Apache Junction Unified School District public meetings in 2022
30 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Governing Board Regular Meeting
The Apache Junction Unified School District Governing Board will hold a regular meeting on December 13, 2022, at 6:00 p.m. The board will take action on several items, including a proposed minimum wage increase, the Prop 301 Classroom Site Plan, a sublease agreement with the Department of Forestry, and annual contract renewals. They will also discuss updates on student enrollment, construction, and a well repair project, and may enter executive session to evaluate the superintendent.
- Possible action on minimum wage increase from $12.80 to $13.85 effective January 1, 2023
- Possible action on Prop 301 Classroom Site Plan for 2022-2023 school year
- Possible action on Department of Forestry Sublease Agreement effective November 1, 2022 through October 31, 2025
- Memorandum of Understanding with Horizon Health and Wellness, Inc. on consent agenda
- Discussion on Average Daily Membership (ADM) and aggregate funding update
Governing Board Regular Meeting
The Apache Junction Unified School District Governing Board will hold a regular meeting on November 15, 2022, to consider several action items, including a $1 per hour stipend for food services staff, an increase in the Cactus Canyon Junior High fencing project cost, and approval of out-of-state travel for student council. The board will also discuss the state letter grade update and consider policy changes on immunizations and public records. Consent agenda items include personnel and financial reports and an intergovernmental agreement with the Superstition Fire and Medical District.
- Possible action on $1/hour stipend for all Food Services staff, retroactive to first day of contract
- Possible action to amend Cactus Canyon Junior High fencing project from $35,500.00 to $39,667.70
- Possible action on AJHS Student Council out-of-state travel to Disneyland, March 3-5, 2023
- Possible action on Policy Advisory 737-738: Immunizations of Students and Public's Right to Know/Freedom of Information
- Consent agenda includes IGA with Superstition Fire and Medical District (Nov 1, 2022 - Oct 31, 2025)
Governing Board Work Session
The Apache Junction Unified School District Governing Board holds a work session with no action items except agenda adoption and adjournment. They will discuss student clubs (Trap and Skeet, DECA), school choice, threat assessment updates, school letter grades, and the Classroom Site Plan (Prop 301) performance pay plan. The board will also receive the superintendent's evaluation tool for a future executive session.
- Discussion of Trap and Skeet Club and DECA presentations
- School choice discussion
- Threat assessment update
- FY22 School Letter Grade update
- Classroom Site Plan (Prop 301) performance pay plan
Governing Board Regular Meeting
The Apache Junction Unified School District Governing Board will hold a regular meeting with action items including several construction contracts and a capital plan. The board will also consider consent agenda items such as personnel and financial reports, and an intergovernmental agreement with the public library.
- Possible action on Cactus Canyon Junior High School fencing project for $35,500.00 through Biddle & Brown Fence Company
- Possible action on Apache Junction High School Baseball Field fencing project for $62,000.00 through Liberty Fencing
- Possible action to purchase Baseball Scoreboard for Apache Junction High School for $50,786.74 through Summit West Signs
- Possible action on Cactus Canyon Junior High School Weatherization project awarded to LOR Construction, Inc. for $645,535.00
- Possible action on Desert Vista Elem. School roofing construction project awarded to JBS Construction for $2,234,632.74
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. These include a presentation from Vista College Prep, financial updates for the Performing Arts Center and Project Help, a possible stipend for food services employees, a library intergovernmental agreement, technology and truancy updates, a new FFA program, and a first read of policy changes. The board will also consider adopting the agenda and adjourning.
- Vista College Prep presentation by Julia Meyerson
- Performing Arts Center and Project Help financial update
- Food Services employee stipend/addenda discussion
- Apache Junction Public Library Intergovernmental Agreement
- First read of Policy Advisory 737-738 on student immunizations and public records
Governing Board Special Meeting
The Apache Junction Unified School District Governing Board is holding a special meeting with a single substantive action item: a motion to enter executive session to review the superintendent's quarterly evaluation. The rest of the agenda is procedural, including call to order, pledge, moment of silence, agenda adoption, and adjournment.
- Motion to enter executive session per ARS 38.431.A.1 for superintendent quarterly evaluation review
- Adoption of the agenda
- Call to order, pledge of allegiance, moment of silence
- Adjournment
Governing Board Special Meeting
The Apache Junction Unified School District Governing Board will hold a special meeting to discuss and potentially take action on several items. They will hear a presentation on the FY2022 Annual Financial Report and may vote to approve it. The board will also consider a resolution supporting an override of the FY2023 Aggregate Expenditure Limit, and vote on a large batch of policy updates covering topics like student surveys, visitors to schools, and immunizations.
