Sunnyside Unified School District public meetings in 2024
28 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Public Hearing Agenda
The Governing Board holds a public hearing on FY2024-2025 Annual Expenditure Budget Revision #1, which increases the total district budget by $3,358,987. The adjustments are attributed to changes in Budget Balance Carryover, fluctuation in ADM, and interest accrued. The board will consider approval during the regular meeting.
- FY2024-2025 Annual Expenditure Budget Revision #1 increases budget by $3,358,987
- M&O Budget increased by $442,565
- District Additional Assistance/Unrestricted Capital increased by $1,352,994
- Classroom Site Fund increased by $294,888
- Federal and State Grants increased by $1,188,859
The board held a public hearing regarding the FY2024-2025 Annual Expenditure Budget Revision #1. No action was taken as the meeting was informational only. The item is scheduled for action at a subsequent regular board meeting.
- Adjourned public hearing (4-0)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Regular Governing Board Meeting Agenda
The agenda consists primarily of procedural and consent agenda items for routine district operations. The Governing Board approved personnel changes, expense vouchers, student travel requests, surplus property disposal, and the demolition of seven portable classrooms. These actions govern staffing, facility maintenance, and budget expenditures, which determine school operations and resource allocation.
- Approval of expense and payroll vouchers
- Personnel report covering certified and classified staff hires, rehires, and terminations
- Student travel requests for Lauffer Middle School (Washington DC) and Sunnyside High School wrestling (Clovis, CA)
- Disposal of surplus property via online auction (Dec 11–24, 2024)
- $65,115 contract with RCD Demolition LLC to remove seven portable classrooms at Apollo Middle, Challenger Middle, Los Ranchitos Elem, and Craycroft Elem
The Governing Board approved the first budget revision for the 2024-2025 fiscal year and passed a series of consent agenda items. The meeting also included reports on student achievements, building renovations, and a tax credit overview.
- Approved FY2024-2025 Annual Expenditure Budget Revision #1 (4-0)
- Approved Consent Agenda items including personnel report, vouchers, and student travel (4-0)
- Approved demolition of portables districtwide (4-0)
- Approved agreement between Arizona Department of Homeland Security and Sunnyside School District (4-0)
- Approved disposition of District surplus property (4-0)
- Approved Governing Board Minutes from November 26, 2024 (4-0)
- Approved the meeting agenda (3-0)
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Regular Governing Board Meeting Agenda - VIRTUAL
The Sunnyside Unified School District Governing Board will meet virtually to approve a consent agenda consisting of routine items. These include approval of prior meeting minutes, a personnel report, expense vouchers, student and district travel requests, gifts and donations, and student activity and auxiliary operations fund reports. No major policy changes or public hearings are scheduled.
- Approval of personnel report including certified and classified staff hires, resignations, transfers, and leave absences
- Approval of expense vouchers (amount not specified in agenda)
- Student travel requests: Desert View HS AFJROTC college tour (Flagstaff, Dec 2-3), Sunnyside HS wrestling tournaments (Ohio, California, Oklahoma), Sunnyside HS cheer trip to Disney World (Florida, March 2025), Gallego Intermediate orchestra trip to Knott's Berry Farm (California, April 2025)
- Out-of-district travel for Chief Financial Officer to Leadership Forum in Tampa, Florida (March 5-8, 2025)
- Acceptance of gifts and donations (period Oct 25 – Nov 22, 2024, details in attachment)
The Governing Board approved the meeting agenda and the revised Consent Agenda items. No other substantive decisions were made during the meeting.
- Approved meeting agenda (4-0)
- Approved revised Consent Agenda items, including personnel reports, vouchers, and travel requests (4-0)
- Approved Governing Board Minutes from November 12, 2024 (4-0)
- Approved Policy IJOC-R School Volunteers second read (4-0)
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Regular Governing Board Meeting Agenda
The Sunnyside Unified School District Governing Board approved a consent agenda that included personnel changes, expense vouchers, student travel requests, surplus property disposal, facility use requests, and a second-reading revision of policy GCUD (Professional Organizations). The board also recognized students and teams and heard public comments.
- Policy revision GCUD (Professional Organizations) approved on second reading
- Student travel: Sunnyside High School athletic schedule revision and Desert View High School NAU/GCU college trip (Nov 15-16, 2024)
- Facility use requests approved for Way Family Church, Girl Scout Troop 13, Transportation Administrators Region 4 meeting, Los Reales neighborhood meeting, and AYC Cheer Competition
- Disposition of surplus property via online auction Nov 13-26, 2024 on publicsurplus.com
- Board recognized Sunnyside and Desert View Girls Flag Football Teams and Crystal Picazo (AZALAS Emerging Leader Award)
The Governing Board approved the meeting agenda and the consent agenda, which included personnel reports, vouchers, and policy reads. The board received updates on the FY2024-2025 budget and a presentation regarding a proposed PTO Buyback program.
