Gilbert Unified School District public meetings in 2022
35 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Regular Board Meeting
The Gilbert Unified School District Governing Board considered a consent agenda that includes approving the purchase of 12,700 Dell Chromebooks for $6,293,181 to replace end-of-life devices at elementary schools and for 9th graders. Other consent items include upgrades to audio-visual systems at multiple schools and painting projects at Desert Ridge Jr High and Playa del Rey Elementary. The board also will hear monthly budget reports and the FY 2022 annual comprehensive financial report.
- Purchase of 12,700 Dell Chromebooks from CDWG for $6,293,181 to replace end-of-life devices at elementary schools and for 9th graders
- Audio-visual system refresh at 5 elementary MPRs and 5 junior high cafeterias for $465,000
- Exterior paint and weatherization at Desert Ridge Junior High School for $391,874
- Interior paint at Playa del Rey Elementary for $126,793
- Child Care Stabilization Grant proposal to support Community Education employees
The Governing Board established a formal Employee Benefit Trust (EBT) and appointed five trustees to manage it. The Board also authorized the issuance and sale of $18 million in school improvement bonds and updated EBT reserving policies.
- Approved agenda changes (5-0)
- Approved consent agenda items (5-0)
- Revised EBT Reserving Policy Exhibits, increasing minimum reserve from $4M to $7M (5-0)
- Established a formal Employee Benefit Trust (5-0)
- Appointed EBT Trustees: Bonnie Betz, Reed Carr, Dr. Charles Santa Cruz, Mark Weech, and Sheila Uggetti (4-0, 1 abstention)
- Approved resolution for issuance and sale of $18M school improvement bonds (5-0)
Work Study & Brief Board Business Meeting, 6:00 p.m.
The Gilbert Unified School District Governing Board held a work study and brief business meeting. During the work study, they received presentations on Nutrition Services meal patterns (with taste testing), Spring 2022 assessment data, and a follow-up on the FY 2022 School Level Annual Financial Report. During the business meeting, they approved a consent agenda covering personnel changes (certified, support, substitute), gifts and donations for FY 2023, parent support organizations, overnight/out-of-state student travel, and staff travel.
- Nutrition Services meal pattern presentation and taste testing for students.
- Spring 2022 assessment data presentation.
- Follow-up on FY 2022 School Level Annual Financial Report (originally approved Oct. 11).
- Approved consent agenda including personnel, gifts/donations, parent support organizations, and travel.
- Overnight/out-of-state travel requests and staff travel approved.
The Governing Board held a Work Study and a Brief Board Business Meeting. The board approved the consent agenda items as presented.
- Approved consent agenda items (5-0)
Regular Board Meeting
The Gilbert Unified School District Governing Board will consider creating a Director of Early Learning and a Security Systems Integration Specialist, both funded through existing budget adjustments. The Board will also receive the FY2023 monthly financial report and vote on a consent agenda including personnel actions, policy adoption, and audit committee guideline revisions. The meeting includes public comment and recognition awards.
- Creation of a Director of Early Learning position, funded by Community Education and grants, to oversee over 70 Pre-K classrooms
- Creation of a Security Systems Integration Specialist position to manage district-wide security systems and network integration
- FY2023 Monthly Financial Report for October 2022
- Revision of Audit Committee Operating Guidelines to include EBT Investment Trust duties and rename committee
- Second read and adoption of Policy DIA - Accounting System
The Governing Board approved the 2023-2024 course description books for high schools, junior highs, and Gilbert Classical Academy. The board also approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from the October 25, 2022 meeting.
- Approved 2023-2024 Course Description Books for high schools, junior highs, and Gilbert Classical Academy (5-0)
- Approved meeting agenda (5-0)
- Approved October 25, 2022 meeting minutes with corrections (5-0)
- Approved consent agenda items, excluding Item 7.02 (5-0)
Policy Meeting
The Gilbert Unified School District Policy Committee will conduct a second read of 15 policies covering accounting, transportation, bus driver requirements, library materials, graduation requirements, teaching controversial issues, school ceremonies, student admissions, hazing, sports, immunization, communicable diseases, and school counselors. The committee will also discuss an update to Policy JICA on student dress and its regulation JICA-R.
- Second read of Policy IMB - Teaching About Controversial/Sensitive Issues
- Second read of Policy IKF - Graduation Requirements
- Second read of Policy IJL - Library Materials Selection and Adoption
- Second read of Policy JICFA - Hazing
- Discussion and update of Policy JICA (Student Dress) and Regulation JICA-R
Executive Session at 5:15 p.m.; Work Study & Brief Board Business Meeting immediately following Executive Session
The board will hold an executive session on superintendent performance standards, then a work study to discuss the Traditional Math Curriculum Adoption. In the brief business meeting, it will vote on consent agenda items including contracts and appointments, and take action on superintendent evaluation measures and the math curriculum adoption.
