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The change followed a presentation from district staff explaining that the classroom site fund — sometimes called “301” — has evolved since voter authorization and a 2020 reauthorization by the state. Mister Tannehill told the board that the district’s CSF subcommittee and meet-and-confer process reviewed eligibility and recommended adding the listed practitioners; he said “meet and confer unanimously voted to accept these practitioners into the classroom site fund.” The board adopted the recommendation on a 4–1 vote.

Why it matters: Staff said expanding eligibility aims to allow the district to hire some specialized practitioners directly rather than contracting externally, which can be substantially more expensive. Presenters tied some of the added roles to services provided under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and said hiring in‑house can reduce purchase-of-service costs.

Key contract and payroll changes: The board also approved contract language to reflect a CSF allocation of $8,500 for qualifying full‑time equivalents. Presenters explained that the $8,500 component will be specified in contract language and may be dispersed on a biweekly payroll schedule rather than as a lump sum; staff emphasized the total annual compensation is not reduced — the distribution timing changes and the variable performance-pay portion remains subject to sales-tax revenues and student counts.

Board discussion and concerns: Board member Dr. Dellinger expressed concern that broadening CSF recipients could reduce the per-person amount for teachers and asked whether counselors would be expected to perform psychological evaluations; staff clarified the change pertains to academic counselors and that licensure and duties remain the same. Tannehill and other staff noted that districts across the state commonly include these practitioners and that the subcommittee surveyed about 80 districts during its review. The board heard that meet and confer solicited staff input and reported unanimous support for the recommendation.

Other related approvals: The board approved related contract-and-work-agreement language to incorporate CSF recipients into employment contracts, with a limited exception: substitute work agreements were not included in the current packet and will be returned to the board in April. The board also approved automatic renewals of administrative, certified and psychologist contracts for 2025–26.

Votes at a glance
• Classroom site fund distribution expansion (action item D) — Approved 4–1 (mover: Sprague; seconder: Hunbreth).
• Contract language to include CSF allocation and $8,500 consideration (action item E) — Approved (mover: Sprague; seconder: Mazone).
• Contract and work agreement language to reflect CSF recipients (action item F) — Approved (mover: Mazone; seconder: Sprague). Substitute work agreements to be presented in April.
• Administrative, certified and psychologist contract renewals (action item J) — Approved (mover: Unbrych; seconder: Sprague).

What remains: Staff will bring substitute work agreements back to the board in April, and the board will continue to set the performance-pay portion of CSF distributions (the variable piece) later in a separate action.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Board Meeting 3/13/2025","oneSentenceSummary","The Humboldt Unified School District governing board approved expanding the district’s classroom site fund (CSF) eligibility for the 2025–26 school year to include athletic trainers, behavioral specialists, social workers, counselors, nurses, occupational and speech-language therapists, psychologists and physical therapists, and approved related contract language that references an $8,500 CSF allocation for qualifying staff.","taxTitle","Humboldt Unified District (4469), School Districts, Arizona","taxId",38266,"location","Arizona","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6126320,"HUSD awards five-year wide-area network contract to Sparklight to preserve E‑Rate funding",153,222000,375000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2669628-2d6b87557dbe36773a9b15226006c77d&start=222&end=375","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2669628-2d6b87557dbe36773a9b15226006c77d/thumbnail_222000.jpg","/articles/6126320/Arizona/HUSD-awards-five-year-wide-area-network-contract-to-Sparklight-to-preserve-ERate-funding","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6126320-b947811a5becd248b4f0eac1da598fd8/orig.mp4?Expires=1771137405&Signature=TomhcAl8Eay~jRFN2tASfIvvIXTFTaU3efqriwieOLi0vPcLz-QUkOLNl1GIrEsExwwRd7W~ST6oUH4yI-m8sOtc7blqmlplbTG0klB4zTHUxDI~jANbGNvPO~u78b5GeePoOac-T69gG0~ihX1EQOaHm0BZ-QQTXbO3LcYg96Zr-uSuzCGN60g6JhDGaTBdhgPINQHpq5nXT5L7qHtZ6edoQlnkwvrUtlEbYjp9Da-h-2VdFqQNjm36SidaHxqNL6Rm5B3BPxFNH3x9yY-WQ-XwMQigLf3tv49bCNEMimnsaRbjGvU3z-zCLZsUtXJB~VjubZWXKlyFHByIQ94Mng__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Humboldt Unified School District governing board voted to award a five-year wide area network (WAN) services contract to Sparklight and authorized staff to submit the federal E‑Rate Form 471 to preserve E‑Rate discounts for the 2025–26 school year.

Board members took the action after a recommendation from district staff who led a competitive procurement and said the district must meet a March 26 deadline to keep federal E‑Rate support. Linda Head, the district presenter, said the district issued RFP 26-01-31 on Jan. 22, 2025, as part of the district’s E‑Rate 470/471 process. “To maintain this funding for the 2526 school year, we must submit our E Rate form 471 by March 26,” Head said.

Why it matters: E‑Rate provides the district with an 80% discount on eligible network services, and losing that funding would shift a large share of costs to local budgets. Head told the board the recommended five-year agreement replaces the current Sparklight contract that expires June 30, 2025, and — after staff correction of a data discrepancy — yields verified savings of about $2,080 per month, or $124,800 over five years. At the stated 80% discount rate, staff estimated the district’s annual share at $13,752 and described that as roughly $5,000 in annual savings compared with the prior arrangement.

Details and board action: Head said the RFP and E‑Rate paperwork were completed as part of the district’s federal funding process and recommended the award to Sparklight. A motion to approve the vendor award was made by board member Sprague and seconded by board member Mazone; the motion carried on a voice vote with no recorded opposition.

Board context and next steps: Board members asked one clarifying question about E‑Rate being a federal funding source. The board’s approval authorized staff to finalize the contract and to submit Form 471 by the stated federal deadline to secure the discount for the 2025–26 school year.

Votes at a glance
Sparklight wide area network contract — Approved (motion by Sprague; second by Mazone).","The Humboldt Unified School District governing board approved a five-year wide area network contract with Sparklight and directed staff to submit the federal E‑Rate Form 471 by March 26 to retain estimated discounts; staff said the new contract reduces district costs by about $2,080 per month.","actionData","errors"]

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HUSD board expands classroom site fund recipients, changes contract language to add $8,500 allocation

HUSD awards five-year wide-area network contract to Sparklight to preserve E‑Rate funding