- FY2022 Annual Financial Report presentation and possible approval
- Resolution supporting FY2023 Aggregate Expenditure Limit Override
- Approval of Policy Advisory 716 (new policy JLDAB on referrals to other agencies) and Policy Advisory 717-736 covering numerous policies (e.g., student surveys, visitors, immunizations, hazing, graduation requirements, library materials)
- Policy updates include new regulations and exhibits for several areas
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. These include the FY2022 Annual Financial Report, school security construction plans, fencing projects at Cactus Canyon Junior High and Apache Junction High School, a baseball scoreboard, and a reopening plan for Superstition Mountain Elementary School. The board will also review a large set of policy updates and discuss the Aggregate Expenditure Limit resolution.
- FY2022 Annual Financial Report discussion
- School Security Construction presentation
- Cactus Canyon Junior High and Apache Junction High School Fencing Project information
- Scoreboard for Apache Junction High School Baseball team
- Superstition Mountain Elem. School reopening plan
Governing Board Retreat
The Apache Junction Unified School District Governing Board is holding a retreat to discuss the superintendent's quarterly evaluation and collaborate on goals and strategic planning. No formal action is expected on these discussion items, though the board may enter executive session to discuss exempt records or the superintendent's evaluation. The agenda is otherwise procedural, including call to order, pledge, agenda adoption, and adjournment.
- Superintendent Quarterly Evaluation Review (discussion only)
- Superintendent Goals and Strategic Plan collaboration (discussion only)
- Possible executive session for superintendent evaluation and exempt records
- Meeting at 1575 W. Southern Avenue, Apache Junction, AZ
Governing Board Regular Meeting
The Apache Junction Unified School District Governing Board will hold a regular meeting on September 13, 2022, at 6:00 p.m. The board will vote on a 2022-2023 budget revision, several staff pay addenda, out-of-state student trips, a preschool program, and a $849,350.62 weatherization contract for Desert Vista Elementary School. They will also discuss the Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) and Prop 301, and may enter executive session to discuss leasing Thunder Mountain Middle School property.
- Possible action on 2022-2023 Budget Revision
- Custodians and building managers addenda at $2/hour for 2022-2023 (ESSER III funded)
- Food service hourly addenda for 2022-2023 (Food Services funded)
- Desert Vista Elem. Weatherization project awarded to JBS Contracting for $849,350.62 (SFOB funded)
- Executive session to discuss lease of Thunder Mountain Middle School property
Governing Board Special Meeting
The Apache Junction Unified School District Governing Board is holding a special meeting on August 31, 2022, at 10:00 a.m. The main item is a discussion of the budget, with no action expected on that item. The rest of the agenda is procedural, including the call to order, pledge, agenda adoption, and adjournment.
- Discussion of the budget (no action)
- Adoption of the agenda
- Adjournment
Governing Board Work Session
The Apache Junction Unified School District Governing Board is holding a work session to discuss and gather information on several items, including performance pay, staff stipends, a budget revision, and policy updates. No final votes are expected, as this is a discussion session, though the board will adopt the agenda and adjourn.
- Discussion of Prop 301 Performance Pay
- Food Service and Custodian Staff Addenda
- Peralta Trail Specials Stipend Discussion
- 2022-2023 Budget Revision Presentation
- First read of Policy Advisory 716 (JLDAB)
Governing Board Meeting
The Apache Junction Unified School District Governing Board will hold a regular meeting on August 9, 2022, at 6:00 p.m. in the Board Room at 1575 W. Southern Avenue. The board will consider action on the 2021 audit report, a lease agreement with the Boys and Girls Club of the East Valley, out-of-state travel for yearbook students and staff, the ASBA 2023 Political Agenda, and performance pay for administrators and the superintendent. The board may also enter executive sessions to discuss performance pay and lease negotiations for Thunder Mountain Middle School property.
- Action on Audit Report ending June 30, 2021
- Lease agreement with Boys and Girls Club of the East Valley from Jan 1, 2022 to May 30, 2023
- Out-of-state travel for CCJH/AJHS yearbook students to Anaheim, CA (Sept 29-Oct 2, 2022)
- Chad Cantrell's travel to Clark County, NV for conference, $2,287 from Title I funds
- Executive session on lease negotiations for Thunder Mountain Middle School property
Governing Board Work Session
The Apache Junction Unified School District Governing Board is holding a work session to discuss the budget and salary increases, receive an update on audit results, and review the district's mission and vision. The board will also consider new and revised policies on referrals to other agencies and technology use.
- Budget and salary increase discussion
- Audit results update with corrective action plan
- Mission and vision update
- First read of Policy Advisory 716 (JLDAB)
- Policy GBEF and IJNDB on digital communications and technology use
Governing Board Regular Meeting
The Apache Junction Unified School District Governing Board will vote on adopting the 2022-2023 school year budget, award contracts for special education services, and approve out-of-state travel for School Resource Officers. The board will also discuss a policy on staff use of digital communications and may enter executive sessions on school safety and property lease/sale. Consent agenda items include personnel changes and financial reports.
