Gilbert Unified School District public meetings in 2025
33 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Regular Board Meeting
The Gilbert Unified School District Governing Board approved a consent agenda including a $1,020,450 renovation of the meats lab at Gilbert High School, an $83,621.76 elevator cylinder replacement at the same school, and a $78,931.68 electrical upgrade at Mesquite High School. The board also heard a presentation on proposed school campus changes for the 2026-2027 school year and a teaching and learning academic spotlight. Consent items included personnel, audit committee guidelines, gifts, travel, parent support organizations, and ratification of $30.1 million in financial vouchers.
- Approved Sun Valley Builders for $1,020,450 upgrade of meats lab at Gilbert High School (CTED fund)
- Approved KONE for $83,621.76 elevator hydraulic cylinder replacement at Gilbert High School (Capital fund)
- Approved Hawkeye Electric for $78,931.68 electrical supply upgrade at Mesquite High School land lab (CTED fund)
- Presentation on proposed school campus changes for 2026-2027
- Ratified November 2025 financial vouchers totaling $30,105,115.93
The Governing Board reviewed proposed school campus changes and enrollment trends, specifically noting low space utilization at the Pioneer campus. Dr. Jason Martin will review community feedback regarding boundary changes before bringing the proposal back to the Board. The board also approved the meeting agenda and consent agenda items.
- Approved the meeting agenda (4-0)
- Approved the consent agenda items (5-0)
Regular Board Meeting
The Gilbert Unified School District Governing Board voted to increase student lunch prices by $0.10 at all K-12 levels for the 2026-2027 school year, citing inflation in food and labor costs. The board also approved the 2026-2027 course description books for high schools and junior highs, and ratified $43.2 million in October financial vouchers. A monthly financial report and consent agenda items including personnel, gifts, and travel were also approved.
- Approved $0.10 increase in student lunch prices at all K-12 levels starting FY 2027 (item 7.01)
- Approved 2026-2027 Course Description Books for high schools and junior high schools (item 7.02)
- Ratified YTD financial vouchers totaling $43,159,577.67 for month ended October 31, 2025 (item 6.08)
- Received monthly financial report for October 2025 (item 5.01)
- Approved consent agenda covering minutes, personnel, gifts, travel, and parent support organizations (items 6.02-6.08)
Executive Session at 5:00 p.m; Work Study & Brief Board Business Meeting immediately following Executive Session
The Gilbert Unified School District Governing Board held an executive session on superintendent performance standards, followed by a work study and brief board business meeting. The board discussed the FY 2026 monthly and quarterly financial report, school and district letter grades, and community feedback on the superintendent position. The board approved consent agenda items including personnel, parent support organizations, and staff travel. Action items included approval of superintendent performance pay evaluation measures and a revision to the FY 2025 Annual Financial Report to correct beginning fund balances.
- Executive session on superintendent performance standards per A.R.S. 38-431.03(A)(1)
- FY 2026 monthly and 1st quarter financial report ended September 30, 2025
- School and district letter grades presentation
- Approval of superintendent performance pay evaluation measures and weights
- Revision to FY 2025 Annual Financial Report correcting beginning fund balances
The Governing Board approved the consent agenda, superintendent evaluation instruments, and a revision to the FY 2025 Annual Financial Report. The board also convened an executive session to discuss superintendent performance standards.
- Convened Executive Session for discussion of Superintendent Performance Standards (3-0)
- Approved Consent Agenda items (5-0)
- Approved Superintendent Evaluation Instruments and Performance Pay Measures and Weights (5-0)
- Approved revision to FY 2025 Annual Financial Report (5-0)
Regular Board Meeting
The Gilbert Unified School District Governing Board approved a consent agenda including 15 items at its October 28, 2025 meeting. Key actions included adoption of policies on interscholastic athletics, assessments, and child safety interviews, as well as three technology infrastructure contracts totaling $34,800 in annual costs plus a one-time fee. The board also recognized Dr. Shane McCord and received a presentation on Career and Technical Education.
- Approved technology contracts: Sun Corridor high-speed data connection ($14,400/yr), Zayo Group internet service ($12,000/yr), and Cox Communications WAN ($8,400/yr + $11,000 one-time)
- Adopted second-read policies: 5-410 Interscholastic Athletics, 5-216.01 Assessments, 4-101 Governing Board Authority to Employ, 5-402 DCS Interview and Custody, 5-401 Police Interview Notification
- Approved certified, professional, exempt support, hourly support, and substitute personnel requests
- Accepted gifts and donations for FY 2026
- Heard a Teaching and Learning Academic Spotlight on Career and Technical Education (CTE)
The Gilbert Public Schools Governing Board approved the consent agenda and advanced a first read of Policy 5-201. The proposed policy renames the current flag display policy to "Patriotic Exercises and Observance Days" and establishes Sept. 11 as an education day for grades seven through twelve, and Sept. 25 as Sandra Day O'Connor Civics Celebration Day requiring most of the school day dedicated to social studies instruction. Superintendent Dr. Shane McCord directed staff to use state-developed resources for these lessons. The board also received a report on career and technical education enrollment and industry certifications.