- Approve public review and pilot of Math In Focus for GPS traditional math programs
- Appoint Andrea Emerick as Interim Principal of Settlers Point Elementary
- Approve RYTAN Construction for $430,216 to upgrade kindergarten/preschool playground at Superstition Springs Elementary
- Approve TRANE Service for $112,778 to replace failed AFD control cabinet at Gilbert High School
- Award specialty ice cream contract to 20 Below Distribution (estimated $28,000 annually)
The Governing Board approved the evaluation instrument and performance pay measures for Superintendent Dr. McCord. The Board also approved the preliminary adoption of a traditional math curriculum. All motions passed with unanimous support from the five board members.
- Approved Superintendent evaluation instrument and performance pay measures and weights (5-0)
- Approved preliminary traditional math curriculum adoption (5-0)
- Approved consent agenda items (5-0)
Executive Session at 5:30 pm; Regular Board Meeting immediately following Executive Session
The Gilbert Public Schools Governing Board held an executive session to discuss the potential appointment of Robert Bircher as Director of Elementary Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment. The regular meeting included a presentation on Career and Technical Education, a financial report for FY2023 through September, and approval of a consent agenda covering personnel, policies, and an intergovernmental agreement for banking services.
- Executive session discussion of potential appointment of Robert Bircher as Director of Elementary Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment
- Intergovernmental Agreement with Navajo County for banking services through Wells Fargo
- Second read and adoption of policies GBGCB (Staff Health and Safety), GCF (Professional Staff Hiring), GDF (Support Staff Hiring), and IC (School Year)
- FY2023 monthly and quarterly financial report for period ended September 30, 2022
The Governing Board appointed Robert Bircher to a director-level curriculum position. The Board also approved the first read of four policy updates regarding accounting, transportation, bus driver requirements, and library materials.
- Approved appointment of Robert Bircher as Director of Elementary Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment (5-0)
- Approved first read of Policy DIA - Accounting System (5-0)
- Approved first read of Policy EE - Transportation Services (5-0)
- Approved first read of Policy EEAEA - Bus Driver Requirements, Training, and Responsibilities (5-0)
- Approved first read of Policy IJL - Library Materials Selection and Adoption (5-0)
- Approved agenda as presented (5-0)
- Approved consent agenda items (5-0)
Policy Meeting
The Gilbert Unified School District Governing Board's Policy Committee is discussing 36 policies at this meeting. Items include second reads of policies on staff health and safety, professional and support staff hiring, school year, instructional program, family life education, instructional resources, textbook selection, student admission (resident and nonresident), student surveys, parent involvement, and visitors. First reads include policies on accounting, transportation, bus driver requirements, library materials, graduation requirements, teaching controversial issues, school ceremonies, student admissions, hazing, intramural and interscholastic sports, field trips, immunization, communicable diseases, and school counselors. Several regulations and exhibits are also up for update.
- Review for second read of Policy IHAMB - Family Life Education
- Review for first read of Policy IMB - Teaching About Controversial/Sensitive Issues
- Review for first read of Policy IKF - Graduation Requirements
- Review for first read of Policy JLCB - Immunization of Students (plus regulation and exhibit updates)
- Review for first read of Policy EE - Transportation Services
Work Study & Brief Board Business Meeting, 6:00 p.m.
The Gilbert Unified School District Governing Board accepted the 2021-2022 Annual Financial Report and School Level Reporting Form as required by state law. The board also approved a consent agenda including a $3 million elementary laptop refresh, renovations at Desert Ridge Jr. High ($333,783) and district office buildings ($334,877), personnel changes, and other routine items.
- Accepted FY2022 Annual Financial Report and School Level Reporting Form
- Approved $3,000,000 purchase of Lenovo X1 Yoga laptops and Tiny Desktops for elementary schools via TwoTrees Technologies
- Approved $333,783 asphalt replacement at Desert Ridge Jr. High using Roadrunner Paving
- Approved $334,877 renovation of District Office Buildings D and F and Nutrition Services areas via Sun Valley Builders
- Approved Generation Esports as sole source vendor for 2022-2023 esports program
The Governing Board approved the consent agenda and the FY 2022 Annual Financial Report and School Level Reporting Form. These actions followed a prior review during a Work Study session.
- Approved consent agenda items (5-0)
- Approved FY 2022 Annual Financial Report and School Level Reporting Form (5-0)
Regular Board Meeting
The Governing Board will vote on a proposed rate increase for Community Education programs, including PreK, before and after school care, holiday/summer camps, and facility rentals, based on operational costs and market comparison. The consent agenda includes approval of a $16,340.12 refund to Canyon Rim Elementary PTA for a shade structure now funded by the district, adoption of Policy EID (Investment Policy), personnel approvals, donations, and ratification of August financial vouchers.
