For Immediate Release: July 01, 2026
For Information Contact: Superintendent’s Office: 505-6925
NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING OF THE GOVERNING BOARD OF LAKE HAVASU UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 1
Agenda and information in the packet could change up to 24 hours prior to the board meeting.
A copy of the agenda background material provided to LHUSD Board members (with exception of material relating to possible executive sessions) is available for public inspection twenty-four hours before the meeting at our BoardDocs site: ( https://go.boarddocs.com/az/lhusd/Board.nsf/Public ) and at the Superintendent's Office, 2200 Havasupai Blvd., Lake Havasu City, AZ.
Pursuant to A.R.S. 38.431.02 notice is hereby given to the members of the Governing Board of Lake Havasu Unified School District No. 1 and to the general public that the Governing Board of Lake Havasu Unified School District No. 1 will hold a Special Session Governing Board meeting on Thursday, July 02, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. in the Boardroom of the District Office in Building C, located at 2200 Havasupai Blvd., Lake Havasu City, Arizona.
Members of the Lake Havasu Unified School District Governing Board will attend either in person or by technological devices such as speakerphone, internet, or other devices.
When necessary, the Board may vote to go into Executive Session intermittently throughout the meeting, which will not be open to the public, for discussion and consultation for legal advice regarding any of the agenda items (A.R.S. § 38-431.03 (A)(3)). The Board may also vote to go into Executive Session if so noted, which will not be open to the public, to discuss personnel matters (A.R.S. § 38-431.03(A)(1)), records exempt by law from public inspection (A.R.S. § 38-431.03(A)(2)), or for legal advice and consultation regarding pending or contemplated litigation (A.R.S. § 38-431.03(A)(4)). The Board reserves the right to change the order of items on the Agenda and to call matters in random order.
Meetings of the Governing Board may be audio or video recorded, which may result in the audio or video recording of a minor child. Pursuant to A.R.S. 1-602(A)(9), subject to certain express statutory exceptions, parents have a right to consent before the State or any of its political subdivisions makes a video or audio recording of a minor child. In order to exercise their rights, parents may either file written consent with the district, consenting to such recording, or take affirmative steps to ensure that their child is not present when a recording may be made. Should the child be present at the time a recording is made, this right will be considered to have been waived.
Dated this 1st day of July 2026
LAKE HAVASU UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT #1
Dr. Rebecca Stone, Superintendent
The Lake Havasu Unified School District # 1 endeavors to ensure accessibility of all its programs, facilities, and services to all persons with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation, please contact Lillian Fullerton at (928) 505-6925 as early as possible to arrange the accommodation.
After 36 incredible years, today marks the final chapter of Sue Blanchard's journey with LHUSD. 🎓💙
Sue has been the steady, calming voice and reassuring presence that has guided our school community through countless moments—both big and small. From welcoming students through registration to putting out fires behind the scenes with grace and wisdom, she's been the backbone of our school family.
What makes Sue truly special? She's watched generations grow up here. Some of our staff were once her students who visited her in the front office. Some of our students' parents sat in these same halls when she was already making a difference. Her voice on the morning announcements has been the soundtrack to our days—a familiar comfort we won't soon forget.
Sue, your kindness, your dedication, and your unwavering calm have left an imprint on every single person who's had the privilege of knowing you. You've done more than a job—you've built a legacy.
Enjoy this well-deserved retirement, Mrs. Blanchard. You will be deeply missed. 💛
Last Friday, they visited four of our elementary schools—Starline, Oro Grande, Havasupai, and Smoketree. Students volunteered at school sites, mentor younger students, and supported campus initiatives. From one-on-one help to hands-on service projects, these students proved that kindness and community spirit are alive and well.
Thank you, NJHS! Thank you to the elementary schools that allowed us to visit and give back! 💛
In honor of International Firefighters Day, these young leaders assembled gift bags for every fire department in Lake Havasu City and Desert Hills. With help from our families, the gifts were delivered to each station today!
Our students learned that true leadership means showing gratitude, serving others, and supporting those who keep us safe.
Thank you to our firefighters for your bravery and dedication. 🙏❤️
When Mrs. Barney stepped into the role of interim principal a year and a half ago, we didn't just get a leader—we got someone who genuinely cares. And that makes all the difference.
She leads with compassion, but she also holds us accountable. She believes in us enough to push us forward, and that combination? It brings out the best in our entire school community.
Mrs. Barney has an incredible gift for looking at data—the numbers, the trends, the patterns—and helping us see what we might miss on our own. She doesn't just identify gaps; she helps us understand them and move toward solutions. That's the mark of a true instructional leader.
Mrs. Barney puts students first. Every decision, every conversation, every late night—it all comes back to what's best for the young people in our district. That clarity of purpose ripples through everything she does.
Thank you, Mrs. Barney, for your incredible leadership, your unwavering support, and for showing us what it looks like to lead with both a head and a heart.
🎉 You are incredible!
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