Arizona law is clear that reporting only to an SRO does not satisfy mandatory reporting requirements. Instead of trained forensic professionals handling this matter, the victim was questioned internally. The school social worker instructed the student to write an email to the accused student while district staff internally discussed whether the victim was exaggerating. That is deeply inappropriate. Then comes your Title 9 investigation. The public deserves investigations that are truly independent and free from conflicts of interest. The district chose law firms that have existing ties to their own district that violates Title 9 federal civil rights law. And after the investigation, the family then received communication threatening academic consequences because the student had missed too many days of school. Think about that. A student reports a traumatic incident, the family raises safety concerns, and the district's response is to pressure attendance through threats about credits and absences. This is not traumainformed leadership.
Happy to answer any questions you may have um to call this election. >> Okay. This is a 10% for it would it would restart another seven-year cycle. Correct. >> That is correct. Is this is this the official call for >> Yeah. >> Okay. So five year was it five years ago when when we went out for the last is that right? >> Next year we are in the fifth year the fifth and final fully funded year. So November this November election is the final opportunity to continue that before >> we go into the 28 fiscal year and receive about a two and half million dollar reduction in funding. Overrides are fully funded for five and year six they are reduced by a third. Year seven they're reduced by a third and then eight reduced by that final third or all funding is no longer available.
>> So in our schools, >> yes, we do have a file cabinet with all our bids, contracts for the contract and operations and contracts and bidding that we do. >> And it's the business office. This is I'm getting as logistical as I can for people because there's questions and you're actually of all the people in this room have dealt with our district the longest besides me. But what I'm saying is when it comes to us, you know, the state says we're supposed to be keeping these documents for seven years, the question is where are they? When somebody does a record request and we can't find the documents, it's it raises questions of transparency and everything else in our in our city. So um there's a file cabinet and okay I'm making >> yes there's and also we also file cabinet >> we also have I mean there you know if you were to ask >> a picture of it >> no I know there's a you know for the active contracts it's in the business office but then we do have and I'm going to say the archives there there's a bunch of filing cabinets where there would be potentially old contracts that we have quite honestly I'll say just no different than other schools we seem to keep them even longer longer than the seven years for the ones that we are required to do.
>> So, it sounds like going forward we need to have all of the doc all of the documents, the contracts and the bids digitized and put on the website probably in the same place that the warrants are at so that the public can look at them. And this would solve a problem that has plagued for many years when we all raise our hands and are like, do we have to go out to bid and what are the rules around that? I love your idea of a standardized procedure. I think that maybe that should have happened a long time ago. Um, so I'd love to see that right next to the warrants, right next to all of that material so that we can be educated about that process. Um, I am a little I have feelings about y'all wanting to create a vehicle replacement schedule because you're not the transportation coordinator and that's a job for the transportation coordinator and I believe the superintendent and the business manager to work on.
That is institutional self-p protection. This board has a choice. You can continue to try to contain this issue internally or you can do the right thing and authorize a truly independent third-party investigation while placing all employees who violated the law on administrative leave pending the outcome. >> Okay. Josh Middleton Thank you for the opportunity to speak this evening. This is my last board meeting here. I want to make take a moment to sincerely thank the governing board uh for the opportunity to serve Jolmes. I'm grateful for the trust and support you and Dr. Wyman have placed in me. I also want to thank Dr. Wyman. You are the ultimate professional. I'm grateful to have worked alongside you. I didn't think I would miss being a superintendent as much these last two years, and I know I'll be a better one because of you and my time here.
>> So last time uh and actually the past two times I do believe right um it the override funded was very very specific. This isn't funding um needless um or raises that kind of thing. Am I correct? >> This funds teachers, funds class sizes, Ram Academy, some technology, there's some counselors, some TOSIs, but predominantly teachers. >> It's a continuation of our current budget. budget over. So, our override stated so every time we go back to continue it, we're not changing the focus of what we're spending the money on. It remains the same and it has for the, you know, for the last time we So, >> yep. I just wanted to make sure that Oh, yeah. >> everyone knew that that >> we're we're >> as Dr. Lopeman says, we're hyperfocused y >> on these three areas and that is all this money goes for >> and it's not a tax rate um not an additional tax.
