School District No. 21 of Maricopa County, Arizona
MURPHY ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS
REGULAR MEETING OF THE GOVERNING BOARD
ADMINISTRATIVE CENTER
GOVERNING BOARD ROOM
2615 WEST BUCKEYE ROAD
AGENDA
Monday, August 10, 2015
5:30 P.M.
Order of Business
A.
ROUTINE MATTERS
A.1
Call to Order and Roll Call - Pledge of Allegiance
A.2
Appointment of Acting President (If Necessary)
A.3
Acceptance of Agenda
A.4
Acceptance of Minutes of the Meetings of the Governing Board as follows:
Special Meeting
Executive Session
Public Hearing
Regular Meeting
Executive Session
Special Meeting
June 4, 2015
June 4, 2015
July 13, 2015
July 13, 2015
July 13, 2015
July 16, 2015
A.5
Ratification of Payroll and Expense Vouchers
C.
CURRENT EVENTS:
C.1
Students from all four schools that participated in the Summer School Elevate
Summer Leadership Program will make a presentation on the Program.
C.2
Interim Superintendent’s Update
 Certified Update
 1% Raise
D.
HEARING OF PRESENTATIONS BY INDIVIDUALS/GROUP REPRESENTATIVES
Pursuant to A.R.S. §38-431.01(G), this is the time the Governing Board may
conduct an open call to the public but may not discuss or take legal action on a
matter raised during a call to the public unless the matter has been placed on the
meeting agenda and related thereto. Please complete the "Request to Address the
Governing Board," and submit the completed form to the Executive Administrative
Assistant before the meeting is called to order. Those persons who are recognized
by the board president to make a presentation are asked to please state their name,
indicate whether they are a parent, student or employee and indicate what
topic/agenda item they wish to address. A three (3) minute time limit is set and all
are asked to adhere to this limit.
Regular Meeting
Of the Governing Board
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E.
NEW BUSINESS:
E.1
Vote to Call for an Executive Session on Monday, August 10, 2015
August 10, 2015
If approved by a majority vote, the Executive Session will be held immediately
following the vote to go into Executive Session in the Superintendent’s Office
pursuant to A.R.S. §38-431.03 (A) (1), which states that an Executive Session
may be held for the purpose of:
(1) Discussion or consideration of employment, assignment, appointment,
promotion, demotion, dismissal, salaries, disciplining or resignation of a public
officer, appointee or employee of any public body, except that, with the
exception of salary discussions, an officer, appointee or employee may demand
that such discussion or consideration occur at a public meeting...
 Interim Superintendent Performance Pay Provision/Contract Revision
 One (1) Per Cent Raise for Continuing Teachers
 Human Resources Coordinator
 Director of Student Support Services
The Governing Board may reconvene in public session to take legal action on
any of the matters regarding Item C.1(A) discussed in Executive Session.
Certified Personnel Items
E.1.1 Administrative Employment (Effective 8/11/2015):
Patricia Blanton, Director of Student Support Services, Administrative Center
The Human Resources Coordinator may be announced pending discussion in
Executive Session.
