GLENDALE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 40 Regular Meeting of the Governing Board May 14, 2015, 5:30 p.m. Public Notice - Meeting Agenda Revised May 13, 2015 Notice of this meeting has been posted consistent with the requirements of A.R.S. §38-431.02. The meeting’s location is the Board 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 via telephone conference call if necessary. 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. §38431.03(A)(3). 1. Call to Order 2. Opening Exercises a. Offer of Spanish Interpretation b. Moment of Silence c. Pledge of Allegiance d. Adoption of Agenda e. Acting Clerk (if needed) 3. Special Recognition a. Student Performance Coyote Ridge Elementary School’s Fifth Grade Beginning Band will perform the following songs under direction of Mr. Alan Wiseman: Apache Warrior, by Norman Ward Gymnopedie No. 1, by Erik Satie, arranged by Alan Wiseman Boom-Boom Stomp!, by Les Taylor b. Student Recognition The Governing Board will recognize Ms. Sheila Rowe and participants in Coyote Ridge’s NEW Young Authors Project for the publication of their book, Perception. 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. Approval of Minutes The minutes of the April 9, 2015 Regular Meeting, and April 23, 2015 Special Meeting are submitted for approval. Individuals can access copies of documentation provided to the Board to substantiate administrations’ recommendations, i.e. reports, detailed information, agreement documents, etc., the Friday before the Board meeting in each school’s office, the Superintendent's office, or on the Governing Board’s page of the District’s website. Persons with disabilities may request reasonable accommodations by contacting (623) 237-7136 at least two days prior to the meeting. Agenda for the May 14, 2015 Regular Meeting of the Governing Board Page 2 of 4 b. Ratification of Vouchers It is recommended the Governing Board ratify and approve the expense and payroll vouchers as presented. c. Acceptance of Gifts It is recommended the Governing Board ratify and approve acceptance of gifts offered to the District as presented. d. Certified Personnel Report It is recommended the Governing Board approve the employments, resignations, retirements, REVISED promotions, leaves of absence, and/or terminations of certified personnel. e. 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. f. Disposal of Surplus Property It is recommended the Governing Board approve the items listed as surplus property and grant permission to dispose of them through public auction, trade-in, or salvage company. g. Travel It is recommended the Governing Board approve employee requests for out-of-county travel as REVISED presented. h. Intergovernmental Agreement It is recommended the Governing Board approve the intergovernmental agreement with the Arizona Department of Economic Security (ADES) for the provision of services to refugee students as presented. i. Auxiliary Fund Balance Statement It is recommended the Governing Board approve the Auxiliary Fund Balance Statement for February 2015 as presented. j. Student Activity Fund Balance Statement It is recommended the Governing Board approve the Student Activity Fund Balance Statement for February 2015 as presented. k. Workers’ Compensation Insurance Renewal It is recommended the Governing Board approve the establishment of the excess insurance for workers’ compensation with Safety National Casualty Company effective July 1, 2015, in the amount of $69,417, as presented. l. Contract Renewals It is recommended the Governing Board approve continuation of existing contracts for the 2015-2016 school year as presented. m. Cooperative Agreements It is recommended the Governing Board approve continuation of existing Cooperative Agreements for the 2015-2016 school year as presented. Agenda for the May 14, 2015 Regular Meeting of the Governing Board Page 3 of 4 n. Sole Source Renewals It is recommended the Governing Board approve continuation of existing Sole Source Awards for the 2015-2016 school year as presented. o. Lease Agreement Amendment It is recommended the Governing Board approve the Amendment to the Lease Agreement with Maricopa County for property at Discovery as presented. 6. Reports and Information Items a. Employee Salary, Benefits and Working Conditions Negotiations Poll Members of the Glendale Education Association Leadership Team will present results of a REVISED recent poll of employees regarding salary, benefits and working conditions negotiations representation. b. Fiscal Year 2016 Budget Requirements Administration will provide the Governing Board with an update and overview of the impact of the Arizona Legislature’s fiscal year 2016 budget, specifically the reduction to District Additional Assistances (DAA). 7. Action Items a. Policy Revisions – First Reading It is recommended the Governing Board approve the first reading of proposed revisions to policies GCCH – Professional Staff Bereavement Leave, and GCCC – Professional/Support Staff Leaves of Absence Without Pay as presented. b. Employment of Principal It is recommended the Governing Board approve employment of Ms. Diane Pesch as the Principal of Bicentennial North Middle School, salary and benefits commensurate with other Principals. c. Employment of Assistant Principal It is recommended the Governing Board approve the promotion of Ms. Caitlyn Clark to Assistant Principal of Don Mensendick Middle School, salary and benefits commensurate with other Assistant Principals. d. Employment of Assistant Principal It is recommended the Governing Board approve the promotion of Ms. Monica Silva to Assistant Principal of Desert Spirit School, salary and benefits commensurate with other Assistant Principals. e. Employment of Assistant Superintendent It is recommended the Governing Board approve the employment of Ms. Cindy Segotta-Jones as the Assistant Superintendent of Educational Services, salary and benefits commensurate with other Assistant Superintendents. f. Proposed Issues for Arizona School Boards Association’s 2016 Political Agenda The Governing Board will discuss and consider taking action to approve proposed issues to submit for consideration on Arizona School Boards Associations’ 2016 Political Agenda. g. Revised Expenditure Budget #2 It is recommended the Governing Board approve the Fiscal Year 2014-15 Expenditure Budget Revision #2 as presented. Agenda for the May 14, 2015 Regular Meeting of the Governing Board Page 4 of 4 h. Board Meeting Calendar It is recommended the Governing Board approve a Board Meeting Calendar for the 2015-2016 school year. i. Employment of Assistant Principal It is recommended the Governing Board approve the promotion of Ms. Christy Discello to Assistant Principal of Desert Garden Elementary School, salary and benefits commensurate with other Assistant Principals. j. Employment of Assistant Principal It is recommended the Governing Board approve the employment of Ms. Stephanie Scott as Assistant Principal of Coyote Ridge School, salary and benefits commensurate with other Assistant Principals. NEW NEW 8. Executive Session At this time, the Governing Board will consider voting to recess the special meeting in order to convene to executive session for the following purposes: a. Legal Advice In accordance with A.R.S. § 38-431.03(A)(3) for the purpose of obtaining legal advice from the attorney for the public body regarding the proposed revisions to the Assistant Superintendents’ employment contract language. 9. Reconvene to Public Session 10. Action Items a. Assistant Superintendent Contract It is recommended the Governing Board approve the Assistant Superintendent Contract as presented for the 2015-2016 school year. 11. Future Meetings and Events a. Upcoming Meetings The Governing Board will review the list of potential agenda topics for future Board meetings. b. Agenda Item Requests Governing Board Members will request items to be included on future meeting agendas for discussion, information and/or action. 12. 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. 13. Adjournment GLENDALE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTRICT ACTION AGENDA ITEM AGENDA NO: SUBMITTED BY: 5.A. TOPIC: Approval of Minutes Ms. Elizabeth Powell, Executive Assistant RECOMMENDED BY: Mr. Joseph Quintana, Superintendent DATE ASSIGNED FOR CONSIDERATION: May 14, 2015 RECOMMENDATION: The minutes of the April 9, 2015 Regular Meeting, and April 35, 2015 Special Meeting are submitted for approval. RATIONALE: MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE GOVERNING BOARD School District No. 40 of Maricopa County, Arizona District Office Governing Board Room April 9, 2015 Present: Ms. Mary Ann Wilson, President Ms. Brenda Bartels, Clerk Mr. Jamie Aldama, Member Mr. Martin Samaniego, Member Ms. Sara Smith, Member Absent: None CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order by Ms. Wilson at 5:30 p.m. She noted the presence of all five Board members, constituting a quorum. OPENING EXERCISES Ms. Wilson welcomed the audience and thanked them for coming. She called for a moment of silence followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. Ms. Smith moved to adopt the agenda as presented and Ms. Bartels seconded the motion. Upon call to a vote, the motion carried. SPECIAL RECOGNITION Student Performance Ms. Qiana Harris and Ms. Joelene Strickler lead students from Isaac E. Imes’ 21st Century Community Learning Center Afterschool Drama Program in the recitation of two-voice poetry. VISITOR QUESTIONS AND/OR COMMENTS Ms. Gwen Parker addressed the Board to express her gratitude to the District for the experience and support she has enjoyed during her tenure in Glendale. CONSENT AGENDA Mr. Samaniego moved to approve the consent agenda as presented and Ms. Bartels seconded the motion. Upon call to a vote, the motion carried and the following items were approved: Minutes: The Board approved the minutes of the March 12, 2015 Regular Meeting, the March 26, 2015 Special Meeting, and March 26, 2016 Executive Session. Vouchers: The Board approved and ratified the expense and payroll vouchers as presented. Acceptance of Gifts The Board approved the following gifts and donations offered to the District: Donor DonorsChoose Gift Classroom “Teaching 21st Century Students, 21st Century Skills!” program 4 Nexus 7 Tablets & Covers Est. Value $960 Mr. & Mrs. Jonathan Sanchez Used wheelchair & crutches nurses office Target, Take Charge of Education $32.54 Gift to School Robert Garcia Donation of 3 bags peppermints, 2 bags cough drops, 1 case of water nurses office Desert Garden PTO $102 Student Council Field Trips American Express/Rowel Gabriel Fulinara $100 Music/Afterschool Programs Target, Take Charge of Education $159.26 Gift to School Coca Cola $66.78 Employee Incentive Fund American Express Foundation /Virgil W. Stephens $26 Gift to School DonorsChoose Classroom “Aggravation Remediation: Sensory Tools Enhance Learning” project. Fluorescent Light Filters & Cyber Gel Squeeze Balls Est. Value $142 Wells Fargo Community Support Campaign/Teri P Recipient Jack Landmark Landmark Bici North Desert Garden Imes Horizon Desert Spirit American Challenger Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Governing Board Zweygardtl Target Take Charge of Education Recon Restoration (Mark Edgerton) Be Kind Project Sunset Vista PTO Maria Jones Page 2 April 9, 2015 $230.76 Field Trips Coyote Ridge $41.78 Gift to School Smith 36 t-shirts Read Across America Celebration Est. Value $200 1 box of 2 pocket folders $650 Field Trips 4 boxes of 60 pk granola bars, 2 bottles Benadryl, 2 bottles Ibuprofen for Nurses Office 2-60 pack boxes of Granola Bars for Nurses Office $282 Student Council Sunset Vista Smith Sunset Vista Robert Garcia Great Skate Discover Financial Services Pabustan, Joseph & Pledger, Kristin $207 Employee Incentive Fund Halle Heart Children’s Museum $379.50 5th grade Field Trip Kellogg’s 148 Happy Birthday Aprons Cafeteria Staff Ashley Apicella 31 Glow Sticks Student Council Dance Est. Value $10 Challenger School PTSA $449.11 JA Biz Town Trip Target Field Trips Scholarship America $600 ELD Fieldtrip Smuckers 7- $50 pre-paid debit cards Employee Incentive & food for meetings Est. Value $350 Bernadette Cervantes Fabric for teams for Field Day Est. Value $2.97 Sunset Vista PTO $138.35 Field Trip Horizon PTA $590.20 Transportation for Field Trip Walnut Canyon Press 1600 books for Read Across America Week Est. Value $3,500 Campbell’s 1 iTunes Gift Card, 5 Angry Birds Board Games Giveaway prizes for students Safeway 2-$20 Gift Cards Water, Snacks, Eggs for Field Day DonorsChoose Classroom “Chihuly Recycle Water Bottle Sculpture” Project. Est. Value $229.43 Certified Personnel Report Bici North Bici North American American Burton Food Service Discovery Challenger Challenger Food Service Glendale Success Academy Sunset Vista Horizon All Sites Food Service Glendale Success Academy Horizon The Governing Board approved the following employments, resignations, retirements, promotions, leaves of absence, and/or terminations of certified personnel. Resignation Andrews, Ericia Apuan, Nicholle Benson, Ingrid Bess, Renae Bilbao, Angelee Boehler, Ashley Bolognini, Catherine Brueske, Brittany Burbank, Jessica Butcher, Gabriella Cacciatore, Alexandria Carlisle, Sarah Caro, Kellie Cheney, Jevon Cooper, Cody Crawford, Katie Crutchfield, Megan Datema, Lisa Davis, Robert Darling, Stephen Dengler, Danielle Dewey, Sharon Dougherty, Erinn Dong, Maria Teacher Teacher Teacher Teacher Teacher Teacher Teacher Teacher Teacher Teacher Teacher Teacher Teacher Teacher Teacher Teacher Teacher Teacher Teacher Teacher Teacher Teacher Assistant Principal Teacher Personal CNA Personal Personal Personal CNA CNA Personal CNA CNA Personal CNA Personal CNA CNR CNA CNR CNA Moving Personal Personal Personal Personal CNR 05/29/15 05/29/15 05/29/15 05/29/15 05/29/15 05/29/15 05/29/15 03/14/15 05/29/15 05/29/15 05/29/15 05/29/15 05/29/15 05/29/15 05/29/15 05/29/15 05/29/15 05/29/15 05/29/15 05/29/15 05/29/15 05/29/15 06/23/15 05/29/15 Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Governing Board Eselgroth, Susan M. Fay, Michelle Fern, Jaclyn Fenton, Kasey Fisher, Sheryl Flores, Alysia Foppe, Christine Foss, Stephanie Foster, Heather Gabel, Mary Margaret Gess, Stacey Ghosh, Tanaya Giardina, Circe Grantier, Erica Hammond, Eric Helmig, Kristen Hendricks, Jelana Hinojosa, Melinda Hodge, Amy Hughes, Lauryn Hyatt, Taylor Jamison, Bradley Jimenez, Brittany Kalle, Sallar Karst, Stephany Kehl, Amber Kiger, Jaclyn Koolman, Stephanie Kloster, Madolyn Kontak, Johnathan Lang, Jeff Laveroni, Caitlin Leister, Carolyn Lynn, Kelly Madden, Joseph Medema, Stephanie Mesker, Erin Metzgar, Brienne Mordukhayev, Ilya Mosley, Philip Myers, Amber Pace, Samantha Pacheco, Mariela Parker, Gwen Perkins, Tracey Pilsbury, Jolie Pratt, Frances Quinn, Marisa Rathert, Allyson Ressel, Richie Richeson, Brittney Rippel, Amy Roberts, Virginia Robinson, Alison Robinson, Lisa Roe, Maria Saffert, Jennifer Smith, Matthew H. Shertzinger, Bailey Stacy, Sarah Stevenson, Danielle Stockton, Melissa Page 3 Assistant Principal Teacher Teacher Teacher Teacher Teacher Teacher Speech Language Pathologist Teacher Achievement Advisor Teacher Teacher Teacher Teacher Teacher Teacher Teacher Teacher Teacher Teacher Teacher Principal Achievement Advisor Teacher Teacher Teacher Teacher Teacher Teacher Teacher Teacher Teacher Teacher Teacher Speech/Language Pathologist Teacher Teacher Teacher Teacher Teacher Teacher Teacher Teacher Director Teacher Teacher Teacher Teacher Teacher Achievement Advisor Teacher Teacher Speech/Language Pathologist Teacher Teacher Teacher Teacher Teacher Teacher Teacher Teacher Assistant Principal April 9, 2015 Personal Personal CNA CNA CNA CNA CNA CNA CNR CNA CNA CNA CNA Personal CNA CNA Personal Personal CNA CNA Personal Personal CNA CNA Career Change Career Change CNA CNA CNR Personal Personal Moving CNR Personal CNA CNR Personal Personal CNA CNR CNA CNA Personal Employment Moving Personal CNA CNA Personal CNR Personal CNA CNR CNA CNA CNA CNA Personal CNA CNA CNA Personal 04/10/15 05/29/15 05/29/15 05/29/15 05/29/15 05/29/15 05/29/15 06/03/15 05/29/15 06/12/15 05/29/15 05/29/15 05/29/15 05/29/15 05/29/15 05/29/15 05/29/15 05/29/15 05/29/15 05/29/15 05/29/15 06/30/15 06/12/15 05/29/15 05/29/15 05/29/15 05/29/15 05/29/15 05/29/15 05/29/15 05/29/15 05/29/15 05/29/15 05/29/15 06/03/15 05/29/15 05/29/15 05/29/15 05/29/15 05/29/15 05/29/15 05/29/15 05/29/15 06/30/15 05/29/15 05/29/15 05/29/15 05/29/15 05/29/15 06/12/15 05/29/15 05/29/15 06/03/15 05/29/15 05/29/15 05/29/15 05/29/15 05/29/15 05/29/15 05/29/15 05/29/15 05/29/15 Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Governing Board Thomas, Ashley Trujillo, Rebekah Vanzandt, Kelly Villasenor, Jorge Wahl, Katie Walker, Brianna Warntjes, Autumn Weible, Shanna Wilkerson, Chloe Witt, Hannah Page 4 Teacher Teacher Teacher Teacher Teacher Teacher Teacher Teacher Teacher Teacher April 9, 2015 CNA CNR CNA CNA CNA Moving CNR Personal CNR Personal 05/29/15 05/29/15 05/29/15 05/29/15 05/29/15 05/29/15 05/29/15 05/29/15 05/29/15 05/29/15 Personal 03/20/15 CNA = Contract Not Accepted CNR = Contract Not Returned Correction to Resignation Banks, Allen* Teacher *Revised resignation date Rescind Resignation Crisp, Kristen Achievement Advisor 06/12/15 Retirement Diaz, Melinda* Langer, Rosanne* Sanders, Cheryl* *Entering Phased Retirement in 15/16 School Year Guest Teacher – New Hire Guest Teacher Cable, Carmen A. 03/26/15 Guest Teacher – Re-Hire Kilbride, Susan B. Mollica, Susan J. Guest Teacher Guest Teacher 03/06/15 03/11/15 Meyer, Nancy S. Guest Teacher Hill, Barbara Lindebak, Sydney Piatt, Ann Marie Rohr, Kim Achievement Advisor Teacher Achievement Advisor Achievement Advisor Guest Teacher – Resignation Personal 03/11/1 Reduction in Force Position Elimination Decrease in Enrollment Position Elimination Position Elimination 06/12/15 05/29/15 06/12/15 06/12/15 Returning from Phased Retirement Graca, Glen Owens, Bonnie Blake, John Camacho, Elisha Colburn-Wyatt, Samantha Crenshaw, Kathy Crisp, Kristen Dean, Flora Dresback, Nathan Everhart, Ruth Flandrau, Ashley Fortner, Delinda Gironda, Janet Grzyb, Breanne Horn, Leonard Javellana, John Non-Administrative Contract Renewal Teacher Teacher Teacher Psychologist Achievement Advisor Parent Trainer Teacher Teacher Teacher Teacher Lead Librarian Teacher Technology Integration Specialist Social Emotional Learning Specialist Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Governing Board Johnson, Jo Piatt, Ann Marie Pfeifle, Jaime Tejada, Maria Thill, Kimberlee Turner, Rodney Classified Personnel Report: Page 5 April 9, 2015 Teacher Achievement Advisor Teacher Teacher Social Emotional Learning Specialist Technology Integration Specialist The Governing Board approved the following employments, resignations, retirements, promotions, leaves of absence, and/or terminations of classified personnel. Arenivaz III, Lorenzo Becerra, Noel Chavez Apodaca, Griselda Espericueta, Mariana Frank, Mark Godinez, Carlos Griego, Sabrina Hernandez-Chavez, Jonathan Lawrence, Nicola Maciel, Dora Soza, Manuel New Employment Substitute Cleaner Substitute Cleaner Food Service Specialist Substitute Food Service Worker Warehouse Delivery Driver Substitute Cleaner Substitute Food Service Worker Substitute Cleaner Substitute Bus Operator Food Service Manager Substitute Cleaner $9.79 $9.79 $10.03 $8.44 $12.53 $9.79 $8.44 $9.79 $13.49 $14.21 $9.79 03/23/15 03/23/15 03/23/15 03/23/15 04/13/15 03/23/15 03/24/15 03/23/15 03/17/15 03/23/15 03/24/15 Gonzalez, Ruth Marrufo, Norberta Rehire Substitute Classified Substitute Cleaner $9.32 $9.79 03/17/15 03/02/15 Ford, Deborah L. Reed, Bethany C. Additional Position Substitute Educational Assistant Substitute Educational Assistant $9.55/$11.35 $9.55/$11.35 03/09/15 03/06/15 Westmoreland, James Marruffo, Blanca Soto, Sonia Increase in Hours Food Service Worker Food Service Worker Food Service Worker $9.39 $9.39 $8.44 03/24/15 03/30/15 03/23/15 Urias, Maria Decrease in Hours Food Service Worker $9.37 03/24/15 Bounds, Patricia Gomez, Patricia Hunt, Dwight Loza, Maricela Miller, Lela Kaye Thompson, Craig Urias, Maria Resignation Student Information Coordinator Food Service Specialist Crossing Guard/Lunch Monitor Cleaner Food Service Worker Senior Programmer Food Service Worker Employment Personal 03/25/15 03/11/15 04/09/15 03/27/15 03/23/15 03/20/15 03/27/15 Crutchley, Daniel Hernandez, Celia Ross, Patricia Salazar, Margarita Retirement Food Service Specialist Educational Assistant Food Service Specialist Food Service Manager Adams, Heather A. Burnett, Janice Culligan, Taylor Garcia-Rivera, Wendy Michael, Alexis Remove from Sub List Substitute Educational Assistant Substitute School Bus Operator Sub Extended Day Substitute Educational Assistant Sub Cleaner Personal Employment Employment Personal 06/09/14 05/28/15 05/28/15 05/28/15 Personal Personal Personal Personal Personal 03/19/15 03/18/15 10/30/14 03/13/15 02/04/15 Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Governing Board Page 6 April 9, 2015 Nadasi, JoAnn O. Neideffer, Roger D. Leave of Absence Food Service Worker Warehouse Delivery Driver 10/28/14 – 01/05/15 – Armendariz, Maria Atilano, Concepcion Bojorquez, Amalia Bustamante, Maria Carballo, Petra Cardona, Maria Carrillo, Alicia Castillo, Petra Cervantes, Gabriela De Carrillo, Veronica De La Cruz, Zapata, Lorena Escobar, Marina Gallegos, Norma Garcia, Monique Grageda, Martha Gutierrez, Rita Hernandez, Atanacio Hinojosa, Lydia Landeros, Amalia Lira De Zavala, Martina Mendoza, Yolanda Miller II, Robert Monge, Yadira Mora, Perla Moreno, Maria Moscayra, Fidelia Mota de Favela, Maria Navarro, Rosalba Padilla, Maria Perez, Henry Perez, Sonia Ramirez, Martha Reyes, Maria Rosales, Olga Sigala, Alicia Siordia, Teresa Swenson, Rosalie Urbano, Silverio Valencia, Maria D. Velarde, Alfonso Villanueva, Leonarda Position Change Cleaner I to Cleaner II Cleaner I to Cleaner II Cleaner I to Cleaner II Cleaner I to Cleaner II Cleaner I to Cleaner II Cleaner I to Cleaner II Cleaner I to Cleaner II Cleaner I to Cleaner II Cleaner I to Cleaner II Cleaner I to Cleaner II Cleaner I to Cleaner II Cleaner I to Cleaner II Cleaner I to Cleaner II Cleaner I to Cleaner II Cleaner I to Cleaner II Cleaner I to Cleaner II Cleaner I to Cleaner II Cleaner I to Cleaner II Cleaner I to Cleaner II Cleaner I to Cleaner II Cleaner I to Cleaner II Cleaner I to Cleaner II Cleaner I to Cleaner II Cleaner I to Cleaner II Cleaner I to Cleaner II Cleaner I to Cleaner II Cleaner I to Cleaner II Cleaner I to Cleaner II Cleaner I to Cleaner II Cleaner I to Cleaner II Cleaner I to Cleaner II Cleaner I to Cleaner II Cleaner I to Cleaner II Cleaner I to Cleaner II Cleaner I to Cleaner II Cleaner I to Cleaner II Cleaner I to Cleaner II Cleaner I to Cleaner II Cleaner I to Cleaner II Cleaner I to Cleaner II Cleaner I to Cleaner II $9.79 $9.96 $9.79 $9.79 $9.79 $9.79 $9.79 $9.79 $9.79 $9.79 $9.79 $9.79 $10.49 $9.79 $10.13 $9.79 $9.79 $9.79 $9.79 $9.79 $10.31 $9.79 $9.79 $9.79 $9.79 $9.79 $10.49 $10.49 $10.49 $9.79 $9.79 $9.79 $9.79 $10.49 $10.49 $10.49 $9.79 $10.49 $9.79 $10.13 $9.79 Disposal of Surplus Property Travel Auxiliary Fund Balance Statement Student Activity Fund Balance Statement 03/04/15 08/03/15 03/30/15 03/30/15 03/30/15 03/30/15 03/30/15 03/30/15 03/30/15 03/30/15 03/30/15 03/30/15 03/30/15 03/30/15 03/30/15 03/30/15 03/30/15 03/30/15 03/30/15 03/30/15 03/30/15 03/30/15 03/30/15 03/30/15 03/30/15 03/30/15 03/30/15 03/30/15 03/30/15 03/30/15 03/30/15 03/30/15 03/30/15 03/30/15 03/30/15 03/30/15 03/30/15 03/30/15 03/30/15 03/30/15 03/30/15 03/30/15 03/30/15 The Board approved the items listed as surplus property and grant permission to dispose of them through public auction, trade-in, or salvage company. The Board approved employee requests for out-of-county travel. The Governing Board approved the Auxiliary Fund Balance Statement for January 2015 as presented. The Governing Board approved the Student Activity Fund Balance Statement for January 2015 as presented. Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Governing Board Page 7 April 9, 2015 REPORTS AND INFORMATION ITEMS National School Boards Association Annual Conference Mr. Quintana, Ms. Wilson, Ms. Smith and Ms. Smith shared one highlight they took away from attending the National School Boards Association Annual Conference. Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math Instructional Materials Administration provided the Governing Board with a report on the process of materials selection for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) instruction. Ms. Tommie Miel, Ms. Monica Silva, and Ms. Elizabeth Powell reviewed the following presentation: GESD SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING, AND MATHEMATICS CURRICULUM GENERAL OVERVIEW Purpose: Provide curriculum resources to students which prepare them for the future. Governing Board Presentation April 9, 2015 STEM RESEARCH COMMITTEE Teachers from multiple grade levels Parents District Office Representatives MATERIALS REVIEW Committee reviewed four submissions Initial review yielded little enthusiasm Previously we indicated that we would purchase supplemental materials. Upon further consideration it was determined that more resources needed to be examined. Committee work ensued over 18 months Continuing the work ESTABLISHED CRITERIA Alignment to AZ Science and Next Generation Science Standards Project Based Learning 21st Century Skills STEM content area integration Revised Teaching Observation Protocol (RTOP) Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Governing Board Page 8 April 9, 2015 ACTION ITEMS Administrative Contract Renewals Mr. Quintana recommended the Governing Board approve the renewal of administrator employment contracts for the 2015-2016 school year. Ms. Bartels moved to approve the recommendation as stated and Mr. Samaniego seconded the motion. Upon call to vote, the motion carried. Classified Staff Employment Renewals Mr. Quintana recommended the Governing Board approve the employment renewal of classified staff members for the 2015-2016 school year as presented. Mr. Samaniego inquired about the different timelines used for classified versus administrative versus certified employees to return contracts. He asked if there were any legal restrictions preventing us from extending 30 days to all employees to return their contracts. Ms. Smith suggested doing an informal survey among classified staff to collect their feedback regarding this practice. Mr. Samaniego moved to approve the recommendation as stated and Ms. Bartels seconded the motion. Upon call to vote, the motion carried. Employment of Principal Mr. Quintana recommended the Governing Board approve the promotion of Ms. DeAnza Baker to Principal of Melvin E. Sine Elementary, salary and benefits commensurate with other principals. Mr. Samaniego moved to approve the recommendation as stated and Mr. Aldama seconded the motion. Upon call to vote, the motion carried. FUTURE MEETINGS AND EVENTS Future Meetings: The Board reviewed the list of upcoming meetings and planned agenda items. On April 23rd, the Governing Board will convene for the special meeting. The meeting will begin at 4:00 p.m., with a Board Workshop, followed by the business portion of the meeting to begin at 6:00 p.m. Mr. Quintana noted the business portion of that meeting would be limited to those items that are timely in nature and necessary at that time. Agenda Item Requests: Governing Board Members were given the opportunity to request items to be included on future meeting agendas for discussion, information and/or action. Mr. Aldama requested an item be placed on a future agenda to allow the Board to discuss the naming of District schools. Ms. Wilson requested a report on the creation of the District’s Foundation. Ms. Smith requested a report with feedback from students about their experiences with the AzMERIT test. Ms. Wilson noted Board members can contact Ms. Powell with requests at any time. SUMMARY OF BOARD AND SUPERINTENDENT CURRENT EVENTS Mr. Quintana reported the first Classified professional development session had been conducted yesterday, and appears to have been well-received by those who attended. Mr. Aldama thanked GESD’s employees for their hard work and service to the District. He also shared he is hosting an event April 25th from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. at Bonsall Park, in which children will receive fishing licenses, fishing poles, and a fishing workshop. The Park is located on 59th Avenue and Bethany Home Road. Ms. Smith complimented Administration on the Business Partners Breakfast held earlier in the week. She encouraged them to include our local churches in future events of this nature. Ms. Bartels also commented on the Business Partners Breakfast. Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Governing Board Page 9 April 9, 2015 Ms. Wilson announced beginning with the next meeting, the Board would be streaming a live video feed of meetings on YouTube. ADJOURNMENT Ms. Smith moved to adjourn the meeting and Ms. Bartels seconded the motion. Upon call to a vote, the motion carried and the regular meeting adjourned at 6:4 p.m. Submitted by: Elizabeth Powell, Executive Assistant Approved By: Brenda Bartels, Clerk of the Board Date: May 14, 2015 MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL MEETING OF THE GOVERNING BOARD Glendale Elementary School District No. 40 of Maricopa County, Arizona District Office Board Room 7301 N. 58th Avenue, Glendale, AZ 85301 March 5, 2015 Present: Ms. Mary Ann Wilson, President Ms. Brenda Bartels, Clerk Mr. Jamie Aldama, Member Mr. Martin Samaniego, Member Ms. Sara Smith, Member Absent: None CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL The meeting was called to order by Ms. Wilson at 4:00 p.m. She noted for the record the presence of all five Board members present, constituting a quorum. OPENING EXERCISES Mr. Quintana noted administration would like to pull the Assistant Superintendent’s contracts from item 5.A. to allow time to gather information in response to Board members’ questions related to the document. Ms. Smith moved to adopt the agenda as presented and Ms. Bartels seconded the motion. Upon call to a vote, the motion carried. GOVERNING BOARD WORKSHOP Mr. Quintana explained in general the work the Executive Team has engaged in since the last workshop to streamline the District’s various goal plans into a cohesive, singular document, the District’s Master Plan. Dr. Wright had the Board review the results from the Board self-evaluation session completed in a previous workshop. The Board was asked to review the ratings and consider if they are still comfortable with the ratings assigned previously. Some questions were raised about the Board doing this at this point, as they had already completed this process at the last workshop. Dr. Wright explained the purpose was to ensure the direction of the Master Plan aligns with what the Board wishes to see. Mr. Quintana suggested providing the Board with the goals developed by the Executive Team in response to the direction provided by the Board in previous workshops. Ms. Wilson pointed out at the last workshop, the Board decided it would be working on its own goals for itself at this session. The first suggestion was for a goal related to Board member attendance at Board meetings, to come to meetings familiar with the agenda and prepared to vote, i.e., The Governing Board will have a 97% attendance rate. This goal correlates to A.3. Board members come to meetings thoroughly familiar with the agenda and relevant materials. Mr. Samaniego commented that the goal should be for a 100% attendance rate, so the Board is always striving for 100%, but changing it to 100% attendance at all regular meetings. Suggested Board Goal: The Governing Board will have a 100% attendance rate at all regular meetings. Mr. Samaniego noted the policy related to agenda distribution is for the Board to receive agendas five or six days in advance of a meeting. Mr. Quintana clarified the policy by reading it. The current policy is for regular meeting agendas to be distributed not less than 24 hours prior to the meeting, but whenever possible, six days prior to the meeting. Mr. Quintana commented that there needs to be cross training among staff to ensure agendas are prepared within the given timeline. Suggested Board Goal: The Governing Board will receive agendas and backup documents six (6) days in advance of every meeting. The Executive Team was given the opportunity to provide feedback regarding the feasibility of them being able to provide information for agendas within these timelines. Minutes of the Special Meeting of the Governing Board Page 2 March 5, 2015 Mr. Aldama suggested Mr. Quintana meet with individual Board members on a bi-weekly basis to address any questions they may have regarding agenda items or any other matters. Ms. Bartels suggested adding to the policy that the Superintendent contact each Board member the Monday prior to the meeting to see if there are any questions. Mr. Aldama included the possibility of meeting with staff as well as the Superintendent. Dr. Wright commented that communication with Board members should be done through the Superintendent. Mr. Aldama felt staff should be able to reach out to Board members directly. Ms. Smith shared it had been her experience that when there is free communication between staff members and Board members, it’s created more issues than when communication is funneled through the Superintendent. Dr. Wright agreed this is the best course of action, as the communication should be made through the individual who the Board can hold accountable. Ms. Smith suggested the Board revisit its operating protocols. Ms. Wilson said this could possibly be made a goal, to review operating protocols annually. Suggested Board Goal: The Governing Board will review its Operating Protocols annually. Suggested Board Goal: Orientation for new Governing