May 23, 2022 at 4:45 PM - Regular Board Meeting & Executive Session
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I. CALL TO ORDER
Presenter:
Michell Marinelli
Discussion:
The meeting was called to order at 4:50pm.
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II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
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III. ADOPTION OF AGENDA
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III.A. BOARD PLEDGE: We pledge that our decisions will cultivate the unique skills and abilities of all learners to reach their greatest potential in order to develop well-rounded learners inspired to EXCEL.
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IV. INFORMATION ONLY - GOOD THINGS
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IV.A. Superintendent's Report
Discussion:
Linda Gibson reviewed some of the highlights and events going on in the district:
Rim Country Middle School Honors Banquet was very nice. It is always a wonderful way to celebrate our students. Payson Elementary School had a great science fair last week. She showed pictures of a couple of the experiments. They all were quite impressive. Julia Randall Elementary School had a Kiwanis Terrific Kids Award breakfast. Rim Country Middle School/Payson High School provided a wonderful band concert. A big thank you to Alan Simpson. |
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IV.A.1. Meet and Greet New Employees
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IV.B. Governing Board
Discussion:
Jolynn Schinstock attended the Dirty Dozen Volleyball game.
Michell Marinelli attended the Powder Puff games. She also attended the state track meet, it was very hot. Plus, the RCMS Honor Banquet. Barbara Underwood also attended the Honors Banquet. She thinks it is great that teachers can select their student selection based on different criteria. Joanne Conlin wanted to thank Beth Christensen and her music group for walking down to the Senior Center and playing for the group. The seniors in attendance really enjoyed having them. Audrey Hogue attended the Powder Puff games also. |
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V. PUBLIC COMMENTS - Members of the Governing Board shall not discuss or take legal action on matters raised during an open call to the public unless the matters are properly noticed for discussion and legal action.
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VI. INFORMATION AND DISCUSSION
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VI.A. Information and Discussion on Athletics
Presenter:
Ryan Scherling, Jake Swartwood
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VI.B. Information and Discussion on Student Athlete Drug Testing
Presenter:
Linda Gibson
Discussion:
The Board directed the Superintendent and Athletic Director to research this further and bring back more information at the next meeting. At least one coach is in support of pursuing this as an option.
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VI.C. Information and Discussion on Student and Staff Dress Codes
Presenter:
Linda Gibson
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VI.D. Information and Discussion on the 2022-25 Governing Board Meeting Calendars
Presenter:
Linda Gibson
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VI.E. Information and Discussion of Update on Facilities
Presenter:
Don Downey
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VII. ACTION ITEMS
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VII.A. Consent Agenda
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VII.A.1. Approve Personnel Action Report
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VII.A.2. Approve Donation Report
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VII.A.3. Approve Minutes from May 9, 2022
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VII.A.4. Approve Additional Annual Contracts
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VII.B. Discussion and Possible Action on Athletic Office Tech II Job Description
Presenter:
Chuck Savvy/Linda Gibson
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VII.C. Discussion and Possible Action on Revised Office Tech II Job Description
Presenter:
Chuck Savvy/Linda Gibson
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VII.D. Discussion and Possible Action on Athletic Director Job Description
Presenter:
Chuck Savvy/Linda Gibson
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VII.E. Discussion and Possible Action on Revised Hourly (Classified) Salary Schedule for 2022-23
Presenter:
Chuck Savvy
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VII.F. Discussion and Possible Action on Revised 2022-23 Administrative Salary Schedule
Presenter:
Chuck Savvy
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VII.G. Discussion and Possible Action on Food Service Contract for 2022-23
Presenter:
Kathie Manning
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VII.H. Discussion and Possible Action on Paying Dual Credit Teacher per Funding from Eastern Arizona College
Presenter:
Linda Gibson
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VII.I. Discussion and Possible Action on Intergovernmental Agreement with Eastern Arizona College for Dual Enrollment Classes
Presenter:
Linda Gibson
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VII.J. Discussion and Possible Action on Intergovernmental Agreement with NAVIT
Presenter:
Linda Gibson
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VII.K. Discussion and Possible Action on Intergovernmental Agreement with Gila County Probation for Teen Center
Presenter:
Linda Gibson
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VII.L. Discussion and Possible Action on Social Studies Curriculum
Presenter:
Katrina Sacco
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VII.M. Discussion and Possible Action on Revised Policy IJNDB -2nd Reading
Presenter:
Linda Gibson
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VII.N. Discussion and Possible Action to Rescind all Current and Past Policies and Adopt New Policy Manual
Presenter:
Linda Gibson
Discussion:
Barbara Underwood made a motion to rescind and nullify all current and past policies of Payson Unified School District.
Jolynn Schinstock seconded. Barbara Underwood subsequent motion was to adopt the Policy Manual developed with consulting assistance from the Arizona School Boards Association, containing selected retained documents from the predecessor Manual and the new and modifier documents are hereby prescribed and approved by the Board. |
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VIII. MOTION TO MOVE INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION
Discussion:
The Board moved into Executive Session at 7:41pm.
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VIII.A. Pursuant to ARS§15-843 and ARS § 38-431.03 (A)(1) a public body may go into executive session for discussion on the Superintendent Performance Pay.
Pursuant to ARS§15-843 and ARS § 38-431.03 (A)(1) a public body may go into executive session for discussion on the Superintendent Contract. (Read Prior to Executive Session) All persons present are hereby reminded that it is unlawful to disclose or otherwise divulge to any person who is not now present, other than a current member of the Board, anything that has transpired or has been discussed during this executive session. To do so is a violation of A.R.S. §38-431.03 A.2, A.3. unless pursuant to a specific statutory exception. Move to Regular Session |
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IX. ACTION ITEM
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IX.A. Discussion and Possible Action on Superintendent Performance Pay
Discussion:
Barbara Underwood appreciated Linda's hard work as her goals were lofty and difficult to meet.
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IX.B. Discussion and Possible Action on Superintendent Contract
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X. ADJOURN
Discussion:
The meeting was adjourned at 9:36pm.
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