001to order and then if everyone can stand for the pledge of allegiance i pledge allegiance to the flag of the united states of america and to the republic for which it stands one nation under god indivisible with liberty and justice for all and then b1 consideration to convene a public hearing to review that proposed maintenance and operation and unrestricted capital outlay fund budgets for fiscal year 2025-2026. Can I get a motion to continue? Are there any members online? Yeah, we still have to have a quorum to officially. Yeah, we need to make sure that they're on. Like participating by Zoom. I'm here. Sorry, guys. It just took me a minute. Regina is now. You may have to take. So we've got a motion to convene the public hearing. Can I get a second motion? Second.
002Or I'll second, I guess, for that. And then all in favor of convening the hearing? Aye. Aye. Do we have at least one other aye on that? We need to see if that makes sense. Can you guys not hear me? Yes. Okay. I think we can limp along. Yes. Go ahead, Regina. Do you need me to say aye? Sorry, I got on late. Aye from the convening the public hearing. Aye. Thank you. Okay, and then we'll convene the public hearing. I don't know if anybody cares to speak for the public hearing. If there is no one who wants to speak, then we can motion to adjourn the public hearing and return to the regular session. to make the most emotional return to the public hearing. Perfect. Thanks, Jen. Second. Ellen Faber, say aye. Aye. Aye.
003Aye. Aye. Aye. Aye. Aye. Aye. Aye. Aye. Aye. Aye. Aye. Aye. Aye. Aye. Aye. Aye. Aye. Aye. Aye. Aye. Aye. Aye. Aye. Aye. Aye. Aye. Aye. Aye. Aye. Aye. Aye. Aye. Aye. Aye. Aye. Aye. Aye. Aye. Aye. Aye. Aye. Aye. Aye. Aye. Aye. Aye. Aye. Aye. Aye. Aye. Aye. Aye. Aye. Aye. Aye. Aye. Aye. Aye. Aye. Aye. Aye. Aye. Aye. Aye. Aye. Aye. Aye. Aye. Aye. Aye. Aye. Aye. Aye. Aye. Aye. Aye. Aye. Aye. Aye. Aye. Aye. Aye. Aye. Aye. Aye. Aye. Aye. Aye. Aye. Aye. Aye. Aye. Aye. Aye. Aye. Aye. Aye. Thank you. It's good it's short since we've got this echo. New teacher induction in the beginning of the new school year is upon us. New teacher induction is Tuesday, July 15th, and we welcome our new teachers to our Crane family. This
004is an exciting time, and we look forward to watching these passionate, vibrant educators positively impact our students. Board members are invited to attend the introductions at Crane Middle School in room 607. If you choose to attend, please arrive by 745 and inform many in advance. Open house. Mark your calendars for our school open houses, which will be held Thursday, July 24th from 5 to 7 p.m. and Friday, July 25th from 1130 a.m. to 1 p.m. We hope to have a great turnout. Monday, July 28th kicks off our first day of school and we're thrilled to begin this new school year. Free meals over the summer. Thank you to our dedicated nutrition staff for feeding students over the summer. Breakfast and lunch has been provided and will be provided through July 18th. For a small fee,
005parents and guardians may enjoy a meal with their children as well. Members of the governing board, that's my report for this month. And then the superintendent's update, so C2, superintendent's update on legislative and other governmental actions. Yes, Madam President, members of the board, a couple of items. The legislature did convene. Did adjourn, I should say, Sinead Dye on June 27th. A budget has been passed. We'll be providing more details on all the information that was included in that and the impact it has to our district as well as K-12 when we do the revised expenditure budget in August or September to align with the new legislation that has been passed. I do want to call the attention to the governing board of the... uh the delay in federal funding that's impacting all school districts and
006charter schools across the nation and the impact that that's having we don't yet have a whole lot of details other than there is a pause while that continues to be evaluated we've been having some discussions internally on short-term and long-term solutions to what that impact might be The biggest thing to us is the timeline of when those funds would be released, when that pause might be stopped so that we would be able to expend those resources. And so I don't have much to report on that, but we'll continue to update the governing board as we learn more. Thank you. Today, we take a moment to recognize and express our heartfelt gratitude to Regina Toomey for two and a half years of service on the Crane Governing Board. From the very beginning, Regina brought clarity, conviction,
