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Board member Unbrecht proposed two new priorities for ASBA consideration: 1) \"replace the current year funding with a transparent reliable system\" to give districts stable annual budgeting ability, and 2) provide \"consistent, dedicated, and flexible sources of ongoing capital funding.\" The board agreed to substitute those two priorities for the two items the district submitted last year, which were to oppose partisan school board elections and to amend signature requirements for candidates. President Wolcott said the board would submit the changes with notes from board member Anrovick.

On the delegate selection, Mr. Sprague volunteered and the board appointed him to serve as the district delegate, with the board noting delegates may need to travel to Phoenix for conference-related meetings. The board approved the agenda changes and Mr. Sprague’s appointment by voice vote.

Why it matters: ASBA’s conference includes a political agenda process that districts can use to prioritize legislative or policy objectives for statewide advocacy. Changing the district’s priorities shapes what ASBA will carry forward on behalf of Humboldt Unified.

Questions and logistics: Board members discussed whether to read the priorities aloud as part of the motion; President Wolcott said submission would be taken care of administratively. One member noted difficulty attending some dates, and the board named an alternate process as needed.

Ending: The board carried the motion to submit the amended political agenda and appointed Mr. Sprague as delegate. No further action on ASBA items was taken at the meeting.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Special Board meeting - 5/29/25","oneSentenceSummary","The Humboldt Unified School District Governing Board revised its ASBA political-agenda priorities to ask for stable current-year funding and ongoing capital funding, and appointed board member Sprague as the district delegate to the ASBA conference.","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":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},6221034,"Trust model-policy program pitches $500 annual platform to Humboldt Unified board",743,797000,1540000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3615155-6b56be3c82e05e9003b4e990d65af4d4&start=797&end=1540","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3615155-6b56be3c82e05e9003b4e990d65af4d4/thumbnail_797000.jpg","/articles/6221034/Arizona/Trust-model-policy-program-pitches-500-annual-platform-to-Humboldt-Unified-board","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6221034-075a2ace3854835c3eb011017280c360/orig.mp4?Expires=1770397189&Signature=FJRpf2~lY1T8yO9r3Ie5PL9f656CmN5-E7ff0ifYU1sUXAA3CKXgIQ3445PRS1y-N~EyQIVZujPIb6S5NsS~AmLMMZj5~qqHS9chNtdLJ7wsdIyAGbnf8u72dSUFwwoksMjjCzcIpZ1Lr1xEf3pSd3ex6JGmXznPaBC-XUQbRfhmnAM9bnJdgiCGSS7hOTR29I22fEGHQvCkFThrZTRSAexjH8ARf-eMOkPeWkhk3QrepXiaF9PJ7N6YfN6VVS8qTcpu5qsIA5gr0dEzla3qv9vwpTLebZFnj3gRwqm1MDirHVKXjxv4Yb6WN0pvtmD0n47i5drQcnPXZgRJ04R4CQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Lillian Lee, a model policy program manager with the Trust, presented the Trust’s model-policy template and online platform to the Humboldt Unified School District Governing Board, describing a library of roughly \"220 plus policies and procedures,\" review and vetting by education attorneys, and the program’s newly established $500 annual fee.

Lee told the board that the Trust created the model policy template after convening education attorneys and reviewing statutes and legislation to ensure districts are legally covered and reduce risk. \"When they started this, what they did was they got a group of education attorneys together from different law firms across Arizona, and they went back to the basics,\" Lee said.

Key features Lee described include chaptered organization (district governance, administration, business operations, human resources, and students), a searchable web platform with Google Translate, customizable district-specific policies, a form bank, and optional site-based trainings and an annual summit. She said the program offers a comprehensive policy audit as an optional service for $1,000.

Lee described the adoption process: districts preserve existing policies, sign an agreement, receive an invoice, and then work with Trust staff on a transition plan that can take from a few weeks up to a full school year depending on district needs. She said the standard turnaround to have a manual live on the platform is about two weeks after submission and execution.

Why it matters: Adopting a model policy platform can centralize legal review and updates tied to state legislative changes; the Trust will send policy updates after the legislative session and throughout the year. Board members did not vote to adopt the Trust’s program at this meeting.

Questions and clarifications: Board members asked whether trainings would be held on-site or virtually; Lee said, \"We would come out here. Or if you prefer, we could do it virtually.\" She confirmed the $500 annual fee covers platform access and related services and said the Trust had recently approved its 2025–26 fee schedule that consolidated setup and annual fees into a single $500 charge.