- Rate increase for Community Education programs (PreK, before/after school care, camps, facility rentals)
- Refund of $16,340.12 donation to Canyon Rim Elementary PTA for shade structure
- Adoption of Policy EID (Investment Policy) on second read
- Approval of certified, professional, support staff personnel and substitutes
- Ratification of prior month financial vouchers (FY2022 and FY2023)
The Governing Board approved a rate increase for Community Education Programming to be implemented in summer 2023. The board also approved the meeting agenda, the consent agenda, and the first read of Policy JRR regarding student surveys.
- Approved agenda (5-0)
- Approved consent agenda items (5-0)
- Approved rate increase to Community Education Programming (5-0)
- Approved first read of Policy JRR - Student Surveys (5-0)
Governing Board Retreat at 9:00 a.m.
This is a Governing Board retreat with no votes or decisions. Topics for discussion include a legislative update, demographic and enrollment update, and the Strategic Operating Plan (SOP). No formal action is expected.
- Legislative update discussion
- Demographic and enrollment update presentation
- Strategic Operating Plan (SOP) update discussion
Policy Meeting
The Gilbert Unified School District Policy Committee is meeting to discuss first and second reads of 24 policies. Items include a second review of the investment policy, first reads on student surveys, visitors to schools, parent involvement, staff health and safety, hiring practices, school year, basic instructional program, family life education, instructional resources, textbook selection, admission of resident and nonresident students, and various updates to regulations and exhibits. No votes are taken at this committee meeting; recommendations will go to the full board.
- Second read of Policy EID - Investment Policy
- First read of Policy JRR - Student Surveys
- First read of Policy IHAMB - Family Life Education
- First read of Policy KI - Visitors to Schools
- First read of Policy JFAB - Tuition/Admission of Nonresident Students
Work Study & Brief Board Business Meeting, 6:00 p.m.
The Gilbert Unified School District Governing Board holds a work study session to discuss a marketing and communications update and proposed changes to community education fees. During the brief business meeting, the board will vote on a consent agenda that includes personnel approvals, a $134,591 portable classroom relocation to Ashland Ranch Elementary, a revised stipend schedule, and various other items such as sole source vendor approval, donations, and travel requests.
- Marketing and Communications Update (presentation and discussion)
- Community Education Fees discussion, including preschool facility rental rates
- Relocation of a modular classroom from GPS Educational Center to Ashland Ranch Elementary for $134,591
- Revised 2022-2023 stipend and supplemental pay schedule
- Approval of Centricity as sole source vendor for FCCLA materials
The Governing Board held a Work Study and a Brief Board Business Meeting. The board approved the consent agenda items as presented.
- Approved consent agenda items (5-0)
Regular Board Meeting
The Governing Board will vote on a consent agenda including an intergovernmental agreement with Gilbert and Mesa police for emergency access to the district's security cameras. The board will also consider policy adoptions for staff contracts and compensation, review the monthly budget report, and approve various personnel, travel, and donation items.
- Intergovernmental Agreement with Town of Gilbert and City of Mesa for surveillance system emergency access
- Second read and adoption of Policy GCB – Professional Staff Contracts and Compensation
- Second read and adoption of Policy GDB – Support Staff Contracts and Compensation
- Monthly Budget Report for FY2023
- Approval of FY 2023 Donation Requests
The Governing Board approved the agenda, consent agenda, and the first read of Policy EID regarding the management of Employee Benefit Trust cash reserves. The board also reviewed the first monthly budget report of the fiscal year.
- Approved agenda (5-0)
- Approved consent agenda items (5-0)
- Approved first read of Policy EID - Investment Policy (5-0)
Policy Meeting at 11:30 a.m.
The Gilbert Unified School District Governing Board's Policy Committee meets to discuss seven policy items. All items are discussions only, including second reads of policies on professional and support staff contracts and compensation, and staff orientation and training. The board also considers updates to student fundraising and staff gift policies, and a first read of an investment policy.
- Second read of Policy GCB - Professional Staff Contracts and Compensation
- Second read of Policy GDB - Support Staff Contracts and Compensation
- Second read of Policy GCH - Professional/Support Staff Orientation and Training
- Update of Policy JJE-E (Exhibit) - Student Fund-Raising Activities
- First read of Policy EID - Investment Policy
Work Study & Brief Board Business Meeting, 6:00 p.m.
The Governing Board approved a $6.7 million district-wide energy project including LED lighting and artificial turf. The board also authorized several classroom and security upgrades at various elementary and academy schools.
- $6.7 million for Phase II Energy Project: LED stadium/exterior lighting, smart irrigation, and artificial turf
- $151,338.00 to convert computer labs into classrooms at Ashland Ranch and Augusta Ranch Elementary
- $136,274.00 for a secured entryway and front office remodel at Gilbert Classical Academy
- Approval of various district bank account and payroll check signers
- Approval of cooperative contract vendors with annual spends exceeding $100,000
The Governing Board approved a district-wide energy project with Schneider Electric. The project includes LED lighting upgrades, smart irrigation, and artificial turf installations to reduce utility and maintenance costs.
