Queen Creek Unified School District public meetings in 2021

Imported Meetings: 2008 - 2025

This agenda contains only a courtesy notice, not a regular board meeting. It states that board members may attend the QCUSD Administration Holiday Dinner on December 10, 2021, but no official business will be conducted.

• Notice of possible board attendance at QCUSD Administration Holiday Dinner
• Event: December 10, 2021, 6:00 p.m., Baci Italian Bistro, 8830 E. Germann Road, Mesa, AZ

Imported Meetings: 2008 - 2025

The Queen Creek Unified School District Governing Board will hold a study session and regular meeting. The study session includes a demographic update and a first read of numerous policy advisories from the Arizona School Boards Association. The regular meeting includes consent agenda items such as approving November revenues/expenditures, adjusting the minimum wage to $12.80 per hour, and approving several overnight field trips and affiliation agreements.

• First read of policy updates covering student discipline, admissions, purchasing, and more
• Possible action to adjust minimum wage to $12.80/hour effective Jan 1, 2022
• Approve revenue and expenditures for November 2021
• Approve overnight field trips for FFA, JROTC, basketball, and band
• Approve clinical affiliation agreements with Haven of Phoenix and Citadel Post Acute

Imported Meetings: 2008 - 2025

The Queen Creek Unified School District Governing Board will meet for a special session to discuss and potentially act on halting construction at Schnepf Elementary. The proposal includes issuing a Stop Work Order, canceling a change order, and authorizing final payment for Phase 2.

• Discussion and possible action to issue a Stop Work Order and Cancel Change Order for Phase 2 of Schnepf Elementary

Imported Meetings: 2008 - 2025

The Governing Board will review proposed attendance boundary adjustments for several elementary, junior high, and high schools for the 2022-2023 school year. The meeting also includes discussions on patriotism in schools and a proposed tuition rate increase for non-resident students.

• Proposed attendance boundary changes for 11 schools including Queen Creek High and Desert Mountain Elementary
• Proposal to adjust I-20 student tuition to $10,000 per student annually
• Donation agreement with Arcus Private Capital Solutions, LLC at $400 per dwelling unit
• Approval of Southwest Gas Corporation right-of-entry for a gas line installation
• Contract award for staff recruitment services (RFP 21-11-26)

Imported Meetings: 2008 - 2025

The notice states that Board Members may attend various QCUSD events throughout November 2021. These events are not official Board Meetings and no official Governing Board Business will be conducted.

Imported Meetings: 2008 - 2025

The Governing Board will hold a study session to discuss state assessment scores and updates to the Classroom Site Fund. The regular meeting includes reports on construction, approval of various district agreements, and recognition of students and employees.

• Discussion of State Assessment Scores and changes to Classroom Site Fund
• Donation agreement with IDM Apartments PHX, LLC at $400 per dwelling unit for Acero Harvest Station Apartments
• Facility Use Agreement between the District and EVO Aquatics, LLC
• Memorandum of Understanding with Chicanos Por La Causa, Inc. Early Childhood Development Program
• Approval of 60-day textbook displays for AP Psychology, Outliers, AP US History, and American Pageant

Imported Meetings: 2008 - 2025

The Queen Creek Unified School District Governing Board is holding a special session to consider two action items: approving the 2020-2021 Annual Financial Report for publication, and approving a change order for Schnepf Elementary School Phase 2. The meeting is open to the public, but public participation is limited to those who fill out a request-to-speak form.

• Approve publication of 2020-2021 Annual Financial Report (required by A.R.S. §15-904)
• Approve change order at Schnepf Elementary School, Phase 2 (funded by May 2021 lease-purchase agreement)

Imported Meetings: 2008 - 2025

This agenda contains only a courtesy notice, not a regular meeting. It informs the public that a majority of Queen Creek Unified School District Board members may attend funeral services for Allison Brague on September 30 and October 1, 2021. The notice states these are not official Board meetings and no official business will be conducted.

