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GLENDALE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 40 Special Meeting of the Governing Board

April 26, 2018, 3:00 p.m.

Public Notice - Meeting Agenda Notice of this meeting has been posted consistent with the requirements of A.R.S. §38-431.02.

The meeting’s location is the Executive Conference Room in the District Office, 7301 N. 58th Avenue, Glendale. The Board reserves the right to change the order of items on the agenda, with the exception of public hearings, which are scheduled for a specific time. At the chair’s discretion, the Board may carry over consideration of any business not concluded by 9:00 p.m. to the next regular meeting’s agenda. Governing Board members may participate in person or via telephone conference call. The Governing Board reserves the right to convene to executive session for the purpose of obtaining legal advice from its attorney for any item listed on the agenda, in person or by telephone, pursuant to A.R.S. §38-431.03.A.3.

ORDER OF BUSINESS 1. Call to Order and Roll Call

2. Opening Exercises

a. Adoption of Agenda b. Approval of Acting Clerk (if necessary)

3. Governing Board Workshop

The Governing Board will conduct a workshop with Administration. Topics of discussion will include: a. Annual Review of Governing Board Goals and Operating Protocols

b. Criteria for Superintendent Performance Pay

c. Superintendent’s Strategic Goals

4. Call to the Public

The public is invited to address the Board on any issue within its jurisdiction, subject to reasonable time, place and manner restrictions. Governing Board members are not permitted to discuss or take legal action on matters raised during open call to the public unless the matters are properly noticed for discussion and legal action. However, the law permits Board members to do the following at the conclusion of the open call to the public: (a) Respond to criticism made by those who have addressed the Board; (b) Ask staff to review a matter; or (c) Ask that a matter be put on a future agenda. Those wishing to address the Board should complete a “Call to the Public” form and submit it to the Board Secretary prior to the start of the meeting. Each speaker will be provided three (3) minutes to address the Board, unless provided other direction by the Board. At the outset of the speaker’s remarks, the speaker should state their name and the Board requests that the speaker provide his/her address.

5. Consent Agenda a. Certified Personnel Report

It is recommended the Governing Board approve the employments, resignations, retirements, promotions, leaves of absence, cancellations of employment, terminations and/or contract renewals of certified personnel.

b. Classified Personnel Report It is recommended the Governing Board approve the employments, resignations, retirements, promotions, leaves of absence, cancellations of employment, and/or terminations of classified personnel.

c. Fundraiser Activity Requests

It is recommended the Governing Board ratify and approve the list of fundraiser activity requests as presented.

d. Approval of Travel

It is recommended the Governing Board approve the requests for employee out-of-county travel as presented.

Please Note: The Workshop portion of the agenda will take place from 3:00 – 5:30 p.m. The regular business portion of the meeting will begin starting at 5:30 p.m.

Special Meeting of the Governing Board April 26, 2018 6. Action Items

a. Renewal of Classified Staff Employment It is recommended the Governing Board approve the employment renewal of classified staff members for the 2018-2019 school year as presented.

b. Vision Insurance It is recommended the Governing Board approve Vision benefits through United Healthcare as presented for 2018-2019.

c. Supplemental Dental Insurance It is recommended the Governing Board approve supplemental dental insurance through Cigna Dental Health Maintenance Organization (DHMO) benefits as presented for 2018-2019.

d. Flexible Spending Account Benefits It is recommended the Governing Board approve Flexible Spending Account (FSA) benefits through Basic as presented for 2018-2019.

e. Life Insurance It is recommended the Governing Board approve Life Insurance benefits through Voya Financial as presented for 2018-2019.

f. Mid-Term Disability Insurance It is recommended the Governing Board approve Mid-Term Disability benefits through Unum as presented for 2018-2019.

g. Short-Term Disability Insurance It is recommended the Governing Board approve Short-Term Disability benefits through Sunlife Financial as presented for 2018-2019.

h. ASBA Political Agenda Priorities and Proposals The Governing Board will discuss and consider taking action to approve its top five political agenda priorities and proposed issues to submit for consideration on Arizona School Boards Associations’ 2019 Political Agenda.

7. Future Meetings and Events a. Future Meetings and Agenda Item Requests.

The Governing Board will review the list of upcoming Board meetings and potential agenda topics. Governing Board Members will have the opportunity to request items to be included on future meeting agendas for discussion, information and/or action.

8. Summary of Current Events

a. Superintendent Report The Superintendent will present a brief summary of current events.

b. Governing Board Report Governing Board Members will present brief summaries of current events, as necessary.

9. Adjournment

GLENDALE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTRICT

ACTION AGENDA ITEM AGENDA NO: 5.A. TOPIC: Certified Personnel Report SUBMITTED BY: Ms. Cathey Mayes, Director of Human Resources RECOMMENDED BY: Dr. Barbara Goodwin, Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources DATE ASSIGNED FOR CONSIDERATION: April 26, 2018 RECOMMENDATION:

It is recommended the Governing Board approve the employments, resignations, retirements, promotions, leaves of absence, cancellations of employment, terminations, and/or contract renewals of certified personnel.

