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NOTICE OF COMBINED PUBLIC MEETING AND EXECUTIVE SESSION OF THE
GOVERNING BOARD OF THE WINDOW ROCK UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT #8
Pursuant to ARS ?38-431.02, notice is hereby given to the general public that the Board of Education of the Window Rock Unified School District #8 will convene a meeting at the time, date, and place indicated. Information regarding agenda items may be reviewed in the Office of the Superintendent of Schools in Fort Defiance. The Board may vote to convene an executive session pursuant to ARS ?38-431.03 to review personnel and/or legal matters related to those items marked by an asterisk*. If any disabled person needs any type of accommodation, please notify the Superintendent’s Office at (928) 729-6705 at least seventy-two (72) hours prior to the time scheduled for the meeting.
PUBLIC HEARING
May 9, 2007 5:30 PM WRHS Lecture Hall
Wednesday AGENDA Fort Defiance, AZ
I. CALL TO ORDER
II. PUBLIC HEARING
A. Revised Budget for SY 06/07
REGULAR BOARD MEETING
May 9, 2007 5:30pm
Wednesday AGENDA Fort Defiance, AZ
I. CALL TO ORDER/FLAG SALUTE
II. ROLL CALL/WELCOME
III. CALL TO THE PUBLIC: This is the time for public comment. Members of the Board may not discuss items that are not on
the agenda. Therefore, action taken as a result of public comment will be limited to directing staff to study the matter or of scheduling
the matter for further consideration and discussion at a later date. Public comments are limited to 3 minutes each.
IV. BOARD APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
V. CONSENT AGENDA
A. Approval of District Vouchers
i. Expense Voucher #6719 in the amount of $261,046.10
ii. Expense Voucher #6720 in the amount of $182,769.77
iii. Payroll Voucher #27 in the amount of $826,999.01
iv. Payroll Voucher #28 in the amount of $863,689.31
B. Approval of Expenditure Budget Balance Report for April 2007 with a balance of $11,917,461.04
C. Approval of Student Activities Fund Balance Report for April 2007 with a balance of $57,187.94
D. Approval of Student Auxiliary Fund Balance Report for April 2007 with a balance of $53,055.48
E. Approval of Travel Request for Governing to attend the following;
i. ASBA Delegate Assembly on June 23, 2007 in Tempe, AZ
ii. ASBA Summer Leadership Institute on July 26-28, 2007 in Flagstaff, AZ
iii. ASBA Law Conference on September 6-8, 2007 in Phoenix, AZ
iv. ASBA County meetings on October 23-25, 2007, location to be announced
F. Approval of Travel Request for Maggie Benally and Jennifer Wilson to present at the Native
Language Revitalization National Summit on June 4-5, 2007 in Washington, DC
G. Approval of Travel Request for Christine Yazzie, Rhonda Bell, Carol Wauneka, Martina Litson,
Clara Goodluck,, Emma Dixon, Arlene Begay, Marilyn Begay, Rowena Dolino, James Sumpter,
Maria DeGracia, Charlene Smiley, Edwin Brown, Verna Marianito, Mary Phillips, Evelyn Begody,
Raeanna Brock, Leilani Suner, Virginia Tulley, Deborah Mayher, Five Principals, Ty Barlow and
Cathy Begay to attend the National Conference on Differentiated Instruction on July 13-19, 2007
in Las Vegas, NV
VI. INFORMATION and/or REPORT
A Transition Plan for K-5 Elementary School
B. Transition Plan for Tsehootsooi Dine Bi’olta
C. PinnacleOne Report on Construction
*D. Report – Sensitive Student Information
VII. NEW BUSINESS
A. Discussion and possible action regarding revised budget for SY 06/07.
B. Discussion and possible action regarding acknowledgement of receipt of Auditor General Report
of 90-day letter and recommendations for corrections.
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C. Discussion and possible action regarding authorized representatives of the District to sign the
General Statement of Assurance for SY 2007/2008.
D. Discussion and possible action regarding resolution of Governing Board Certification of Absence
Approval Request as required by A.R.S. ?15-902
E. Discussion and possible action regarding Agreement for Dual Enrollment Partnership with
Northland Pioneer College.
