Tolleson board chair says member violated procedures; public speakers raise concerns about staff nonrenewals, possible investigation

Tolleson Union High School District Governing Board President Sun said the board is considering a formal investigation after a contentious last meeting in which a board member repeatedly interrupted discussion and public comments raised concerns about staff nonrenewals and alleged disclosures of executive-session matters.

President Sun told the board the district follows its own policies and Arizona—s open meeting law, not Robert—s Rules of Order, and said legal counsel had confirmed the district—s voting policy (BDF) requires votes recorded as "ayes, nays, or abstain." She said claims that the district spent $1.5 million on a single new high school design were incorrect and that that total reflected multiple projects across the district.

The clarification came amid public comments from employees and community members who said they had been notified their contracts would not be renewed and asked the board to explain the process. Chris Mendoza, identifying himself as the…