001Good evening. Welcome to the regularly scheduled board meeting of the Lake Havasu Unified School District for June 11th, 2026. Secretary, will you call the roll? >> Yes. >> Here. Here. >> Please stand. I'm sorry, actually first we are going to have a moment of silent prayer or private reflection. You may be seated tonight. Amen. If you would please stand for the Pledge of Allegiance. Good evening. I want to welcome you to tonight's board meeting. I want to start off by saying I understand there um potentially are some folks in the room tonight regarding ESA. Um we are placing the ESA look at the fees in the July board meeting. Um we have requested for a presentation of what the breakdown cost is for sport class. Um so that will be in July's meeting. So if
002you have come tonight for that, uh we do apologize, but that will be on our July agenda. Um now we're going to uh go to item 2.1. Please welcome Carol Okonski, Lake Havasu City Educational Association. Good evening, Carol. >> Good evening. Um President Rose, members of the board, assistant superintendent and superintendents Stover and Becker. I presented you with the They have discussed it today on this very long list. They're still in session. They're currently on break while we are meeting. So, I thought that was actually nice of them. On their break, we'll have our meeting. Um Both the board or the legislators are meeting the house and they have voted on bills or the third reads. They're swapping still. They've been working all week. Um but what I presented to you tonight was the K-12
003education bill from the house and from the senate. Both are pretty much identical. You will notice um So, number one is that increase the base level. It's the 2% but it's required. It's no more but thankfully it's no less. Um but it is the 2%. Um the other piece unfor- I mean, fortunately I guess for charters, but unfortunately for us, there is additional charter uh additional systems. We didn't get that for districts uh additional systems, unfortunately. But there is an increase in the transportation. So, that's number two or three depending on which page you're looking at. There's also If you look on page Yes. So, page two of the senate and then I think it's page three of the house, you will see that there is a pilot program that has been introduced. Um it's
004not required. It is though a you know, you would follow for the grants and stuff. So, if that's something you guys are interested in, that might be something you reach out and follow up more into. But, that is um just for prevention and awareness. Uh for sexual and domestic assault awareness. Um but, it's a pilot program and it's an option for the community. Um the other piece is on Monday and I saw the newspaper actually posted about it today. Um as a testing coordinator, I was actually really excited about it. Um that they have moved those testing dates. So, um which is always the complaint from my teachers is where are the testing dates and we have a full month later. That is so hard to work. And so, we are I am excited about
005that as a um um as a testing coordinator that we can move into the second week of April. Uh versus I don't know what that looks like, but I was excited, but we will see what it does on the science uh test. Is that when you usually have to take the week we come back from spring break? Um but, those are So, those are the main things. And then, we'll keep watch cuz normally they're shifted until back to um two or three weeks after May. >> Yep. >> And I said to them when we had just started doing that time. So, so we can ask them. Thanks for having me. But, um but, that's that's it for tonight. >> And um from what I understand also, there is not um prop 123 will not be
006discussed. That has been No negotiation with no negotiation was met between the governor and the legislature. >> So, the the they Correct. The prop 123, which I'm sad about it's not going to be discussed, but you know, hopefully soon be called. But, it is It is a matter of money that we count on. Um it's about 300,000 if I remember correctly with all districts. Um and that can, you know, I think in multiple ways. Um but as far as there was one other thing that I wanted to check. I can't recall at the moment, but I think they added, but everything is pretty much staying the same. I do want to add that, like I was talking to a member, he said it's pretty much a bipartisan budget. They have agreed on it. So, you'll
007notice that there are some no votes, but again, those no votes are usually because of an explanation being no votes um but they just feel like they need to state their opposition towards them and why. Um but it is pretty much a bipartisan um a budget all around for everything. So, not just the K-12, but the entire budget. Thanks. >> Thank you. I will now move to item 3.1, call to the public. This floor is yours. Whenever you come to the call of the public, you will be given 3 minutes. Please state your name for the record and uh just listen for the clock. Thank you. Good evening. >> Good evening. I'm Jessica Austin, and I'm actually here representing Elijah Austin. So, probably should have written that on the paper. If you're not familiar, Elijah
