Sara Boland

The board meeting covered various topics, including a discussion on the book "The Speed of Trust", focusing on organizational trust. Personnel matters were addressed, including employment recommendations, extra duty assignments, transfers, resignations, and coach appointments. Financial matters were approved, encompassing expense and payroll vouchers, and a specific voucher for $60,181.40. The board approved donated books for the school library and various memoranda of understanding. Discussions included population growth and opportunities, course offerings from Valley Academy of Career and Technical Education, salary and benefits recommendations, and a policy on book adoption. Updates were provided on the strategic plan, district website progress, and the pursuit of Bible instruction at the high school. Finally, the board reviewed the 2019-2020 school calendar, the Advanced Systems Accreditation visit, and district athletic policies.

The board discussed the District's Operational Efficiency Report, focusing on spending by operational areas, student achievement, teacher measures, per pupil spending, and revenue. The report showed high instructional spending, low administrative costs, above-average teacher pay, and a below-average student-teacher ratio. A key discussion centered on recommendations for staff salaries and additional personnel for the 2019-2020 school year. Three options were presented, all including hiring two teachers and raising teacher pay, with varying percentages for teachers and administrators. The board ultimately approved Option 2, contingent upon receiving promised funding, which included a 4.35% salary schedule raise and a 1.65% step increase for teachers (a total of 6%), along with a 4% administrative raise.

The board meeting included discussions on personnel matters, such as employment recommendations, resignations, and volunteer appointments. Financial matters were addressed, including expense and payroll vouchers. The consent agenda covered conflict of interest waivers, donations, and grant pursuits. Site Advisory Council reports were reviewed, and discussions were held on the implementation of Arizona Online Instruction (AOI) at South Verde High School, the 2019-2020 school calendar, and the rehiring of certified and classified staff. The board also discussed professional development books and received administrative reports, including a district website update. Future agenda items included discussions on the Auditor General's Operational Efficiency Chart and the possibility of changing the regular meeting time.

The Governing Board held a special meeting to discuss and take action on the evaluation of the Administrator-in-Charge. This involved a period in executive session to discuss personnel matters before the board voted to accept the evaluation.

The board meeting covered various topics, including a work session focusing on the book "The Speed of Trust", and a regular session that addressed personnel matters (approvals of hires, resignations, and retirements), business and financial matters (expense and payroll vouchers, financial updates, and student accounts), and consent agenda items (out-of-state travel approvals, job description acceptance, and vendor selection). Other key discussions included student accomplishments, a report on the district website progress, policy amendments, an annual audit report, the implementation of Arizona Online Instruction (AOI) at South Verde High School, approval of school calendars, and salary schedules. The board also selected a book for future professional development.