Board approves series of MOUs, data-sharing agreements, calendars and policy revisions; all votes unanimous

The Apache Junction Unified District Governing Board approved a set of consent and action items in a single meeting, voting unanimously (5–0) on each motion. Several items were routine agreements or partnerships intended to support student services, college access and operations.

Votes and outcomes (all motions passed 5–0):

- Consent agenda: Approved as presented (motion mover not specified; second: Mrs. Williamson). Vote: Madam President — yes; Mrs. Ross — yes; Mrs. Williamson — yes; Mrs. Garcia — yes; Mrs. Lane — yes. Outcome: passed 5–0.

- Arizona Lions Vision and Hearing Foundation memorandum of understanding (three-year agreement for screenings and eyeglass provision): Motion to approve by board member (mover not specified), second by Mrs. Williamson; vote 5–0. Board discussion noted added legal provisions since the work session (confidentiality, records and audits, entire agreement language).

- Memorandum of agreement with Pinal Hila Community Child Services (2025–2028) for child services (three-year agreement): Motion to approve by board member (mover not specified), second by Mrs. Williamson; vote 5–0.

- Data sharing agreement with Arizona State University, Northern Arizona University and University of Arizona (student transcript/data to support admissions/scholarships): Motion to approve by board member (mover not specified), second by Mrs. Williamson; vote 5–0.

- Data sharing agreement with ASU Helios Decision Center for Educational Excellence (for de-identified and comparative data analysis to benchmark district outcomes): Motion to approve by board member (mover not specified), second by Mrs. Williamson; vote 5–0. Discussion clarified the agreement will allow benchmarking against other participating districts and is not intended to provide personal data beyond allowed shares.

- Early Childhood Education Dual Language Affiliation Agreement with Maricopa County Community College (student-teaching pathway): Motion to approve by board member (mover not specified), second by Mrs. Williamson; vote 5–0.

- Memorandum of agreement with J.O. Combs Unified School District to expand bandwidth and provide backup Internet coverage (mutual benefit; district gains 10 gigabytes at reduced cost): Motion to approve by board member (mover not specified), second by Mrs. Williamson; vote 5–0.

- 2025–26 work calendars for employee groups (13 calendars covering workdays, holidays and nonworkdays): Motion to approve by board member (mover not specified), second by Mrs. Williamson; vote 5–0.

- Out-of-state travel authorization for two staff (Pat Smith and Stephanie Leclair) to attend ISTE in San Antonio, Texas, June 29–July 2, 2025 (paid with Title IV funds): Motion to approve by board member (mover not specified), second by Mrs. Williamson; vote 5–0.

- Policy revisions (second read) including revisions to parents' rights, technology acceptable use, mandatory reporting procedures, student records and the student code of conduct; the board approved the set with an explicit exception allowing the district to permit wireless device use during passing periods and lunch for grades 9–12 (code of conduct procedure 5-305A). Motion to approve with that 9–12 exception by board member (mover not specified), second by Mrs. Williamson; vote 5–0.

Notes and context: Board members asked about confidentiality and records/audit language added to the Lions MOU; legal counsel confirmed the clauses were standard and required in district contracts. Board discussion on the wireless-device policy clarified that K–8 restrictions will be stricter under the state statute and that the board is approving the 9–12 exception that the district has used at the high school (phones allowed at lunch and passing periods, stored during instructional time unless teacher-authorized).

Ending: All items on the agenda were approved unanimously; staff will implement the agreements and return with updates where required.