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Donations accepted: Staff presented four donations: assorted musical instruments valued at $2,175 for band programs, an $6,000 donation from Edward Jones Trust to the FFA for travel, donated notebooks and pencils estimated at $300 for the DHS construction technology class, and a $2,000 donation from the county sheriff's department to Paul Huber Middle School athletics. The board approved acceptance of those donations.

Mobile clinic agreement: The board renewed a facility-use agreement with Chiricahua Community Health Centers to allow a mobile clinic to provide on-site dental, medical and virtual behavioral-health services for Douglas High School students. Staff said the agreement had been reviewed by both parties' attorneys and described the arrangement as a routine renewal.

Capital-plan submittal and facilities backlog: The board approved the annual submittal to the Arizona School Facilities Board. Staff reported several ongoing capital needs and long-standing open purchase orders, including an open PO for RBMS estimated at $800,000 for roof work that was authorized for design years earlier but awaits construction funding and scheduling. Staff said some quotes date back four years and that construction costs have increased since then; other needs mentioned included replacement of aging high-school air-conditioning units and the RBMS elevator, for which design has been funded but construction is pending.

Votes and next steps: Motions to accept donations, renew the clinic agreement and submit the FY26 capital plan were seconded and approved by roll-call votes. Staff said they would continue to monitor School Facilities Board priorities and will proceed with projects when construction-phase funding is authorized.

Why it matters: Donations support extracurricular programs and classroom needs; the mobile clinic provides health services that can increase access for students; and the capital-plan submittal documents district facility needs to the state board that prioritizes school construction funding.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","DUSD #27 Regular Board Meeting - Sept 2, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","The board accepted several donations, renewed a facility-use agreement with Chiricahua Community Health Centers for a mobile clinic and approved the district's FY2026 capital-plan submittal to the Arizona School Facilities Board; staff reported an open $800,000 purchase order for RBMS roof work that remains on file pending construction approval.","taxTitle","Douglas Unified District (4174) Collection, School Districts, Arizona","taxId",64440,"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},6478240,"Board adopts student fundraising list and moves to clarify PTSO/booster forms after auditor review",620,3697000,4317000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5709361-780f2dae3adba8aa608e2ed9277fe455&start=3697&end=4317","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5709361-780f2dae3adba8aa608e2ed9277fe455/thumbnail_3697000.jpg","/articles/6478240/Arizona/Board-adopts-student-fundraising-list-and-moves-to-clarify-PTSObooster-forms-after-auditor-review","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6478240-08ed0226a6ee5c974d757dfb727d581f/orig.mp4?Expires=1770715378&Signature=XPyz9xLBhcoByVAHOcgruY8Id4OOXFm732-QqH3MsoyypblMH36ZmQdkoNW6BsRBHyat4NUJHBRx4oYCYyXCtGM6~HL21j0h2Ki38GKqGQF-CD2gJ~OuDaDzN4aoGqEGhOjz3VliFe75WA8JPlFW20UnTu1cBHsWO7taNJp~2vhC-gTyKIfV-leKhWi94~yneeCQWG5F3BqXs4KC8QL~M~gzlKlzA3QZvW6mC8kvGQc~P6~PwK6a11MdCgBXb2swLlW6zHzza~nRl-NlozxcpiOcIBM~qr31f7lKVPKUXY8660SIBG5vxBh3nPDruhxRas1uA1S1jzt5qgheHlrXWw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Douglas Unified School District Governing Board approved a comprehensive list of allowable student fundraising activities for the 2025-26 fiscal year and discussed administrative and audit procedures for such activities.

What was approved: Staff presented a categorized list of routine fundraising activities (food sales, movie nights, merchandise sales, etc.) and a catch-all line for \"other various student fundraising activities\" so the district can review novel requests. The board approved the list by motion and roll-call vote.

Auditors' recommendations and reporting requirements: Staff said the district's auditors recommended the district separate PTSO and booster-club fundraising request forms to reduce confusion; the administration prepared two exhibits (a PTSO fundraising request form and a booster fundraising request form) for information. Staff detailed the documentation required for fundraisers: approval forms, club minutes documenting the decision, and, for registered PTSOs, monthly bank statements required for audit purposes. Staff also reminded the board that nutrition-law limits restrict certain food sales within 30 minutes before or after the school day.

Board concerns and next steps: Board members asked whether the list and forms would be distributed to boosters, PTSOs and sponsors; staff said yes and committed to sharing the documents. Staff said business office staff and the student-activities coordinator will continue to vet all fundraising requests to ensure they comply with policy and audit standards.

