5 takeaways from Globe Unified School district board meeting

State to Cut Funding for Poor Attendance

The Globe Unified School District’s budget is facing a new challenge this year. For the first time, the Arizona Department of Education will enforce “poor attendance disincentives” (non-fundable ADM intervals) by deducting funds from the district’s budget if students have too many absences. Trent Lyon, Director of Business Operations, highlighted that attendance has become a critical priority for the district’s fiscal responsibility. The district plans to submit a revised budget by September 15, taking into account these new attendance-related financial pressures.

Aging Pipes Cause Major Flooding at High School

Globe High School is grappling with significant infrastructure problems after a July 3rd flood required extensive remediation work, which is still ongoing. The flooding has forced the closure of one side of the hallways in the building. Superintendent Dr. Christa DalMolin reported that the primary cause is old and corroded pipes within the over 100-year-old building. The district has experienced additional, smaller leaks since the main incident and is now seeking price quotes to completely remodel the third-floor bathrooms, including replacing the antiquated plumbing, as funds become available.

New Academic Standard for Student-Athletes

The school board reviewed a new academic eligibility policy for student-athletes at Globe High School that aims to increase accountability. Previously, students were checked weekly and could have their eligibility restored quickly if a failing grade was improved. Under the new system presented by Athletic Director Talmage Hansen, academic checks will now occur on the last Thursday of each month. Any athlete with a grade lower than a ‘C’ on that day will be ineligible to play for the entire following week with no chance for early restoration.

District Nears Enrollment Capacity in Key Grades

Globe Unified School District is experiencing high enrollment numbers, with the student population currently just under 1,600. According to Superintendent Dr. Christa DalMolin, the district is now at capacity in the 8th, 10th, and 11th grades, as well as in its special education programs.

Summer Program Serves 100,000 Meals to Children

The district’s summer lunch program was a major success, as officials said at the Aug. 6 meeting they provided approximately 100,000 meals to children in the community aged 0-18. Superintendent Dr. Christa DalMolin praised the effort, which was led by Food Service Supervisor Craig Hagen. The program was a collaboration between the district’s food service and transportation staff to ensure wide distribution.

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