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Gardner said the district uses federal- and state-related requirements — specifically Children’s Internet Protection Act (CIPA), the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) and the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) — to set filtering and privacy rules that allow the district to claim E-rate discounts. \"So whenever we have one of these big projects, say the project's $100,000, we're only paying 10% of that,\" Gardner said, explaining the financial benefit of compliance.

The IT director described how the district distinguishes general education Chromebooks from higher-capacity desktops and laptops used in CTE (career and technical education) labs. He said device counts are taken from an August 25 student roster and a recent hardware inventory. Outliers included Little Explorers (about 39% devices to students) and the online learning campus (about 84%), while some sites have many more devices than students because of lab equipment.

Gardner explained the district's BYOD (bring-your-own-device) process: student or staff devices must meet security requirements, receive a certificate when they join the campus network and be subject to the district’s filtering policies. \"Currently, the only ones that would are the staff ones,\" he said, adding that a separate, more restricted network could be created for student devices if the board chose to allow student BYOD access.

He warned that allowing student BYOD would increase the IT workload and raise security risks. \"If any device on there got affected, then any other device on BYOD would also be vulnerable, but the rest of our network would be safe\" if the BYOD network is properly segmented, Gardner said. He said failure to enforce device updates or antivirus on personal devices could jeopardize student and staff data.

Gardner also described how the district evaluates third-party online services for COPPA/CIPA/FERPA compliance: a cybersecurity administrator reviews vendor privacy policies and provides recommendations to curriculum leadership. He described possible responses: deny access, permit access, or adjust filtering.

On implementation and projects, Gardner said the district is replacing staff devices on a six-year life cycle (two schools this year and more in subsequent years); each replacement device costs about $950 with peripherals. He said intercom/bell system replacements and a camera system overhaul (migrating to a single camera platform and adding 21 cameras at Black Mountain) are underway or planned.

Gardner said staff who want AI access must submit an AI ethics questionnaire and that about 100 staff had requested AI access so far; student AI access has not been implemented but meetings with teachers and students were being planned.

The board asked about device allocation for larger classes, device reuse and data sanitization. Gardner said devices deemed obsolete are wiped and physically disabled (he described drilling the drive) before being declared surplus for auction or reassigned as student devices if usable.

Why it matters: the district’s decisions on BYOD, device refresh cadence, filtering and vendor vetting affect classroom access, cybersecurity risk and the district’s ability to capture E-rate reimbursements that lower technology costs.

Questions remain about whether the board wishes to authorize student BYOD, how to resource ongoing device vetting and whether to accelerate the refresh schedule to meet CTE and classroom needs.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Kingman Unified School District #20 Monthly Board Meeting September 9, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","Tim Gardner, director of IT for Kingman Unified School District, told the board the district completed a summer inventory of devices and is close to a 1:1 device-to-student ratio at many sites but noted wide variation by campus.","taxTitle","Kingman Unified School District (79598), School Districts, Arizona","taxId",38496,"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},6473599,"Board approves consent agenda, policy changes, budget revision and accepts employee resignation with penalty",1895,3250000,5145000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5744773-9c98a5a3a1a4f24c4c629f9f2ab9adb8&start=3250&end=5145","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5744773-9c98a5a3a1a4f24c4c629f9f2ab9adb8/thumbnail_3250000.jpg","/articles/6473599/Arizona/Board-approves-consent-agenda-policy-changes-budget-revision-and-accepts-employee-resignation-with-penalty","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6473599-a97b0522d6c09ba6f0f7eda15c10998f/orig.mp4?Expires=1775545931&Signature=kTAKx7wHVN4ZUd4t1H1q2Leuwhsn~jiLuER~NcQaasCCbdKWUg9MvyGAdsfrXi8GXG~z7zVfqT9ENYAbyb3bpx7Pkagxo8Q-~kyXK3bWgg2Zbxnupdc6Ceib5LMg35nZPT6SYzwxJnv1nIO7YRNKFaaJmzYyqxMUrAIE0pXe6-U5ueI0kXQ6-c5acOesKEEypMqkBRmHNLRPOreKxHQbqjaQl2Jw0YIP0AVo7l0ghM-Sj3hwjNevLTv7U0CBa5rnOD-NWqEblr2~aisr4IEWQWTitCOxFzjqSfEIteMQqNMiYXoce4a2xhrzIJwsHKIZuv79cbaU1XLwj~xOwJH~KA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Kingman Unified School District Governing Board took several formal actions during the meeting.

Consent agenda: A board member moved to accept the consent agenda and another seconded. The board voted in favor; the clerk recorded the motion as carried. \"All those in favor? Aye,\" the record shows.

Second reading of ASBA policy updates: The board considered the second reading of ASBA-recommended policy changes (policies 909 through 914 and related ASBA items). A board member moved to approve the second reading as recommended by ASBA and the motion was seconded. The board voted in favor. \"All those in favor? Aye. Aye,\" the transcript records.

Fiscal year 2026 budget revision (public meeting then action): The board held a public meeting to discuss a budget revision prompted by a delay in the state budget and an updated 2% base limit increase. District staff explained the 2% increase would calculate to about $1,007,353 and that the figure was added as potential carryover; estimated expenditures were slightly lower than previously projected. After discussion the board moved to adopt the budget revisions and voted in favor.