- Approved consent agenda (5-0)
- Advanced first read of Policy 5-201, renaming it to "Patriotic Exercises and Observance Days"
- Established Sept. 11 as 9/11 Education Day for grades seven through twelve
- Established Sept. 25 as Sandra Day O'Connor Civics Celebration Day requiring majority of school day dedicated to civics education
- Directed Superintendent Dr. Shane McCord to use state-developed resources for social studies instruction
Policy Meeting at 4:30 p.m.; afterwards Governing Board Retreat and Executive Session
The Gilbert Unified School District Governing Board will hold a policy meeting to conduct second reads of five policies (interscholastic athletics, assessments, governing board authority, child safety interviews, and police interviews) and a first read of a policy on flag display, U.S. Constitution, moment of silence, and Declaration of Independence. Updates to procedures on food services nutrition, safety and emergency plans, and open enrollment enrollment process are also on the agenda. Following the policy meeting, the board will hold a retreat to discuss enrollment management planning, then convene an executive session for legal advice regarding DNR orders.
- Second read of Policy 5-410 - Interscholastic Athletics
- Second read of Policy 5-216.01 - Assessments
- First read of Policy 5-201 - Flag Display, U.S. Constitution and Bill of Rights, Moment of Silence, Declaration of Independence
- Update of Policy 3-301.A - Food Services Nutrition procedure
- Retreat discussion on Considerations for Enrollment Management Planning
The Governing Board discussed enrollment management, including the possible closure of Pioneer Elementary due to its age and declining enrollment. A proposed timeline includes public meetings at several elementary schools starting in November, with a final vote on changes expected at the January 27, 2026, board meeting.
- Discussed potential Pioneer Elementary closure and boundary changes
- Scheduled public meetings for November 17, 19, 20, and 24
Work Study & Brief Board Business Meeting at 6:00 p.m.; Executive Session after Item 6.01
The governing board will hold a work study to review the FY 2025 Annual Financial Report and Budget & Override Report, then convene a brief business meeting. The meeting includes a consent agenda covering personnel, an intergovernmental agreement with the University of Arizona, gifts, parent support organizations, and travel. After accepting the annual financial report, the board will enter executive session to discuss legal advice regarding superintendent contract terms and the search process, followed by possible action on search logistics.
- Acceptance of FY 2025 Annual Financial Report and School Level Reporting Form (required by A.R.S. 15-904)
- Intergovernmental Agreement with Arizona Board of Regents and University of Arizona to offer college-level courses (ENGR 102) through June 30, 2030
- Consent agenda approval of personnel changes, gifts and donations, parent support organizations, and travel requests
- Executive session (A.R.S. 38-431.03(A)(4)) for legal advice on superintendent contract terms and search process
- Action on superintendent search calendaring, advertising, and logistics
The Governing Board approved the consent agenda and the 2024-2025 Annual Financial Report. The board also approved the calendaring and advertising for the superintendent search process.
- Approved consent agenda items (5-0)
- Accepted 2024-2025 Annual Financial Report (5-0)
- Approved superintendent search calendaring and advertising (5-0)
- Adjourned meeting at 9:12 p.m. (5-0)
Regular Board Meeting
The Gilbert Unified School District Governing Board will consider consent agenda items including second-read adoption of three policies: Students with Disabilities (IDEA), Homebound or Hospitalized Students, and Administration of Medication. They will also hear a monthly financial report and an academic spotlight on gifted learning. Public comment is scheduled before action items.
- Second read and adoption of Policy 5-203 (Students with Disabilities/IDEA), Policy 5-104 (Homebound/Hospitalized), and Policy 5-404 (Administration of Medication)
- Memorandum of Understanding with Southwest Behavioral Health Services for the 2025-2026 school year
- Intergovernmental Agreement with Arizona Department of Education for special education monitoring through August 2026
- Addition of Budget Manager Amber Morgan as authorized bank check signer for FY 2026
- Approval of parent support organizations including Gilbert High Band Booster
The Governing Board approved the meeting agenda and several consent agenda items. The board also completed a first read of a new policy regarding interscholastic athletics.
