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Key points: Oxford said Copper Canyon now has more than 1,005 students attending on open enrollment (roughly 49% of the campus) and reported 364 unique dual-enrollment students at the campus level (dual-enrollment count is of unique students, not course seats). He also said the school has maintained a 95%+ staff retention rate in recent years and touted student accomplishments including division I athletic signings and state-level track records.

Letter-grade context: Oxford walked the board through the school letter-grade components (proficiency 30%, growth 20%, CCRI 20%, graduation 20%, EL 10%) and showed historical point totals. He said Copper Canyon's most recent composite was 79.93, about 2 points short of an A; he emphasized increases in growth (measured from ACT Aspire freshman year to ACT junior year for the current senior cohort) and a near-term trend in graduation rate that could provide a five-point head start next year.

Why it matters: Oxford framed the strategies that drove growth (high dual-enrollment participation, improved growth measures and strong testing participation) and asked the board to continue supporting campus needs and timelines should staffing or resources be required to reach an A.

Board response: Board members congratulated staff and students, praised campus culture and asked for follow-up if the school needs targeted resources as it pushes to meet the A threshold.

Ending: No board action was requested on the presentation; Oxford said he would return with needed data if the school requests targeted support.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","TUHSD Board Meeting 1/28/25","oneSentenceSummary","Copper Canyon High School principal Will Oxford told the Tolleson board the school maintains high teacher retention, has more than 1,000 open‑enrollment students and is nearing an A letter grade after recent gains in growth and CCRI metrics.","taxTitle","Tolleson Union High School District (4288), School Districts, Arizona","taxId",64155,"location","Arizona","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6648414,"West Point High School showcases Mandarin program, announces AP Mandarin and dual-enrollment expansion",395,2849000,3244000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2692206-0ef372dc3532fec2b8f5ca8212c4013f&start=2849&end=3244","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2692206-0ef372dc3532fec2b8f5ca8212c4013f/thumbnail_2849000.jpg","/articles/6648414/Arizona/West-Point-High-School-showcases-Mandarin-program-announces-AP-Mandarin-and-dual-enrollment-expansion","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6648414-2bdc851c5badcc506eaed8c5262503c3/orig.mp4?Expires=1770434559&Signature=DAXaGL1UoXUwhyS0NmPMvsrAo5AFLDqjhYjaOm3OtNEagcE~MtOomHSq63K~eOmzO7kEzYaiVuZHsQ6B8soXmRIcFUHWQp5DTYQns43F1uPhYNNFMcwhfOoEuyOQ2ELpoY8qrmoi5grOQrMtGRqFtNPGNNEar9Ry~W57SjMzsrenPBAQEqjQX0-uKadyAMBkUKOnd2WlJdtJwX15sPRvVN3ACR9LCzBIGSqbXvt9wzrHeT5qnWW7UX4azBNYCMdHQMZC83vEvksld~OP8-KQN2HzTisehhy8GPuia~ZpwTNgyhK5SWrJL9eUalCyPTt1Whq8Lp0mAAEcXlyhRqfOtw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Teachers and students from West Point High School presented the district governing board with an overview of the school's Mandarin program and Lunar New Year festivities, and announced plans to add Advanced Placement (AP) Mandarin for 2025-26.

Why it matters: West Point's Mandarin program is offered as dual enrollment (students can earn both high school and college credit) and the school said preparing students with Mandarin language skills may support future local industry demands, including semiconductor companies signaling investment in the region.

Program details: Mandarin teachers Ting Ting Tsai (Tsai Laoshi) and Wei (last name Chi) described course sequencing (Mandarin 1-6), current dual-enrollment credits, and the new AP Mandarin course slated for the 2025-26 school year. They said dual-enrollment counts unique students rather than course-seats; the school reported 364 unique dual-enrollment students at another campus during an earlier presentation (Copper Canyon) as context for how dual enrollment is measured.

Cultural activities: West Point staff described a weeklong Lunar New Year celebration that included spirit week activities, lantern-making, a \"wish bridge\" where participants tied wishes handwritten on paper, distribution of red envelopes on campus and a planned cultural fashion show and lion/dragon dance at 1 p.m. Friday.

Student perspective: Two student representatives described their experiences in Mandarin courses. One student said Mandarin changed their perspective and inspired travel, and another said the class and club activities (field trips and cultural events) are enjoyable and build community.

Board reaction: Board members praised the program, encouraged expansion to other campuses, and noted the career value of bilingualism. Several members suggested the district consider offering Mandarin at additional sites and asked the presenters to share how the program could scale.