Ending: The board received the presentation and asked staff to retain contact information for follow-up. No binding action to adopt the program was taken at the meeting.","A representative from the Trust presented a model policy program to the Humboldt Unified School District Governing Board, describing a templated policy manual, platform features, and fees; no adoption vote occurred at the meeting.",{"_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},6221038,"Humboldt Unified names Brett Dahl interim superintendent, approves final performance pay for departing superintendent",2822,5198000,8020000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3615155-6b56be3c82e05e9003b4e990d65af4d4&start=5198&end=8020","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3615155-6b56be3c82e05e9003b4e990d65af4d4/thumbnail_5198000.jpg","/articles/6221038/Arizona/Humboldt-Unified-names-Brett-Dahl-interim-superintendent-approves-final-performance-pay-for-departing-superintendent","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6221038-32589d77d0ccd10be4416fb92e63ebcc/orig.mp4?Expires=1770392091&Signature=k1Gj4eU45msu~dOa6p-JNDBQioPsg7-6ZwndAF1049AufO4VtAa~Wo8fMxNrhq~41Z1NVTehOKbSslEgzPLTFMQAmg7K-J1-rVF~MSKf2Fm659HmIsi9fy~QbWy3l0Rc6mnpDpCLHlwfCB82pT7eW55qk1Yc4hn4pg-9NBhbK~QmDJDmy~ma6GnDCwmFUHIY2bnrEeie1wT7XTNdW4xxKvoWhEXptX13~WGeJP1UlxbOs30bTaUNpn9YG42dA1ccU7hesfBgnVpOuTHz2CU3J0OM8AiK1bmtkU8g4q0Ox8JT1sLvb-Pk83gWgqsYilHvwHnh0BOKHKl3dZDXcXfJSA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Humboldt Unified School District Governing Board voted to offer Brett Dahl the position of interim superintendent for a one-year term beginning 05/31/2025 and ending 05/31/2026, with a salary of $155,000 and benefits, and approved payment of the second half of outgoing Superintendent Dr. Griffin’s 2024–25 performance pay in the amount of $3,976.

Board President Wolcott announced the board would offer Brett Dahl an interim contract and then moved the formal motion. After a second, the board voted \"Aye\" and the motion carried. Later, the board returned from executive session and voted to \"approve payment of the second half of superintendent's performance pay plan pertaining to the superintendent's annual goals in the amount of $3,976,\" a motion made by President Wolcott and seconded by board member Unbrecht.

Why it matters: The board used an executive-session process allowed by state statute to discuss personnel and contract terms, then took public action to finalize pay and the interim appointment. The moves set leadership and compensation for the district during the transition following Superintendent Dr. Griffin’s resignation.

Discussion and background: The board met in executive session to review superintendent goals and the second half of the superintendent’s performance pay under state law (see authorities). After returning to public session, President Wolcott made the motion to approve the $3,976 payment tied to Dr. Griffin’s annual goals, and the board approved it. The board then discussed terms of employment for an interim superintendent in executive session and later publicly offered the interim position to Brett Dahl.

Public comment and community input related to succession: Community member David Steele spoke during public participation urging the board to conduct a thorough search for the next permanent superintendent. Steele said, \"I would advocate for a nationwide search\" and recommended forming a community advisory group for interviews and including parents and business leaders in the process.

Reaction from appointee and departing superintendent: Brett Dahl, after the vote, said, \"I'm honored. I really am. This district means a lot to me,\" and thanked staff and the community. Superintendent Dr. Griffin, who the board recognized at the start of the meeting for eight years of service including two as superintendent, earlier said, \"it's been such an honor to serve this district, our students, our family, and our community. And I will truly miss school.\"

Next steps and limits: The board announced the interim contract terms publicly after executive-session deliberations and indicated any changes noted during executive session would be included in the final contract. The board did not vote at the meeting on a process for hiring the permanent superintendent; public comment recommended a nationwide search and community advisory involvement, but the board did not adopt a permanent-search plan during this session.

Ending: With the interim appointment and the performance-pay approval complete, the board adjourned the meeting.","The Humboldt Unified School District Governing Board voted to offer Brett Dahl a one-year interim superintendent contract and approved payment of the second half of Superintendent Dr. Griffin’s 2024–25 performance pay.","actionData","errors"]

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Humboldt Unified board replaces ASBA political priorities, selects delegate for September conference

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Humboldt Unified names Brett Dahl interim superintendent, approves final performance pay for departing superintendent