001will conduct the meeting in accordance with the board's agreed upon meeting norms. Uh, would you take a roll call, please? Aida. >> Mr. Nielson, >> here. >> Mrs. Barnett, >> here. >> Mr. Senicos, >> present. >> Mrs. Sashin, >> present. >> Mrs. Tal, >> here. >> Thank you. >> All would stand and recite the pledge of allegiance, please. 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. >> As a courtesy, would you please silence your phones while we take a moment of silence? Thank you. Are there any board member statements? >> Amy, >> um first I just want to say uh happy end of the year to all of our um 10-month employees.
002I know that the end of the year is difficult. Um the kids are ready for the summer and so are the staff. So, thank you for continuing to come every day and um support our students and be there for them. Um in the past month, I have been able to attend Trace Riosis Service Learning Day. I got to see Aenddale PD, the Talison VFW, Aenddale Library, and SF, our food service company, um hand out food. I was able to go to Lake Prep's meet the principal event. I met an amazing young man, Xavier, who is a part of the ambassador program at um Lake Prep and he was so excited to be a part of the first graduation class of Lincoln next year and he spoke a lot about loving the outdoor space at Lincoln.
003I also was able to attend Lake's World Fair where I got to learn about the different cultures in our communities and seeing all the students excited to learn and get stamps on their passports as they went to the different countries and seeing the staff being able to share their culture. Um there was chicken and a fish dish from Sierra Leone, rice from Ghana, and I particularly loved the chocolate cake from Germany. Um, I was able to as well, um, get to see our fine Freeman Fine Arts Academy choir singing at the Diamondbacks game, which was a special treat. Attend fine arts's village art show. Um, and got to see the Fork Glorico group performing. And then was able to attend this past Friday their school dance concert, which was amazing. It's always amazing. And I
004also wanted to give a special shout out to Miss Lieberman from Freeman Fine Arts Academy. She took the middle school choir to a dance com uh not a dance, a choir competition this past week and they were evaluated and labeled outstanding in a junior high choir and that was all choirs from all over the state. So I think that that deserves special recognition and that's all. >> Thank you, Linda. I went to almost all of the same events that Miss Sosnick went to. Um just a couple of different ones. I first want to give a shout out to um the retreat that we had here at the district. When people hear retreat, they're like, "Oh, you guys are going to have a blast." It was a six-hour um training session um so we could learn
005more about PLC's um in the classroom and stating our norms for for us as a board. I a huge shout out to Miss Heddings for our wonderful shirts that she had made for us. Um I went to Freeman Fine Arts to their art show. I thought it was absolutely amazing. There were vendors there. There were children from fine arts that had made jewelry that they were selling. There was cookies there. They did face painting. Um I went to Collier's PBL and literacy night and I was absolutely blown away. First, it was so crowded I had to park on the street. I probably should have just gone home and walked over. It would have been faster. Um, I don't think I've ever seen that many people at an event before like that. Um, they had so
006many booths going on there and I learned about a circus. I learned about traveling and how much it would cost me depending on where I wanted to go. Um, I don't know if parents are aware, but I can't pronounce the name, but they grow they have a little like room that they grow plants in, like herbs and stuff like that. It was amazing. It was so amazing. They gifted me with a small cherry tomato plant and a basil plant, and we're just fingers crossed that I can do them proud and keep them alive. Um, I went to Trace Rios's kids at Hope. It's my first time attending one of theirs and it was the kids were just so overjoyed. They were outside. There was all these different stations to go to. They also grow their
007own strawberries so they made a strawberry puree for us. Um the American Legion was there talking to the kids. There was different stations for us to go to. A helicopter came. The sheriff came with the horses. um Lakens's World Fair. Uh my favorite dish was from Spain and it was a potato dish. I don't know what it's called, but it was really yummy. Um and then I went to the welcome new principal um at Leaken. One of the things I went to that I really enjoyed is after we had our meeting here, our retreat, I asked um Dr. of a feat if I could do a little bit more deep diving into PLC's because even though I am an educator I am a classified so I'm an instructional assistant at my school and we don't
008usually get invited to like PDs um professional developments where they are working on PLC's and stuff like that. So, I was um invited to go to Littleton's. Um now, Littleton's an early school for those of you that don't know. So, their meeting started at 6:30 a.m. sharp. Do not be late, okay? Mr. A does not like that. Um, it was exactly 45 minutes long and it was so informative that Miss Plaza was leading it and she handed out this paper and I was like, if I had no educational background at all, I could read this and understand why we do um, professional learning. Um, my goal in the fall, because we're almost out, is to go back to Littleton and maybe some other schools and see how the individual teams get together and meet and
009do their planning and stuff like that. And then that was it. It was a very busy month. >> Thank you very much. >> Briefly, um, I attended these other events. Likewise, um, I had the opportunity to attend a concert in the art fair at Lake. Um, I want to give a shout out to Miss Latu. I cannot imagine how hard it must have been to pull all these grades together so seamlessly and allow each of the children to really have an opportunity to not only support their group but also to um support the younger students and I think that that was a wonderful community linkage and it really taught our children of a sense of citizenship and really of loyalty even to younger children. So, thank you so much for that. It was a wonderful
010concert and beautiful art. Thank you. Um, I'll be I'll be like less than a minute, I promise. Um, I just wanted to say thank every uh thank everyone for joining us this evening. Um, I'm always the end of the year uh board meetings are always my favorite because we always have a lot of celebrations. We uh acknowledge our retirees and um I'm super super excited to um be in community with us all and celebrate the amazing stuff that our students and our staff have done for the school year. But um also to acknowledge that u everybody is ready for the summer. Our students and staff but district office is uh ready for hopefully a little tiny break um and then uh more work during the weeks. But um I just want to say thank everyone
011for the work that they've done this school year. >> And I acknowledge that same thing. Thank you for all of you and you've done and hope you do have a nice time off and come back excited about what's in store for us the next year. I had an opportunity to go to the leadership as we all did one day down there. I was amazed at the young people and their just ability to pass off one to another as to what needed to be next in line and without being really instructed as going that was great. I did go to Collier National Junior Honor Society to their indoctrin indoctrination in >> induction. Induction thank you and I was impressed with the young people there. The courteous nature of each and every one of them. They were
012polite. They were kind. One of them didn't have something. And so one of them got up and went over and gave it to the other one. So they all had the same thing. What I was pleased and excited about that and I did go to the art show. I did not get my face painted. I'm sorry. But I was impressed because the art teachers had up there the art from each one of the students from day one through day end of the school essentially. And it was impressive to see the ability of those talents uh improve during the year. So again, thank you for all that you've done this year and we look forward to working with you again next year. Next uh item is superintendent report. >> Good evening, Littleton governing board, staff, and
013community. In a little over a week, the 2526 school year will come to a close. It's amazing what we have accomplished this year. I'm very proud of the work of our students, staff, and community. all the work they've done to build tomorrow together. This past month, our work on strategic planning continued. The K12 coalition was able to present to our governing board while also meeting the with the steering committee along with student staff focus groups. We're looking forward to continued progress on this important process to help prioritize our district's future. May is often a time for celebrations and appreciations. Last week, we were pleased to attend the Westside Impact Teacher and Principal of the Year breakfast at Grand Canyon University. Tonight, we will have the chance to honor and recognize them as well. Also, last
014week at Littleton Elementary School District, all of the staff were treated to gifts and treats from the district, their stu their schools, and the Littleton Education Foundation. We want to take a moment to thank the foundation for all they provide throughout the year to our staff and students. Their continued support and the support of all our partners truly elevate the opportunities we can provide to our community. Many of our sites finished the year with talented showcases of their own, highlighted by the art show, dance performance, and band concert at Freeman Fine Arts, as well as the recent band concert at Countryplace. The end of the year often brings worthy recognitions from the school year. So, we again have a number of celebrations from across the district. Countryplace Leadership Academy students won the Arizona CSI competition
015for the middle school category. And actually to add in there, just this past weekend, several schools uh competed in the stock market challenge where uh Collier took home several first place uh winnings and and and it's a great thing because actually once the kids win, they get cash money handed out to them for winning the stock market challenge. So congratulations to those students. And then Trace Rios uh also had some students who came in third there. On top of being recognized as Westside Impact Principal of the Year for our district, Miss Amy Rendone was chosen as the recipient of the catalyst in education award from school connect. Miss Cassandra Lockhart received the Northern Arizona University's part-time teacher of the year award for her work with the Pathways to Teaching program that helps build teaching opportunities
016in our district and the West Valley. We have a number of staff that have received a lot of awards and I know we've missed some folks, but congratulations to everyone that has earned something this year. Um, also we look forward to having a positive end to the school year and we are making plans to continue to build tomorrow together in July when we start the 2627 school year. That's it. >> Thank you very much. Item number seven, district highlights. So, we'll go ahead and get started on our district highlights. I'm going to go ahead and call up Dr. Rob Manahan. And while he's coming up, governing board, if you could head over to the backdrop. So, good evening, Madame Pres. Um, Mr. President, members of the board, with the support of the Littleton Education Foundation,
017we are proud to present this month's Littleton Education Foundation Kid at Hope and Treasure Hunter Awards. The Littleton Education Foundation's mission is to expand opportunities and enhance education for Littleton Elementary students and the community in the areas of science, technology, engineering, arts, and math. Their mission is carried out through teacher many grants and enrichment programs that provide multi multiple pathways to student success. And I'd like like to turn over to Dr. Manahan. >> Thank you, Dr. Bit. And uh thank you everybody uh school board for your support for the Littleton Ed Foundation. Uh we recently have given out over $12,000 worth of innovative miniigrants over this past week. So congratulations to all those teachers and staff that were awarded that grant. We're very excited to be able to provide that opportunity for our teachers to
018be innovative and create amazing creative um learning experiences for our students. Um so I am Rob Manahan. I'm the president of the Littleton Ed Foundation. And you may be saying, "Well, where do where do I find out about this Littleton Ed Foundation?" You can go to our website, the Littleton Elementary School District website, and you'll find a link there, and you can go and find out all the great things that we do. And, you know, if you were so inclined, there's also a donate button if you wanted to do something along those lines. But let me introduce our treasure hunter for the month, uh, for the month of May. I'd like to introduce Mr. John Garcia. Won't you come on up, Mr. Garcia? Let's give him a round of applause. Congratulations. All right, you're gonna
019stand right here. I'm gonna read nice things about you. >> All right. The Littleton Ed Foundation is proud to present Mr. Garcia from Quentyn STEM Academy as the May treasure hunter. Mr. Garcia is a true treasure hunter for Quentyn. Always seeking out the best in both students and staff. He has a remarkable ability to recognize hidden strengths, encourage growth, and create opportunities for others to shine. Beyond his leadership, he is a strong advocate for staff and students, consistently supporting their needs, and working to ensure everyone feels valued, heard, and successful. His dedication, positivity, and commitment to make making a lasting impact on the entire school community. He will be missed. You will be missed as he will be entering retirement at the end of this year. Beware, Mr. Garcia. I've retired four times. >> Congratulations.
