Superintendent reports wins on capital lawsuit, partnerships and student supports
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Superintendent Segata Jones highlighted strategic goals, a recent capital-funding lawsuit victory, a new tuition partnership for employees, and expanded community programs including a $25,000 Legacy Foundation grant supporting food distributions.
Superintendent Segata Jones presented the district's annual progress report for Nov. 2024–Nov. 2025 at the Nov. 13 board meeting, outlining five strategic goals and a slate of program and partnership achievements.
Jones said the district remains focused on improving academic success and growth, strengthening stewardship of people and finances, supporting student and staff well-being, recruiting and retaining high-quality employees, and deepening family and community partnerships. "Always my honor to serve as this superintendent of this incredible organization," Jones said.
Key items in the report included recognition of Glendale as a Professional Learning Community (PLC) model district, more than 120 teachers attending state and national professional development, over 1,100 students participating in more than 120 Mosaic Clubs, and the district's continuing financial prudence despite enrollment declines. Jones reported 9,571 free meals served through the summer meal program and provided counts for breakfasts and lunches served during the reporting period; she also noted the Family Hub has offered 300+ workshops and roughly 2,500–3,200 parent referrals/services.
On finance and facilities, Jones highlighted a multi-year capital-funding legal effort that she said has yielded favorable outcomes in court and remains an important district priority; she described recent meetings with the Arizona Attorney General's office about replacement schools and facilities.
Human-resources initiatives included a new partnership with American InterContinental University that offers staff access to bachelor's and master's degree programs with a reimbursement process; Jones said numerous employees are participating, including staff pursuing doctoral, master's and bachelor programs. She also noted ongoing wellness programs, a fourth consecutive employee retention stipend, and reduced health vendor costs by hiring district employees for certain roles.
Jones described community partnerships that support services for families: a $25,000 grant from the Legacy Foundation will support food-box distributions and a walk-in freezer for the district's System of Care program; the district partners with Molina Health, Glendale Strong and local businesses on outreach and events.
The report included no formal board actions; board members thanked staff and praised the district's outreach and progress. Jones said the district will continue to focus on enrollment outreach, instructional improvements and long-term solvency.