Gila Bend Unified School District 24 public meetings in 2025
22 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2022 – 2026)
The Governing Board will hold a public hearing and a regular session meeting to discuss and potentially approve the second budget revision for Fiscal Year 2025-2026. The board will also review payroll vouchers and student activity reports.
- Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Budget Revision #2
- FY2025-2026 Payroll and Expense Vouchers for November 5, 2025 to December 7, 2025
- Student Activity Summary for November 2025
- Donations from First Baptist Church and Robert Varner
- Approval of minutes from November 13 and November 20, 2025
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The Gila Bend Unified School District Governing Board will hold a public hearing to present and discuss the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Budget Revision #2. The hearing follows state law requirements for budget transparency and includes a public comment period.
- Public hearing on FY26 Budget Revision #2 per A.R.S. § 15-905(E)
- Presentation by Sherry Wallace, Director of Business & Finance
- Public comment invited on the budget revision
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2022 – 2026)
The Gila Bend Unified School District Governing Board will meet in a closed executive session to discuss legal advice regarding Case No. CV2024-024010. The meeting is procedural, with no public business items scheduled.
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2022 – 2026)
The Gila Bend USD #24 Governing Board will hold its regular November 20 meeting at 5:15 PM in the Board Room, 308 N. Martin Avenue. The board will discuss and may vote on a resolution related to Maricopa County Superior Court Case No. CV2024-024010. The meeting includes procedural items such as roll call, public comment, and a motion to enter executive session for legal consultation.
- Vote on resolution related to Maricopa County Superior Court Case No. CV2024-024010
- Motion to enter executive session for legal advice on Case No. CV2024-024010
- Public comment period (3 minutes per individual, 5 minutes per group)
- Future meeting scheduled for December 11, 2025 at 5:15 PM
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2022 – 2026)
The Gila Bend USD #24 Governing Board will hold its regular November 13, 2025 meeting at 5:15 PM in the Board Room, 308 N. Martin Avenue. The board is scheduled to act on first-read policies, a West-MEC agreement amendment, and a quorum notice for school events. No dollar amounts or rezonings are listed on this procedural agenda.
- Approve FY2025-2026 payroll and expense vouchers (August 30–November 4, 2025)
- First-read votes on policies 917–958 and policy 959
- Approve West-MEC agreement amendment (recommended)
- Approve 2025-2026 quorum notice for school and community events (recommended)
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2022 – 2026)
The Gila Bend Unified School District Governing Board will hold a special virtual meeting to consider and vote on the FY2024-2025 Annual Financial Report and the Override and Bond Expenditure Report. The meeting also includes public comment, agenda review, and future agenda planning.
- Action item: Approve FY2024-2025 Annual Financial Report (AFR) covering revenues, expenditures, and fund balances for all funds
- Action item: Approve FY2024-2025 Override and Bond Expenditure Report per ARS 15-481 and 15-491
- Public comment period with 3-minute individual limit
- Board may vote to enter executive session for legal advice
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The board will meet in executive session closed to the public to receive legal advice and discuss its position on Case No. CV2024-024010. The meeting is procedural and no public votes or decisions are scheduled.
- Executive session for legal advice on Case No. CV2024-024010
- Roll call of board members
- Verbal reminder of confidentiality requirements
- Agenda review and acceptance
- Motion to adjourn
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The Gila Bend Unified School District Governing Board will meet in executive session closed to the public to discuss legal advice and direction to the attorney regarding Case No. CV2024-024010. The agenda is otherwise procedural, including roll call, a confidentiality reminder, and agenda acceptance.
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2022 – 2026)
The Gila Bend Unified School District Governing Board will hold a public hearing to consider a revision to the adopted FY2025-2026 budget. The revision is needed because the Auditor General's Office released updated budget forms after the district's initial budget adoption in June. The board may revise the budget at this hearing to conform with the law, per ARS 15-905 Q.
- Public hearing on Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Budget Revision #1
- Presentation by Sherry Wallace, Director of Business & Finance
- Budget revision required due to legislative updates from Auditor General's Office
- Public comment period for the budget revision
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2022 – 2026)
The Gila Bend Unified School District Governing Board will hold a regular session meeting on September 11, 2025. Key action items include voting on a revised FY 2025-2026 budget to conform with legislative updates, approving first-read policies 915-916, and discussing legal strategy in executive session regarding Case No. CV2024-024010. The board will also consider consent agenda items such as payroll vouchers, personnel changes, and a donation from SRP.
- Discuss and approve/not approve Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Budget Revision #1
- Discuss and approve/not approve First Read Policies 915-916
- Approval of out-of-state/overnight travel for students to attend JAG National Student Leadership Academy
- Approval of donation from SRP
- Motion to enter executive session for legal advice on Case No. CV2024-024010
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2022 – 2026)
The Gila Bend Unified School District Governing Board will hold a regular session meeting on August 14, 2025. The board will discuss and vote on first-read policies 909-914, and will also consider approving payroll vouchers, a personnel list, and student activity summaries. Public comment is invited on items not on the agenda.
- Discuss and approve/not approve first-read policies 909-914
- Ratify payroll and expense vouchers for June-August 2025
- Approve personnel list
- Approve student activity summary for June and July 2025
- Approve minutes from June 12 and June 25, 2025 meetings
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2022 – 2026)
The Gila Bend Unified School District Governing Board will hold a regular session meeting on June 25, 2025, immediately following a public hearing. The board is scheduled to vote on adopting the FY2025-2026 budget, approving a Westside Impact IGA for joint services with other districts, and discussing performance pay. The meeting will be held via Microsoft Teams.
