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Student Services Director Ms. McClintock told the board the Arizona Department of Education requires a district-adopted scope and sequence and that the district's version details identification measures, professional development for teachers and extracurricular opportunities aligned to gifted standards. The district uses the Cognitive Abilities Test (CogAT) as an initial universal screener: \"we screen all second graders,\" McClintock said, adding that kindergarten and first-grade students may be assessed upon teacher or parent recommendation.

Under the district plan, students qualifying for gifted services in kindergarten through fifth grade will have a two-page gifted plan outlining standards, learning targets and accommodations; middle schools will continue to provide gifted-endorsed instruction and advanced or exploratory classes in grades 6–8. McClintock said identification follows Arizona guidance: students at or above the 97th percentile would be flagged for gifted plans, and the district receives state funding for identified students at or above the 90th percentile.

Board members asked about parental involvement and how the district engages parents of gifted students; Ms. McClintock said the gifted plan process is intentionally designed to include parents and that schools will expand parent engagement as the program develops.

A motion to approve the gifted scope and sequence passed on a roll-call vote: President Pro Tem Stably — aye; Mrs. Sisson — aye; Mrs. Martinez — aye; Mr. Cruz — aye.

The board adopted the scope and sequence as a compliance and program document; implementation will proceed through school implementation specialists and site teams, and the district will provide professional-development opportunities for teachers who support gifted learners.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","CGESD Governing Board Meeting - September 10, 2024","oneSentenceSummary","The board approved a five-year gifted scope and sequence (2024–2029) that establishes screening and identification procedures, recommends a two-page individualized gifted plan for identified K–5 students and continued gifted classes at middle schools.","taxTitle","Casa Grande Elementary District (4446), School Districts, Arizona","taxId",64184,"location","Arizona","headline","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":56,"_74":56},6608048,"Board approves phase 1 of Casa Grande capital master plan; consultants recommend replacing COIL campus",1990,5130000,7120000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2942609-eb502190ec35b2c64104fdffdcc86726&start=5130&end=7120","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2942609-eb502190ec35b2c64104fdffdcc86726/thumbnail_5130000.jpg","/articles/6608048/Arizona/Board-approves-phase-1-of-Casa-Grande-capital-master-plan-consultants-recommend-replacing-COIL-campus","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6608048-bf2545dc57ad8dd596f6d5314aad5267/orig.mp4?Expires=1771057736&Signature=F9oNuoLo1YOR16s82RINw55ntxQyjVL0mj4xuSCCZAFqta93W-pCEAlZW9xEOlUg8R3OUKqE872PP5HKM5E-NLwrZ9O54B3xcM8Xwof7I0kd17z4qZHeBH3fQsMWy-qKrjBlskd6rQhjUan3lEpga-DH7fcLuhuxfFXCRBS-AL2nWby58pdyoGZKCvKfMLicLNGiI2Q0clNvfyRmzovdCV6tcOzO8Ogyu8afGPJVjULZ-GVi0xHAuobKFNhQwYuSp8NNCzy-VbqQhKAd4yzwJVv~Oew-9FKl81UKkTBR-uuiGqOQXXTLkoMwJ7-ilAlHfaymH2pSMgNU9o-Ms8msKw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Casa Grande Elementary School District Governing Board approved the phase 1 report of a 10-year capital master plan prepared with architect partners from Orcutt | Winslow.

Sarvran Ambala of Orcutt | Winslow described the planning process as a data-driven effort to align the district's strategic priorities — student achievement, staff development and family partnerships — with facilities investments. The consultant team compiled enrollment and capacity data, site visits, and stakeholder engagement and produced a prioritized set of recommendations and a live project spreadsheet the district can update as needs and costs change.

As part of the Phase 1 recommendations, the consultant identified the COIL campus as a strong candidate for full replacement rather than piecemeal renovation. The consultant explained the rationale: the campus is older and its existing layout constrains contemporary, project-based and maker-space learning models and could limit the district's ability to scale COIL's program districtwide without substantial compromise. The report also highlights targeted renovations and improvements at other sites (for example, parking, pick-up/drop-off, and space reconfiguration), energy-saving projects, and maintenance priorities.

Mr. Bello, the consultant lead, said replacement of a campus like COIL could address multiple priorities at once — capacity, conditions and program alignment — and recommended a prioritization matrix to guide decisions. Facilities staff told the board they have experienced multiple recent infrastructure failures at some campuses, including domestic water and chiller problems, underlining maintenance risks at older facilities.

