Colorado City Unified School District public meetings in 2022
21 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2021-2025)
The Colorado City Unified School District Governing Board will hold a regular meeting to consider several action items, including approving a revision to the 2023 expenditure budget, hiring two new employees, and approving the design of a new gymnasium. The board will also receive reports on facilities, academics, and finances, and will consider accepting donated furniture. The meeting is open to the public.
- Approval of Revision #1 to the 2023 Expenditure Budget
- Approval of new employees: William Jessop (Maintenance) and Rosie Mackert (ESS Paraprofessional)
- Approval of gymnasium design for construction
- Acceptance of donated tables and chairs from Mohave Education Services Cooperative and Markel Realty Group
- Ratification of vouchers 2320-2323 and auxiliary expense checks
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2021-2025)
The Colorado City Unified School District Governing Board will hold a regular meeting on November 14, 2022, to consider several action items, including a $250,000 line of credit from Wells Fargo, approval of the 2022-23 Prop 301 Performance Pay Plan, and multiple construction-related items for the Trades Building. The board will also discuss increasing physical education requirements for junior high students and review policy advisories. The agenda includes standard consent agenda items for vouchers, minutes, and auxiliary expense checks.
- Consideration and action on Wells Fargo line of credit for $250,000
- Approval of 2022-23 Prop 301 Performance Pay Plan
- Change Order #2 for Trades Building to add panel liner
- Authorization of final Trades Building plan to submit to manufacturer
- Discussion on increasing physical education requirements for junior high students
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2021-2025)
The Colorado City Unified School District Governing Board will hold a regular meeting on October 10, 2022, to consider and act on several items, including approving the 2022 annual financial reports, the district's academic improvement plan, and a $74,657.34 change order to expand the trades building. The board will also discuss athletic fan behavior, a possible assistant principal hire, and the superintendent evaluation process. The agenda includes consent items for vouchers, minutes, and auxiliary expense checks, as well as reports on facilities and insurance costs.
- Approve LOR Construction Change Order #1 to expand Trades building to 125' x 50' for $74,657.34
- Approve 2022 Annual Financial Report Package including AFR, Results Based Funding, and Food Services reports
- Review state assessment results and academic improvement plan for 2022-23
- Approve 2022-23 Prop 301 Performance Pay Plan and educator/administrator effectiveness frameworks
- Approve 2022-23 fundraising plans for FBLA, Student Council, and Elementary Student Council
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2021-2025)
The Colorado City Unified School District Governing Board will consider approving the 2023 District Capital Plan, modifications to ESSER II and III grants, and the 2022 SFB District Capital Plan. The board will also act on a lease negotiation, new employees, employee addendums, and a contract for electronic locks. Several reports on facilities, fund balances, and expenditures will be presented.
- Approval of 2023 District Capital Plan funded by ESSER II, ESSER III, District Capital, and Specialty Funds
- Modification of ESSER II and III grants to cover increasing construction costs
- Approval of 2022 SFB District Capital Plan and 2021-2022 SFB Preventative Maintenance Report
- Approval of electronic lock contract to Anderson Lock
- Approval of new employees including Food Service Director Cindy Barlow and Head Cook Graceanne Fischer
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2021-2025)
The Colorado City Unified School District Governing Board is holding an executive session to discuss personnel concerns, as authorized by Arizona law. The meeting is closed to the public, and no votes or decisions will be made during the session. The board will adjourn the executive session and reopen the regular meeting afterward.
- Executive session discussion on personnel concerns
- Meeting held at El Capitan High School, 255 North Cottonwood Street, Colorado City, AZ
- Adjournment of executive session and reopening of regular meeting
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2021-2025)
The Colorado City Unified School District Governing Board is holding a special meeting to consider awarding a construction bid for three metal buildings at the El Capitan campus. The bid covers the metal shell and foundation only, with two contractors submitting proposals. The board may also enter an executive session for legal advice.
- Consideration and action on awarding Invitation to Bid for metal buildings to Lor Construction
- Bid funded by ESSER III Grant
- Two bids received: Lor Construction and Pointe Construction
- Meeting held at El Capitan Technical Building, 325 North Cottonwood Street, Colorado City, AZ
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2021-2025)
The Colorado City Unified School District Governing Board will hold a regular meeting on August 8, 2022, to consider several action items, including approving a $52,000 nursing grant, increasing adult meal prices, raising preschool tuition rates, and awarding a food service bid. The board will also review academic improvement plans and approve new employees and annual financial authorizations.