- Adoption of FY2025-2026 budget (required by July 15)
- Approval of Westside Impact IGA (consortium of 14 West Valley districts)
- Discussion and vote on performance pay
- Public comment period (3 minutes per individual)
- Next meeting scheduled for August 14, 2025
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2022 – 2026)
The Governing Board is holding a public hearing regarding the proposed budget for the 2025-2026 fiscal year. The meeting includes a period for public comment on the proposal and follows the presentation of the budget held at the June 12, 2025, meeting.
- Public hearing for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Proposed Budget
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The Gila Bend Unified School District Governing Board will hold an executive session closed to the public. The board will discuss or consult with its attorney regarding pending litigation (Maricopa County Superior Court Case No: CV2024-024010) and related matters.
- Executive session called under A.R.S. 38-431.03(A)(3) and (A)(4) for legal advice and attorney consultation.
- Discussion of pending litigation: Maricopa County Superior Court Case No: CV2024-024010.
- Board will vote on accepting the agenda and adjourning the session.
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2022 – 2026)
The Gila Bend Unified School District Governing Board will hold a regular session meeting on June 12, 2025. Key items include a presentation on the proposed FY2025-2026 budget, a vote on procurement for the upcoming fiscal year, and first-read approval of new board policies. The board will also recognize the retirement of a longtime employee and approve routine consent agenda items.
- Presentation of the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Proposed Budget by the Director of Business & Finance
- Discuss and approve/not approve procurement for FY2025-2026, including sole source providers and contract renewals
- First read and possible approval of new board policies 876-905 and 906-908
- Retirement tribute to Revi Sandoval for nearly 30 years of service
- Approval of minutes from May 8, 2025, and ratification of payroll/expense vouchers
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2022 – 2026)
The Governing Board will hold a public hearing to present Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Budget Revision #2 and the Indian Education Formula Grant application. Public comment will be accepted before the hearing is adjourned.
- Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Budget Revision #2 presentation by Director of Business & Finance Sherry Wallace
- Indian Education Formula Grant presentation by Director of Academic Services Marisol Silva
- Public comment period for citizens to address the Board
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2022 – 2026)
The Governing Board will discuss and potentially approve the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Budget Revision #2 and employee insurance plans for the 2025-26 fiscal year. The meeting also includes a presentation of the FY 2023-2024 Audit Report and a review of first-read policies 866-875.
- Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Budget Revision #2
- Employee Insurance Plans for 2025-26 Fiscal Year
- Southwest Behavioral Health Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)
- FY 2023-2024 Audit Report presentation by Dennis Maschke of CWDL
- Donations from First Baptist Church and Desert Diamond
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2022 – 2026)
The Gila Bend Unified School District Governing Board will discuss and vote on offering contracts and work agreements to all employee groups for the 2025-2026 school year. The board will also consider first-read approval of policies 819-862 and 863-865. Consent agenda items include ratifying payroll and expense vouchers and accepting the student activity summary for March 2025.
- Discuss and approve/not approve contracts and work agreements for all employee groups for 2025-2026
- First read of policies 819-862 and 863-865
- Ratify FY2024-2025 payroll and expense vouchers (March 15, 2024 – March 28, 2025)
- Accept student activity summary for March 2025
- Future agenda: FY23/24 audit and letter grade presentation at May 8 meeting
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2022 – 2026)
The Governing Board will hold a study session to discuss scheduling and compensation. The meeting includes reviews of the 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 school year calendars.
- School Year 2025-2026 Calendar
- School Year 2026-2027 Calendar
- School Year 2025-2026 Work Schedule
- Certified Salary Schedule
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2022 – 2026)
The Gila Bend Unified School District Governing Board will hold a special meeting on March 26, 2025, to discuss and vote on the 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 school year calendars, the 2025-2026 work schedule, and the 2025-2026 salary schedules. The board may also enter executive session for legal advice. Public comment will be taken on items not on the agenda.
- Discuss and approve/not approve the 25/26 and 26/27 school year calendars
- Discuss and approve/not approve the 2025-2026 work schedule (recommended to approve)
- Discuss and approve/not approve the 2025-2026 salary schedules (recommended to approve)
- Approval of minutes from March 20, 2024
- Board may vote to go into executive session for legal advice (A.R.S. 38-431.03(A)(3))
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2022 – 2026)
The Gila Bend Unified School District Governing Board will vote on the 2025-2026 work schedule, salary schedules, stipend schedule, and superintendent contract. The board will also consider the 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 school year calendars, and a signing and retention stipend. Consent agenda items include approval of payroll vouchers, student activity reports, and a gifted education program update.
- Discuss and approve/not approve the 2025-2026 salary schedules
- Discuss and approve/not approve the superintendent contract for the 2025-2026 school year
- Discuss and approve/not approve the 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 school year calendars
- Discuss and approve/not approve the 2025-2026 signing and retention stipend and staff stabilization stipend
- Approval of overnight travel for students to attend JAG National Career Development Conference
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2022 – 2026)
The Gila Bend Unified School District Governing Board will meet to elect 2025 officers and approve several service contracts. The board will also consider a change order for football bleacher foundation repairs and review multiple district policies.
- Forecasted football bleacher foundation repair costs: $96,798.13 for columns, $60,000.83 for walls, and $12,839.77 for waterproofing
- Award of RFP for Special Education (SPED) services
- Award of RFP for a Food Service Management Company (FSMC)
- Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for Living and Balance Wellness Center
- Second read of Policy 808 and first read of Policies 809-818