Donations: The board considered and approved the listed donations; a motion to approve the donations was seconded and carried.

Personnel — Christopher Miller: After reconvening from executive session the board considered a request regarding Christopher Miller, instructional coach. A motion passed to release him from his contract effective Sept. 8, impose the contract breach penalty and report the breach to the Arizona educational authority. The transcript records the motion and a vote in favor: \"So the motion is to accept the resignation of Christopher Miller, instructional coach, effective September 8. But due to the breach of contract, to impose the fee as well as to report to the Arizona Educational Board the breach of contract.\" The board responded, \"Aye.\" No member voiced opposition on the record.

Votes at a glance (formal items recorded in the transcript):
- Consent agenda: Approved (motion moved and seconded; board voted aye).
- Second reading of ASBA policies (909–914): Approved (motion moved and seconded; board voted aye).
- FY 2026 budget revisions (reflecting a 2% state base increase ~ $1,007,353 potential carryover): Approved (motion moved and seconded; board voted aye).
- Donations listed on the agenda: Approved (motion moved and seconded; board voted aye).
- Christopher Miller, instructional coach — release for breach of contract, penalty imposed and reported to state: Approved (motion moved and seconded; board voted aye).

The transcript does not record roll-call tallies by member name for these motions; votes were recorded by voice (\"Aye\"). No recorded dissent or failed motions appear in the transcript for the items above.

Why it matters: these approvals alter the district's adopted budget, update board policy per ASBA recommendations, document accepted donations, and record a personnel action that will be reported to the state education authority.","The Kingman Unified School District Governing Board approved its consent agenda, adopted second-reading ASBA policy updates, approved a FY 2026 budget revision tied to a 2% state base increase and accepted a personnel resignation with penalty for breach of contract.",{"_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},6473604,"Teacher urges board to align Moodle training expectations for staff and students",190,714000,904000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5744773-9c98a5a3a1a4f24c4c629f9f2ab9adb8&start=714&end=904","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5744773-9c98a5a3a1a4f24c4c629f9f2ab9adb8/thumbnail_714000.jpg","/articles/6473604/Arizona/Teacher-urges-board-to-align-Moodle-training-expectations-for-staff-and-students","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6473604-076077348ce345a380b332d0965ee59f/orig.mp4?Expires=1775545931&Signature=VdIl6vIqMu6~~3hWwOcnKandFTqRdKbVzeMJSVwaLKFf~yp3NZeiWC~BYdH10AKS58-jUzbZf2vtEogXWLwzm13SEY6pjgzN1SqU1ztprrPbSJcyn4LnpObiJZ7-yVhW7ePixiurGt4~YuHFnO7FOgtrRvfJ5Jxq-Lgu53h3NdZjZVLf601KKgLSEatG8ObcLgayNDZfjeLq7Ro5Hf0yUlrhzNAuBtuLK42WqaHU-I44LafJpPmwnkOrs9Zb0Js3k6pgk6qozSMU4Qf8kNcstd-WiDSCnJZA32Nm~1OF8pOd7sXZfomd2qER0wu4kg8cFYd98zXPowwqg~hCN67y~Q__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","A teacher addressing the Kingman Unified School District Governing Board during public comment objected to five hours of mandatory, unpaid Moodle training that she said forces staff to restart modules if they skip videos.

The commenter, who did not give a name, told the board: \"I don't know. If I skip as a teacher any of those Moodle videos, it forces me to restart them. Meaning, I started all over again. I can't just go take the test even though I've been taking the same test for last 20 years with the same basic information there.\" She contrasted that requirement with students taking district online classes, who the speaker said can skip videos and still progress.

\"Why is it that teachers aren't allowed to move onward when kids are more than the state's more than willing to let us?\" the commenter asked. She said the district's system notifies administrators when staff skip course content even if they achieve a passing grade.

The speaker said staff face time pressures around lesson planning and unpaid summer work and asked the board to consider \"equality in their education\" by applying consistent standards to students and teachers.

The board did not make a decision during public comment; the matter was presented for the board’s awareness rather than as an agenda item.","A teacher, speaking during public comment, criticized five hours of mandatory unpaid Moodle training for staff and asked why students in district online classes can skip videos while teachers must complete them to avoid restarting tests.",{"_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},6473609,"Black Mountain and Golden Valley principals highlight community partnerships, student programs and outreach",637,934000,1571000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5744773-9c98a5a3a1a4f24c4c629f9f2ab9adb8&start=934&end=1571","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5744773-9c98a5a3a1a4f24c4c629f9f2ab9adb8/thumbnail_934000.jpg","/articles/6473609/Arizona/Black-Mountain-and-Golden-Valley-principals-highlight-community-partnerships-student-programs-and-outreach","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6473609-37e58b86a665db13f160b1cad8248f05/orig.mp4?Expires=1775545931&Signature=gMHzY~bMPJIg~dq3GXGHJ5v9rwjHA5YDQ2hLHBA~OBC4LKtD10jG17G9a0IWcLfmOCygRS8cP6CrXxOnuKPa8oSYmgdhrMITUKOHOt4ddYU3Skov6NLupqhZqzxNIVTpHKYIpaAnLkM5dmRdhAuospukmCaIvc2Fdi6N6y~lHpUl1j0~UFIf8mGU91bEpoyey2gEiARyvP6UOX9Gq9bxke0fPq3ASY-okP0ISFuCjpxsg0LItJvlq3~-DUNjD4AaoYcjSJY4LB-kb6W3ELORDOrOQyMv3WnK9V76G~op3oi0jyTEGMEUF4-NK4rTn16dGwXbW5MP0Nu0FPsoUt-7vA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Principal Dan Amorski and Vice Principal Deborah Kelly presented to the Kingman Unified School District Governing Board about building community connections at their campuses, describing partnerships, outreach events and programs they use to support students and families.

