Colorado City Unified School District public meetings in 2023
21 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2021-2025)
The Colorado City Unified School District Governing Board is holding a special meeting to consider approving retention bonuses for classified staff members. The board may also enter an executive session for legal advice. The meeting is open to the public and can be joined by phone.
- Consideration and action on retention bonuses for classified staff
- Funding source: transfer of 2 paraprofessionals to ESSER grant to free M&O funds
- Possible executive session for legal advice
- Next regular meeting scheduled for January 9, 2023
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2021-2025)
This regular meeting of the Colorado City Unified School District Governing Board was canceled because a quorum of board members was not present. The agenda included routine items such as signing intergovernmental agreements, approving minutes, and ratifying vouchers, as well as action items on transportation pay, new hires, a facility use agreement, and potential staff bonuses.
- Signing of Town of Colorado City IGAs
- Ratification of vouchers 2418-2420
- Approval of new employees: Bradley Timpson (part-time bus driver) and Kiley Langford (part-time paraprofessional)
- Facility use agreement with Over The Rainbow Butterfly Garden
- Possible $1,000 bonus for classified staff pending ESSER III grant revision
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2021-2025)
The Colorado City Unified School District Governing Board's executive session, scheduled for December 11, 2023, was canceled because a quorum was not present. The agenda included discussion of the superintendent's evaluation and legal provisions for executive sessions, but no decisions were made.
- Executive session canceled due to lack of quorum
- Superintendent evaluation discussion (canceled)
- Executive session authorized under A.R.S. 38-431.03
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2021-2025)
The Colorado City Unified School District Governing Board is meeting in executive session to discuss the superintendent's evaluation. The meeting is closed to the public, as permitted by Arizona law for personnel matters. No decisions are expected to be made publicly.
- Superintendent evaluation discussion
- Executive session authorized under A.R.S. 38-431.03
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2021-2025)
The Colorado City Unified School District Governing Board will hold its regular meeting on November 27, 2023, to discuss and act on several items. Key actions include approving new employees, a $1,000 donation for CUBS shirts, and a potential $1,000,000 infrastructure loan from the Holman Group. The board will also consider canceling the December meeting, administrative job duties, and other routine matters.
- Consideration of $1,000,000 infrastructure loan from Holman Group
- Approval of 9 new employees including teachers and substitutes
- Acceptance of $1,000 donation from 3Spec for CUBS shirts
- Approval of out-of-state travel for Vicki Timpson to a conference in San Francisco
- Ratification of vouchers and auxiliary expense checks
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2021-2025)
The Colorado City Unified School District Governing Board is holding a special meeting to consider and vote on discontinuing its athletic cooperative agreement with Centennial Academy. The recommended action is to end the partnership, with a provision to reinstate it if El Capitan's appeal to the AIA Executive Board on November 20th is successful. The public may address the board on this matter.
- Consideration and action on discontinuing the cooperative agreement with Centennial Academy
- Motion to end partnership, with reinstatement possible if AIA appeal succeeds
- Football to remain in cooperative agreement and play 1A for 2024-25 season
- Public comment period on the cooperative agreement
- Meeting held at El Capitan Campus, 255 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 October 23, 2023, to discuss and vote on several action items. Key decisions include approving a 2024 expenditure budget revision, accepting terms for a School Facilities Board grant to replace the El Capitan fire alarm, and approving a new emergency alert system (Mutual Link/Raptor) in partnership with the Town of Colorado City. The board will also consider out-of-state travel for the volleyball team, grant applications, new employees, and a vehicle purchase.
- Approval of 2024 Expenditure Budget Revision #1
- Approval of School Facilities Board terms for El Capitan Fire Alarm Replacement (BRG-005150)
- Approval of Mutual Link/Raptor alert system with Town of Colorado City
- Approval of vehicle purchase up to $35,000 for staff/handicap transport
- Approval of 2023-24 grant applications (Title I, II, IV, IDEA, etc.)
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2021-2025)
The Colorado City Unified School District Governing Board is holding a special meeting to take action on the 2023 Annual Financial Report, which must be submitted to the state by October 15, and to approve an emergency alert system (Mutual Link/Raptor) funded by the state. The board will also discuss future items, including adopting new curricula and a decision on purchasing the Junior High building.
