Laurel Endfield

The board meeting included discussions and approvals of the July 2020 Monthly Financial Reports, which involved questions about Cares Act funding, staffing, and teacher housing. Qualified Evaluators for the 2020-2021 school year were approved, along with a new elective course, Health and Life Management, for Canyon Day Junior High. The board addressed a resignation, approving it without the use of unused leave hours. Student Disciplinary Hearing Officers were approved for the 2020-2021 school year. Finally, the board approved the purchase of additional COVID-19 liability coverage and the use of a waiver and/or acknowledgment form as a requirement for the coverage.

The meeting included a retirement award presentation, approval of expense and payroll vouchers, personnel reports, and financial reports. Discussion included the December 2013 monthly financial reports, noting ten approved grants totaling \$3,456,338.38 and cash balances for auxiliary and student activities. Questions were raised regarding Impact Aid spending for construction, Interscholastic Account expenses, and AIA membership dues and reimbursements. Concerns were expressed about meal coverage during sports travel. An executive session was held to evaluate the Superintendent, followed by approval of a partial performance pay payout. Future meeting dates were also noted.

The meeting focused on the approval of the consent agenda, which included travel items that were discussed and clarified. A key discussion point was the approval of administrative staff renewals for the 2020-2021 school year. The board voted on the contracts, with one motion failing and a subsequent motion passing with one abstention.

The Work-Study Special Board Meeting covered several key topics. A presentation on the Northern Arizona Vocational Institute of Technology (NAVIT) program was given, along with a construction update. The meeting also included a review of salary schedule changes, information on Governing Board roles and responsibilities, and a review of the Superintendent's goals for the 2020-2021 school year. Finally, the February 10, 2021 regular meeting agenda was reviewed.

The board discussed and approved a resolution granting the superintendent continuing authority to make compensation and staffing decisions during statewide school closures due to COVID-19. Questions were raised and addressed regarding meal distribution, student packets, and staff access to work remotely.