Board holds second public hearing on proposed 9–12 remote instructional-time model

The Lake Havasu Unified District held its second public hearing on a proposed instructional-time model for students in grades 9 through 12 who opt for remote learning.

A representative from the districts student achievement department said the model "establishes how the district will monitor student attendance, engagement, and [compliance] in accordance with requirements for online learning programs" and explained the proposal is intended to meet state instructional-hour requirements while preserving connections to in-person instruction. The presentation referenced compliance with Arizona statutes (identified in the transcript as Arizona statutes 15-8 and 15-91) and House Bill 2862.

The department representative told the board the district completed two public hearings and is seeking the governing boards approval of the 9 6 instructional plan as an option in addition to existing dual-enrollment and approved off-campus coursework. "This proposal is in addition to the district's broader instructional time model," the representative said, and staff described an online support component that would allow high-school students to access assistance at nontraditional hours.

During public comment, a parent raised separate concerns about the loss of an advanced English dual-enrollment course, asking what families can do to advocate for reinstatement or college-credit options. The commenter identified a student named Elijah and appealed to the board for routes that help advanced learners access college courses.

No formal vote on the instructional-time model is recorded in the provided transcript. The board was presented the proposal and public input during the meeting; the district requested a formal approval vote, and the transcript shows the matter was positioned for board action following the public hearing process.