F. Discussion and possible action regarding Memorandum of Understanding with University of
Northern Colorado for the purpose of a Professional Development Grant Proposal.
G. Discussion and possible action regarding the Summer Food Program to begin June 4, 2007 to July
27, 2007 to be provided at (6) sites. ndH. Discussion and possible action regarding 2 reading and adoption of the following policies
provided by the Arizona School Boards Association:
i. DJE Bidding / Purchasing Procedures
ii. EB Environmental and Safety Program
iii. JLIF Sex Offender Notification
iv. JLIF-R Sex Offender Notification
v. JLIF-E Sex Offender Notification
vi. DGD Credit Cards
vii. DGD-R Credit Cards
viii. DGD-E Credit Cards
ix. EGAEA Electronic Mail
x. EGD Use of Technology in Office Services
I. Discussion and possible action regarding first reading of the Gifted and Talented Scope and
Sequence as required by Arizona state law.
*J. Discussion and possible action regarding District-Wide Architectural Services. [Per A.R.S. ?]
*K. Discussion and possible action regarding land withdrawal request from the Navajo Nation
Division of Public Safety. [Per A.R.S. ?38-431.03(A)(3) Advise from Legal Counsel; and A.R.S. ?38-431.03(7)
Negotiations for the purchase, sale or lease of real property]
*L. Discussion and possible action regarding determination of long-term suspension or expulsion
hearing for student A, B, C and D [Executive Session Per A.R.S. ?38.431.03(A)(3) Advise from Legal Counsel; and per
A.R.S. ? 15-843 Student Discipline]
*M. Discussion and possible action regarding appointment of hearing officer(s) for student expulsion
hearings. [Executive Session Per A.R.S. ?38.431.03(A)(3) Advise from Legal Counsel; and per A.R.S. ? 15-843 Student
Discipline]
N. Discussion and possible action regarding School Calendar for SY 2007-08.
VIII. PERSONNEL
A. Discussion and possible action regarding retirements
i. Certified
Elsie Tom, Teacher, THTMS
Cecelia Tracy, Teacher, THTMS
Mary M. Steffen, Teacher, WRHS
Marilyn Y. Litson, Teacher, WRES
ii. Classified
Elbert Benally, Custodian
Vicki Birch, Media Center Clerk
Mark Cleveland, Security Guard
Dolly James, Custodian
Teresita Morgan, Instructional Assistant
Jerry T. Nelson, Custodian
Helena Yazzie, Attendance Clerk
B. Discussion and possible action regarding resignations;
i. Administrative
Lorraine Dodge, Principal/Teacher, Sawmill PLC
Jacquelyne Wauneka, Dean of Students, WRHS
Dennis Lee, Interim Supervisor, Building and Grounds
ii. Certified
Patricia Isaac, School Psychologist Judith Allen, Teacher,WRHS
Christopher Cyran, Special Education Teacher, THTMS Leonard Chee, Teacher, WRHS
Wyoma L. Henry Librarian, THTPLC Jimmy Ellis, Teacher, WRHS
Frances Legah, School Nurse, WRES Jessica Musch, Teacher, WRHS
Valencia Spencer, Special Education Teacher, WRES Roman Peshlakai, Teacher, WRHS
Francelia Tom, Teacher, WRES
iii. Instructor
Jennifer Gross, Language & Culture Instructor, Tsehootsooi Dine Bi’olta
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iv. Classified
Jarvis Bahe, Lead Custodian
C. Discussion and possible action regarding Contract Offers
i. Certified
Jessica Segay, Math Teacher, WRHS
Lori Chee, English Teacher, WRHS
ii. Professional Staff
Frances Robbins, Licensed Practical Nurse
iii. Instructors
Reeverson Descheny, Dine Language & Culture Instructor, Tsehootsooi Dine Bi’olta
Selena Johnson, Dine Language & Culture Instructor, Tsehootsooi Dine Bi’olta
Nelford Wilson, Dine Language & Culture Instructor, WRES
iv. Classified Administrator
Darrell Wallace, Interim Supervisor, Building and Grounds
D. Discussion and possible action regarding Renewal/Non-Renewals of Classified Staff for SY 2007-
2008:
i. Renewals
Administration Joe, Janet M. Upshaw, Margaret
Building and Grounds Begay, Anthony J. Dahozy, Virgil Little Elk, Peggy
Begay, James Henry, Gloria J. Roanhorse, Fernando
Begay, William P. Juarez, Delora A. Shebala, Lamentino
Burnside, Virgil Kee, Arthur H. Tso, John R
Charles, Leon Lee, Leon Wallace, Darrell
Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment Billy, Juanita Cowboy, Alberta
Hale, Clarissa Dawes, Josephine
Computer Services Jim, Clinton Yazzie, Donna M.
