July 12, 2022 at 6:00 PM - Public Hearing and Regular Board Meeting
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                                        1. PUBLIC HEARING                 
                    
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Individuals may comment on the FY22-23 Proposed Budget. In accordance with the State of Arizona budget recently passed by the Arizona legislature, the budget, when adopted, will incorporate increases and other changes in the FY22-23 Arizona budget when signed into law.  
                            Complete copies of the Proposed and Adopted Budgets may be viewed at the Joseph City School District Office and online at https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Organization/894 in Item 7.A. of this agenda.  | 
    
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                                        2. OPENING ITEMS                 
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                                        2.A. Call to Order                 
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                                        2.B. Roll Call                 
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                                        2.C. Pledge of Allegiance                 
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                                        2.D. Invocation                 
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                                        2.E. Adoption of Agenda                 
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                                        2.F. Approve Minutes of the June 14, 2022 Regular Board Meeting                 
                                            
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                                        2.G. Superintendent's Report                 
                    
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A draft JH-HS schedule is attached to this item.  This schedule is subject to change, please be aware of this.      
                            
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                                        3. CALL TO THE PUBLIC                 
                    
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Individuals who wish to address the Board are requested to complete the appropriate form prior to the meeting and give the form to the Board Secretary. Members of the Board may not discuss items that are not specifically identified on the agenda. Therefore, pursuant to A.R.S. § 38-431.01(H), action taken as a result of public comment will be limited to directing staff to study the matter or scheduling the matter for a future agenda. The Board requests that all comments be limited to five minutes or less, that speakers refrain from the use of speech or language that is offensive or inappropriate, pursuant to Board policy KFA and that speakers refrain from voicing complaints against school personnel or any person connected with the District, as it may impact due process rights. Policies KE, KEB, and KED are provided by the Board for disposition of legitimate complaints, including those involving individuals. Forms required for use of these policies can be obtained from the Joseph City Schools website. The President will limit discussion whenever he deems such action appropriate to the proper conduct of the meeting.     
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                                        4. POSSIBLE EXECUTIVE SESSION (*)                 
                    
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For any agenda item indicated with an asterisk (*), the Board may vote to convene in Executive Session pursuant to A.R.S. 38-431.03 (A) (1) for personnel matters when notified; (2) discussion or consideration of records exempt by law from public inspection; (3) for consultation with attorney; (4) for consultation with attorney when in pending or contemplated litigation. Discussion or consideration of personnel matters may include employment, assignment, appointment, promotion, demotion, dismissal, salaries, disciplining or resignation of a public officer, appointee or employee.     
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                                        5. CONSENT AGENDA                 
                    
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Vote on Consent Agenda. All items listed will be considered as a group and will be approved with one motion unless a Board Member requests an item be removed from the consent agenda and considered as a separate item.     
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                                        5.A. Approve Expense Vouchers                 
                    
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Action to ratify district vouchers for the period 6/8/22 through 7/6/22. 
                            General and Special Funds: FY22 - #30 $38,862.01; #31 $75,878.82; #32 $52,301.24; #1062 $54,572.84; #1063 $322,750.17; #1064 $32,817.56; #1065 $65,251.20 FY23 - #1 $20,238.40; #1000 $176,076.10 Auxiliary Operations Funds: #1089 $835.45; #1092 $1,543.55; #1093 $11,502.89 Student Activities Fund: #1090 $225.00  | 
    
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                                        5.B. Student Activities Fund Report                 
                    
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Revenues, expenditures and charges in the Student Activities Fund Report; period of 6/1/22 through 6/30/22.     
                            
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                                        5.C. Disposal of Surplus Property                 
                    
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Approve the disposal of unused surplus furniture, equipment,books, vehicles and other items in compliance with Arizona statutes and administrative code via our online auction web service.     
                            
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                                        5.D. Approval of JCUSD Qualified Evaluators for 2022 - 2023 School Year                  
                    
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Eric Miller, Daniel Hutchens, Bryan Fields, and Darrel Mosier.      
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                                        5.E. Approval of the Use of the Strong Evaluation Instrument and Corresponding Forms for the Evaluation of JCUSD Employees.                   
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                                        5.F. Ratification of a School Facilities Board Building Renewal Grant for the Joseph City Jr/Sr High School Auditorium HVAC Air Handler Replacement                 
                    
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To replace a compressor in the west air handler of the Auditorium in the amount of $79,129.00     
                            
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                                        6. PERSONNEL REQUESTS (*)                 
                    
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Discussion and possible action to approve employee assignments, approve volunteers and accept employee resignations.     
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                                        6.A. Employee Assignments, Employee Renewals, Volunteers, Employee Resignations                 
                    
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Discussion and possible action to approve employee assignments and renewals, approve volunteers and accept employee resignations.
 
