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NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING TOLLESON UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT #214 GOVERNING BOARD AGENDA FOR REGULAR MEETING DATE:

September 11, 2012 – 6:00 p.m.

PLACE:

District Administrative Center, 9801 West Van Buren Street, Tolleson, AZ 85353

Additional information regarding this agenda can be obtained from Karyn Morse Eubanks, the Governing Board’s Administrative Assistant, twenty-four (24) hours in advance of the Board meeting. The District endeavors to make all public meetings accessible to persons with disabilities. Please contact Ms. Eubanks at 623-478-4001 to request an accommodation. Accommodations should be requested at least forty-eight (48) hours prior to a public meeting. The Governing Board reserves the right to move into Executive Session for legal advice with its attorneys for any item listed on the Agenda, in person or by telephone, pursuant to A.R.S. §38-431.03 A.3. Members of the Governing Board will attend the meeting in person or by telephone conference call, pursuant to Governing Board Policy BE. A complete copy of the meeting agenda can be found on the TUHSD website: www.tuhsd.org REGULAR MEETING – GENERAL FUNCTIONS 1.

Call to Order and Roll Call The meeting was called to order by _______________ at _______________. Mr. Chapman__ Mrs. Sornsin__ Mr. Watson__ Mrs. Hackett__

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Pledge of Allegiance

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Approval of the Regular Agenda Recommendation: That the Governing Board approve the Regular Agenda. Motion made by ____________________; seconded by ____________________ Mr. Chapman__ Mrs. Sornsin__ Mr. Watson__ Mrs. Hackett__

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Public Participation Governing Boards are elected representatives of the community and this Governing Board is committed to providing regular opportunities for the public to express concerns regarding items that appear on or off of the agenda. Members of the public who wish to address the Governing Board may be granted permission to do so by completing an audience participation form and giving it to the Governing Board Secretary prior to the beginning of the meeting.

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During public participation, the Governing Board shall not hear personal complaints against school personnel or any other person connected with the District. Policies KE, KEB, and KEC are provided by the Governing Board for disposition of legitimate complaints, including those involving individuals. Governing Board members may listen but cannot enter into discussion. Depending upon the number of requests to address the Governing Board, time limitations may be imposed in order to facilitate accomplishing the business of the District in a timely manner. 5.

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Reports and Updates All reports and updates pertain to items of interest and concern which do not require Governing Board action. 

Superintendent

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Governing Board

Approval of the Consent Agenda It is recommended that the Governing Board approve the Consent Agenda. Motion made by ____________________; seconded by ____________________ Mr. Chapman__ Mrs. Sornsin__ Mr. Watson__ Mrs. Hackett__

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Discussion/Action of Items(s) _______ Previously Removed From the Consent Agenda Motion made by ____________________; seconded by ____________________ Mr. Chapman ___ Mrs. Sornsin ___ Mr. Watson ___ Mrs. Hackett ___

CONSENT AGENDA* ITEMS Items marked with an asterisk (*) are designated as Consent Agenda Items. These items will be considered without discussion. Consent Agenda items may be removed for discussion by any member of the Governing Board by notifying the Governing Board President or the Superintendent twenty-four hours before the regular Governing Board meeting or by a majority of the Governing Board members present at the Governing Board meeting. PDF PAGE #

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Governing Board A. Minutes – August 28, 2012 Personnel A. Personnel Items Personnel items include recommendations and ratifications for various actions including employment, contract assignments and revisions, stipends, extra duty assignments, position changes, leaves of absence, retirements, resignations, and terminations.

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Benchmark Café Manager Position The Benchmark Café Manager will be responsible for administering, maintaining, and providing support for students who attend the math tutoring program. Duties include making copies and filing/organizing benchmarks; making copies of tutoring resources; coordinating tutoring and testing schedules; managing tutor timesheets; keeping accurate records; and tracking student success. The Benchmark Café Manager must be Arizona State certified in math and a current math teacher on the assigned campus. One Manager will be located on the La Joya Community High School campus with a second Manager on the Tolleson Union High School campus.

Finance A. Vouchers Prior to ratification at each Governing Board meeting, Governing Board members review vouchers and/or journal entries. Vouchers represent orders for payment of material, equipment, salaries, and services. B.

Gifts and Donations The following donations have been received by the District:  

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Tim Madrid – $500 – Caravelle trumpet used by SLHS marching and concert bands. Cathy Malago - $2,500 – Washburn baby grand piano used by TUHS piano and choir classes.

Assignment of Responsibilities for Federal, State, and Local Programs Specific District personnel are responsible for overseeing the District’s revolving fund, state surplus equipment, federal titles, vocational programs, federal excess personal property, and affirmative action.

Purchasing A. Authorization for Disposal #849, Welding Equipment; #850, Welding Equipment; #851, Vehicles; and #852, Food Services Pointof-Sale Equipment Recommended disposals include various pieces of welding equipment, vehicles, and Food Services point-of-sale equipment. Curriculum and Instruction A. Teacher Induction Program PK-12 Consortium The Agreement coordinates efforts among participating school districts with respect to educating and developing incoming certificated teachers, to implement a comprehensive teacher induction program, and to provide programs and activities to the participants of the agreement in a cost-effective and educationally sound manner.

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ACTION/DISCUSSION ITEMS PDF PAGE #

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Partnership to Achieve Student Success (PASS) Facilitator PASS is a non-governing body that meets throughout the year to discuss mutual issues confronting each district. One Governing Board member from TUHSD and each feeder school district (Fowler, Littleton, Pendergast, Tolleson, and Union) meet to strengthen the relationship between the districts and to create open lines of communication in order to better serve our students and communities.

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As discussed during the last PASS meeting, a facilitator will assist in guiding all districts toward the mission of PASS, which is to ensure the successful education and transition from elementary to high school and from high school to post-high school. The operational purpose of PASS is for the six member districts to come together to discuss and share ideas in order to further the progress of all member districts for the betterment of all students. Recommendation: It is recommended that the Governing Board approve Mr. Panfilo Contreras as facilitator for the PASS meetings and agree to pay Mr. Contreras for his services in an amount not to exceed $800.00 per year. Motion made by ___________________; seconded by ____________________ Mr. Chapman ___ Mrs. Sornsin ___ Mr. Watson ___ Mrs. Hackett ___ ADJOURNMENT Motion made by ______________________; seconded by _______________________ The meeting was adjourned at _________.

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