J.O. Combs Regular Board Meeting 8/12/2026

The J.O. Combs Unified School District held its regular board meeting on August 12, 2026. The meeting included routine approvals of previous meeting minutes and a superintendent report highlighting school events, student achievements, and community engagement activities. Key procurement-related discussions focused on the approval of the FY27 capital plan, which aligns with Arizona Revised Statute 41-5741B and supports future construction funding based on projected enrollment. The board also approved updates to the district's approved novel list for educational materials, with some titles designated for individual student reading only. Additionally, the board adopted changes to the purchasing procedures policy (Board Policy DJ) to comply with updated state statutes increasing the quotation limit from $10,000 to $15,000, affecting bidding and purchasing thresholds. The board directed their delegate to represent their positions on proposed policy changes at the upcoming ASBA conference, including advocacy for career technical education (CTE) programs. Motions related to these procurement and policy items were unanimously approved by the board.