Board meetings, strategic plans, and buyer signals from Michael Karpinski’s organization
Feb 5, 2025·BoardMeeting
Board
Laveen Elementary School District #59 Certified Salary
The document outlines the certified salary schedule for the 2025-2026 academic year, including additional compensation for teachers from the Classroom Site Fund, subject to state funding and legislative actions. It details base salaries and potential performance pay, along with longevity recognition for employees at the top step of their column. Funding of these salaries is contingent upon full state education formula funding.
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The meeting included a superintendent report covering various topics such as school remodeling, the opening of a Helping Hands Closet, new staff induction, an all-staff welcome back celebration, and the launch of a student tracking app. A safety and security presentation was given, focusing on emergency planning, lockdown procedures, best practices, and cyber security measures. Personnel changes, including the resignation of the chief communications officer, were also discussed and approved.
Aug 15, 2024·BoardMeeting
Board
LESD Governing Board Meeting
The meeting included a superintendent's report with updates on remodeling work at Vistad Del Sur Accelerated Academy, the opening of Lavine's Helping Hands Closet, the annual new staff induction, and the all-staff welcome back celebration. The implementation of the USDA Community Eligibility Provision, offering free meals to all students, and the launch of a new student tracking app, Bus Quest, were also discussed. A partnership with Betty H Fairfax High School for an in-person Zero Hour geometry class was highlighted, and governing board president Jill Bargan was congratulated for receiving the ASBO International Distinguished Eagle Award. The school safety plan was reviewed, including an all-hazards approach to emergency planning, lockdown procedures, and best practices for safety implementations. Cyber security measures were also discussed.
Jul 13, 2024·BoardMeeting
Board
July 13Th Governing Board Meeting
The meeting included a public hearing on the 2023-2024 budget and truth and taxation. Key budget highlights included a 61.2 million dollar m-fund budget, a 29.4 million dollar capital fund/additional assistance fund budget, and a 16.7 million dollar federal projects budget. Significant budget increases stemmed from changes in the state funding formula, increased enrollment, and additional one-time funding from the state legislature. The budget also reflects increases in teacher salaries, with a starting salary of 55,000 and an average salary of 67,192. The meeting also covered the truth and taxation hearing for adjacent ways, with a tax rate of 0.281. The renaming of Rogers Ranch to Rogers Ranch STEM Academy and Paseo Point to Paseo Point Dual Language Academy was approved. A new evaluation method for kindergarten students was adopted, and policy adoptions regarding curriculum development and the administration of medicines were discussed.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