New Employment

1. Anderson, Larkin Teacher $36,000 07/30/18 2. Arriaga, Morling Teacher $36,000 07/30/18 3. Catella, Lisa Teacher $36,000 07/30/18 4. Jones, Sabrina Teacher $36,000 07/30/18 5. Garcia, Tina Teacher $36,000 07/30/18 6. Lambert, Christine Teacher $36,000 07/30/18 7. Lindsey, Tracy Teacher $36,000 07/30/18 8. Masterson, Lauren Teacher $36,000 07/30/18 9. Riley, Megan Teacher $36,000 07/30/18 10. Swales, Jamie Teacher $36,000 07/30/18 12. Thueringer, Brandilynne Teacher $36,000 07/30/18 *Salary is subject to change pending employment and transcript verification

Correction to Resignation 1. Brady, Michelle Coordinator for Research and Assessment 04/13/18

Change of Position 1. Moriarty, Christina From Guest Teacher to Certified Teacher 07/30/18 2. Dubovoy, Jonathan From Guest Teacher to Certified Teacher 03/12/18

Guest Teacher – Re-Hire

1. Evans, Lynda Guest Teacher 04/16/18

Resignation 1. Espinoza, Arianna Teacher Personal Reasons 05/25/18 2. Paduano, Anthony Teacher Employment 05/25/18 3. Wright, Jason Teacher Personal Reasons 04/30/18

Rescinded Resignation 1. Tsika, Jennifer Teacher 04/26/18

Non-Administrative Contract Renewal

1. Dubovoy, Jonathan Teacher

Updated 4/23/2018


ACTION AGENDA ITEM AGENDA NO: 5.B. TOPIC: Classified Personnel Report SUBMITTED BY: Ms. Jacqueline Horine, Coordinator for Classified Human Resources RECOMMENDED BY: Dr. Barbara Goodwin, Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources DATE ASSIGNED FOR CONSIDERATION: April 26, 2018 RECOMMENDATION:

It is recommended the Governing Board approve the employments, resignations, retirements, promotions, leaves of absence, cancellations of employment, and/or terminations of classified personnel.

New Hire 1. Espinoza, Elsa Food Service Worker $10.50 04/09/18 2. Hernandez Camacho, Jaqueline Campus Monitor $10.50 04/23/18

3. Jackson, Terersa Administrative Secretary $15.15 04/09/18 4. Ledezma, Citlaly Ed. Assist. Special Ed. $12.49 04/09/18 5. Niblick, Judy Admin. Secretary $15.15 04/23/18 6. Pina, Courtney Accounting Budget Supervisor $58,386 05/14/18 7. Sanford, Carmen Food Service Worker $10.50 04/09/18 8. Silva, Violeta Campus Monitor $10.50 04/16/18

Position Change

1. Bohn, Monique From Campus Monitor to FSW $10.50 04/09/18 2. Canizales, Nancy From Attendance Sec. to School Sec. $12.73 04/16/18 3. Fait, Tricia From Nurse RN to Nurse BSN $37,659 01/01/18 4. Miller, Shanta From EA to Attendance Secretary $10.97 04/16/18 5. Ojeda Sanchez, Maria Cleaner to Lead Custodian $12.68 04/16/18 6. Pope, Shane From Trainee Bus Dr. to Bus Driver $13.65 04/16/18

Correction to Retirement 1. Bodrie, Gyna* Library Clerk Retire 05/25/18 *Entering Phased Retirement*

Resignation

1. Gongora, Destany Assist. Spec-Ed CC-MD Personal Reasons 04/20/18 2. Herrera Camacho, Lucia Educational Assistant Personal Reasons 05/24/18 3. Ogunleye, Torrie School Bus Operator Other employment 04/13/18 4. Olague, Michelle EA Personal Reasons 04/19/18 5. Reyes, Blanca Cleaner I Personal Reasons 04/20/18 6. Robles, Tina School Bus Driver Other employment 04/27/18 7. Romero, Arturo Unit Operations Manager Personal Reasons 05/01/18 8. Steel-Thaxton, Angela Educational Assistant Personal Reasons 04/04/18 9. Trimble, Lauren SLPA Personal Reasons 05/24/18

Termination 1. Sullivan, Ashley Trainee School Bus Driver 04/26/18

New Hire Substitutes 1. Ochoa, Paulina Sub Educational Assistant $10.50 04/16/18 2. Solomon, Ahmed Sub Clerical $11.49 04/23/18 3. Virgil, Salvador Sub Cleaner $10.50 04/23/18