- Approved meeting agenda (3-0)
- Approved Consent Agenda items including personnel report, vouchers, and student travel requests (3-0)
- Approved October 29, 2024 Governing Board Minutes (3-0)
- Approved Policy GCUD Professional Development second read (3-0)
- Approved Policy IJOC-R School Volunteers first read (3-0)
- Adjourned meeting at 8:12 PM (3-0)
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Regular Governing Board Meeting Agenda
The Sunnyside Unified School District Governing Board will consider a consent agenda that includes approval of September and October meeting minutes, a personnel report covering hires and leaves, expense vouchers, multiple student travel requests, out-of-district travel for staff, and facility-use permits. The board will also recognize two teachers who received a Legendary Teacher Day award.
- Approval of personnel report including certified and classified staff hires, resignations, and transfers
- Student travel requests: Gallego Intermediate trips to Boston, DC/NYC, and Disneyland; Desert View HS to AZ Thespian Festival; Sierra MS to DC/NYC
- Out-of-district travel for Ocotillo Learning Center staff to NAEYC Annual Conference in Anaheim, CA
- Facility-use permits for youth football events and a Bilby Road Complete Streets public meeting
- Recognition of Sunnyside High School teachers Ana Danehy and Rose Gonzalez for Legendary Teacher award
The Governing Board approved a series of consent agenda items and adopted bylaw changes proposed by the Arizona School Boards Association. The board also received reports on school letter grades, chronic absenteeism, and TRIO college preparatory programs.
- Approved agenda as presented (3-0)
- Approved Consent Agenda items as submitted (3-0)
- Approved ASBA Bylaw changes as submitted (3-0)
Regular Governing Board Meeting Agenda
The Governing Board met to review a consent agenda including personnel changes, expense vouchers, and travel requests. The board also recognized retired Principal Steve Price and approved the disposal of surplus property via online auction.
- Approval of certified and classified support staff hires, rehires, and terminations
- Approval of expense and payroll vouchers
- Student travel request for Desert View High School Camp Champion in Williams, AZ
- Out-of-district travel for staff to Georgia, Montana, and New Mexico
- Authorization to auction surplus property from 10/16/2024 to 10/29/2024
The Governing Board approved a resolution for the sale and issuance of refunding bonds to achieve district savings. The board also approved the FY2023-2024 Annual Financial Report and the Override and Bond Expenditure Report.
- Approved agenda as presented (4-0)
- Approved Consent Agenda items as submitted (4-0)
- Adopted resolution for sale and issuance of refunding bonds (4-0)
- Approved FY2023-2024 Annual Financial Report (4-0)
- Approved FY2023-2024 Override and Bond Expenditure Report (4-0)
- Approved motion to enter Executive Session (4-0)
🗳️ How they voted (5 roll-call votes)
Regular Governing Board Meeting Agenda
The Governing Board met to review several administrative and operational matters. These include personnel reports, expense vouchers, facility use requests, and vendor approvals.
- Approval of the August 27, 2024, meeting minutes
- Personnel report including hires, rehires, and transfers
- Use of facilities for Rattlesnakes Basketball, The Trust, NYS Volleyball, and Fall Wellness Fair
- Disposal of district surplus property via online auction from September 11 to September 24, 2024
- Approval of Canyon State Bus as a vendor for transportation vehicle purchases exceeding $100,000
The Governing Board approved the meeting agenda and a comprehensive consent agenda. The session included reports on student attendance, school safety, and leadership development programs.
- Approved meeting agenda (5-0)
- Approved Consent Agenda items including personnel report, vouchers, and policy revisions (5-0)
- Approved Memorandum of Understanding with Education Forward Arizona (5-0)
- Approved Intergovernmental Agreement with Grand Canyon University for Field Placement (5-0)
- Approved Amendment #3 of IGA with Arizona Department of Economic Security (5-0)
- Approved student travel request (5-0)
- Approved early graduation requests (5-0)
- Approved disposition of District Surplus Property (5-0)
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Regular Governing Board Meeting Agenda
The Sunnyside Unified School District Governing Board will meet on August 27, 2024, to approve a consent agenda including personnel changes, expense vouchers, student travel requests, out-of-district travel, and facility use agreements. The board will also recognize a teacher and hear public comments.
