Higley Unified School District, AZ

GOVERNING BOARD MEETING AGENDA

The Higley Unified School District Governing Board will hold a special meeting to consider and possibly approve two intergovernmental agreements with East Valley Institute of Technology for satellite and central campus programs. The board may also move into executive session for legal advice.

• Approve Intergovernmental Agreements with East Valley Institute of Technology for satellite and central campus programs

GOVERNING BOARD MEETING AGENDA

GOVERNING BOARD MEETING AGENDA

The Higley USD Governing Board will hold its regular June 23 meeting at 5:30 PM in Gilbert. The board will adopt the FY2026/2027 budget, hear public comments, and vote on a consent agenda that includes $4.4M in renewals and new contracts for technology, student safety, substitute staffing, and online learning platforms.

• $151,281.54 renewal of Microsoft licensing via OMNIA Partners
• $105,145.33 renewal of Tyler Technologies School ERP maintenance and support
• $381,860.01 for Student Resource Officers funded by School Safety Grant
• $2,442,878.90 contracted substitutes from Educational Service Inc.
• $170,000 renewal of Florida Virtual School/FlexPoint online learning platform

GOVERNING BOARD MEETING AGENDA

The Higley USD Governing Board will meet on June 2, 2026, to approve routine items including minutes, personnel actions, and donations, as well as major expenditures such as four new school buses, a food service contract renewal, and LED lighting upgrades for Higley High’s football field. The board will also review the proposed FY2027 budget and discuss policy changes for textbook selection.

• Approval of four 77-passenger school buses for $797,422.60
• Renewal of food service contract with Compass Group for $4,180,944
• LED lighting upgrade for Higley High football field for $310,000
• Renewal of Kairos Health Arizona medical insurance administrator agreement
• Approval of $250,000 alternative transportation contract for special education students

GOVERNING BOARD MEETING AGENDA

The Higley USD Governing Board will hold a public hearing and meeting to approve a revised FY2026 budget, a $20.6M capital outlay budget for FY2027, and a lease agreement with AZ Aspire Academy for Power Ranch Elementary space. The board will also vote on supplemental instructional materials and multiple facility and insurance renewals.

• Approve FY2026 Budget Revision #2 (no budget limit exceedance)
• Tentatively approve FY27 Capital Outlay Budget: $20,552,942 total ($17,052,942 + $3,500,000 adjacent ways)
• Approve lease of 16,200 sq ft at Power Ranch Elementary to AZ Aspire Academy (revenue-generating)
• Authorize $172,232.09 for HUSD Data Center relocation to Digital Realty Phoenix (1-year term)
• Authorize $360,326.22 for Chaparral Elementary flooring replacement (AZ State Contract #CTR07252)

GOVERNING BOARD MEETING AGENDA

The Governing Board will review the first draft of the 2026-2027 Capital Outlay Budget and consider several procurement and disposal requests. The board will also address legal representation regarding the case Apache Junction et al. v. East Valley Institute of Technology.

• First review of the 2026-2027 Capital Outlay Budget
• Approval of $750,000 estimated spend for cooperative vendors exceeding $100,000
• Increase of ASU Gammage sole source contract from $110,000 to $120,000
• Disposal of three portable buildings at Higley Traditional Academy
• Designation of a representative for Apache Junction et al. v. East Valley Institute of Technology

GOVERNING BOARD MEETING AGENDA

The Governing Board will consider the tentative approval of the Fiscal Year 2027 Maintenance & Operations budget and updated employee salary schedules and contracts. The board is also deciding on a new K-5 English Language Arts curriculum and several facility repair contracts.

• Tentative approval of the Fiscal Year 2027 Maintenance & Operations budget
• Adoption of Amplify Core Knowledge Language Arts (CKLA) for K-5 at a cost of $1,302,022.40 over five years
• Asphalt repair for San Tan Elementary ($208,624.45) and Coronado Elementary ($275,676.37) via Sunland Asphalt
• Wide Area Network (WAN) contract with Lumen for an annual cost of $193,200
• Lease agreement with Quadient Leasing for postage equipment at $644.38 per month starting December 1, 2026

PreK - 12th Grade Supplemental Committee

The PreK-12th Grade Supplemental Committee will review and vote on final recommendations for new teaching materials. Small groups will present reviewed materials before the committee vote.

• Committee vote on final recommendations for supplemental materials
• Small group presentations of reviewed materials

PreK - 12th Grade Supplemental Committee

The PreK–12th Grade Supplemental Committee held its first meeting to establish operating norms and review the state statute governing supplemental funding. No decisions were taken; the group discussed future meeting dates and next steps.

GOVERNING BOARD MEETING AGENDA

The Governing Board will consider the purchase of 2,300 laptops for Williams Field and Higley High Schools. The board will also vote on the FY2025 audit reports and updates to staff certification and fingerprinting policies.

• Purchase of 2,300 student laptops from CDW-G for $1,270,499.30
• Approval of FY2025 Single Audit Report, Annual Comprehensive Financial Report, and Compliance Questionnaire
• Memorandum of Understanding with Teachers for Tomorrow for teacher recruitment and hiring
• Second reading of GCFC Professional Staff Certification and GDFA Support Staff Qualifications regarding fingerprinting
• Review of FY2026-2027 employee contracts

GOVERNING BOARD MEETING AGENDA

The Higley Unified School District Governing Board will meet to approve routine items such as minutes, payroll, and donations, and to discuss the 2026-2027 school budget and staff compensation increases. The board will also consider an intergovernmental agreement for the 50 by Fall Project and authorize a distribution easement for Salt River Project electrical upgrades near Cooley Middle School.

• Approval of Salt River Project Distribution Easement for $26,500 at 1100 S. Recker Road near Cooley Middle School
• Approval of 50 by Fall Project Intergovernmental Agreement with Arizona Board of Regents, including $2,000 and $2,250 incentive funding for Higley and Williams Field High Schools
• Discussion and selection of 2026-2027 Maintenance & Operations budget option
• Discussion and selection of compensation increases for Classroom Site Fund-eligible, non-CSF hourly, and non-CSF exempt staff
• Approval of 2026-2027 Board Meeting Dates

GOVERNING BOARD MEETING AGENDA

The Higley Unified School District Governing Board will meet to approve routine items, elect officers for 2026, and vote on a Memorandum of Understanding with Grad Solutions for dropout recovery services. The board will also consider $595,210.33 in facility upgrades, including cooling tower refurbishments and a high school track resurface.

• $316,773.33 for two BAC fluid cooler refurbishments at Williams Field High School
• $278,437 for Higley High School running track resurfacing with 3-year warranty
• $211,674 for two cooling tower fan and fill sections at Cooley Middle School
• MOU with Grad Solutions for secure student data sharing to support dropout recovery
• Election of Governing Board President and Vice President for 2026