Buckeye Unified School District public meetings in 2023
14 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Regular Meeting
The Bisbee Unified School District Governing Board will hold a public hearing and vote on a revised FY24 budget, approve personnel and financial items, and set the salary for Interim Superintendent Jennifer McBeth. The board will also discuss administrator reports and hear a presentation from high school students on teaching math for social justice.
- Public hearing and action on Revised FY24 Budget
- Approval of November 2023 expense and payroll vouchers
- Approval of personnel list for 12-12-23
- Second reading of policy DICAA on fund balance reporting
- Setting salary/contract for Interim Superintendent Jennifer McBeth
Regular Meeting
The Bisbee Unified School District Governing Board will hold a regular meeting on November 14, 2023, at 5:45 p.m. The board will discuss and take action on the superintendent's resignation, the search process for a new superintendent, and the appointment of an acting or interim superintendent. Other action items include approving the personnel list, policies, the 301 plan, and an intergovernmental agreement with Cochise JTED. The meeting will also include presentations from school principals and a call to the public.
- Discussion/Action on Superintendent resignation
- Discussion/Action on Superintendent Search Process and Timeline, Appointment of Acting Superintendent, Interim Superintendent
- Discussion/Action on the personnel list
- Discussion/Action on the approval of the 301 plan for 2023-2024
- Discussion/Action on addendum to the IGA with Cochise JTED
Regular Meeting
The Bisbee Unified School District Governing Board will hold a regular meeting on October 17, 2023, 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, donations, vouchers, financial report), the personnel list, first reading of multiple policies, the Special Education Manual, purchasing chromebooks, approving Lowell School boiler repairs, and an ASBA resolution. They will also hear reports from the superintendent and school principals, and discuss a fund balance policy.
- Approve October 2023 expense and payroll vouchers
- Approve personnel list as submitted
- First reading of policies on board meetings, student discipline, suspensions, expulsions, and more
- Purchase chromebooks for student use
- Approve repairs to Lowell School boiler (proposal for tube replacement)
Special Meeting
The Bisbee Unified School District Governing Board will hold a special meeting to consider approving the FY23 Annual Financial Report, including the Food Service AFR and school-level reports. The agenda also includes public comment, board member comments, and scheduling of future meetings.
- Approval of FY23 Annual Financial Report (AFR)
- Approval of FY23 Food Service AFR
- Approval of School Level AFRs for Bisbee High School, Greenway Elementary, Lowell Junior High, and Districtwide
- Call to the Public with sign-up requirement
- Next regular board meeting scheduled for October 17, 2023
GREENWAY SITE BASED COUNCIL
The Greenway Site Based Council will hold a public meeting to elect new members, discuss and potentially act on the council's goals, the 2023-2024 school-wide goals, the new CKLA curriculum, and committee reports. The meeting is open to the public and will be held at Greenway Elementary School in Room 17.
- Election of members to the School Site Council: 3 parents/guardians, 3 teachers, 1 non-certified employee, 2 community members, 1 principal
- Discussion/Action on the Goals of Site Council
- Discussion/Action on the 2023-2024 School-wide goals
- Discussion/Action on the New CKLA Curriculum
- Discussion/Action on Greenway Committee Reports
Regular Meeting
The Bisbee Unified School District Governing Board will hold its regular meeting on September 12, 2023, to discuss and take action on several items, including a proposed community service requirement for high school graduation, approval of personnel lists, and second reading of curriculum-related policies. The board will also receive reports from administrators and presentations on school strategic plans and a park design for the Melody Lane property.
- Discussion/Action on adding Community Service Requirement for High School Graduation or Diploma Type
- Discussion/Action on Second Reading of Policies IGA (Curriculum Development), IGD (Curriculum Adoption), and IJJ (Textbook/Supplementary Materials Selection and Adoption)
- Approval of August 2023 expense and payroll vouchers
- Approval of financial report for August 2023
- Presentation on design of park area at Melody Lane property
Regular Meeting
The Bisbee Unified School District Governing Board will hold a regular meeting on August 8, 2023, to act on several items: approving the personnel list, first reading of curriculum-related policies, declaring vehicles as surplus for disposal, adding a high school class sponsor stipend, and approving a lease agreement for the 8th Annual Bisbee Mariachi Festival. The board will also hear reports from administrators and the superintendent, and take public comments.
- Approve personnel list (08-08-23 Personnel List.pdf)
- First reading of policies IGA (Curriculum Development), IGD (Curriculum Adoption), IJJ (Textbook/Supplementary Materials Selection)
- Declare vehicles as surplus and dispose via auction or scrap (Vehicle disposal list.pdf)
- Add high school class sponsor stipend starting 2023-2024 school year
- Lease agreement for Nov 4, 2023 8th Annual Bisbee Mariachi Festival with Bisbee Coalition for the Homeless
Budget Hearing at 5:45 p.m.
