March 24, 2026 at 6:00 PM - Governing Board Meeting

A. Opening of Meeting

A.1. Call to Order

A.2. Pledge of Allegiance

B. Student Report

B.1. Report from Flowing Wells Junior High School Student Representatives

B.1.a. Student representatives will provide a review of events and activities at Flowing Wells Junior High School in academics, sports, and other extracurricular programs.

B.2. Report from Sentinel Peak High School and Flowing Wells Digital Campus Student Representatives

B.2.a. Student representatives will provide a review of events and activities at Sentinel Peak High School and Flowing Wells Digital Campus in academics, sports, and other extracurricular programs.

C. Superintendent’s Report

C.1. Recognition of FWHS Winter Sports State Qualifiers

C.1.a. Superintendent Dr. Kevin Stoltzfus and Athletic Director Mark Brunenkant will recognize coaches and athletes from winter sports teams who qualified for state competitions.

C.2. Update on District Events and Activities

C.2.a. Superintendent Dr. Kevin Stoltzfus will provide an update on Flowing Wells School District Events and Activities.
BREAK- The brief break provides an opportunity for families and friends to leave the meeting.

D. Public Comments
Flowing Wells School District welcomes public comment. As outlined in A.R.S. §38-431.02, no action will be taken on issues raised in Public Comments unless items are found on agenda below. Other than this, the response to public comments will be limited to directing staff to study the matter or scheduling the matter as a future agenda item.

E. Consent Agenda
These items of Board business that are addressed routinely at every meeting are presented as a Consent Agenda. The Board may elect to take action on all items collectively in one motion or may individually consider any item(s) as separate agenda subjects for action.

E.1. Approval of Agenda for this Meeting

E.1.a. Request approval for the adoption of the agenda for this meeting, 

E.2. Approval of Minutes of Governing Board Meetings

E.2.a. The following Governing Board meeting minutes are presented for Governing Board approval:

E.3. Approval of District Expense and Payroll Vouchers

E.3.a. Sign vouchers for upcoming check batches (to be reviewed at the next Board Meeting). None for this meeting.

Expense and payroll vouchers are presented for Board approval: Expense vouchers #7149-26 - 7151-26 and Payroll voucher #2718.

E.4. Approval of Requests for Use of District Facilities

E.4.a. No requests for this meeting.

E.5. Approval of Requests for Open Enrollment Students

E.5.a. Requests for open enrollment students are submitted for approval.

E.6. Approval of Requests for Student Trips

E.6.a. Student trip requests are submitted for approval.

E.7. Approval of Requests for Staff Travel

E.7.a. Staff travel requests are submitted for approval.

E.8. Approval of Personnel Actions

E.8.a. Personnel Actions are submitted for approval.

E.9. Approval of Asset Retirement and Disposals

E.9.a. Approval is requested for the retirement and disposal of assets no longer used by the district as of March 17, 2026.

F. Business and Finance

F.1. Recommend Award of E-Rate Category 2 Network Electronics Contract to Logicalis

F.1.a. District administration recommends approval to award E-Rate Category 2 Network Electronics contract to Logicalis. The District issued an E-Rate Form 470 (FCC Form 470 #260011093) for network equipment upgrades including network electronics equipment and installation, and following the 28-day posting window, received three proposals. Based on the evaluation process led by IT Director Jake Arndt, the committee recommends awarding the network equipment contract to Logicalis under the 1GPA Contract #25-09PV-05. This portion of the project will replace outdated network switches and related accessories, including SFP modules and fiber jumper cables, to support higher network speeds and improve reliability across the district. The contract cost is $345,008.78, and 85% of the cost will be reimbursed through the E-Rate program. Work is anticipated to begin in May 2026.

F.2. Recommend Award of E-Rate Category 2 Fiber Optic Cabling Contract to Arizona Communications Experts (ACE)

F.2.a. District administration recommends approval to award E-Rate Category 2 Fiber Optic Cabling contract to ACE. The District issued an E-Rate Form 470 (FCC Form 470 #260011093) for network equipment upgrades including fiber optic cabling, and following the 28-day posting window, received three proposals. Based on the evaluation process led by IT Director Jake Arndt, the committee recommends awarding the fiber optic cabling contract to ACE under the Arizona State Cabling and Communication Systems Contract CTR062451. This project includes testing approximately 12,700 feet of existing fiber optic cabling across nine schools, replacing fiber runs that do not support current network speeds, re-terminating existing fiber where possible, installing new OM3 fiber where needed, and providing labeling and certification testing. The contract cost is $128,516.00, with 85% of the cost eligible for reimbursement through the E-Rate program. Work is anticipated to begin in May 2026.

F.3. Recommend Approval to Purchase Cafeteria Tables and Chairs from Arizona Furnishings

F.3.a. District administration recommends approval to purchase 45 outside cafeteria tables for Flowing Wells High School and 15 inside cafeteria tables for Flowing Wells Junior High School from Arizona Furnishings. The current furniture is worn and many items are broken. The purchase would utilize pricing through the Mohave contract # 23G-AZF-0131 and would be funded with Food Service Funds. The estimated total cost is $141,318.88.

