December 10, 2025 at 6:15 PM - Regular Board Meeting

A. CALL TO ORDER   (Ms. Lupe)

B. ROLL CALL    (Ms. Mitchell)

C. ADOPT AGENDA     (Ms. Lupe, Action)
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
MOMENT OF SILENCE

D. CALL TO THE PUBLIC     (Ms. Lupe, Information)
Whiteriver Unified School District welcomes public comment.  As outlined in A.R.S. § 38-431.02, no action will be taken on items raised in Public Comments unless such items are found on the agenda below.  Items raised in public comments may be directed to staff for review or may be placed on a future meeting agenda.

E. SUPERINTENDENT'S COMMENTS/REPORTS     (Mrs. Lacapa, Information)

E.1. District Celebrations.  (Mrs. Lacapa, Information)

E.2. Priority #3 Inclusive Communication.  Cradleboard Elementary School Presentation.  The presentation will highlight the school’s progress, key achievements, concerns faced, and upcoming goals focused on supporting student growth, demonstrating the school’s commitment to fostering academic excellence and a positive environment to ensure every student thrives.  (Ms. Pagatpatan Aranda, Information)

F. CONSENT AGENDA*

F.1. Priority #3 Communication.  Approval of Minutes from Previous Meetings:   (Ms. Lupe, Action)

F.1.a. November 12, 2025 Regular Board Meeting

F.2. Priority #4 Use of Resources.  Approve Expense and Payroll Vouchers:     (Ms. Lupe, Action)

F.3. Priority #6 Recruitment/Retention.  Approve Personnel Reports:     (Ms. Lupe, Action)

F.3.a. Hiring Certified/Support Staff; Leaves of Absence; Resignations; Additional Staffing; Reclassifications; Terminations.

F.4. Priority #4 Effective Operations. Discussion and possible action to approve the second reading and deletion of Policy EBAA and Regulation EBAA-R Reporting Hazards/Warning Systems; Policy EBCD and Regulation EBCD-R Weather-Related and Emergency Closings; Policy ED Materials and Equipment Management; Policy EDBA Maintenance and Control of Instructional Materials; Policy EEAA Walkers and Riders; Policy EEAEAA, Regulation EEAEAA-R and Exhibit EEAEAA-E Drug and Alcohol Testing of Transportation Employees.  (Mrs. Lacapa, Action)

F.5. Priority #4 Effective Operations. Discussion and possible action to approve for a second reading and approval of Policy EA Support Service Goals and Priorities; Regulation EB-R Environmental and Safety Program; Policy EBAB and EBAB-R Hazardous Materials; Policy EBBB and Regulation EBBB-R Accident Reports; Policy EBC and Regulation EBC-R Emergencies: Response Plans and School Closings; Policy ECA and Regulation ECA-R Security; Policy ECAC and Regulation ECAC-R Vandalism; Policy ECB Building and Grounds Maintenance; Policy EDB and Regulation EDB-R Maintenance and Control of Materials and Equipment; Policy EDC Authorized Use of School-Owned Material and Equipment; Policy EE Transportation Services; Policy EEA and Regulation EEA-R Student Transportation; Policy EEAE, Regulation EEAE-R, Exhibit EEAE-EA and Exhibit EEAE-EB Bus Safety Program; Policy EEAEA and Regulation EEAEA-R Bus Driver Requirements, Training and Responsibilities; Policy EEAEB Bus Purchasing and Maintenance.  (Mrs. Lacapa, Action)

F.6. Priority #2 Student Well Being.  Approval of Donations and Grants:  (Ms. Lupe, Action)

F.6.a. Donation of incentive supplies from Kids in Need Foundation to Whiteriver Elementary School.

F.6.b. Donation of the singlets from Merle Caddo to the Alchesay High School Wrestling Team for girls.

F.6.c. Donation of $500 from Freeport- McMoRan Foundation for the STEM Green hoist Construction Project at Cradleboad Elementary School.

F.6.d. Alchesay High School - Archery in the Schools Program Equipment Grants.

F.7. Priority #2 Student Well Being.  Approval of Student Club Fund Raising:  (Ms. Lupe, Information)

F.7.a. None

F.8. Priority #6 Retention.  Approval of Travel:    (Ms. Lupe, Action)

F.8.a. District Admin travel to Las Vegas, NV to attend the Annual Native American Human Resources Conference January 26-27, 2025.

F.8.b. Whiteriver Unified School District:
1.  District Office

G. UNFINISHED BUSINESS  

G.1. None

H. NEW BUSINESS

H.1. Priority #4 Effective Operations.  Discussion and possible action to accept the November 2025 Monthly Financial Report for the Whiteriver Unified School District.   (Ms. Sedillo, Action)

H.2. Priority #4 Effective Operations. Discussion and possible action to approve Revision # 2 of the Fiscal Year 26 District Expenditure Budget.  (Ms. Sedillo, Action)

H.3. Priority #6: Recruitment & Retention.  Discussion and possible action to approve Arizona Labor Department minimum wage adjustment effective January 1, 2026.  (Ms. J. Endfield, Action)

I. FUTURE MEETINGS/LOCATION     (Ms. Lupe, Information)
January 14, 2026
February 11, 2026
March 11, 2026
Location:    Whiteriver Unified School District
                     959 S. Chief Avenue, Whiteriver, AZ

J. ADJOURNMENT     (Ms. Lupe, Action)