Board members expressed interest in linking the master plan to boundary decisions and long-term capital forecasting. The board unanimously approved the phase 1 report on a motion by Mr. Cruz, seconded by Mrs. Martinez; roll call was: President Pro Tem Stably — aye; Mrs. Sisson — aye; Mrs. Martinez — aye; Mr. Cruz — aye.

The consultants provided a live spreadsheet of proposed projects, costs and condition data and said the document is intended to be maintained by district staff. The board directed staff to continue work on the next phases of planning, which will include further demographic analysis and cost estimates, and to use the master plan as the foundation for multi-year capital budgeting.","The Casa Grande board approved the phase 1 report of a 10-year capital master plan prepared with Orcutt | Winslow, which recommends several campus renovations and identifies the COIL campus as a top candidate for replacement to support program scalability and capacity needs.",{"_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":56,"_74":56},6608053,"Casa Grande board approves 2024-25 budget revision after public hearing; base support cited at $5,013 per ADM",951,3698000,4649000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2942609-eb502190ec35b2c64104fdffdcc86726&start=3698&end=4649","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2942609-eb502190ec35b2c64104fdffdcc86726/thumbnail_3698000.jpg","/articles/6608053/Arizona/Casa-Grande-board-approves-2024-25-budget-revision-after-public-hearing-base-support-cited-at-5013-per-ADM","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6608053-df1b6254a0993cc8ff8ee9a7ea2e49f5/orig.mp4?Expires=1771057736&Signature=WkmKXDaBOQ-uYRqVjOrlmv210NN~VHDW6VYRac30zILLD4qHrEJ1pm~k6XR4~R-OUgoug1G2Yis2SVAPYEbqTKJro9Mc10JEEd7bpwrs8qe1uOBlK15INQMGwSDzR0emTQV7oNVie3yPhejZNy1VKbG4Qoo-9l5j0DzL-CeId2rYLSJY-9g9L1eVravmVebWQRBaPXxCLyjntdHepvo7vp3x-8wTkIuPglYi3CJ3oBvXJRRrK~66DyaRWcn5HKWjLFi8JzYjw1qahLyPZoYiTVJrrVGtegM3KFaeSKcUQeFTvrswKe7G-33YhzWPdg7rmMD63KLf5W9TKy0EvFy9Mg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Casa Grande Elementary School District Governing Board unanimously authorized a revision to the 2024-25 budget after a public hearing and a district presentation.

Assistant Superintendent Robert Quinones presented the revised figures, explaining the district's budget is driven by average daily membership (ADM) and noting a small shortfall relative to earlier enrollment projections. Quinones cited a base-level funding figure of $5,013 per weighted ADM, and a classroom site fund calculation that increased from $7.58 to about $7.92 in the revised figures.

Quinones also highlighted capital and bond items: the district's bond building funds were described as down to an estimated $322,000 from the 2016 authorization that produced a $4.5 million issuance in FY22. He also noted ESSER (COVID-era federal relief) funds are winding down and commended the grants team for aligning expenditures closely with allocations: “we were under a $5 discrepancy…closer to a $4 discrepancy,” Quinones said, describing an unusually tight reconciliation of grant resources.

Board members asked for longer-term fiscal forecasting tied to capital needs, particularly for special-education-related capital expenses. Dr. Lecky said the district will present a capital master plan and additional forecasting; the board heard the capital master plan presentation later in the meeting.

Following the presentation and a public hearing with no speakers on the budget item, the board voted on a motion to authorize the revised 2024-25 budget. The roll call was: President Pro Tem Stably — aye; Mrs. Sisson — aye; Mrs. Martinez — aye; Mr. Cruz — aye. The motion passed unanimously.

Quinones flagged two clerical corrections made to the previously posted materials: a typo in the base-level support figure in the posted table (updated to $5,013) and a corrected calculation of the secondary tax-rate components. The board did not adopt new tax measures at the meeting; the revisions allocate expected revenue and adjust carry-forward and capital numbers for the budget year.

