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The action authorizes the district to buy a prepaid legal indemnity program and to pay an annual $7,500 fee for the Trust's model policy hosting and services for a three-year term. District staff and the Trust told the board the initial estimated cost to join the prepaid legal program and the model policy program is about $85,002.50; that includes a $70,000 figure for the prepaid legal component and $7,500 for the policy services plus processing fees. Jennifer McLennan, a representative of the Trust, said the Trust also sets a liability cap for the prepaid legal coverage at $300,000.

Why it matters: Board members framed the move as a way to centralize and control legal costs while gaining access to a statewide panel of vetted attorneys and to a model-policy platform that will host the district's policy manual. Supporters said the change could streamline procurement of legal advice, reduce duplicate vendor work, and provide regular policy updates and training.

What the Trust told the board: Jennifer McLennan described the prepaid legal program as a longstanding Trust service that lets districts consult vetted attorneys for many day-to-day legal questions. McLennan said the prepaid panel does not automatically cover adversarial proceedings such as most lawsuits or certain state and federal administrative actions (examples given included OCR and EEOC matters), which require additional approvals. She also described an online management tool called Origami the Trust uses to open files, track attorney time and approvals, and provide transparent reporting to districts.

Board questions and clarifications: Board members pressed how the initial price is set, whether transition work to move the district's existing policies into the Trust system would count against the prepaid legal bank, and how ongoing costs would be calculated. McLennan said the Trust sets the initial premium using the district\u0000student count; usage over the first three years will determine future pricing adjustments. She told the board the transition work to move the district's policy manual could be billed through the prepaid legal program and that the $7,500 model policy fee covers housing the manual on the Trust platform and routine updates.

Training and implementation: The Trust said it offers a one-day policy summit and additional trainings. The vendor representatives and district staff told the board they aim to provide a Trust-formatted policy manual for Peoria Unified for consideration at the board's July meeting and recommended a phased, campus-by-campus personalization of district-unique policies.

Board action: A motion to approve the Arizona School Risk Retention Trust membership agreement was made by Mrs. Bowles and seconded by Mrs. Proudfit; a voice vote recorded five ayes and the motion carried. A separate motion to approve the Trust's model policy program services agreement (three-year term, $7,500 annual fee) was also approved by voice vote, five ayes.

Next steps: District staff and the Trust will proceed with onboarding steps, prepare the initial Trust-formatted policy manual for board review, and work with campus and district administrators on timing and specific policy customizations.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Peoria Unified Governing Board Meeting (June 25, 2025)","oneSentenceSummary","Peoria Unified School District board members voted unanimously June 25 to join the Arizona School Risk Retention Trust and to purchase prepaid legal services and model policy hosting services.","taxTitle","Peoria Unified School District (4237), School Districts, Arizona","taxId",13602,"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},6669865,"Votes at a glance: Peoria Unified approves fundraisers, custodial cooperative contract and other routine items",122,2038000,2160000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5078554-6f1521eb895a265d1e4770db175d978c&start=2038&end=2160","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5078554-6f1521eb895a265d1e4770db175d978c/thumbnail_2038000.jpg","/articles/6669865/Arizona/Votes-at-a-glance-Peoria-Unified-approves-fundraisers-custodial-cooperative-contract-and-other-routine-items","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6669865-15061e96a98c03baac1844c8ce69b3d0/orig.mp4?Expires=1771128022&Signature=mqD5Ii6bDEvREHAbLOKmfTaCiboxLI0tKGIDFq1KPLTFxY~4NrfomcWnVAjmd2fPqhJpKbjKdpcUuFcInBp714RoabQkRQtwytLrHWh4bEUiMZ6eS5KXD0BFzdRC64-JH9tmcBrMSG7l6IyWjZ6fQ95UwguPZMqyEWhW4z4X937YZMZMYLNPdjFhkBN1Den55Uc3WIr-VEpXLglLbq35luLyKWEOUGxCGXqfmVDuAjYOULV68DJr145dmareI82nQ6fyTgnlSTP-og~wNpX9XsyiNHV03y1B2coj06~~L50MUM2m5HYDcf5Peb1qyk0UkItun-cBKbO3V2MKLtWVNQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Peoria Unified School District governing board approved multiple routine items June 25 in a series of short motions and voice votes.

What passed that evening:
- Student activities fundraisers: The board approved the district\u0000annual list of permitted student-activities fundraisers for 2025-26. The list covers common in-school and online fundraising formats; district staff said specific platforms must meet cash-control and FERPA requirements and that principals approve individual fundraisers at the school level.