Food Services Begay, Sadie H. Scott, Quenby Tsosie, Rose A.
Fourkiller, Wynema D. Shirley, Opal Whitegoat, Winifred M.
Metteba, Victoria C. Smith, Blanche N. Willie, Christopher
Moses, Harry III Standingrock, Kathryn Willie, Wilbur Jr.
Pioche, Leona J. Tewanema, Mary L. Yazzie, Rose A.
Ruskin, Caroline Tsosie, Ella Ann Michelle Slinkey
Sam, Annette S. Tsosie, Linda L.
Security Cohoe, Edwin Kinlichee, Delbert Wilson, Juspert M.
Dick, Clarence Smith, Dan Jr.
WRHS Begay, Edison Lizer, Dalton Tsosie, Cynthia
Begay, Ramon K. Long-Peshlakai, Laura Tsosie, Frances Ann
Cleveland, Betty R. Lynch, Rose White, Paschal
Crawford-Begay, Marilyn Martinez-Cohoe, Kandeda Yazzie, Andrea
Deschner, Susie Phillips, Carol
Lee, Sharon Sam, Linda
THTILC Anderson, Augustine Jr. Natonabah, Elouise D. Wilson, Larson
Gorman, Mahlah Sam, Rita
Morgan, Carol Uentillie, Helen
THTPLC Becenti, Lynda Holyan, Lorenzo Thompson, Clarita
Brown, Johnny B. Jim, Alice J. Watts, Francina E.
Coonsis, Michael Naswood, Selma White, Lenora
Dickson, Tammy Sorrell, Yolanda
SMPLC Anderson, Trudi Laughing, Leona
Special Education Ashley, Melissa Cardy, Verna Malone, Gloria
Bahe, Esther Collins, Kathleen Shirley, Virgilynn
Begaye, Elvira Connor-Denny, Estar Spencer, Lucinda
Benally, Adrienne John, Julie M. Tsosie, Cynthia
Benally, Dale K. Johnson, Wilton Wallace, Miranda
Boyd, Jacqueline Kelwood, Lorraine A.
Tsehootsooi Dine Bi’olta Dahozy, Melissa Silversmith, Lenora Mark, Alta
Litson, Carmelita Spencer, Rosemary
Nez, Katherine Yazzie, Josephine
THTMS Chee, Marcellas R. Hale, Raymond Smiley, Cynthia
Chee, Rosalind Henry, Andrea Tracy, Cecil
Clauschee, Gilbert Kanuho, Sylvia Trujillo, Cynthia
Curley, Bertha Maldonado, Karen Wauneka, Bernice
Descheene, Sarah McNeal, Dianora Williams, Denise
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WRES Arthur, Brenda Dick, Eric S. Nez, Marita
Arviso, Jennie Emerson, Renee D. Peterson, Verna M.
Begaye, Berlinda R. Hardy, Wayne Smith, Kenneth Jr.
