Apache Junction Unified School District public meetings in 2021
34 substantive meetings from 2021, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Governing Board Work Session
The Governing Board will hold a work session to discuss several information items without taking formal action. Topics include updates on school facilities projects, staff positions, and a proposal regarding 6th grade placement.
- Discussion of moving 6th grade to Cactus Canyon Junior High for the 2022-2023 school year
- Update on School Facilities Board Projects with AJUSD
- Staffing update including FTE statistics and open positions
- Review of SQL Server replacement
- Discussion regarding redistricting of political boundaries
Governing Board Regular Meeting
The Apache Junction Unified School District Governing Board will hold a regular meeting with action items including a possible track replacement at Apache Junction High School, a cleaning services agreement with ABM Industry Groups, and a proposal to give employees an extra sick day for COVID-19 vaccination. The board will also consider policy updates on staff leave and salary schedules, and may enter executive sessions to discuss personnel matters and property leases.
- Possible action on replacement of track at Apache Junction High School (funding from Capital Fund)
- Service agreement with ABM Industry Groups, LLC for cleaning Desert Vista, Four Peaks, and Peralta Trail Elementary Schools from Jan 1 - Jun 30, 2022 at $30,112.33/month (funded by ESSER III)
- Possible action on one extra sick day for employees who receive COVID-19 vaccination or booster (proof by Jan 7, 2022)
- Approval of policies on staff vacations, holidays, sick leave, personal/emergency/religious leave, and salary schedules
- Executive sessions to discuss employee resignation/retirement, property leases (Thunder Mountain, Superstition Mountain, old Four Peaks building), and superintendent contract
Governing Board Special Meeting
This is a special meeting of the Apache Junction Unified School District Governing Board. The board may vote to enter executive session to discuss the superintendent's contract and the interim superintendent's evaluation and future assignment. They may also vote to approve direction given to legal counsel regarding these matters. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with no public action items.
- Possible executive session to discuss superintendent contract (A.R.S. 38-431.03(A)(3) and (A)(4))
- Possible executive session for interim superintendent evaluation and future assignment (A.R.S. 38-431.03(A)(1))
- Motion to enter executive session to discuss superintendent's evaluation
- Possible vote to approve direction to legal counsel from executive sessions
Governing Board Special Meeting
The Apache Junction Unified School District Governing Board is holding a special meeting with a short agenda. The board will consider entering executive session to discuss the superintendent's evaluation and the potential sale or lease of district property. The meeting also includes standard procedural items such as adopting the agenda and adjournment.
- Possible executive session to discuss superintendent's evaluation
- Discussion on sale or lease of district property
- Motion to approve the agenda
- Motion to adjourn
Governing Board Work Session
The Apache Junction Unified School District Governing Board will hold a work session to discuss, but not vote on, several informational items, including the 2022-2023 course catalogs for Cactus Canyon Junior High and Apache Junction High School, an update on Average Daily Membership, COVID-related absences, cleaning services, and proposed policy changes on staff leave and salary schedules. The board will also discuss updating POD areas at the high school, a possible district name change, revised board norms, and ASBA bylaw amendments. Only procedural actions to adopt the agenda and adjourn are scheduled.
- Discussion of 2022-2023 course catalogs for CCJH and AJHS
- Average Daily Membership (ADM) update presented by Mr. Coffinger
- COVID absences and vaccine update by Mrs. Wallace
- Cleaning services proposal book (November 4) discussed
- First read of policies on staff vacations, holidays, sick leave, and salary schedules
Governing Board Regular Meeting
The Apache Junction Unified School District Governing Board will consider several action items, including approving a $1,238,804.78 weatherization project at Apache Junction High School, a salary adjustment for employees, and a plan for Prop 301 funds. The board will also vote on rescinding several policies in response to a court ruling on House Bill 2898, and may enter executive session to discuss property sale or lease negotiations.
- Weatherization project at Apache Junction High School: $1,238,804.78 (SFB portion) plus $153,570.84 district portion
- Possible action on 2021-2022 Prop 301 plan
- Possible action on employees salary adjustment
- Possible action on secondary level class coverage pay
- Rescind policies GBGB-R, GCH, IMB, JLCB, JLCB-R due to court ruling on HB 2898
Governing Board Retreat
The Governing Board is meeting for a retreat to discuss board norms, expectations, and goals. The agenda also includes an update on the ASBA Law Conference and a discussion regarding superintendent evaluation training.