F.4. Recommend Approval to Contract with Arizona Furnishings to Purchase for Fiscal Year 2025-2026

F.4.a. District administration recommends approval to contract with Arizona Furnishings to purchase furniture for district classrooms and offices. The purchase would utilize pricing through the Mohave, State and 1GPA contracts (see below).  The cost of the flooring/carpet, repairs and supplies is estimated to not exceed $250,000.  The funding sources for the expenditure are Maintenance & Operations, Unrestricted Capital and Auxiliary funds.

• MOHAVE: 23G-AZF-0131  EXP 01/30/27 Facility Furnishings

• STATE: CTR067398  EXP 08/31/26 Statewide Furniture, Products and Related Services

• 1GPA: 23-16PV-01  EXP 07/01/26 Furniture, Products and Service

F.5. Recommend Approval to Contract with Safe Haven Defense US, LLC. to Upgrade Windows with Laminate District Wide

F.5.a. District administration recommends approval to contract with Safe Haven Defense US, LLC. to upgrade windows with bullet resistant and riot resistant window laminate District wide (list of sites below). The project will include furnishing and installing protective laminate, which will be applied to the interior and exterior face of each window pane. The window laminate will provide safety and security for students and employees. The purchase would utilize pricing through the 1GPA Contract # 23-12P-02. The total cost of the window laminate is not expected to exceed $135,362.40. The project would be funded with Bond funds.

• Community Learning Center- $23,387.20

• Emily Meschter Early Learning Center- $9,488.80

• Centennial Elementary- $666.80

• Homer Davis Elementary-$18,922.80

• Douglas Elementary-$9,750.80

• Hendricks Elementary-$9,231.60

• Richardson Elementary-$1,289.20

• Laguna Elementary-$3,780.80

• Flowing Wells Junior High School-$22,931.20

• Sentinel Peak High School-$19,866.00

• Flowing Well High School-$16,047.20

F.6. Recommend Approval to Contract with Parallel Learning Behavioral Health P.C. for Special Education Provider Services for Fiscal Year 2025-2026

F.6.a. Recommend approval to contract with Parallel Learning Behavioral Health P.C. for special education provider services. The district has been unable to hire a bilingual school psychologist due to the lack of qualified applicants. Ms. Camacho reached out to several staffing companies and was able to find a bilingual school psychologist through Parallel Learning Behavioral Health P.C. The district would utilize pricing through the Washington Elementary SAVE Contract #24.001. The estimated total cost for the position is $160,000. The funding source is Maintenance and Operations.

F.7. Recommend Approval of Pueblo Mechanical & Controls for HVAC Service and Repair

F.7.a. District administration recommends approval to contract with Pueblo Mechanical & Controls, Inc. to provide maintenance and repair services for the district HVAC, chiller, and related equipment. The district will utilize a cooperative contract through Mohave Educational Services, #24B-PMAC-0905. This approval is requested for the remainder of fiscal year 2026 and would be funded with Maintenance and Operations funds.

F.8. Recommend Approval to Renew the Heinfeld, Meech & Co., P.C. Contract for FY 2024-2025 Auditing Services

F.8.a. District administration recommends the contract for Auditing Services with Heinfeld, Meech & Co., P.C. be renewed for the fiscal year 2026-2027 audit. On March 28, 2023, the District awarded RFP #23-07-27 for Auditing Services to Heinfeld, Meech & Co., P.C. The award of this RFP resulted in a one (1) year contract with the option to renew for four (4) additional years. This is the third renewal option of this contract.

F.9. Acceptance of Fiscal Year 2025 Audit Reports and Compliance Questionnaire

F.9.a. A.R.S. 15-914 requires school districts that have an adopted M&O budget limit in excess of $2,000,000 annually to contract for an annual financial statement audit and the completion of the USFR compliance questionnaire. School districts that expend more than $750,000 in federal revenues must also contract for a federal single audit. Section H of the statute requires the Governing Board to publicly accept all audits and compliance questionnaires through a roll call vote. The FY2025 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report, USFR Compliance Questionnaire, Single Audit Reporting Package, and Governance Communication Letter are presented for review and recommended acceptance.

G. New Business

G.1. Recommend Approval to Table High School Algebra I, Geometry, and Algebra II curriculum: Amplify Desmos

G.1.a. District administration recommends approval to table the adoption of high school mathematics curriculum Amplify Desmos for Algebra I, Geometry, and Algebra II. This curriculum has been selected after a robust review and evaluation by District Mathematics Specialist Demetria Murray, and the entire secondary mathematics department. Dr. Tabetha Finchum and Flowing Wells High School teachers will provide an overview. Pending Board approval, the resource would be tabled for a sixty-day period for public review and comment.

G.2. Discussion and Possible Action regarding Arizona School Boards Association Policy Priorities

G.2.a. District administration presents for discussion and possible action the current policy priorities identified by the Arizona School Boards Association (ASBA), with the option for the Board to identify priorities and submit proposals for update and/or amendment to ASBA for the 2026-2027 school year.

H. Adjourn