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34. Recommendation to Approve Windsor Management as a Sole Source Vendor for
the 2006-2007 School Year
Approved UNANIMOUS
35. ApprovalIRatification of Payroll Voucher(s) 7 148, 7 149, 7 150, 7 15 1, 7 152, 7 153, 6,
7, 8,9, 10 and 1 1 in the Amount of $3,735,902.38
ApprovedIRatified UNANIMOUS
36. ApprovalIRatification of Expense Voucher(s) 1085. 1086, 1003 and 1004 in the
Amount of $5,427,283.01
ApprovedIRatified UNANIMOUS
37. Resignation - Administrative
Accepted the resignation of Dr. Mark Maks~mocvicz effective June 30,2007. UNANIMOUS
111. INFORMATION ITEMS
1. Governing Board Policy BHC - Board Communications with Staff Members
Mr. Charles Otterman, Governing Board Member, provided information regarding the value of the
Governing Board supporting Policy BHC by referring employees calling the board with issues
related to school or employment matters to the appropriate official chain of command.
2. Gifted Program Development Update
Ms. Juliann McCarthy, Assistant Director Special Education and Gifted, provided gifted program
updates including the gifted identification matnx, staff development plans and Northern Arizona
University (NAU) cohort for gifted endrrrsement. The plan presented is the result of work done by
an advisory team consisting of teachers, adnlinistrators and parents. A copy of the presentation is
available through the Special Education office.
Ms. Laura Ramirez suggested the, &trict consider using composite scores to place students In the
gifted program and asked for a sttidy session to review that possibility.
3. Professional D&;elopment Plan
Ms. Lori ~enfrd, Coordinator Staff Development, presented information regarding the development
of a three year pktn and to provide teachers with opportunities for continual professional
growth. Central to the professional development plan is on-site, ongoing, job-embedded support
that aligns with student achievement outcomes and expands leadership capacity. A copy of the plan
is available through the professional development office.
IV SSION ITEMS
ndation to Approve Submittal of Arizona School Facilities Board
Annual Forms and Reports
After discussion, a motion by Bass/Lipscomb was entered to approve the submittal
of forms and reports as required annually by the Arizona School Facilities Board. UNANIMOUS
Mr. Scott Thompson, provided information demonstrating the predicted shortfall
in the District's inventory of schools as a result of the formulary process used by
the Arizona School Facilities Board (SFB) In authorizing new schools.
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