Ending: The board did not vote on a districtwide expansion or funding at the meeting but expressed support and asked staff to return with implementation options if expansion is proposed.","West Point High School presented its Mandarin program and Lunar New Year activities to the board and said Mandarin courses are dual-enrollment and will add AP Mandarin for 2025-26.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":79,"_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},6648419,"District CTE director urges new work-based learning coordinator role to expand internships",5210000,5605000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2692206-0ef372dc3532fec2b8f5ca8212c4013f&start=5210&end=5605","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2692206-0ef372dc3532fec2b8f5ca8212c4013f/thumbnail_5210000.jpg","/articles/6648419/Arizona/District-CTE-director-urges-new-work-based-learning-coordinator-role-to-expand-internships","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6648419-7c52f8f1c849c7cfc02761778781ebd1/orig.mp4?Expires=1770434559&Signature=oXAikp7~Sc6TBsTZaPgVChbo3f71KMQcgihCVlrhpdHno5GnHeng1K3g8wM4GbuyvushrOwbv7qiv2S9lQYwmSRhvaejXSr6VgpeZJoqGTrmBahlG-ubkGJgsDt26Hz020gsr~SJwRv2gQR15G~0sjGeVZ~lOj9LPC1Qe20VZeG4kASNhcYNolb660sL37L0VZcKldbleL78CZTsDOrxtrAugIpNASRyt5uvtYIEUkNCVBg7V6tpSNZw3uwBc~30QVTqIPvoh6IQGxOGbFfecG~zMyBJzf07t05cERD3H-yqQKYUxs622XOWQHi68wLFT1Q70f1SlkFLQLS-zQ6tzw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","George Moreno, the Tolleson Union High School District director for Career and Technical Education (CTE), urged the governing board to add dedicated staff to expand internship and work-based learning placements for students across the district.

Why it matters: Moreno told the board that internships provide students with real-world experience, certifications and networking opportunities that support postsecondary paths into careers, technical schools, community college or university. He tied internships to student engagement and to the district's accountability metrics, noting that 120 hours of work-based learning can contribute to the CCRI portion of school letter grades.

What the board heard: Moreno said the district currently offers 18 CTE programs with 56 CTE teachers and 132 students participating in internships supported by seven external and seven internal partners. He described established partners (Banner, Honeywell, local contractors) and prospects (Amazon, semiconductor-related employers) and recounted logistical challenges when a longtime partner moved from a volunteer model to a formal internship (requiring MOUs, purchase orders and additional documentation).

Moreno recommended creating a work-based learning coordinator role to:
- Recruit and manage industry partnerships;
- Oversee compliance and legal documentation for internships (MOUs, EAAs);
- Support teachers so they can focus on instruction and technical-skills assessment; and
- Market CTE programs to increase student participation.

Moreno said the additional coordinator would align the district with neighboring districts that employ similar support staff; he presented comparative staffing numbers and enrollment across nearby districts to justify the proposal.

Board response: Members praised CTE work and asked operational questions. One board member asked which grade levels are eligible; Moreno said internships are offered to program completers, typically seniors, and that internships are structured as year-long experiences starting at the beginning of the school year. Board members also discussed industry partners of interest (carpenter's union apprenticeship, motorsports raceway and local semiconductor opportunities) and offered their support for expanding partnerships.

Ending: The board did not vote on a staffing change at the meeting but asked administration to return with more detailed staffing needs, costs and timelines. Moreno said the district will continue building partnerships while staff-level proposals are developed.","The district's Career and Technical Education director told the board there are 18 CTE programs and 132 students in internships now and recommended hiring a work-based learning coordinator to grow partnerships and manage compliance.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6648425,"Tolleson board votes to expel student in discipline case SD20250006",109,19658000,19767000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2692206-0ef372dc3532fec2b8f5ca8212c4013f&start=19658&end=19767","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2692206-0ef372dc3532fec2b8f5ca8212c4013f/thumbnail_19658000.jpg","/articles/6648425/Arizona/Tolleson-board-votes-to-expel-student-in-discipline-case-SD20250006","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6648425-1be9e7bdf6379e49fb6e73d1c5e0060d/orig.mp4?Expires=1770434559&Signature=l8qBQYDosZ9KbRhzwHe2yeqm1gWg1GOV76ZdA0VgBclqb3VYhWXpJ032Q2YjWZ9ZW3V8WAXqOJ29lEgXRMRDuKTEkuVgkTLDA20QlBANDOw0XVkMCHdCm8mIU~kgfpghC1jdL0VKeH6ET-FjITLSVwHooSYGyjkcUq8rlHQrWEaAUBVqMM-dgux3o75stvGnDVXAEGWj25JBcxGnQYUIvstkJr4iC3l2YTRW7VfFAYw8m9dAIwItkTfWv8BCpDl4VtTqVUSu5wwFeq287LjIzaCrAPKBsHYxcF2JiZJodjgo7y6FgjVlIDMzL9Us2wFgtkvgkXj6EMikipCGmRo4wg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Tolleson Union High School District governing board voted to expel a student (case SD20250006) following a student-discipline hearing, the superintendent told the board at the meeting.

Superintendent Gies asked the board to approve expulsion for misconduct and violations of board policies JIC (student conduct) and JICI (weapons in school). The board approved the superintendent's recommendation by roll call: Dr. Luna Najera — yes; Del Palacio — yes; Miguel Ortega Romero — yes; Vice President Chapman — yes; President Sun — no. The board recorded that the action was taken to protect the safety and welfare of students and staff.