- Discussion of Board Norms and Expectations
- ASBA Law Conference Update
- Superintendent Tool Evaluation training
Governing Board Work Session
This work session includes discussions on several administrative topics, but the Board will take no action during this meeting. Topics include staff compensation, facility updates, and tutoring services.
- Discussion regarding the purchase of a passenger van from The Little Prospector
- Review of Paper Tutoring Services and sole source justification
- Update on School Facilities Board Building Renewal Grants
- Discussion of daily substitute pay and secondary class coverage pay
- Discussion regarding Prop 301 classroom site fund performance pay plan
Governing Board Regular Meeting
The Apache Junction Unified School District Governing Board will hold a regular meeting on October 12, 2021, at 6:00 p.m. in the Performing Arts Center. The board will take action on several items, including approving the consent agenda, the 2020-2021 Annual Financial Report, permanent substitute pay of $40,000, Process Communication Model training for $25,600, and rescinding several policies due to a court ruling. They will also discuss the annual financial report, Prop 301, and masks, and may enter executive session for legal advice and personnel matters.
- Possible action on permanent substitute pay: $40,000 including health benefits (M&O funding)
- Possible action on Process Communication Model Training through Kahler Communication: $25,600 (M&O funding)
- Possible action to rescind policies GBGB-R, GCH, IMB, JLCB, and JLCB-R due to Maricopa County Superior Court ruling on HB 2898
- Possible action on 2020-2021 Annual Financial Report (AFR)
- Possible executive session to discuss leases for Thunder Mountain, Superstition Mountain, and Old Four Peaks buildings, and resignations of Kimberly Bryant, John Coursey, and Taylour Freed
Governing Board Work Session
The Apache Junction Unified School District Governing Board holds a work session to discuss, without taking action, updates on the business department, COVID-related absences, financial incentives for staff attendance, long-term substitute pay, and overtime/classified employee pay. The agenda includes only procedural opening and closing items, with no decisions scheduled.
- Update report from Caroline Brackley on Business department
- Discussion of COVID absences and allotted sick days
- Financial incentives for staff attendance
- Long-term substitute pay discussion
- Overtime update and classified employees pay
Governing Board Regular Meeting
The Apache Junction Unified School District Governing Board will hold a regular meeting with action items including a $59,659.20 purchase of 40 laptops, a recommendation on COVID-related absences, and adoption of numerous policy updates. The board will also consider facilities rental fees, approve the consent agenda, and may enter executive sessions to discuss a resignation and building leases.
- Purchase 40 laptops from Twotrees Technology, Inc. for $59,659.20
- Possible action on COVID absences recommendation
- Possible action on facilities rental fees
- Policy updates including 680-711 and 680-721
- Executive sessions on Dustin Kechta's resignation and building leases
Governing Board Work Session
The Governing Board will hold a work session to discuss several information items, including school safety cameras, employee life insurance, and staff computer purchases. No official actions or votes are scheduled during this meeting.
- Discussion of school safety cameras for Cactus Canyon Jr High and Apache Junction High School
- Review of Horizon Agreement MOU redlines
- Discussion regarding employee life insurance benefit plans
- Information on athletic financial updates and fund balances
- First read of policies regarding staff vacations, holidays, and sick leave
Governing Board Retreat
The Apache Junction Unified School District Governing Board held a retreat on August 23, 2021, to discuss internal operations. The agenda focused on information and discussion items regarding board roles, team transitions, and communication protocols. No specific policy changes, contracts, or budget actions were listed for decision.
- Discussion of Board Roles and Responsibility with Nikii Whaley of ASBA
- Discussion of Team Transitions and Communication Protocols with Nikki Whaley of ASBA
- Discussion of Board Goals
- Discussion of Board Protocols and Communication
Governing Board Special Meeting
The Governing Board will discuss a retroactive Instruction Time Model (ITM) effective July 27, 2021. The meeting also includes possible action to purchase attendance and onboarding services from Frontline Education.