Benally, Theresa Lee, Charlene Wauneka, Dinah
Burnside, Milton Lynch, Ella Williams, Maggie Personnel Margaret Lynch Vanessa Tso Elvera Whitney Business Office Judy James Virginia Nez Beverly Hardy
Vanisha Brown Jolene Keeto Aurelia Dale
Bennis Dedman Edison Scott
Transportation Erwin Barber Samuel Berchman Rena Castillo
Roberta Denetdeale Dwindle Denetdeel Brian Deschene
Vernon Hale, Jr. Danny Hardy Kenneth James
Gloria Johnson John Kulish Marilyn Lee
Kathleen Miles Justin Nelson Marjorie Nez
Edison Nez Ruben Nunez Geraldine Hardy
Delores Roanhorse Wilfred Ruskin Bernice Silversmith
Calvin Spencer
ii. Non-Renewal
Computer Services Harry Begay
E. Discussion and possible action regarding Extra-Pay for Mark Baez, Adrian Pete and Mae John to
serve as Transition Job Coaches for the 2007 Transition work Program to begin May 29, 2007 to
June 29, 2007, not to exceed $4,800/coach. F. Discussion and possible action regarding Extended School Year Program for Special Ed. Program
including staff:
Sharissa Ben Lorraine Kelwood Selma Naswood Juanita Cook
Esther Bahe Melissa Ashley Verna Cardy Elvira Begaye
Colleen Roan Sandra Lucero Gilbert Clauschee Jacqueline Boyd
Julie John Raeanna Brock Christopher Cronyn Antonita Yazzie
Loretta Brutz Alison Begay Lorraine Williams Frances Robbins
Miranda Wallace Kathleen Collins Rena Yazzie Yolanda Sorrell
Adrienne Benally Cheryl Laughter Valencia Spencer
Linda King Leandrea James Erlinda Sagaran
G. Discussion and possible action regarding Extra-pay for THTMS Concept Schedule Team to begin
on June 4, 2007 and end June 8, 2007; staff to include:
Katy Acuna Clara Goodluck James Sumpter
Edwin Brown Rex Greenwood Pandora Watchman
Maria DeGracia Barbara Henshaw Yolanda Yazza
Peter D’Alesandro Evelyn Johnson Rena Yazzie
H. Discussion and possible action regarding Summer Food Program Employment; staff to include:
Ashley, Jacob Sam, Annette. Tsosie, Rose Ann
Begay, Sadie Shirley, Opal Willie, Christopher
Fourkiller, Wynema Smith, Blanche Whitegoat, Winifred
Metteba, Victoria Standingrock, Kathryn Yazzie, Aaron
Moses, Harry III Tewanema, Mary Yazzie, Rose Ann
Pioche, Leona Tsosie, Ella Ann
Ruskin, Caroline Tsosie, Linda
I. Discussion and possible action regarding THTMS School Make-up Day and Extra-Pay for May 4,
2007:
Betty Barlow Rex Greenwood Pandora Watchman Karen Maldonado
Rosemarie Becenti David Hale Elmer Williams Cecil Tracy
Alvin Begay Nora Halona Sharyl Williams Cynthia Trujillo
Rosella Burbank Ryan Hernandez Yolanda Yazza Bernice Wauneka
Lorraine Chase Evelyn Johnson Rena Yazzie Denise Williams
Barbara Chee Emmanuel Lalunio Rosalind Chee Karen LittleElk
Jennie Crawford Daniel Martin Gilbert Clauschee Harold Foster
Christopher Cyran Mae Myron Sarah Descheene Katy Acuna
Maria DeGracia Adrian Pete Wilton Johnson
Alvin DeGuzman Joleen Retzer Lucinda Kaalao
Rowena Dolino James Sumpter Sylvia Kanuho
Substitute Teacher Larry Dunn Elsie Tom Johnny Harvey
Substitute Teacher Julia Farkas Cecelia Tracy Wilhamena Shirley
J. Discussion and possible action regarding Extra-pay for Sherri Miller, 7th-8th Grade Teacher for
TDB for THTMS School Make-up Day for May 4, 2007
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K. Discussion and possible action regarding THTILC Summer 2007 21st Century Program; staff to
include:
Lucille Gagnon, Site Coordinator Laxman Shrestha Mahlah Gorman
Edwin Brown Duane Yazzie Joseph John
Substitutes: Kathy Norris Lula Bia Kelly Hubbell
Jeanne Larsen Candy Wittwer Martina Litson
L. Discussion and possible action regarding WRES Summer 2007 21st Century Program; staff to
include:
Charlene Smiley, Site Coordinator
