July 9, 2026 at 5:00 PM - July Study Session and Regular Governing Board Meeting and Budget Hearing
| Agenda |
|---|
|
1. OPENING ITEMS
|
|
1.A. Call to Order of MICTED Governing Board Study Session
|
|
1.B. Discussion of Superintendent Search Vendor Options
Description:
Attached are the three vendors the district has received proposals from for a potential superintendent search. The Board will discuss these proposal and consider whether or not they would like to move forward with any of these options.
|
|
1.C. *Executive Session - Pursuant to ARS 38-431-03.1 the Governing Board may vote to hold an executive session for discussion related to a superintendent search.
|
|
1.D. Study Session Roll Call
Description:
Roll Call Ash Fork - Kurtis Keele - |
|
1.E. Call to Order Regular Session Mountain Institute Governing Board Meeting at 6PM
|
|
1.F. Budget Hearing for Fiscal Year 27
|
|
1.G. Roll Call
Description:
Ash Fork - Kurtis Keele - |
|
1.H. Pledge of Allegiance
Description:
Board Chair will lead attendees in the Pledge of Allegiance.
|
|
1.I. Moment of Silence
Description:
Board Chair will lead attendees in a moment of silence.
|
|
1.J. Approval of Board Agenda
|
|
2. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
Description:
This is the time for the public to comment. Members of the Board may not discuss items that are not specifically identified on the agenda. Therefore, pursuant to A.R.S. 38-431.01 (H), action taken as a result of public comment will be limited to directing staff to study the matter, responding to any criticism or scheduling the matter for further consideration and decision at a later date. Public comments are welcome. Policy limits speakers to three (3) minutes per topic and a combined total of 30 minutes per meeting (unless waived by a vote of the Board). |
|
3. INFORMATION/PRESENTATIONS
|
|
3.A. Ash Fork Programming
Description:
A representative from Ash Fork will be presenting to the Board regarding new programs within their district.
|
|
3.B. Scholarship Request
Description:
Connor Elmore will join us with a scholarship request for the Governing Board.
|
|
3.C. Sparklight Marketing
Description:
Sparklight marketing presentation
|
|
4. SUMMARY OF CURRENT EVENTS
|
|
4.A. Governing Board
Description:
Each of the seven member district representatives are asked to give an update of any information that pertains to their district. |
|
4.B. Superintendent
Description:
Superintendent will discuss and provide information on the following items:
-BoardBook/administrative content/executive session content -CTE Summer Conference -CTED Consortium |
|
5. CONSENT AGENDA
|
|
5.A. Minutes
Description:
Approval of minutes from previous board meeting(s).
|
|
5.B. Voucher Approval
Description:
Approval of minutes from previous board meeting.
Attachments:
()
|
|
5.C. Personnel
|
|
5.D. Posting of Veterinary Assisting TA Position
Description:
The District is seeking approval to post a part-time opening for a veterinary assisting teaching assistant position.
|
|
5.E. Governing Board Approval of Food Purchases for District Events
Description:
Food purchases will be approved on a monthly basis, whenever possible, for transparency. The District anticipates purchasing food for the following events: |
|
5.F. Intergovernmental Agreements, Contracts, and other Agreement Approval
|
|
5.G. Required Documents for County to Process Vouchers and Execute Warrants
|
|
5.H. Cooperative Agreement Approval
Description:
The district is seeking approval to continue using the following cooperatives for procurement:
-Mohave -1GPA -ETC/NAU -Deer Valley Graphics -Omnia Partners -PEPPM |
|
5.I. Private party donations
Description:
MICTED would like to accept the following donations from a private party on behalf of our member districts listed below:
-Carpentry Tools (going to Humboldt) -Mechanic Tools and a snow blower (going to Ash Fork) -3D Printer (Going to the County Superintendents office) |
|
5.J. Approval of Consent Agenda
Description:
All matters listed under the Consent Agenda are routine by the Governing Board and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion on these items unless a Governing Board member so requests, in which event the item will be removed from the Consent Agenda and considered in its normal sequence on the agenda.
|
|
6. DISCUSSION ITEMS
|
|
6.A. Student Services Update
Description:
The Associate Superintendent of Student Services will present updates.