Updated 4/23/2018

Separation

1. Beeman, Charles Classified Sub Inactive Sub 07/16/15 2. Bender, Lorri Classified Sub Inactive Sub 10/05/17 3. Bia, Michelle Classified Sub Inactive Sub 03/21/14 4. Candelaria, Dora Classified Sub Inactive Sub 08/24/17 5. Carmelo, Daniel Classified Sub Inactive Sub 07/13/17 6. Carriozza, Daniel Classified Sub Inactive Sub 06/14/13 7. Ceniceros, Jesus Classified Sub Inactive Sub 04/26/18 8. Ching, Siobhan Classified Sub Inactive Sub 06/15/17 9. Chrisco, Harmony Jade Classified Sub Inactive Sub 05/19/18 10. Connealy, Esther Classified Sub Inactive Sub 07/16/15 11. Custer, Robin Classified Sub Inactive Sub 08/09/13 12. Dash, Jessica Classified Sub Inactive Sub 02/26/15 13. Espericueta, Mariana Classified Sub Inactive Sub 05/21/15 14. Fernandez, Mary Grace Classified Sub Inactive Sub 06/15/17 15. Godinez, Carlos Classified Sub Inactive Sub 05/07/15 16. Gregg, Kaila Marie Classified Sub Inactive Sub 04/26/18 17. Griego, Sabrina Classified Sub Inactive Sub 09/24/15 18. Gutierrez, Maryconnie Classified Sub Inactive Sub 09/08/16 19. Hallet, Evita Classified Sub Inactive Sub 12/01/16 20. Harding, Marcia Sue Classified Sub Inactive Sub 01/28/16 21. Heard, Brooke E. Classified Sub Inactive Sub 05/18/17 22. Isanovic, Linda Marie Classified Sub Inactive Sub 04/09/15 23. Jackson, Linda Classified Sub Inactive Sub 03/12/15 24. Johnson, Marissa Classified Sub Inactive Sub 04/26/18 25. Johnson, Sophia Classified Sub Inactive Sub 02/23/17 26. Kahland, Joyce Classified Sub Inactive Sub 09/22/16 27. Kilgo, Alyse Classified Sub Inactive Sub 05/18/17 28. Leiva, Luis Classified Sub Inactive Sub 11/06/14 29. Mashatt, Victor Classified Sub Inactive Sub 11/19/15 30. McDowell, Kelly Classified Sub Inactive Sub 04/26/18 31. Montgomery, Darrell Classified Sub Inactive Sub 05/21/15 32. Montgomery, Jazmyn Classified Sub Inactive Sub 03/10/16 33. Moore, Roger Classified Sub Inactive Sub 04/26/18 34. O’Neal, Kristen Classified Sub Inactive Sub 04/26/18 35. Padilla, Valerie M. Classified Sub Inactive Sub 12/17/15 36. Quezada, Clarissa Classified Sub Inactive Sub 06/16/16 37. Reed, Bethany Classified Sub Inactive Sub 07/16/15 38. Reyes, Guadalupe Classified Sub Inactive Sub 04/26/18 39. Roberson, Matthew Classified Sub Inactive Sub 07/27/12 40. Robinson-Smith, Tiffani Classified Sub Inactive Sub 06/14/13 41. Ross, Patricia Classified Sub Inactive Sub 06/02/16 42. Soto, Gabriela Classified Sub Inactive Sub 06/15/17 43. Stanley, Lori Classified Sub Inactive Sub 05/04/17 44. Taylor, Suzanne Classified Sub Inactive Sub 12/17/15 45. Valencia, Miilae Classified Sub Inactive Sub 04/26/18 46. Wallace, Sylvia Classified Sub Inactive Sub 09/22/16 47. Zavala, Alba Classified Sub Inactive Sub 06/18/15

Source of Funding – M & O State Federal Budget Grant Grant Capital Other


ACTION AGENDA ITEM

AGENDA NO: 5.C. TOPIC: Fundraiser Activity Requests SUBMITTED BY: Various Schools RECOMMENDED BY: Mr. Mike Barragan, Assistant Superintendent for Financial and Auxiliary Services DATE ASSIGNED FOR CONSIDERATION: April 26, 2018 RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended the Governing Board ratify and approve the fundraiser activity requests as presented.

RATIONALE:

School Event Purpose

Desert Spirit Concessions during Conferences (burgers, soda)

Raising funds for Washington D.C. Trip

Harold W. Smith Cinco de Mayo Celebration Raising funds for PTO

Harold W. Smith World’s Finest Chocolate Bars Raising funds for 8th grade promotion field trip

Sunset Vista School Dance Raising funds for 8th grade promotion activity


ACTION AGENDA ITEM

AGENDA NO: 5.D. TOPIC: Approval of Travel SUBMITTED BY: Mr. Joe Quintana, Superintendent RECOMMENDED BY: Mr. Joe Quintana, Superintendent DATE ASSIGNED FOR CONSIDERATION: April 26, 2018 RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended the Governing Board approve the requests for employee out-of-county travel as presented. Traveler Purpose/Location Dates Cost Board Members TBD ASBA Summer Leadership June 7-9 $775 M&O Cindy Segotta-Jones Flagstaff, AZ Liz Powell Tom Clark ISTE Conference June 24-28 $9,916 M&O Russell Deneault Chicago, IL Cristina LaNuez SDE National Conference July 8-11 $7,776.30 Title I Beatriz Gonzalez Las Vegas, NV Jessica Hargadine Kathy Joyner Leah Lee McKayla Swank Angelique Saiz Kim Shriro School Nutrition Association July 8-12 $10,049 Food Services Wendy Frederickson Annual Conference Ruth Hernandez Las Vegas, NV Robert Gutierrez Claudia Reyes Kathleen Pfeiffer

Revised: 6/1/2007

TRAVEL REQUEST FORM For Out-of-County/Out-of-State Travel by District Employee

This form is to be used when requesting approval for travel to conferences or other events/activities outside of Maricopa County. It should be turned in to the Superintendent’s Office with enough advance notice to ensure Board approval prior to travel date. Name of Traveler(s): Board Members TBD, Cindy Segotta-Jones, Liz Powell Working at School/Department: Governing Board, Superintendent Reason for Travel: ASBA Summer Leadership Institute Traveling to: Flagstaff, Arizona Dates of Travel: June 7-9, 2018 Substitute Needed/Dates: N/A Code Cost Requisition

