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Consent items: The board accepted the consent agenda (with items L and O moved to action for discussion). The consent list included gifts and donations reported by Mr. Sprague — donations to schools and programs (examples included checks, classroom supplies and a $5,000 choir gift). The motion to approve consent items was moved by Miss Unbrecht and seconded by Mr. Sprague; the motion carried by voice vote.

CTE job descriptions: The board approved updated job descriptions for CTE positions to reflect current duties and state requirements. Board members said the revisions clarify roles and alignment with Arizona Department of Education expectations.

Yavapai County Free Library District waiver: The board approved a waiver of conflict of interest allowing the library district to draft a new contract; staff agreed to provide the current contract to new board members in a Friday update for review.

Contracted special‑education services: The board approved the annual renewal of contracted special‑education service providers under the district’s existing RFP framework. Superintendent and special‑services staff noted that awardees on the list are available vendors but not necessarily used by the district in every instance.

Votes were taken by voice and roll calls were not read into the record; board members present voted in favor on the listed items.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Board Meeting - 2/13/2025","oneSentenceSummary","At its regular meeting the Humboldt Unified board approved consent items, updated CTE job descriptions, a waiver for the Yavapai County Free Library District contract process and annual renewals for contracted special‑education services.","taxTitle","Humboldt Unified District (4469), School Districts, Arizona","taxId",38266,"location","Arizona","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6329082,"District maintenance director outlines $16M in SFB awards, multi‑school HVAC projects",0,9199000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2316522-a7bcc6cd46549dc6f1fb97f4bf5d6369&start=9199&end=9199","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2316522-a7bcc6cd46549dc6f1fb97f4bf5d6369/thumbnail_9199000.jpg","/articles/6329082/Arizona/District-maintenance-director-outlines-16M-in-SFB-awards-multischool-HVAC-projects","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6329082-a21ca4eb923aba04268a57ec3980adc3/orig.mp4?Expires=1771091074&Signature=oKqyFQSMR2-PXmHFHuvPuRVSx3FYL8QFe~a2-e0WfXAXwNzImji2TT6-9tlKzs1mllRz2zhSBls0P8-s8G6yqBSqqnDcnlER46bRbHRfqqCObCmlLMsxC6L8SkX5jd9hAbWOoWYlEzg8RSQRjnNFywpKh7wr2ijEWluH~gAqn5GCA9gS2ZaTmIcLvA-okapmqKF-vXzbVu6SE8Ac6RXPWpee44L19c-j1nOkCPDbwfrYurm0DSxS5HyAU8a-cAUkJ6imwhQBBaCjEK5HO9JaDIlICZ1~UOYGDHrDDSSVV0Ky6vLe7ZIN4r9zzBlRGLFrtP-4qy311-OATTbbWoAofw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Eric Hall, Humboldt Unified director of maintenance, briefed the governing board on the district’s use of Arizona School Facilities Division (SFD) building renewal grants, $16 million in projects currently earmarked and more than $9.5 million already paid out through the portal.

Hall said the district has submitted roughly 40 applications and received awards for numerous HVAC, roofing and boiler replacements, including large projects at Bradshaw Mountain High School, Bradshaw Mountain Middle School, Pronghorn Ridge, Mountain View and Humboldt Elementary. He said two boiler projects (Mountain View and Coyote Springs) are still being commissioned and require closeout work before final payments can be processed.

Hall emphasized the competitive nature of SFD funding and the importance of preventive‑maintenance documentation in grant decisions. He said staff uploads PM reports, photos of temperature readings and facility deficiency documentation to the SFD portal to support requests. Hall presented a project list and said several rooftop HVAC replacements and conversions from outdated swamp‑cooling systems are already underway; one gymnasium conversion at the high school is a multi‑million‑dollar SFD project.

