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Consent agenda: The board approved the consent agenda with the removal of agenda item number 16. The motion to accept the consent agenda passed on a voice vote recorded as 5–0.

Leave of absence extension: The board approved an extension to an existing leave for professional staff member Lynn Claibaugh, a physical education teacher at Joyce Clark Middle School. Claibaugh had been on approved family medical leave from Jan. 6, 2025, through March 16, 2025; the board approved an extension from March 17, 2025, to May 2, 2025 (an additional seven weeks). Administration informed the board that documentation is on file with Human Resources; administration recommended approval. The motion passed 5–0.

Education Technology Consortium cooperative purchasing agreement: The board approved renewal of a cooperative purchasing agreement with the Arizona Board of Regents on behalf of Northern Arizona University (NAU) that the district uses to obtain technology services at reduced cost. The district attorney reviewed the agreement and administration recommended approval. The motion passed 5–0.

2025–26 Classroom Site Fund plan: The board adopted the 2025–26 Classroom Site Fund Plan, developed through collaboration of district and site staff and following a public hearing pursuant to ARS 15-977 (as cited in the meeting); administration recommended approval. The motion passed 5–0.

Acceptance of donation: The board accepted with gratitude a donated shed valued at $2,700 to be used by Michael Tamuka for storing and maintaining tennis equipment; acceptance passed 5–0.

All recorded votes in the meeting were unanimous as read on the record (tally shown as 5–0). Where the meeting recorded motions and seconds, the board confirmed the required motion, second and a voice vote. No roll‑call vote tallies listing individual member votes were read into the record for these items.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Governing Board Regular Meeting 4/15/25","oneSentenceSummary","At the Sierra Vista Unified School District Governing Board meeting the board voted, by recorded voice votes, to approve the consent agenda (with one item removed), extend a staff leave of absence, renew a cooperative purchasing agreement, adopt the 2025–26 Classroom Site Fund plan, and accept a $2,700 shed donation for tennis equipment.","taxTitle","Sierra Vista Unified District (4175), School Districts, Arizona","taxId",66979,"location","Arizona","headline","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_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":56,"_74":56},6600642,"Parents, students urge Sierra Vista board to include and support teachers; student pleads to keep Carmichael teacher",456,2122000,2578000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3028827-31a42815f2ee2119a955fc4b6a19b373&start=2122&end=2578","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3028827-31a42815f2ee2119a955fc4b6a19b373/thumbnail_2122000.jpg","/articles/6600642/Arizona/Parents-students-urge-Sierra-Vista-board-to-include-and-support-teachers-student-pleads-to-keep-Carmichael-teacher","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6600642-13d891fae206c4d966031b4521477d1a/orig.mp4?Expires=1770426931&Signature=UZ~ycOOSEW17vTEOfQ9eV-43l1W4ylZe5iBNv3CffVCMRv7jPK45pvY7qe6seq7ROPTRdMZzRH~7S33GSz~GwCy9cnJY6Mz2VwAfCwdXqCVGw30RYg1f6gOFnbz63fwh6h8yBNU~U5oSkqxRjp-V2ZwHle3JW24lnXXknN8LPg90ro6xxUv-Mq6o~pakcN2dwvLAep3uVMsKMYuMswU4yY-TuCEYCOleMqJMsMrWHyc52w8WNWs2kSJJKoYiEIvos73VwEcfFsZ45YPBJ~6l4fPLjkPsEkWJp9kmv9ZQeup4iZg96hDp9SvEC0DuocIRJM4bC1DCQ-CCcZvgtOd1Sg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Speakers during the board's public comment period urged the governing board to empower and involve classroom teachers in district decision making and asked the board to avoid actions that would cause teachers to leave their positions.

Molly Norton, a parent and volunteer with eight years of children in the district, said teachers serve as “mentors, counselors, coaches, club sponsors, advocates, and importantly, community builders,” and argued that excluding teachers from decisions wastes the most informed voices in schools. Norton said broad community and family involvement strengthens schools and urged the board to prioritize retaining teachers.

Olivia Lopez, a parent who recently moved to Sierra Vista, spoke with her daughter during public comment. Her daughter, Damaris (Demarius) Lopez, a Carmichael student, addressed the board and asked the district not to “ruin someone's life just to fit the budget,” saying her teacher, identified in comments as Miss Ortiz, has built community in the classroom and is a positive role model. Damaris said she and others would be upset if the teacher left and asked the board to pursue alternatives to staffing cuts or pay reductions that would push teachers out.

