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Message from the Board

Volunteers Supercharge our Schools
by Vicki Johnson, Governing Board

Fall 2003 - In Driving Success, our volunteer helpers truly 'supercharge' our schools. One of the most enjoyable board meetings each year is the annual recognition of our outstanding school volunteers who do so much for our students. They add that special touch to our athletic and other extracurricular programs, raise funds for needed improvements and assist our teachers and support staff in a variety of jobs on and off-campus.

Having been a parent volunteer myself, I know how much hard work is connected with the many substantial projects that take place in a high school. School volunteers give a lot of themselves, but the rewards are many. From pride in a job well done to that special smile or 'thank you' from a student, volunteering gives a self satisfaction that makes it all worthwhile.

There are other benefits for parent volunteers. It is widely accepted that when parents are involved, their children are more likely to succeed. This is true whether your child is in first grade or in high school. What can you do at your high school? Here are a few more suggestions:

You Can Help!

• Sell concessions, take photos or help with athletic awards banquets
• Chaperone an educational trip or serve as guest presenter in a class
• Help with bookkeeping and filing
• Sponsor fundraising events or donate items
• Build theater sets for upcoming performances
• Attend school events to show your support of teens' efforts
• Get involved! Ask your school how you can help.

We welcome parental involvement in our high schools. Please join us in our common goal of Driving Success for our students.

"DRIVING SUCCESS"
School-Community Partnerships are Key to Success
By Kevin Clayborn, Governing Board

Fall 2003 - We of the Glendale Union High School District firmly believe that ALL students can learn and be successful. We are proud of the strong community support and involvement in our schools, and we continue to work toward developing even stronger ties with business and civic groups.

School-Community partnerships are key to our Driving Success. Each of our high schools has local businesses and civic organizations that work together with staff to help students learn and be successful. We appreciate the added incentives that are provided by businesses to students who have performed well in school or outside activities.

One of the great strengths in our curriculum is our series of authentic school-business partnerships that have resulted in the opening of viable career pathways for our students. These partnerships focus on providing students with hands-on experience in careers that are in high demand. The programs lead to industry certification and employment in entry-level positions such as computer networking technicians, certified
nursing assistants and automotive technicians; along with jobs in culinary arts, fire science and construction trades. Participating students are often eligible to receive college credit while still in high school through dual enrollment agreements. We continue to work with business and industry to expand our offerings.

We are gratified to learn that many of our graduates have already begun rewarding careers as a direct result of our partnership programs. These young adults are continuing their education while on the job and many are having their college classes financed by their new employers. The benefits are many. Our business partners are gaining a new labor pool of well-educated and locally trained employees from our community. Our students get an early start on rewarding careers. Our community, in turn, benefits from a new generation of productive members ready to meet the 'Choices and Challenges of the Twenty-First Century.'

We welcome your comments as we expand learning opportunities for our students.

Board Member Johnson Congratulated December 2004 Governing board member Vicki Johnson is congratulated by president Kevin Clayborn for completing coursework requirements for the University of Boardsmanship. The workshop was sponsored by the Arizona School Boards Association.

Volunteers Honored by Board Glendale Union High School District has a long history of volunteerism and community service. Our high schools benefit greatly from the contributions of parents and community volunteers who work with our students throughout the year. Volunteers help in the classroom, on the playing field and in a variety of school-sponsored activities. Each year the GUHSD Governing Board honors a volunteer selected by each school as a model of outstanding service to students and staff. We thank you for your support of our students and our schools. Volunteers of the Year

Purpose & Terms of Office

Members of the Governing Board are private citizens elected to direct the operation of the district through formulating policy, hiring personnel and approving the budget. Each member serves a four-year term.

The superintendent and his staff are responsible for operating the schools according to Governing Board direction.

The public is invited to attend the regular Governing Board meetings which are usually held on the first and third Wednesdays of each month at 7:30 p.m. in the Board Room at the District Administrative Center, 7650 North 43 Avenue, Glendale, Arizona.

Governing Board Member Chronological List

Board Meeting Dates

• July 11, 2007
• August 15, 2007
• September 5, 2007
• September 19, 2007
• October 3, 2007
• October 24, 2007
• November 7, 2007
• December 5, 2007
• January 9, 2008
• January 23, 2008
• February 6, 2008
• February 20, 2008
• March 5, 2008
• April 2, 2008
• April 16, 2008
• May 7, 2008
• May 21, 2008
• June 4, 2008
• June 18, 2008

Governing Board Policy Manual