So, >> but it has all the bids in >> it has absolutely all the bids and everything. Correct. >> Thank you so much. >> Member Denise. >> So, it sounds like going forward we need to have all of the doc all of the documents, the contracts and the bids digitized and put on the website probably in the same place that the warrants are at so that the public can look at them. And this would solve a problem that has plagued for many years when we all raise our hands and are like, "Do we have to go out to bid and what are the rules around that?" I'd love your idea of a standardized procedure. I think that maybe that should have happened a long time ago. Um, so I'd love to see that right next to the warrants, right next to all of that material so that we can be educated about that process.
Like that's not the province of the budget and finance subcommittee. Like you guys are just supposed to be oversight over budget strategy, not really taking line items apart. That's not actually what you all are supposed to be doing. Um, so I really like would not support you guys creating that plan. Um, unless it's something that the superintendent need the superintendent needs your help with, but that's something that the transportation coordinator would do. So, I would not want to support giving that to you. Thank you. Would you like to respond to that, Member Child? >> Um, it's not my passion project. So, I think the thought was in terms of budgeting out and figuring out what we would need to have set up, ready to go, how to pay for it. So, >> that's the business manager. He'll do that, >> right? That's what you do.
Let me close with three simple thoughts. First, thank you again for the opportunity to serve this district and community. Second, I depart to my next endeavor, pleased and confident in the work that has been done here and relationships built along the way, including each of you and the JOM's leadership team and the entire staff. And third, after 41 years in education, including 30 in leadership, I would be remiss if I did not share one timeless lesson. There will always be outside narratives, speculation, and distractions. You cannot do this work by chasing noise. You do it by staying grounded in your values, focused on what matters, and committed to doing what is right, even when it's not easy. I'll be cheering for JO Combmes and its continued success. Thank you. Thank you. Okay, we will continue with um uh item number nine, action item, the consent agenda.
It'll maintain an existing tax rate. >> It's already what they're it's not going to change anybody's >> Yep. >> It will continue. It will continue to >> Any more questions? Any more discussions? Well, you guys are easy. Okay. Motion. >> There's no other questions. A motion to approve. >> Second. >> Lisa, we have a motion. A second. >> Shante Rothschild. >> I. >> Ben Owens. >> Hi. >> Lisa Garcia. >> I. >> Carolyn Lopez. >> Hi. >> Patty Catra. I looks like we're going for an override. All right. Uh, next item, approve to adjourn into executive session pursuant to ARS 38431-03 for the discussion and consideration of the superintendent quarterly progress evaluation. Uh, Dr. Lman, you have the option if you want to do this in open or in executive. >> Executive session. >> Okay. Do I have a motion? Motion to go into executive session.
Um, I am a little I have feelings about y'all wanting to create a vehicle replacement schedule because you're not the transportation coordinator and that's a job for the transportation coordinator and I believe the superintendent and the business manager to work on. Like that's not the province of the budget and finance subcommittee. like you guys are just supposed to be oversight over budget strategy, not really picking line items apart. Like that's not actually what you all are supposed to be doing. Um so I really like would not support you guys creating that plan. Um unless it's something that the superintendent need the superintendent needs your help with. But that's something that the transportation coordinator would do. So, I would not want to support giving that to you. >> Okay. Thank you. Would you like to respond to that, Member Childs? >> Um, it's not my passion project.
>> I I would. Yes. >> Yes. That's what you do. So wonderful. >> I just want to give the other subcommittee members a chance to respond to that in case they have opinions. >> I mean, I'm happy to respond to it. I think it's just after we had the meeting, we were like, "Okay, how do we move forward? We know our vans are old. How do we make sure um we're possibly not moving money out of the reevolving transportation account into other and that it is being spent replenishing our transportation. I know last week we had two buses down um two of our big yellow buses down and some other issues were occurring. So I think for me it's like helping them come up with a plan in place like a fiveyear plan that we are financially stable for. >> I mean I fully I fully like support this Like of course you guys want to be on top of it.