- Possible action on Instruction Time Model (ITM) retroactive to July 27, 2021
- Possible action to purchase attendance and onboarding services from Frontline Education
Governing Board Regular Meeting
The Apache Junction Unified School District Governing Board will review personnel reports, financial statements, and several out-of-state student trips. The Board may also take action on a TechSmart, Inc. agreement and a data security agreement.
- Possible action on TechSmart, Inc. Agreement
- Possible action on Data Security & Confidentiality Agreement
- Approval of stipends for painting the district building
- Vote on NJROTC travel to San Diego, CA (Sept 27 - Oct 1, 2021)
- Vote on Cactus Canyon Junior High travel to Fort Worth, TX (Sept 16-19, 2021)
Governing Board Work Session
The Apache Junction Unified School District Governing Board is holding a work session to discuss, but not vote on, several items including a secondary math curriculum adoption, fund balance updates, board room renovations, and various staffing and policy matters. The meeting is informational, with action limited to adopting the agenda and adjourning.
- Secondary Math Adoption presentation by Mr. Barner
- Fund Balances Update by Mr. Coffinger
- Board Room renovation/sound system update by Ms. Jackson
- TechSmart, Inc. Agreement discussion by Mrs. Wallace
- Sick and vacation days payout policy discussion by Mrs. Wallace
Governing Board Regular Meeting
The Apache Junction Unified School District Governing Board will hold a regular meeting on July 13, 2021, to consider several action items, including adopting the 2021-2022 budget, purchasing seven school buses for $1,021,641.46, and adopting a new math curriculum for grades 7-12 from Savvas Learning for $260,247.78. The board will also discuss online learning options, new course offerings, and various job descriptions. The consent agenda includes routine personnel and financial reports, as well as a payment of $58,689.36 to ACES.
- Adopt 2021-2022 budget
- Purchase 7 school buses for $1,021,641.46 (ESSER II)
- Adopt Savvas Learning math curriculum for $260,247.78
- Pay ACES unpaid invoice of $58,689.36
- Approve online option and attendance for 2021-22
Governing Board Special Meeting
The Apache Junction Unified School District Governing Board is holding a special meeting to discuss the 2021-2022 budget proposal presented by Mr. Coffinger. The agenda includes public comments and a discussion of the budget, with no formal vote scheduled on the budget itself. The meeting is open to the public and may include an executive session.
- Discussion of 2021-2022 Budget Proposal (presented by Mr. Coffinger)
- Public comments period
- Adoption of the agenda (action item)
- Meeting held at Performing Arts Center, 2525 South Ironwood Drive
Governing Board Special Meeting
The Apache Junction Unified School District Governing Board will hold a special meeting to consider three action items: approving NJROTC out-of-state travel to San Diego, an intergovernmental agreement with the Pinal County Education Service Consortium for 2021-2022, and a policy on vacation and sick day payouts for departing employees. The meeting is open to the public.
- Possible approval of NJROTC travel to Fiddler's Cove, San Diego, CA, June 15-30, 2021
- Possible approval of IGA with Pinal County Education Service Consortium for 2021-2022
- Possible action on vacation and sick days payout for employees leaving the district
Governing Board Regular Meeting
The Apache Junction Unified School District Governing Board will hold a regular meeting on June 8, 2021, at 6:00 p.m. at 1575 W. Southern Avenue. The board will consider several action items, including a possible teacher salary adjustment funded by the Classroom Site Fund, the purchase of an air rifle scoring system for $26,300 (reimbursed by the military), and revised contracts for principals and assistant principals. They will also vote on the consent agenda, which includes personnel changes, financial reports, and annual contract renewals.
- Possible action on teachers' salary adjustment for 2021-2022 using Classroom Site Fund
- Approval to purchase Air Rifle Scoring System for $26,300 (military reimbursement)
- Possible action on revised Assistant Principals/Principals contract (11-month to 12-month, 261 days)
- Possible action on revised employee benefit packages for 2021-2022
- Approval of consent agenda including personnel report and financial reports
Governing Board Work Session
The Apache Junction Unified School District Governing Board will hold a work session to discuss, but not vote on, the 2021-2022 preliminary budget, teacher salaries, revised contracts for principals and assistant principals, employee benefits, online learning options, curriculum adoption, and other operational items. The meeting is informational; no formal action is expected except adopting the agenda and adjourning.
