Governing Board Meeting 6/25/2026

The Phoenix Elementary School District #1 Governing Board held a meeting on June 25, 2026, which included extensive discussions on the district's fiscal year 2027 proposed budget and capital improvement projects. The board reviewed state funding levels, enrollment declines, and budget allocations, noting an 18% enrollment decrease but only a 3% decline in classroom spending, with efforts to maintain funding in instructional areas. A significant agenda item was the proposal to partner with Special Education Services Incorporated (SESI) to address chronic staffing shortages in the district's specialized emotional disabilities program (RISE), aiming to improve stability and quality of care through vendor-provided certified staff. The board also received a presentation from an energy services company on phase two of the district's energy savings plan, including solar photovoltaic installations and HVAC upgrades, with guaranteed energy savings and federal tax incentives. Additionally, the board debated the continuation of the Student Outcomes Focused Governance (SOFG) framework, with motions to rescind it and develop a new strategic plan, reflecting differing views on governance and accountability. The meeting concluded with a vote to authorize a settlement agreement in pending litigation and approval of the capital improvement project resolution. Several votes were taken on budget and procurement-related items, including contract approvals and vendor partnerships.