Buckeye Unified School District public meetings in 2025
12 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Special Meeting
The Bisbee Unified School District Governing Board will hold a special meeting to discuss and select a new principal for Bisbee High School. The board may also convene in executive session to discuss personnel matters related to the position.
- Discussion and action on the selection of Bisbee High School principal
- Possible executive session for personnel discussion per A.R.S. 38-431.03.A.1
Regular Meeting
The Bisbee Unified School District Governing Board will hold a regular meeting on August 12, 2025. Action items include approving a lease agreement for the 10th Annual Bisbee Mariachi Festival, an intergovernmental agreement with Naco Elementary for Lowell Junior High football, and first readings of several policies. The board will also consider a personnel list, a waiver of liquidated damages, and an amended extra duty salary schedule.
- Discussion/Action on lease agreement for the November 1, 2025 10th Annual Bisbee Mariachi Festival between Bisbee Coalition for the Homeless and BUSD
- Discussion/Action on Intergovernmental Agreement with Naco Elementary School District for Lowell Junior High School Football Program Fall 2025
- First reading of Policy Advisory No. 906-908 (technology, child abuse reporting, student records) and No. 909-914 (environmental safety, staff discipline, graduation requirements, student health, medicines, child abuse reporting)
- Discussion/Action on amendment to Extra Duty Salary Schedule for FY26, adding line judges for varsity volleyball and adjusting band director stipend
- Discussion/Action on waiver of liquidated damages for Jonathan Watts
Special Meeting
The Bisbee Unified School District Governing Board will hold a special meeting to vote on adopting the FY26 budget and on exceeding M&O spending limits under state law. The agenda also includes a call to the public and board member comments.
- Discussion and action on adoption of the 2025-2026 budget as presented
- Consider approval to exceed M&O subsections per ARS § 15-905G for FY26
- Call to the public for comments
Regular Meeting
The Bisbee Unified School District Governing Board will hold a public hearing on the FY26 adopted budget, then vote on a consent agenda including June vouchers, donations, and financial reports. Action items include approving the personnel list, appointing a student activity fund treasurer, and setting the FY26 open enrollment availability and board meeting calendar.
- Public hearing on FY26 adopted budget
- Approval of June 2025 expense and payroll vouchers
- Discussion/action on personnel list
- Appointment of Monica Solis as 2025/2026 Student Activity Fund Treasurer
- Approval of District's Open Enrollment Availability for FY26
Regular Meeting
The Bisbee Unified School District Governing Board will hold its regular meeting on June 17, 2025, at 5:45 p.m. in the Board Room at 519 W. Melody Lane, Bisbee, AZ. The board will vote on the consent agenda (minutes, vouchers, financial report, donations), the FY 2025-2026 proposed expenditure budget, a personnel list, and adult meal pricing for the 2025-26 school year. They will also discuss ASBA policy advisories 819-865 (no action) and hear a superintendent's update and public comments.
- Approval of FY 2025-2026 proposed expenditure budget
- Approval of personnel list
- Adult meal pricing for 25-26 school year
- May 2025 expense and payroll vouchers
- Approval of May financial report
Regular Meeting
The Bisbee Unified School District Governing Board will hold a regular meeting on May 13, 2025, to discuss and take action on several items, including adopting a new ELA curriculum for grades 6-8, approving the FY25 revised budget, and selecting the employee health insurance plan for 2025-2026. The board will also consider a new club and Europe trip for BHS, a right-of-first-offer agreement with Bisbee Vogue Inc., and a mental health services MOU with Cartwheel Health Services.
- Discussion/Action on approval/adoption of Amplify ELA Curriculum for Grades 6-8
- Discussion/Action on the approval of the FY25 Revised Budget #2
- Discussion/Action on the approval of the 2025-2026 Employee Health Insurance Plan (9.3% increase for BC/BS vs 2.7% for ASBAIT)
- Discussion/Action on approval of MOU between BUSD and Cartwheel Health Services P.C. to provide mental health services
- Discussion/Action on the Right of First Offer Agreement Between Bisbee Unified School District #2 and Bisbee Vogue, Inc.
