Cottonwood-Oak Creek School District #6 public meetings in 2024
45 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
GOVERNING BOARD STUDY SESSION
This is an information agenda item only, not a regular board meeting. The Cottonwood-Oak Creek School District #6 Governing Board may have a quorum present at several events between December 16 and 19, 2024, including the swearing-in of the Yavapai County School Superintendent Elect, a Sodexo Appreciation Dinner, a school holiday program, and a student performance. No official board action will be taken at any of these events.
- Swearing In of Yavapai County School Superintendent Elect - Steve King on Dec 16 at 9AM in Prescott
- Sodexo Appreciation Dinner on Dec 18 at 6PM in Phoenix
- A Charlie Brown Christmas performance at Mountain View Preparatory School on Dec 18 at 6PM
- Oak Creek Elementary School Holiday Program on Dec 18 at 5:30PM
- Kinder Performance The Gingerbread Man at Mountain View Preparatory School on Dec 19 at 10:45AM
REGULAR GOVERNING BOARD MEETING
The Cottonwood-Oak Creek School District Governing Board will hold a study session to receive an information and discussion update on Early Release Wednesdays. No action will be taken on this item during the study session. The meeting will also include a call to the public and a call to order.
- Update on Early Release Wednesdays (information and discussion only, no action)
- Call to the Public with 3-minute time limit per speaker
- Meeting call to order by Board President Mary Valenzuela
REGULAR GOVERNING BOARD MEETING
The Cottonwood-Oak Creek School District Governing Board will discuss and possibly vote on extending Wednesday early release by roughly one hour for the rest of the school year. The board will also consider approving a revised $16 million budget that reflects updated enrollment and carryover funds. Other action items include swearing in newly elected board members and approving consent agenda items like vouchers, new hires, and donations.
- Possible action to adjust the 24/25 school calendar to add one hour to Wednesday early release days
- Revised M&O budget increase of $696,708 to $16,028,082 based on updated enrollment data
- Swearing in of board members-elect Jak Teel, Janice Rollins, and Mary Valenzuela
- Approval of $1,000 photo booth donation from Events by Susy and $1,300 in basketball sponsorships for CCS
- Approval of a revised Longevity Incentive Policy clarifying payout procedures
SUPERINTENDENT'S ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING
The Superintendent's Advisory Committee will discuss and review proposals for staff longevity pay tiers, including three options with different service-year thresholds and amounts. They will also discuss Project Momentum as it relates to planning time, with an update on Governing Board conversations.
- Review of current year longevity tiers and campus suggestions on allocations
- Proposal #1: $250 for 5-9 years, $500 for 10-14, $750 for 15-19, $1,000 for 20+
- Proposal #2: $1,000 for 10-15 years, $1,500 for 15+
- Proposal #3: Percentage-based tiers (TBD) for 5-10, 10-20, and 20+ years
- Discussion on Project Momentum and planning time with Governing Board update
SPECIAL GOVERNING BOARD MEETING
The Cottonwood-Oak Creek School District Governing Board will hold a study session to receive an update on Project Momentum and Early Release Wednesdays. No action will be taken on this item during the study session. The meeting will then adjourn.
- Information and discussion on Superintendent Advisory Update on Project Momentum & Early Release Wednesdays
- Presentation by Superintendent Vocca and Mrs. Wacker with Exhibit A: Project Moment & Early Release PPT
- Action to adjourn the meeting
REGULAR GOVERNING BOARD MEETING
The Cottonwood-Oak Creek School District Governing Board will discuss adding structured planning time for teachers and review the district's A-rated school letter grades. The board will also vote on consent items including out-of-state travel for 8th graders and new library book lists.
- Discussion on Project Momentum planning time and current instructional hours model
- Approval of out-of-state travel for 8th grade MVP students to Los Angeles, CA (May 5-7, 2025)
- Approval of library book lists for Dr. Daniel Bright Elementary and Oak Creek Elementary
- Operations update: reflective window tinting, APS solar project, and well site work at DDB
- District is the only A-rated district in Verde Valley and one of three in Yavapai County
GOVERNING BOARD STUDY SESSION
This is a study session (retreat) of the Cottonwood-Oak Creek School District Governing Board. The board will discuss school letter grades, instructional hours and Project Momentum, teacher contract policies following recent resignations, and a district rebranding vision. No formal votes are expected; all items are information and discussion only.
