Board Members Present
Dr. Kenneth Smith, President
Kent Barrabee, Member
Mike Prout, Member
Mary Schuh, Member

Board Member Absent
Nancy Young Wright, Vice President/Clerk

Central Administrators Present
Dr. Vicki M. Balentine, Superintendent
Dr. Richard Hooley, Associate Superintendent
John E. Rose, Associate Superintendent

Call to Order and Signing of Visitors Register

Dr. Kenneth Smith called the meeting to order and asked members of the audience to sign the visitors register. Procedures for addressing the Board were described.

Pledge of Allegiance
Dr. Vicki Balentine led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.

1. Announcement of Date and Place of Next Meeting
Dr. Smith announced the next regular meeting of the Governing Board: July 25, 2000, 7:00 p.m. (executive session, if necessary, at 6:00 p.m.), Wetmore Center, 701 West Wetmore.

2. Middle Level Educator of the Year Award
Phil Woodall, principal of La Cima Middle School, was recognized as the recipient of the 1999-2000 Middle Level Educator of the Year Award, given by the Southern Arizona Middle Level Association.

Audience member Wayne Bryant addressed the Board regarding the lack of isolation valves in the heating and cooling system at the new high school. Dr. Balentine will provide technical information to the Board.

Ms. Schuh requested that item G, Vouchers, be removed from the consent agenda for discussion. There were no objections.

A motion was made by Ms. Schuh, seconded by Dr. Barrabee and passed unanimously, 4-0, to approve consent agenda items A through F. Appointment of personnel is effective, provided all district, state and federal requirements are met.

In response to Board questions, John Rose described the procedures followed by the district in processing vouchers.

A motion was made by Ms. Schuh, seconded by Dr. Barrabee and passed unanimously, 4-0, to approve item G, Vouchers.

A. Approval of Minutes
Minutes of the June 20, 2000 Governing Board meeting were approved.

B. Appointment of Personnel
Certified and classified personnel were appointed, as listed in Exhibit 1.

C. Personnel Changes
Certified and classified personnel changes were approved, as listed in Exhibit 2.

D. Leave(s) of Absence
Certified and classified personnel were granted leaves of absence, as listed in Exhibit 3.

E. Separation(s) and Termination(s)
Certified and classified personnel separations were approved, as listed in Exhibit 4.

F. Approval of Adding Pima County as an Additional Insured for Purposes of a License for Right-of-Way Encroachment at Harelson Elementary School
The Board approved adding Pima County as an additional insured for purposes of obtaining a license for right-of-way encroachment at Harelson Elementary School.

G. Approval of Vouchers
The following vouchers were approved as presented and payment authorized:

	Fiscal Year Encumbrances
	Vo. 871	$161,491.06
	Vo. 872	$686,618.12
	Vo. 873	$2,904,154.20
	Vo. 874	$62,906.99
	Vo. 875	$3,328.72
	Vo. 876	$47,392.82
	Vo. 877	$321,835.01
	2000-2001 Fiscal Year
	Vo. 870	$22,930.00

3. Recess Regular Meeting and Convene Public Hearing on the 2000-2001 Fiscal Year Proposed Budget, Identification and Use of Potential Insurance Proceeds, and Use of Condemnation Proceeds
John Rose presented an overview of the 2000-2001 fiscal year budget, which incorporates cost-saving measures approved by the Board at its July 1, 2000 special meeting. It was the recommendation of the administration that the Governing Board declare a public hearing concerning the 2000-2001 proposed budget and the use of potential insurance and condemnation proceeds and invite citizens who indicate an intent to ask questions or make comments.

There was discussion of the budget. The Superintendent noted that the budget will be reviewed throughout the year, looking for cost-savings, with recommendations brought to the Board. Mr. Rose noted that by direction of the Board at any time during the year, reductions may be made in the budget. Quarterly reports will be provided to the Board.

The President closed the public hearing and reconvened the regular meeting.

4. Adoption of the 2000-2001 Budget
A motion was made by Dr. Barrabee to adopt the 2000-2001 budget as presented. The motion was seconded by Mr. Prout and passed unanimously, 4-0.

5. Award of Bid: Special Transportation Services
It was the recommendation of the administration that special transportation services be awarded to AJM Services and A & K Transportation for the 2000-2001 school year.

A motion was made by Dr. Barrabee and seconded by Mr. Prout to approve the recommendation of the administration. Dr. Balentine responded to questions regarding the bids. The motion passed unanimously, 4-0.

6. Approval of Water Line Easement for New High School
To provide water distribution service at the new high school, it was necessary to grant a waterline easement on the property to the City of Tucson. It was the recommendation of the administration that the waterline easement as presented be approved.

A motion was made by Ms. Schuh, seconded by Mr. Prout and passed unanimously, 4-0, to approve the recommendation of the administration.

7. Finalization of Governing Board Meeting Schedule for 2000-2001 Fiscal Year
Ms. Schuh moved the adoption of the finalization of the Governing Board meeting schedule for the 2000-2001 year, with both the scheduled calendar and the schedule for the forming of agendas. Mr. Prout seconded the motion.

It was noted that several of the 2000-2001 Board meetings will be held at school sites. These will be properly noted on published notices of meetings to ensure that people are directed to the appropriate sites.

The motion passed unanimously, 4-0.

8. Discussion of Current and 2000-2001 Administrative Organization for Curriculum/Instruction and School Operations
Dr. Balentine recommended reorganization of the area of Special Education Director, titling the position Executive Director of Student Services & Special Education K-12; and redefining the Vocational Education Director as Executive Director of Curriculum/Instruction & Professional Development.

A motion was made by Mr. Prout and seconded by Ms. Schuh to accept the restructuring as presented.

Bruce McHale, district psychologist, addressed the Board, regarding the organizational revision and psychologists being included under Student Services and Special Education K-12; Lorrane McPherson, Director of Special Education, spoke regarding the benefits of restructuring this position and of the relationship of special education and psychologists.

Mr. Prout's suggestion of deleting "& Special Education K-12," for the title to read "Director of Student Services" was incorporated into the motion.

The motion passed unanimously, 4-0.

9. Request for Future Agenda Items
Board member Mary Schuh requested future agenda items: (1) Governing Board study session with school PTO's in early fall (orientation format); (2) Tour of warehouse, with Keeling Elementary School principal involved, and to educate Board members on Keeling's program of loaning furniture to those who need it, to determine what the Warehouse has in inventory which might be distributed to district residents; (3) Review policies on appointing committees of the Governing Board; specifically look at Budget Advisory Committee, as soon as possible. The Board President and Superintendent will develop a letter to be sent to current BAC members to determine their intent.

No audience members addressed the Board.

A motion was made by Mrs. Schuh, seconded and passed unanimously, that the meeting be adjourned. The time was 8:23 p.m.

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