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Dryden said Arizona Work Northeast is funded for a year but that funding for youth programs beyond that is uncertain. He highlighted Zenni Home (the old paper mill site) and said the employer plans to hire about 1,400 people, adding that the company’s project in the Pine Top–Lakeside area could create substantial opportunities. Dryden said the workforce board is planning youth work-experience grants and that Eckerd Solutions will contact district principals to design in-school programs.

Why it matters: If Zenni Home and associated workforce programs proceed as described, the employer’s hiring plans and youth work-experience initiatives could present pathway opportunities for graduating seniors and other local jobseekers.

Details
- Speaker: Adam Dryden, executive director, Arizona Work Northeast (local workforce development board).
- Funding status: Arizona Work Northeast has funding for the coming year; longer-term youth funding is uncertain.
- Employer engagement: Zenni Home (referred to as the old paper mill) is expected to seek to hire up to 1,400 workers; workforce board is planning youth work-experience grant opportunities.
- Service area: Dryden stated Arizona Work Northeast serves “HeLa, Navajo, and Apache Counties” (as stated in his remarks).

Next steps: Eckerd Solutions will reach out to school principals to discuss in-school youth workforce activities and possible work-experience placements tied to local employer needs.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","BRUSD - Regular Governing Board Meeting, Tuesday, July 8, 2025 @ 5:00 pm","oneSentenceSummary","Adam Dryden, executive director of Arizona Work Northeast, told the Blue Ridge governing board the workforce board is funded for one year, described an employer (Zenni Home) planning to hire about 1,400 people, and said workforce-development work experience opportunities for youth are being pursued.","taxTitle","Blue Ridge Unified School District No. 32 (4397), School Districts, Arizona","taxId",56346,"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},6551493,"New superintendent outlines back-to-school schedule, staffing and priorities",220,1553000,1773000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5334510-12e0cc8c94168090849ff2636cb569dd&start=1553&end=1773","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5334510-12e0cc8c94168090849ff2636cb569dd/thumbnail_1553000.jpg","/articles/6551493/Arizona/New-superintendent-outlines-back-to-school-schedule-staffing-and-priorities","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6551493-235ae162e493bc25223d55b51265f8ca/orig.mp4?Expires=1771202639&Signature=Q0IyoVE3QXLzMmDIhPiOVCWzR9dsO11aP3X~iI0-iL4V146~oOz5zNO988PcC9jVSW1KFbmHrAJ5YI~khxkel7Z89zkcGvpQwiuQwg3epq~sdUj16Q6VkTwMV3Yb7rp0KUH7UuE6XuHFV2uokeeSfkDl~7twvxEGp4OcKzRIp7LLCRHqgNCzgzt5gGrTd9DEUb-LyLvSdx-3~G6LOLccnHmFKhUlQAHBrEfdJT9MwaUSGh4qAt67~gTrGbWp8VWwB4TfQr2mMMW7~sMRidZuekzsnvAH9oKx5mJLxorrr~iZEdceJg1eAjIY4FMj3o1JwCwV4C2q0ODTrNBzHny1uA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","John Roloff, recently appointed superintendent of Blue Ridge Unified School District No. 32, reviewed the district’s administrative changes, upcoming back-to-school events and initial priorities during his first superintendent’s report to the governing board.

Roloff thanked staff and coaches who worked through the summer and said the district will hold teacher reporting and orientation during the week of Aug. 4. Back-to-school nights are scheduled Aug. 5 for junior high and high school (staggered start times to accommodate families) and Aug. 6 for the elementary school. School is scheduled to begin Aug. 11.

Roloff said the district will run a book study, The Heroes Within, and emphasized a commitment to ensuring “all means all,” stating the district will focus on reaching all students. He also noted administrative teams attended a leadership conference in Flagstaff.

The board and Roloff discussed staffing needs. District staff reported ongoing recruitment for a band director and for a chemistry teacher; personnel adjustments were discussed to cover Career and Technical Education (CTE) graphics and chemistry if required. The high school indicated Sofia (last name not specified in the transcript) moved from the district office to handle fundraising and school finance at the high school.

Board members introduced new administrators: Chris Johnson, the new junior high principal, and Courtney Hoffmeyer, the new business manager. Board members and staff expressed appreciation for maintenance staff who worked on campus improvements.

