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The resolution, adapted from a widely used template, declares Phoenix Union a “safe zone” where students may seek assistance and directs district staff to treat requests from immigration authorities with careful legal review. The adopted text directs that any request by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), or state or local law enforcement acting on behalf of ICE, be referred immediately to the superintendent’s office or a designee to determine whether disclosure is required by law (for example, in response to a judicial warrant) and to ensure compliance with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) and other legal limits on disclosure.

Trustees amended the proposed text during debate to add three commitments introduced by Board Member Francisco Rivera. The board accepted language that (1) clarifies that district law‑enforcement on campuses — including school resource officers (SROs) and school safety officers (SSOs) — are to follow district policy and regulation (the resolution cites governing board policy JIH and regulation JRR), (2) states that SROs/SSOs should not participate in or assist federal immigration enforcement actions nor inquire about the immigration or legal status of students or their family members while acting in the school setting, and (3) commits the district to work with local governments (for example, the City of Phoenix) and with partner feeder districts “when necessary” to protect students and families.

The resolution also says the district will not collect students’ immigration status as a data field and that district counselors are available for students. The board voted on the amended resolution by voice vote; the chair called for aye and the motion carried.

Ending: The resolution directs staff to apply the district’s policies and privacy rules when handling any requests from immigration authorities, to use an expedited legal review when requests arrive, and to provide families and staff with clear communications. The board asked staff to return implementation details and communications materials.
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District staff said the Maintenance & Operations (M&O) budget is driven by average daily membership (ADM) and that salaries and benefits consume the bulk of spending (staff cited roughly 87% of M&O going to salaries/benefits and about two‑thirds of payroll directed to teachers and instructional aides). For the current year the district projected a total reduction need of about $5.8 million, covered in part by $3.3 million in one‑time reserves; deeper, recurring reductions are projected in later fiscal years. Staff presented scenarios that used one‑time reserves and targeted cuts (district office reductions and transfers from capital to M&O) to avoid immediate insolvency but warned of projected recurring deficits in fiscal years 2027–28 (staff cited example deficits on the order of $11–$14 million under current assumptions).

Given the timing and magnitude of the problem, the board debated whether to create a superintendent‑led advisory group or a board committee with decision‑making authority. Trustees discussed Open Meeting Law constraints, composition, and community representation. Several trustees argued for board control and appointed membership; others recommended a superintendent committee with robust stakeholder participation. Members also recommended training for the committee and board on school finance before the panel meets; a few trustees suggested using an outside trainer (examples discussed included student‑outcomes or student‑based budgeting training organizations).

After discussion the board approved a motion to create a budget advisory committee composed of seven board‑appointed members (one appointee per board member) plus up to five non‑voting superintendent‑appointed participants drawn from staff/associations/community partners. The board set an expectation that board appointees be named by the February board meeting, established two‑year terms for committee members, allowed appointors to name replacements if a member resigns, prohibited board members from appointing themselves, and directed automatic removal of committee members who miss three consecutive meetings (the board also directed staff to support committee formation and to return logistics and training cost estimates). The board and staff agreed the committee will collect stakeholder input (surveys and listening sessions), identify budget priorities aligned to adopted board goals and guardrails, and recommend reallocations for the board’s approval.

