Meeting Agenda
1. OPENING ITEMS
1.A. Call to Order
1.B. Roll Call
1.C. Pledge of Allegiance
1.D. Invocation
2. APPROVE AGENDA
3. APPROVE MINUTES
4. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT
5. REQUESTS TO SPEAK TO THE GOVERNING BOARD
6. CONSENT AGENDA
6.A. Approve Expense Vouchers
6.B. Student Activities Fund Report
6.C. Gifts & Donations
6.D. Student Fundraisers
6.E. Approval Renewal of Navajo County Special Services Consortium Intergovernmental Agreement for 2026-27
6.F. Approve Renewal of Intergovernmental Agreement with Northern Arizona Vocational Institute of Technology (NAVIT)
7. POSSIBLE EXECUTIVE SESSION (*)
8. ACTION ITEMS
8.A. Personnel Requests (*)
8.B. Employee Request to Retire with the Intention to Return to Work as Contracted Staff for FY 2026-27
8.C. Approve Employee Benefits and Health Insurance Agreements for 2026-27
8.D. Approve Renewal of Contract with Southwest Foodservice for FY2026-27
8.E. Discussion and Possible Approval of Changes to Meal Prices and Food Service Breakfast Programs
8.F. Accept the Joseph City Unified School District Financial Audit Report for the Fiscal Year ended June 30, 2025
9. INFORMATION ITEMS
9.A. First Reading of Corrections to Policy IE
9.B. Review of Possible Policy Changes to be Considered for Adoption at a Future Meeting
9.C. Requests for Future Agenda Items
9.D. Upcoming Meetings and Events Calendar
10. ADJOURNMENT
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Meeting: April 14, 2026 at 6:00 PM - Regular Board Meeting
Subject:
1. OPENING ITEMS
Subject:
1.A. Call to Order
Subject:
1.B. Roll Call
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1.C. Pledge of Allegiance
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1.D. Invocation
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2. APPROVE AGENDA
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3. APPROVE MINUTES
Description:
March 10, 2026 Regular Board Meeting
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4. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT
Description:
Current Events and Updates 
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5. REQUESTS TO SPEAK TO THE GOVERNING BOARD
Description:
The procedure for addressing the Board in a public meeting may be viewed here:  https://josephcityaz.sites.thrillshare.com/page/public-comments
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6. CONSENT AGENDA
Description:
Vote on Consent Agenda. All items listed will be considered as a group and will be approved with one motion unless a Board Member requests an item be removed from the consent agenda and considered as a separate item.
Subject:
6.A. Approve Expense Vouchers
Description:
Action to ratify district vouchers for the period 3/1/2026 through 3/31/2026.
General and Special Funds: #20 $167,200.77; #21 $149,084.02; #1030 $21,313.49; #1031 $44,648.23; #1032 $65,819.97; #1033 $110,444.88; #1034 $121,309.43
Auxiliary Operations Funds: #1056 $8,569.00; #1058 $3,624.20; #1061 $4,180.72; #1063 $2,955.59; #1065 $1,674.81
Student Activities Fund: #1057 $1,474.05; #1059 $2,313.77; #1062 $1.474.41; #1066 $1,406.79
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6.B. Student Activities Fund Report
Description:
Revenues, expenditures and charges in the Student Activities Fund Report; period of 3/1/2026 through 3/31/2026.
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6.C. Gifts & Donations
Description:
Donor Item School/Program Purpose Amount
Donors Choose Weight Room Equipment Jr/Sr High Weights Help student effectiveness and efficiency in their workouts $2,078.33
EDP Donation Jr/Sr High School FFA/ AG  Support the Program $2,000
Subject:
6.D. Student Fundraisers
Description:
Organization Description Action
Class of 2027 Prom Ratify
JH Student Council Sucker Sales Ratify
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6.E. Approval Renewal of Navajo County Special Services Consortium Intergovernmental Agreement for 2026-27
Description:
Special Education therapist services
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6.F. Approve Renewal of Intergovernmental Agreement with Northern Arizona Vocational Institute of Technology (NAVIT)
Description:
Provide career, technical and vocational instructional programs for JCUSD students
 
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7. POSSIBLE EXECUTIVE SESSION (*)
Description:
For any agenda item indicated with an asterisk (*), the Board may vote to convene in Executive Session pursuant to A.R.S. 38-431.03 (A) (1) for personnel matters when notified; (2) discussion or consideration of records exempt by law from public inspection; (3) for consultation with attorney; (4) for consultation with attorney when in pending or contemplated litigation. Discussion or consideration of personnel matters may include employment, assignment, appointment, promotion, demotion, dismissal, salaries, disciplining or resignation of a public officer, appointee or employee.
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8. ACTION ITEMS
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8.A. Personnel Requests (*)
Description:
Name Assignment Action
Bushman, Dan  Counselor Renewal
Hancock, Natalie Speech Language Pathologist Renewal 
Metzger, Kelly Red Ribbon Coordinator, Elementary Renewal
Roes, Martin HS Head Football Coach Renewal 
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8.B. Employee Request to Retire with the Intention to Return to Work as Contracted Staff for FY 2026-27
Description:
Retirement effective June 30, 2025; Return to work as contracted staff through Educational Services LLC (ESI) effective July 1, 2026: 
  • Ruth Hansen (Teacher/Title I Reading Specialist)
Subject:
8.C. Approve Employee Benefits and Health Insurance Agreements for 2026-27
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8.D. Approve Renewal of Contract with Southwest Foodservice for FY2026-27
Description:
Food service management
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8.E. Discussion and Possible Approval of Changes to Meal Prices and Food Service Breakfast Programs
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8.F. Accept the Joseph City Unified School District Financial Audit Report for the Fiscal Year ended June 30, 2025
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9. INFORMATION ITEMS
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9.A. First Reading of Corrections to Policy IE
Description:
This policy concerns Organization of Instruction
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9.B. Review of Possible Policy Changes to be Considered for Adoption at a Future Meeting
Description:
See the attached Policy Advisory for policy changes to be considered. See the Link section of this agenda item to view the current policy manual. No policy changes will be adopted at this meeting. Multiple policies are included in this reading. 
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9.C. Requests for Future Agenda Items
Description:
This agenda item is for the Governing Board to have a running record of potential items to be placed on future agendas. There will be no discussion on the substance, merits, or issues relating to the proposed agenda item.
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9.D. Upcoming Meetings and Events Calendar
Description:
  • Final Round and Community Forum to Meet and Greet the Superintendent Candidates - April 17, 2026; 1:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. (Board Room)
  • Next Regular Board Meeting - May 12, 2026; 6:00 p.m.
  • Kindergarten Promotion - May 19, 2026; 6:00 p.m. (HS Auditorium)
  • 8th Grade Promotion - May 20, 2026; 7:00 p.m. (HS Auditorium)
  • High School Graduation - May 21, 7:00 p.m. (HS Auditorium)
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10. ADJOURNMENT
 

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