AJO UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 15

Governing Board Members: Administration:
Mr. John Byrnes - President Dr. Robert Dooley - Superintendent
Mrs. Lisa Rossi - Clerk Dr. Joen Painter - Principal
Mrs. Rose Cameron - Member Ms. Patricia Spencer - Director of Finance
Mr. Hollister David - Member  
Mrs. Amy Runge - Member  

MINUTES
REGULAR SESSION BOARD MEETING

Ajo Unified School District Board Room #23, 5:30 p.m.
March 4, 2010

  1. Call to Order at 5:30 p.m.

  2. Opening Exercises

    1. Roll Call:
      • P - John Byrnes, President
      • P - Lisa Rossi, Clerk
      • P - Rose Cameron, Member
      • A - Hollister David, Member
      • P - Amy Runge, Member
      • P - Robert Dooley, Superintendent
      • P - Joen Painter, Principal
      • A - Patricia Spencer, Financial Director
    2. Pledge of Allegiance
    3. Statement of Welcome
    4. Appointment of Acting Clerk - if necessary
    5. Superintendent's Report - Superintendent's Report
      • Art displayed in the Board Room. Mrs. Belskis' 2nd grade class T-Rex reports. Ms. Walsh high school Photoshop projects.
      • Two documents on the Board tables is the most recent information about budget cuts. Legislature is talking about taking away Group B. This would take away all day kindergarten. Even if the 1% sales tax passes, we are still looking at a 2 billion dollar deficit.
      • No Board Letter tomorrow
      • Superintendent has been in contact with the AZ Department of Public Safety Officer about coming to campus to do some student workshops about driving safety.
      • Gila Bend Monster Classic Baseball/Softball Tournament. Girl's won two and will play another game today. Boy's won 1 and lost one. Both teams will play two more games tomorrow.
      • Spring sports are always challenging. Track, Golf, Baseball, and Softball have a lot of coaches and players missing. It is always challenging to find substitutes.
      • Ms. Higgins did not get back last night from a track meeting after midnight. She will now make a presentation about what she learned at her Kagan workshop.
      • Mr. Lopez was unavailable on Wednesday. He will now make a presentation about what he learned at the Kagan workshop.
    6. Adoption of Agenda

      Mrs. Cameron made the motion to adopt the agenda. Mrs. Runge seconded the motion. The motion passed 4-0.

  3. Visitor Comments

    Visitors are welcome to speak on non-agenda items. Comments are limited to 3 minutes. Please state your name and address prior to making your comments. The Board will not take any legal action on issues raised during this position of the meeting.

  4. Consent Agenda

    1. Financial Report
    2. Voucher Approval
    3. Board Minutes

    January 14th minutes must be corrected. Voucher approval for Ajo Copper News should be 4-0, with Mr. David abstaining.

    Mrs. Rossi made the motion to approve the consent agenda, as amended. Mrs. Cameron seconded the motion. The motion passed 4-0.

  5. Personnel

    1. Classified Employment - Teacher's Aide - Judy Millersteele

      Judy Millersteele was employed at the February Board meting as a substitute teacher's aide. She is now being recommended as a permanent teacher's aide. She will be replacing Amanda Garcia.

      Mrs. Rossi made the motion to approve Ms. Millersteele's employment as a Teacher's Aide. Mrs. Cameron seconded the motion. The motion passed 4-0.

    2. Extra Pay Position - Sophomore Class Sponsor - Susan Spitzer

      Due to the resignation of the previous Sophomore Class Sponsor (Kasper), Susan Spitzer has submitted a letter of interest for this position. The pay will be prorated for the balance of the year.

      Mrs. Runge made the motion to approve Mrs. Spitzer as the new Sophomore Class Sponsor. Mrs. Cameron seconded the motion. The motion passed 4-0.

    3. Extra Pay Position - 8th Grade Class Sponsor - Brad Harvey

      Due to the extra pay position resignation of the previous 8th Grade Sponsor (Garcia), Brad Harvey ahs submitted a letter of interest for this position. The pay will be prorated for the balance of the year.

      Mrs. Rossi made the motion to approve Mr. Harvey as the new 8th Grade Sponsor. Mrs. Cameron seconded the motion. The motion passed 4-0.

    4. Volunteer - Assistant Softball Coach - Vanessa Reid

      A former Ajo High School softball player has submitted a request to serve as a volunteer coach. Mr. Sepulveda is supportive of having Vanessa serve as a volunteer.

      Mrs. Rossi made the motion to approve Vanessa Reid as a volunteer softball coach. Mrs. Runge seconded the motion. The motion passed 4-0.

  6. Curriculum & Instruction

    1. Change in Summer School Schedule

      The administration is proposing that the traditional summer school schedule for elementary school students be later in the summer. The reason for this recommended delay is to support younger students in the reduction of academic recidivism and consequently help them be better prepared for the 2010/2011 academic year. The High School Summer School would stay the same. Example:

      JUNE   JULY   AUGUST
      S M T W T F S   S M T W T F S   S M T W T F S
          1 2 3 4 5           1 2 3   1 2 3 4 5 6 7
      6 7 8 9 10 11 12   4 5 6 7 8 9 10   8 9 10 11 12 13 14
      13 14 15 16 17 18 19   11 12 13 14 15 16 17   15 16 17 18 19 20 21
      20 21 22 23 24 25 26   18 19 20 21 22 23 24   22 23 24 25 26 27 28
      27 28 29 30         25 26 27 28 29 30 31   29 30 31        
      Orange - High School Summer School Green - Elem. Summer School
      Purple - Teacher Orientation Yellow - First week of school

      Mrs. Rossi made the motion to approve the above 2010 Summer School Schedule. Mrs. Runge seconded the motion. The motion passed 4-0.

  7. Business

    1. Out of State Travel - AASBO Conference

      The annual Arizona Association of School Business Officials, 2010 Spring Conference is being held in Laughlin, NV from March 31 to April 1, 2010. The conference agenda is attached. Patti Spencer and Mike Morales are requesting to attend.

      Mrs. Rossi made the motion to approve the above out of state travel. Mrs. Cameron seconded the motion. The motion passed 4-0.

    2. Out of State Travel - Senior Class Trip

      The Senior Class is proposing a trip to 6 Flags Magic Mountain, in Los Angeles, CA on May 25, 2010. Magic Mountain hosts a Grad Night similar to Disneyland's Grad Night, only graduating seniors are allowed to attend. Student tickets will be $41.79, which includes entrance into the park, a $10 meal voucher, a $5 snack voucher and student photo. The class is projecting taking 20 students and 4 chaperones, which would total $1,007.96. The Seniors currently have $2,100 to 2,300 in their Activity account. The Class and Chaperones will leave on the 24th of May and return on the 25th.

      Mr. Byrnes made the motion to table the above item until the April Board Meeting. Mrs. Rossi seconded the motion. The motion passed 4-0.

    3. Policy Adoption

      The following policies are recommended for approval at the March 4, 2010 Board Meeting:

      • CBA - Qualifications and Duties of the Superintendent
      • CBI - Evaluation of Superintendent
      • GB - General Personnel Policies
      • GCF - Professional Staff Hiring
      • GCQF - Discipline, Suspension, and Dismissal of Professional Staff
      • JK - Student Discipline

      Mrs. Cameron made the motion to approve the policies: CBA, CBI, GB, GCF, GCQF, and JK. Mrs. Runge seconded the motion. The motion passed 4-0.

Noting no other business before the Board, Mr. Byrnes, President of the Board, adjourned the meeting at 6:42 p.m.

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