The Arizona Educational Foundation named its five Ambassadors for Excellence, one of whom will be named the state's teacher of the year.
The family is seeking $10 million, according to the notice, which charges the district was negligent in supervising the school's coaches.
Grand Canyon Institute says that up to 77 percent of the schools use taxpayer money for "potentially questionable financial transactions."
The news was announced via Twitter by the state's election director.
The state's board of education approved two new systems - one for elementary schools and one for high schools - on Monday.
Phoenix Mayor Greg Stanton blasted the plan as "shockingly irresponsible."
Police identified four suspects who were arrested and released to their parents. The investigation is ongoing.