| Governing Board Members: | Administration: |
|---|---|
| Mrs. Lisa Rossi - President | Dr. Robert Dooley - Superintendent |
| Mrs. Amy Runge - Clerk | Mr. Frederick Fout - Principal |
| Mr. John Byrnes - Member | Ms. Patricia Spencer - Director of Finance |
| Mrs. Rose Cameron - Member | |
| Mr. Hollister David - Member |
Ajo Unified School District Board Room #23, 5:30 p.m.
April 8, 2009
Opening Exercises
Mr. Byrnes made the motion to adopt the agenda. Mrs. Cameron seconded the motion. The motion passed 5-0 to adopt the agenda.
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Mr. Byrnes made the motion to approve the Consent Agenda. Mrs. Cameron seconded the motion. The motion passed 5-0.
Personnel
May 2010 Certified Retirement - Jose Sepulveda
Jose Sepulveda has submitted a letter stating his intent to retire at the end of the 2009/2010 school year. Mr. Sepulveda was initially employed on August 20, 1981 by the AUSD. (He has indicated that he is interested in working with Smartschools.)
Mr. Byrnes made the motion to approve Mr. Sepulveda's 09/10 retirement. Mrs. Cameron seconded the motion. The motion passed 5-0.
May 2010 Certified Retirement - Tracy Sepulveda
Tracy Sepulveda has submitted a letter stating her intent to retire at the end of the 2009/2010 school year. Mrs. Sepulveda was initially employed on August 1980 by the AUSD.
Mrs. Runge made the motion to approve Mrs. Sepulveda's 09/10 retirement. Mrs. Cameron seconded the motion. The motion passed 5-0.
May 2010 Certified Retirement - Julia Tiell
Julia Tiell has submitted a letter stating her intent to retire at the end of the 2009/2010 school year. Ms. Tiell was initially employed on August 20, 1981 by the AUSD. (She has indicated that she is interested in working with Smartschools.)
Mr. Byrnes made the motion to approve Ms. Tiell's 09/10 retirement. Mrs. Rossi seconded the motion. The motion passed 5-0.
2009/2010 certified Contract Renewal
The following certified staff are being recommended for contract renewal for the 2009/2010 school year:
| Mary Helen Yanez | Tom McGoldrick | Linda Walker | Betty Halverson |
| Annette Yanez | Angela Henning | Felipe Sarinana | Gerlie Ubarco |
| Leonard Lopez | Diane Jackson | Marichou Beltran | Rebecca Estolano |
| Eugene Gage | Dave Emmers | Julie Tiell | Olivia Garcia |
| Susan Spitzer | Zoe Walsh | Julia Robles | Shawnmarie Powell |
| Lloyd Sedillo | Milagros Semilla | Tracy Sepulveda | Jose Sepulveda |
| Anastasia Decinal | Marcia Fober | Daniel Cobb (JTED) | Ken Farmer (Athletic Director) |
Mrs. Cameron made the motion to approve the above list of teachers to receive contracts for the 09/10 school year. Mr. Byrnes seconded the motion. The motion passed 5-0.
Classified Resignation - Shayna McCann
Shayna McCann, a teachers' aide, has submitted her resignation effective March 26, 2009.
Mrs. Cameron made the motion to approve Ms. McCann's resignation. Mrs. Runge seconded the motion. The motion passed 5-0.
Non-Reemployment of Certified Employee
Ron Hunter has been a one period a day JTED Automotive Instructor. Due to a change in the scope of the automotive program a certified full time teacher will be needed in this position.
Mr. Byrnes made the motion to approve the issuance of a letter of non-re-employment. Mrs. Cameron seconded the motion. The motion passed 5-0.
Establishment of an Ajo Athletic Hall of Fame
The Board heard a presentation at the February Board meeting by Mr. Alex Munoz, a Ajo High School graduate and former athlete, regarding the establishment of a Ajo Athletic Hall of Fame. Mr. Munoz asked for board support of this project by providing space for recognition materials.
Mr. Byrnes made the motion to approve the allocation of space on campus for an AHS Hall of Fame. Mrs. Rossi seconded the motion. The motion passed 4-0, with Mrs. Cameron abstaining.