                            ASSIGNMENTS: Bowler, Laurie - National Honor Society Sponsor Bushman, Dan - CTE Director Dunton, Poppy - JH/HS Choral Director Hancock, Roland - FBLA Sponsor Hutchens, Dan - JH/HS Band [ESI-employee] Neal, Lillian - HS Student Council Randall, Julie - Red Ribbon Coordinator Randall, Julie - Yearbook Advisor Rodrigues, Christina - FFA Sponsor Rush, Kay - JH Student Council Smith, Tyson - Hot Rod Club Sponsor Smith, Tyson - Skills USA Sponsor Stradling, Jim - Skills USA Sponsor Westover, Jennifer - Cheer Sponsor RENEWALS (Miscellaneous): Beatty, Kristen - 7th Grade Softball Coach Beatty, Kristen - 7th Grade Volleyball Coach Berge, Aiden - Student Concession Stand Worker Bushman, Dan - HS Girls Basketball Head Coach Bushman, Jessi - HS Volleyball JV Coach Edwards, Jeri - 8th Grade Volleyball Coach Fischer, Brad - JH Wrestling Assistant Coach Fischer, Brad - HS Football Assistant Coach Fischer, Brad - HS Wrestling Head Coach Fischer, Joseph - Student Concession Stand Worker Hancock, Roland - HS Cross Country JV Coach Hutchens, Dan - HS Softball Head Coach [ESI employee] Hutchens, Daniel III - JH Boys Basketball Coach Krebbs, Gerard - JH Wrestling Head Coach Layden, Caleb - HS Baseball JV Coach Layden, Caleb - HS Girls Basketball JV Coach Layden, Caleb - JH Football Head Coach Layden, Shawn - HS Baseball Head Coach Layden, Shawn - HS Football Head Coach Miller, Charlsye - HS Volleyball Head Coach Miller, Eric - HS Boys Basketball Head Coach Miller, Peter - Student Concession Stand Worker Smith, Gayla - HS Cross Country Head Coach Smith, Shane - Student Concession Stand Worker Spurlock, Mary - 8th Grade Softball Coach Westover, Tim - HS Wrestling JV Coach RENEWALS (Event Workers): Buckley, Shealyn Farnes, Mitchell Fischer, Brad Fischer, Hayden Frost, Brooke Frost, Katherine Gayer, Lisa Gayer, Michael Hutchens, Cara Hutchens, Neleigha Johnstun, Aaron Johnstun, Dana Johnstun, Sam James Miller, Arami Miller, Kylie Oldham, Jenny Pedersen, Jordan Rascon, Amelia Smith, Gayla Smith, Jim Spurlock, Mary Spurlock, Sharon Westover, Jennifer Whetten, Anthony RENEWALS (Substitute Teachers): Bowler, Felicia Frost, Katherine Lake, Ledra Miller, Kylie Nelson, Veronica Oldham, Jennie Pugh, Robert Smith, Gayla VOLUNTEERS: None RESIGNATIONS: Agnew, Coretta  | 
    
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                                        6.B. Personnel Appointments                 
                    
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Discussion and possible action to approve the appointment of new personnel and changes to positions of current personnel.
 
                            APPOINTMENTS: Rice, Lisa - Special Education Secretary Rodrigues, Christina - Part time JH/HS Agriculture Teacher Spurlock, Elizabeth - Student Concession Stand worker Whetten, Jason - Drama Coach  | 
    
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                                        7. ACTION ITEMS                 
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                                        7.A. Approve the Joseph City Schools FY22-23 Budget                 
                    
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The budget to be adopted includes increases approved by the Arizona Legislature subsequent to the approval of the proposed budget at the previous board meeting.     
                            
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                                        7.B. Discussion and Possible Approval of Pay Rate Adjustments and Salary Schedule Changes for Certified and Classified Staff                 
                    
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We are requesting the board approve base increases and other pay adjustments due to additional funding for school districts included in the State of Arizona FY23 budget signed by the Governor on June 28, 2022.     
                            
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                                        7.C. Approval of the Joseph City Jr/Sr High School Student Handbook                 
                    
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This includes rules and procedures for the students at the JH-HS level.     
                            
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                                        7.D. Discussion and Possible Approval of Textbook and Curriculum Adoption                 
                    
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Textbook/curriculum materials have been available for public review for 60 days in accordance with Governing Board Policy IJJ. Copies of the textbooks and curriculum materials may be viewed in the Joseph City Schools District Office Board Room.
 
                            
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                                        7.E. Reimbursement for Cell Phone Use                 
                    
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Approve cell phone use reimbursement for HS Guidance Counselor- Dan Bushman     
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                                        8. DISCUSSION ITEMS                 
                    
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The Governing Board will not vote on Discussion Items and any action taken as a result of this discussion will be limited to directing staff to study the matter or scheduling the matter for a future agenda.     
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                                        9. INFORMATION ITEMS                 
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                                        9.A. Requests for Future Agenda Items                 
                    
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This agenda item is for the Governing Board to have a running record of potential items to be placed on future agendas. There will be no discussion on the substance, merits, or issues relating to the proposed agenda item.     
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                                        9.B. Upcoming Meetings and Events Calendar                 
                    
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                                        10. ADJOURNMENT                 
                    
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Call to adjourn the meeting     
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