Gilbert Unified School District public meetings in 2024

Regular Board Meeting at 6:00 p.m.; Executive Session after Item 10.01

The Gilbert Unified School District Governing Board will meet to consider a consent agenda that includes approving the purchase of three school buses for $422,737, contracts for science kits and supplies totaling up to $220,000, and a student expulsion. The board will also receive a monthly financial report and a teaching and learning academic spotlight presentation.

• Purchase of three school buses from RWC International for $422,737 using bond funds (Item 7.06)
• Award of science kits contract (RFP 25-07-29) with estimated annual expenditure of $80,000 (Item 7.04)
• Award of science supplies contract (RFP 25-06-29) with estimated annual expenditure of $140,000 (Item 7.05)
• Expulsion of Student #2425-1210 (Item 7.07)
• Second read and adoption of Policy 2-103 - Administrative Review of Public Complaints (Item 7.08)

Policy Meeting

The Gilbert Unified School District Policy Committee meets to discuss several policy items. Topics include a potential clear bag policy for events, updates to food services wellness procedures, and athletic policies. The committee will also review for second reading policies on public complaints, student records, and administration of medicine. No votes are scheduled; the meeting is for discussion only.

• Discussion of Clear Bag Policy for school events (referencing Mesa, Skyline, Chandler protocols)
• Update of Procedure 3-301.E - Food Services Wellness Program
• Discussion of Athletic Policies and Procedures
• Discussion of Discipline Policies and Procedures (Policies 5-305, 5-306)
• Second read review of policies on public complaints (2-103), student records (5-303), and medicine administration (5-404)

Executive Session @ 5:15 p.m.; Work Study & Brief Board Business Meeting immediately following Executive Session

The Gilbert Unified School District Governing Board will hold an executive session to discuss superintendent performance standards, followed by a work study and business meeting. The board will vote on consent agenda items including personnel, travel, and parent support organizations. Action items include approving the superintendent's performance pay evaluation measures and weights, and revising the FY 2024 Annual Financial Report to correct revenue classification.

• Approve Superintendent Performance Pay Evaluation Measures and Weights per A.R.S. 15-341(39)
• Revise FY 2024 Annual Financial Report to correct Unrestricted Capital and M&O revenue
• Presentation and taste testing update on Nutrition Services and National School Lunch Program
• Consent agenda: certified, support, and substitute personnel requests
• Consent agenda: overnight/out-of-state travel and parent support organizations for 2024/2025

The Governing Board approved the Superintendent's performance pay evaluation measures and weights for the 2024-2025 school year. The Board also approved a revision to the FY 2024 Annual Financial Report to correctly reflect Unrestricted Capital and Maintenance & Operations revenue.

• Approved Consent Agenda items (3-0)
• Approved Superintendent Performance Pay Evaluation Measures and Weights (3-0)
• Approved FY 2024 Revised Annual Financial Report (3-0)

Regular Board Meeting

The Gilbert Unified School District Governing Board approved a one-time pay stipend increase for all employees, raising hourly staff stipends from $600 to $1,000 and exempt staff from $800 to $1,200, totaling an estimated $6.7 million. The board also approved rate increases for community education programs, including preschool, before/after school care, and holiday/summer camps for the 2025-2026 school year. Consent items included personnel approvals, gifts and donations, and ratification of $18.4 million in financial vouchers for October 2024.

• Approved pay stipend increase: hourly staff $1,000, exempt staff $1,200, funded by 15% Budget Continuation Override, total cost $6.7 million
• Approved rate increases for Community Education: Preschool, Before/After School Care (VIK), and Holiday/Summer Camps for 2025-2026
• Approved 2025-2026 Course Description Books for high schools and junior highs
• Approved ASBA bylaw change proposal to improve governance transparency and accountability
• Ratified year-to-date financial vouchers for October 2024: payroll $12,201,325.67 and accounts payable $6,191,201.63

The Governing Board approved the agenda, the consent agenda, and the 2025-2026 course description books for high schools and junior highs. The board also received a monthly financial report and heard public comments regarding teen violence.

• Approved meeting agenda (3-0)
• Approved consent agenda items (3-0)
• Approved 2025-2026 Course Description Books for High Schools and Junior Highs

Work Study & Brief Board Business Meeting, 6:00 p.m.

