Show Low Unified School District board approves routine personnel, audit, MOU renewals and new $5 bus pass replacement fee

The Show Low Unified School District governing board approved a series of routine administrative, financial and program items during its regular August meeting, including personnel actions, an audit engagement, and a policy establishing a $5 replacement fee for lost student transportation ID badges.

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…