Number Charge Sub to:

$ N/A

Charge Registration to: 001.100.2310.6360.550.0000 $ 250.00

Charge Airline/Bus to:

$ N/A

Charge Meal/Lodging to:

001.100.2310.6580.550.0000

$ 400.00

Charge Auto Mileage to:

001.100.2310.6580.550.0000

$ 125.00

Total Cost of Travel

$ 775.00

APPROVED BY: DATE Approved Not Approved By the Governing Board on date

Revised July 1998

TRAVEL REQUEST FORM

For Out-of-County/Out-of-State Travel by District Employee

This form must be turned in with purchase requisitions and PAR to the Superintendent’s Office with enough advance notice to ensure Board approval prior to travel date. Name of Traveler(s): Tom Clark, Russell Deneault Working at School/Department: Information Technology Department Reason for Travel: International Society for Technology in Education Conference Traveling to: Chicago, Illinois 60616 Dates of Travel: June 24th – 28th , 2018 Substitute Needed/Dates: DNA Code Cost Requisition

Number Charge Sub to:

N/A

$N/A

Charge Registration to:

001.100.2570.6360.571.0000

$1190.00


001.100.2570.6580.571.0000

$1000.00


001.100.2570.6580.571.0000

$2768.00


001.100.2570.6580.571.0000

$N/A


$9916.00


*Per diem for meals is $74.00 per day.

Revised July 1998

CONFERENCE/WORKSHOP REQUEST JUSTIFICATION FORM

Must be completed and submitted to the Superintendent’s Office for transmittal to the Governing Board along with the Travel Request Form. Name of Traveler(s): Tom Clark and Russell Deneault Conference/Workshop Title: International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) (Reason for Travel) 1. Relevance of conference/workshop to employee(s) work responsibilities:

The annual ISTE conference is the premier educational technology conference that brings together IT leadership, administrators and professional educators together from both national and international schools and school districts. Presentations and showcases of technology trends in classroom technology, digital resources and solutions available to support teaching and learning with technology. The knowledge gained will allow our district to better support technology planning, implementation if new technologies and improved support to students, staff and community. The conference also provides opportunities to hear from experts and from peer districts regarding their experiences from technology implementation and build awareness what was successful and issues to avoid. Additional topics include digital citizenship, student online safety, use of digital curriculum, digital equity, STEM, coding programs for students and others.

2. How will employee(s) share information with colleagues?

Information will be shared with district staff, departments, school staff, technology mentors and teachers as relevant. Opportunities to share include district, department and school staff meetings as appropriate.

3. How is the conference/workshop related to district, school or department goals and or objectives? Attendance of the 2017 ISTE conference directly impacted decisions made on the implementation and

replacement of classroom technologies for the 2017-18 school Year. The ISTE conference will again provide valuable information to the IT department for the 2018-19 school year. Learning about success from peers and experts allows the GESD IT department to identify best processes for implementation and support of technology.

Revised July 1998

TRAVEL REQUEST FORM


This form must be turned in with purchase requisitions and PAR to the Superintendent’s Office with enough advance notice to ensure Board approval prior to travel date. Name of Traveler(s): Cristina LaNuez, Beatriz Gonzalez, Jessica Hargadine, Kathy

Joyner, Leah Lee, McKayla Swank, Angelique Saiz Working at School/Department: Glendale American Reason for Travel: SDE National Conference: iTEACH K and iTEACH 1st

Traveling to: Las Vegas, NV Dates of Travel: July 8-11 Substitute Needed/Dates: None needed

Code Cost Requisition Number

Charge Sub to: N/A N/A N/A

Charge Registration to: 100.100.2213.6360.108.0000 $3,414.30

Charge Airline/Bus to: 100.100.2213.6580.108.0000 $200 N/A

Charge Meal/Lodging to: 100.100.2213.6580.108.0000 $3,672

Charge Auto Mileage to: 100.100.2213.6580.108.0000 $490

Total Cost of Travel $ 7,776.30


Revised July 1998


Must be completed and submitted to the Superintendent’s Office for transmittal to the Governing Board along with the Travel Request Form. Name of Traveler(s): Cristina LaNuez, Beatriz Gonzalez, Jessica Hargadine, Kathy Joyner, Leah Lee, McKayla

Swank, Angelique Saiz Conference/Workshop Title: SDE National Conference: iTEACH K and iTEACH 1st (Reason for Travel)

1. Relevance of conference/workshop to employee(s) work responsibilities: This conference is catered to specific grade levels. Kindergarten and 1st grade will attend the sessions that discuss relevant topics for the current grade they teach. Sessions focus on the following and teachers will identify sessions in which they feel they need further growth.

Gather techniques for effective classroom, time, and behavior management to maximize instructional time

and build student independence.

Obtain developmentally appropriate practices to build strong foundational skills in reading, writing,

and math.

Focus on prevention over intervention through purposeful instruction across all content areas from the

start of the year.

Instill a love of learning through inquiry-based instruction in a collaborative, child-centered environment.

Discover current and cutting edge strategies to effectively integrate technology into your classroom.

Identify effective grouping strategies and ways to differentiate instruction for your diverse group of

learners.