008Austin is this going to be a senior at the high school, and he is currently right now at a student council camp this entire week, which is why he's not here. What he's done on his own, not through the school, this is something separate that he has reached out to learn better leadership skills to bring them back um to student council um this next year. So, what I'm here for is the dual enrollment um English class that was dropped, um and the options offered of um going to Mahaffey College um or um doing honors English. And um as an advocate for Elijah, I have called Elijah who is a sophomore there. Is that I went and talked to Mohave College and was able to get more information from them. And I was able to reach
009out to our school principal, and Ms. Bonnie responded right away with great information, too. So, all the information, including an email from the school district about what's going on. Um the Elijah's question is, what is the school district doing to rectify this problem? And what are the parents or students facing? Is um proactive. Um what can we do to advocate for dual enrollment English to be offered at the high school? And the idea is that this is a student who is a gifted student who's done all that has been asked of him through his high school years, and is looking to be able to have that option. There's issues with Mohave College um where it would not be on his transcript. Um and going out of state, that's a problem. In state, that's not a
010big deal. But, the two schools that he's really looking at are out of state, and they would require that to be on his transcript. So, obviously, that's his concern. Um taking honors English is a great option, but um looking at dual enrollment as something that these um advanced kids, these gifted students, really should be having offered to them. And so, the our question is just what can we do and and how we can support our school district and make sure that this problem is rectified um this year or in the coming years. That's all we have. Thank you. >> Thank you so much. Yes, sir. You're more than welcome to still speak since said you won't be here next week. >> Good evening. My name is Casey Lombardi and I thank you so much for
011giving me the opportunity and especially because we are not going to I'm not going to be here and then we're going to talk about the funding I'm requesting to lower the fees. Here I go. Um first I just thank you sincerely from the bottom of our hearts for allowing uh ESA families um home school families to be part of the sports and activities. That's really a blessing for many of us here in Mechanicsville City. Uh my husband and I um have two boys um LT and Lake and they're 9 and 7. And we home school them and we're very excited for when they do get older to be in the opportunity to get into the sports and activities. Um as Christian parents we do believe that every child is wonderfully and perfectly made and and
012they all have unique gifts and talents and purpose. Um sports and extracurricular activities play a vital role for all children helping children develop confidence, build character, learn responsibilities, and build lifelong um skills and lifelong relationships. Especially with them not being with as many children, the opportunity is just awesome and a blessing for the our home school children to be part of the public school children. So thank you so much. Um these these programs provide valuable opportunities for our children to learn, to have teamwork, and to do discipline and leadership and sportsmanship. We truly appreciate the district's willingness to include them and thank you again. Um I'm here to today though respectfully to ask the board to consider be the fees for the sports and activities for our home school um And we want them to
013grow into healthy, and prosperous, and successful Christian adults. We understand that costs are there's a lot of costs associated with operating athletic programs, and we're not asking for special treatment at all. We're simply asking for consideration of lowering the fees. We home school families are taxpayers. We contribute to taxes that do help support the schools, all the facilities, our athletic fields, and the community programs that are out there. We are invested in um the success of Lake Havasu City and their future leaders. Today's young athletes are tomorrow's leaders, business owners, teachers, coaches, first responders, community volunteers, which is my favorite, and I'm here in Lake Havasu City um for generations to come. I appreciate your consideration in lowering the fees for us um home school ESA families, and I pray um for the wisdom and
014guidance as you make decisions that do impact our home school families here in Lake Havasu City. Thank you. God bless you. May God be with you and protect you. >> Thank you so much. All right. Awesome. Thank you so much. Now, we will go to item 3.2, um public hearing for instructional time model. Um at this time, I will welcome Ms. Olson. >> President Rhoads, members of the governing board, tonight is the second public hearing regarding Lake Havasu Unified School District's proposed instructional time model for students in grades 9 through 12 participating in remote learning through schools PLP platform. Um as discussed last month during the first public hearing, the instructional time model establishes how the district will monitor student attendance, engagement, and academic progress in accordance with AD H's requirements for online learning programs.
