J.O. Combs Regular Board Meeting 9/9/2026

The J.O. Combs Unified School District held its regular board meeting on September 9, 2026. The meeting included approval of previous meeting minutes and several policy updates recommended by the Arizona School Boards Association (ASBA). A facilities use agreement with the Arizona School for the Deaf and the Blind was approved, allowing the school to store equipment on district property at no cost. The board also approved adding a qualified evaluator for certified staff and updated the district's strategic plan for the 2026-27 school year, focusing on instructional improvements and student achievement data. Discussions included district enrollment numbers, budget impacts related to average daily membership (ADM), and attendance goals affecting funding. The board reviewed the Proposition 301 administrative performance-based pay plan and received presentations highlighting staff and student achievements, including the robotics team. No new contracts or procurement awards were reported, but the meeting addressed policy changes and facility use agreements that could influence future vendor partnerships and district operations.