2. How will employee(s) share information with colleagues? The entire Kindergarten and 1st grade teams are going to this conference together. The training is specifically aligned to Kinder or 1st grade topics so learning will be continued and shared with each other throughout Professional Learning Communities in the 18-19 school year. Teachers will share with each other if they go to different sessions and collaborate when attending like sessions. 3. How is the conference/workshop related to district, school or department goals and or objectives? Our district goals are to increase student achievement and eliminate the achievement gap. Glendale American shares these goals. Our primary need at our campus to do this is to increase teacher capacity while teaching Tier I instruction to increase the number of students achieving grade level content. This conference focuses on Tier I instruction, with differentiated options to ensure all teachers get their specific learning needs met.

Revised July 1998

TRAVEL REQUEST FORM


This form must be turned in with purchase requisitions and PAR to the Superintendent’s Office with enough advance notice to ensure Board approval prior to travel date. Name of Traveler(s): Kim Shriro, Wendy Frederickson, Ruth Hernandez, Robert Gutierrez, Claudia Reyes, & Kathleen Pfieffer Working at School/Department: Food & Nutrition Reason for Travel: Attend School Nutrition Annual National Conference

Traveling to: Las Vegas, Nevada Dates of Travel: 7/8/2018-7/12/2018 Substitute Needed/Dates: None Required

Code Cost Requisition Number

Charge Sub to:

None required

$ 0

Charge Registration to:

510.100.3100.6360.580.0000

$ 2,190.00


510.100.3100.6612.580.0000

$ 1,309.00


510.100.3100.6612.580.0000

$ 6,550.00


$ 0


$10,049.00

APPROVED BY: DATE Approved Not Approved By the Governing Board on Date

Revised July 1998


Must be completed and submitted to the Superintendent’s Office for transmittal to the Governing Board along with the Travel Request Form. Name of Traveler(s): Kim Shriro, Wendy Frederickson, Ruth Hernandez, Robert Gutierrez, Claudia Reyes, Kathleen Pfieffer Conference/Workshop Title: School Nutrition Association Annual National Conference (Reason for Travel) 1. Relevance of conference/workshop to employee(s) work responsibilities:

Will provide topics related to work responsibilities. Topics include: Operations, communications, marketing, and nutrition. This conference will allow the Food Service Department to network with schools around the nation to discuss best practices in all areas of the National School Lunch Program

2. How will employee(s) share information with colleagues? Through meetings, district website and implementation of federal regulations

3. How is the conference/workshop related to district, school or department goals and or objectives?

This conference provides professional growth in the areas of operations, communications, nutrition education and fiscal management. After attending this conference, it will help ensure that the Food Service Department is in compliance in administrating the National School Lunch Program and continued implementation of the Healthy Hunger-Free Kids Act.


ACTION AGENDA ITEM AGENDA NO: 6.A. TOPIC: Renewal of Classified Staff Employment SUBMITTED BY: Ms. Jacque Horine, Coordinator for Classified Human Resources RECOMMENDED BY: Dr. Barbara Goodwin, Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources DATE ASSIGNED FOR CONSIDERATION: April 26, 2018 RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended the Governing Board approve the employment renewal of classified staff members for the 2018-2019 school year as presented. RATIONALE: Administration recommends employment renewal of classified employees identified on the attached list for the 18-19 school year. Upon receipt of work agreement or contract, employees will have ten calendar days to accept the offer.

Abdulmaseh Dbag, Nawal Najeb

Abril, Yolanda

Acejo, Michelle

Acord, Andy Gene

Acosta Rosales, Rosalio

Acosta, Margarita

Adams, Deanna Sue

Adams, Julia

Adams, Stacy M

Aguayo, Gloria Ybarra

Aguilar, Monica C

Aguilar, Sylvia Ann

Agundez, Jesusa A

Alas, Edda Gracibel

Alvarado, Elena I

Alvarez, Angie

Alvarez, Fernando M

Amarillas, Christee M

Amaya, Blanca A

Amaya, Eugenia

Ancell, Mary E

Ancell, Sandra Lynn

Ancira, Alicia A

Anders, Daniel D

Anderson, Delia J

Andrade, Anthony J

Andrade, Corina

Angel, Maria G

Antonides, Eileen N

Apodaca‐Hernandez, Jenny

Aranda Nevarez, Janet

Archila, Delia J

Arellano, Emily L

Arias, Norma H

Arita, Laura I

Arvizo, Elida

Aspeitia, John

Atilano, Concepcion

Avalos, Priscilia

Azpeitia, Vannessa D

Baker, Marsha

Baldenegro, Leandro

Baldenegro, Michelle Ruth

Banuelos, Maria de Lourdes

Banuelos, Sandra Angelica

Barajas, Ana K

Barajas, Sandra E

Baransaka, Deogratias

Barraza, Liliana

Barron, David L

Bartlett, Angela Y

Basave, Juan G

Bean, Doris Jean

Bebee, Deborah J

Bechtol, Alicia

Begay, Tasheena

Bejarano, Suzanne

Bell, Silvia A

Beltran, Alma D

Benavides, Araceli

Bender, Wyatt

Benitez, Javier Gonzalez

Benson, James W

Berger, Melissa Gay

Bermudez‐Lopez, Veronica B

Betts, Rosa

Bidwell, Cecilia L

Blossom, Erika Lucinda

Bohn, Monique

Bojorquez, Amalia

Bonilla, Maria L

Boore, Catherine M

Bowdry, LaShane Shereen

Bowman, Glenda M

Boyle, Randy L

Bradley, Ronnie Ikaika Kelii

Branaman, Toni

Braun, Michaela Marie

Brenner, Christine

Bridges, Andrea

Brown, Alfred L

Brown, Loretta A

Bruner, Carolyn B

Bueno, Rebecca Marie

Burciaga, Rosario Gonzales

Bushong, Peggy

Bushong, Susanne K

Bustamante, Carlos

Bustamante, Maria R.