High School Trips
In the past few years, high school clubs, have taken lengthy out of state trips. While these are educational, they are expensive and can create a financial "hardship" on families and supporters of the students. The Administration would like to seek input from the Board regarding out of state travel guidelines for school clubs/classes.
No Board action required; This is a discussion item only.
Uniform Colors
At the March 2009 Board meeting, members of the Ajo High Girl's Softball team presented to the Board their desire to wear black pants as a part of their school athletic uniform. The Administration has enforced what the Superintendent believed to be the Board's wishes which was that uniforms are to be red and white with black trim. It is being suggested by the Administration that this be clarified.
No board action required; This is a discussion item only.
Summer School Staffing
The Administration is asking permission to employ staff members for summer school. Eight certified staff members for 5 hours per day at $25 per hour, for 20 days. (Total $20,000) And Six teachers/specialty aides for 4 hours per day at their hourly salary rate, for 20 days. (Approximately $3,700) Summer school will be Monday through Thursday June 1 - 25, 2009.
Mr. Byrnes made the motion to approve the 09/10 Summer School Staffing. Mrs. Cameron seconded the motion. The motion passed 5-0.
Budget Cuts
To prepare for the necessity of probable budget reductions, the Administration is proposing budget cuts that will include, but not be limited to:
| Classified Staff Furloughs (5%) | $20,627 | ||
| Reduction of 3 contract days - Certified | $15,851 | ||
| Reduction of ½ hour per day for 12 Month | $ 5,166 | ||
| 2.3% Employee salary "roll back" | $21,532 | ||
| Staff Attrition | $30,000 | ||
| Teacher Supplies, Advertising, | |||
| Purchased Services, Misc. | $22,000 | ||
| Travel Reduction | $13,575 | ||
| Classroom/Maintenance Supply Reduction | $12,000 |
Mr. Byrnes made the motion to approve the above budget cuts. Mrs. Cameron seconded the motion. The motion passed 5-0.
Adoption of fee schedule for Extra Curricular Activities
Per statue, to participate in the Arizona Tax Credit Donation Program, school districts must establish a fee structure for those activities which can be supported by tax credits.
After dialogue with our financial auditors, the Administration is proposing to advertise the following fee structure:
Mr. Byrnes made the motion to adopt the above fee schedule. Mrs. Rossi seconded the motion. The motion passed 5-0.
Out of Year Invoice - Classroom Direct
Attached is a Classroom Direct pass due to invoice from June 2008. Due to the fact that is payment after the fiscal year has closed, Board permission is required for payment.
Mrs. Cameron made the motion to approve the Out of fiscal Year Invoice. Mrs. Rossi seconded the motion. The motion passed 5-0.
Permission to Seek Bids for Campus Lighting
The Administration is seeking permission to advertise for bids for campus lighting. The proposed "street light" style of lighting will provide additional lighting for both parking lots, visitor parking, along Well Road, and the area between the school office and the district office, and the areas outside the football stadium.
Mrs. Cameron made the motion to allow the Administration to seek bids for campus lighting. Mrs. Runge seconded the motion. The motion passed 5-0.
Voucher Approval - Ajo Copper News
| Voucher No: 1029 | |
| Full Amount of Voucher | 105,490.24 |
| Consent Agenda Amount | 105,270.83 |
| Ajo Copper News Amount | 219.41 |
Mrs. Cameron made a motion to approve the amount of $219.41 from Voucher #1029 payable to the Ajo Copper News. Mr. Byrnes seconded the motion. The motion passed 4-0, with Mr. David abstaining.
Selection of a delegate to the ASBA Delegate Assembly
The Governing Board of the Ajo Unified School District is being asked to consider the selection of a delegate for the June 22, 2009 ASBA Delegate Assembly.
Mr. Byrnes made the motion to send Amy Runge as the AUSD delegate and Rose Cameron as an alternate. Mrs. Rossi seconded the motion. The motion passed 5-0.
Proposal for 2010 ASBA Action
The Arizona school Board Association has asked local Boards to submit proposals for ASBA Action at the Delegate Assembly on June 27, 2009.
Mr. Byrnes made the motion that the Governing Board of the AUSD to send no proposal for the 2009 Delegate Assembly. Mrs. Runge seconded the motion. The motion passed 5-0.
Noting no other business before the Board, Mrs. Rossi, President of the Board, adjourned the meeting at 6:46 p.m.
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