The work study portion includes a presentation and discussion on Community Education program overview and proposed tuition rates. The business meeting then considers consent agenda items: awarding a charter bus services contract with an estimated $1.5 million annual expenditure, awarding an employee benefit trust consultant contract at $130,000 per year, approving parent support organizations for the 2024-2025 school year, and approving overnight/out-of-state and staff travel requests.

• Community Education program overview and proposed tuition rates presentation/discussion
• Award of RFP 25-05-29 for charter bus services to nine vendors, estimated $1.5M annually
• Award of RFP 26-01-30 for employee benefit trust consultant services to six vendors, $130K/year
• Approval of Parent Support Organizations for 2024-2025
• Approval of overnight/out-of-state and staff travel requests

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 (4-0)

Regular Board Meeting

The Governing Board is reviewing monthly and quarterly financial reports for fiscal year 2025. The meeting includes presentations on academic tracking and district letter grades.

• Monthly and 1st Quarter Financial Report ended September 30, 2024
• Teaching and Learning Academic Spotlight: Graduation Tracker & Freshmen First
• Spring 2024 Accountability and Letter Grades presentation
• Ratification of $24,574,154.25 in payroll vouchers
• Ratification of $9,855,465.20 in accounts payable vouchers

The Governing Board approved the meeting agenda and reviewed the 2023-24 school letter grades, noting that all district schools achieved an 'A' or 'B' rating. The board also received financial reports for the first quarter of FY 2025 and a presentation on high school graduation tracking tools.

• Approved meeting agenda (3-0)

Work Study & Brief Board Business Meeting, 6:00 p.m.

At its work study and business meeting, the Gilbert Unified School District Governing Board approved consent items including two cargo vans for district athletics ($107,782 total) and four trucks for operations ($225,00.00 total) on AZ state contracts. The board also received a presentation on the FY 2024 Budget & Override Report, as required by state law, and accepted the FY 2024 Annual Financial Report and School Level Reporting Form.

• Purchase of two cargo vans for District Athletics for $107,782
• Purchase of four trucks for District Operations for $225,00.00
• Presentation on FY 2024 Budget & Override Report (required annual public meeting)
• Acceptance of FY 2024 Annual Financial Report and School Level Reporting Form
• Approval of personnel, gifts, parent support organizations, and travel requests

The Governing Board approved the consent agenda and accepted the 2023-2024 Annual Financial Report and School Level Reporting Form. No other substantive actions were recorded.

• Approved consent agenda items (3-0)
• Accepted FY 2024 Annual Financial Report and School Level Reporting Form (3-0)

Regular Board Meeting

The Gilbert Unified School District Governing Board meets to act on a consent agenda that includes $151,294 for fire riser/sprinkler repairs district-wide and $166,956 for four new special education vans. The board will also adopt six policies on fiscal reporting, safety, employment, mandatory reporting, open enrollment, and student code of conduct at second reading. A monthly financial report for August 2024 is presented, and public comments are accepted.

• Fire riser/sprinkler deficiency repairs at all GPS sites for $151,294.14
• Purchase of four 2024 Sienna Hybrid vans for special ed at $166,956 total
• Memorandum of Understanding for Not My Kid drug/alcohol program at junior highs (no cost for up to 50 students)
• Second reading and adoption of six policies: 3-107, 3-401, 4-101, 4-204, 5-105, 5-305
• Monthly financial report for period ended August 31, 2024

The Governing Board approved the agenda, the consent agenda, and the first read of Policy 2-103 regarding the administrative review of public complaints. The meeting included a tribute to the late Board President Sheila Uggetti and a financial report noting a 50% reduction in state allocation for the College Credit by Exam Incentive Program.

• Approved meeting agenda (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda items (4-0)
• Approved first read of Policy 2-103 - Administrative Review of Public Complaints (4-0)

Policy Meeting

The Gilbert Unified School District Policy Committee will review ten policies and procedures. Six policies are up for a second read, including Fiscal Accounting, Safety and Emergency Management, Board Authority to Employ, Mandatory Reporting, Open Enrollment, and Student Code of Conduct. Three policies are up for first read: Administrative Review of Public Complaints, Student Records, and Administration of Medicine. Two procedure updates are also on the agenda.

• Second read of Policy 3-401 - Safety and Emergency Management
• Second read of Policy 5-105 - Open Enrollment
• Second read of Policy 5-305 - Student Code of Conduct
• First read of Policy 5-404 - Administration of Medicine
• Update of Procedure 5-303.D - Student Records for Foster Care Students

Work Study & Brief Board Business Meeting, 6:00 p.m.