- Approved agenda including Gilbert High Band Booster (5-0)
- Approved consent agenda items (5-0)
- Approved first read of Policy 5-410 - Interscholastic Athletics (5-0)
Special Governing Board Meeting at 5:45 p.m.
The Gilbert Unified School District Governing Board held a special meeting. The board convened in executive session to discuss superintendent search firm candidates. Following the session, the board voted to award the superintendent search services contract to McPherson & Jacobson L.L.C. and authorized administration to execute the agreement.
- Executive session under A.R.S. 38-431.03(A)(1) to discuss superintendent search candidates
- Award of RWQ 26-300-26 Superintendent Search Services to McPherson & Jacobson L.L.C.
- Motion carried unanimously by all five board members
The Governing Board convened an executive session to discuss candidates for the District’s Superintendent search. The Board then approved awarding the search services contract to McPherson & Jacobson L.L.C.
- Approved executive session to discuss Superintendent search firm candidates (5-0)
- Awarded RWQ 26-300-26 Superintendent Search Services to McPherson & Jacobson L.L.C. (5-0)
Policy Meeting
The Gilbert Unified School District Policy Committee is discussing several policy proposals in first and second readings. Items include updated policies on students with disabilities (IDEA), homebound students, medication administration, interscholastic athletics, assessments, governing board authority, emergency management, budget adoption, and procedures for Department of Child Safety interviews and police interview notifications. No votes are scheduled; this is a discussion-only meeting.
- Second read of Policy 5-203 – Students with Disabilities (IDEA)
- Second read of Policy 5-404 – Administration of Medication
- First read of Policy 5-410 – Interscholastic Athletics
- First read of Policy 5-401 – Police Interview Notification
- Update of Policy 3-401.G – Safety and Emergency Management Training
Special Governing Board Meeting at 8:00 a.m.
The Gilbert Unified School District Governing Board held a special meeting to discuss and take action on the superintendent search. The board convened in executive session to discuss search firm candidates and legal advice. After the session, the board approved directing the Business Services office to ask clarifying questions of candidates and bring information back. The board also approved a search firm to conduct the superintendent search.
- Convened executive session under A.R.S. 38-431.03(A)(1) to discuss superintendent search firm candidates
- Convened executive session under A.R.S. 38-431.03(A)(3) and (4) for legal advice regarding the superintendent search
- Approved direction given to the board attorney during executive session (motion 3.01)
- Approved a search firm to conduct the superintendent search (motion 3.02)
- Board member Blake Robison not present for votes on action items 3.01 and 3.02
Work Study & Brief Board Business Meeting at 6:00 p.m.; Executive Session after Item 6.01
The Governing Board will hold a work study and business meeting, including a presentation on FY 2026 Budget Revision #1 and approval of consent agenda items. The board is scheduled to enter executive session to discuss legal advice regarding the EVIT Satellite Intergovernmental Agreement, followed by possible authorization of legal action against related statutes and appointment of special counsel.
- FY 2026 Budget Revision #1 (action item 6.01)
- Consent agenda: personnel, stipends, IGAs with Maricopa County and AZ Dept. of Education, gifts, parent organizations, travel
- Executive session for legal advice on EVIT Satellite IGA (A.R.S. 38-431.03(A)(3)(4))
- Possible authorization of legal action regarding CTED funding statute and EVIT IGA matters (8.02)
- Possible appointment of Osborn Maledon as special counsel for EVIT Satellite IGA (8.03)
Executive Session #1 at 5:30 p.m.; Regular Board Meeting immediately following Executive Session #1; Executive Session #2 and #3 after Item 12.01
The board voted to appoint Carrie Soderman as Director of Safety and Security for the 2025-2026 school year and approved a consent agenda including a $630,042 contract with Progressive Roofing to replace all roofs at Gilbert Educational Center and Technology Services buildings. They also approved an emergency procurement from Fry's Food Stores (up to $10,000 annually) for Nutrition Services, accepted an agreement with Valley Bloom, and received the monthly financial report and an academic spotlight presentation.
- Appointment of Carrie Soderman as Director of Safety and Security for 2025-2026
- Emergency procurement from Fry's Food Stores of Arizona for Nutrition Services ($10,000/year)
- Contract with Progressive Roofing: $630,042 to replace all roofs at Gilbert Educational Center and Technology Services buildings
- Agreement with Valley Bloom (formerly Assistance League of East Valley)
- Monthly Financial Report for July 2025 (FY2026) and Teaching and Learning Academic Spotlight presentation
The Governing Board approved the appointment of Carrie Soderman as the Director of Safety and Security for the 2025-2026 school year. The board also approved the meeting agenda and a consent agenda.