Why it matters: Timelines for teacher reporting, back-to-school nights and the first day of class affect family planning and program readiness. Staffing gaps in band and some CTE courses were noted as priorities ahead of the school year.

Details
- Teacher report/back-to-school week: begins Aug. 4 (teachers); back-to-school nights Aug. 5 (junior high and high school staggered) and Aug. 6 (elementary); first day of school Aug. 11.
- Staffing: district is recruiting a band director and at least one science/chemistry teacher; staff also discussed potential internal reassignments to cover a graphics/CTE class.
- New personnel introduced: John Roloff (superintendent), Chris Johnson (junior high principal) and Courtney Hoffmeyer (business manager).

Next steps: District staff will continue recruitment for remaining vacancies and finalize parent- and community-facing schedules and handbooks ahead of the start of school.","John Roloff, the district’s new superintendent, reviewed administrative staffing, upcoming back-to-school events and priorities for the coming year, and the board introduced new principals and staff.",{"_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},6551498,"Invenergy gives $10,000 to Blue Ridge robotics; board accepts $3,000 equipment gift and several fundraisers",194,819000,1013000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5334510-12e0cc8c94168090849ff2636cb569dd&start=819&end=1013","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5334510-12e0cc8c94168090849ff2636cb569dd/thumbnail_819000.jpg","/articles/6551498/Arizona/Invenergy-gives-10000-to-Blue-Ridge-robotics-board-accepts-3000-equipment-gift-and-several-fundraisers","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6551498-fe0614bc2cb5e750dcaf817b98e0adeb/orig.mp4?Expires=1771202639&Signature=BDqDNakaMQzeir1oZw9H4zz0PkJmPEfRFiZCVAAV8pWL-qNb7l-lGvEU~GJlG3FVGl51DWScLOgKNg4VQ7qjOn3hktnGYPNh-tOWaLT9iTVeVEItiHKKCfQrYGUS0iP6MPLnQB2eJ9gdOU52F4s7-plx1NO991FgjyWsdtmkCv~Jb~KcDmPahyAXRKCi8kByRv830bZ7trPRe7dKmsMEG0VSeCSkOFlKYuqueNE0~eNGkdjnUFYQraE~IdCSFBzPboGU839S3MFn1LPJ38-XkL-Oaxu1Ueh5Z9XpUBJDLtokfVmGJs2-xWso24FQgrLwdutmmJ9aAKmupPLwTm3XZA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Blue Ridge Unified School District governing board accepted a $10,000 donation from Invenergy to support Blue Ridge High School’s robotics program, with much of the funding designated for the school’s solar race car project. The board also accepted a donated Delta table saw valued at $3,000 for the district FabLab and approved several student fundraisers.

Kelly Zagzewski, an Invenergy representative, said the company develops energy projects including solar and battery storage and that Invenergy’s local project south of Joseph City led staff to identify community investments the company could make. “After spending about an hour and a half with the students...I think this will make an impact and I can't wait to see how they come out in Tucson this year,” Zagzewski said.

Fundraisers approved include student council cookie dough sales intended to support homecoming and teacher-appreciation events; a cross-country family dinner scheduled Aug. 1 in conjunction with the High Mountain Half; boys soccer sales of fan gear and field banners; and a girls soccer calendar fundraiser in which donors contribute a dollar amount matching a chosen day of the month.

Additional contributions noted during discussion include donations of jump-pit covers for track and field events from local businesses.

Why it matters: The Invenergy gift and equipment donation directly support hands-on technical programming at the school (FabLab and robotics) and the approved fundraisers provide locally raised funds for athletic and student-group activities.

Details
- Donor: Invenergy. Representative: Kelly Zagzewski. Amount: $10,000. Intended use: Blue Ridge High School robotics, primarily the solar race car program. Zagzewski described Invenergy as an energy development company working on projects in the region.
- Donor: Janine Pizer. Item: Delta table saw valued at $3,000 for the FabLab.
- Fundraisers approved: student council cookie dough sales; cross-country family dinner Aug. 1; boys soccer fan gear and field banners (contact Dustin Clough or Ryan for participation); girls soccer calendar fundraiser (donation-by-day model).

