January 9, 2025 at 6:00 PM - Regular Meeting

I. OPENING

I.1. Permission to Open January 9th Meeting - Governing Board to give Board Member Cox permission to open the January 9th meeting.  (Staff Resource:  Superintendent Herne)

I.2. Call to Order

I.3. Roll Call

I.4. Pledge of Allegiance

I.5. Moment of Silence

I.6. Adoption of Agenda

II. Student Recognition
Jayce Lawler - Social Studies
Cameron Hausaman - Career and Technical Education
Julu Clements - Performing and Visual Arts
Wyatt Schilz - English and Literature
Coleton Hill - Physical Education
Mitchell Gordon - Foreign Language
Scarlett Bell - AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination)
Jenna Fischer - Mathematics
Jessy Johnson - Science
Nicholas Osborn - Senior Spotlight
Mitchell Gordon - Male Athlete
Madison Lusebrink - Female Athlete
Alexander Robinson - Pursuing Victory with Honor

III. Employee Recognition 
Paige Bodam - AVID Teacher
Kelcy Lyons - Math Teacher and Student Council Sponsor

IV. Reports
The Superintendent and Board Member(s) reports will consist of brief summaries of current events.  These reports will be without any discussion or feedback.

IV.1. Superintendent 's Report

IV.2. Board Member Report(s) - Board Member Nevarez and Board Member Koepnick will present information regarding their attendance at the ASBA New Board Member Orientation Conference.

V. Presentation and Information
 

V.1. Administration Information- Principal Beery will present school updates; FLEX, Principal Collaborative Conference, Student Attendance Appeal Process.

V.2. Student Council Presentation - Student Council members will be presenting current Student Body events and future activities.  Items Include:  Senior Parking Spots, MUHS Council of Distinction Application, November Blood Drive, Christmas Parade, Toys 4 Tots Drive and Holiday Bash Movie Night, MUHS Unified Sports, Winter Spirit Week and Candy Cane Project.

V.3. AVID Information - AVID students will present how the AVID program has effected them.

VI. Board Meeting Minutes Not Previously Approved

VI.1. Meetings
November 14, 2024 - Regular Meeting
December 11, 2024 - Regular Meeting

VII. Public Comments 
At the conclusion of the call to the public, Board members may respond to any criticism made by an individual who addressed the Board.  Board members may also direct staff to review the concern or request the item be discussed at a future meeting.  Board members may not discuss or take legal action on matters raised during this open call to the public. If you have submitted a Request to Speak form, the Board President will call upon you and ask that you please identify yourself by clearly stating for the record your name and address. Citizens are asked to restrict their comments to three (3) minutes. Groups wishing to speak should select a spokesperson to represent the view of the group. (Board President may refrain from reciting this section if no RTS forms have been submitted).

VIII. INFORMATION AND DISCUSSION ITEMS - Superintendent Herne and Finance Director Lynn Leonard will update meaning of consent items.

IX. ACTION ITEMS - CONSENT 

IX.1. Approval of Routine Vouchers

IX.1.1. Expense
#1019 - $ 95,635.09
#1020 - $ 31,382.88
#1021 - $ 25,426.57
#1022 - $ 37,096.62

IX.1.2. Payroll
#14 - $391,369.93
#15 - $333,151.60
#16 - $396,608.90
 

IX.1.3. Bookstore Activity

IX.2. Personnel - HR Report

X. ACTION ITEMS 
 

X.1. Selection of the 2025 Governing Board President - The Board will consider and appoint a President for the 2025 Calendar Year.  (Staff Resource:  Superintendent Herne)

X.2. Selection of the 2025 Governing Board Vice-President - The Board will consider and appoint a Vice-President for the 2025 Calendar Year.  (Staff Resource: Superintendent Herne)

X.3. Determination of the 2025 Regular Board Meeting schedule of the Governing Board - The Board will consider and approve a 2025 Meeting Schedule.  (Staff Resources:  Superintendent Herne)

XI. INFORMATION AND DISCUSSION ITEMS 
 

XI.1. Strategic Planning Process - The board will discuss the strategic planning process.  (Staff Resource: Superintendent Herne)

XI.2. Weighted Grades -  Principal Beery and Director Wesbrock presentation on the Weighted Grade process.  (Staff Resource:  Director Wesbrock and Principal Beery) 

XI.3. 2025-2026 Course Catalog - Presentation on the 2025-2026 MUHS Course Catalog.  (Staff Resource: Director Wesbrock and Principal Beery) 

XI.4. First Reading of ASBA Policy Advisory 808 - Information and discussion of the most recent ASBA Policy Advisory.   (Staff Resource:  Superintendent Herne)

XII. Executive Session
Pursuant to A.R.S.§38-431.03 (A)(1) - Please remain seated until such time as the Board votes to convene for an executive session.  The Board will either move to a different location to hold the session or will ask those in attendance to leave the room and take with them all materials and belongings and ensure that no recording devices are left in the room.  No action will be taken in the Executive Session if convened.

XIII. Superintendent Evaluation Updates- Pursuant to A.R.S.§38-431.03 (A)(1) & A.R.S. §15-503 (C)(D) - Superintendent Herne will update the board regarding the Superintendent Evaluation.  (Staff Resource: Superintendent Herne)

XIV. Requests for Future Agenda Items
 

XV. ADJOURNMENT