District One to talk personnel, more
Reading of updated general leave policy also on board’s agenda
Personnel changes are on Monday’s agenda for the Yuma Elementary School District One governing board meeting.
The volunteer of the year will be recognized, as well as those retiring from the district. Under its action items, the board is expected to consider approving a new director of operations and a new assistant principal at Woodard Junior High School. The consent agenda contains a number of personnel actions, and those reports are slated to be approved in a single action by the board.
The board is also expected to get an introduction from the new principal-elect for Pecan Grove School, Matthew Kaste, who is resigning as Pueblo Elementary School’s professional development coach to take the helm from the retiring Peggy Pisano. Kaste’s last day with the Crane School District will be June 30, according to Crane’s personnel report for May.
District One’s meeting will be at 5:30 p.m. Monday in the boardroom of the district’s administrative offices, 450 W. 6th St. The board may move into executive session to discuss personnel matters or to consult with its attorney, which is allowed under state law.
The board will also hear a first reading of its updated general leave policy (GCCA) for professional and support staff due to changes required by Prop 206, and policy GCQE, which deals with retiring employees.
Superintendent James Sheldahl said an internal review of documents found language regarding the district’s old leave buy-back program, which should have been removed several years ago based on board action.
The board will also hear a presentation from the Menta Group, as well as monthly budget and enrollment reports.
Also under the consent agenda, the board will ratify payroll vouchers in the amount of $5,745,561.74 and expense vouchers of $2,357,366.85; approve outof-state travel; student field trips; and human resource actions. Other matters on the consent agenda include approving: student activities and tax credits; donations; school activity calendars; the sale of surplus technology equipment; the district’s general statement of assurance; the renewal of existing district procurement contracts; and acceptance of the terms and conditions monies from building renewal grants.
The board may also take action on a resolution from the Arizona School Boards Association opposing the expansion of Empowerment Scholarship Accounts; revisions to the district’s budget; and consider approving a lease agreement with the Menta Group.
A copy of the agenda background material provided to board members (with the exception of material relating to possible executive sessions) is available for public inspection at Yuma School District One Administration Office 450 W. 6th St. Members of the public who wish to attend the meeting and need an accommodation should contact the district office as soon as feasible to request such assistance.