April 24, 2025 at 5:00 PM - Work Session

I. OPENING

I.1. Election of a temporary President for the current Governing Board Meeting - Governing Board will elect a temporary President to open the April 24th Work Session meeting. (Superintendent Herne)

I.2. Call to Order

I.3. Roll Call

I.4. Pledge of Allegiance

I.5. Moment of Silence

I.6. Adoption of Agenda

I.7. Swearing In New Board Member - Yavapai County Superintendent Steve King will conduct the swearing in of Board Member, Dr. Will David.

II. Action Item - District Business

II.1. Selection of the 2025 Governing Board President - The Board will consider and appoint a President for the remainder of the 2025 Calendar Year.  (Superintendent Herne)

III. PUBLIC COMMENTS 
At the conclusion of the call to the public, Board members may respond to any criticism made by an individual who addressed the Board.  Board members may also direct staff to review the concern or request the item be discussed at a future meeting.  Board members may not discuss or take legal action on matters raised during this open call to the public. If you have submitted a Request to Speak form, the Board President will call upon you and ask that you please identify yourself by clearly stating for the record your name and address. Citizens are asked to restrict their comments to three (3) minutes. Groups wishing to speak should select a spokesperson to represent the view of the group. (Board President may refrain from reciting this section if no RTS forms have been submitted).

IV. ACTION ITEMS - CONSENT

IV.1. Personnel - HR Report

IV.2. Agreements 

• IGA for Substitute Consolidation Services with YCESA through ESI
• Waiver of Conflict of Interest regarding agreements with Yavapai County through the Yavapai County School Districts

IV.3. Travel Request - FFA Sponsor Eric Banuelos is requesting out of state travel to Indianapolis, Indiana from October 28th - November 1st, 2025 to the National FFA Convention.

V. INFORMATION AND DISCUSSION ITEMS

V.1. Tennis Presentation: Updates on the Girls' Tennis Team and Season (Coach Andi Meyer, Assistant Coach Gary Hattendorf, Tennis Players)

V.2. AVID  - Presentation will be given to the Board regarding the AVID program from Adam Poirier, AVID Implementation Strategist and Valerie Angus, Executive Director Desert Southwest Team.  (Gretchen Wesbrock, Adam Poirier, and Valerie Angus)

V.3. Education Forward Arizona - Education Forward Arizona will present information to the Board regarding resources and partnerships offered to help with the work of education improvements in Arizona.  (Ms. Rosensweet with Education Forward Arizona and Director Wesbrock)

VI. ACTION ITEMS - DISTRICT BUSINESS

VI.1. Final report and recommendations of the 2025 Meet and Confer Committee - The Board will receive an update regarding recent meetings of the 2025 Meet and Confer Committee and will consider approval of the SY2025-26 recommendations of the committee. (Superintendent Herne)

VI.2. Job Descriptions - The Board will discuss and possibly approve revisions to current job descriptions.  (Superintendent Herne)

• A.P. Curriculum and Instruction 
• Dean of Students 
• Athletic Director
• Director CTE
• Director ESS 
• Director Student Support Services 

VII. EXECUTIVE SESSION 
Pursuant to A.R.S. § 38-431.03(A)(1),(3) and (A)(4) for the purposes of (1) discussion or consideration of employment and salary of Superintendent (2) obtaining legal advice regarding the employment contract of Superintendent.

VII.1. Discussion and Information
Call for Executive Session Pursuant to A.R.S. § 38-431.03(A)(1),(3) and (A)(4) for the purposes of (1) discussion or consideration of employment and salary of Superintendent and (2) obtaining legal advice regarding the employment contract of Superintendent.
 

VIII. Action Item - District Business

VIII.1. Superintendent's Contract - Authorization for legal counsel for the Governing Board to proceed as instructed by Governing Board in executive session

IX. REQUEST FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS

X. ADJOURNMENT