Harriett Skeet
Ella Shortey
Substitutes: Arlene Garfield Maxine Gee Marlene Begay
Nonabah Parkhurst Carolyn Marlow Bessi Yazzie
Kellamay Kelly Betty Moore Joanna Jackson
Lorraine Salabiye Alice Tracey Sadie Yazzie
Dona Etsitty Edelina Etsitty Regina Burbank
Ruby Benally Velma Cassa Chris Cronyn
Jaime Cole Ella Denetdale George Carmen
Mary Vega Tim Arviso Lynn Huenemen
Art Laughter Leona Paywa
M. Discussion and possible action regarding CTE Summer School Program; staff to include:
i. Marcus Forrester
ii. Marilou Joson
N. Discussion and possible action regarding Dine Language and Culture Extended Learning
Program-Summer 2007; staff to include:
Nelford Wilson Evelyn Johnson Barsine Benally Leona Laughing
Mary Wilson Marilyn Begay Audra Platero Lucy Antone
Mae Myron Arlene Begay Pat Johnson Lydia Begay
Substitutes: Regine Brown Matilda Descheny Emma Dixon Roselyn Johnson
Alex Gatewood
O. Discussion and possible action regarding Extra-pay for Reading First Certified staff to attend the
Reading First Summer Academy in Sedona, AZ on June 4-6, 2007 and June 18-20, 2007; staff to
include:
Dona Etsitty Carolyn Marlow Nonabah Parkhurst
Kellamay Kelly Arlene Garfield Jaime Cole
*P. Discussion and possible action regarding Hearing Officer’s Findings and Recommendations on
Joni Sherman’s employment termination appeal including termination and/or non-renewal of Joni
Sherman for SY 2007/08. [Per A.R.S. ?38-431.03(A)(1) discussion or consideration of employment; and/or A.R.S. ?38-
431.03(A)(3) Advise from Legal Counsel]
Q. Discussion and possible action regarding THTMS School Make-up Day and Extra Pay for May 18,
2007
Betty Barlow Julia Farkas James Sumpter
Rosemarie Becenti Rex Greenwood Elsie Tom
Alvin Begay David Hale Cecelia Tracy
Rosella Burbank Nora Halona Pandora Watchman
Lorraine Chase Ryan Hernandez Elmer Williams
Barbara Chee Evelyn Johnson Sharyl Williams
Jennie Crawford Emmanuel Lalunio Yolanda Yazza
Christopher Cyran Daniel Martin Rena Yazzie
Maria DeGracia Mae Myron Johnny Harvey, Substitute Teacher
Alvin DeGuzman Adrian Pete Wilhamena Shirley, Substitute Teacher
Rowena Dolino Joleen Retzer
Larry Dunn
R. Discussion and possible action regarding Summer School Bus Drivers; staff to include:
Samuel Berchman Robert Denetdale Gloria Johnson Delores Roanhorse
Rena Castillo Danny Hardy Geraldine Hardy Marilyn Lee
Kathleen Miles Justin Nelson Marjorie Nez Bernice Silversmith S. Discussion and possible action regarding Vertical Team Members; staff to include:
Mary Phillips, WRES Betty Moore, WRES Jaime Cole, WRES
Yolanda Yazza, THTMS Rosemarie Becenti, THTMS
Pauletta Wauneka, CIA/St. Michaels Indian School
T. Discussion and possible action regarding Vertical Team Leaders; staff to include:
Science – Arlene Bradley Writing – Suzanne Chee
Social Studies – Deborah Mayher Math – Leilani Suner
Technology – Reva Begay
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U. Discussion and possible action regarding Career Ladder Steering Committee Stipend; staff to
include:
Emma Dixon, TDB Rhonda Bell, THTPLC Christine Yazzie, THTPLC
Clara Goodluck, THTILC Verna Marianito, WRES Rowena Dolino, THTMS
Rena Yazzie, THTMS Evelyn Begody, WRHS Raeanna Brock, WRHS
Sandra Lucero, WRES Mary Phillips, WRES
V. Discussion and possible action regarding Career ladder Program Salary Compensation
W. Discussion and possible action regarding Staff Request for Leave
i. Sharyl Williams, THTMS
Elmer Williams, THTMS
ii. Barsine Benally, TDB
Patricia Johnson, TDB
Katherine Nez, TDB
iii. Janet Joe, Administration
IX. ADJOURNMENT – Next Meeting June 13, 2007
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