Fort Thomas Unified School District public meetings in 2025
14 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Regular Meeting of the FTUSD No. 7 Governing Board
The Governing Board will discuss and potentially take action on the 2026-2027 Strategic Plan and senior trip class points. The meeting also includes a performance evaluation for Superintendent Shane Hawkins and a wide-ranging second reading of district policy advisories.
- Approval of Strategic Plan for School Year 2026-2027
- Evaluation for Superintendent Shane Hawkins
- Discussion and possible action regarding Class Points for Senior Trip
- Second reading of extensive Policy Advisories covering board operations, fiscal management, and support services
- Approval of Indian Policy and Procedures
Regular Meeting of the FTUSD No. 7 Governing Board
The Fort Thomas Unified School District Governing Board will hold its regular meeting on November 13, 2025, at 6:00 PM in the Fort Thomas District Conference Room. The agenda includes procedural items, new business such as class points for a senior trip and the 2025-2026 Classroom Site Fund Plan, and personnel actions including severance agreements and resignations.
- Possible action to approve severance agreement for Marthalean Talkalai
- Possible action to accept resignation of Administrator Marthalean Talkalai and authorize report to State Board of Education for unprofessional conduct
- Possible action to approve 2025-2026 301 Classroom Site Fund Plan
- Possible action to approve vendor list for HVAC
- Approval of draft minutes from previous meeting
Regular Meeting of the FTUSD No. 7 Governing Board
The Governing Board will discuss and potentially approve the 2024-2025 Annual Financial Report and the FTUSD Strategic Plan. The meeting includes a first reading of numerous policy advisories and potential action on personnel appointments.
- Approval of 2024-2025 Annual Financial Report
- Approval of 301 Classroom Site Plan 20
- Approval of "FTUSD Apaches Care Support"
- First reading of extensive policy advisories covering board operations, fiscal management, and student services
- Approval of volunteers for "Wheels for Fun" Mountain Bike Club
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2015-2025)
The Fort Thomas Unified School District Governing Board will hold a special meeting on September 29, 2025, at 6:00 PM in the District Conference Room. The main item is discussion and possible action regarding a pre-litigation settlement offer from a former elementary school principal, which may include an executive session for legal advice. The meeting also includes procedural items like call to order, pledge, and agenda approval.
- Discussion and possible action on pre-litigation settlement offer from former elementary school principal
- Possible executive session under A.R.S. §§ 38-431.03(A)(3) and (A)(4) for legal advice and settlement discussions
- Announcement of next regular meeting on October 16, 2025, at Robert G. Olivar Sr. Learning Center in Bylas, AZ
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2015-2025)
The Fort Thomas Unified School District No. 7 Governing Board will hold a public budget hearing and regular meeting on September 8, 2025. The board will review and discuss the proposed expenditure budget for SY 2025-2026, consider personnel actions including a certified substitute and assistant cheer coach, and discuss a name change for the "Support Hub."
- Public hearing on proposed SY 2025-2026 expenditure budget per A.R.S. §15-095
- Discussion and possible action to approve Terry Williams as Certified Substitute
- Discussion and possible action to approve Cathie Hawkins as Assistant Cheer Coach
- Discussion and possible action to approve "Support Hub" name change
- First reading of policy advisories on graduation requirements, student health services, and staff discipline
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2015-2025)
The Fort Thomas Unified School District No. 7 Governing Board will consider approving a bid from A.T. Meridian Construction, LLC for classroom construction at Mt. Turnbull Academy. The board will also vote on hiring several certified teachers and a food protection manager, and discuss a senior trip class points system and a "Support Hub" proposal.
- Discussion and possible action to approve a bid from A.T. Meridian Construction, LLC for MTE Classroom Construction
- Discussion and possible action to approve Amanda Belknap, Lizatina Stanley, and Brittania Upshaw as certified staff
- Discussion and possible action to approve a "Support Hub" as requested by Board President Chris Duncan
- Discussion and possible action regarding class points for the senior trip
- Approval of vouchers and authorized signers on district checking accounts
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2015-2025)
The Fort Thomas Unified School District Governing Board will hold a public budget hearing and regular meeting. The board is set to adopt the proposed budget for SY 2025-2026 and approve several personnel actions, including reassignments, new hires, and resignations. Other items include appointing a delegate to the Arizona School Boards Association assembly and approving policy updates, vendor lists, and facility use schedules.