Why it matters: Expulsion is a formal, long-term exclusion from school and is typically reserved for serious misconduct. The board said the action upholds campus safety and district policy.

The record indicates the board heard the matter under the district's student-discipline procedures and took a formal vote in open session following the hearing. The superintendent's statement noted policies cited and the objective of upholding safety \"for the student, staff and other students.\" No additional details about the student or the specific incident were released during the public meeting.

Ending: The board directed administration to follow district procedures for implementing the expulsion and for communicating required notices; the board did not publicly disclose identifying details about the student in the meeting minutes.","The Tolleson Union High School District governing board voted to expel a student for misconduct and weapon-related policy violations in case SD20250006 after an in‑camera hearing, with one board member dissenting.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6648430,"Tolleson board approves $450,000 EEOC settlement, renews superintendent contract and withdraws planned censure",327,20984000,21311000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2692206-0ef372dc3532fec2b8f5ca8212c4013f&start=20984&end=21311","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2692206-0ef372dc3532fec2b8f5ca8212c4013f/thumbnail_20984000.jpg","/articles/6648430/Arizona/Tolleson-board-approves-450000-EEOC-settlement-renews-superintendent-contract-and-withdraws-planned-censure","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6648430-b8f26c63357d9b4276861edf2dcfb182/orig.mp4?Expires=1770434559&Signature=KClqDV5ul193QEUOvHLdAJ49OzboyH5XWZT5fzlFQl0ZgfdaVz8l9QGgUS2M6w7YQUpgJoDUC52G7uqFK2r42Qr-t4WzunB08~ZjwLO5Ic1fWUfIqnwdYkASw68ffaIlC-Wvl3G2fhi2PZQAcD1hBbcsqyTetSJ6q59NsCwBJXr7jitTyMTlcxyzcub0pZgJOsdHmAV4xSTpcKhOgNZrc90AIw7uSSTdcsRqnrlH-u3TpYivntULFyZ7lTRsgVfo5e7mBxJJ4NLZmULU0vfXK8gG8hiSUgms3rwV6IewIdAPtMqmnKLF-UB~Zrzu8kWuf5AELST1DuUOCY9DkUTAGA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Tolleson Union High School District governing board on Wednesday approved a $450,000 settlement to resolve two Equal Employment Opportunity Commission complaints and simultaneously renewed Superintendent Gies's contract, the board announced during the meeting.

Board President Sun opened the action by presenting a statement summarizing the district's review of an internal investigation. The statement said the investigation found prior board actions and a retaliation claim tied to a previous probe and described recommendations regarding a board member's role. The board said it reached the settlement to avoid further litigation costs and to restore stability.

Why it matters: The settlement resolves two workplace complaints that the district said stemmed from events tied to a previous board and an internal investigation. The board described the agreements as a step to limit taxpayer exposure to legal fees while attempting to restore trust in district governance.

The governing board made the settlement motion on the record and approved it by roll call. The vote was: Dr. Luna Najera — abstain; Del Palacio — yes; Miguel Ortega Romero — yes; Vice President Chapman — yes; President Sun — yes. The board then moved to withdraw a previously scheduled discussion of a possible censure of a board member; that motion recorded the same abstention by Dr. Luna Najera and affirmative votes from the other four board members.

Public comment before the board voted included an attorney, Sarah O'Keefe of Shields Petite Oldham, who told the board that a published Arizona appellate decision, Barry v. Foster, \"explicitly states that the board has no authority or power to censure\" a colleague and cautioned that pursuing censure without legal authority could create liability. Another caller, Adam Moreno, urged the board to be transparent about an earlier 'Calderon' report and to address past issues before expanding district actions. Melissa Girmstein, president of the Tolleson Teachers Association, asked the board to consider staff and student safety amid national policy changes affecting LGBTQIA+ students.

Legal and procedural context: During the meeting the board cited portions of relevant Arizona statutes when moving into and out of executive session and referenced two EEOC charge numbers (540-2024-07096 and 540-2025-01723) that were part of the resolved matters. The district's statement also referenced the investigator's recommendation that a sitting board officer step down from a leadership role; the board said the full harassment report would not be publicly released because it contains sensitive material.

Board members said the settlement and contract renewal were intended to return focus to students and district operations. President Sun characterized the actions as part of rebuilding confidence with families and taxpayers.

The board recorded that the settlement includes the $450,000 payment and the superintendent's contract renewal; the board did not provide additional monetary or personnel terms beyond those items in the public statement.

Ending: With the settlement approved and the censure discussion withdrawn, the board moved on to other agenda items. Several members emphasized the desire to move forward and focus on student programs, while critics during public comment urged continued transparency and legal adherence.","The Tolleson Union High School District governing board voted to settle two EEOC complaints for $450,000, renew the superintendent's contract and withdraw consideration of a censure after an internal investigation and public comment.","actionData","errors"]

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