The board's motion authorized the budget revision as presented and directed staff to continue forecasting for long-term capital needs.","After a public hearing, the Casa Grande Elementary School District board unanimously approved revisions to the 2024-25 budget, citing updated average daily membership (ADM), a base support level of $5,013 per ADM and a shrinking bond fund balance.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":56,"_74":56},6608058,"Casa Grande board places two phonics supplements on 60-day public review after public comment on curriculum",552,3182000,3734000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2942609-eb502190ec35b2c64104fdffdcc86726&start=3182&end=3734","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2942609-eb502190ec35b2c64104fdffdcc86726/thumbnail_3182000.jpg","/articles/6608058/Arizona/Casa-Grande-board-places-two-phonics-supplements-on-60-day-public-review-after-public-comment-on-curriculum","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6608058-3b621b4c187019d9d34ee3c9d1d97983/orig.mp4?Expires=1771057736&Signature=PfKEWV1W27VM58VjRo5iZPCbjs9ksX8XL9xFHbs5406napAwxbei4vW8vPlm84gxFuQr1WkqhsMSdUOD9ayXdRx50CKaljhIY~tLtDjHeY7Km8JBIN2X2XhSYNzrElVzyPxhXUD1IQXRcVAURORypX76vnvAzTnFqyDoqzNC1v0uEVlTSXiIbz0o9OG-1LuRFJUIrwCtzsLXTrsa1AssSp2O5ACutVQk0IEURJpDqUR1UJTyeTsfcFSz~TFpv4lRGNHQynC2E9PoQKxjNVW~EQN9Jnxjueu69aASYQkGx5pueBc6o7K3rFnCY72g1HkYfP3Oh9r6hR3A08YcvQSZRg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Casa Grande Elementary School District Governing Board voted unanimously to place two supplemental phonics programs on a 60-day public review, the board decided at its meeting.

The board approved a proposal to make the University of Florida Literacy Institute (UFLI) phonics intervention and Wilson’s Just Words program available as supplemental materials for schools, with links and a feedback survey to be posted online for the full review period.

The actions come after several members of the public used the meeting’s public-comment period to raise objections to material in the district’s Core Knowledge Language Arts (CKLA) curriculum, particularly passages about world religions and a story described by one commenter as portraying lying as acceptable. Board members said the public comments underlined the need to make review materials and feedback channels highly visible.

“Both of these programs will allow us to address that tier 2 or a discrepant skill level in their early phonics skill abilities,” said Ms. Draper, who summarized the two programs for the board and noted they are intended as supplemental interventions used “less than 20% of the time.” The UFLI program targets kindergarten through second grade students and focuses on phonemic awareness, while Just Words is an intervention aimed at upper elementary and middle-school students to improve decoding and spelling, Draper said.

During public comment, Robert Castro said portions of the CKLA curriculum — separate from the two phonics supplements under review — are “a lot of confusing things for little kids” and said some teachers are uncomfortable teaching those sections. Another speaker, identified in the record as Mr. Hawkes, asked the board to consider religious concerns in curriculum choices.

Board members responded by directing district staff to publicize the review widely. “I would encourage our district marketing team… include at least 4 social media posts,” Board Member Cruz said, asking for posts at launch, 30 days out, two weeks out and the day before the review period closes. Cruz also reminded residents that board members’ email addresses are posted online and invited community members to contact individual trustees with questions.

A motion to place the materials on a 60-day public review passed on a roll-call vote: President Pro Tem Stably — aye; Mrs. Sisson — aye; Mrs. Martinez — aye; Mr. Cruz — aye.

The district said the review will be entirely digital (no paper copies), that the product links and a feedback survey would be available on the district website “tomorrow,” and that staff would provide phone assistance for people who had questions while reviewing the materials.

The board’s formal action: approve adoption of item 7.19, placing the two supplemental phonics materials on a 60-day public review and publishing access links and a feedback survey online.

The board’s move to publicize review materials follows wider discussion about curriculum in recent district meetings and came after the board had removed item 7.19 from the consent agenda earlier in the meeting for separate consideration.

The review period begins when the district posts the materials and feedback link on its site; the board did not set separate in-person review sessions but promised multiple online notices and phone support for questions.

The board limited its response to public comment to directing staff to make the materials available for review and to encourage community feedback, consistent with Arizona law on public comment responses.","The Casa Grande Elementary School District board voted unanimously to place two supplemental phonics programs — UFLI and Just Words — on a 60-day public review, after public commenters raised concerns about religious and historical material in a separate literacy curriculum.","actionData","errors"]

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