- Approved consent agenda items (4-0)
- Approved Schneider Electric to perform LED lighting upgrades, smart irrigation, and artificial turf projects (4-0)
Regular Board Meeting
The Governing Board approved a consent agenda that included replacing kitchen serving lines at Greenfield Jr. High, Mesquite Jr. High, and Gilbert High School for $506,585.49, a sole source contract for Synovia bus software for $150,000, personnel hires, and other items. The board also heard a report on the Phase II Energy Project covering LED lighting upgrades, smart irrigation, and artificial turf at multiple schools.
- Approval of kitchen serving line upgrades: $506,585.49 at Greenfield Jr. High, Mesquite Jr. High, Gilbert High School
- Sole source vendor approval for Synovia Solutions (bus software) at $150,000 annually
- Memorandum of Understanding with Southwest Behavioral Health Services for student services
- Report on Phase II Energy Project including LED lighting and artificial turf at high schools and junior highs
- Approval of personnel hires and substitute list
The Governing Board approved the meeting agenda and consent agenda items. The board received reports on the monthly budget and a proposed $6.7 million Phase II Energy Project involving LED lighting, smart irrigation, and artificial turf.
- Approved agenda (5-0)
- Approved consent agenda items (5-0)
Special Governing Board Meeting
The Gilbert Unified School District Governing Board held a public hearing and then adopted the FY 2023 budget, updated to reflect state legislative changes. The board also approved salary increases of $4,572 per FTE for certified, professional, exempt support staff and administrators, and a $2.00/hour wage increase for hourly support staff hired on or before July 1, 2022. Additional consent items included base rate increases, stipends for 2022-2023, and 17 new campus security positions.
- Adoption of FY 2023 budget updated for June 2022 legislative changes
- Salary increase of $4,572 per FTE for certified, professional, exempt support staff and administrators
- Wage increase of $2.00/hour for hourly support staff hired on or before July 1, 2022
- Base rate increase of $4,572 for certified staff and $1.10/hr for hourly support staff
- 17 additional FTE for campus security patrol at estimated cost of $660,000
The Governing Board adopted the updated FY 2023 budget to reflect June 2022 legislative education budget increases. The board also approved salary and wage increases for certified, professional, exempt support staff, administrators, and hourly support staff.
- Adopted Updated FY 2023 Budget reflecting June 2022 Legislative Education Budget Increases (5-0)
- Approved $4,572 salary increase per Full Time Equivalency (FTE) for certified, professional, exempt support staff and administrators (5-0)
- Approved wage increase for hourly support staff hired on or before July 1, 2022 (5-0)
- Approved consent agenda items (5-0)
Regular Board Meeting
The Gilbert Unified School District Governing Board held a public hearing on the proposed FY2023 budget and heard public comments. The board also approved a consent agenda including personnel actions, intergovernmental agreements with East Valley Institute of Technology, multi-term contract renewals, and property/liability insurance renewal with the Arizona School Risk Retention Trust.
- Public hearing on FY2023 proposed budget with presentation and discussion
- Approved IGA with East Valley Institute of Technology for satellite CTED programs (July 2022–June 2025)
- Approved IGA with East Valley Institute of Technology for special education (July 2022–June 2025)
- Approved FY2023 property, liability, and casualty insurance premium renewal with $250,000 deductible per occurrence (savings noted)
- Approved multi-term contract renewals for FY2023
The Governing Board adopted the proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2023. The board also approved a new video intercom system for campuses and a retention incentive for transportation drivers.
- Adopted Proposed FY 2023 Budget (5-0)
- Approved $315,840.00 video intercom system for elementary, junior high, and GCA campuses (5-0)
- Approved FY 2023 Transportation Driving and Monitoring Retention Incentive (5-0)
- Approved consent agenda items (5-0)
Executive Sessions (3) beginning at 4:15 p.m.; Brief Board Business Meeting and Work Study immediately following Executive Sessions
The board held three executive sessions to discuss the superintendent's evaluation, legal advice, and a potential principal appointment, then approved Tracy Kukuk-Smith as principal of Finley Farms Elementary. In the business meeting, they passed a consent agenda including a bonded courier services contract estimated at $34,000, continuation of flexible substitute teachers funded by a grant, and a correction to a prior HVAC contract. A work study session featured presentations on the Performance Academy, grading beliefs and practices, and the FY 2023 proposed budget.
- Appointment of Tracy Kukuk-Smith as Principal of Finley Farms Elementary for 2022-2023
- Award of bonded courier services RFP to Central Security LLC and Axiom Armored Transport, estimated annual expenditure $34,000
- Continuation of flexible substitute teachers for all schools through FY 2023 using 100 Day Grant funds
- Correction to prior approval for Highland High School HVAC upgrade to reference correct cooperative contract
- Presentation and discussion of FY 2023 Proposed Budget
The Governing Board approved a new employment agreement for Superintendent Dr. Shane McCord and his performance-based pay for FY 2021-2022. The Board also appointed Tracy Kukuk-Smith as Principal of Finley Farms Elementary for the 2022-2023 school year. Additionally, the Board approved the advertisement for the FY 2023 Proposed Budget Summary and Public Hearing Notice.