- Approval of personnel report (certified & classified hires, resignations, etc.)
- Approval of expense vouchers (amount not specified in agenda)
- Student travel: Desert View HS Learning Ambassadors to Aurora Institute Symposium, New Orleans, Nov 2-5
- Use of facilities: Pima Animal Care Center Town Hall at Mission Manor Elementary, Sept 20
- Use of facilities: Bilby Road Complete Streets Project Public Meeting at Sunnyside HS, Oct 1
The Governing Board approved a proposal from H2 Architects to assess district capital needs and manage improvement projects. The board also approved a consent agenda containing various personnel and operational reports and authorized one board member to attend a leadership conference.
- Approved H2 Architects proposal for capital improvement project management (5-0)
- Approved Consent Agenda items including personnel reports, vouchers, and RFP awards (4-0)
- Approved board member Robert Jaramillo to attend AVID District Leadership K-12 Conference (5-0)
- Approved meeting agenda (4-0)
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Regular Governing Board Meeting Agenda
The Governing Board met to approve a consent agenda including personnel changes, expense vouchers, and facility use. The board also reviewed athletic schedules for Desert View High School and out-of-district travel for district leadership.
- Approval of personnel report for certified and classified staff hires, rehires, and terminations
- Approval of expense and payroll vouchers
- Out-of-district travel for Jose Gastelum (Indianapolis, IN), Mario Castro (Denver, CO), and Erika Hannemann (Washington, DC)
- Approval of FY 2024-2025 tentative athletic schedules for Desert View High School
- Facility use agreements for various sports and youth programs at multiple district schools
The Governing Board approved the awarding of Biliteracy, Personal Finance, and Arts Proficiency diploma seals for students meeting Arizona Department of Education requirements. The board also approved the meeting agenda and a consent agenda covering personnel, vouchers, and curriculum updates.
- Approved awarding of Biliteracy, Personal Finance, and Arts Proficiency Diploma Seals (4-0)
- Approved Consent Agenda items including personnel report, vouchers, and surplus property (4-0)
- Approved meeting agenda (4-0)
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Regular Governing Board Meeting Agenda
The Governing Board met to approve a consent agenda including personnel changes, expense vouchers, and facility use. The board also reviewed athletic schedules for the 2024-2025 school year and out-of-district travel for staff.
- Approval of FY 2024-2025 tentative athletic schedules for Desert View High School and Sunnyside High School
- Personnel report covering certified and classified staff hires, rehires, resignations, and terminations
- Out-of-district travel for staff to Las Vegas, NV; Costa Mesa, CA; and San Diego, CA
- Facility use requests for Barrio Nopal Neighborhood Association, Activestars Cheerleading, Activestars Karate, and NYS Volleyball 1409
- Approval of expense vouchers
The Governing Board approved an emergency procurement for roof replacement at Mission Manor Elementary and appointed representatives to the ASBA Delegate Assembly. The board also approved the consent agenda and received updates on school openings and the Bilby Rd. Modernization Project.
- Approved $496,220 roofing contract for Mission Manor Elementary awarded to Wildcat Roofing (4-0)
- Appointed Ted Rodriquez as Representative and Edgar Bustamante as Alternate for ASBA Delegate Assembly (4-0)
- Approved Consent Agenda items including personnel report, vouchers, and facility use (4-0)
- Approved meeting agenda (4-0)
🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
Study Session Agenda
The Sunnyside Unified School District Governing Board held a study session to discuss the 2024-2025 Superintendent's performance goals and expectations. The meeting was held at the Fred T. Bull Administration Building and concluded with a motion to adjourn.
- Discussion of 2024-2025 Superintendent's performance goals
- Approval of the meeting agenda
- Adjournment of the study session
The board reviewed proposed performance goals for Superintendent Gastelum for the 2024-2025 school year. Members agreed with Goals 4 and 5 as presented and made edits to Goals 1, 2, and 3 following a discussion on student achievement and attendance.
- Approved the meeting agenda (5-0)
- Edited Superintendent performance goals 1, 2, and 3
- Agreed to Superintendent performance goals 4 and 5 as presented
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Public Hearing Agenda
The Sunnyside Unified School District Governing Board held a public hearing on the FY2024-2025 adopted annual expenditure budget. The budget includes a net increase of $9.6 million in the Maintenance & Operation (M&O) budget, incorporates a voter-approved M&O override of $8,043,879, and accounts for a loss of approximately $3.9 million from a one-time state aid supplement. The board voted to adopt the budget as presented with no changes from the proposed budget on June 25.