Ending: Staff said the committee will follow a compressed timeline with several meetings this spring, a summer pause, and further work in the fall to inform the December budget revision and next budget cycle. Trustees asked staff to return proposed committee operating rules, a public communication plan, and cost estimates for training and facilitation.","District staff reported projected enrollment declines and multi‑year budget shortfalls; the board approved a framework to create a budget advisory committee of seven board‑appointed members plus up to five superintendent‑appointed nonvoting participants, set appointment timing and rules for vacancies and absences.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6372003,"Phoenix Union board workshop centers on student-outcomes governance, goals and guardrails",7083,117000,7200000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2148605-2254b029b5415a17539be0771bf608cc&start=117&end=7200","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2148605-2254b029b5415a17539be0771bf608cc/thumbnail_117000.jpg","/articles/6372003/Arizona/Phoenix-Union-board-workshop-centers-on-student-outcomes-governance-goals-and-guardrails","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6372003-9a3cba9701fa15892b3855a7af4b14d1/orig.mp4?Expires=1775245537&Signature=QMSqNIkKq2OOp-eiwMZYK9Tm2URGP47Ns-bdUfB8ST8jHuTB-nR6t3L22XTBmsMWod3NJO337SNT4Bq1W22LHE3qMSK0D0bNHP5dJu9dUeXMqH0~lOVoxkuiWKku8RLh4dFYtXk9KXrUlZzb39LZzlSV-skbZIKey5TmRCgIsWqZZ7xufqla6LjMPkpeeJuvzO~2PG9bQrfet7uTYS1OLmbu6OeKQZC3dJu8cMlQuzlCcHTe3RLfRydlzem1yS6d5IHBQRkL~y3eOLtJZ5MH1MV9Ik1q~yLlzPqXmQ8fyyR~E9zp-DtgKavmphN4-6YMno6tkPZB~KWYNW1i-qM49w__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Dr. Jacinto Ramos Jr. opened a student‑outcomes governance workshop at the Phoenix Union High School District governing‑board retreat, telling board members that “student outcomes don’t change until adult behaviors change.” Ramos framed the session around the ABCs of governance — inputs, outputs and outcomes — and urged the board to focus on measurable, multi‑year student outcomes and a short list of “guardrails” that the superintendent should address.

Ramos said the board’s role is to “set the goals” and monitor progress, not to direct day‑to‑day instruction: “If you as a board member are giving her instructional directions, you have stepped outside of your role.” He used a sports analogy to explain inputs (resources like teachers and curriculum), outputs (formative measures and interim results) and outcomes (end‑of‑cycle impacts such as proficiency rates). Ramos emphasized progress monitoring throughout the year rather than waiting for end‑of‑year results.

The workshop moved from concept to practice. Superintendent Andrade and district staff presented disaggregated data on ACT benchmarks, the College and Career Readiness Index (CCRI) and AzELa (English‑learner) results. Board members worked in small groups in a “gallery walk” to identify priorities and draft five‑year goals. Example draft goals presented by board teams included increasing the share of students scoring 22 or above on the ACT and raising CCRI attainment; another group proposed increasing reclassification rates for multilingual learners measured by AzELa. Ramos said student outcome goals should be SMART (specific, measurable, attainable, relevant, time‑bound) and monitored at least quarterly.

Board members repeatedly raised equity and attendance as cross‑cutting concerns. Several members urged that guardrails reflect issues the community frequently raises — for example, chronic absenteeism, safety, teacher retention and college‑and‑career preparation — and recommended testing drafted guardrails with community listening sessions. Ramos recommended 1–3 years for guardrail targets and five years for major student outcome goals, and advised limiting guardrails to no more than five so the district can focus implementation.

Superintendent Andrade and staff outlined an implementation sequence: draft five‑year goals and guardrails, hold community engagement (board members in pairs were encouraged to lead outreach), then adopt goals so staff can align the district’s monitoring calendar, budget priorities and interim measures. Staff said progress‑monitoring packets would be shortened and calibrated so board members can “zoom in” at meetings with focused questions.

Board members left the session with drafted goal language and a plan to refine goals and guardrails for adoption at upcoming board meetings. Ramos and staff will produce a refined, SMART version of the drafts and support the board’s community engagement work ahead of formal adoption.

Ending: The workshop closed with a commitment to continued coaching and to embed community input. Ramos and the superintendent said they will return drafted, word‑smith SMART goals for board review and recommended quarterly progress monitoring once goals are adopted.","A governance workshop led by Dr. Jacinto Ramos Jr. introduced the board to the ABCs of governance (inputs, outputs, outcomes), progress monitoring, and the concept of limited, community‑informed guardrails. Board members worked with staff on draft five‑year student outcome goals and discussed community engagement and monitoring cadence.","actionData","errors"]

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