Fort Thomas Unified School District public meetings in 2021
16 substantive meetings from 2021, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2015-2025)
The Fort Thomas Unified School District No. 7 Governing Board will hold a regular meeting on December 2, 2021, at the Fort Thomas District Conference Room. The board will consider routine items like approving the agenda, minutes, and vouchers, plus a second reading of several policy advisories. They will also discuss school improvement for four schools and take possible action on personnel matters, including the superintendent's evaluation, a principal's retirement, and substitute approvals, which may go into executive session.
- Approval of vouchers (list attached)
- 2nd reading of policies: GBGB-R, GCH, IMB, JLCB, JLCB-R
- Discussion of school improvement for Fort Thomas High, Mt. Turnbull Elementary, Fort Thomas Elementary, Mt. Turnbull Academy
- Possible action on Superintendent Shane Hawkins' evaluation
- Possible action on retirement of High School Principal McKay DeSpain effective June 2022
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2015-2025)
The Fort Thomas Unified School District Governing Board will review administrative reports, approve various personnel actions, and consider new business items. The agenda includes discussions regarding the 301 Classroom Site Plan and potential intergovernmental agreements.
- Approval of 301 Classroom Site Plan
- IGA with San Carlos Johnson O'Malley Program
- Out-of-state travel to Durango, Colorado in March 2022
- Out-of-state high school field trip for Summer 2023
- Approval of Junior Basketball Coaches and High School Assistant Basketball Coach
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2015-2025)
The Fort Thomas Unified School District Governing Board will meet to consider several personnel actions, including job description changes and new employment contracts. The agenda also includes discussions regarding a new Grant Writer position funded by ESSER III and the approval of the 2020-2021 Annual Financial Report.
- Approval of a new Grant Writer position using ESSER III funds
- Approval of 2020-2021 Annual Financial Report
- Disposal of cafeteria tables, salad bar, and kitchen equipment
- Approval of contracts for Staff Accountant and Executive Assistant/Board Secretary
- Approval of various classified and certified substitutes
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2015-2025)
The Fort Thomas Unified School District Governing Board will hold a special meeting to consider extending temporary COVID-19 sick leave for the 2021-2022 school year, address a transportation request from Our Saviors Lutheran, and discuss personnel action regarding a 1st grade teacher. The board will also approve qualified evaluators for the year.
- Discussion and possible action on transportation request from Our Saviors Lutheran
- Discussion and possible action to extend temporary COVID-19 sick leave for 2021-2022
- Discussion and possible action on 1st Grade Teacher Heidi Gibson (possible executive session)
- Approval of qualified evaluators: Shane Hawkins, McKay DeSpain, Lonnie Lunt, Marthalean Talkalai, Jayson Stanley, Kristen Walker
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2015-2025)
The Fort Thomas Unified School District No. 7 Governing Board will hold a public hearing and regular meeting to discuss and possibly approve instructional time models for 2021-22, a code of professional conduct, and COVID-19 staff stipends. The board will also consider personnel actions, including resignations and volunteer approvals, and receive reports from administrators and business officials.
- Public hearing on instructional time models for 2021-22
- Approval of vouchers (consent agenda)
- Discussion and possible action on bus aides and transportation
- Approval of COVID-19 staff stipends
- Personnel actions: approve substitutes, volunteer Ned Anderson Jr., resignations of Julie Allen and Deanna Montez
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2015-2025)
The Fort Thomas Unified School District No. 7 Governing Board met on August 19, 2021, to approve minutes and vouchers. The board discussed a potential settlement with the Gila River Indian Community and the purchase of a team bus. Additionally, the board took a first reading of numerous policy updates and approved several staff appointments.
- Discussion and possible action to accept a settlement with the Gila River Indian Community
- Discussion and possible action to approve the purchase of a team bus
- First reading of policies including Student Discipline, Immunizations, and Purchasing Ethics
- Approval of staff appointments including Adrienne Preston, Malcolm Zaye, and Heidi Stanley
- Discussion on staff housing and instructional time models
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2015-2025)
The Fort Thomas Unified School District No. 7 Governing Board will hold a special meeting on July 28, 2021, at 4:00 PM in the District Conference Room. The agenda includes procedural items, a consent item to approve an additional sole source vendor, and new business items such as a possible correction to the 2021-2022 district calendar and approval of two representatives to attend the NAFIS conference. Personnel actions include approving extra-curricular positions, hiring a paraprofessional, and accepting a coaching resignation. The board may also enter executive session for items marked with an asterisk.
- Approve additional sole source vendor (consent)
- Discussion & possible action to approve correction to District Calendar 2021-2022
- Approve two representatives for NAFIS Conference (Sept 1-21, 2021)
- Approve extra-curricular positions
- Approve Vincent Alva as paraprofessional for SY 2021-2022; approve resignation of Jake Pearson for coaching positions
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2015-2025)
The Fort Thomas Unified School District Governing Board will hold a public budget hearing and regular meeting to review and adopt the proposed expenditure budget for the 2021-2022 school year. The board will also consider consent agenda items including budget transfers, organization dues, authorized signers, and sole source vendors, plus new business on staffing and school resource officer agreements.
- Public hearing and discussion on proposed SY 2021-2022 expenditure budget per A.R.S. §15-095
- Consent agenda: adopt SY 2021-2022 budget, approve moving money within budgeted expenditure line items
- Approve annual dues for AASBO, AIA, ARSA, ASBA, ASIAA, NAFIS, NIISA, and NSBA
- Approve 7 named individuals as authorized signers on District checking accounts
- Personnel actions: approve Deanna Montez, Heidi Gibson, Calli Harmon as teachers and classified/certified substitutes
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2015-2025)
The Fort Thomas Unified School District No. 7 Governing Board will hold a regular meeting on June 23, 2021, to consider several action items, including adopting the 2021-22 budget, approving a statement to continue the 4-day school week, and discussing face mask mitigations. The board will also hear reports from administrators and business staff, and consider personnel actions, some of which may be discussed in executive session.
