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Superintendent Doctor Monroe told trustees the open‑enrollment recommendations are annual and the district will post capacities as required by state law; administration recommended no annual capacity for special‑education open enrollment because of program constraints. The board approved the open‑enrollment posting with a stipulation removing kindergarten from the posted closed seats so administration can monitor kindergarten registration and bring recommendations for sections if needed.

Administrators noted staff had surveyed teachers and teacher‑advisory groups about proposed work calendars; trustees approved the set of certified and classified calendars for 2025–26.

The board approved an intergovernmental agreement with Maricopa County and Tyler Technologies allowing use of the district’s financial and ERP services (School ERP Pro, formerly Visions) for five years; that agreement will remain in place through 2029 unless renewed.

In separate actions the board tabled two items for additional refinement: (1) the draft board–superintendent operating and communications protocol, which trustees asked administration to revise for clarity around communication with staff and agenda‑setting; and (2) the draft governing‑board meeting schedule for the 2025–26 year so the board can consider alternate weekday options (trustees discussed a possible shift to Tuesday meetings and the option of moving to one meeting per month with emergency meetings as needed).

Votes on the open‑enrollment capacity, employee work calendars, and Tyler IGA were unanimous (4–0).","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","1.13.25 Work Session and Governing Board Meeting","oneSentenceSummary","The board set open‑enrollment limits (with kindergarten left open for later review), approved employee work calendars and an IGA for Tyler Technologies finance/accounting software; it tabled the draft board–superintendent protocol and the 2025–26 meeting schedule for further work.","taxTitle","Liberty Elementary District (4266), School Districts, Arizona","taxId",64408,"location","Arizona","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":44,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6388699,"Board approves $10.6 million energy‑savings project to upgrade lighting, HVAC and controls",1379,7674745,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2113904-627b36c134b64855c1dcccb9ccfb773a&start=7674&end=9053","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2113904-627b36c134b64855c1dcccb9ccfb773a/thumbnail_7674745.jpg","/articles/6388699/Arizona/Board-approves-106-million-energysavings-project-to-upgrade-lighting-HVAC-and-controls","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6388699-7c71b697b5bf1fbef038ea04f4f4e065/orig.mp4?Expires=1770820942&Signature=mkPi-wHAMFyFg9L2wMrHMIVkbt5hXtM3zwBXQwDqaIH6WBYijNp-VPCsxXFkxRUwBn6KvDPtt5UC1mbHeRrK6pnpst~38aNMbMfe65adc50r-zwvdKq4x-eLQXlj7Su5bseB5sRaLlNDJUPM6h46XDucUpget8t6ilfD5ytn1oziPSWCSe19XmmbRK~0dt59ErhiHz9wo4eP3brtJ6dZgpZMysT7OtWnixliIwWSXu0t71XTwIvZjhlxoYZbUEQom4n7cO1R3LACVnwgbxwHKJwKpGYUgOdeJg715U6An9R5QrFQmdQaurZre7OsXRNtesjp8VC3RFV1UpzKlhf7-Q__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Liberty Elementary School District governing board voted Jan. 13 to approve a guaranteed energy‑savings project with Verigee covering lighting, HVAC controls, water conservation and solar, totaling approximately $10.6 million.

Verigee representatives and district staff outlined a project that would replace aging equipment across district sites, convert remaining fixtures to LED, upgrade building control systems and pursue water‑use improvements. The company estimated first‑year utility savings at about $464,000 and lifetime energy savings near $28.8 million; financing would be matched to those savings so the project is paid from utility‑savings streams rather than new tax levies. Verigee said the work would be completed in roughly 14 months and that incentives and rebates totaling about $970,000 had been identified to reduce the total financed amount.

The contract process uses a guaranteed‑savings model under state statute (referenced in the presentation). Under that model the contractor guarantees annual energy‑cost reductions; if measured savings fall short, the company is required to make up the difference. Legal and financing advisers told the board Bank of America had expressed interest in tax‑exempt lease financing for the project at a competitive rate and that the structure could be refinanced later if market rates change.

Board members asked about the guaranteed term (20 years) and whether the district could pursue additional project phases for new schools later; presenters said multiple phases are common and that future campuses can be included in later phases. Trustees also asked whether improvements would interfere with state facility funding (SFB) and were told facilities staff would continue to pursue SFB support where eligible.

