HEADLINE: FOUNTAIN HILLS UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT - BUDGET, CAMPUS CONSOLIDATION, NOVEMBER BALLOT ISSUES WHAT: Summary of major items at the June 7 2023 School Board Meeting Plans for consolidation of school campuses are ongoing. The Board approved expenditures for perimeter fencing & playground equipment at the new McDowell Mountain [...]
WHAT: Summary of May 9 2023 School Board Meeting (over 4 hours long) FHUSD is considering a proposal for a new math curriculum for grades K-5. The materials are available for public review. Comments given at the meeting highlighted the inclusion of “Social – Emotional Learning” (SEL) in the textbooks [...]
Our conservative school board members need our help. The teachers education association is planning to overload public comment at the school board meeting on Tuesday, May 9th at 6:00 PM, in support of Dr. Jagodzinski’s plan to have an election this fall for the possible sale or lease of the [...]
WHAT This was a work study session, so no votes were held. The primary topic addressed at the meeting was information about options for disposition of the Four Peaks campus. Discussion covered the statutory requirements for sale, lease, or exchange of the property and the parameters to determine whether voter [...]
WHAT: Summary of April 12 2023 School Board Meeting MMES principal Kevin Wilkinson presented his plan for the current and future approach to strengthening the quality of the educational experience for student, parents and teachers. Enhanced regular communication from administration and teachers are a key element in the success of [...]
HEADLINE: FOOTBALL FIELD; HIGHER ENROLLMENT WHAT: Summary of March 8 School Board Meeting Follow-up on replacement of the artificial turf surface of the high school football field. Private donations from businesses and town residents, especially residents of Firerock , are now over $300,000, which would offset the majority of the [...]
HEADLINE: SPENDING IN FOUNTAIN HILLS SCHOOL DISTRICT WHAT: Summary of February 22 School Board Meeting Major repair of football field: surface carpet material will be replaced under manufacturer warranty, but base prep and installation are not covered. Private donations have raised most of the cost, but about $230,000 still needed [...]