- Adoption of 2022-2023 school year budget
- Award of RFP No. 22-08-27 for special education services to eight providers
- Approval of $3,211.00 for School Resource Officers' travel to Montana for Adolescent Mental Health Training
- Discussion of Policy GBEF on staff use of digital communications and electronic devices
- Possible executive session on lease of Thunder Mountain Middle School property and sale of district property
Governing Board Regular Meeting
The Apache Junction Unified School District Governing Board will consider the 2022-2023 budget proposal, a plan to reopen Superstition Mountain Elementary School, and several other action items. The board will also discuss the budget and school security updates, and may enter executive sessions on property sale/lease and superintendent performance pay.
- Possible action on 2022-2023 Budget Proposal (with 3% and 4% expenditure options)
- Possible action on reopening Superstition Mountain Elementary School for 2022-2023 (funded by Capital Funds)
- Summer school stipends of $2,000 each for four employees paid from ESSER III grant
- School Resource Officer Intergovernmental Agreement with Apache Junction Police Department (funded by ESSER II and III)
- 2022-2023 Data Processing Service Program Agreement with Pinal County
Governing Board Work Session
The Apache Junction Unified School District Governing Board is holding a work session to discuss and review several items, including the employee evaluation overview for the 2022-2023 school year, a School Resource Officer intergovernmental agreement with the Apache Junction Police Department, the special education plan, curriculum mapping, staffing breakdowns, student activity stipends, truancy updates, and the 2022-2023 budget proposal. No final decisions are expected; the board is gathering information for future action.
- School Resource Officer Intergovernmental Agreement with Apache Junction Police Department (draft attached)
- 2022-2023 Student Activities and Extra-curricular stipends (salary schedules attached)
- 2022-2023 Budget Proposal Presentation (proposed budget considerations and 3%/4% expenditure scenarios attached)
- Financial Report format review (old vs. new formats for auxiliary, tax credit, student activities, and budget reports)
- Electronic signature on employees' contracts
Governing Board Special Meeting
The Governing Board will discuss and potentially take action on proposed issues from the Arizona School Boards Association (ASBA) for legislative committee consideration. This special meeting focuses on items related to the 2023 political agenda.
- Discussion on ASBA Proposed Issues for Legislative Committee Consideration - 2023 Political Agenda
- Possible action on ASBA Proposed Issues for Legislative Committee Consideration - 2023 Political Agenda
Governing Board Meeting
The Apache Junction Unified School District Governing Board will meet on May 10, 2022, to consider routine consent items and several action items, including technology purchases, budget revisions, and employee stipends. The board will also discuss the proposed 2023 legislative agenda but take no action on it. Public comments are accepted.
- Purchase network switches for Superstition Mountain Elementary from CDW-G LLC for $60,343.25
- Approve $30,000 for Gaggle student safety management and staff email journaling
- Approve approximately $26,000 for Linewize web content filtering and classroom monitoring
- Approve $2,200 Prop 301 performance pay stipend for 2021-2022
- Approve Results-Based Funding stipends: $1,500 for certified and $750 for classified staff at Desert Vista and Peralta Trail Elementary
Governing Board Work Session
The Apache Junction Unified School District Governing Board will hold a work session to discuss, but not vote on, a 2021-2022 budget revision, software renewals (Gaggle, Linewize), a Google parent consent form, and a Prop 301 teacher stipend. Also on the agenda are updates on childcare, AVID, athletics, online learning, and the high school course catalog. The only actions are to approve the agenda and adjourn.
- 2021-2022 Budget Revision presentation
- Gaggle renewal for 22-23 school year
- Linewize web filtering renewal for 22-23 school year
- Prop 301 teacher stipend for 2021-2022
- Superstition Mountain Elem. network switches
Governing Board Regular Meeting
The Apache Junction Unified School District Governing Board will vote on several personnel and financial items. Key actions include approving new salary schedules for 2022-2023 and a large contract for an educational assessment platform.
- Purchase of Illuminate Education K-12 Assessment Platform for $258,750.00
- Approval of revised 2022-2023 support staff and professional salary schedules
- Additional funding of $41,806.00 for high school weatherization project
- Travel approval for 14 employees to Denver, CO for AVID training ($31,808.00)
- Travel approval for two employees to New Orleans, LA for ISTE conference ($4,574.00)
Governing Board Retreat
The Apache Junction Unified School District Governing Board is holding a retreat with discussion items on school safety policy, board leadership training, self-evaluation, and the superintendent's third-quarter review. The board may enter executive session for school safety and legal advice. No formal action is expected on these discussion items.
