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Board members approved the meeting agenda and July minutes by voice vote at the start of the meeting. The board then approved financial items covering both fiscal years as the district completed its encumbrance period.

Personnel and employment actions: The board approved classified employment actions and certified personnel recommendations. The administration noted one hire, Aaron Rodriguez, who accepted a position and subsequently resigned before the meeting; the board approved the employment slate with that clarification. The board also approved athletic coaching and stipend assignments for fiscal year 2025–26; during that vote one board member vocalized opposition but the motion passed.

Contracts, audits and MOUs: The board renewed a memorandum of understanding with Legacy Learning so the district may continue providing services to one student whose needs the district cannot provide in-house. The board also approved DRS CPA LLC to perform the fiscal year 2024–25 audit; the administration said this is year three of a three-year contract and the district will go out to bid for audit services after this year.

Clubs, stipends and vendors: Show Low High School’s proposed Studio Art Club (SLHS SAC) was approved. The board ratified the lead high-school counselor stipend into the general stipend list for 2025–26 after staff noted the item was omitted earlier in the year. The board approved a sole-source vendor for a WMI school program; administration said the service is paid from a grant and not from maintenance and operations funds.

Food-service bad debt and outreach: Business office staff presented required food-service bad-debt write-offs tied to an Arizona Department of Education audit corrective action. The board approved a seniors bad-debt write-off of $605.55 for fiscal year 2024–25 and a separate inactive-student bad-debt write-off of $4,039.40. Miss Davis noted the new director has started weekly letters to parents and the district ran a full-page newspaper advertisement explaining free-and-reduced meal application steps as part of corrective actions to improve outreach.

Transportation ID badge policy: Transportation staff described a pilot program in which students scan ID badges when boarding and leaving buses so parents can track routes and pick-ups. Because replacements for lost badges became frequent, the board approved a $5 replacement fee for lost transportation ID cards. The superintendent said students will still be allowed on buses without a badge the first time; the fee applies to replacements.

Property disposal and donations: The board approved a list of district property for auction, including a retired 2009 Cougar bus and several vehicles and equipment items, and accepted donations from local businesses to the CTE culinary program and other district departments.

Meeting dates and work session: The board changed its regular October meeting from October 9 to October 2, and approved the regular board meeting dates for the 2025–26 school year with the caveat they may be adjusted. Members also set a work session for late September to be held at the district office with a 5:30 p.m. start time; the administration will post details.

Votes at a glance (motions approved unless otherwise noted):
- Approve agenda (voice vote) — approved.
- Approve July meeting minutes (voice vote) — approved.
- Approve fiscal-year financials/encumbrances (voice vote) — approved.
- Approve classified employment actions (voice vote) — approved.
- Approve certified employment actions (voice vote) — approved (administration noted one resignation after acceptance).
- Approve athletic coaching stipends for FY25–26 — approved (one board member opposed on the record).
- Adopt model policies and procedures (second reading) — approved.
- Renew Legacy Learning memorandum of understanding — approved.
- Approve audit engagement with DRS CPA LLC for FY24–25 (year 3 of 3) — approved.
- Approve Show Low High School Studio Art Club (SLHS SAC) — approved.
- Approve food-service bad-debt write-offs: $605.55 (seniors, FY24–25) and $4,039.40 (inactive students, FY24–25) — approved.
- Ratify lead high-school counselor stipend into general stipend list (FY25–26) — approved.
- Approve sole-source vendor for WMI school (grant-funded) — approved.
- Approve list of school property for disposal/auction (including retired Cougar bus, vehicles, equipment) — approved.
- Approve $5 replacement fee for lost transportation ID/bus passes — approved.
- Approve multiple student fundraising activities submitted by junior-high student council — approved.
- Accept donations to CTE culinary program and facilities (Safeway, Step Propane, Cattleman’s, Matt and Chris Jones) — approved.
- Change regular October meeting from Oct. 9 to Oct. 2 — approved.
- Approve regular board meeting dates for 2025–26 school year (with future adjustments allowed) — approved.

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The letter says interactions “whether in person, via email, text messages, or over the phone are conducted with respect and professionalism” and cautions community members against “disrespectful language, personal attacks, or aggressive conduct.” It adds that “harassment of any kind towards school staff, students, or other community members will not be tolerated.”

The board specifically asked spectators at athletic events to refrain from “vulgar interactions” with other fans, coaches, referees and visiting teams and warned that those who “disturb the family friendly environment” may face restricted access to school property or removal from events.

The letter outlines staff reporting procedures: employees who experience disrespect or harassment are asked to report incidents to their immediate supervisor, and the supervisor and superintendent will work collaboratively to address misconduct. The board said such reports can result in disciplinary measures including restricted access to school property or involvement of law enforcement where appropriate.

Board members said the reread is intended to be annual. Doctor Farnsworth said the message underscores the district’s goal of a “positive, respectful, and professional environment for everyone within our schools.” The board did not take formal action on the letter during the meeting; the reading was presented for information and community awareness.

The letter as read repeatedly stresses mutual respect and the district’s expectation that interactions remain “courteous, constructive and focused on solutions.”","The Show Low Unified School District governing board reread and circulated an annual letter calling for respectful, professional conduct at schools and athletic events and warning of possible disciplinary actions for harassment or disruptive behavior.","actionData","errors"]

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Show Low Unified School District rereads community conduct letter urging respectful behavior at schools