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Friday’s Agenda

July 22, 2011

506: Panel Discussion on Design/Construction and district takes attendance for this coming school year
Impact on Facility Maintenance and beyond. This is sure to be a lively discussion and
An opportunity to ask hard questions to a cast we anticipate a lot of questions from the audience.
of characters in the architecture/construction/ Presenters: Yousef Awwad, Tucson Unifi ed School
engineering industry in a lively, fast paced District and Rose Whelihan, Scottsdale
competitive panel discussion. Whether you want to
Unified School District

know about the latest costs in the industry, or how to
use solar power, this session will give you some ideas BREAK OUT SESSION VI
that you can take back home to “Kansas.”
FRI. 4:10 - 5:00 P.M.
Presenters: Orcutt/Winslow and other Industry
601: Ownership Models for Schools
Professionals
Supplementing a school’s power portfolio with solar

is an ideal way to significantly reduce electricity costs
507: Healthcare Reform - How are
District’s Responding? while contributing to a cleaner environment. The
process of determining how to incorporate solar into
This session will explore the key elements of the
your school system can be extremely complicated.

Affordable Care Act and the impact that it will have

on district benefit plans now and in the future. We Explore the benefits of solar for school districts,

will delve into the changes that districts should the process involved when deciding whether to
already be in compliance with, along with additional incorporate solar, and the various ownership and

financing structures available in Arizona. A case study
requirements that will be necessary in subsequent
from a Phoenix-based school district will be used to
years. The session will share case studies of diff erent

approaches, making it good for the beginner and the demonstrate the process and benefits of the various
experienced professional. ownership options
Presenters: Rob Wanless, SOLON Corporation and Ken
Presenters: Aaron Polkoski, The Segal Company and
Carter, Paradise Valley Unifi ed School
Judy Cato, Mesa Public Schools
District
508: Issues with Emergency Procurement

Emergency procurements should be rare and can take 602: 457b Plan: Features, Benefits and Updates
An overview of 457b plan options, including
you by surprise. This session will include a check list
guidelines for plan oversight and best practices. The
of steps you need to take to make sure you can pass
your audit. consideration of Third Party Administration (TPA)
and the different options available to districts for

TPA implementation will be discussed. Recent and
Presenter: Bonnie Gonzalez, Phoenix Union
significant IRS changes and updates will be presented

High School District
and how to implement these updates and changes
into your district plan.
509: Attendance Taking Factors for 2012
Hear how ADE’s new criteria will affect how your

Presenters: Brad Nassif, Glendale Union High School