valley, AZ When: July 25-30, 2011 Persons involved: 55 students and 7 chaperones Arrangements: Transportation by district vehicles leaving on 7/25 at 10:00 a.m. and returning on 7/30 at 1:00 p.m. Purpose: Attend band camp to learn fundamentals and basics of marching. No loss of school days. Cost to club funds: Transportation = $580

16. IHS – Cross Country Where: Christopher Creek, AZ When: July 27-30, 2011 Persons involved: 14 students and 3 chaperones Arrangements: Transportation by commercial carrier leaving on 7/27 at 7:00 a.m. and returning on 7/30 at 6:00 p.m. Purpose: Training camp and team building. No loss of school days. Cost to club funds.

Personnel Administrative Re-employment Approved the following recommendation for re-employment for the 2011-2012 school year: DO - Linda McIntyre, 2/5 Supervisor of Testing – Effective 7/1/11

Certificated Re-employment Approved the following recommendations for re-employment for the 2011-2012 school year: CHS - Diane Bykowski, 3/5 English – Effective 8/8/11 Kathryn Griepp, 4/5 Math – Effective 8/8/11 THS Gary Mauldin, 2/5 Boys’ PE – Effective 8/8/11

Leave of absence Approved the following request for a leave of absence: (Pol. Ref. G-2900) SHS - Melanie Shawcroft, English – Effective 8/8/11

Resignation Accepted the following resignations: (Pol. Ref. G-5900) CHS - Jonell Sloekers, 4/5 Math – Effective 5/26/11 GHS - Kevin Thorson, English – Effective 5/26/11 IHS - Deanna Johnston, English – Effective 5/26/11 MVHS - Jennifer Brooks, FACS – Effective 5/26/11 Amanda Cordova, English – Effective 5/26/11 Susan Wilson, Physics/Chemistry – Effective 5/26/11 SHS - Mitchell Wheatcraft, Special Ed – Effective 5/26/11 THS - Darlene Fritsche, 2/5 Counseling, 2/5 Math – Effective 5/26/11

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Personnel (continued) Support Staff Reclassification Approved the following reclassifications: (Pol. Ref. G-9050) AHS - Latoya Bernard, from Special Ed Aide to Counseling/ Bookstore Assistant – Effective 5/23/11 IHS - Amy Bojorquez, from Special Ed Instructional Aide to Counseling Secretary – Effective 7/1/11 Debra Griffin from Counseling Secretary at SHS to Credentials Secretary at IHS – Effective 7/1/11 MVHS - Amanda Trice from Math Teacher to Special Ed Aide – Effective 8/8/11

Re-employment Approved the following recommendations for re-employment through through Smartschools Smartschools for the 2011-2012 school year: DO - Robbin Schroeder, Administrative Assistant to the Administrator for Operations/Athletics – Effective 7/1/11 GHS - Jay Wisener, NJROTC Instructor – Effective 7/1/11

Re-employment Approved the following recommendations for re-employment for the 2011-2012 school year: CHS - Janet Davis, Data Processor – Effective 7/1/11 DO - Chad Barclay, I.T. Coordinator – Effective 7/1/11 Justin DeBusk, I.T. Coordinator – Effective 7/1/11 Dustin Feinman, I.T. Coordinator – Effective 7/1/11 Nick Hill, I.T. Coordinator – Effective 7/1/11 Logan Moulding, I.T. Coordinator – Effective 7/1/11

Employment Approved the following recommendations for employment for the 2010- (Pol. Ref. G-7650) 2011 school year: CHS - Michelle Trillo, Special Ed Aide – Effective 5/17/11 GHS - Jessica Gonzales, Special Ed Aide – Effective 5/17/11 THS - Daniel Cruz, Cafeteria Assistant – Effective 5/19/11

Early retirement Approved the following request for early retirement: (Pol. Ref. G-6000) DO - Sophie M. Martinez, Bus Driver – Effective 5/26/11

Resignation Accepted the following resignations: (Pol. Ref. G-9200) CHS - Linda J. Pagel, ELL Aide – Effective 5/25/11 GWHS - Shannon Dodge, Special Ed Aide – Effective 5/25/11 IHS - Asia A. Hopper, Special Ed Clerk – Effective 6/3/11 Allana Leffler, Cafeteria Assistant – Effective 5/11/11 Abigail Summers, Cafeteria Assistant – Effective 5/9/11 Yolanda Tapia, Cafeteria Assistant – Effective 5/23/11 THS - John Ganados, ELL Aide – Effective 5/25/11

Approved consent items.