- Discussion of school letter grades (Arizona A-F system) presented by Mrs. Jamie Woodward
- Review of instructional hours and Project Momentum needs by Superintendent Vocca
- Review of teacher contract policy and liquidated damages clauses after several resignations
- Discussion of district rebranding and a Strategic Communication Plan from the Apptegy Conference
- Review of school site student enrollment numbers and boundaries
SUPERINTENDENT'S ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING
The Cottonwood-Oak Creek School District Superintendent's Advisory Committee will hold a meeting to discuss Project Momentum, including its positives and barriers, and to review the district's longevity policy. The agenda also includes setting meeting norms and an icebreaker activity. No formal votes or decisions are scheduled.
- Discussion on Project Momentum led by Superintendent Vocca, covering positives and barriers
- Information and discussion on the district's Longevity Policy (Exhibit A)
- Selection of 5 meeting norms from a list of 10 to enhance productivity and collaboration
REGULAR GOVERNING BOARD MEETING
The Cottonwood-Oak Creek School District Governing Board will hold a study session to discuss a district rebranding effort through a new website and social media, following attendance at the Apptegy Conference. The goal is to increase student enrollment and retain qualified teachers. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the meeting is informational only.
- Discussion of Apptegy Conference attendance and district rebranding via website and social media
- Effort to increase student enrollment and retain qualified teachers
REGULAR GOVERNING BOARD MEETING
The Cottonwood-Oak Creek School District Governing Board will hold its regular meeting on October 8, 2024, at 6:00 PM. The board will consider consent agenda items including raising substitute teacher daily rates, approving a new Lead Accounting Technician position, and approving an intergovernmental agreement with the Yavapai County Sheriff's Office for a School Resource Officer. They will also hear informational reports from the superintendent, curriculum coordinator, and operations, and may approve the annual financial report.
- Increase substitute daily rate from $130 to $145, and long-term substitute from $160 to $170
- Approve new Lead Accounting Technician position
- Approve IGA with Yavapai County Sheriff's Office for School Resource Officer
- Approve standing orders for OTC medications in health offices
- Approve disposal of outdated Weather Bug Pro device (Tag #2602)
REGULAR GOVERNING BOARD MEETING
The Cottonwood-Oak Creek School District Governing Board held a special meeting to discuss personnel matters in executive session. The board voted to accept a certified staff resignation, waive up to $2,500 in liquidated damages, and not report the resignation to the State Board of Education as a non-professional act.
- Accepted a certified staff resignation
- Waived liquidated damages of up to $2,500
- Declined to report the resignation to the State Board of Education under A.R.S. 15-545
REGULAR GOVERNING BOARD MEETING
The Cottonwood-Oak Creek School District Governing Board is holding a study session to receive an information and discussion item on the 21st Century Learning Programs Summer Impact Report, presented by Mrs. Teddy Armstrong. The board will also call the meeting to order and adjourn. No formal decisions are scheduled; the session is for information and discussion only.
- Information & discussion on 21st Century Learning Programs Summer Impact Report (20 minutes with Q&A)
- Presentation by Mrs. Teddy Armstrong
- Exhibit A: Impact Report attached
REGULAR GOVERNING BOARD MEETING
The Cottonwood-Oak Creek School District Governing Board will consider several consent agenda items, including an intergovernmental agreement with the Cottonwood Police Department for a School Resource Officer for the 2024/25 school year, a master services agreement with ASU Prep for Verde Tech High School, and approval of vouchers. The board will also hear informational updates on new literacy and math curricula and a presentation on a diaper bank collaboration.
