Queen Creek Unified School District public meetings in 2022
22 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
SPECIAL SESSION - 4:00 p.m.
The Queen Creek Unified School District Governing Board held a special session to discuss and take action on several items, including adopting new trust model policies, approving the FY23 revised expenditure budget, and enrolling in an energy incentive program. The board also held a public hearing on the revised budget and voted to enter executive session to discuss property negotiations for a new elementary school.
- Approved contract with Enel to enroll in SRP Business Demand Response incentive program
- Approved updated Trust Policy Services Agreement with Arizona Risk Retention Trust
- Adopted resolution designating Chief Operations Officer as agent for emergency management grants
- Approved FY23 Revised Expenditure Budget
- Approved new Trust Model Policies effective January 1, 2023, and rescinded ASBA policies
Regular Board Meeting - 6:00 p.m. - REVISED 12/2/22 1:55 p.m.
The Queen Creek Unified School District Governing Board will hold a study session and regular meeting. The board will discuss demographic and science updates, then vote on consent agenda items including a $55,000 donation from Meta for robotics, a revised 2023-24 school calendar, and adjusting minimum wage to $13.85 per hour. Several recognitions and reports are also scheduled.
- Donation of $55,000 from Meta Platforms, Inc. for Junior High Robotics Program
- Revised 2023-24 school calendar: first day July 24, 2023; winter break Dec 22-Jan 5
- Minimum wage increase to $13.85/hour effective Jan 1, 2023
- Grade configuration for Crismon High School: 7th-11th grade for 2023-24
- 60-day textbook displays for AP World History and Spanish II
Regular Board Meeting - 6:00 p.m.
The Queen Creek Unified School District Governing Board will hold a study session and regular meeting, discussing state assessments, a Navy program at Eastmark High School, and policy updates. The board will vote on consent agenda items including a $2.64 million bus purchase, a Navy National Defense Cadet Corps agreement, and several policy approvals.
- Approve $2,642,251.10 purchase of 14 buses from RWC Group and Canyon State Bus Sales
- Approve agreement with Navy National Defense Cadet Corps (NNDCC) program
- Approve Sophos Endpoint Protection & Response cybersecurity upgrade
- Approve award of contract to Chasse Building Team for mobile classrooms
- Approve October 2022 expenditures and revenue
Regular Board Meeting - 6:00 p.m.
The Queen Creek Unified School District Governing Board will hold a study session to discuss policy advisory updates, 'The Road Ahead' presentation, and board norms, followed by a regular meeting. The board will consider approving the consent agenda, which includes expenditures, vouchers, cooperative contracts, clinical affiliation agreements, and 60-day book displays for two titles. Public comment is limited to items on the agenda.
- First read of 8 policy updates from Arizona School Boards Association, including IHA (Basic Instructional Program), KB (Parental Involvement), and KI (Visitors to School)
- Possible approval of expenditures and revenue for September 2022 and vouchers from August 23 to September 30, 2022
- Approval of clinical affiliation agreements with Sunland Health Associates (Montecito Post Acute Care) and Wellsprings of Gilbert
- Approval of temporary construction easement for SRP along Signal Butte Road near Katherine Mecham Barney Elementary (revised to 12-month term)
- 60-day book displays for 'Refugee' by Alan Gratz and 'A Long Walk to Water' by Linda Sue Park
SPECIAL SESSION - 4:30 p.m.
The Queen Creek Unified School District Governing Board is holding a special session to discuss and potentially act on several items. The main discussion is a presentation on additional Maintenance & Operations (M&O) requests for the 2022-2023 school year, covering grounds, substitute pay, a bus driver incentive program, and a safety coordinator. The board will also consider approving the annual financial report, overnight field trips, cooperative contracts, and personnel items.
- Discussion of additional M&O requests for SY23: grounds, substitute pay, bus driver incentive program, safety coordinator
- Possible approval of 2021-2022 Annual Financial Report and public presentation of override and bond expenditures for FY22
- Possible approval of overnight field trip for Newell Barney Junior High students to Science Camp in Prescott, AZ (Oct 19-21, 2022)
- Possible approval of cooperative contracts for FY23
- Discussion and possible action on certified and classified personnel items
Notice of Possible Quorum
This is a notice of possible quorum, not a regular meeting. It states that three or more Governing Board members may attend district-sponsored events and professional organization events, but no official board business will be conducted.
- Possible attendance at school-sponsored events (competitions, performances, graduations, sports)
- Possible attendance at professional organization events (AASBO, ASBA, ASA)
Regular Board Meeting - 6:00 p.m.