Special Meeting - Notice of Board Study Session
The Buckeye Unified School District Governing Board is holding a special study session to review and discuss ASBA Policy Advisories 819-865. No action will be taken; changes will be considered at a future meeting. The agenda also includes procedural items like call to order, pledge, agenda adoption, and adjournment.
- Review of ASBA Policy Advisories 819-865
- No action to be taken during study session
- Discussion of policy changes for future adoption
- Meeting posted April 10, 2025 by Maria Flores, Board Secretary
Regular Meeting
The Bisbee Unified School District Governing Board will consider several action items, including a resolution to demolish the old portable cafeteria at Greenway Primary School, approval of the FY24 financial audit, and adoption of an amended extra-duty salary schedule for FY26. The board will also discuss personnel changes, a new part-time CTE director/counselor position, and a high school volleyball team trip. Consent agenda items include approval of minutes, donations, vouchers, and the March financial report.
- Resolution to request SFDOB approval for demolition of Greenway Primary School Building #1005 (old portable cafeteria)
- Discussion/action on amendment to Extra Duty Salary Schedule for FY26, including minimum wage update and three coordinator positions
- Consider acceptance of FY24 Financial Audit prepared by CWDL
- Discussion/action on creating a part-time CTE Director / CTE Counselor position for FY26
- Discussion/action on first reading of ASBA Policy Advisories 819-862
Regular Meeting
The Bisbee Unified School District Governing Board will hold a regular meeting on March 11, 2025, at 5:45 p.m. The board will discuss and vote on several FY26 employment contracts and salary schedules, including for the superintendent, administrators, teachers, and support staff. They will also consider lease agreements for school buses with the Boys and Girls Club of Bisbee and for the Warren Ballpark vintage baseball tournament. The agenda includes routine items like minutes, donations, vouchers, and financial reports, as well as an executive session to discuss salaries and the superintendent's contract.
- Approval of FY26 salary schedules and employee wages
- Approval of superintendent contract for FY26
- Approval of FY25-26 administrator, teacher, and support staff contracts
- Lease agreement with Boys and Girls Club of Bisbee for school buses (summer 2025)
- Lease agreement with Friends of Warren Ballpark for Copper City Classic (April 4-6, 2025)
Regular Meeting
The Bisbee Unified School District Governing Board will discuss and vote on the superintendent's resignation effective June 30, 2025, and consider the selection process for a new superintendent, including possible use of a vendor search. The board will also vote on a classified employee wage increase tied to Arizona's minimum wage, and review revised district strategic goals.
- Discussion/Action on Superintendent's resignation effective June 30, 2025
- Discussion/Action on Superintendent selection process and possible vendor search proposal
- Discussion/Action on classified employee wage increase due to AZ minimum wage increase
- Discussion/Action on revised District Strategic Goals
- Presentation on Teaching Math for Social Justice Fellowship
Notice of Board Retreat
The Bisbee Unified School District #2 Governing Board is holding a retreat to discuss board policies, strategic goals, and expenditure budgets for FY25 and FY26. No formal action will be taken; changes will be considered at a future meeting.
- Annual review of Board Member Conflict of Interest Policy BCB and attestation
- Study session on Board Policies BBA (Board Powers & Responsibilities) and BBAA (Board Member Authority & Responsibilities)
- Discussion of district Vision, Mission, and Strategic Goals, including areas like governance, teaching, and resources
- Expenditure budget analysis for FY25 and FY26 covering operations, capital, staffing, facilities, transportation, technology, and more
Combined Organizational -Regular Meeting
The Bisbee Unified School District Governing Board will hold its combined organizational and regular meeting on January 14, 2025. The board will elect a president and vice president, set meeting dates, and consider several action items including personnel, surplus vehicles, and agreements with other organizations. The meeting also includes a public comment period and a possible executive session to evaluate the superintendent.
- Election of Board President and Vice President for one-year terms
- Approval of December 2024 expense and payroll vouchers
- Intergovernmental Agreement with Naco School District for Lowell Middle School wrestling
- Memorandum of Understanding with Bisbee Vogue for pickleball activities on school property
- Lease agreement with Bisbee Science Lab for a fundraiser on March 21-22, 2025