- Approval of Intergovernmental Agreement with Cottonwood Police Department for School Resource Officer for 2024/25 SY
- Approval of ASU Prep Master Services Agreement in conjunction with Verde Tech High School
- Approval of vouchers: payroll 1-2 & 111 for 24/25 SY, expense 2348-2351 for 23/24 SY and 2401-02 for 24/25 SY
- Approval of Verde Tech permission to travel for multiple field trips and professional development for 2024/25 SY
- Approval of Verde Tech student course approval in collaboration with Yavapai College for 2024/25 SY
REGULAR GOVERNING BOARD MEETING
The Cottonwood-Oak Creek School District #6 Governing Board held a special meeting on July 31, 2024, and approved four action items: a revised district calendar with a half-day on August 21 for teacher training, the 24/25 student handbook, meal prices for the 2024/25 school year, and an ASU Online Learner Agreement. All motions carried unanimously.
- Approved revised district calendar with half-day instruction on August 21 for Project Momentum training
- Approved 24/25 SY student handbook
- Approved meal prices: adult breakfast $4.00, lunch $5.00; second meals and un-enrolled children $2.00 breakfast, $3.00 lunch; a la carte $0.50-$4.00
- Approved ASU Online Learner Agreement
REGULAR GOVERNING BOARD MEETING
This is a notice of possible quorum, not a regular meeting. The board may be present at a staff welcome event and several family night open houses at district schools on July 30-31, 2024. No decisions or votes will occur.
- Staff Welcome Back Event at Cottonwood Community School, 500 E. Mingus Avenue, July 30 at 8AM
- Family Night Open House at Mountain View Preparatory School, July 30, 4:30PM-5:30PM
- Family Night Open House at Dr. Daniel Bright Elementary School, July 30, 5PM-6:30PM
- Family Night Open House at Oak Creek Elementary School, July 30, 5:30PM-6:30PM
- Family Night Open House at Verde Tech High School, July 31, 9AM-11AM
SECRETARIES MEETING
This is a training meeting for school secretaries, covering administrative procedures for the new school year. Topics include policy updates, payroll processing, Title I expenses, and support for homeless and special education students.
- Updates on the new Trust Policy Manual and handbooks for the new year
- Information on travel, accounts payable, student activities, and invoices
- Training on timesheets, payroll coding, payroll calendar, and direct deposit receipts
- Guidance on McKinney-Vento homeless student identification and support
- Information on Title I expenses and federal projects
REGULAR GOVERNING BOARD MEETING
The Cottonwood-Oak Creek School District #6 Governing Board is holding a special meeting to discuss a certified teacher's resignation in executive session, as allowed under Arizona law. After the closed session, the board will reconvene in open session and vote on whether to accept or reject the resignation. The agenda is otherwise limited to procedural items: call to order, pledge of allegiance, and adjournment.
- Executive session to discuss teacher resignation (A.R.S. 38-431.03)
- Open-session vote on accepting or rejecting the certified staff resignation
- Meeting at 8AM, Governing Board Meeting Room, 1 N. Willard St., Cottonwood, AZ
REGULAR GOVERNING BOARD MEETING
The Cottonwood-Oak Creek School District Governing Board held a special meeting to adopt the 2024-25 fiscal year budget, which was approved unanimously. The board also discussed a potential collaboration with Bent River Farms, LLC and approved a consent agenda including a services agreement for BoardDocs, policy revisions on overtime, and authorization for new teacher contracts.
- Adoption of the 2024-25 budget (approved unanimously)
- Discussion on collaboration with Bent River Farms, LLC
- Approval of Diligent Services Agreement for BoardDocs 2.0
- Revisions to Policy 3-103.E on overtime compensation
- Authorization for new teacher and exempt contracts for 2024-25
REGULAR GOVERNING BOARD MEETING
The Cottonwood-Oak Creek School District Governing Board is holding a study session to discuss Chapters 2 and 3 of the new Trust Policy Manual, presented by Superintendent Vocca. The session includes a 20-minute presentation with Q&A. No formal decisions are scheduled; the board will only adjourn after the discussion.