Board members will be improved. Suggested Board Goal: Improve the structure for Board-Superintendent communication. Mr. Aldama reiterated his request for the Superintendent to have standing bi-weekly meetings scheduled with individual Board members. The Board was asked for direction moving forward. The expectations for the next workshop: - Continue conversation regarding Governing Board’s Goals - Dr. Wright’s suggestions for goals - Review Superintendent/Executive Team goals draft (Superintendent’s Goals section of Master Plan) Ms. Wilson suggested having the next workshop session prior to a regular Board meeting. Mr. Samaniego commented in his experience having a full-day retreat workshop might be more productive and effective than broken up into multiple shorter meetings. Mr. Quintana offered the possibility of meeting once or twice annually for a day-long retreat. The Board will have a shorter workshop session to finish discussion of goals and look at administrations plan. Once completed, then a 4-6 hour full day retreat can be held. Mr. Quintana will work with Ms. Wilson to determine the feasibility of conducting a two hour workshop on April 9th starting at 5:00 p.m. prior to the regular meeting scheduled that evening. Mr. Quintana provided the Board with a written progress report for his performance goals. Board members were asked to contact Mr. Quintana with any questions. The Executive Team is preparing a progress report on the strategic goals. The Board was asked if it preferred the report in an update or during the meeting. The Board preferred the report to be made through the Board Update. Ms. Smith asked that the progress report be included with the meeting’s minutes. The report is attached to the minutes. ACTION ITEMS Certified Personnel Report Mr. Quintana recommended the Governing Board approve the employments, resignations, retirements, promotions, leaves of absence, cancellations of employment, terminations, and/or contract renewals of certified personnel. Ms. Bartels moved to approve the recommendation as stated and Ms. Smith seconded the motion. Upon call to vote the motion carried and the following certified personnel items were approved: Thill, Kimberlee Mayer, Sharon New Employment Social Emotional Learning Specialist Teacher Abou Daher, Rita Teacher $10,454.15 $12,151.86 03/09/15 02/17/15 Education 05/29/15 Resignation Minutes of the Special Meeting of the Governing Board Page 3 Akins, Darla Barrett, Lindsey Blume, Melissa Brown, Travis Collazo, Rosalinda Conklin, Deborah Crisp, Kristen Cross, Lisa Gorton, Danielle Hernandez, Maria Holmes, Natalie Martinez, Michelle Mayer, Sharon Menaker, Noah Moore, Bethine Nairn, Jennifer Ostermeyer, Emily Peterson, Timothy Potter, Chelsea Reid, Marie Spencer, Caitlan Stager, Donald Thompson, Gizelle Wong, Jessica Wymer, Amanda Young, Rachel Teacher Teacher Teacher Teacher Achievement Advisor Teacher Achievement Advisor Achievement Advisor Achievement Advisor Teacher Teacher Teacher Teacher Teacher Teacher Teacher Teacher Teacher Psychologist Teacher Teacher Teacher Teacher Teacher Teacher Teacher Corallo, Laurie M. Ford, Derrick T. McKenzie, Kate C. Guest Teacher Guest Teacher Guest Teacher Chambers, Twila J. Guest Teacher March 5, 2015 Phased Retirement ParticipantPersonal Personal Moving Personal Personal Personal Personal Personal Personal Personal Personal Education Personal Education Personal Personal Personal Moving Moving Personal Moving Moving Personal Moving Personal Moving 05/29/15 05/29/15 05/29/15 05/29/15 06/12/15 04/24/15 06/12/15 06/12/15 06/12/15 05/29/15 05/29/15 05/29/15 02/25/15 05/29/15 05/29/15 05/29/15 05/29/15 05/29/15 06/03/15 05/29/15 05/29/15 05/29/15 05/29/15 05/29/15 02/20/15 05/29/15 Guest Teacher – New Hire 02/26/15 02/26/15 02/20/15 Guest Teacher – Re-Hire 02/19/15 Employee Contracts and Work Agreement Mr. Quintana recommended the Governing Board approve the employee contracts and work agreement as presented for the 2015-2016 school year. Ms. Smith moved to approve the recommendation with the exception of the Assistant Superintendent Contracts. Ms. Bartels seconded the motion. Upon call to vote, the motion carried. Resolution Mr. Quintana read the agenda item brought forward at Ms. Bartels request: The Governing Board will discuss and consider taking action to approve the resolution regarding the Governor’s Executive Budget proposal. Mr. Aldama stated his support for the resolution. Ms. Smith inquired about the semantics of signing off on the certification Ducey is calling for school business managers to say that the school district has reduced non-classroom spending by the required amount. Mr. Aldama moved to approve the resolution as stated and Ms. Bartels seconded the motion. Upon call to vote, the motion carried. ADJOURNMENT Ms. Smith moved to adjourn the meeting and Ms. Bartels seconded the motion. Upon call to a vote, the motion carried and the special meeting adjourned at 6:34 p.m. Minutes of the Special Meeting of the Governing Board Page 4 March 5, 2015 Submitted by: Elizabeth Powell, Executive Assistant Approved By: Brenda Bartels, Clerk of the Board Date: March 12, 2015 2014-2015 Superintendent’s Performance Goals The Performance Goals assigned to me by the Governing Board for 2014-15 are provided for your reference below. Next, I’ve included a timeline to give background information about how and when the goals were developed and assigned. Finally, a status report is provided regarding progress towards these goals. Each goal area’s update is summarized in blue print beneath it. Performance Goals Reports on progress towards strategic and performance goals will be made quarterly, beginning at the end of September. The progress reports will be made via the Board Update; the following meeting’s agenda will have the goals as a discussion item to allow Board members to ask questions or provide feedback. Performance goals’ discussion will be in executive session, strategic goals’ discussion will take place in public session. Goal Area One: Strategic Goals The Superintendent will set SMART District strategic goals: The Board will have the opportunity to provide input on the goals, either through workshops, one on one, or via the Board Memo. - High academic achievement expectations must be established and communicated throughout the District, to all stakeholders and the community. - The Governing Board will be provided with copies of each school’s strategic goals and plans and will receive regular updates on progress towards goals. - Performance and Strategic Goals will be placed on Board meeting agendas for discussion on a quarterly basis. - Prior to the August 14th Regular Meeting, the Superintendent will seek input from each Board member on the Strategic Goals he will propose. The proposed Strategic Goals will be presented to the Board at the August 14, 2014, Regular Meeting for discussion and approval. - In future years, this process will be completed prior to April 30th of the end of the school year to be available for summer planning activities. Goal Area Two: Business/Community Partnerships The Superintendent will develop and implement strategic short-term and long-term SMART goals to move the District forward in its outreach to the community, and business (public and private) partnerships. As part of this, the Board will receive details on a regular basis regarding progress towards these goals. Goal Area Three: Communication The Superintendent will develop and implement a system for tracking and responding to Board Member inquiries and requests in a timely manner. Part of the tracking will include designating the venue for the response, i.e. Board meeting, Board update, email, individual meeting, etc. Goal Area Four: Parental Involvement The Superintendent will establish uniform standards for parental involvement District-Wide. Goal Area Five: Monthly Reports The Superintendent will require all principals to submit a monthly report for their site to include information regarding business and community partnerships; parental involvement; communications; academic achievement; and professional development. These reports will be provided to the Board each month, opposite from a week when there is a Board update. Minutes of the Special Meeting of the Governing Board Page 5 March 5, 2015 Timeline/Progression July 10, 2014 – Executive Session held to complete Summative Evaluation for 2013-14 school year. Following the Executive Session, Mr. Quintana was given the Board’s first three Performance Goals for the new school year. July 23, 2014 – Reconvened Executive Session to continue work on Summative Evaluation and 2014-15 Performance Goals. Decision made to forgo the evaluation and focus on goals, with discussion to continue in Executive Session prior to the August 14th meeting. August 14, 2014 – Goals four and five developed during Executive Session and communicated to Mr. Quintana. It was determined the Board would work out some of the confusion/issues related to the Superintendent’s performance evaluation process, the Superintendent’s performance pay criteria, and performance/strategic goal setting in a workshop to be scheduled in the near future. In public session, Mr. Quintana presented a draft of proposed strategic goals for the Board to provide feedback prior to finalization. September 24, 2014, October 21, 2014, and November 20, 2014 – Workshops facilitated by Dr. Bill Wright conducted. Discussion focused on the Board’s self-evaluation, priorities/goals and development of a District long-term master plan. December 8, 2014, December 18, 2014, and January 29, 2015 – Superintendent presented goal progress report in public session December 8th. Executive Session convened to begin deliberating formative evaluation, and 2013-14 performance pay. Work was carried over to December 18, 2014 and completed January 29, 2015 Performance Goal Progress Report Reports on progress towards strategic and performance goals will be made quarterly, beginning at the end of September. The progress reports will be made via the Board Update; the following meeting’s agenda will have the goals as a discussion item to allow Board members to ask questions or provide feedback. Performance goals’ discussion will be in executive session, strategic goals’ discussion will take place in public session. Goal Area One: Strategic Goals The Superintendent will set SMART District strategic goals: - The Board will have the opportunity to provide input on the goals, either through workshops, one on one, or via the Board Memo. The strategic goals were presented to the Board on August 14th for discussion and feedback. Prior to that meeting, I spoke to Board members individually to collect input and suggestions. Following the meeting, I also met with Ms. Smith and Ms. Bartels regarding their suggestions for refining the goals. Following the collection of the Board’s feedback, strategic goals were rolled out to administrators for use in the 2014-15 school year. Currently, multiple goal plans are in existence within the District, including: - Superintendent’s Performance Goals District Strategic Goals Board Priorities/Goals Strategic Planning BHAGS Individual Site Continuous Improvement Plans There are significant overlaps among and between each of these goals. The Executive Team has collated the goals from all of these various sources into one document aligned with the Board’s priorities. We have an outside consultant working with the Board and Superintendent to develop one final, comprehensive Master Plan as the singular document to guide the District’s next three to five years. - High academic achievement expectations must be established and communicated throughout the District, to all stakeholders and the community. I have ensured in all of my messages (Weekly Memo, Leadership Team Meetings, Welcome Back Celebration, Staff Update, etc.) that high academic expectations are emphasized. The Executive Team has engaged in discussions with principals regarding clear academic alignment, expectations and standards. As a result of these discussions, we are developing the GESD Learning Structure to articulate the common language we will all use to ensure uniform practices across the District. I have communicated the expectation that Principals and Assistant Principals must spend a minimum of two hours every day in classrooms monitoring instruction and providing teachers with timely feedback. I am regularly involved in discussions and decision-making in the area of Curriculum and Instruction to personally assure the high academic expectations the Board wishes to see. As a result of my involvement, the framework for the Minutes of the Special Meeting of the Governing Board Page 6 March 5, 2015 GESD Learning Structure has been created, the explicit support to schools has been provided, targeted interventions have been implemented for students, and the Master Schedule expectations have been clarified. Classroom audits were conducted at our four D schools. The audit findings were shared in detail with each site’s administrative team, followed by the instructional staff, and plans developed to address any deficiencies the audits identified. In addition, we instituted a direct coaching model to intensify support for these schools. We are monitoring the progress that’s been made since the initial audit was completed. On a regular basis, the Executive Team reviews the progress and resources needed at all D schools, to include staff changes. We are using the principal and teacher performance evaluation systems aggressively to raise accountability. The Governing Board will be provided with copies of each school’s strategic goals and plans and will receive regular updates on progress towards goals. The plans have been gathered and will be posted on the Board’s secure site for access. - Performance and Strategic Goals will be placed on Board meeting agendas for discussion on a quarterly basis. A timeline has been developed and dates calendared for quarterly Board discussions/reviews of goals. A progress report on the Superintendent’s Performance Goals was presented to the Board at the December 8th meeting. A second update is provided in March. The Board will be provided with a progress report on the District’s Strategic Goals in March as well. The Board Update was restructure to ensure the Board regularly receives information and updates related to each of the goal areas. When the District’s various different plans and goals have been culminated into a singular Master Plan, this will also result in a more streamlined and effective system for reporting progress. - Prior to the August 14th Regular Meeting, the Superintendent will seek input from each Board member on the Strategic Goals he will propose. The proposed Strategic Goals will be presented to the Board at the August 14, 2014, Regular Meeting for discussion and approval. These requests were all met in the process completed to develop this year’s strategic goals. - In future years, this process will be completed prior to April 30th of the end of the school year to be available for summer planning activities. A timeline has been established and dates calendared for the goal-setting process to be completed annually. A draft of goals for 2015-16 will be provided to the Board in early April, to be placed on the April 23rd Special Meeting agenda for the Board to approve. The goals that will be recommended will be in alignment with the Master Plan being developed with Dr. Wright. Goal Area Two: Business/Community Partnerships The Superintendent will develop and implement strategic short-term and long-term SMART goals to move the District forward in its outreach to the community, and business (public and private) partnerships. As part of this, the Board will receive details on a regular basis regarding progress towards these goals. Within the strategic goals developed at the start of the year is a goal and action steps specific to building the District’s business and community partnerships. Goal: By November 2014, the District will enhance and increase efforts to maintain two-way communication with business partners and to increase business partnerships. Action Steps: Identify District needs that may be supported by current and potential business partners. Identify ways the District can support business partners. Plan and host quarterly breakfasts to meet with community/business partners, beginning in November, 2014. In response to this goal, we have completed the assessment of school needs that can be supported through partnerships. The list that was generated was shared at our inaugural business partners’ breakfast in November (see below). Minutes of the Special Meeting of the Governing Board Page 7 March 5, 2015 The next business breakfast is scheduled to be held April 7th. As part of the master planning work being done, we are developing goals to build the District’s partnerships and community engagement that are more long-term in nature. Minutes of the Special Meeting of the Governing Board Page 8 March 5, 2015 Through our recent involvement in Glendale Rotary, a community member has expressed interest in initiating the legal work to establish an educational foundation for the District. We are regularly a visible presence at Glendale Chamber of Commerce events and sit on the Board of Directors. More recently, we have engaged the Chamber’s Executive Director in discussions to further develop the relationship between the District and the Chamber in order to further both organizations’ missions for the benefit of the entire Glendale community. Goal Area Three: Communication The Superintendent will develop and implement a system for tracking and responding to Board Member inquiries and requests in a timely manner. Part of the tracking will include designating the venue for the response, i.e. Board meeting, Board update, email, individual meeting, etc. We have developed and implemented a system for tracking and sharing Board member inquiries. We are still in the process of looking for ways to refine protocols to ensure the log captures all communications not coming through the Superintendent’s Office. Goal Area Four: Parental Involvement The Superintendent will establish uniform standards for parental involvement District-Wide. Uniform Standards for Parental Involvement were established and rolled out to administrators at the start of the school year. We have performed periodic surveys throughout the year to check how comprehensively the standards are being adhered to at each site. We are tracking the information and following up with schools that still have work to do to meet these expectations. At the end of the year, we will be revisiting these standards to identify adjustments that can be made before the start of the 15-16 school year that will raise the bar in this respect. As mentioned below, information regarding parental involvement are also a part of the monthly principal reports to the Board. Goal Area Five: Monthly Reports The Superintendent will require all principals to submit a monthly report for their site to include information regarding business and community partnerships; parental involvement; communications; academic achievement; and professional development. These reports will be provided to the Board each month, opposite from a week when there is a Board update. We have developed and implemented a system for principals to submit monthly reports to the Board according the goal’s direction. We will continue to make adjustments in our procedures to refine this process for optimum reporting. GLENDALE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTRICT ACTION AGENDA ITEM AGENDA NO: 5.B. TOPIC: Ratification of Vouchers SUBMITTED BY: Ms. Jill Winn, Accounting Budget Supervisor RECOMMENDED BY: Mr. Mike Barragan, Assistant Superintendent for Financial & Auxiliary Services DATE ASSIGNED FOR CONSIDERATION May 14, 2015 RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended the Governing Board approve the expense and payroll vouchers as presented. RATIONALE: In accordance with A.R.S. § 15-321G, the expense and payroll vouchers must be approved and ratified by the Governing Board. The attached vouchers summarize expense and payroll warrants that were issued by Glendale Elementary School District and reviewed by the Clerk of the Governing Board. 2014-2015 Fiscal Year Expense Vouchers: DATE VOUCHER # AMOUNT 03/19/2015 2096 $231,961.91 2014-2015 Fiscal Year Payroll Vouchers: DATE VOUCHER # AMOUNT 03/24/15 1018 $2,779,362.75 03/19/2015 03/19/2015 03/26/2015 03/23/2015 2097 2098 2099 2100 $2,402.44 $110,625.63 $177,682.95 $168.43 03/26/15 03/26/15 03/27/15 04/09/15 03/26/2015 03/26/2015 2101 2102 $2,865.73 $11,528.34 04/02/2015 04/02/2015 04/02/2015 2103 2104 2105 $1,249,848.19 $222,208.90 $600.61 04/09/2015 04/09/2015 04/16/2015 04/16/2015 2106 2107 2108 2109 $363,684.61 $131,288.89 $92,006.74 $134,038.94 Source of Funding – M&O Budget State Grant Federal Grant 44 45 46 47 04/07/15 1019 Capital $165,336.91 $2,468.32 $764.97 $132,272.58 $2,597,297.56 Other GLENDALE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTRICT ACTION AGENDA ITEM AGENDA NO: SUBMITTED BY: 5.C. TOPIC: Acceptance of Gifts Ms. Jill Winn, Accounting Budget Supervisor RECOMMENDED BY: Mr. Mike Barragan, Assistant Superintendent for Financial & Auxiliary Services DATE ASSIGNED FOR CONSIDERATION: May 14, 2015 RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended the Governing Board approve acceptance of the following gifts offered to the District, as presented. RATIONALE: Donor Box Tops for Education Joanne Henning Scholastic Book Fairs Interstate Studio & Publishing Quill Corp University of Arizona Cooperative Extension Coca Cola Coca Cola DonorsChoose DonorsChoose DonorsChoose DonorsChoose Robert A. & June A. Chartrand DonorsChoose DonorsChoose Coca Cola Desert Garden PTO Dorian Studios Peter Piper Pizza Box Tops for Education Coca Cola Office Depot/Staples Peter Piper Pizza Fundraiser Coca Cola Dole Foods Peter Piper Pizza Virginia G. Piper Smart Foods Horizon PTA Coca Cola Gift $100.90 Gift and Donations Saxophone, Trumpets & cases Est. Value $300 95 Books Est. Value $3,800 $272 Student Incentives and Supplies Snacks to be used for staff meetings Recipient American American American Bicentennial South Bicentennial South Raised Garden and Soil Est. Value $375 Bicentennial South $18.58 Employee Incentive Fund $18.55 Employee Incentives Classroom “Inspiring Challenging Readers” Project Est. Value $67 Classroom “Electric Sharpeners for the Art Room” Project Est. Value $125 Classroom “We Need Kiln Shelves!” Project Est. Value $463 Classroom “Good Books, What Are Those?” project. Est. Value $119 $260 Fieldtrips Classroom “Legos for Math!” project. Est. Value $102 Classroom “School Nurse in Need” Project Est. Value $385 $14.62 Employee Incentive Fund $1,500 Student Council Activities & Field Trips $590.68 Student Council $408.02 Gift and donations $584.70 Unrestricted Donation $95.22 Employee Incentive Fund Classroom Supplies Est. Value $500 $274.28 Student Activities $107.77 Employee Incentive Fund 350 packs of seeds Summer program activity $116.98 Sports Activities $34,500 Student Uniforms/Clothing 54 Plush Snakes for Earth Day Student giveaways $207.73 Field Trip $165.14 Employee Incentive Fund Challenger Challenger Challenger Challenger Challenger Challenger Challenger Coyote Ridge Coyote Ridge Desert Garden Desert Garden Desert Garden Desert Garden Desert Spirit Desert Spirit Desert Spirit Desert Spirit Discovery District Wide District Wide District Wide Food Service Horizon Imes Donor Fullinara, Rowel Gabriel/ American Express Veronica Tellez, Library Clerk, Imes Arizona Toy Train Show DonorsChoose Anonymous Camelback Vending Camelback Vending Nothing Bundt Cakes Sonic Inc The Collings Family Mensendick PTA Walmart & Christopher Rio’s Coca Cola Dorian Drue Hunt John F. Long Foundation Renee Catalano Jacobo, Jose/Wells Fargo Foundation Educational Matching Gift Program Sunset Vista PTO Gift Recipient $100 Music Program – Afterschool Programs Imes $4 Donation for books Imes $6 Unrestricted Donation Classroom “The Journey of a Lifetime Starts With the Turning of a Page” Project 25 books Est. Value $174.75 $370.39 Printing of flyers for event $84.16 Unrestricted Donation $64.17 Unrestricted Donation Desserts, 85 Gift Coupons for teachers, 25 Gift Coupons for students Teacher Appreciation Day 55 Free Drink Coupons, Teacher Appreciation Week 2 pairs of shoes Est. Value $40 $497.05 6th grade Field Trip $250 Use toward Rubiks Cube $94.70 Employee Incentive Fund $567.42 Unrestricted Donation 3 plastic benches for preschool playground 240 Spring Training Lawn Seat Tickets – Est. Value $1,920 75 3-ring binders Jack Landmark Landmark Mensendick Mensendick Sine Sine Sine Sine Sine $20 Unrestricted Donation Sunset Vista $644.60 Field Trip Sunset Vista Jack Landmark Landmark Landmark Landmark GLENDALE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTRICT ACTION AGENDA ITEM AGENDA NO: SUBMITTED BY: 5.D. TOPIC: Revised May 13, 2015 Certified Personnel Report Ms. Cathey Mayes, Director of Human Resources RECOMMENDED BY: Dr. Barbara Goodwin, Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources DATE ASSIGNED FOR CONSIDERATION: May 14, 2015 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. 1. Ajijedidun, Victoria 2. Barkey, Julia 3. Begay, Brittany 4. Benson, Malinda 5. Boe, Katie 6. Frank, Samantha 7. Frey, Jessica 8. Groover, Natalie 9. Haley, Laura 10. Hensel, Christine 11. Horstman, Lydia 12. Jensen, Rebecca 13. Joanou, Sherry 14. Myland, Samantha 15. Nelsen, Alexandra 16. Ortiz, Elizabeth 17. Proffitt, Stacie 18. Robertson, Alex 19. Scherting, Kerry 20. Testa, Talia 21. Van Liew, Erin 22. Webb, Charlene 23. Williams, Danielle 24. Wilson, Ashanti R. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Datema, Lisa Goodwin, Nicole Estrella, Jorge Lyons, Nicole Mesquita, Linda Miel, Tommie Miller, Sandra Milne, Brittany Mosley, Philip New Employment Speech/Language Pathologist Teacher Teacher Teacher Teacher Teacher Teacher Teacher Teacher Teacher Achievement Advisor Speech/Language Pathologist Teacher Teacher Teacher Teacher Psychologist Intern Teacher Achievement Advisor Teacher Psychologist Intern Teacher Speech/Language Pathologist Teacher Resignation Teacher Assistant Principal Teacher Social Emotional Learning Specialist Teacher Director of Curriculum & Instruction Coordinator - Math Teacher Teacher $50,852 $35,575 $35,575 $35,575 $35,575 $35,575 $35,575 $35,575 $35,575 $35,575 $35,575 $50,852 $35,575 $35,575 $35,575 $35,575 $35,575 $35,575 $35,575 $35,575 $35,575 $35,575 $50,852 $35,575 07/27/15 07/27/15 07/27/15 07/27/15 07/27/15 07/27/15 07/27/15 07/27/15 07/27/15 07/27/15 07/27/15 07/27/15 07/27/15 07/27/15 07/27/15 07/27/15 07/27/15 07/27/15 07/27/15 07/27/15 07/27/15 07/27/15 07/27/15 07/27/15 Personal 05/29/15 Other Employment 06/23/15 Personal 05/29/15 Other Employment 05/29/15 Other Employment 05/29/15 Personal 06/30/15 Personal 06/30/15 Personal 05/29/15 Other Employment 05/29/15 1. Collazo, Rosalinda* Correction to Resignation Achievement Advisor 03/05/15 Rescind Resignation Teacher Teacher Teacher Teacher 04/09/15 04/09/15 04/09/15 04/09/15 *Resignation is Retirement 1. 2. 3. 4. Benson, Ingrid* Robinson, Lisa* Warntjes, Autumn* Wilkerson, Chloe* *Contract Renewal for 15-16 SY Separation 1. Domitrovich, Joann Teacher 1. Julianne Brehm Change of Position Psychologist Intern to Psychologist 07/27/15 Retirements Achievement Advisor Principal Speech/Language Pathologist 06/12/15 09/02/15 06/03/15 1. Cooper, Maria E. Guest Teacher – Re-Hire Guest Teacher 04/24/15 1. Rathert, Allyson 2. Litt, Michael Guest Teacher – Resignation Guest Teacher Guest Teacher 05/29/15 05/29/15 1. Johnson, Vince S. Guest Teacher – Retirement Guest Teacher 04/15/15 1. Collazo, Rosalinda 2. Gallimore, Jody* 3. Roberts, Virginia *Entering Phased Retirement 1. Lindebak, Sydney 2. Wardall, Amber D. Non-Administrative Contract Renewal Teacher Teacher 05/29/15 GLENDALE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTRICT ACTION AGENDA ITEM AGENDA NO: SUBMITTED BY: 5.E. TOPIC: Classified Personnel Report Ms. Laura Sanchez, Coordinator for Classified Human Resources RECOMMENDED BY: Dr. Barbara Goodwin, Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources DATE ASSIGNED FOR CONSIDERATION: May 14, 2015 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. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Gonzalez, Jessica* Grigsby, Karen Plautz, Kimberly* Powers, Esmeralda Ramirez, Stephanie* Rytter, Todd Sanoguel, Shirley* New Employment Office Assistant Substitute Bus Operator Food Service Specialist Substitute Bus Monitor Food Service Cashier Substitute Bus Operator Educational Assistant SPED 1. Feaser, Spencer 2. Hinojosa, Maria Refujio Rehire Substitute Crossing Guard Substitute Cleaner 1. Hailey, Leland 2. Ruiz, Mary Retirement Educational Assistant Food Service Worker 1. Aldama, Gabriel 2. Frank Deanna 3. Govan, Machelle 4. Hunt, Nicole 5. Kellogg, Veronica 6. Lopes, Alyssa 7. Martinez Tirado, Dania 8. Milledge, Monica 9. Noble, Velisia 10. Perkins, Princess 11. Rasho, Raymond 12. Rivera, Delores E. 13. Rosales, Cynthia Resignation Lead Custodian Educational Assistant SPED School Bus Operator Educational Assistant-Std. School Bus Operator Educational Assistant SPED School Secretary School Bus Operator Educational Assistant-STD School Bus Monitor Technology Specialist Food Service Worker School Bus Operator 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. De La Rosa, Angela* Gibbs, Susan* Lawrence, Nicola* McGinnis, Dion* McKinley, Andra* Moreno, Maria L.* Reed, Mike* Rivera, Ralph* Position Change Sub Bus Operator to Bus Operator Sub Cleaner to Cleaner II Sub Bus Operator to Bus Operator Sub Bus Monitor to Bus Monitor $9.32 $13.49 $11.13 $8.65 $9.41 $13.49 $11.35 05/11/15 04/27/15 05/11/15 05/04/15 04/30/15 05/11/15 04/27/15 $8.65 $9.79 04/20/15 04/23/15 05/28/1 05/28/15 Abandonment Personal Family Personal Personal Personal Employment Personal Personal Personal Health DNR from LOA Employment $14.46 $9.79 $14.46 $8.65 Bus Monitor to Bus Operator in Training $11.93 Sub Cleaner to Food Service Worker $8.44 Bus Operator in Training to Bus Operator $13.49 Sub Bus Operator to Bus Operator $14.72 04/23/15 04/24/15 04/21/15 05/28/15 05/13/15 04/21/15 04/24/15 04/24/15 04/24/15 04/23/15 05/30/15 05/14/15 04/24/15 05/13/15 04/03/15 05/18/15 05/04/15 05/06/15 04/13/15 05/04/15 05/04/15 1. Perez, Aleida Increase in Hours Educational Assistant-Std 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Andrews, Mary Baca, Herlinda Becerra, Noel Chavez, Ronald Johnson, Vincent Washington, Alycia Web, John C. Remove From Sub List Sub School Bus Operator Sub School Bus Operator Sub Cleaner Sub School Bus Operator Substitute Educational Assistant Sub School Bus Monitor Sub School Bus Operator 1. 2. 3. 4. Ford, Ericka Pesserillo, Karie Schmitz, Elizabeth Scott, Jenelle 1. 2. 3. 