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Tempe Union board approves several policies on first reading, delays change to attendance exemptions
Summary
The board adopted multiple policies (IHA, JFABDA, JJE, KEC) on first reading and moved Policy JHDA (exclusions/exemptions) to a second reading after members requested broader, non-exhaustive language; votes on consent and donations were also recorded.
At its regular meeting, the Tempe Union High School District Governing Board approved several policies on first reading and handled routine consent and business items.
President Montero moved to adopt the meeting agenda and the board approved it unanimously. The consent agenda was approved in two actions: one motion approved items F1–F8 and F10–F11 (passed 4-0), and a separate vote approved item F9 (vote recorded as 3 yes, 0 no, 1 abstention). The board later approved Policy IHA (Basic Instructional Program), Policy JFABDA (Admission of Students in Foster Care), Policy JJE (Student Fundraising Activities) and Policy KEC (Public Concerns and Complaints about Instructional Resources) on first reading; each adoption was recorded as unanimous (4-0).
Policy JHDA (Exclusions and Exemptions from School Attendance) drew discussion: Member Steele and others noted the policy language included example lists that could be misread as exhaustive. The board discussed replacing specific examples with broader language—such as referencing a certified mental or behavioral health professional—and agreed to bring JHDA back for a second reading to allow transparent notice of the edit.
The board received an informational update from the long-term budget committee, including a note referencing Arizona Auditor General guidance on transfers from capital to maintenance and operations (committee discussion cited a 25% transfer threshold as a potential risk indicator). The board also accepted several donations announced by the president.
The board adjourned after confirming the next regular meeting date.
Votes at a glance: - Agenda adoption: passed (4-0). - Consent approval (F1–F8, F10–F11): passed (4-0). - Consent item F9: passed (3 yes, 0 no, 1 abstain). - Policy IHA (Basic Instructional Program): adopted (4-0). - Policy JFABDA (Admission of Students in Foster Care): adopted (4-0). - Policy JHDA (Exclusions/Exemptions): no final adoption; moved to second reading for revision. - Policy JJE (Student Fundraising Activities): adopted (4-0). - Policy KEC (Public Concerns/Complaints about Instructional Resources): adopted (4-0).
There were no public comments at the meeting.