- Approved Executive Session to discuss potential safety leadership appointment
- Approved meeting agenda (5-0)
- Approved Carrie Soderman as Director of Safety and Security for 2025-2026 (5-0)
- Approved consent agenda items (5-0)
Policy Meeting
The Gilbert Unified School District Policy Committee is meeting to discuss and review multiple school policies. Items include second-read reviews of policies on parent rights, student records, mandatory reporting, and board member ethics. Several policies are also up for first-read review, including those on students with disabilities and medication administration.
- Second read of Policy 1-401 on Parent/Legal Guardian Rights in Education and update to procedure
- Second read of Policy 5-303 on Student Records
- Second read of Policy 4-204 on Mandatory Reporting
- Discussion on Board Member Ethics policy
- First read of Policy 5-203 on Students with Disabilities (IDEA)
Work Study & Brief Board Business Meeting, 6:00 p.m.
The Gilbert Unified School District Governing Board met for a work study and brief business meeting on August 12, 2025. The board discussed continuous improvement and impact checks during the work study. During the business meeting, the board approved a consent agenda including personnel changes, a high school early childhood education textbook adoption, a hosted IT services contract with HyeTech for $456,230 annually, travel requests, staff travel, and gifts and donations. Additionally, the board approved allocating $3,000 per board member for professional development for the 2025-2026 school year.
- Approval of HyeTech Network & Security Solutions for hosted IT services at $456,230 per year (five-year agreement)
- Adoption of textbook "Working With Young Children" for grades 9-12 Early Childhood Education program
- Allocation of $3,000 per governing board member for professional development in 2025-2026 school year
- Approval of certified, hourly support, substitute personnel requests
- Approval of gifts and donations for FY 2026
The Governing Board approved the consent agenda and allocated funds for board member professional development for the 2025-2026 school year.
- Approved consent agenda items (5-0)
- Approved $3,000 per Governing Board Member for Professional Development for 2025-2026 (3-2)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Special Governing Board Meeting, 4:30 p.m.
This special meeting includes an executive session to discuss legal advice on five EEOC cases and a vote to approve the direction given during that session. The board also appointed Board President Chad Thompson to collaborate on the superintendent search process.
- Executive session under A.R.S. 38-431.03(A)(3) and (4) for legal advice on EEOC Cases 540-2021-04020, 540-2021-03732, 540-2021-03792, 540-2021-03845, and 540-2021-03808
- Action to approve direction given to attorney during executive session on those EEOC cases
- Appointment of Board President Chad Thompson as board representative to collaborate with Business Services and Talent Management on superintendent search process
The Governing Board appointed Board President Chad Thompson to collaborate with Business Services and the Office of Talent Management on the Superintendent search process. The Board also approved legal direction provided during an executive session regarding several EEOC cases.
- Approved legal direction given to attorneys during executive session regarding EEOC cases (5-0)
- Appointed Board President Chad Thompson as Board Representative for the Superintendent Search Process (5-0)
Executive Session #1 at 5:00 p.m.; Regular Board Meeting immediately following Executive Session #1; Executive Session #2, #3 and #4 after Item 11.01
The Gilbert Unified School District Governing Board will hold executive sessions for legal advice on a contract negotiation with EVIT, then a regular meeting. The regular agenda includes a monthly financial report for June 2025 and a consent agenda with items such as minutes, personnel approvals, partner agreements for therapy dog programs, bank check signers, and a cell tower amendment with AT&T that adds $350 monthly revenue. Public comment will be heard.
- Executive session for legal advice on Intergovernmental Agreement with EVIT
- Monthly Financial Report for month ended June 30, 2025
- Consent agenda: 2nd Amendment to cell tower lease with New Cingular Wireless AT&T at Mesquite Jr. High, adding $350/month
- Consent agenda: Partner agreements with Angel Dogs/East Valley K9 Services and Pets Helping Kids/Gabriel's Angels for therapy dogs
- Consent agenda: Approval of certified, professional, support staff, and substitute personnel
The Governing Board approved the agenda and consent agenda items. Following three executive sessions regarding student discipline, an intergovernmental agreement with EVIT, and superintendent search matters, the Board voted to approve the legal direction provided by their attorney.