The Gilbert Unified School District Governing Board will hold a work study session featuring presentations on GPS Celebrations and curriculum implementation updates. During the brief board business meeting, they will vote on a consent agenda that includes personnel approvals, formal partner agreements with Angel Dogs/East Valley K9 Services and Pets Helping Kids/Gabriel's Angels for therapy dogs, parent support organizations for 2024-2025, and travel requests for students and staff.

• Curriculum Implementation Updates presentation
• Approval of Certified, Professional, Support Staff, and Substitute Personnel
• Formal partner agreement with Angel Dogs/East Valley K9 Services for therapy dogs
• Formal partner agreement with Pets Helping Kids/Gabriel's Angels for therapy dogs
• Approval of Overnight/Out of State Travel and Staff Travel requests

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 (4-0)

Regular Board Meeting

The Governing Board met to review the monthly financial report for July 2024 and various consent agenda items. These items included student expulsions, staff travel, and the ratification of financial vouchers totaling $29,368,977.50.

• Monthly Financial Report for month ended July 31, 2024
• Expulsion of Student #2324-3213
• Expulsion of Student #2324-4213
• Ratification of FY24 and FY25 financial vouchers totaling $29,368,977.50

The Governing Board approved the meeting agenda and consent agenda items. The board also conducted first reads of six district policies regarding finance, safety, employment, and reporting.

• Approved meeting agenda (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda items (4-0)
• Conducted first reads of Policies 3-107, 3-401, 4-101, 4-204, 5-105, and 5-305

Policy Meeting

The Policy Committee is meeting to discuss updates to various district procedures and conduct first-read reviews of several policies. These items cover financial reporting, student conduct, and emergency management.

• Review of Policy 3-401: Safety and Emergency Management
• Review of Policy 5-305: Student Code of Conduct
• Review of Policy 5-105: Open Enrollment
• Update of Procedure 3-203.A: Visitors - Prohibition Regarding Disruption
• Update of Procedure 4-101.A: Board Authority to Employ - Background Check

Executive Session at 5:15 p.m.; Work Study & Brief Board Business Meeting immediately following Executive Session

The Gilbert Unified School District Governing Board will hold an executive session on the superintendent employment agreement, followed by a work study on artificial intelligence (AI) guidance and the ASBA 2025 political agenda. The board will then vote on consent agenda items including personnel, a $50,000 sole source vendor contract with Screencastify, parent support organizations, gifts and donations, and travel requests. Action items include an employment agreement for Dr. Shane McCord and appointment of a board member to the ASBA delegate assembly.

• Executive session to discuss Superintendent Employment Agreement for Dr. Shane McCord
• Work study presentation on Artificial Intelligence (AI) guidance
• Approval of Screencastify as sole source vendor for FY2025 at $50,000
• Consent agenda includes certified/hourly staff, substitute personnel, and travel requests
• Appointment of Governing Board member Chad Thompson as district delegate to ASBA assembly

The Governing Board approved a new employment agreement for Superintendent Dr. Shane McCord. The Board also appointed a district delegate for the Arizona School Boards Association assembly.

• Approved Superintendent Dr. Shane McCord's employment agreement from Sept. 1, 2024, through June 30, 2027 (4-0)
• Appointed Mr. Chad Thompson as the delegate for the Sept. 7 ASBA Delegate Assembly (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda items (4-0)

Regular Board Meeting

The Governing Board reviewed the monthly budget report and several consent agenda items. Actions included approving student discipline hearing officers, various personnel requests, and a new intergovernmental agreement for CTE curriculum.

• Approval of 2024-2025 stipend and supplemental pay rates
• Intergovernmental Agreement with Pima County Joint Technical Education District regarding AZ CTE Curriculum Consortium
• Memorandum of Understanding with Southwest Behavioral Health Services, Inc. through July 31, 2025
• FY 2025 Transportation driving and monitoring retention incentive estimated at $260,000
• Approval of certified, professional, exempt support staff, hourly support staff, and substitute personnel

The Governing Board approved the meeting agenda and consent agenda items. The board received a budget report for the prior fiscal year and a report on the start of the school year.