Why it matters: Clear rules and consistent documentation reduce audit risk and ensure student safety and compliance with state nutrition law for school fundraisers.","The board approved a district-wide list of allowable student fundraising activities, discussed audit requirements, and the auditors' recommendation to separate PTSO and booster fundraising forms.",{"_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},6478245,"Board approves athletic hires and volunteers after extended discussion on roles and vetting",80,2360000,2440000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5709361-780f2dae3adba8aa608e2ed9277fe455&start=2360&end=2440","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5709361-780f2dae3adba8aa608e2ed9277fe455/thumbnail_2360000.jpg","/articles/6478245/Arizona/Board-approves-athletic-hires-and-volunteers-after-extended-discussion-on-roles-and-vetting","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6478245-e162d85491139e5b435a63e93ca6d776/orig.mp4?Expires=1770715379&Signature=G3dWsBvvr5sl0x2lZjDTvUgCvaKVY8ghY7EIS4UsxOC4TppBMdA5ud3iw7JIxX9gq2X5ECwqOFxPF9zHQPhNdn4gHu8OiF9WVeWKPxwo-xqvukVsjweCtguw1l7hxtmug1nyOnF~PNyGLqJtjjH2Cl68eU0aFbGgquN1UVrEDNCmn2yDE11d3mRRzBJ3CFU2mbIUKRXqGT6tI3EOLUPKEeBOft-fdCf4yzEGHAagPc9w4ntaYyN1JCuNb0W8ep5hs94BTfdE7QbVDOkYcye9u39hLPG1C71pWHoE7GAzsbED4ZoPosHgGcssXQUU7sB3VXAo3-z7aYSdxSKrPRxm2g__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Douglas Unified School District Governing Board approved an athletic addendum for middle-school sports, confirmed a volleyball assistant coach hire and ratified a list of returning athletic volunteers for Douglas High School and Paul Huber Middle School.

Volunteer approvals and recusal: The board considered a long discussion about volunteers, including the district's volunteer vetting process, training and grandfathered volunteers. One board member recused themselves from the volunteer vote because of a family connection noted on the record. Staff said most returning volunteers had already completed district vetting and that coach recommendations support returning volunteers. Staff also identified two volunteers who remain on an earlier \"grandfathered\" list: Robert Rodriguez and Max Papia.

Concerns raised by board members: Several board members asked for clearer, written role descriptions for volunteers and for more specificity from coaches on why volunteers are needed. Staff said volunteers receive annual training each season, must be fingerprint-cleared and comply with NFHS requirements for those who work with students. The board discussed limiting the number of volunteers per sport and defining daily duties to avoid redundancy.

Athletic hires and addendum: The board approved a Paul Huber Middle School assistant volleyball coach and approved the athletic addendum for middle-school activities. Staff said some sports have expanded participation and that volunteer needs vary by sport. The board encouraged staff to refine volunteer job descriptions and bring recommended role definitions back to the board.

Votes and implementation: Motions to approve the volunteer list, the athletic addendum and the assistant coach were seconded and approved by roll-call votes. Staff said the athletic director and coaches will continue to manage volunteer assignments and that supervisors will maintain oversight and safety compliance.

Why it matters: Volunteers and coaches play a central role in extracurricular programs. The board's discussion emphasized safety, conflict-of-interest transparency and administrative oversight.","Board approved a middle-school volleyball assistant coach, an athletic addendum for middle-school programs, and a list of returning athletic volunteers; members debated volunteer roles, conflict-of-interest issues and training requirements.",{"_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},6478249,"Board approves hires, classified changes and accepts certified retirement; denies immediate release for counselor",4431,1445000,5876000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5709361-780f2dae3adba8aa608e2ed9277fe455&start=1445&end=5876","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5709361-780f2dae3adba8aa608e2ed9277fe455/thumbnail_1445000.jpg","/articles/6478249/Arizona/Board-approves-hires-classified-changes-and-accepts-certified-retirement-denies-immediate-release-for-counselor","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6478249-350bc8673cb650a20320fe34c9e43fce/orig.mp4?Expires=1770715379&Signature=AZ2Z-D~ZC0XDhnWPR2cOwfpJprh3BDudbpMHIS3Nn~uWBnNgSTyZoWY2helsy9ZV4gZZiizHlv5CH-JSrYtLwgw5Va8dmt8NF3NAzcO7LIqxi9YNaG~nArdlWv8EQ4cQuFKGrmo19Z6y1pBsqRRAScXnUYL6MTIseKLjF1pfQfbCu7IsPVcP1Hq88y3x9McSgKJtZZ4Yb9SBOiZ0DquHik3j51at8MyVCZYnb4w8ic9xmRQLyn~DTpC8BiK~difbQKGEWhvILoKicSDYPHzh8Zrt1Q6iUvDdzldX2FqteGXCk2XNhJj9UxUy0l4EkroTE~naNNfhrbekyp~ebZoL~g__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Douglas Unified School District Governing Board approved a slate of personnel actions including certified hires, classified hires, internal classified transfers, and increases in hours for instructional staff. The board also accepted retirement letters and approved classified resignations presented during the meeting.

Certified and classified hires: Superintendent Maritza Samaniego presented the certified hires (including 20 new \"first century\" teachers funded from grant funds, emergency substitutes and other classroom hires) and the classified hires (including parent-liaison and substitute campus security positions). Board motions to approve the certified and classified hires passed by roll-call votes.

