Buckeye Unified School District public meetings in 2021
14 substantive meetings from 2021, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Regular Meeting
The Governing Board will review administrative reports from school principals and the Superintendent. The agenda includes actions on November vouchers, financial reports, and a request to waive liquidated damages in policy GCQC.
- Action on November 2021 expense and payroll vouchers
- Review of November financial report
- Discussion/action on personnel list
- Request from Brian Cooley to waive liquidated damages in policy GCQC
- Executive session for Superintendent evaluation
Regular Meeting
The Bisbee Unified School District Governing Board will hold a regular meeting on November 9, 2021, to discuss and vote on several action items, including approving the personnel list, increasing substitute and classified pay effective January 1, 2022, purchasing lumber to repair baseball bleachers, buying vape detectors for secondary campuses, and approving the 2021-2022 Prop 301 plan. The board will also hear reports from the superintendent and school principals, and take public comment.
- Approve personnel list
- Increase substitute teacher pay effective Jan 1, 2022
- Increase classified pay effective Jan 1, 2022
- Purchase lumber/supplies to repair baseball bleachers
- Purchase vape detectors for secondary campuses
Regular Meeting
The Bisbee Unified School District Governing Board will hold a regular meeting on October 19, 2021, at 5:45 p.m. in the Board Room at 519 W. Melody Lane, Bisbee, AZ. The board will consider action items including the purchase of two 77-passenger and two 14-passenger school buses using ESSER funds, approval of the personnel list, adoption of policies on second reading, and approval of an amended supplementary pay scale. The agenda also includes reports from the superintendent and school principals, a discussion on Career and Technical Education classes, and a discussion on the Bisbee Science Center design meeting.
- Purchase of two 77-passenger school buses using ESSER funds
- Purchase of two 14-passenger buses for student activities
- Approval of personnel list
- Approval of policies on second reading (BIB, GCH, IMB, JLCB)
- Approval of amended Supplementary Pay Scale for 2021-2022
Public Hearing
The Bisbee Unified School District Governing Board is holding a public hearing to gather parent and community feedback on a possible alternative instructional time model that could allow students to work remotely under certain conditions. The board will also discuss the revised FY-22 budget. No final decisions are listed on the agenda; the items are for discussion and public input.
- Discussion on Instructional Time Model for Bisbee USD, including remote learning option
- Discussion on FY-22 Revised Budget (FY22RevisedBudget.PDF, 395 KB)
- Public hearing at 519 W. Melody Lane, Bisbee, AZ 85603
- Meeting streamed via Zoom with passcode HdHfB3
Regular Meeting
The Bisbee Unified School District board is scheduled to vote on the revised FY22 budget and approve HVAC replacement and ionization units for Lowell, Greenway, and the District Office. The meeting also includes approval of a five-year intergovernmental agreement with the University of Arizona for STEM education support and updates to the district's COVID-19 mitigation plan. Additionally, the board will approve a list of new policies on second reading and authorize the Copper Credits online campus to serve grades K-12.
- Approval of the Revised FY22 Budget
- Purchase of HVAC replacement and ionization units for Lowell, Greenway, and District Office from Pueblo Mechanical
- Approval of a five-year IGA with the University of Arizona for STEM education support
- Approval of changes to the COVID-19 Mitigation Procedures and Plan
- Approval of the Copper Credits Online Campus to serve grades K-12
Regular Meeting
The Bisbee Unified School District Governing Board will hold a regular meeting on August 10, 2021, to discuss and act on several items. Key actions include approving the consent agenda (minutes, vouchers, financial report), personnel list, and a 3-year audit agreement. The board will also discuss strategic goals for each school and the district, and consider purchasing Chromebooks using Emergency Connectivity Grant funds.
- Discussion of strategic goals for Greenway Elementary, Lowell Junior High, Bisbee High School, and the district for 2021-2022
- Action on personnel list (approval recommended)
- Purchase of Chromebooks from Staples using Emergency Connectivity Grant funding
- Awarding a 3-year audit agreement for fiscal years 2021, 2022, and 2023
- First reading of multiple policies (e.g., student discipline, open enrollment, purchasing)
Budget Hearing at 5:45 p.m.
The Bisbee Unified School District Governing Board is holding a public hearing to discuss the proposed FY-22 budget. The agenda includes a presentation and review of the budget, followed by public comments. The meeting is scheduled for July 13, 2021, at 5:45 p.m. in the Board Room at 519 W. Melody Lane, Bisbee, AZ.
- Public hearing on FY-22 budget
- Discussion of proposed FY22 budget with attached documents (2022EXPBUD.xls.pdf, FY22 Proposed Budget Presentation)
- Call to the Public for comments or questions
- Motion to adjourn
Regular Meeting
The Bisbee Unified School District Governing Board will hold a regular meeting on July 13, 2021, to vote on the 2021-2022 budget, personnel list, and various contracts and purchases. The board will also consider lease agreements for community events and the district's COVID-19 mitigation plan for the upcoming school year.