Butler, Melinda L

Caban, Doris

Cameron, Daniel L

Campa, Leticia

Campos, Celina D

Campos, Rosa

Canales, Monica S

Canela, John D

Canez, Jesus Fernanda

Canez‐Mada, Sylvia Ann

Cangas, Rosaura

Canizales, Nancy

Canjura Campos, Roxana A

Cano, Maria E

Carballo, Petra Osuna

Carrasco, Jillia A

Carrillo, Alicia Ortiz

Carvajal, David E

Casas, Maria Guadalupe

Casillas, Martha G

Castaneda, Irma L

Castanon, Cristina

Castillo Jr, Richard

Castillo, Juana

Castillo, Petra Camberos

Castro, Miriam Arlene

Castro, Patricia A

Celaya, Consuelo

Cervantes Contreras, Monica L

Cervantes, Gabriela A

Chaparro, Erick H

Chappell, Lanelle

Chavez Apodaca, Griselda

Chavez Ronquillo, Elvia G

Chavez, Ronald J

Chavez, Sylvia

Chrisco, Korinna M

Clarke, Cynthia J

Clay‐smith, Willie J

Cobb, Elisha Leon

Coe, Denise

Cole, Rick M

Collins, Eloise

Combs, Bonnie E

Comeau, Ayodele

Contreras, Maria E

Cordero, Raymond J

Cordova De La Cruz, Guadalupe

Corkran, Robert E

Cornell, Mary Lee

Coronado, Beatriz

Coronado, Oscar A

Correa, Zoraida I

Cortes, Emelia S.

Cota, Lareina L

Cox, Darcie A

Cross, Sandra K

Cruz Martinez, Mayra A

Curry, Ozie Carl III

Dakey Acopa, Elba R

Daniels, Charlene

Dash, Satsuki May

Davey, Mary T

Dazey, Trisha Ruth

De La Cruz Zapata, Lorena

De La Rocha, Leonor

De La Rosa‐Ortiz, Claudia

De Leon, Gloria

De Marquez, Ester D

DeAlejandro, Leah M

Deaton, Susan K

Debernardis, Kristin

Deleon, Johnny

Delgado, Maria Elisa

Delponte, Melissa Ann

Deneault, Russell D

Dhaliwal, Amrinder K

Diaz, Shirley A

Diaz, Virginia

Dippold, Jennifer C

Dominguez, Guadalupe

Dropp, Douglas Allen

Dropp, Douglas Allen Jr.

Dropp, Kenneth James

Duarte, Jacquelyn P

Dunn, Suzanne M

Dunnavant, Sean C

Dupre, Tonya Maree

Dzubay, Patricia K

Eason, Victoria Denice

Echerivel, Melissa A

Edelson, Justin S

Elder, Maria L

Elias, Esmeralda

Encizo, Leticia A

Enriquez Mendoza, Laura

Escobedo, Guadalupe

Espinoza De Vasquez, Esperanza

Espinoza, Juan Manuel

Estrada, Ana E

Estrada, Carmen H

Estrada, Emeterio

Evans Jr, Theodore

Evants, Brenda K

Fait, Tricia

Fajardo, Debra Maria

Farley, Michelle Marie

Favela, Mary Cruz

Felix, Maria Leticia

Ferrara, Maria Elena

Feyma, Ryan

Filippone, Vali Maria

Finch, Richard B

Finnesy, Jodi

Fish, Vanessa M

Floerke, Sarah Doty

Flores, Alicia

Flores, Dan H

Flores, Rachel D

Flores, Sergio

Foley, Heather Ann

Foulks, Polly M

Frederickson, Wendy B

Freemore, Faelynn

Friedman, Dave W

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Murchison, Lona M

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ACTION AGENDA ITEM AGENDA NO: 6.B. TOPIC: Vision Insurance SUBMITTED BY: Mr. Mike Barragan, Assistant Superintendent for Finance and Auxiliary Services RECOMMENDED BY: Mr. Joe Quintana, Superintendent DATE ASSIGNED FOR CONSIDERATION: April 26, 2018 RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended the Governing Board approve Vision benefits through United Healthcare as presented for 2018-2019.

RATIONALE:

There is no rate increase for vision benefits which are provided through United Healthcare Benefits. Current Renewal Employee $ 4.14 $ 4.14 Emp. + Spouse $ 7.40 $ 7.40 Emp. + Child(ren) $ 7.74 $ 7.74 Family $ 9.72 $ 9.72

Below you will find the cost for vision insurance for the following fiscal years (FY):

FY 2015 - $72,464.22 FY 2016 - $70,131.68 FY 2017 - $69,688.96

From July 2017 through December 2017, GESD has incurred $32,824.22 on vision insurance. Staff projects vision insurance to cost approximately $65,648.44 by June 30, 2018.