- Discussion of Chapter 2 & 3 of the new Trust Policy Manual
- Presentation by Superintendent Vocca with Q&A
- Study session only; no action items on agenda
REGULAR GOVERNING BOARD MEETING
The Cottonwood-Oak Creek School District Governing Board is holding a budget hearing and special meeting to review and possibly approve the proposed budget for the 2024-25 school year. The board will also hear public comments and handle routine procedural items. The budget approval is the main action item on the agenda.
- Proposed Budget for 2024-25 SY presented by Mrs. Janssen, with recommendation for approval
- Public hearing notification and summary attached (84 KB PDF)
- Board memo and budget summary documents attached
- Call to the Public with 3 minutes per person, form BEDH-E required
REGULAR GOVERNING BOARD MEETING
The Cottonwood-Oak Creek School District Governing Board is meeting to approve a consent agenda that includes vouchers, financial reports, and contract renewals, and to consider a revised discipline matrix for the district handbook. The board will also hear updates from the superintendent, curriculum director, and other administrators.
- Approval of revised discipline matrix for district handbook
- Approval of vouchers 25-27 and 2344-2347
- Approval of audit contract with Heinfeld, Meech & Co., P.C. for 24-25 SY with renewal options
- Approval of food service contract renewal with Sodexo America, LLC
- Approval of new library/media materials for DDB and OCS campuses
REGULAR GOVERNING BOARD MEETING
The Cottonwood-Oak Creek School District Governing Board is holding a study session to discuss Chapter 1 of the new Trust Policy Manual, presented by Superintendent Vocca. The session includes a 20-minute presentation with Q&A. No formal decisions are scheduled; the meeting is for information and discussion only.
- Discussion of Chapter 1 of the new Trust Policy Manual
- Presentation by Superintendent Vocca
- 20-minute Q&A session
REGULAR GOVERNING BOARD MEETING
The Cottonwood-Oak Creek School District Governing Board will hold its regular meeting, primarily acting on a consent agenda that includes approving meeting minutes, vouchers, new library materials, and out-of-state travel for staff. The board will also receive informational updates on curriculum, student support services, and the Proposition 301 teacher performance pay payout.
- Approval of payroll vouchers 22-24 and expense vouchers 2340-2343 for SY 23/24
- Adoption of new library/media materials for Cottonwood Community School, Mountain View Preparatory School, and Dr. Daniel Bright School
- Approval of out-of-state travel for staff to NSLA Conference in Washington D.C. (Nov 11-14, 2024)
- Approval of out-of-state travel for Superintendent and administrators to Apptegy School CEO Conference in Little Rock, AR (Sept 29-Oct 2, 2024)
- Moving October 1st board meeting to October 8th, 2024
SECRETARIES MEETING
This is a staff meeting for school secretaries, not a public decision-making session. It includes informational updates and discussions on policy changes, handbooks, discipline procedures, curriculum, purchasing processes, health protocols, technology updates, and payroll. No formal votes or decisions are listed on the agenda.
- Policy changes, handbooks, discipline matrix & forms for the new year
- Curriculum update by Curriculum Director Jamie Woodward
- Purchasing, coding, order placement processes & timelines by CFO Tammy Janssen
- New employee handbook & volunteers on campus by HR Barbara Amato
- Technology updates: Clever for K-2, Macbook upgrades, Chromebook issuance, tech kits
REGULAR GOVERNING BOARD MEETING
The Cottonwood-Oak Creek School District Governing Board will hold a regular meeting on May 7, 2024, to consider routine business including approval of the consent agenda, final budget revision for 2023/24, and monthly financials. The board will also hear informational updates on curriculum, operations, and business services, as well as presentations from grant recipients.
- Approval of final budget revision for 2023/24 SY
- Approval of vouchers (payroll 20-21, expense 2337-2339)
- Approval of MOU with Yavapai College for College for Kids Summer 2024
- Approval of overnight travel for FFA event in Tucson
- Operations update: roof replacements, gym floor, bathroom remodel
REGULAR GOVERNING BOARD MEETING
The Cottonwood-Oak Creek School District Governing Board is holding a study session with informational presentations on the Mingus Mountain Winter Camp and Showcase Week. No formal decisions are scheduled; the meeting is for discussion only.
