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Key outcomes:

- Adoption of the 2025–26 budget (agenda item 7.1): The board moved, seconded and approved the budget and directed staff that a revised budget will be brought back in December. (Vote: motion passed; roll call not recorded in transcript beyond verbal approval.)

- Personnel actions (items 7.2–7.5): The board approved classified transfers and resignations, certified transfers/resignations, and new certified and classified employment recommendations. The board also approved creation of a new 1‑on‑1 special education position required by a student IEP. (Motion(s) moved and seconded; approval recorded.)

- Waiver of liquidated damages for a resigning counselor (item 7.4): The board approved the counselor's resignation and unanimously waived liquidated damages as presented.

- Fall coaching placements and stipends for 2025–26 (7.6): The board approved the fall coaches and stipends as presented.

- Event workers (7.7): To avoid after‑the‑fact approvals, the board approved listing all district employees as pre‑approved potential event workers so they can be assigned without immediate further board action when they work events.

- Review and approval of school and staff handbooks (7.8): The board approved changes to multiple handbooks after principals coordinated language and consistency across schools.

- ASBA law conference delegate (7.9): Board member Stacy was nominated and approved as the delegate for the ASBA law conference; Angela was named alternate. The board also approved registrations and travel as requested where members indicated availability.

- Off‑contract compensation for English language learner work (7.10): The board approved compensation for staff working off contract to support English language learners.

- $5 replacement ID fee (7.11): The board approved a $5 fee to replace student ID cards at the junior high; staff later confirmed students will receive a lanyard with the initial ID.

- School property disposal (7.12): The board approved auction/disposal of a broken ice machine and milk cooler from the high school cafeteria.

- Updated business office procedure manual (7.13): Following ADE procurement and administrative audit recommendations, the board approved updates to the business office procedure manual and related forms.

- Student fundraising, gifts and donations, and out‑of‑state travel (7.14–7.16): The board approved a junior‑high fundraiser, accepted the $1,981 donated books, and approved two out‑of‑state girls soccer tournaments in New Mexico.

Most motions were moved and seconded on the record and the board used voice votes; explicit tallies were not consistently recorded in the transcript. One vote reference in the meeting record showed \"3 yeas and 1 nay\" in connection with a voucher‑related decision noted for the record.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Show Low School Board Meeting for 7-7-25","oneSentenceSummary","At the regular meeting the board approved the 2025–26 budget, multiple personnel actions, updated handbooks and business office procedures, a $5 replacement ID fee for junior high, and other routine items; staff were directed to return on several items for follow up.","taxTitle","Show Low Unified District (4393), School Districts, Arizona","taxId",65146,"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},6551880,"Board flags two book purchases for review; $1,981 book donation approved",3240,239000,3479000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5323137-f84a0b4ae746866b298b9b91ec41da39&start=239&end=3479","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5323137-f84a0b4ae746866b298b9b91ec41da39/thumbnail_239000.jpg","/articles/6551880/Arizona/Board-flags-two-book-purchases-for-review-1981-book-donation-approved","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6551880-703082638bc59eb07956ab39d451fce0/orig.mp4?Expires=1770651100&Signature=GDrtJ4t50GN9~zB7V-UuYE-zsuy5qpTMozEZDuAoCP9CAXdgJlBTP73ulMSVyz-zRiLUsdXduhBHzDYiW6MMtAoan-fRVHWlYLHSCl9fem8ZM5SIn~1sSv3NBX-QIeYHcW-oDp1FhU~ppFZ329VoCJSBmKDra4if5b48tg-s0D9qfZQzT8vkXdOhHHcXJfrV8U~SLpmEUC9T~uqGW6jyKgcZX-Y3XbxJiGunFwCo1kO8H5WlQDB0I4f-YVRjIFQm-KSFrk0gkSvGnTdo55o4q~0WdGZrcbwukedcqhc-f8am8mxj2gGdW4~8f6QArLjCCxTK4IlWhahh3fJmz-Iokw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","During the ratification of expenses and payroll vouchers, a board member identified two items on the voucher list that she wanted reviewed before final acceptance: a purchase listed as The Amazing Bone (voucher number 2547) and another entry labeled Up Yours (voucher number 2545). The board agreed to bring the matter back as a future agenda item for additional information and documentation.

