Study Session and Regular Governing Board Meeting - September 10th, 2026

The Mesa Public Schools Governing Board held a study session and regular meeting on September 10, 2026, focusing primarily on academic success at Ishikawa and Susa elementary schools. Presentations highlighted data-driven instructional improvements, positive school culture, and targeted interventions that led to increased student proficiency in ELA and math. The board also discussed procurement-related policies, including updates to the district's procurement policy (3-109) addressing gift and benefit definitions and legislative compliance, and approved several updated policies related to employee conduct, technology use, and staff-student boundaries. A square footage reduction resolution was approved for several district buildings due to portable demolitions. Additionally, the board received detailed reports on college and career readiness indicators and internship programs, emphasizing partnerships with local businesses like Honeywell Aerospace to provide students with real-world work experiences. The meeting included public comments addressing procurement transparency and technology use policies. The board voted to move into executive session to discuss the superintendent's goals and evaluation for the 2025-26 school year.