Fort Thomas Unified School District public meetings in 2022
18 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2015-2025)
This regular meeting of the Fort Thomas Unified School District No. 7 Governing Board was cancelled. The agenda included procedural items, consent agenda, administrative and business reports, new business on letter grades, personnel actions, and announcements, but no decisions were made.
- Oath of office for elected members Cynthia 'Cindy' Pearson and Elliott Talgo Sr.
- Approval of vouchers (consent agenda)
- Discussion on letter grades A-F
- Personnel actions: approval of substitutes, superintendent evaluation, and review of elementary principal performance
- Announcements of upcoming conferences and training
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2015-2025)
The Fort Thomas Unified School District No. 7 Governing Board will hold a regular meeting on November 22, 2022, at the Fort Thomas District Conference Room. The board will consider approving a contract with Johnson O'Malley, the Classroom Site Fund Plan for SY 2022-2023, and several personnel actions, including the resignation of an elementary principal and the evaluation of the superintendent. The agenda also includes routine items such as approval of vouchers, minutes, and various financial reports.
- Approval of vouchers (consent agenda)
- Discussion and possible action to approve contract with Johnson O'Malley
- Discussion and possible action to approve Classroom Site Fund Plan SY 2022-2023
- Discussion and possible action to approve resignation of Elementary Principal Marthalean Talkalai
- Discussion and possible action to approve evaluation for Superintendent Shane Hawkins
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2015-2025)
The Fort Thomas Unified School District No. 7 Governing Board will hold a regular meeting on October 20, 2022, at the Robert Olivar Sr. Learning Center in Bylas, Arizona. The board will consider approving the 2021-2022 Annual Financial Report and a resolution for the FY2023 Aggregate Expenditure Limit Override, along with personnel actions, policy readings, and routine reports. The meeting includes public comment and possible executive sessions for personnel and student matters.
- Approval of 2021-2022 Annual Financial Report
- Resolution for FY2023 Aggregate Expenditure Limit Override
- First reading of policy advisories on immunizations and public records
- Personnel actions: resignation of Yearbook Editor Leslie Bingham, appointment of Gene Mattice as Yearbook Editor, Charise Gardner as Nurse, and approval of substitutes
- COVID-19 staff stipends approval
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2015-2025)
The Fort Thomas Unified School District Governing Board will hold a regular meeting on September 15, 2022, to consider consent agenda items, new business, and personnel actions. The board will vote on approving vouchers, sole source vendors, an IGA change with Eastern Arizona College, property disposition, and several personnel hires. They will also discuss a first reading of numerous policy updates and consider approving a new teacher support grant, overnight trips, a food protection manager increase, and a custodian director position.
- Approval of vouchers (consent agenda)
- Approval of sole source vendors: Safford Builder Supply, Trophies N Tees (Dynamite Solutions, LLC)
- Approval of changes to IGA with Eastern Arizona College Dual Enrollment
- First reading of policy updates (e.g., JLBAD, JRR, KI, KB, IHAMB, JLCB, etc.)
- Discussion & possible action to approve new hires: Trinette Begay, Christopher Mattice as Instructional Aides; Derrick Begay as Boys Jr. High Basketball Coach; Allison Stiles as New Teacher Support Mentor
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2015-2025)
The Fort Thomas Unified School District Governing Board will hold a regular meeting on August 9, 2022, at the Robert Olivar Sr. Learning Center in Bylas, AZ. The board will consider approving personnel actions, including a resignation and three new teacher hires, and will discuss appointing a delegate to the Arizona School Boards Association assembly. The agenda also includes routine approvals of minutes, vouchers, and various administrative and financial reports.
- Approve resignation of Rose Juan
- Approve Laiken Molina as Teacher
- Approve Exsa Smith as Teacher
- Approve Garrett Stanlick as Teacher
- Appoint Board Member and Alternate to ASBA delegate assembly
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2015-2025)
The Fort Thomas Unified School District No. 7 Governing Board will hold a special meeting on July 25, 2022, at 12:00 PM in Fort Thomas, Arizona. The board will consider changing the October staff development date to September 30, approve personnel actions (including resignations and hires), and hear announcements about upcoming events. The meeting includes possible executive sessions for personnel matters.
