School board meeting reflection

MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL MEETING OF THE GOVERNING BOARD

SCOTTSDALE UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 48

December 20, 2018 A Special Meeting of the Governing Board of the Scottsdale Unified School District, #48, Maricopa County, was called to order at 9:06 AM, at the Scottsdale Unified School District Mohave District Annex, 8500 E. Jackrabbit Road, Scottsdale, Arizona. Mrs. Perleberg led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance. Board Members in attendance were Barbara Perleberg, President; Kim Hartmann, Vice President; Allyson Beckham; Pam Kirby; and Sandy Kravetz. Acting Superintendent Dr. John Kriekard was also present. A quorum was present. Mrs. Perleberg moved to convene in Executive Session for:

A. Pursuant to ARS 38-431.03(A)(3), for the purpose of receiving legal advice from the attorney for the public body regarding possible settlement with Hunt Caraway Architects.

B. Pursuant to ARS 38-431.03(A)(4), Discussion or consultation with the attorneys of the public body in order to consider its position and instruct its attorneys regarding the public body's position regarding settlement discussions with Hunt Caraway Architects.

Mrs. Kravetz seconded the motion. The motion was approved with a vote of 5 – 0. At 10:03 AM, the Special Meeting reconvened. Action Items VI. A. The Board may vote to approve a settlement agreement with Hunt & Caraway Architects Mrs. Perleberg moved that the Governing Board approve the settlement agreement and mutual release between the District and Hunt & Caraway Architects, Ltd., and authorize the Board President to sign the agreement. Mrs. Kirby asked outside legal counsel Susan Segal, Udall Shumway, to recap the details of the settlement. Ms. Segal stated that the settlement affects the former Hohokam and Central Kitchen projects, and the Pima and Hopi projects. Mrs. Beckham seconded the motion. The motion was approved with a vote of 5 – 0. VI. B. The Board may vote to approve Agreement and In-Kind Donation of Services valued at $130,000 from Arizona Diamondbacks Foundation for field Improvements at Ingleside Middle School for SUSD and Arcadia Little League Mrs. Hartmann moved to approve the Agreement and In-Kind Donation of Services valued at $130,000 from Arizona Diamondbacks Foundation for field Improvements at Ingleside Middle School for SUSD and Arcadia Little League. Mrs. Beckham seconded the motion. The motion was approved with a vote of 5 – 0. Mrs. Perleberg moved to convene in Executive Session for:

A. Pursuant to A.R.S. §38-431.03(A)(1), discussion/consideration of applicants for Superintendent, with representatives from search firm McPherson & Jacobson. The applicants have been notified pursuant to A.R.S. §38-431.03(A)(1).

B. Pursuant to ARS 38-431.03(A)(3), for the purpose of receiving legal advice from the attorney for the public body regarding applicants for Superintendent and the search process.

C. Possible executive session, pursuant to A.R.S. §38-431.03(A)(1), for discussion/consideration of Acting Superintendent Dr. John Kriekard for the position of Superintendent. Dr. Kriekard has been notified pursuant to A.R.S. §38-431.03(A)(1).

Motion #66 Convene in Executive Session Special Meeting Reconvened Action Items Motion #67 Approval of Settlement Agreement with Hunt & Caraway Architects Motion #68 Approval of Agreement and In-Kind Donation of Services – AZ Diamondbacks Foundation/Ingleside MS Field Improvements Motion #69 /convene in Executive Session

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D. Possible executive session, pursuant to ARS 38-431.03(A)(3), for the purpose of receiving legal advice from the attorney for the public body regarding possible employment of Dr. Kriekard for Superintendent.

Mrs. Kravetz seconded the motion. The motion was approved with a vote of 5 – 0. At 3:20 PM, the Special Meeting reconvened. Mrs. Perleberg read the following statement:

The Superintendent Search did not meet our expectations. We are fortunate to have an Acting Superintendent in Dr. Kriekard, providing stability to this District. The Governing Board met with him today and discussed a possible extension of his contract. He has expressed interest and this Board is grateful and supportive of Dr. Kriekard continuing in the role. To honor our commitment and allow the new Governing Board to finalize this decision, no action will be taken today.

Mrs. Kirby moved to adjourn the Special Meeting. Mrs. Beckham seconded the motion. The motion was approved with a vote of 5 – 0. Dated this 20th day of December 2018. The Governing Board of the Scottsdale Unified School District #48 Barbara Perleberg, President Kim Hartmann, Vice President Allyson Beckham Pam Kirby Sandy Kravetz

Special Meeting Reconvened Statement: Possible Extension of Dr. Kriekard’s Contract No Action Taken Motion #70 Adjournment