• Approved meeting agenda (3-0)
• Approved consent agenda items (3-0)

Executive Session at 5:15 p.m.; Regular Board Meeting immediately following Executive Session

The Gilbert Unified School District Governing Board will hold a public hearing and presentation on the proposed FY 2025 budget for adoption. The board will also consider consent agenda items including agreements for School Resource Officers with the Town of Gilbert and City of Mesa, a dual enrollment agreement with Yavapai Community College, student expulsions, and renewal of stop loss insurance. An executive session is scheduled to discuss the superintendent's employment agreement.

• Public hearing and presentation on FY 2025 Proposed Budget for Adoption
• IGA with Town of Gilbert for School Resource Officers (SROs)
• IGA with City of Mesa for 2 School Resource Officers (SROs)
• Renewal of stop loss insurance for Employee Benefit Trust at $1,606,000
• Two student expulsions (Students #2324-1213 and #2324-2213)

The Governing Board adopted the FY 2025 proposed budget and approved the implementation of new policy services. The board also voted to reopen Canyon Valley High School and expand its grade levels to include 7th and 8th grade for state reporting compliance.

• Approved FY 2025 Proposed Budget (5-0)
• Approved implementation of Arizona Risk Retention Trust’s Policy Services (5-0)
• Approved reopening of Canyon Valley High School to serve grades 7-12 (5-0)
• Approved meeting agenda (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda items (5-0)
• Approved motion to convene Executive Session for Superintendent’s Employment Agreement (4-0)

Policy Meeting

The Gilbert Unified School District's Policy Committee will discuss updates to the district's cellphone policy and trust policy. No votes or decisions are scheduled; this is a discussion-only meeting.

• Discussion of cellphone policy examples and potential changes
• Discussion of trust policy update

Executive Session at 4:30 p.m.; Work Study & Brief Board Business Meeting immediately following Executive Session

The board will hold an executive session to discuss the superintendent's annual evaluation and employment agreement. A work study includes the monthly financial report and proposed FY2025 budget. The public business meeting features a consent agenda with personnel, athletic stipends, and insurance renewals totaling over $2.8 million.

• Executive session for superintendent evaluation and employment terms (closed to public)
• FY2025 proposed budget presentation
• Monthly financial report for April 2024
• FY2025 property/liability insurance renewal with Arizona School Risk Retention Trust ($1,425,103)
• FY2025 workers' compensation premium renewal with Arizona School Alliance ($1,441,782)

The Governing Board approved the Superintendent's performance-based pay for fiscal year 2023-2024. The Board also approved the advertisement of the FY 2025 Proposed Budget Summary and scheduled a public hearing for June 25, 2024.

• Approved Superintendent's Performance-Based Pay for FY 2023-2024 (4-0)
• Approved advertisement for FY 2025 Proposed Budget Summary and Public Hearing on June 25, 2024 (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda excluding Item 6.16 (4-0)
• Convened executive session for Superintendent evaluation and agreement (3-0)

Work Study & Brief Board Business Meeting, 6:00 p.m.

The Gilbert Unified School District Governing Board will hold a work study to discuss the ASBA 2024 Political Agenda, review FY 2024 Budget Revision #2, and draft the pro statement for the 15% M&O override continuation ballot question on November 5, 2024. During the brief business meeting, the board approved consent agenda items including personnel, a $7.999 million K-12 math adoption, a $850,000 CTE materials contract, and a $469,965 flooring project at Desert Ridge Junior High. The board is also expected to vote on the budget revision and possibly a resolution adopting the override pro statement.

• Drafting pro statement for 15% M&O override continuation on November 5 ballot
• Approval of FY 2024 Budget Revision #2 (Action Item 6.01)
• Approval of K-12 math adoption curriculum materials totaling $7,999,493 (ESSER III: $5.35M, Unrestricted Capital: $2.65M)
• Award of RFP 25-02-29 for Career and Technical Education materials and supplies, estimated $850,000 annually
• Contract with Continental Flooring Company for $469,965 to replace flooring at Desert Ridge Junior High

The Governing Board approved the 2024-2025 base rate schedules and the FY 2024 Budget Revision #2. The Board also authorized an agreement with the Maricopa County School Superintendent for elections and approved the closure of Gilbert Global Academy as a standalone entity.

