Gila Bend Unified School District 24 public meetings in 2022
13 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2022 – 2026)
The Gila Bend Unified School District Governing Board is holding a special session to discuss and possibly approve a retention stipend for staff. The board may also enter executive sessions to consider the superintendent's employment, including possible disciplinary action, and may take action on the superintendent's contract. Public comment is limited to items not on the agenda.
- Discuss and approve/not approve retention stipend
- Executive session on superintendent employment and possible disciplinary action
- Possible action on superintendent's contract and employment
- Public comment (3 min per individual, 5 min per group)
- Next regular meeting scheduled for January 12, 2023 at 5:00 PM
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2022 – 2026)
The Gila Bend Unified School District Governing Board will hold a regular session meeting on December 8, 2022, at 5:00 PM in the GBUSD Media Center. The agenda includes public comment, approval of minutes, consent agenda items (payroll and accounts payable vouchers), and action items such as approving a survey for the Arizona Department of Health Services, a retention stipend, and a senior trip itinerary. The board may also enter executive sessions to discuss an expelled student's readmission, investigation findings, and the superintendent's employment, with possible action on the superintendent's contract.
- Approval of payroll vouchers totaling $156,362.51 (Voucher #1016: $3,344.58, Voucher #1017: $153,017.93)
- Approval of accounts payable vouchers totaling $242,245.34 (Voucher #2323: $212,141.54, Voucher #2324: $30,103.80)
- Discuss and approve/not approve survey for Arizona Department of Health Services
- Discuss and approve/not approve retention stipend
- Discuss and approve/not approve senior trip itinerary
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2022 – 2026)
The Gila Bend Unified School District Governing Board will hold a regular session meeting on November 17, 2022, at 5:30 PM in the GBUSD Media Center. The board will consider approving the strategic plan, a first amendment to the West-MEC intergovernmental agreement for career and technical education, and consent agenda items including payroll and accounts payable vouchers totaling $850,689.19. The board may also enter executive session to discuss the superintendent's evaluation and performance.
- Approval of payroll vouchers totaling $473,888.83
- Approval of accounts payable vouchers totaling $376,800.36
- Approval of donation from Atlantica-Solana Plant
- Discuss and approve/not approve First Amendment to West-MEC IGA for career and technical education
- Executive session on Superintendent Varner's evaluation and performance
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2022 – 2026)
The Gila Bend Unified School District Governing Board will hold a special meeting on October 25, 2022, at 5:00 PM in the GBUSD Media Center. The main action item is a vote to approve or not approve the demolition of the old high school. The agenda also includes public comment, board and superintendent reports, and a possible executive session for legal advice.
- Discuss and approve/not approve demolition of old high school
- Public comment (3 minutes per individual, 5 minutes per group)
- Board may enter executive session for legal advice
- Next meeting scheduled for November 10, 2022
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2022 – 2026)
The Gila Bend Unified School District Governing Board will hold a special meeting via Zoom to discuss and possibly authorize an independent investigation into a complaint filed against a district administrator. The board may first convene in executive session for legal advice on the matter. The meeting is open to the public.
- Executive session for legal advice on appointing an investigator for a complaint against an administrator
- Discussion and possible approval of authorization for an independent investigator
- Next possible meeting scheduled for October 21, 2022 at 5:00 PM
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2022 – 2026)
The Gila Bend Unified School District Governing Board will hold a regular session meeting on October 13, 2022, at 5:00 PM in the GBUSD Media Center. The board will consider consent agenda items including payroll and accounts payable vouchers totaling $685,436.81, a donation from the Town of Gila Bend, insurance renewals, and several policy approvals. Action items include second readings of vision/mission/motto and policies, a first read of policies 737-738, the 2022-2023 PBP Plan, the Annual Financial Report, and a demolition discussion. The meeting is open to the public, with an executive session possible for legal advice.