Increases in hours and instructional support: The board approved an increase in hours for two instructional aides, noting a rise in demand for services for students with special education needs. Board members and staff discussed the growing workload for ESS instructional aides (ESSIAs) and said the district is reviewing caseloads and the salary schedule for those positions.

Retirement and policy implications: The board accepted a certified retirement letter from Maria Sexton, with staff noting the district policy GCQE requires notice by March 1 of the preceding year. Staff warned that late notice may change how the retirement payout is processed under policy GCCA; the board voted to accept the retirement and to consider payout timing consistent with policy.

Counselor contract release: After convening in executive session under ARS 38-431.03(A)(1) to consider a personnel contract matter, the board returned to public session and voted not to release counselor Cindy Littlejohn from her 2025-26 contract. The motion included a provision that the board would revisit the request if the district finds a suitable replacement.

Votes and next steps: Multiple motions to approve hires, resignations, and increases in hours were made and carried by roll-call votes during the meeting. Staff said vacancies remain in some positions and that the district is prioritizing required roles when hiring.

Why this matters: The personnel decisions affect classroom staffing, special-education supports and campus safety; the board also clarified how late retirement notices are processed under district policy, and preserved the district's discretion regarding contract releases pending replacement.","The board approved multiple certified and classified hires, classified resignations and retirements, an increase in hours for two aides, and accepted a certified retirement notice from Maria Sexton with policy caveats. The board declined to release a counselor from her 2025-26 contract unless a replacement is found.",{"_33":113,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":114,"_41":115,"_43":116,"_45":117,"_47":118,"_49":119,"_51":120,"_53":121,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":122,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":123,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6478253,"Douglas Unified board approves revision to FY2025-26 expenditure budget",134,1024000,1158000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5709361-780f2dae3adba8aa608e2ed9277fe455&start=1024&end=1158","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5709361-780f2dae3adba8aa608e2ed9277fe455/thumbnail_1024000.jpg","/articles/6478253/Arizona/Douglas-Unified-board-approves-revision-to-FY2025-26-expenditure-budget","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6478253-2f4b045c853b92a0484a2119c6818715/orig.mp4?Expires=1770715379&Signature=XZy4E0QdVe-SC6amcBlQBhNAgR4DoCEX1d-jtJ~7Bg52FQrKa86YhC9qY2d3-7Ma63-E7a2zvRdO9lHtic3GbCFpRjCR~iCbab83YnA0NrQiNkTyXQOYEpR5yFL56olLVqXfXhJjicL8IusBQExGTrSZhUa11iSn8m4UP0rUEyG0tQS0vGrqgXH0D7ivmhHEBjbSGG6bs1WuH0uRE2xOR~dUUpN58~avFG2Dt9J--ubzcYm6XA9o3lg~ZaxFpb-VlEw6OlFbvaFlQpgVkZynRmQxGoRecs2Rar-C8cK1IZJQ98MvhTa-t1K6l89NNV8b0E0HwMx1xmrpCf--tqHsXw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Douglas Unified School District Governing Board on a unanimous roll call approved a revision to the district's annual expenditure budget for fiscal year 2025'1. The board voted to adopt updated figures after staff said the budget must be built on the state's reported average daily membership and recent county property-tax numbers.

Board context: The revision was presented by district staff as a one-time update based on the state report of pupil counts and the county assessor's certified tax rate. Staff said the revised budget is based on state-reported counts and that the district does not expect to need another revision before December unless enrollment changes further.

Key figures and explanation: District staff told the board the revised budget used the state's reported counts (stated in the meeting as \"03/6833\" in the transcript) and that enrollment has declined compared with the year used to adopt the prior budget. Staff said the district adopted the 2024 budget on an enrollment figure of 3,478 students and that the current reported enrollment for the revision is about 3,380 students, a difference of roughly 100 students. Staff also told the board the county supervisors certified the property-tax rate on Aug. 21 and that it \"went down to 4.1847, a difference of minus 0.2113,\" a change staff described as favorable for taxpayers.

Board discussion and priorities: Board members asked clarifying questions about the district's vacancy savings, the secondary tax rate and payoff on outstanding bonds, and whether security positions would be prioritized for hiring. Staff said positions remain frozen in many areas and that the administration is prioritizing required positions, including security, and will proceed to hire where necessary.

Vote and next steps: A board member moved to approve the budget revision and the motion was seconded. The board approved the revision by roll-call vote (members recorded as voting \"Yes\" during the meeting). Staff said the following monthly reports will reflect these updated figures and that the next more detailed revision would likely come in December if needed.

Why it matters: School budgets in Arizona are based largely on state-reported student counts and on property-tax rates; a decline in either can reduce district revenues and affect staffing and programs. The revision consolidates the district's current funding picture and sets the budgetary framework staff will use for hiring and expenditures through the coming months.","The Douglas Unified School District governing board voted unanimously to approve a revised district annual expenditure budget for fiscal year 2025–26, citing lower enrollment figures and an updated property-tax rate from the county.","actionData","errors"]

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