020And we'd like to offer you this uh certificate as well as a $25 gift certificate to Target for your support. Thank you very much. Congratulations. All right. No great man has accomplished anything without a great woman. Right. Congratulations, Mr. Garcia. So then we had a kids at hope award and this is presented to Isabelle Aguilar. Are you out there Isabelle? Here she comes. Fantastic. Let's encourage her to come on up here. say nice things about you. All right. So, the Littleton Education Foundation is proud to present Isabelle from Littleton STEM Academy as the kid at Hope for May. Isabelle is a wonderful example of kindness, yes, hard work, and friendship. She always tries her best in class and puts great effort into everything she does. Isabelle is a friend to everyone and is always willing
021to lend a helping hand when someone needs it. Her caring attitude, positive spirit, and dedication makes her a true role model and very deserving of the Kids at Hope Award. So, I'm going to offer you this certificate and a $25 gift certificate to Target. Congratulations. Our next award is our four or third quarter attendance award. And so the first two quarters this award went to Australia Vista STEM Academy. So for the third quarter, any guesses on who it's going to be? >> Australia Vista STEM Academy. Next, we'll have Miss Walla come up and present our quarter four athletic awards. >> Good evening, President Neielson, governing board members, Dr. Luffy, and the executive team in the Littleton community. My name is Michelle Wall. I serve as your LD district athletic advisor, and I'm excited to share
022a brief highlight of our quarter 4 athletic showcase, and we're going to jump into our volleyball. We are proud to recognize our volleyball champion championship team, the call your from call your business academy. Third player of the season nominated by Mr. and Mrs. Torres is Leila Vas Vasquez. It's a privilege to present this volleyball player of the season award to our team captain. Throughout this season, Ila has been the heartbeat of the squad, consistently demonstrating the kind of pose and grit that defines a true leader. Beyond her impressive stats on the court, it was her ability to elevate those around her, fostering seamless teamwork and offering encouragement during her high pressure sets that truly sets her apart. Whenever the team faced a difficult rotation, Lea Leila was the one to step up and take accountability
023sparked the momentum and needed to push forward. Her dedication to the sport and her and to her peers make her the most deserving player of the season. At this time, I would like to invite the caller volleyball team to come forward to receive your 2026 volleyball championship banner and trophy. Congratulations, Call your Coyote. >> I don't know which one are you. >> Okay. Congratulations. >> I'll let you guys go. Congratulations. Goaches. You guys are going to go for photos. Next up, we have we are proud to recognize our East Sports Championship from Littleton STEM Academy. Their player of the season, nominated by coach Hernandez, is Noah Ramirez. Noah Ramirez has shown outstanding growth, dedication throughout the season, which is why I select him as player of the season. His coach, not myself. He joined the
024team with little or no experience, but he is willingness to learn, accept feedback, continuous improvement helped him develop over the course of the season. More than his improvement in skill, Noah became an important part of the team becoming because of his positive attitude, constant encouragement. He consistently motivates his team, kept spirits high during those both wins and challenges, and always brought the energy every practice and match. The team sees him as a little brother, someone we support, believe in, and we are proud to watch him grow. His commitment to learning and his ability to uplift everyone around him truly represents what brings a great teammate is all about. At this time, we would like to invite the Littleton Firebirds to come forward to receive your 2026 esports championship banner. Congratulations, Littleton Firebirds. Congratulations, Noah. >>
025And you guys, we go take your photo. Congratulations. Congratulations. >> Congratulations. It's not Next up, we have we are proud to recognize our flag football championship team from Trace Rios Service Academy. Their player of the season nominated by coach Garz and coach Coffin is Kean. Yeah. Keelin, Keelin, Keelin. When we look back at our historic undefeated championship run, we search for one individual who truly em embodies the heartbeat of this team. When playing this game, coaches talk about grit, but that isn't just measured by touchdowns or interceptions. It's measured by the weight of a player's character when no one is watching. This player who performed at an elite level on both sides of the ball utilized rare instincts to deliver gamechanging plays exactly when needed. However, while his physical talent is undeniable, it is his
026presence off the field that truly sets him apart. All season long, coaches preach that measuring meeting expectation in the classroom displays consistent positive leadership in the community means more than a trophy ever could. This young man treats every person with respect, handles his business as a student first, and carries himself with a level of interior or inspires his teammates to be better versions of themselves. He didn't just help us with a title. He showed us what a true leader looks like every walk of life. It is my pleasure to honor our MVP of the champion season, Keon. I hope I say this right. At this time, we'd like to invite the Trace Rios black football team to come forward and receive your 2026 black football championship banner. Congratulations, Trace Rios Pumas. Okay. Congratulations. And as
027we close our athletics, we would like to recognize the athletic athletic success truly takes a team behind the teams from transportation services, custodian teams, communication operations, and our assistant principal, dean, secretary, site coordinators, the 149 coach coaches that coach this year, referees, families, and our community. Every person plays an important role in supporting our student athletes. Thank you for your continuous support and your commitment to our program students. Because of this collective effort, our students are able to learn teamwork, resistance, real not resistance, leadership, and school pride throughout the athletics. Thank you. Thank you, Miss Wall. Our next award is Westside Impact Principal and Teachers of the Year 2026, Miss Haye. Dr. Hay, >> thank you so much. Um, we'd also like to thank Miss Walla who helped coordinate those 149 uh coaches and hundreds
028of students. So, um, she doesn't always get, so let's give her a big round. It is my honor tonight to um recognize our 2025 26 teachers of the year and principal of the year for Westside. This is one of several opportunities that they will have to be recognized. Some of them could not make it this evening, but when I call your name and your school, if you would come forward and give us a photo opportunity, we'd appreciate it. So starting with Countryplace Leadership Academy, Carson Loveless, Call Your Business Academy, Adrienne Hamlet, Australia Vista STEM Academy, Linda Espino, Fine Arts Academy. Robert Krauss, Jacob Dber from Littleton STEM Academy, Geianina Lu from Lake Prep Academy, Lesie Pñena from Quinton STEM Academy, and Herardo Reyes from Trace Rio Service Academy. I'd also like to bring up Mrs.
029Amy Rendone from Trace Riosa Service Academy. And I remembered she's not here. She had a family emergency this afternoon. So, we would give her a round of applause anyway. And we'd like to express our gratitude for all the things that you do for our kids here and everything you do at your schools. Thank you. Okay. Thank you, Dr. Hay. Our final highlight are our Littleton Elementary School District retirees. So, I have Miss Mucil come up and read those. Tonight, the district would like to recognize those employees who have retired during the school year or will be retiring at the end of the school year. The district thanks you for your dedication to the students, staff, and community of Littleton Elementary School District. And if you're present tonight, we'd like you to come forward and be
030recognized for a photo opportunity as well. Miss Kirsty Tomas from Collier Business Academy. Miss Jasmine Pacheco who worked in their curriculum and instruction department, Miss Cleo Reyes from Exceptional Student Services, Gloria Rodriguez from Lake Prep Academy, Frank Beltran from operations, Teresa Garcia from our preschool program, Irene Perez from our preschool program. I know this one's here. John Garcia from Quinton STEM Academy. Felipe Romero from Quinton STEM Academy. Sylvia Bayz from Quinton STEM Academy. Carlos Hernandez from transportation. Dora Lonarz from transportation. Federico Carrera from transportation. Thelma Whipbeck from transportation and Miss Judy Collins from Trace Rios Academy. That concludes all of our highlights for this month's meeting and We'll go ahead with the rest of the agenda. Thank you. >> Item number eight is cult. >> I was going to do that right after that. Item
031number eight is call to the public. Do we have any call to the public tonight? If not, uh just a reminder, now would be a time if you're ready to go to leave. We're going to start the rest of the meeting here with uh our consent agenda here after. Okay. All right. Item number nine, consent consent agenda. Uh recommend approval of items on the Kenta agenda with any exceptions noted. Are there any one that would like to make a motion to approve the consent consent agenda? >> I'll motion to approve the consent agenda as is. >> I'll second. All in favor? >> I Any opposed? Thank you. Percentage passes 5. I got to find the next page. All right. Item number 10 has to do with a public hearing on a final expenditures for the
032budget revision for 2526. like to recess the meeting long enough to hold a public meeting. Public hearing. Um uh to open this hearing, we will now open the public meeting for the final revision of the expenditure budget for the fiscal year 2025 2026 and have a presentation on that. >> Yes, I'd like to call up Miss Pena. Good evening, President Nielsson, members of the board, Dr. Lefy, and Littleton community. This evening, we will be reviewing the fiscal year budget revision number one for the current school year. Per ASRS15905, this statute allows us provides us the legal guidance and requirements for all school districts when proposing, adopting, and revising the expenditure budget. This allows us the opportunity for public transparency, input, and questions. As presented in the past, this is our financial reporting timeline. You may
033be familiar with it. At the moment, we are at May 15th for the final budget revision. May 15th is a last opportunity for school districts to receive the expenditure to revise the expenditure budget. This revision allows us to align with current student enrollment, capture additional funds, interest, and also align our budget according to Arizona Department of Education calculations. Since the budget adoption that was presented to you in July, the district has some adjustments. We have presented today the adoption, the original adoption in July. Here today in this graph, you will see FY26 revision. This is what we are presenting to you. And here are the differences. Since that adoption, our weighted ADM, known as the weighted average daily membership, has gone down by 93.92 students. From our analysis, we have declined in regular education and
034increased in special education. This is known as our group B weighted students. Group B weighted students receive additional funding to partially assist us with those additional costs of those special needs. In addition, the district also has a slight decrease in the carry forward as originally presented, $65,227. That was an estimate at the time of July as at that time our financial um books are not closed. We also increased we also have an increase in Prop 123 at $389,000. $389,25. We also have onetime adjustments for re and reduced price lunches, 305,78788. And then we also have a one-time adjustment for gifted students, $143,61. With the factors mentioned, we end up with a total budget increase of 1,623,15. This increase will help the district offset rising costs to special education, private placement, transportation for special education known
