Minutes 02 08 12 Reg - Yuma Union High School District

Yuma Union High School District #70Governing BoardRegular MeetingThe Governing Board of Yuma Union High School District #70 held a regular meeting on February 8,2012, in the YUHSD Governing Board Room, 3150 South Avenue A, Yuma, Arizona, with Mr. BruceGwynn presiding.Members present:Members absent:Others present:Mr. Bruce Gwynn, Board President; Mrs. Charlene Fernandez; Mrs. LindaMunk; Mr. Phillip TownsendMs. Teri BrooksMrs. Toni Badone, Superintendent; Dr. Mark Bastin, AssociateSuperintendent; Mr. James Sheldahl, Associate Superintendent; members ofthe administrative, certified and classified staffs of Yuma Union High SchoolDistrict #70; and other interested citizensMr. Gwynn called the meeting to order at 5:15 p.m., followed by thePledge of Allegiance and a moment of silence.Mrs. Munk reported on the Board Operations and Leadership TrainingSeminar she attended in Tucson. She also shared how impressed shewas with her recent tour of the STEAM Academy at Yuma HighSchool, Vista South School, and Vista Alternative High School.Mrs. Fernandez stated that she had attended the STEAM Academy touras well, and it was remarkable to see the students in action.Ms. Nikki Dahl, Cibola High School Student Body President, reportedon events at Cibola, including an update on athletics. Boys and GirlsBasketball qualified for state playoffs; Boys Wrestling won theirsectional championship and will compete at State this weekend.Student Council will be at the state convention, the theme is“Leadership is Out of This World”; Cibola Staff is participating in theirversion of the “Biggest Loser” weight loss competition; and the Winterpep assembly was successful. Teacher of the year candidates are TesaSchneider and Josh Norlien; First Year Teacher of the candidate isMorgan Davis –Brown. Mr. Raider pageant will be held on February24 th at 7pm in the Cibola Auditorium; Cibola Choir had three sold-outChristmas performances in December and will hold their Tour ofYuma concert series in March. Drama Department completed fourtotal small shows; Mrs. Hendrick-Jones and Mrs. Rutzebeck will haveover 80% of the entries in the Redondo Days Art Competition; andAcademic Decathlon competed in the Regional Competition at GilaRidge High School. They qualified for State and were the mostimprovedteam for the region this year. Upcoming events include thetwo one-act shows during the first week of March, and the SpringMusical “The 25 th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee” on April 19 thand 20 th . Construction on the new classroom addition is ongoing andwill be completed for the next school year.Ms. Alexandria Harper, Kofa High School Student Body Secretary,reported on events at Kofa. They have approximately 558 seniors online to graduate; seniors had their final opportunity to order their capand gown on February 7 th . Senior AVID and Gear Up students alongwith their parents will complete FAFSA paperwork tonight; StudentCouncil delegates leave tomorrow for the State Conference in Peoria;CHS Band will be marching in the Silver Spur Rodeo Parade onFebruary 11 th ; StuCo is sponsoring “Random Acts of Kindness” weeknext week; Mr. Kofa will be held next Thursday at 7pm; Home RoomForums are being held on a monthly basis. On Thursday, February16 th , StuCo will be sponsoring a “sophomore only” AIMS assembly.Call to OrderBoard Member ReportsSuperintendent’s ReportStudent Council CurrentEvents ReportsCibola High SchoolKofa High School

