June 25, 2026 5:00 pm (Doors open at 4:30 pm) - Regular Study & Voting Session/Executive Session Meeting

1. CALL TO ORDER - Governing Board President, Jane Robertson
  

2. OPENING CEREMONY
  

2.A. Welcome - Governing Board President, Jane Robertson
  

2.B. Pledge of Allegiance 
  

3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA - Governing Board President, Jane Robertson
  

3.A. Consider approving the agenda, as presented.

RELEVANT INFORMATION: Board Policy requires the approval of the agenda.
  

4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - Governing Board President, Jane Robertson
   

4.A. Consider approving the minutes from the Regular Study and Voting Session meeting of May 5, 2026, as presented.

RELEVANT INFORMATION: Board policy requires the approval of minutes.
  

5. APPROVAL OF DONATIONS - Governing Board President, Jane Robertson
  

5.A. Consider Approving the Donations

RELEVANT INFORMATION: Board Policy requires the approval of donations.
   

6. INFORMATION ONLY ITEMS
  

6.A. Summary of Current Events
  

6.A.1. Superintendent
  

6.A.2. Governing Board Members
  

6.B. Community Comments shared with the Governing Board (what comments/concerns do Board members hear from the public in general).

Presenter: Governing Board President, Jane Robertson
  

7. ACTION ITEMS
  

7.A. CONSENT AGENDA - All those items listed below may be enacted by one motion and approved as Consent Agenda items with or without discussion.  However, any item may be removed from the Consent Agenda and considered separately if a Governing Board member so requests.

The resolutions included in the Consent Agenda have been posted in order to waive the reading of the body of the resolutions. 

Consider approving the Consent Agenda as presented.
  

7.A.1. Consider approving the certified and classified personnel actions as presented.
  
RELEVANT INFORMATION: 
A copy of the personnel report is attached for review.
  
Presenter: Andy Binder, Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources
  

7.A.2. Consider ratifying the vouchers as presented. 
  
RELEVANT INFORMATION:
Arizona Revised Statutes require approval/ratification of all vouchers.
  
Presenter: Brian Moore, Chief Financial Officer
  

7.A.3. Consider approving the Student Activities Fund Statement of Receipts and Disbursements for FY26 June, as presented. 

RELEVANT INFORMATION: Please see the attached reports. 
  
Presenter: Brian Moore, Chief Financial Officer
  

7.A.4. Consider approving the Superintendent; Assistant Superintendent(s); Chief Financial Officer; and Director of Purchasing, as designated persons authorized by the Governing Board, when competitive sealed bidding is either not practicable or not advantageous to the district, to issue written determinations to solicit competitive sealed proposals, multi-term contracts, factors for alternative project delivery methods for construction services, or non-construction contracts requiring bid or contract security for the 2026-2027 school year.
  
RELEVANT INFORMATION:
In order to follow the procurement rules established in the Arizona Administrative Code, the Governing Board can name those authorized to issue written determinations to initiate procurement methods other than competitive sealed bidding. Contract awards will continue to be brought to the Governing Board for approval.

Presenter: Brian Moore, Chief Financial Officer
  

7.A.5. Consider approving the appointment of the Chief Financial Officer as the Treasurer and Student Activities Bookkeeper as the Assistant Treasurer of Student Activities for Prescott Unified School District for the 2026-2027 school year.
  
RELEVANT INFORMATION:
In accordance with the Uniform System of Financial Records for Arizona School Districts (USFR) a Governing Board of a school district having student activities monies shall appoint a student activities treasurer.  The student activities treasurer shall oversee the deposit of the student activities monies in a bank account designated as the student activities account. Any disbursement shall be authorized by or on behalf of the student members of the particular club or organization as provided in the USFR.

Presenter: Brian Moore, Chief Financial Officer
  

7.A.6. Consider approving the following: Arizona State Procurement (SPO), Mohave Educational Services (MESC), Government Procurement Alliance (1GPA), U.S. Commodities, Strategic Alliance of Volume Expenditures (SAVE), OMNIA Partners,  BuyBoard National Purchasing Cooperative, NCPA, Sourcewell, Choice Partners, GSA, Equalis, The Greater Phoenix Purchasing Consortium (GPPCS), TIPS, NASPO,  E&I Cooperative Services, Savvik Buying Group, Keystone Purchasing Network, The Purchasing Association of Cooperative Entities (PACE),  National Purchasing Partners (NPPGov), contracts, and their awarded vendors for the 2026-2027 school year. 
  