035as McKini Vento, and additional expenses that are increasing with utility cost. In addition to this budget revision, we also have adjustments to district additional assistance known as DAA. The DAA formula allocation to school district is based on prior year ADM. At the time of the budget adoption, we knew what our ADM for fiscal year 2425 was. However, at that time, our carry forward was an estimate. So as you can see here with the numbers that have been presented to you, final carry forward numbers are provided at the time of our finalization of our annual financial report right right at October 15th. Our final carry forward increase was $240,74. Capital override increased at a million. Interest earned on the capital fund was also captured at an increase of8,7 uh74. The total DAA increase for FY26 is
0361,348,148. And with that, this concludes the presentation on the final budget revision numbers. I'm happy to answer any questions. This is public, right? This is a public hearing. Is there anyone who wishes to address the board on this item? If not, I'll close that hearing. And seeing no further comments, we will now close public hearing and return to our regular meeting. Item number 11 is discussion items. And there's none of those. So, proceed to action items. Action item 12A. >> So, uh, President Nelson, members of the board, uh, action item 12A is in response or in followup to the hearing that just took place. So, I'll hand that over to Miss Pena. >> As I presented tonight, um, I, President Nielson, members of the board, at this point, I would recommend the board approve the
037budget revision for FY2526 as presented. Have a motion. >> I move the governing board adopt the revised expenditure budget for the fiscal year 2025 2026 as presented and the authorization of expenditures in the M section in excess of any subsequent provided all expenditures do not exceed the total budget. >> I'll second. >> Thank you. First and a second. Any discussion? May I have a vote? All in all in favor? >> I. >> Any opposed? Motion carries 5. Next item, item B. >> So the next item is a followup to our study session that we had a couple of weeks ago. Uh this next item will be presented what'll be led by Mrs. PA that will have a discussion regarding the bond resolution for for us to possibly go out for a bond election. We'll hand
038that over. >> All right. >> Is our presentation? >> Okay. Thank you. Good evening, President Nelson, members of the board, Dr. Lefy, and Littleton community. This evening, we will be presenting our recommendation for bond election. We also have guests in our audience to help support with any questions that may be asked from Stiflel, Miss Megan Burke, and Mr. Jack Leaper who are representatives and our finan our financial adviserss from Greenberg Turig Mr. Paul Gails the attorney for the election process from primary consultants Mr. Paul Yuland who conducted the voter survey of our community that we serve at the governing board session study session on April 28th. We presented the pro progress and timeline. This at this point in time this brings us to today where we are making the formal recommendation. Through the last several
039months, we have engaged with many stakeholders across our community in a number of ways. Bond committee had represent representation from parents, certified and classified employees as well as the community. The parents advisory council consisted of a parent representative from each campus. Our student advisory council also consisted of students from each campus. Littleton Education Association consisted of certified teachers. Teacher advisory group also um also assisted us with certified uh representatives across the district. Then we also engaged in a voter survey with primary consultants who conducted a survey on registered voters who are directly living in the boundaries of Littleton. Just about over 300 individuals. Through the course of the last several months, we have analyzed the critical facility needs by analyzing the data of our facility assessment. If you recall in April, this was a partial
040evaluation of the state of our current conditions of our facilities. In addition, we evaluated aging bus fleet with almost half of our fleet at the point of replacement along with student safety and technology improvements. Last, the current conditions of our oldest school site, Littleton Elementary, that was built in 1950. Another critical component of this process was engaging in many listening sessions as possible, meeting with the various stakeholders, gathering feedback, and providing their list of priorities that they felt the most about with the following bond summary. With that, the b the following bond summary was developed. So, here you see a bond summary by project. I'm going to allow Steifle later on in the uh presentation to go a little bit more in depth, but from there I would like to pass it over to Dr.
041Lefy. So if you can go to the next slide, please. So as you noticed from that previous budget, a large component or a large portion of those dollars are being allocated to Littleton Elementary School. Uh the reason for that is because as we've done our assessment and evaluation, we've identified the need at Littleton School is will create a significant cost need for us if we continue to if we continue to just bandaid it. So what we did was worked with one of the um with one of the architects so that we can get some renderings and an estimate of what it would cost for a new facility at that campus. If you notice, the campus now is set up to provide more space in a lot of areas. A lot of the classrooms within the
042campus are a little bit smaller because of the age of the building. And so some of these buildings are are planned to be newer buildings with some renovation to some of the existing buildings. One of the buildings that we noted was a little bit smaller for its size and the need of the campus is the um cafeteria area. And that was one building that was going to be rebuilt also the main office with several rooms. So if you go to the next slide please. Uh what we wanted to look at was something that would identify and develop more pres presence on the campus. Uh what we did was looked at a lot of other uh schools and districts some of the newer concepts around and what really was starting to catch the eye and generate
043more attraction of the community and this was one opportunity that did that. If you notice the way the building is construction constructed, it now gives more visibility on Aendelle and Buckeye Road while um having more security around the campus with some of the exterior fencing that goes out. This is a preliminary concept. This isn't a final rendering, but we had to get started and provide feedback on what would be some of the original work for that campus. If you look at that main office, the front building, the building closer towards uh Buckeye and Aendelle, um there would be approximately 24 classrooms, uh a new administrative office there. Uh the second red building is new cafeteria. The two buildings towards the back going towards the uh baseball fields. Those buildings are existing buildings that would be
044renovated. And then some of the other buildings would be renovated as well. You can go to the next slide, please. And so, um, as we move forward, so as we move forward, what I'd like to do is actually >> Thank you, Dr. Leafy. As I mentioned earlier, our bond committee was developed to gather the necessary feedback from stakeholders who are directly involved and impacted. We had three instrumental meetings focusing on providing clear, transparent, and accurate information regarding bonds and a discussion of their concerns and priorities. With that, I would like to pass it back to Dr. Lefit to introduce our representatives. >> So, over the course of this work, we had several bond committee members and some of our committee members are in are present here this evening. It was uh myself, Miss Pena, Mr.
045Budsman, Martina Silvas, Carmenia Munoz, Jill Malo, Marissa Short, Corey Tilman, Elizabeth Methin, Matthew Lucier, Karina Quayar, Cassandra Lockard, Ela Lozano, Mercy Aridando, and um we had several other facilitators who came in to support that process. Tonight, I'd like to have both Miss Munoz and Miss Aridando um please step up to the podium. And if Miss Munoz could speak first and then followed by Miss Aridando. Thank you. >> Um good evening to the board and uh district members. My name is Carmen Munoz. I'm a parent with a fifth grader at Lakeen Prep Academy. Um, I was able to be a part of the bond committee. Uh, and, uh, through those three meetings, uh, really appreciated that we were able to in community with other community members and staff learn more about the inner workings of a
046bond, how it actually functions, what the purpose would be. Um, but also that we got to dig into, excuse me, uh, what it would take to pass this bond, and what the bond would actually be used for. And coming out of those meetings to me the thing that stood out uh it was clear that the bond wasn't this isn't for nice to have perks for our district this is really for critical needs uh across different school buildings the the bus fleet I I think which we'll get talked about uh one of the things that struck me we saw pictures from different campuses from the assessments uh and thinking about the fact that we need to have safe learning environments not just for our students but for staff to be able to work there is really
047important and the bus fleet uh was jarring to me. I think the data is uh they should be replaced around every 10 years. Uh if the buses were students, most of them would have graduated high school uh and a few of them would have graduated by would have graduated college is how old some of the buses are. And so thinking about how we put our students onto those buses, how we uh drop our students off at some of these buildings. Uh just really uh looking forward to and and hope that you all approve us going out for this bond so that we can create the changes that we need across the district so that our students have all of the the facilities needs that they that they need in order to be the successful amazing
048kids uh and to have the facilities that they deserve uh in our district. Thank you. >> Thank you, Miss Moyos. Miss Alando, thank you. My name is Mercy Ardondo. I lived here in Cashion all my life. I'm a siblings of 12, number 11th child. All my brothers and sisters when they started going to school, they had one teacher and four different uh grades in one class. I seen a lot of changes in the schools, but I want you to hear my heart. Good evening, Governor W. and community members. I am here tonight probably touched it. Sorry. I am here tonight to support and approving the bond resolution recommendations. Our schools are more than buildings. They are the heart of our community. They are where our childrens learn. they grow, complete and create and prepare for
049their futures. But maintaining a safe, modern and highquality facility which takes resources and unfortunately the state simply does not provide enough funding to support all these needs the schools have. That mean it is up to us. It is up to us as a community to decide whether we want to invest in our schools and in the future of our children. For the cost of just a few cups of coffee each month, we can we can help and ensure that every student has that access to to campus that are clean and most important safe and update and expiring. Strong school creates pride in a community. They protect property value as well. And it sentence and it sends a message that we value education and opportunity. Hear my heart in this. This bond is not just about
050a building. It's about investing in the students, investings in the families and the future of our community. I encourage you today, tonight, to approve this resolution recommendations tonight. And thank you. >> Thank you, Miss Arando. I'll pass it back over to Miss Pena. >> Thank you, ladies. first and foremost for your commitment, dedication, and hard work to your own children and to our children here at Littleton. On this next slide, we're going to discuss the voter survey that was conducted by primary consultants, Mr. Paul Yuland. He conducted a survey of just over 300 registered voters that are within our district boundaries. And here are some of those results. Some of the questions that were asked, would you vote yes or no to approve the bond proposal at 90 at 90 million, 71% in favor? Littleton