- FY2024-2025 adopted annual expenditure budget presented for final adoption
- M&O budget net increase of $9.6 million from prior year
- Voter-approved M&O override of $8,043,879 included in budget
- Loss of approximately $3.9 million in one-time state aid supplement
- Qualifying tax rate decreased from $1.6539 to $1.5930
The board approved the meeting agenda and heard a presentation on the FY2024-2025 Proposed Budget Summary. No formal vote was taken on the budget during this meeting.
- Approved meeting agenda (5-0)
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Regular Governing Board Meeting Agenda
The board voted to approve the consent agenda, which includes personnel changes, expense vouchers, student and staff travel requests, and disposal of surplus property. The meeting also included public comment time and reports from the superintendent and board members.
- Approved personnel report for certified and classified staff hires, resignations, and transfers
- Approved expense and payroll vouchers (amount not specified in agenda)
- Approved Desert View High School girls volleyball team travel to NAU camp in Flagstaff, July 16-19, 2024
- Approved out-of-district travel for CFO Karla Walter to ASBO conference in Nashville and Native American program staff to Johnson-O’Malley conference in Oklahoma
- Authorized disposal of surplus property via online auction July 10-23, 2024
The Governing Board approved the annual expenditure budget for the 2024-2025 fiscal year. The board also approved the Superintendent's performance goals and established a new campus identity for the Project Search partnership. A consent agenda including personnel reports and vendor purchases was approved.
- Approved FY2024-2025 Adopted Annual Expenditure Budget (5-0)
- Approved Sunnyside Project Search for a new campus identity (5-0)
- Approved 2024-2025 Superintendent Performance Goals (5-0)
- Approved Consent Agenda items including Personnel Report, Vouchers, and Vendor Purchases (5-0)
- Approved meeting agenda (5-0)
🗳️ How they voted (5 roll-call votes)
Regular Governing Board Meeting Agenda
The Sunnyside Unified School District Governing Board is meeting to approve a consent agenda of routine items, including personnel changes, vouchers, and travel requests. One item (Item M) was deferred to the July 9 meeting. The agenda also includes public comment and a superintendent's report.
- Approval of personnel report including hires, resignations, and transfers
- Approval of expense and payroll vouchers
- Out-of-district travel request for five instructors to ACTE's Career Tech VISION 2024 in San Antonio, TX
- Acceptance of gifts and donations received
- Approval of student activities fund and district auxiliary operations fund reports
The Governing Board approved the proposed annual expenditure budget and supplemental pay schedule for FY2024-2025. The board also approved the certified teacher evaluation rubric and handbook. Most consent agenda items were approved, except for the sole source vendor designation.
- Approved FY2024-2025 Proposed Annual Expenditure Budget (5-0)
- Approved FY2024-2025 Supplemental Pay Schedule (5-0)
- Approved Certified Teacher Evaluation Rubric, Handbook, and 301 Classroom Site Fund for 2024-2025 (5-0)
- Approved Consent Agenda items except Item M (5-0)
- Tabled Item M - FY 2024-2025 Sole Source Vendor Designation until July 9th
🗳️ How they voted (6 roll-call votes)
Regular Governing Board Meeting Agenda
The Sunnyside Unified School District Governing Board approved a consent agenda that included adding Open-Up Resources to the vendor list for a $104,950 purchase, approved out-of-district travel for two instructors to Minneapolis for ASE training, and authorized disposal of surplus property via online auction. The board also approved personnel changes, expense vouchers, use of BL Lauffer Middle School for a summer Bible camp, and new bank signatories for 2024-2025.
- Approved adding Open-Up Resources to vendor list for $104,950
- Approved out-of-district travel for two Sunnyside High School instructors to ASE training in Minneapolis (July 14-18, 2024)
- Approved use of BL Lauffer Middle School gymnasium for Summer Bible Camp (June 19-21, 2024)
- Authorized disposal of surplus property via online auction on publicsurplus.com (June 12-25, 2024)
- Approved district authorized bank signatories for 2024-2025
The Governing Board approved the 2022-2023 annual comprehensive financial report and audit. The board also authorized a fee increase for the Ocotillo Early Learning Center and appointed a new assistant principal for Sierra K-8 School.
