Arrowhead Union High School District

The workshop focused on the district's long-term facility planning, specifically reviewing historical enrollment trends, preliminary budget forecasts, and the strategy to consolidate students into a single building. The board discussed the potential elimination of open enrollment, the necessity of a future capital referendum to fund a new academic wing and renovations, and the potential engagement of community members through a survey to gauge public support for these initiatives.

This document outlines the Arrowhead Union High School District's Future Ready Library Plan for 2026-2031, guided by the Future Ready Librarians Framework. The plan aims to increase student achievement, provide equitable resources, and integrate libraries as key collaborative partners in district learning initiatives. Key strategic pillars include promoting multiple literacies and freedom to read, enhancing curriculum and instruction, facilitating personalized professional learning, ensuring robust digital access, investing strategically in resources and learning spaces, building community partnerships, advocating for data privacy, promoting ethical use of research and AI, designing collaborative spaces, and fostering collaborative leadership.

The Arrowhead Workshop, held in May 2026, focuses on defining the institution's identity, mission, vision, and goals. Key discussion areas and desired outcomes for the strategic direction include fostering academic excellence, character development (emphasizing virtues, principles, and compassion), civic engagement, and leadership. The plan aims to empower students with independence and prepare them for diverse opportunities in an evolving world, ultimately strengthening community pride and establishing guiding principles for the school's future.

The board meeting primarily focused on the annual board reorganization, including the election of board officers such as the president, vice president, treasurer, and clerk. Additionally, the board received a comprehensive presentation from the Warhawk Interact student group, which provided an update on their volunteer initiatives, including food drives, holiday assistance programs, a community book fair, and service partnerships with local organizations. The discussion also addressed strategies for club member recruitment and the ongoing impact of student-led community service activities.

The board conducted a facilities workshop to review enrollment projections, budget forecasting, and scenario planning for the district. Key discussion topics included the impact of declining student enrollment on revenue, the disparities in state-funded revenue per pupil between districts, and the financial implications of operating multiple versus consolidated facilities. The board also reviewed the role of an owners representative in future facilities planning and analyzed long-term budget deficits in relation to potential future operational referendums.