015Um so, this hearing provides an additional opportunity for public review and comment prior to the governing board's consideration >> All right, thank you. At this time, is there any call to the public in regards to this agenda item? If none, we'll close and move on to item 4.1, consent agenda. Um this evening, I need a motion and a second to approve item 4.1. >> I move to approve item 4.1. >> I second. >> Secretary, please call the roll, please. >> Yes. Yes. >> Yes. Yes. >> All right, there's no discussion items this evening. We'll move now to item 6.1, special education Teach Town curriculum adoption. Please welcome Ms. Hill. >> President Robles, members of the governing board, Superintendent Stone, Assistant Superintendent Beckett, community members, um I come tonight to share with you the proposal for
016adoption of Teach Town curriculum. LAUSD has not previously adopted a curriculum specifically for students with moderate to severe disabilities. And after consideration, LAUSD self-contained programs um recommend Teach Town's elementary and middle school curriculum as the approved curriculum for these students with moderate to severe disabilities studying in the 2026-2027 school year. Um it aligns with providing a rigorous curriculum that is applicable to these students. Um it has been piloted for the last year, and teachers are excited about having a curriculum that's accessible for those students that is standards-aligned, as well as the individualization they can make towards individual IEP goals. >> All right, thank you. At this time, is there any questions or comments from the governing board? >> Yeah, you know, we I know we were talking that there was a lot of energy around
017special needs programs and building various systems and building And so, that seems to be a part of that. This program does help with that. >> Yeah, so um our program specifically at Smoketree Developmental Preschool, Jamaica SDC, Fairwood SDC, really just didn't have anything when I came in. Um they were piecemealing together what they could. Teachers were spending a lot of money on their own trying to find materials to support their students. Where this is a curriculum, they come in, there's a lesson every day for them. The textbooks are um sorry, the novels that they actually get to read are same as what their grade-level peers are reading, but leveled to their needs. If they need just pictures, it's just pictures. If it's pictures and words, it's some of that. Um and the teachers really appreciate
018being able to have that and see growth in their students with curriculum where other curriculum is just not accessible to those students. >> Yeah. And we've done this with several things now. The math curriculum we brought We brought established curriculums in the in the I hope that that is helping with the streamlining and just kind of the stability of our of the district. Um so, I'm excited to bring in a curriculum for special needs and you know, as as we go forward, I'll certainly be reporting to you on how this succeeds. >> Yeah, very exciting. >> I agree. I mean, it's goes nicely with our you know, mission of serving every student every day and making sure that nobody falls through the cracks and that there's something for everyone. And also, um the cost is
019very reasonable and it's funded through grants. So, you know, give it more of a reason to say yes to this. >> I'm going to do something a little different, if it's okay with the board. I actually would like to hear from our special ed teachers and principals that are in the room this evening um in regards to this. You are the ones that are in the classroom. If there's feedback, that's fine. That's great. But, you know, we're making the decision based off the recommendation of our director. You guys are the ones that are in the trenches. And while we trust her, we also value your voices and opinions. So, the microphone is open to you. If not, then I can close it. So, I'll give you a second if you want to share your opinion.
020>> Just so you know, um Mrs. Barney and Miss Naughton are actually the only ones that have access to this curriculum because it is at Jamaica and Thunder Bolt Elementary. Okay. Good evening. One of the cool things is that the stories are similar to the stories in the general setting. Like my daughter ended up in one of the SBC rooms. She was trying to find a teacher to give a positive note to, and she sat down and had a conversation with the kids in that room about the story they had just read. Cuz they had just read the same story. The teachers are also very grateful to have something that they can look on and plan forward. We enjoy it. >> Good. Okay. Awesome. Thank you, Miss Barney. Hello. >> Good evening. >> Yes, ma'am.
