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Pomerene Elementary District Governing Board approves superintendent contract, policy updates and calendar revision in unanimous votes
Summary
At a Dec. 9, 2024 meeting, the Pomerene Elementary District Governing Board unanimously approved the meeting agenda, multiple consent items including adoption of policies (787 and 801–807), a 2024–2025 calendar revision, and the superintendent’s 2026–2028 contract; Paul Walker was absent.
The Pomerene Elementary District Governing Board met on Dec. 9, 2024, at the Pomerene School District Library and approved a slate of agenda and consent items, including the superintendent’s 2026–2028 contract, policy adoptions, and a revision to the 2024–2025 calendar. Motions passed by recorded 4–0 votes; Board member Paul Walker was noted absent.
The votes came largely on consent. Don Fenn moved to approve the meeting agenda, seconded by Lianna Contreras; the motion passed 4–0. The board then approved the consent agenda, which encompassed approval of Nov. 12, 2024 meeting minutes, ratification of payroll and expense vouchers (Memo #2), personnel action items, and other listed consent items.
Among consent actions, the board approved a second reading and adoption of policies 787 and 801–807 on a motion by Lianna Contreras, seconded by Janelle Blaschke, and approved unanimously. The board also approved a revision to the 2024–2025 school calendar (moved by Janelle Blaschke, seconded by Lianna Contreras) and ratified a superintendent contract covering 2026–2028 (moved by Lianna Contreras, seconded by Danna Judd); each measure passed by a 4–0 vote.
The board approved changes to ASBA policies and bylaws after a motion by Lianna Contreras and a second from Don Fenn; that measure also passed 4–0. The meeting’s business concluded with the board setting its next regular meeting for Jan. 13, 2025, at 6:15 p.m. in the Pomerene School Library and adjourning at 6:43 p.m. on a motion by Don Fenn, seconded by Lianna Contreras.
Superintendent Mike Sherman presented an informational item reporting the Student Council activities account balance at $3,016.72. The agenda included an ADA accommodations notice with contact information for Superintendent Sherman and a reminder that the board may convene executive session for personnel matters under A.R.S. 38-431.03.A.1; the minutes note that no action would be taken in executive session.
Votes at a glance: - Approve agenda: motion by Don Fenn, second by Lianna Contreras — outcome: approved (4–0; Contreras, Fenn, Judd, Blaschke aye; Walker absent). - Approve consent agenda (minutes, payroll, personnel actions): motion by Lianna Contreras — outcome: approved (4–0). - Adopt policies 787 and 801–807 (2nd reading): motion by Lianna Contreras, second by Janelle Blaschke — outcome: approved (4–0). - 2024–2025 calendar revision: motion by Janelle Blaschke, second by Lianna Contreras — outcome: approved (4–0). - Superintendent contract 2026–2028: motion by Lianna Contreras, second by Danna Judd — outcome: approved (4–0). - ASBA policy changes / bylaw changes: motion by Lianna Contreras, second by Don Fenn — outcome: approved (4–0). - Adjourn meeting: motion by Don Fenn, second by Lianna Contreras — outcome: approved; meeting adjourned at 6:43 p.m.
The board did not record public comments in the minutes. The meeting notice cites A.R.S. 38-431.02 for required public notice and provides ADA accommodation contact information. The next regular meeting is scheduled for Jan. 13, 2025, at 6:15 p.m. in the Pomerene School Library.