• Courtesy notice under A.R.S. §38-431.02 regarding possible Board member attendance at funeral services for Allison Brague
• Event: Funeral Services for Allison Brague, September 30-October 1, 2021, at San Tan Mortuary and Queen Creek Botanical Gardens

Imported Meetings: 2008 - 2025

The Queen Creek Unified School District Governing Board will hold a study session and regular meeting. The study session includes discussions on the JROTC program, naming options for High School #3, CTE pathways updates, and board self-evaluation. The regular meeting includes consent agenda items such as approving expenditures, donations, and agreements, as well as a possible executive session on property negotiations for Elementary #10.

• Discussion and presentation on JROTC program and students
• Discussion and presentation on High School #3 naming options
• Discussion and presentation on High School #3 CTE pathways update
• Possible action to approve donation agreement with Mattamy Arizona, LLC at $1,000 per rooftop for Empire Pointe Development
• Possible action to approve sole source provider for Town of Queen Creek for traffic light at Grange Parkway and Gary Road ($100,000)

Imported Meetings: 2008 - 2025

The Queen Creek Unified School District Governing Board will hold a study session and regular meeting to discuss and vote on several items, including a tiered compensation plan for AP and Dual Enrollment teachers, a first read of a policy on evaluating professional staff, and various consent agenda items such as contracts, donations, and field trips. The board will also review board norms and protocols and receive updates on construction and the superintendent's report.

• AP and Dual Enrollment Teacher Tiered Compensation Plan for FY22
• First read of Policy GCO Evaluation of Professional Staff Members
• Extension of cell tower lease option with Verizon Wireless
• Donation agreement with Taylor Morrison/Arizona, Inc. at $1,000 per rooftop
• Approval of expenditures and revenue for July 2021

Imported Meetings: 2008 - 2025

The Governing Board will meet for a special session to discuss and potentially approve the proposed 2021-2022 expenditure budget. The session also includes a vote regarding the 2021-2022 adjacent ways tax levy.

• Approval of Proposed 2021-2022 Expenditure Budget
• Approval of 2021-2022 adjacent ways tax levy

Imported Meetings: 2008 - 2025

The Queen Creek Unified School District Governing Board holds a study session and regular meeting, including discussion of Phase II construction at Schnepf Elementary, 2019 energy projects, a first read of policy IHAMB, and a public hearing on the proposed 2021-2022 expenditure budget and truth in taxation. The board will also consider consent agenda items like insurance renewal, maintenance agreements, and salary schedules.

• Phase II construction and change order at Schnepf Elementary, funded by a $5M lease from Capital One Finance Group
• 2019 Energy Projects and Lease presentation
• First read of Policy IHAMB (Family Life Education) revisions per Governor Ducey's Executive Order 2021-11
• Public hearing for proposed FY2021-22 expenditure budget and truth in taxation
• Property and liability insurance renewal for 2021-22 at approximately $131,716 more than prior year

Imported Meetings: 2008 - 2025

The Queen Creek Unified School District Governing Board will hold a special session to consider several action items, including approving a $35,481,045 guaranteed maximum price for the first phase of High School No. 3, adopting the proposed FY 2021-2022 expenditure budget, and approving consent agenda items such as a fireworks display agreement and a college course intergovernmental agreement. The board will also discuss personnel items and appoint a treasurer for student activities accounts.

• Approve $35,481,045 GMP for High School No. 3 (Academic Wing, Gymnasium, initial field space)
• Adopt proposed FY 2021-2022 expenditure budget and authorize publication of Truth in Taxation notice
• Approve MOU with Eastmark Community Assembly for July 4 fireworks display on district land for $370
• Approve IGA with Maricopa County Community College District for dual enrollment courses
• Approve KONE Care cooperative contract up to $40,000 for elevator maintenance

Imported Meetings: 2008 - 2025

The Queen Creek Unified School District Governing Board will hold a regular meeting on June 1, 2021, to consider a consent agenda with routine financial approvals, including donations, expenditures, vouchers, and resolutions. They will also vote on several intergovernmental agreements, including one with the City of Mesa for a School Resource Officer at Eastmark High School, and approve instructional materials like enVision Math for grades K-5. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major policy changes or public hearings.