4. Avila, Aureliano Hager, HL Hoffman, Shaynie Perez, Adrian 05/28/15 05/28/15 04/27/15 05/28/15 05/15/15 05/28/15 05/28/15 Separation – Did Not Return Work Agreement Temporary Assignment Lead Custodian Preschool Teacher/Site Supervisor 1. Bee, Sharon I. Leave of Absence School Bus Operator *Renewal for 2015-2016 01/15/15 Non-Renewal 1. Bojorquez, Amalia 2. Perez, Aleida 1. Rea, Sergio $10.31 Renewal 2015-2016 $12.53 $15.27 04/23/15 04/20/15 03/12/15 -05/28/15 GLENDALE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTRICT ACTION AGENDA ITEM AGENDA NO: SUBMITTED BY: 5.F. TOPIC: Disposal of Surplus Property Mr. Tony Remo, Fixed Assets Specialist RECOMMENDED BY: Mr. Mike Barragan, Assistant Superintendent for Financial & Auxiliary Services DATE ASSIGNED FOR CONSIDERATION: May 14, 2015 RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended the Governing Board approve the items listed as surplus property and grant permission to dispose of them through public auction or salvage company. RATIONALE: The District is currently using Arizona Auctioneers and Sierra Auction for surplus equipment. The following is a list of equipment that is outdated, broken, or non-repairable. District ID# 324213 334463 333830 333388 325460 325475 327918 328667 331330 328343 332244 331079 328488 328487 328670 334680 320546 327345 329111 331088 331086 331089 329420 Source of Funding – M&O Budget Description Bus 56 ** Pruner Leaf blower Leaf blower Vacuum Vacuum Laptop Laptop Projector Projector Projector Laptop Laptop Laptop Laptop Laptop Laptop Laptop Laptop Laptop Laptop Laptop PC State Grant District ID# 333817 334464 333820 333386 325459 324651 331735 331873 328307 328205 328187 331072 328478 328475 328653 328840 327340 329010 323981 331064 331075 331081 329910 Federal Grant Description Pruner Pruner Leaf blower Leaf blower Floor machine Powerbook Laptop Projector Projector Projector Projector Laptop Laptop Laptop Laptop Laptop Laptop Laptop Laptop Laptop Laptop Laptop Printer Capital Other District ID# 335664 327627 327630 327628 327422 325310 327425 319910 327996 334146 331947 331789 330080 324195 324191 333464 331965 333445 327526 333240 328310 324539 325066 325321 331558 331921 327836 328358 328253 328139 328404 334404 334363 334285 328365 334359 328414 333224 331800 332003 331786 331845 331883 331937 331908 331897 333462 331924 Source of Funding – M&O Budget Description Classroom sound system Doc camera Doc camera Doc camera PC PC PC Printer Printer PC PC PC PC PC PC PC PC PC PC PC Smart board PC PC PC PC PC Smart board Smart board Smart board Smart board Smart board Projector Projector Projector Projector Projector Projector PC PC PC PC PC PC PC PC PC PC PC State Grant Federal Grant District ID# 327634 327635 327631 326564 330577 334904 332133 329836 324825 333441 331952 333447 331887 324204 333175 333111 331949 334890 333176 334130 337978 325684 324352 331780 331448 327848 330320 327601 328254 326260 327666 334047 333679 334199 333744 334180 331960 333225 331917 331444 331918 331828 333443 333233 331968 331462 333241 331923 Description Doc Camera Doc camera Doc camera PC PC PC Fax Printer Printer PC PC PC PC PC PC PC PC PC PC PC Smart board PC PC PC PC Smart board Smart board Smart board Smart board Smart board Smart board Projector Projector Projector Projector Projector PC PC PC PC PC PC PC PC PC PC PC PC Capital Other District ID# 331790 333047 334935 331792 331430 330081 327517 327321 324816 333108 333454 329008 333128 331077 327966 325056 331362 331872 336025 328064 328922 327353 331980 331986 335015 334967 335118 334922 325061 333438 331888 331797 334141 330567 324392 324500 324511 324528 326541 324506 325086 327061 327988 328646 328651 328672 330206 330564 Source of Funding – M&O Budget Description PC PC PC PC PC PC PC PC Printer PC PC Laptop Laptop Laptop Laptop PC Projector Projector Projector Laptop Laptop Laptop PC PC PC PC PC PC PC PC PC PC PC PC Scanner PC PC PC PC PC Server, Tech. PC Laptop Laptop Laptop Laptop PC PC State Grant District ID# 331882 331946 331854 333113 331852 329696 327306 325068 327548 333436 327357 331090 331087 331076 325957 325055 331356 336012 333700 327339 328920 333222 333098 331975 335023 335036 334931 334896 331895 331902 331844 334147 330192 331898 324504 324509 324516 326536 326550 324510 327028 327983 327991 328650 328667 330203 330215 330566 Federal Grant Description PC PC PC PC PC PC PC PC Printer PC Laptop Laptop Laptop Laptop PC PC Projector Projector Projector Laptop Laptop PC PC PC PC PC PC PC PC PC PC PC PC PC PC PC PC PC PC PC PC laptop Laptop Laptop Laptop PC PC PC Capital Other District ID# 330576 00700 Description PC Scrap metal*** 00700 Scrap metal *** District ID# 334007 Description Projector ** Not used for trade ***State Salvage Vendor Source of Funding – M&O Budget State Grant Federal Grant Capital Other GLENDALE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTRICT Revised May 13, 2015 ACTION AGENDA ITEM AGENDA NO: 5.G. SUBMITTED BY: TOPIC: Approval of Travel Various Departments RECOMMENDED BY: Mr. Joe Quintana, Superintendent DATE ASSIGNED FOR CONSIDERATION: May 14, 2015 RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the Governing Board approve the request for employee out-of-county travel as presented. Traveler ***Alan Hirsh Purpose/Location NMSU 2015 CD Job Fair Las Cruces, NM Dates March 6 Cost $580 Title II ***Donna Lewis University of Arizona Education Fair April 17 $550 Title II Kendra Bell Tucson, AZ Allison Whiteman ***For ratification – Recruitment Trips added to those approved in November. Shannon Gleave Kara Peters School Nutrition Industry Conference Sedona, AZ June 1-2 $643 Jamie Aldama ASBA Summer Leadership Institute Mary Ann Wilson Flagstaff, AZ Brenda Bartels Joe Quintana June 12-13 $2,780 M&O Jacque Horine Other Admin TBD ADE Leading Change Conference June 22-25 $1,810 Title I Shannon Gleave School Nutrition Annual National Conference July 12-15 $3,270 Regina Logan Kara Peters Salt Lake City, UT Mike Barragan Greg Gilliam Dean Wallace Sara DiPasquale Shannon Gleave Jill Winn Connie Lataille Brenda Long Rod Petricek Valerie Caraveo AASBO Annual Summer Conference Tucson, AZ July 15-18 $8,680 Food Services Food Services Civic Center Traveler Purpose/Location Dates Cost Jim Cummings NSPRA Annual Seminar Nashville, TN July 11-16 $700 M&O David Jordan ADE Leading Change Conference Tucson, AZ June 24-25 $270 M&O 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): Alan Hirsh Working at School/Department: District Office Reason for Travel: Recruiting Fair Traveling to: Las Cruces, NM Dates of Travel: March 6, 2015 Substitute Needed/Dates: No Code Cost Charge Sub to: N/A $ Charge Registration to: 140.100.2570.6810.552.0000 $ 100.00 Charge Airline/Bus to: 140.100.2570.6580.552.0000 $ 380.00 Charge Meal/Lodging to: 140.100.2570.6580.552.0000 $ Charge Auto Mileage to: 140.100.2570.6580.552.0000 $ 100.00 Total Cost of Travel $ 580.00 APPROVED BY: Approved Requisition Number DATE Not Approved By the Governing Board on Date Revised August 2013 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): Alan Hirsch Conference/Workshop Title: (Reason for Travel) NMSU 2015 CD Job Fair 1. Relevance of conference/workshop to employee(s) work responsibilities: Sponsored by the College of Education, the Communicable Disease Job Fair allows the opportunity to meet with Speech Language Pathology candidates for Special Education. 2. How will employee(s) share information with colleagues? Information collected will be shared with the Human Resources Team, administrative leadership team members including Principals, Assistant Principals, Directors, Coordinators and Achievement Advisors throughout the school year, upon return via candidate tracker, interview screening sheets, candidate resume’s and offered letter of intents. The HR Team will follow up with the proposed candidates accordingly. 3. How is the conference/workshop related to district, school or department goals and or objectives? The fair allows us to hire the most highly qualified and effective teacher candidates, for hard-to-fill areas and to meet applicants with diverse cultural backgrounds. It gives us the opportunity to maintain a strong candidate pool, to meet a wide range of applicants qualified in various content areas and promote Glendale Elementary School District as an employer. Revised August 2013 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): Donna Lewis, Kendra Bell, Allison Whiteman Working at School/Department: District Office Reason for Travel: Recruiting Fair Traveling to: Tucson, AZ Dates of Travel: April 17, 2015 Substitute Needed/Dates: No Code Cost Charge Sub to: N/A $ Charge Registration to: 140.100.2570.6810.552.0000 $ 150.00 Charge Airline/Bus to: 001.100.2570.6580.552.0000 $ 0.00 Charge Meal/Lodging to: 140.100.2570.6580.552.0000 $ 300.00 Charge Auto Mileage to: 140.100.2570.6580.552.0000 $ 100.00 Total Cost of Travel $ 550.00 APPROVED BY: Approved Requisition Number DATE Not Approved By the Governing Board on date Revised August 2013 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): Donna Lewis, Kendra Bell and Allison Whiteman Conference/Workshop Title: (Reason for Travel) University of Arizona Education Fair 1. Relevance of conference/workshop to employee(s) work responsibilities: The Education and Nonprofit fair is for graduating students and alumni seeking permanent positions in the fields of Education and Nonprofits. Participating school districts, charter schools and nonprofits need teachers, accountants, human resources managers and computer techs. 2. How will employee(s) share information with colleagues? Information collected will be shared with the Human Resources Team, administrative leadership team members including Principals, Assistant Principals, Directors, Coordinators and Achievement Advisors throughout the school year, upon return via candidate tracker, interview screening sheets, candidate resume’s and offered letter of intents. The HR Team will follow up with the proposed candidates accordingly. 3. How is the conference/workshop related to district, school or department goals and or objectives? The fair allows us to hire the most highly qualified and effective teacher candidates, for hard-to-fill areas and to meet applicants with diverse cultural backgrounds. It gives us the opportunity to maintain a strong candidate pool, to meet a wide range of applicants qualified in various content areas and promote Glendale Elementary School District as an employer. Revised August 2013 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): Shannon Gleave and Kara Peters Working at School/Department: Food Services Reason for Travel: 20th Annual SNIC Conference (school nutrition industry conference) Traveling to: Sedona, AZ Dates of Travel: June 1-2, 2015 Substitute Needed/Dates: None Required Code Cost $0 Charge Sub to: Charge Registration to: 510.100.3100.6360.580.0000 $ 175.00 $0 Charge Airline/Bus to: Charge Meal/Lodging to: 510.100.3100.6580.580.0000 $ 370.00 Charge Auto Mileage to: 510.100.3100.6580.580.0000 $ 98.00 Total Cost of Travel $ 643.00 APPROVED BY: Approved Requisition Number DATE Not Approved By the Governing Board on Date 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): Shannon Gleave and Kara Peters Conference/Workshop Title: (Reason for Travel) 20th Annual SNIC Conference 1. Relevance of conference/workshop to employee(s) work responsibilities: Will provide topics related to USDA’s Federal Regulations. Topics include: Operations, communications, marketing, and nutrition. This conference will provide guidance to the implementation of the second wave of regulations from Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010 beginning July 1, 2015. 2. How will employee(s) share information with colleagues? Information will be shared 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 will have Marnie Green presenting topics that include conflict management and job performance. USDA will be presenting on the current changes to Child Nutrition Programs and what to changes are expected for the 2015-2016 school year. Revised July 1998 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): Jamie Aldama; Brenda Bartels; Mary Ann Wilson, Joe Quintana Working at School/Department: Governing Board, Superintendent Reason for Travel: ASBA Summer Leadership Institute Traveling to: Flagstaff, Arizona Dates of Travel: June 12-13, 2015 Substitute Needed/Dates: N/A Code Cost Charge Sub to: Charge Registration to: 001.100.2310.6360.550.0000 Charge Airline/Bus to: $ N/A $ 980.00 $ N/A Charge Meal/Lodging to: 001.100.2310.6580.550.0000 $ 1,600.00 Charge Auto Mileage to: 001.100.2310.6580.550.0000 $ Total Cost of Travel $ 2,780.00 APPROVED BY: Approved Requisition Number 200.00 DATE Not Approved By the Governing Board on date Revised: 6/1/2007 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): Jacque Horine, Other administrator (TBD) Working at School/Department: Desert Spirit Reason for Travel: Professional Development Traveling to: Tucson, Arizona Dates of Travel: June 22nd, June 23rd, June 24th, and June 25th Substitute Needed/Dates: None Code Cost Charge Sub to: 110.100.2570.6360.116.0000/ $0.00 $760.00 110.100.2570.6580.116.0000/ $0.00 $900.00 110.100.2570.6580.116.0000/ $150.00 Total Cost of Travel $ 1810.00 Requisition Number Charge Registration to: Charge Airline/Bus to: Charge Meal/Lodging to: Charge Auto Mileage to: Trip being paid for through Title I funds. APPROVED BY: Approved DATE Not Approved By the Governing Board on Date 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): Conference/Workshop Title: (Reason for Travel) Jacque Horine, Other administrator (TBD) Arizona Department of Education’s Leading Change Conference 1. Relevance of conference/workshop to employee(s) work responsibilities: As a leadership team, we are always looking for ways to improve our leadership skills. This workshop is designed to help me learn from other professionals in education. At this conference, I will have the opportunity to learn from others who are building innovative educational environments to significantly enhance student learning. 2. How will employee(s) share information with colleagues? This workshop will provide us with some innovative ideas to bring back to Desert Spirit and GESD and share with our colleagues. We also know that we would be able to start the 2015-2016 school year off with some new and fresh ideas that would benefit our school team immediately. 3. How is the conference/workshop related to district, school or department goals and or objectives? Ultimately, any changes that are made in our leadership skills, affect students. Through this conference, we will be able to increase our knowledge and skills in accountability measures, new standards, the response to intervention framework, and the teacher evaluation system. All of these breakout sessions have a direct impact on students and student learning. We also feel that this conference will provide us with some time as a leadership team to be off campus and begin planning professional development as well as laying some groundwork for our strategic plan for the 2015-2016 school year. The 2015 Leading Change Conference is sponsored by the Arizona Department of Education. Our theme this year is "Lead the Change, Unleash Greatness," reflecting the essential leadership priorities facing all Arizona educators. This conference will provide school leaders with meaningful professional development and timely information in areas such as: AZCCRS (Arizona's College and Career Ready Standards) AzMERIT (the new statewide assessments) Accountability (federal and state accountability) Recruitment and Retention Technology School Climate and School Improvement Leadership 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): Shannon Gleave, Regina Logan and Kara Peters Working at School/Department: Food Services Reason for Travel: Attend School Nutrition Annual National Conference Traveling to: Salt Lake City, Utah Dates of Travel: July 12 – 15, 2015 Substitute Needed/Dates: None Required Code Cost Charge Sub to: None required $ Charge Registration to: 510.100.3100.6360.580.0000 $ 950.00 Charge Airline/Bus to: 510.100.3100.6585.580.0000 $ 680.00 Charge Meal/Lodging to: 510.100.3100.6585.580.0000 $ 1,640.00 $ Charge Auto Mileage to: Total Cost of Travel APPROVED BY: Approved Requisition Number 0 0 $ 3,270.00 DATE Not Approved By the Governing Board on Date 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): Shannon Gleave, Regina Logan and Kara Peters Conference/Workshop Title: (Reason for Travel) School Nutrition Association Annual National Conference 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. 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): Mike Barragan, Greg Gilliam, Dean Wallace, Sara DiPasquale, Shannon Gleave, Jill Winn, Connie Lataille, Brenda Long, Rod Petricek, Valerie Caraveo Working at School/Department: Accounting, Payroll, Finance, Purchasing/Warehouse, Maintenance, Food Services, Risk Management and Transportation Reason for Travel: Attend the AASBO 62nd Annual Summer Conference Traveling to: Tucson, Arizona Dates of Travel: July 15 – 18, 2015 Substitute Needed/Dates: N/A Code Cost Charge Sub to: None required $ Charge Registration to: Civic Center $ 3,530 Charge Airline/Bus to: None required $ Charge Meal/Lodging to: Civic Center $ 4,050 Charge Auto Mileage to: Civic Center $ 1,100 Total Cost of Travel $ 8,680 APPROVED BY: Approved Requisition Number DATE Not Approved By the Governing Board on date 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): Mike Barragan, Greg Gilliam, Dean Wallace, Sara DiPasquale, Shannon Gleave, Jill Winn, Connie Lataille, Brenda Long, Rod Petricek, Valerie Caraveo Conference/Workshop Title: AASBO Summer Conference (Arizona Association of School Business Officials) (Reason for Travel) 1. Relevance of conference/workshop to employee(s) work responsibilities: AASBO’s workshops, conferences and break-out sessions are all focused on the various support staff functions for public school districts. Their offerings are timely, relevant and provide up-to-date information that enable support staff to increase their knowledge and expertise in their respective areas. 2. How will employee(s) share information with colleagues? Conference participants will have the opportunity to network with peers from other Arizona districts as well as gain valuable information and knowledge they can readily apply to their jobs and share with their staffs/co-workers. 3. How is the conference/workshop related to district, school or department goals and or objectives? AASBO is one of a very few resources for providing professional development opportunities and training to support staff in public school districts. Revised July 1998 EMPLOYEE OUT-OF-COUNTY/OUT-OF-STATE TRAVEL REQUEST This form must be completed and submitted to the Superintendent’s Office for forwarding to the Governing Board. Requests will be placed on the next possible meeting’s agenda. Travel requests should be submitted early enough to ensure the meeting at which the Board considers approval is before the proposed dates of travel. Name of Traveler(s): Jim Cummings, APR Working at School/Department: DO / Communications Reason for Travel: Attend Annual NSPRA Seminar Traveling to: Nashville, TN Dates of Travel: July 11-16 Substitute Needed/Dates: N/A Code Cost Charge Sub to: $ Charge Registration to: 001.100.2300.6330.550.0000 $ Charge Airline/Bus to: 001.100.2300.6580.550.0000 $ 550.00 Charge Meal/Lodging to: 001.100.2300.6580.550.0000 $ 150.00 Charge Auto Mileage to: $ Total Cost of Travel APPROVED BY: Approved Requisition Number $ 700.00 DATE Not Approved By the Governing Board on date 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): Jim Cummings, APR Conference/Workshop Title: (Reason for Travel) National Public Relations Association Annual Seminar 1. Relevance of conference/workshop to employee(s) work responsibilities: The National School Public Relations Association’s Annual Seminar will feature a number of sessions related to school district communication and leadership strategies. 2. How will employee(s) share information with colleagues? Information will be shared in Executive Team and Leadership meetings, weekly administrator memos, Board memos, and possibly in training sessions. More importantly, the information will be applied in District practices, procedures, policies and programs so as to optimize the District’s communications infrastructure and improve the public image of the District. 3. How is the conference/workshop related to district, school or department goals and or objectives? Communication and community involvement/goodwill are critical to the success of the District’s initiatives and meeting the District’s student achievement goals. As NSPRA’s President, Mr. Cummings’ hotel and registration fees are paid for by NSPRA. 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): David Jordan Working at School/Department: Research and Assessment Reason for Travel: Presenting at AzMerit Round Table session, “Leading Change” Traveling to: Tucson, AZ Dates of Travel: Substitute Needed/Dates: June 24th – 25th, 2015 Not required Code Cost Charge Sub to: Charge Registration to: $ Guest Speaker; no cost $ 0.00 Charge Airline/Bus to: $ Charge Meal/Lodging to: 001.100.2570.6580.560.0000 $ 150.00 Charge Auto Mileage to: 001.100.2570.6580.560.0000 $ 120.00 Total Cost of Travel $ 270.00 APPROVED BY: Approved Requisition Number DATE Not Approved By the Governing Board on Date 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): David Jordan, Director for Research and Assessment Conference/Workshop Title: “Leading Change”—AzMerit Round Table Session (Presentation @ Leading Change, Administering the Computer-Based AzMerit—Lessons Learned) 1. Relevance of conference/workshop to employee(s) work responsibilities: District staff will be presenting and participating in a roundtable that focuses on the preparation and delivery of the AzMERIT Computer Based Test. GESD is one of 3 or 4 districts sharing the experience of the AzMERIT. As district leaders from around the state learn of our experiences, we will also learn from the experience of other districts that may provide us with ideas to improve upon GESD’s delivery of the AzMERIT with reduced impact upon class schedules and to become more efficient in the preparation for the AzMERIT computer based tests. 2. How will employee(s) share information with colleagues? A summary will be provided for directors and cabinet of new ideas to facilitate discussion and defining plans in preparation for the 2016 AzMERIT. 3. How is the conference/workshop related to district, school or department goals and or objectives? The AzMERIT is the new state assessment that is developed for the purpose of communicating where students are from year to year in the progress to be college or career ready upon graduation from high school. The state’s purpose for delivering the AzMERIT as a computer based assessment is to facilitate the students’ development of 21st century skills in an assessment to measure students’ abilities in English Language Arts and mathematics. District goals point toward improving the technical skills of students and improving student achievement. The participation in the conference is expected to further clarify how GESD can expand the integration of technical skills while working with students to meet rigorous content standards. GLENDALE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTRICT ACTION AGENDA ITEM AGENDA NO: SUBMITTED BY: 5.H. TOPIC: Intergovernmental Agreement Ms. Marsha Castillo, Director of Language Acquisition RECOMMENDED BY: Dr. Donna Lewis, Assistant Superintendent for Educational Services DATE ASSIGNED FOR BOARD CONSIDERATION: May 14, 2015 RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended the Governing Board approve the intergovernmental agreement with the Arizona Department of Economic Security (ADES) for the provision of services to refugee students as presented. RATIONALE: The purpose of this agreement is to provide funding to the Glendale Elementary School District to serve refugee school-aged children between the ages of five (5) and eighteen (18), who are in the United States for three (3) years or less, and their families, and who are defined as an eligible beneficiary. The contract is funded through the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families, Office of Refugee Resettlement, Refugee School Impact Grant. The grant amount is $25,000.00. The following services will be provided with the funding: a. b. c. d. e. Supplemental English Language Development (ELD); Behavioral Health Interventions for Refugee Children Summer program activities Parental involvement programs Interpretation and translation services This is a request to begin the agreement for the 2014-2015 School Year. The agreement has been reviewed and approved by legal counsel. Source of Funding – M&O Budget State Grant Federal Grant Capital Other INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT (IGA) Contract between the Arizona Department of Economic Security ("ADES") and the Glendale Elementary School District ("Contractor"). WHEREAS the ADES is duly authorized to execute and administer contracts under A.R.S § 41-1954; and WHEREAS the Contractor is duly authorized to execute and administer contracts under ___________________ ; and WHEREAS the ADES and the Contractor are authorized by A.R.S. § 11-952 et seq. to enter into agreements for joint or cooperative action to contract for the services specified in this contract; THEREFORE, the ADES and Contractor agree to abide by all the terms and conditions set forth in this Contract. BY SIGNING THIS FORM ON BEHALF OF THE CONTRACTOR, THE SIGNATORY CERTIFIES HE/SHE HAS THE AUTHORITY TO BIND THE CONTRACTOR TO THIS CONTRACT. FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC SECURITY: FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE GLENDALE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTRICT: Procurement Officer Signature Signature Printed Name Printed Name Title Title Date Date ADES Contract Number Contract Number IN ACCORDANCE WITH A.R.S. § 11-952, THIS CONTRACT HAS BEEN REVIEWED BY THE UNDERSIGNED WHO HAVE DETERMINED THAT THIS CONTRACT IS IN APPROPRIATE FORM AND WITHIN THE POWERS AND AUTHORITY GRANTED TO EACH RESPECTIVE PUBLIC BODY. ARIZONA ATTORNEY GENERAL’S OFFICE By: ___________________________________ Assistant Attorney General By: ______________________________________ Public Agency Legal Counsel Date: __________________________________ Date:______________________________________ 1.0 1.1 1.2 ADES VISION AND MISSION STATEMENTS ADES Vision: Every child, adult, and family in the State of Arizona will be safe and economically secure. ADES Mission: The Arizona Department of Economic Security (ADES) promotes the safety, well-being, and self sufficiency of children, adults, and families. 2.0 2.1 Parties This Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) is between the ADES and the Glendale Elementary School District. 3.0 3.1 TERM OF AGREEMENT TERM The term of this Agreement shall begin on January 1, 2015 and shall end on August 14, 2015, unless otherwise agreed upon by both parties in writing. EXTENSION This agreement may be extended through a written amendment by mutual agreement of the parties. TERMINATION This agreement may be terminated by mutual agreement of the parties at any time during the term of this agreement. Each party shall have the right to terminate this agreement by hand-delivering to the other party written notice of termination at least thirty (30) days prior to the effective date of said termination. 3.2. 3.3. 3.3.1 3.3.2 4.0 4.1 4.2 AMENDMENTS OR MODIFICATIONS This agreement may be amended or modified at any time by mutual agreement. No agent, employee or other representative of either party is empowered to alter any of the terms of the agreement, unless done in writing and signed by the authorized representative of the respective parties. Either party shall give written notice to the other party of any non-material alteration that affects the provisions of this Agreement. Non-material alterations that do not require a written amendment are as follows: 1. Change of telephone number. 2. Change in authorized signatory. 3 Change in the name and/or address of the person to whom notices are to be sent. 5.0 5.1 DEFINITIONS See Exhibit A. 6.0 6.1 PURPOSE OF AGREEMENT The purpose of this agreement is to provide funding to the Glendale Elementary School District to serve refugee school-aged children between the ages of five (5) and eighteen (18), who are in the United States for three (3) years or less, and their families, and who are defined as an eligible beneficiary. Children seeking to participate in projects funded under this agreement must provide documentation of their eligible beneficiary status. Projects may be provided directly by the Contractor, or through its Local Education Agency(ies) (LEA). 7.0 7.1 M ANNER OF FINANCING The Contract is funded through the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families, Office of Refugee Resettlement, Refugee School Impact Grant. The Contract reimbursement ceiling for the initial term is identified as the Total ADES Cost on the Itemized Service Budget. The Contract reimbursement ceiling for subsequent terms of the agreement may vary from initial amount. Funding may not be used to supplant other federal resources. Construction and renovation costs are not allowable under these program/agreements. These funds must relate to the education of refugee school-aged children. 7.2 7.3 7.4 7.5 7.6 8.0 8.1 SERVICE DESCRIPTION This service promotes efficiency through the cooperation and collaboration of multiple entities concerned with the same issue or need. 9.0 9.1 RESPONSIBILITIES The ADES and the Contractor agree as follows: The Contractor shall: Provide services in a culturally relevant and linguistically appropriate manner for the population to be served. Communicate with ADES staff electronically through email to convey Microsoft based text and spreadsheet documentation to provide required statistical reports and general communication. Acceptable formats include 9.1.1 9.1.2 ADES Contract # Page 2 of 11 1/7/15 9.1.3 9.1.4 9.1.5 9.1.6 9.1.7 9.1.8 9.1.9 9.2 9.2.1 9.3 9.3.1 9.3.2 9.3.3 doc document (Microsoft Work 2000, XP or 2003) .xls spreadsheet (Microsoft Excel 200, XP or 2003) and .pdf (Adobe Acrobat portable documents format). Utilize computer backup/recovery systems and procedures to ensure no loss of data required for RRP (Refugee Resettlement Program) reports, and to ensure that there is no disruption or degradation of services provided. Cooperate with RRP in annual monitoring of participating schools including assistance with coordinating onsite visits. Provide the assigned ADES Contract Specialist backup contact information for any absences of District Contact. Utilize appropriate system to: a. Identify eligible refugee students ages five (5) years though eighteen (18) years who have been in the United States three (3) years or less. b. Follow and report to ADES participating refugee students’ progress in reaching project goals. c. Inform RRP about processes for expanding the scope and effectiveness of project goals. d. Provide RRP with statistical and aggregate data. Implement projects that provide one or more of the following services: a. Supplemental English Language Development (ELD); b. After-school tutorials c. Focused high school completion programs d. Behavioral Health Interventions for Refugee Children e. Summer program activities f. Parental involvement programs g. Interpretation and translation services h. Interventions for children with learning disabilities Cooperate with RRP in collaborative efforts associated with various refugee-related school coordinators and other refugee education stakeholders. Foster collaboration among Voluntary Agencies (VOLAGs), Mutual Assistance Associations (MAAs), and other refugee service providers. The Contractor shall, with regards to the following criteria, provide the following: Student Accountability Data a. Collect student accountability data and provide a semi-annual report to the ADES by February 15th th and August 15 that includes the following information: 1. The number of refugee children attending its LEA’s schools ages five (5) years through eighteen (18) years who have been in the United States three (3) years or less. 2. Refugee students’ class participation and academic progress. The Contract shall develop and implement projects based on the following allowable service areas and corresponding outcomes: Supplemental English Language Development (ELD) a. Provide supplemental ELD at various proficiency levels to address students’ needs, including enterprising approaches, with at least thirty-five (35) percent of refugee students demonstrating an increase of at least one level in their English language proficiency after twelve (12) months. a. Partner with community colleges and/or community-based organizations in the provision of ELD for parents. After-school tutorials a. Provide tutorials that augment refugee students learning in the classroom and provide regular opportunities and resources for assistance with homework completion. b. Provide services that shall improve student reading and writing skills with the goal of fifty (50) percent of refugee students achieving academic progress. c. Ensure services demonstrate a thirty-five (35) percent increase in refugee student participation in afterschool programs, extracurricular activities, and/or peer mentorship opportunities by the end of the school year. Focused high school completion programs a. Implement services that will advance refugee students’ full and substantive participation in public schools. b. Provide technical assistance to participating schools to surmount barriers to refugee students’ academic progress and adjustment within the school environment. c. Provide students with opportunities for mentoring and leadership in their school, including extracurricular activities. ADES Contract # Page 3 of 11 1/7/15 d. e. Provide programs that address such challenges to socio-cultural adjustment as bullying, dating violence, and teen suicide through proven approaches that yield substantial improvement in students’ social adjustment and academic success. Provide programs that result in at least thirty-five (35) percent of refugee students achieving the necessary academic progress to meet Arizona’s academic standards to include, at a minimum, AIMS and AZELLA testing. 9.3.4 Behavioral health interventions for refugee children a. Collaborate with parents, VOLAGs, MAAs, and refugee specific behavioral health providers to identify and refer refugee children who appear to have behavioral health issues to linguistically and culturally appropriate behavioral health providers. b. Ensure that one hundred (100) percent of refugee parents with students identified as experiencing behavioral health issues are provided information on culturally and linguistically appropriate behavioral health providers. c. Ensure that one hundred (100) percent of refugee parents requesting assistance with their children’s behavioral health issues will receive information on culturally and linguistically appropriate education interventions (such as individual or group counseling). 9.3.5 Summer program activities a. Provide a minimum of two (2) activities to support remedial work and promote school readiness in conjunction with such activities as field trips, sports and summer camps. 9.3.6 Parental involvement programs a. Conduct parent training sessions and/or parent support groups that advance student academic support by assisting parents in understanding school policies, procedures, and their children’s learning activities (classroom structure, homework, etc.). b. Provide at least three (3) comprehensive trainings that advance parents’ understanding of school policies, procedures, and their children’s learning activities. d. Ensure that sixty (60) percent of refugee parents participate in at least one parent training opportunity. e. Ensure that one hundred (100) percent of refugee parents are afforded information (in their identified language) that provides an overview of school policies, procedures and learning activities and explains the importance of parental involvement in students’ success. 9.3.7 Interpretation and translation services a. Provide linguistically appropriate services to one hundred (100) percent of refugee students and their parents to include interpretation and translation services for appropriate crisis intervention, counseling, parent/teacher conferences and other school communications. b. Utilize Bilingual/bicultural counselors, as appropriate. 9.3.8 Interventions for children with learning disabilities a. Identify refugee students impacted by learning barriers and ensure appropriate testing and linkages to the sponsoring VOLAG, mainstream public entities (such as the Division of Developmental Disabilities), and/or private agencies that may assist students in surmounting obstacles to their academic progress and adjustment within the school environment. 