- Change October staff development date to September 30
- Approve resignation of Kaycee Sulusi
- Approve Angel Quintana as Nurse
- Approve Erique Aguilar as Jr. High Teacher
- Approve Tasha Layton as High School Teacher
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2015-2025)
The Fort Thomas Unified School District No. 7 Governing Board held a public budget hearing and regular meeting on July 14, 2022. The board voted to adopt the proposed expenditure budget for the 2022-2023 school year and approved interlocal agreements with Graham County and the San Carlos Tribe for School Resource Officer grants. Additional actions included approving sole source vendors, facility use schedules, and personnel changes such as resignations and new teacher hires.
- Adoption of the proposed expenditure budget for SY 2022-2023
- Approval of Interlocal Agreement (IGA) with Graham County for School Resource Officer Grant
- Approval of Interlocal Agreement (IGA) with San Carlos Tribe for School Resource Officer Grant
- Approval of Utility Construction Company Proposal for Interior Lighting Using Mohave Procurement
- Approval of annual dues for AASBO, AIA, ARSA, ASBA, ASIAA, NAFIS, NIISA, and NSBA
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2015-2025)
The Fort Thomas Unified School District No. 7 Governing Board convened a work session on July 14, 2022, to discuss district operations. The agenda included information sessions on federal programs, specific school updates, and district-wide safety measures. No votes or binding decisions were recorded in the provided agenda text.
- Discussion of District Wide Safety Measures, including a letter to local Law Enforcement Agencies
- Information session on Ft. Thomas Elementary School
- Information session on Mt. Turnbull Elementary School
- Information session on Ft. Thomas High School
- Information session on Mt. Turnbull Academy
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2015-2025)
The Fort Thomas Unified School District Governing Board will hold a regular meeting on June 21, 2022, to consider several action items, including adopting the 2022-23 proposed budget, approving intergovernmental agreements with Beyond Textbooks and Eastern Arizona College, and accepting personnel resignations. The agenda also includes consent items such as voucher approvals and travel for the upcoming school year.
- Adopt 2022-23 proposed budget
- Approve intergovernmental agreement with Beyond Textbooks
- Approve intergovernmental agreement with Eastern Arizona College
- Approve resignations of Michael Martin and Jacob Lauritzen
- Approve board and administration travel for 2022-2023
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2015-2025)
The Fort Thomas Unified School District No. 7 Governing Board will hold a special meeting to discuss and potentially act on various staffing matters. The agenda includes the approval of new teachers, a substitute teacher, a coach, and a grant writer, as well as the acceptance of a resignation.
- Approval of Kelley Nelson's resignation
- Approval of Melissa Lines as Teacher
- Approval of Kimberly DeSpain as Teacher
- Approval of Alyssa Vincent as Substitute Teacher
- Approval of Alexandria Osteen as Teacher/Grant Writer
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2015-2025)
The Fort Thomas Unified School District Governing Board met for a special meeting to discuss personnel actions. The board considered the approval of multiple individuals for teaching, coaching, and director positions.
- Approval of Steven Yoder as a Teacher
- Approval of Melissa Rice as a Teacher
- Approval of Garrett McEuen as Transportation Director/Automotive Teacher
- Approval of Terry Williams as High School Basketball Assistant Coach
- Approval of Steve Yoder as High School Football Head Coach
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2015-2025)
The Fort Thomas Unified School District Governing Board will hold a public budget hearing and regular meeting on May 9, 2022. The board will review the 2021-2022 expenditure budget, approve consent agenda items, and discuss new business including naming the softball field and Jr. High gym floor, a staff shuttle, and changes to the extra-curricular salary schedule. Personnel actions include resignations and new teacher hires, some of which may be discussed in executive session.
- Public budget hearing for 2021-2022 expenditure budget
- Approval of 2021-2022 budget and vouchers
- Sole source vendor approval for On Point Asphalt
- Naming softball field after Barbara Stauffer and Jr. High gym floor after Marland 'Honk' Norton
- Approval of out-of-state travel for staff to 'Teach Your Heart Out' conference in Miami, Florida
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2015-2025)
The Fort Thomas Unified School District Governing Board will hold a regular meeting to discuss and possibly approve several items, including a rezoning application for staff housing, a new nurse position, and an enrollment cap. The board will also hear reports from the superintendent, schools, and business office, and take action on personnel matters, some of which may be discussed in executive session.