• Approved 2024-2025 Base Rate Schedules (3-0)
• Approved FY 2024 Budget Revision #2 (3-0)
• Approved Intergovernmental Agreement with Maricopa County School Superintendent for elections (3-0)
• Adopted resolution for the Special Maintenance and Operation Budget Override Election argument (3-0)
• Approved closure of Gilbert Global Academy as a standalone entity effective July 1, 2024 (3-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda items 5.02 and 5.04 through 5.09 (3-0)

Executive Sessions (2) starting at 4:45 p.m.; Regular Board Meeting immediately following Executive Sessions

The board held executive sessions to discuss litigation and a personnel appointment, then the regular meeting approved a $7.1 million K-12 math curriculum purchase from Curriculum Associates, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, and Hand to Mind. They also appointed Dr. Kshama Rosales as Principal of Towne Meadows Elementary for 2024-2025 and received the monthly and third-quarter financial report.

• Approved $7,110,319 for K-12 math curriculum materials from Curriculum Associates ($4.75M), Houghton Mifflin Harcourt ($1.98M), and Hand to Mind ($379,839)
• Appointed Dr. Kshama Rosales as Principal of Towne Meadows Elementary for 2024-2025 school year
• Executive session to discuss United States District Court case No. 23-CV-02673 (A.R.S. 38-431.03(A)(3)&(4))
• Monthly financial report and 3rd quarter FY2024 report ended March 31, 2024
• Consent agenda items approved: minutes, personnel, gifts/donations, and travel

The Governing Board approved the appointment of Dr. Kshama Rosales as the Principal of Towne Meadows for the 2024-2025 school year. The board also held two executive sessions to discuss a federal court case and the potential principal appointment.

• Approved appointment of Dr. Kshama Rosales as Principal of Towne Meadows for 2024-2025 (5-0)
• Approved the meeting agenda (5-0)
• Convened executive session to discuss U.S. District Court Case No. 23-CV-02673 (4-0)
• Convened executive session to discuss potential appointment of Dr. Kshama Rosales (4-0)

Executive Session starting at 5:30 p.m; Work Study & Brief Board Business Meeting immediately following Executive Session

The Gilbert Unified School District Governing Board met on April 9, 2024, including an executive session to discuss the potential appointment of Brian Lockwood as principal of Greenfield Elementary School, followed by a work study and brief board business meeting. The board voted to appoint Lockwood for the 2024-2025 school year. They also approved consent agenda items including Chromebook purchases totaling about $2.88 million for 7th and 9th graders, and held a public hearing on the instructional time model for online students at Global Academy. The work study included presentations on the FY2023 district spending report, academic programs growth, and K-12 math curriculum adoption.

• Appointment of Brian Lockwood as principal of Greenfield Elementary School for 2024-2025
• Purchase of 2,750 Dell Chromebooks for 7th grade students at estimated cost of $1,352,092
• Purchase of 3,112 Dell Chromebooks for incoming 9th grade students at estimated cost of $1,530,070
• Replace/resurface running track at Campo Verde High School (contractor Elite Sports Builders, amount not specified)
• Public hearing on Instructional Time Model Plan for online students at Global Academy

The Governing Board approved a new K-12 math curriculum and a compensation package for all employee groups for the 2024-2025 school year. The board also appointed a new principal for Greenfield Elementary School and approved consent agenda items.

• Appointed Brian Lockwood as Principal of Greenfield Elementary School for 2024-2025 (5-0)
• Approved K-12 math curriculum adoption including i-Ready, Houghton Mifflin & Harcourt, National Geographic Learning Cengage, Savvas Learning Company, and Bedford Freeman & Worth (5-0)
• Approved 2024-2025 compensation package including a 2% pay increase for all employees (5-0)
• Approved conditional stipends for employees ($600 for hourly, $800 for teachers/administrators/exempt professionals) pending voter approval of the Budget Override Continuation on Nov 5, 2024 (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda items (5-0)

Regular Board Meeting

The Gilbert Unified School District Governing Board held a public hearing on the Instructional Time Model Plan for Online Students at Global Academy and approved a consent agenda including personnel changes, a revised athletic stipend schedule, a new $175 gifted preschool identification assessment fee, and awards for athletic equipment and supplies ($650,000 estimated annual expenditure) and championship rings and awards. The board also received a monthly financial report for February 2024.

