November 9, 2026 at 4:45 PM - Regular Board Meeting

I. CALL TO ORDER

II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 

III. ADOPTION OF AGENDA

IV. BOARD PLEDGE: We pledge that our decisions will cultivate the unique skills and abilities of all learners, empowering them to reach their greatest potential.  We recognize the essential role of families in supporting student growth, and we commit to fostering strong partnerships with families to develop well-rounded learners inspired to EXCEL.

V. INFORMATION ONLY - GOOD THINGS

V.A. Superintendent's Report

V.B. Longhorn Legacy Awards

• District Department - Hannah Lynch
• Lil'Longhorn Preschool - Sheri Rodgers
• Payson Elementary School - Christine Bollier
• Julia Randall Elementary - Jessyln Davis
• Rim Country Middle School - Amber McNeese
• Payson High School - Greg Keith

V.C. DECA Celebration Month 
Teacher: Ginger Liddell
Students: Madeline Anifantis, Carson Fredericks, Daniela Reyes

V.D. Recognize Daughter's of Revolution Poster Winners
Winning Students: Esme Ramos, Fifth Grade; Zyden Loy, Fifth Grade; Emma Pellegrim, Fifth Grade

V.E. JRE Young Author Award Winners
Pet Poetry - Creature Creations:
Eliza Tipton - "The Puppy"

Ridiculous Writers - Imagination
Jacob Dinnon - "A Weird Vacation"
Nova Hale - "The Worm Named Fred"
Ella Engler - "Mini Saga Of The Wiggly Worm"
Michael Crandall - "Stinky Bob's Decision"
Mathew Madrid - "Crazy Bob"
Treydon Fisher - "Funny Fred In The Tree!"

Story Lab - Amazing Authors
Ozara Heiertz - "Run Rabbits"
Ella Engler - "My Dog"

Story Lab - Amazing Authors
Brody Ables - "The Missing Person"
Conor Savage - "The Cafeteria Mystery"
Ryder Kelly Martinez - "The Scary Night At JRE"

V.F. 21st Century After-School Clubs (Dance)

Dance After School Club

Teacher: Makenna Kennedy

Students: Kiara Morton, Ashlynn Gilcrist, Malia Agostinacci, Dani Eagar, Jasmine Larson, Envy Baraza, Leni Bryan, Presley Irving, Stella Nelson, Adeline Melendy, Ava Tucker, Ivy Shaffer-Clark, Maryam Valencia, Daisy Boldt, Cece Boldt, Aithana Varela, Mayram Corral, and Aspen Cerna.

V.G. Governing Board

VI. INFORMATION AND DISCUSSION

VI.A. Information and Discussion on District Events and Board Engagement

VI.B. Information and Discussion on ADE Letter Grades

VI.C. Information and Discussion on school safety and recent lockdowns.

VI.D. Information and Discussion 2026-2027 Monthly Financials and Contingency Balance

VI.E. Information and Discussion on Business Services Internship Program 

VI.F. Information and Discussion on ADM and the estimated effect on the 2026-2027 Expenditure Budget Revision #1 in December 2026

VI.G. Information and Discussion on Auditor General School Finance Advisory Committee Recognition

VII. PUBLIC COMMENTS - Members of the Governing Board shall not discuss or take legal action on matters raised during an open call to the public unless the matters are properly noticed for discussion and legal action.  Be advised that by policy personal attacks upon Board members, staff personnel, or other persons in attendance or absent by individuals who address the Board are discouraged, and the Board will not consider or act on complaints that have not been submitted to the campus and/or District administration, as appropriate.

VIII. ACTION ITEMS

VIII.A. Consent Agenda

VIII.A.1. Approve Personnel Action Report

VIII.A.2. Approve Student Activities Report

VIII.A.3. Approve Payroll and Expense Voucher List

VIII.A.4. Approve Award use of Cooperative Contracts 

VIII.A.5. Approve Board Minutes from 6/22/26 and 10/14/26

VIII.A.6. Approve Policy Advisory 961-1046

VIII.A.7. Approve Donation Report

VIII.B. Discussion and Possible Action on Student Eligibility in Co-Curricular and Extra-Curricular Activities.

VIII.C. Discussion and Possible Action on age requirement for coaching positions. 

VIII.D. Discussion and possible action on issuing a survey to teachers regarding ideas and needs to address student state proficiency. 

VIII.E. Discussion and Possible Action on 25/26 M&O Override Expenditure Summary

IX. INFORMATION ONLY

IX.A. Future Agenda Items

X. LAUNCH 

XI. ADJOURN