Apache Junction Unified School District public meetings in 2023
26 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
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 2023 Annual Financial Report revision, Budget Revision #1, a resolution calling for statewide universal PreK, student attendance, and salary discussions. The board will also review course catalogs, a three-year school calendar, and updates on the dual language class and Superstition Mountain Elementary reopening. No formal action is expected during this meeting.
- Annual Financial Report (AFR) 2023 revision
- Budget Revision #1 presentation
- Resolution calling on Arizona Legislature to adopt statewide universal PreK
- Salary discussion
- Three-year school calendar recommendation (2024-2027)
Governing Board Regular Meeting
The Apache Junction Unified School District Governing Board will hold a regular meeting on December 12, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. in the Board Room at 1575 W. Southern Avenue. The board will take action on several items, including a $124,119.76 five-year ALEKS Math subscription for Cactus Canyon Junior High, a Fiscal Year 2024 Budget Revision, and school calendars for 2024-2027. They will also discuss information items like the AVID program update and Professional Learning Communities training report, and may convene an executive session for the Superintendent Evaluation.
- Approval of Fiscal Year 2024 Budget Revision #1
- Approval of 2024-2025, 2025-2026, and 2026-2027 school calendars
- Five-year ALEKS Math subscription for Cactus Canyon Junior High for $124,119.76 from Title grant
- Resolution calling on Arizona Legislature to adopt statewide universal Pre-K
- AJHS Drama Club travel to New York City, March 8-13, 2024, no district funds
Governing Board Retreat
The Apache Junction Unified School District Governing Board is holding a retreat on November 16, 2023, at 1575 W. Southern Avenue. The board will discuss board self-evaluation results, work session settings, the 2024 board meeting schedule, and a superintendent evaluation tool. No formal action is expected on these discussion items, though the board may convene an executive session for legal or exempt-record matters.
- Discussion of board self-evaluation results with Amy Castelhano of ASBA
- Discussion of 2024 board meeting schedule with two proposed options (Proposal A and Proposal B)
- Discussion of superintendent evaluation tool
- Possible executive session for legal advice or exempt records
- Meeting at 1575 W. Southern Avenue, Apache Junction, AZ
Governing Board Regular Meeting
The Apache Junction Unified School District Governing Board will consider authorizing outside counsel to file a multidistrict lawsuit against major social media companies, approve an arts consumables agreement with the state, and adopt multiple policy revisions. The board will also hear reports on school improvement plans, event safety, and public relations, and may hold an executive session on an employee's appeal of liquidated damages.
- Possible action to file multidistrict lawsuit against Meta, Facebook, Instagram, Snap, TikTok, ByteDance, Alphabet, Google, YouTube, and others
- Arts Consumables Intergovernmental Agreement with AZ Department of Education
- Policy revisions covering board conflict of interest, meetings, superintendent evaluation, emergencies, student discipline, and more
- Executive session on employee's appeal of liquidated damages
- Consent agenda includes personnel report and financial report
Governing Board Work Session
The Governing Board will engage in discussions regarding several district topics, including a bond presentation and various policy revisions. No formal actions or votes are scheduled for these discussion items during this work session.
- Bond presentation by Bryan Lundberg of Stifel, Nicolaus, Co. Inc.
- Dual language class at FPES
- Arts Consumables Intergovernmental Agreement with AZ Department of Education
- Discussion on student suspension and discipline policies
- Review of various board and school policy revisions
Governing Board Regular Meeting
The Governing Board will discuss and vote on several district actions, including a potential multidistrict lawsuit against various social media platforms. Other items include renewing service agreements, reopening a school building, and approving new educational programs.
- Authorization of a multidistrict lawsuit against Meta, TikTok, Alphabet, and others
- Renewal of BorderLAN service agreement for three years at $36,631.90
- Reopening of Superstition Mountain Elementary School building for preschool programs
- Opening of an Alternative School program at Apache Junction High School
- Approval of $6,225.88 for teacher and administrator travel to San Antonio, Texas
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 a building update, agreements with ASU and healthcare providers, an emergency purchase, travel, and policy revisions. The board will take action only on adopting the agenda and adjourning.
