On Jan. 8 the Glendale Elementary School District board re-elected Mike Martinez as president, appointed Monica Pimentel as clerk, approved the consent agenda, and passed a first reading of revised policy manual sections E and F; all recorded roll-call votes were unanimous 'aye.'
Superintendent Segota Jones told the board the district has begun a job-shadow partnership with the University of Arizona, will hold districtwide preschool and kindergarten registration Feb. 19 at the System of Care as a carnival-style outreach, and listed ongoing maintenance projects and upcoming soccer championships.
Teacher and staff representatives told the Glendale Elementary School District board that possible school closures could depress enrollment and worsen staff retention; they urged updated capacity data and compensation planning ahead of a Jan. 22 study session.
Superintendent Sigata Jones told the board the district's K–8 enrollment is 8,053 as of week 18 and that the enrollment decrease equates to a $3,181,870 loss in basic funding; she said a four‑day Schools Facilities Board settlement hearing is scheduled in January.
Representatives of the Glendale Education Association told the board the district removed the union's 'tier 1' facility classification and has charged employees for site use; they also urged the board to publish a clear compensation plan ahead of upcoming contract negotiations.
Glendale Elementary School District received a B district rating for 2025 with three schools earning A grades; the district detailed how letter grades are calculated and the superintendent urged state action to ensure assessments are equitable for English learners.
The board presented 'Just Because' employee and student recognitions, and the Kiwanis Club of Glendale recognized Mitchell Jimenez as superintendent's student of the month and Sunset Vista as school of the month.
Superintendent Segata Jones highlighted strategic goals, a recent capital-funding lawsuit victory, a new tuition partnership for employees, and expanded community programs including a $25,000 Legacy Foundation grant supporting food distributions.
Superintendent Segata Jones presented the annual report covering Nov. 2024–Nov. 2025, outlining five strategic goals and citing a favorable capital-funding lawsuit outcome, a new partnership with American InterContinental University for staff degrees, and a $25,000 Legacy Foundation grant for food services.