MARICOPA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT NO.

20
44150 W. MARICOPA-CASA GRANDE HWY. MARICOPA, AZ 85238
(520) 568-5100
www.maricopausd.org
Meeting of the Governing Board
January 13, 2010
6:00 p.m. – District Office Administration Building- Board Room
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 either in person or by telephone conference call.

OPENING

CALL TO ORDER TIME _______

ROLL CALL
P A P A

Tracy Davis ___ ___ Tim White ___ ___

Lori Glenn ___ ___ Geoff Goddard ___ ___
Carrie Vargas ___ ___

1. Pledge of Allegiance

2. Recognition/Celebrations

3. Announcements

4. Comments/Correspondence

5. Approve/Adopt the Agenda Moved ______

Second______
Vote ___/__
Yes No

6. Elect Governing Board President to serve from January 2010 to December 2010
Moved ______
Second______
Vote ___/__
Yes No

7. Elect Governing Board Vice President to serve from January 2010 to December 2010

Moved ______
Second______
Vote ___/__
Yes No

01-13-10 To ensure compliance with the Open Meeting Law, recipients of this message should not forward it to other Board
members, and Board members should not reply to this message.
*MUSD Mission Statement: To Provide Exceptional Learning Opportunities for Every Student.
8. Approve Minutes
December 9, 2009, Special Meeting Minutes
December 16, 2009, Regular Meeting Minutes
Moved _____
Second _____
Vote ___/ __
Yes No
9. Approve to Adjourn to Executive Session
The Governing Board may vote to convene an executive session, pursuant to A.R.S. §§ 38-431.03(A)
(3) and (4), for discussion or consultation for legal advice with the District's attorney regarding the
position of Interim Superintendent, and for discussion or consultation for legal advice with the
District's attorney in order to consider its position and instruct its attorney regarding its position
relating to a contract that is the subject of negotiations.
Moved _____
Second _____
Vote ___/ __
Yes No
10. Board Work/Study Session
 School Improvement Site Goal Presentation- Lynnette Michalski
 Galileo Results from First Testing Round- Lynnette Michalski
 Brief Report on Arizona School Board Association Annual Conference- Governing
Board
 Presentation on March 9, 2010 Override Continuation- Aron Rausch
 Update on High School Athletic Department- Shannon Hull
 Update on High School Graduation Tracking- June Celaya
CALL TO THE PUBLIC –No Discussion or Action Taken

The procedures to follow if you address the Board: The Board requests that you express your ideas in three
minutes or less and refrain from any personal attacks or derogatory statements about any School Employee, a
fellow citizen, student or anyone else, whether in the audience or not. The president will limit discussion
whenever he/she deems such action appropriate to the proper conduct of the meeting.

CONSENT AGENDA

11. Approve the Consent Agenda Moved ______

Second______
Vote ___/__
Yes No
A. Vouchers
Expense Vouchers
Approve Expense Voucher # 1024= $393,175.45 and voucher # 1025 = estimated at
$200,000.00. (Information available at District Office upon request)

Payroll Vouchers
Ratify Payroll Voucher #35= $1,484,755.56, voucher #36= $1,901.22, voucher #37= $4,176.58,
voucher #38= $1,531,882.93 and voucher #39= $1,238.12.

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contact Michelle Perez at 520-568-5100 ext. 1002 to request an accommodation. Accommodations should be
requested at least 48 hours prior to a public meeting.
 B. Donations
 Approve donation of books to Butterfield Elementary School Library estimated at $300.00.
 Approve donation from James and Lynn Burnes of library books to Maricopa High School in
the amount of $364.00.
 Approve donation from of $250.00 to Maricopa Wells Middle School for student supplies
from Duane C. Clouse, D.D.
 Approve donation of books to Desert Wind Middle School in the amount of $90.00 from
Jessica and Michael Reynolds.
C. Travel
 Approve travel for 5 Maricopa High School FFA (Future Farmers of America) students to
attend the overnight Leadership Conference held at Peoria High School. Travel will take
place on January 22-23, 2010. Peoria FFA provides chaperones for the event. Maricopa High
advisor Bart Romero will stay overnight at the La Quinta Hotel. All costs will be paid for by
Maricopa FFA funds.
D. Approve Miltina Haskie as Student Activity Treasurer for Maricopa Unified School District

CLOSING CONSENT AGENDA

12. ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES

E. Approve Personnel Schedule, which includes Employment/Ratification

Approvals, Resignations, Leave of Absence Request, New Position Request and
Stipend Requests
(Information available at District Office upon request)

Moved ______
Second______
Vote ___/__
Yes No
F. Discussion and Possible Approval of presentation time limits, types of
presentations, frequency of updates, student council, district and
committee updates
Moved ______
Second______
Vote ___/__
Yes No
13. EDUCATIONAL SERVICES

G. Approve Early Graduation for Student from Maricopa High School

Moved ______
Second______
Vote ___/__
Yes No

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contact Michelle Perez at 520-568-5100 ext. 1002 to request an accommodation. Accommodations should be
requested at least 48 hours prior to a public meeting.
 H. Discussion and Possible Approval of student expulsion hearings being conducted
before a hearing officer selected from a list of hearing officers approved
by the Governing Board.
Moved ______
Second______
Vote ___/__
Yes No

14. BUSINESS SERVICES

15. OTHER BUSINESS

 Signature of Vouchers

16. Future Board Items:

 Board Retreat- January 23, 2010
 First Reading of Policy Manual- January 27, 2010
 Technology Plan- January 27, 2010
 Utility Tax Revenue Review- January 27, 2010
 Open Enrollment Capacity for Elementary, Middle School and
High School- January 27, 2010
 Approve School Year Calendar- February 24, 2010
 Approve Teacher Contracts- April 14, 2010
 Approve Administrative Contracts- April 14, 2010
 Reschedule May 26, 2010 Governing Board Meeting- April 14, 2010
 High School Fight Song

17. ADJOURN Regular Meeting

TIME ______
Moved ______
Second______
Vote ___/__
Yes No

01-13-10 The district endeavors to make all public meetings accessible to persons with disabilities. Please 4
contact Michelle Perez at 520-568-5100 ext. 1002 to request an accommodation. Accommodations should be
requested at least 48 hours prior to a public meeting.