- Discussion of 2021-2022 preliminary budget
- Continued discussion of teacher salaries using Classroom Site Fund
- Revised contracts for principals and assistant principals for 2021-2022
- Revised employee benefits packages for 2021-2022
- Discussion of online option and school attendance for 2021-2022
Governing Board Work Session
The Apache Junction Unified School District Governing Board will hold a work session with no formal votes, except agenda adoption and adjournment. They will hear presentations from the city manager and district staff on finances, fixed asset disposal, Prop 301, development fees, overtime tracking, leave policies, and a possible air rifle system for the ROTC program.
- Presentation by AJ City Manager Bryant Powell
- Financial discussion led by Mr. Coffinger
- Discussion of developmental fees for new housing
- Purchase of air rifle scoring system for ROTC
- Discussion of sick day and vacation policies
Governing Board Regular Meeting
The Apache Junction Unified School District Governing Board will hold a regular meeting with action items including a 2020-2021 budget revision, two percent employee addenda funded by ESSER II, and several agreements. The board may also enter executive sessions to discuss legal matters and an interim superintendent employment agreement. Consent agenda items include personnel changes, financial reports, and service agreements.
- 2020-2021 Budget Revision per ARS 15-905E
- Two percent employee addenda paid half in December 2021 and half in May 2022 (ESSER II funds)
- Professional Service Agreement with Schneider Electric
- 2021-2022 Special Education Services Agreement
- 2021-2022 Pinal Gila Community Child Services Agreement
Governing Board Special Meeting
The Apache Junction Unified School District Governing Board is holding a special meeting to consider and possibly approve direction given to the Acting Superintendent regarding face coverings for the 2020-2021 school year. The agenda includes only this action item, along with procedural items such as call to order, pledge, agenda adoption, and adjournment. The board may also vote to enter executive session as permitted by state law.
- Possible action to approve direction on face coverings for 2020-2021 school year
- Motion on direction given to the Board's attorney
- Reference to Student Dress (Face Coverings) policy JICA-RB
- Reference to Staff Personal Security and Safety policy GBGB-R
Governing Board Work Session
The Apache Junction Unified School District Governing Board will hold a work session to discuss, but not vote on, several items, including the 2020-2021 budget revision, a technology plan, a secondary math adoption, and a face mask policy. The board will also discuss graduation exercises policy, the 2021-2022 school calendar, and other administrative matters. The only actions scheduled are adopting the agenda and adjourning.
- 2020-2021 Budget Revision presentation
- Technology Plan presentation
- Secondary Math Adoption presentation
- Face Mask discussion
- 2021-2022 School Calendar discussion
Governing Board Executive Session/Regular Meeting
The Apache Junction Unified School District Governing Board will hold an executive session and regular meeting on April 13, 2021, at 4:00 p.m. in the Board Room at 1575 West Southern Avenue. The board will consider several action items, including employee stipends for 2021-2022, a permanent substitute job description, a grants analyst job description, extra general leave days for vaccinated staff, a health office position description, and a policy revision. They will also discuss a mask update and approve consent agenda items like personnel and financial reports.
- Possible action on 2021-2022 employee stipends (M&O funds)
- Possible action on extra general leave days for staff with COVID vaccine (Moderna/Pfizer: 2 days, J&J: 1 day)
- Possible action on permanent substitute job description and plan
- Possible action on grants analyst job description (ESSERS funds)
- Possible action on revision of Policy GCO: Evaluation of Professional Staff Members
Governing Board Special Meeting
The Apache Junction Unified School District Governing Board is holding a special meeting to consider an administrative stipend for the Executive Director of Educational Services. The board may enter executive session to discuss the stipend and receive legal advice, then possibly vote on the stipend and related attorney direction.
- Possible executive session on administrative stipend for Executive Director of Educational Services
- Possible executive session for legal advice on the stipend
- Possible action to approve direction given to the Board's attorney
- Possible action to approve the administrative stipend
Governing Board Regular Meeting
The Apache Junction Unified School District Governing Board will hold a regular meeting with action items including a possible purchase of a CheckIn Kiosk for $25,707.62 and approval of an Energy Services Contract with Schneider Electric, along with a Master Lease Purchase Agreement with Pinnacle Public Finance. The board will also discuss stipends for 2021-2022, a Gallup survey, and several personnel-related items. Consent agenda items include personnel changes and financial reports.
