Queen Creek Unified School District public meetings in 2021
24 substantive meetings from 2021, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
NOTICE NOTICE NOTICE
This agenda is a courtesy notice, not a business meeting. It informs the public that a majority of Queen Creek Unified School District Board members may attend the QCUSD Administration Holiday Dinner on December 10, 2021. No official business will be conducted or action taken at the event.
- Courtesy notice of possible Board member attendance at QCUSD Administration Holiday Dinner
- Event: Friday, December 10, 2021, 6:00 p.m. at Baci Italian Bistro, 8830 E. Germann Road, Mesa, AZ 85212
- Explicitly stated that no official business or action will occur
Regular Board Meeting - 6:00 p.m. - REVISED 12/3/2021 4:04 p.m.
The Queen Creek Unified School District Governing Board will hold a study session and regular meeting. The study session includes a demographic update presentation and a first read of numerous policy updates from the Arizona School Boards Association. The regular meeting includes consent agenda items such as approving November 2021 revenues/expenditures, adjusting the minimum wage to $12.80 per hour effective January 1, 2022, and approving several overnight field trips and affiliation agreements.
- First read of policy updates covering 30+ policies (e.g., student discipline, purchasing, staff contracts)
- Possible action to adjust minimum wage to $12.80/hour effective Jan 1, 2022
- Possible action to approve revenue and expenditures for November 2021
- Possible action to approve overnight field trips (FFA camp, JROTC, basketball, band)
- Possible action to approve clinical affiliation agreements with Haven of Phoenix, Citadel Post Acute, and Diablo Valley College
SPECIAL SESSION - 1:00 p.m.
The Queen Creek Unified School District Governing Board is holding a special session to consider issuing a stop work order and canceling the change order for Phase 2 of Schnepf Elementary School. The board may also vote to enter executive session for legal advice. Public participation is limited to those who fill out a request to speak form.
- Discussion and possible action to issue a Stop Work Order and Cancel Change Order for Phase 2 of Schnepf Elementary
- Delegation of authority to Superintendent to cease construction and issue final payment
- Possible executive session for legal advice
Regular Board Meeting - 6:00 p.m.
The Governing Board will review proposed attendance boundary adjustments for several elementary, junior high, and high schools effective for the 2022-2023 school year. The meeting also includes a discussion on adjusting the annual tuition rate for I-20 students to $10,000.
- Proposed attendance boundary changes for 11 schools including Queen Creek High and Desert Mountain Elementary
- Proposal to set FY 2022-2023 tuition for non-resident I-20 students at $10,000 per student annually
- Donation agreement with Arcus Private Capital Solutions, LLC at $400 per dwelling unit for Rittenhouse Commons 2
- Right-of-entry request for Southwest Gas Corporation to install a gas line near Newell Barney High
- Contract award discussion for staff recruitment services (RFP 21-11-26)
NOTICE NOTICE NOTICE
This is a courtesy notice, not a meeting agenda. It states that a majority of Queen Creek Unified School District #95 board members may attend several district events in November 2021, but these are not official board meetings and no official business will be conducted.
- Notice of possible board member attendance at QCUSD events in November 2021
- Explicit statement that no official Governing Board business will be conducted
Regular Board Meeting - 6:00 p.m. REVISED 10/18/21 at 1:10 p.m.
The Governing Board will hold a study session to review state assessment scores and changes to the Classroom Site Fund. The regular meeting includes updates on construction, approval of various district agreements, and recognition of students and employees.
- Discussion of State Assessment Scores and Changes to Classroom Site Fund
- Donation agreement with IDM Apartments PHX, LLC at $400 per dwelling unit
- Facility Use Agreement between the District and EVO Aquatics, LLC
- MOU with Chicanos Por La Causa, Inc. for Early Childhood Development services
- 60-day textbook display reviews for several AP course materials
SPECIAL SESSION - 4:30 p.m.
The Queen Creek Unified School District Governing Board will meet for a special session to review the 2020-2021 Annual Financial Report. The Board will also discuss and potentially approve a change order for Phase 2 of the Schnepf Elementary School project.