9.4 9.4.1 The ADES shall: Provide within ten (10) days of contract execution, a Contractor’s Invoice and Statement of Expenditures form to be utilized by Contractor. 10.0 10.1 REPORTING REQUIREMENTS The Contractor shall submit all of the following to: Arizona Department of Economic Security DAAS Contracts Management Unit P.O. Box 6123 – Site Code 950A Phoenix, AZ 85007-6123 th 10.1.1 A complete and accurate monthly Contractor’s Invoice and Statement of Expenditures by the 15 of the month following the month of service. ADES Contract # Page 4 of 11 1/7/15 th th 10.1.2 Semi-Annual Report (Exhibit B) as may be amended, no later than each February 15 and August 15 . 10.1.3 A correctly completed “Contractor’s Equipment List”, Form FES-1000AFORMA (Exhibit C, Note: Instructions are on page two) as may be amended, for all equipment purchases costing $1,000 or more to be purchased in whole or in part with DES/DAAS funds. 10.1.4 A final (close-out) invoice by October 15, unless revised through an amendment. 10.1.5 A final Project Report by October 15, unless revised through an amendment. 10.1.6 Certificate of Insurance as specified in Section 25.2.5 of this Agreement. 10.1.7 Other documents and information pursuant to fulfilling federal requirements. 11.0 11.1 PAYMENT REQUIREMENTS Contractor shall be reimbursed in accordance with actual allowable costs incurred consistent with the itemized service budget. Reimbursement shall not exceed the service reimbursement ceiling indicated as the Total ADES Cost on the itemized service budget. The Contractor shall furnish the ADES with an accounting of actual costs incurred consistent with the categories set forth in the service budget. A written amendment shall not be necessary to shift costs among budget categories. However, the Contractor shall give written notice to the ADES that includes justification for a change to the budget and receive prior written approval by the ADES in order to make the change. Any change to the service reimbursement ceiling shall be reflected in a contract amendment. 12.0 12.1 NOTICES All notices to the Contractor regarding this agreement shall be sent to the following address: Glendale Elementary School District Director for Language Acquisition th 7301 N. 58 Ave Glendale, AZ 85301 All notices to the ADES regarding this agreement shall be sent to the following address: AZ Department of Economic Security Division of Aging and Adult Services Contracts Management Unit – Site Code 950A P.O. Box 6123 Phoenix, AZ 85007 12.2 13.0 13.1 13.2 13.3 13.4 DISPOSITION OF PROPERTY If the Contractor is authorized to purchase Equipment, it shall be itemized in the contract for utilization in the delivery of contract services. If Equipment is purchased as authorized by this contract, the Contractor shall maintain complete and up-to-date inventory records for all Equipment purchased hereunder. Equipment specifically designated within this contract, to be purchased in whole or part with ADES funds, shall be reported in accordance with ADES inventory policies and procedures. The Contractor shall report Equipment purchased with contract funds to the ADES within thirty (30) days of purchase, perform an annual inventory of all equipment purchased with ADES funds and submit the Equipment inventory form to the ADES person designated to receive notices. The ADES shall retain an equitable interest equal to the purchase price paid, or a fair estimate or appraisal of current market value, whichever is greater, in all Equipment purchased under this contract. The ADES shall be included as a co-insured on any insurance policy which covers Equipment purchased under this contract. The Contractor shall not dispose of any Equipment purchased under this contract without the prior written consent of the ADES during and after the contract term. Such consent, if given, may include direction as to the means of disposition of the utilization of proceeds, including any necessary adjustments to the contract. Upon termination of this contract, any Equipment purchased under this contract shall be disposed of as directed by the ADES and, if sold, the ADES shall be compensated in the amount of its equitable interest. 14.0 14.1 OTHER M ATTERS None 15.0 15.1 APPLICABLE LAW This Contract shall be governed and interpreted by the laws of the State of Arizona. The materials and services supplied under this Contract shall comply with all applicable Federal, State and local laws, and the Contractor shall maintain all applicable licenses and permit requirements. ADES Contract # Page 5 of 11 1/7/15 16.0 16.1 ARBITRATION The parties to this Contract agree to resolve all disputes arising out of or relating to this Contract through arbitration, after exhausting applicable administrative review, to the extent required by A.R.S. § 12-1518 except as may be required by other applicable statutes. 17.0 17.1 AUDIT In accordance with A.R.S. § 35-214, the Contractor shall retain and shall contractually require each subcontractor to retain all data, books and other records (“records”) relating to this Agreement for a period of five (5) years after the completion of the Agreement. All records shall be subject to inspection and audit by the State at reasonable times. Upon request, Contractor shall produce the original of any or all such records. 18.0 18.1 AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS FOR THE CURRENT STATE FISCAL YEAR. Should the State Legislature enter back into session and reduce the appropriations or for any reason and these goods or services are not funded, the ADES may take any of the following actions: Reduce payments or units authorized; Accept a decrease in price offered by the Contractor; Cancel the Agreement; Cancel the Agreement and re-solicit the requirements. The Director of ADES shall have the sole and unfettered discretion in determining the availability of funds. The ADES and the Contractor may mutually agree to reduce reimbursement to the Contractor when the payment type is Fixed Price with Price Adjustment by executing an amendment to this Agreement. 18.1.1 18.1.2 18.1.3 18.1.4 18.1.5 19.0 19.1 19.2 AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS FOR THE NEXT STATE FISCAL YEAR Funds may not presently be available for performance under this Agreement beyond the current state fiscal year. If funds are not allocated and available for the continuance of this Agreement, this Agreement may be terminated by the ADES at the end of the period for which funds are available. No liability shall accrue to the ADES in the event this provision is exercised, and the ADES shall not be obligated or liable for any future payments of for any damages as a result of termination under this paragraph. 20.0 20.1 CONFLICT OF INTEREST In accordance with A.R.S. § 38-511, the State may within three years after execution cancel the Agreement, without penalty or further obligation, if any person significantly involved in initiating, negotiating, securing, drafting or creating the Agreement on behalf of the State, at any time while the Agreement is in effect, becomes an employee or agent of any other party to the Agreement in any capacity or a consultant to any other party to the Agreement with respect to the matter of the Agreement. 21.0 21.1 DATA SHARING AGREEMENT When determined by the ADES that sharing of confidential data will occur with the Contractor, the Contractor shall complete the ADES Data Sharing Request Agreement and submit the completed Agreement to the ADES Program Designated Staff prior to any work commencing or data shared. A separate Data Sharing Request Agreement shall be required between the Contractor and each ADES Program sharing confidential data. 22.0 22.1 E-VERIFY In accordance with ARS §41-4401, Contractor warrants compliance with all Federal immigration laws and regulations relating to employees and warrants its compliance with A.R.S. § 23-214, Subsection A. 23.0 23.1 FEDERAL IMMIGRATION AND NATIONALITY ACT By entering into the Agreement, the Contractor warrants compliance with the Federal Immigration and Nationality Act. (FINA) and all other Federal immigration laws and regulations related to the immigration status of its employees. The Contractor shall obtain statements from its subcontractors certifying compliance and shall furnish the statements to the Procurement Officer upon request. These warranties shall remain in effect through the term of the Agreement. The Contractor and its subcontractors shall also maintain Employment Eligibility Verification forms (I-9) as required by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Immigration and Control Act, for all employees performing work under the Agreement. I-9 forms are available for download at USCIS.GOV. The State may request verification of compliance for any Contractor or subcontractor performing work under the Agreement. Should the State suspect or find that the Contractor or any of its subcontractors are not in compliance, the State may pursue any and all remedies allowed by law, including, but not limited to 23.2 ADES Contract # Page 6 of 11 1/7/15 suspension of work, termination of the Agreement for default, and suspension and/or debarment of the Contractor. All costs necessary to verify compliance are the responsibility of the Contractor. 24.0 INDEMNIFICATION 24.1 Indemnification for Contractor: 24.1.1 Each Party (as "Indemnitor") agrees to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the other party (as "Indemnitee") from and against any and all claims, losses, liability, costs, or expenses (including reasonable attorney's fees) (hereinafter collectively referred to as “Claims”) arising out of bodily injury of any person (including death) or property damage, but only to the extent that such Claims which result in vicarious/derivative liability to the Indemnitee are caused by the act, omission, negligence, misconduct, or other fault of the Indemnitor, its officers, officials, agents, employees, or volunteers. 24.2 Indemnification for Subcontractor 24.2.1 In addition, Glendale Elementary School District shall cause its contractor(s) and subcontractors, if any, to indemnify, defend, save and hold harmless the State of Arizona, any jurisdiction or agency issuing any permits for any work arising out of this Agreement, and their respective directors, officers, officials, agents, and employees (hereinafter referred to as “Indemnitee”) from and against any and all claims, actions, liabilities, damages, losses, or expenses (including court costs, attorneys’ fees, and costs of claim processing, investigation and litigation) (hereinafter referred to as “Claims”) for bodily injury or personal injury (including death), or loss or damage to tangible or intangible property caused, or alleged to be caused, in whole or in part, by the negligent or willful acts or omissions of Glendale Elementary School District contractor or any of the directors, officers, agents, or employees or subcontractors of such contractor. This indemnity includes any claim or amount arising out of or recovered under the Workers’ Compensation Law or arising out of the failure of such contractor to conform to any federal, state or local law, statute, ordinance, rule, regulation or court decree. It is the specific intention of the parties that the Indemnitee shall, in all instances, except for Claims arising solely from the negligent or willful acts or omissions of the Indemnitee, be indemnified by such contractor from and against any and all claims. It is agreed that such contractor will be responsible for primary loss investigation, defense and judgment costs where this indemnification is applicable. 25.0 INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS 25.1 INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS FOR GOVERNMENTAL PARTIES TO AN IGA: 25.1.1 None. 25.2 INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS FOR ANY CONTRACTORS USED BY A PARTY TO THE INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT: (Note: this applies only to Contractors used by a governmental entity, not to the governmental entity itself.) The State of Arizona in no way warrants that the minimum limits contained herein are sufficient to protect the governmental entity or Contractor from liabilities that might arise out of the performance of the work under this Agreement by the Contractor, his agents, representatives, employees or subcontractors, and Contractor and the governmental entity are free to purchase additional insurance. 1. Minimum Scope and Limits of Insurance: Contractor shall provide coverage with limits of liability not less than those stated below. 1. Commercial General Liability – Occurrence Form Policy shall include bodily injury, property damage, personal injury and broad form contractual liability. General Aggregate $2,000,000 Products – Completed Operations Aggregate $1,000,000 Personal and Advertising Injury $1,000,000 Blanket Contractual Liability – Written and Oral $1,000,000 Fire Legal Liability $ 50,000 Each Occurrence $1,000,000 a. The policy shall be endorsed to include coverage for sexual abuse and molestation. b. The policy shall be endorsed to include the following additional insured language: “The State of Arizona and the Department of Economic Security shall be named as additional insureds with respect to liability arising out of the activities performed by or on behalf of the Contractor". ADES Contract # Page 7 of 11 1/7/15 2. (Note that the other governmental entity(ies) is/are also required to be additional insured(s) and they should supply the Contractor with their own list of persons to be insured.) c. Policy shall contain a waiver of subrogation against the State of Arizona, its departments, agencies, boards, commissions, universities and its officers, officials, agents, and employees for losses arising from work performed by or on behalf of the Contractor. Automobile Liability Bodily Injury and Property Damage for any owned, hired, and/or non-owned vehicles used in the performance of this Agreement. Combined Single Limit (CSL) 3. $1,000,000 a. The policy shall be endorsed to include the following additional insured language: “The State of Arizona and the Department of Economic Security shall be named as additional insureds with respect to liability arising out of the activities performed by or on behalf of the Contractor, involving automobiles owned, leased, hired or borrowed by the Contractor". b. Policy shall contain a waiver of subrogation against the State of Arizona, its departments, agencies, boards, commissions, universities and its officers, officials, agents, and employees for losses arising from work performed by or on behalf of the Contractor (Note that the other governmental entity(ies) is/are also required to be additional insured(s) and they should supply the Contractor with their own list of persons to be insured.) Worker's Compensation and Employers' Liability Worker’s Compensation Statutory Employers' Liability Each Accident $ 500,000 Disease – Each Employee $ 500,000 Disease – Policy Limit $1,000,000 a. 2. 3. 4. ADES Contract # Policy shall contain a waiver of subrogation against the State of Arizona, its departments, agencies, boards, commissions, universities and its officers, officials, agents, and employees for losses arising from work performed by or on behalf of the Contractor. b. This requirement shall not apply to: Separately, EACH contractor or subcontractor exempt under A.R.S. 23-901, AND when such contractor or subcontractor executes the appropriate waiver (Sole Proprietor/Independent Contractor) form. Additional Insurance Requirements: The policies shall contain, or be endorsed to contain, the following provisions: 1. The State of Arizona and the ADES, wherever additional insured status is required such additional insured shall be covered to the full limits of liability purchased by the Contractor, even if those limits of liability are in excess of those required by this Agreement. 2. The Contractor's insurance coverage shall be primary insurance with respect to all other available sources. 3. Coverage provided by the Contractor shall not be limited to the liability assumed under the indemnification provisions of this Agreement. Notice of Cancellation: Each insurance policy required by the insurance provisions of this Agreement shall provide the required coverage and shall not be suspended, voided, canceled, or reduced in coverage or in limits except after thirty (30) days prior written notice has been given to the State of Arizona. Such notice shall be sent directly to the ADES, Office of Procurement, 1789 W. Jefferson St. Site Code 805Z, Phoenix, AZ 85007 and shall be sent by certified mail, return receipt requested. Acceptability of Insurers: Insurance is to be placed with duly licensed or approved non-admitted insurers in the State of Arizona with an “A.M. Best” rating of not less than A-VII. The State of Arizona in no way warrants that the above-required minimum insurer rating is sufficient to protect the Contractor from potential insurer insolvency. Page 8 of 11 1/7/15 5. 6. 7. 8. Verification of Coverage: Contractor shall furnish the State of Arizona with certificates of insurance (ACORD form or equivalent approved by the State of Arizona) as required by this Agreement. The certificates for each insurance policy are to be signed by a person authorized by that insurer to bind coverage on its behalf. All certificates and endorsements are to be received and approved by the State of Arizona before work commences. Each insurance policy required by this Agreement must be in effect at or prior to commencement of work under this Agreement and remain in effect for the duration of the project. Failure to maintain the insurance policies as required by this Agreement, or to provide evidence of renewal, is a material breach of Agreement. All certificates required by this Agreement shall be sent directly to ADES, Office of Procurement, 1789 W. Jefferson St. Site Code 805Z, Phoenix, AZ 85007 unless the Reporting Requirements specifies otherwise. The State of Arizona contract number and contract description shall be noted or referenced on the certificate of insurance. The State of Arizona reserves the right to require complete, certified copies of all insurance policies required by this Agreement at any time. DO NOT SEND CERTIFICATES OF INSURANCE TO THE STATE OF ARIZONA’S RISK MANAGEMENT SECTION. Subcontractors: Contractors’ certificate(s) shall include all subcontractors as insureds under its policies or Contractor shall furnish to the State of Arizona separate certificates and endorsements for each subcontractor. All coverages for subcontractors shall be subject to the minimum requirements identified above. Approval: Any modification or variation from the insurance requirements in this Agreement shall be made by the Department of Administration, Risk Management Section, whose decision shall be final. Such action will not require a formal amendment to the Agreement, but may be made by administrative action. Exceptions: In the event the Contractor or sub-contractor(s) is/are a public entity, then the Insurance Requirements shall not apply. Such public entity shall provide a Certificate of SelfInsurance. If the contractor or sub-contractor(s) is/are a State of Arizona agency, board, commission, or university, none of the above shall apply. 26.0 26.1 IT 508 COMPLIANCE Unless specifically authorized in the Agreement, any electronic or information technology offered to the State of Arizona under this agreement shall comply with A.R.S. § 41-3531 and 3532 and Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, which requires that employees and members of the public shall have access to and use of information technology that is comparable to the access and use by employees and members of the public who are not individuals with disabilities. 27.0 27.1 NON-AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS In accordance with A.R.S. § 35-154, every payment obligation of the State under the Agreement is conditioned upon the availability of funds appropriated or allocated for payment of such obligation. If funds are not allocated and available for the continuance of this Agreement, this Agreement may be terminated by the State at the end of the period for which funds are available. No liability shall accrue to the State in the event this provision is exercised, and the State shall not be obligated or liable for any future payments or for any damages as a result of termination under this paragraph. 28.0 28.1 NON-DISCRIMINATION The Contractor shall comply with State Executive Order No. 2009-09 and all other applicable Federal and State laws, rules and regulations, including the Americans with Disabilities Act. 29.0 29.1 OFFSHORE PERFORMANCE OF WORK PROHIBITED Due to security and identity protection concerns, direct services under this contract shall be performed within the borders of the United States. Any services that are described in the specifications or scope of work that directly serve the State of Arizona or its clients and may involve access to secure or sensitive data or personal client data or development or modification of software for the State shall be performed within the borders of the United States. Unless specifically stated otherwise in the specifications, this definition does not apply to indirect or 'overhead' services, redundant back-up services or services that are incidental to the performance of the contract. This provision applies to work performed by subcontractors at all tiers. ADES Contract # Page 9 of 11 1/7/15 30.0 30.1 31.0 31.1 RIGHT OF OFFSET The ADES shall be entitled to offset against any sums due the Contractor, any expenses or costs incurred by the ADES, or damages assessed by the ADES concerning the Contractor’s non-conforming performance or failure to perform the Agreement, including expenses, costs and damages. THIRD- PARTY ANTITRUST VIOLATIONS The Contractor assigns to the ADES any claim for overcharges resulting from antitrust violations concerning materials or services supplied by third parties to the Contractor, toward fulfillment of this Agreement. 32.0 32.1 CONFIDENTIALITY The Contractor shall observe and abide by all applicable State and federal statutes, rules and regulations regarding the use or disclosure of information including, but not limited to, information concerning applicants for and recipients of contract services. To the extent permitted by law, the Contractor shall release information to the ADES and to the Attorney General's Office as required by the terms of this contract, by law or upon their request. 32.2 The Contractor shall comply with the requirements of Arizona Address Confidentiality Program, A.R.S. § 41161 et. seq. The ADES will advise the Contractor as to applicable policies and procedures the ADES has adopted for such compliance. 33.0 33.1 Fingerprinting. Contractor shall comply with, and shall ensure that all of Contractor’s employees, independent contractors, subcontractors, volunteers and other agents comply with, all applicable (current and future) legal requirements relating to fingerprinting, fingerprint clearance cards, certifications regarding pending or past criminal matters, and criminal records checks that relate to contract performance. 33.2 Applicable legal requirements relating to fingerprinting, certification, and criminal background checks” may include, but are not limited, to the following: A.R.S. §§ 36-594.01, 36-3008, 41-1964, and 46-141. All applicable legal requirements relating to fingerprinting, fingerprint clearance cards, certifications regarding pending or past criminal matters, and criminal records checks are hereby incorporated in their entirety as provisions of this contract. The Contractor is responsible for knowing which legal requirements relating to fingerprinting, fingerprint clearance cards, certifications regarding pending or past criminal matters, and criminal records checks relate to contract performance. 33.3 To the extent A.R.S. § 46-141 is applicable to contract performance or the services provided under this contract, the following provisions apply: 33.3.1 Personnel who are employed by the Contractor, whether paid or not, and who are required or allowed to provide services directly to juveniles or vulnerable adults shall have a valid fingerprint clearance card or shall apply for a fingerprint clearance card within seven working days of employment. 33.3.2 Except as provided in A.R.S. § 46-141, this contract may be cancelled or terminated immediately if a person employed by the Contractor and who has contact with juveniles certifies pursuant to the provisions of A.R.S. § 46-141 (as may be amended) that the person is awaiting trial or has been convicted of any of the offenses listed therein in this State, or of acts committed in another state that would be offenses in this State, or if the person does not possess or is denied issuance of a valid fingerprint clearance card. 33.4 Federally recognized Indian tribes will submit and the Department of Economic Security shall accept certifications that state that no personnel who are employed or who will be employed during the contract term have been convicted of, have admitted committing or are awaiting trial on any offense as described in A.R.S. § 36-594.01 (as may be amended). 34.0 BACKGROUND CHECKS FOR EMPLOYMENT THROUGH THE CENTRAL REGISTRY. If providing direct services to children or vulnerable adults, the following shall apply: The provisions of A.R.S. § 8-804 (as may be amended) are hereby incorporated in its entirety as provisions of this Contract. 34.1 34.2 The ADES will conduct Central Registry Background Checks and will use the information contained in the Central Registry as a factor to determine qualifications for positions that provide direct service to children or vulnerable adults for: 1. Any person who applies for a contract with this State and that person’s employees; 2. All employees of a contractor; 3. A subcontractor of a contractor and the subcontractor’s employees; and ADES Contract # Page 10 of 11 1/7/15 4. Prospective employees of the contractor or subcontractor at the request of the prospective employer. 34.3 Volunteers who provide direct services to children or vulnerable adults shall have a Central Registry Background Check which is to be used as a factor to determine qualifications for volunteer positions. 34.4 1. 2. 34.5 1. 2. A person who is disqualified because of a Central Registry Background Check may apply to the Board of Fingerprinting for a Central Registry exception pursuant to A.R.S. § 41-619.57. A person who is granted a Central Registry exception pursuant to A.R.S. § 41-619.57 is not entitled to a contract, employment, licensure, certification or other benefit because the person has been granted a Central Registry exception. Before being employed or volunteering in a position that provides direct services to children or vulnerable adults, persons shall certify on forms that are provided by the ADES whether an allegation of abuse or neglect was made against them and was substantiated. The completed forms are to be maintained as confidential. A person awaiting receipt of the Central Registry Background Check may provide direct services to ADES clients after completion and submittal of the Direct Service Position certification if: The person is not currently the subject of an investigation of child abuse or neglect in Arizona or another state or jurisdiction; and The person has not been the subject of an investigation of child abuse or neglect in Arizona, or another state or jurisdiction, which resulted in a substantiated finding. The Certification for Direct Service Position is located at: https://www.azdes.gov/InternetFiles/InternetProgrammaticForms/doc/ACY-1287AFORFF.doc 34.6 If the Central Registry Background Check specifies any disqualifying act and the person does not have a Central Registry exception, the person shall be prohibited from providing direct services to ADES clients. 34.7 The Contractor shall maintain the Central Registry Background Check results and any related forms or documents in a confidential file for five (5) years after termination of the Contract. The Request for Search of Central Registry for Background Check is located at: https://www.azdes.gov/InternetFiles/InternetProgrammaticForms/doc/ACY-1288AFORFF.doc 35.0 36.1 36.1.1 36.1.2 36.1.3 36.1.4 36.1.5 36.1.6 ATTACHMENTS The following list of attachments constitutes an integral part of subject agreement: Attachment A Project Plan(s) Attachment B Facility Location Chart Attachment C HIPAA Business Associates Agreement Attachment D Itemized Service Budget Attachment E Job Description(s) Attachment F Letter of Assurances 36.1 36.1 36.1.1 36.1.2 36.1.3 EXHIBITS The following list of exhibits constitutes an integral part of subject agreement: Exhibit A Definitions Exhibit B Semi-Annual Narrative Report form Exhibit C Contractor’s Equipment List (and instructions) ADES Contract # Page 11 of 11 1/7/15 GLENDALE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTRICT ACTION AGENDA ITEM AGENDA NO: 5.I. TOPIC: Auxiliary Fund Balance Statement SUBMITTED BY: Ms. Jill Winn, Accounting Budget Supervisor RECOMMENDED BY: Mr. Mike Barragan, Assistant Superintendent for Financial & Auxiliary Services DATE ASSIGNED FOR CONSIDERATION May 14, 2015 RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended the Governing Board approve the Auxiliary Fund Balance Statements for February 2015, as presented RATIONALE: All monies raised from book fairs, vending machines and other miscellaneous receipts are accounted for in the Auxiliary Operations Fund. Per A.R.S. § 15-1125, A.R.S. § 15-1126 and A.R.S. § 15-321, a monthly record of Auxiliary revenues and expenditures is presented to the Governing Board. Source of Funding – M&O Budget State Grant Federal Grant Capital Other GLENDALE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTRICT ACTION AGENDA ITEM AGENDA NO: 5.J. TOPIC: Student Activity Fund Balance Statement SUBMITTED BY: Ms. Jill Winn, Accounting Budget Supervisor RECOMMENDED BY: Mr. Mike Barragan, Assistant Superintendent for Financial & Auxiliary Services DATE ASSIGNED FOR CONSIDERATION May 14, 2015 RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended the Governing Board approve the Student Activity Fund Balance Statement for February 2015, as presented RATIONALE: All monies raised through the efforts of students in connection with student organizations and clubs are accounted for in the Student Activities Fund. Per ARS § 15-1123, a monthly record of Student Activities revenues and expenditures is presented to the Governing Board. Source of Funding – M&O Budget State Grant Federal Grant Capital Other GLENDALE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTRICT ACTION AGENDA ITEM AGENDA NO: 5.K. SUBMITTED BY: TOPIC: Workers’ Compensation Insurance Renewal Mr. Rodney Petricek, Risk Manager RECOMMENDED BY: Mr. Mike Barragan, Assistant Superintendent for Financial & Auxiliary Services DATE ASSIGNED FOR CONSIDERATION: May 14, 2015 RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended the Governing Board approve the establishment of the excess insurance for workers’ compensation with Safety National Casualty Company effective July 1, 2015, in the amount of $69,417, as presented. RATIONALE: This item was reviewed and approved at the April 22, 2015, Trust Board meeting. Annual Premium 2015-2016 2014-2015 Change $ 69,417 $66,053 $ 3,364 Maximum Amount Self-Insured Retention (SIR) Employers’ Liability Aggregate Excess Limit Source of Funding – M&O Budget State Grant $ 350,000 $ 2M $ 2M Federal Grant Capital Other GLENDALE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTRICT ACTION AGENDA ITEM AGENDA NO: SUBMITTED BY: 5.L. TOPIC: Contract Renewals Ms. Connie Lataille, Manager for Purchasing and Warehouse RECOMMENDED BY: Mr. Mike Barragan, Assistant Superintendent for Financial & Auxiliary Services DATE ASSIGNED FOR CONSIDERATION: May 14, 2015 RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended the Governing Board approve continuation of existing contracts for the 20152016 School Year as presented. RATIONALE: The attached vendors have met the requirements of their contracts and are recommended for an additional year. The estimated requirements cover the period of the contracts and are reasonable and continuing. The use of the subsequent multi-term contracts will serve the best interests of the school district by encouraging effective competition and promoting economies of scale in school district procurement. The contracts have been awarded to the least number of suppliers determined necessary to meet the needs of the District and cooperative members, where applicable Source of Funding – M&O Budget State Grant Federal Grant Capital Other Contract Renewals / 2015-2016 Contract Number: Contract Title: 10.11.016 Clinical Testing Materials Description: Original Board Award: Final Expiration: Primary Funding: Contract provides various discounts and discounted shipping for clinical testing materials. Pearson Assessments Slosson Educational Publications Inc Psychological Assessment Resources Super Duper Publications Riverside Publishing Co May 10, 2011 May 31, 2016 M&O, Grants Contract Number: Contract Title: 11.12.001 Grocery & Miscellaneous Supplies Awarded Vendors: Description: Awarded Vendors: Original Board Award: Final Expiration: Contract provides competitive pricing from multiple local retail vendors. Allows District to purchase food items for students, snack supplies for Extended Day and Preschool, hygiene items and various instructional aids. Contract is available for use by all GPPCS & SAVE members. AJs Food City Albertsons LLC Fry’s Food & Drug Stores Bashas’ Inc Safeway Inc. Costco Business Center Sam’s Club Direct Costco Wholesale May 10, 2011 June 30, 2016 Primary Funding: M&O, Grants, Capital, Food Service, Gifts & Donations, Civic Center, Student Activities, Extended