• Public hearing on Instructional Time Model Plan for Online Students at Global Academy
• Approval of new $175 Gifted Preschool Identification Assessment Fee for the 24-25 school year at Ashland Ranch
• Award of RFP 24-06-28 Athletic Equipment & Supplies with estimated annual expenditure of $650,000
• Award of RFP 24-07-28 Championship Rings and Awards to Jostens, Inc. and Signature Style Inc.
• Approval of revised athletic stipend schedule

The Governing Board adopted a resolution to call for a 15% special budget override election to maintain current funding for teacher salaries, safety personnel, and class size reduction. The Board also approved insurance rates for the 2024-2025 school year and the consent agenda.

• Adopted resolution for 15% Special Budget Override Election on Nov 5, 2024 (5-0)
• Approved 2024-2025 insurance rates: 0% increase for medical, pharmacy, and vision; 1% increase for dental (5-0)
• Approved 0% premium increase for district-paid and voluntary benefit insurance (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda with correction to Item 9.03 regarding employee retirement (5-0)
• Approved agenda as presented (5-0)

Executive Sessions (3) starting at 4:15 p.m; Work Study & Brief Board Business Meeting immediately following Executive Sessions

The Gilbert Unified School District governing board held executive sessions to discuss potential appointments, then voted to appoint Lucas Blackburn as Gilbert High principal, Scott Smith as Desert Ridge High principal, and Katrina Gruse as Burk Elementary principal for the 2024-2025 school year. The board also discussed an Instructional Time Model for Global Academy and accepted the FY 2023 Uniform System of Financial Records Compliance Questionnaire.

• Appointment of Lucas Blackburn as Principal of Gilbert High School
• Appointment of Scott Smith as Principal of Desert Ridge High School
• Appointment of Katrina Gruse as Principal of Burk Elementary
• Advertisement for public hearing on FY 2025 Instructional Time Model for Global Academy
• Acceptance of FY 2023 USFR Compliance Questionnaire by roll call vote

The Governing Board approved the appointments of three principals for the 2024-2025 school year. The board also approved a public hearing advertisement for the Global Academy instructional time model and accepted a financial compliance questionnaire.

• Approved appointment of Lucas Blackburn as Principal of Gilbert High School (4-0)
• Approved appointment of Scott Smith as Principal of Desert Ridge High School (4-0)
• Approved appointment of Katrina Gruse as Principal of Burk Elementary (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda items excluding Item 8.02 (4-0)
• Approved advertisement for public hearing on FY 2025 Instructional Time Model - Global Academy (4-0)
• Accepted FY 2023 Uniform System of Financial Records (USFR) Compliance Questionnaire (4-0)

Executive Session at 5:30 p.m.; Regular Board Meeting immediately following Executive Session

The Gilbert Unified School District Governing Board will convene an executive session to discuss the potential appointment of Julie Oster as Director of Professional Growth and Development. Following that, the regular meeting will consider consent agenda items including approval of minutes, personnel actions, a 2024-2025 Memorandum of Understanding, a $294,978 software subscription with Ameresco, and a $237,423 exterior paint project for district office buildings.

• Executive session to discuss potential appointment of Julie Oster as Director of Professional Growth and Development
• Approval of 2024-2025 Memorandum of Understanding
• Ameresco AssetPlanner subscription renewal and MaintenancePlanner software: $38,213 renewal, $46,594 first-year fees, $3,000 training, annual ongoing $70,057, total estimated four-year cost $294,978 from Operations Rebate Fund
• Exterior paint project for District Office Educational Complex Buildings B–G: $237,423 from Unrestricted Capital Fund interest earnings, awarded to Riddle Painting and Coating via cooperative contract
• Monthly financial report for period ended January 31, 2024

The Governing Board approved the appointment of Julie Oster for the 2024-2025 school year. The board also approved the meeting agenda and consent agenda items.

• Approved appointment of Julie Oster as Director of Professional Growth and Development for 2024-2025 (5-0)
• Approved meeting agenda with changes (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda items (5-0)

Policy Meeting at 11:30 a.m.; Governing Board Retreat immediately following Policy Meeting

The Gilbert Unified School District Governing Board will hold a policy meeting for second-read reviews of policies on emergencies, student discipline, suspension/expulsion, missing students, and fundraising. Immediately following, a retreat will discuss student cell phone policy, high school bell schedules, and a preliminary 2024-2025 budget presentation.

