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Board approves routine consent items and agreements in unanimous votes
Summary
At its April meeting the Sierra Vista board approved multiple routine items including out-of-state travel for students, a data-sharing agreement with ASU, an ESI staffing addendum, leaves of absence, and facility waiver for NAMI; all were approved by voice votes with no extended debate.
The Sierra Vista Unified School District governing board approved a slate of routine consent and contract items by unanimous voice votes.
Key actions taken (all passed 5–0 unless otherwise noted):
- Approved out-of-state travel for five Buena High School students, one district student and one adult chaperone to attend the International Science and Engineering Fair in Columbus, Ohio, May 10–16; travel costs will be paid by SVEC.
- Authorized a data‑sharing agreement with Arizona State University’s Helios Decision Center for Educational Excellence to permit research access to student‑performance data; the agreement was reviewed by district attorneys and administration recommended approval.
- Approved Addendum No. 3 to the Educational Services Incorporated (ESI) client services agreement, which allows the district to contract for substitute and retiree staffing through ESI; administration said retired employees may continue to draw state annuities while working under ESI.
- Approved leave‑of‑absence extensions for two employees: Cynthia Avery (extension through May 23, 2025) and Melissa Arrieta (extension through May 23, 2025), with documentation on file in Human Resources. Administration recommended approval under district policy for leaves exceeding 12 weeks.
- Approved hiring support staff for the 2025–26 school year (one‑year maximum appointments) and several routine personnel and facility items.
- Approved a waiver of facility fees for the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) for the March for Mental Health kickoff on May 17, 2025; labor fees still apply.
All items were approved as presented with no extended debate during the public meeting. The board also approved scheduling a public hearing for the FY 2025–26 classroom site fund plan.
