Superintendent cites completed $400,000 grant projects, licensure partnerships and urges parents to increase event attendance
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The superintendent reported completion of $400,000 in TBA grant projects, outlined licensure and university partnerships for teachers, and urged parents and community members to increase attendance at school events.
During the regular meeting the superintendent reviewed several operational items, grant-funded capital projects, and community engagement concerns.
Operations and grants: The superintendent reported the district has completed spending a $400,000 TBA grant. Staff listed projects including roughly $100,000 in LED lighting upgrades, HVAC replacements (described in conversation as about $185,000), outdoor classrooms, planters and playground equipment. Schools also received per-school allocations (noted as $10,000 each) that funded projects chosen by students. Staff said bids were procured and work completed or in progress.
Teacher licensure and partnerships: The district described licensure and professional-development partnerships, including an Educational Partnership Program (EPP) arrangement with Grand Canyon University and other university partners. Staff said nine teachers are pursuing master's-level or certification programs under those partnerships and that university representatives assisted with professional development during fall break.
Student opportunities and fundraisers: The superintendent said the district will identify a small group of seniors to visit Grand Canyon University. The board also recognized community partners such as the Lions Club for vision screenings, United Way's Words on Wheels for literacy outreach, and student fundraisers (carved wooden pumpkins from carpentry and art classes).
Parental engagement plea: The superintendent repeatedly urged parents, guardians and board members to increase attendance and support at school events, citing low turnout at athletic events and academic nights. The superintendent said poor attendance undermines morale and efforts to raise academic performance and warned staff will begin calling families to encourage participation.
No formal action was taken on these operational items during the meeting; staff will continue implementation and return updates as needed.