021>> Uh so, our program is a little bit different at Hiawatha Elementary. Um our students are a little more academic based. Um we do have a lot of diverse needs, however. Um this school year, we are going to work with the Math in Focus program. Um we have asked for the teachers to um have the teacher editions and then the online platform for math. Reading is a different story. Um so, we have pieced together the um old um reading mastery. Um This is what we the general curriculum is the CKLA curriculum. It does not meet the needs of this group of learners. Um so, I have open conversation with Christie and Ali to look at providing something different. We are just starting those conversations. Um I'm hoping to continue that conversation because looking at CKLA
022coming from as a classroom teacher and now as an administrator, um the needs of that program compared to what the needs of our students are are completely different, and we're looking at students that really struggle at times in reading. Um so, we really need something that meets the needs of the students versus just putting them into the CKLA program that um doesn't always work um for our students in the self-contained program. I'm excited about the math and new program because I al- already have um that variety of interventions. It is differentiated already within the scope that we have already provided for all of our students. So, I'm excited to see what that looks like as we roll it out to our K through 6 grade. Um so, that is something we're new this year, and
023we'll see how that kind of works as we look through it. We use um a lot of different strategies in math to support those learners. And so, I'm excited to kind of continue these conversations with Christie and with Ali to see what we can do for reading in this next year. >> Thank you, Ms. Allen. Anyone else? All right, close for public comment this time. Um Ms. Noble, feel free can come back to the mic. So, my question is this particular program, are we implementing this in all of our special needs classes? >> No, for this particular program, it's not appropriate for all of our special education students. >> Okay, so that's the >> Um, our next thought is really kind of looking maybe at the high school specifically um in Mrs. Baker's question, where
024our most severe students are. Because it's not appropriate for those students where at that higher academic level. It doesn't challenge them. It doesn't provide the stretch that they need. Where we are testing them on actual state testing, this would not get them ready for that. This gets the students ready for that ultimate state testing. >> Awesome. And and for me, and and I I would think the governing board, every member on this board would feel the same way. I really think coming up this school year is our opportunity to really hone in on whatever the needs are across the district for special ed. Um wherever the things are weak, we can make them stronger. Wherever there's support needed, we we make sure that that support is being provided. Um, I know I've received a lot
025of feedback, as well as member Tinsley, from some of our special needs teachers. Um and we want to implement those things in this district and make sure that we are meeting the needs because those are the most uh, special students in the in our community that are very vulnerable and valuable at the same time. And we need to make sure that we're providing the top uh, service to those families, to those students, and that we're caring for for those students. Um that is my goal for this upcoming year to just look at and hear from those teachers, "Hey, this is what I'm dealing with. This is what my needs are." so that we'll get them the Um, any other discussion? All right, if there's time, if not, I will call for approval on item 6.1.
026I need a motion and a second. >> I'll move to approve 6.1. >> And I'll second. And if you call the vote, please. >> Yes. Yes. >> Yes. >> Thank you, Mr. Rose. All right. Now, at this time, item 6.2, business services, school meal prices. Good evening. >> Good evening, President Rose, members of the governing board, Dr. Stone, Mr. Becker, and good evening members and staff. Tonight, I'm presenting a recommendation to adjust student meal prices for the 2026-2027 school year. This recommendation reflects federal paid meal equity requirements, rising food and operating costs, and our commitment to maintaining a financially sustainable food service program. As food, transportation, equipment, and operations continue to increase, the food services fund carried forward has begun to decline, and the district has incurred approximately $32,000 in unpaid meal debt this year.