- Appointed Tracy Kukuk-Smith as Principal of Finley Farms Elementary for 2022-2023 (5-0)
- Approved Superintendent's Performance-Based Pay for FY 2021-2022 (5-0)
- Approved Superintendent employment agreement for Dr. Shane McCord from 7/1/2022 to 6/30/2025 (5-0)
- Approved advertisement for FY 2023 Proposed Budget Summary and Public Hearing Notice (5-0)
- Approved consent agenda items (5-0)
Regular Board Meeting
The Gilbert Unified School District Governing Board approved a consent agenda covering 19 items, including renewal of stop loss insurance for the employee benefit trust at $1.2 million, a Child Care Stabilization Grant proposal for wage increases and incentives, and purchase of two refrigerated delivery trucks for $371,435. The board also approved personnel changes, a revised Food Service Annual Financial Report, and prior meeting minutes.
- Renew stop loss insurance with Matrix Group Benefits for $1,197,683 (FY 2023)
- Approve Child Care Stabilization Grant for Community Education hourly wage increases ($1/hour) and attendance bonuses
- Purchase two refrigerated delivery trucks from RWC Group for $371,435 via Mohave Cooperative Contract
- Approve FY 2021 Revised Food Service Annual Financial Report adjusting for USDA commodities
- Approve certified, professional, exempt support, classified, and substitute personnel requests
The Governing Board approved several policy first reads and the Gifted Scope and Sequence. Members also voted to forward a set of legislative priorities to the Arizona School Boards Association for the 2023 Political Agenda.
- Approved 2023 Political Agenda items for ASBA, including funding for full-day kindergarten and affordable housing for staff (4-1)
- Approved Gifted Scope and Sequence updates (5-0)
- Approved first read of Policy GCB - Professional Staff Contracts and Compensation (5-0)
- Approved first read of Policy GDB - Support Staff Contracts and Compensation (5-0)
- Approved first read of Policy GCH - Professional/Support Staff Orientation and Training (5-0)
- Approved meeting agenda (5-0)
- Approved consent agenda items (5-0)
Policy Meeting
The policy committee of Gilbert Unified School District's Governing Board is meeting to review six policies. Two policies are second reads: Staff Conflict of Interest (GBEAA) and Administering Medicines to Students (JLCD). Four policies are first reads: Professional Staff Contracts and Compensation (GCB), Support Staff Contracts and Compensation (GDB), Staff Orientation and Training (GCH), and Investment Policy (EID).
- Second read of Policy GBEAA – Staff Conflict of Interest
- Second read of Policy JLCD – Medicines/Administering Medicines to Students
- First read of Policy GCB – Professional Staff Contracts and Compensation
- First read of Policy GDB – Support Staff Contracts and Compensation
- First read of Policy EID – Investment Policy (4,997 KB attachment)
Work Study & Brief Board Business Meeting, 6:00 p.m.
The board discussed secondary ELA and Mandarin curriculum adoptions, summer bond projects, and a revised FY22 budget. During the business meeting, they approved a consent agenda including personnel changes, a $310,909 flooring upgrade at five elementary schools, a $60,000 annual bottled water contract, and a $400,000 sole source vendor for student information systems. They also voted to adopt new ELA (Savvas My Perspectives) and Mandarin (Carnegie Learning's Zhen Bang!) textbooks for grades 7-12, with total costs of $2,681,232.07 and $43,670.84 respectively.
- Replace/upgrade VCT flooring at Boulder Creek, Canyon Rim, Carol Rae, Greenfield, and Towne Meadows Elementary schools — $310,909 total
- Approve Ready Fresh-Blue Triton bottled and reverse osmosis water contract — $60,000 per year
- Approve Infinite Campus as sole source vendor for student information system — $400,000 per year
- Adopt Savvas My Perspectives ELA curriculum for grades 7-12 — $2,681,232.07
- Adopt Carnegie Learning's Zhen Bang! Mandarin curriculum for grades 7-12 — $43,670.84
The Governing Board approved the FY 2022 Revised Budget #3 and the investment of $10 million in Employee Benefit Trust reserves. The board also adopted new textbook curricula for grades 7-12 English Language Arts and Mandarin.
