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Santa Cruz Valley Unified board recognizes student athletes and artists; approves two‑year calendar, ASBA bylaw change and dress‑code revision
Summary
At its Dec. 9 meeting the Santa Cruz Valley Unified board honored cross‑country state participants, student winners of a Liberty Utilities water‑conservation art contest and a mural award, and voted to approve a two‑year district calendar, ASBA bylaw changes and a revised dress code; board also designated its board secretary to cast a specified ASBA vote.
The Santa Cruz Valley Unified School District board used its Dec. 9 meeting to recognize student achievements and to adopt several governance items, including a two‑year school calendar, a dress‑code policy revision and Arizona School Boards Association (ASBA) bylaw changes.
Recognitions: The board recognized Rio Rico High School cross country athletes, including Isabela (Isabella) Abra, who was cited by presenters for sectional first‑place finishes and a state championship performance. Coaches and trustees praised athletes’ discipline and the program’s history of success. The district also presented Liberty Utilities’ 2026 "Be Water Wise" calendar winners and honored a high‑school mural that received the 2025 Neil Spurman mural of the year award.
Governance actions: The board approved ASBA pilot bylaw changes and, by separate motion, designated board secretary Angie Lopez to cast the district’s ASBA vote consistent with the board’s direction. Trustees said the bylaw wording changes were intended to streamline voting and oversight procedures.
Calendar and policy votes: District staff proposed returning to a two‑year calendar cycle; the board approved calendars for school years 2026–27 and 2027–28 after a small wording change to show the day before Thanksgiving as an early release rather than a professional development day. The board also approved a revision to dress‑code policy (Policy 5‑302/532 referenced in discussion) that adds explicit references to spaghetti straps, tube tops and halter tops and preserves administrator authority to address clothing that disrupts learning. Trustees discussed high‑school enforcement and the potential for uniforms but voted in favor of the revision as presented.
Votes at a glance: agenda adoption (passed), ASBA bylaw changes (passed), designation of Angie Lopez as district ASBA voting representative (passed), motion to oppose the JTED bond in current form (passed), approval of two‑year calendar (passed), approval of dress‑code amendment (passed), and consent agenda (passed).
The board adjourned at 6:54 p.m.