E.1.2 Qualified Evaluators (2015-2016 School Year)
Jose Diaz
Interim Superintendent
Gloiria Rivera
Director of Federal Programs
Daniel Cooper
Principal, Garcia School
Laura Venzor
Assistant Principal, Garcia School
Bryan Borden
Principal, Sullivan School
Takesha Turner
Assistant Principal, Sullivan School
Nicole Shamblin
Principal, Hamilton School
Jose Trevizo
Principal, Kuban School
Laurie Black
Director, Head Start
Margaret Moya
Director, Education & Health Center
Substitutes for the 2015-2016 School Year
Gil Enciso
Janice Johnson
Bernadette Spurlock
Hazel Beard
Kathy Kochery
Judy Woods
Rovonda Doty
Tamika Bufford
Brenda Martinez
Paul Harris
Andrea Fernandez
Eric Buckmaster
Azetta Harper Bey Richard Allen
Daniel Nichols
Regular Meeting
Of the Governing Board
-3Employment ESI (Effective 8/11/2015):
*Richard Hagel, MOWR Teacher, Garcia School
*Pending reference & background checks
August 10, 2015
Site Science Coordinators for EiE and CK12 2015-2016 School Year
Stipend for Site Science Coordinators (4) @ $1,000 per site
E.2
Classified Personnel Items:
Emloyment
Kelsey Gonzalez
Registrar/Secretary
Roy Forman
Crossing Guard
Tierra Sutherlin
MOWR IA
Brenda Hare
IA
Sylvia Aldaz
Registrar
Elizabeth Franco
Payroll Specialist
Promotions:
Maria Barraza
Obdulia Bogarin
Evalia Bugarin
Lupita Cazares
From:
To:
From:
To:
From:
To:
From:
To:
J.L. Kuban
A.F. Garcia
A.M. Hamilton
Garcia
A.M. Hamilton
District Office
Night Custodian 1
Night Lead Custodian, Kuban
Night Lead Custodian
Unit Operations Manager, Sullivan
Night Custodian I
Night Lead Custodian, Sullivan
Instructional Assistant SEI
Secretary/Registrar, Garcia
Effective
8/11/15
8/11/15
8/11/15
8/11/15
8/11/15
8/11/15
8/10/15
8/3/15
8/3/15
7/20/15
Transfers (Effective 7/28/2015):
Ana S. Diaz – From: MOWR Instructional Asst. to Bilingual Inst. Asst.
Substitute (Effective 2015-2016 School Year):
Opal Johansen, Business Services
Termination/Non Extension of Employment (Effective 7/14/2015):
Anthony Lopez, Custodian, Alfred F. Garcia School
E.3
Consideration of Approval of Interim Superintendent’s Performance Based Pay
Resolution
Pursuant to A.R.S. §15-341(40) the District’s Governing Board may, in its
determination, designate up to twenty percent (20%) of Interim Superintendent’s
annual base salary as performance based pay. Any award by the Governing Board
of performance based pay shall be in addition to the Interim Superintendent’s base
salary. The base salary shall be as defined in the Interim Superintendent’s
employment contract.
This Resolution shall be attached to the Interim
Superintendent’s employment contract as Exhibit A and shall replace any and all
prior performance based pay plans previously adopted by the Governing Board. The
Governing Board reserves the right to revise its Superintendent performance based
pay plan adopted herein.
Regular Meeting
Of the Governing Board
E.4
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August 10, 2015
Consideration Of Approval To Participate In A Memorandum Of Understanding
With Red Mountain Academy for the 2015-2016 School Year
Red Mountain Academy focuses on influencing positive change in Arizona’s innercity youth. Their goal is to provide an environment that improves self-esteem,
spiritual formation, job and life skills while establishing a foundation in academics
and service. Red Mountain Academy gives inner-city youth a positive and hopeful
vision for their future. Red Mountain Academy will provide programming, activities
and qualified staff for their program; proof of insurance and quarterly reports
describing number of students and general update on activities. Murphy School
District will make one large classroom available for two to three afternoons after
school until 5:00 p.m. This MOU will be effective for the 2015-2016 school
year. The Certificate of Liability Insurance, which expires 12/18/2015, must be
renewed by 12/18/2015 in order for this MOU to remain effective. There is no cost
to the district.
E.5
Consideration of Approval of the Murphy Head Start Fiscal and Policy Committee
Reports for July 2015
To insure shared governance of the Head Start Program between the Head Start
Policy Committee and the Murphy School District Governing Board, the Head Start
Program Director will be providing monthly reports to the Board. A copy of the
Policy Committee Report is provided to the Governing Board for review. A copy of
the July fiscal report will be provided to the Governing Board for review prior to the
August meeting. The Head Start Director will be present at the August Board
meeting to answer any questions.