Board members acknowledged the comments but did not respond during public comment, consistent with the board's stated practice. The remarks were recorded under the board's public comment agenda item; no immediate policy action was taken during the meeting.","Parents and one student urged the Sierra Vista Unified School District Governing Board to involve teachers in decision making and to find alternatives to staffing changes that could force a beloved teacher to leave.",{"_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":56,"_74":56},6600646,"Sierra Vista Unified honors teachers of the year, long‑service employees and 22 retirees",1579,111000,1690000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3028827-31a42815f2ee2119a955fc4b6a19b373&start=111&end=1690","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3028827-31a42815f2ee2119a955fc4b6a19b373/thumbnail_111000.jpg","/articles/6600646/Arizona/Sierra-Vista-Unified-honors-teachers-of-the-year-longservice-employees-and-22-retirees","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6600646-0c9aa30fcb58d6030568088a200ad374/orig.mp4?Expires=1770426931&Signature=F4ol-ApGjBnrZ1z1jJmz9S7SrJ57dzsPI1bh7Lq~Dw4KJeicQ0Jd2r2RYkqARgIRc53GsdFw3lvCUtB1mRH6tJ6D3vtjO0TjWpo1mgfcNAtsK6GafvNT3-vSEnvkZ~KYXrQYmSHVHrUdRSbn~Sxbpbg0YR9UXBSkNDRcNVW3~6iYh~aJ4rkj2KPjpVsa13sUXnKerAsnyqotBgmxqF~cQ0Eeln11~6PvM-DsMWeyNllDmZKuxb4xdiHuNkpKOEB9jgqMtV0oRz3OVJxbcHNPt1H~mKqgvvuT3bKHJ4jp-NoHSwysSp2EqEHFp3GOosGFY1KICEXz4MBFE8vasJXMYg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Sierra Vista Unified School District recognized school-level teachers of the year, longtime employees and 22 retirees at an employee recognition event held in conjunction with the governing board meeting.

District Superintendent Dr. Eric Holmes led the summary of current events, naming school teachers of the year including Paloma Lepley (Bella Vista), Shaniqua Mathias (Carmichael), Natalie Wise (Huachuca Mountain), Haley Lewis (PDS), Isabel Dahl (Town and Country), Danielle Frazier (Village Meadows), Danielle Cruz (JCMS), and Abby Martinez (Buena). Dr. Holmes identified Danielle Frazier of Village Meadows as the districtwide teacher of the year.

The board and district staff also recognized milestone anniversaries of service — including employees with 10, 15, 20, 25 and 30 years — and honored 22 retirees whose combined service totals 392 years. The district highlighted a number of individual retirees and longevity honorees by name and role during the presentation, and thanked the Education Foundation of Sierra Vista, Southwest Gas and school culinary teams for event support.

Bonnie Gomez, who presented the awards on behalf of the district, read biographical details for several retirees, including Ada Cespedes (25 years, Spanish teacher at Buena High School, joined 08/14/2000), Laura Brown (special education teacher, joined 02/2016), Velma Raspirito (Spanish teacher, joined 08/02/2012), Linda Robbins (registrar), Helen Starr (paraprofessional), Carol Stearman (26 years), Yvonne Vick (30 years, kindergarten teacher, joined 08/15/1995), and Lisa Wright (33 years, human resources manager since 2022). The presentation also noted Dr. Eric Holmes among those recognized that evening and identified him as retiring after five years as superintendent; the presentation listed his start date as 07/01/2020.

The board and district leadership closed the segment by thanking all honorees and inviting attendees to a reception funded in part by the Education Foundation.

The recognition segment was informational; no board action or vote was recorded related to the awards.","The Sierra Vista Unified School District recognized individual teachers of the year across its schools, marked milestone service anniversaries and publicly honored 22 retirees representing a combined 392 years at a district event during the board meeting.","actionData","errors"]

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Board approves consent agenda, leave extension, purchasing agreement, Classroom Site Fund and a $2,700 donation

Parents, students urge Sierra Vista board to include and support teachers; student pleads to keep Carmichael teacher

Sierra Vista Unified honors teachers of the year, long‑service employees and 22 retirees