August 6, 2026 at 6:00 PM - August Regular Governing Board Meeting
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1. OPENING ITEMS
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1.A. Call to Order Regular Session Mountain Institute Governing Board Meeting at 6PM
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1.B. Roll Call
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Ash Fork - Kurtis Keele - |
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1.C. Pledge of Allegiance
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Board Chair will lead attendees in the Pledge of Allegiance.
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1.D. Moment of Silence
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Board Chair will lead attendees in a moment of silence.
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1.E. Approval of Board Agenda
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2. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
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This is the time for the public to comment. Members of the Board may not discuss items that are not specifically identified on the agenda. Therefore, pursuant to A.R.S. 38-431.01 (H), action taken as a result of public comment will be limited to directing staff to study the matter, responding to any criticism or scheduling the matter for further consideration and decision at a later date. Public comments are welcome. Policy limits speakers to three (3) minutes per topic and a combined total of 30 minutes per meeting (unless waived by a vote of the Board). |
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3. INFORMATION/PRESENTATIONS
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3.A. Scholarship Request
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Kylee Pratt is seeking a cosmetology scholarship from Mountain Institute.
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3.B. Plumb Family Presentation
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Plumb family members will make a presentation to the board about a dedication to Jeramy Plumb at 2989 Centerpointe E.
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3.C. Jeramy Plumb Dedication Presentation
Description:
Tim Carter will make a presentation to the board about a dedication to Jeramy Plumb at 2989 Centerpointe E.
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4. SUMMARY OF CURRENT EVENTS
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4.A. Governing Board
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Each of the seven member district representatives are asked to give an update of any information that pertains to their district. |
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4.B. Superintendent
Description:
Superintendent will discuss and provide information on the following items:
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5. CONSENT AGENDA
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5.A. Minutes
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Approval of minutes from previous board meeting.
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5.B. Voucher Approval
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Approval of minutes from previous board meeting.
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5.C. Personnel
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5.C.1. Part Time Bus Driver
Description:
The District is seeking approval to hire a part-time bus driver should the need arise as we work transportation out with our member districts.
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5.C.2. Veterinary Assisting Teaching Assistant
Description:
The district will be interviewing candidates for the Veterinary Assisting TA position and would like permission to hire the candidate that is the best fit. We would like to get them in the classroom as soon as possible to get the classroom ready.
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5.D. Governing Board Approval of Food Purchases for District Events
Description:
Food purchases will be approved on a monthly basis, whenever possible, for transparency. The District anticipates purchasing food for the following events: |
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5.E. Intergovernmental Agreements, Contracts, and other Agreement Approval
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5.F. Approval of Consent Agenda
Description:
All matters listed under the Consent Agenda are routine by the Governing Board and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion on these items unless a Governing Board member so requests, in which event the item will be removed from the Consent Agenda and considered in its normal sequence on the agenda.
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6. DISCUSSION ITEMS
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6.A. Student Services Update
Description:
The Associate Superintendent of Student Services will present updates on the following:
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6.B. Programs Update
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The Associate Superintendent of Programs will present updates on the following:
1. Program Expansion into Charter School — we had our first conversation with a local charter school regarding adding them as a "Member District". We are probably a year out from seeing this come to fruition, but it's exciting that even our charter school partners are seeing the value of CTE. 2.Middle School Career Exploration - Planning and Professional Development with area teachers is underway. Danny Brown at the county is working in a more formal role this year and his support could yield significant results. 3.Ed Professions- continued planning and expansion into In Person classes this year. 4.CTE Professional Development - MICTED Preservice as well as member school PD- ongoing. |
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7. DISCUSSION/POSSIBLE ACTION ITEMS
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7.A. Policy Exception
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Policy FF has to do with the naming of facilities and states:
In naming facilities, the District will consider names derived from significant geographic locations, historical events, or events of community significance, as well as worthy deceased individuals who: A. Have made unique contributions to the District; and B. Have been deceased for at least ten (10) years. In this policy, the word facility refers to any District building, administration building, gymnasium, stadium, athletic field, or playground. |
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7.B. Jeramy Plumb Dedication
Description:
The Board heard presentations from the Plumb family and Tim Carter regarding a dedication to Jeramy Plumb at 2989 Centerpointe E. They will discuss their options and direct the District on how to move forward.
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7.C. Superintendent Position and Contract
Description:
If the Board does not finish their discussion regarding the Superinteendnet contract in the study session, they may choose to enter executive session in the regular meeting for finalization.
*Executive Session - Pursuant to ARS 38-431-03 (A)(1) the Governing Board may vote to convene in Executive Session to discuss the terms of employment in preparation to hire a new Superintendent. Any legal action related to the proposed contract will occur in open session. |
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7.D. Superintendent Position and Contract
Description:
The Governing Board held an executive session during the earlier study session. They discussed the contract terms for the Superintendent opening in the District.
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7.E. Finance Report
Description:
CTSO Balances and Activity: Auto Construction Culinary Welding Dental Medical I-Mike Fire Medical II-Natalie Vet Assisting |
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7.F. Facilities and Construction Update
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Superintendent will discuss any updates on current facilities and any current needs for 2989 Centerpointe E Unites A, B, and C. A motion will be added if needed.
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7.G. Inventory Disposal
Description:
The District is seeking permission to remove the attached items from inventory.
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7.H. Scholarship Consideration
Description:
The Governing Board will consider the following scholarship requests:
Cosmetology for Kylee Pratt Auto Repair for Gavin Meelhuysen |
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7.I. Ariaona School Board Association (ASBA) 2027 Political Agenda
Description:
Governing Board to discuss and may consider action to approve in whole or in part the draft 2027 Political Agenda of the Arizona School Boards Association (ASBA) and direct the District’s delegate to the ASBA delegate assembly to represent the Board’s determined position.
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8. CLOSING ITEMS
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8.A. Announcements
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8.B. Next Scheduled Board Meeting
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Next scheduled board meeting will be September 3 at 6pm at 220 Ruger Rd. Suite 2 in room 180
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8.C. Adjournment
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