- Superstition Mountain Bldg. update
- Emergency purchase for Thunder Mountain Middle School building
- MOU with Paper Cranes Healthcare LLC
- MOU with Arizona National Guard Cyber Joint Task Force
- First read on policy revisions (BCB, BDA, BE, etc.)
Governing Board Special Meeting
The Apache Junction Unified School District Governing Board is holding a special meeting to discuss and potentially take action on the 2022-2023 Annual Financial Report and a Memorandum of Understanding with Achieve Pinal Experience Corps for the 2023-2024 school year. The meeting includes opening and closing procedural items.
- Presentation of FY2023 Annual Financial Report (AFR)
- Possible action on 2022-2023 AFR
- Possible action on Achieve Pinal Experience Corps MOU for 2023-2024
- Adoption of the agenda
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 an enrollment comparison update, the 2023-2024 budget book, monthly budget reports, school improvement, and a social media lawsuit update. The board may also enter executive session for legal or exempt-record discussions.
- Enrollment comparison update with longitudinal study
- Firewall service agreement renewal
- 2023-2024 Budget Book discussion
- ESSER III discussion
- Social media lawsuit update
Governing Board Regular Meeting
The Apache Junction Unified School District Governing Board will hold a regular meeting with action items including the Prop 301 performance pay plan, an ASU Prep partnership agreement, the FY 2024 Capital Plan, a student council trip to Disneyland, and a Driver's Ed course. The board will also discuss updates on facilities, enrollment, test scores, and a possible special meeting for the annual financial report.
- Possible action on Prop 301 Plan for 2023-2024 school year
- Possible action on Arizona State University Prep Partnership agreement
- Possible action on FY 2024 Capital Plan
- Possible action on AJHS Student Council travel to Anaheim, CA for Disneyland Leadership Program
- Approval of Memorandum of Understanding with Pinal Gila Community Child Services Head Start
Governing Board Work Session
The Apache Junction Unified School District Governing Board will hold a work session on August 22, 2023, to discuss several items but take no formal action. Topics include a student athlete character curriculum, the Prop 301 performance pay plan, a school facilities resolution, secondary passing times, a driver's education proposal, high school accreditation, a universal pre-K resolution, a free and reduced lunch resolution, a Legendary Teacher Day proclamation, an ASU partnership agreement, and an update on a new south-side build. The board may also convene executive sessions for legal or exempt matters.
- Discussion of Prop 301 Classroom Site Fund Performance Pay Plan (SY24)
- Proposal for AJHS Driver's Ed class
- Universal Pre-K Resolution
- Free & Reduced Lunch Resolution
- ASU Partnership Agreement
Governing Board Regular Meeting
The Apache Junction Unified School District Governing Board will hold a regular meeting on August 8, 2023, at 2:00 p.m. in the Board Room at 1575 W. Southern Avenue. The board will take action on consent agenda items (personnel and financial reports), approve sole source vendors and cooperative contracts for FY2024, and decide on several student out-of-state trips. They will also consider a revised Student Code of Conduct, new diplomas for 2024-2025, and changes to custodian contract days and teacher attendance incentives.
- Approval of FY2024 Sole Source Vendors and Cooperative Contract Listing
- Possible action on CCJH science students' trip to Catalina Island Marine Institute, CA (Oct 19-22, 2023)
- Possible action on AJHS NJROTC trip to Camp Pendleton and San Diego, CA (Oct 2-5, 2023)
- Possible action on revised Student Code of Conduct for 2023-2024
- Possible action on new diplomas for 2024-2025 school year
Governing Board Work Session
The Apache Junction Unified School District Governing Board will hold a work session to discuss a range of operational and educational topics, including excessive heat warnings, facilities updates, student wellness, special education, staffing, transportation, and financial matters. The board will also review proposed changes to the student code of conduct, diploma designations, and several policies. No formal action will be taken on these discussion items during the meeting.