- Approved agenda as presented (4-0)
- Approved consent agenda items (4-0)
- Approved legal direction regarding student discipline, EVIT agreement, and superintendent search (5-0)
Executive Session at 5:00 pm; Regular Board Meeting immediately following Executive Session
The Gilbert Unified School District Governing Board convenes for an executive session on the superintendent search, followed by a regular meeting. Public hearings are scheduled for the adoption of the FY 2026 proposed budget and an Instructional Time Model amendment for Mesquite ASU Experience. The board will also consider consent agenda items including personnel changes, disposal of district property, and purchases exceeding $100,000.
- FY 2026 Proposed Budget for adoption presentation and public hearing
- Mesquite ASU Experience Instructional Time Model (ITM) amendment
- Change of all Dean of Students to Assistant Principals
- Disposal of District Property for FY 2025
- Approval of purchases exceeding $100,000 for FY 2026 vendors
The Governing Board conducted public hearings regarding the proposed FY 2026 budget and an amendment to the instructional time model for the Mesquite ASU Experience. No final votes were recorded for these items during this meeting. The Board also received reports on monthly finances and AI implementation.
- Approved the meeting agenda (5-0)
- Convened Executive Session to discuss Superintendent search (5-0)
Executive Session at 4:30 p.m.; Work Study & Brief Board Business Meeting immediately following Executive Session
The Gilbert Unified School District Governing Board approved a budget revision to add $300,000 in capacity and approved the purchase of two new school buses. The meeting also included a public hearing on the Mesquite ASU Experience instructional time model.
- FY2025 Expenditure Budget Revision under ARS 15-915
- New school bus purchase via Mohave cooperative contract ($258,013)
- New SPED school bus purchase via Mohave cooperative contract ($143,811)
- Public hearing on Mesquite ASU Experience Instructional Time Model
- First Amendment to Town of Gilbert solid waste IGA through June 30, 2029
The Governing Board approved first reads of policies restricting student cell phone and social media use during the school day. The Board also approved the Superintendent's performance pay and a budget revision. Membership with the Arizona School Boards Association will not be renewed for the 2025-2026 school year.
- Approved Superintendent’s Performance Pay for FY 2024-2025 (5-0)
- Approved FY 2025 Expenditure Budget Revision #4 (5-0)
- Approved advertisement for FY 2026 Proposed Budget Summary and Public Hearing (5-0)
- Tabled ParentSquare mass communication system item (5-0)
- Approved first read of Policy 3-403 (Technology) and Policy 5-305 (Student Code of Conduct) (5-0)
- Denied motion to table ASBA membership renewal for a presentation (2-3)
- Approved nonrenewal of Arizona School Boards Association membership for 2025-2026 (3-2)
- Approved consent agenda items (5-0)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Policy Meeting
The Gilbert Unified School District Policy Committee will discuss several policy updates, including a first read of the Student Code of Conduct with new restrictions on wireless communications devices. Other items include updates on field trip procedures, booster organization relations, and parent rights policies. No final decisions are made at this policy meeting.
- First read of Policy 5-305 Student Code of Conduct and new Procedure 5-305.A restricting wireless communications
- Review of Policy 3-403 Technology and Acceptable Student Use Form
- Update on field trip procedures and associated forms (overnight/out-of-state)
- Review of Policy Chapter 3 relations with booster/parent support organizations
- Review of Policy 4-204 Mandatory Reporting and related child abuse reporting procedures
Regular Board Meeting
The Gilbert Unified School District Governing Board approved a consent agenda containing 15 items, including personnel actions, stipends, contract renewals, and multiple insurance premium renewals. The board also received a monthly financial report and a teaching and learning academic spotlight presentation. Public comment was invited.
- Monthly financial report for April 2025 presented
- Approved $110,590 gym floor refinish at 11 schools
- Approved $1,606,363 stop loss insurance renewal with Stealth Partner Group
- Approved $1,478,218 property, liability, and casualty insurance renewal
- Approved $1,409,809 workers' compensation premium renewal
The Governing Board met for a regular session where the only formal action recorded was the approval of the meeting agenda. The session primarily consisted of student recognition awards, a superintendent's report, and financial and academic presentations.
- Approved the agenda as presented (5-0)
Policy Meeting
The Gilbert Unified School District Policy Committee will meet to discuss first and second readings of several policies, including a new student code of conduct with restrictions on wireless communications. They will also review updates to athletic procedures, field trip policies, and discuss drafts on communication pathways, sexual harassment prevention for board members, and board ethics. No final votes are scheduled at this meeting.
- First read of Policy 5-305 Student Code of Conduct and new procedure 5-305.A restricting wireless communications
- First read of Policy 3-403 Technology and new form for acceptable student use
- Second read of Policy 3-102 Banking and Accounting, and Policies 3-110/3-111 on employee benefit trust reserving and investment
- Update on athletic procedures including guidelines for tryouts, student conduct, concussion, heat illness, and fees
- Discussion of draft policies for sexual harassment prevention and ethics for governing board members
Work Study & Brief Board Business Meeting, 6:00 p.m.