- Approval of publication for the 2020-2021 Annual Financial Report
- Discussion and possible action on a change order at Schnepf Elementary School, Phase 2
NOTICE NOTICE NOTICE
This is a courtesy notice, not a regular meeting agenda. It informs the public that Queen Creek Unified School District Board members may attend funeral services for Allison Brague on September 30 and October 1, 2021, at San Tan Mortuary and Queen Creek Botanical Gardens. No official business will be conducted at these events.
- Possible board attendance at funeral services for Allison Brague
- Event dates: September 30 and October 1, 2021
- Locations: San Tan Mortuary and Queen Creek Botanical Gardens
Regular Board Meeting - 6:00 p.m. - REVISED 9/9/21 10:35 a.m.
The Queen Creek Unified School District Governing Board will review construction updates and approve routine financial documents, including August 2021 expenditures. The board is also scheduled to approve a sole-source contract with the Town of Queen Creek for a traffic light installation and a donation agreement with Mattamy Arizona. Additionally, the board will discuss naming options for High School #3 and updates to its Career and Technical Education pathways.
- Approval of $100,000 reimbursement to Town of Queen Creek for traffic light at Grange Parkway and Gary Road for Schnepf Elementary access
- Approval of Donation Agreement with Mattamy Arizona, LLC at $1,000 per rooftop donation for Empire Pointe Development
- Approval of Memorandum of Understanding with Education Forward Arizona for FAFSA completion initiatives
- Approval of revised 2021-2022 QCUSD Coaching & Extra-Curricular Salary Schedule
- Discussion of High School #3 naming options and CTE pathways updates
Regular Board Meeting - 6:00 p.m.
The Governing Board will hold a study session to discuss an Advanced Placement/Dual Enrollment compensation plan and staff evaluation policies. The regular meeting includes reviewing construction updates, approving expenditures, and considering several consent agenda items ranging from field trips to property donations.
- Discussion of Advanced Placement/Dual Enrollment Compensation Plan
- First read of Policy GCO regarding professional staff evaluations
- Donation agreement with Taylor Morrison/Arizona, Inc. at $1,000 per rooftop
- Extension of Verizon cell tower lease option at Queen Creek Junior High
- Approval of 2021-2022 coaching and extra-curricular salary schedules
SPECIAL SESSION - 4:00 p.m.
The Queen Creek Unified School District Governing Board will hold a special session to consider approving the proposed 2021-2022 expenditure budget and the adjacent ways tax levy. The agenda includes procedural items (call to order, adoption of agenda) and one action item. Public hearings for the budget and truth in taxation have already been held.
- Vote on 2021-2022 expenditure budget
- Vote on 2021-2022 adjacent ways tax levy
- Public hearing held for budget per A.R.S. §15-905(D)
- Truth in taxation hearing held per A.R.S. §15-905.01
Regular Board Meeting - 6:00 p.m.
The Queen Creek Unified School District Governing Board meets to discuss and vote on school construction, the 2021-22 budget, and routine approvals. The agenda includes a study session on the Schnepf Elementary addition and energy projects, followed by a public hearing on the proposed expenditure budget and truth in taxation, then action items like insurance renewal.
- Schnepf Elementary Phase II construction and change order discussion, funded by a $5M lease from Capital One Finance Group
- Public hearing on FY 2021-2022 Proposed Expenditure Budget and truth in taxation
- Possible approval of property/liability insurance renewal costing ~$131,716 more for FY22
- Consent agenda includes $4,000 Cummins generator maintenance agreements for Queen Creek High School and Faith Mather Sossaman Elementary
- First read of policy IHAMB (Family Life Education) revisions to comply with Governor Ducey's Executive Order 2021-11
SPECIAL SESSION - 4:30 p.m.
The Queen Creek Unified School District Governing Board is meeting in a special session to consider approving the FY 2021-2022 budget for publication, a $35.48 million guaranteed maximum price for the first phase of High School No. 3, and several consent agenda items including a fireworks display agreement and a college-course intergovernmental agreement. The board will also act on personnel items and appoint a treasurer for student activities accounts.