- Approval of 2023 Annual Financial Report (due to state by Oct 15)
- Approval of Mutual Link/Raptor emergency alert software with Town of Colorado City
- Adoption of ICEV (CTE) and Horizon ACT Prep curricula (future item)
- Approval of supplemental curriculum display for 60-day review (future item)
- Decision on board offer to purchase Junior High building (future item)
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2021-2025)
The Colorado City Unified School District Governing Board will hold a regular meeting to discuss and vote on several action items, including a USDA solar panel loan application, a preschool tuition increase, and approval of new employees. The board will also hear a superintendent's report on facilities and enrollment decline.
- Consideration of PACE Forgiveness Loan from USDA to install solar panels on schools
- Correction of preschool tuition for 1/2 day students from $19 to $25 per day
- Approval of out-of-state travel for 7 teachers to Innovative Learning Conference in California
- Approval of 2023-24 grant applications (Title I, Title II, Title IV, RLIS, IDEA, Preschool, ESSER III, CTE)
- Approval of new employees: Ruth Timpson (Custodian), Abigail Timpson (Custodian), Lorraine Jessp (Temp Worker)
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2021-2025)
The Colorado City Unified School District Governing Board is holding a special meeting to take action on three items: a student disciplinary recommendation, approval of terms for a state building renewal grant to replace propane water heaters with natural gas, and approval of corrected preschool tuition for 2023-24. The board may also enter an executive session for legal advice.
- Consideration and action on potential expulsion or long-term suspension of Student #31121
- Approval of School Facility Board Terms and Conditions for Building Renewal Grant BRG-004817 to replace propane water heaters with natural gas at El Capitan High School
- Approval of corrected 2023-24 preschool tuition
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2021-2025)
The Colorado City Unified School District Governing Board is meeting in executive session on August 28, 2023, to discuss a student disciplinary hearing. The session is closed to the public under Arizona law, and no votes or decisions will be made during the session.
- Student disciplinary hearing (executive session)
- Executive session authorized under A.R.S. 38-431.03
- Meeting held at Cottonwood Campus, 185 East University Ave, Colorado City, AZ
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2021-2025)
The Colorado City Unified School District Governing Board will hold a regular meeting on August 28, 2023, at Cottonwood Campus. The agenda includes action items on approving the Education Disparity and Teacher Development Grant, new counselor and staff positions, a school resource officer contract, and several curriculum adoptions. The board will also hear administrative reports on facilities and grants, and may enter executive session for a student disciplinary hearing.
- Approve Education Disparity and Teacher Development Grant
- Approve new employees including Jeff Burtuzzi (Cottonwood Counselor), Allie Hart (ESS Paraprofessional), Misty Nicol (Athletic Director), Elizabeth Dutson (Daycare), Lucieanna Zitting (Preschool Paraprofessional), and contracted School Resource Officer Jeffrey Scott Davis
- Consider lease negotiation with Misty Higgins for state licensing
- Approve 2023-24 Proposition 301 Performance Pay Plan and educator/administrator effectiveness frameworks
- Approve display of supplemental curriculum (Generation Genius, IXL, iReady, etc.) and new curriculum (ICEV, Horizon ACT Prep) for 60-day review
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2021-2025)
The Colorado City Unified School District Governing Board is holding a special meeting to consider four action items: approving out-of-state travel for the football team, setting athletic fees for non-enrolled students, amending the ESSER III grant to fund a contracted counselor, and approving a construction change order. The meeting is open to the public and may include an executive session for legal advice.
- Approve out-of-state travel for football competitions in Grace, ID and Monticello, UT
- Set athletic course tuition for non-enrolled students at $300 per sport plus sport-specific fees (e.g., football $400 total)
- Amend ESSER III grant to include a contracted services counselor for Cottonwood Elementary for one year
- Approve LOR Construction Change Order #3 for Trades Building concrete, $18,405.59
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2021-2025)
The Colorado City Unified School District Governing Board will hold a regular meeting on July 17, 2023, at 6:00 PM. The board will consider action items including setting course fees for ESA students at $1,000 per course, approving athletic participation fees for ESA students, and increasing daycare tuition to $42 per full day. They will also review reports on facilities, grants, and fund balances, and may enter executive session for legal advice.