Board members asked about staffing and the maintenance department’s capacity to manage multiple large projects and warranties. Hall said the district will do a gap analysis on staffing needs and that procurement and grant closeout work requires coordination across maintenance, procurement and campus administrators. Several trustees praised maintenance staff for detailed recordkeeping and proactive grant pursuit.","Maintenance director Eric Hall described the district’s School Facilities Board (SFB/SFD) building renewal grant activity, $16 million in earmarked projects and ongoing HVAC and roofing replacements; staff outlined timelines and closeout steps.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6329087,"ASBA outlines comprehensive policy audit; Humboldt board begins first reading of manual updates",1710,3320000,5030000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2316522-a7bcc6cd46549dc6f1fb97f4bf5d6369&start=3320&end=5030","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2316522-a7bcc6cd46549dc6f1fb97f4bf5d6369/thumbnail_3320000.jpg","/articles/6329087/Arizona/ASBA-outlines-comprehensive-policy-audit-Humboldt-board-begins-first-reading-of-manual-updates","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6329087-6dd3a7ec8c67becc296aeae0b2a82ef0/orig.mp4?Expires=1771091074&Signature=kIhX8AecQyDURbCaqGRFT1jtS7km5ibSTqJCagtgYoRXFtUxnVvMfU7oa60M6qUmkzHjt5uGierS~UErNZ97kIEQQ-dA2N0mHO4oByESugdUjoe48VYD4T2~iqZ44loFi6LBrPUSQ4uqooc~ivjLcMQ326338Me1k1WTczZX3Y1Pw96WcxBUdJbNL9V5y9uqifrnrYRoIoMkermXIFgIOE96m84b713o2u~HMe21cNIsryaerfgCISclakcrPb~jp7d6H4o5X9lSS5TL4MtOcbLZjmBKKLpYNKBmxFypAVFX8yJCVT83BjwMJZtJVlU02x41ZiG~VQeH~XO7MyzF8g__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Representatives from the Arizona School Boards Association (ASBA) described a comprehensive policy review they completed for Humboldt Unified and outlined ASBA support services including policy advisories, a policy‑bridge platform, employee handbook templates and on‑call consultation.

Justin Rice, ASBA executive director, emphasized respecting local control and said the association provides accountability, collaboration and transparency supports for member districts. Policy analyst Lynn Bondy described the audit process: a line‑by‑line comparison of the district’s manual to ASBA’s model policies, color‑coded spreadsheets of differences, and a staged plan for which policies require board action.

Following the presentation the board conducted a first reading of numerous proposed policy edits recommended in the audit. Trustees discussed several redlines in detail: a) whether to retain language about notifying broadcast media for school closings (staff said social media and the district website now carry official notices), b) language on volunteers and staff work areas, and c) rules on distribution of third‑party promotional materials. Board members asked about policy dates in the manual and whether policy adoption would be consolidated so the entire manual could be re‑adopted with uniform dates.

Board members also asked for additional review of two new policies ASBA recommended: one on staff digital communications and one addressing dating abuse. Trustees raised concerns about scope and overlap with existing harassment and bullying policies, and about procedural protections for accused students in any disciplinary language. No final votes were taken on the policy redlines at first reading; the board scheduled further review and a second reading.","Arizona School Boards Association officials described a recent comprehensive policy review of the district manual and the services ASBA provides; the board held first readings of numerous policy updates and discussed several specific proposed edits.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":91,"_47":104,"_49":105,"_51":106,"_53":107,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":108,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":109,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6329089,"Coyote Springs Elementary celebrates A rating, highlights attendance and classroom growth",1790,1530000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2316522-a7bcc6cd46549dc6f1fb97f4bf5d6369&start=1530&end=3320","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2316522-a7bcc6cd46549dc6f1fb97f4bf5d6369/thumbnail_1530000.jpg","/articles/6329089/Arizona/Coyote-Springs-Elementary-celebrates-A-rating-highlights-attendance-and-classroom-growth","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6329089-e4672028bf71dcffeb271347c4895f49/orig.mp4?Expires=1771091074&Signature=eREv-ZDhhczQ9F8UF~ATsaPJ9lHGG-D69pULGIqf9B9LqS4-Z~Oyl16odJX3huqVNE~RHIfHHlrQ0QVNmH7daIOkwkaa2sLUnhCXvqEe1LFM-r6m4zc0J3AAKB7FwmngoxvLKlUm7lp0tPn~FcmIEsty4avLWLpkNbDJpoRAUZp~XjWRh7tTpoKgJra1dSqyyBGseDNgt8064EZ2Z6JD~sAhQBTBhBSFh82UDemWdpe2dbI9YIUvV8GXmbDCNVW0rzyyeVTOjnzKix88bqSKSoXXqTJNcVxN1cuThbLKG3op1X9Pwczj4Gx1bWKaHes8G6uDC7-rr6GFqfmWuxOdfw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Coyote Springs Elementary School leaders presented district trustees with midyear attendance and assessment data and described schoolwide initiatives they said helped the school earn an A letter grade on the state report card.

Principal Michelle McCabe and Assistant Principal Mrs. Clark told the Humboldt Unified School District Governing Board that a January illness outbreak depressed perfect‑attendance percentages but that the school has established a multi‑pronged attendance committee, weekly grade‑level recognition and class incentives to improve daily attendance. Teachers track class perfect‑attendance streaks and award blue ribbons at each tenth consecutive day, McCabe said.