Students are registering for the JROTC classes for next school year;Kofa is excited to be the pilot school for the program. Congratulationsto Mrs. Thompson for being selected Rodel Exemplary Principal.Ms. Mayra Jauregui, San Luis High School Student Body President;Ms. Cristina Piceno, SLHS Student Body Vice President; and Ms.Alexa Mata, SLHS Senior Class Representative, reported on activitiesat San Luis High School. The Science Department will be holding their7 th Annual Science Night for the community and surrounding schools.Student Council will be fundraising during Love Week; students willuse the monies raised to assist a local community member with medicalexpenses. Cambridge course work is going well; students are currentlylearning history on Israel and Palestine. There were many San LuisHigh School winners at the Academic Decathlon; Spring sports havestarted; the new bus barn has been finished and looks awesome. Theshell of the new auditorium has been completed; students are lookingforward to their new auditorium.Mrs. Badone commended Mr. Tony Garcia, YHS Campus FacilitiesSupervisor, for his dedication and all the good things accomplished atYuma High School. Mr. Garcia has served the Yuma Union HighSchool District for 26 years in our Facilities Management Department,first at Kofa High School where he began in September, 1985 workingas a groundskeeper at $5.27/hr., and then, most recently, at Yuma HighSchool as Campus Facilities Supervisor. At Yuma High School he hasstrategically planned and implemented an improvement of the campusin appearance, cleanliness, efficiency and performance.Mrs. Badone recognized Mrs. Gina Thompson, Kofa Principal, as aRodel Exemplary Principal. Those present who made the awardpossible were Ms. Jackie Norton, President, Rodel Foundation; Mr.Tom Tyree, Yuma County Superintendent; and Ms. Judy Gresser,Yuma Community Foundation. Rodel Exemplary Principals wereselected for their demonstrated ability to lead high-need schools tosuccess by inspiring their staffs to develop a campus that is highachieving, safe, orderly and welcoming. Thompson will mentoraspiring principals in Yuma for the next two years as part of theprogram.Mrs. Badone stated that the YUHSD had been invited to have a timecapsule as part of the Yuma County’s Centennial Celebration. Twotime capsules were put together. One was painted and beautifullydecorated, which will be used for display at the art museum. The otheraluminum tin capsule will be sealed with wax and set in the actual timecapsule. Items included in the time capsule were:YUHSD Website page “Meet our Governing Board”YUHSD Attendance BoundariesYUHSD Website page “Military Families”Yuma Sun article, February 6, 2012, Beat the Odds AwardYUHSD District Profile 2011-2012YUHSD “Our Star, Our Future” Strategic PlanYUHSD Expenditures as January 30, 2012YUHSD Teacher Salary ScheduleYUHSD Certificated ScattergramYUHSD Ready Now Yuma Program Description in English/SpanishPress Release: “Ready Now Yuma”YUHSD : Exemplary PrincipalYUHSD Governing Board Meeting Agenda, February 8, 2012(3) Messages from the SuperintendentFebruary 8, 2012Page 2 of 8San Luis High SchoolRecognitionTony Garcia, YHSFacilities SupervisorGina Thompson, KHSPrincipalTime CapsuleArticle about “School Reform” by Michael Fullan

Article about New York Times about San Luis, ArizonaGraduation programs from high schoolsBook: Si Se Puede!: Learning From A High School That Beats the Oddsby Ursula Casanova about Cibola High SchoolPictorial Project Update of 2005 Bond Projects presented at YUHSD,February 8, 2012 Board Meeting2012 Region III Academic Decathlon handbook24 th Annual Yuma County Teacher of the Year programStudent Handbooks from: Cibola, Gila Ridge, Kofa, San Luis, and YumaHigh Schools“Where Great Minds Grow” vision pinsYUHSD Press Release: “YUHSD Class of 2011 Accepted to DiverseInstitutions of Higher Learning”Yuma Sun article, January 17, 2012, regarding STEAM Early CollegeAcademyYUHSD Press Release: “AP College Board Achievement List Honor”Mrs. Cordery provided an overview of the internal budget. She statedthat at this point in the year, budgets should be at approximately 58%.We are currently at 47%.Mr. Dave