RELEVANT INFORMATION:
According to R7-2-1191 of the Arizona Department of Education School District Procurement Rules, school districts can enter into agreements to participate in cooperative purchasing of materials, services, or construction. Cooperative purchasing is described in the procurement rules as "procurement conducted by, or on behalf of, more than one public procurement unit." Prescott Unified School District utilizes one or more of these contracts and pricing arrangements to procure goods and services annually. Annual Governing Board approval is required.

Prescott Unified School District uses the cooperative agreements listed on the attached document to purchase supplies, equipment, services, and construction that are advantageous to the district. The Procurement Office will review all consortium contracts for compliance with the School District Procurement Rules before that contract is utilized.

Presenter: Brian Moore, Chief Financial Officer
  

7.A.7. Consider approving the use of the list of vendors as Sole Source procurement for the 2026-2027 school year, as presented.
  
RELEVANT INFORMATION:
Procurement guidelines require the Governing Board to approve the listing of vendors that are utilized as "Sole Source." Sole Source is when no reasonable alternative exists.

Attached please find a listing of vendors used to meet the needs of Prescott Unified School District. 

Note: Not all vendors listed will be used each year. However, vendors from the Sole Source listing are used as required, highlighting the necessity of your approval for their use. 

Presenter: Brian Moore, Chief Financial Officer
  

7.A.8. Consider approving the District's current bank accounts and authorized signers for the 2026-2027 school year as presented.
  
RELEVANT INFORMATION:
Pursuant to A.R.S. 15-321, 15-1122, and 15-1126, the Governing Board should approve the bank accounts and authorized signers on a yearly basis.

Please see the attached list.

Presenter: Brian Moore, Chief Financial Officer
  

7.A.9. Consider the approval of a Resolution authorizing the execution of warrants between board meetings, as presented.
  
RELEVANT INFORMATION: This resolution would make it possible where an order for salary or other expenses may be signed between board meetings if a resolution to that effect has been passed prior to the signing and that order is ratified by the Board at the next regular or special meeting of the Governing Board.

Presenter: Brian Moore, Chief Financial Officer
  

7.A.10. Consider approving the authorization of line item Maintenance and Operation (M&O) expenditures in excess of the budget but within the total M&O budget for fiscal year 2026-2027 as presented.
  
RELEVANT INFORMATION: Per A.R.S. 15-605(G), this resolution allows the District to exceed budget line items within the Maintenance and Operations, with the understanding that the District does not exceed the total Maintenance and Operations budget in total. Please see the attached formal resolution.

Presenter: Brian Moore, Chief Financial Officer
  

7.A.11. Consider approving the Superintendent, Chief Financial Officer, and Director of Purchasing as the designated persons authorized by the Governing Board to use "emergency procurement" for goods and services when an emergency condition exists for the 2026-2027 school year. 
  
RELEVANT INFORMATION:
In order to follow correct "emergency procurement" procedures, the Governing Board must name those authorized to utilize emergency procurement on behalf of Prescott Unified School District. Every year, emergency procurement is used to remedy everything from lightning-damaged fire alarms and telephone systems to a bus breaking down out of town. Health and safety issues also call for immediate correction, such as mold or asbestos concerns. These are examples where emergency procurement has been used to solve problems. Sometimes insurance covers the cost of the problem and sometimes the problem has to be taken care of within the district budget. If the problem requiring emergency procurement is above a normal maintenance budget, the Superintendent advises the Governing Board of the corrective action. Coordination among the Business Office, Facilities Department, Transportation Department, Purchasing Department, and Administration assists in the resolution of any problems.
  
Presenter: Brian Moore, Chief Financial Officer
  

7.A.12. Consider approving renewal of membership with The Arizona School Alliance for Workers' Compensation, Inc., through June 30, 2027, as presented.

