Shelley Oestmann

The Board meeting featured a Superintendent's report concerning back-to-school readiness, new district goals for academic growth and community engagement, and updates on enrollment and staffing. The board approved several items, including consent agenda actions and personnel hiring ratifications, district representatives for individual education plans, a new math curriculum, and salary placement schedules for the upcoming fiscal year. Additionally, the board approved policy updates to align purchasing guidelines with state financial record requirements.

The board meeting included the recognition of retiring district staff and the introduction of a new HR director. Key agenda items included the approval of policy changes as recommended by ASBA, a decision to deny eligibility for online charter school students to participate in district interscholastic sports, the approval of district representatives for special education IEPs, and the approval of a stipend program proposal for registered behavior technicians. Additionally, the board discussed the high school English curriculum.

The board meeting included a formal recognition of six retirees with more than 10 years of service, followed by a moment of silence for a deceased staff member. Reports were presented by the Special Olympics Unified team, showcasing student success in inclusion and athletics, and by the principal of Lee Williams High School regarding a generous $25,000 donation for a new stadium sound system. Additionally, an update was provided on a middle school educational field trip focusing on the practical application of classroom concepts.

This document outlines the Kingman Unified School District's (KUSD) assessment plan, detailing descriptions and timelines for district, state, and federal assessments. The plan aims to support KUSD's Mission Priorities through Communication and Collaboration, Staff and Student Well-being, Equitable and Accessible Learning Environments, and Effective and Transparent Transitions. Its core objective is to evaluate the efficacy of district-adopted curriculum, inform instructional practices, and leverage assessment data to enhance student understanding of Arizona State Standards, guide teaching, and foster the application of learning in real-life scenarios.

The board meeting included reports on middle school incentive programs, specifically BRAVE Day and Wolfpack Celebration, and a discussion regarding mandated virtual staff training and potential avenues for increasing compliance efficiency. The board approved various routine business items, personnel actions including hires and contract adjustments, and authorized the submission of ASBA bylaw changes. Additionally, the board held readings for policy updates, approved Special Education Individual Education Plan representatives, authorized a Memorandum of Agreement with WACOG Head Start for preschool special education services, reviewed the transfer of a public accounting contract, approved the fiscal year 2025 Annual Financial Report package, accepted numerous community donations, and approved a teacher's request for retirement and re-employment as a leased employee.