027The recommendation before the board is to increase breakfast and lunch prices by 70 cents to help move the district closer to federal paid meal equity requirements while supporting the long-term sustainability of the food service program. >> All right. Thank you. Is there any questions from the governing board in regards to this agenda item? Any discussion? All right. If not, Okay. >> I I was, you know, I always feel bad about raising prices because I know that times are tough, and I don't feel good to try tomorrow, but our costs are going to go up as well. We have to make sure that we're keeping things solvent. Um and I did want to reiterate um please fill out the paperwork for free and reduced lunch. I think a lot of people don't because they just don't
028think that they qualify, and then are surprised to find that they actually did qualify. It really helps everyone, not just the family filling it out. Um when our schools are kind of one school, we can um apply for special funding and get the needs of all of our kids met. Um, and so when you fill out that paperwork, you're helping more than the individual student. You're not just helping You're helping the entire school, uh, the campus. Um And I do want to highlight this. This is a really part of this agenda item that kind of goes alongside it. We are continuing the free breakfast and lunch to all students at Holly Drive, Nautilus, and Smoke Tree. Um And it was the It's been a very successful program this past year. For that one, if you
029go to one of those schools, you don't even have to fill out fill out paperwork. Your kids can just show up and get the free breakfast and free lunch. Participating in that program really helps, everyone. It helps demonstrate a need and and helps that program continue. So, if you're using that program, I hope that you still do. Um, if you're not, I hope that you start. And if you go to a school where that isn't in place, I hope that you fill out your paperwork. And it's very confidential. Um even as a board member or as admin, we do not have access to any of that information. We can find out how many students qualify for free and reduced lunch, but we don't have access to specific names or any sort of information. So, your
030information is really well protected, and I hope that that doesn't deter you from applying. >> All right. Any other questions or comments? All right. If none, then I'll call for a motion and a second for item 6.2. >> Move to approve item 6.2. >> Second. >> Call for the question. >> Yes. >> All right. Item 6.3, student achievement instructional time under model. Welcome back, I can tell people. Welcome back, Ms. Olson. >> Good evening, President Rose, members of the governing board. Tonight, the student achievement department is requesting approval of the La Cañada Grande District's instructional time model for students in grades 9 through 12 who elect to participate in remote learning through Schools PLP platform. As required by Arizona Revised Statutes 15-808 and 15-901, and as authorized through House Bill 2862, the district has completed
031the public hearing process. We have held two public hearings to provide information, gather input, and ensure transparency regarding the proposed model. The instructional time model allows the Casa Grande Unified School District to meet required instructional hour requirements through flexible delivery methods, while maintaining compliance with state instructional time and daily average daily membership requirements. This model will provide a remote learning option for high school students while maintaining strong connections to in-person instruction and district supports. This proposal is an addition to the district's broader instructional time model, which already includes dual enrollment and other approved off-campus coursework opportunities available to high school students. So, at this time I respectfully request the governing board approval of district's 9 through 12 instructional time model as presented. >> All right, thank you. I will now open up for questions and
032comments for the governing board. >> I just did work on putting this together and getting a model for us. You know, since you came on, the online program has been this evolving kind of thing we're trying to get our hands on, so I think this is a really good start. And I know this excellent team will, as as we go forward, will adapt, but this is a really great start, so good job. >> Yeah. My question is, are we looking at new curriculum for the online program? >> We did look at three different curriculums over the course of the year and took a really deep dive into all three of those, looking at the two alternatives and Schools PLP. We found that schools PLP with some of the upgrades that they had made um are
033going to meet our needs and we are also adding um I'm going to say an online tutoring aspect to schools PLP so that I know high school students sometimes like to work later at night. I was going to say very early in the morning, but that's not true. And so this gives them the opportunity to get that support 24 hours >> All right, then at this time I need a motion and a second to approve item 6.3, please. >> I move to approve item 6.3. >> I'll second. >> Okay, call the roll for the vote, please. >> Yes. >> All right, at this time item 7.1, uh comments from Superintendent Stone and Assistant Superintendent Becker. Good evening. You may come forward. >> Good evening. So, we are close to opening the seventh school and we
034just wanted to thank all of the teachers who are really happy to have some of the new students and also thank our families who are having their students come in on Tuesday. There's some of them who are going to get a little more attention from us. We really appreciate that. Um I also wanted to say that the teachers have been working really hard to provide opportunities for our students because of the model It's really a little bit different than our other schools because there's a lot of flexibility. I don't think there are any other options. We make sure that that happens to work out. This is really an important thing that I'm expecting to happen. And I would also share something that needs to be shared about our school. You all know my saying. And
035I'm hoping that more families take the opportunity to fill out the paperwork. Um that paperwork doesn't go anywhere. It is a successful >> All right. Assistant Superintendent Well, I can figure out why the Stone and I work so well together cuz the first two things I was going to mention is that the summer school is in full swing just as she stated. Um so it's good that kids are getting the help that they need in the smaller setting with our teachers during the summer. And then thankful for the teachers that are attending trainings in preparation for the next school year. They are just as excited as our high school or junior sophomore getting out for the summer and starting their summers but they are giving up summer time to make sure they're prepared for next