On a motion to approve the Verigee Energy Savings Project in the amount of $10,600,000, the board voted 4–0 in favor (Ayes: Sarah Schmidt, Brian Cirincione, Kelly Zimmerman, Chris Kenyon).","The board approved a guaranteed energy‑savings project with Verigee, funded via lease financing and federal/rebate incentives; the district expects about $460,000 in first‑year utility savings and a 20‑year guaranteed savings term.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6388704,"Board splits on liquidated damages, approves personnel items except resignations; several resignations deferred",396,6895345,7292000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2113904-627b36c134b64855c1dcccb9ccfb773a&start=6895&end=7292","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2113904-627b36c134b64855c1dcccb9ccfb773a/thumbnail_6895345.jpg","/articles/6388704/Arizona/Board-splits-on-liquidated-damages-approves-personnel-items-except-resignations-several-resignations-deferred","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6388704-fe3535c67b3c23c86a199276573c4666/orig.mp4?Expires=1770820942&Signature=X~lLCQ2SKs8WkUjsAQgWZ860GgSc1f8fmDRvWknGmOhi3LlK6Y89wcwAFncyzBhgtDzY41KbfkLHtTa0zvnSP3rTWFevMSiWZ5HpMr2Ut~BmGqLGsB3nnSzHsznxeCpLKYxp64nmlpeBSEo9VJ6Q6EUu~LNS2qO4~6ihM59NzlbokwFzhjhMqF-XcLQ9cSKnn6ysnco8E-Rxn0wh3IK55eT9kBsGp3VwHhTt4BYMqo-vN5vtdQ9msTIqmgoSn4qrz~qPjjKbelvjyCjVw4Rg-oyjqGbbtJ4A6KzJEdZHEi07fDDU1MwvRGsq8ZjHpdOIvmheaSfbYhke~ebbPqVS-A__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Liberty Elementary School District trustees debated liquidated‑damages provisions and handled personnel items at their Jan. 13 meeting, ultimately approving most personnel actions while deferring decisions on resignations.

Board member Kelly Zimmerman pulled item 9.3 (personnel) for discussion, saying the recommendation included seven resignations, five of which could trigger liquidated damages. The board considered a motion to waive liquidated damages for the group on the consent calendar. That motion failed on a 2–2 vote (Ayes: Sarah Schmidt, Kelly Zimmerman; Noes: Brian Cirincione, Chris Kenyon).

A subsequent motion to approve the personnel action items as presented also failed on a 2–2 vote (Schmidt and Zimmerman opposed; Cerancioni and Kenyon in favor). After further discussion the board adopted a third motion to approve the personnel action items with the exception of all resignations; that motion passed unanimously (4–0). The effect is that the listed resignations were not approved that night and will be brought back for board consideration at a later meeting.

Superintendent Doctor Monroe and human resources staff told the board that liquidated‑damages language is contained in the teacher contract and that the district’s HR practice includes three common exemptions — personal illness, spouse transfer out of state, and promotion — and that the $2,500 figure is typical in nearby districts. Trustees discussed whether the criteria or application should be clarified in contract language and whether final waiver decisions should rest with administration or be reserved for the board.

Public comment earlier in the meeting had included multiple speakers urging the board to renew building principals’ contracts and criticizing district leadership; multiple speakers also cited teacher departures and staffing concerns. Board members and staff noted the challenge of filling classrooms midyear and said they seek solutions that prioritize students’ continuity of instruction while balancing contract enforcement.

The board asked administration to return with clearer language and recommended procedures for how liquidated damages and resignation appeals will be handled going forward.","The board debated whether to waive teacher liquidated‑damages fees and ultimately failed a motion to waive the fees for a group of resignations. After further votes, the board approved the personnel agenda but excluded the pending resignations for future consideration.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6388712,"Board and superintendent hold orientation-style study session on roles, open-meeting rules and transparency",533,403294,936490,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2113904-627b36c134b64855c1dcccb9ccfb773a&start=403&end=936","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2113904-627b36c134b64855c1dcccb9ccfb773a/thumbnail_403294.jpg","/articles/6388712/Arizona/Board-and-superintendent-hold-orientation-style-study-session-on-roles-open-meeting-rules-and-transparency","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6388712-922b47e46f767dd448798c93c0936e37/orig.mp4?Expires=1770820942&Signature=ba14gkyu91Ldc6aWgaVtR~upoKGEdYV3Setv9PE~tJ9abqXpLYayVJu3~NtDrb6XvARKRVtlAmEpEMRGMWbsituvNJxkRTTK3vJqqb7oXX3VPRz8dG~nfd6LDOxx7vku97NQ6vtCmwALGYKt7DCFwgpwphKLzAmLEjVdwZBARM6tSyTRD~CPZzOUSsPurS7dC7iXTeFc1uk1b~XasZXjM-oLfXmWbh6usGjsqJndy7Bxp~YEUanRP2QPK4KRYxb2ZBil9gZeulMefaeyXNabe2UpkJ5Pl4rgS2GH-aBIhESHvInAVeGwMR9--ncevAbrIsqBfuujIsRwM~NRL9D5SA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Liberty Elementary School District governing board devoted its Jan. 13 study session to an orientation-style discussion on board roles, open-meeting law, communication protocols and transparency.

