001It's now 5:30 p.m. Let the record show that we do have all five board members present. With that, I'll make a motion to adopt tonight's agenda. Is there a second? >> Second by member Hodgej. All those in favor say I. >> I. >> Any opposed? Motion passes 5-0. Next, we'll move into our presentation of the colors, which will be led by JOTC cadets Clark, Besserel, Diaz, and Johnson, who are under the command of Major Robert for followed by our land acknowledgement. uh by member Barza. Please stand. I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the republic for which it stands. One nation, indivisibley andice for our world. Thank you. The Tempe Union High School District acknowledges that our community of schools is located on the ancestral lands of the
002Akmmo Autumn and the Posh indigenous peoples who have inhabited these lands since time in memorial. With this land acknowledgement, the district formally recognizes that the traditional care and keeping of these lands by indigenous peoples allows us to be here today. Thank you, Vice President Steel and Member Barza. Next, we'll go to item A6, the election of the 2026 governing board officers. So, board members, we've been through this process before. Um, we had a study session in December as an initial preparation talk for this. We will start with any nominations for president. We'll vote on the nominations that we received in that order. And then once we elect a president, we will do the same for vice president. Are there any questions on the process? All right. Okay. Well, then I will open up the floor
003for nominations of governing board president. Are there any nominations? Member Barza. >> I would like to nominate uh Vice President Steel. >> Vice President Steel, do you accept the nomination? >> Thank you for the nomination. At this time, I am of reflecting. I have decided that it is best that I do not serve. And so, I would be like to I would like to respectfully decline. Um, I appreciate your nomination, board member Barza. Um, I do want it known that I remain deeply committed to the work of this board and to our shared goals for our district. >> Thank you, Vice President Steel. Um, given that she there's >> I just want to say I uh I appreciate your words and uh I appreciate that to hear that. Thank you. >> Thank you, member Brazo.
004Um, are there any other nominations for president? Member Hajj. Guys, I nominate um Amando Marta. >> Thank you, member Hajj. I will accept that nomination. Is there a second? >> Second by member Gutierrez Miller. Are there any other nominations for president? Okay, hearing none, then we'll open it up for discussion on member Hodge's motion. Member Hodgej. >> Was just kidding. I was going to say I nominate myself, but I was just kidding. Just to make a little humor. I know you're deeply committed to that seat, so we'd have to move the gavl down that way. Um, okay. Well, then if there's no discussion, I will um call for the vote. And all those in favor say I. >> I. I. >> I. >> Any opposed? >> Motion passes 5-0. Thank you all. Next, we'll move
005to the election of the vice president. Board members, are there any nominations for governing board vice president? >> Member Brazza. I would like to nominate Vice President Steel and see if she would like to retain and work on leadership. >> Vice President Steel, do you accept the nomination? >> I am open to continuing to serve in whatever capacity the board feels is most appropriate. So, I would accept that nomination. My priority is to contribute to the work and the support that we are doing for our students. >> Thank you, Vice President Steele. Is there a second to that nomination? >> I'll second it. >> Thank you, member Hajj. Are there any other nominations for vice president? I'll ask one more time. Any other nominations for vice president? Okay. Well, then is there any discussion on
006member Barza's motion for Amanda Steel as vice president? Hearing none. All those in favor say I. >> I. >> Any opposed? >> I. >> Motion passes 5-0. All right. With that, next we'll move into executive session. Item B1. I'll make a motion to go into executive session. Is there a second? >> Second by member Hajj. All those in favor say I. I. >> I. Any opposed? Motion passes 5-0. We'll convene an executive session in the conference room.