Hackberry Elementary board says all Auditor General corrective actions implemented; budget update due in September

Hackberry Elementary School District #3’s Governing Board voted Aug. 12, 2025, to submit its completed corrective action plan to the Arizona Auditor General after Business Manager Sam Dell reported that all 41 action items identified in the plan have been implemented.

The board approved submission of the plan by a recorded motion (Passed 4-0). Dell also presented the district’s monthly financial report for June, showing student activities reported no transactions in June and a beginning balance of $3,728.06. Dell clarified that the county collects and distributes taxes directly to Kingman Unified School District for students who attend KUSD for high school, and the district has a continuing responsibility to inform residents about any tax changes affecting students who leave the district for high school.

Superintendent/Principal Christina Ramirez presented academic data showing the school’s proficiency growth in English language arts and math, which the materials describe as moving from last year’s letter grade of C to a preliminary B. Ramirez said leadership goals for the superintendent and business manager will emphasize effective leadership, communication and financial stability. She noted plans to use platforms including Clever and ParentSquare, maintain schoolwide intervention time and offer five field trips during the year.

The board was told a revised FY26 budget reflecting recent legislative changes and new funding sources will be brought to the board in September with a detailed change log for transparency.

The meeting adjourned at 5:55 p.m.; the board’s next regular meeting is scheduled for Sept. 9, 2025.