Superintendent Doctor Monroe and a district board consultant led a conversational orientation designed for newly elected and re-elected members. Speakers emphasized that the board’s role is governance — policy-making, strategic planning and oversight — and that the superintendent is the board’s single employee responsible for day-to-day operations.

Speakers reviewed common pitfalls for governing boards: stepping into administrative duties, conducting serial communications that could violate open-meeting statutes, and discussing district business outside posted meetings. The district’s counsel — referenced in the session — warned that discussions among a quorum of board members about school business outside a posted meeting can constitute a violation even when apparently casual (for example, at a community event). Participants were told that board members and staff should treat written communications, including text messages and emails, as public records when they concern school business.

The session also covered constituency interactions: board members were advised to route complaints through the superintendent, to acknowledge constituents and direct them to the appropriate staff for follow-up, and to ask staff for written confirmation when a concern is resolved. Participants discussed boundaries for board members who are also parents, volunteers and employees in the community and the usefulness of wearing a board badge when acting in an official capacity.

The orientation included practical reminders about student and personnel confidentiality, the difference between policy and procedures, and the board’s responsibility to ensure the superintendent’s work meets board expectations. Presenters encouraged regular board training, stress-tested the district’s policy resources and recommended a yearly board self-evaluation as a tool to identify improvement areas.

Board members asked for clearer wording in a draft board–superintendent operating protocol; the board later tabled that protocol for revision and further discussion. The district said it would refine ambiguous language and return a revised draft to a future meeting.","At a pre-meeting study session the board and superintendent reviewed board roles, responsibilities, open meeting law, complaint handling, communications and public engagement principles intended to guide the new board.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6388716,"Liberty board names Chris Kenyon vice president; Brian Parks elected president (vote details not specified)",173,155855,329725,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2113904-627b36c134b64855c1dcccb9ccfb773a&start=155&end=329","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2113904-627b36c134b64855c1dcccb9ccfb773a/thumbnail_155855.jpg","/articles/6388716/Arizona/Liberty-board-names-Chris-Kenyon-vice-president-Brian-Parks-elected-president-vote-details-not-specified","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6388716-8d81ac3114e18c12f05e9500482615d7/orig.mp4?Expires=1770820942&Signature=PCso1CYd65rxoz9fsK3Ls94o9pfxqOwBpEZ90u2F~7eYKzSdyt6-xlHDIh8PyRemaytdMDoHv9Vv2Gzan9JMtNdtoQs~~jd~UNurIiSOl2p7qGsegsUWptxfo3BIOI1lBz5jP7xs0DMgI00uj5-dv1ppeP90Bv72coU0YVS3-bIa~I4yairE~yraCfZkHvMLvMhjuC87NWkYYFNmIzSdJh0tZxhTi8Ixto1FRB~8bKfP0cYDKJQQcFB13PZdytNkcosUzcSEn-QQ~v~rb7~cerjc88-wFgZLk0Oc~B0o4wU1sWm1AJL4toUNp8E4winA9Q49rZdaL4gDgDrEYe4~tg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Liberty Elementary School District governing board completed its organizational business Jan. 13, electing Brian Parks as board president and Chris Kenyon as vice president.

The board elected Chris Kenyon as vice president by a unanimous roll call. Members recorded on the transcript as voting “Aye” for Kenyon included Chris Kenyon (when called), Sarah Schmidt, Brian Cirincione and Kelly Zimmerman; the motion was announced as having passed unanimously. The transcript records that Brian Parks was put forward and approved as board president in the organizational session; the transcript does not supply a complete, unambiguous roll-call tally for that specific vote and the record lists the vote detail there as not specified.

The organizational portion of the meeting also included routine formalities such as the pledge of allegiance and brief procedural announcements. After the elections the board adjourned the organizational meeting and moved into a study session and then the regular meeting later that evening.

The board’s January organizational actions place Kenyon in the chair as vice president for the coming year and record Parks as president; agenda materials and the official minutes should be consulted for the complete vote roll call and any supplemental notation on the president election.

The governing board will reconvene for its regular meeting schedule and other business later in the evening.","At the Jan. 13 organizational meeting the Liberty Elementary School District governing board elected Brian Parks president and Chris Kenyon vice president; the vice president vote was unanimous and the president appointment was recorded though the roll-call detail is not specified in the transcript.","actionData","errors"]

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Board approves open‑enrollment capacity, work calendars and Tyler IGA; tabling meeting‑schedule and operating‑protocol drafts

Board approves $10.6 million energy‑savings project to upgrade lighting, HVAC and controls

Board splits on liquidated damages, approves personnel items except resignations; several resignations deferred

Board and superintendent hold orientation-style study session on roles, open-meeting rules and transparency

Liberty board names Chris Kenyon vice president; Brian Parks elected president (vote details not specified)