TUESDAY, JULY 24, 2007
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 Library. Board members present: Mr. Nenne, Mrs. Nelson, Mrs. Cothren, Mr. Stilwell and Mr. Parenteau. Also present: Dr. McCraley, Mr. Bridges, Mrs. Hughes, Ms. Gebler, Mrs. Stephanie Schulte, Mrs. Kathie Schulte and one guest.
SPECIAL MEETING
I. OPENING ITEMS
ุ Mr. Nenne called the meeting to order at 5:30 pm and led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance.
ุ Motion by Mr. Parenteau to pull item II. A. 1-e from the agenda and adopt the remaining agenda as written, second by Mrs. Cothren. Motion approved 5-0.
II. *CONSENT AGENDA
Note: All or individual items may be pulled from the consent agenda and discussed individually.
ุ Motion by Mr. Parenteau to approve the Consent Agenda with no exceptions, second by Mr. Stilwell. Motion approved 5-0.
A. approve personnel issues:
1. employment:
a. Mark Ostler summer maintenance
b. Ethan Macks summer maintenance
c. Sara Senters 2nd grade teacher
d. Katherin Fink 7/8 grade science
e. Robert Trotter K-12 School
Nurse Pulled prior to adoption of agenda
f. Doris Mertz Safe Routes to School Coordinator for 2007-08
g. Substitutes for 2007-08:
Returning: New:
Gloria Avila Cafeteria Beckie Schulte Cafeteria Kathryn Young - Teacher
Cookie Dent Cafeteria Patty Williams - Teacher
Carol Gutshall Clerical Lisa Zabala - Teacher
John Joy Teacher
Kay Mathijssen Teacher
h. Amanda Harris Reading First Coach
2. resignation:
a. Anne Hathaway special education paraprofessional
3. volunteer:
a. Jeff Dent WHS athletics (football)
III. ACTION ITEMS
A. Discussion and consideration to:
1. approve increase in breakfast and lunch prices at elementary middle school
ุ Motion by Mrs. Nelson to approve price increases, second by Mr. Parenteau.
ุ Discussion: Mrs. Stephanie Schulte, WEMS Cafeteria Manager, was present to provide information about her request for a price increase. She stated that one of the main reasons for the request is the increase in food costs. Another issue is that to meet Federal requirements, she will need to increase calories for the traditional meals, which will also increase cost of meal. She researched the meal prices in neighboring districts and found that, even with an increase, WUSD prices will remain in line with others in the area. She pledged to continue to manage the cafeteria as efficiently as possible; using all resources appropriately.
ุ Prices for 2007-08 will be as follows: student breakfast, increase from $.60 to $.75; student lunch, increase from $1.25 to $1.50; adult breakfast, increase from $1.25 to $1.50, and adult lunch, increase from $2.35 to $2.65.
ุ Motion approved 5-0.
2. approve Intergovernmental Governmental Agreements:
a. services of Gary Berger as part-time Special Education Director for Ash Fork School District
b. services of Kate Wamble as part-time Data Coordinator for Ash Fork School District
ุ Motion by Mr. Parenteau to approve IGA with Ash Fork Joint Unified School District for part-time services of WUSD Special Education Director and Data Coordinator for 2007-08 school year, second by Mr. Stilwell. Motion approved 5-0.
3. review plan to discontinue the WUSD pre-school program for the 2007-08 school year
ุ Motion by Mr. Parenteau to table this item until the August 8, 2007 meeting, second by Mr. Stilwell.
ุ Discussion: Mr. Parenteau is hesitant to take action on this issue at this time. He would like for the search for a qualified pre-school teacher to continue as long possible.
ุ Motion to table approved 5-0.
4. approve the following staff as signatories for respective Activity/Auxiliary Funds:
a. Williams High School Activity and Auxiliary Funds; Steve Hudgens, Rick Shipley, Joyce
McNelly and Lora OLeary
b. Williams Elementary Middle School Activity and Auxiliary Funds; Donny Bridges, Jack
Johnson, Juliana Grantham and Jimmie Cox
ุ Motion by Mrs. Cothren to approve signatories as listed, second by Mrs. Nelson. Motion approved
5-0.
5. approve the following administrators as Qualified Evaluators for the 2007-08 school year:
a. Dr. Thomas McCraley d. Mr. Jack Johnson
b. Mr. Donny Bridges e. Mr. Gary Berger
c. Mr. Steve Hudgens f. Ms. Joan Hughes
ุ Motion by Mr. Stilwell to approve Qualified Evaluators, second by Mr. Parenteau. Motion approved 5-0.
6. approve creation of a new special education one-on-one aide position to accommodate the needs of a
high school student
ุ Motion by Mr. Parenteau to approve new position, second by Mrs. Nelson. Motion approved 5-0.
7. approve anti-tobacco advertising on District school buses for the third year
ุ Motion by Mr. Parenteau to approve advertising, second by Mr. Stilwell. Motion approved 5-0.
8. approve Life Touch Studios as WEMS and WHS school picture photographer for 2007-08 school year.
ุ Motion by Mr. Parenteau to Life Touch Studios, second by Mr. Stilwell. Motion approved 5-0.
IV. DISCUSSION ITEMS
A. Discussion and review of ASBA Policy Services Advisory:
1. July 2007 - PSA #289 Environmental and Safety Program
2. July 2007 PSA #290 Building and Grounds Maintenance
ุ Discussion: Members discussed the requirements of this policy as far as staffing and funding implications. The policy will be presented for action at the August 8, 2007 meeting.
V. ANNOUNCEMENTS
A. Back to School Resource Fair Saturday, July 21, 2007 9:00 am 12:00 pm Williams Senior Center
B. WEMS Kinder Camp July 23-27, 2007, 9:00-11:00 am
WEMS Meet the Teacher Night Wednesday August 15, 2007 6:00-7:00 pm
WEMS registration July 30-August 2, 2007
B. WHS registration July 30-31, 2007 with new students on Wednesday, August 1, 2007
ุ Mr. Bridges noted that the Meet the Teacher Night is scheduled for the week after school starts, rather than the week before. He discussed the issue with his staff and they agreed that having it after the students are somewhat settled in classes would be best.
ุ Mr. Bridges also informed the Board that classes for all K-8 students will begin at the same time; 8:00 am.
ุ He reminded members that middle schools are designed for one purpose; to facilitate the transition from the middle grades to the high school level. For the 07-08 term he is going to assign each middle school teacher a group of 14-16 students to meet and greet every morning for ten minutes. The teachers will become advocates for the students in their group.
ุ Dr. McCraley announced that six members of the School Facilities Board will be in Williams on Monday, July 30, 2007 to look at the condition of the roof at WHS and WEMS. Eight or nine others, representing WUSD, will be also be present.
VI. EXECUTIVE SESSION
A. The Governing Board may vote to enter into Executive Session pursuant to ARS 38-431.03 (A)(1) to:
1. complete the evaluation of the Superintendent
ุ Motion by Mr. Parenteau to enter Executive Session, second by Mrs. Nelson. Motion approved 5-0.
ุ Into Executive Session at 6:24 pm
ุ Motion by Mr. Parenteau to return to Open Session, second by Mrs. Nelson. Motion approved 5-0.
ุ Return to Open Session at 7:12 pm
VII. ADJOURNMENT
ุ Motion by Mr. Parenteau to adjourn the meeting, second by Mr. Stilwell. Motion approved 5-0.
ุ Meeting adjourned at 7:13 pm