The Mohave County Board of Supervisors announced on March 19 that its members may attend the Mohave County Roundtable scheduled for April 9 at the Advanced Manufacturing Training Center in Kingman. The notice, issued by Laura Skubal, Clerk of the Board, states that no legal action will be discussed or taken during this event.
The announcement is significant as it signals an opportunity for board members and the public to engage in discussions about county matters without formal decision-making. Such gatherings can provide a platform for sharing information and addressing community concerns.
Recent educational performance data highlights ongoing challenges in Mohave County schools. According to the Arizona Department of Education, 69.4% of students in grades 3 through 8 did not pass the mathematics section of the AASA during the 2022-23 school year (source). Similarly, 77% of high school students failed the mathematics section of the ACT for that same period (source). English proficiency also remains a concern, with 64% of students in grades 3 through 8 failing the English section of the AASA and 65% of high schoolers not passing the English portion of the ACT (source).
There have been some improvements noted more recently. In the 2023-24 school year, Mohave County saw a slight increase with 22% of high schoolers passing the mathematics section of the ACT (source) and nearly one-third (31.9%) of students in grades three through eight passing math on the AASA (source).
The upcoming roundtable may serve as an informal venue for discussing these educational outcomes and other issues facing Mohave County residents. While no official decisions will be made at this meeting, it provides an opportunity for open dialogue among supervisors and community members.
