Higley Unified School District public meetings in 2021
19 substantive meetings from 2021, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
BoardDocs Governing Board Imported Meetings 2015- 2025
The Higley Unified School District Governing Board is meeting to approve a consent agenda that includes personnel actions, contract releases, financial reports, and several expenditures. Notable items include a $289,466 Energy Management System upgrade from Climatec, a $1,149,600 Prop 301 Classroom Site Fund allocation to 732 teachers, and $101,250 in longevity pay. The board will also consider overnight and out-of-state travel requests for students and staff, and recognize booster clubs and PTOs.
- Approve $289,466 EMS upgrade from Climatec (contract IGPA 19-16PV)
- Approve $1,149,600 Prop 301 Classroom Site Fund first allocation to 732 teachers
- Approve $101,250 July-December longevity pay for 2021-2022
- Approve contract releases and waive liquidated damages fees
- Approve overnight/out-of-state student and staff travel requests
BoardDocs Governing Board Imported Meetings 2015- 2025
The Higley Unified School District Governing Board will vote on consent agenda items including personnel actions, contract releases, and expenditures. They will also hear information on a proposed $1/hour raise for classified staff and $2/hour for bus drivers, and consider an amended agreement with EVIT.
- Authorization of expenditures up to $5,550,000 for vendors on cooperative contracts
- Proposed $1/hour increase for all classified staff and $2/hour for bus drivers, effective 12/20
- Approval of amended IGA with EVIT, returning ~$13,000 in Perkins funds to HUSD
- Ratification of payroll and expense vouchers
- Approval of overnight and out-of-state student travel requests
BoardDocs Governing Board Imported Meetings 2015- 2025
The Higley Unified School District Governing Board will consider consent agenda items including two large technology expenditures and additional construction costs for the Williams Field High School Field House. The board will also hear the superintendent's report on bond election results and recognize school award winners.
- Approve $407,948.30 for Cisco/Meraki network equipment and services from Hye Tech Networks Solutions
- Approve $343,902.65 for network servers from Hye Tech Networks Solutions
- Approve $302,794.71 in change orders for WFHS Field House to Adolfson & Peterson Inc.
- Approve release from contract and waiver of liquidated damages fees for employees
- Approve overnight and out-of-state student and staff travel requests
BoardDocs Governing Board Imported Meetings 2015- 2025
The Higley Unified School District Governing Board is holding a retreat to discuss three items: their self-evaluation reflection, an update on the strategic planning process, and a draft of a new superintendent evaluation instrument. No votes are scheduled on these items; they are for discussion and information only. The board may enter executive session for legal advice.
- Discussion of Governing Board self-evaluation reflection using instrument approved April 21, 2021
- Strategic planning update from Superintendent Dr. Dawn Foley and Cabinet
- Review of draft superintendent evaluation instrument, two-part tool based on six professional standards
- Evaluation instrument to be finalized for June 2022 superintendent evaluation
BoardDocs Governing Board Imported Meetings 2015- 2025
The Higley Unified School District Governing Board will consider approving a new Instructional Time Model and the FY2021 Annual Financial Report. The meeting also includes discussions on bond/override updates, policy revisions, and personnel actions.
- Approval of the Higley Unified School District Instructional Time Model
- Approval of the Fiscal Year 2020-2021 Annual Financial Report
- Request to waive liquidated damages fees for departing employees
- Adoption of policy revisions regarding public participation and purchasing ethics
- Review of August 2021 Student Activities Fund and M&O Financial Reports
BoardDocs Governing Board Imported Meetings 2015- 2025
The Higley Unified School District Governing Board will hold an executive session to discuss legal advice regarding an employee resignation and a potential consent judgment with the Attorney General's office. Following the executive session, the board will consider providing direction to its attorney and will vote on a consent agenda that includes personnel actions, contract releases, travel approvals, and a $390,000 vendor contract for student travel.
- Executive session for legal advice on employee resignation and potential consent judgment with Attorney General's office
- Approve personnel action items including staff appointments, terminations, and supplemental pay
- Release employees from contracts and waive liquidated damages fees (fees range $500-$1,000)
- Approve Musical Celebration International vendor contract for $390,000 for student travel to Washington, DC
- Approve overnight and out-of-state student and staff travel requests
BoardDocs Governing Board Imported Meetings 2015- 2025
The Higley Unified School District Governing Board will discuss and vote on whether to reinstate a temporary face covering policy. The discussion follows a Maricopa County judge's ruling regarding House Bill 2898.