- Approved consent agenda items (5-0)
- Approved Savvas My Perspectives ELA textbooks for grades 7-12 (5-0)
- Approved Carnegie Learning’s Zhen Bang! Mandarin textbooks for grades 7-12 (5-0)
- Adopted FY 2022 Revised Budget #3 (5-0)
- Approved investment of $10 million in EBT reserves into AAA Rated money market funds and Treasury Bills (5-0)
Regular Board Meeting
The Gilbert Unified School District Governing Board approved its consent agenda, which included multiple capital projects and policy updates. Notable approvals were a $385,817 renovation of four portable buildings at Gilbert Elementary, a $153,955 roof upgrade at Islands Elementary, and a $136,116 exterior paint upgrade at Islands Elementary. The board also set a $50 per student fee for camps at Mesquite Junior High and approved a $500 stipend for an online dual‑enrollment teacher under a CGCC agreement.
- Approve $385,817 renovation and upgrade of four portable buildings at Gilbert Elementary (Cooperative Contract #18-15PV-11)
- Approve $153,955 roof and structural support upgrade at Islands Elementary (Mohave Cooperative Contract 18R-PRO-0418)
- Approve $136,116 interior paint upgrade and weatherization at Islands Elementary (Mohave Cooperative Contract 20A-RIDDLE-0404)
- Approve $50 per student participation fee for camps and clinics at Mesquite Junior High School
- Approve $500 stipend and professional development for an online dual‑enrollment teacher under CGCC IGA amendment
The Governing Board approved the first reads of two policies regarding staff conflicts of interest and the administration of medicines to students. The board also approved the meeting agenda and the consent agenda items.
- Approved meeting agenda (5-0)
- Approved consent agenda items (5-0)
- Approved first read of Policy GBEAA - Staff Conflict of Interest (5-0)
- Approved first read of Policy JLCD - Medicines / Administering Medicines to Students (5-0)
Policy Meeting
The Gilbert Unified School District Policy Committee will discuss several policies, including second readings of audit procedures, purchasing ethics, and bus driver requirements. A first reading of a policy on administering medicines to students and updates to related regulations are also on the agenda. Additionally, the committee will discuss staff conflict of interest, extracurricular activity eligibility, and a possible investment policy for the employee benefit trust.
- Second read of Policy DIE - Audits/Financial Monitoring
- Second read of Policy DJ - Purchasing (Purchasing Ethics Policy)
- Second read of Policy EEAEA - Bus Driver Requirements, Training, and Responsibilities
- First read of Policy JLCD - Medicines / Administering Medicines to Students
- Discussion of possible Investment Policy for the Employee Benefit Trust
Executive Session at 4:30 p.m.; Work Study & Brief Board Business Meeting immediately after Executive Session
The board held an executive session to discuss contract renewals for administrators and principals. They reviewed the FY 2021 district spending report. During the business meeting, they approved consent agenda items including support staff renewals, base rate schedules, and administrator contracts. The board also approved an additional 1% ongoing pay increase for all employees, bringing the total to 3% for FY 2023.
- Additional 1% ongoing pay increase for all employees to total 3% for FY 2023
- College Credit Examination Incentive Program bonus payments for FY 2022
- Approval of 2022-2023 Support Professionals and Support Staff Renewals
- Approval of 2022-2023 Administrator Contract Renewals
- Acceptance of Gifts and Donations for FY 2022
The Governing Board approved an additional 1% pay increase, raising a previously approved 2% increase to a total of 3% for all employee groups. The board also approved the consent agenda items and held an executive session regarding contract evaluations and renewals.
- Approved additional 1% ongoing pay increase for a total of 3% for all employee groups (5-0)
- Approved consent agenda items (5-0)
- Approved motion to convene Executive Session for evaluation and renewal of contracts for administrators and principals (5-0)
Executive Session at 5:30 p.m.; Regular Board Meeting immediately following Executive Session
The board held an executive session to discuss the potential appointment of Jodi Smith as Greenfield Junior High principal, then approved a consent agenda with multiple action items. Key approvals include $2.4 million in restroom renovations at Carol Rae, Boulder Creek, and Greenfield Elementary schools, $1.9 million in flooring replacement at Gilbert High School, and a roofing contract for South Valley Junior High. The board also approved 2022-2023 employee contract language and personnel changes.
- Discussed potential appointment of Jodi Smith as principal of Greenfield Junior High in executive session
- Approved $2,395,994 restroom renovation at Carol Rae, Boulder Creek, and Greenfield Elementary (Bond 630)
- Approved $1,895,568 flooring replacement at Gilbert High School (Bond 630)
- Approved Progressive Roofing to upgrade roofing system at South Valley Junior High (contract amount not specified)
- Approved 2022-2023 contract language for all employee classifications and renewal of contracts for deans, psychologists, certified, and professional staff
The Governing Board approved the appointment of Jodi Smith as Principal of Greenfield Junior High School. The Board also voted to reconfigure Gilbert High School from a 9-12 to a 7-12 campus to accommodate an Accelerated Middle School. Additionally, the board approved a consent agenda including a roofing upgrade for South Valley Junior High.