051renovation, 74% in favor. Update heating and cooling units. 92% in favor. Purchase and upgrade technology for students and staff. 86% in favor. School buses. 85% in favor. So, those um conclude some of the survey um questions and results. With that, I am now going to pass it over to Miss Megan Burke and Mr. Jack Leaper who will be representing Stiffl and provide you some bond information. Thank you. >> Good evening, President Nielsen, members of the board, Dr. Lefit, District Administration, and Littleton community. Uh it's nice to see you all again this evening. Thank you for having us out. Um, we had the pleasure, as you know, to be here a couple weeks ago for the board study session. So, this is a followup to that. Um, the materials that we will present here uh this
052evening are much more brief than than the details that we got into at the board study session. During the study session, we talked really about kind of the voter pamphlet, what is required to be um contained in the voter pamphlet, and some of the um binding and non-binding elements of the voter pamphlet, as well as kind of the tax implications. But tonight we're going to um uh go more into detail around some of the tax rate information um impact to an average home value um in the district as well as kind of some of the details that will be required to be contained in your voter pamphlet. So you may ask questions. Um so feel free to um I think we're maybe reserving questions till the end, but we can come back up and and
053do questions at that time. I recognize that this chart is very small but high level. Um this is my colleague Jack Leaper. He wasn't able to be here at the study session. Um I'm going to talk kind of high level and then Jack's going to talk about some of the um statutory requirements that are um uh that are necess that we need to think about when building a bond program. So I'll just kind of talk a little bit of high level. I think um tonight the resolution that is before you is for 95 million. That is the district's recommendation. We'll talk about that. So, this bond program um is built uh around a $95 million um authorization. Uh we've included three sales and um we we'll talk through kind of the timing um and also
054the tax implications. We assumed that um the first sale would happen pretty quickly after the election should it be successful. Um and then, you know, phased in a couple additional sales every few years. But with that, I'm going to let Jack going to talk about the statutory elements that we need to consider when building a voter pamphlet and then we'll talk about the tax implications next. >> Great. Thank you, Megan, President Nielsen, members of the board. I apologize for the small text. That's my doing. Um, to go through kind of left to right the information we're looking at here. Column two is the district's assessed value. So, that's growing at a nice pace. It grew at 9.3% for fiscal 27. Uh the statute requires as far as projecting assessed val assessed value in future years
055that you use the 10-year average of your assessed value growth for five years and then you're required to reduce that to 20% uh thereafter. So you can see for the next 5 years starting in fiscal 28 through fiscal 32 you're at about 9.4% and then one point about 1.88% uh thereafter. Column four is your existing bond debt service. That's your principal and interest payments due on the bonds that are already outstanding of the district. Column five shows your bond tax rate, uh your existing bond tax rate and where we project those tax rates to be in the future. Then, as Megan said, we're layering in this $95 million over three sales starting with a $45 million sale in spring of 27. Uh so we've layered in these three sales uh in such a way uh
056that if you look all the way over to the right, column 18, we're attempting to keep that bond tax rate uh at 99 cents or lower in the future. Now the district is at 79 cents for their bonds, fiscal 26. It's probably going to go down a little bit uh for your fiscal 27 uh existing bonds to 76 cents, but then increase to 99 cents thereafter. Um, and of course this is all projections. We don't have a crystal ball for what your assessed values are going to do, but um, this area, Littleton, the district's growing at a very, um, high rate. >> Sure. >> And the one thing I'd like to add here is we wanted to provide you with detail here. Um, in a voter pamphlet, you would this um, would get consolidated down.
057You wouldn't show the three sales. You're you aren't required to. It gets consolidated down. So, um, we just want to be able to show you kind of what we were projecting in order to be able to ask questions. >> Great. Thank you, Megan. And then one of the most important numbers in all of this is the average tax rate impact over the life of the new bonds. So, if you look at column 16 there, third from the right, you'll see the impact of adding these this $95 million onto the tax base. So in the first year, you know, it's an increase of 32 cents. And then depending on which year you're looking at and how we're layering in the debt service in future years, the average tax rate of the new bonds is that 69
058cents there at down at the bottom in that box. So that's the tax rate that the voters will see sort of all over the pamphlet and in the numbers. And that number drives the taxpayer impacts. On the next slide, if we could turn the page. Thank you. So, kind of the key here, we've got a lot of numbers, but maybe what you're most interested in is in that top left box, we have in bold the average limited value of a residential owner occupied property within the district of 168,000. So, on an assessed value basis, that's 16,000. Long story short, the average homeowner in Littleton would pay about $116 uh dollars per year additional for this bond program, which comes down to about $9.70 per month. What voters should uh be aware of is that their
059limited value is often and is likely significantly lower than what they think they can sell their house for, what they think their home value is. So, if they're curious what their actual impact would be, uh they'd look at either their tax bill or their notice of value from the county assessor and they would need to do a little bit of math with the tax rate. Uh but that average of 168,000 uh that's for the district. So, many taxpayers would be in and around that estimate. We've also got commercial property. This one's a little bit all over the place. There's very large properties and very small properties, but the average is about 5.2 million. So, the average commercial property would be paying about 5600 per year or about 472 per month. The numbers on the right
060are required by statute. They require the use of a $250,000 limited value, which is quite a bit higher than the true average of the district, the $168,000, but that will indicate $25 per year or over the life of the bond program, uh, $4,700. So, with that, um, Megan's gonna go. >> Sorry, I I don't want to interrupt the question, but the number you gave us for the 116, that's based on a home of 168,000, >> which is the average home value in the district. So, it looks at every parcel, okay, and all the values, and you take all the values divided by the number of parcels. So, the average home value in the district is 168,000. >> Okay, perfect. Thank you. >> All right. And then on the following slide, we've got a bunch of
061footnotes about our assumptions, but we can skip this page unless anyone wants to go through that. And then Megan will discuss the tax impacts and the proposed capital improvements for this election. >> Thanks, Jack. So, the the schedule that Jack was just um going through is a schedule that would be in your voter pamphlet, and we have to lay out that level of detail in the voter pamphlet. So that's why we wanted to present it here to you on this slide and you saw this when we did the um study session. This is where um district administration has is proposing to um come to you with this um with these proposed projects and this dollar amount. It's in the resolution. These categories are also contained in the resolution. So um as we discuss this this
062evening, if we need to make changes to this um we can talk about that at this time. But uh where um where we have settled in order to get to this point tonight based on you know the comm community um community discussions, the community um the um uh the committees, thank you sorry the committees that have been pulled and also the polling that happened. Um this is where we have settled. So 25 million for Littleton Elementary School District. Um based on the 69 cent tax rate at $100,000 home value, this in the $100,000 home value is required per statute for this table. That would be 18 cents. So of the 69 cents, 18 cents would be for um Littleton Elementary School. on uh on a per estimated $100,000 home for the year, it'd be $18
063for um construction, acquisition, additions, and improvements to new and existing schools. That's at 40 million uh or 29 cents um tax rate of the 69 cents or $29 for the year. The next uh category, and these are all under administrative purposes, as we talked about, there's administrative and um sorry, there's non-administrative and administrative. These are all under non-administrative. Student security and safety improvements, technology and furniture, FFN furniture, um fixtures and equipment, that's at 15 million. People transportation vehicles at 4 million. And then under administrative purposes, we have construction for administrative buildings at 11 million for a total of 95. Uh also here with me tonight is Paul Gails from Greenberg Trirow. As I mentioned when we were doing our board study session, um Paul is what is considered election counsel. Um they they would be
064in you are um he's engaged to be your election counsel um through the election and then once it turns into a bond sale uh bond counsel. So if you have any questions that I can't answer because I'm not a lawyer, I'll bring Paula. That concludes my presentation for this evening. Miss Pina, I think you have a couple more slides. >> Thank you. Um, Miss Megan Burke and Mr. Jack Leieber, I appreciate the information. I'm going to pass it over to Dr. Lefy. >> Jim, couple more. One more. There we go. Thank you. So, um, when we talk about our recommendations and next steps, tonight's recommendation for us is going to be to approve the bond resolution, and it's about ensuring that we continue to meet the needs of our students, staff, and community both now
065and the future. Uh, what when I came in, one thing I always said was, I always want to leave the organization better than I found it. And I want to ensure that um for you know those next individuals who come in and assume it they have all the tools and resources necessary to continue to provide for our district. Our district has critical facility needs that cannot continue to be delayed. This bond resolution will allow us to address important capital needs, including needed improvements at Littleton Elementary School, while also helping us stay proactive and maintaining safe, highquality learning environments across the district. The reality is the state funding alone does not provide the resources necessary to fully maintain and modernize our schools. This resolution represents an investment in our children, our community, and the long-term future
066of the district. Approving this bond resolution demonstrates our commitment to preserving community pride, protecting taxpayer investments, and ensuring every student has access to facilities that support teaching, learning, and the opportunity and opportunity. For these reasons, I respectfully recommend the approval of the bond resolution. I constantly hear that we were elected to represent the community. That's what I hear. Community has spoken. 70 over 70% said we would vote for it. Um 90% in some of the other areas, 80% some of the other areas. We have community members that were here tonight that have spoken that were part of the committee that were able to see exactly what was involved and needed. Right now the community has spoken and for me approval to this motion would answer their call. >> Any questions? Next. Next slide. >> Dr.