Day, Preschool Contract Number: Contract Title: 11.12.002 Kitchen Equipment, High & Low Temperature Equipment, Repair & Maintenance Description: Awarded Vendors: Contract provides all necessary services for District's high temperature kitchen equipment through Sky Construction & Engineering Inc. Contract provides all necessary services to maintain District's low temperature kitchen equipment through ProTec Refrigeration. Both vendors provide parts and equipment at discounted pricing, and labor at set hourly rates. ProTec Refrigeration Original Board Award: Final Expiration: Primary Funding: May 10, 2011 June 30, 2016 Food Service Contract Number: Contract Title: 11.12.003 Financial Audit Services Description: Contract provides annual financial audit services required by the Single Audit Act Amendments of 1996. Heinfeld Meech & Co PC May 10, 2011 June 30, 2016 Awarded Vendor: Original Board Award: Final Expiration: Primary Funding: M&O, GESD Self-Insurance Trust, GESD Property/Casualty Trust, GESD Workers' Compensation Trust Contract Number: Contract Title: 11.12.005 Pest Control Services Description: Awarded Vendor: Original Board Award: Final Expiration: Primary Funding: Contract provides pest control services at set monthly rates. Contract also includes services for termites, bees, gophers and pigeons. City Wide Pest Control May 10, 2011 June 30, 2016 M&O Contract Number: Contract Title: 11.12.006 Officiating for After School Sports & District Events Description: Contract provides officials for after school sports, including volleyball, basketball, soccer, flag football, softball and baseball. AZ Officiating Association May 10, 2011 June 30, 2016 M&O Awarded Vendor: Original Board Award: Final Expiration: Primary Funding: Contract Number: Contract Title: Description: 11.12.007 Spalding Educational Materials Contract provides discounted pricing & shipping for Spalding educational materials. Awarded Vendor: Original Board Award: Final Expiration: Primary Funding: Spalding Education International July 14, 2011 June 30, 2016 Grants Contract Number: Contract Title: 11.12.008 English as Second Language Software Description: Awarded Vendor: Original Board Award: Final Expiration: Primary Funding: Contract provides discounted pricing on software and training for ESL software. Rosetta Stone Ltd July 26, 2011 June 30, 2016 Grants Contract Number: Contract Title: 11.12.010 Disposal of Surplus Library, Textbook & Other Educational Material Description: Awarded Vendor: Original Board Award: Final Expiration: Primary Funding: Contract provides free pick-up service for obsolete library books and textbooks. Contract is available for use by all GPPCS members. Follett School Solutions Inc October 28, 2011 June 30, 2016 - Contract Number: Contract Title: Description: Awarded Vendor: Original Board Award: Final Expiration: Primary Funding: 11.12.013 Civil Engineering Services Civil Engineering Services Hess Rountree January 12, 2012 January 11, 2017 - Contract Number: Contract Title: Description: Awarded Vendors: Original Board Award: Final Expiration: Primary Funding: Contract Number: Contract Title: 11.12.014 Student Uniforms and Clothing Contract provides competitive pricing and varied selection of student clothing, shoes, accessories. Back to School Clothing Drive JC Pennery Commercial Credit Services Colletes Uniform Co October 28, 2011 June 30, 2016 Gifts and Donations, Title 1, McKinney-Vento Original Board Award: Final Expiration: Primary Funding: 12.13.001 Locks, Key & Service Contract provides making of new keys, key duplicating, HID cards, locks, lock repairs and other related maintenance and replacement parts and service on an as-needed basis at set labor rates. Anderson Lock & Safe LLC C & I Show Hardware & Security Systems May 24, 2012 June 30, 2017 M&O Contract Number: Contract Title: Description: Awarded Vendor: Original Board Award: Final Expiration: Primary Funding: 12.13.005 Grant Writer Contract provides grant writing services on an as-needed basis at a set hourly rate. Desert Sage Associates LLC July 12, 2012 June 30, 2017 Grants Contract Number: Contract Title: 12.13.008 Grounds Parts, Supplies & Equipment Service Contract provides competitive pricing from multiple local retail vendors. Allows District to purchase grounds parts and supplies at discounted rates. Also allows grounds equipment repair at set labor rates. Contract is available for use by all GPPCS & SAVE members. Description: Awarded Vendors: Description: Awarded Vendors: Original Board Award: Final Expiration: Primary Funding: A & G Turf Equipment Inc Aero Equipment Supply LLC Borders Turf & Tractor Inc Ewing Irrigation Products June 14, 2012 June 30, 2017 M&O Horizon Quality Equipment & Spray Simpson Norton Corporation Contract Number: Contract Title: 12.13.010 Electrical Contractor - JOC Original Board Award: Final Expiration: Primary Funding: Contract provides miscellaneous electrical services, including limited pre-construction design services, for various projects to be determined such as repairs, maintenance, additions, renovations, remodeling, and tenant improvements to school district buildings and facilities utilizing Job Order Contracting (JOC) project delivery method. AJP Electric Inc. Sky Construction & Engineering Inc. July 12, 2012 June 30, 2017 M&O, Capital, Food Service Contract Number: Contract Title: 12.13.013 LPG with Lease Tank & Pump Station Description: Awarded Vendor: Original Board Award: Final Expiration: Primary Funding: Contract provides Liquidified Petroleum Gas (LPG) for student buses at a set daily rate. Contract includes lease of LPG tank. Ferrellgas LP July 26, 2012 June 30, 2017 M&O Contract Number: Contract Title: 12.13.014 General Contractor - JOC Description: Awarded Vendors: Original Board Award: Final Expiration: Primary Funding: Contract provides miscellaneous construction and repair services, including limited preconstruction design services, for various projects to be determined such as repairs, maintenance, additions, renovations, remodeling, and tenant improvements to school district buildings and facilities utilizing Job Order Contracting (JOC) project delivery method. Chasse Building Team Sky Construction & Engineering Inc. Jokake Construction Services Inc. August 9, 2012 August 8, 2017 M&O, Capital, Food Service Contract Number: Contract Title: 12.13.015 Energy Performance Contracting Services Description: Awarded Vendors: Description: Awarded Vendors: Original Board Award: Final Expiration: Primary Funding: Contract provides energy performance contracting services and implementation of capital improvements to reduce energy and related costs for selected facilities owned by GESD such that annual cost savings are applied to annual payments for improvements. Midstate Mechanical Inc. May 9, 2013 May 8, 2018 Energy & Water Savings Contract Number: Contract Title: 12.13.017 Consultant, Structured English Immersion Summer Academy Training & Support Description: Awarded Vendors: Original Board Award: Final Expiration: Primary Funding: Consultant provides instruction, guidance and coaching to staff in the area of teaching English as a foreign language to students from K- 8th grade. Clark Consulting & Training Inc. April 10, 2013 April 9, 2018 Grants Contract Number: Contract Title: 13.14.001 Adaptive Equipment & Supplies Original Board Award: Final Expiration: Primary Funding: Contract provides various discounts and discounted shipping from multiple vendors. Contract is used on an as-needed basis when equipment and supplies are needed for Special Education students. Contract is available for use by all GPPCS and SAVE members. AbleNet Inc Flaghouse Inc Advanced Keyboard Technologies Maxi Aids Inc Beyond Play LLC Medicaleshop Inc Boundless AT Nasco Modesto Digital Apex LLC Rifton Equipment Dynavox Systems LLC Westone Laboratories Inc May 9, 2013 June 30, 2018 Grants, M&O, Capital Contract Number: Contract Title: 13.14.002 Alarm Monitoring, Dispatching & Service Description: Awarded Vendors: Awarded Vendors: Original Board Award: Final Expiration: Primary Funding: Contract provides alarm monitoring and dispatching of District's alarm systems for detecting and reporting intrusions, fires and breakdown of food service freezers. Contract also provides service of security panels for the entire District. AmerX Security Inc. May 9, 2013 June 30, 2018 M&O Contract Number: Contract Title: 13.14.003 Instructional Coaching Services Description: Contract provides coaching and guidance to teachers on instructional and classroom management techniques. Contract allows for classroom observation and modeling, as well as professional development training outside of the classroom. Best Practices in Education Scholastic Inc. Catapult Learning West LLC WestEd June 13, 2013 June 30, 2018 Grants Description: Awarded Vendors: Original Board Award: Final Expiration: Primary Funding: Contract Number: Contract Title: 13.14.004 Content Curriculum Trainers Description: Contract provides training for reading, writing, math, science, STEM, social studies, visual, media, and performing arts, and physical education / health curriculum, and facilitation of integration of content into the classroom. Original Board Award: Final Expiration: Primary Funding: Chalex Literacy Consulting First Flight Education LLC Kaplan Early Learning Co June 13, 2013 June 30, 2018 Grants Contract Number: Contract Title: 13.14.005 Travel Services Awarded Vendors: Mels Pen LLC Scholastic Inc Awarded Vendors: Original Board Award: Final Expiration: Primary Funding: Contract provides business travel related services, including air reservations and ticketing, ground transportation and other travel related services. Contract is available for use by all GPPCS members. STA Travel Inc. May 9, 2013 June 30, 2018 M&O, Grants Contract Number: Contract Title: 14.15.003 Architectural Services Description: Awarded Vendors: Original Board Award: Final Expiration: Primary Funding: Contract provides Architectural Services, which may include classroom additions, site remodels and meeting standard regulatory concerns, among other projects. SPS+ September 11, 2014 September 10, 2019 Capital Contract Number: Contract Title: 14.15.004 Employee Evaluation and Professional Development Learning Management System Description: Contract provides a system that provides comprehensive, centralized management tools to all departments and sites for all job classifications. TrueNorthLogic September 11, 2014 September 10, 2019 Description: Awarded Vendors: Original Board Award: Final Expiration: Primary Funding: GLENDALE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTRICT ACTION AGENDA ITEM AGENDA NO: 5.M. TOPIC: Cooperative Agreements SUBMITTED BY: Ms. Connie Lataille, Manager for Purchasing and Warehouse RECOMMENDED BY: Mr. Mike Barragan, Assistant Superintendent for Financial & Auxiliary Services DATE ASSIGNED FOR CONSIDERATION: May 14, 2015 RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended the Governing Board approve the continuation of existing Cooperative Agreements for the 2015-2016 School Year as presented. RATIONALE: Pursuant to School District Procurement Rule A.A.C. R7-2-1191, it is recommended that the Governing Board approve the continuation of the existing Cooperative Agreements for the 2015-2016 School Year. There is no charge to the District for membership in any of the following Cooperative Agreements: Arizona State Procurement Office The central procurement authority for the State of Arizona. They establish and administer statewide contracts for state agencies and political subdivisions. Greater Phoenix Purchasing Consortium of Schools (GPPCS) A consortium comprised of over fifty districts and charter schools throughout the Greater Phoenix area. GPPCS members develop cooperative purchasing contracts on behalf of all members. Mohave Educational Services Cooperative/ASPIN (MESC/ASPIN) A statewide public procurement unit whose membership is comprised of more than 200 Arizona school districts, as well as colleges, city and county governments, and political subdivisions. MESC develops cooperative purchasing contracts on behalf of its members. ASPIN is the division of MESC that develops and administers food service contracts. Strategic Alliance for Volume Expenditures (SAVE) A consortium comprised of almost 200 government agencies, including school districts, city and county governments, and political subdivisions. SAVE members develop cooperative purchasing contracts on behalf of all members. Texas Cooperative Purchasing Network (TCPN) A nationwide purchasing cooperative utilized by school districts, college and universities, and cities and state agencies. TCPN establishes and administers contracts for their members. US Communities A nationwide purchasing cooperative designed to be a procurement resource for local and state government agencies, school districts, higher education and nonprofits. They establish and administer nationwide contracts for their members. Government Procurement Alliance (1GPA) An Arizona based cooperative that is utilized by public and private schools, public agencies, and Native American communities. 1GPA develops cooperative purchasing contacts on behalf of their members. Membership in the above cooperatives will assist the District in obtaining lower contract pricing through volume bidding in an effort to obtain maximum service and quality of commodities as provided by contracted vendors. GLENDALE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTRICT ACTION AGENDA ITEM AGENDA NO: SUBMITTED BY: 5.N. TOPIC: Sole Source Renewals Ms. Connie Lataille, Manager for Purchasing and Warehouse RECOMMENDED BY: Mr. Mike Barragan, Assistant Superintendent for Financial & Auxiliary Services DATE ASSIGNED FOR CONSIDERATION: May 14, 2015 RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended the Governing Board approve the continuation of existing Sole Source Awards for the 2015-2016 School Year as presented. RATIONALE: Pursuant to School District Procurement Rule A.A.C. R7-2-1053, a contract may be awarded for a material, service or construction item without competition if the Governing Board determines in writing that there is only one source for the required materials, service or construction item. The vendors on the attachment list received Sole Source Awards in prior years. Purchasing has determined that the original justifications still apply. Source of Funding – M&O Budget State Grant Federal Grant Capital Other Sole Source Renewals / 2015-2016 Awarded Vendor: Description: Arizona Department of Economic Security Unemployment Insurance Tax Original Board Award: Anticipated Expenditures: Primary Funding: District is required by law to pay unemployment insurance tax. Arizona Department of Economic Security is the state agency responsible for collecting unemployment insurance tax. June 21, 2005 $ 30,000.00 M&O Awarded Vendor: Description: Arizona Department of Public Safety Fingerprint Background Checks and Clearance Cards Sole Source Renewal Determination: Original Board Award: Anticipated Expenditures: Primary Funding: District is required by statute to conduct background checks on employees and obtain fingerprint clearance cards for all certificated employees. Arizona Department of Public Safety is the state agency responsible for issuing fingerprint clearance cards. June 21, 2005 $ 35,000.00 M&O Awarded Vendor: Description: Arizona Department of Revenue Use Tax Sole Source Renewal Determination: Original Board Award: Anticipated Expenditures: Primary Funding: District is required by law to pay a use tax to the State of Arizona for all purchases from out-of-state vendors that did not collect tax. Arizona Department of Revenue is the state agency responsible for collecting use tax. June 21, 2005 $ 1,600,000.00 M&O, Grants, Capital Awarded Vendor: Description: Arizona Public Service Co Electricity and Electrical Facilities Construction/Improvement Sole Source Renewal Determination: Original Board Award: Anticipated Expenditures: Primary Funding: APS holds the service area for electrical service to Landmark, District Office, Imes and Smith. June 21, 2005 $ 700,000.00 M&O Awarded Vendor: Description: City of Glendale Water/Sewer Services, Plan Review/Permit Fees Sole Source Renewal Determination: City of Glendale holds authority for water delivery and building reviews in Glendale. June 21, 2005 $ 600,000.00 M&O Sole Source Renewal Determination: Original Board Award: Anticipated Expenditures: Primary Funding: Awarded Vendor: Description: City of Glendale Police Department School Resource Officers Original Board Award: Anticipated Expenditures: Primary Funding: District was awarded Safe Schools Grant for the sole purpose of subcontracting School Resource Officers. City of Glendale Police Department is the only agency that can provide School Resource Officers in the Glendale area. February 12, 2009 $145,000 Grants Awarded Vendor: Description: Industrial Commission of Arizona Workers' Compensation Premium Tax Sole Source Renewal Determination: Original Board Award: Anticipated Expenditures: Primary Funding: District is required by statute to pay workers' compensation premium taxes. Industrial Commission of Arizona is the state agency responsible for collection of workers' compensation premium taxes. March 14, 2006 $ 40,000.00 GESD Workers' Compensation Trust Awarded Vendor: Description: Maricopa County Environmental Services Water/Sewer Plan Review Fees, Various Permits Sole Source Renewal Determination: Original Board Award: Anticipated Expenditures: Primary Funding: District is required by law to submit construction plans for review in order to ensure compliance with county health codes. District is also required to have various permits to operate, including food service and grocery permits, pollution permits, and school ground permits. Maricopa County Environmental Services is the state agency responsible for collection of fees for plan reviews and permits. June 21, 2005 $ 25,000.00 M&O, Food Service Awarded Vendor: Description: Maricopa County General Fund Election Fees Sole Source Renewal Determination: Sole Source Renewal Determination: Original Board Award: Anticipated Expenditures: Primary Funding: Awarded Vendor: Description: Sole Source Renewal Determination: Original Board Award: Anticipated Expenditures: Primary Funding: District is required by statute to pay for the cost of preparation of ballots, cards of instruction to voters, and other election costs. Maricopa County General Fund is the state agency responsible for collection of election fees. June 21, 2005 $ 90,000.00 M&O N Harris Computer Corporation (was Schoolhouse Software) CafTRAC Food Service Software, Maintenance/Support District's Food Service department uses CafTRAC software at all 17 school sites. District needs to maintain and upgrade software. Using any other brand voids maintenance, support and warranty of existing products. July 13, 2004 $ 25,000.00 Food Service Awarded Vendor: Description: Salt River Project Electricity and Electrical Facilities Construction/Improvement Sole Source Renewal Determination: Original Board Award: Anticipated Expenditures: Primary Funding: SRP holds the service area for electrical service to entire District (except Landmark, District Office, Imes and Smith). June 21, 2005 $ 1,600,000.00 M&O Awarded Vendor: Description: Salt River Valley Water Users Association Irrigation Water Sole Source Renewal Determination: Original Board Award: Anticipated Expenditures: Primary Funding: Salt River Valley Water Users Association maintains and operates all irrigation water canals in Central Arizona. June 21, 2005 $ 15,000.00 M&O Awarded Vendor: Description: Southwest Gas Corporation Gas Service Sole Source Renewal Determination: Original Board Award: Anticipated Expenditures: Primary Funding: Southwest Gas Corporation holds the service area for gas service for Glendale. June 21, 2005 $ 110,000.00 M&O Awarded Vendor: Description: Thinking Maps Training, Thinking Maps Materials Original Board Award: Anticipated Expenditures: Primary Funding: District adopted Thinking Maps materials in February 2006. Training workshops cannot be adopted, but are necessary to effectively implement adopted materials. Thinking Maps is the publisher of these materials, and the only source for training. July 11, 2006 $ 10,000.00 Grants Awarded Vendor: Description: Tyler Technologies Inc (was Windsor Management Group) Infinite Visions Software, Maintenance/Support Sole Source Renewal Determination: Sole Source Renewal Determination: Original Board Award: Anticipated Expenditures: Primary Funding: District originally purchased Infinite Visions accounting software in 2004 for $250,000. District needs to continue maintenance and upgrades for this software. Using any other brand voids maintenance, support and warranty of existing products. May 9, 2006 $ 125,000.00 M&O, GESD Self-Insurance Trust, GESD Property/Casualty Trust, GESD Workers' Compensation Trust Awarded Vendor: Description: US Postmaster Metered Postage Sole Source Renewal Determination: Original Board Award: Anticipated Expenditures: Primary Funding: District meters all outgoing mail with appropriate postage. US Postmaster is the federal division responsible for collection of postage. June 21, 2005 $ 60,000.00 M&O Awarded Vendor: Description: Zonar Systems Inc Zonar Products & Services Sole Source Renewal Determination: Original Board Award: Anticipated Expenditures: Primary Funding: District uses Zonar Evirnet and Zpass systems, with an approximate total value of $98,000. The original system was donated by the vendor. The District is only responsible for ongoing products, services, upgrades, maintenance and training. June 8, 2010 $ 70,000.00 M&O GLENDALE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTRICT ACTION AGENDA ITEM AGENDA NO: SUBMITTED BY: 5.O. TOPIC: Lease Agreement Amendment Mr. Mike Barragan, Assistant Superintendent for Financial & Auxiliary Services RECOMMENDED BY: Mr. Mike Barragan, Assistant Superintendent for Financial & Auxiliary Services DATE ASSIGNED FOR BOARD CONSIDERATION: May 14, 2015 RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the Governing Board approve the Amendment to the Lease Agreement with Maricopa County for property at Discovery School, as presented. RATIONALE: Maricopa County operates a Head Start Program at Discovery School and wishes to exercise a renewal term for an additional (5) years to May 31, 2020. The district’s attorney has approved the Amendment as to form. Source of Funding – M&O Budget State Grant Federal Grant Capital Other GLENDALE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTRICT Revised May 13, 2015 INFORMATIONAL AGENDA ITEM Reports, presentations and other similar items are submitted to the Governing Board as information and do not require action. AGENDA NO: 6.A. TOPIC: Employee Salary Benefits and Working Conditions Negotiations Poll SUBMITTED BY: Ms. Nancy Maccarone, Glendale Education Association President RECOMMENDED BY: Ms. Mary Ann Wilson, Governing Board President DATE ASSIGNED FOR CONSIDERATION: May 14, 2015 Report on: Members of the Glendale Education Association Leadership Team will present results of a recent poll of employees regarding salary, benefits and working conditions negotiations representation. GLENDALE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTRICT INFORMATIONAL AGENDA ITEM Reports, presentations and other similar items are submitted to the Governing Board as information and do not require action. AGENDA NO: 6.B. TOPIC: Fiscal Year 2016 Budget Requirements SUBMITTED BY: Mr. Mike Barragan, Assistant Superintendent for Financial & Auxiliary Services RECOMMENDED BY: Mr. Mike Barragan, Assistant Superintendent for Financial & Auxiliary Services DATE ASSIGNED FOR CONSIDERATION: May 14, 2015 Report on: Administration will provide the Governing with an update and overview of the impact of the Arizona Legislature’s fiscal year 2016 budget, specifically the reduction to District Additional Assistances (DAA). After this presentation, the public will have an opportunity over the next 30 days to comment and/or make recommendations regarding GESD’s DAA reduction(s). The Governing Board will review and consider any public comments at the meeting when the fiscal year 2016 expenditure budget is proposed. GLENDALE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTRICT ACTION AGENDA ITEM AGENDA NO: SUBMITTED BY: 7.A. TOPIC: Policy Revision - First Reading Dr. Barbara Goodwin, Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources RECOMMENDED BY: Dr. Barbara Goodwin, Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources DATE ASSIGNED FOR CONSIDERATION: May 14, 2015 RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended the Governing Board approve the first reading of proposed revision policies GCCH – Professional Staff Bereavement Leave, and GCCC – Professional/Support Staff Leaves of Absence Without Pay, as presented. RATIONALE: As a result of IBBD research and recommendation, the attached revisions to the policies listed are recommended for first reading: Revisions to GCCH Professional Staff Bereavement Leave are recommended to update, align and clarify policy language with current District practice. Revisions to GCCC – Professional/Support Staff Leaves of Absence Without Pay are recommended to align with statute and provide timelines for notification of intent to return. GCCH © PROFESSIONAL STAFF BEREAVEMENT LEAVE An employee may be granted, upon request to the Superintendent, As a fringe benefit, all regular employees are eligible for bereavement leave. Eligible employees receive up to three (3) working days of leave for an in-state death and up to five (5) working days of leave per year, with pay, to be used in the event of death in the employee's family as defined in GCCA. Additional leave may be granted by the Superintendent for extenuating circumstances.for an out-of-state death, not to exceed a maximum of five (5) days per fiscal year. One (1) day of bereavement leave is equivalent to an employee's regularly scheduled hours for the assigned position. Approved bereavement days are not deducted from earned leave. For the purposes of bereavement leave, family shall include: Spouse Grandparents Children Grandchildren Parents Like relations created by marriage, e.g., step-child, father-in-law, etc. Siblings Domestic Partner Fiancée Extensions of bereavement leave may be granted upon personal request to the Superintendent. If approved, all such extensions of bereavement leave shall be deducted from the employee's earned sick leave leave. In the absence of any earned sick leave, and upon request, the Superintendent may approve an unpaid leave of absence for each day of extended bereavement leave used. Within five (5) days of returning to work, the employee must submit written proof of the family member's death to the immediate supervisor. Written proof will be provided in the form of: Obituary/Prayer Card/Funeral Program, or Death Certificate, or Signed statement from the Doctor or hospice. Adopted: date of manual adoption LEGAL A.R.S. 15-502 REF.: G-2900 © GCCC PROFESSIONAL / SUPPORT STAFF LEAVES OF ABSENCE WITHOUT PAY The District recognizes that on occasion extenuating circumstances arise that may necessitate absence from duty that is not covered by other specific leave provisions of the District. To address such situations, a leave of absence, without pay, may be granted a member of the certificated or support staff for not longer than one (1) year. Leave of absence may be requested for, but not limited to, the following purposes: For additional education that relates to the employee's primary assignment. A plan of contemplated course work must be presented. To provide for an unpaid leave in a situation where the employee will be absent from work because of (1) a reason that conforms to a policy currently in effect but the maximum number of days provided for in that policy will be exceeded, or (2) failure to report to work without prior notification to the Superintendent. For a leave of absence that benefits or is in the best interest of the District, as determined by the Board upon review of the application. For leave under the Family and Medical Leave Act. A leave of absence requested pursuant to this policy may be: Approved by the Superintendent if the leave period does not exceed twelve (12) weeks; or Recommended by the Superintendent and approved by the Governing Board if the leave period exceeds twelve (12) weeks. A request for leave of absence shall not be denied by the District if the employee is entitled to the leave under the Family and Medical Leave Act. All other applications for leave of absence may be granted or denied by the District, in its sole discretion. Each request for such a leave of absence shall be in a written application stating the purpose, starting date, and duration of the leave of absence, the reasons for its necessity or desirability, and any other information the applicant deems relevant to the request. The leave of absence shall be only for the purpose and duration approved and may not be extended without written approval by the District. Leave of absence shall not exceed one (1) year. Employees on an approved one-year leave of absence must notify the Human Resources Department in writing of their intent to return the following school year no later than March 15th. All rights of continuing status (certificated teachers only), retirement, salary increments, and other benefits shall be restored at the level earned when the leave was granted. All accrued sick, vacation, personal, and other paid leave shall be applied to the leave period unless otherwise agreed to by the District or prohibited by the Family and Medical Leave Act. Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) The District shall fully comply with the Family and Medical Leave Act and all interim and final regulations interpreting the FMLA issued by the U.S. Department of Labor. Accordingly, all portions of this policy that pertain to the FMLA shall be interpreted in a manner consistent with the FMLA and its regulations. Subject to the conditions set forth herein, any eligible employee of the District may take up to twelve (12) weeks of leave (FMLA leave) measured backward for each employee from the first time such employee uses leave under FMLA without pay, for any one (1) or more of the following reasons: Because of the birth of a child of the employee and in order to care for such child. Because of the placement of a child with the employee for adoption or foster care. In order to care for the spouse or a son, daughter, or parent of the employee, if such person has a serious health condition. Because of a serious health condition that makes the employee unable to perform the functions of the position of such employee. Because of any qualifying exigency (as the Secretary shall, by regulation, determine) arising out of the fact that the spouse, or a son, daughter, or parent of the employee is on active duty (or has been notified of an impending call or order to active duty) in the Armed Forces in support of a contingency operation. An eligible employee is one who has been employed by the District at least twelve (12) months and who has completed at least one thousand two hundred fifty (1,250) hours of service immediately prior to the time the FMLA leave is to commence. Serious health condition means an illness, injury, impairment, or physical condition that involves inpatient care in a hospital, hospice, or residential medical facility, or outpatient care with continuing medical treatment by a licensed physician. Any employee who has been employed by the District at least twelve (12) months and who has completed at least one thousand two hundred fifty (1,250) hours of service immediately prior to the time the leave is to commence shall be eligible for FMLA leave. Special conditions applicable to FMLA. Entitlement to leave for the birth of a child or the placement of a child for adoption or foster care ends at the expiration of a twelve (12)-month period, beginning on the date of the event. An eligible employee who is the spouse, son, daughter, parent, or next of kin of a covered servicemember shall be entitled to a total of twenty-six (26) workweeks of leave during a twelve (12)-month period to care for the servicemember. The leave described to care for a covered servicemember shall only be available during one (1) single twelve (12)-month period. A husband and wife working for the District may be limited to a total of twelve (12) weeks of leave during each applicable twelve (12)-month period for leave for the birth of a child or the placement of a child for adoption or foster care and to care for an employee's parent with a serious health condition. The aggregate number of workweeks of leave to which both the husband and wife may be entitled under covered servicemember family leave combined with leave as described in the previous sentence shall be limited to twenty-six (26) workweeks during one (1) single twelve (12)-month period. An employee shall substitute accrued vacation or other applicable leave for FMLA leave, to the extent available by policy, unless otherwise agreed to by the District. Notice. An employee must provide at least thirty (30) days notice before the FMLA leave is to begin if the need for the leave is foreseeable based on an expected birth, placement for adoption, or foster care, planned medical treatment for a serious health condition, or military service leave of the employee or family member. If thirty (30) days notice is not practicable, notice must be given as soon as practicable. The notice shall be in the form of a request for leave of absence as specified in this policy. The District may deny FMLA leave to any eligible employee until such time as the employee has provided the required notice. Certification. All FMLA leave shall be supported by medical certificate provided by the employee's health provider in the form of the exhibit accompanying this policy. In any instance where the FMLA leave must be preceded by thirty (30) days notice, the medical certificate should accompany the request for leave of absence. In any other instance, the medical certificate should be provided within fifteen (15) days after the FMLA leave commences. Certification of active military duty or call to active duty in support of a contingency operation for purpose of receiving family leave shall be required under the same conditions as FMLA certification for leave indicated above. The employee may be requested (at the District's expense) to provide recertification of medical conditions in support of leave if the District feels that the circumstances so warrant and notice is given. Recertification shall not be required for intervals shorter than thirty (30) days. Whenever a medical certification or recertification is required of an employee, notice describing such requirement and providing the form of such certification shall be provided to the employee. An employee shall not be denied FMLA leave or other rights under the FMLA unless a notice required by FMLA in such situation has first been provided to the employee. In the case of continuation, recurrence, or onset of a serious health condition to the employee, covered family of the employee (including a servicemember being cared for by an employee) and the employee is unable to return to work, certification issued by the health care provider of the entity with the serious health condition shall be required to support the inability of the employee to return to work. Intermittent or reduced time (IRT) leave. FMLA leave may be taken intermittently or on a reduced leave schedule under the following circumstances: If medically necessary to care for a family member or for the employee's own serious health condition; Because of any qualifying exigency the spouse, or a son, daughter, or parent, of the employee is on active duty, or notified of an impending call or order to active duty in support of a contingency operation; or If approved by the District. The District may, for the term of the leave, transfer the employee to an alternative position with equivalent pay and benefits. If the IRT leave is for an instructional employee (one whose principal function is to instruct students in a class, small group, or as individuals), the District can require the employee either to take leave for a period or periods of a particular duration not greater than the duration of the planned treatment or to transfer temporarily to an available alternative position with equivalent pay and benefits that provides better accommodation of recurring periods of leave, provided the leave is: Requested to care for a qualifying family member or as a result of the employee's serious health condition preventing job performance; Foreseeable, based upon planned medical treatment; and For more than twenty percent (20%) of the working days in the leave period. The employee may be granted leave under these circumstances, subject to reasonable efforts to schedule treatment so as not to unduly disrupt the educational program. Special end-of-semester circumstances for instructional employees. Under each of the following conditions, leave for an instructional employee may be required to continue to the end of the academic semester: Leave begins more than five (5) weeks before the end of the semester, leave is for at least three (3) weeks, and return to employment would occur during the last three (3) weeks of the semester. Leave other than for the employee's serious health condition begins within the last five (5) weeks of the semester, leave is for greater than two (2) weeks duration, and return to employment would occur during the last two (2) weeks of the semester. Leave other than for the employee's serious health condition begins within the last three (3) weeks of the semester and leave exceeds five (5) working days. Employee notification. With each request for FMLA leave, the employee shall be notified: About FMLA by provision of the FMLA fact sheet (Exhibit EE). As appropriate concerning the expectations, obligations, and consequences of taking FMLA leave per 29 C.F.R. 825.301 of FMLA. That FMLA leave may be withheld until a requested notice is provided or the time frame is met. That if leave is granted to an employee who is unable to perform the work required, restoration may be denied until the employee has complied with the request to provide medical certification of ability to return to work. The District will post notices in conspicuous places on the District premises that provide a summary of FMLA and information on how to file a charge for an FMLA violation. Health care continuation. An employee taking FMLA leave shall be entitled to have the health care plan in which the employee is participating continue under the same terms and conditions applicable to actively working employees. The District shall require the repayment of any health care premiums paid by the District for continuing coverage during the period of the FMLA leave if the employee fails to return to work after the FMLA leave expires and the failure to return is not due to circumstances beyond the employee's control. Position restoration. Upon return from FMLA leave, an employee shall be restored to the same position held before the FMLA leave commenced or to an equivalent position with equivalent pay, benefits, and working conditions. The District requires an employee to provide a medical certificate from a health care provider that the employee is able to resume work before returning from FMLA leave for a serious personal health condition. The District may delay the return of an instructional employee from FMLA leave at the end of a semester, in accordance with Section 825.602 of FMLA rules. The District may deny restoration of position to any key employee (i.e., one who is among the highest-paid ten percent [10%] of all employees of the District), in accordance with Section 825.218 of FMLA rules. Adopted: July 26, 2011 LEGAL REF.: A.R.S. 15-510 Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 29 C.F.R. Part 825 G-2931 EXHIBIT © GCCC-EA EXHIBIT PROFESSIONAL / SUPPORT STAFF LEAVES OF ABSENCE WITHOUT PAY CERTIFICATION OF HEALTH CARE PROVIDER (Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993) When completed, this form goes to the employee, Not to the Department of Labor. 1. Employee's Name _________________________________________________ 2. Patient's Name (If different from employee) __________________________ 3. A definition of "serious health condition" under the Family and Medical Leave Act is provided near the end of this form. Does the patient's condition1 qualify under any of the categories described? If so, please check the applicable category. (1) ___ (2) ___ (3) ___ (4) ___ (5) ___ (6) ___, or None of the above ___ ______________________________________ 4. Describe the medical facts which support the patient's certification, including a brief statement as to how the medical facts meet the criteria of the category checked above: 5. a. State the approximate date the condition commenced, and the probable duration of the condition (and also the probable duration of the patient's present incapacity2 if different): b. Will it be necessary for the employee to take work only intermittently or to work on a less than full schedule as a result of the condition (including for treatment described in Item 6 below)? If yes, give the probable duration: c. If the condition is a chronic condition (condition 4) or pregnancy, state whether the patient is presently incapacitated2 and the likely duration and frequency of episodes of incapacity2: ______________________________________ 1 Here and elsewhere on this form, the information sought relates only to the condition for which the employee is taking FMLA leave. 2 "Incapacity," for purposes of FMLA, is defined to mean inability to work, attend school or perform other regular daily activities due to the serious health condition, treatment therefore, or recovery therefrom. 6. a. If additional treatments will be required for the condition, provide an estimate of the probable number of such treatments. If the patient will be absent from work or other daily activities because of treatment on an intermittent or part-time basis, also provide an estimate of the probable number of and interval between such treatments, actual or estimated dates of treatment if known, and period required for recovery if any: b. If any of these treatments will be provided by another provider of health services (e.g., physical therapist), please state the nature of the treatments: c. If a regimen of continuing treatment by the patient is required under your supervision, provide a general description of such regimen (e.g., prescription drugs, physical therapy requiring special equipment): ______________________________________ 7. a. If medical leave is required for the employee's absence from work because of the employee's own condition (including absences due to pregnancy or a chronic condition), is the employee unable to perform work of any kind? b. If able to perform some work, is the employee unable to perform any one (1) or more of the essential functions of the employee's job (the employee or the employer should supply you with information about the essential job functions)? If yes, please list the essential functions the employee is unable to perform: c. If neither a. nor b. above applies, is it necessary for the employee to be absent from work for treatment? 8. a. If leave is required to care for a family member of the employee with a serious health condition, does the patient require assistance for basic medical or personal needs or safety, or for transportation? b. If no, would the employee's presence to provide psychological comfort be beneficial to the patient or assist in the patient's recovery? c. If the patient will need care only intermittently or on a part-time basis, please indicate the probable duration of this need: _______________________________________ ________________________________________ Signature of Health Care Provider ________________________ Type of Practice ________________________________________ Address ________________________ Telephone Number ________________________________________ ________________________ Date _______________________________________ To be completed by the employee needing family leave to care for a family member: State the care you will provide and an estimate of the period during which care will be provided, including a schedule if leave is to be taken intermittently or if it will be necessary for you to work less than a full schedule: ________________________________________ Employee Signature ________________________ Date Definitions A "Serious Health Condition" means an illness, injury impairment, or physical or mental condition that involves one (1) of the following: 1. Hospital Care Inpatient care (i.e., an overnight stay) in a hospital, hospice, or residential medical care facility, including any period of incapacity2 or subsequent treatment in connection with or consequent to such inpatient care. 2. Absence Plus Treatment (a) A period of incapacity2 of more than three (3) consecutive calendar days (including any subsequent treatment or period of incapacity2 relating to the same condition), that also involves: (1) Treatment3 two (2) or more times by a health care provider, by a nurse or physician's assistant under direct supervision of a health care provider, or by a provider of health care services (e.g., physical therapist) under orders of, or on referral by, a health care provider; or (2) Treatment by a health care provider on at least one (1) occasion which results in a regimen of continuing treatment4 under the supervision of the health care provider. 3. Pregnancy Any period of incapacity due to pregnancy, or for prenatal care. 4. Chronic Conditions Requiring Treatments A chronic condition which: (1) Requires periodic visits for treatment by a health care provider, or by a nurse or physician's assistant under direct supervision of a health care provider; (2) Continues over an extended period of time (including recurring episodes of a single underlying condition); and (3) May cause episodic rather than a continuing period of incapacity2 (e.g., asthma, diabetes, epilepsy, etc.). 5. Permanent/Long-term Conditions Requiring Supervision A period of Incapacity2 which is permanent or long-term due to a condition for which treatment may not be effective. The employee or family member must be under the continuing supervision of, but need not be receiving active treatment by, a health care provider. Examples include Alzheimer's, a severe stroke, or the terminal stages of a disease. 6. Multiple Treatments (Non-Chronic Conditions) Any period of absence to receive multiple treatments (including any period of recovery therefrom) by a health care provider or by a provider of health care services under orders of, or on referral by, a health care provider, either for restorative surgery after an accident or other injury, or for a condition that would likely result in a period of Incapacity2 of more than three (3) consecutive calendar days in the absence of medical intervention or treatment, such as cancer (chemotherapy, radiation, etc.), severe arthritis (physical therapy), and kidney disease (dialysis). This optional form may be used by employees to satisfy a mandatory requirement to furnish a medical certification (when requested) from a health care provider, including second or third opinions and recertification (29 C.F.R. 825.306). ______________________________________ 3 Treatment includes examinations to determine if a serious health condition exists and evaluations of the condition. Treatment does not include routine physical examinations, eye examinations, or dental examinations. 4 A regimen of continuing treatment includes, for example, a course of prescription medication (e.g., an antibiotic) or therapy requiring special equipment to resolve or alleviate the health condition. A regimen of treatment does not include the taking of over-the-counter medications such as aspirin, antihistamines, or salves: or bed-rest, drinking fluids, exercise, and other similar activities that can be initiated without a visit to a health care provider. G-2932 EXHIBIT © GCCC-EB EXHIBIT PROFESSIONAL / SUPPORT STAFF LEAVES OF ABSENCE WITHOUT PAY EMPLOYER RESPONSE TO EMPLOYEE REQUEST FOR FAMILY OR MEDICAL LEAVE (Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 Optional Use Form - See 29 C.F.R. § 825.301) Date: ____________________________ To: (Employee's Name) From: (Name of Appropriate Employer Representative) Subject: REQUEST FOR FAMILY/MEDICAL LEAVE On ___________________ , (Date) leave due to: you notified us of your need to take family/medical The birth of a child, or the placement of a child with you for adoption or foster care; or A serious health condition that makes you unable to perform the essential functions for your job; or A serious health condition affecting your spouse, child, parent, for which you are needed to provide care. You notified us that you need this leave beginning on ____________________ and that you expect (Date) leave to continue until on or about ___________________. (Date) Except as explained below, you have a right under the FMLA for up to twelve (12) weeks of unpaid leave in a twelve (12)-month period for the reasons listed above. Also, your health benefits must be maintained during any period of unpaid leave under the same conditions as if you continued to work, and you must be reinstated to the same or an equivalent job with the same pay, benefits, and terms and conditions of employment on your return from leave. If you do not return to work following FMLA leave for a reason other than: (1) the continuation, recurrence, or onset of a serious health condition which would entitle you to FMLA leave; or (2) other circumstances beyond your control, you may be required to reimburse us for our share of health insurance premiums paid on your behalf during your FMLA leave. This is to inform you that: (check appropriate boxes: explain where indicated) 1. You are eligible not eligible for leave under the FMLA. 2. The requested leave will will not be counted against your annual FMLA leave entitlement. 3. You will will not be required to furnish medical certification of a serious health condition. If required, you must furnish certification by ______________________ (insert date) (must be at least fifteen [15] days after you are notified of this requirement), or we may delay the commencement of your leave until the certification is submitted. 4. You may elect to substitute accrued paid leave for unpaid FMLA leave. We will will not require that you substitute accrued paid leave for unpaid FMLA leave. If paid leave will be used, the following conditions will apply: (Explain) 5. (a) If you normally pay a portion of the premiums for your health insurance, these payments will continue during the period of FMLA leave. Arrangements for payment have been discussed with you, and it is agreed that you will make premium payments as follows: (Set forth dates, e.g., the tenth [10th] of each month, or pay periods, etc., that specifically cover the agreement with the employee.) (b) You have a minimum thirty (30)-day (or, indicate longer period, if applicable) grace period in which to make premium payments. If payment is not made timely, your group health insurance may be cancelled, provided we notify you in writing at least fifteen (15) days before the date that your health coverage will lapse, or, at our option, we may pay your share of the premiums during FMLA leave, and recover these payments from you upon your return to work. We will will not pay your share of health insurance premiums while you are on leave. (c) We will will not do the same with other benefits (e.g., life insurance, disability insurance, etc.) while you are on FMLA leave. If we do pay your premiums for other benefits, when you return from leave you will will not be expected to reimburse us for the payments made on your behalf. 6. You will will not be required to present a fitness-for-duty certificate prior to being restored to employment. If such certification is required but not received, your return to work may be delayed until certification is provided. 7. (a) You are are not a "key employee" as described in § 825.217 of the FMLA regulations. If you are a "key employee:" restoration to employment may be denied following FMLA leave on the grounds that such restoration will cause substantial and grievous economic injury to the District as discussed in § 825.218. (b) We have have not determined that restoring you to employment at the conclusion of FMLA leave will cause substantial and grievous economic harm to us. ([a] and/or [b] may be explained if requested. See §825.219 of the FMLA regulations.) 8. While on leave, you will will not be required to furnish us with periodic reports every ____________________ (indicate interval of periodic reports, as appropriate for the particular leave situation) of your status and intent to return to work (see § 825.309 of the FMLA regulations). If the circumstances of your leave change and you are able to return to work earlier than the date indicated on the reverse side of this form, you will will not be required to notify us at least two (2) work days prior to the date you intend to report to work. 9 You will will not be required to furnish recertification relating to a serious health condition. (Explain below, if necessary, including the interval between certifications as prescribed in §825.308 of the FMLA regulations.) This optional use form may be used to satisfy mandatory employer requirements to provide employees taking FMLA leave with written notice detailing specific expectations and obligations of the employee and explaining any consequences of a failure to meet these obligations. (29 C.F.R. 825.301(b).) G-2933 EXHIBIT © GCCC-EC EXHIBIT PROFESSIONAL / SUPPORT STAFF LEAVES OF ABSENCE WITHOUT PAY YOUR RIGHTS UNDER THE FAMILY AND MEDICAL LEAVE ACT OF 1993 The Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 (FMLA) requires covered employers to provide up to twelve (12) weeks of unpaid, job-protected leave to "eligible" employees for certain family and medical reasons. Employees are eligible if they have worked for their employer for at least one (1) year, and for one thousand two hundred fifty (1,250) hours over the previous twelve (12) months, and if there are at least fifty (50) employees within seventy-five (75) miles. The FMLA permits employees to take leave on an intermittent basis or to work a reduced schedule under certain circumstances. Reasons for Taking Leave Unpaid leave must be granted for any of the following reasons: To care for the employee's child after birth, or placement for adoption or foster care; To care for the employee's spouse, son or daughter, or parent who has a serious health condition; or For a serious health condition that makes the employee unable to perform the employee's job. At the employee's or employer's option, certain kinds of paid leave maywill be substituted for unpaid leave. Advance Notice and Medical Certification The employee may be required to provide advance leave notice and medical certification. Taking of leave may be denied if requirements are not met. The employee ordinarily must provide thirty (30) days advance notice when the leave is "foreseeable." An employer may require medical certification to support a request for leave because of a serious health condition, and may require second or third opinions (at the employer's expense) and a fitness for duty report to return to work. Job Benefits and Protection: For the duration of FMLA leave, the employer must maintain the employee's health coverage under any "group health plan." Upon return from FMLA leave, most employees must be restored to their original or equivalent positions with equivalent pay, benefits, and other employment terms. The use of FMLA leave cannot result in the loss of any employment benefit that accrued prior to the start of an employee's leave. Unlawful Acts by Employers FMLA makes it unlawful for any employer to: interfere with, restrain, or deny the exercise of any right provided under FMLA. discharge or discriminate against any person for opposing any practice made unlawful by FMLA or for involvement in any proceeding under or relating to FMLA. Enforcement: The U.S. Department of Labor is authorized to investigate and resolve complaints of violations. An eligible employee may bring a civil action against an employer for violations. FMLA does not affect any federal or state law prohibiting discrimination, or supersede any state or local law or collective bargaining agreement which provides greater family or medical leave rights. For Additional Information If you have access to the Internet visit the FMLA website: http://www.dol.gov/esa/whd/fmla. To locate your nearest Wage-Hour Office, telephone the Wage-Hour toll-free information and help line at 1-866-4USWAGE (1-866-487-9243): a customer service representative is available to assist you with referral information from 8am to 5pm in your time zone; or log onto the following at http://www.wagehour.dol.gov. A Spanish translation of this form may be downloaded at http://www.dol.gov/esa/whd/fmla/index.htm G-2934 EXHIBIT © GCCC-ED EXHIBIT PROFESSIONAL / SUPPORT STAFF LEAVES OF ABSENCE WITHOUT PAY MILITARY FAMILY LEAVE On January 28, 2008, President Bush signed into law the National Defense Authorization Act for FY 2008 (NDAA), Public Law 110-181. Section 585(a) of the NDAA amended the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 (FMLA) to provide eligible employees working for covered employers two (2) important new leave rights related to military service: (1) New Qualifying Reason for Leave. Eligible employees are entitled to up to twelve (12) weeks of leave because of "any qualifying exigency" arising out of the fact that the spouse, son, daughter, or parent of the employee is on active duty, or has been notified of an impending call to active duty status, in support of a contingency operation. By the terms of the statute, this provision requires the Secretary of Labor to issue regulations defining "any qualifying exigency." In the interim, employers are encouraged to provide this type of leave to qualifying employees. (2) New Leave Entitlement. An eligible employee who is the spouse, son, daughter, parent, or next of kin of a covered servicemember who is recovering from a serious illness or injury sustained in the line of duty on active duty is entitled to up to twenty-six (26) weeks of leave in a single twelve (12)-month period to care for the servicemember. This provision became effective immediately upon enactment. This military caregiver leave is available during "a single twelve (12)-month period" during which an eligible employee is entitled to a combined total of twenty-six (26) weeks of all types of FMLA leave. Additional information on the amendments and a version of Title I of the FMLA with the new statutory language incorporated are available on the FMLA amendments Web site at http://www.dol.gov/esa/whd/fmla/NDAA_fmla.htm. A Spanish translation of this form may be downloaded at http://www.dol.gov/esa/whd/fmla/index.htm G-2935 EXHIBIT © GCCC-EE EXHIBIT PROFESSIONAL / SUPPORT STAFF LEAVES OF ABSENCE WITHOUT PAY FACT SHEET NO. 28: THE FAMILY AND MEDICAL LEAVE ACT OF 1993 The U.S. Department of Labor's Employment Standards Administration, Wage and Hour Division, administers and enforces the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) for all private, state and local government employees, and some federal employees. Most federal and certain congressional employees are also covered by the law and are subject to the jurisdiction of the U.S. Office of Personnel Management or the Congress. The FMLA became effective on August 5, 1993 for most employers and entitles eligible employees to take up to twelve (12) weeks of unpaid, job-protected leave in a twelve (12)-month period for specified family and medical reasons. Amendments to the FMLA by the National Defense Authorization Act for FY 2008 (NDAA). Public Law 110-181, expanded the FMLA to allow eligible employees to take up to twelve (12) weeks of job-protected leave in the applicable twelve (12)-month period for any "qualifying exigency" arising out of the fact that a covered military member is on active duty, or has been notified of an impending call or order to active duty, in support of a contingency operation. The NDAA also amended the FMLA to allow eligible employees to take up to twenty-six (26) weeks of job-protected leave in a "single twelve (12)-month period" to care for a covered servicemember with a serious injury or illness. Employer Coverage FMLA applies to all public agencies, including state, local and federal employers, local education agencies (schools), and private-sector employers who employed fifty (50) or more employees in twenty (20) or more workweeks in the current or preceding calendar year, including joint employers and successors of covered employers. Employee Eligibility To be eligible for FMLA benefits, an employee must: work for a covered employer; have worked for the employer for a total of twelve (12) months; have worked at least one thousand two hundred fifty (1,250) hours over the previous twelve (12) months; and work at a location in the United States or in any territory or possession of the United States where at least fifty (50) employees are employed by the employer within seventy-five (75) miles. While the twelve (12) months of employment need not be consecutive, employment periods prior to a break in service of seven (7) years or more need not be counted unless the break is occasioned by the employee's fulfillment of his or her National Guard or Reserve military obligation (as protected under the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA)), or a written agreement, including a collective bargaining agreement, exists concerning the employer's intention to rehire the employee after the break in service. See, special rules for returning reservists under USERRA. Leave Entitlement A covered employer must grant an eligible employee up to a total of twelve (12) workweeks of unpaid leave during any twelve (12)-month period for one (1) or more of the following reasons: For the birth and care of a newborn child of the employee; For placement with the employee of a son or daughter for adoption or foster care; To care for a spouse, son, daughter, or parent with a serious health condition; To take medical leave when the employee is unable to work because of a serious health condition; or For qualifying exigencies arising out of the fact that the employee's spouse, son, daughter, or parent is on active duty or call to active duty status as a member of the National Guard or Reserves in support of a contingency operation. A covered employer also must grant an eligible employee who is a spouse, son, daughter, parent, or next of kin of a current member of the Armed Forces, including a member of the National Guard or Reserves, with a serious injury or illness up to a total of twenty-six (26) workweeks of unpaid leave during a "single twelve (12)-month period" to care for the servicemember. Spouses employed by the same employer are limited in the amount of family leave they may take for the birth and care of a newborn child, placement of a child for adoption or foster care, or to care for a parent who has a serious health condition to a combined total of twelve (12) weeks (or twenty-six [26] weeks if leave to care for a covered servicemember with a serious injury or illness is also used). Leave for birth and care, or placement for adoption or foster care, must conclude within twelve (12) months of the birth or placement. Under some circumstances, employees may take FMLA leave intermittently - taking leave in separate blocks of time for a single qualifying reason - or on a reduced leave schedule - reducing the employee's usual weekly or daily work schedule. When leave is needed for planned medical treatment, the employee must make a reasonable effort to schedule treatment so as not to unduly disrupt the employer's operation. If FMLA leave is for birth and care, or placement for adoption or foster care, use of intermittent leave is subject to the employer's approval. Under certain conditions, employees or employers may choose to "substitute" (run concurrently) accrued paid leave (such as sick or vacation leave) to cover some or all of the FMLA leave. An employee's ability to substitute accrued paid leave is determined by the terms and conditions of the employer's normal leave policy. "Serious health condition" means an illness, injury, impairment, or physical or mental condition that involves either: Inpatient care (i.e., an overnight stay) in a hospital, hospice, or residential medical-care facility, including any period of incapacity (i.e., inability to work, attend school, or perform other regular daily activities) or subsequent treatment in connection with such inpatient care; or Continuing treatment by a health care provider, which includes: A period of incapacity lasting more than three (3) consecutive, full calendar days, and any subsequent treatment or period of incapacity relating to the same condition, that also includes: treatment two (2) or more times by or under the supervision of a health care provider (i.e., in-person visits, the first within seven (7) days and both within thirty (30) days of the first day of incapacity); or one (1) treatment by a health care provider (i.e., an in-person visit within seven (7) days of the first day of incapacity) with a continuing regimen of treatment (e.g., prescription medication, physical therapy); or Any period of incapacity related to pregnancy or for prenatal care. A visit to the health care provider is not necessary for each absence; or Any period of incapacity or treatment for a chronic serious health condition which continues over an extended period of time, requires periodic visits (at least twice a year) to a health care provider, and may involve occasional episodes of incapacity. A visit to a health care provider is not necessary for each absence; or A period of incapacity that is permanent or long-term due to a condition for which treatment may not be effective. Only supervision by a health care provider is required, rather than active treatment; or Any absences to receive multiple treatments for restorative surgery or for a condition that would likely result in a period of incapacity of more than three (3) days if not treated. Maintenance of Health Benefits A covered employer is required to maintain group health insurance coverage for an employee on FMLA leave whenever such insurance was provided before the leave was taken and on the same terms as if the employee had continued to work. If applicable, arrangements will need to be made for employees to pay their share of health insurance premiums while on leave. In some instances, the employer may recover premiums it paid to maintain health coverage for an employee who fails to return to work from FMLA leave. Job Restoration Upon return from FMLA leave, an employee must be restored to the employee's original job, or to an equivalent job with equivalent pay, benefits, and other terms and conditions of employment. An employee's use of FMLA leave cannot result in the loss of any employment benefit that the employee earned or was entitled to before using FMLA leave, nor be counted against the employee under a "no fault" attendance policy. If a bonus or other payment, however, is based on the achievement of a specified goal such as hours worked, products sold, or perfect attendance, and the employee has not met the goal due to FMLA leave, payment may be denied unless it is paid to an employee on equivalent leave status for a reason that does not qualify as FMLA leave. An employee has no