|
|
6.A.1. Enrollment Update
Attachments:
()
|
|
6.A.2. Industry Credentials/Certifications
|
|
6.A.3. Handbook Updates
Attachments:
()
|
|
6.A.4. Placement Data
|
|
6.B. Programs Update
Description:
The Associate Superintendent of Programs will present updates on the following:
Members, these items below are all being provided for your review. They are not finalized as of yet. |
|
6.B.1. FY27 Q&C Submission Requirements and Payment Schedule (draft form)
Attachments:
()
|
|
6.B.2. Instructor Pre-Service Schedule (draft form- will review August)
Attachments:
()
|
|
6.B.3. Classroom Site Fund - 301 Plans (draft form - will request Board approval after teacher/TA approval as required - August)
Attachments:
()
|
|
7. DISCUSSION/POSSIBLE ACTION ITEMS
|
|
7.A. Finance Report
Description:
CTSO Balances and Activity: Auto Construction Culinary Welding Dental Medical I-Mike Fire Medical II-Natalie Vet Assisting |
|
7.B. Facilities and Construction Update
Description:
Superintendent will discuss any updates on current facilities and any current needs for 2989 Centerpointe E Unites A, B, and C. A motion will be added if needed.
|
|
7.C. Education Stipend
Description:
The District is requesting continued approval to allow an existing employee to request a stipend for obtaining their Associates, bachelors, masters, or doctorate degree related to their area of teaching or district level position. This approval would cover the 2027 fiscal year.
|
|
7.D. Tuition Rates for 2026/2027
Description:
The District is seeking the approval of tition rates for Empowerment Scholarship Account (ESA) and adult's for the 2026/2027 school year. All rates would be as follows. Adults would also be charged an additional supply fee of $450 for cosmetology, $250 for dental, and $150 for vet assisting.
.png) |
|
7.E. Empowerment Scholarship Account (ESA) Tuition Over/Under Payment
Description:
The District is seeking approval to continue with the procedure related to over/under payments of Empowerment Scholarship Account (ESA) tuition. Due to the way the ESA payment system (ClassWallet) is set up, and the payees understanding of the system, there are occasionally over/under payments of tuition related to students who receive ESA funds. These difference are often very small, usually pennies, but create difficulties for the district and families when trying to make the payment whole. The district would like to continue using the following guideline: When a tuition payment is made through ClassWallet and there is a difference owed to either party (the district or the parent) of $3.00 or less, the district will consider the account "paid in full" and will not process refunds or reimbursements. |
|
7.F. Budget Approval for the 2026/2027 Fiscal Year
|
|
7.G. Yavapai College Concurrent Enrollment IGA
|
|
7.H. Scholarship Approval Consideration
Description:
The Governing Board will discuss and consider the scholarship request presented by Connor Elmore.
 |
|
7.I. Ash Fork Programming
Description:
The Board will consider programming requests made by Ash Fork School District earlier in the meeting
|
|
7.J. Sparklight Marketing
Description:
The Board will discuss and vote on information from the Sparklight presentation earlier in the meeting
|
|
7.K. Superintendent Search
Description:
In the earlier study session, the governing board discussed vendor options for a superintendent search. They will vote based on that discussion
|
|
7.L. Professional Development and Registration Stipends
Description:
-MICTED Teachers are paid a $100 stipend for attending and completing Professional Development training when the training is within their contracted dates and above and beyond their regularly scheduled work hours. -MICTED teachers can request travel reimbursement for Professional Development training whether it falls within their contracted dates or not. -MICTED will pay satellite and member district teachers a $100 stipend for attending and completing an MICTED offered Professional Development training. -MICTED will pay satellite district personnel $25 per student during the registration process. This is based on student approval for the program, approval of registration form and completion of the wish listing process by the district counselor or CTE department staff member. |
|
7.M. Arizona School Boards Association (ASBA) Delegate Selection
Description:
The Governing Board will decide on a delegate and an alternate to represent Mountain Institute at ASBA events throughout the 2026/2027 school year.
|
|
8. CLOSING ITEMS
|
|
9. Announcements
|
|
10. Next Scheduled Board Meeting
Description:
Next scheduled board meeting will be August 6 at 6pm at 220 Ruger Rd. Suite 2 in room 181
|
|
11. Adjournment
|
|
12. Legislative Update
Description:
Marty Grossman has requested a discussion be added for legislative updates.
|