067defeat. >> Yes. >> So, I'd like to go ahead and make the motion the governing board adopt the resolution ordering an author. >> Point of order. >> Can we have discussion first? >> Well, let's make a motion and then we can have the discussion. If you want to ask questions, we can do questions. But if we do this, get what the motion's actually going to be, then we can debate the motion and then take a vote on it. >> Linda has a question. So, let's just It's It's the same. We do the motion. >> I just had a quick question. Based on the um based on the scale that you showed us of how you're going to redo Littleton, um how much of the original school is going to be gutted? >> So, can you
068go back to the sec the second slide? >> Slide six. >> That one. >> Yeah. So, those back two buildings that say I think they say it's uh >> that start. No, not those. So, the orange buildings. So, if you look where it says um if you go towards the baseball field. >> Okay. >> Um those buildings there, those are existing buildings. So, those the buildings would stay. However, the insides would be gutted and redone. Then, um the admin building, there would be some work in the ad current admin building. And then there would be uh the media center is the other orange building between the existing prek and the new elementary that would make that would be that would retain itself no those changes there. The other building would be a new building new
069elementary and 24 classrooms. And so what you would lose on the campus, you would you would retain uh about four of the buildings, four of the commonly used buildings and then there would be about four or five I think um removed buildings or redone. So the new cafeteria would replace the existing one. So, um the older cap the current cafeteria is a little bit closer. Um where it sits, what they would do is they would build the new one, then they would demolish the old one. And so it would be kind of a phased in approach. So the the process itself would take roughly 2 and 1/2 years. But again, this is a preliminary. This is not a final. Anything that we brought as a final would come to the board for approval of the
070design. This is we we had to get numbers for this bond. Um this process was a six-month process and throughout it it was collecting a lot of data, getting actual numbers, trying to put those components in place. So this is just a rendering of what we kind of conceived right now to give us an opportunity to have numbers for you guys. >> Thank you. It was just more like of a sentimental thing because Littleton is so I mean Littleton is us and the school is is us and I just wanted to know how much of the original we would we would keep >> right so it's it's probably 40% that would remain >> where would the students be during those two and a half years would they be we would be doing construction around them
071or would they be somewhere else? >> Correct. It's a phased in approach. And so one thing we had to consider during this process was if you disperse kids then what you do is kind of break them up and you lose the culture of the campus. And right now they've been a highly functioning campus for years. And so we discussed what would a phased in approach look like. So it would be construct a building, move kids in, demolish a building, construct a building, demolish a building. So it's all safe. These are things that uh construction companies do in other scenarios. So this this wouldn't be it wouldn't cause a safety issue or anything like that for children. But again, we're not at the construction phase. This is just an early rendering to help kind of provide
072some picture of what could be there, the possibility. Amy. >> Um, so my question is probably for our guest from Stevil. Can you explain to me why we're trying to keep the secondary bond tax rate 99%. >> Do you want me to take that? So, when we first started the discussion about um whether it'd be a good idea for us to go to bond, the first thing I told everyone involved is we need to keep the tax rate as low as possible for the community. And for me, knowing that um we needed greater than 15 million to support our needs, anything greater than that typically would push us a little bit higher. And so some of the earlier numbers we had were over a dollar. I said we cannot do that because of what it
073could potentially do for the community. And so uh Steve worked on the numbers for a while and they came up with if we can get it here, these are the numbers that you could possibly get. And then so if there's something you want to jump in on how you calculated it, you can jump in. >> You know, I think um that's a really good summary. And so, you know, we looked at different scenarios whether it was over 100 million, 90 million, 60 million and just it's a modeling process. And so again, um as Dr. Alf mentioned, not the the desire to was to be under a dollar. Obviously, if you did a bond program that's half this, it's going to be less than the 99 cents, but um that's, you know, we're trying to balance
074all the needs. So, you know, the facility needs as well as kind of the tax rate and and so it's kind of a balancing act, but that's how we came to that. >> I have a Can I ask another question? Um I know from previous work on a bond when I would go doortodoor, I would like to say something like it's only three more dollars than you currently pay. So could you explain to me I know it's rough estimates how much our voters currently pay compared to this 971 a month um can you go to there um go back one slide thank you so currently and I know this is very small and I apologize um go back one so currently And it's easiest to look in fiscal 2728 because that's when a new bond
075program would be in effect. Um but your existing tax rate for bonds outstanding based on assessed value assumptions, we don't know what the assessed value will be at that point in time. It'd be 67 cents. So assuming we put a new bond issue into place by that point in time, we're estimating an additional 32 cents in that particular year for the new bond. So between 67 cents and 32 cents um gets you to the 99 cents. So it's 32 additional for that year. 32 cents on $100,000 home is $32. Can I just and and uh Megan speaking of line 16, column 16. So if you look at number 16 on um your >> Thank you. Yeah. Sorry. Thank you. Yeah. So if Yeah, you want to look at um five is your existing and then
076the new bond would be 16 for a total of 18. Okay. >> Yep. But what we what we are required by statute to include is the average of the entire new bond program and that's how you get to that 69 cents. So um based on the 168,000 a house valued around 350,000 a um assessed value it would be an annual around 290 300 a year if we do the 116 plus 116 roughly it would be a little under 300 around like 270 >> roughly annual increase per year. >> Yeah. >> Or would there be an annual over the lifespan? >> No. So if the average home value if if their home value not not the average if their home value was $350,000 right you take 350 times 10% because homes are assessed at 10%. >>
077Um so you get to 35,000 instead of that 16,000 >> okay >> times the 69 cents. So you'd be >> 116. >> That's yeah that's sorry to interrupt. That's that's a little over double the the average. So that would be about what two probably 250 a year on >> 250 increase in property tax >> correct >> per year. Okay. >> Not necessarily an increase. You're talking a gap. You're talking a gap, right? >> Um because that is the average value. So that is you'd have to look at what the their existing dollar amount is on the 350. And we don't have that math in here, but you'd have to look at the you'd have to look at the 67 cents on the 350. And then you'd have to look at 32 cents on the 350
078to see what the difference is. >> The difference. >> So, so it wouldn't be an increase of 350. You'd have to calculate the difference. >> Okay. >> So, so just doing some math in my head, >> 32 32 cents on a $100,000 home would be $32 a year. So, multiply that by roughly three and a half. >> You'd get about a little over $100 per year additional on that $350,000 home. >> Home. Okay. Yeah. >> In that first year. >> Okay. >> In that first year. Okay. Because I think I think back to like our average single family homes like my mom's is valued at 367,000. >> But again and >> Yep. >> It's it's different varies by neighborhood in different parts of >> you have to think about um so the what the assessor
079assesses the home value at. So your not your home your home value is very different. your Zillow value is very different than what the assessor assesses your home at. Um, so you know, that's why that $168,000 is much lower than what the average what what the average home values actually are in the district. But this is the assessor's value, >> right? Assessed value and what you would sell your home for are two totally different numbers, right? >> The the value is always lower. It's always lower. Yeah, >> Amy, you have another question there. >> Can you explain to me the positives or the negatives of if we wanted to take this 95 million and split it over two bond elections or allin-one? >> Do you want me to start? >> Um, I mean, first reaction
080is these are for 10 years. So, when you go out for authorization, you have 10 years to sell these bonds. So again, the timing that we've laid out is just the timing through talking through, you know, the various projects and the implementation of when you would need to bring those online. That does not mean that needs to be the timing. That's something that can be discussed at a later point in time. Elections are expensive. Um, and so, you know, I don't know what the cost of this misspena election you're estimating to be, but it's expensive. And so there is cost savings in doing this larger amount now versus splitting it up into multiple elections. You know, um that's that would be the pro. Um you know, there is a tax impact, right? And so it's
081really it's really kind of determining through your community and your in the supporters and constituents whether they will be supportive of clearly the need that you have, you know, within your schools. >> Yeah. And just and and just to to piggy back on that, um part of the piece that you have to look at too is the the the m the manpower taken to begin to um gather all of the data, put that together, bring this together, go out, present to the community. And if you were to do that every couple of years, that's sometimes can be more taxing to both the community and the staff. And so it's how do you how do you build a number and say we can begin to use this because if we go more frequently that becomes a
082heavier burden versus less frequently it's easier to communicate especially as the years go by um those some of those bonds will begin to drop off and so you change what you're what you're able to go out for. And one other thing that just um came to my mind is, you know, the cost of building has just in continued to increase and escalate. Um and so I think, you know, by um going out for a larger amount, you're, you know, you're able to kind of figure out what what you can do projects wise now. Um and it is to Dr. Lee's point. I mean, we are here in front of you in May, but this process began um like in August or September of last year. So, there's a lot of time and effort that has
083gone into it getting to this point. >> For clarification, if I can just add, the bond election costs roughly about 70,000. >> Any other questions? >> Um for the Well, I think mine is now into the resolution. um just questions that I had about the bond resolution and um for the constitutional um debt debt limit. So sorry, might as well just just keep you up here. Um for the constitutional debt limit, I know that it is a roughly around 10 million increase this upcoming fiscal year from 148 to 159. >> So your constitutional debt limit is you have constitutional and statutory debt limit. So your constitutional is less restrictive than your statutory limit. And Paul, you'd have to answer why we have constitutional limits in the resolution and not statutory limits because we're really restricted
084by what your statute says. But what is happening in that $10 million increase is two things. Your assessed value grow grew from one year to the next. So we already know Let me go to that page just so I can specifically answer that question for you. And then and that's what I was going to ask was is it going to continue over the next five to six years >> every year grow. Okay. >> So every year so your constitutional limitation is 30% of your net assessable cash value. And so that's how that number is calculated. And it's growing from 2425 to 2526 it grew by 9% 25 26 to 26 27 it grew by another 9%. So that growth is how that number increased 10 million. Also, you have debt that is is retiring. So,
085that's that's the component there. >> Okay. >> And so, with the 95 million for the next debt, that would take us up to about roughly 26 27 million left in constitutional debt >> in constitutional constitutional. >> But again, these are they're going to be issued over a 10, you know, these multiple years. So each and every year you'll have that growth in constitutional value and you'll have debt retiring. So you're always you you currently have more capacity right now than you would issue. Okay. >> You want to add anything? >> Any other comments? If we're not, can we make a motion? I'll make the motion you adopt the resolution ordering and authorizing all materials necessary for a bond election to be held in or in and for Littleton Elementary School District number 65 Maricopa County,
086Arizona on November 3rd, 2026. >> I second. Can we do roll call? >> Sure. >> Mr. Nielsen, >> I >> Mr. Santos. Um I want to just say first thank everyone um for all the work that went into this. Um you know I think you know visiting I took the opportunity to visit all most of our sites talked to leadership teams and walked the schools and um you know growing up in this community I've I've seen that we've never had the nicest things as a lot of other communities. um you know, fine arts was built and um you know, we've always had just blocks after blocks, never usually unique, nice, innovative designs in our community. And um I've known for so long as a board member that we have needed to do a bond and
087that we know that our schools need the money. But I also just want to um say this is what happens when we let years of neglecting our facilities build up, you know, um and this is where we come at. Now we have a huge bond amount that will go out to the voters and something like this has never been presented to our voters. So this will test the um it will test time to see if this is something that our new community and our old community will support. Um, you know, my my heart is in this for the kids and I know that we need this money and I'm going to abstain. >> Say it again, please. Abstain. >> Mrs. Barnett. >> So, I'm so conflicted about this. Um I have um had the opportunity
088to attend or to visit the campus and um I'm so in agreement that that school is raggedy. That school is falling apart. There's been an incident in which I pulled over to confront a man who was speaking to a child on the other side of the fence. So that needs to be corrected. It is a safety concern and we need to prioritize and protect our children. That being said, I'm conflicted because of just I believe it was our last board meeting, someone came and spoke and said how our numbers are dwindling. We're not having children anymore. And so in a few years, these kids who are coming through, we're going to be shutting down schools unless something major happens. So I'm I'm really conflicted because I want our kids to have the best campus. This
089picture is beautiful. I want our students to have the very very best. They're deserving of everything. But is it fiscally responsible for us to take on so much debt? And is our community going to agree to it? I don't know. I I really don't know. I'm going to say yes, but I don't I don't think this I think that we there has to be a better way. I don't think this is going to be good for us. I But we'll see. Miss Dard, I agree with what Miss Barnett said. I I do worry about the future and bringing you know students in which we do need but I I have been to Littleton campus too and those babies need more than what they have and so I I am going to vote yes. >> Mrs.