The Queen Creek Unified School District Governing Board will hold a study session to discuss employee compensation plans, classroom space for SY24 and beyond, and a New Teacher Academy. The regular meeting will then cover routine items including approving minutes, vouchers, donations, cooperative contracts, and several curriculum adoptions. All items on the consent agenda were approved unanimously.
- Discussion of employee compensation plans
- Discussion of classroom space for SY24 and beyond
- Approval of July 2022 vouchers
- Approval of cooperative contracts for FY23
- Adoption of Houghton Mifflin Harcourt English 3D, The Kite Runner, and Medea
Regular Board Meeting - 6:00 p.m.
The Queen Creek Unified School District Governing Board will hold a study session to discuss the Governor's budget and historic investment in K-12, followed by a regular meeting. The regular meeting includes approval of minutes, a construction update, and a consent agenda with multiple action items. The board will also hear public comments and consider various agreements and approvals.
- Discussion and presentation of Governor's budget and historic investment in K-12
- Approve revenue and expenditures for June 2022
- Approve professional police services for Crismon High School for 2022-2023
- Approve intergovernmental agreement with Maricopa County Community College District
- Approve intergovernmental agreement with City of Mesa for School Resource Officer at Eastmark High School
SPECIAL SESSION - 4:00 p.m.
The Queen Creek Unified School District Governing Board held a special session to approve several consent agenda items and action items. The board approved the proposed 2022-2023 expenditure budget and authorized its publication for public hearings, along with multiple intergovernmental agreements and partnerships. All items were approved unanimously.
- Approved 2022-2023 proposed expenditure budget and authorized publication for public hearings on July 12, 2022
- Approved intergovernmental agreement with East Valley Institute of Technology (EVIT) for career technical education programs
- Approved agreement with Ottawa University offering 20% tuition reduction for district employees and $10,000 scholarship for dependents
- Approved use of Script digital workflow platform at no cost for two years under state contract
- Approved overnight field trips for Queen Creek High School theater, cheer, and band students
Regular Board Meeting - 6:00 p.m.
The Queen Creek Unified School District Governing Board met to discuss sunshine laws and review district operations. Key items included approving a large donation from the Hudson Station development and reviewing student travel and financial reports.
- Approval of $96,000 donation agreement with GM Gabrych Family Limited Partnership
- Renewal of KONE, Inc. elevator maintenance contract not to exceed $40,000
- Approval of overnight field trips for Eastmark High School and Queen Creek High School students
- Approval of Memorandum of Understanding for a July 4 fireworks display at East Point Twenty-Two Boulevard
- Approval of May 2022 revenue and expenditures
Regular Board Meeting - 6:00 p.m. - REVISED 4/29/22 9:00 a.m.
The Queen Creek Unified School District Governing Board will hold a study session and regular meeting, including a public hearing on a proposed 2021-2022 expenditure budget revision. The board will also consider consent agenda items such as approving donations, expenditures, salary schedules, and textbook adoptions. Recognition of years of service and retirees is also scheduled.
- Approve donation agreements: Shea Homes ($176,000) and GM Gabrych Family ($127,000) for new home developments
- Public hearing and possible approval of 2021-2022 expenditure budget revision
- Approve April 2022 expenditures and revenue, and vouchers from March 29 to April 28, 2022
- Adopt revised FY23 administrative and classified hourly salary schedules
- Recognize employees for 15-35 years of service and retirees
SPECIAL SESSION - 4:00 p.m.
The Queen Creek Unified School District Governing Board will hold a special session to discuss and possibly adopt a resolution calling a bond election on November 8, 2022, with four options ranging from $188 million to $286 million. The board will also consider purchasing white fleet buses for Crismon High School and approving personnel items. The meeting includes a study session and action items, with the possibility of an executive session for legal advice.
- Discussion of possible bond options: $188M, $198M, $235M, $286M
- Possible adoption of resolution for bond election on Nov. 8, 2022
- Crismon High White Fleet Purchase via Mohave Cooperative Contract 18F-ASH-0904
- Approval of certified and classified personnel items
- Call to order and adoption of agenda
Regular Board Meeting - 6:00 p.m.
The Queen Creek Unified School District Governing Board will hold a study session and regular meeting to discuss possible bond options and a participatory budget program, then take action on several items including approving a $1,905,002 guaranteed maximum price for Crismon High School construction, a cell tower lease with Verizon, and a traffic signal agreement with the Town of Queen Creek.
- Guaranteed Maximum Price of $1,905,002 for Crismon High School construction
- Cell tower land lease with Verizon Wireless for $1,500/month at 20217 E. Chandler Heights Rd
- Intergovernmental agreement with Town of Queen Creek for traffic signal at 21942 E Riggs Rd, estimated $500,000, QCUSD contributing 25%
- Building Renewal Grant of $13,247.75 for Queen Creek High School cooling tower pump
- Approval of expenditures, vouchers, and asset transfers
NOTICE NOTICE NOTICE
The Queen Creek Unified School District issued a courtesy notice regarding Board member attendance at upcoming ceremonies and graduations. No official Governing Board business will be conducted during these events.
