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Board approves audits, food‑service review, calendars and policy first read; contract amendment tabled
Summary
The Kyrene School Board on April 8 approved required audits and financial reports, tri‑district calendars through 2028–29 and a first read of a staff social‑emotional wellness policy; the board tabled a Navigate contract amendment after requesting legal review.
The Kyrene School Board took several formal actions during its April 8 regular meeting, approving required audits and several district items and tabling a contract amendment for legal review.
Roll‑call approvals (all votes 5–0):
- Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (fiscal year ended 06/30/2024): Board motion to approve passed by roll call, 5–0.
- Single Audit Reporting Package (fiscal year ended 06/30/2024): Approved by roll call, 5–0. The single audit included the schedule of expenditures of federal awards and any findings tied to federal programs; finance staff noted corrective actions are underway.
- Uniform System of Financial Records (USFR) Compliance Questionnaire (fiscal year ended 06/30/2024): Approved by roll call, 5–0. The questionnaire documents internal‑control testing and compliance with Arizona USFR requirements.
- Arizona Department of Education administrative review of Kyrene Food Services (fiscal year 2024): The ADE review found four areas requiring corrective action; the board accepted the report and staff said three of the four items are closed or in process and will be fully implemented, vote 5–0.
- Kyrene Employee Benefit Trust financial statements (year ended 06/30/2024): Approved by roll call, 5–0.
Other approvals:
- Tri‑district calendars for school years 2026–27, 2027–28 and 2028–29 (Kyrene, Tempe Elementary, and Tempe Union alignment, continuing two‑two‑two breaks): Board approved the proposed calendars 5–0. Administration summarized survey results used to guide calendar decisions and confirmed alignment of two‑week fall, winter and spring breaks across the three districts.
- Staff social‑emotional wellness policy (first read): The board approved the policy on first reading, 5–0. Administration said the policy provides a framework and that procedures and metrics for implementation will follow.
Tabled item:
- Amendment to Navigate contract (RFP K250630) to add anonymous reporting and 24/7 licensed‑counselor support: Board tabled the amendment by a 5–0 vote after a request for legal advice and additional information; staff said the amendment would add after‑hours reporting and counseling and cited an estimated amendment cost of about $20,000.
Why it matters: The audit approvals are a routine legal requirement and provide the public with the district’s audited financial statements and single‑audit federal compliance details. Calendar and policy approvals guide the district’s operational year and staff supports; the tabled contract amendment affects after‑hours safety and counseling capabilities and will return for consideration after legal review.