greater right to restoration or to other benefits and conditions of employment than if the employee had been continuously employed. Notice and Certification Employee Notice Employees seeking to use FMLA leave are required to provide thirty (30)-day advance notice of the need to take FMLA leave when the need is foreseeable and such notice is practicable. If leave is foreseeable less than thirty (30) days in advance, the employee must provide notice as soon as practicable - generally, either the same or next business day. When the need for leave is not foreseeable, the employee must provide notice to the employer as soon as practicable under the facts and circumstances of the particular case. Absent unusual circumstances, employees must comply with the employer's usual and customary notice and procedural requirements for requesting leave. Employees must provide sufficient information for an employer reasonably to determine whether the FMLA may apply to the leave request. Depending on the situation, such information may include that the employee is incapacitated due to pregnancy, has been hospitalized overnight, is unable to perform the functions of the job, and/or that the employee or employee's qualifying family member is under the continuing care of a health care provider. When an employee seeks leave for a FMLA-qualifying reason for the first time, the employee need not expressly assert FMLA rights or even mention the FMLA. When an employee seeks leave, however, due to a FMLA-qualifying reason for which the employer has previously provided the employee FMLA-protected leave, the employee must specifically reference either the qualifying reason for leave or the need for FMLA leave. Employer Notice Covered employers must post a notice approved by the Secretary of Labor explaining rights and responsibilities under FMLA. An employer that willfully violates this posting requirement may be subject to a fine of up to one hundred ten dollars ($110) for each separate offense. Additionally, employers must either include this general notice in employee handbooks or other written guidance to employees concerning benefits, or must distribute a copy of the notice to each new employee upon hiring. When an employee requests FMLA leave or the employer acquires knowledge that leave may be for a FMLA purpose, the employer must notify the employee of his or her eligibility to take leave, and inform the employee of his/her rights and responsibilities under FMLA. When the employer has enough information to determine that leave is being taken for a FMLA-qualifying reason, the employer must notify the employee that the leave is designated and will be counted as FMLA leave. Certification Employers may require that an employee's request for leave due to a serious health condition affecting the employee or a covered family member be supported by a certification from a health care provider. An employer may require second or third medical opinions (at the employer's expense) and periodic recertification of a serious health condition. An employer may use a health care provider, a human resource professional, a leave administrator, or a management official - but not the employee's direct supervisor - to authenticate or clarify a medical certification of a serious health condition. An employer may have a uniformly-applied policy requiring employees returning from leave for their own serious health condition to submit a certification that they are able to resume work. If reasonable safety concerns exist, an employer may, under certain circumstances, require such a certification for employees returning from intermittent FMLA leave. Unlawful Acts It is unlawful for any employer to interfere with, restrain, or deny the exercise of any right provided by FMLA. It is also unlawful for an employer to discharge or discriminate against any individual for opposing any practice, or because of involvement in any proceeding, related to FMLA. Enforcement The Wage and Hour Division investigates complaints. If violations cannot be satisfactorily resolved, the U.S. Department of Labor may bring action in court to compel compliance. Individuals may also be able to bring a private civil action against an employer for violations. Other Provisions Special rules apply to employees of local education agencies. Generally, these rules apply to intermittent leave or when leave is required near the end of a school term. Salaried executive, administrative, and professional employees of covered employers who meet the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) criteria for exemption from minimum wage and overtime under Regulations, 29 C.F.R. Part 541, do not lose their FLSA-exempt status by using any unpaid FMLA leave. This special exception to the "salary basis" requirements for FLSA's exemption extends only to an "eligible" employee's use of leave required by FMLA. For additional information, visit the Wage and Hour Division Website: http://www.wagehour.dol.gov and/or call the toll-free information and helpline, available 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. in your time zone, 1-866- 4USWAGE (1-866-487-9243). GLENDALE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTRICT ACTION AGENDA ITEM AGENDA NO: SUBMITTED BY: 7.B. TOPIC: Employment of Principal Dr. Barbara Goodwin, Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources RECOMMENDED BY: Mr. Joe Quintana, Superintendent DATE ASSIGNED FOR CONSIDERATION: May 14, 2015 RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended the Governing Board approve employment of Ms. Diane Pesch as the Principal of Bicentennial North Middle School, salary and benefits commensurate with other Principals. RATIONALE: It is recommended Diane Pesch be appointed the Principal of Bicentennial North Middle School. Ms. Pesch retired from our District in 2014 after a thirty-six year career in the field of education. Diane was a classroom teacher for many years, an Assistant Principal at both Glendale American and Don Mensendick, and a Principal at Mensendick, Discovery and Landmark. Diane also served as the Principal Coach during the 13-14 school year at GESD. She obtained her Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education from Lock Haven State College in Pennsylvania, and her Master’s Degree and Certificate in Educational Leadership from Arizona State University. We are honored to recommend Ms. Diane Pesch for the principal-ship at Bicentennial North Middle School. DIANE MARIE PESCH Assist principals with development of strategic school plans Assist principals with instructional supervision Assist principals with development of school systems Director for Leadership Development – Taught district classes to aspiring principals and current leaders Revised teacher and administrator evaluation instrument in order to comply with recently changed law (2012‐2013) Principal of Landmark Elementary School – k through 8th grade school Turn around principal Recruited and hired twenty one new teachers Developed and implemented school systems – discipline program, attendance program, revised academic schedule Developed strategic plan with aligned professional development focusing on a balanced, comprehensive literature program with emphasis on expository text and vocabulary development and building conceptual development and problem solving skills in math Allocated school funds and outside resources to improve school and classroom environment and curriculum development Standardized all classrooms with furniture, smart boards, white boards, shelving and expository books Focused on instructional leadership to include weekly visits in each classroom providing focused feedback in areas of professional development and direct/constructivist instructional approach Re‐organized library to include more expository text books, system for book check out and accountability for book return 15 point increase – Highest amount of growth in district. (2007‐2012)) Principal of Discovery Elementary School ‐ k through 8th grade school Turn around principal Recruited and hired 11 new teachers and placed 12 teachers on plans of improvement Mentored Principals for District Mentored Rodel Aspiring Principals Piloted Teacher Rubric Evaluation Instrument Applied Instructional Coaching for teacher improvement Brought school from underperforming prior to my arrival to performing plus – Highest AIMS average scores in reading, math, writing and science in the district, Highest amount of students taking and passing high school math test to earn high school credit Created and implemented professional learning communities to encourage peer collaboration Increased student engagement by training staff members in Kagan engagement strategies DIANE MARIE PESCH Instructed 3rd through 8th grade students. Member of committee who developed and implemented gifted education program. Purchased all materials; developed Parent Organization for Gifted. Developed first district‐wide school newspaper. Organized Drama Club. Fifth Grade Teacher/Student Council Advisor (1980‐1982) Member of Reading‐in‐the‐Content –Area Committee ALHAMBRA SCHOOL DISTRICT; Phoenix, Arizona Teacher (1978 – 1980) Involved in Oral Language Development of k‐2nd grade Title 1 students. Taught Remedial Mathematics to 4th – 6th grade title 1 students. Supervised an Instructional Aid DISTRICT COMMITTEES Strategic planning committee Budget committee Insurance trust committee Principal advisory committee Teacher and principal evaluation committee Technology committee Discipline committee Gifted education committee Interview committee School improvement committee INTERNSHIP 3 Aspiring principals completed their administrative internship under my supervision. AWARDS 2011 Rodel Exemplary Principal Runner up for Title 1 School of the Year DIANE MARIE PESCH TRAININGS Essential Elements of Instruction Scheduling Crisis Prevention Engagement Strategies Genesis Discipline Entry Running Records Balanced Literacy and Comprehensive Literacy Reading First Leadership for Continuous Improvement Data Wise: A Step‐by‐Step Blueprint for Using Assessment Results to Improve Teaching and Learning Walk‐through evaluation Cognitive coaching Instructional Conferencing Professional Learning Environments Teacher and Administration Evaluation REFERENCES GLENDALE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTRICT ACTION AGENDA ITEM AGENDA NO: 7.C. SUBMITTED BY: TOPIC: Employment of Assistant Principal Dr. Barbara Goodwin, Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources RECOMMENDED BY: Mr. Joe Quintana, Superintendent DATE ASSIGNED FOR CONSIDERATION: May 14, 2015 RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended the Governing Board approve the promotion of Ms. Caitlyn Clark to Assistant Principal of Don Mensendick Middle School, salary and benefits commensurate with other Assistant Principals. RATIONALE: After paper screening over 125 applicants, 21 candidates moved on to the first round of interviews. The initial interview committee consisted of five principals, three Achievement Advisors, two Teachers, and the Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources. After the first round of interviews, the top finalist was asked to participate in one additional interview with school staff members including the Principal, two teachers, two support staff and two parents. As a result, it is recommended to the Governing Board that Ms. Caitlyn Clark be promoted to Assistant Principal of Don Mensendick School. Ms. Clark has been an educator since 2007 and has served as a middle school social studies, reading and writing teacher. She also served as the Summer School Coordinator for three years. Most recently Caitlyn has been Teacher on Special Assignment assisting administration at Mensendick. Ms. Clark earned her Bachelor of Arts in Secondary Education from Arizona State University, a Master of Education in Reading from the Capella University, and most recently, a Master of Education in Educational Administration from American College of Education. We are honored to recommend Ms. Caitlyn Clark to our administrative team. Source of Funding – M&O Budget_____ State Grant_____ Federal Grant Capital_____ Other Caitlyn Clark Faculty Associate | Mary Lou Fulton Teachers College August 2014 to December 2014 – Arizona State University – Tempe, AZ Teach 1 section of SED 464: Middle School Curriculum and Organization Course Align instruction plans to the university syllabus and state requirements for certification Maintain accurate records of student grades and progress reports Coordinator | 3rd-7th Grade Gifted Summer School Program March 2014 to June 2014 – Glendale Elementary School District – Glendale, AZ Assist the Student Service Department in establishing the new summer program Establish operational procedures and expectations for summer school staff and students Supervise two different school sites and certified faculty Provide certified staff with feedback through observations and on weekly lesson plans Evaluate the effectiveness of the new program through teacher, student, and parent feedback Teacher | Don Mensendick Elementary School August 2010 to May 2014– Glendale Elementary School District – Glendale, AZ Teach 2 sections of 7th grade and 2 sections of grade honors Social Studies/Writing (2013-2014) Teach 4 sections of 8th grade Honors and Mainstream Social Studies/Writing (2011-2013) Teach 2 sections of 7th/8th grade Reading, 3 Sections of 7th/8th grade Writing (2010-2011) Align instruction to social studies, writing and reading state standards Maintain accurate records and parent contacts Mentor teachers on Gifted Education and related responsibilities as the Lead Gifted Teacher Coordinated TAT team meetings to develop behavior/instructional interventions Facilitate PLC meetings as the 6th-8th Grade Writing/Social Studies PLC Lead Developed and implemented the 8th Grade Promotion Celebration week Established guidelines and procedures for after school detention program Establish and supervise Reading and Math 4th-8th Grade Summer School (2010-2012) Attend the GESD Leadership Academcy (2012-2014) Teacher | Percy L. Julian Elementary School September 2009 to May 2010 – Roosevelt Elementary School District – Phoenix, AZ Teach 2 sections of 7th and 2 sections of 8th Grade Honors and Mainstream Social Studies Teach 1 Section of Success For Reading Intervention Program Align instruction to social studies, reading and math state standards Maintain accurate records and parent contacts Teacher | Frank Borman Elementary School August 2007 to June 2009 – Cartwright Elementary School District – Phoenix, AZ Teach 4 Sections of 7th Grade ELD Social Studies (2008-2009) Teach 3 Sections of 8th grade, 1 section of 7th grade ELD Social Studies (2007-2008) Align instruction to social studies and English Language Development standards Maintain accurate records and parent contacts Mentored and support teachers with using technology in instruction as the CATS Mentor Caitlyn Clark Awards and Nominations 2013 Nominated Teacher of the Year 2013 Awarded Teacher of the Month 2012 Awarded Teacher of the Month Professional References GLENDALE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTRICT ACTION AGENDA ITEM AGENDA NO: SUBMITTED BY: 7.D. TOPIC: Employment of Assistant Principal Dr. Barbara Goodwin, Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources RECOMMENDED BY: Mr. Joe Quintana, Superintendent DATE ASSIGNED FOR CONSIDERATION: May 14, 2015 RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended the Governing Board approve the promotion of Monica Silva to Assistant Principal of Desert Spirit School, salary and benefits commensurate with other Assistant Principals. RATIONALE: After paper screening over 125 applicants, 21 candidates moved on to the first round of interviews. The initial interview committee consisted of five principals, three Achievement Advisors, two Teachers, and the Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources. After the first round of interviews, the top finalist was asked to participate in one additional interview with school staff members including the Principal, two teachers, two support staff and two parents. As a result, it is recommended to the Governing Board that Ms. Monica Silva be promoted to Assistant Principal of Desert Spirit School. Ms. Silva has been an educator since 2001 and has worked as a science and language arts teacher, and a Math/Science Achievement Advisor. Most recently, Monica served as a STEM Achievement Advisor at the district office level. Ms. Silva earned her Bachelor of Science in Biology from the University of Arizona, a Post Baccalaureate in Secondary Education from University of Phoenix, a Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction from University of Phoenix and a Master of Education in Educational Leadership from Northern Arizona University. We are honored to recommend Ms. Monica Silva to our administrative team. Monica Silva Objective Obtain a school leadership position in which I am given the opportunity to enhance teacher instructional proficiency and build positive culture and climate, ultimately leading to increased student achievement. Experience 2001-2002 Creighton Elementary School District Phoenix, Az. Glendale Elementary School District Glendale, Az. Teacher 8th grade Science 8th grade Language Arts 2002-2007 Teacher 8th grade Science Science department co-chair Team leader School Improvement Team Student Council coordinator Intersession coordinator District Science Committee member 2007- 2013 Glendale Elementary School District Glendale, Az. Math/Science Achievement Advisor Curriculum and standards alignment and review Instructional specialist and coach Collaborate with Administration to develop and implement site strategic plan Plan and facilitate professional development for adult learners Professional Learning Community facilitator 2013-Present Glendale Elementary School District Glendale, Az. STEM Achievement Advisor District Level Science curriculum and standards alignment and review Collaborate with Site Administrators to develop and implement STEM Plan and facilitate professional development for adult learners Facilitate STEM Curriculum Adoption Education 1994-1999 Bachelor of Science Degree Major: Biology Minor: Math/Chemistry/Physics University of Arizona Tucson, Az. 1999-2000 University of Phoenix Tucson, Az. University of Phoenix Phoenix, Az. Post Baccalaureate Degree Secondary Education 2002-2003 Master’s Degree Curriculum and Instruction 2013-2014 Northern Arizona University Master’s Degree Educational Leadership Certification Arizona Standard Teaching Certificate: Secondary Education 7-12 Approved Areas: Biology General Science Middle Grades Mathematics, 7-8 Structured English Immersion, K-12 Arizona Administrative Certificate: Principal PreK-12 (pending) References Phoenix, Az. GLENDALE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTRICT ACTION AGENDA ITEM AGENDA NO: SUBMITTED BY: 7.E. TOPIC: Employment of Assistant Superintendent Dr. Barbara Goodwin, Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources RECOMMENDED BY: Mr. Joe Quintana, Superintendent DATE ASSIGNED FOR CONSIDERATION: May 14, 2015 RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended the Governing Board approve the employment of Ms. Cindy Segotta-Jones as the Assistant Superintendent of Educational Services, salary and benefits commensurate with other Assistant Superintendents. RATIONALE: It is recommended Cindy Segotta-Jones be appointed the Assistant Superintendent for Educational Services. Ms. Segotta-Jones started her career in education as a Second Grade Bilingual Teacher in Texas. Cindy dedicated the majority of her career to the Cartwright School District while serving as a classroom teacher, a Principal, Director of Early Childhood Education, Director of English Language Acquisition, Director of Curriculum and Instruction and as the Assistant Superintendent for Educational Services. Her extensive experience in education also includes serving GESD in the past as Interim Director of Curriculum & Instruction and as the IT and School Improvement Coach. We are honored to recommend the appointment of Ms. Cindy Segotta-Jones as the Assistant Superintendent for Educational Services. WORK EXPERIENCE: 2007-2012 Assistant Superintendent for Educational Services Cartwright School District Phoenix, AZ 2003-2007 Director of Curriculum and Instruction Cartwright School District Phoenix, AZ 2002-2003 Director of English Language Acquisition Program Liaison to Early Childhood Center Cartwright School District Phoenix, AZ 2000-2002 Director of Early Childhood Education/ English Language Acquisition Programs/ Liaison to Early Childhood Center Cartwright School District Phoenix, AZ 1999-2000 Principal Cartwright Preschool & Gifted Center Phoenix, AZ 1989-1999 Director of Early Childhood Education/ Second Language Acquisition Programs Cartwright School District Phoenix, AZ 1985-1989 First Grade Teacher Tomahawk Elementary School Student Teacher Mentor Cartwright School District Phoenix, AZ 1984-1985 Kindergarten Teacher Starlight Park Elementary School Cartwright School District Phoenix, AZ 1982-1984 Second Grade Teacher Classified Basic Students/Regular Classroom Students, Open Concept Student Teacher Lead Bilingual Education Teacher Oakwilde Elementary School Aldine Independent School District Houston, Texas WORK EXPERIENCE: 1981-1982 Second Grade Bilingual Teacher Oakwilde Elementary School Aldine Independent School District Houston, Texas SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP: Implemented Professional Learning Communities in Cartwright School District. Facilitated monthly Administrative Professional Development. Developed Administrative Master Professional Development Calendar. Developed and Implemented Collaborative Team Observation Tools. Developed and Implemented School Site Team Observation Tools. Co-Developed and Implemented SEI Walk-through Observation Tools. Co-facilitate Principal Regional Meetings. Developed protocol for Principal Quarterly Reviews. Implemented 21st Century ELD Classrooms. Developed New Teacher Mentor Program. Facilitator for New Teacher Mentor Program. Implemented Team Read K-2 Initiative. Developed and Initiated Master Substitute Calendar. Student Teacher Mentor Student Teacher Supervisor Administrator Intern Supervisor Staff Developer for Administrative Leadership Second Language Acquisition Program Reorganized former Bilingual Program for Cartwright School District. Designed and published first parent brochure for Second Language Acquisition Program. Designed an administrator/teacher program handbook for Second Language Acquisition Program. Revised all formal documents for the Second Language Acquisition Program. Assisted with development of a paraprofessional handbook for instructional aides. Initiated a Lead Teacher Team for the Second Language Acquisition Program. Initiated a District Assessment Team to assist all schools in assessing limited English proficient students. Conduct training sessions for instructional aides working with limited English proficient students. Coordinate initial placement of all limited English Proficient students in the District. Coordinate initial assessment/reassessment for all limited English proficient students. Assist principals in the program placement of limited English proficient students. Assist middle school counselors with the placement of limited English proficient students. Second Language Acquisition Program Coordinate second language acquisition curriculum development and improvement evaluation. Conduct biannual school audits for the Second Language Acquisition Program. Prepare state reports for limited English proficient student services. Prepare annual comparison reports of number of limited English proficient students at each school. Prepared the district statement for implementing Proposition 203. Coordinate English Immersion curriculum adoption. Reorganize district Second Language Acquisition Program to meet the requirements of Proposition 203. Assist Special Services Department in the placement of limited English proficient students with special needs. Participate in the Central Arizona Bilingual Consortium in state of Arizona. Oversee Compensatory Education for English Language Learners. Oversee Title III Grant. Trainer of Trainees for Specially Designed Academic Instruction in English (SDAIE). Kindergarten Program Organize and conduct monthly kindergarten in services for teachers. Coordinate curriculum development and improvement evaluation for kindergarten. Developed performance objectives for kindergarten students. Developed curriculum guide for kindergarten teachers. Developed kindergarten report card. Organize and direct textbook adoption committees for all kindergarten curriculum. Assist Special Services Department and principals with the transition of special needs preschool students to kindergarten. Reorganized and implemented Pre-Kindergarten Parent/Child Workshops for all preschool aged children. Expanded Pre-Kindergarten Parent /Child Workshops to meet the needs of Spanish-speaking families. Supervised K-3 Helping Hand Tutoring Program. Maintained budget for K-3 Helping Hand Tutoring Program. Launched Cartwright School District K-2 Phonics Program. Early Childhood Education Preschool Reorganized Cartwright Preschool and Gifted Center daily operations. Reorganized the district's Special Programs for At Risk Preschool Children. Conducted a comprehensive and internal evaluation of the Cartwright School District's Early Childhood Program that resulted in receiving national accreditation from the National Association for the Education of Young Children. Developed and implemented district preschool curriculum. Developed performance standards for preschool students. Create and publish monthly parenting strategies for working with K-3 children. Developed standardized K-2 developmentally appropriate classroom materials district wide. Early Childhood Education Preschool Create and publish monthly developmentally appropriate home activities for preschool children. Organized and developed monthly in service program for preschool staff. Acted as the delegate agency liaison between Head Start and Cartwright School District. Organized and presented parent and child workshops for preschool families. Maintain and coordinate facility license for district preschool programs. Participate in the Early Childhood Consortium in the state of Arizona. Extended Day Program Launched an extended day Kinder Kids program for kindergarten students at Holiday Park Elementary and C.W. Harris Elementary Cartwright School District. Designed facility and established program guidelines for extended day program. Developed and implemented an extended day curriculum directly aligned to the district's kindergarten curriculum. Staff and provide in service for employees in the extended day programs. Maintain and coordinate facility license for extended day programs. Oversee budget for extended day program. Oversee Department of Economic Security reimbursement for extended day program. Employee Child Care Program Launched an employee childcare program for Cartwright School District employees. Designed the employee childcare facilities. Designed an infant through five-year old developmentally appropriate curriculum for the childcare program. Achieved top three ranking in the state of Arizona for outstanding childcare facility. Staffed and provided in service for staff members at the employee child care facility. Maintained and coordinated facility license for the childcare center. Managed daily operations of child care facility. Cartwright School District Other Educational Areas Participated in the district curriculum mapping process. Assist Collaborative Peer Teachers upon request. Oversee foreign language program. Oversee the Early Childhood Block Grant. Designed supplemental curriculum activities for foreign language program Aligned Cartwright School District K-8 curriculum with Arizona Student Assessment. Program/Essential Skills. Reorganized district spelling bees. Conducted regional spelling bees. Organized and directed textbook adoption committees in Social Studies, Science and Health at the K-8 level. Organized and oversaw Cartwright School District Annual Education Fairs. Cartwright School District Other Educational Areas Developed and initiated a kindergarten and first grade vocabulary program used in the district. Organized New Teacher Orientation Program. Provided in service training on classroom management for all new teachers. Coordinated and maintained budget for Chemical Abuse Prevention Program. Designed a Multicultural Activity Book for all district teachers. Obtained state and federal grants. Oversaw entire budget for state and federal programs. Supervised Curriculum Coordinators. Initiated the first Spanish translated report cards and numerous other Cartwright School District communications. RESEARCH INTERESTS: Multicultural Education and Cultural Diversity Cultural -Familial Predictors of Children’s Academic Achievement Effective Early Childhood Programs Professional Learning Communities At Work Instructional Technology for the 21st Century Classroom AFFILIATIONS: Alpha Delta Kappa, Alpha Epsilon Chapter. 1989 - 1992 American Association of Teachers of Spanish and Portuguese. 1981-present Phi Sigma Iota (National Honor Society for Foreign Languages). 1981- present Association For Supervision and Curriculum.1990-present Association For Childhood Education International. 1991-present Association For Early Childhood Education.1991-present NAYEC - National Association of Early Education for Young Children. 1992-present TESOL - Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages. 1996-2007 NABE – National Association of Bilingual Educators. 1994-present AABE – Arizona Association of Bilingual Educators. 1996-present Consortium of Administrators For Bilingual Education.1994-present Consortium of Administrators for Early Childhood Education. 1999-present Cartwright Association for Administrators. 1989-2007 Maryvale Revitalization Board Representative – 2007-2009 South Phoenix Council Member First Things First 2007-2009 Greater Phoenix Educational Management Council GPMEC Chair 2010-2012 STATE AND NATIONAL PRESENTATIONS: Presenter National School Boards Association 2011 Presenter Arizona School Boards Association 2010 Presenter New Mexico School Boards Association 2008 Presenter Arizona Department of Education Leading Change Conference 2009 PUBLICATIONS: Guidelines for Comprehensive Early Education Programs. Collaborative Writer for Arizona Early Childhood Consortium. Allthingsplc. Collaborative Writer. Solution Tree. GLENDALE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTRICT ACTION AGENDA ITEM AGENDA NO: SUBMITTED BY: 7.F. TOPIC: Proposed Issues for ASBA’s Political Agenda Ms. Elizabeth Powell, Executive Assistant RECOMMENDED BY: Mr. Joe Quintana, Superintendent DATE ASSIGNED FOR CONSIDERATION: May 14, 2015 RECOMMENDATION: The Governing Board will discuss and consider taking action to approve proposed issues to submit for consideration on Arizona School Boards Associations’ 2016 Political Agenda. RATIONALE: Arizona School Boards Association seeks your input on the 2016 Political Agenda. Issues submitted for consideration should fall into three categories – long-term (out to 10 years), short-term (3 to 5 years), and 2016 Session-specific legislation. Once submitted, these proposals will be compiled by ASBA 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 12th. The timeline is as follows: Friday, May 29th – Proposed Items Due Friday June 5th – Legislative Committee meets Week of June 22nd – Legislative Committee Recommendations sent to all governing board members and superintendents Saturday, September 12th – Delegate Assembly (will be in the morning and follow the Law Conference) Friday, November 13th – ASBA/AASBO/ASA Legislative Workshop The current 2015 Political Agenda is attached for your reference. 2015 Session-Specific Short Term Long Term 2015 PoliticalAgenda These overarching issues must be addressed for public schools to excel and provide an opportunity for every child to succeed. Providing high quality public education is the best investment to grow Arizona’s economy. The items below reflect those key issues on which we will concentrate over the next 5-10 years. 1. Structurally change the school finance formula to equitably and adequately fund public schools to: a. Assure a more stable and reliable source. b. Maximize local school district flexibility in managing these funds. 5-10 c. Require the same accountability measures of all schools and individuals that receive public funds. years d. Repeal any program that gives public monies to private schools. 2. Uphold preservation of local control to reinforce the connection between the community and its elected governing board members. 3. Meet the unique educational needs of every student so that every student has the opportunity to reach his/her full potential. Building toward our long-term areas of success, the following items represent critical needs to put us on that path, and will engage our energies over the next 3-5 years. 1. Fund voluntary, full-day kindergarten and include kindergarten students in the override calculation. 2. Reinstate and fund capital funding formulas to comply with at least state school building 3-5 minimum standards. years 3. Provide greater equity in funding and access for special education students within the public school system. 4. Allow public school tax credits to be used as determined by local districts. 5. Establish appropriate financial and academic accountability for Empowerment Scholarship Accounts. 6. Maximize trust land income for teachers’ salaries and student classroom opportunities. Building toward our long-term areas of success, the following items reflect issues that will not only move us forward, but we believe can be accomplished next year given the legislative atmosphere and current public trends. 