- Discussion of FY 2024 sole source and cooperative contract listing
- Review of Department of School Facilities project financial update
- First read of policies on curriculum development, adoption, and textbook selection
- Proposed changes to custodian and principal work calendars for 2023-2024
- Discussion of student attendance incentive program
Governing Board Regular Meeting
The Apache Junction Unified School District Governing Board will hold a regular meeting on July 11, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. in the Board Room at 1575 W. Southern Avenue. The board will take action on adopting the FY2024 budget, approving the consent agenda (including personnel and financial reports), and voting on several items such as a $62,879.22 cybersecurity subscription renewal, a credit limit application, and a secondary bell start time change. They will also discuss the cost of a recall, trust costs, and a Boys and Girls Club lease in executive session.
- Adoption of FY2024 budget
- Approval of consent agenda including personnel and financial reports
- BorderLan Cyber Security three-year subscription renewal for $62,879.22
- Possible action on secondary level bell start time
- Executive session to discuss Boys and Girls Club lease of district property
Governing Board Retreat
The Apache Junction Unified School District Governing Board is holding a retreat to discuss board norms, set goals for 2023-2024, engage in strategic thinking, and plan capital fund goals. The meeting is primarily for discussion, with no formal action expected except adopting the agenda and adjourning. The board may also convene executive sessions for legal or exempt matters.
- Discussion of revised Board Norms and Expectations (attached PDF)
- Setting goals for the 2023-2024 school year
- Strategic thinking for the district's future
- Goals for the capital fund
- Planning the board meeting calendar
Governing Board Regular Meeting
The Apache Junction Unified School District Governing Board will hold a regular meeting on June 6, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. The board will consider approving the FY2024 proposed budget, athletic and extra-curricular stipends, and extra pay for food services and grounds/maintenance staff. They will also discuss the FY2024 budget in a public hearing and may enter executive session for legal advice and student expulsion.
- Possible action on FY 2024 Proposed Budget
- Possible action on athletic and extra-curricular stipends for 2023-2024
- Possible action on $1/hour extra pay for Food Services and $2/hour extra pay for Grounds/Maintenance staff
- Approval of Gaggle.Net, Inc. Service Agreement for 2023-2024 in the amount of $30,705.00
- Approval of Food Permanent Service Agreement with Arizona Department of Education
Governing Board Special Meeting
The Apache Junction Unified School District Governing Board will hold a special meeting to consider the high school principal's resignation and related leave request, and to discuss the search for an interim or permanent superintendent. The board may convene executive sessions to discuss personnel and legal matters, and may take action on these items.
- Possible action on High School Principal's resignation and leave request
- Possible executive sessions for superintendent search and legal advice
- Possible direction to administration on superintendent and principal search processes
- Possible approval of direction given to attorney during executive session
Governing Board Special Meeting
The Apache Junction Unified School District Governing Board is holding a special meeting to consider convening executive sessions to discuss legal advice and interview applicants for the position of Interim Superintendent or Superintendent. The board may also give direction to administration and legal counsel regarding the search process. The agenda is largely procedural, with most substantive discussion expected to occur in closed session.
- Possible executive session for legal advice on superintendent search (Item 2.1)
- Possible executive session to interview superintendent applicants (Item 2.2)
- Possible executive session to discuss superintendent contract negotiations (Items 2.3, 2.4)
- Possible direction to administration on search process (Item 2.6)
- Possible approval of direction given to legal counsel in executive session (Items 2.7, 2.8)
Governing Board Regular Meeting
The Apache Junction Unified School District Governing Board will hold a regular meeting on April 25, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. in the Board Room at 1575 W. Southern Avenue. The board will take action on the consent agenda, including personnel and financial reports, and consider several action items such as approving out-of-state travel for three employees to the ISTE conference, accepting the audit report for fiscal year ending June 30, 2022, and discussing the superintendent search process. The board may also enter executive sessions to discuss contracts and personnel matters. Information and discussion items include presentations on Valley Trust, sale of student technology, website update, staff re-ranging, staffing update, Early Learning Center overview, summer school plan, audit services solicitation, and budget revision.