- Approval of payroll vouchers totaling $474,609.54
- Approval of accounts payable vouchers totaling $210,827.27
- Approval of donation from Town of Gila Bend
- Renewal of property/liability insurance ($192,461) and workers' comp ($49,909)
- Discuss and approve/not approve demolition
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2022 – 2026)
The Gila Bend Unified School District Governing Board will hold a regular session meeting on September 8, 2022, at 5:00 PM in the GBUSD Media Center. The board will consider approving consent agenda items including payroll and accounts payable vouchers totaling $292,172.08 and $98,995.67, respectively, as well as stipends and personnel lists. Action items include first readings on the vision/mission/motto, policies 716-739, and voluntary transfer of accrued leave for professional and support staff. The meeting is open to the public, with time for public comment.
- Approval of payroll vouchers totaling $292,172.08
- Approval of accounts payable vouchers totaling $98,995.67
- First read of Vision/Mission/Motto
- First read of Policy 716-739
- First read of voluntary transfer of accrued leave for staff
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2022 – 2026)
The Gila Bend Unified School District Governing Board will hold a regular session meeting on August 11, 2022, to consider action items including a superintendent contract addendum, a new student transportation position with WestMec, and completion of upstairs classrooms. The board will also approve consent agenda items, including payroll and accounts payable vouchers totaling over $424,000, and hear informational reports on audits and facilities.
- Approve payroll vouchers totaling $96,809.96
- Approve accounts payable vouchers totaling $327,231.34
- Discuss and approve/not approve superintendent contract addendum
- Discuss and approve/not approve new student transportation position (WestMec)
- Discuss and approve/not approve completion of upstairs classrooms
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2022 – 2026)
The Gila Bend Unified School District Governing Board will hold a regular session meeting via Zoom, including a public hearing on the proposed FY 2022-2023 adopted budget and a vote to approve or not approve it. The board will also consider consent agenda items including payroll and accounts payable vouchers totaling over $848,000, approve minutes from prior meetings, and hear public comment. The meeting is largely procedural, with the budget adoption as the main substantive action.
- Public hearing and vote on FY 2022-2023 adopted budget
- Payroll vouchers totaling $572,256.80
- Accounts payable vouchers totaling $275,756.57
- Approval of minutes from June 2 and June 23, 2022 meetings
- Personnel list approval
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2022 – 2026)
The Gila Bend Unified School District Governing Board is holding a special meeting to discuss and vote on the proposed budget for fiscal year 2022-23. The agenda also includes public comment periods and decisions on two unspecified items, 'Ask Benji' and 'Beyond Textbook'. The meeting is open to the public via Zoom.
- Discuss and approve/not approve proposed budget FY22-23
- Public comment on proposed budget FY22-23
- Discuss and approve/not approve 'Ask Benji'
- Discuss and approve/not approve 'Beyond Textbook'
- Next meeting scheduled for July 7, 2022 at 5:00 PM
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2022 – 2026)
The Gila Bend Unified School District Governing Board will hold a regular session meeting on June 2, 2022, to discuss and vote on several action items, including the budget proposal, student attendance policy, performance pay, and various contracts. The board will also approve consent agenda items totaling over $593,000 in vouchers and consider an intergovernmental agreement with West-MEC.
- Budget proposal presented for discussion
- Approval of payroll vouchers totaling $356,930.42
- Approval of accounts payable vouchers totaling $236,985.39
- Discuss and approve student attendance policy (second read)
- Intergovernmental agreement with West-MEC
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2022 – 2026)
The Governing Board will consider several action items, including a first reading of student attendance policies and the FY 22/23 budget revision. The meeting also includes a public hearing for budget comments and a workforce development update.
- Public hearing for the FY 22/23 Budget Revision
- Approval of payroll vouchers totaling $324,764.52
- Approval of accounts payable vouchers totaling $223,729.37
- Discussion of Southwest Behavioral & Health Services Memorandum of Understanding
- $450.00 donation from AGM Container Controls to the Athletic Department
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2022 – 2026)
The Governing Board will review several policy updates, including cellphone and bereavement policies. The meeting also includes the approval of various payroll and accounts payable vouchers.
- Approval of payroll vouchers totaling $307,792.29
- Approval of accounts payable vouchers totaling $175,193.54
- Approval of a $16,503.49 Universal Athletic Sales Order
- Discussion of cellphone and social media policies
- Discussion of bereavement policy and emergency response plan