APACHE JUNCTION UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT #43 NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING AND AGENDA FOR GOVERNING BOARD MEETING

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1 APACHE JUNCTION UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT #43 NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING AND AGENDA FOR GOVERNING BOARD MEETING Pursuant to A.R.S , notice hereby given to members of the Apache Junction Unified School District Governing Board and the general public that the Governing Board will hold a public open meeting to the public on Tuesday, April 10, 2018 at 6:00 p.m. in the Board Room located at 1575 W. Southern Avenue, Apache Junction, AZ Members of the Governing board will attend in person or by telephone, video or internet conference. The Agenda for this meeting is provided below. However, the Governing Board reserves the right to change the order of items on the Agenda with the exception of public hearings set forth at a specific time. The Meeting Agenda and related documents can be found on the Apache Junction Unified School District website: The Meeting Agenda and related documents are also available for public inspection 24 hours in advance of the meeting at the District Office, located at 1575 W. Southern Avenue, Apache Junction, AZ (except for documents relating to possible executive sessions and records exempt by law from public inspection). The Governing Board endeavors to ensure the accessibility of its meetings to persons with disabilities and persons requiring language assistance. If you are in need of language translation services or are a person with a disability seeking reasonable accommodation in order to access the Governing Board meeting, please contact Sally Marks at (480) ext. 2012, or via at smarks@goaj.org. Requests should be made as early as possible to enable the District to arrange for the requested accommodation at least two (2) working days prior to the Governing Board meeting, whenever possible. 1. Call to Order 2. Pledge of Allegiance 3. Adoption of the Agenda Agenda 4. Board Meeting minutes not previously approved 5. Information only items (Items to be heard only; the Board will not propose, discuss, or take legal action during the meeting unless the specific matter is properly noticed for legal action.) Summary of Current Events: o Governing Board Report o Superintendent Report o Administrators Report o Employees and Volunteer Recognition - CCJH o Students-of-the-Month Recognition 6. Public comments (Individuals wishing to address the Governing Board are to complete a public participation form and provide it to the Governing Board s Executive Assistant prior to the start of the Board meeting). 1

2 7. Action Items: (The Consent Agenda is a time-saving device when there are routine items on the Agenda that are ministerial in nature (e.g. routine warrants, purchase orders, travel claims, certain personal items). The Governing Board may take one vote to approve or disapprove the Consent Agenda as a whole. Any matter on the Consent Agenda will be removed from the Consent Agenda and discussed as a regular agenda item upon the request of any Board member). Consent Agenda: ((documents are available during office hours at the District Office) o Recommendation to hire: Classified: Lori Jioras, Director of Transportation Gavin Thorpe, Custodian, Maintenance/Peralta Trail Elementary Jordan Vespender, Bus Aide, Transportation Connie Wright, Registrar, Cactus Canyon Junior High o Transfer with change in compensation: From: To: Reina Lasasso ParaEd: SPED (Range 7/Step 7) ParaEd: Preschool (Range 6/Step 7) o Resignations: Meredith Ann Andrews, COTA, AJUSD (05/2018) Arturo Felix, Custodian, Maintenance/Cactus Canyon Junior High Shawna Fox, Teacher, Apache Junction High School (05/2018) Joshua Garrison, Teacher, Cactus Canyon Junior High (05/2018) Ashlee Glahn, ParaEducator/ SPED, Peralta Trail Elementary Betty Ann Goodger, Teacher, Peralta Trail Elementary (05/2018) Sarah Harrison, Teacher, Apache Junction High School (05/2018) Kristina Harshman, Teacher, Apache Junction High School (05/2018) Mark Hutzell, Teacher, Apache Junction High School (05/2018) Nancy Johnson, Bookstore Mngr., Apache Junction High School (05/2018) Larry LaPrise, Principal, Apache Junction High School (06/2018) Amanda McGuire, Teacher, Peralta Trail Elementary (05/2018) Rebecca Miller, Teacher, Cactus Canyon Junior High (05/2018) Amber Moore, Teacher, Four Peaks Elementary (05/2018) Sabrina Reid, Teacher, Apache Junction High School (05/2018) Nichole Smith, Teacher, Apache Junction High School (05 Krista Woodland, Para/Title I, Four Peaks Elementary o Retirements: Connie Earl, Teacher, Peralta Trail Elementary (05/2018) William Staylor Sr., Driver, Transportation (to SmartSchools 04/2018) Susan Waugh, Para Educator SPED, Peralta Trail Elementary (05/2018) o Leave of Absence Extension: Vicky Drennan Alvarez, 03/30/2018 to 04/23/2018 o Approval of the amended classified and certified contract language. o Vouchers for the month of March o Student Activities Accounts and Governing Board Budget Report 2

3 o Gifts and Donations as of January: SOURCE SCHOOL/DEPARTMENT VALUE Solution Plus Cactus Canyon Junior High $ (San Diego Trip) Gold Canyon Association High School $ (Art Program) Desert Financial Four Peaks Elementary $1, (Ear buds for student testing, behavior incentives, paper) American Legion Post 9399 High School $ (New stainless steel flagpole) Total Gifts Received In March Valued at $500 or Above $3, Information and Discussion Items: 1) Mission, Vision, and Values presentation 2) extra-duty stipends 3) Bell Schedule 4) Transportation discussion 5) Revision of work calendar 6) First Read of Policy Review as follows: (per ASBA recommendation) GBGD-E: Workers Compensation Early Return to Work GCF: Professional Staff Hiring GCF-ED: Professional Staff Hiring Exhibit GCGB-R: Arrangements for Substitute Staff Members GDF-EE: Support Staff Hiring Exhibit 7) June 7-9, 2018 Summer Leadership Training in Flagstaff Specific items of District business: (as listed for consideration, may include various categorical areas as the business of the District necessitates Board discussion, deliberation, and action) A. Approval of the Extra-duty stipends. 3

4 B. Approval of the Bell Schedule. C. Discussion and possible action to approve the Transportation proposal to sell six (6) buses and not transport students for profit organization for school year. D. Discussion and possible action to approve the Administrators and Psychologists contract language for school year. E. The Board may act on the recommendation to approve employment of Administrators, Psychologists, Certified Coordinators, and Teachers on Special Assignment for school year. (List is available at the District Office during regular office hours). F. Approval of the salary schedule for Psychologist, SPL, Occupational Therapist, SLPA, and COTA. G. Discussion and possible action to approve the Governing Board Resolution Supporting Educators and #RedForEd. H. Approval of the following policies: IKD-Honor Rolls JH-R- Student Absences and Excuses JHD-EA-Exclusions and Exemptions from School Attendance JICA-R-Student Dress JICL-Dating Abuse JICL-R-Dating Abuse/Complaint Procedure JICL-R-Dating Abuse/Complaint Form JJJ-Extracurricular Activity Eligibility JKA-Corporal Punishment JKD-Student Suspension JLIE-R-Student Automobile Use and Parking (no change) JRR-Student Surveys 4

5 9. Information items (the Board will not propose, discuss, or take legal action during the meeting) Request for future agenda items: 10. Adjournment 5