Board elects officers, approves MOU and donations, and adopts agenda and minutes

The Casa Grande Union High School District governing board completed organizational actions and routine approvals during the meeting.

Oath and officer elections: The board administered the oath of office for newly seated members (Richard Wilkie, Mrs. Harrington and Mrs. Borden). Richard Wilkie was nominated and elected board president by roll call (vote recorded as 4–1). Mrs. Harrington was nominated and elected pro tempore; Mr. Hayes was nominated and selected as the board legislative representative.

MOU for student services: The board considered and approved a memorandum of understanding with the Pinal Hispanic Council to provide on‑campus counseling referrals and meeting space for students needing additional services. The MOU directs the council to contact families and complete intake paperwork; district staff will provide a campus space for meetings.

Donations and routine approvals: The board accepted three donations: $100 for Vista Grande JROTC (anonymous), $2,500 to Casa Grande Union Renaissance Clubs (Fennel 40), and a barbecue grill valued at $150 to PACE (anonymous). The board adopted the agenda as presented, approved the Dec. 9, 2024 minutes, approved the consent agenda, and then adjourned.

Vote summaries (as recorded in the meeting transcript): - Election of board president (Richard Wilkie): recorded as passing 4–1. - MOU with Pinal Hispanic Council: motion passed (roll‑call responses recorded as affirmative). - Donations acceptance: motion passed (affirmative votes recorded). - Adoption of agenda, approval of minutes, and consent agenda: motions passed by roll call.

Where the transcript did not explicitly name the motion maker or seconder for every item, the board minutes will provide the formal roll‑call record. This article reports outcomes and the text of approved agreements as presented to the board.