July 9, 2026 at 6:00 PM - Regular Meeting

I. OPENING

I.1. Call to Order

I.2. Roll Call

I.3. Pledge of Allegiance

I.4. Moment of Silence

I.5. Adoption of Agenda

II. Public Hearing — Public Hearing and discussion regarding the FY2027 MUHS Expenditure Budget.  As authorized by A.R.S 15-905, on request of any person, the Governing Board shall explain the budget.

III. ACTION ITEMS - DISTRICT BUSINESS

III.1. Fiscal Year 2027 Adopted Budget — Board approval of the adopted FY2027 budget for the Mingus Union High School District No. 4 (Staff: Finance Director Leonard).

IV. REPORTS
The Superintendent and Board Member(s) reports will consist of brief summaries of current events.  These reports will be without any discussion or feedback. 

IV.1. Superintendent 's Report

V. BOARD MEETING MINUTES NOT PREVIOUSLY APPROVED

V.1. Meetings
June 11, 2026 Minutes 

VI. ACTION ITEMS - CONSENT

VI.1. Approval of Routine Vouchers

VI.1.1. Expense
Voucher 1049
Voucher 1050
Voucher 1051
Voucher 1052

VI.1.2. Payroll
Voucher 36
Voucher 37
Voucher 38
Voucher 39

VI.1.3. Bookstore Activity
Account Summary Ending 6/30/2026
 

VI.2. Personnel - HR Report 
PA-1
PA-2
PA-3
PA-4

VI.3. Agreement(s)
Verizon Cell Tower Lease Agreement 

VI.4. FY2027 USFR Guidance--A.R.S. §15-342(39) authorizes school district governing boards to provide food and beverages at district events, including trainings and other official school functions, subject to certain restrictions, including the Arizona gift clause and laws pertaining to travel and subsistence. The board may adopt a policy or resolution that identifies specific events or activities where food and beverages may be provided.  The district’s policy must be detailed enough to eliminate any discretion by the superintendent, principal, or head teacher in carrying out the policy.

Yearly Events--
Pre-Service Breakfast and New Hire Luncheon
New Teacher Luncheons
Teacher Appreciation Breakfasts and Lunches
Verde Valley Superintendents' Meeting(s)
Data Day/Professional Development Breakfast
End of Year Luncheon
Governing Board Retreat(s) and County Superintendent Special Appointments
Senior Honor Nights
Student Athletic/Club/Organization/Meetings ,Banquets, Celebrations, Events, and Recognitions
Summative and Benchmark Student Assessment Snacks
Future Freshman Night
Community Forum/Open House
 

VI.5. Job Description(s)--  Update to the title of the Assistant Mechanic job description 

VI.6. FY2027 Administrative Stipends

VI.7. FY2027 MUHS Student Handbook 

VI.8. FY2027 Personnel Handbook 

VI.9. Out of State Travel — Teacher, Mr. Elm, will travel San Diego (July 5-10) for the AP Summer Institute in order to be able to teach AP U.S. Government and Politics.
The College Board granted Mr. Elm a fellowship covering tuition, breakfasts & lunches. The cost to the District is room, mileage, and dinner reimbursements.
Each day of the Institute consists of two sessions with supplemental materials provided, as well as the possibility of 2 graduate credits. 

VI.10. Student Activities Fundraisers — The types of fund-raising activities authorized by the Governing Board are sales of food, sponsorship of contests or competitive activities (i.e. dance-a-thon, walk-a-thon, races), sales of logo imprinted products, sales of products to promote team or school spirit events.  No raffles or games of chance.

Dave Beery as the delegate for the approval of student activities fundraising for FY2027, and to approve Lynn Leonard as the student activities treasurer and Dave Beery as the co-treasurer.

VI.11. Annual Authorization for the School Principal to waive student fees during FY2027 — Authorization for the Principal to waive enrolled student fees and charges in consideration of economic hardship, pursuant to A.R.S. 15-343 (19)(24)(28).

VI.12. FY2027 MUHS Registration Fees

VI.13.  Policy IKF Graduation Requirements —  Policy IKF to include language from FY2026 which was left out of the ASBA update in February 2026.  This includes graduation requirements specific to Mingus Union High School. 

VI.14. Policy GCCH — Professional/Support Staff Bereavement Leave 

VI.15. Policy GCBA-EA — Professional Staff Salary Schedules Salary Advancement Pre-Approval Form

Policy GCBA-EB — Professional Staff Salary Schedules Salary Advancement Post-Completion Form

VI.16. Policy GCCG — Professional/Support Staff Voluntary Transfer of Accrued Sick Leave (Adopted August 10, 2023)

GCCG-RA — Professional/Support Staff Voluntary Transfer of Accrued Sick Leave (Application)

GCCG-RB — Professional/Support Staff Voluntary Transfer of Accrued Sick Leave (Application Screening Committee)

GCCG-EA — Professional/Support Staff Voluntary Transfer of Accrued Sick Leave Supplemental Leave Bank Enrollment Form 

GCCG-EB — Professional/Support Staff Voluntary Transfer of Accrued Sick Leave Request for Supplemental Leave Bank Days
 

VI.17. Policy GCCA Types of Leave — Discussion and possible action to approve revisions to the policy. 

VII. ACTION ITEMS - DISTRICT BUSINESS

VII.1. Superintendent Evaluation and FY2027 Goals-- The Board will approve evaluation updates and FY2027 Goals discussed in the Executive Session.  

VII.2. ASBA 2026-2027 Delegate-- The Board will discuss and appoint a FY2027 Delegate. 

VII.3.  Policy DBJ — The Board will review Policy DBJ Budget Reconciliation and Transfers, discuss any needed changes, and then approve for FY2027. 

VII.4. Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)--Review of Policy GCCC (FMLA) and GCCA discussion and possible approval of increasing paid parental leave to twenty (20) days (Staff: Superintendent Herne). 

VIII. 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).

IX. REQUEST FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
 

X. ADJOURNMENT