• Approve IGA with City of Mesa for School Resource Officer at Eastmark High School
• Approve enVision Math supplementary materials for grades K-5
• Approve FY21 revenue and expenditures for May 2021
• Approve vouchers dated May 4-20, 2021
• Approve annual contract renewals and cooperative contracts for FY22

Imported Meetings: 2008 - 2025

The Queen Creek Unified School District Governing Board will hold a study session to discuss the 2021 bond and the adjacent ways fund and tax rate, followed by a regular meeting. The board will consider consent agenda items including contracts, donations, and an intergovernmental agreement for a school resource officer. The meeting also includes recognition of employees for years of service and retirees.

• Discussion of 2021 bond and adjacent ways fund and tax rate
• Cooperative contract with Republic Services up to $160,000
• Cooperative contract with Kone Care up to $40,000
• Donation agreement with Stone Manor, LLC for $19,000
• Donation agreement with Four-B Investments, LLP for $162,000

Imported Meetings: 2008 - 2025

This is a notice that three or more Queen Creek Unified School District Governing Board members may attend upcoming student events, including Academic Awards Night, Awards of Excellence Night, Senior Awards Night, and Queen Creek High School Graduation. No official board business will be conducted at these events.

• Academic Awards Night on April 27, 2021
• Awards of Excellence Night on April 29, 2021
• Senior Awards Night on May 4, 2021
• Queen Creek High School Graduation on May 20, 2021
• Events at Queen Creek High School Performing Arts Center, 22149 E Ocotillo Rd

Imported Meetings: 2008 - 2025

The Queen Creek Unified School District Governing Board will hold a special session to discuss the capital plan and 2021 bond, review policy revisions on staff conflict of interest and assignments, and consider approving school calendars for SY23, SY24, and an amended SY22. They will also consider approving an overnight band trip and appointing an assistant treasurer for student activities accounts.

• Presentation and discussion of Capital Plan and 2021 Bond
• First read of Policy GBEAA (Staff Conflict of Interest) and Policy GCK/GDJ (Staff Assignments and Transfers)
• Discussion of extra-curricular stipends and budget
• Possible approval of school calendars for SY23, SY24, and amended SY22
• Possible approval of overnight band camp trip to Prescott, AZ (July 5-9, 2021)

Imported Meetings: 2008 - 2025

The Queen Creek Unified School District Governing Board will hold a study session and regular meeting. The board will discuss legislative updates, a capital plan and bond presentation, school calendars, and policy revisions. In the regular session, they will consider approving a one-time $1,000 allocation to returning employees and substitutes, and pre-construction services for High School #3.

• Discussion of capital plan and bond presentation for a possible 2021 bond election
• Possible approval of pre-construction services for High School #3 with Core Construction at 0.5% of GMP (estimated under $300,000)
• Possible approval of one-time $1,000 allocation to returning employees and substitutes for SY 2021-22
• Approval of revised 2021-2022 coaching and extra-curricular salary schedule
• Approval of donations, revenues, expenditures, and vouchers for February-March 2021

Imported Meetings: 2008 - 2025

The Queen Creek Unified School District Governing Board will hold a special session to discuss capital needs and consider accepting $24,183,338 in state School Facility Board funds for construction of High School #3. The board will also vote on several wireless and cabling infrastructure purchases for schools, an employee staffing agreement, and personnel items.

