Governing Board Special Meeting Virtual 08/03/2026

The Governing Board of Cape Creek Unified School District held a special virtual meeting on August 3, 2026, primarily to discuss and approve a lease agreement with Desert Mary Gold Academy, a micro school consolidating homeschool programs. The board reviewed the terms of the one-year lease, including a $1,500 per classroom fee covering utilities, and discussed concerns about potential student enrollment impacts and competition with district preschools. The contract includes provisions to limit enrollment growth and allows termination with 60 days' notice if the program adversely affects district enrollment. The board emphasized monitoring enrollment closely and maintaining safeguards to protect district interests. The lease aims to generate revenue from otherwise unused district property while supporting community educational options.