Hylland, Director, Facilities Management provided an updateon the Bond Update and the District Wide Energy Cost SavingsProject. Mr. Tim Brady, Project Manager, Climatec stated that theenergy project had started back in June. Commissioning phase willbegin in March with project being wrapped up by April. Extensiveretrofitting has been done to support new high efficiency bulbs. HVACsystems are set at higher set points when classrooms and areas areunoccupied during the day. Mechanically, new cooling towers havebeen replaced at Yuma and Cibola High Schools to increase thecooling capacity. Air handlers have been replaced at Yuma HighSchool Auditorium. Main control ventilations have been installed in allgymnasiums. Project cost $7.9 million, which will be financed throughthe annual savings that the district will save on energy costs. Annualsavings cost will be $585,000 a year.February 8, 2012Page 3 of 8Budget UpdateUpdate on Bond ProjectsIn 2005, the voters of our district approved a Bond for SchoolImprovements totaling $70 million. The bond projects are beingcompleted this year.2005 Bond SaleAdvertised ProjectsYuma High School:Auditorium Renovations, parking, improved field lightingKofa High School:Replacement of Classroom Buildings and GymCibola High School:Construction of swimming pool and locker room renovationsSan Luis High School:Construction of Fine Arts facilityGila Ridge High School:Construction of new high school in the FoothillsYuma High School ProjectsCompleted Projects:Snider Auditorium:Exterior Stucco RepairsExterior PaintingAuditorium Seating ReplacementSound System UpgradesNew Stage FlooringNew Stage CurtainsHandicap Ramp replacementsAcoustic PanelsInterior PaintingFootball Stadium Structural UpgradesPress Box Structural UpgradesAdministration Building Carpet Replacement

Maintenance Building DesignRemaining Projects:Old Gym Bleacher ReplacementAdmin. Counseling Wing CarpetingDoan Field Press Box ImprovementsFootball Stadium Sound System UpgradesSnider Locker RemovalOld Main Locker RemovalKofa High School Re-BuildNew Construction:Administration BuildingClassroom Building 1Classroom Building 2Classroom Building 3GymnasiumNorth Parking Lot and Bus LaneWest DriveGym ParkingOutdoor Dining AreaSidewalksFire LanesUtilities and InfrastructureImprovements to remaining structuresRemaining Projects:VAV Install at Admin. Bldg.Electric Hand DryersSports Netting at Tin GymCibola High SchoolCompleted Projects:Competition Swimming Pool (Valley Aquatic Center)HVAC System Upgrades (Fan Coil Units)Running Track ResurfaceLocker Room RemodelRemaining Projects:Classroom Building (13,200 s.f.)Tennis Court Replacement(3 of 6 courts)San Luis High SchoolProject in progress:Performance Art CenterGila Ridge High SchoolNew Construction:Building 1*Building 2*Building 3*Building 4Building 5*Building 6*Building 7Building 8Building 9Roadways and Parking areasAthletic Fields and StadiumUtilities and Infrastructure* Denotes SFB FundsRemaining Projects:Athletic Fields (Baseball, Softball, Track & Field, Practice)Vista Alternative High SchoolCompleted Projects:HVAC system upgrades (Vista South)Security System Upgrades (Both)Shade Structure (Vista South)Carpet at Nurse’s Office (Vista)Mr. Tom Safranek, Assistant Principal, Yuma High School introducedMrs. Christie McMorris, Director of Counseling, YHS, who is assistingwith the STEAM Academy. Mr. Safranek thanked the partneringorganizations Arizona Western College, University of Arizona,Northern Arizona University-Yuma, Science Foundation of Arizonaand Arizona Public Service. All organizations have been instrumentalin getting the STEAM Academy off the ground and going. Mr.February 8, 2012Page 4 of 812,000 Sq. Ft.YHS Early College STEAMAcademy Update30,000 Sq. Ft.30,000 Sq. Ft.34,300 Sq. Ft.33,800 Sq.42,300 Sq.37,600 Sq.42,300 Sq.28,500 Sq.28,000 Sq.26,250 Sq.27,250 Sq.21,000 Sq.25,500 Sq.