RELEVANT INFORMATION:
It is required by law that the district carry workers' compensation coverage. 
  
Presenter: Brian Moore, Chief Financial Officer
  

7.A.13. Consider approving the Employee Staffing Agreement for Employee Staffing Services with Educational Services, LLC, as presented.

RELEVANT INFORMATION: This is an annual renewal and will continue for one year.

Presenter: Andy Binder, Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources
  

7.A.14. Consider approving an amendment to the Intergovernmental Agreement between the Arizona Department of Economic Security Rehabilitation Service Administration, and Prescott Unified School District, as presented

RELEVANT INFORMATION:
This is an amendment to an agreement executed July 1, 2022, with a five-year term, ending on June 30, 2027. The original agreement is a third-party cooperative arrangement for the purpose of facilitating a seamless transition of students with disabilities from high school to the world of work in order to maximize their employability and integration into the workforce and community.

This Amendment has been reviewed and approved by PUSD's Legal Counsel.

Presenter: Clark Tenney, Superintendent
  

7.A.15. Consider approving a Waiver of Conflict of Interest regarding Agreements with Yavapai County through the Yavapai County Superintendent entered into during Fiscal Year 2026-2027, as presented.

RELEVANT INFORMATION:
The Yavapai County Attorney's Office maintains an attorney-client relationship with the Yavapai County Superintendent and Prescott Unified School District, No. 1. YCAO recognizes that PUSD may have independent legal counsel. Nonetheless, YCAO maintains an attorney-client relationship with Prescott Unified School District, No. 1, as YCAO may periodically provide legal advice to it pursuant to A.R.S. 11-532. PUSD's "client" status does not change even if it uses independent legal representation. It is also possible that PUSD may eventually ask the YCAO for legal services concerning the services listed below:

E-Rate;
Substitute Teacher Consolidation;
Data Housing;
Grant Management; and
Education, including, but not limited to, special education, nursing, therapy (physical, occupational, and speech), psychology, counseling, behavioral health, and autism screening. 

Presenter: Clark Tenney, Superintendent
  

7.A.16. Consider approving a Waiver of Conflict of Interest authorizing the Yavapai County Attorney's Office to proceed with preparation and review of and provide legal services on behalf of Prescott Unified School District, No. 1, and Prescott Lakes Parkway School during Fiscal Year 2026-2027, regarding Arizona Department of Education Title I, Part D, Grant Funding, as presented.

RELEVANT INFORMATION:
The Yavapai County Attorney's Office maintains an attorney-client relationship with Prescott Lakes Parkway School and Prescott Unified School District, No. 1. The YCAO recognizes that PUSD, No. 1, may have independent legal counsel. Nonetheless, the YCAO maintains an attorney-client relationship with PUSD as the YCAO may periodically provide legal advice to it pursuant to A.R.S. 11-532. PUSD's "client" status does not change even if it uses independent legal representation. It is also possible that PUSD may eventually ask the YCAO for legal services concerning the Arizona Department of Education Title I, Part D. Grant Funding. 

Presenter: Clark Tenney, Superintendent
  

7.B. PUBLIC HEARING - If a member of the public wishes to speak regarding the Proposed Budget for 2026-2027, please complete and return the attached exhibit BEDH-E, Request for Public Participation in Governing Board Meeting to Sarah Torres, Administrative Assistant to the Governing Board prior to the public hearing portion of the agenda. This document can also be found under the Governing Board tab on the PUSD website: https://www.prescottschools.com.

For items with the potential to have many speakers, the overall speaking time may be adjusted by the Governing Board. Speakers will be called to speak in the order in which they signed up, first come, first served. 

Requests to speak that are emailed will also be first come, first served. Email requests can be sent to sarah.torres@prescottschools.com at any time prior to the public hearing of the agenda. 
  

7.B.1. Consider recessing the regular meeting to hold a Public Hearing to discuss the Proposed Budget for 2026-2027.
  

7.B.2. Consider adjourning the Public Hearing and reconvening to Regular Session.  
  