- Approve $52,000 ADE nursing grant for full-time school nurse at El Capitan campus
- Increase adult lunch price to $4.25 and breakfast to $2.35
- Raise preschool tuition: full day $32, half day $20, extended day $35
- Award food service bid to Sysco Foods
- Approve 13 new employees including teachers and paraprofessionals
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2021-2025)
The Colorado City Unified School District #14 Governing Board is holding a special meeting with two action items. They will consider authorizing the district to submit RFPs/RFQs for job order contracting for various construction services. They will also consider approving a new kindergarten teacher position due to high enrollment and student needs.
- Authorize RFPs/RFQs for job order contracting for construction services (cement, electrical, plumbing, flooring, excavation, framing, drywall, paint)
- Approve new kindergarten teacher position due to 49 enrolled students, 26 with IEPs
- Meeting held at 3:00 PM Friday, July 22, 2022, at 325 N. Cottonwood St.
- Next regular meeting scheduled for August 8, 2022
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2021-2025)
The Colorado City Unified School District Governing Board will hold a special meeting to act on several items, including adopting the 2023 expenditure budget, setting athletic participation fees for Centennial Academy students, approving a contract conversion, renewing an intergovernmental agreement for curriculum, and addressing transportation for Utah students. The board will also consider purchasing a 15-passenger transit van. The meeting is open to the public and may include an executive session for legal advice.
- Adoption of the 2023 Expenditure Budget (no changes from July 5 proposal)
- Setting athletic participation fees for Centennial Academy: $45 per sport, $100 for football
- Approval for William Knudson to convert from employee to contracted services
- Renewal of IGA with Vail Unified School District for Beyond Textbooks curriculum
- Purchase of 15-passenger transit van for up to $70,000 (ESSER III grant has $50,000)
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2021-2025)
The Colorado City Unified School District Governing Board will hold a regular meeting on July 11, 2022, to consider several action items, including approving a $105,000 after-school program grant from Southwest Behavioral Health, a $2,000 pay increase for certified staff, and increases to adult meal prices. The board will also discuss a facilities report, a food service compliance audit, and an academic improvement plan. The meeting includes consent agenda items for vouchers and minutes, and a call to the public.
- Approval of $105,000 after-school program grant from Southwest Behavioral Health
- Revised certified pay with additional $2,000 wage increase per certified staff member
- Increase of adult meal prices for breakfast and lunch to meet corrective action
- Approval for William Knudson to convert from employee to contracted services at $40/hour up to 10 hours/week
- Consideration of free preschool tuition for staff members, costing up to $131,130
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2021-2025)
The Colorado City Unified School District Governing Board will hold a special meeting to consider approving the revised proposed 2023 expenditure budget, which includes increased state funding and options for certified salary raises. They will also consider creating two new paraprofessional positions. The meeting is open to the public and may include an executive session for legal advice.
- Revised 2023 expenditure budget with increased base funding unit to $4,775.27 from $4,390.65
- Options for certified salary increases: $2,000 (Form A) or $4,000 (Form B, $150,000 total increase)
- New positions: Related Services Paraprofessional and Elementary ESS Paraprofessional
- ESSER-funded staff (~$450,000 payroll) to be absorbed into district budget
- Construction projects over budget; funds may be used for construction
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2021-2025)
The Colorado City Unified School District Governing Board will hold a special meeting to consider awarding a health insurance contract and approving new employees. The board will evaluate bids from Blue Cross Blue Shield and EMI Health based on price and local provider availability. Six new staff positions are also up for approval.
- Health insurance contract award: Blue Cross Blue Shield vs. EMI Health
- Approval of Kelsey Speaks as Head Librarian
- Approval of Maryanne Zitting as Cottonwood Librarian
- Approval of Sherrie Rawlings and Dorothy Timpson as 3rd Grade Teachers
- Approval of Kyley Darger as Preschool Paraprofessional and Kirby McDonald as Business Teacher
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2021-2025)
The Colorado City Unified School District Governing Board will hold a regular meeting on June 20, 2022, to consider and act on the proposed 2022-23 expenditure budget, pay scales, wages, and employee benefits. The board will also discuss facility updates, approve consent agenda items, and consider a change to volleyball uniforms. The meeting is open to the public.
- Approval of proposed 2022-23 expenditure budget reflecting 2% inflation increase
- Approval of 2022-23 pay scales, wages, and employee benefits
- Ratification of vouchers 2245-2250 and auxiliary expense checks
- Consideration of volleyball uniform change (dropping board shorts)
- Approval of new employee Derek Lange as Assistant Football Coach
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2021-2025)
The Colorado City Unified School District #14 Governing Board will hold its regular meeting on May 10, 2022, at 6:00 PM in the El Capitan Distance Learning Room. The board will consider and take action on several items, including approving the 2022-23 staff list, summer staff, new employees, a revised 2021-22 expenditure budget, and a new gymnasium concept. They will also review reports on facilities, graduates, and fund balances.