ACTION AGENDA ITEM AGENDA NO: 6.C. TOPIC: Supplemental Dental Insurance SUBMITTED BY: Mr. Mike Barragan, Assistant Superintendent for Finance and Auxiliary Services RECOMMENDED BY: Mr. Joe Quintana, Superintendent DATE ASSIGNED FOR CONSIDERATION: April 26, 2018 RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended the Governing Board approve supplemental dental insurance through Cigna Dental Health Maintenance Organization (DHMO) benefits as presented for 2018-2019. RATIONALE: Valley Schools obtained a lower rate from Cigna DHMO when compared to the contract with Total Dental Administrators (TDA) Health Plan, Inc. Below you will find the rate information comparing the two dental providers. As a reminder, this dental insurance is optional and an alternative to Delta Dental with more affordable rates and narrower network.

Current New Rate

Employee $ 10.61 $ 9.95

Emp. & Spouse $ 20.98 $ 19.68

Emp. & Child $ 23.51 $ 22.06

Family $ 25.81 $ 24.21



ACTION AGENDA ITEM AGENDA NO: 6.D. TOPIC: Flexible Spending Account Benefits SUBMITTED BY: Mr. Mike Barragan, Assistant Superintendent for Finance and Auxiliary Services RECOMMENDED BY: Mr. Joe Quintana, Superintendent DATE ASSIGNED FOR CONSIDERATION: April 26, 2018 RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended the Governing Board approve Flexible Spending Account (FSA) benefits through Basic as presented for 2018-2019. RATIONALE: There is a decrease for the administration of the FSA but this cost is absorbed by Valley Schools and in the future, this item will not be taken for approval to the Trust Board since the service is paid for by Valley Schools. Current Renewal $ 3.69 $ 3.50


ACTION AGENDA ITEM AGENDA NO: 6.E. TOPIC: Life Insurance Benefits

SUBMITTED BY: Mr. Mike Barragan, Assistant Superintendent for Finance and Auxiliary Services RECOMMENDED BY: Mr. Joe Quintana, Superintendent

DATE ASSIGNED FOR CONSIDERATION: April 26, 2018

RECOMMENDATION:

It is recommended the Governing Board approve Life Insurance benefits through Voya Financial as presented for 2018-2019. RATIONALE: There is no rate increase for life insurance. As a reminder, GESD provides basic group life, accidental death and disability (AD&D) insurance at no cost to the employee(s). In addition, employees have an option to increase and supplement their life insurance and there are no rate increases for our employees (on the supplemental insurance).

Current/Basic Renewal/Basic $0.054 $0.054

Current/AD&D Renewal/AD&D $0.015 $0.015

Below you will find the cost for life insurance for the following fiscal years:

FY 2015 - $123,496.14 FY 2016 - $176,585.22 FY 2017 - $152,894.14

From July 2017 through December 2017, GESD has incurred $70,737.90 on life insurance. Staff projects life insurance to cost approximately $141,475.80 by June 30, 2018.



ACTION AGENDA ITEM AGENDA NO: 6.F. TOPIC: Mid-Term Disability Insurance SUBMITTED BY: Mr. Mike Barragan, Assistant Superintendent for Finance and Auxiliary Services RECOMMENDED BY: Mr. Joe Quintana, Superintendent DATE ASSIGNED FOR CONSIDERATION: April 26, 2018 RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended the Governing Board approve Mid-Term Disability benefits through Unum as presented for 2018-2019. RATIONALE: Last year Valley Schools worked with Unum to provide a decrease from $0.14 to $0.11 however, for fiscal year (FY) 2019 there is a rate increase based on a one-year renewal.

Current Rate Renewal Rate $0.11/$100 $0.14/$100

Below you will find the cost for mid-term disability insurance for the following fiscal years:

FY 2015 - $31,842.31 FY 2016 - $62,745.91 FY 2017 - $61,684.37

From July 2017 through December 2017, GESD has incurred $18,994.30 on mid-term disability. Staff projects mid-term disability to cost approximately $37,988.60 by June 30, 2018.



ACTION AGENDA ITEM AGENDA NO: 6.G. TOPIC: Short-Term Disability Insurance SUBMITTED BY: Mr. Mike Barragan, Assistant Superintendent for Finance and Auxiliary Services RECOMMENDED BY: Mr. Joe Quintana, Superintendent DATE ASSIGNED FOR CONSIDERATION: April 26, 2018 RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended the Governing Board approve Short-Term Disability benefits through Sunlife Financial as presented for 2018-2019. RATIONALE: There is no rate increase for employee-paid short term disability. Sunlife Financial was formerly known as Assurant. Below you will find the cost for short term disability insurance for the following fiscal years (FY):

FY 2015 - $97,413.38 FY 2016 - $99,893.82 FY 2017 - $91,671.53

From July 2017 through December 2017, GESD has incurred $43,151.57 in short-term disability insurance. Staff projects short-term disability insurance to cost approximately $86,303.14 by June 30, 2018.