7.C. STUDY AND VOTING SESSION -  If a member of the public wishes to speak to one of the following voting items, please complete and return exhibit BEDH-E, Request for Public Participation in Governing Board Meeting to Sarah Torres, Administrative Assistant to the Governing Board prior to the study and voting session of the agenda. This document can also be found under the Governing Board tab on the PUSD website: https://www.prescottschools.com.

For items with the potential to have many speakers, the overall speaking time may be adjusted by the Governing Board. Speakers will be called to speak in the order in which they signed up, first come, first served.

Requests to speak that are emailed will also be first come, first served. Email requests can be sent to sarah.torres@prescottschools.com at any time prior to the study and voting session of the agenda.
  

7.C.1. Consider approving the Proposed Budget for 2026/2027, as presented.
 
RELEVANT INFORMATION:
According to Arizona Revised Statutes, each district is required to annually prepare a Proposed Budget no later than July 5th, but at least 10 days prior to the board adopting the proposed expenditure budget. The district must provide a link on our website to the Arizona Department of Education's website where the district's Proposed Budget can be viewed. The district must also publish a copy of the proposed Budget/Summary and a notice of the public hearing and board meeting no later than ten days prior to the meeting. We will post to ADE's website the hearing notification and a link to the proposed Budget/Summary.

Presenter: Brian Moore, Chief Financial Officer
   

7.C.2. Consider terminating all current and past policies of Prescott Unified School District, No. 1, under the Arizona School Boards Association Policy Bridge Platform, as presented.
 
RELEVANT INFORMATION:
At the October 14, 2025, PUSD Regular Study and Voting Session Meeting, the board approved the Trust Policies Services Agreement between the Arizona School Risk Retention Trust, Inc., and Prescott Unified School District.

The PUSD Governing Board and District Administration held four Study Session Meetings (January 16, 2026, February 3, 2026, March 3, 2026, and April 7, 2026) to review each chapter of the Trust Model Policy Program. Representatives from the Program introduced each policy to the Board and shared proposed PUSD-specific language to be added to select policies, including procedures and forms unique to the district. Requested changes were amended accordingly, and forms added.

Presenter: Andy Binder, Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources
  
 

7.C.3. Consider adopting the Prescott Unified School District, No. 1 Policy Program Manual, developed with consulting assistance from The Arizona School Risk Retention Trust, Inc./Trust Model Policy Program, as presented.
 
RELEVANT INFORMATION:
Attached please find:
Chapter 1 – District Governance
Chapter 2 – Administration
Chapter 3 – Business Operations
Chapter 4 – Human Resources
Chapter 5 – Students
Policy Forms

Presenter: Andy Binder, Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources
  

7.C.4. To consider, discuss, amend if desired, and, if deemed advisable, to adopt a resolution approving the Governing Board's argument in support of the special maintenance and operation budget override election.

RELEVANT INFORMATION:
Pursuant to A.R.S. § 38-431.02, the District shall post a statement on its website stating where all public notices of its meetings will be posted, including the physical and electronic locations and give additional public notice as is reasonable and practicable as to all meetings. The District shall ensure the agenda includes a notice of the time the public will have physical access to the meeting space.

In addition to ensuring that the agenda was on file in the District Office and posted at least twenty-four (24) hours prior to the meeting in the usual places of posting District notices, the District shall also post all public meeting notices on its website and give additional public notice as is reasonable and practicable as to all meetings.

Presenter: Jane Robertson, Governing Board President
  

7.C.5. Consider adopting the RISE Curriculum, as presented.

RELEVANT INFORMATION:
The RISE program is designed for students with autism or similar needs who require a highly structured and supportive environment. The program delivers individualized instruction tailored to each student's unique needs, with a strong focus on communication, social interaction, sensory integration, behavior support, and academic growth.

Using evidence-based practices, such as visual supports, predictable routines, and targeted behavior interventions, the classroom fosters engagement, reduces anxiety, and builds essential skills. A low student-to-teacher ratio ensures intensive, personalized support, empowering students to develop independence, emotional regulation, functional academics, and life skills in a setting designed for their success.