Safranek stated that AWC continues to work with YHS in terms ofcross registration. Mrs. Badone introduced STEAM Advisory BoardMembers, Elaine Clark, APS; Denise Sweet-McGregor, President,AWC Foundation; and Andrea Bereznak, APS. APS presented a$5000 check to the AWC Foundation for the STEAM Academy. Anoverview of the STEAM Academy was provided to the GoverningBoard.YHS STEAM MissionThe mission of the Science, Technology, Engineering, Agriculture, & MathAcademy at Yuma High School is to provide a program of study dedicated toapplied rigor and relevance that will help each student to achieve his/her fullpotential, connect students to greater educational and employmentopportunities, and enable them to make productive contributions to their largercommunity.Mr. Sheldahl reported on Ready Now Yuma and upcoming activities.February Activities will include:February 8, 2012Page 5 of 8Ready Now Yuma UpdateMove on When Ready Counselor Collaborative Session – February 15Identification and Invitation of Students for Cambridge AssessmentsDevelopment of Implementation PlanPrioritization of Activities for Action over upcoming yearsDevelopment of Concept Paper (Proposal) to HeliosVisits from the University of MichiganMr., Sheldahl stated that our district and campus leaders arecurrently working on the Long Range Implementation Plan ofReady Now Yuma, including a logic model, and have identifiednine major activity categories in order to accomplish our bottomline of every student ready for success in college and careers. Theidentified activities will be:1. Cambridge Aligned Instructional System for ALL students in grades 9and 10, including Professional Development, Curriculum andAssessments.2. Data Driven Decision-making, including Professional Developmentaround current and future data systems, and a data use framework.3. Student Supports, during class, during the instructional day, outsideof class and outside the instructional day.4. Upper Division Pathways Development extending the preparation forcollege and careers and enhancing opportunities for students todesign their learning.5. Internal Communications and Engagement6. Family and Community Outreach and Engagement7. Successful Transition for New Students8. Policy and Governance to Support Ready Now Yuma9. Evaluation and Monitoring of Ready Now YumaMs. Sue Johnston, Yuma Education Transportation ConsortiumDirector, reviewed the following topics:Transportation Update• Mission, Partners and Services• Effects of Board decisions on expenditures and service• Future ConsiderationsA slide show was presented on the 3-year comparison on bususage, mileage, fuel costs, and parts. Expenditures for the last 3years have been in the range of $4 million. As they continue todeal with unavoidable increases in operational costs, theircommitment continues to be student safety.Mr. Tom Safranek reported on the Yuma High School SchoolImprovement Grant. Introduced were Jessica Mickish, FederalPrograms Director; Rachael Eggers, YHS Administrator; Ryan Fritz,YHS Administrator; Darcy Markham, Sped Ed Dept Chair; and RaquelYuma High SchoolImprovement Grant

Scott, YHS Professional Development Coach, all who have beeninstrumental with the grant. SIG is driven towards maximizing thatcritical point of contact and time when teachers and students aretogether. Grant monies are focused on job embedded professionaldevelopment, which led to partnership with International Center forLeadership in Education. A full time on-site ProfessionalDevelopment Coach has been hired. Mrs. Eggers reported that the threekey areas for every student are rigor, relevance, and relationships. Ms.Markham stated they are working on strategic planning, professionaldevelopment training on rigor, relevance, and relationship frameworkwith ICLE. Mrs. Scott shared that they have begun “unpacking” themath standards for the math departments. Freshmen teams are beingstrengthened and are a great asset to the district.Ms. Lisa Anderson, Director of Special Services, reported on how thedistrict continues to make progress in enhancing delivery of services tostudent with special needs. Information was shared on currentenrollment by school and disability with the Governing Board. Ms.Carol Carr from Achieve (formerly WORC Center) was present andspoke regarding the district collaboration with Achieve. She stated thatthere have been monumental changes occurring with the transitioningyouth. Ms. Diana Garcia, Transition Specialist, shared a video clip thatshowcased collaboration between special needs students and localbusinesses. Transition teachers Ms. Rhonda Sparks (YHS) and Ms.Stephanie Hill (CHS) spoke on their role as transition teachers.Ms. Charlene Story, Safety Committee Chair, gave an update onthe Safety Committee. The Safety Committee was founded in 