Arizona / School Districts / Florence Unified School District (4437)
After a brief public hearing with no speakers, the Florence Unified School District board approved a FY26 expenditure budget revision, authorized an intergovernmental agreement with Pinal County for radio communications, and awarded an RFP to Land Advisors for sale or lease of three parcels; all motions passed 4-0.
Arizona / School Districts / Florence Unified School District (4437)
At the Jan. 13 meeting Florence USD presented highlights from three middle schools (Florence Middle, San Tan Mountain Middle and Walker Butte Middle), recognized staff members of the month and named Students of the Month from across the district.
Arizona / School Districts / Florence Unified School District (4437)
Florence Unified School District board elected Roger Beatty as board president and named Ms. Leggett vice president for 2026, and set regular meetings for the second Tuesday of each month at 6 p.m.; motions carried unanimously (4-0).
Arizona / School Districts / Florence Unified School District (4437)
District staff reported a switch in health plan administration that reduced claims spending from an earlier 117% of premiums to roughly 60% as of October, helping ease budget pressure and preserving employee benefits, the presenter said.
Arizona / School Districts / Florence Unified School District (4437)
Multiple public commenters urged the Florence Unified board to pause further cuts, commission an external financial audit, and study a four‑day school week as a potential cost‑saving and recruitment measure.
Arizona / School Districts / Florence Unified School District (4437)
After a public hearing with multiple speakers urging transparency, the Florence Unified School District governing board moved to approve a revised fiscal‑year 2026 expenditure budget and set up community steering committees to guide further decisions on cuts and alternatives.
Arizona / School Districts / Florence Unified School District (4437)
The Florence Unified governing board considered the purchase of four used buses from Canyon State Bus Sales and amended contract language to require inspection by FUSD mechanics before purchase; transcript does not record a final roll‑call for the purchase motion.
Arizona / School Districts / Florence Unified School District (4437)
During a first reading the board discussed ASBA Advisory 868 (superintendent qualifications) and 869, with one member criticizing Advisory 868 for listing only a fingerprint card as a qualification and members noting they may add local requirements.
Arizona / School Districts / Florence Unified School District (4437)
San Tan Foothills student body president praised staff and student opportunity; the district honored Lori Necroski (classified) and Kim Johnson (special education) as employees of the month and recognized Students of the Month from across the district.
Arizona / School Districts / Florence Unified School District (4437)
The board approved consent agenda items and ratified parent support organizations, then voted to convene executive session to consider hearing officer recommendations to expel two students (2025-001 and 2025-002).