March 10, 2026 at 6:00 PM - Governing Board Meeting

A. Opening of Meeting

A.1. Call to Order

A.2. Pledge of Allegiance

B. Student Report

B.1. Report from Flowing Wells High School Student Representatives

B.1.a. Student representatives will provide a review of events and activities at Flowing Wells High School in academics, sports, and other extracurricular programs.

C. Superintendent’s Report

C.1. Recognition of Building Blocks for Character Students

C.1.a. Superintendent Dr. Kevin Stoltzfus will recognize the  March Building Blocks for Character Student from each school.

C.2. Recognition of Support Staff Employee of the Year

C.2.a. Superintendent Dr. Kevin Stoltzfus will recognize the Centennial Elementary School Employee of the Year, Maria Isabel Ledesma.

C.3. Recognition of Outstanding Volunteer of the Year

C.3.a. Superintendent Dr. Kevin Stoltzfus will recognize the Centennial Elementary School Volunteer of the Year, Ashley Silvester.

C.4. Recognition of Teacher of the Year

C.4.a. Superintendent Dr. Kevin Stoltzfus will recognize the Centennial Elementary School Teacher of the Year, Kristen Crooks.

C.5. Update on District Events and Activities

C.5.a. Superintendent Dr. Kevin Stoltzfus will provide an update on Flowing Wells School District Events and Activities.
BREAK- The brief break provides an opportunity for families and friends to leave the meeting.

D. Public Comments
Flowing Wells School District welcomes public comment. As outlined in A.R.S. §38-431.02, no action will be taken on issues raised in Public Comments unless items are found on agenda below. Other than this, the response to public comments will be limited to directing staff to study the matter or scheduling the matter as a future agenda item.

E. Consent Agenda
These items of Board business that are addressed routinely at every meeting are presented as a Consent Agenda. The Board may elect to take action on all items collectively in one motion or may individually consider any item(s) as separate agenda subjects for action.

E.1. Approval of Agenda for this Meeting

E.1.a. Request approval for the adoption of the agenda for this meeting, March 10, 2026.

E.2. Approval of Minutes of Governing Board Meetings

E.2.a. The following Governing Board meeting minutes are presented for Governing Board approval: February 24, 2026.

E.3. Approval of District Expense and Payroll Vouchers

E.3.a. Sign vouchers #7151-26 - 7165-26 for upcoming check batches (to be reviewed at the next Board Meeting).
Expense and payroll vouchers are presented for Board approval: Expense vouchers #7146-26 - 7148-26 and Payroll voucher #2717.

E.4. Approval of Requests for Use of District Facilities

E.4.a. District facilities use requests are submitted for approval.

E.5. Approval of Requests for Student Trips

E.5.a. Student trip requests are submitted for approval.

E.6. Approval of Requests for Staff Travel

E.6.a. Staff travel requests are submitted for approval.

E.7. Approval of Personnel Actions

E.7.a. Personnel Actions are submitted for approval.

E.8. Acceptance of Gifts and Donations

E.8.a. Recommend acceptance of gifts and donations in the amount of $154.00 for the period of February 1 - February 28, 2026

E.9. Review of District Financial Statements

E.9.a. Review of Student Activity Balance Sheets and Auxiliary Operations Year-to-Date Budget Reports as of February 28, 2026.

E.10. Approval of Asset Retirement and Disposals

E.10.a. None for this meeting.

F. Business and Finance

F.1. Consideration and Possible Adoption of Resolution Authorizing the Issuance and Sale of School Improvement Bonds of the District

F.1.a. To consider and, if deemed advisable, to adopt a resolution authorizing the issuance and sale of school improvement bonds of the District and adopting certain issuance and post-issuance tax compliance procedures.

F.2. Recommend Approval to Increase Contract Amount with DLR Group, Inc. for Architectural Services for FWHS Culinary Arts Project

F.2.a. District administration recommends approval to increase the contract amount with DLR Group, Inc. for architectural services related to the FWHS culinary arts project. The increased amount of $96,525 would bring the total amount to $221,715. The initial contract with DLR Group was approved by the Board on November 14, 2023, based on a project estimate of $1.44 million. The actual GMP for the culinary arts project of over $2.87 million necessitates this increase in DLR's fees. The District would utilize pricing through 1GPA Contract # 23-18P-07, and the funds would derive from the District's Pima JTED allocation and/or the May 2026 sale of 2025 bonds.