036year. Um also thankful for all the hard work that janitors are putting in right now. Um when it comes to deep cleaning, they do a wonderful job. They remove every piece of furniture from classrooms, flip them upside down, inside out and and do a lot of hard work that's unseen um by the general public. And then last month was Evening of Excellence at the high school where community gave out lots of money and our community continues to support our school district and we're thankful for that. So I followed up with a couple of people here or groups I should say. The Donovan Real Estate Group um donated over $2,500 over the past month. The Lake Tahoe Unified Athletic Booster Club donated $57,000 or nearly $58,000 I should say. And then Patricia Del Rosso donated $1,000
037to the auto shop. So those are just some ones that I'd like to highlight. I'll thank you. All right. Thank you. At this time, item 7.2 governing board members' comments. >> Yeah, just uh just wanted to call the public. You know, I actually had a conversation with Dr. Stone this week, but ultimately having a dual enrollment is a very important aspect for this district. I don't I don't know if we can get the English back this semester, but that would be our goal is to have a very robust and established dual enrollment that would high achieving students could essentially have their associates by the time they graduate. That that would be my my dream goal and I don't know how quickly we can get there, but that that is on our radar as well. So,
038with that, just just suggest that. >> Anyone else? >> Well, to go on with um Mr. Becker was saying about the janitors and um I did want to call special attention to one of um our people at Starline, um Tony uh he actually really worked closely with Home Depot. And yeah, made a lot of improvements to the school campus kind of on his own initiative. I mean, and out of his own initiative. So, I really appreciate that. He um built instead of the temporary kind of partitions that our teachers have been using um more than temporarily for years and years. Um he put in like permanent real walls that that the teachers can actually hang things on in the walls there. So, I really appreciate that. Um and then the other thing is so our
039consent agenda contains quite a few items and that's pretty typical of our committees. We have a lot of routine things that don't require discussion, so we have them on the consent agenda. But, I did want to call attention to the facilities use manual. If you've sat through a facilities use manual meeting, they could run hours and hours cuz there's just a lot of different moving parts to discuss. So, um I'm really glad that it went in the consent consent agenda. Um and we didn't have to change anything. So, our facilities use fees are still in place for the next next year. So, from parents teachers and then it seems to be like a little bit of a an issue with the bathrooms. So, for the teachers we've talked to they're like when it comes to
040vandalism for the bathrooms and then some kids who do have to use the bathroom and then they're not allowed to. So, can we come up with something that's like a little bit of a balance some of these women who are coming got to go to the bathroom and they need to go a little more than others. >> I'm going to make that an agenda item. >> Yeah, thank you. >> Okay, can we note that, please? Make that a discussion item. School bathroom. All right, and uh first I want to congratulate um everyone an amazing school year last year. We're looking forward to an amazing school year uh this coming year. I'm going to highlight the team at Thunderbolt Middle School. Um they went through a lot of changes this past year. They had a remodel.
041The school looks amazing. Now they're getting a new secretary um and a new principal, but the team at Thunderbolt um Ms. Barney, you did an exceptional job leading them the last 2 years. We're very thankful for you and you're going to do and you're going to do an amazing job as the new principal of Lake Havasu High School. So, we're we're excited about that, but uh they had the dream team between her, Hannah, and and Carol, and so we're very thankful for them and I look forward to what is going to happen now under Mr. Olson, who's going to be an amazing leader at Thunderbolt. Um some things I would like to discuss in our next uh board meeting has to do with academics. Um I would like us to begin to look at a
042JROTC program to implement at Lake Havasu High School. Um also I mentioned before agriculture, so I want to continue to look at the ag program and what that could look like. Um I've had a conversation with a banker in uh in town and I would like to look at a banking program for the high school. So, one of the things that we discussed is there actually being a bank in the high school that is ran by students, overseen by a bank with an employee there to teach students A, how to open a checking account, how to open a savings account, how to be a teller, all of those things. So, I would like to look at that. And then next is home economics. I would like to look at home ec. For the middle school
043and the high school. So, those are things that I would like to take a look at. And and then also the last thing I have is I would like to add on to the board agenda not just those and implementing those not all next year but over the next few years what that would look like. Our special ed teachers. I would like to take a look at um I understand that we're having an issue filling some of those positions. Could you come to the mic and talk to me about that please? Yeah. Um how many positions do we currently have open for special ed? Just rough estimate. >> Five I think. Five or six. I'm pretty sure it's five. Five. Thanks guys. >> Um what is So, in your opinion as our special ed director,
044what do you feel like if you could pinpoint the one thing that is the hurdle of hiring special ed teachers, what is that? So, that it equips us to be prepared. >> That nobody is going through special education programs nationwide right now. When teachers are go like we have a national nationwide teacher shortage in general of people just wanting to become teachers. But then also making the gap and the jump in the commitment to special education, um it's just not happening. So, no, Mohave College was going to open a sped program along with our gen ed program, and they didn't generate enough interests to open that program, which really, like, makes me sad because I have such a heart for special education. I came from being a gen ed teacher to a special ed teacher.