Kelly said the schools send welcome letters to new families, noting the district’s Cambridge designation and specific efforts to help students who transitioned from Dolan Springs and nearby communities. \"We wanted them to feel welcome,\" she said.

The presentation listed formal and informal partners that provide resources at school events: county and local health agencies, Mohave mental-health services, Mohave County Health Department, Mohave Community College (MCC), AZ at Work, local churches, veterans groups (Elks Club, American Legion, VFW), Safeway and community nonprofits. The schools host a \"street team\" at meet-the-teacher nights where agencies provide food, shelter and behavioral-health resources. Kelly said Roseburg Farms receives a federal grant and sets up recurring distributions of farm-fresh food for families.

Amorski described student opportunities that connect pupils to broader experiences: CTE and WAVE outreach to seventh- and eighth-graders, student council participation in a Route 66 Summit, campus visits to UNLV and cultural literacy nights with international teachers. He highlighted community events such as trunk-or-treat and a growing winter concert that draw families from across the region.

Amorski and Kelly credited community volunteers, local businesses and alumni for supporting events and programs and cited growing Cambridge program admissions: \"This year, we had 10 students leave eighth grade, apply for Cambridge and got in,\" Amorski said.

Why it matters: the presentation documented a network of local supports that provide food, enrichment and transition services for students; those partnerships inform budget and program priorities and demonstrate community reliance on school-led coordination.

Board members did not take formal action on the presentation but thanked the presenters.","Principal Dan Amorski and Vice Principal Deborah Kelly described partnerships with local agencies, after-school programs, Route 66 Summit participation, food distribution and community events that connect schools to families across the district.",{"_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},6473594,"Board places two novels on 60-day public display for curriculum review",80,3097000,3177000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5744773-9c98a5a3a1a4f24c4c629f9f2ab9adb8&start=3097&end=3177","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5744773-9c98a5a3a1a4f24c4c629f9f2ab9adb8/thumbnail_3097000.jpg","/articles/6473594/Arizona/Board-places-two-novels-on-60-day-public-display-for-curriculum-review","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6473594-cc3e5eaa7c1252178781cd7a0decf68e/orig.mp4?Expires=1775545931&Signature=BBNVQrnN79V-CpZtsCUVq7aUrh4sXW70PuB9syypiOgjuIMwOifJD0x68tVIYKKg-R05PhVtwYC0nOrCkWkPo1TWKu6toD0MuynQVDT03B2uX-H0ZB-rok6fxSXbSfub9-xlV80zTmc7Lg2~fh-ISiZ~CdNnfcu41SagsDq5Bi4tCKqkKctzSPftPgHeAHTMpFXTd6K5bZuEPg-6P8e3Qc9i8i57emdLRdExanqKTJGnvj0rFVlNweAz~TKGaNemeCeKcWj02X3WXAoxHzAfx1F3hVSk05aBDni5QDDY71OvydiIdygBOEJScIqryOAav~Ibx5ZBdbTL2WLkfCoTgA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Kingman Unified School District curriculum committee recommended two novels for classroom use and the board placed both titles on 60-day public display.

The first book is Long Walk to Water by Linda Sue Park, a novel based on true stories and proposed for sixth-grade English language arts instruction. The proposal came from a White Cliffs English teacher and was presented to the curriculum committee by the district’s Advanced Learning Programs coordinator. The committee voted to bring the novel to the board; the book goes on display for the required 60 days for public review and comment and is scheduled to return to the board for possible approval at the Nov. 13 board meeting.

The second title (presented by a White Post Middle School English teacher) was also recommended for eighth-grade English instruction, was voted out of curriculum committee and placed on display for the same 60-day public review period; it will also return to the November 13 board meeting with any public comment summarized for the board.

Board members asked general questions about how poorly performing materials are removed from the curriculum and how review is handled; staff said materials are reviewed after adoption and that public comments will be brought back at the November meeting.

Why it matters: the 60-day public display process allows parents and community members to review proposed instructional materials and provide feedback before the board authorizes classroom use.","Two novels — including Linda Sue Park’s Long Walk to Water — were presented to the curriculum committee and placed on the board agenda for the required 60-day public display; the board will consider approval at its November meeting.","actionData","errors"]

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