- Set ESA course fee at $1,000 per course
- Approve athletic participation fees for ESA students (options: $335/sport or $100/sport with $10,000 school contribution)
- Increase daycare daily tuition to $42 full day, $30 half day
- Approve one-time stipend of $4,371.00 to staff member #10257 for master's pay correction
- Ratify vouchers signed between meetings (2351-2354, 2401)
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2021-2025)
The Colorado City Unified School District Governing Board will hold a special meeting to consider and potentially adopt the 2023-24 expenditure budget, approve out-of-state travel for seven staff members to a conference in Las Vegas, and approve using an outside hearing officer for a student expulsion hearing. The meeting is open to the public, with a call to public for citizen input.
- Adoption of the 2023-24 Expenditure Budget
- Approval of out-of-state travel to 'Transforming School Culture with PLC's' for seven employees (three administrators, four teachers) to Las Vegas, NV, July 17-19, 2023
- Approval to use an ASRRT trained hearing officer for an expulsion hearing, at $80 per hour
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2021-2025)
The Colorado City Unified School District Governing Board will consider and likely vote on the proposed 2023-24 expenditure budget, staff list, wages, and employee benefits, as well as a daycare tuition increase to $42 per full day and $30 per half day. The board will also review facility updates, grant approvals, and new employee hires. The meeting includes consent agenda items for vouchers and minutes, plus reports on the grievance procedure and superintendent's update.
- Proposed 2023-24 expenditure budget approval and budget adoption meeting set for July 3 at 2 pm
- Daycare tuition increase to $42 per full day and $30 per half day
- Approval of new employees: Anne Timpson, Shayleen Black, Saria Dutson, Margaret Barlow
- Riding for Focus grant acceptance: 30 mountain bikes, $7,500 assembly cost, training in California
- Ratification of vouchers 2346-2350 and auxiliary expense checks
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 line of credit with Wells Fargo, renewing health insurance, and purchasing property from the United Effort Plan Trust. The board will also discuss paying for a student's FBLA national conference trip and review facility updates and grant statuses.
- Consideration and action regarding purchase of property from the United Effort Plan Trust
- Approval of 2023-24 line of credit with Wells Fargo Bank
- Approval of district paying for Kamryn Crider's flight and hotel to FBLA National Leadership Conference (flight ~$700)
- Approval of 2023-24 school calendars for Cottonwood and El Capitan
- Ratification of vouchers 2342-2345 and auxiliary expense checks
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2021-2025)
The Colorado City Unified School District Governing Board is meeting in executive session to discuss staff disciplinary concerns, as authorized by Arizona law. The session is open to the public but the discussion itself is confidential. No votes or decisions are expected during the session.
- Executive session discussion on staff disciplinary concerns
- Meeting held at El Capitan Distance Learning Room, 325 North Cottonwood Street, Colorado City, AZ
- Authorized under A.R.S. 38-431.03 for personnel matters
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2021-2025)
The Colorado City Unified School District Governing Board will hold a public hearing and consider approving the use of multiple special funds, including insurance proceeds, for construction projects. The board will also take action on several items including new employees, a fan behavior policy, eSports coaching stipends, and a $300,000 early childhood infrastructure grant. An executive session is scheduled for disciplinary action regarding personnel.
- Public hearing on use of Fund 550 (Insurance Proceeds) for construction
- Action to approve use of Funds 500, 505, 506, 515, and 550 totaling $204,258 for construction
- Consideration of $300,000 Early Childhood Infrastructure Grant for Cottonwood Preschool upgrades
- Consideration of intergovernmental agreement with Mohave Community College for land lease
- Approval of new employee Katherine Hammon as Preschool Paraprofessional
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2021-2025)
The Colorado City Unified School District #14 Governing Board will hold a public hearing to discuss the approval of using $90,368.54 in insurance proceeds (Fund 550) for construction. The meeting is open to the public and may include an executive session for legal advice. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with items for calling the meeting to order and adjourning.
- Public hearing on approval of use of insurance proceeds (Fund 550) for construction, $90,368.54
- Possible executive session for legal advice on agenda items
- Meeting held at El Capitan Distance Learning Center, 325 North Cottonwood Street, Colorado City, AZ
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2021-2025)
The Colorado City Unified School District #14 Governing Board is holding a public hearing to discuss the approval of using $90,368.54 in insurance proceeds (Fund 550) for construction. The meeting is open to the public and may include an executive session for legal advice. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with only the hearing and standard call to order and adjournment.
- Public hearing on approval of insurance proceeds (Fund 550) for construction, $90,368.54
- Possible executive session for legal advice on agenda items
- Meeting held at El Capitan Distance Learning Center, 325 North Cottonwood Street, Colorado City, AZ