1. Advocate to lessen unfunded mandates and administrative burdens. 2. Restore Building Renewal funding to ensure school facilities are adequately maintained. 3. Change “override/budget increase” language to “locally controlled funding” to better reflect what voters are being asked to support. 4. Allow school districts greater flexibility in the divestiture of property to address population and course needs. 2015 5. 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. 6. Restore 9th grade funding for CTE/JTEDs, and fully fund JTEDs at 100%, so that students have the opportunity to be exposed to and pursue career fields and/or certification completion. 7. Reinstate the ability of districts to charter schools for innovation. 8. Fund the implementation costs of Arizona’s new standards, assessments, and technology and provide for adequate assessment transition time. 9. Lead efforts to align Arizona’s accountability system with the criteria desired for student, school, and district success. 10. Fund inflation fully in the manner prescribed by statute mandated by Arizona voters. 11. Establish appropriate financial and academic accountability for Arizona Online Instruction programs. Quality leadership and advocacy for children in public schools Guiding the Process ASBA leadership and members of the association’s Governmental Relations and Legal Services staff guide the political agenda process in concert with the ASBA Legislative Committee. Dr. Timothy L. Ogle Executive Director Janice Palmer Director of Governmental Relations and Public Affairs Jesus Rubalcava 2015 President Gila Bend USD Geoff Esposito Governmental Relations Analyst 2100 N. Central Ave., Ste, 200 | Phoenix, AZ 85004 602.254.1100 | 800.238.4701 | www.azsba.org Chris Thomas General Counsel / Director of Legal and Policy Services ISSUES FOR LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE CONSIDERATION – 2016 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 ______________________________. Long-Term Issues – These should be core beliefs and/or issues that need to be addressed over 5-10 years (example: Uphold local control or completely revise the school finance formula) 1. _________________________________ 2. _________________________________ 3. __________________________________ Short-Term Issues – These should be issues that can be accomplished over 3-5 years. (example: Phase-in voluntary, statewide full-day kindergarten over 3-5 years) 1. _____________________________________ 2. ______________________________________ 3. ______________________________________ 2016 Session-Specific Issues – These should be specific items for bill introduction in 2016. (example: Change “override” to “local support”) 1. ___________________________________ 2. ___________________________________ 3. ___________________________________ PLEASE RETURN BY: MAY 29, 2015 ASBA FAX #: 602.254.1177 OR EMAIL: esanchez@azsba.org To complete and submit this form online, go to: http://www.azsba.org/2016-political-agenda www.azsba.org GLENDALE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTRICT ACTION AGENDA ITEM AGENDA NO: SUBMITTED BY: 7.G. TOPIC: Revised Expenditure Budget #2 Ms. Sara DiPasquale, Director of Finance RECOMMENDED BY: Mr. Mike Barragan, Assistant Superintendent for Financial & Auxiliary Services DATE ASSIGNED FOR CONSIDERATION: May 14, 2015 RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended the Governing Board approve the FY 2014-2015 Expenditure Budget Revision #2 as presented. RATIONALE: Pursuant to ARS 15-905, school districts must revise their expenditure budgets by May 15. The second and final revision to GESD’s 2014-15 Expenditure Budget includes two important items of note: An increase in the Unrestricted Capital Outlay budget (p. 4 of 8) of $51,198 due to Arizona Department of Education recalculations of the District’s Revenue Control Limit (RCL) in the amount of $44,539 and the District Additional Assistance (DAA) in the amount of $6,659. Adjustment to the General Budget Limit (GBL) (p. 7 of 8) of -$335,341 transferred to the Energy and Water Savings fund to cover the current-year financing payments for the performance contract. Although the contract work is nearing completion, it likely will be fiscal year 2016-17 before energy savings are maximized. As of April 30, the District has spent $111,886 less on electricity when compared to the same period last year. We estimate the District will realize about $144,000 in total savings on electricity this fiscal year over FY 2013-14. The M&O budget (p. 1 of 8) was decreased by $335,341 as a result of the transfer to the Energy and Water Savings budget (p. 6 of 8, line 32). As a result of the reduction to the GBL and M&O budget, the District’s Budget Balance Carry Forward (BBCF) into FY 16 also will be reduced. Source of Funding – M&O Budget State Grant Federal Grant Capital Other Source of Funding – M&O Budget State Grant Federal Grant Capital Other GLENDALE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTRICT ACTION AGENDA ITEM AGENDA NO: 7.H. TOPIC: 2015-2016 Board Meeting Calendar SUBMITTED BY: Mr. Joe Quintana, Superintendent RECOMMENDED BY: Mr. Joe Quintana, Superintendent DATE ASSIGNED FOR CONSIDERATION: May 14, 2015 RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended the Governing Board approve a Board Meeting Calendar for the 2015-2016 school year. RATIONALE: The attached draft Board Meeting Calendar for 2015-2016 is based primarily on the current year’s calendar, with regular meetings held on the second Thursday of each month, and special meetings on the fourth Thursday, with some exceptions: September’s regular meeting is on the third Thursday due to ASBA’s Law Conference. No special meeting in September. The October special meeting is on the first Thursday to allow the Annual Financial Report to be approved prior to the October 15th deadline. The October regular meeting is on the third Thursday due to Fall Break. In November, the special meeting is on the third Thursday due to Thanksgiving Break. This meeting will be conducted for completion of the Superintendent’s Performance Evaluation. The December regular meeting is on the second Tuesday due to ASBA’s Annual Conference December 9-11. March has a second special meeting scheduled on the fifth Thursday for the Board to conduct a workshop/retreat for goal setting purposes. GLENDALE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 40 GOVERNING BOARD MEETING DATES 2015-2016 School Year Unless otherwise posted, all meetings begin at 5:30 p.m. and are held in the District Office Board Room located at 7301 N. 58th Avenue, Glendale, AZ 85301. Meetings will conclude by 9:00 p.m. unless the majority of Board members present vote to extend the meeting beyond that time. Special meetings may be called for study sessions and for in-depth review and discussion of specific topics and information related to the operations of the school district. Workshops may be scheduled for the purpose of conducting Board Member training and development. 2015 Thursday, July 9, 2015 Thursday, July 23, 2015 - Special Meeting, if needed Thursday, August 13, 2015 Thursday, August 27, 2015 – Special Meeting, if needed Thursday, September 17*, 2015 Thursday, October 1, 2015** - Special Meeting Thursday, October 22, 2015** Thursday, November 12, 2015 Thursday, November 19, 2015*** – Special Meeting, Superintendent Evaluation Tuesday, December 8, 2015**** Thursday, Thursday, Thursday, Thursday, Thursday, Thursday, Thursday, Thursday, Thursday, Thursday, Thursday, Thursday, Thursday, 2016 January 14, 2016 January 28, 2016 – Special Meeting, if needed February 11, 2016 February 25, 2016 – Special Meeting, if needed March 10, 2016 March 24, 2016 – Special Meeting, if needed March 31, 2016 – Special Meeting, Board Retreat/Workshop April 14, 2016 April 28, 2016 – Special Meeting, if needed May 12, 2016 May 26, 2016 – Special Meeting, if needed June 9, 2016 June 23, 2016 – Special Meeting, if needed NOTE: All meeting dates are subject to change. Please verify dates by calling (623) 237-7135. Exceptions to second Thursday Regular Meetings and fourth Thursday Special Meetings * September: Regular Meeting on third Thursday due to ASBA Law Conference. No Special Meeting. ** October: Special meeting October 1st for AFR approval. Regular Meeting October 22nd due to Fall Break. *** November: Special Meeting on third Thursday for Superintendent Evaluation. **** December: Regular Meeting on second Tuesday due to ASBA Annual Conference. No Special Meeting. GLENDALE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTRICT ACTION AGENDA ITEM AGENDA NO: SUBMITTED BY: 7.I. TOPIC: Employment of Assistant Principal Dr. Barbara Goodwin, Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources RECOMMENDED BY: Mr. Joe Quintana, Superintendent DATE ASSIGNED FOR CONSIDERATION: May 14, 2015 RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended the Governing Board approve the promotion of Ms. Christy Discello to Assistant Principal of Desert Garden Elementary School, salary and benefits commensurate with other Assistant Principals. RATIONALE: After paper screening over 125 applicants, 21 candidates moved on to the first round of interviews. The initial interview committee consisted of five principals, three Achievement Advisors, two Teachers, and the Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources. After the first round of interviews, the top finalist was asked to participate in one additional interview with school staff members including the Principal, two teachers, two support staff and two parents. As a result, it is recommended to the Governing Board that Ms. Christy Discello be promoted to Assistant Principal of Desert Garden Elementary School. Ms. Discello has been an educator since 2002 and has worked as a teacher, media specialist, Reading Interventionist and Coach. Most recently Christy has served as a Literacy Achievement Advisor at Coyote Ridge School. Ms. Discello earned her Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education from the University of Pittsburgh, a Master of Elementary Education from Arizona State University, and a Master of Education in Educational Leadership from Northern Arizona University. We are honored to recommend Ms. Christy Discello to our administrative team. Christy Discello Education/Certification M.Ed. Educational Leadership with Principal Certification, Northern Arizona University, Phoenix, AZ, December 2011 M.Ed. Elementary Education with Reading Endorsement, Arizona State University, Glendale, AZ, 2005 BS Elementary Education, University of Pittsburgh, Johnstown, PA, 2001 Certifications Principal K-12 and Elementary K-8 Endorsements Reading Specialist K-12, Library-Media Specialist K-12, Structured English Immersion K-12, Early Childhood Leadership and Teaching Experience Achievement Advisor for Literacy and Social Studies – Coyote Ridge School, Glendale Elementary School District, 2012 – Present Instructional Coach for Kindergarten – Eighth Grade Teachers Administrative designee in absence of administrators on campus Professional development planning and facilitation both at the school and district level Member of the school leadership team Strategic planning, implementation, and continuous monitoring of plan Analysis of school and district data and assessments Provide interventions for intensive students based on literacy data Teacher Assistance Team Mentor/Instructional Coach for Induction Teachers DIBELS Next Mentor/Trainer Write From the Beginning Trainer of Trainers Glendale Leadership Academy, Levels 1 and 2 K-6 Reading Specialist – Esperanza Elementary School, Deer Valley Unified School District, 2007 – 2012 K-6 Reading Specialist, Title 1 Intervention, Literacy Coach Administrative designee in absence of Principal DIBELS Assessment and Data Analysis, DIBELS Next Mentor/Trainer Title I budgeting and planning Cognitive Coaching Professional Development/Conducting Teacher In-Service Days Campus Improvement Team/Continuous Improvement Planning Reading Goal Team Facilitator School Webmaster General Education Intervention Team Coordinator Jumpstart Summer School Coordinator Deer Valley Aspiring Administrator Program Library-Media Specialist – Esperanza Elementary School, Deer Valley Unified School District, 2005-2007 Library/Information Skills Curriculum and K-6 Technology Curriculum Scholastic Reading Inventory and Reading Counts School Webmaster Recipient of McDonalds Corporation $1000 Grant for Literacy First Grade Teacher – Canyon Breeze Elementary School, Pendergast Elementary School District, 2002 – 2005 Balanced Literacy/Guided Reading Developmental Reading Assessment (DRA) DIBELS Assessment STAR and Accelerated Reader Other Related Experiences Christ’s Church of the Valley – Nursery Volunteer, 2013 to Present HopeKids Arizona Volunteer, 2009-Present Volunteering for special events put on for children facing life-threatening illnesses Opportunities to volunteer for group events at Phoenix Children’s Hospital Global Partnership Schools, Phoenix, AZ, 2009 - 2010 Academic Tutor for low SES students Kindergarten through Fourth Grade Reading and Math Intervention Professional Affiliations International Reading Association, 2002 – Present Arizona Reading Association, 2002 – Present National Education Association, 2002 – Present Arizona Education Association, 2002 – Present GLENDALE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTRICT ACTION AGENDA ITEM AGENDA NO: SUBMITTED BY: 7.J. TOPIC: Employment of Assistant Principal Dr. Barbara Goodwin, Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources RECOMMENDED BY: Mr. Joe Quintana, Superintendent DATE ASSIGNED FOR CONSIDERATION: May 14, 2015 RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended the Governing Board approve the employment of Stephanie Scott to Assistant Principal of Coyote Ridge School, salary and benefits commensurate with other Assistant Principals. RATIONALE: After paper screening over 125 applicants, 21 candidates moved on to the first round of interviews. The initial interview committee consisted of five principals, three Achievement Advisors, two Teachers, and the Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources. After the first round of interviews, the top finalist was asked to participate in one additional interview with school staff members including the Principal, two teachers, two support staff and two parents. As a result, it is recommended to the Governing Board that Ms. Stephanie Scott be appointed to Assistant Principal of Coyote Ridge School. Ms. Scott has been an educator since 2004 and has worked as a 4th, 6th, 7th and 8th grade teacher. Most recently Monica has served as a Dean of Students in the Paradise Valley Unified School District. Ms. Scott earned her Bachelor of Science in Communications from Grand Valley State University, a Master of Education in Media Technology from Eastern Michigan University, an Educational Specialist degree in Educational Leadership and Administration from Oakland University, and is in the final stages of an Ed.D. program in Organizational Leadership; Effective Schools from Grand Canyon University. We are honored to recommend Ms. Stephanie Scott to our administrative team. GLENDALE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTRICT ACTION AGENDA ITEM AGENDA NO: SUBMITTED BY: 10.A. TOPIC: Assistant Superintendent Contract Dr. Barbara Goodwin, Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources RECOMMENDED BY: Mr. Joe Quintana, Superintendent DATE ASSIGNED FOR CONSIDERATION: May 14, 2015 RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended the Governing Board approve the Assistant Superintendent Contract as presented for the 2015-2016 school year. RATIONALE: The proposed contract for Assistant Superintendents for the 2015-2016 school year are attached. The contract language has been revised per the recommendation of the District’s legal counsel. R GLENDALE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 40 7301 North 58th Avenue Glendale, Arizona 85301 CLASSIFIED OR CERTIFIED ADMINISTRATOR CONTRACT (Assistant Superintendent) This Agreement is entered into this ___nd day of ____, 2015 between the Governing Board of Glendale Elementary School District No. 40, (hereinafter referred to as “Board”), and FIRST NAME LAST NAME (hereinafter referred to as “Administrator”), who represents that he/she has all credentials required by the laws of the State of Arizona and by the Board in order to qualify for the position of Administrator in the Glendale School District No. 40. It shall become effective when Administrator signs and returns it to the Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources, as the agent for the Board within thirty (30) days of its issuance. TERM OF EMPLOYMENT T1. The Board agrees to employ Administrator for the term of ________. Administrator shall be employed to work for a period of twelve months each fiscal year. (This is a total of 261 contract days). T2. If Administrator is certified, then the Board shall provide notice of the Board’s intention not to renew a contract on or before April 15th. Administrator has no legitimate expectancy of employment beyond the term indicated in Paragraph T1. DUTIES D1. The duties and responsibilities of Administrator shall be those duties as may be assigned to the Administrator by the Superintendent. Administrator understands and agrees that there may be occasions requiring Administrator’s presence outside of the regular duty hours and Administrator will be present and perform any assigned duties, any such duties being part of Administrator’s obligations under this Contract in exchange for consideration. D2. Administrator may be assigned to any particular building, location or department within the District at the discretion of the Superintendent and may likewise be transferred from one assignment or duties to another. Assignments or transfers shall take into account the best interests of the instructional program and the operation of the District as determined by the Superintendent. D3. Administrator shall competently perform the duties of the assignment and will be subject to a performance evaluation. Administrator shall be governed during employment by federal and state laws, Board Policies, Administrative Regulations and rules and shall fulfill all the duties and responsibilities of the Administrator position or positions that may be assigned during the term of this Contract by the Superintendent and shall perform such duties at a professional level of competence as evaluated by the Superintendent. ADMINISTRATOR QUALIFICATIONS Q1. Administrator represents that Administrator has obtained all required licenses and/or certification so as to fulfill the duties of the position to which Administrator has been assigned. Q2. Administrator has provided fingerprints to the Arizona Department of Education and shall maintain throughout the term of this Contract a Fingerprint Clearance Card, on file with the District. Q3. This Contract is conditioned on any licenses and/or certifications listed above being valid at the time that Administrator executes this Contract and continuing without interruption for the contract year, unless Administrator has written waiver executed by the Superintendent allowing Administrator to obtain the licenses and certificates at a latter specific date and maintaining same throughout the end of this Contract. Q4. If newly hired, this offer of employment is conditioned upon receipt of a positive response regarding any background investigation/reference checks. COMPENSATION C1. In consideration of performance of services pursuant to this Contract, the District agrees to pay Administrator, in addition to any fringe benefits provided by District Policy, the sum of $____________. The compensation contained in this Paragraph C1 results from placement on the District Compensation schedule. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the sum listed in this Paragraph C1 may be modified in accordance with other provisions of this Contract. The annual salary shall be paid in equal installments in accordance with the Board Policy governing payment of wages. C2. Administrator acknowledges that any time after execution of this Contract, the Base Salary specified in above may be reduced if any of the following occurs: 1) the District’s Base Support Level, Revenue Control Limit, or General Budget Limit authorized for the 2015-2016 fiscal year is less or becomes less than that authorized at the beginning of the 2014-2015 fiscal year; 2) the District fails to receive during the 2015-2016 fiscal year funds in the amount initially budgeted for such year; or 3) the District does not receive funds that, as of May 30, 2015, the District anticipates receiving for use in the 2015-2016 fiscal year. The Administrator shall be given not fewer than ten (10) calendar days notice of any reduction in Base Salary that occurs as a result of this paragraph. C3. If additional revenues become available to the District through legislative appropriation, state sales tax revenues, payment of back revenue owed by the State, decrease in anticipated cuts or decrease in revenue drop, or other legal enactment and if those revenues are appropriated, authorized, and/or permitted to be used for administrative salaries during the 2015-2016 school year, Administrator may be given a raise in salary, if so approved by the Governing Board in its sole discretion. Any such salary increase shall be apportioned to employeesAdministrator in a manner that will be determined by the Governing Board, unless the authorizing enactment specifies the method by which the increase is to be distributed. Administrator must be currently employed by the District to receive any increase. C4. Administrator may be entitled to earn additional compensation under the District’s Performance Pay Plan. C4. In addition to the annual base salary and any performance based pay, the District shall pay the sum of $10,000 each year to a tax deferred plan or annuity, whether a 403(b) plan or a 457(b) plan maintained by the District or another tax deferred plan or annuity, that is designated by the Administrator before the beginning of the school year. If the payment is to a 403(b) plan or a 457(b) plan maintained by the District, the payment will be deemed to be an employer contribution to the maximum extent, if any, permitted thereunder for the year in which the payment is made, and the balance of the payment will be deemed to be an employee elective deferral pursuant to a salary reduction agreement. The Administrator acknowledges that the District may be required to withhold from the annual base salary an employee's FICA and Medicare taxes respecting the payment made by the District pursuant to this section. The Administrator acknowledges and agrees that neither the District nor any representative of the District has given or will give to the Administrator any legal or tax advice and that the Administrator is responsible for the tax consequences of the foregoing payments, including the election as to where the payment is to be made each year. C5. Administrator’s Supervisor shall determine if Administrator has met the requirements to receive up to two Performance Pay Plan payments, totaling an amount not to exceed $5,000.00. 5,000. C5.6. Administrator’s salary is contingent upon final approval of the 2015-2016 budget as required by Arizona law (A.R.S. §15-905). The above salary is subject to the condition that funding to the District, as provided in the Arizona revised statutes or otherwise, is not reduced. C6.7. District reserves the right, as part of a salary reduction, to decrease Administrator’s salary by furloughing Administrator. Administrator will not be required to perform any duties on any days of furlough and will receive no compensation for such days. Administrator may not use paid sick leave or other paid leave time on such furlough days. C7.8. This Contract is conditional upon the school or other work location to which Administrator is assigned remaining open and in full operation for the entire term of this Contract. In the event that, pursuant to court order, lack of appropriated or available funds, or for any other reason beyond the control of the District, either the assigned school or other work location is not open in operation for the full contract term or school operations are suspended or reduced below the anticipated level, there shall be a pro rata reduction of compensation under this Contract corresponding to the portion of the contract term that suspended or reduced District operations require suspension or reduction of the services of Administrator and funds to pay Administrator are not appropriated or are not lawfully available. 1 C8. Should Administrator believe there is a mistake in Administrator’s salary resulting in Administrator receiving less than what Administrator would be entitled under the salary schedule, Administrator shall have thirty (30) working days from initiating performance of duties under the Contract to notify the District of mistake. If Administrator does not notify the District within these thirty (30) days, Administrator waives the right to have the salary corrected. If Administrator has received more money than Administrator is entitled for work performed, Administrator shall, at the District’s option: (a) immediately repay any amount erroneously paid to the Administrator; or (b) allow the District to reduce future payments to Administrator to make up for any amount erroneously paid. This remedy shall be in addition to any other remedy to which the District is entitled under policy or law. C9. If Administrator has retired with the Arizona State Retirement System and returned to work, Administrator acknowledges as follows: that District shall not pay contributions on behalf of the Administrator pursuant to A.R.S. §§ 38-736.38-737 or 38-797.05 during the term of this Contract and that the Administrator shall not accrue credited service, retirement benefits or long-term disability program benefits pursuant to Article 2.1 or Title 38 or pursuant to any District Policy for the period the Administrator returns to work. Administrator acknowledges that the District shall place Administrator on the salary schedule so as to recoup the costs associated with paying an alternative contribution rate pursuant to A.R.S. § 38-766.02. BENEFITS B1. Administrator shall receive benefits in accordance with his/her employment status (i.e. part time, retired, ten month, or twelve month, certificated or support staff) and pursuant to the applicable Board Policies. (a) If Administrator is a full time twelve-month employee and not yet retired, Administrator shall receive twenty (20) days of vacation annually, exclusive of legal holidays. Vacation shall be taken subject to the approval of the Superintendent. Vacation time may be accumulated, but may not exceed 20 working days in excess of the 20 days of annual allotted vacation. After the first year of employment, upon resignation or retirement, or non-renewal, Administrator shall be entitled to be paid for no more than 40 earned but unused vacation days. (b) Twelve-month administrative employees shall receive 15 paid holidays each year. Administrators employed 10 or 10-1/2 months shall receive 9 paid holidays. Part time Administrators shall receive 5 paid holidays. (c) Administrator shall be provided sick leave. Twelve-month Administrators shall accrue sick leave at a rate of 13 days annually. Ten or 10 ½ month Administrators will accrue sick leave at a rate of 11 days annually. Part time Administrators will accrue 5 days of sick leave annually. (d). Daily rate of compensation shall be determined by dividing the annual base salary by the number of contract days. B2. An Administrator employed at least thirty (30) hours or more will be eligible for the lowest cost medical/dental plan provided by District when Administrator qualifies for the insurance under the medical and dental plan. Said plan will be paid for by the District. B3. If applicable based on Board Policy, life insurance shall be provided for Administrator that equates to two times Administrators annual salary. B4. If applicable based upon Board Policy, the District shall provide Administrator with Long Term Disability Insurance. Administrators will receive 2/3 of monthly earnings, subject to a maximum amount of $5,000.00 per month. B5. Within budget, staffing and legal constraints, Administrator, upon approval by the Superintendent, shall be encouraged to attend appropriate professional meetings at the local, state and national levels. Cost of attendance, where approved in advance, shall be paid by the District. B6. Administrator will be reimbursed for traveling done on behalf of the District in accordance with A.R.S. §15-342. Administrator will provide a personal vehicle to be used for professional business. Administrator shall have use of a District owned cellular telephone for professional business purposes only. MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS M1. Administrator affirms that all Administrator’s representations in this Contract, Administrator’s employment application and any other document or oral statement submitted to the District concerning qualifications, fitness for duty and representations about arrest and conviction record are true and accurate. In the case of newly hired Administrators, this Contract is subject to verification of previous experience, receipt of positive references and evaluation of official transcript and/or grade reports. The District may terminate this Contract if Administrator has misrepresented any of these items. M2. Administrator represents and warrants that he or she has not committed or been convicted of molestation of a child, sexual conduct with a minor, child abuse or any other dangerous crime against children as defined in A.R.S. § 13-604.01 or any offense described in A.R.S. § 15-534(B). This Contract shall immediately terminate and Administrator shall be dismissed without any right to a hearing if Administrator is arrested for or charged with a non-appealable offence listed in A.R.S. § 41-1758(B) and fails to immediately report the arrest or charge to Administrator’s supervisor. M3. To the extent appropriate for the occasion, the District may provide incidental food and beverages to Administrator at mandatory staff meetings, including in-services and staff development activities/trainings, in order to foster good working relations and encourage and reward staff participation. M4. This Contract is subject to cancellation pursuant to A.R.S. § 38-511. M5. Administrator shall not discriminate against any employee, student, parent, contractor or other member of the public because of that person’s sex, race, religion, color, national origin, age or disability. M6. The entire agreement between the parties shall consist of this Contract, District’s salary schedule, the District’s Performance Pay Plan and such fringe benefits as the Board approves for this fiscal year. Any subsequent amendment or addendum to this Contract must be in writing and signed by both parties. M7. The execution of this Contract was authorized at a legally convened meeting of the Board held on ___________. This Contract cancels and supersedes all prior employment contracts between the parties and must be revised in writing. M8. If this Contract is not returned to the District’s Human Resources Office within thirty (30) days from the date issued by the Board or includes terms in addition to those authorized by the Board, Administrator has not accepted employment with the District, and this Contract shall be null and void. M9. Administrator shall be evaluated through the use of an evaluation system and instrument adopted and approved pursuant to A.R.S. § 15-203(A)(38). The parties acknowledge and agree that the District’s evaluation system and instrument may be amended from time to time during the term of this Contract. M10. Administrator recognizes that the District will incur expenses of securing a replacement and possibly costs for a substitute in the event that Administrator does not fulfill the obligations under this Contract. Administrator and District agree that these expenses, added to the negative impact to the students who will not have the stability of a single administrator are difficult to determine, and therefore that it is appropriate to assess an amount certain as liquidated damages. Administrator and District agree that the liquidated damages which may be assessed against Administrator for resigning, with Board approval, during the term of this Contract shall be in the amount of two thousand five hundred Dollars ($2,500.00). Furthermore, resignation prior to the termination of this Contract shall in and of itself be considered to be a violation of the Performance Pay Plan, and Administrator shall be entitled to no portion of any funds. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have caused this agreement to be executed in the respective names and in the case of the Board Representative, on the day and year first written above. GLENDALE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 40 By _______________________________________ Board Representative Date Issued: _________________________________________ Administrator Date: ____________________________ GB: 013014 2 GLENDALE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTRICT INFORMATIONAL AGENDA ITEM AGENDA NO: SUBMITTED BY: 11.A. TOPIC: Upcoming Meetings Mr. Joseph Quintana, Superintendent RECOMMENDED BY: Mr. Joseph Quintana, Superintendent DATE ASSIGNED FOR CONSIDERATION: May 14, 2015 Board Meetings dates for the 2014-2015 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 28 June 4 June 11 June 25 Special Meeting, if needed Quarter Four Workshop (tentative) Quarterly Goal Progress Report/Discussion Authorized Signatories Self-Insured Trust Funding Special Meeting, if needed
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