October 1, 2026 at 6:00 PM - October 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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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
Description:
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. CTSO Fundraisers
Description:
The District requests the Board's approval to authorize MICTED administrators to approve CTSO fundraising events for FY27.
These events can include, but are not limited to: -Car Washes -Food Sales -Collaboration with Restaurants -Direct Donations |
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5.D. Governing Board Approval of Food Purchases for District Events
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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. 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
Speaker(s):
Shaun Rose
Description:
The Associate Superintendent of Student Services will present updates on the following:
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6.B. Programs Update
Speaker(s):
Michelle Perey
Description:
The Associate Superintendent of Programs will present updates on the following:
Reverse Curriculum Mapping - Preparation for ADE Monitoring - Bagdad HS Bradshaw Mountain HS Prescott HS Mayer HS MICTED (Shaun & I) CTSO and Program Events - SkillsUSA Fall Leadership Conference- Fire Science Dogtoberfest 10/4 - Vet Assisting Fire Prevention Week - Fire Science - Mountain View El - 10/6 Fundraiser-Artisan Marketplace - Dental Assisting 10/10 HOSA Officer Camp - Medical Assisting 10/19-10/21 Candy Sale - Medical Assisting - October Skills Officer Camp - Fire Science 11/4-11/6 Red Zone Leadership Conference - All Programs 11/13 In addition - Working with teachers - classroom visits, completing and reviewing self-evaluations, and setting instructor Professional Goals for the school year. |
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6.C. Prop 320
Speaker(s):
Bill Stiteler
Description:
Superintendent will discuss Prop 320
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6.D. Transportation and Bus Update
Speaker(s):
Bill Stiteler
Description:
Superintendent will provide an update about transportation and buses.
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6.E. Updates from Marty Grossman, Board Chair
Speaker(s):
Marty Grossman
Description:
Marty Grossman will provide updates on the following:
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6.F. Policy - First Read
Speaker(s):
Amanda Graybill
Description:
Please see the Excel file titled "policy review" for a summary of each policy recommended action. This file will be updated as each policy is reviewed by the district.
1 ) PA's related to the model policy review Last year, the Arizona School Board Association (ASBA) conducted a full review of their model policy manual. According to ASBA, "the manual update is a team effort of policy and legal experts, as well as district and educational leaders, who are vetting each document prior to sending each section." Below, I have provided the page numbers in each PA that will give you an idea as to why a policy was updated or removed. PA 917-958 In the files titled "PA 917-958 Part 1 and 2," pages 4-12 will give you a brief statement as to why the policy is being updated. This file also compares the current policy with the proposed changes. The Assistant to the Governing Board still needs to comb through to look for District-specific changes. PA 961-1046 In the files titled "PA 961-1046 Part 1, 2, 3, and 4," pages 7-26 will give you a brief statement as to why the policy is being updated. This file also compares the current policy with the proposed changes. The Assistant to the Governing Board still needs to comb through to look for District-specific changes. PA 1047-1064 In the files titled "PA 1047-1064 Part 1 and 2," pages 2-7 will give you a brief statement as to why the policy is being updated. This file also compares the current policy with the proposed changes. The Assistant to the Governing Board still needs to comb through to look for District-specific changes. 2) PA 959, 960, 1065, 1066, 1067, 1068, and 1069 are not related to the model policy review mentioned above. * Please note that the conversion from PolicyBridge added strange characters/symbols in some areas. This will not be included in the adoption of any policy. These proposed changes are informational at this time. They will appear on the November board meeting for a second read and potential adoption. |
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6.G. Performance Audit Updates
Speaker(s):
Bill Stiteler
Description:
Audit finding Breakdown - 10, 5 & 4
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7. DISCUSSION/POSSIBLE ACTION ITEMS
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7.A. Finance Report
Speaker(s):
Bill Stiteler
Description:
CTSO Balances and Activity: Auto Construction Culinary Welding Dental Medical I-Traci Fire Medical II-Natalie Vet Assisting |
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7.B. Facilities and Construction Update
Speaker(s):
Bill Stiteler
Description:
Superintendent will discuss any updates on current facilities and any current district needs related to facilities. A motion will be added if needed.
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7.C. Partner Instructor CTSO Stipend 26-27
Speaker(s):
Michelle Perey
Description:
Approval for annual stipend to be offered for CTSO chapters run through Yavapai College or partner instructors.
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7.D. Audit Engagement Letter
Speaker(s):
Bill Stiteler
Description:
The Board will have an opportunity to discuss or ask questions regarding the attached audit engagement letter from Advisent. The portal is open for our annual audit and the auditors will be visiting the district in January.
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7.E. Satellite budget approvals
Speaker(s):
Bill Stiteler
Description:
Governing Board will review and approve satellite budgets
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7.F. Arizona School Board Association (ASBA) Awards
Speaker(s):
Marty Grossman
Description:
Superintendent is seeking approval to submit award nominations to ASBA
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7.G. Centerpointe Plaque Approval
Speaker(s):
Bill Stiteler
Description:
Superintendent is seeking final approval for the plaque that will be used for the dedication at the Centerpointe Building. The approximate cost will be $3000 for the plaque, install will be an additional cost.
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7.H. Purchase of a Registered Apprenticeship Manual.
Speaker(s):
Bill Stiteler
Description:
The District is seeking approval to purchase a manual for registered apprenticeships. Currently, the District is looking to purchase this manual from Chelsea Ortiz (Superintendent's daughter). The cost of the manual will not exceed $3000.00
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7.I. FY26 Annual Financial Report (AFR) Approval
Speaker(s):
Bill Stiteler
Description:
Superintendent will present the FY26 AFR for approval
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7.J. 9th & 13th Year Funding
Speaker(s):
Bill Stiteler
Description:
Look at 13th Year Funding Issues and Expansion of 9th grade funding opportunity
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7.K. Adoption of policy DJE
Speaker(s):
Amanda Graybill
Description:
Policy BGB allows for the Board to adopt or amend a policy at a single meeting with a majority vote. The District is requesting that we adopt policy DJE using this policy. DJE is related to purchasing procedures and will raise the threshold at which competitive bids are required.
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8. CLOSING ITEMS
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9. ANNOUNCEMENTS
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-Application review will be at 9 am at the CTEC campus on October 28th.
-Interviews will begin at 9 am at the CTED campus on November 9th. A meet and greet will follow. |
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10. NEXT SCHEDULED BOARD MEETING
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Next scheduled board meeting will be November 5 at 6pm at 220 Ruger Rd. Suite 2 in room 180.
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11. ADJOURNMENT
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