045I've seen both sides. Um but it it special ed is just a whole different ballgame. You have to have a different personality, a different willingness. Um I I love our gen ed teachers. We have some gen ed teachers that would make amazing special ed teachers, but they like, I can't force anybody to become a special ed teacher, but really it's just that nationwide we aren't producing the teachers that we need. And it's not a Mohave problem, it's not an Arizona problem, it's it's a nationwide problem. There's a lot of concerns nationwide about what special education looks like with everything changing in the Department of Ed and funding and so so there's just a lot of concern. I think in Arizona the school choice makes a big difference as far as like I I agree parents
046should do what's best for their kids, but if I'm a special ed teacher, too, and I I want to do what's best for me, maybe I want to go to this school where I might have a smaller class size. And as a public school, I can't turn any kid away. >> Right. >> And I don't think we should. >> So, if we could come up if if you and Aaron could work together, let's look at that for the next board meeting on options, things that we can do to support that, because if we're going to commit as a board over the next year or two fix special ed in the areas we we first must fix that. You know, and I'm the guy who will find a way to make it work. I don't care
047what our recruiting efforts need to look like, but I don't want to, you know, there's always a shortage and we yet we have the greatest retention that that we success. So, we've been able as a governing board to overcome those things and we can do that with this, too. So, I'm committed to that. I just need a game plan from the UNHR how we can support that and make that happen. If we can make that a board agenda item, great. Anything else? >> Yes, I have two things, Drew. I'm just addressing our our music and art teachers. Our my recollection called to have them to double up. Just if there's a possibility that we can just have dedicated this music or art, just taking a look at that. And then, second, just as we have
048come to the end of the year and we've done the testing, I you know, I just want to commend Ms. Olson for the efforts that she's put forward and just really be this is becoming a team of people that are trying to improve the district and it's wonderful to see. There have been a lot of changes implemented, a lot of moving parts in and out. So, I know that the school started this with the board being serious about what we wanted to see as far as improving our percentages and getting up there. I I know, you know, just to relieve some anxiety as we go as the results come in, many times when you do implementation of the programs, and people, and the leadership, there might be a dip in in some of the percentages
049there. I understand that. I think this governing board understands that. I just needed to brought that up prior to just know that look, even if the percentages didn't hit your goals or there was a dip and things like that, we can see the efforts that the team has made. We promoted many people from within the district. You can really feel more of a cohesion and a a effort from everybody in this. So, we commend you for what you're doing. We're excited to see the growth that we expect to take place in this next year. I hope all percentages did go up, but we see your effort. And so, we I just want to ask, you know, as the percentages come in, you know, the governing board is ready to work with you keeping this team
050moving forward. So, thank you for your efforts this year. All right. Anyone else? All right. I just want to say congratulations to those candidates who pulled packets to run for governing board, including member Lamont running for re-election. Um the that election for board for two seats will be in November. So. Without anything else, I need a motion and a second to approve item 8.1 to adjourn this meeting. >> Move to adjourn. >> I second. Have a wonderful evening. >> Wait, we have to do the roll >> Oh, sorry. Never mind. Wait. I'm ready to go. >> Yes. Yes. >> Yes. >> He's ready for somebody to start. >> Yes. Now you can go.