- Approved 2022-2023 audit reports (5-0)
- Approved increased fees for Ocotillo Early Learning Center (5-0)
- Approved appointment of Shane Bentley as Assistant Principal of Sierra K-8 School (5-0)
- Determined Superintendent reached 93% of 2023-2024 Performance Goals (5-0)
- Approved Consent Agenda items including personnel reports, vouchers, and policy revisions (5-0)
- Approved meeting agenda (5-0)
🗳️ How they voted (5 roll-call votes)
Regular Governing Board Meeting Agenda - VIRTUAL
The Sunnyside Unified School District Governing Board will consider a consent agenda including personnel changes, expense vouchers, student and staff travel requests, and acceptance of gifts and donations. The board also will hear public comments and receive reports from the superintendent and board members.
- Approval of certified and classified personnel hires, rehires, non-renewals, resignations, retirements, transfers, terminations, and leave absences
- Approval of expense and payroll vouchers (amounts not specified in agenda)
- Student travel request: Sunnyside High School girls basketball team to University of San Diego Team Camp in San Diego, CA
- Out-of-district travel: four parent educators to 'Born to Learn' conference in San Diego, CA (Oct 13-17) and two counselors to ASCA National Conference in Kansas City, MO (July 12-16)
- Acceptance of gifts and donations received from April 19 to May 23, 2024
The Governing Board approved the meeting agenda and a comprehensive consent agenda. The consent agenda included personnel reports, vouchers, travel requests, and several policy updates. No other substantive items were discussed or decided.
- Approved meeting agenda (5-0)
- Approved Consent Agenda Items as submitted (5-0), including:
- Approval of Governing Board Minutes for Public Hearing and May 14, 2024
- Personnel Report, Vouchers, and Student/Out of District Travel Requests
- Recommendation to award RFP 25-01-29 Special Education Services
- Recommendation to award IFB B-24-12-24 SSHS Innovation Center Project
- Data Sharing Agreement between Pima Community College and SUSD
- Agreement with Pima Early Education Program (PEEPS)
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Public Hearing Agenda
The Sunnyside Unified School District board is reviewing the final expenditure budget revision for fiscal year 2023-2024. The revision accounts for changes in average daily membership and adjustments to regular education, special education, and transportation costs. The board is also reviewing a request to authorize spending beyond limits within specific M&O budget subsections while keeping the total M&O budget cap intact. This budget item determines how district funds are allocated for the current fiscal year, which affects school operations and transportation services. The agenda contains only this budget item and standard procedural motions.
- FY2023-2024 Annual Expenditure Budget Revision #2
- Authorization to exceed subsections of the M&O Expenditure Budget
- Spending adjustments for Regular Education, Special Education, and Transportation
- Motion to adjourn (carried by all four board members)
The Governing Board held a public hearing regarding the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Annual Expenditure Budget Revision #2. No action was taken on the budget revision during this meeting, as the item was for information only.
- Adjourned meeting (4-0)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Regular Governing Board Meeting Agenda
The Sunnyside Unified School District Governing Board will vote on a consent agenda including the award of RFP #25-07-29 for cost-reimbursable child nutrition programs beginning July 1, 2024, with up to four years of renewal. The board will also recognize SARSEF award winners from four schools and consider personnel reports, expense vouchers, student and staff travel requests, and surplus property disposal.
- Award RFP #25-07-29 for child nutrition programs starting July 1, 2024, with up to 4-year renewal option
- Student travel request for Sunnyside High School Green STEM tour to Germany and Switzerland, June 2-11
- Out-of-district travel for staff to Nashville (Academies of Nashville study visit) and Seattle (NSPRA conference)
- Disposition of surplus property via online auction on publicsurplus.com, May 15-28, 2024
- Approval of personnel report (hires, rehires, non-renewals, resignations, etc.) and expense/payroll vouchers
The Governing Board approved the FY 2023-2024 Annual Expenditure Budget Revision #2 and the 2024 Political Agenda. The board also appointed a new Director of Special Education and an Assistant Principal for Desert View High School. Additionally, the board approved a comprehensive consent agenda covering personnel, travel, and policy updates.
- Approved FY 2023-2024 Annual Expenditure Budget Revision #2 (4-0)
- Approved Proposed Issues for the 2024 Political Agenda (4-0)
- Appointed Maura Ingle as Director of Special Education for 2024-2025 (4-0)
- Appointed Edna Leyva as Assistant Principal of Desert View High School for 2024-2025 (4-0)
- Approved Consent Agenda items including personnel reports, vouchers, and academic calendar revisions (4-0)
- Approved the meeting agenda (4-0)
🗳️ How they voted (6 roll-call votes)
Regular Governing Board Meeting Agenda
The Sunnyside Unified School District Governing Board will consider approval of a consent agenda that includes a revised FY2024-2025 PNT (211) Salary Schedule with a new Foundation Literacy Program Specialist position, as well as personnel changes, vouchers, student travel requests, and acceptance of gifts and donations. The meeting also includes recognitions for Apollo Middle School culinary arts students and Villa's Market, and a public comment period.
