Carmen-Cristina Tudose-Cutter

The board convened for a special executive session to conduct personnel or organizational business. Following the initial procedural openings, the board moved into an executive session to discuss confidential matters as permitted by statute. Subsequent to the executive session, the board took action on a specific motion before moving to adjourn the meeting.

The board meeting included recognitions for retirees, student achievements in music and civic competitions, and updates from the education association. The meeting featured a public hearing on an instructional time model and received public comments regarding athletic fees and homeschooling. The board approved various consent items covering human resources reports, staff stipends, budget revisions, technology purchases, and memorandums of understanding for student internships and preschool programs. Key discussion and action items included the installation of cameras in classrooms, the approval of the 2025-26 Budget Revision #3, and the appointment of the Oro Grande Classical Academy principal. Board members also reviewed reports on student scholarship achievements, success in reducing chronic absenteeism, and leadership transitions within the school administration.

The board meeting included recognition of retiring staff members and students who qualified for the Northwest Regional Honor Music Festival. Additionally, high-achieving students in a civics competition were honored, and an update was provided by the Lake Havasu Education Association. The board conducted a public hearing regarding a proposal to implement an instructional time model for high school students choosing online learning options, and held discussions regarding participation fees for extracurricular activities for students participating in alternative education programs.

The Board meeting focused on presentations by consulting firms regarding Employee Benefit consulting, actuarial services, pharmacy benefit management, and well-being solutions. Key topics included the potential implementation of strategies to manage insurance and health costs for the school district, the use of analytics for reporting and monitoring spend, and the role of compliance departments in ensuring plan sustainability. The presenters detailed their proposed service models, emphasizing their ability to act as stewards of client funds and their expertise in navigating complex vendor relationships and procurement processes.

This document outlines the Lake Havasu Unified School District No. 1's plan for utilizing $8,941,412 in ESSER III COVID Recovery Funding. The plan details the allocation of these one-time funds across key categories: learning loss recovery (with a mandatory 20% expenditure), social-emotional support, mitigation efforts, recruitment and retention of highly qualified staff, technology enhancements, and communication strategies. The plan also highlights the requirement for stakeholder input.