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Public commenters at the Marana Unified School District board meeting said students who organized a recent walkout should not face out‑of‑school suspensions, raised concerns about long‑term impacts on seniors, and urged the board to weigh First Amendment protections before disciplining participants.
Arizona / School Districts / Marana Unified District (4404)
The Marana Unified School District governing board approved a revised 2025–26 expenditure budget, authorized a Pascua Yaqui gaming grant application, approved a 50 by Fall FAFSA agreement, added AP course offerings and multiple staffing and policy updates in a meeting that included Q&A on enrollment and staffing implications.
Arizona / School Districts / Marana Unified District (4404)
Board honored Brandy Mills, an English teacher at Mountain View High School, for being named a 2025 University of Arizona Athletics Top 10 Teacher of the Year and presented a certificate at the Jan. 6 meeting.
Arizona / School Districts / Marana Unified District (4404)
At its Jan. 6 meeting the Marana Unified School District governing board elected Catherine Mikronis president and Cathy Raymond vice president, approved continued use of facsimile signatures on contracts and warrants, and closed elections before moving on to other business.
Arizona / School Districts / Marana Unified District (4404)
Board members debated whether to continue paying $720 per meeting to stream regular governing-board meetings; after discussion weighing cost against transparency and rising viewership, the board voted to continue live-streaming.
Arizona / School Districts / Marana Unified District (4404)
The Marana Unified School District governing board voted to sign a letter opposing the current draft of a potential Pima County JTED special bond, saying the draft would centralize career and technical education funding and reduce access for students at satellite campuses.
Arizona / School Districts / Marana Unified District (4404)
The Marana Unified School District governing board approved multiple course and policy changes, staffing additions, intergovernmental agreements and a sewer‑easement release, and authorized a letter opposing the current draft of a potential Pima County JTED special bond election.
Arizona / School Districts / Marana Unified District (4404)
Jessica Leonard of Butterfield Elementary was recognized by the Marana Unified School District as the 2025 Raytheon Leaders in Education intermediate elementary division winner and received a $2,500 award presented at the Stand Up for Teachers event.
Arizona / School Districts / Marana Unified District (4404)
Superintendent Dr. Streeter recognized Teresa Antifer as a 2026 Ambassador for Excellence and Tina Pattingale as a 2026 'Legendary Teacher.' A Marana Education Association representative announced a districtwide food drive running Nov. 3–Dec. 18 with local drop‑off sites.
Arizona / School Districts / Marana Unified District (4404)
During board communications a member read prepared remarks invoking the late commentator Charlie Kirk and encouraged district employees of faith to be public about their beliefs; the comments referenced an alleged assassination and contained religious exhortations. No rebuttal was recorded in the meeting transcript.