The Governing Board will hold a work study on the FY 2025 Budget Revision #3 and a cybersecurity update, then vote on the budget revision and a consent agenda. The consent agenda includes approval of a five-year Cisco Security Enterprise Agreement with HyeTech at $511,635 annually, renewal of GoGuardian internet filtering at $179,923 annually, sole source vendors for IB materials and printer maintenance, personnel changes, base rate schedules, gifts, and travel requests.
- Action to approve FY 2025 Budget Revision #3 (Item 6.01)
- Five-year Cisco Security Enterprise Agreement with HyeTech Network & Security Solutions, $511,635/year (Item 5.04)
- Renewal of GoGuardian internet filtering subscription via CDW, $179,923/year (Item 5.05)
- Sole source approval for Follett Content Solutions as exclusive IB materials distributor (Item 5.06)
- Sole source approval for Print and Finishing Solutions for Mimaki printer maintenance (Item 5.07)
The Governing Board approved the consent agenda items and the third budget revision for fiscal year 2025. The meeting consisted of a work study followed by a brief business session.
- Approved consent agenda items (5-0)
- Approved FY 2025 Budget Revision #3 (5-0)
Executive Sessions (2) starting at 5:00 p.m.; Regular Board Meeting immediately following Executive Sessions
The board convened executive sessions to discuss potential appointments, then approved Eric Cruz as Desert Ridge Junior High principal and Kristin Fleming as Augusta Ranch Elementary principal for the 2025-2026 school year. Consent agenda items included a $110,775.50 drainage easement with the Town of Gilbert at Mesquite Elementary and a $222,981 asphalt replacement project at Canyon Rim Elementary and Desert Ridge High School. Financial reports and policy adoptions were also presented.
- Appointment of Eric Cruz as principal of Desert Ridge Junior High for 2025-2026
- Appointment of Kristin Fleming as principal of Augusta Ranch Elementary for 2025-2026
- Drainage and retention basin easement agreement with Town of Gilbert for $110,775.50 at Mesquite Elementary
- Replace and upgrade asphalt drives, parking lots, and walkways at Canyon Rim and Desert Ridge High School for $222,981
- Second read and adoption of Policy 1-301 - Rules of Order
The Governing Board approved the appointment of two school principals for the 2025-2026 school year. Superintendent Dr. Shane McCord also provided an expedited rollout schedule for weapons detectors at all seven high school campuses following reports of guns on campus.
- Approved appointment of Eric Cruz as Principal of Desert Ridge Junior High for 2025-2026 (5-0)
- Approved appointment of Kristin Fleming as Principal of Augusta Ranch Elementary for 2025-2026 (5-0)
- Approved the meeting agenda (5-0)
Policy Meeting
The Gilbert Unified School District Governing Board Policy Committee meets to discuss and review multiple policies. Items include second reads on rules of order, hazing prevention, and students with disabilities, as well as first reads on banking/accounting and employee evaluations. Discussions also cover cell phones, dress code, athletic procedures, and new policies on communication pathways and board member ethics.
- Second read of Policy 5-408 Hazing Prevention
- Second read of Policies 5-203 and 5-204 on Students with Disabilities (IDEA)
- Discussion on Cell Phones (Policy 5-305)
- Discussion on Dress Code (Policy 5-302)
- First read of Policy 4-103 Employee Evaluations
Executive Session #1 at 5:15 p.m.; Work Study & Brief Board Business Meeting immediately following Executive Session #1; Executive Sessions #2 and #3 after Item 7.02
The board approved a 2% pay increase for all employee groups for FY 2026, with a possible additional 1% contingent on student enrollment loss being less than 300 ADM. They also appointed Adam Strock as principal of Canyon Valley for the 2025-2026 school year and approved a consent agenda including personnel, a cooperative purchasing agreement with Axia Cooperative, and an updated 2025-2026 Memorandum of Understanding. The board reviewed the FY 2024 district spending report and the FY 2026 preliminary budget presentation.
- 2% pay increase for all staff, with potential additional 1% if student loss is under 300 ADM
- Appointment of Adam Strock as Principal of Canyon Valley for 2025-2026
- Approval of cooperative purchasing agreement with Axia Cooperative
- Updated 2025-2026 Memorandum of Understanding clarifying benefits and policy references
- Executive sessions held to discuss student discipline and expulsions
The Governing Board approved a 2% pay increase for all employee groups for FY 2026, with a potential additional 1% increase in January 2026 based on student enrollment figures. The Board also appointed Adam Strock as the Principal of Canyon Valley for the 2025-2026 school year.
