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Key board actions included adopting the second revised FY25 expenditure budget, approving a list of new and replacement staff positions for 2025–26, offering contracts to principals for 2025–26, approving updates to class participation and dual-enrollment fee schedules, and approving intergovernmental agreements (IGAs) with Pima County JTED (District 11) and with the Arizona Board of Regents on behalf of the University of Arizona. Board members also approved payment of incentive stipends tied to classroom site funds and Indian gaming distributions.

Budget revision: The board adopted the second revision to the FY25 expenditure budget as required by statute before May 15. District staff said the revision reflected adjustments for average daily membership (ADM) and reclassification of some capital capacity into maintenance and operations to provide a buffer for year-end expenses. The district stated an M&O budget of about $118 million, unrestricted capital around $8.5 million, a bond allowance of $75 million and total committed spending of roughly $242 million (encumbrances and commitments, not projected cash expenditures).

JTED IGA: The board approved renewal of the intergovernmental agreement with Pima County JTED (District 11) but several members expressed concern about perceived one-sided development of the IGA and a lack of transparency on funding. One board member said, “we’re watching,” and the approved motion included that caveat. District staff and board members indicated ongoing monitoring of the JTED relationship.

University of Arizona IGA and dual enrollment: The board approved an IGA with the Arizona Board of Regents on behalf of the University of Arizona to provide qualified students access to specific courses including Introduction to Engineering (ENGR 102) and molecular and cellular biology courses (MCB 101/102). The board also approved a bifurcation of dual-enrollment fees that separates Pima Community College charges from other dual-enrollment course fees after PCC raised its D2L (learning platform) fee. District staff said roughly 500 students participate annually in dual-enrollment programs; the district generated about $26,000 in dual-enrollment fees this year.

Other approvals: The board approved a consent agenda (with items h6 and h11 pulled for separate discussion), approved offering contracts to principals for 2025–26, and approved a slate of new staffing positions for 2025–26 including classroom and specialist positions. The board also moved to an executive session under cited Arizona statute for negotiations at the meeting's close.

Several items prompted brief discussion but passed with typical motions and seconds. The meeting also included resolutions honoring retirees and presentations recognizing staff of the year and teacher of the year.

The board did not take immediate action on teacher compensation during this meeting; teacher pay and retention were raised during public comment.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","MUSD Regular Board Meeting - May 8, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","The Marana Unified School District governing board approved a series of fiscal and administrative items, including its second revised FY25 expenditure budget, several staffing requests, intergovernmental agreements with Pima County JTED and the University of Arizona, and changes to dual-enrollment fees.","taxTitle","Marana Unified District (4404), School Districts, Arizona","taxId",13600,"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},6558549,"Marana teacher tells board she’ll leave classroom because pay won’t cover family costs",282,1672000,1954000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3241783-12378e78175c3fb6496831e3a4c83b6b&start=1672&end=1954","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3241783-12378e78175c3fb6496831e3a4c83b6b/thumbnail_1672000.jpg","/articles/6558549/Arizona/Marana-teacher-tells-board-shell-leave-classroom-because-pay-wont-cover-family-costs","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6558549-4f788a67c8165307b216546e418346c2/orig.mp4?Expires=1770993914&Signature=nnMgOmiIa~aKC~WrXIe5CBt5J3xfZHFGa~pAhmw1YCCth2x6P4xC347qy0gU3sI4dSULSkeDrd16VqDVplqzTAWbVrzBBPpgjLpwUrEyNiILP11SEBKPCXpQ3bPpimv806tPm7FTI-223fng2oEerVgWwi6zQi6EEBUmKCXtPIgvwFFPbd-7U8QPkcFPq-bmGdBHD~THtekWD9tLClcK2NyKmsAkQ57pQGqPgfx5NCkfepwY3bdAIao3XQJw~1OpIUXngKOmPgpvJpzAONAaPI60AGLSIvmVJpbWfB39XFsaVvb8KUERSS-5tzSYCMFdjIQzdk6q~Ax0QQ140lqo1A__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","A Mountain View High School English teacher told the Marana Unified School District governing board she will resign at the end of the school year because her pay is insufficient to support her family.

Ally Pierce, who identified herself as an English teacher at Marana High School, a parent of two elementary-age children and treasurer of the Marana Education Association, told the board she loves teaching but cannot “afford to stay.” Pierce said she holds a bachelor’s degree in her content area and a master’s in secondary education, has mentored new teachers, led dual-enrollment courses and served in union leadership. She said her 2024 W-2 showed her annual earnings were lower than recent years despite increased experience and responsibilities.

“I love this profession ... but belief does not pay the bills,” Pierce said. “In order to take care of our kids, we have to take care of ourselves and our educators.” She urged the board to pursue “bold choices in support of public education.”