- Approval of 2022-23 Staff List and 2022 Summer Staff List
- Approval of new employees: Catherine Wayman, Brayelle Heidel, Jacqueline Barlow
- Approval of Revision #2 of the 2021-22 Expenditure Budget
- Approval of new gymnasium concept (El Cap Gymnasium 5.10.22.pdf)
- Approval for teachers to attend Beyond Textbooks Annual Conference in Tucson, AZ (approx. $14,400 total cost, Title II grant covers up to $10,000)
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2021-2025)
The Colorado City Unified School District Governing Board will vote on several action items, including approving a lease-purchase agreement with Abundant Life Foundation for up to $1.5 million to finance a new gymnasium, revising ballot language for the November 8 construction election, and approving new football coaches. The board will also discuss staff survey results, athletic plans, and facilities updates, and consider disposing of a condemned greenhouse via bid sale.
- Lease-purchase agreement with Abundant Life Foundation, principal not to exceed $1,500,000, interest rate not to exceed 10%
- Revised ballot language for November 8 construction election, with no increase to property taxes
- Approval of Justin Adair as Head Football Coach and Derek Lange as assistant football coach
- Disposition of greenhouse through bid sale due to wind damage and Fire Marshal condemnation
- Reimbursing mileage to Utah parents to transport students, estimated cost $32,800
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2021-2025)
The Governing Board is meeting to review several action items including construction management contracts and a potential lease purchase agreement. The board will also consider a modified dress code for senior prom and an invitation to bid for metal buildings.
- Ratification of construction management contracts with a maximum compensation of 10% of managed purchases
- Approval of a $26,500 attorney fee to create a lease purchase agreement with Abundant Life Foundation
- Proposal for a lease purchase agreement with principal not to exceed $1,500,000 and interest not to exceed 10%
- Submission of an invitation to bid for up to three metal buildings, including two trades buildings and one gymnasium
- Consideration of a modified dress code for Senior Prom
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2021-2025)
The Governing Board is considering several action items including a $32,800 mileage reimbursement for Utah students and a $20,000 proposal for water tanks. The meeting also includes discussions on athletic strategic planning, staff surveys, and facility updates for El Capitan and Cottonwood.
- $32,800 for transporting 82 Utah students to school
- $20,000 for four 5,000-gallon water tanks to extend well effectiveness
- $2,500 fee proposal to place El Capitan logo on city water tank
- Approval of 10% commission for staff selling sports advertising
- Ratification of district vouchers and maintenance expense checks
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2021-2025)
The Colorado City Unified School District Governing Board is meeting in executive session, which is closed to the public, to discuss student disciplinary concerns. The agenda includes only procedural items: call to order, executive session discussions, adjournment, and a review of executive session authorizations under Arizona law. No public decisions or votes are scheduled.
- Executive session discussion on student disciplinary concerns
- Meeting held at El Capitan High School, 255 North Cottonwood Street, Colorado City, AZ
- Closed session authorized under A.R.S. 38-431.03
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2021-2025)
The Governing Board held a planning session to review the district's mission, vision, and core values. The meeting included discussions regarding five-year milestones, academic smart goals, and proposed facility improvements for El Capitan High School and Cottonwood Elementary.
- Review of District Mission, Vision, and Core Values
- Discussion of 20-year vision including plans for multiple elementary schools
- Proposed El Capitan High School technical building renovations and new trades buildings
- Planned expansion of ball fields to include a full baseball diamond and 11-man football field
- Proposed Cottonwood North Auditorium and preschool renovations
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2021-2025)
The Colorado City Unified School District Governing Board is reviewing a resolution to call a special election for school building construction. The agenda also includes approving facility grants, campus maintenance projects, and policy updates.
- Resolution for a special election to authorize school building construction
- $7,831.66 grant for El Capitan Gymnasium HVAC replacement
- $26,630 grant for El Capitan water softener replacement
- $5,000 purchase of a gazebo for the Senior Project Memorial Garden
- Designation of PowerSchool Unify Suite as a sole source procurement
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2021-2025)
The Colorado City Unified School District Governing Board will hold its regular meeting on January 10, 2022, to vote on several action items, including accepting a $150,000 COPS grant for electronic locks, approving a new employee, and authorizing a request for proposal for speech services. The board will also discuss disciplinary policies, physical education classes, tree removal, lockers, and approve a budget revision.
- Accept $150,000 COPS grant for electronic locks and approve submitting an IFB for additional locks
- Approve Kirby McDonald as new Librarian/Multi-media Specialist
- Authorize submission of RFP for speech services (exceeds $100,000)
- Approve Revision #1 of the 2022 Expenditure Budget
- Ratify vouchers 2224-2227 and auxiliary expense checks