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A Summary Report of the December 9, 2014,

C F S D Governing Board Meeting
Executive Session
The governing board held an executive session for the
mid-year performance review of Superintendent Mary
Kamerzell.

Simon - 8th place. Their coach is Kelly Taylor,

5th grade teacher. The teams will go to the
state finals in April.

Oaths of Office
Oaths of Office were administered to recently elected
board members, John Bergan, Amy Bhola and Amy
Krauss, whose new terms of office will begin January
1, 2015.

Manzanita P.E. Teacher Dawna Sipe received the

Appreciation Award from the American Heart
Association (AHA) for her outstanding achievement
in support of the AHA efforts in cardiovascular
science, education, and community program in
2013-2014.

Orange Grove Middle School

Sarah Randall, 6th grade, and a group of her
friends recently wrote out cards of well wishes
for the children at Diamond's Children's
Hospital and for residents of retirement homes
around Tucson. Sarah has been doing this
community service since 4th grade.
Catalina Foothills High School
Twenty-one students successfully completed
the DECA Western Region Leadership
Conference held in Anaheim, CA, November
13-16. Senior Fernanda Lopez and Junior
Stephanie Treanor won first place medals for
their individual role-play competition sections.

Dr. Kamerzell shared the following student and teacher

achievements.

Senior Anna Williamson was selected as a

leadership intern for the DECA-affiliated
company, TRI.

CFHS thespians achieved superior and

excellent ratings at the State Thespian Festival
November 21-22. The one act play, The Boys
Next Door, qualified for national competition.
The cast was Griffin Johnston, Jacqui Miller,
Savannah Runge, Vaughn Sherman, Stefanie
Tedards, Margo Vasquez, Justin Zeider, and
Gabby Yadegari, tech crew. Individual thespian
awards were achieved by Michael Beloit for
Monologue; Arielle Deborah for Solo Music;
Lily Martinez and Savannah Runge for Duet
Music; Griffin Johnston and Vaughn Sherman
for Duet Acting; and Samara Attridge, Marlise
Karson, and Mary McCabe for Group Music.
Their teachers are Terry Erbe and Norm Testa.

CFHS Math Teacher and Department Chair

Kelly Lantz was selected as a Claes Nobel
Educator of Distinction, a program of the

Manzanita Elementary School

Manzanita competed recently at the Southern
Arizona Math Championships where over 330
students from Tucson and other parts of Pima
County participated. Two Manzanita teams
won overall 1st and 2nd place. Team members
were Jad Bader, Nathan Kuo, Margo
Lefkowitz, Elliot Liu, Devak Shah, Isabelle
Simon, Noah Wellman, and Beri Yang.
Individual awards were Elliot Liu - 1st place,
Nathan Kuo - 2nd place, Noah Wellman - 3rd
place, Beri Yang - 7th place, and Isabelle

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National Society of High School Scholars that

honors educators worldwide. Ms. Lantz was
nominated by a CFHS student, Gabriella
Gonzalez, for her significant contribution to
students' academic careers, her leadership as
a role model and source of inspiration, and her
lasting influence on the lives of students.

CFHS Math Teacher Joyce Nicholson was

recognized by Stanford University for her
exceptional teaching. Each year, Stanford
freshmen are given the opportunity to
acknowledge one former teacher who played a
significant role in their intellectual, academic,
social and personal development. Kali Cornn,
class of 2014, nominated Ms. Nicholson to
receive this honor.

Recognition
The board recognized outgoing board members Mary
Lou Richerson and Sherri Silverberg. Ms. Richerson
served on the board from 2003 to 2014. Ms. Silverberg
served on the board from 2007 to 2014.

Approval of Revisions to Policy IJNDB, Regulation

IJNDB-R and Exhibit IJNDB-EA Use of Technology
Resources in Instruction (second reading)
Dr. Kamerzell reviewed the proposed changes to the
policy, regulation and exhibit. The proposed changes
didnt change the content so much as moved it from
the original policy language to the regulation. The
board approved the revisions as presented.
Consideration of Proposed Change to Course Title
for English 12
Dr. Kamerzell reviewed a proposed change to the high
school course title for English 12. The change is
necessary to prevent continued issues with course
approval by the NCAA. It misinterprets the English 12
course because we provide thematic options for
students. All of the options use the same set of
standards and course outcomes as well as the same
course description. The recommendation was that all
English 12 options be titled, English 12: Language and
Composition. The board approved the course title
change as presented.
Public Hearing on Revisions of Fiscal Year 2015
Budget
President Carole Siegler 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 2015 Budget
Director of Finance Sandra Thompson presented
changes that reflected actual vs. projected revenue
and expenditures for the current years budget. The
board approved this first revision to the fiscal year
2015 budget. Typically, a second revision is proposed
in May annually closer to the end of the fiscal year.

Approval of Revisions to Policy IKEA Makeup

Opportunities (second reading)
Dr. Kamerzell reviewed the proposed changes to
Policy IKEA. The revisions clarify the language
regarding the maximum number of absences a student
may accumulate at the K-8 and 9-12 levels for both a
full semester (9-12) and academic year (K-8). The
board approved the revisions as presented.
Approval of Revisions to Policy JIH Student
Interrogations, Searches, and Arrests (second
reading)
Dr. Kamerzell reviewed the proposed changes to
Policy JIH. The proposed language adjustment is from
the section of the policy that requires reasonable
suspicion. By removing the language, the district
retains the right to randomly search for any
communications that are created using the district EIS
system. The board approved the revisions as
presented.

Consent Agenda Items

The governing board approved the following consent
agenda items.

November 25, 2014, regular governing board

meeting minutes
Expense voucher memorandum
Personnel memorandum
Gift and Donations memorandum
Fund Raising Request
rd
Community Schools 3 Quarter Tax Credit-Eligible
Fees

Upcoming Board Meeting

The next regularly scheduled governing board meeting
is Tuesday January 13, 2015, 6:30 p.m., Catalina
Foothills High School, Building 4, Room 712.
The tentative agenda is:
Outstanding Achievements
CFSD Star Awards

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Approval of High School Program Changes (first

reading)
Election of Governing Board President and Vice
President
Arizona School Boards Association (ASBA)
Conference Report

CFSD

Please welcome new CFSD staff members:

Melissa Avery, School Nurse, MZ
Carolina Benavidez-Benech, EA Inclusion, CFHS
Derek Collinsworth, Classified Instructor, OGMS
Michelle Morse, Classified Instructor, SD
Mercedes Quijada, EA Inclusion, SD
Kelly Wang, Volunteer

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