I am here tonight because and I'm going to get emotional. It's an emotional night. Maricopa Unified School District has been an important part of my life for many years. I volunteered with the district for more than 20 years and all four of my children attended Maricopa Unified School District schools and all four graduated from Maricopa High School. Seeing so many retirees recognized tonight was both harm heart heartwarming and bittersweet. Several of those amazing educators and staff being honored touched the lives of my children in meaningful ways and they helped shape the adults that my kids are today. And that's what I'm thankful for this school district for. As a parent, there are few gifts greater than knowing your children were guided by people who truly cared about them. I'm a realtor, small business owner, wife, mom, grandma, and longtime community volunteer. I'm running for city council because I care deeply about public safety, education, transportation, and making sure that residents have a voice in the decisions that affect their daily lives.
>> Any discussion? >> Okay, we'll we'll vote. So, signify by saying I. >> I. Any oppose? >> 26-110 pass. 26-11 approval to submit and receive recurring grants. Title One, Title Two, Title Three, Title Four, Formative Assessment Grant, Non-English-speaking Program, High Ability Indiana Lit Literacy Early Intervention Grant, Alternative Education Program, Special Ed, Part B 611 and Part B619, Safe Haven Grant, School Safety and Security Grant, WH, and then McKenna Vento, Dr. program. >> Yeah. I'm asking the board uh to give approval for us to be able to submit each of those grants and receive the reoccurring grants uh that we receive each year. >> Okay. >> Can I get a motion? >> I'll make a motion to approve 2611. >> Can I get a second? >> I'll second.
I was already emotional and then thank you so much because I was so touched. Oh, good news. Good. Yeah. Well, hopefully I won't make you cry. Um I could um could talk about personal interactions with us because my first bargaining ever was when I was pregnant with my daughter and you were on the board and um you were just very kind while I was doing that, but I'll ramble cuz that's what I do. So, I wrote something down. Thank you. Um 15 years. When you stop and really think about what that means, 15 years of meetings, budgets, late nights, tough decisions, and unwavering dedication, it becomes clear that we are not simply marking the end of a term. We are celebrating a legacy. Lori Testi came to this board not for recognition, not for convenience, but because she genuinely believed in the power of great schools to change lives.
Hartnett Atwood, Montemayor not in the game right now. >> [snorts] >> Pass blocked. Scrum in front. Who's going to get it? Olsen and number 13, Petru Petruro fighting for possession. Raiders do get it. Here's Atwood coming down. Atwood! The kid is just a force. >> [cheering] [applause] >> This Raider team is fun to watch and what a senior night. We had a roller coaster of emotions in this one. Franco coming over. It's um giving a handshake to Atwood. Telling him he had a good game, I'm sure. Great teammate, Franco is. Here's Sen. Sen with that speed. Passing it to Fowler. Oh, Fowler. Couldn't quite hang on to it. Tate Logan dishes it off to Gray. Gray quick pass. Now Pillard with it. Pillard falls. Oh, you know what's crazy about this turf? It's just that people will slip a lot on that side. They should probably get it checked out.
>> Yeah. Point well taken. >> All right. Got member Goodwin and then myself. With the current trend to outlaw cell phones in schools, are there grants to cover now um yonder pouches? And I guess I would want to know what those consequences are. I think families need to know. Um cell phones have become part of life. Um what are the current disciplinary So I have my cell phone out at the high school and I'm texting somebody somebody what happens? >> It's all in the report right in front of here. >> So at the high school, first offense is confiscation. Cell phone found in use or out. Admin will retrieve and contact home. Second time, confiscation, admin will retrieve and contact the home. Uh parent or guardian will have to come and pick up the phone. The student will receive an afterchool detention. Third offense taken away as well.
And I guess I would want to know what those consequences are. I think families need to know um cell phones have become part of life. Um what are the current disciplinary So I have my cell phone out at the and I'm texting somebody. What happens? >> It's all in the report right in front of here. >> So, at the high school, first offense is confiscation. Cell phone found in use or out. Admin will retrieve and contact home. Second time, confiscation. Admin will retrieve and contact the home. Uh parent or guardian will have to come and pick up the phone. The student will receive an afterchool detention. Third offense taken away as well. Starts to become a major infraction. Parent or guardian must attend a parent meeting. Student will receive an after school detention. Fourth offenses, cell phone obviously taken away. Parent must attend a parent meeting.