090Sasha Nick. >> Um I agree with the rest of my board members in that Littleton's all of Littleton students need better um Littleton of of course, but even some of our other schools have things that need to be improved upon. My children um attend one of our newer campuses, but they have definitely visited other campuses with me and they're like, "Mom, why don't you fix that?" and I like well we have to have the money to fix it. So I also think that there's another component to this that I just yesterday was thinking of um I was at our new teacher induction at the beginning of the year and I will never forget the look of one of our new teachers who looked at me and said I thought your schools were pretty and I'm
091teaching at a not pretty school. And I think that that is speaking to keeping quality staff. I know as a teacher I love being at a newer school and I don't really like all the time being at a maybe not so newer school and having to do things. Um so while I'm very leery this is a large amount. I think our students are worth it. I think our staff are worth it. Um and I think that going out for all of it all in one bond is scary to me. Um you gave really good answers to why we should go out to one bond. So, um, and I was one of the 300 people called, so I feel like I should go with what I said in that same thing as a community member. So,
092I will vote yes. >> Thank you. So, the final vote is >> four eyes, zero ns, one abstension, and the motion carries. >> Thank you very much. Appreciate that. Appreciate all the time and effort that we've all put together for this for real work and effort. Thank you all for being here. Next item C. >> So, next item, and I'd like to thank all of my committee members who were here and all the presenters. Thank you all. The next item is classroom site fund. So, I'll hand that over to Miss Mucum. All right, President Nielsen, governing board, Dr. Lefit, thank you for this opportunity to present the classroom site fund plan. The classroom site fund plan was significantly revised beginning in the 2324 school year to establish common goals across our employee groups. Building on
093the district's ongoing work with professional learning communities, the LEAP committee is recommending further alignment of the CSF plan to support this instructional framework. I would first like to recognize the LEAP committee members from across the district who engaged in this collaborative work. And if they're present tonight, if they're present tonight, I would like them to stand and be recognized. Kelsey Barnes, Trevor Butler, Cynthia Landis, Mary Message, Bertha Plaza, Steve Rickert, Jessica Robas, Marissa Short, Stacy Soman, and Danielle Vanal, Danielle Vanalen, sorry. Thank you so much for your time and commitment. The committee's recommendation for the 2026 2027 CSF plan includes three different components. They would like to maintain component one with no changes and that component has a base pay component for all teachers as well as a professional development participation um component. So that
094would stay the same and it's at $8,100. They would like to revise component two to focus the three goals aligned to the professional learning community framework. And so in that they would like to have three different pieces. And each one of those goals is worth up to $1,200 for the total of 3,600 which you approved earlier this year in the stipen schedule. And those three components would be framework and protocols, data analysis, and planning. And teachers would provide evidence that they have completed these three areas related to their professional learning community collaborative teams. And then the third recommendation is to maintain the additional responsibilities requirement. We did make some slight updates to committees that are eligible for payment and teachers that participate in one of the eligible committees receive $800 per year for participation in
095eligible committee. The recommended CSF plan revisions by statute have to go out to teachers for vote. And so we did do that and we received 90.4% 4% of the teachers voting to uh approve the recommendations. And so tonight, I bring you the recommendation to approve the 2026 2027 classroom site fund plan as presented. If you have any questions, I can answer those. >> Any questions? Oop, any questions at this time? If not, may I have a motion? I move the governing board approve the classroom site 301 fund for the 2026 2027 school year as presented. >> I'll second. >> Thank you. I have a motion and a second. All in favor? >> I. Any opposed? Thank you. Passes 5. Next item. Ne >> next item. Uh, Miss Mucus, since you're up there, >> President Nielsen,
096governing board, Dr. Lefit, thank you for the opportunity to share information with you regarding a partnership with American Intercontinental University and Trident University International. You could open the PowerPoint that's attached to that. I appreciate it. Thank you. So, a few years ago, the administration brought a partnership um opportunity with American Intercontinental University and Trident University to the board for approval, and you graciously approved that. Currently, we have a pro you approved a masters in educational leadership and a doctorate in educational leadership through a partnership. What I bring you tonight is a revote is a revised partnership that expands the opportunities for all of our students or I'm sorry, all of our staff. I apologize. Um, we would be able to have our classified employees and our certified employees obtain college advanced degrees. The partnership would
097encompass the ability for staff to enroll in bachelor's, masters, and doctoral programs. and they aren't all related to education. So, if we had um staff that wanted to become more uh have a higher degree in accounting or in human resources or in operations, they would have that opportunity. On the next slide, I will share that with you. But staff would meet with representatives directly from AIU and TUI to determine their eligibility and to make sure that they meet those enrollment guidelines that they're interested in pursuing. And on the next slide you'll see um these are the three different areas. So currently remember we only have a master's degree in educational leadership and a doctorate in educational leadership. But in this p in this piece if we go forward with this expanded uh partnership we'll have
098bachelor's degrees in accounting, bachelor's degrees in business administration with all of those different concentrated areas. So human resources management, marketing, finance, and operations management. We'd also have an opportunity for a bachelor's degree in information technology, which is really important for us as a district to be on the cutting edge for that. We'd have master degrees in business administration. We would have several in education, but just instead of just the educational leadership, we'd have adult education and e-learning, education administration, elementary education, leadership of prek educational organizations, and then secondary education. And they also after I um created the slide and attached it, they got approved for a special education masters as well. Um we also would have an opportunity for a masters informational technology in all of those different areas, cyber security, data analytics, general track
099and an IT management piece. And then our doctorate in education leadership would still stand the same. So what changes in this program are we um recommending? So currently participants who sign up for a program or partnership, they pay for half of the cost of the yearly tuition. And currently with the master's program that we have in place in the doctorate program, it's $2,500 per year. However, when a participant does that, they're only allowed to receive half of the professional movement that's by policy because the district is paying for half of that cost. And so they also have to stay with us for an extra year after they complete that program for every year that the district put money into that into them, right? Invested in them. Because of our limited funds, we had to limit
100the number of participants that could participate in this program. And we had many teachers that wanted to participate. We were unable to support them. So the new proposed participation that's on the right side, the participants would pay for the full cost of the yearly program. So for a bachelor's program, it's $2,500 per year and it caps at$10,000. So if it took an employee five or six years to finish their bachelors, they still would not pay more than $10,000. Um, and then for a master's program, it's $5,000 a year. Many of the programs are one-year masters, some are two, depending on the area of concentration that they pick. And then the doctoral program is $5,000 per year. And most of the candidates that go through that program, it's a three-year program. It could be a four-year
101program, but most of them are three. The change also because the employee would be paying the entire cost, they would be able to earn full movement based on board policy that's in place for GCI and GCM. and that is a 2.5% increase for every 15 credit hours that they complete and they get one of those per fiscal year. So every school year um they could receive that 2.5% for every 15 credit hours that they um complete. So a normal M's is about 30 credit hours. So they would receive two uh 2.5% increases one fiscal year and then the next fiscal year. This also would allow us to offer this to every single employee and not have to limit um the the number of participants. So I'll be happy to answer any questions but I would
102like to um ask you to >> any question >> approve that motion. >> So I have a question. >> Sure. So I know you said that the the need for the change will be because we had to turn some people away. How many people were actually turned away? So that's one question. >> Last year we had five teachers that we had to uh turn away because there were not sufficient funds in order to pay for their program. >> So the proposed change is that we're not going to help you with anything. So you pay for it yourself and then you would just get a normal pay increase if as if you already had it. So we're really not what we what are we doing for them? >> Sure. Remember, Barnett, you would get two um
103increases. So, you'd get the yearly compensation increase that you approve on top of the professional growth movement for completing their programs because currently they only get 1.25%. They would get the 2.5% the full um growth percentage. So, okay, hypothetically speaking, let's say that I'm just a teacher and I say, I'm going to do this on my own and not include the board or include the district. I'm just going to go ahead and do this and then I'm going to apply for this job with my master's degree in hand. Wouldn't that I mean is there going to be a difference? So what's the difference between somebody who goes to this proposed program and someone who just comes up with a master's degree and say and and applies for the same position? Will there be a difference
104in these two people? Member Barnett, if you're asking about the cost of a master's program, the cost of a master's program would be far exceeded $5,000, but their placement in the system on our placement schedule, it depends when they came into the organization because they're placed when they come in and then they receive the yearly compensations that the board approves on top of any yearly professional growth movement they get. So, they're not replaced every year. they receive the compensation increases that you've that you've provided us as well as their professional growth. So this for example next year you already as a board approved a 2% increase. If a teacher puts in for a professional growth increase they'll get that 2% plus another 2.5. So they'll have a 4.5 increase next year. >> And just to
105chime in the where the difference is is >> if we pay for it they don't get the professional growth. >> Correct. If they pay for it, they get it. And that's pol that's based on policy. So if if I decided So if we as a district did it, they couldn't put in for the additional 2 and a.5%. That's that's where the difference lies. >> They can just leave the district and go to a different district with their masters. >> They're supposed to once they work once they go through the program with us, they're supposed to because we're giving them the growth. Um well, no, that was previous year. I'll be quiet. >> Yeah, that's okay. I I think I think I understand what member is saying. >> So I guess my question is if we
106go to this proposed program >> to me this looks like just a program anyone off the street could go to this college and do so please explain to me what we're agreeing to like what is the benefit >> for our staff to go through this program and not go to NA. >> Sure. So the benefit is it's a $5,000 program for the complete masters. If you go through NAU, you're paying about $30,000 for a mast's. So when a an employee or a non-emp employee of Littleton that doesn't have an agreement through their district cannot receive the program, the masters at 5,000. It has to be an employee of a district that has an agreement with the with the two universities. >> So I see what you're saying and thank you for that clarification. That is
107what I was asking Amy. My thing about that is that even if there were five people that we had to unfortunately turn away because we didn't have the funding, it was many people who were able to assist and aid and pay half of it for them. Just for context and just to be very transparent, I received my master's degree, my entire master's degree was $4,347. So people can get a master's degree for under $5,000, especially in this district where they're not making much money. They're living hand them off anyway. So, it just it just seems to me just on the surface I can either pay half of a group and allow them to get this or I can say you're on your own. We're going to give you some money on the back end, but
108then it's still going to cost them on the front end. So, it really doesn't it doesn't seem to add up. >> So, I also want to say that this current program that we have is only for our teachers. If we expand this program participation, our classified staff can also receive their degrees. So, they can get an undergrad degree, they can get a degree in education. Um, we're currently, it's only our certified teachers that can pursue an advanced degree with our partnership. So, we're leaving out about 50% of our employees by not expanding the partnership as well >> with the current um I know it states that the old was that they could get a master's and then a doctorate. You know, that's the current partnership right now in place. >> How many people went through