• Second-read review of Policy EBC - Emergencies
• Second-read review of Policy JK - Student Discipline
• Second-read review of Policy JKD - Student Suspension/Expulsion/Due-Process Rights
• Discussion of Student Cell Phone Policy during retreat
• Preliminary 2024-2025 Budget presentation (with FY 2025 Budget Considerations and November 2024 Election document)

Executive Session at 5:15 p.m.; Work Study & Brief Board Business Meeting immediately after Executive Session

The Gilbert Unified School District Governing Board held an executive session to discuss contract evaluations for administrators. During the public meeting, the board approved the FY2024 Revised Budget #1, a districtwide library management software contract with Follett School Solutions for $179,050, and personnel renewals for the 2024-2025 school year. A proclamation for National School Counseling Week was also issued.

• Executive session for evaluation/renewal of contracts for assistant superintendents, principals, and directors
• Adoption of FY 2024 Revised Budget #1
• Approval of $179,050 one-time contract with Follett School Solutions for Destiny library software (pK-12 districtwide), with $139,392.55 annual cost
• Personnel renewal for administrators, certified staff, and hourly employees for 2024-2025
• Proclamation recognizing National School Counseling Week (Feb 5-9, 2024)

The Governing Board approved the FY 2024 Revised Budget #1. The board also approved the renewal of administrators and various staff categories for the 2024-2025 school year.

• Adopted FY 2024 Revised Budget #1 (4-0)
• Renewed 2024-2025 Administrators as recommended by Superintendent (4-0)
• Approved renewal of Certified, Professional, Psychologist, Support Services Staff, and Hourly Employees for 2024-2025 (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda items (4-0)

Executive Session at 5:30 p.m.; Regular Board Meeting immediately following Executive Session

The Gilbert Unified School District Governing Board will convene an executive session to discuss the potential appointment of Shawn Lynch as Principal of Mesquite High School. The regular meeting includes reports on FY2024 monthly and quarterly finances, the FY2023 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report, and an academic spotlight. The consent agenda covers approval of minutes, personnel changes, 2024-2025 contract language for all employee classifications, renewal of the Arizona Mutual Aid Compact, and a $151,610 elevator modernization contract at Superstition Springs Elementary.

• Executive session to discuss potential appointment of Shawn Lynch as Principal of Mesquite High School
• $151,610 contract with Kone Elevator for elevator modernization at Superstition Springs Elementary
• Approval of 2024-2025 contract language for all employee classifications
• Acceptance of Arizona Mutual Aid Compact (AZMAC) through December 2033
• FY2024 Monthly Financial Report and 2nd Quarter Financials YTD ending December 31, 2023

Policy Meeting

The Gilbert Unified School District policy committee will review proposed updates to several student-related policies, including emergencies, discipline, suspension/expulsion, and missing students. The meeting is a first reading of these policies, meaning they are being discussed but not yet adopted. A trust model policy update is also on the agenda.

• First read of Policy EBC – Emergencies
• First read of Policy JK – Student Discipline
• First read of Policy JKD – Student Suspension/Expulsion/Due-Process Rights
• First read of Policy JLH – Missing Students
• Trust Model Policy Update

Special Organizational Meeting & Brief Board Business Meeting, 6:00 p.m.

The governing board elected Sheila Uggetti as Board President and Chad Thompson as Board Clerk for 2024, approved meeting times and rules of order, and made committee appointments. Under the consent agenda, it approved personnel changes, employee work calendars, a child care assistance grant, a $132,400 bus camera system upgrade, an expulsion, gifts and donations, and student travel. Staff out-of-state travel was removed from the consent agenda and approved separately.

• Election of Sheila Uggetti as Board President and Chad Thompson as Board Clerk for 2024
• Approval of $132,400 bus camera system upgrade to complete fleet coverage (Reading Truck, S.A.V.E. 200209-C)
• Approval of expulsion of Student #2324-01213
• Acceptance of Arizona Child Care Assistance Provider Grant
• Approval of out-of-state staff travel (removed from consent agenda for separate vote)

The Governing Board elected Sheila Uggetti as President and Chad Thompson as Clerk for the 2024 calendar year. The Board also approved its meeting schedule, rules of order, and committee representative assignments. Additionally, the Board approved all consent agenda items, including staff travel.

• Elected Sheila Uggetti as Board President (5-0)
• Elected Chad Thompson as Board Clerk (3-1-1)
• Approved continuing current meeting times (5-0)
• Approved Rules of Order under Policy BEDD (5-0)
• Approved 2024 Board committee and liaison appointments (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda items excluding staff travel (5-0)
• Approved Item 6.09 Staff Travel for SHAPE America conference (5-0)