- Approved appointment of Jodi Smith as Principal of Greenfield Junior High School (5-0)
- Approved reconfiguration of Gilbert High School from 9-12 to 7-12 campus (5-0)
- Approved consent agenda including Progressive Roofing upgrade at South Valley Junior High (5-0)
- Approved meeting agenda (5-0)
Policy Meeting
The Gilbert Unified School District policy committee will meet to discuss first reads of several proposed policy changes. Items include policies on audits/financial monitoring (DIE), purchasing ethics (DJ), bidding/purchasing procedures (DJE) and its regulation update (DJE-R), and bus driver requirements (EEAEA). No votes are scheduled; this is a discussion-only meeting.
- Review for first read of Policy DIE – Audits/Financial Monitoring
- Review for first read of Policy DJ – Purchasing (Purchasing Ethics Policy)
- Discussion of Policy DJE – Bidding/Purchasing Procedures
- Update of Policy DJE-R (Regulation) – Bidding/Purchasing Procedures
- Review for first read of Policy EEAEA – Bus Driver Requirements, Training and Responsibilities
Executive Sessions (3) beginning at 4:30 p.m.; Brief Board Business Meeting and Work Study immediately following Executive Sessions
The governing board held executive sessions to discuss principal appointments, then convened a business meeting and work study. They approved three principal appointments for the 2022-2023 school year: Kari Ramirez at Mesquite Junior High, Julie Oster at Greenfield Elementary, and Scott Thomas at Spectrum Elementary. Consent agenda items included a roof replacement at Gilbert Classical Academy ($615,058), carpet and flooring upgrade at Playa del Rey ($281,687), interior paint at Greenfield Junior High ($251,143), and two box trucks for the warehouse ($247,211). A proclamation for School Social Work Week was also recognized.
- Appointment of Kari Ramirez as Principal of Mesquite Junior High for 2022-2023
- Appointment of Julie Oster as Principal of Greenfield Elementary for 2022-2023
- Appointment of Scott Thomas as Principal of Spectrum Elementary for 2022-2023
- Roof replacement at Gilbert Classical Academy ($615,058)
- Carpet and flooring upgrade at Playa del Rey ($281,687)
The Governing Board approved the appointments of three principals for the 2022-2023 school year. The board also accepted the FY 2021 Uniform System of Financial Records Compliance Questionnaire.
- Approved Kari Ramirez as Principal of Mesquite Junior High School (3-0)
- Approved Julie Oster as Principal of Greenfield Elementary School (3-0)
- Approved Scott Thomas as Principal of Spectrum Elementary School (3-0)
- Approved consent agenda items (3-0)
- Accepted FY 2021 Uniform System of Financial Records Compliance Questionnaire (3-0)
Governing Board Retreat at 9:00 a.m.
The Governing Board will discuss the preliminary FY 2023 budget. They will review a K‑12 academic update. They will consider future programming proposals, including an International Baccalaureate option and an accelerated middle‑school program.
- FY 2023 preliminary budget discussion
- K‑12 academic update presentation
- Patterson International Baccalaureate proposal
- Accelerated middle‑school program (grades 7‑12) at GHS
Executive Session at 5:15 p.m.; Regular Board Meeting immediately following Executive Session
The board convened in executive session to discuss appointing Brian Yee as principal of Highland High School. In the regular meeting, they approved a consent agenda including two Chromebook purchases totaling over $2.4 million, a donation of surplus furniture to nonprofits, and interactive flat panel displays for classrooms. Financial reports for the second quarter and January 2022 were also presented.
- Approved $981,717.50 for 2,500 Dell Chromebooks to replace end-of-life devices at elementary schools using ESSER III funds
- Approved $1,452,941.90 for 3,700 Dell Chromebooks for incoming 9th graders at all GPS high schools using Bond 631 funds
- Executive session to discuss potential appointment of Brian Yee as Highland High School principal
- Donation of surplus library furniture to verified nonprofit organizations through June 30, 2022
- Award of contract for interactive flat panel displays in classrooms, media centers, and lecture halls under 2019 bond
The Governing Board appointed Brian Yee as the Principal of Highland High School for the 2022-2023 school year. The Board also approved medical and dental insurance rate increases for the upcoming school year.
- Approved appointment of Brian Yee as Principal of Highland High School for 2022-2023 (4-0)
- Approved Medical and Dental Benefit Rate increases and one 'Medical Premium Holiday' (4-0)
- Approved meeting agenda (4-0)
- Approved consent agenda items (4-0)
Policy Meeting
The Gilbert Unified School District Policy Committee meets to review four policies for second reading: annual budget, gifts to staff, graduation requirements, and open enrollment. The committee will also discuss and update the phased retirement policy for professional and support staff. No final votes are taken at this committee meeting.
- Second read of Policy DB - Annual Budget
- Second read of Policy GBEBC - Gifts to and Solicitations by Staff Members
- Second read of Policy IKF - Graduation Requirements
- Second read of Policy JFB - Open Enrollment
- Discussion of Policy GCQEA and update of GCQEA-R - Phased Retirement
Work Study & Brief Board Business Meeting, 6:00 p.m.