ACTION AGENDA ITEM AGENDA NO: 6.H. TOPIC: ASBA Political Agenda Priorities and Proposals SUBMITTED BY: Ms. Elizabeth Powell, Executive Assistant RECOMMENDED BY: Mr. Joe Quintana, Superintendent DATE ASSIGNED FOR CONSIDERATION: April 26, 2018 RECOMMENDATION: The Governing Board will discuss and consider taking action to approve its top five political agenda priorities and proposed issues to submit for consideration on Arizona School Boards Associations’ 2019 Political Agenda.

RATIONALE: Arizona School Boards’ Association’s Legislative Committee seeks your input in the development of the 2019 Political Agenda. The committee requests that Governing Boards review the current 2018 Political Agenda and reaffirm your top five priorities. Furthermore, you may submit two additional priorities for the Legislative Committee to consider. Once submitted, these proposals will be compiled by staff and provided to the ASBA Legislative Committee for consideration. The Committee will then create a draft document that will be circulated to all governing boards and superintendents. This draft agenda will be the basis for discussion and final approval at the official Delegate Assembly on Saturday, September 9th. The timeline is as follows: • Friday, May 11th – Proposed Items Due • Friday June 1st – Legislative Committee meets • Week of June 18th – Legislative Committee recommendations sent to all governing board

members and superintendents • Saturday, September 8th – Delegate Assembly (Saturday morning following the Law

Conference) • Friday, November 16th – ASBA/AASBO/ASA Legislative Workshop

The current 2018 Political Agenda is attached for your reference.

Arizona School Boards Association

G O V E R N M E N T A L R E L A T I O N S

2018 Political Agenda

Adequately and Equitably Fund Public Schools

• Provide additional state funding for nationally competitive salaries to attract, recruit and retain talented teachers.

• Revise the School Finance formula to:

– Provide a stable revenue source less reliant on the general fund or annual legislative appropriation;

– Fund the implementation and ongoing costs of AZ standards, assessments and technology;

– Allow districts the option to operate individual schools for 200-day school years and increase accompanying funding to 8% from 5% to improve student achievement;

– Establish statewide poverty weights within the school funding formula.

• Fully fund full-day kindergarten and include kindergarten students in the override calculations.

• Renew, expand and improve Prop 301.

• Sufficiently fund market competitive salaries for all non-teaching staff.

• Provide adequate ongoing resources to comply with at least minimum school facility standards to ensure school district equipment and facilities are adequately maintained.

• Restore district additional assistance (DAA) reductions.

• Enact policy that does not unduly discourage local investment in school facilities.

• Eliminate unfunded mandates and administrative burdens.

• Fully fund JTEDs.

• Protect desegregation funding from any cuts or modifications.

• Provide greater equity in funding and access for exceptional student services within the public-school system.

• Adequately fund the cost of student transportation.

• Provide funding for preschool programs.

Uphold, Preserve, and Strengthen Local Control

• Maximize local control and flexibility in managing funds and programs.

• Allow school districts greater flexibility in the divestiture of property to address population and course needs.

• Change “override/budget increase” language to better reflect what voters are being asked to support

• Oppose legislative intrusion on school site budgeting decisions.

Improving Student Outcomes

• Support policy that recognizes and respects teaching as a profession.

• Increase the compulsory attendance age from 16 to 18 years.

• Enact research-based reform of the English Language Learner model of instruction to improve student achievement that does not segregate English Language Learners from English speaking

peers, integrates reading, writing and oral language instruction and incorporates multiple assessment measures to demonstrate English proficiency.

• Fully restore 9th grade CTE/JTED eligibility and funding to allow students to explore career fields and/or certification completion.

• Allow JTEDs to service students through the age of 21.

Arizona School Boards Association

Accountability to Taxpayers

• Establish financial and academic transparency for all institutions that accept public funds.

• Repeal any program that gives public funds for private schools, ESAs & STOs or prevent any future expansion.

• Require comparative classroom spending audits for school districts and all other institutions that accept public funds, and define “classroom spending” as both instructional spending and student support spending.

• Reform current year funding to a system that provides districts with appropriate stable annual budgeting ability and technical reliability.

ASBA leadership and members of the association’s Governmental Relations and Legal Services staff guide the political agenda process.

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ISSUES FOR LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE CONSIDERATION –

2019 POLITICAL AGENDA

The Governing Board of _ _ School District presents the following issue(s) to the ASBA Legislative Committee as adopted by the Governing Board on

Top Five Priorities Rationale

1. _ _

2. _ _

3. _ _

4. _ _

5. _ _

Additional items for consideration Rationale

1. _

2. _ Please include the rationale for each proposed item. This will help provide context during the Legislative Committee discussion.

PLEASE RETURN BY: MAY 11, 2018

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INFORMATIONAL AGENDA ITEM AGENDA NO: 7.A. TOPIC: Future Meetings SUBMITTED BY: Mr. Joseph Quintana, Superintendent RECOMMENDED BY: Mr. Joseph Quintana, Superintendent DATE ASSIGNED FOR CONSIDERATION: April 26, 2018 Board Meetings dates for the 2017-2018 school year are listed below with the agenda topics anticipated for each meeting. Routine items, i.e., vouchers, personnel reports, travel, etc., are not included in the list.

May 10 Authorized Signatories Call for Election Renewal of Sole Source, Cooperative, and Purchasing Contracts

May 24 Special Meeting June 14 Regular Meeting June 28 Special Meeting

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