MOTION: Kennedy SECOND: Johnson CARRIED: 5-0

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New Business Governing Board The Governing Board approved meeting once in June, on June 1st, and Meetings in June canceling the second meeting scheduled for June 15th. 2011 MOTION: Reicks SECOND: Fields CARRIED: 5-0

2011-2012 Proposed The Governing Board approved the 2011-2012 proposed budget for Budget for Publication publication and established July 6, 2011 at 7:30 p.m. as the date and and Establish Date for time to hold a public hearing on the budget and insurance proceeds. Public Hearing (Legal Ref. ARS 15-905, 15- 905.01, 15-995 and 15-1103) MOTION: Johnson SECOND: Kennedy CARRIED: 5-0

IGA with Arizona The Governing Board authorized Wendy Collison, Director of Special DES for 2011-2012 Education, to sign the IGA with the Arizona Department of Economic (Transition from School Security for vocational services through the Transition from School to to Work Services) Work Services for the 2011-2012 school year and allocate up to $538,247 to serve our students.

MOTION: Johnson SECOND: Kennedy CARRIED: 5-0

Revolving Fund for The Governing Board authorized the establishment of a revolving fund 2011-2012 for 2011-2012 in the amount of $7,000.

MOTION: Kennedy SECOND: Reicks CARRIED: 5-0

Garnishments The Governing Board approved the designation of the Maricopa County Superintendent of Schools as the Chief Disbursing Office for district employee payroll garnishments and signed the required Resolution.

MOTION: Johnson SECOND: Kennedy CARRIED: 5-0

ASBA Delegate The Governing Board approved allowing the Delegate, or Alternate Assembly Delegate, to vote on each action item as representatives of the Glendale Union High School District at the Arizona School Boards Association (ASBA) Delegate Assembly on June 25, 2011.

MOTION: Fields SECOND: Johnson CARRIED: 5-0

Tax Anticipation The Governing Board authorized Ian Hugh, Governing Board President, Notes to execute and deliver the Resolution and the Certificate of the President pertaining to proper posting of the agenda and the action taken at the meeting.

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New Business (continued) IGA with Maricopa The Governing Board authorized Brian Capistran, Assistant County Community Superintendent of Student Services, to sign the IGA for the purpose College District of providing students dual enrollment and credit earning opportunities (dual enrollment) with the Maricopa County Community College District for the 2011-2012 school year.

MOTION: Reicks SECOND: Kennedy CARRIED: 5-0

Dating Abuse Policy Dr. Michael Fowler, School Safety Administrator, reviewed Senate Bill 1308 which states that Governing Boards shall conduct a public meeting to review and consider incorporating age-appropriate dating abuse information into the district’s health curriculum; and to notify a domestic violence organization of the date and time of the public meeting. Ms. Connie Phillips, Executive Director of the Sojourner Center, was invited and attended tonight’s meeting. Dr. Fowler stated that adding another abuse policy was not necessary as we currently have the following policies which cover physical, emotional, sexual abuse and threats: J- 2300 Student Conduct; J-3600 Student Concerns, Complaints, and Grievances; J-4600 Student Discipline; J-4850 Student Suspension; J- 6250 Reporting Child Abuse; and J-6261 Reporting Child Abuse Regulation.

The Governing Board approved not to adopt a separate dating abuse policy as our current policies already address this issue.

MOTION: Kennedy SECOND: Johnson CARRIED: 4-1

Information and A. Suspension reports Reports B. Financial reports C. Bid specifications 1. RFP 12-13 – Orientation and Mobility Services 2. RFP 12-14 – Life Skills Math and Science D. New Principal Evaluation report Dr. Johnson, Superintendent, presented information on the new Principal Performance Evaluation form which is being developed. The new form will use a rating scale covering five administrator leadership proficiency standards. Dr. Johnson will present to the Board the finalized document at a future Board meeting. E. Principals, District Office Administrators and Superintendent comments F. Board comments

Information and Reports were accepted as presented.

MOTION: Reicks SECOND: Kennedy CARRIED: 5-0

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Future Meetings and Dates to Remember June 6 Project SHARP - CHS, GWHS, IHS (ends June 23) June 6 Traditional Summer School - Cortez (ends July 14) June 6 Summer shutdown - All schools closed until July 11 June 15 Regular meeting - Administrative Center/Board room – 7:30 p.m. July 4 Independence Day - All schools and district office closed July 6 Budget hearing - Administrative Center/Board room – 7:30 p.m. Regular meeting - Immediately following budget hearing

Executive Session The Governing Board convened into executive session at 8:41 p.m. (Pol. Ref. B-1550)

Reconvened Regular The Governing Board reconvened the regular meeting at 9:24 p.m. Meeting

Motion on Executive There were no motions made on any items discussed in executive Session Item(s) session.

Adjournment The meeting adjourned at 9:24 p.m.

APPROVED:

______Ian Hugh, President Rick Fields, Member

______Pam Reicks, Clerk Vicki L. Johnson, Member

______Patty Kennedy, Member

Janice Mays Administrative Assistant to the Governing Board