- Vote on the reinstatement of a temporary face covering policy
- Potential first read and waiver of second read for Policy EBCF - Face Coverings
BoardDocs Governing Board Imported Meetings 2015- 2025
The Higley Unified School District Governing Board met on August 11, 2021, to approve routine consent items including personnel actions, payroll vouchers totaling $6,486,908.80, and capital purchases. The board voted to buy two sets of mobile bleachers for $161,240 and approve a $500,000 estimated expenditure for student travel and group tour services. The agenda also included information items on summer school and upcoming events, with the final action item regarding the Arizona School Board Association cut off in the source text.
- Purchase of two sets of mobile bleachers from Century Industries for $161,240
- Approval of estimated $500,000 expenditure for student travel and group tour services under RFP #18-19MP
- Ratification of payroll and expense vouchers totaling $6,486,908.80
- Sole source approval for College Board services in the estimated amount of $100,000
- Approval of braillist job description to support special education students
BoardDocs Governing Board Imported Meetings 2015- 2025
The Higley Unified School District Governing Board is meeting to approve consent agenda items, including personnel actions, contracts, and financial approvals. Key items include a $2.5 million not-to-exceed amount for special education day schools, ratification of payroll and expense vouchers totaling $14.4 million, and a $300,000 fuel purchase contract. The board will also hear the superintendent's report, take public comments, and review financial reports.
- Approve $2,500,000 for special education private day schools for FY2021-2022
- Ratify payroll and expense vouchers totaling $14,388,949.88
- Approve $300,000 fuel purchase from Pro Petroleum Inc. for 2021/2022
- Approve $150,000 contract with Toshiba Business Solutions for printer maintenance
- Approve $1,215,000 for substitute teachers through Educational Services Inc.
BoardDocs Governing Board Imported Meetings 2015- 2025
The Higley Unified School District Governing Board is holding a public hearing and meeting to adopt the proposed FY2021-2022 expenditure budget, which is based on preliminary state estimates. The board will also vote on a consent agenda covering personnel actions, contract releases, payroll and expense vouchers, gifts, and several service contracts.
- Public hearing and adoption of FY2021-2022 expenditure budget (item 3.1, 4.1)
- Ratify payroll and expense vouchers totaling $14,388,949.88 (item 8.4)
- Approve Microsoft 365 license renewal with SHI International Corp for $168,698.85 (item 8.7)
- Approve ABM Industries custodial contract for Coronado and Chaparral Elementary, $340,275.00 yearly (item 8.8)
- Approve food service contract renewal with Chartwells, estimated $3,842,337.14 (item 8.10)
BoardDocs Governing Board Imported Meetings 2015- 2025
The Governing Board meeting includes the ratification of over $9.3 million in payroll and expense vouchers. The Board will also consider personnel actions, contract releases, and a new software contract for community education.
- Ratification of $9,356,272.07 in total payroll and expense vouchers
- Awarding RFP #20-01-25 to Eleyo for $75,188 estimated first-year cost
- Amendment of Policy IKFB regarding graduation exercises and tribal regalia
- Acceptance of a $5,570.83 cash donation from Power Ranch PTO
- Request to waive liquidated damages fees for six departing employees
BoardDocs Governing Board Imported Meetings 2015- 2025
The Higley Unified School District Governing Board will hold a public hearing and then vote on the revised 2020-2021 expenditure budget. The revision includes a $1.8 million decrease in Distance Learning Reduction, a $4.6 million increase in the Maintenance and Operations General Budget Limit, and increased grant funding from COVID relief. The board must approve the final revision before May 15.
- Public hearing on revised FY2020-2021 expenditure budget
- Action item: approve revised 2020-2021 expenditure budget
- Budget changes: -$1.8M Distance Learning Reduction, +$4.6M M&O limit, COVID relief grants
BoardDocs Governing Board Imported Meetings 2015- 2025
The Higley Unified School District Governing Board will discuss and vote on amending its face covering policy, including requiring masks indoors and reducing social distancing to three feet. They will also consider suspending the policy effective June 1, 2021, based on the Governor's executive order. The board will also hear an update on face covering recommendations for the remainder of the school year.
