ASU Preparatory Academy
Board of Directors Meeting - Notice of Regular Session
Tuesday, September 12 2023
9:00am - 10:00am MST
Board of Directors Meeting - Notice of Regular Session
Pursuant to A.R.S. §38-431.01 and A.R.S §38-431.02 notice is hereby given to the general public that the Board of Directors of ASU Preparatory Academy, will hold a Regular Session, on Tuesday September 12, 2023 via Zoom https://asu.zoom.us/j/84031417702 or dial into +1 602 753 0140 Meeting ID: 8403 1417 702 at 9:00 AM AZ.
The Board reserves the right to change the order of items on the agenda, with exception of public hearings. One or more members of the Board may participate in the meeting by telephonic communications. Pursuant to A.R.S. §38-431.02(H) the Board will not discuss, consider, or decide those matters not listed on the agenda. Pursuant to A.R.S. 38-431.03 (A), the Board may vote to go into Executive Session, which will not be open to the public. Copies of the agenda and supporting materials will be available 24 hours prior to the meeting online at https://asuprep.asu.edu/governance/
Agenda
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Regular Session9:00 am MST
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Call to Order – George Dean
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Pledge of Allegiance – George Dean
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Roll Call - Board Clerk
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Public Comment
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Call for Public Comments – George Dean
This is the time for the public to comment. Members of the Governing Body may not discuss items that are not specifically identified on the agenda. Therefore, pursuant to A.R.S 38-431.01 (H), action taken because of the public comment will be limited to directing staff to study the matter, responding to any criticism, or scheduling the matter for further consideration and decision at a later date.
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Informational Items
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Next Board Meeting is Tuesday October 10th, 2023.
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School Start Update
Betsy Fowler and Jill Rogier to present school start update.
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ASU Preparatory Class of 2024 Graduation
Graduation for ASU Preparatory Academy's class of 2024 will be held on Thursday May 16th, 2024 at 7:30pm at the Desert Financial Arena.
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Approval of Action Items
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ASU Preparatory Kindergarten Early Assessment Tool
Laura Maloney, Executive Director of Academics: ASU Preparatory Digital, will present.
Pursuant to revised A.R.S. 15-701.3 the Board shall approve an evaluation instrument to administer to kindergarten students to screen for reading deficiencies.
ASU Preparatory has chosen the Arizona State Board of Education approved Kindergarten Early Assessment tool Teaching Strategies Gold. Teaching Strategies Gold (TSG) is a tool that does not interrupt instruction, as it allows teachers to capture evidence of student learning in the moment. This tool is provided at no cost by the state.
https://www.azed.gov/ece/kindergarten
It is requested that the Board approve the selection of Teaching Strategies Gold as the ASU Preparatory Kindergarten Entry Assessment Tool.
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Executive Session
If needed pursuant to A.R.S. §38-431.03(A)(3), the Board may go into executive session, which will not be open to the public, to consult with its attorney and obtain legal advice on any item listed on the agenda.
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Adjournment
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Made available to the public this 8th day of September.
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by Jamie Moran, ASU Preparatory Academy Board Clerk 941.313.2330
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Minutes Tab
ASU Preparatory Academy

Board of Directors Meeting - Notice of Regular Session
Tue Sep 12, 2023 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM UTC
Board Members Present
George Dean, Chairperson
José Cárdenas, Vice Chairperson
Amy McGrath, Treasurer
Katie Ratlief, Director
Julie Young, Director
Non-Board Members Present
Jamie Moran, Board Clerk & ASU Prep Exec Director of Enterprise Ops
Barbara Dickerson, Associate VP-Chief of Staff, EOSS
Elizabeth Fowler, ASU Prep Immersion Head of Schools
Jill Rogier, ASU Prep Digital Head of Schools
Michael Franklin, Executive Director of Secondary Academics
Alea Boudreau, Academic Program Manager
Phil Netolicky, Chief Financial Officer
Laura Maloney, ASU Prep Digital Executive Director of Academics
Megan Warren, Assistant Director of Compliance
Elora Diaz, ASU Assistant Vice President
Guillermina Dominguez, Phoenix Parent
Deanna Rader, ASU Prep Legal Council
Martha Plascencia, Administrative Assistant
Regular Session
Call to Order – George Dean
George Dean called the meeting to order at 9:00 am
Pledge of Allegiance – George Dean
George Dean led the meeting attendees in the Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call - Board Clerk
Jamie Moran took roll call and verified a quorum was present
Public Comment
Call for Public Comments – George Dean
This is the time for the public to comment. Members of the Governing Body may not discuss items that are not specifically identified on the agenda. Therefore, pursuant to A.R.S 38-431.01 (H), action taken because of the public comment will be limited to directing staff to study the matter, responding to any criticism, or scheduling the matter for further consideration and decision at a later date.
Public Attendees: None
Informational Items
Next Board Meeting is Tuesday October 10th, 2023.
School Start Update
Betsy Fowler and Jill Rogier to present school start update.
Presentation reviewed enrollment numbers and highlights of the start of the year at each campus. Mr. Dean inquired as to our status on enrollment goals. Jill and Betsy shared that we are continuing to enroll and on track to meet them.
ASU Preparatory Class of 2024 Graduation
Graduation for ASU Preparatory Academy's class of 2024 will be held on Thursday May 16th, 2024 at 7:30pm at the Desert Financial Arena.
Approval of Action Items
Approval of July 11th Public Hearing Meeting Minutes
It is requested that the Board of Directors approve the Public Hearing Meeting Minutes for July 11th, 2023.
Julie Young made a motion to approve the July 11th Public Hearing minutes, seconded by Amy McGrath.
Approval of July 11th Regular Session Meeting Minutes
It is requested that the Board of Directors approve the Regular Session Meeting Minutes for July 11th, 2023.
Julie Young made a motion to approve the July 11th Regular Session Meeting Minutes, seconded by José Cárdenas.
ASU Preparatory Kindergarten Early Assessment Tool
Laura Maloney, Executive Director of Academics: ASU Preparatory Digital, will present.
ASU Preparatory has chosen to use the Arizona State Board of Education approved Kindergarten Early Assessment tool Teaching Strategies Gold. Teaching Strategies Gold (TSG) is a tool that does not interrupt instruction, as it allows teachers to capture evidence of student learning in the moment.
https://www.azed.gov/ece/kindergarten
It is requested that the Board approves the selection of the Teaching Strategies Gold as the ASU Preparatory Kindergarten Entry Assessment Tool.
Amy McGrath made a motion to approve the selection of Teaching Strategies Gold (TSG) as ASU Preparatory's Kindergarten Early Assessment Tool, seconded by José Cárdenas
Internet Safety Policy
Megan Warren, Assistant Director of Compliance, will present.
It is requested that the Board of Directors adopt the Internet Safety Policy.
Katie Ratlief made a motion to approve the adoption of the Internet Safety Policy, seconded by Julie Young.
Executive Session
If needed pursuant to A.R.S. §38-431.03(A)(3), the Board may go into executive session, which will not be open to the public, to consult with its attorney and obtain legal advice on any item listed on the agenda.
No Executive session held
Adjournment
Respectfully submitted this 13th day of September, 2023.
By Jamie Moran
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