>> Trustee Nuin. >> I. >> Trustee Shrinavasan. >> Hi. >> Trustee Brewer. >> I. >> Trustee Boak. >> I. >> Thank you. >> Right. Next is the 2026 to 2027 regular board meeting dates. >> It is recommended the board establish the board of trustees regular board meeting dates for the 2627 school year as proposed. >> Comments, questions, or motion? >> Move to establish these the published dates. I'll second our motion. >> Okay, moved and seconded. All those in favor? >> I. >> Great. And item B1, board policy 3311. >> Um, just for board reference, uh, B1 and B2 go somewhat together regarding the bidding process. Um, for this first one, 3311, it's just updating uh, language to ensure it's in alignment with the legal requirements for bidding procedures. >> I'll entertain a motion. you can combine the two items. >> Um I will make a motion to move uh to review and approve board policy 3311 for first reading as well as a motion to approve board policy 3311 as stated.
Ryan Nicholas Prater. I want to thank my mom for her unwavering support and love throughout my life. I would never have been able to make it to this point without her. She has saved me more times than I can count. I love you mom and thank you. Brecken Berlinski Ramsey. >> [cheering and applause] >> Thank you mom and dad for always supporting me in everything I do. Thank you to my twin brother Ethan for being there for me and my younger siblings for the fun and laughs. Most importantly, I thank God for giving me a beautiful life. Ethan Berlani Ramsey. >> [cheering] [applause] >> I want to thank everyone who got me to this point. I want to thank God for giving me an able body and mind. My parents and my siblings Brecken, Ridge, Gemma, and Vivi for making me better. Emma Robinson. >> [cheering] >> I want to thank my family for supporting me through my failures and successes and my highs and lows since day one.
They held their first annual art show May 5th or they will no May 5th and librarian Mrs. Ramirez let the students choose their artwork and also they raised $1,700 during Hawk days and those funds went to a former Hawk that was graduating from the high school this year and the winner of that scholarship was Olivia Booze. Um and so they have they have supported a graduating senior uh from Harmon Elementary for the past 10 years. Simington uh has third through sixth grade students uh completed their state testing. I want to recognize the K2 students for their keeping quiet and supporting the testing students during this time. Uh they had a fun spirit week and a color bubble run which brought everybody together. They also had their second annual career day uh giving students the opportunity to learn about a variety of of careers. Let's see.
Thank you to all of the teachers, staff, and retirees for the difference you've made in the lives of so many families. Your work matters more than you will ever know. >> Thank you. All right. Consent agenda members. Do I have a motion? >> Motion to approve. >> Second, >> Lisa. I have a motion and a second. >> Shante Rothschild. >> I. >> Ben Owens. >> Hi. Lisa Garcia >> I. >> Cameron Lopez. >> I >> Patty Catra. >> I. >> All right. First action item, discussion and possible approval of the personnel schedule. Mr. Beckett. >> Thank you, President Kray, members of the governor board. Dr. Loen, we have a busy personnel schedule in front of you tonight. I take any of your questions you have at this point.
>> Any discussion? So, we'll vote signify by saying I. I. Any opposed? 2611 is passed. 26-112 approval to bond ECA clerks assistance to the chief financial officer, payroll and accounting specialist, chief financial officer, finance assistant, and director of human resources, and finance assistant. Dr. Brown. >> Yeah. I recommend the board approve to bond the director of human resources, chief financial officer, assistant to the chief financial officer, payroll and accounting specialist, finance assistant, and the ACA clerks. Bonding these positions is the standard practice to safeguard the school corporation's financial assets and ensure accountability. Provides financial protection in the event of any potential loss due to employee dishonesty or errors. Given the sensitive nature of these roles and their access to financial records and resources, bonding is a prudent measure. The requested bonding will cover the following positions. ECA clerks, assistant to the chief financial officer, director of human resources, finance assistant, CFO, payroll and accounting specialist.
And for 15 years she proved that belief every single day. Lori understood something that not everyone in governance takes time to learn. That the strength of a school district lives in its relationships. Her partnership with the AEA was a model of what collaboration is supposed to look like. Grounded in mutual respect, open communication, and a shared commitment to doing right by our educators. She listened. She advocated. She worked alongside our association not as an adversary across the table, but as a true partner in the same mission. That same spirit extended to every corner of this community. Parents who walked into a school board meeting nervous or frustrated walked out feeling heard. Staff members knew that when Laurie spoke on their behalf, she meant it. And students, our students, were never an abstraction to her. They were always the reason. >> [snorts] >> Laurie, you have given this district 15 years as chair of your time, your wisdom, and your heart.
So, we just got 0.7 left to go and that's a wrap. Big senior day win here for the Dover-Sherborn Raiders defeating the Medway Mustangs with a final of 14 to 7. You know, it was fun. Little bit of everything. And just a great game for the Raiders and the seniors. Um yeah, so thank you so much for watching on behalf of DSE TV. I'm Brad Crandall. Elsa Sookso was on camera tonight. Cam Crandall on Instagram.
