APPPROVED GOVERNING BOARD MINUTES
OF TUESDAY, JANUARY 14, 2014
FORT HUACHUCA ACCOMMODATION SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 00
I. CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order by Board President Tim Quinn at 4:01 pm.
ROLL CALL
Tim Quinn
Mike Rudkin
James Harper
Wes Cooper
Cindy Berry
II. ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA
A motion was made by Mr. Rudkin and seconded by Mr. Harper to adopt the agenda. Motion carried.
III. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
A request was made to approve the meeting minutes of Tuesday, December 10, 2013. Motion was made by Mr. Rudkin and seconded by Mr. Cooper. Motion carried.
IV. CALL TO THE PUBLIC
A. None at this Governing Board meeting.
V. BOARD REPORTS AND PRESENTATIONS
1. Math Curriculum Information
A representative math teacher from each school discussed their recent trip to Huachuca City to learn more about their math curriculum. Each teacher emphasized the importance of getting feedback on curriculum from teachers who utilize it as opposed to vendors. They also believe that observing different approaches, forms of data collection, and types of intervention was beneficial.
2. Speech Program Information
Casey Cosgrove and Adrian Mamikonian from Presence Learning demonstrated how the new speech program will function for students. Presence Learning will be fulfilling the schools’ speech needs due to a breach of contract by the company previously used by the district. This online system has helped relieve the need for Speech and Language services in rural areas where Speech Therapists are more difficult to find.
3. Summary of Current Events by the Superintendent
Superintendent Bonnie Austin gave a brief series of statements on current events in the school district. This report served to inform the Governing Board of relevant events and updates after a long Winter Break.
4. STRONGE Evaluation Report
Members of the District Instructional Leadership Team (DILT) reported reactions to the evaluation process this school year and the progress of evaluations. All members from each of the three schools reported that the use of the STRONGE Model is going well and that they are receiving both positive and constructive feedback from teachers.
VI. CONSENT AGENDA
A. BUSINESS
1. Board approval for the ratification of Payroll/Benefits Expense Vouchers and Expenditures Vouchers.
2. Board approval of the November 2013 Student Activity Fund Report for Colonel Smith Middle School.
A. PERSONNEL
1. Board approval of the resignation of Melissa Haubrich, Instructional Assistant, to be effective as of December 20, 2013.
2. Board approval of intent to retire for Fatima Baeza, 2nd Grade Teacher at Johnston Elementary School, to be effective May 23, 2014.
Motion was made by Mr. Rudkin and seconded by Mrs. Berry to approve the consent agenda. Motion Carried.
VII. ACTION AGENDA
A. BUSINESS
1. Board approval for the district to contract Speech and Language services from Stars and Presence Learning. Total combined contract cost is $56,873.20.
Motion was made by Mr. Rudkin and seconded by Mr. Harper. Motion Carried.
B. PERSONNEL
1. Request for approval to employ the following support staff employees for the 2013/2014 school year:
- Catherine Baines – District Office Secretary
- Yvette Ortega – Food Service Worker
- Elaine Taylor – Instructional Assistant
Motion was made by Mr. Rudkin and seconded by Mr. Cooper. Motion Carried.
2. Request for approval to employ the following certified substitutes for the 2013/2014 school year:
- Elizabeth Rhoten
- Justine Beeson
Motion was made by Mr. Rudkin and seconded by Mrs. Berry. Motion Carried.
VIII. POLICY
A. First reading and discussion of the following Policies/Regulations/Exhibits:
1. JJJ Extracurricular Activity Eligibility
The Board considered all potential ramifications of a policy change concerning student academic eligibility to participate in extracurricular activities. Board President Tim Quinn explained the need for a hearing in order to get parent and community feedback should the Board move forward with a policy change. The Colonel Smith Middle School Athletic Director provided perspective and input on the current policy and procedures. The Board agrees that students should be motivated to improve and a raised academic standard may be necessary. It was generally agreed among the board members upon the suggestion of the Superintendent that intervention should be offered to students in extracurricular activities who fall below any new standard developed. The Board made no final decisions at this time.
IX. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Board made no requests for future agenda items at this meeting.
X. ADJOURNMENT
Request was made for motion for adjournment. Motion was made by Mr. Rudkin and seconded by Mr. Harper. Adjournment was at 5:00 p.m
APPROVED BY THE GOVERNING BOARD ON TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2014
Tim Quinn, Board President ______
Michael Rudkin, Board Vice President ______
Westley Cooper, Board Member ______
Cindy Berry, Board Member ______
James Harper, Board Member ______
Tuesday, January 14, 2014
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