109that currently with the halfp paying? And what is the cost difference between if we move it to 5,000 for the masters and doctorate? What's the cost difference between the last proposal and then the new proposal if we cover half? >> Sure. So, member Sinceros, um, Vice President Sinceros, I'm sorry. Uh, currently an employee who's getting a doctorate pays $2,500 a year and they only are eligible for a 1.2 1.25% professional growth movement. In the new proposal, they would pay 5,000 a year and they would get 2.5% for every 15 credit hours that they complete of growth. With a bachelor, with a master's degree, they currently pay $2,500 a year for one year, and they get 1.25% growth one time. And the second time, because it's 30 hours, they get 1.2.5% again. With this new problem
110program, they would get they would pay 5,000. They would get 2.5% growth for the first 15 credit hours and then 2.5% growth again for the second 15 credit hours. So, they're getting a 5% raise over the time instead of getting a 2.5% raise over time. So, it doubles their increase. >> Okay. And how many um administrators use the program in the current cycle? >> Administrators, zero. Um there are zero administrators. They're all our certified teachers. >> Certified teachers. >> So um Oh, sorry. I apologize. One administrator. We have one assistant principal getting their doctorate and the rest of the participants are um certified teachers. >> Okay. >> And I would I want to say between the two years that we've had the program, we have 13 teachers that have gone through it and then one
111administrator. >> Okay. >> Go ahead. First of all, I want to thank you for the information. I really want to thank you for offering it to classified staff also. >> Um, and so if we go with the proposed, I just I'm pretty sure I I understand. But they don't owe anything then. So they don't have to stay in work for another a year or nothing. They just >> That is correct. >> When they're done, they're done. >> Correct. Because they are paying the full amount. We do not expect them to stay an extra year. >> Thank you. There any other questions you've got? Not. Uh, can we have a motion? >> I move that the governing board approve the intergovernmental agreement with American Intercontinental University and Trident University International and the employee agreements for participation
112in the program. >> Thank you. I'll second that. Have a vote. All in favor? >> I. Any opposed? Motion passes 5-0. Thank you. Next item. Okay. Item 12E, new and revised job descriptions associated with organizational alignment. So the purpose of this item is to seek governing board approval for selected organizational positions that were previously presented but not acted upon. Now refined in response to board feedback and further administrative review. At the February 10th, 2026 meeting governing board member governing board meeting administration presented a proposed organizational structure designed to strengthen alignment to district priorities, improved operational efficiency, and better support schools. The board approved portions of the proposal and provided valuable feedback on several positions that were not advanced at the time. Since that meeting, administration has taken additional time to evaluate those roles, clarify responsibilities,
113and ensure alignment with board priorities and district needs. The refinements based on this feedback were reviewed again, reviewed fiscal impact. And if you notice, there's an attachment that has a spreadsheet in there for you. So, reviewed fiscal impact and staffing implications. Ensure direct alignment to district priorities and strategic focus areas. Review job descriptions to ensure transparency and accountability. Clarified scope of responsibility and reporting relationships. The positions themselves are intended to support student achievement, increase staff experience and retention, improve operational systems, increase enrollment, improve marketing. Each position is accompanied by a detailed job description outlining essential duties, qualifications, and expected outcome. The fiscal impact, the total associated costs with those positions, $179,230,000.33. So, we are um asking that the board approves the new and revised job descriptions associated with organizational alignment as presented. Um, >> I'll
114first start with the Oh, >> did you have a question? Oh, >> okay. >> Do we need a motion before we have any comment or question? >> No, we we don't we don't usually do it that way. >> I I know. I was just following Robert Rubble's order, which would do it that way so we know what we're working on. >> I just had a compliment. >> Please go ahead. >> I just wanted to thank you, Dr. feet and everyone else that was involved in this total savings here of, you know, $391,000. Um, that's that's really impressive. So, I just wanted to say thank you. >> Thank you. Um my first question um will be can the administration provide evidence or data demonstrating that these elevating these positions will increase student achievement next fiscal year?
115So in in terms of evidence right now right now what could be provided is just really the most practical evidence I have is the work that our data and assessment and grants person is doing at my direction. I told him to take a step back on grants, meaning competitive grants, and to ensure that we're getting our um other grants in alignment, our um entitlement grants. His focus has been on data, and we've seen a significant increase in the conversations around data, how it's being used, how people are using it to help support instruction and guide the direction of the organization. Once seeing that it was evident that that focus need to be there and there had to be additional staff supports to and resources to support that. When we talk about some of the other
116positions obviously everything is going to be speculative based on the needs and the role and so when we look at marketing what that entails the increase in partnerships and so on that we're working on. example tonight was an example of partially what we could begin to do as we begin to shift our focus and give them those higher levels of responsibility and expectation with their job roles and responsibilities. >> Okay. And how many classroom based positions, student support positions or school level staff could this potential funding be used for the same amount of money? >> How many classroom staff? Mhm. >> Um 179,000. Two and a half. Three. Three. Yeah. >> Okay. >> Any other questions? >> And looking at um you know this is uh the third time we'll be voting on these administrative
117positions. you know, um, and I have never seen our administration so passionate about something, um, you know, of bringing forward positions of elevations and expanding district office, um, with more central, uh, staff at the top. Um, you know, we know that in our schools, any dollars that we can move around to save to do anything to support our staff is what I'm in favor of. And if people need different types of titles, salary increases at the administrative level when they were already getting $4,000 in the health savings account, they get three to four between a,000 and $4,000 a year in car allowance. I don't know how much support our district office administration needs when our schools need us. We just approved a $95 million bond and now we're going to approve more administrative positions when
118we say that our schools need the money. And so, um, you know, this is the third time that we're bringing forward this this proposition. And, um, I will I will not support it. Um, anything that prioritizes the administration when the letter grades have gone down in our district, our facilities have been neglected, why does the district administration deserve awards when we have teachers can't even afford to drive to school? And this is a continuation of supporting district office with no accountability measures. So I will not for the third time support. >> Okay. Could we move? We appreciate that. We do have one thing that we as a board want to hold our staff accountable for their decisions. They've made a decision and want to see that how this goes. Evidently, there's some evidence from the
119data that it does prove what it needs to be. We've got to have to go ahead and, you know, if we're going to hold them accountable, they need to hold us accountable as well. And this is an opportunity to see what it's really about. If we don't like it, we can hold them accountable for it. They hold us accountable. But this thing is very undermining. It's like a bad penny. It comes back every single month. Like I don't understand like maybe next month it'll be in French. Like maybe the next month we'll put it in a different language. It it keeps coming back and it is negating the bigger issue like we have classrooms falling apart. We can't keep teachers. It's a revolving door. Our students aren't learning anything. Classrooms are being destroyed. We find
120all these things out. This is the bigger issue. The issue is not pouring more money into administrators when I'm standing behind a teacher in fries and she's having to put back bread and milk. So, this is silly. Nicely put. Maybe next month we'll do it in in Mandarin and we'll see because it keeps coming back. >> Thank you for your comments. Do you know I have a motion on this one, please? >> I'll make a motion to deny. >> I second and be roll call vote. >> Mr. Nielsen. So the motion is to deny what the proposal is. I do not agree with that. So is that a yes vote or a no? It's a no vote for what you've said stated. So I vote no for the proposal that's before us that this is
121denied. I want it to go through. >> Mr. Ciceros, >> um I will be voting yes to deny. Um because we have seen over the time we have lost banned teachers. We've lost gifted teachers. We have seen things continue to shrink for support staff. And time and time again, we have seen this board support the administration unconditionally with no checks and balances. And as somebody who was elected to be the voice of teachers, students, and staff, I will not allow the administration to get elevations or positions. When our letter grades have gone down, we have lost everything in our academic achievements. It's decreasing. We don't have good facilities. We lost gifted teachers. Yet, these are the priorities. We can move around money for the administration, but why can't we move around money to create auto
122allowance siphons for support staff or teachers? These are the priorities of this district and it is a shame as somebody who grew up here and as a taxpayer. It is a shame. I am ashamed and I hate to be like this but that when it comes to the ability to lead that when people at the bottom are hurting, you don't reward the top. We continue to see that at the federal level. It is disgusting. and I will vote yes. >> Thank you, >> Mrs. Barnett. >> I'm voting yes in denying this. >> Mrs. Sashik >> um I'm going to vote yes in this. I believe that our district administration has identified needs that we have and that I believe by having these new positions will allow our teachers and our other staff to do their
123jobs that we hire them to do. >> Oh, I apologize. I would like to vote no to denying. Thank you, Member Salard. support >> Marcus sit down >> miss dollarer. >> So I am also going to vote no. I believe we should support this. Yes, there have been some problems. Yes, there have been some issues. But we are moving forward and I truly believe that we should not live in the past or you know go back to what has happened before because we have a a new superintendent that I am trusting that with these new positions and work spread out and people able to dedicate themselves slow um solely to one area that they will be able to offer more help to our schools and to our staff who can in turn offer that support
124to our students and help our letter grades go up. So my vote is no. I am for this. >> Okay. So please replace >> the motion fails with two eyes and three nazs. >> Thank you. Motion to approve. >> Okay. I make a motion to approve the new and revised job descriptions associated with organization alignment is presented. >> I second. >> Roll call. >> Mr. Nielson. >> I >> Mr. Seneros. >> I will be voting no. >> Mrs. Because when I visit classrooms and I see how much our teacher sacrifice and support staff sacrifices for our kids and I see administrators with six figures getting auto allowance and 4,000 health savings accounts. That is corruption at the top. >> You've brought that up. >> And I will I will explain my vote. I will explain
125my vote. I will not be silenced because the community elected me to voice this opinion. And dem beauty of democracy is challenging institutions and systems. And we've shown that this system doesn't serve students and staff. It serves itself. >> Mrs. Barnett, >> no. >> Miss Stler, >> yes. >> Mrs. Ashen, >> yes. the vote, please. >> The motion passes with three eyes's and two nazs. >> Item number F, please. >> So, our next couple of items, I'll have Miss Mucil come up to present our recommendations for new administrators to the district. >> President Nielsen, governing board, Dr. Lefit. Tonight, I'm pleased to share with you a recommendation for the assistant principal at Lakeen Prep Academy. The application process for the assistant principal at Lake and Prep Academy presented diverse applicants. There were multiple rounds in
126the selection process which included an initial screening, in-person committee interview, a performance task, and a final interview with members of administrative team. The recommendation for the assistant principal at Lake and Prep Academy is Carrie Rodriguez. Miss Rodriguez has been in Littleton since 2010. She was a classroom teacher at Countryplace Leadership Academy before becoming the student achievement coach at Trace Rios Serving Service Academy. Most recently, she serves as the dean at Trace Rios Service Academy, where she supports staff and students. The recommendation is that the board approve Miss Carrie Rodriguez as the assistant principal for Lake Prep Academy. >> Thank you. May I have a motion on that? >> I move that the governing board approve Miss Carrie Rodriguez for assistant principal of Lake Prep Academy for the 2627 school year. You >> have a second.