- Revised FY2024-2025 PNT (211) Salary Schedule with addition of Foundation Literacy Program Specialist
- Personnel report covering certified and classified staff hires, rehires, resignations, and terminations
- Approval of expense and payroll vouchers (amounts not specified in agenda)
- Student travel requests: Sierra Middle School AVID to NAU and Grand Canyon, Desert View High School marching band to California, Sunnyside High School HOSA to Houston
- Gifts and donations accepted from March 21 to April 18, 2024
The Governing Board approved position funding recommendations and the substitute teacher pay schedule for the 2024-2025 fiscal year. The board also approved a series of consent agenda items and rescheduled the May 28 meeting to a virtual format.
- Approved FY2024-2025 Position Funding Recommendations (5-0)
- Approved FY2024-2025 Substitute Teacher Pay Schedule (5-0)
- Approved Consent Agenda items including personnel report, vouchers, and RFP 24-04-28 (5-0)
- Changed May 28, 2024 meeting to virtual platform at 7:30 AM (5-0)
- Approved meeting agenda (4-0)
🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
Regular Governing Board Meeting Agenda
The Sunnyside Unified School District Governing Board will consider a consent agenda covering routine approvals, including personnel changes, expense vouchers, student travel requests, and facility use agreements. The board will also recognize winners of the District 5 Youth Art Contest and the Sunnyside High School girls wrestling team for their state runner-up finish. Public comments on agenda or non-agenda items will be heard.
- Recognition of District 5 Youth Art Contest winners and Sunnyside High School girls wrestling team as state runner-up
- Approval of personnel report for certified and classified staff hires, resignations, and leaves
- Approval of expense and payroll vouchers (amount not specified in agenda)
- Student travel requests for Desert View High School and Sunnyside High School trips to Washington, D.C., Flagstaff, and Illinois
- Approval of surplus property disposition and facility use agreements for Reach For The Stars and NYS Volleyball
The Governing Board approved the meeting agenda and a consent agenda containing personnel reports, vouchers, and travel requests. The board also received updates on public relations, curriculum, and new vendor payment systems.
- Approved meeting agenda (3-0)
- Approved Consent Agenda items including Personnel Report, Vouchers, and Student/Out-of-District Travel Requests (4-0)
- Approved Disposition of District Surplus Property (4-0)
- Approved Revised Tax-Credit Eligible List of Extracurricular Activities 2023-2024 (4-0)
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Regular Governing Board Meeting Agenda
The Sunnyside Unified School District Governing Board will consider and vote on a consent agenda that includes hiring, transfers, and resignations; expense and payroll vouchers; student and staff travel requests; and facility use permits. The meeting also includes recognitions, public comments, and superintendent reports.
- Approval of personnel report including certified and classified staff hires, rehires, non-renewals, resignations, retirements, transfers, terminations, and leaves
- Approval of expense and payroll vouchers for SY 2023-24
- Student travel: Desert View DECA to Anaheim, CA; Desert View Film/TV to Universal City/Anaheim; Gallego AVID to Northern Arizona University
- Out-of-district travel: Special Education Program Specialist to Portland, OR for equitable schools conference
- Facility use permits: Way Family Church, APEX Elite Volleyball, Volley Llamas, Rise Invitational Basketball, FC Tucson soccer, Southwest Rams Cheer Camp
The Governing Board approved the 2024-2025 employee benefits package, including new contracts for dental and vision services. The board also approved the consent agenda and received updates on student assessments and JUUL litigation.
- Approved 2024-2025 Employee Benefits Package, awarding RFP 25-03-29 to Ameritas (dental PPO) and EyeMed (vision), and renewing contracts with DeltaCare (dental DHMO) and Mutual of Omaha (Life/Disability) (4-0)
- Approved Consent Agenda items, including personnel report, vouchers, and FY2024-2025 Employee Work Calendar Revision (4-0)
- Approved meeting agenda (4-0)
- Adjourned meeting at 7:37 PM (4-0)
🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
Study Session
The Sunnyside Unified School District board will hold a study session to discuss PTO buyback and payout plans. The session includes procedural items such as agenda approval and adjournment, with the substantive review presented by HR and finance chiefs.
