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Humboldt Unified board replaces ASBA political priorities, selects delegate for September conference
Summary
The Humboldt Unified School District Governing Board revised its ASBA political-agenda priorities to ask for stable current-year funding and ongoing capital funding, and appointed board member Sprague as the district delegate to the ASBA conference.
The Humboldt Unified School District Governing Board voted to replace two previously submitted political priorities for the upcoming Arizona School Boards Association (ASBA) conference and appointed board member Mr. Sprague as the district’s delegate for the event.
Board member Unbrecht proposed two new priorities for ASBA consideration: 1) "replace the current year funding with a transparent reliable system" to give districts stable annual budgeting ability, and 2) provide "consistent, dedicated, and flexible sources of ongoing capital funding." The board agreed to substitute those two priorities for the two items the district submitted last year, which were to oppose partisan school board elections and to amend signature requirements for candidates. President Wolcott said the board would submit the changes with notes from board member Anrovick.
On the delegate selection, Mr. Sprague volunteered and the board appointed him to serve as the district delegate, with the board noting delegates may need to travel to Phoenix for conference-related meetings. The board approved the agenda changes and Mr. Sprague’s appointment by voice vote.
Why it matters: ASBA’s conference includes a political agenda process that districts can use to prioritize legislative or policy objectives for statewide advocacy. Changing the district’s priorities shapes what ASBA will carry forward on behalf of Humboldt Unified.
Questions and logistics: Board members discussed whether to read the priorities aloud as part of the motion; President Wolcott said submission would be taken care of administratively. One member noted difficulty attending some dates, and the board named an alternate process as needed.
Ending: The board carried the motion to submit the amended political agenda and appointed Mr. Sprague as delegate. No further action on ASBA items was taken at the meeting.
