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A Summary Report of the April 25, 2017
C F S D Governing Board Meeting

Approval of Middle School Courses, Math 6
Accelerated, and Grade 8 Global Connections
(second reading)
Associate Superintendent Mary Jo Conery presented
the second reading of the proposed course, Math 6
Accelerated. There were no changes made to the
course content from the first reading on April 11. The
course was designed to provide consistent, clear
understanding of what a student is expected to learn to
prepare for Math 7 Accelerated and successive high
school math courses. Additional information was
provided with the review of a K-12 mathematics
pathway of courses. The board approved the academic
content standards for the new middle school
mathematics course, Math 6 Accelerated, for
implementation in the 2017-2018 school year.
Public Hearing on Revisions to Fiscal Year 2017
Budget
Ms. Jackson opened the public hearing for comments
from anyone in attendance. No comments were
expressed, and the public hearing was closed.
Approval of Revisions to Fiscal Year 2017 Budget
Controller Sandra Thompson presented and the board
approved changes that reflected actual vs. projected
revenues and expenditures for the fiscal year 2017
budget revision #1.

Dr. Conery presented the second reading of the

proposed course, Grade 8 Global Connections. There
were also no changes made to the course content from
the first reading on April 11. The program serves the
academic needs of students with immersion
Presentation of Professional Pathways: Continuum
experience, and heritage learners. These standards
of Learning and Leadership in CFSD
are designed to continue students development of
Dr. Conery presented along with Learning Support
Spanish language proficiency. The board approved the
Specialists Leah Glashow-Mandel and Beth
academic content standards for the new third course,
Jurgensen, and Curriculum Technology Integrator Mark
Grade 8 Global Connections, for implementation in the
Rubin-Toles. Dr. Conery reviewed the background and
2017-2018 school year.
history of the districts professional learning, the
strategy that the district uses to ensure that educators
Approval of Second Round of Certified Contracts
continue to strengthen their practice throughout their
for 2017-2018
career. CFSD has placed a high value on professional
Assistant Superintendent Denise Bartlett presented a
learning with the purpose of improving student
list of professional staff returning and new hires being
achievement.
offered contracts and addenda for the 2017-18 school
year. This was the second round of contract offerings
Ms. Glashow-Mandel, Ms. Jurgensen and Mr. Rubin-
for next year. The governing board approved the
Toles presented the process and development of the
issuance of these contracts.
proposed program with the following information. Prior
to 2015, CFSDs Career Ladder Program served the
Approval of Governing Board Resolution Opposing
professional learning needs and interests of teachers.
Expansion of Education Savings Accounts (Senate
It focused on the outcomes of continuous improvement
Bill 1431)
and student achievement. When Career Ladder
President Eileen Jackson presented the Arizona
phased out in 2015-2016, the district administration
School Boards Association (ASBA) resolution opposing
created another program for professional learning with
ESAs. The ESA program will make it possible for
a focus on the learning needs of educators in their first
parents to secure vouchers that can be used toward
three years in CFSD called Great Beginnings:
private school tuition, homeschooling, and other
Systems for Success. Building on support received in
education-related expenses. Senate Bill 1431 was
the Great Beginnings, Professional Pathways was
passed by the Legislature and signed by the governor.
created by and for district teachers, aligns with the
The board approved the resolution.
national Learning Forward Professional Learning

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Standards, and supports teachers in year 4 and
beyond. The board agreed that the administration may
proceed to hire a Professional Learning Program
Specialist for the program.
Presentation of Strings Program Proposal
Dr. Conery provided background information regarding
the districts Visual and Performing Arts program
review that has been underway for almost two years.
As a result of that program review, the addition of a K-
12 strings program is recommended to be phased in
over six years, starting with 4-5 Grade students in
2017-2018. Dr. Conery reviewed a detailed matrix of
how the program will grow over the next six years. A
string program will offer more students the opportunity
to participate in music performance with the potential of
integration and consideration among existing musical
ensembles. A quality strings and orchestra education,
as part of a comprehensive arts program, will positively
serve more students and further enhance the current
and the vibrant arts program in CFSD. The board
agreed that the administration may proceed to hire a
strings teacher.
Fiscal Year 2016 Audit Report
Ms. Thompson reported that the audit for Fiscal Year
2016 noted no reportable material weaknesses to the
districts financial statements or major federal program
awards, no deficiencies in the area of internal controls,
and the district was deemed a low risk auditee.
Fiscal Year 2018 Maintenance and Operations
(M&O) Budget
Superintendent Mary Kamerzell gave an update on the
Fiscal Year 2018 straw budget. Dr. Kamerzell reported
that there were minor changes to the revenue and
expenditure documents since the last board meeting.
Board members expressed an interest to reconsider
the budget allocation for the Alumni and Community
Relations department to support marketing district
programs.
Pima County School Board/Superintendent
Collaborative April 17, 2017
Board members shared information from the meeting
that highlights the expansion of Arizonas Education
Savings Accounts.
2017 Arizona Legislative / Governmental Activity
Board members shared information regarding the
Arizona School Boards Association (ASBA) webinar
presentation on the A-F accountability system on
Thursday, April 27 at 11:00 a.m.
Consent Agenda Items
The governing board approved the following consent
agenda items.
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April 11, 2017, regular governing board meeting
minutes
Expense voucher memorandum
Personnel memorandum
Gift and Donations memorandum
Educational Services Inc. Contract
Addition to Sole Source Vendor Edupoint-Synergy
for Fiscal Year 2016-2017
Addition to Sole Source Vendor McTighe and
Associates for Fiscal Year 2016-2017
Upcoming Board Meeting
The next regularly scheduled governing board meeting
is Tuesday, May 9, 2017, 6:30 p.m., at the
Professional Learning Center at Valley View Early
Learning Center.
The tentative agenda is:
Outstanding Achievements
CFSD Star(s) Awards
Executive Session: Re: Superintendents
Performance Evaluation
Review of Policy KF Community Use of School
Facilities (Annual review of fee schedule) (first
reading)
Consideration of Revisions to CFSD Performance
Award Plan (first reading)
FY18 M & O Budget Discussion
Consideration of Proposed Revisions to Policy IKF
Graduation Requirements (first reading) Including
Presentation re: Honors Distinction/Honors Credit
and an Honors Diploma
Consideration of Revisions to Policy JICK,
Regulation JICK-R, and Exhibit JICK-EA, Student
Violence/Harassment/Intimidation/Bullying (first
reading)
Consideration of Revisions to Teacher Assessment
Program (TAP) (first reading)
Report on Districts Historical Discipline Data
CFSD
Please welcome new CFSD staff members:
Kai Chen, Classified Instructor Chinese, VVELC
Stephanie Olson, English, Extra Class, OGMS
Lisa Taetle, Senior Accountant, MAC