The work study portion includes a presentation on the aggregate expenditure limit and the FY 2022 revised budget. The brief business meeting then takes action on the revised budget, textbook adoptions for ELA and Mandarin, and consent items including summer school teacher pay, donations, parent organizations, and travel.
- Adopt FY 2022 Revised Budget #2
- Increase summer school teacher pay from $26.00 to $30.00 per hour
- Approve pilot of Savvas My Perspectives ELA textbook for grades 7-12
- Approve pilot of Carnegie Learning's Zhen Bang! Mandarin textbook for grades 7-12
- Proclamation for School Counselors Week (Feb 7-11, 2022)
The Governing Board approved the FY 2022 Revised Budget #2. The board also approved textbook pilot adoptions for English Language Arts and Mandarin for grades 7-12.
- Approved Consent Agenda Items (5-0)
- Approved FY 2022 Revised Budget #2 (5-0)
- Approved Savvas My Perspectives ELA textbook pilot for grades 7-12 (5-0)
- Approved Carnegie Learning’s Zhen Bang! Mandarin textbook pilot for grades 7-12 (5-0)
Regular Board Meeting
The board approved a consent agenda including a substitute rate increase for certified personnel on Mondays and Fridays from $125 to $150 per day, audio-visual upgrades at six elementary schools for $223,514, and an online tutoring contract for $225,550. Also approved were an intergovernmental agreement for internet services and a resolution for wage garnishment processing.
- Substitute rate for certified personnel on Mondays and Fridays increased from $125 to $150 per day, effective Jan 31, 2022
- Audio-visual system upgrades and replacements at Augusta Ranch, Canyon Rim, Carol Rae, Islands, Quartz Hill, and Towne Meadows elementary schools for $223,514
- Online tutoring contract with NetTutor for secondary students for $225,550 using ESSER III funds
- Amended Intergovernmental Agreement with Arizona Board of Regents for Sun Corridor internet access at GPS co-location site
- Athletic streaming and video breakdown services awarded to five vendors under RFP 22-16-26, estimated annual expenditure $75,000
The Governing Board approved the distribution of $1,359,379.55 in Results Based Funding for qualifying staff at 10 identified schools. The board also approved the first read of four district policies and the consent agenda. A monthly budget report for December 2021 was presented.
- Approved distribution of $1,359,379.55 in Results Based Funding (5-0)
- Approved first read of Policy DB - Annual Budget (5-0)
- Approved first read of Policy GBEBC - Gifts to and Solicitations by Staff Members (5-0)
- Approved first read of Policy IKF - Graduation Requirements (5-0)
- Approved first read of Policy JFB - Open Enrollment (5-0)
- Approved consent agenda with correction to personnel list (5-0)
- Approved meeting agenda (5-0)
Policy Meeting
The Policy Committee is reviewing several district policies during this meeting. Discussions include second reads of policies regarding board development, student discipline, and child protection, as well as first reads for budget, graduation requirements, and open enrollment.
- Review for Second Read: Board Member Development Opportunities (Policy BIB)
- Review for Second Read: Student Discipline (Policy JK)
- Review for Second Read: Student Suspension / Expulsion / Due-Process Rights (Policy JKD)
- Review for Second Read: Reporting Child Abuse / Child Protection (Policy JLF)
- Review for First Read: Annual Budget (Policy DB)
Special Organizational Meeting & Brief Board Business Meeting
This special organizational and brief business meeting of the Gilbert Unified School District Governing Board included the election of 2022 board officers and approval of internal organizational items. The board then approved a consent agenda covering personnel actions, an extension of paid sick leave benefits for employees with a positive COVID-19 test (up to 8 days), policy updates, parent support organizations, gifts and donations, a sole source vendor designation for Disneyland, and travel requests.
- Elected Lori Wood as Board President and Sheila Uggetti as Board Clerk (one nay vote) for 2022
- Approved extension of paid sick leave up to 8 days for employees who provide a positive COVID-19 test result
- Approved Disneyland and Disney California Adventure Park as sole source vendor for educational field trips
- Approved board committee appointments including legislative representative and liaisons to Gilbert and Mesa
- Approved consent agenda items including certified/classified personnel, policy BCB-E, and travel requests
The Governing Board held a Special Organizational Meeting to elect its 2022 leadership and establish meeting schedules. The board also approved the Rules of Order and assigned members to various committees and liaison roles. A subsequent Brief Board Business Meeting was held to approve consent agenda items.
- Elected Mrs. Lori Wood as Board President (5-0)
- Elected Mrs. Sheila Uggetti as Board Clerk (4-1)
- Approved continuing current meeting times (5-0)
- Approved Rules of Order under Policy BEDD (5-0)
- Approved 2022 Board appointments to committees and liaison roles (5-0)
- Approved all consent agenda items (5-0)