- Discussion & possible action to adopt 2021-22 proposed budget
- Discussion & possible action to approve statement adopting 4-day school week (per HB2862)
- Discussion & possible action regarding face mask mitigations
- Renewing HVAC service contracts with Tolin Mechanical, GNS Heating and Cooling, and Jon's Heating and Cooling, LLC
- Personnel actions: resignations (Vanna Dosela, Natasha Pearson, Mathew Leavitt) and hires (Julie Allen, LaDawn Click, Brittney Henry, Jeanne Dunaway)
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2015-2025)
The Fort Thomas Unified School District No. 7 Governing Board will convene a public budget hearing and regular meeting on May 13, 2021, at Mt. Turnbull Elementary Library in Bylas, Arizona. The board will review and discuss the 2020-2021 expenditure budget, then consider approval of the budget and other consent agenda items. New business includes possible approval of a policy on graduation exercises, a memorandum of agreement with the San Carlos Apache Tribe, an intergovernmental agreement with Graham County Special Services Consortium, and several personnel actions.
- Public hearing on 2020-2021 expenditure budget (A.R.S. §15-905)
- Approval of 2020-2021 budget (consent agenda)
- Discussion and possible action on MOA with San Carlos Apache Tribe Education Department
- Discussion and possible action on IGA with Graham County Special Services Consortium
- Personnel actions: renewals, resignations, retirements, and new hires (possible executive session)
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2015-2025)
The Fort Thomas Unified School District No. 7 Governing Board is holding a special meeting on April 29, 2021, at the district conference room. The main item is discussion and possible action on an employee complaint, which may involve an executive session for legal advice. The board will also handle routine procedural items and announce the next regular meeting.
- Discussion and possible action on Employee Complaint (possible executive session)
- Approval of agenda recommended by Superintendent Shane Hawkins
- Next regular meeting: May 13, 2021 at 6:00 pm, Mt. Turnbull Elementary Library, Bylas, AZ
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2015-2025)
The Fort Thomas Unified School District Governing Board is convening a special meeting to discuss the district's masking policy. The Board will also consider an employee complaint and matters regarding Superintendent employment.
- Discussion and possible action regarding Masking Policy GBGB-R
- Discussion and possible action regarding an Employee Complaint
- Discussion and possible action regarding Superintendent Employment
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2015-2025)
The Fort Thomas Unified School District No. 7 Governing Board will hold a regular meeting on April 8, 2021, at the district conference room. The board will consider approving the purchase of 700 Chromebooks, two new buses, and repairs or replacement of bleachers, along with personnel actions including resignations and a dismissal. The agenda also includes routine items like approval of minutes, vouchers, and various financial reports.
- Purchase of 700 new Chromebooks for students
- Purchase of two new buses
- Repair or replace existing bleachers
- Resignations for Jasie Sherwood and Lola Rambler
- Approval of David Winkle as FTHS Guidance Counselor/Teacher for 2021-22
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2015-2025)
The Fort Thomas Unified School District No. 7 Governing Board canceled its regular meeting scheduled for Thursday, March 11, 2021. Consequently, no decisions were made on the agenda items, which included the 2020-21 budget, the 2021-2022 instructional calendar, and new salary schedules. The agenda listed standard procedural items, administrative reports, and personnel actions that were not addressed due to the cancellation.
- Meeting Canceled: The Regular Meeting of the FTUSD No. 7 Governing Board scheduled for March 11, 2021, was canceled.
- Budget: Discussion on the 2020-21 Budget was listed but did not occur.
- Calendars: Approval of the 2021-2022 Instructional, 10-month work, and 12-month work Calendars was listed but did not occur.
- Salaries: Approval of New Certified and Extra-Curricular Salary Schedules was listed but did not occur.
- Personnel: Approval of 2021-2022 employees, including fringe benefits, was listed but did not occur.
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2015-2025)
The Fort Thomas Unified School District Governing Board will hold a regular meeting with procedural items, consent agenda, and new business. Key discussions include a Notice of Claim (with possible executive session), distance vs. in-person learning, and approval of the 2020-2021 Summer School Program. The board will also consider personnel actions and receive reports from administrators and the business manager.
- Discussion and possible action on Notice of Claim (possible executive session)
- Discussion on Distance & In Person Learning
- Discussion & possible action to approve 2020-2021 Summer School Program
- Approval of vouchers (consent agenda)
- Personnel actions: resignations, retirements, substitutes, and Bantam Basketball Coordinator
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2015-2025)
The Fort Thomas Unified School District No. 7 Governing Board will hold a regular meeting on January 14, 2021, at 12:00 p.m. in the Fort Thomas District Conference room. The board will elect a president and clerk for 2021, set meeting dates/locations, and approve the agenda and minutes. They will also consider consent items, including vouchers and substitute approvals, and discuss new business such as an intergovernmental agreement with law enforcement, extending FFCRA leave, and learning modes.
- Elect Board President and Clerk for 2021
- Approve vouchers and resolution authorizing signing of vouchers
- Approve IGA with Graham County Sheriff's Office and San Carlos Police Department
- Extend FFCRA leave deadline to March 31, 2021
- Discuss distance and in-person learning, and winter sports