127>> I second. >> All in favor? I >> I abstain. >> Excuse me. >> I'll abain. >> Okay, >> I'll abain as well. >> Three in favor, two abstains. Motion passes. Next item. >> President Nielson, governing board, Dr. Lefit. Tonight, I am pleased to share with you a recommendation for the assistant principal at Littleton STEM Academy. The application process for the assistant principal at Littleton STEM Academy presented diverse applicants. There were multiple rounds in the selection process which included an initial screening, an in-person committee interview, a performance task, and a final interview with members of the administrative team. The recommendation for the assistant principal at Littleton STEM Academy is Mr. Elliot Waspatton. Mr. Waspbatton has been in Littleton since 2020. He was a classroom teacher at Estraya Vista STEM Academy before becoming the student achievement
128coach at Lakeen Prep Academy. Most recently, he serves as the dean at Lake and Prep Academy where he supports staff and students. The motion is to approve the the administration is uh bringing the motion to you to approve Mr. Elliot Waspton as the assistant principal for Littleton STEM Academy. >> I have a question. Um yes. Does Littleton have a dean? >> Not currently. We're in the process of interviewing the deans, the dean, the current dean from Littleton. Um, you approved the appointment to the director of student services earlier this year. >> Okay. May we have a motion on this item? I'll make the motion that the governing board approve Mr. Elliott Washbutton as assistant principal for Littleton STEM Academy for the 2627 school year. I second. >> Thank you. Have a vote. All in favor?
129>> I opposed. >> Yeah. Did everyone vote? Yeah. Okay. Okay. So, let me You know what I forgot to do? I'm sorry. the last two folks. Um Carrie, if you could just stand up. Are you here? Yep. There you go. Thank you. Thank you. Appreciate it. Elliot, if you could please stand up. Thank you. >> Okay, Miss Mel. >> President Nielson, governing board, Dr. Lefy. Tonight I am pleased to share with you a recommendation for the director of operational resources. The application process for the director of operational resources presented diverse candidates applicants. There were multiple rounds in the selection process which included an initial screening, in-person committee interviews, a performance task, and final interviews with members of the executive team. The recommendation for the director of operational resources is Mr. Robert Young. Mr. Young has
130over 40 years in the operations field directly related to public schools in Arizona. He has held the roles of director and or executive director of operations in three public school districts in Arizona, Osborne, Daart, and Liberty. He has extensive experience in developing and managing maintenance and facility programs to support district and educational programs and provide clean, safe learning environments for students and staff. Administration is recommending that Mr. Robert Young as the director of operational resources. >> I'll make a motion to approve. >> Do we have a second? >> I second. >> Second. All in favor? >> I >> Thank you. We can have Robert stand up. Thank you. >> Thank you. The last item here is ASBA 2027 proposal upon political agenda. >> So, uh, President Nelson, members of the board, you should have received
131communication from Miss Cis regarding uh, the previous or prior priorities that were um, set by the board. What our desire was for you guys to have a discussion, bring what your top three items were so that you could narrow those down, get on the same page, and we could submit those. Those are actually due >> May 15th. So they are due tomorrow, three days by the end of the week. So I'm going to hand that over to you, Mr. Nelson, to lead that conversation. >> Hope you've had the opportunity to look at those, review them. There's five items. We only need to come up with three priorities. The two others can be optional or we can just have one option. Last year for 2026, we had the five of them. And if there's any comments
132changes, >> we just we just keep the old ones because I don't >> the other one. >> So Marcus, were you talking? I'm sorry. I don't want to interrupt. >> No, just go ahead. Um I the past four or five years um I have been Littleton's delegate to the delegate assembly for ASBA. Um and we tend to always have these five. I'm not against these five. I think that they're a dream wish list. Um, I do think that for me personally, um, number four would fall into this, but I think that there could be some conversation about ESAs, um, and looking at that, but I that also falls under item four. So, >> thank you. >> Any other comments, thoughts? >> Yeah, I'll agree with Amy. Um, you know, I think I think not only
133putting in there, but we, you know, we say that charter schools and, you know, um, ESA vouchers are an abomination to, um, you know, our society and, uh, because we all know that they are the active two things that are destroying public education um, and dismantling our communities internally um, so um, I'm in support of that. >> That's one of the one notes I picked up as well with charter schools and what you say. Yeah. Yeah, that we put that in there whatever being. Is this in order that we put them up there? Does that move it to one? Does that change any priorities or anything like that with us? >> So, um, on my experience, what happens is all of the districts submit these and then ASBA's legislative committee looks at all of them
134and creates their >> template political agenda that then the delegate assembly discusses and votes on in September. So, I don't think the order really matters so much. >> Okay. Thank you. >> But I'm in agreeance on that one. Any others you want to address or look at before agreeance with the rest of those? Do I need a motion on that one? I move the governing board approve any amendments or new proposals to the district's legislative priorities for submission to the Arizona School Board Association ASBA for consideration in the 2027 political agenda. >> Thank you. Second. >> I'll second. >> All in favor? >> I. >> Any opposed? a recess for an executive session. You need a motion for that. >> I move that the governing board recess the special meeting and retire for executive session
135pursuant to ASRS 3843 1.03 A13 and 4 for discussion or consideration of the salary of superintendent Dr. Lewis Lefit and B discussion and consultation for legal advice with the attorney or attorneys of the public body regarding the superintendent's contract or to consider its position regarding the superintendent's contract and related legal issues. >> Thank you. We need a second. >> I second. >> Thank you. We stand adjourned and we'll return back after we finish. >> Oh, I'm sorry. All in favor? Hi. >> Hi. refresh. Refresh. No. 14. >> 14. down there. She's She's going to PDF it just for them to be able to read it. >> Yeah. Yeah. They just need to be able to read it. Which number? >> Okay. So, we need a motion on item number 28 there. I move that the
136governing board approve the amendment to the superintendent's contract to correct an air in the benefit term of the original agreement and not to increase the superintendent's compensation. The stipend the main part of this correction would be a stipend beginning on >> July it's up here if you want to read it. I don't have to read it then. >> Yeah, it's right. >> I have it right. >> Oh, you got it there as well. >> Okay. Sorry. >> Um, the stipen beginning on July 1st, 2026, the governing board will pay the superintendent an annual lump sum of $16,422.35 as an additional end income minus standard payroll withholdings. The superintendent's annual stipent shall be payable in regular installments at the same time and in the same manner as other districts certificated administrators. >> Thank you. Do we
137have a second? >> I second. >> All right, we have a vote. All in favor? >> I opposed. >> No, thank you. >> Is that a no? Okay, passes four to one. Thank you. Uh, next item, last item here. Future agenda items. Mind, just let me read the statement here. Remind everyone that under the open meeting law, the portion of the agenda is limited to brief suggested topics for future agenda. discussions, debate and direction to staff of matters do not not listed on the agenda is not permissible and we stay within the legal boundaries to ensure transparency and compliance with Arizona statute. >> Anybody have future agenda items? >> Yeah, I just I just want to request that policy beb be brought forward as not as a board item uh board update but as a
138board agenda item as I originally requested. and >> did you get that one >> next? >> And that's I also wanted to put the superintendent evaluation on the agenda um for discussion as well the policy. >> Thank you. Any other items tonight? If not, may I have a motion to adjurnn? >> I motion we adjurnn. >> I second. >> All in favor? Hi. >> Hi. >> Thank you so much for being here and all >> there things to sign.