• Accept $24,183,338 from School Facility Board for QCUSD HS #3 construction
• Approve up to $277,330 for wireless hardware at Queen Creek High School (net $138,665 after E-Rate)
• Approve up to $166,050 for wireless infrastructure at Schnepf, Desert Mountain, Queen Creek Elementary, and Eastmark High (net $83,025)
• Approve up to $54,251 for cabling upgrades at Queen Creek High School (net $27,125)
• Approve FY 2021-2022 staffing agreement with ESI for retire/rehire program

Imported Meetings: 2008 - 2025

The Queen Creek Unified School District Governing Board will hold a study session and regular meeting. Key actions include voting on a $50 million lease-purchase agreement to finance construction of High School #3, approving revisions to the employee sick leave bank policy, and considering several consent agenda items such as donations, expenditures, and a foreign trade zone no-objection motion. The board may also convene in executive session to discuss legal advice and real property negotiations for High School #3.

• Resolution to approve $50M ground lease and lease-purchase agreement for High School #3, targeting opening July 2022
• Second read and possible approval of Policy GCCC revisions to extend sick leave bank to classified and part-time employees
• Possible action to approve donations from October 27, 2020 through February 16, 2021
• Possible action to express 'No Objection' to Foreign Trade Zone subzone for Project Falcon Five at Ray Road and Hawes Road
• Possible action to approve revenue, expenditures, and vouchers for February 2021

Imported Meetings: 2008 - 2025

The Queen Creek Unified School District Governing Board will hold a special session to consider a 3% salary increase for all employees for the 2021-2022 fiscal year, funded by projected student growth and inflationary state funding. The board will also vote on consent agenda items including an easement agreement with Cox Communications, a consulting agreement with Stronge & Associates, and a student-teacher MOU with Alliant International University. Personnel items include approving salary schedules, an organizational chart, and various staff appointments and job description revisions.

• 3% raise for all certified, classified, and administrative staff for FY 2021-22
• Easement agreement with Cox Communications at Desert Mountain Elementary
• Subscription agreement with Stronge & Associates for hiring protocol training
• MOU with Alliant International University for student teacher placements
• Approval of 2021-2022 salary schedules and updated organizational chart

Imported Meetings: 2008 - 2025

The Queen Creek Unified School District Governing Board will hold a study session and regular meeting. The study session includes presentations on the Queen Creek Police Department, board norms, the Queen Creek Virtual Academy, and capital leasing options for High School No. 3. The regular meeting includes consent agenda items such as approving expenditures, contracts, and an easement for Schnepf Elementary School.

• Presentation by Stifel on capital leasing options for High School No. 3
• Possible approval of cooperative contract with Fruth Group for $300,000
• Possible approval of Education Week subscription services contract
• Possible approval of power distribution easement for SRP at Schnepf Elementary School
• Approval of January 2021 revenues and expenditures

Imported Meetings: 2008 - 2025

The Queen Creek Unified School District Governing Board will hold a study session and regular meeting. The study session includes presentations on the Silver Valley Elementary design review, energy efforts by Pierce Energy, and the development process for the district's third high school. The regular meeting includes consent agenda items such as approving December 2020 revenues/expenditures, vouchers, donations, asset disposals, and an intergovernmental agreement with the City of Mesa for a School Resource Officer.

• Discussion and presentation of Silver Valley Elementary design review
• Pierce Energy presentation on QCUSD energy efforts
• Presentation and discussion of High School 3 development process
• Possible action to approve revenue and expenditures for December 2020
• Possible action to ratify revised IGA with City of Mesa for School Resource Officer

Imported Meetings: 2008 - 2025

This agenda is a procedural index of Queen Creek Unified School District board meeting minutes from January through December 2021. It lists 18 regular and special sessions, each with a linked PDF file, but contains no agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics.

• Regular board meetings held monthly (Jan 12, Feb 2, Mar 2, Apr 6, May 11, Jun 1, Jul 13, Aug 10, Sep 14, Oct 19, Nov 9, Dec 7)
• Special sessions on Feb 9, Feb 10, Mar 23, Apr 20, Jun 22, Jul 15, Oct 14, Nov 12
• Meeting minutes available as PDF attachments (sizes range from 113 KB to 588 KB)