July 26, 2022


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Date: 07/26/2022
Time: 5:00pm
Location: Dreamcatcher Library

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Notice of Public Meeting

Presidio School Inc. Board of Directors

Pursuant to A.R.S. 38-431.02, notice is hereby given to the members of the Presidio School Board of Directors and to the general public that a meeting, open to the public, will be held as specified below.

DATED AND POSTED 25TH  DAY OF JULY 2022

Board of Presidio School, Inc.

By Terry S. Garza, Terry S. Garza

Secretary, Board of Directors of Presidio School

AGENDA

Presidio School Board of Directors Meeting

1695 East Ft. Lowell

Dreamcatcher Library

Tucson, Arizona 85719

Tuesday, July 26, 2022

5:00 PM

  • Call to order Mr. Carrillo
  • Public Comment Mr. Carrillo

Action Items:

  • Consideration to Approve the June 28, 2022  Board Minutes Ms. Garza
  • Consideration to Approve the date for the September Board MeetingMs. Garza
  • Consideration to Table Approval of  the June 2022 Expenditures until 9/22 Ms. Garza
  • Consideration to Approve the RFP for the 1695 Courtyard Project Ms. Montierth
  • Consideration to Adopt the 2021/2022 Budget as presented Ms. Garza
  • Consideration to Go to Executive Session To Discuss Proposed 2022/2023

Salaries and Wages In Accordance with A.R.S. §38-431.03 D Mr. Carrillo

  • Reconvene from Executive Session Mr. Carrillo
  • Consideration to Approve the Proposed 2022/2023 Salaries and Wages Ms. Montierth
  • Consideration to Approve the Revised Mission Statement Ms. Montierth
  • Consideration to Approve the Policy and Rubric/Contract for Non-Degreed Ms. Montierth

Teaching Program

Discussion Items:

  • Revised Program of Instruction

Principal’s Report:

Meeting Minutes

Jul 26, 2022 | Board Meeting

Attendees: Pat Johnston Erin Foudy Jessica Montierth Martin Carrillo` Peggy Barnett Tom Drexel Terry Garza

 

Call to order 5:05 PM

  • Peggy Barnett – in person
  • Martin Carrillo – absent
  • Tom Drexel – in person
  • Pat Johnston – absent
  • Jessica Montierth – in person
  • Terry Garza – in person

 

Public Comment

  • Keren Olson – present
  • No public comment.

 

Action Items:

  • Consideration to approve the June 28, 2022 Board Meeting Minutes
    • Motion made: Jessica Montierth
    • Motion accepted: Peggy Barnett
    • Motion passed unanimously
  • Consideration to approve the date for the September Board Meeting
    • Proposed date: September 6, 2022 at 5:00 PM
    • Motion made: Peggy Barnett
    • Motion accepted: Jessica Montierth
    • Motion passed unanimously
  • Consideration to table approval for the June 2022 Expenditures until September Board meeting
    • The request to table the approval of the June 2022 expenditures was presented in response to account reconciliation  for closing out FY21/22.  While all financial requirements were met, accounts are still in need of reconciliation.
    • Motion made: Peggy Barnett
    • Motion accepted: Jessica Montierth
    • Motion passed unanimously
  • Consideration to Approve the RFP for the 1695 Courtyard Project
    • After reviewing the RFP, the Board proposed to approve the RFP with the following changes:
      • Under “RFP Project Timelines,” change
        • Selection of Top Bidder/Notification of Unsuccessful Bidders to “Selection of Contract Award” and the date to September 6, 2022.
        • Add: “Notification of Contract Award/Rejection” and the date of September 9, 2022.
        • Remove: “Start of Negotiations” and “Contract Award”
      • Throughout the RFP, remove the word “questions” and replace it with “clarifications”.
    • Motion made: Terry Garza
    • Motion accepted: Peggy Barnett
    • Motion passed unanimously
  • Consideration to move to Executive Session to discuss proposed salaries and wages in accordance with ARS 38-431.03D
    • Motion made: Peggy Barnett
    • Motion accepted: Jessica Montierth
    • Motion passed unanimously
  • Reconvene from Executive Session at 6:04 PM
  • Considerations to approve proposed 2022/2023 salaries and wages
    • Teacher Salary
      • Proposed teacher salaries as presented, giving JM authorization to increase proposed salaries up to 3% at her discretion with cause.
      • Motion Made: Terry Garza
      • Motion accepted: Peggy Barnett
    • JM’s salary
      • Motion made: Terry Garza
      • Motion accepted: Tom Drexel
      • Roll call
        • Tom – yay
        • Terry – yay
        • Peggy – yay
        • Pat – absent
        • Martin – absent
        • Jessica – abstain
    • TG’s salary
      • Motion made: Jessica Montierth
      • Motion accepted: Tom Drexel
      • Roll call
        • Tom – yay
        • Terry – abstain
        • Peggy – yay
        • Pat – absent
        • Martin – absent
        • Jessica – yay
    • EF’s salary
      • Motion made: Jessica Montierth
      • Motion accepted: Tom Drexel
      • Roll call
        • Tom – yay
        • Terry – abstain
        • Peggy – yay
        • Pat – absent
        • Martin – absent
        • Jessica – yay
    • Remaining leadership and student support
      • Motion made: Tom Drexel
      • Motion accepted: Peggy
      • Motion passes unanimously
    • Hourly
      • Motion made: Tom Drexel
      • Motion accepted: Peggy
      • Motion passes unanimously
  • Consideration to approve the revised Mission statement
    • The Mission Statement was modified to reflect Presidio School’s current Program of Instruction, course offerings, and charter description.
    • Motion made: Tom Drexel
    • Motion accepted: Peggy Barnett
    • Roll call
      • Tom – yay
      • Terry – yay
      • Peggy – yay
      • Pat – absent
      • Martin – absent
      • Jessica – ya
  • Consideration to approve the Policy and Rubric/Contract for Non-degreed Teaching Candidates
    • Presidio proposes to implement the following rubric in an effort to increase the hiring pool and remain in accordance with new legislation:
  • DCI will be listed as “teacher of record”
  • Minimum of 75 credits towards a Bachelor’s degree with an accredited college/university
    • Completion of gen ed courses
    • 12+ credits in content specific
  • Provide documentation of progression toward completion of program 
  • Commitment to work of one full academic year upon completion of degree program
  • Completion of classroom management course
  • Motion made: Tom Drexel
  • Motion accepted: Peggy
  • 6:41 PM Adjourned
    • Motion passes unanimously

 

Discussion Items:

  • Revised Program of Instruction
    • JE, SM, and JM revised both the Course Catalog and Program of Instruction to reflect current course offerings, Pre-AP/AP/Honors courses, modifications to the curriculum, and to ensure alignment with Presidio’s Mission Statement.  JM will share the modified Mission Statement, Program of Instruction, and Course Catalog with Presidio’s educational consultation at ASBCS to ensure it aligns with the charter and accurately reflects Presidio prior to submitting for approval.  The Presidio Board of Directors will review the revised Program of Instruction and Course Catalog at the next meeting.

 

Principal’s Report

  • Review of Executive Strategic Planning Meeting
    • The Executive Team discussed and developed the policy and rubric for non-degreed teaching candidates, discussed the shift in culture and how it has impacted Presidio’s culture then revised the Mission Statement to reflect those changes, and reviewed JM’s proposed SY22/23 salaries and wages. 
  • Resignations/open positions
    • JM has received 5 resignations since the end of Summer Remediation/Enrichment for various reasons.  Exit surveys have been sent out to gather feedback and current positions to be filled are:
      • Teachers for grades 3 and 4
      • Paraprofessionals for grades 3, 4, 5, and ESS
  • 300 Building Roof
    • During a microburst, half of the roof on the 300 building was ripped off.  RL, JM, and MM secured a heavy duty tarp to the building to prevent further damage while DC contacted the insurance company.  The adjuster will be on campus on July 27, 2022 to assess damages

 

Next Meetings – September 6, 2022 at 5:00 PM

Meeting Adjournment – 6:41 PM

 

Next Meeting

April 2nd, 2024

5:00 pm Presidio School Dreamcatcher Library

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