Buckeye Unified School District public meetings in 2022
20 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Regular Meeting
The Bisbee Unified School District Governing Board will hold a regular meeting on December 13, 2022, at 5:45 p.m. in the Board Room at 519 W. Melody Lane. The board will vote on several action items, including approving a personnel list, a solar water/energy pilot site with Bisbee Science Lab, a date for the board retreat, replacement playground equipment for Greenway Elementary, and a 3-year renewal of cloud storage for security cameras. They will also hear reports from principals and the superintendent, and hold an executive session for the superintendent's evaluation.
- Approval of personnel list
- Solar River, Water/Energy Nexus pilot site at 519 W. Melody Lane
- Board retreat date: January 21, 2023
- Replacement playground equipment for Greenway Elementary
- 3-year renewal of cloud storage for security cameras
Regular Meeting
The Bisbee Unified School District Governing Board will hold a regular meeting on November 15, 2022, at 5:45 p.m. in the Board Room at 519 W. Melody Lane, Bisbee, AZ. The board will consider adopting new junior high social studies textbooks, approve a second reading of the student immunization policy (JLCB), and approve the 2022-2023 Proposition 301 plan. The meeting also includes reports from the superintendent and campus administrators, consent agenda items (minutes, vouchers, financial report, donations), and a call to the public.
- Discussion/Action on Junior High Social Studies textbook adoption
- Second reading of policy JLCB (Immunizations of Students)
- Approval of the 301 plan for 2022-2023 (teacher vote: 97.5% in favor, 80% participation)
- Consent agenda: October 2022 expense and payroll vouchers, financial report, donations
- Discussion on Bisbee Science Lab Solar Project
Regular Meeting
The Bisbee Unified School District Governing Board will hold its regular meeting on October 18, 2022, at 5:45 p.m. in the Board Room at 519 W. Melody Lane, Bisbee, AZ. The board will take action on several items, including approving the personnel list, a resolution supporting a FY23 Aggregate Expenditure Limit Override, a memorandum of understanding with the Friends of Warren Ballpark, and an increase in classified pay effective January 1, 2023. They will also discuss second readings of numerous policies and a first reading of a policy on student immunizations.
- Resolution supporting FY23 Aggregate Expenditure Limit Override
- Memorandum of Understanding with Friends of Warren Ballpark
- Approval of classified pay increase effective January 1, 2023
- Second reading of 20 policies including student surveys, visitors, and library materials
- First reading of policy JLCB on student immunizations
Special Meeting
The Bisbee Unified School District Governing Board will hold a special meeting to consider three action items: approving the personnel list, approving the FY22 Annual Financial Report (including Food Service and School Level AFRs), and approving a memorandum of understanding with the Bisbee Science Exploration and Research Center for grant implementation. The meeting is open to the public with limited in-person attendance and a Zoom webinar option.
- Approval of personnel list
- Approval of FY22 Annual Financial Report, Food Service AFR, and School Level AFR
- Approval of MOU with Bisbee Science Exploration and Research Center for grant implementation
- Call to the public for comments
- Next regular board meeting scheduled for October 18, 2022
Public Hearing
The Bisbee Unified School District Governing Board is holding a public hearing to discuss the FY-23 revised budget. The meeting includes a call to order, discussion of the budget, and adjournment. The public can attend via Zoom or in person.
- Discussion on the FY-23 Revised Budget
- Public hearing on the revised budget
- Meeting held at 519 W. Melody Lane, Bisbee, AZ
- Zoom webinar available for public viewing
Regular Meeting
The Bisbee Unified School District Governing Board will hold a regular meeting on September 13, 2022, to discuss and take action on several items, including the revised 2022-2023 budget, personnel list, policy readings, and a memorandum of understanding with the Bisbee Science Exploration and Research Center. The board will also hear administrative reports and discuss a dress code policy.
- Adoption of 2022-2023 Revised Budget
- Approval of personnel list
- Second reading of Policy JLDAB
- First reading of 22 policies (e.g., JRR, KI, KB, IHAMB, JLCB, JLCC, GBGCB, DIA, IHA, JLDA, JICFA, IKF, JJIA, JJIB, EE, EEAEA, JF, IJL, IJNC, IMD, IMB)
- MOU with Bisbee Science Exploration and Research Center for Grant Implementation
LOWELL JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL SOCIAL STUDIES TEXTBOOK COMMITTEE
The Lowell Junior High School Social Studies Textbook Committee will meet publicly to discuss and take action on selecting a new social studies textbook for grades 6-8. The agenda also includes routine items like adopting the agenda and adjourning.