E.6
Consideration Of Approval To Participate In A Memo Of Understanding Between
Esperança And Murphy School District No. 21
The purpose of this Agreement is to provide preventive health courses, education,
and support services to both parents and students during school year 2015-2016 as a
community partner under the 21st Century Community Learning Centers program.
The benefit to both parties will be to combine strengths to address both oral health
and obesity prevention for students and parents of students within Murphy School
District. There will be no cost to the district.
E.7
Consideration Of Approval To Enter Into A Partnership Memorandum of
Understanding (MOU) Between University Of Arizona Nutrition Network And
Murphy School District Head Start from October 1, 2015 to September 30, 2018 (3
Years)
This partnership will provide nutrition and nutrition integrated physical activity
education to Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and SNAP
eligible children and families from October 1, 2015 to September 30, 2018 (3 years).
There is no monetary cost to Murphy School District.
Regular Meeting
Of the Governing Board
E.8
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August 10, 2015
Consideration Of Approval To Participate In A Memorandum Of Understanding
With “Future For Kids” At Arthur M. Hamilton School
The purpose of this MOU is to collaborate in order to deliver a high quality two-hour
after-school enrichment program to district students. The goals of the Future for
KIDS Discover Your Future enrichment program are:
o To implement, evaluate and sustain a successful out-of school-time
enrichment program that supports youth academically, ensures youth are
engaged in physical activities, provides youth with at least one nutritious
snack, and increases mentorship opportunities for youth.
Cost for the district will be $5,000 to Future for KIDS to help cover costs of
equipment and supplies for one program year (September 2015 to May 2016).
E.9
Consideration Of Approval To Participate In A Memorandum Of Understanding
(MOU) Between Murphy Elementary School District And Elevate Adventures, LLC
Elevate Adventures, LLC will begin phase II of the Community Leadership Science,
Technology, Engineering, Mathematics (STEM) program, and continue with
mentoring of 5th-8th grade identified student leaders. The student leaders will
receive intensive Peer-Mediation and Leadership development supporting 40 Youth
Developmental Assets. The Community Leadership program will provide 21st
CCLC students with opportunities to connect with nature, raise student achievement,
and promote physical activity (reducing child obesity), through the implementation
of a mobile garden.
The Elevate program will occur at Alfred F. Garcia School, Arthur M. Hamilton
School, Jack L. Kuban School and William R. Sullivan School. The cost for this
project will be shared between the four Murphy School District Schools using 21st
CCLC funding ($3,750 x 4 schools = $15,000).
E.10
Consideration Of Approval To Procure Randstad Staffing For Fiscal Year 20152016
Randstad Staffing is a personnel temporary contracted services. Randstad has been
servicing the State of Arizona and its Cooperative Members for more than 20 years.
They are an approved supplier of temporary personnel for the State of Arizona and
its entities. State Contract # ADSP013-043967
Vendor
Service/And Or Commodity
Randstad Temporary Staffing
Temporary Services
Total Cost
$5000.00
Regular Meeting
Of the Governing Board
E.11
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Consideration of Approval to Submit and Accept Federal and State Funds for the
2015-2016 School Year
Race to the Top Grant
Title I
Title II-A Improving Teacher Quality
Title III LEP Program
21st Century Community Learning Center
(Kuban and Sullivan Schools)
21st Century Community Learning Center
(Garcia and Hamilton Schools)
IDEA – Basic – ENT
IDEA Preschool (Pre-K)
Head Start Program
F.
G.
August 11, 2014
$ 35,122.97
$1,906,262.83
$ 182,642.68
$ 162,109.00
$ 105,860.13
$ 238,748.96
$ 350,000.00
$ 19,012.50
$ 680,000.00
OTHER - REPORTS AND INFORMATION
G.1 Student Activity Report
Mr. Joseph Cucinotta
G.2
District M&O & Capital Budgets Report
Mr. Joseph Cucinotta
G.3
Bank Reconciliation Report
Mr. Joseph Cucinotta
ADJOURNMENT