F.3. Recommend Approval to Change the Contract from Mohave Arizona to SourceWell Contract with Freightliner of Arizona, LLC, to Purchase Three School Buses

F.3.a. District administration recommends approval to change the Mohave Arizona state contract 23D-AZBC-0905 to Sourcewell 102623-TBB contract to purchase three school buses with Freightliner of Arizona, LLC. The price of the three school buses will remain the same: one Thomas 84-passenger bus at $249,938.74; one Thomas 77-passenger bus at $192,834.17; and one Thomas 39-passenger special needs bus at $184,895.64. The total cost is anticipated to be $627,668.55, All buses include air conditioning, video systems, and radio communication systems. The purchase would be funded with 2025 bond proceeds from the first phase of bond sales in May of 2026.

F.4. Recommend Approval to Contract with Chasse Building Team, Inc. to Install Wrought Iron fencing at Flowing Wells High School

F.4.a. District administration recommends approval to contract with Chasse Building Team, Inc. to install wrought iron fencing at Flowing Wells High School to separate south parking lot from the main campus. The purchase would utilize pricing through the 1GPA Contract # 23-15PV. The total cost of the wrought iron fence is not expected to exceed $103,213. The project would be funded from the first phase of bond sales in May of 2026 Bond funds.

F.5. Recommend Approval to Contract with Norcon Industries, Inc. to Replace the Flowing Wells Junior High School Cafeteria Floor

F.5.a. District administration recommends approval to contract with Norcon Industries, Inc. to replace the Flowing Wells Junior High School cafeteria floor. The project will include demolition and removal of the existing floor which will be replaced with an epoxy floor surface and include four 6’ school logos. The new floor will revitalize the student dining area. The purchase would utilize pricing through the 1GPA Contract # 23-08PV-05. The total cost of the floor is not expected to exceed $150,220.01. The project would be funded with Food Service funds.

F.6. Recommend Approval to Contract with Norcon Industries, Inc. to Purchase and Repair Flooring and Equipment for Fiscal Year 2025-2026

F.6.a. District administration recommends approval to contract with Norcon, Industries, Inc.  to purchase flooring/carpet for district buildings. Norcon, Industries, Inc will also be used to repair district athletic equipment and purchase related supplies. The purchase would utilize pricing through the 1GPA and Mohave contracts (see below). The cost of the flooring/carpet, repairs and supplies is estimated to not exceed $200,000. The funding sources for the expenditure are Maintenance & Operations, Unrestricted Capital and Auxiliary funds.

• 1GPA: IFB 23-06P-02-ES Exp 09/04/26 Gym/athletic equip

• 1GPA: IFB23-08PV Exp 12/06/26 Floor covering products & services

• 1GPA: 24-01DV-051 Exp 03/19/26 Performing arts staging products and services

• MOHAVE: IFB 22B-NORC5-0526 Exp 05/25/26 Scoreboards, install & service

• MOHAVE: IFB 21P-NSTA-0415 Exp 04/15/26 Stage equip, rigging, curtains, lighting, risers & acoustical systems

• MOHAVE: 24E-NOR1-1016 Exp 10/15/26 Telescopic bleacher seating, telescopic platform seating, fixed spectator seating systems & repair

F.7. Recommend Approval of Purchase and Installation of a Kitchen Hood Replacement at Flowing Wells Junior High by Chasse Building Team

F.7.a. Recommend approval to contract with Chasse Building team to purchase and install a kitchen hood at Flowing Wells Junior High School. The current hood is inoperable. The new kitchen hood would include an ANSUL fire suppression system and fire alarm. The new hood will allow for open flame cooking resulting in additional menu options provided to students. The purchase would utilize pricing through the 1GPA JOC Contract # 23-15PV. The project would be funded through a building renewal grant approved by the School Facilities Division (SFD). The estimated total cost is $789,424.

G. New Business

G.1. Discussion of New SEAS and YES Building at Richardson Elementary

G.1.a. District administration presents for discussion a draft of the potential location and design of a new SEAS and YES building at Richardson Elementary. The existing structure, located on the east side of campus, would be replaced with a new building on the west side of campus. The draft plans have been developed in collaboration with ESB Design+Build.

G.2. Discussion of Arizona School Boards Association Policy Priorities

G.2.a. District administration presents for discussion the current (2026) policy priorities identified by the Arizona School Boards Association (ASBA), along with directions to review the priorities and identify top five personal priorities. The Board will discuss and possibly take action to affirm the Board's overall top five priorities for the 2026-2027 school year at the March 24 Board Meeting.

G.3. Discussion of Auditor General Report regarding FY2025 Flowing Wells Spending Analysis

G.3.a. District administration presents for discussion an overview of the Auditor General's FY2025 School District Spending Analysis Report for the Flowing Wells District. Of note are the District's maintenance of instructional spending at 55.1%, decrease of administrative spending by 0.2% to a total of 9.7%, and favorable comparisons to peer districts and the state in most areas. A PDF of the report is attached, and the online version with active links can be found by selecting "Flowing Wells Unified School District" at https://sdspending.azauditor.gov/District.

H. Adjourn