On academic measures, McCabe reviewed midyear Galileo results showing most classes at or above expected growth; the school reported a 6‑point rise in Galileo math proficiency and a 4‑point rise in ELA proficiency compared with the same point last year. FastBridge ELA proficiency was also up 4 percentage points. McCabe described math fluency benchmarks and said third‑grade students (first year learning multiplication/division) already show gains; the school’s end‑of‑year math fluency goal is 75% proficiency by grade.

McCabe and Clark described Project Momentum work: grade‑level commitments, visible learning strategies such as posted learning targets and thinking routines, and instructional meetings where teachers create and monitor action plans. The leadership team also emphasized schoolwide social‑emotional and behavior systems: Clark said the school reduced disciplinary referrals dramatically after implementing a consistent expectations program they call “Safe, Caring, Respectful and Responsible,” with focused adult modeling and lunchtime supports.

Board members congratulated staff on the A rating and asked questions about volunteer roles, disciplinary trends, and how community members can support classrooms. McCabe said parents already support kindergarten–second grade classrooms with one‑to‑one help, and older students also assist younger peers through organized programs.

The presentation concluded with staff and board praise for teachers, volunteers and school leaders for raising growth measures and implementing clearer instructional routines.","Principal Michelle McCabe and assistant principal shared attendance interventions, Galileo and FastBridge data showing midyear growth, and Project Momentum classroom goals after the school earned an A letter grade on the state report card.",{"_33":111,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":112,"_41":113,"_43":114,"_45":115,"_47":116,"_49":117,"_51":118,"_53":119,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":120,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":121,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6329091,"Humboldt Unified adopts Heggerty phonemic‑awareness curriculum after board discussion",1113,8577000,9690000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2316522-a7bcc6cd46549dc6f1fb97f4bf5d6369&start=8577&end=9690","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2316522-a7bcc6cd46549dc6f1fb97f4bf5d6369/thumbnail_8577000.jpg","/articles/6329091/Arizona/Humboldt-Unified-adopts-Heggerty-phonemicawareness-curriculum-after-board-discussion","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6329091-0938680de89576d95f0de1f87e056df3/orig.mp4?Expires=1771091074&Signature=Y346L6Ojl02Dcm1PB3mzvtz8YWV73Cs7-f20gTUgUd~LTOfKbu1iV7f1OKRxIrT~~shi3HIX~XZnNxd9N-YSc46vYZ7MPFg3XZuDBdp9yTNcHYLtB5~glfiRb-8G6qpQENjVU1kS7hC-UurPVtF3VunTs4N7eabH4WLaGAjnMOfaPX9ShE9IzRncGbDHpjDdNta0~O-~rm72c6jvr~qszBAK22u~687wVS4DI8E3gWjWKkXYTsYcp6NTteq1mhy3wwl8C8JerWHlOBznnVoedge3Nxu1tl7dl5Pseja5mMJx6F9QtBaKDp6LH2LYAtv2nMuhVvzkEKBidRbQJM2IQQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Humboldt Unified School District Governing Board voted to adopt the Heggerty phonemic awareness curriculum for kindergarten through second grade and for targeted small‑group instruction, the board decided Monday after a presentation by district staff.

District staff member Diane Salinger told the board Heggerty is aligned with current “science of reading” practices and that the district has piloted the program at all six elementary schools. Salinger said Heggerty focuses on daily phonemic‑awareness routines and comes with decodable readers, digital resources and family‑friendly newsletters to support home practice.

In the presentation Salinger described Heggerty as a 24‑week set of daily lessons that teach sound isolation, blending, segmenting and manipulation — skills staff said many classroom teachers identified as an instructional gap. She said Title I, EL and special‑education teachers have used Heggerty for pre‑teaching and reteaching, and that teacher surveys show positive reception and early signs of improved phonics outcomes.

Board members asked how Heggerty fits with the district’s existing literacy tools. Salinger and Superintendent Griffin said Heggerty is intended to supplement, not replace, adopted phonics and literacy resources. The presenters said Lexia and the district’s Spalding use will continue; Heggerty will be used where its focused phonemic work is the best fit.

After discussion about instructional alignment, motions and a second, the board approved adoption of the Heggerty Phonemic Awareness curriculum. The motion was moved by Dr. Dillinger and seconded by Mr. Sprague; the motion carried by voice vote.","The Humboldt Unified School District board voted to adopt the Heggerty phonemic awareness curriculum for elementary grades after a staff presentation and discussion about how the program fits with existing literacy supports such as Lexia and Spalding.","actionData","errors"]

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