- Adoption of proposed expenditure budget for SY 2025-2026
- Reassignment of Marthalean Talkalai to another position
- Approval of Lisa James as Interim Principal
- Approval of 8 additional assistant coach positions for SY 2025-2026
- Approval of annual dues for AASBO, AIA, ARSA, ASBA, ASIAA, NAFIS, NIISA, and NSBA
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2015-2025)
The Fort Thomas Unified School District No. 7 Governing Board will consider adopting the proposed 2025-26 budget and approving several personnel actions, including new certified staff and a retirement request. The board will also discuss intergovernmental agreements with Graham County and the San Carlos Tribe for School Resource Officer grants, and consider approving out-of-state travel for the high school.
- Discussion and possible action to adopt the 2025-26 proposed budget
- Approval of multiple certified and classified personnel for the 2025-26 school year
- Discussion and possible action to approve IGA with Graham County for School Resource Officer Grant
- Discussion and possible action to approve IGA with San Carlos Tribe for School Resource Officer Grant
- Discussion and possible action to approve recommendation for HVAC services
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2015-2025)
The Fort Thomas Unified School District No. 7 Governing Board will consider approving a budget revision for 2024-2025, the SY 2024 audit of annual financial reports, and signing diplomas for multiple graduation ceremonies in May. The board may also enter executive session to discuss two student hearings and personnel matters including a certified teacher and coaches for 2025-2026.
- Discussion and possible action to approve Budget Revision for 2024-2025
- Discussion and possible action to approve SY 2024 Audit of Annual Financial Reports and Single Audit Report
- Discussion and possible action to sign diplomas and appoint a board member for graduation ceremonies (May 20-22, 2025)
- Possible executive session to discuss student issues (Student #2024-06 and #2024-07)
- Possible executive session and action to approve certified teacher and coaches for SY 2025-2026
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2015-2025)
The Governing Board will discuss the approval of a summer school program and changes to the instructional aide job description. The board is also reviewing personnel approvals for certified, classified, and extra-curricular positions for the 2025-2026 school year.
- Possible action to approve Summer School Program
- Possible action to change Job Description for Instructional Aide (Para-Professional)
- Approval of Certified and Classified Personnel for SY 2025-2026
- Approval of Rental Rates for SY 2025-2026
- First reading of policy advisories regarding Board self-evaluation, basic instructional programs, and sex offender notification
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2015-2025)
The Fort Thomas Unified School District Governing Board will review several personnel actions, including potential appointments and a non-renewal. The meeting also includes discussions on class ranking procedures, school improvement plans, and the renewal of an employee benefit trust agreement.
- Possible action to approve Lori Sandoval as Food Service Director
- Possible action to approve non-renewal of certified teacher Conrad Navarrete
- Discussion and possible action on IGA Renewal with RSNA Employee Benefit Trust
- First reading of multiple district policies including Nondiscrimination and Title IX
- Student hearings for Student # 2024-02 and Student # 2024-03
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2015-2025)
The Fort Thomas Unified School District No. 7 Governing Board will hold a regular meeting on February 18, 2025, at the Robert G. Olivar Sr. Learning Center in Bylas, Arizona. The board will discuss and possibly approve the 2025-2026 school calendars, a wage increase, salary schedules, contracts, and personnel items.
- Discussion and possible action to approve 2025-2026 calendars
- Discussion and possible action to approve wages increase
- Discussion and possible action to approve salary schedule for certified and extra-curricular
- Discussion and possible action to approve contract and IGA with Johnson O'Malley
- Discussion and possible action to approve IGA with San Carlos Apache Tribes construction project
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2015-2025)
The Fort Thomas Unified School District Governing Board will hold a work study session to discuss the district's budget, organizational chart, mission/vision, school letter grades and improvement plans, and five-year department plans. The board will also discuss future construction needs, elementary sports opportunities, and the superintendent evaluation.
- Discussion on Budget
- Discussion on School Overview/Letter Grades/Improvement Plans
- Discussion on 5 year Department Plans
- Discussion on Future Construction Needs / Grant Opportunities
- Discussion on Superintendent Evaluation
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2015-2025)
The Fort Thomas Unified School District No. 7 Governing Board will hold its organizational meeting to elect a Board President and Clerk for 2025, select regular meeting dates and locations, and designate official posting sites. The board will also consider approving minutes from prior meetings, a policy advisory on multiple policies, and a resolution authorizing voucher signing between meetings. Additionally, the board will discuss and possibly approve the retirement of Paula England and a NAFIS Spring Trip.
- Election of Board President and Clerk for 2025
- Discussion and possible action on retiring Paula England
- Discussion and possible action regarding NAFIS Spring Trip
- Approval of Policy Advisory covering BAA, DJE, GCFC, GDFA, IGA, IMG, and JLCD-R
- Approval of resolution authorizing signing of vouchers between meetings