- Attendance at various QCUSD events including ceremonies and graduations for March, April, and May 2022
SPECIAL SESSION - 5:00 p.m. - REVISED 3/21/22 12:34 p.m.
The Queen Creek Unified School District Governing Board will consider renewing health insurance benefits with Kairos Health Arizona, Inc. for the 2022-2023 fiscal year. The Board will also review a proposal to lease property to DCS Contracting, Inc. for a temporary construction office.
- Approval of 2022-2023 health insurance benefits with a 4% blended medical rate increase
- Proposal for $1,000 monthly rental of district property to DCS Contracting, Inc. for a construction office
- Approval of overnight field trips for Eastmark High School and Queen Creek High School students
- Review of certified and classified personnel employment and resignation items
Joint Queen Creek Town Council/Queen Creek Unified School District Meeting
The Queen Creek Town Council and Queen Creek Unified School District Governing Board are holding a joint informational meeting. No official board business will be conducted. The agenda includes presentations and discussions on school construction projects, Crismon High School, the district's financial outlook, the town's expenditure limitation, police department update, and parks and recreation updates.
- Presentation on school construction projects by Dr. Matthew Strom and Jim Lamb
- Crismon High School update by Principal Elyse Torbert
- Discussion of Queen Creek Unified School District's financial 'Road Ahead'
- Town of Queen Creek Alternative Expenditure Limitation - Permanent Base Adjustment presentation
- Queen Creek Police Department update by Chief Randy Brice
Regular Board Meeting - 6:00 p.m. - REVISED 2/25/22 11:24 a.m.
The Queen Creek Unified School District Governing Board will hold a study session to discuss 2022 bond options and hear a presentation from the Superintendent's Advisory Council. During the regular meeting, the board will consider consent agenda items including contracts with SRP for the new Crismon High School, approval of February 2022 expenditures and vouchers, and several overnight field trips. Action items include accepting the 2021 financial and compliance audit reports and approving salary schedules for the 2022-2023 fiscal year.
- Discussion of 2022 bond options
- SRP design and construction contracts for Crismon High School classroom building and infrastructure
- Approval of February 2022 expenditures and revenue
- Approval of vouchers dated February 1-22, 2022
- Approval of 2022-2023 salary schedules
Governing Board Retreat
This is a retreat, not a business meeting; no official board action will be taken. The board will hear presentations from the CFO and construction director on the district's future plans and possible bond options for 2022.
- Discussion of 'The Road Ahead' by CFO Amber Stouard and Jim Lamb
- Discussion of possible 2022 bond options by CFO and construction director
SPECIAL SESSION - 4:30 p.m.
The Queen Creek Unified School District Governing Board will hold a special session to review financial information. The session includes a presentation by Chief Financial Officer Amber Stouard regarding the proposed 2022-2023 budget and potential compensation options.
- Presentation of proposed 2022-2023 Budget
- Discussion of possible compensation options
NOTICE NOTICE NOTICE
This notice informs the public that Board Members may attend several district-related events during January and February 2022. These gatherings are not official Board meetings, and no official business will be conducted.
- Northern Region PTO Lunch at Eastmark High School on 1/31/22
- East Valley School Boards Consortium at Tempe Elementary School District #3 on 1/31/22
Regular Board Meeting - 6:00 p.m.
The Queen Creek Unified School District Governing Board will hold a study session, organizational meeting, and regular meeting. The board will elect its 2022 president and vice president, hear presentations on National Board Certifications, gifted endorsements, marketing, and board norms, and vote on a consent agenda including donations, contracts, and field trips.
- Election of Governing Board President and Vice President for 2022
- Parking license agreement with LDS Church for Queen Creek High School students
- Approval of donations and cooperative contracts for FY22
- Approval of overnight field trips to Tucson, Anaheim, and Flagstaff
- Resolution to appoint Maricopa County School Superintendent as garnishment agent
Minutes - January 1, 2022 through December 31, 2022
This agenda is an index of meeting minutes from the Queen Creek Unified School District governing board for calendar year 2022. It lists regular board meetings, a special session, and a board retreat, with attached PDF files for each. No decisions or discussions are detailed in this document.
- January 11, 2022 Regular Board Meeting minutes (PDF)
- February 1, 2022 Special Session minutes (PDF)
- February 8, 2022 Regular Board Meeting minutes (PDF)
- February 15, 2022 Board Retreat (no attachment listed)