May 8, 2025 at 6:00 PM - Regular Meeting

I. OPENING

I.1. Call to Order

I.2. Roll Call

I.3. Pledge of Allegiance

I.4. Moment of Silence

I.5. Adoption of Agenda

II. STUDENT RECOGNITION 
Carlos Galaz - English and Literature
Asher McFarland - Social Studies
Felix Rodriguez - Foreign Language
Cole Castro - Science
Zaira Landaverde - Physical Education
Makenzie Combs - Performing and Visual Arts
Ryan Hoggard - Mathematics
Logan Logtin - Career and Technical Education
Kati Lusebrink - AVID
Carter Wacker - Male Athlete of the Month
Anslie Bliss - Female Athlete of the Month
Magaly Gonzalez - Pursuing Victory with Honors
Candace Basham - Senior Spotlight

III. EMPLOYEE RECOGNITION
Sherri Ullery - Classroom Aide at the Academy
Haley Davis - English Teacher, Head Coach JV Softball, and Rainbow League Club Sponsor

IV. REPORTS
The Superintendent and Board Member(s) reports will consist of brief summaries of current events.  These reports will be without any discussion or feedback. 

IV.1. Superintendent's Report

IV.2. Board Member Report(s) - Board Members will report on their attendance at the Verde Valley Fair.

V. PRESENTATION AND INFORMATION

V.1. Administration Information - Principal Beery will update the Board on the PLC processes as it relates to Curriculum and reporting out on the latest Staff Needs Assessment.

V.2. Student Council Presentation - Student Council members will be presenting current Student Body events and future activities.  Items Include: Prom, Spring Sports Pep Assembly, Vitalant Banner Night at DBacks, Teacher Appreciation Week, and May Blood Drive

V.3. AVID Information - AVID students will present how the AVID program has affected them.

V.4. Other Information for Reading

• May Newsletter

VI. BOARD MEETING MINUTES NOT PREVIOUSLY APPROVED

VI.1. Meetings

• April10, 2025 - Regular Meeting
• April 24, 2025 - Work Session

VII. PUBLIC COMMENTS 
At the conclusion of the call to the public, Board members may respond to any criticism made by an individual who addressed the Board.  Board members may also direct staff to review the concern or request the item be discussed at a future meeting.  Board members may not discuss or take legal action on matters raised during this open call to the public. If you have submitted a Request to Speak form, the Board President will call upon you and ask that you please identify yourself by clearly stating for the record your name and address. Citizens are asked to restrict their comments to three (3) minutes. Groups wishing to speak should select a spokesperson to represent the view of the group. (Board President may refrain from reciting this section if no RTS forms have been submitted).

VIII. ACTION ITEMS - CONSENT

VIII.1. Approval of Routine Vouchers

VIII.1.1. Expense
#1032 - $108,009.12
#1033 - $111,665.03
#1034 - $166,401.90

VIII.1.2. Payroll
#26 - $393,676.79
# 27 - $396,957.26

VIII.1.3. Bookstore Activity

VIII.2. Personnel - HR Report

VIII.2.1. Approval of Support Staff (Classified Non-Admin) Employment Renewals for FY2026

VIII.3. Donation
Ellie Cutler - Acoustic Guitar
James Peterson - Art Frames
Larry Green - Graduation
Phoenix Cement Company - Track

VIII.4. Sole Source - Addition of Center for High School Success to the Sole Source list for the FY2025
 

VIII.5. Out of State Travel - Head Girls Flag Football Coach Dave Moncibaez is requesting out of state travel for the Girls Flag Football Team to California for the 2025 California Flag Football Camp from July 23, 2025 - July 26, 2025.  

IX. ACTION ITEMS - DISTRICT BUSINESS

IX.1. Helios Decision Center Agreement - Helios would like to partner with Mingus Union High School on data sharing for personalized admissions to the three (3) State Universities. (Superintendent Herne)

IX.2. Administrative Salary Increase - The Board may discuss and possibly approve the recommendation for the FY2026 Administrative Salary increase.

IX.3. Final FY25 Budget Revision - Consideration and possible approval of the final Fiscal Year 2025 budget revision. (Staff Resource: Lynn Leonard)

IX.3.1. Conflict of Interest - Mandatory annual Conflict of Interest training for Governing Board Members (Finance Director Lynn Leonard)

IX.4. Job Description -The Board will discuss and possibly approve revisions to the Athletic Director Job Description.  

X. INFORMATION AND DISCUSSION ITEMS

X.1. Yavapai College Early College Academy - Current students will present to the Board their experience with the YC Early College Academy.  (MUHS Students)

X.2. Policy 1st Reading - First reading of Policy Advisory Volume 37 #2 819-862, 863-865 Volume 37 #3, 866-875 Volume 37 #4. (Superintendent Herne)

XI. EXECUTIVE SESSION The Governing Board may vote to retire into executive session pursuant to A.R.S. §431.03 (A)(1), (3) and (4) for the following purpose(s) (1) Discussion or consideration of employment, assignment, appointment of Superintendent and (2) Discussion or consultation for legal advice with the attorney or attorneys of the public body or to consider its position regarding Superintendent’s contract and related issues.

XI.1. Discussion and Information
Call for Executive Session Pursuant to A.R.S. §431.03 (A)(1), (3) and (4) for the following purpose(s) (1) Discussion or consideration of employment, assignment, appointment of Superintendent and (2) Discussion or consultation for legal advice with the attorney or attorneys of the public body or to consider its position regarding Superintendent’s contract and related issues.

XII. Action Item - District Business

XII.1. Superintendent's Contract - The Governing Board will consider action to approve a 3-year employment contract for Mingus Superintendent for a period commencing July 1, 2025.

XIII. REQUEST FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
 

XIV. ADJOURNMENT