Jennifer Bland

This document outlines the recommendations from the Flagstaff Unified School District (FUSD) Housing Task Force to address the severe housing crisis impacting its employees. The plan proposes leveraging district-owned land for affordable housing development, establishing a housing navigation program to connect employees with resources, and supporting local and state housing policy reforms. These strategies aim to enhance housing access and stability for FUSD employees and contribute to the broader community's sustainability.

The meeting included multiple sessions: Executive Sessions for Legal Advice and Personnel matters. There were two scheduled Public Hearings concerning the Authorization of Insurance Proceeds Fund Expenditures and the consideration of the Revised Annual Expenditure Budget for Fiscal Year 2015. Key discussion and action items during the Regular Meeting involved discussing and potentially acting on a Settlement Agreement related to pending litigation (U.S. District Court Case No. 3:14-cv-08005-GMS), approving expenditures from the Insurance Proceeds Fund, considering approval of the Revised #1 FY2015 Annual Expenditure Budget, and certifying the results of the Budget Override Continuation Election held on November 4, 2014. Additionally, the Board considered the purchase and use of supplemental non-fiction texts for 9th and 10th grades and approved future meeting dates.

The Governing Board meeting included discussions on strategic goals and a presentation on the Puente de Hozho Institute of Language and Culture, which offers accelerated instruction and cultural studies through Navajo and Spanish Immersion Programs, as well as Indigenous and Latin American Studies Programs. The board also considered issuing reduction in force notices and contracts to certified staff, and discussed and considered adopting a resolution for a Special Bond Election to be held on November 6, 2012. Additionally, there was discussion and potential approval of bond expenditures for renovations to Coconino High School and revisions to policies regarding staff leave and retirement.

The agenda includes an executive session to discuss the Superintendent's evaluation and contract, a public hearing for comments on the Annual Expenditure Budget and Truth in Taxation, and a regular meeting of the Governing Board. The regular meeting will cover various topics, including the Superintendent's report, curriculum and instruction, finance and budget, operations and support services (solar and construction updates), and human resources. Discussion and possible action items include the Adopted 2015-16 Annual Expenditure Budget, contract awards for an on-site private day school for the special education program, intergovernmental agreements with CAVIAT and Coconino Community College, a proposed contract with ASDB, and meeting dates.

The agenda includes discussion and potential action on a modified calendar for Killip Elementary School and Leupp Public School for the 2015-16 school year. The board will also consider approving its meeting schedule for the 2015-16 school year, and may approve additional meeting dates, reschedule, or cancel previously scheduled meetings. Also includes presentations on the Superintendent's Report, Curriculum and Instruction Report, Finance and Budget Report, Operations and Support Services Report, and Human Resources Report.