Implementation: The board approved acceptance of the donations and authorized the fundraisers during the meeting; the school’s FabLab and extracurricular programs will manage the donated equipment and funds.","Invenergy donated $10,000 to support a Blue Ridge High School solar race car project and the board accepted a $3,000 Delta table saw for the FabLab; multiple student fundraisers were approved.",{"_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},6551502,"Board approves tax increase, 2026 budget, course book and multiple fundraising items",1107,438000,1545000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5334510-12e0cc8c94168090849ff2636cb569dd&start=438&end=1545","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5334510-12e0cc8c94168090849ff2636cb569dd/thumbnail_438000.jpg","/articles/6551502/Arizona/Board-approves-tax-increase-2026-budget-course-book-and-multiple-fundraising-items","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6551502-e4fe35c2dce014d9c88a8048cfc6e972/orig.mp4?Expires=1771202639&Signature=O8aaDB8tNekheV2kMT0BqY5RwKebI2fLd4jaUKuI~e75R3l~vJOXqOZRcOmx2PwPo9rXOsWlj4nv0O9lXEmZd2SIwI-iDbeMJOb3R4mkNTknxEvw4aeEbbEYhqmXd7KucEQE-DKKohUx93s8AHRa7U-PtKdpHawnFsf7gQEZOfdcoRyJneqoLh7ACKS0Y7UWQxFRIDHB~O3SF8S2U4Eb1j2c~rl0z7I5wrwc62z1Ni0~iizZC5AvEQZe8NqHrC8MqgfrXaMR-pDjzGKUGRj3FoWFBWgBUIGSbCsvHyWzxEQJ~dI2N~DKEK1KzXb5N49rqKSe4yicRNHv26ikBvLvKg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Blue Ridge Unified School District No. 32 governing board unanimously approved a primary property tax increase under the Truth in Taxation process, adopted the district’s fiscal year 2026 expenditure budget, and approved the high school course content book for the coming school year. The board also ratified multiple student fundraisers and donations during the meeting.

Board members voted Yea on the tax increase in a roll-call vote after an earlier public hearing on the matter. The board then adopted the district expenditure budget for fiscal 2026 and later approved the high school course content book, which district staff said was shortened this year and reorganized to move nonacademic items into separate handbooks. All formal votes recorded during the meeting passed unanimously.

Why it matters: Adopting the tax increase and the expenditure budget sets the district’s revenue and spending plan for the coming year. Approving the course content book finalizes graduation and course requirements students will see for the next school year.

Key outcomes (motions and votes)
- Approval of consent agenda (after pulling items 2.6 and 2.7 for separate consideration): Motion by Margaret Gaby; passed unanimously (Gaby — yes; Silviana Stebbins — yes; Bridget Wood — yes; Michael Granillo — yes).

- Approval of fundraisers listed as item 2.6 (student council cookie dough sales; cross country family dinner Aug. 1 tied to the High Mountain Half; boys soccer fan gear and field banners; girls soccer calendar fundraiser): Motion by Silviana Stebbins; second by Margaret Gaby; passed unanimously.

- Acceptance of donations listed as item 2.7 (see separate item): Motion moved and seconded; passed unanimously.

- Adoption of a Truth in Taxation primary property tax increase (item 3.1): Roll call vote — Margaret Gaby: Yea; Silviana Stebbins: Yea; Bridget Wood: Yea; Michael Granillo: Yea. Motion passed unanimously.

- Adoption of the fiscal year 2026 expenditure budget (item 3.2): Motion by Bridget Wood; seconded; passed unanimously.

- Approval of the high school course content book for the coming school year: Motion moved and seconded; passed unanimously.

Details and context
- The board pulled items 2.6 (fundraisers) and 2.7 (donations) from the consent agenda for separate discussion and then approved them during the meeting.
- District staff explained the course content book was shortened and reorganized this year so that nonacademic information appears in separate handbooks (an athletics handbook and student handbook).
- Board members who voted were recorded by name during roll call for the tax measure; other approvals were decided by voice vote with unanimous “aye” responses recorded.

What’s next: The district will implement the adopted budget for fiscal 2026 and distribute the approved course content book materials before the start of school. Several fundraisers and donations will proceed per the details approved by the board.","The Blue Ridge Unified School District board approved a truth-in-taxation primary property tax increase, adopted the fiscal 2026 expenditure budget, approved the high school course content book and ratified several fundraisers and donations; all motions passed unanimously.","actionData","errors"]

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