- Presentation on Mingus Mountain Winter Camp by Cat Holbert & Teddy Armstrong
- Information on Showcase Week by Teddy Armstrong
REGULAR GOVERNING BOARD MEETING
This is a notice of a social gathering, not a regular business meeting. The Cottonwood-Oak Creek School District #6 Governing Board may have a quorum present at a retirement party for the superintendent, but no board business will be discussed or acted upon.
- Social gathering for superintendent retirement
- May 3, 2024, 5 PM
- Private residence, 1351 Rainbow Drive, Cottonwood, AZ
- No board business will be discussed
REGULAR GOVERNING BOARD MEETING
This is a notice that a quorum of the Cottonwood-Oak Creek School District #6 Governing Board may be present at various campus end-of-year promotion and celebration events from May 10-22, 2024. No official action will be taken at these events; the agenda is informational only.
- Mariposa Preschool Promotion - May 10th 2PM at Cottonwood Education Services, 301 N. Willard St.
- Verde Tech HS Dinner/Graduation - May 10th 5:30PM at District Office Gym, 1 N. Willard St.
- Dr. Daniel Bright Elementary: Kinder Celebration May 21st 10AM, 8th Grade Promotion 5PM
- Oak Creek Elementary: 8th Grade Promotion May 16th 6PM, Preschool Celebration
- Cottonwood Community School: Kinder Celebration May 20th 9AM, 8th Grade Promotion 6PM
REGULAR GOVERNING BOARD MEETING
This is a joint meeting of seven Verde Valley school district governing boards. They will discuss and take questions on enrollment trends, CTE/Yavapai College options, school calendar alignment, teacher housing, non-certified staff in certified positions, early childhood program needs, transportation data, and ASBA/Trust policy subscriptions. The agenda is primarily informational and discussion-oriented, with no formal votes scheduled other than adjournment.
- Discussion on enrollment trends and concerns
- Discussion on CTE/Yavapai College options and transitions to 9th grade
- Discussion on school calendar alignment
- Discussion on teacher housing
- Discussion on non-certified staff in certified positions and emergency certification
REGULAR GOVERNING BOARD MEETING
This is a notice of special activity, not a regular meeting. It states that a quorum of the Cottonwood-Oak Creek School District #6 Governing Board may be present at the National School Boards Association Annual Conference in New Orleans from April 5-8, 2024. No board business will be conducted and no action will be taken.
- Notice of possible quorum at NSBA Annual Conference, April 5-8, 2024
- Location: Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, New Orleans, LA
- Attendees: Mrs. Valenzuela, Mrs. Rollins, Mr. Manzenberger, retired Superintendent King, Superintendent Vocca, Tricia Winters
- No action will be taken at the event
REGULAR GOVERNING BOARD MEETING
The Cottonwood-Oak Creek School District Governing Board is holding a study session to discuss a new policy manual developed in collaboration with The Trust. The session includes a 20-minute presentation by Tricia Winters with Q&A, followed by adjournment. No formal decisions are scheduled; the item is for information and discussion only.
- Discussion on new policy manual with The Trust by Tricia Winters
- Review of Trust Policies and related documents (e.g., MPP chapters, crosswalk)
REGULAR GOVERNING BOARD MEETING
The Cottonwood-Oak Creek School District Governing Board will hold its regular meeting on April 2, 2024, to consider a consent agenda that includes approval of meeting minutes, vouchers, monthly financials, and student activity reports. The board will also vote on several out-of-state travel requests for staff and students, and a waiver of conflict with Yavapai County. Informational updates will be provided by the superintendent, curriculum coordinator, and operations director.