- Possible executive session for school safety policy review
- Board operating leadership training
- Board self-evaluation
- Superintendent evaluation third quarter review
Governing Board Work Session
The Governing Board will hold a work session to discuss various items for the upcoming school year. Discussions include staff salary schedules, health benefit packages, and the AJHS track renovation project. No formal actions will be taken during this meeting.
- AJHS Track Project renovation proposal and site logistics
- Proposal for 2022-2023 support staff job titles and salary schedules
- Update on 2022-2023 health benefit packages for employees
- Discussion regarding moving 6th grade to Cactus Canyon Junior High School
- Review of new and updated job descriptions for various district roles
Governing Board Regular Meeting
The Apache Junction Unified School District Governing Board will hold a regular meeting with action items including a vote on moving 6th graders to Cactus Canyon Junior High for 2022-2023, approving the revised school calendar, staff contracts, and a $1.38 million track construction contract. The board will also discuss the School Facilities Board update, student wellness, and curriculum adoption. Consent agenda includes personnel and financial reports.
- Possible action on moving 6th graders to Cactus Canyon Junior High for 2022-2023 school year
- Track field construction through CORE Construction totaling $1,382,369.00 (including $957,731.00 base, $34,865.00 contingency, $389,773.00 D-Zones)
- Raising Job Order Contract (JOC) limit from $1 million to $1.4 million
- Approval of 2022-2023 school calendar and work calendars for professional and support staff
- Approval of support staff job titles and salary schedule proposal for 2022-2023
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 ESSER III funding, salary comparisons with neighboring districts, and the 2022-2023 school calendar.
- ESSER III funding update
- Salary comparison with neighboring districts
- Proposed 2022-2023 school calendar
- Classified work schedule and salary discussions
- AJHS track renovation update
Governing Board Regular Meeting
The Governing Board will review several action items, including a major roofing project for Apache Junction High School and updates to sexual harassment policies. The meeting also includes discussions on WAN services contracts and student travel funding.
- Apache Junction High School roofing project with $4,985,457.00 in SFB funds and $578,757.75 in district shared cost
- Policy revisions for Sexual Harassment (ACA) and Title IX (ACAA/ACAA-R)
- $1,000.00 stipends each for Jason Angell, Tracy Parris, and Miltiades Makavos
- Approval of Cactus Canyon Junior High student travel to Washington D.C.
- WAN Services contract agreement action
Governing Board Special Meeting
The Apache Junction Unified School District Governing Board will hold a special meeting to discuss several information items. Discussions include school safety, certified salary recommendations for the 2023 school year, and staff updates.
- Possible executive session regarding school safety discussion
- Discussion of certified salary recommendations for SY23
- Discussion of certified contract language updates
- Staffing update
- COVID-19 update
Governing Board Work Session
The Apache Junction Unified School District Governing Board will hold a work session with discussion-only items, including a proposal to move 6th grade students to Cactus Canyon Junior High for the 2022-2023 school year. The board will also review student achievement, enrollment, attendance updates, liquidated damages guidelines, and a first read of policy revisions on sexual harassment and Title IX. No formal action is expected on these items, except for adopting the agenda and adjourning.
- Discussion of moving 6th grade students to Cactus Canyon Junior High for 2022-2023
- First read of policy revisions: ACA-Sexual Harassment, ACAA-Title IX Sexual Harassment, ACAA-R-Title IX Sexual Harassment Regulation
- Student Achievement update by Mr. Cantrell
- Student enrollment and attendance updates
- Liquidated damages guidelines discussion
Governing Board Regular Meeting
The Apache Junction Unified School District Governing Board will hold a regular meeting on January 11, 2022, at 6:00 p.m. at the Performing Arts Center. The board will consider approving out-of-state student trips, a $50,151.00 contract for Synergy equipment with Edupoint, and several personnel actions, including resignations and a leave request. They will also discuss the COVID plan and receive updates on facilities and board training.
- Possible action on NJROTC student trip to South Padre Island, TX (March 13-18, 2022)
- Possible action on Student Council trip to Disneyland, Anaheim, CA (March 31-April 2, 2022)
- Possible action on Yearbook student trip to Los Angeles, CA (April 7-10, 2022)
- Possible action on Synergy equipment move with Edupoint for $50,151.00 over five years
- Possible action on resignations of Jill Lewis and Margaret Alvarado, and Tim Vanda's extended leave request
Governing Board Organizational Meeting
This is an organizational meeting where the Apache Junction Unified School District Governing Board will elect its president and vice president for 2022, approve the meeting schedule and locations, and handle procedural items like adopting the agenda and adjourning. The agenda is mostly procedural, with no substantive policy or budget decisions listed.
- Election of Board President for 2022
- Election of Vice Board President for 2022
- Approval of Board Meetings Schedule and Location for 2022
- Adoption of the agenda