Osborn board approves ASBA policy updates, fiscal-year audit, classified-staff appointment language and Montecito GMP

The Osborn Elementary District governing board approved a slate of administrative and financial actions during its meeting, including policy updates, audit acceptance, contract-language guidance for classified hourly staff and a guaranteed maximum price (GMP) for repairs to the Montecito central plant.

Board members voted on several ASBA (Arizona School Boards Association) policy items. A second reading and approval was recorded for a set of A-series policies listed in the public packet. The board also approved a revised return-to-work policy (GCQEA) following recommended edits from district counsel that struck language relating to year-one employees and clarified the district’s approach when partner organizations employ staff. In a separate action the board approved a first review of numerous B-series governance…