The Bisbee Unified School District Governing Board is holding a public hearing to discuss the proposed FY24 budget. The agenda includes a presentation and discussion of the budget, followed by a call to the public for comments. No formal vote on the budget is listed on this agenda.
- Public hearing on proposed FY24 budget (attachment: 2024EXPBUD for adoption.pdf)
- Call to the public for comments on the budget
- Meeting held at 519 W. Melody Lane, Bisbee, AZ
- Streamed via Zoom webinar
Regular Meeting
The Bisbee Unified School District Governing Board will hold a regular meeting on June 13, 2023, at 5:45 p.m. The board will vote on consent agenda items (minutes, vouchers, financial report, donations) and several new business items, including a special education services contract, intergovernmental agreements, a Chromebook purchase, and setting the FY2024 budget public hearing for July 11. They will also discuss a superintendent update and a report from the Bisbee Science Lab.
- Set public hearing for FY 2023-2024 proposed budget on July 11, 2023
- Approve Stepping Stones Group contract for special education services 2023-2025
- Approve IGA with Cochise College for dual credit courses 2023-2024
- Approve IGA with Vail Unified School District for Beyond Textbook resources 2023-2024
- Approve purchase of Chromebooks for student use
Greenway Elementary School Committee
The Greenway Elementary School Committee will hold a public meeting to discuss and take action on selecting a new English Language Arts (ELA) curriculum. The agenda also includes routine items such as calling the meeting to order, adopting the agenda, and adjourning.
- Discussion and action to select a new ELA curriculum
- Meeting open to the public at Greenway Elementary School, Rm #17, 98 Cole Ave., Bisbee, AZ
- Public notice posted per A.R.S. 38-431.02
Regular Meeting
The Bisbee Unified School District Governing Board will hold a regular meeting with presentations from principals and the superintendent, followed by votes on consent agenda items including minutes, vouchers, and the February financial report. New business includes approving the personnel list, a continuing investment resolution with the Cochise County Treasurer, the FY22 audit report, 2023-2024 teacher and supplemental salary schedules, an updated athletic director job description, and administrative contracts for the Director of Instruction and two principals. The board will also discuss the FY22 school spending report and consider a water feature for the administrative office garden.
- Approval of 2023-2024 Teacher Salary Schedule
- Approval of 2023-2024 Supplemental Salary Schedule
- Approval of FY22 audit report
- Approval of administrative contracts for Director of Instruction and principals
- Continuing Investment Resolution with Cochise County Treasurer for FY 2023-2024
Regular Meeting
The Bisbee Unified School District Governing Board will hold a regular meeting on February 14, 2023, at 5:45 p.m. in the Board Room at 519 W. Melody Lane, Bisbee, AZ. The board will vote on consent agenda items (minutes, vouchers, financial report, donations), a personnel list, a second reading of a policy on admission of students in foster care, design proposals for fire alarm systems at Bisbee High School and Lowell Junior High School, the 2023-2024 school year calendar, updated strategic goals, and a board self-evaluation. They will also discuss an athletic director job description, strategic plan updates, and several policy exhibits and regulations.
- Approval of January 2023 expense and payroll vouchers
- Second reading of Policy JFABDA — Admission of Students in Foster Care
- Approval of BHS and Lowell architect proposals with EMC2 for fire alarm designs (funded by SFB)
- Approval of 2023-2024 school year calendar (Draft A)
- Approval of updated strategic goals for 2023-2024
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, and to review the board's own evaluation. No formal action will be taken; any changes will be considered at a future meeting.
- Study session on strategic goals covering purpose, governance, teaching, resources, and improvement
- Review of current goals for modification, additions, or deletions
- Discussion of district and campus initiatives tied to strategic goals
- Study session on board evaluation
- Retreat held at Casa de San Pedro, 8933 S Yell Ln, Hereford, AZ
Combined Organizational -Regular Meeting
The Bisbee Unified School District Governing Board will hold a combined organizational and regular meeting on January 10, 2023. The board will swear in new members, elect a president and vice president, and consider several action items including a lease agreement for a vintage baseball tournament and a policy on admitting students in foster care. The agenda also includes routine items such as approving minutes, vouchers, and the financial report.
- Swearing in of new board members Erin Rhodes and Brian Ott
- Election of Board President and Vice President for one-year terms
- Approval of lease agreement with Friends of Warren Ballpark for 12th annual Copper City Classic Vintage Base Ball tournament (April 1-2, 2023)
- First reading of Policy JFABDA on admission of students in foster care
- Approval of MOU between BUSD, Tectonicus, and BSERC