- Selection of new social studies textbook for grades 6-8
- Meeting at Lowell Junior High School, 100 Old Douglas Rd, Bisbee, AZ
- Public notice posted September 6, 2022
Regular Meeting
The Bisbee Unified School District Governing Board will hold its regular meeting on August 9, 2022, covering routine items like consent agenda approval, personnel list, and surplus technology declaration. The board will also discuss strategic plans for the upcoming school year and hear a presentation on Project Wildlife.
- Approval of July 2022 expense and payroll vouchers
- Approval of personnel list as submitted
- Declaring technology items as surplus for sale to recycling company
- First reading of policy JLDAB
- Approval of Carol Loy as ASBA Delegate Assembly voting delegate
Special Meeting
The Bisbee Unified School District Governing Board will hold a special meeting to take action on the personnel list, discuss and approve the athletic director's duties for 2022-2023, and set the athletic director's salary. The meeting is open to the public with limited in-person attendance and a Zoom webinar option.
- Approve personnel list as submitted
- Approve Athletic Director duties for 2022-2023
- Approve Athletic Director salary
- Public comment period (Call to the Public)
- Next regular meeting scheduled for August 9, 2022
Budget Hearing at 5:45 p.m.
The Bisbee Unified School District Governing Board is holding a public hearing to discuss the proposed FY23 budget. The meeting includes a call to the public for comments and questions, followed by adjournment. The agenda is primarily a budget discussion with no other substantive items.
- Discussion on the FY23 Budget
- Public hearing at 5:45 p.m. at 519 W. Melody Lane, Bisbee, AZ
- Call to the Public for comments or questions
Regular Meeting
The Bisbee Unified School District Governing Board will hold a regular meeting on July 12, 2022, to act on the FY2022-2023 budget, approve a new Director of Security job description, and consider several consent agenda items including vouchers, donations, and vendor lists. The board will also discuss an intergovernmental agreement with Palominas Elementary School District for tuition students and appoint a Student Activity Fund Treasurer.
- Adoption of 2022-2023 budget
- Approval of Director of Security job description
- IGA with Palominas Elementary School District for tuition students
- Approve FY23 purchasing cooperatives and sole source vendor lists
- Approve supplemental pay schedule for 2022-2023
Regular Meeting
The Bisbee Unified School District Governing Board will hold a regular meeting on June 14, 2022, to act on several items, including approving a resolution to place a maintenance and operations budget override continuation election on the November 8, 2022 ballot. The board will also consider lease agreements for two community festivals, an amended 2022-2023 school calendar, a purchase of tables and chairs, and setting a public hearing for the FY 2022-2023 proposed budget. Consent agenda items include approval of minutes, vouchers, financial reports, and donations.
- Resolution for M&O override continuation election on November 8, 2022 (10% budget override)
- Lease agreement with Easterseals Blake Foundation for Blues in Bisbee Festival (Sept 17, 2022)
- Lease agreement with Bisbee Coalition for the Homeless for 7th Annual Bisbee Mariachi Festival (Nov 5, 2022)
- Amended 2022-2023 school calendar
- Purchase of tables and chairs for classroom space (Smith System quote)
Public Hearing and Regular Meeting
The Governing Board will conduct a public hearing and regular meeting to discuss several district items. Key topics include the approval of the revised FY22 budget, the 2022-2023 teacher salary schedule, and updated cafeteria prices.
- Public hearing for the Revised FY22 Budget
- Approval of the 2022-2023 teacher salary schedule
- Action on Tom Heck's 1/4 time teaching contract and Athletic Director agreement
- Discussion of cafeteria prices for the 2022-2023 school year
- Approval of a lease agreement for a Copper Queen Community Hospital event
Regular Meeting
The Bisbee Unified School District Governing Board will hold its regular meeting on April 12, 2022, at 5:45 p.m. in the Board Room at 519 W. Melody Lane, Bisbee, AZ. The board will take action on the consent agenda (minutes, vouchers, financial report, donations), the personnel list, and an IP phone system and intercom upgrade. They will also discuss the revised 2022-2023 strategic plan, a policy on extracurricular activity eligibility, and reading benchmark results.