- Discussion and possible action to approve rezoning application for staff housing at Ft Thomas Elementary to Multi Family
- Discussion and possible action to approve new Nurse Position
- Discussion and possible action to approve Enrollment Cap
- Approval of vouchers (consent agenda)
- Personnel actions: approve substitutes, resignation of Angel Vega, hire Karen Chavez as Guidance Counselor, Janelle Casey as Teacher, Lee Haws as Mt. Turnbull Academy Principal, extra-curricular positions, and temporary custodians/groundskeepers
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2015-2025)
The Fort Thomas Unified School District No. 7 Governing Board will hold a regular meeting on March 10, 2022, at the Robert G. Olivar Sr. Learning Center in Bylas, Arizona. The board will consider approving summer school, naming the auto shop, adding a high school course, and approving several personnel actions, including new principals and teachers. The agenda also includes routine items like approving vouchers, disposing of equipment, and receiving reports from schools and business offices.
- Approval of vouchers (consent agenda)
- Approval to dispose of K-3 classroom furniture and FTEL copy machine
- Discussion and possible action to approve summer school
- Discussion and possible action to approve naming of the Auto Shop
- Personnel actions: resignations, emergency certified teachers, new principals (Jayson Stanley, Aaron Hayes), and other hires
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2015-2025)
The Fort Thomas Unified School District No. 7 Governing Board will hold a regular meeting on February 10, 2022, at 1:00 PM in the Fort Thomas District Conference Room. The board will consider approving a salary increase, salary schedule changes, the 2022-2023 instructional and work calendars, and a memorandum of understanding with the San Carlos Apache Tribe for the Pathway to College program. Personnel actions include resignations, retirements, non-renewals, and hiring for the 2022-2023 school year, some of which may be discussed in executive session. The agenda also includes routine items such as approval of vouchers, minutes, and various financial and administrative reports.
- Discussion & possible action to approve MOU agreement with San Carlos Apache Tribe Pathway to College
- Discussion & possible action to approve 2022-2023 Instructional Calendar, 10-Month Work Calendar, and 12-Month Work Calendar
- Discussion & possible action to approve Salary Increase
- Discussion & possible action to approve Salary Schedule Change for Certified and Extra-Curricular
- Personnel actions: resignations (Jennarose Gasco, Elizabeth Beavers), retirements (Leonard Bowman, Lenora Bowman, Jill Radley), non-renewal (Marthalean Talkalai), and hiring for SY 2022-2023
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2015-2025)
The Fort Thomas Unified School District No. 7 Governing Board is holding a special meeting on January 26, 2022. The main action is a possible executive session to discuss a student hearing (Student #2021-01) under student privacy laws. The rest of the agenda is procedural, including call to order, pledge, agenda approval, and announcements.
- Executive session for student hearing (Student #2021-01) under ARS 15-843
- Agenda approval per Policy BEDB
- Announcement: Regular meeting February 10, 2022 at 1:00 PM
- Announcement: BOLTS training dates in Phoenix, Flagstaff, Tucson
- Announcement: NSBA Annual Conference in San Diego, April 2-4, 2022
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2015-2025)
The Fort Thomas Unified School District No. 7 Governing Board will convene a special meeting on January 19, 2022, at 9:00 AM at Fort Thomas High School Auditorium. The agenda includes a student hearing (Student #2021-01) that may be discussed in executive session, along with routine procedural items and announcements. No other substantive decisions are listed.
- Student hearing for Student #2021-01 (possible executive session)
- Approval of agenda (recommended by Superintendent Hawkins)
- Announcement: Regular meeting on February 10, 2022, 1:00 PM at District Conference Room
- Announcement: BOLTS Training sessions in Phoenix, Flagstaff, and Tucson
- Announcement: NSBA Annual Conference in San Diego, April 2-4, 2022
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2015-2025)
The Fort Thomas Unified School District No. 7 Governing Board will hold a regular meeting on January 13, 2022, at the Robert Olivar Sr. Learning Center in Bylas, Arizona. The board will take action on organizational items like electing a president and clerk, approve consent agenda items including a school bus purchase, and discuss new business such as a reading curriculum adoption and an out-of-state high school request. Personnel actions, including the superintendent's evaluation and several resignations/retirements, are also on the agenda and may be discussed in executive session.
- Elect Board President and Board Clerk for 2022
- Approval to purchase a school bus
- Discussion & possible action to approve 'Into Reading' by Houghton Mifflin curriculum
- Discussion & possible action to approve High School Out of State Request
- Personnel actions: superintendent evaluation, resignations of Patrick Anderson and Kristina Ryan, retirements of Norman Sanders and Barbara Lunt