- Approved appointment of Adam Strock as Principal of Canyon Valley for 2025-2026 (5-0)
- Approved 2% pay increase for all employee groups for FY 2026 (5-0)
- Approved potential additional 1% pay increase in January 2026 if student loss is at least 300 ADM less than projection (5-0)
- Approved consent agenda items (5-0)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Regular Board Meeting
The board approved a consent agenda including a $2,695,200 track replacement at Gilbert, Mesquite, and Highland high schools, a $131,816 fire safety system upgrade, and AZSTA grant commitments for athletic facilities. They also received reports on monthly finances and a FY2025 budget revision #2, which is scheduled for a vote later in the meeting. Two student expulsions were also approved.
- $2,695,200 track replacement at Gilbert, Mesquite, and Highland high schools
- $131,816 upgrade of fire/life safety monitoring at 42 facilities
- AZSTA grant commitments for bleachers at Gilbert and Highland high schools and a weight room/lockers at Mesquite high school
- FY2025 Budget Revision #2 (action item 8.02)
- Two student expulsions (Student #2425-2210 and #2425-3210)
The Governing Board approved a budget revision to transfer $11 million from Maintenance and Operations Budget Capacity into District Additional Assistance. The board also reviewed monthly financial reports and received a presentation on increasing student enrollment in advanced and gifted academic programs.
- Approved agenda as presented (4-0)
- Approved FY 2025 Budget Revision #2 to transfer $11 million from Maintenance and Operations Budget Capacity to District Additional Assistance
Work Study & Brief Board Business Meeting, 6:00 p.m.
The governing board will hold a work study and business meeting to discuss and vote on several items, including the FY 2024 single audit and financial compliance reports, and consent agenda items. Key decisions include a cell tower easement agreement with AT&T at Desert Ridge High School, awarding contracts for HSA administration and early childhood curriculum, and approving travel requests.
- Cell tower easement agreement with AT&T at Desert Ridge High School, $1,800/month rent plus $1,000 earnest money
- Award Health Equity contract for HSA administration services, estimated annual expenditure $19,230
- Award Goodheart-Wilcox Publisher contract for early childhood curriculum, estimated annual expenditure $30,000
- FY 2024 Single Audit Reporting Package acceptance by roll call vote
- FY 2024 Uniform System of Financial Records Compliance Questionnaire acceptance by roll call vote
The Governing Board approved the consent agenda and accepted two financial reporting packages for fiscal year 2024. These documents include the Single Audit Reporting Package and the Uniform System of Financial Records Compliance Questionnaire.
- Approved consent agenda items (5-0)
- Accepted FY 2024 Single Audit Reporting Package (SARP) (5-0)
- Accepted FY 2024 Uniform System of Financial Records (USFR) Compliance Questionnaire (5-0)
Regular Board Meeting
The Gilbert Unified School District Governing Board approved a consent agenda containing 18 items, including a $581,315 contract for perimeter security fencing at Mesquite High and Campo Verde High, and a $98,661 project for concrete pathways at Gilbert Elementary. The board also approved an intergovernmental agreement with the Town of Gilbert for School Resource Officers, personnel actions, and four student expulsions.
- Perimeter security fencing at Mesquite High ($410,477) and Campo Verde High ($170,838) via Associated Fencing
- New concrete pathways and ADA ramps at Gilbert Elementary ($98,661) from D&R Construction
- Intergovernmental Agreement with Town of Gilbert for School Resource Officers
- Approval of 2025-2026 Memorandum of Understanding
- Four student expulsions (Students #2425-3212, #2425-1230, #2425-1124, #2425-2230)
The Governing Board approved a 6% increase in medical insurance premiums for the 2025-2026 school year, which increases district budgeted expenses by approximately $1,292,612. The board also approved the meeting agenda and consent agenda items.
- Approved 6% medical premium increase for 2025-2026 school year
- Approved no changes to dental insurance rates for 2025-2026
- Approved meeting agenda with correction to January 21, 2025 minutes (5-0)
- Approved consent agenda items (5-0)
Policy Meeting
The Policy Committee will meet to conduct first-read reviews of four district policies. These discussions cover rules of order, hazing prevention, and IDEA guidelines for students with disabilities.
- Review of Policy 1-301 - Rules of Order
- Review of Policy 5-408 - Hazing Prevention
- Review of Policy 5-203 - Students with Disabilities (IDEA)
- Review of Policy 5-204 - Students with Disabilities Procedural Safeguards (IDEA)
Work Study & Brief Board Business Meeting, 6:00 p.m.