- Possible purchase of CheckIn Kiosk for $25,707.62 using ESSER 1 funds
- Discussion and possible approval of Energy Services Contract with Schneider Electric
- Discussion and possible approval of Master Lease Purchase Agreement with Pinnacle Public Finance
- 2021-2022 Stipends presentation
- First read on Policy GCO: Evaluation of Professional Staff Members
Governing Board Special Meeting
The Apache Junction Unified School District Governing Board will hold a special meeting to consider several personnel and financial actions for the 2021-2022 school year. The board will vote on updated salary schedules for certified, classified, special education certified, and exempt staff, as well as on contract agreements for certified, classified, and administrative employees. They will also consider the employee benefits package and a recommendation from the ESSER/School Facilities Funds Oversight Committee. The meeting includes a consent agenda with routine personnel items and a list of employees for rehire.
- Possible action on 2021-2022 salary schedules for certified, classified, special ed certified, and exempt staff
- Possible action on certified, classified, and administrative contract agreements for 2021-2022
- Possible action on employee benefit package for 2021-2022
- Possible action on ESSER/School Facilities Funds Oversight Committee recommendation
- Consent agenda includes personnel report and list of employees for rehire
Governing Board Retreat
The Apache Junction Unified School District Governing Board is holding a retreat to discuss and set board goals, review norms and expectations, and gather input for the 2021-2026 strategic plan. They will also have a preliminary discussion on future growth, the district logo, and a possible name change, as well as the structure of future board work sessions. The meeting is open to the public and includes procedural items like agenda adoption and adjournment.
- Discussion on developing board goals
- Review of norms and expectations
- Input for 2021-2026 strategic plan
- Preliminary discussion on future growth, logo, and possible district name change
- Discussion on governing board work session structure
Governing Board Work Session
The Apache Junction Unified School District Governing Board will hold a work session with opening procedures, a possible executive session for legal advice regarding a Notice of Claim, and a consent agenda. The board will also receive presentations on School Facility Board processes, psychologist performance pay, instructional para updates, a school check-in program, and course catalogs for Cactus Canyon Junior High and Apache Junction High School. Action items include possible votes on Results-Based Funding payments for Desert Vista and Peralta Trail staff.
- Executive session for legal advice on Notice of Claim (A.R.S. 38-431.03.A.3 and A.4)
- Consent agenda includes personnel report
- Results-Based Funding payment action for Desert Vista staff
- Results-Based Funding payment action for Peralta Trail staff
- Course catalogs for 2021-2022 presented for Cactus Canyon Junior High and Apache Junction High School
Governing Board Regular Meeting
The Apache Junction Unified School District Governing Board will hold a regular meeting with action on the return-to-school recommendation, plus updates on COVID-19 vaccines and school improvement plans. The consent agenda includes routine personnel and financial reports, and approval of an NJROTC trip to Washington DC. Public comments are invited.
- Possible action on return to school recommendation (5.1)
- COVID-19 vaccine update presentation (4.2)
- NJROTC out-of-state travel to Washington DC, March 8-12, 2021 (3.3)
- Financial report including fund balance, budget, vouchers, donations (3.2)
- Employee climate survey 2020-2021 (4.5)
Governing Board Organizational Meeting
The Apache Junction Unified School District Governing Board is holding an organizational meeting to elect a Board President and Vice President for 2021, and to approve the 2021 meeting schedule and locations. The agenda also includes procedural items such as adopting the agenda and adjourning. No substantive policy or budget decisions are listed.
- Election of Board President for 2021
- Election of Vice Board President for 2021
- Approval of Board Meetings Schedule and Location for 2021 (Proposal A or B)
Governing Board Virtual Retreat
The Apache Junction Unified School District Governing Board is holding a virtual retreat to discuss district and department overviews, board roles and responsibilities, board operations, and board goals. The agenda includes procedural items like the call to order, pledge of allegiance, and adoption of the agenda, with no specific decisions or public hearings listed.
- District and department overview discussion
- Board roles and responsibilities presentation by Julie Bacon of Arizona School Board Association
- Board operations discussion led by Dr. Anderson
- Board goals discussion led by Dr. Anderson