- First read of Policy EDB amendment: masks required indoors, recommended outdoors, distancing reduced to 3 feet
- Vote to suspend Policy EDB effective June 1, 2021
- Information item: Face Covering Recommendations for remainder of 2021 school year
- Public comment period (3 minutes per speaker)
- Approval of agenda
BoardDocs Governing Board Imported Meetings 2015- 2025
The Governing Board will review payroll and expense vouchers totaling over $4.8 million. The agenda also includes decisions on new receipting software, a desktop computer refresh, and various personnel actions.
- Ratification of payroll and expense vouchers totaling $4,895,440.24
- Award of InTouch Receipting contract for 5 years at an estimated $105,000
- Purchase of desktop refresh for District Office and Bridges Elementary from CDW Government for $184,311.17
- Approval of the 2021/2022 Annual Cooperative Purchase List, estimated at $12,000,000 annually
- Request to release Matthew Gray from his teacher contract and waive liquidated damages
BoardDocs Governing Board Imported Meetings 2015- 2025
The Higley Unified School District Governing Board is holding a retreat to review its self-evaluation instrument, current strategic plan, and 2020-2021 initiatives, and to define initiatives for the 2021-2022 school year. They will also discuss board member representation at school events. The meeting is mostly discussion and information, with no votes on specific projects or contracts.
- Review of Board Self-Evaluation Instrument (draft attached)
- Review of current strategic plan and process for updating
- Review of 2020-2021 Governing Board Initiatives
- Define/refine Board Initiatives for 2021-2022
- Discussion of board member representation at school events
BoardDocs Governing Board Imported Meetings 2015- 2025
The Higley Unified School District Governing Board will consider tentative approval of the FY 2021-2022 Capital Outlay Budget, approve salary schedule and classified work agreement increases for the next school year, and ratify payroll and expense vouchers totaling over $9.3 million. The board will also discuss a possible bond election for November 2021 and review the third draft of the capital budget.
- Tentative approval of FY 2021-2022 Capital Outlay Budget
- Approve salary schedule and base rate adjustments effective July 1, 2021
- Approve classified work agreements with 5% increases for 2021-2022
- Ratify payroll and expense vouchers totaling $9,352,249.23
- Approve $90,304.01 for middle school wireless and network infrastructure upgrade
BoardDocs Governing Board Imported Meetings 2015- 2025
The Governing Board is considering the tentative approval of the 2021-2022 Maintenance & Operations Budget. This budget includes a 5% base salary increase for various employee groups, including teachers and administrators.
- Tentative approval of 2021-2022 M&O Budget providing a 5% salary increase
- Approval of 5% base salary increases for certified returning teachers, counselors, and administrators
- Ratification of payroll and expense vouchers totaling $4,895,440.24
- Acceptance of $3,338.50 in balance beams from Early Childhood Development Centers PTO
- Acceptance of $3,061.13 in PPE supplies from Maricopa County Department of Public and Health
BoardDocs Governing Board Imported Meetings 2015- 2025
The Higley Unified School District Governing Board will elect a president and vice president for 2021, then vote on a consent agenda covering personnel actions, contract releases, and financial approvals. Key items include ratifying $14.9 million in payroll and expense vouchers, increasing cooperative purchase contracts by $2.86 million, and awarding a $349,450 roofing contract for Cortina Elementary School. The board will also hear a special education report and take public comments.
- Election of Board President and Vice President for 2021
- Ratify payroll and expense vouchers totaling $14,939,922.41
- Approve $2,857,735.55 increase to cooperative purchase contracts for 2020/2021
- Award IFB #19-07-21-1 for Cortina Elementary School roofing to JBS Roofing at $349,450
- Approve $200,000 repayment of interest-free loan to Compass Group (Chartwells)
BoardDocs Governing Board Imported Meetings 2015- 2025
The Higley Unified School District Governing Board is holding a virtual retreat for board training, facilitated by the Arizona School Boards Association. The agenda includes opening items, approval of the agenda, a training session on board/superintendent teamwork and effective board characteristics, and adjournment. No policy decisions or public hearings are scheduled.
- Board training by Arizona School Boards Association on board/superintendent team and effective board characteristics
- Virtual meeting via YouTube
- Approval of agenda as presented