Presenter: Teresa Bruso, Director of Exceptional Student Services
  

7.C.6. Consider adopting the Prescott High School, 9-12 grade Modern Language Curriculum, as presented.

RELEVANT INFORMATION:
A committee of 9th-12th grade teachers, administrators, district staff, and instructional coaches was created to review the curriculum. There were a total of 9 committee members. They developed criteria for evaluating modern language curriculum based on state standards, best practices, experience, and our current instructional framework. The committee explored multiple curriculum programs, identified their strengths and weaknesses based on our developed criteria, and came to a consensus on a recommendation for a modern language curriculum adoption.

Presenter: Kelsey Secor, Assistant Superintendent of Instruction 
  

7.C.7. Consider approving students recommended for early entrance into kindergarten for the 2026-27 school year, as presented.

RELEVANT INFORMATION:
The parents of nine children have requested early entrance into kindergarten for the 2026/2027 school year. In accordance with Governing Board Entrance Age Requirements Policy, nine children participated in early entrance screening using the Brigance Screening Tool. After completing kindergarten screening, eight children demonstrated academic, language, and motor skill readiness and are recommended for kindergarten. One child was not accepted. Screening results have been shared with the parents, building principals, and the Superintendent. 
  
Presenter: Kelsey Secor, Assistant Superintendent of Instruction
  

7.C.8. Consider approving an Intergovernmental Agreement between the City of Prescott and Prescott Unified School District for the use, operation, and joint programming of the Prescott Community Center, as presented.

RELEVANT INFORMATION:
The purpose of this Agreement is to establish a collaborative partnership between the City and PUSD for the shared use, programming, maintenance, and development of the Prescott Community Nature Center, to enhance environmental education, community recreation, and nature-based programming for the benefit of the residents and students of Prescott, Arizona.

Presenter: Clark Tenney, Superintendent
  

7.C.9. Consider approving a sewer line easement at Prescott High School, as presented.

RELEVANT INFORMATION:
The City of Prescott has requested a sewer line easement in the Northeast portion (Whetstine and Ruth) of Prescott High School for the installation of a 26-inch sewer line that will run the length of the easement. This project is vital to the City's centralization project, which will move all wastewater to the airport treatment plant, to allow the eventual decommissioning of the Sundog water treatment plant. Construction should be limited to around 2 weeks on PUSD property, beginning in the 4th quarter of 2026. No above ground devices will be installed.

Presenter: Clark Tenney, Superintendent
  

7.D. INFORMATION AND DISCUSSION ITEMS  
  

7.D.1. Brian Moore, Chief Financial Officer, has prepared the School Board Summary Budget Report for your review. 
  

7.D.2. Requests for Future Agenda Items

Presenter: Governing Board President, Jane Robertson
  

7.D.3. Meeting Dates: 
Regular Study and Voting Session: 5:00 pm - Tuesday, July 7, 2026, in the PUSD District Office Boardroom.
  
Other Dates:
Fourth of July — Observed on Friday, July 3, 2026. All PUSD sites are closed.
  

8. ACTION ITEMS
  

8.A. It is recommended that the Governing Board approve a call for Executive Session pursuant to A.R.S. Section 38-431.03 for the following purpose:

Consider moving into Executive Session according to:
A.R.S 38-431.03(A)(1) - to conduct the Superintendent's annual evaluation. 

The Superintendent will receive written notice of the executive session, as is appropriate but not less than 24 hours, to determine whether the discussion or consideration should occur at a public meeting. 

All persons present are hereby reminded that it is unlawful to disclose or otherwise divulge to any person who is not now present, other than a current member of the Board, or pursuant to a specific statutory exception, anything that has transpired or has been discussed during the executive session. Failure to comply is a violation of A.R.S. 38-431.03.

We have stopped the public recording to enter the executive session. Recordings of this session are not made for the public. The only record of these sessions is printed minutes, stored securely in the Superintendent's office. If any member is recording, these must be stored securely in the same location as the minutes. The recordings and minutes are not available for public review. 
  

8.B. It is recommended that the Governing Board adjourn the Executive Session and reconvene the Governing Board Regular Study & Voting Session meeting. 
  

9. ADJOURNMENT