- Approval of payroll vouchers 18 & 19 and expense vouchers 2332-2336 for SY 23/24
- Approval of out-of-state travel for Mrs. Winters to Houston, TX (Sept 8-11) and for Parrish Jackson and 5 teachers to Denver, CO (June 22-27)
- Approval of out-of-state travel for Mrs. Apodaca, Mrs. Shelton, and Ms. Young with ~35 students to Los Angeles, CA (May 5-8)
- Approval of waiver of conflict with Yavapai County for E-Rate, substitute teaching, data hosting, grants management, and educational services
- Operations update includes roofing projects at OCS, new well pump at DDB, and bathroom remodel at District Office
REGULAR GOVERNING BOARD MEETING
The Cottonwood-Oak Creek School District #6 Governing Board held a special meeting on March 12, 2024, primarily to consider terminating a classified employee for violating school policies. The board voted 3-0 to approve the termination, with the employee requesting the discussion be held in open session. The meeting also included standard procedural items such as call to order, pledge of allegiance, and call to the public.
- Termination of a classified employee for violation of school policies (approved 3-0)
- Call to the public with 3-minute limit per person
- Meeting held at Governing Board Meeting Room, 1 N. Willard St., Cottonwood, AZ
REGULAR GOVERNING BOARD MEETING
This is a notice of special activities where a quorum of the Cottonwood-Oak Creek School District #6 Governing Board may be present, but no official action will be taken. The board members will participate as guest readers for Read Across America Day at Mountain View Preparatory School and support the Sodexo Future Chefs Competition at Dr. Daniel Bright Elementary School. The agenda is purely informational and procedural.
- Guest Readers for Read Across America Day at Mountain View Preparatory School, 2939 E. Del Rio Drive, Cottonwood, AZ
- Parent Participation & Judging for Sodexo Future Chefs Competition at Dr. Daniel Bright Elementary School, 1500 S. Monte Tesoro Drive, Cottonwood, AZ
- No action will be taken at these events
REGULAR GOVERNING BOARD MEETING
The Cottonwood-Oak Creek School District Governing Board is holding a study session to receive an information and discussion update on school safety and security from Superintendent King, including a PowerPoint presentation and a tour of the Technology Department. The meeting is primarily informational, with no formal decisions scheduled.
- School safety and security update by Superintendent King
- Tour of the Technology Department
REGULAR GOVERNING BOARD MEETING
This special meeting of the Cottonwood-Oak Creek School District Governing Board was called to negotiate and potentially approve a contract for the District Superintendent position. The board held an executive session to discuss the timeline, hire date, and contract negotiations, then reconvened in open session. The board approved a motion to offer and approve a contract for Mrs. Vocca with a start date of July 1, 2024, including coverage of existing family benefits.
- Approved contract for District Superintendent for Mrs. Vocca, start date July 1, 2024, with family benefits covered
- Executive session held under A.R.S. 38-431.03(A).1 for personnel matters
- Motion carried with 4 yeas (Mary Valenzuela, Neil Manzenberger, Janice Rollins, Ruth Ellen Elinski)
REGULAR GOVERNING BOARD MEETING
The Cottonwood-Oak Creek School District Governing Board is holding a study session to discuss information and findings from the K-6 Literacy Committee's curriculum research. No formal decisions are scheduled; the agenda includes only this discussion item and adjournment.
- Discussion of K-6 Literacy Committee curriculum research and findings
REGULAR GOVERNING BOARD MEETING
The Cottonwood-Oak Creek School District Governing Board met to approve several administrative items, including a new K-6 ELA curriculum. The board also reviewed facility updates, technology transitions, and financial reports.
- Adoption of Amplify Core Knowledge Language Arts (CKLA) K-6 curriculum
- Approval of Budget #1 revisions for the 2023/24 school year
- Approval of payroll vouchers 14 & 15 and expense vouchers 2324-2327
- Purchase of $6,200.00 in wrought iron fencing for the mountain bike park
- Approval of out-of-state educational field trips to San Diego and Los Angeles
REGULAR GOVERNING BOARD MEETING
This is a special activity notice, not a regular decision-making meeting. The Cottonwood-Oak Creek School District #6 Governing Board may have a quorum present at a roundtable event in Prescott, AZ, for information and discussion on numerous boardmanship or educational topics. No action will be taken at this event.