2001and has proven to be one of the most valuable teams of people inthe district in terms of collaborative district-wide decision-makingregarding safety. The Committee includes representatives fromschools and district departments. The budget for the SafetyCommittee this year is $50,000 and comes from the InsuranceProceeds. The Governing Board approves the use of those fundsfor safety. The Committee meets monthly. Ms. Story reported onsafety improvements that have been made throughout the district.There were no requests to address the Board.The following items were on the Consent Agenda:MinutesRegular Meeting January 11, 2012Routine PersonnelNew EmploymentJesus A. Demara, Edith Diaz, Natasha Eilbert, Martha Fimbres,Christian Garcia, Alejandrina Gonzalez, Stefani Nguyen, ElbaRosa Palacios, Wilfredo Real Jr., John Rodenburg, Mark J. VanVoorst, Silvia Tapia, Amanda WaldenFebruary 8, 2012Page 6 of 8Special Services UpdateSafety Committee UpdateCall to the PublicConsent AgendaMinutesRoutine PersonnelNew Part-Time Classified EmployeesAngie Alvarez, Jonathan Bailey, Michelle Farmer, Gabriel Flores,Joseph Franca, Amanda Hassani, Cesar Hernandez, DianeHillegass, Nadaa Kemmou, Diana Lopez, Monique MuroDiscontinuance of EmploymentSteven J. Dyke, Adam M. McMorrow, Patricia Ochoa Lira, Jay D.Pierson, David Psolka, Julie A. Randerson, Ermelinda Robles,Felipe M. Solano

Supplemental ContractsLaura Arizaga, Beatrice Cain, Karene Ess, Benjamin Franz, KirbyGrant, Melissa Johnson, Nicholas** Johnson, Walter** Johnson,Andrew Klakulak, Joseph Moore, Jay D. Pierson, David Psolka,Phil Rojas, Lamberto Sanchez, Rory Treynor, Angenette ViallFebruary 8, 2012Page 7 of 8Discontinuance of Supplemental ContractsMatthew M. GraefRevision of Contract/Assignment/LocationMabell Benvenutti, Victoria Downing, Kelsey K. RogersIncentive GrowthSocorro PartidaMilitary Leave of AbsenceDonna Peet* Contingent Upon AZ Certification** Out of District Coach*** Substantiating TranscriptsVouchers circulated since the last meeting.It was recommended that the Governing Board approve the renewal ofdistrict procurement contracts:Bid Number Vendor Contract YearRFQ-70-11-7-5Construction Manager atRisk for San Luis HighSchool AuditoriumRFP-70-11-8-5 StudentInformation SystemRFP-70-08-19-5Strategic PlanningServicesAdolfson & PetersonConstructionEdupoint EducationalSystemsPartnership forExcellence. 4A motion to approve the Consent Agenda was made by Mr. Townsendand seconded by Mrs. Munk. The motion passed unanimously.It was recommended that the Governing Board accept thefollowing donations:22VouchersPurchasingApprove Renewal of DistrictProcurement ContractsApprove Consent AgendaAccept DonationsGila Ridge High SchoolWalmart donated $1,000 to the Gila Ridge High SchoolFCCLA class. Donation will be used for miscellaneousexpenses for FCCLA Conference.San Luis High SchoolMs. Caroline Jessen donated $500 to the San Luis HighSchool Baseball program. Donation will be used to pay fortournament fees and purchase equipment.Mr. Sergio Macias, Quality Rehabilitation Network, donated$250 to the San Luis High School Baseball program.Donation will be used to purchase equipment.A motion to accept the donations was made by Mrs. Fernandezand seconded by Mr. Townsend. The motion passed unanimously.It was recommended that the Governing Board approve theApprove MCJROTC

Memorandum of Agreement for the Establishment of a MarineCorps Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps Unit at Kofa HighSchool. A motion to approve the Memorandum of Agreement wasmade by Mr. Townsend and seconded by Mrs. Munk. The motionpassed unanimously.It was recommended that the Governing Board approve theproclamation recognizing February 18-25, 2012, as National FFAWeek. A motion to approve the proclamation was made by Mrs.Fernandez and seconded by Mrs. Munk. FFA members presentwere Mr. Jon Snell,YHS; Ms. Haley Avalos, YHS; JenniferAvalos, YHS; Mr. Dillon Edwards, YHS; Mr. Adrian DeLeon,YHS; Ms. Brianna Stewart, GRHS; Ms. Michaela Land, YHSChapter Treasurer; and Ms. Aubrey House, YHS ChapterReporter. FFA Advisors present were Ms. Tosha Freytag, CHS;Ms. Sarah Dyer, GRHS; Ms. Leigh Loughead, YHS. The motionpassed unanimously.No future agenda items were requested.The next regular Governing Board meeting is Wednesday, March 14,2012, at 5:15 p.m. in the Governing Board Room, 3150 South AvenueA, Yuma, Arizona.February 8, 2012Page 8 of 8Approve ResolutionRecognizing National FFAWeekFuture Agenda ItemsNext MeetingA motion to adjourn was made by Mr. Townsend and seconded byMrs. Fernandez. The motion passed unanimously.The meeting adjourned at 7:49 p.m.Respectfully submitted,AdjournmentBoard signature:______________________________Gina OlivasSecretary to the Board_____________________________Mr. Bruce GwynnBoard President