Starts to become a major infraction. Parent or guardian must attend a parent meeting. Student will receive an afterchool detention. Fourth offenses, cell phone obviously taken away. Parent must attend a parent meeting. Student will receive after school detention. So those are listed up on the all the documents here that we have. >> Thank you. But I wanted it read out loud for the people listening. >> Okay. I apologize. because >> I think a lot of people in our community um their children have cell phones but they're not aware of what the consequences are when they get caught in school right for cell phones. And I think as somebody who's made a lot of phone calls to parents about your child has a cell phone today, even in kindergarten >> that yes, >> kindergarten >> um that they don't think it's a big deal um because it's just part of their lives.
Student will receive after school detention. So those are listed up on all the documents here that we have. >> Thank you. But I wanted it read out loud for the people listening. >> Okay. I apologize. >> Because I think a lot of people in our community um their children have cell phones, but they're not aware of what the consequences are when they caught in school for cell phones. And I think as somebody who's made a lot of phone calls to parents about their child has a cell phone today, even in kindergarten, >> that yes, >> kindergarten >> um that they don't think it's a big deal. Um because it's just part of their lives. So I think the consequences should be very public about what's something that is important for our schools. Okay, I've got myself and then member Denine. Um, I have just some questions about like the more of the cultural impact of really trying to enforce keeping cell phones out of the classroom um on our kids and on the teaching and learning process.
>> Is there a second? >> Second. All those in favor? >> I Great. Item C1, resolution 2522, declaration of need for fully qualified educators. It is recommended that the board adopt resolution 2522, declaration of need for fully qualified educators for the 2627 fiscal year. This is a resolution that we do annually just to ensure we have appropriate staffing for the start of the school. >> Go ahead. I'll move to adopt resolution 25-22. >> I'll second. >> All right. And this is a resolution. Roll call vote. >> President Hal. >> I. >> Trusty Nuin. >> I. >> Trustee Strvas. >> Hi. >> Trusty Brewer. >> I. >> Trusty Boak. >> Hi. >> Thank you. The resolution passes. And next is D1 Algebra 1 curriculum presentation and adoption. >> Thank you. And so with this, it is recommended the board approve and adopt the recommended algebra 1 curriculum following uh the presentation which will be led by Dr.
In the words of David Bowie, I don't know where I'm going from here, but I promise it won't be boring. >> [applause and cheering] >> Caleb Daniel Robinson. Thank you mom and dad for all you have done. I appreciate you being there for me. Carolyn, thank you so much for keeping me on track. I appreciate all you have done. Maya Rodriguez Sanchez. I want to thank my parents and family for their constant love and support and always pushing me to do my best. Thank you to my friends for the memories we made along the way. After high school, I will attend cosmetology school to pursue my passion. >> [applause] >> Joseph Alec Ralph I want to thank my parents for always supporting me, my teachers and mentors for guiding and pushing me to improve. A special thank you to Katie Fehr for everything you have done for me.
Ellsworth ends the year with a color run. Um the color run brings students, families together and funfield schoolwide celebration to close out the year. Uh through the events, the school raised over $11,000 to support students in school programs. On uh tomorrow, what's day? Yesterday, excuse me, May 12th, Mrs. uh Ellsworth held Mrs. Brown's tea, a special event where students share shared and read books that they had written and celebrated students creativity, literacy, and accomplishments. Uh they're looking at a multicultural fair tomorrow night from 4 at 4 4:30. Uh that's a a long-standing tradition at Ellsworth and they wanted to congratulate Miss Susan Flora, Ellsworth kinder prep teacher for earning a four-star rating through Qualities First. CMS congratulates Gracie Brazil for earning first place in 2006 or 26 Arizona Law Day contest for in the sixth through 8th division. Gracie receive a new iPad compliments of Apple and the honor highlights your creativity, critical thinking and excellence uh academic excellence.
>> Board members, any questions? >> I do have a couple of introductions after we're finished. >> Mr. Becket. Yes, Ben. >> So, uh, you are correct. So, looking at this, we do have a pretty good list. Um, we've got we honored some retirees. Thank you to all the retirees. Um, and some possibly coming back to through programs that are available. I I hope. Right. Right. Yes. >> Sweet. Love that. Um, how you feeling going into next year at this point, Mr. Becket? >> Thank you, member Owens. I appreciate you asking as always. [laughter] >> Continue to chip away at it. We actually broke the 20 barrier today. So, we're 18 openings in the general ed classrooms and we have six special education openings still. So, I feel good. I feel good about where we're at. I know people are still working hard and doing lots of interviews and screenings and so I'm very optimistic.
Recommending assistant to the chief financial officer 100,000 payroll and accounting specialist 100,000 chief financial officer 100,000 director of human resources 100,000 finance assistant 25,000 and the ECA clerks at 25,000 each. So asking for approval to do the bonding process. >> Okay. >> Can I get a motion? >> Make a motion we approve 26112. >> Can I get a second? >> I'll second.