The vision of the Williams Unified School District is to place each child in the best position

to succeed intellectually, academically, emotionally, physically, and socially

A Special Meeting of the Williams Unified School District No. 2 Governing Board was held at 5:30 p.m. on the above date at the Williams High School Culinary Arts Classroom.  Board members present: Mr. Parenteau, Mr. Nenne, Mrs. Cothren, Mrs. Nelson and   Mr. Stilwell.  Also present: Dr. McCraley, Mr. Bridges, Mr. Hudgens, Ms. Gebler, Mrs. Schulte, five additional staff members and eight guests.

SPECIAL MEETING

The agenda for the meeting is as follows:

I.          OPENING ITEMS

Ø       Mr. Parenteau called the meeting to order at 5:31 pm and led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance.

Ø       Motion by Mrs. Nelson to adopt the agenda, second by Mrs. Cothren.  Motion approved 5-0.

II.         STUDENT PRESENTATION

A.      WHS Academic Decathlon Team to present speeches:  Participants include:

                   Taylor Gravill                         Adriana Makerney                  Shayne Root                          

                   Ethan Macks                           Juni Nelson                             Tyler Watson

                   Nikhail Maestas                                                                                     

Ø       Mr. Dan Ayub, Academic Decathlon Coach, asked the Board to provide feedback for each student.  He requested that they use the following criteria:

·          determine the purpose of the speech

·          determine if the speaker achieved that purpose

·          determine if the words were a call to action or was the student just talking

Ø       Mr. Ayub introduced the team participants as each came forward to speak.  The topics varied from historical significance of the horrors of the Holocaust to current day controversies including stem cell research, abortion, video games and parental responsibilities.  Other topics were of a personal nature, such as living with a life changing genetic disorder and the joys and concerns of being welcomed into a family through adoption.

III.      CONSENT AGENDA

           Note: All or individual items may be pulled from the consent agenda and discussed individually.

Ø       Motion by Mrs. Nelson to approve the Consent Agenda with the Exception of A-2, second by Mr. Nenne.   Motion approved 5-0.

A.        Discussion and consideration to:

         1.   approve personnel issues:

                      a.    employment:

                                   -Lisa Noble – substitute teacher

                      b.    volunteers (athletics):

                                   -Tim Pettit – WHS softball

                                   -Mike Schulte – MS boys’ basketball

                                   -Melvin Berry – MS boys’ basketball

                                   -Jeff Brownlee – MS boys’ basketball

                                   -Brandi Cardona – MS volleyball

                       c.     extra-duty:

                                   -Phillip Echeverria – WHS head baseball coach

                                   -John Hatcher – WHS assistant baseball coach

                                   -Ann Wells – WHS head softball coach

                                   -Edgar Brown – WHS assistant softball coach

                                   -Dan Ayub – WHS track coach

                      2.   EXCEPTION;  Discussion and consideration to approve out of state travel for students:

                                    a.     approve out of state travel to southern California for the Senior Class of 2008 to visit Disneyland and

                                            Universal Studios on May 15-18, 2008

             EXCEPTION

A.       Discussion and consideration to:

                     2.   approve out of state travel for students:

                                    a.     approve out of state travel to southern California for the Senior Class of 2008 to visit Disneyland and

                                            Universal Studios on May 15-18, 2008

Ø       Dr. McCraley explained that there is a discrepancy in the current practice of providing transportation for student activities.  He further explained that when a group goes on a field trip that is considered educational, the District will provide the transportation (vehicle, driver, and fuel).  However, if the trip in considered recreational rather than educational, the District cannot provide the transportation (per A.R.S.).  He believes the request for the Senior Class trip needs additional review.

Ø       Motion by Mr. Stilwell to table this issue until a future meeting, second by Mrs. Nelson.  Motion to table approved 5-0.

IV.       ACTION ITEMS      

              A.     Discussion and consideration to:

                       1.    transfer leave, on a one time only basis, from Tristan Heisley to Jessica Heisley 

Ø       Motion by Mr. Stilwell to approve transfer of leave, second by Mrs. Nelson.

Ø       Discussion:  Mrs. Cothren noted that there is not a policy governing this request.  The issue of a leave bank was discussed in the past but a policy was not adopted.  She believes that the Board should not approve something not addressed in policy and that approval would set a precedent for future requests.

Ø       Mrs. Wells stated that WEA members are supportive of the approval of this request as they believe it will serve as a tool to bring the issue to the table once again.  She indicated that WEA has formed a committee to review all information relating to a leave bank and they will, perhaps, submit a request to the Board asking that they develop a policy to cover the issue.

Ø       Mr. Hudgens and Mrs. Cothren will participate in the meetings of this committee.

Ø       Mr. Stilwell asked that his original motion be rescinded.  Mr. Parenteau acknowledged his request.

Ø       Motion by Mrs. Cothren to table this item until a future meeting, second by Mrs. Nelson.  Motion approved 5-0.

V.        EXECUTIVE SESSION

A.         The Governing Board may vote to enter into Executive Session pursuant to ARS 38-431.03 (A)(1) to discuss or consider:

                            1.   one or more candidates for consideration for appointment as Superintendent

Ø       Motion by Mrs. Cothren to enter Executive Session, second by Mrs. Nelson.  Motion approved 5-0.

Ø       The Board moved into Executive Session at 6:40 pm.

Ø       Motion by Mrs. Nelson to return to Open Session, second by Mr. Nenne.  Motion approved 5-0.

Ø       The Board returned to Open Session at 7:21 pm.

VI.       MEETING SUMMARY   

Ø       Dr. McCraley will review information received from district legal counsel concerning student travel and solicit advice about the transfer of leave from one employee to another.

VII.     ANNOUNCEMENTS

A.      Arizona School Boards Association (ASBA) Spring Legal Seminar on Friday, March 7 at the Radisson Woodlands in

        Flagstaff, Arizona.  Members please let Dr. McCraley know no later than February 13, 2008 if you want to attend.

B.       School will be in session and staff will work on  February 15 and 18 and April 18 to make up three Snow Days which 

        have occurred so far this school year.

IX.       ADJOURNMENT

Ø       Motion by Mrs. Nelson to adjourn the meeting, second by Mr. Nenne.  Motion approved 5-0.

Ø       Meeting adjourned at 7:21 pm.