- Governing Board President's Roundtable on boardmanship or educational topics
- No action to be taken per A.R.S. 38-431.02
- Event at Yavapai County Education Service Agency, 2970 Centerpointe East Drive, Prescott, AZ
REGULAR GOVERNING BOARD MEETING
The Cottonwood-Oak Creek School District Governing Board is holding a special meeting to conduct final interviews for the District Superintendent position. The board will meet in executive session to interview and discuss finalists, then reconvene in open session to potentially offer a candidate contract negotiations and authorize a board member to work with legal counsel on the contract.
- Executive session to interview finalists for District Superintendent position
- Possible action to offer a candidate contract negotiations for superintendent
- Authorize board member as liaison with legal counsel for superintendent contract
- Board President Mary Valenzuela to call meeting to order
- Public comment period at start of meeting (3 minutes per person)
REGULAR GOVERNING BOARD MEETING
The Cottonwood-Oak Creek School District Governing Board is holding a K-6 Literacy Review Committee meeting to discuss the adoption of a new Tier I literacy curriculum. The committee will evaluate two publisher resources, Wit & Wisdom and CKLA, and discuss their strengths and challenges. The district aims to increase the percentage of students at benchmark in ELA from 34% by 3% in grades 3-8 by spring 2024. No formal action will be taken at this meeting.
- Review of Wit & Wisdom and CKLA curricula for K-6
- District ELA data goal: increase benchmark percentage from 34% by 3% in grades 3-8
- Upcoming meetings: Governing Board Study Session on 1/29 or 1/31, Governing Board Meeting on 2/6
- Committee next steps on 2/22 and 3/21 for adoption planning
REGULAR GOVERNING BOARD MEETING
The Cottonwood-Oak Creek School District Governing Board held a special meeting to screen applicants for the District Superintendent position. They received a report on community survey findings and information on the screening process, then moved into executive session to review applications. In open session, the board voted to invite five candidates for interviews scheduled for February 1st, and discussed interview scheduling and question development.
- Community survey findings on superintendent search presented by Dr. Mark Joraanstad
- Board approved executive session to screen superintendent applications
- Motion carried to offer interviews to five candidates, interviews scheduled for February 1st
- Discussion on interview process, schedule, and themes for developing questions
REGULAR GOVERNING BOARD MEETING
The Cottonwood-Oak Creek School District governing board is meeting in executive session to conduct a student discipline hearing. The agenda includes discussion of confidential records under state law, and the meeting is closed to the public. No decisions or proposals are listed on the public agenda.
- Executive session for student discipline hearing
- Discussion of confidential records per ARS 38-431.03(a)(2)
- Hearing officer Mr. Danny Brown to call meeting to order
REGULAR GOVERNING BOARD MEETING
The Cottonwood-Oak Creek School District Governing Board will hold its regular meeting, primarily acting on a consent agenda that includes approval of minutes, vouchers, financial reports, and personnel items. The board will also discuss and take possible action on adopting the Trust Model Policy Program, and will hear updates from the superintendent, curriculum coordinator, and operations director.
- Approval of payroll vouchers 12-13 and expense vouchers 2321-2323 for SY 23/24
- Approval of OnBAse RISN Teacher Retention agreement with Cottonwood Oak Creek ESD
- Adoption of 2024-25 school year calendar
- Approval of District Organizational Chart for 2024-25 SY
- Discussion and possible action on adopting the Trust Model Policy Program
REGULAR GOVERNING BOARD MEETING
The Cottonwood-Oak Creek School District Governing Board is holding a study session to receive an information and discussion item on the Transportation Department, presented by Director Mr. Maldonado. The session includes a 20-minute presentation followed by a 10-minute Q&A. No formal action is scheduled other than adjournment.
- Information & discussion on Transportation Department by Director Mr. Maldonado
- 20-minute presentation with 10-minute Q&A
- Presentation attachment: Transportation Update Board PPT.pdf (2,260 KB)