- Approve $35,481,045 Guaranteed Maximum Price for High School No. 3 (Academic Wing, Gymnasium, initial field space)
- Adopt proposed 2021-2022 expenditure budget, Truth in Taxation notice, and authorize publication and budget hearing notice
- Approve MOU with Eastmark Community Assembly for July 4 fireworks on district land at East Point Twenty Two Blvd and South Copernicus for $370
- Approve IGA with Maricopa County Community College District for dual-enrollment college courses
- Approve KONE Care cooperative contract up to $40,000 for elevator maintenance
Regular Board Meeting - 4:30 p.m. - REVISED 5/28/2021 7:56 a.m.
The Queen Creek Unified School District Governing Board will hold a regular meeting with a study session and action items. The agenda is largely a consent agenda covering routine approvals such as donations, expenditures, vouchers, resolutions, and contracts. Notable items include a school resource officer agreement with Mesa, approval of enVision Math materials, and various intergovernmental agreements.
- Approve IGA with City of Mesa for School Resource Officer at Eastmark High School
- Approve enVision Math supplementary materials for grades KG-5
- Approve MOU with Community Bridges, Inc. for behavioral services
- Approve Beyond Textbooks IGA with Vail USD
- Approve annual contract renewals and cooperative contracts for FY21 and FY22
Regular Board Meeting - 6:00 p.m. - Revised 5/7/21 2:24 p.m.
The Queen Creek Unified School District Governing Board will hold a study session to discuss a potential 2021 bond election, the capital plan, and the adjacent ways fund and its impact on the local tax rate. The regular meeting includes consent agenda items such as approving contracts, donations, and an intergovernmental agreement for a school resource officer. The board will also recognize employees for years of service and retirees.
- Discussion of 2021 bond election and capital plan presentation
- Discussion of adjacent ways fund and tax rate (A.R.S. 15-995)
- Approve cooperative contract with Republic Services up to $160,000
- Approve cooperative contract with Kone Care up to $40,000
- Approve donation agreements: Stone Manor LLC $19,000 and Four-B Investments $162,000
NOTICE NOTICE NOTICE
This is a notice that three or more Queen Creek Unified School District Governing Board members may attend several student recognition events and graduation. No official board business will be conducted at these events.
- Academic Awards Night on April 27, 2021
- Awards of Excellence Night on April 29, 2021
- Senior Awards Night on May 4, 2021
- Queen Creek High School Graduation on May 20, 2021
- All events at Queen Creek High School Performing Arts Center, 22149 E Ocotillo Rd
SPECIAL SESSION - 4:30 p.m. - Revised 4/19/21 4:28 p.m.
The Queen Creek Unified School District Governing Board will hold a special session to discuss the capital plan and 2021 bond, review several personnel policies, and consider approving school calendars for SY23, SY24, and an amended SY22. The board will also consider revising the COVID-19 mitigation plan per Executive Order 2021-10. Consent agenda items include approving an overnight band camp trip and appointing an assistant treasurer for student activities accounts.
- Presentation and discussion of Capital Plan and 2021 Bond
- First read of Policy GBEAA (Staff Conflict of Interest) and Policy GCK/GDJ (staff assignments and transfers)
- Discussion of extra-curricular stipends and budget
- Possible action to approve school calendars for SY23, SY24, and amended SY22
- Possible action to revise mitigation plan per Executive Order 2021-10
Regular Board Meeting - 6:00 p.m.
The Queen Creek Unified School District board will discuss a capital plan and bond election, review school calendars, and approve a revised coaching salary schedule. Key action items include approving pre-construction services for High School #3 and a one-time $1,000 allocation for returning employees due to student growth.
- Approval of pre-construction services for High School #3 with Core Construction at a 0.5% fee of the Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP), anticipated not to exceed $300,000.
- One-time allocation of $1,000 per FTE for returning employees and $1,000 for substitutes who worked at least 76 days in SY 2020-2021.
- Presentation of a Capital Plan and Bond Election possibilities by Dr. Matthew Strom.
- Approval of the revised 2021-2022 QCUSD Coaching & Extra-Curricular Salary Schedule, including new stipends for CTE Nursing and Special Education.
- First read of Policy GCK (Professional Staff Assignments) and GDJ (Support Staff Assignments) regarding probationary evaluations and applicant tracking.
SPECIAL SESSION - 4:30 p.m.
The Queen Creek Unified School District Governing Board will hold a special session to discuss capital needs and open meeting law, then vote on consent agenda items including accepting $24,183,338 in state funding for construction of High School #3, approving wireless and cabling infrastructure purchases, and approving personnel items.