- Cooperative custodial/grounds/facility maintenance contract: The board approved use of a cooperative contract (1GPA/RFP 20Five-10PV-2) that awards multiple vendors for custodial, grounds and facility maintenance services. Administration estimated annual district spending for custodial/grounds services at about $4,000,000 and said an internal plan to hire night-lead custodians at elementary schools could reduce outsourced expenses if those positions are filled.

- Sole source provider list: The board ratified a district list of approved sole-source providers for services and merchandise for FY2026.

- Additional routine consent items: The board approved the consent agenda after pulling and separately considering the sole-source item; routine purchases, contracts and personnel items were approved by voice vote.

Why it matters: These votes set vendor relationships, define allowable student fundraising options for the coming school year and implement operational changes intended to reduce outsourced custodial costs if internal hires are successful.

Votes and motions
- Student activities fundraisers: motion by Clerk Toby, second by Mrs. Bowles; voice vote recorded five ayes.
- Cooperative custodial/grounds contract: motion to approve addition of the cooperative contract; motion passed by voice vote with five ayes.
- Sole source providers: motion to approve and ratify the attached listing as sole source providers for FY2026; voice vote passed with five ayes.
- Consent agenda: approved by voice vote with five ayes after one item was pulled for separate consideration.

Next steps: District staff said it will continue recruitment for the night-lead custodian positions and will report on any savings or necessary adjustments as the hybrid custodial model is implemented.","At its June 25 meeting the Peoria Unified School District governing board approved several routine items, including the annual student-activities fundraisers list, a custodial/grounds cooperative contract, and sole-source vendor approvals.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6669870,"Board adopts K-8 English language development curriculum after state audit findings; cost estimated at $250,000",171,1836000,2007000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5078554-6f1521eb895a265d1e4770db175d978c&start=1836&end=2007","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5078554-6f1521eb895a265d1e4770db175d978c/thumbnail_1836000.jpg","/articles/6669870/Arizona/Board-adopts-K-8-English-language-development-curriculum-after-state-audit-findings-cost-estimated-at-250000","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6669870-2f0b16cc94c62fd89ff862a16b094d47/orig.mp4?Expires=1771128022&Signature=KSpRZ9aOD0Id~3cTDGYQU214mXc9Ahc2-466OOom3nYk3Zuf~BF1Tc4ro9D59rOgVsUMupWJaj3kGVlKKWOaQjQYJeayHPSB0r3PHGe1cjRllF3OLkYfAKAu8irouxZMsndu9f-7lQvYOnALSy4ZKXZhTEcqlNDL1XippVWPNsoHfS~W3qMOQgjtFImyvocgmtyS2cEXwebLse95uSof4Z5lX1scJPPY7JIXz8c2DRT2w5o0x5tTQkmtVixQHjRhaRazgzi3EglTlZpxAyRQObSKxNVOnjlW67YI--i86vroXrjvid~YV7z0ytGiRumLh-J5dV~okkLiv5btA4ewwg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Peoria Unified School District governing board approved a K-8 English language development curriculum adoption on June 25 after a district textbook selection committee recommended a package from Teacher Created Materials.

Dr. Teresa Hernandez presented the committee\u0000recommendation and said the adoption responds to a recent Arizona Department of Education audit and monitoring visits that found the district needed corrective action on targeted instruction for English learners. The committee said teachers lacked a single, standards-aligned core resource to deliver the targeted English-language development minutes the state requires.

Why it matters: Committee members and administrators told the board that Arizona English Language Proficiency standards measure language proficiency across listening, speaking, reading and writing; without coordinated materials, students were at risk of stagnating in the district's \"basic\" or \"intermediate\" AZELLA performance bands. The committee recommended materials that explicitly align to proficiency standards, include built-in assessments and provide teacher supports.

What was recommended: The board approved Teacher Created Materials' Language Power (core instructional materials), Engage Newcomers (family/backpack resources for newcomers) and Practicing for Success: Language Essentials (student practice materials). The textbook selection committee conducted vendor demonstrations, a 60-day public review and a gateway evaluation process. The committee estimated initial implementation materials at about $250,000.

Board discussion and public feedback: Board members and staff discussed training and implementation. Several board members asked about professional development offerings and sought assurances that any district-purchased PD would be vetted and tailored; district staff said the district would approve and provide any training that accompanies the adoption and that the district would not automatically adopt vendor PD without review. One board member asked for clearer language in the vendor attestation about politically sensitive content; the district said it would work with the vendor to clarify the attestation to reflect district expectations.

Vote: Clerk Toby moved and Ms. Ewing seconded a motion to adopt the K-8 ELD materials. The motion passed 4-1; Ms. Bowles cast the lone dissent.