007and a deep, unwavering focus on what matters most, doing right by our kids. Her service has been defined by a steadfast commitment to academic excellence, equity, safety, and the well-being of every student and teacher in our district. Regina never lost sight of the big picture, making decisions grounded in facts, guided by compassion, and centered on students. Her resignation letter reflects the same integrity and courage we've seen from her throughout her time here. Regina reminded us that ethical leadership is about protecting what's best for kids, even when it's not easy. Regina, your advocacy, your intellect, and your heart have left a mark on this district. We're proud of the work we've accomplished together, and we are better for having had you as part of the board. As you take on this next chapter in San Diego,
008please know that you leave behind a legacy of leadership rooted in values that we hold dear. And while we will miss you here in Crane, we're excited for the new opportunities that await you and are grateful for everything you've given to this community. Soon, we will provide you with an engraved apple as a remembrance, excuse me, of our deep appreciation for your service. I'm sorry it didn't arrive in time. Thank you, Regina. We wish you all the best. Thank you so much. As if I haven't cried enough already this week. Thank you guys. And then we'll move to D1, oral reports on conferences, workshops, and school visitations. So if anybody has any updates to share. No, we're in summer, so there shouldn't be too much. If there's no updates, then we'll go to E1, the
009call to the public. Consideration and discussion of comments and concerns from the public. Those wishing to address the governing board on items not on the agenda may do so at this time. speakers are requested to hold their comments to three minutes individuals addressing the governing board may not yield any portion of their allotted time to any other individual wishing to address the governing board in accordance with arizona open meeting law board members may respond to criticism made by those who have addressed the board may ask staff to review a matter or may ask the matter be put on a future agenda however board members shall not discuss or take legal action on matters raised during an open call to the public unless the matters are properly noticed for discussion and legal action do we have
010anybody And then we'll move on to e to uh, acknowledgement of the purpose to speak. You're going to speak closer than life. Yeah, Walker says he's had a hard time. Get my lot of telling voice. Anyone wishing to address the board on items on tonight's agenda may do so at this time, or at the chair's discretion at the time the item appears on the agenda. Comment should be restricted to three minutes, not including board questions and comments and responses by the speaker. Individuals addressing the governing board may not yield any portion of their allotted time to any other individual wishing to address the governing board. In accordance with the open meeting law, board members may respond to criticism made by those who have addressed the board, may ask staff to review a matter, or may
011ask that the matter be put on a future agenda. However, board members shall not discuss or take legal action on matters raised during an open call to the public unless the matters are properly noticed for discussion and legal action. So, so we have no speakers so we'll move on to f1 the consent agenda um so a consideration of approval of the consent agenda items do we have any discussion or wishes to separate anything out if not i'll take a motion thanks jim thank you in a second thanks would you not all in favor say aye aye aye all opposed say nay hearing that consent agenda is approved we will move to g1 consideration of adoption of the 2025-2026 expenditure budget. Thank you, Madam President. Yes, pursuant to statute, this is our adopted budget. It reflects
012what was proposed to the Governing Board last board meeting and then provided an opportunity for public comment on the same proposed budget. asking for the governing board to formally adopt this budget. I will remind the board that this is all in preliminary or draft form, given that we proposed the budget before the legislature had adjourned, and so it was based on assumptions. Again, we will bring a more accurate budget before this body in August or September. We have to do that by September 15th. That will reflect all the changes that took place during the legislative session. So at this time, we would ask for formal approval of the adopted budget for FY26. All in favor say aye. Aye. Aye. All opposed say nay. Hearing none, the adoption of the budget is approved. And then can
013I get H1 a motion to adjourn? Motion to adjourn. Thanks, Regina. Can I get a second? Second. Thanks, Jen. All in favor say aye. Aye. Aye. All opposed say nay. Hearing none, meeting is adjourned. Thanks, everybody. Thanks, guys. Lori, can you stay on for a second? I'll give you a call afterwards. Okay, thanks.