- Accept $24,183,338 from School Facility Board for HS #3 construction
- Approve up to $277,330 for wireless hardware at Queen Creek High School (net $138,665 after E-Rate)
- Approve up to $166,050 for wireless infrastructure at four schools (net $83,025 after E-Rate)
- Approve up to $54,251 for cabling upgrades at Queen Creek High School (net $27,125 after E-Rate)
- Approve FY 2021-2022 staffing agreement with ESI for retire/rehire
Regular Board Meeting - 6:00 p.m.
The Queen Creek Unified School District Governing Board will hold a study session and regular meeting, including a vote on a $50 million lease-purchase agreement to finance construction of High School #3, with an expected opening in July 2022. The board will also consider revisions to Policy GCCG to extend the sick leave bank to classified and part-time employees, and discuss legislative updates and a construction report.
- Resolution to approve $50M ground lease and lease-purchase agreement for High School #3
- Second read and possible approval of Policy GCCG revisions (sick leave bank for classified/part-time employees)
- Possible action to approve employee leave increase and allocation to leave bank
- Possible action to express 'No Objection' to Foreign Trade Zone subzone for Project Falcon Five at Ray Road and Hawes Road
- Consent agenda: donations, revenue/expenditures, vouchers, asset transfers, cooperative contracts
SPECIAL SESSION - 4:30 p.m. REVISED 2-5-21
The Queen Creek Unified School District Governing Board will hold a special session to consider approving a 3% salary increase for all employees for the 2021-2022 fiscal year, funded by projected student growth and inflationary state funding. The board will also vote on consent agenda items including an easement agreement with Cox Communications, a hiring protocol subscription with Stronge & Associates, and a student-teacher MOU with Alliant International University. Personnel actions include approving salary schedules, an organizational chart, and various job descriptions.
- 3% raise for all certified, classified, and administrative staff for FY 2021-22
- Easement agreement with Cox Communications at Desert Mountain Elementary
- Subscription agreement with Stronge & Associates for hiring protocol training
- MOU with Alliant International University for student teacher placements
- Approval of 2021-2022 salary schedules and updated organizational chart
Regular Board Meeting - 6:00 p.m. - REVISED 1-29-21
The Queen Creek Unified School District Governing Board will hold a study session and regular meeting. The study session includes presentations on the Queen Creek Police Department, board norms, a virtual academy update, and capital leasing options for High School No. 3. The regular meeting includes consent agenda items such as approving January revenues/expenditures, a $300,000 cooperative contract with Fruth Group, and an SRP power easement for Schnepf Elementary School.
- Capital leasing options for High School No. 3 presented by Stifel
- Approve cooperative contract with Fruth Group for $300,000
- Approve SRP power distribution easement for Schnepf Elementary School
- Approve January 2021 revenues and expenditures
- Approve 2021-2022 contract templates for staff
Regular Board Meeting - 6:00 p.m.
The Queen Creek Unified School District Governing Board will hold a study session and regular meeting. The study session includes presentations on the Silver Valley Elementary design review, energy efforts by Pierce Energy, and the development process for the third high school. The regular meeting includes consent agenda items such as approving December 2020 revenues/expenditures, vouchers, donations, asset disposals, and an intergovernmental agreement with the City of Mesa for a School Resource Officer.
- Silver Valley Elementary design review presentation
- Pierce Energy presentation on QCUSD energy efforts
- High School 3 development process presentation
- Approval of revenues and expenditures for December 2020
- Ratify revised IGA with City of Mesa for School Resource Officer at Eastmark High School
Minutes - January 1, 2021 through December 31, 2021
This agenda is an index of minutes from Queen Creek Unified School District board meetings held throughout 2021, listing regular and special sessions by month. It contains no decisions or discussion items, only references to attached PDF minutes files.
- Regular board meetings: Jan 12, Feb 2, Mar 2, Apr 6, May 11, Jun 1, Jul 13, Aug 10, Sep 14, Oct 19, Nov 9, Dec 7
- Special sessions: Feb 9, Feb 10, Mar 23, Apr 20, Jun 22, Jul 15, Oct 14, Nov 12
- Minutes PDFs attached for each meeting, sizes from 113 KB to 588 KB