Does anybody have any issu any um questions on this consent agenda? Comments, concerns? If you did not turn in a slip. Did I? Oh my gosh. I am so sorry. You're right. Go ahead, honey. >> Um, I would be talking about the soccer budget cuts. Firstly, I would like to thank all that are here supporting me. My name is Natalie Rice. I am a junior at Combmes High School and next year will be my fourth and final year playing Combmes soccer. I have grown up around soccer and I've been playing since I've been three years old. I started playing club and it really impacted me in many ways. The bond between players, the responsibility that I have learned and the joy it has brought me in many ways. But something that unexpectedly brought me the same amount of joy was playing school soccer. With many different personalities, school skill levels and goals amongst the team.
>> I'll second. >> Lisa, I have a motion, a second. >> Shante Rush. >> I. >> Ben Owens. >> Hi. >> Lisa Garcia. >> Hi. >> Cameron Lopez. >> Hi. >> Patty Catra. >> I. We are in executive session. It's 8:26. Oh, thank you. Thank you.
So, I think the thought was in terms of budgeting out and figuring out what we would need to have set up, ready to go, how to pay for it. So, >> that's the business manager. Like, he'll do that. >> All right. That's what you do. >> I I would Yes. >> Yes. That's what you do. So, wonderful. I just want to give the other subcommittee members a chance to respond to that in case they have opinions. >> I mean, I'm happy to respond to it. I think it's just after we had the meeting, we were like, "Okay, how do we move forward? We know our vans are old. How do we make sure um we're possibly not moving money out of the reevolving transportation account into other places and that it is being spent replenishing our transportation. And I know last week we had two buses down um two of our big yellow buses down and some other issues were occurring.
Like I I get it. But I guess like I would just say that the process would be that like you request the report from the transportation coordinator and that they pull it all together and they present it to you so that you know what's on the table. Not that you would make it. I guess is I'm just I because I find in subcommittee like I always have to tell myself like am I going off the the road here? like I always have to rein myself in like it's hard because we you know it's like a constant training that I have to retake. So >> yeah. So maybe it's more of just um asking them to do it. >> Yeah. >> I look forward to seeing it. Thank you. >> Okay. >> I'm just asking for a point of clarification because I think we brought it up more as do we need permission from the committee to ask for like a a three-year plan so that we really can I mean I feel like financially we sort of see a crisis and we run towards it.
School soccer has taught me leadership and definitely patience. But those friends I have met through school soccer. They are often joining the team not just because it is an off season because of their club sport, but for a better high school experience, and most importantly, a community of girls that always have their back. Creating discipline and accountability often happens later in life, but I have noticed it on and off the field recently. [snorts] Um, it is mandatory to keep your grades up and have good attendance, but what Coach Decker is and what Coach Decker is constantly preaching at us girls to represent your school even when you're off campus. Coach Decker is a fantastic coach and most importantly a great role model for my teammates and I constantly looking out for us and being the tough loving role that that benefits that benefits us all.
So I think for me it's like helping them come up with a plan in place like a five-year plan that we are financially stable for. >> I mean I fully I fully like support this feel like of course you guys want to be on top of it. Like I I get it, but I guess like I would just say that the process would be that like you request the report from the transportation coordinator and that they pull it all together and they present it to you so that you know what's on the table. Not that you would make it. I guess is I'm just I because I find in subcommittee like I always have to tell myself like am I going off the the road here? like I always have to rein myself in like it's hard because we you know it's like a constant training that I have to retake.
We're not doing prevention versus um we're not planning ahead and so the question was I mean because in my head it's like we're not allowed to to make that kind of decision. take it back to the full committee to have that because I had no interest in talking about models and vans. I mean, none of us did. It was more like we want to see a plan um that reflects the needs of what's coming down the road. I think that was really the it wasn't anybody wanting to make a plan. Um it was do we have to take this to the full committee to get permission to ask for the plan? And I know the answer to that. >> Thank you. Um, mayor and then I actually just have a question to our administrators just real quick. >> I just want to say I think this bears a little bit more discussion to where we are green community aiming for the climate leader.
I'm asking you reconsider this destination this decision and work with students, parents and coaches to find another solution. Thank you. >> Thank you so much. Sorry about that, Natalie. Okay. Okay. Okay. So, now we'll go ahead and move on to the consent agenda.