Pierce referenced broader state funding challenges and said Arizona ranks low in several education funding metrics. Other speakers during public comment praised district leadership and retirees. Anna “Sunny” Herndon, a longtime district parent, told the board she has seen increased openness and communication in recent years and thanked members for their work. Several speakers, including school administrators and Marana Education Association representatives, honored outgoing Chief Financial Officer Dan Contorno and multiple retirees.

In his superintendent’s report, Dr. Streeter noted district engagement with Pima County leaders on early childhood education, reported that the district’s preschool programs number 15 this year, and said Mountain View High School graduates have amassed about $8 million in scholarship offers so far. Streeter also acknowledged National Teacher Appreciation Week and thanked teachers for their work.

The public comments and superintendent remarks placed teacher compensation and retention into the meeting’s broader context of community engagement and district programming, but the board did not take a specific action on compensation during the meeting.","A Marana High School English teacher, speaking during public comments, said she will leave the classroom at the end of the year because her salary does not allow her to support her family. The board heard multiple public comments praising district leadership and expressing support for teachers.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6558551,"Marana board approves Mountain View student council trip to Greece after questions on cost and access",659,2640000,3299000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3241783-12378e78175c3fb6496831e3a4c83b6b&start=2640&end=3299","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3241783-12378e78175c3fb6496831e3a4c83b6b/thumbnail_2640000.jpg","/articles/6558551/Arizona/Marana-board-approves-Mountain-View-student-council-trip-to-Greece-after-questions-on-cost-and-access","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6558551-541154c90ed91e4cbeacd667bcedbdb4/orig.mp4?Expires=1770993914&Signature=V3bv~jz3lJ~J~SB3DpYAVlxLtL09ztwOwLywjWRMHcKN1yKhtJvky89C3FvaUQPvN9dW1m3rrgsLMLIY6aXy3iFeB3Ux3q7rAXFgYntC77RVAbpCvQh8W6pJoHzt636iWiVNnjA0lg6qq18RHVIUc7RGSh-pNEZscQz1Xpw9yBd3yMj9xRKZ8~MjoiMAhA3bCjCwtB2itgqJn~g2g0JuSUmU-0BXm5JZgYnE2HfufA9SDQIv9JSCCUTVUDuK3IEJCEHTdN6FyXfjles8MBcXARGi~mB5Evc4jLMLO-MTGbCW3N96ERpI8lhS1dvitF4EIJZkBkuyhyFsiZbdjLih2w__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Marana Unified School District governing board voted to approve an out-of-state travel request for Mountain View High School’s student council to travel to Greece March 14–20, 2026.

Board members discussed the trip’s cost, participant eligibility and vendor relationships before the roll call. The motion to approve the travel passed with four votes in favor and one against: President Holt, Miss Macronis, and Mr. Alexander voted aye; Mr. Carlson voted no; Miss Raymond voted yes.

The travel request covers a trip organized through EF Tours, with a listed per-student cost of $4,729. The agenda packet and presenters stated parents pay the student costs; chaperones generally do not pay because the tour operator provides free chaperone placements based on the number of paying students. The travel request listed four adult chaperones: the student council advisor, two administrators and an additional Mountain View staff member. District staff said the district expects a student-to-adult ratio near 10-to-1.

Board members queried how participants were selected and whether the trip should be limited to student council members. One board member said the trip is structured as a student council leadership experience comparable to other student-council or leadership trips the district has approved in the past, while another board member pressed whether other Mountain View students would have comparable travel opportunities.

Questions were also raised about EF Tours’ ownership and potential conflicts of interest. District staff said EF Tours is a widely used national tour operator and that they were not aware of any conflict of interest with the company. Board members asked whether parents were informed that part of the contract can provide chaperones at no charge and that the district’s practice is to require adult chaperones for student safety.

Discussion also reviewed the trip’s funding structure. The travel materials referenced use of Arizona state tax-credit funds as one option students and families can apply toward the trip; the materials listed a tax-credit amount tied to funding for the trip. District staff said fundraising and tax-credit payments are common components of overseas student travel.

After discussion and questions from board members, the board approved the travel request by roll call.

The board did not amend the travel authorization or specify additional conditions at the time of the vote.

Votes at a glance: Out-of-state travel for Mountain View High School student council to Greece — Approved, roll call 4–1 (Holt Aye, Macronis Aye, Alexander Aye, Carlson No, Raymond Yes).","The Marana Unified School District governing board approved an out-of-state trip for Mountain View High School student council members to Greece (March 14–20, 2026) after a lengthy public discussion about cost, participant selection and vendor relationships. The motion passed 4-1.","actionData","errors"]

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