The Gilbert Public Schools Governing Board will discuss and vote on the FY 2025 Revised Budget #1 and review monthly/quarterly financial reports. The board will also consider a consent agenda covering personnel changes, student expulsions, contract language for 2025-2026, employee calendars, summer school fee increases, a cell tower easement renewal with AT&T, and approval of ProSolve as a sole source vendor for $87,000.
- Approval of FY 2025 Revised Budget #1
- AT&T cell tower easement renewal at Gilbert High School (four additional 5-year terms)
- ProSolve sole source vendor approval for $87,000 for QUEST curriculum
- Elementary summer school fee increase of $5 per class (new fee $95)
- Letter of support for Apple Inc. minor boundary modification at 3470 South Signal Butte Road
The Governing Board approved the FY 2025 Revised Budget #1. The board also approved the consent agenda items and recognized National School Counseling Week.
- Approved Consent Agenda Items (5-0)
- Adopted FY 2025 Revised Budget #1 (5-0)
Governing Board Retreat at 10:00 a.m.
The Gilbert Unified School District Governing Board holds a retreat to discuss legal responsibilities, enrollment demographics, academic programming, and the FY 2026 budget. No votes or formal decisions are scheduled; the meeting is for information and strategic planning.
- Discussion of legal aspects of being a board member
- Review of enrollment and demographic information
- Academic programming discussion
- FY 2026 budget considerations
- Review of mission, core beliefs, and strategic operating plan
Regular Board Meeting
The Gilbert Unified School District Governing Board is meeting to receive reports (FY2024 financial report, academic spotlight) and has approved a consent agenda that includes a $4,663,116 purchase of 5,069 Dell Chromebooks for elementary, junior high, and incoming 9th-grade students. The board also awarded a $187,680/year contract to Cox Arizona Telecom for wide-area network services and approved a $430,000 sole-source contract for Renaissance Learning assessment platform. Other consent items cover personnel, gifts, parent support organizations, and field trips.
- Purchase of 5,069 Dell Chromebooks for $4,663,116 from CDW-G to replace end-of-life devices
- Award of E-rate eligible WAN services contract to Cox Arizona Telecom LLC at $187,680 annually
- Sole-source approval for Renaissance Learning assessment platform at $430,000 per year
- Presentation and acceptance of FY2024 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report
- Approval of overnight/out-of-state travel requests and parent support organizations
The Governing Board approved the meeting agenda. The board received a presentation on the FY 2024 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report, which included an external audit and a discussion regarding a $6 million property value judgment liability.
- Approved the meeting agenda (5-0)
Special Organizational Meeting & Brief Board Business Meeting, 6:00 p.m.
The Gilbert Unified School District Governing Board held a special organizational meeting and brief business meeting on January 7, 2025. They elected Chad Thompson as Board President and Blake Robison as Board Clerk, approved the 2025 meeting schedule and rules of order, and made committee appointments. In the consent agenda, they awarded a Flexible Spending Account administration contract at $11,796 annually and a mascot/uniform vendor contract at $40,000 annually, and approved Musco Lighting as a sole source vendor at $2,850 annually. An item on replacing underground fuel storage tanks was cut off in the agenda.
- Elected Chad Thompson as Board President and Blake Robison as Board Clerk for 2025
- Approved 2025 meeting schedule: Work Study second Tuesday, Policy third Monday, Business fourth Tuesday all at 6:00 p.m.
- Awarded FSA admin services contract to Flexible Benefit Administrators, Inc. for $11,796/year
- Awarded mascot, cheer and dance uniforms contract to multiple vendors for $40,000/year
- Approved Musco Lighting as sole source vendor for lighting maintenance at $2,850/year
The Governing Board held a Special Organizational Meeting to elect its 2025 officers and establish the meeting schedule. The board also approved its rules of order and appointed members to various district committees and liaison roles.
- Elected Chad Thompson as Board President (5-0)
- Elected Blake Robison as Board Clerk (3-2)
- Approved Business and Work Study meetings for second and fourth Tuesdays at 6:00 p.m. (5-0)
- Approved Policy Meetings for third Mondays at 4:30 p.m. (5-0)
- Approved Rules of Order under Policy 1-301 (5-0)
- Appointed 2025 committee representatives and liaisons (5-0)
- Appointed Jill Humpherys as Employee Benefit Trust Trustee (5-0)
- Approved changing 'Board Committee Reports' title to 'Board Reports' (5-0)