The subject of accepting late contracts came up during the “Call to the Audience” section of the recent meeting of the Douglas Unified School District Governing Board on July 14.
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He noted in two different instances, former Associate Superintendent Judy Herbert’s contract was signed and turned in after the 30-day deadline.
Nava questions whether the policy of the 30-day time limit was negatively affecting the education of students and whether the policy is being applied fairly.
He did request that the item about late contract acceptance be placed on the next regular meeting agenda.
No action could be taken since it was presented during “Call to the Audience.
Following the meting, Herbert said that Nava was mistaken in his understanding of administrative contracts. Unlike teacher contracts, administrative contracts are negotiated by the school board. So while teacher contracts may have gone out on May 4, the administrators may not receive contracts until weeks later.
She said that in 2004-05, in which Nava says it took her 43 days to sign the contract, she actually received the signed contract from the board on June 23, and then returned it on July 16.
In 2007-08, when Nava claims it took her 53 days to sign the contract, she received the contract on June 5 and retuned it on June 12.
During the meeting, the board also approved the 2008-09 budget.
In other action, the board:
√ Approved the hiring of Mary Good as Human Resource Director at a rate of $75,000 annually.
√ Approved the hiring of assistant principal for Huber Middle School, Clifford Dunlap, at a salary of $49,713.
√ Approved the hiring of English teacher, DHS, Virginia West at a salary of $33, 390; DHS Special Ed teacher Erik Coppes, at a salary of $32,990; DHS Special Ed teacher Eric Meehan, $33,990; DHS Science teacher Richard Dodge, $39,600; DHS Chemistry teacher Mary Jones,. $47, 190; Huber Science teacher Jenny Thomas, $33,390; Ray Borane Special Ed teacher Heather Everson, $33,390; Joe Carlson third grade teacher Kathy Rickel, $36,890; Joe Carlson Kindergarten teacher Letica Garcia, $33,390; and Clawson fourth grade teacher Crystal Backman, $32,990.
√ Approved the following substitute teachers, DUSD retired Virginia Morris, George Montano and Elsa Obregon; certified substitutes Alice Segar, Valeria Gonzales, Jonathan Jones, Diane Lunas, Carlos Montano, Jesus Saspe, Jesus B. Lucero, Keoki Skinner, Michael Molina, Arlene Brinker, Eric Valenzuela and Juan Esquer; and emergency substitutes Jenny Blaskey, Lizette Valenzuela, David Saspe, Maribel Schmidt, Alvina Hughes and Amanda McFarland.
√ Approved part-time food service worker Rosa Valenzuela, $6.90 per hour; Jo Wright, OSI administrative assistant, $10.92 an hour; and support staff placements Victor Barrera, Maintenance worker II, $12.22 per hour; Jesus Carillo, Maintenance worker II, $11.05; and Armando Zepeda, HVAC Tech, $16.15.
√ Approved coaching staff of the 2008-09 school year.
√ Approved assistant football coach hire Gilbert Rojas, $2,594; Middle school head volleyball coach Michelle Hurtado, $1,104; and DHS Assistant volleyball coach Carlos Chavez, $1,656.
√ Approved stipends in the amount of $1718 each for certified staff as for additional duties and responsibilities for English Language Development.
√ Approved stipends for additional duties,/responsibilities for the IGNITE program at DHS, $2,200 for Lorena Tapia and $2,500 for Susan Molina.
√ Approved the support staff resignation of Deborah Girard, Ray Borane teacher; and Jasmin Ramirez, food service worker.
√ Approved revisions to job description to Business and Financial Assistant.
√ Approved the second reading of policies “Evaluation of Professional Staff Members,” and revisions to “Professional Staff Salary Schedules” “Line and Staff Relations” and “Support Staff Schedules.”
√ Approved contract amendment for the Youth Transition program.
√ Approved out of state travel for the DHS Folklorico Club to travel to El Paso for a performance at the “Viva! El Paso” celebration on July 18-19.
√ Approved sole source providers for 2008-09.
√ Approved a 20 cent increase for student lunches, and 25 cents for adult breakfast and lunches.
√ Renewed Medicaid Administration Agreement with Southwest Educational Billing Services.
Approved a revised General Statement of Assurance for 2009 to be filed with the Arizona Department of Education.
Approved a one semester leave of absence for Cayetana Noperi, instructional aide for Stevenson, but denied a leave for custodian Anita Lugo.
There will be a special board meeting at noon on July 25. The next regular board meeting coincides with the first day of school on August 5.
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Sick and Tired of Nava wrote on Jul 23, 2008 7:56 PM:
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CatLover wrote on Jul 20, 2008 6:54 PM:
I appreciate Mr. Nava's willingness to stand up and speak out, question, and take action on issues that involve the students and employees, and community.
Mr. Nava, if you read this, THANK YOU!!! "
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