- Adoption of 2021-2022 budget
- Approval of personnel list
- Purchase of interactive panels for all classrooms using ESSER funds
- Lease agreements for Los Lobos Concert, Bisbee Mariachi Festival, and A Taste of Bisbee
- Approval of employee health insurance with Blue Cross Blue Shield through EMI
Special Meeting
The Bisbee Unified School District Governing Board will hold a special meeting to discuss and possibly approve the proposed budget for fiscal year 2021-2022. They will also decide whether to schedule a public hearing on the budget for July 13, 2021. The meeting includes a call to the public for comments.
- Discussion and approval of FY 2021-2022 proposed budget
- Scheduling public hearing for budget on July 13, 2021 at 5:45 p.m.
- Call to the public for comments
- Board member comments and requests for agenda items
Regular Meeting
The Bisbee Unified School District governing board will hold its regular meeting on June 8, 2021, to act on several items, including approving personnel, intergovernmental agreements, and new curriculum purchases funded by federal ESSER funds. The board will also consider nominating Warren Ballpark as a National Historic Landmark and adding an Electronic Engineering CTE program. Public comment is available, and the meeting can be attended in person or online.
- Approve personnel list for June 8, 2021
- Approve addendum to Cochise College IGA for 2021-2022
- Approve IGA with Palominas Elementary School District for 2021-2022 tuition
- Purchase Edmentum online learning resources (Study Island and Exact Path) for 3 years using ESSER funds
- Nominate Warren Ballpark as a National Historic Landmark
Public Hearing and Regular Meeting (Revised 5/10/2021 3:00p.m.)
The Bisbee Unified School District governing board will hold a public hearing and regular meeting on May 11, 2021. The board will discuss and vote on the revised FY21 expenditure budget, personnel list, a lease agreement with the Boys & Girls Club, and multiple equipment purchases including network switches, Chromebooks, a used school bus, and HVAC units. They will also hear reports from principals and the superintendent, and discuss COVID-19 cases and the FY20 audit.
- Revised FY21 expenditure budget adoption
- Lease agreement with Boys & Girls Club for school bus use
- Purchase of 75 Chromebooks from Staples
- Purchase of 2008 Thomas 84-passenger bus from Canyon State Bus Sales
- HVAC replacement and ionization units for Bisbee High School
Regular Meeting
The Bisbee Unified School District governing board will hold its regular meeting on April 13, 2021, at 5:45 p.m. The board will consider several action items, including approving the personnel list, an updated strategic plan, a board self-evaluation, and a teacher retention stipend funded by ESSER funds. They will also discuss renaming the baseball field at Warren Ballpark in honor of Coach Mike Frosco, COVID-19 cases and mitigations, and an after-school activity bus. Consent agenda items include minutes, vouchers, donations, and the financial report for March.
- Discussion on renaming baseball field at Warren Ballpark in honor of Mike Frosco (44 years coaching BHS baseball)
- Discussion/Action on retention stipend for teachers for 2021-2022 using ESSER funds
- Discussion/Action on purchasing 30 laptops for teacher upgrades from 2nd Gear
- Discussion/Action on purchasing two 14-passenger activity buses from RWC
- Discussion/Action on accepting donation from Copper Queen Library for Childhood Literacy Patio Grant
Regular Meeting
The Bisbee Unified School District Governing Board will hold its regular meeting on February 9, 2021, at 5:45 p.m. The board will vote on administrative contracts for the 2021-2022 school year, the school calendar, spring sports participation, and the personnel list. They will also hear reports from principals and the superintendent, and discuss COVID-19 cases, the budget, and community interest in park space on district property.
- Approve one-year contracts for principals Darin Giltner, Laura Miller, Lindsay Vertrees, and Director of Instruction Jennifer McBeth, each with a 2% salary increase
- Approve the 2021-2022 school calendar (received 76% staff vote)
- Approve student participation in spring sports per AIA guidelines
- Approve January 2021 expense and payroll vouchers and financial report
- Discuss COVID-19 cases, health benchmarks, and instruction; 2021-2022 budget; and community interest in park space at 519 W. Melody Lane
Combined Organizational -Regular Meeting
The Bisbee Unified School District Governing Board will hold its combined organizational and regular meeting, swearing in new members and electing a board president and vice president. The board will also consider extending COVID-19 paid leave for employees, discuss the superintendent's contract, and review COVID-19 vaccination and mitigation policies.
- Swearing in of new board members Ann Littrell, Carol Loy, and Chris Vertrees
- Election of Board President and Vice President for one-year terms
- Discussion/action on extending FFCRA COVID-19 paid leave (expired Dec 31, 2020; used by 22 employees totaling 1,253.25 hours)
- Discussion/action on Superintendent's Contract
- Discussion on COVID-19 vaccinations for staff and students