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Friday’s Agenda

July 22, 2011

403: Gismos and Gadgets: 007 Style seek alternative methods to acquire capital items. This
Do you want to know about the latest in technology session will inform you of the pros and cons of various

that is more mobile and great for traveling? This financing options available to school districts, such as
presentation will look at ideas, specifi cations and bonds, capital overrides, lease purchases, certifi cates
useful applications for iPads, iPods and Tablet of participation, energy savings contracts and power
computers. Also included will be suggestions for purchase agreements for solar energy. Attendees will
enhancing any presentation. be provided with tips for evaluating options under

different circumstances, including the potential
Presenters: Janine Gearhart, Education Consultant impact of capital financing decisions on the M&O

and Michelle Hamilton, Mesa Public budget. The session will include potential pitfalls and
Schools examples of successful methods that have been used
by AZ school districts.
404: Mesa Public Schools Guideline for Confl icts of
Interest Regarding Vendor Gifts and Gratuities: Staying Presenters: Steve Siverson, Climatec, Judy Richardson,
on the Yellow Brick Road of Ethical Behavior Stone & Youngberg and Moderator Chuck
In trying economic times, questions of ethical Essigs
conduct become even more challenging. Mesa Public
Schools has developed a comprehensive guideline 407: Human Resources - It Shouldn’t Hurt to be an
for its employees in dealing with vendors. The goal Employee OR a Business Owner. Rethink your culture:
of the guideline is to protect its own employees and Creating a place that attracts and fosters the best and
everyone involved at the same time providing the the brightest.
best direction to remain above reproach. Securing and retaining great talent is a strategic
The guideline will be reviewed and discussed in detail action in any economic environment. In this session
during this session. learn how to motivate and inspire your teams to
perform with excellence. You will learn the true cost
Presenters: Bill Munch and Ken Alexander, of employee turnover to your company and how
Mesa Unified School District a strong corporate culture can enhance employee

engagement.
405: State Reports from Transportation
Participants will learn easy ways to collect data for the Presenters: Anita Grantham, Diversified Human

100-Day and Vehicle Inventory Report. Learn how to Resources and Dr. Jeffrey Smith, Balsz
collect mileage and student data that is used regularly to School District
improve operations.
408: Child Nutrition Reauthorization - What You Need
Presenter: Dean Humphrey, Pendergast to Know
Elementary School District Representatives from ADE Child Nutrition will answer
questions on the changes to USDA child nutrition
406: Alternatives for Financing Capital Projects requirements. Bring your questions and get the answers
Arizona’s current economic conditions and recent straight from the experts!
legislative actions are motivating school districts to
Presenter: Cara Peckowski, ADE Child Nutrition