The board member said she reviewed titles and raised concerns about content and the absence of an author on the voucher for Up Yours. A staff member confirmed that the Up Yours purchase was a professional development title for teachers (not classroom material), and that the district would provide details about which school or account the purchases were charged to. The board asked that the member email screenshots and specifics so staff could prepare a response at the next meeting.

Separately, the board approved acceptance of a $1,981 donation of free books to the junior high, which the memo said had been reviewed and posted on the district website for public inspection. The junior high principal reviewed the donated titles and removed roughly 20 titles that did not meet district standards before bringing the approved list to the board. The board thanked the principal for that review.

In votes during the same agenda section, the board ratified vouchers and payroll items and the motion passed; one recorded vote in discussion noted \"3 yeas and 1 nay\" in the context of the item where that tally was entered into the record. The board set the voucher/book questions as a future agenda item and directed the staff member to provide voucher numbers, requesting screenshots and account details to prepare a response.","A board member asked for further review of two book vouchers (one titled The Amazing Bone and another listed as Up Yours) and the board asked staff to return with more details at a future meeting; separately, the board approved a $1,981 donated book package for the junior high and other donations.",{"_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},6551884,"Show Low Unified: weekly bulk summer food pick‑up serves growing numbers; district estimates revenue rise",164,614000,778000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5323137-f84a0b4ae746866b298b9b91ec41da39&start=614&end=778","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5323137-f84a0b4ae746866b298b9b91ec41da39/thumbnail_614000.jpg","/articles/6551884/Arizona/Show-Low-Unified-weekly-bulk-summer-food-pickup-serves-growing-numbers-district-estimates-revenue-rise","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6551884-046580d087d6986609facbcc654442df/orig.mp4?Expires=1770651100&Signature=E9MbWvX2BUsJqXfkPZZsRzgCXgpCoXu3rqPDgofOZVJYXgO-a95bGIyTEK6NY5XMh-SSXGN~HxEabALxh-EJGMSFY1CG7Kr3b1Dkr0tQEyqu4xot0zO-FbuSTqyyG~yeM5NoNGcxsFpyEXLGIMKFA1GrOZniseej6elsEOcgFq~C6I0OROHuSep1yZ9hboqnGUr5osuMGnN6h40S-SRfunbrRY9wOs9QWlrnS44KRcTDyodXwVZVso7t7IpKZorEoq38na1c6IUE33b2xRQO3Qcq3snZ4xYleNLGDx-ws1giDO5sSWaaHReyLRDXUoQVVlO13GDDQcfspXLWalYFCw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","District staff reported results from the inaugural weekly bulk pick‑up summer food program, saying participation rose steadily and reached about 565 children in the final week of June.

The program supplies one weekly bulk package intended to cover five days of meals — milk, bread, meat, fruits and vegetables and snack items — and was modeled after a program run by Blue Ridge. The district’s new food service director, Stephanie Joyner, estimated June revenue at about $100,000, roughly twice June of the prior year, the presenter said.

Board members asked operational questions: the program began the week after school ended in June and is expected to continue up to just before the school year starts. The presenter said parents seem to appreciate a once‑weekly pick‑up because it reduces daily travel and time burdens for caregivers.