Implementation: District staff outlined a multi-step rollout including scope-and-sequence alignment, assessment plans and teacher supports; the committee will continue to help shape professional learning and implementation monitoring during the first year.","Peoria Unified's governing board approved a K-8 English language development curriculum adoption June 25, selecting Teacher Created Materials' suite (Language Power, Engage Newcomers and Practicing for Success) after a textbook selection committee review and a 60-day public comment period. Estimated initial cost: $250,000.",{"_33":101,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":102,"_41":103,"_43":104,"_45":105,"_47":106,"_49":107,"_51":108,"_53":109,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":110,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":111,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6669876,"Peoria Unified board approves publication of proposed FY2026 budget, schedules public hearing",339,1494000,1833000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5078554-6f1521eb895a265d1e4770db175d978c&start=1494&end=1833","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5078554-6f1521eb895a265d1e4770db175d978c/thumbnail_1494000.jpg","/articles/6669876/Arizona/Peoria-Unified-board-approves-publication-of-proposed-FY2026-budget-schedules-public-hearing","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6669876-249ed9808820578ab71c5459e415d096/orig.mp4?Expires=1771128022&Signature=KITYrlLvcsVB3y4OpbyqceRDP6pQOVbiMBwcK2H6b~GO4IbRdC5fAYKFXi38LPLeVrpWvjZDabc2fK~2CZGSw~8ia2akWYXz7tH840wcMLytGmi6qCQygpb2B04bnHkEyH37j5GbuTQyV4QHxZYloBJQ6R9SUsi0Z24Oq4uwhTIm6PFQiBETAu6CpQYcGLZyBr4hQyXC8orFQn5RGv8WBKB6v7f54OhnpJvO4MZH9q4NWC7P3N6VcAI5oU1xHez5S74E6HfU3zi64jh3o5Nbmv-CDvmAI5tVOyJ7X7kkoyFBAYiA4HwdVADvfjMcksOKDln-iWP8CSOMT0QsuvTnPQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Peoria Unified School District governing board voted June 25 to publish the preliminary proposed fiscal year 2026 expenditure budget and to authorize a public hearing no later than July 15.

Chief Financial Officer Michelle Myers presented the proposed expenditure budget and supporting materials, summarizing maintenance and operations, capital and Classroom Site Fund proposals and the assumptions used in the preliminary forms required by state agencies while the Arizona Legislature finalizes the state budget.

Why it matters: The FY26 proposed budget sets spending limits for maintenance and operations (M&O), capital projects, and classroom resources ahead of the new school year. Publication starts the legal process that leads to adoption; final figures will be adjusted if and when the Legislature and Arizona Auditor General release final state funding forms.

Key figures and assumptions presented: Myers told the board the proposed M&O budget is $304,112,456, using a projected unweighted student average daily membership of 31,854.77812 and a projected fiscal year 2025 carry-forward estimate of $26 million. The proposed capital (District Additional Assistance) budget was presented at $50,359,283 with an estimated $30 million carry-forward. The proposed Classroom Site Fund budget was $85,332,092 with an estimated carry-forward of $49 million. Myers also described an assumed 2% inflation-driven funding increase from the state and program-level proposals that include 15 new literacy intervention teachers to be funded from Classroom Site Fund and other compensation adjustments approved earlier by the board.

Compensation and reserves: The proposed budget incorporates a 2% increase to base compensation for eligible employees (an estimated $3.2 million M&O impact) and previously board-approved Classroom Site Fund compensation initiatives totaling an estimated $6.7 million. Myers reiterated that the district is proposing a formal reserve or carry-forward policy in future budget work to clarify minimum fund balances.

Board discussion: Board members asked for more detail about projected carry-forwards and a possible formal reserve policy; several members emphasized enrollment stabilization and literacy as priorities. Board members also asked for more detail on the K\u00002D3 reading allocation, how reading intervention positions are used at Title I and non-Title I schools, and how district leaders would evaluate program outcomes. Ms. Myers said the K\u00002D3 reading line item is a state-identified funding source and that school-level plans and master schedules determine how time and staff are allocated; she offered to provide additional detail in follow-up reports.

Vote: Mrs. Bowles moved to approve publication of the proposed FY2026 expenditure budget and to authorize a public hearing no later than July 15; Mrs. Ewing seconded. In the voice vote, President Rooks recorded an abstention; the remaining four board members voted yes and the motion carried.

Next steps: Administration said it will publish the proposed budget summary and notice, schedule the hearing (the district indicated July 9 as the earliest practical date), and, if and when the state completes the fiscal year 2026 budget, present a revised budget for board consideration this fall.","The Peoria Unified School District governing board voted June 25 to publish its proposed fiscal year 2026 expenditure budget and to hold a public hearing no later than July 15, with the district proposing a July 9 hearing and adoption date.","actionData","errors"]

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