- Review and discussion of PTO buyback and payout plans by Chief HR Officer Kathleen Scheppe and CFO Karla Walter
The board reviewed information regarding PTO buyback, substitute, and classroom coverage rates. No formal action was taken on the policy during this study session.
- Approved the agenda (4-0)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Regular Governing Board Meeting Agenda
The Sunnyside Unified School District governing board is meeting to vote on a consent agenda that includes personnel actions, expense vouchers, student travel requests, disposal of surplus property, and approval of vendor purchases exceeding $100,000. The board will also recognize the Ocotillo Early Learning Center Ballet Folklorico, the Sunnyside High School boys wrestling state championship team, and state champion Audrey Jimenez.
- Recognition of Ocotillo Ballet Folklorico and SHS wrestling state champs, including first girl to win AZ title in boys division
- Approval of student travel: SkillsUSA (Phoenix), Sky School (Mt. Lemmon), Disneyland Folklorico (Anaheim), First Robotics (Tempe)
- Disposition of surplus property via online auction March 6-19 on publicsurplus.com
- Approval of vendor purchases over $100,000 for FY 23/24, adding Sunland Asphalt and JBS Roofing
- Out-of-district travel for IT Director Albert Magallanez to ASBO conference in Laughlin, NV
The Governing Board approved the meeting agenda and a consent agenda containing multiple administrative items. The board received reports on the FY2023-2024 annual budget and weapon prevention awareness.
- Approved meeting agenda (4-0)
- Approved Consent Agenda items including personnel report, vouchers, and student/out-of-district travel requests (4-0)
- Approved disposition of district surplus property (4-0)
- Approved FY 2024 vendor purchases in excess of $100,000 (4-0)
- Approved FY2024-2025 administrator contract revision (4-0)
- Approved new electronic payments clearing bank account (4-0)
- Approved 2024-2025 E-Rate renewal of Dark Fiber Maintenance Agreement with Cox Business (4-0)
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Regular Governing Board Meeting Agenda
The Sunnyside Unified School District Governing Board will consider a consent agenda that includes personnel actions, expense vouchers, student travel, out-of-district travel, facility use, and gift/donation acceptances. The board will also recognize Isabel Contreras from Apollo Middle School for winning the Lion's Club Peace Poster Contest and the Desert View High School Precision Manufacturing Program for their partnership with the SKY Youth Foundation Project.
- Approval of personnel report covering certified and classified hires, rehires, resignations, retirements, transfers, and terminations
- Approval of expense and payroll vouchers (amount not specified in agenda)
- Student travel request for Desert View High School Academic Decathlon State Tournament in Phoenix on March 8-9, 2024
- Out-of-district travel request for CFO Karla Walter to attend Spring Conference in Laughlin, NV April 3-5, 2024
- Facility use approvals: Drama Kids tech rehearsal and performance at Desert View HS auditorium, APEX NYS volleyball practice at BL Lauffer MS, and Wild West Jiu-Jitsu Championship at Desert View HS gymnasium
The Governing Board approved the employee work calendars and salary schedules for the 2024-2025 fiscal year. The board also approved the meeting agenda and a consent agenda containing personnel reports, vouchers, and travel requests.
- Approved FY2024-2025 Employee Work Calendars (5-0)
- Approved FY2024-2025 Certified, Classified, Professional Non-Teaching, and Administrative Salary Schedules (5-0)
- Approved Consent Agenda items as submitted (5-0)
- Approved meeting agenda (5-0)
🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
Regular Governing Board Meeting Agenda
The Sunnyside Unified School District Governing Board recognized two teachers, approved the consent agenda which included personnel changes, expense vouchers, student travel requests, out-of-district travel, and facility use agreements. The meeting also included procedural items such as call to order, flag salute, land acknowledgement, and public comment guidelines.
- Recognition of Lori Ramirez as National Board Certified Teacher and Jennifer Arenas Cardenas for 40 Under 40 award from Tucson Hispanic Chamber
- Approval of personnel report including certified and classified staff hires, resignations, and transfers
- Approval of expense and payroll vouchers
- Student travel requests: Lauffer MS AVID to NAU, Desert View HS DECA to Arizona Grand, Gallego Intermediate band/orchestra to Buena Park, Sierra MS We the People to Boston, Desert View AFJROTC to San Diego, Sunnyside Mariachi to Chula Vista
- Approval of use of facilities for groups including Tyler Technologies, Arizona School Boards Association, Borderlands Powwow, Girl Scouts, Way Family Church, and Holiday Hayrides
The Governing Board approved the transition of Ocotillo Early Learning Center and Sierra Middle School into a K-8 school. The board also approved the consent agenda, which included personnel reports, vouchers, and various agency agreements.