- Action on $8,763 for three employees' travel to ISTE conference in Philadelphia, June 25-28, 2023, funded by Title IV grant
- Possible action to accept the Audit Report for fiscal year ending June 30, 2022
- Discussion and possible action on superintendent search process timeline and applicant interviews
- Possible executive sessions on contracts for Principal N. Clement, Systems Administrator, Teacher, and Maintenance Staff leave request
- Consent agenda includes personnel report and financial reports (vouchers, donations, tax credits)
Governing Board Special Meeting
The Apache Junction Unified School District Governing Board is holding a special meeting to consider entering an executive session to discuss the Superintendent's Contract with legal counsel. The board may take action on the direction given to its attorney during the session. The rest of the agenda is procedural.
- Executive session for legal advice on Superintendent's Contract (ARS 38-431.03(A)(3) and (4))
- Possible action to approve direction given to attorney during executive session
Governing Board Regular Meeting
The Apache Junction Unified School District Governing Board will hold a regular meeting with action items on 2023-2024 salary schedules, work calendars, and several staff salary range adjustments. The board will also consider out-of-state travel for students and staff, and may enter executive session to discuss a certified employee's contract. Information items include updates on water supply, school facilities, benchmark results, and salary recommendations.
- Possible action on 4% salary increase for returning employees for 2023-2024
- Possible action on salary schedules for certified and classified staff for 2023-2024
- Possible action on bus driver salary range adjustment from 111 to 115 retroactive to Feb 23, 2023
- Consent agenda includes $27,115 for AVID Summer Institute travel to Aurora, CO
- Possible action on Cactus Canyon Junior High travel to San Francisco for journalism convention
Copy of Governing Board Special Meeting
The Apache Junction Unified School District Governing Board will hold a special meeting to discuss, but not vote on, the 2023-2024 employee salary recommendation and work schedule calendars. The board will also consider a consent agenda covering personnel changes and adopt the meeting agenda. The meeting is open to the public and may include an executive session.
- Discussion of 2023-2024 employee salary recommendation
- Review of 2023-2024 work schedule calendars for staff and principals
- Consent agenda: new hires, transfers, resignations, retirements
- Adoption of the meeting agenda
- Possible executive session
Governing Board Regular Meeting
The Apache Junction Unified School District Governing Board will hold a regular meeting with action items including a $43,000 purchase of Apptegy funded by ESSER III, approval of 2023-2024 course catalogs for Cactus Canyon Junior High and Apache Junction High School, and contract language. The board will also discuss budget, salary schedules, and several salary range revisions, as well as administrative reorganizations.
- Possible action on Apptegy purchase for $43,000 from ESSER III funds
- Possible action on 2023-2024 contract language
- Possible action on NJROTC travel to Washington DC (March 20-24, 2023)
- Possible action on travel to AASBO Spring Conference in Laughlin, NV for $1,022.00
- Discussion on salary range revisions for bus drivers, senior maintenance specialist, and junior high principal
Governing Board Retreat
The Apache Junction Unified School District Governing Board is holding a retreat to discuss board norms and protocols and review the superintendent's evaluation. No formal action is expected on these discussion items, though the board will vote to adopt the agenda and adjourn.
- Discussion of board norms and protocols
- Review of superintendent's evaluation
Governing Board Regular Meeting
The Apache Junction Unified School District Governing Board will hold a regular meeting on January 10, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. at 1575 W. Southern Avenue. The board will vote on the SY2023-2024 calendar and may enter executive session to discuss the sale of real property at Entrada del Oro. They will also consider consent agenda items including personnel and financial reports, and receive updates on facilities, enrollment, and funding.
- Action on SY2023-2024 calendar
- Executive session to discuss sale of real property at Entrada del Oro
- Consent agenda: personnel report (new hires, resignations, separations)
- Consent agenda: financial report including vouchers, fund balances, tax credits
- Information: School Facilities Board update, ADM and funding update
Governing Board Organizational Meeting
This is an organizational meeting where the Apache Junction Unified School District Governing Board will elect a president and vice president for 2023 and approve the board's meeting schedule and locations. The agenda is mostly procedural, with no substantive policy or budget items.
- Election of Board President for 2023
- Election of Vice Board President for 2023
- Approval of Board Meetings Schedule and Location for 2023