October 14, 2025 at 6:00 PM - Regular Board Meeting
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1. OPENING ITEMS
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1.A. Call to Order
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1.B. Roll Call
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1.C. Pledge of Allegiance
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1.D. Invocation
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2. APPROVE AGENDA
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3. APPROVE MINUTES
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September 9, 2025 Regular Board Meeting
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4. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT
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5. REQUESTS TO SPEAK TO THE GOVERNING BOARD
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The procedure for addressing the Board in a public meeting may be viewed here: https://josephcityaz.sites.thrillshare.com/page/public-comments
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6. 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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6.A. Approve Expense Vouchers
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Action to ratify district vouchers for the period 9/1/2025 through 9/30/2025.
General and Special Funds: #6 $156,447.58; #7162,662.75; #1007 $35,843.44; #1008 $188,230.76; #1009 $39,672.66 Auxiliary Operations Funds: #1009 $1,028.47; #1011 $4,884.92 Student Activities Fund: #1012 $2,626.45 |
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6.B. Student Activities Fund Report
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Revenues, expenditures and charges in the Student Activities Fund Report; period of 9/1/2025 through 9/30/2025.
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6.C. Student Fundraisers
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7. 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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8. ACTION ITEMS
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8.A. Personnel Requests (*)
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8.B. Discussion and Possible Approval of New Student Clubs
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Request to approve adding a Drama Club and Art Club at Joseph City Jr/Sr High School
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8.C. Discussion and Possible Action Regarding the Superintendent's Performance Pay (*)
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This is 2.5% of the amount of the Superintendent's contract withheld until the Governing Board approves payment as required in Arizona statute. I recommend going into executive session to discuss this.
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8.D. Discussion and Possible Approval of Changes to Governing Board Policies
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These policies and possible changes were presented for public and board review at the previous regular board meeting and on the District website. See the attached Policy Advisory for policy changes to be considered. See the Link section of this agenda item to view the current policy manual. Policies affected:
Policy Advisories 915-916 GDFA - Support Staff Qualifications and Requirements IKF - Graduation Requirements
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8.E. Approve the Joseph City Schools Annual Financial Report for 2024-25
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9. INFORMATION ITEMS
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9.A. Report and Public Comment on the Use of Maintenance and Operations Override Monies for 2024-25
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The school district is required by statute to report annually in a public meeting on the use of Maintenance and Operations override monies and to provide an opportunity for the public to comment.
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9.B. Review of Possible Policy Changes to be Considered for Adoption at a Future Meeting
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See the attached Policy Advisory for policy changes to be considered. See the Link section of this agenda item to view the current policy manual. No policy changes will be adopted at this meeting. Policies affected:
Policy Advisories 917-958 EA - Support Services Goals / Priority Objectives EB-R - Environmental and Safety Program EBAA; EBAA-R - Reporting Hazards / Warning Systems EBAB; EBAB-R - Hazardous Materials EBBB; EBBB-R - Accident Reports EBC; EBC-R - Emergencies: Response Plans and School Closings EBCD; EBCD-R - Weather-Related and Emergency Closings ECA; ECA-R - Security ECAC; ECAC-R - Vandalism ECB - Building and Grounds Maintenance ED - Materials and Equipment Management EDB; EDB -R - Maintenance and Control of Materials and Equipment EDBA - Maintenance and Control of Instructional Materials EDC - Authorized Use of School-Owned Materials and Equipment EE - Transportation Services EEA; EEA-R - Student Transportation EEAA - Walkers and Riders EEAE; EEAE-R; EEAE-EA; EEAE-EB - Bus Safety Program EEAEA; EEAEA-R - Bus Driver Requirements, Training and Responsibilities EEAEAA; EEAEAA-R; EEARAA-E - Drug and Alcohol Testing of Transportation Employees EEAEB - Bus Purchasing and Maintenance EEAEC - Student Conduct on School Buses EEAF - Special Use of Buses EEAG; EEAG-R - Student Transportation in Private Vehicles EEB - Business and Personnel Transportation Services EEBD - Business Transportation Records and Reports EF; EF-RA; EF-RB - Food Services EFC; EFC-R - Free and Reduced-Price Food Services EFD - Pricing of and Payment for Food Services EFDA - Collection of Money / Food Tickets EFE - Competitive Food Sales / Vending Machines EG - Office Services EGAD - Copyright Compliance EGAE - Mail and Delvery Services EGAEA; EGAEA-R - Electronic Mail EGD - Use of Technology in Office Services EHB; EGH-R - Data / Records Retention FA - Facilities Development Goals / Priority Objectives FCB - Retirement of Facilities FEA - Educational Specifications for Construction FF - Naming Facilities GBEB - Staff Conduct Policy Advisory 959 DJE - Bidding / Purchasing Procedures
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9.C. Minimum Wage Increase
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The Arizona minimum wage will increase by 2.6 percent to $15.15 per hour effective January 1, 2026
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9.D. 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.E. Set Date for Possible Special Governing Board Meeting
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Outreach and information meeting for staff
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9.F. Upcoming Meetings and Events Calendar
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10. ADJOURNMENT
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