The presenter credited prior work by Blue Ridge and the district’s food service team, and noted positive feedback from athletic camps that used district food this summer. No formal action was recorded on this agenda item.","District launched a weekly pick‑up summer food model; participation rose to 565 children for the final week in June and the food services director estimated about $100,000 in revenue for June, roughly double last year.",{"_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},6551889,"Show Low Unified presents mixed assessment results, outlines data-driven plans for 2025–26",1012,872000,1884000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5323137-f84a0b4ae746866b298b9b91ec41da39&start=872&end=1884","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5323137-f84a0b4ae746866b298b9b91ec41da39/thumbnail_872000.jpg","/articles/6551889/Arizona/Show-Low-Unified-presents-mixed-assessment-results-outlines-data-driven-plans-for-202526","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6551889-e1e29e673b277ed5c4137b19ec64a983/orig.mp4?Expires=1770651100&Signature=YBYmaTGMdMTJTX9BHh6R8aAJYAOo3LuqnaKqFBiiTYnyQXogWZMcF9KEQdKYVjvbXsdtADgpp-GLpq4PnPc0Yg9YxEbll4OIKn8OjdPcHIFWiwzqJXKgyfTxSlMmraHJtF9JlMbMyvx9mZ~fx~HDyhkbmL-31ruxQQe7-pWdVCc2IEzisX71A62~yPoJCnY7o4dpv7foeG8RXSCWrlSOaIwQx60zfO421UDdPBCOwgliEtCi5siHwTs1Ro3Qk6FZo1cshRwSXXB~ydcSLLnzddiWAFj79fDEAvkOOu8O9MLDItNIbIbIit9c1zR0T3MhzQirLP-h49UhRrancDCCkA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The district presented 2025 academic assessment results Wednesday, showing higher proficiency in some middle grades and in high‑school reading but clear gaps in upper elementary and eighth‑grade math and English language arts.

District staff said the results show areas that “require targeted support” and described plans to shift from end‑of‑year assessments to routine formative checks and public dashboards so teachers, leaders and families can act sooner.

The presenter summarized results across the AASA, Arizona Science (AZ PSI), ACT Aspire and the ACT. In English language arts (ELA), sixth grade led with a 43% proficiency rate, seventh grade was at 42% and fourth grade at 40%, while fifth grade dipped to 32% and eighth grade to 24%. In math, fourth and sixth grades were at about 33%, fifth grade was the district low at 25%, and eighth grade was 24%.

The presenter told the board that those patterns suggest “an opportunity for more targeted support in that transitional year between the elementary and junior high,” and noted teacher turnover in some grades as a contributing factor. The presenter also flagged improvements in middle‑school math, with sixth and seventh grade math scores above the state average.

On science, the district scored near or above the state: fifth grade was 32% (two points below the state), eighth grade was 36% (five points ahead of the state), and eleventh grade was 26% (seven points above the state). The district’s 2025 ACT composite was 18.5, the presenter said, the highest in three years and above the 2024 statewide average of 17.7.

Explaining next steps, the presenter said the district will increase the use of common formative assessments (weekly/biweekly), quarterly benchmarks and daily IXL growth data so teachers can “make real time decisions about what students need next.” The presenter added that the district plans monthly principal check‑ins and public‑facing data dashboards to make progress visible to families and staff. “It’s not a gotcha. It’s a where are we and how do we move forward,” the presenter said.

Board members asked clarifying questions about testing windows, the timing of Aspire and ACT administration and how the district will turn assessment data into classroom practice. The presenter noted that state reporting formats are changing and that end‑of‑year assessments (administered in April–mid May) limit immediate instructional adjustments, which is why the district is prioritizing more frequent formative measures.

The presenter emphasized a collaborative approach to improvement: “Once you put it on the table, it belongs to all of us,” referring to teacher professional learning communities and the district’s intent to use shared data to identify and spread effective practices.

The board did not take formal action during the report. The district indicated these plans will inform professional development and administrative monitoring in 2025–26.","District staff reviewed 2025 assessment results showing strengths in middle grades and reading but gaps in fifth- and eighth-grade proficiency; administrators proposed more frequent formative assessments, public dashboards and targeted professional development.","actionData","errors"]

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