The Holbrook Junior High School is in the process of implementing the AVID-Advancement via Individual Advancement program. HJHS Principal Dr. Jeri McKinnon and a team of teachers will be attending the national AVID conference next month in San Diego to learn more about the program.
McKinnon explained that there are four components to AVID: Teacher effectiveness, student learning, leadership and equity.
“The area that I am most excited about is teacher effectiveness. I have been a principal for 13 years and I can honestly testify that effectiveness in the classroom is key to a child’s success in school. If this program can make every teacher effective then it will be worth the investment,” stated McKinnon.
According to Superintendent Dr. Koerperich, the AVID program focuses on college and career readiness skills for all students by creating systems, leadership, instruction and a culture of college and career readiness. Funding for this professional development will come from Title I and Title II funding resources. The board approved the travel.
Dr. Robbie Koerperich also informed the board that the district has submitted a request to the School Facilities Board for a Building Renewal Grant for roofing assessment at HJHS and heating, ventilation and air conditioning; as well as a roofing assessment at Holbrook High School. To do so, the board approved the School Facility Board terms and conditions and authorized Superintendent Dr. Robbie Koerperich to be the authorized signer for the remainder of this project.
In other business, the board:
* Approved bylaw changes proposed by the Arizona School Boards Association regarding ASBA voting procedures and to have the word “equity” adding to the ASBA Core Belief Statements.
* Approved the School Health Program memorandum of understanding with the Winslow Indian Health Care Center.
* Approved out of state travel for Dr. Koerperich to serve on the West Ed Board. West Ed is a national educational research company that address educational issues throughout the United States and the world. West Ed pays for all expenses associated with travel.
* Approved the support staff employment of Delden Nez, substitute custodian; Tina Nez, full-time bus driver; Jesus Luna Almendariz, facilities and HVAC tech; and Andreana Clark, Beatriz Ortega and Patricia Moore, as Hulet Elementary School Daycare substitutes.
* Approved the resignations of Dustin Gonzales, Computer Specialist II; Darlene Yazzie, bus driver; and Michelle Baker, Hulet Elementary School and HHS health assistant.
* Approved the certified staff employment of Paula Garcia, Brooke Frost and Dale Hansen ESI substitute teacher; and LynnDee McLaws, substitute teacher.
* Approved extra duty for Veronica Karn, Indian Wells Elementary School game official; Steven Carbonneau, HHS assistant wrestling; John McDaniels, HJHS head boys basketball coach; Jerald Nez, HJHS head girls basketball coach; Lona Haussman, Park and Hulet elementary schools Title I cooking class; Gishie Arviso, HJHS official; Kerry Perkins, Hulet Elementary School Title I tutorial coordinator; Mike Barela, artist; Tanya Phaturos, special education liason; Byron Bateman, HJHS tutorial; Virginia Lindsey, HJHS sports helper; Cale Allen, IWES head girls basketball coach; Heidi Hunsaker, Park Elementary School professional development; and Brian Gohl, auditorium tech.
* Approved volunteers Sandra Oberriter, HHS cheer program/driver; Bryan Smithson Jr., HHS wrestling; John Wehrman, HHS Running Club, Outdoor Club and cross country; Chantel Taylor, IWES assistant boys basketball coach; Teri Lester, IWES head girls basketball coach; and Ryan Attakai, IWES assistant boys basketball coach.
* Approved the receipt of $4,125 for Indian Wells Pre-K from Quality First.
* Approved professional leave for Ben Coppolo, Phoenix, Office of English Language Acquisition Conference, Dec. 5-7, at an estimated cost of $1,780, plus use of a district vehicle; Heidi Hunsaker and Beth Self, Tempe, Orff Workshop, Oct. 27, at an estimated cost of $140, plus use of a district vehicle; Miriam Stacey and Audrianna Quezada, Snowflake, School Nurse and Health Technician meeting, Oct. 24, at an estimated cost of use of a district vehicle; Andrea Tomlin, Prescott, Data Dig No. 3, Oct. 24, at an estimated cost of use of a district vehicle; Daniel Orton, Phoenix, AZ Health and Physical Education State Convention, Oct. 25-26, at an estimated cost of $414, plus use of a district vehicle; Charles Haussman, Phoenix, Career and Technology Education Strategic Planning Committee, Oct. 30, at an estimated cost of $190, plus use of a district vehicle; Teri Tafoya, Mesa, Infinite Campus Arizona User Group Meeting, Nov. 2, at an estimated cost of $163; Jacob Boyle, Flagstaff, School Level Reporting, Oct. 30, at an estimated cost of use of a district vehicle; and Teri White, Snowflake, Career Tech Meeting, Nov. 6, at an estimated cost of use of a district vehicle.
* Approved expense and revolving fund vouchers totaling $532,905 and payroll and expense vouchers totaling $694,395. * Approved fundraisers including HHS baseball selling Krispy Kreme donuts in October for estimated earnings of $2,100; HHS FCCLA (Family, Career and Community Leaders of America) selling Holbrook Roadrunner hydro flasks in October for estimated earnings of $1,000; Class of 2021 providing a gift wrapping service and hot chocolate for estimated earnings of $800; Class of 2020 T-shirt sales for estimated earnings of $518; HHS girls basketball to have popcorn pre-sales for estimated earnings of $3,000; and HHS baseball to host a bake sale during the Christmas Bazaar and Parade of Lights for estimated earnings of $200.
* Approved ASBA policy adoptions for final reading.