- Approved transition of Sierra Middle School and Ocotillo Early Learning Center to K-8 (4-0)
- Approved Consent Agenda items as submitted (4-0)
- Approved January 23, 2024 Governing Board Minutes (4-0)
- Approved Personnel Report (4-0)
- Approved Vouchers (4-0)
- Approved Student and Out-of-District Travel Requests (4-0)
- Approved Use of Facilities for District Office, Elvira Elementary, BL Lauffer, and STAR (4-0)
- Approved 2024-2025 E-Rate Renewal of Dark Fiber Lease Agreement with Cox Business (4-0)
🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
Regular Governing Board Meeting Agenda
The Sunnyside Unified School District Governing Board will hold a regular meeting with a consent agenda including approval of minutes, personnel report, academic calendar correction, vouchers, student and staff travel requests, and facility use. The board will also recognize a community member and proclaim January as School Board Recognition Month.
- Approval of corrected 2024-2025 academic calendar making April 18, 2025 a non-contract day for all employees
- Personnel report including certified and classified hires, rehires, non-renewals, resignations, retirements, transfers, terminations, and leave absences
- Student travel requests for wrestling championship, student council conference, and academic decathlon regional competition
- Out-of-district travel for AVID district leadership and theatre technology conference
- Use of facilities at Sierra 2-8, District Office, and BL Lauffer for basketball practice
The Governing Board approved the 2024-2025 contract and wage agreement language for multiple employee groups. The board also approved the meeting agenda and a series of consent agenda items, including personnel reports and travel requests.
- Approved 2024-2025 Contract and Wage Agreement language for Classified, Bus Drivers, Teachers, Professional Non-Teaching, Administrators, and District Leadership Team (5-0)
- Approved Consent Agenda items including Personnel Report, Vouchers, and Student Travel Requests (5-0)
- Approved meeting agenda (5-0)
- Approved Special and Regular Governing Board Minutes from January 9, 2024 (5-0)
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Regular Governing Board Meeting Agenda - AMENDED
The Sunnyside Unified Governing Board meets to consider consent agenda items including personnel reports, expense vouchers, student travel requests for multiple schools (including trips to Washington DC, NYC, Universal Studios, and Lima, Peru), surplus property disposal, and a revision to the current academic calendar for preschool start date. Under general functions, the board will hear a STEM update and vote on the proposed 2024-2025 academic calendar.
- Approval of 2024-2025 academic calendar (Item 4.B)
- Revision of SY 2023-24 calendar for preschool start date (Item 3.I)
- Student travel requests: Lauffer MS, Gallego Intermediate, Rivera Elementary, Desert View HS (including trip to Lima, Peru) (Item 3.F)
- Disposition of surplus property via online auction Jan 10-23, 2024 (Item 3.G)
- Expense vouchers for approval (Item 3.E)
The Governing Board approved the academic calendar for the 2024-2025 school year. The board also approved the consent agenda, which included personnel reports, vouchers, and a revision to the current academic calendar.
- Approved 2024-2025 Academic Calendar (4-0)
- Approved Consent Agenda items including Personnel Report, Vouchers, and Student Travel Request (4-0)
- Approved Revision of SY 2023-24 Academic Calendar (4-0)
- Approved Disposition of District Surplus Property (4-0)
- Approved Use of Facilities - District Office (4-0)
- Approved Public Hearing and Governing Board Minutes from December 12, 2023 (4-0)
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Special/Organizational Board Meeting Agenda
This was a special organizational meeting where the Sunnyside Unified School District Governing Board elected officers for the 2024 calendar year. The board elected Beki Quintero as President and Ted Rodriquez as Clerk. The meeting also included approval of the agenda and adjournment.
- Election of Beki Quintero as Governing Board President for 2024
- Election of Ted Rodriquez as Governing Board Clerk for 2024
- Approval of the meeting agenda as presented
The board held an organizational meeting to elect its leadership for the 2024 calendar year. Beki Quintero was elected President and Ted Rodriquez was elected Clerk.
- Approved the meeting agenda (4-0)
- Elected Beki Quintero as President for the 2024 calendar year (4-0)
- Elected Ted Rodriquez as Clerk for the 2024 calendar year (4-0)