- Action on IP Phone System and Intercom Upgrades
- Approval of March 2022 expense and payroll vouchers
- Approval of March 2022 financial report
- Approval of personnel list as submitted
- Discussion of revised Strategic Plan for 2022-2023
Combined Special and Executive Meeting
The Governing Board will meet to discuss and take action on the 2022-2023 administrative contract for the High School Principal. The meeting also includes an executive session regarding the extension of administrators' contracts.
- Discussion/Action on 2022-2023 Administrative Contract for the High School Principal
- Executive session regarding extension of administrators' contracts
Regular Meeting Revised
The Bisbee Unified School District Governing Board will hold a regular meeting on March 8, 2022, at 5:45 p.m. in the Board Room at 519 W. Melody Lane, Bisbee, AZ. The board will take action on several items, including approving the FY21 audit report, a lease agreement with the Boys and Girls Club for school bus use, the 2022-2023 school calendar, a 5-year internet access provider agreement with Login, and administrative contracts for principals and the director of instruction. They will also consider consent agenda items (minutes, vouchers, financial report, donations) and hear reports from the superintendent and school principals.
- Approval of FY21 audit report
- Lease agreement with Boys and Girls Club for school bus use
- 2022-2023 school calendar (Draft C or D)
- 5-year internet access provider agreement with Login
- Administrative contracts for principals and director of instruction
Notice of Board Retreat
The Bisbee Unified School District #2 Governing Board will hold a public retreat to discuss the district's Vision, Mission, and Strategic Goals, as well as district initiatives, programs, and board/superintendent evaluations. No action will be taken at the retreat; any changes will be presented for adoption at a future meeting.
- Discussion of Vision, Mission, and Strategic Goals
- Review of current goals for modification, additions, or deletions
- Study session on district initiatives and programs
- Study session on campus and district programs and departments
- Discussion of board evaluation and superintendent evaluation instrument
Regular Meeting
The Bisbee Unified School District Governing Board will hold its regular meeting on February 8, 2022, at 5:45 p.m. in the Board Room at 519 W. Melody Lane, Bisbee, AZ. The board will take action on the 2022-2023 school calendar, a 5-year contract with K12itc for managed internal broadband services, and the purchase of lumber and materials for the Warren Ballpark back fence. They will also hear reports from the superintendent and principals, and discuss a presentation from Bisbee Science Lab on the property at 519 Melody Lane.
- Approval of 2022-2023 school calendar (Draft B, chosen by staff with 55.6% vote)
- 5-year contract with K12itc for managed internal broadband services
- Purchase of lumber and materials for Warren Ballpark back fence
- Discussion on Bisbee Science Lab design for 519 Melody Lane property
- Consent agenda: minutes, vouchers, financial report, donations
Notice of Board Retreat - Meeting Cancelled, will be rescheduled.
The Bisbee Unified School District #2 Governing Board's retreat scheduled for January 15, 2022, has been cancelled and will be rescheduled. The agenda indicates the retreat was intended as a study session to discuss the district's vision, mission, and strategic goals, with no action to be taken. The meeting notice is posted as required by Arizona law.
- Meeting cancelled and will be rescheduled
- Study session on Vision, Mission, and Strategic Goals
- Discussion of district initiatives and programs
- Board evaluation and superintendent evaluation instrument discussion
- No action to be taken at retreat
Combined Organizational -Regular Meeting
The Bisbee Unified School District Governing Board will hold its combined organizational and regular meeting on January 11, 2022. The board will elect a president and vice president, hear reports from the superintendent and school principals, and vote on the consent agenda, personnel list, a lease agreement for a vintage baseball tournament, and the district's COVID-19 mitigation plan.
- Election of Board President and Vice President for one-year terms
- Approval of December 2021 expense and payroll vouchers
- Lease agreement with Friends of Warren Ballpark for 11th annual Copper City Classic Vintage Base Ball tournament (April 2-3, 2022)
- Review and potential update of BUSD Mitigation Plan for COVID-19
- Approval of personnel list