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Ajo Unified board adopts FY2027 budget, approves MOUs, policies, hires and student-activity plans
Summary
In a single meeting the Ajo Unified District board adopted its fiscal year 2027 budget and approved multiple routine items including an MOU with Southwest Behavioral Health Services, AZEDS training agreement, sole-source vendors, policy updates, staff appointments and fundraisers. Most motions passed unanimously; one personnel vote recorded a single abstention.
The Ajo Unified District governing board unanimously adopted the district's fiscal year 2027 adopted budget and approved a package of routine items at its meeting.
Citing state law requirements for publishing notice and holding a public hearing, the presenter recommended adoption of the FY2027 budget; the board approved the recommendation (motion carries 4 to 0).
Other approvals included:
- A memorandum of understanding with Southwest Behavioral Health Services to provide mental-health, substance-abuse and parenting-skills services to students and families; legal counsel reviewed the MOU and the board approved it (4-0).
- A list of sole-source vendors for the 2026-27 school year under Arizona Administrative Code procurement provisions (r7-2-1053 and r7-2-1086); approved (4-0).
- Appointment of Angelina Venezuela as student-activities treasurer for 2026-27, with Verona Cote as alternate, under requirements for student activities funds; approved (4-0).
- Approval of recurring student fundraisers (car washes, dances, concession sales, fall festival, holiday stores, smoothy/hot cocoa sales and similar activities) as recommended under board policy JJE; approved (4-0).
- An agreement with AZEDS outreach to provide staff development and training to ensure accurate student-data submissions to the state via PowerSchool; approved (4-0).
- A second reading and approval of a series of board policies and regulatory updates (policies 10-13 through 10-46 and associated regulations/exhibits), including policy IHAL on teaching of religion, and policies related to professional-staff duties, evaluation and discipline; approved (4-0).
- Personnel actions: employment of Jose Adagun as a bus driver and acceptance of the resignation of paraprofessional Lisette Andrade; approved (employment approved 4-0; resignation accepted 4-0). The board also approved lists of coaches and advisers for extra-pay positions; one subsequent set of position approvals passed with a recorded vote of 3 in favor and 1 abstention.
Votes at a glance:
- Adopt FY2027 budget: approved, 4-0. - Approve MOU with Southwest Behavioral Health Services: approved, 4-0. - Approve sole-source vendors list: approved, 4-0. - Appoint student-activities treasurer (Angelina Venezuela) and alternate (Verona Cote): approved, 4-0. - Approve student fundraisers: approved, 4-0. - Approve IGA with Pima County (transportation): approved, 4-0. - Approve AZEDS outreach agreement (PowerSchool staff training): approved, 4-0. - Adopt policies 10-13 through 10-46 (second reading): approved, 4-0. - Employ Jose Adagun (bus driver): approved, 4-0. - Accept resignation of Lisette Andrade: approved, 4-0. - Approve coaches/advisers and extra-pay positions: approved; one set of positions recorded as 3-0 with 1 abstention.
Board members provided minimal debate on most items; several approvals followed staff recommendations. The board asked clarifying questions on policy changes and personnel items but did not alter any recommendations. The meeting recorded routine procedural votes and several administrative approvals now ready for implementation by district staff.
