Queen Creek Unified School District public meetings in 2024
17 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Imported Meetings: 2008 - 2025
The Queen Creek Unified School District Governing Board will discuss and potentially vote on proposed school attendance boundaries for the northern region, affecting Mountain Trail Academy, Gateway Polytechnic Academy, and Silver Valley Elementary, starting with the 2025-2026 school year. The board will also hear school spotlights, a construction update, and consider consent agenda items including bus purchases and university agreements.
- Discussion and presentation of proposed school attendance boundaries for northern region to accommodate Mountain Trail Academy
- Possible action to approve bus purchases from Gila Bend Unified School District to support growing ridership
- Possible action to approve agreement with Arkansas State University for counseling program clinical rotations
- Possible action to approve Utah State University student externship agreement for student teacher program
- Construction update from Chief Operating Officer and Executive Director of Operations and Construction
Imported Meetings: 2008 - 2025
The Queen Creek Unified School District Governing Board will hold a study session to discuss school highlights, state assessment data, school letter grades, and a board self-evaluation. During the regular meeting, the board will consider consent agenda items including donations, cooperative contracts, expenditures, and several intergovernmental agreements. The board will also recognize employees and students of the month.
- Discussion and presentation of state assessment data and school letter grades by Dr. Erika Copeland and Dr. Robert Carlisle
- Possible action to approve IGA between QCUSD and City of Mesa for camera and surveillance systems emergency access
- Possible action to approve Federal Fiscal Year 2024 State and Local Cyber Grant Program ($5,032,682 grant)
- Possible action to approve the Public Utilities and Facilities Easement Agreement between City of Mesa and QCUSD for Eastmark High School
- Possible action to approve the Power Distribution Easement for SRP in connection with Queen Creek Elementary School #10
Imported Meetings: 2008 - 2025
The Queen Creek Town Council and Queen Creek Unified School District Governing Board are holding a joint meeting for discussion and presentations only; no official board business will be conducted. Topics include a teen program, development and roads, police response to school threats, district recruitment and retention, an Upstander Initiative, and a construction update.
- Presentation and discussion of a Teen Program by Mayor Julia Wheatley and Parks and Recreation staff
- Presentation and discussion of Development and Roads by Development Services Director Brett Burningham
- Presentation and discussion of Police Department Response to School Threats by Police Commander Mark Newman
- Presentation and discussion of Recruitment and Retention by Chief Human Resources Officer Dr. Amy Kramb
- Presentation and discussion of a Construction Update by Chief Operating Officer Amber Bordes
Imported Meetings: 2008 - 2025
The Queen Creek Unified School District Governing Board will hold a study session to discuss the Annual Financial Report, override public reporting, school spotlights, and policy updates. During the regular meeting, the board will vote on consent agenda items including policy updates, donations, expenditures, and an addendum to a field experience agreement with Grand Canyon University.
- Discussion and presentation of Annual Financial Report (AFR) and Override Public Reporting by CFO Jessica Johnston
- Possible action to approve policy updates affecting 10 policies and 5 procedures based on new state legislation and federal regulations
- Possible action to approve expenditures and revenue for September 2024
- Possible action to approve an addendum to the Field Experience Program Affiliation Agreement between Grand Canyon University and QCUSD
- Construction update from Executive Director of Operations and Construction Bob Lawson
Imported Meetings: 2008 - 2025
The Queen Creek Unified School District Governing Board will hold a study session on the LOL Conference update, public records process, and board norms, followed by a regular meeting. Key action items include approving a cell tower land lease agreement with AT&T at Crismon High School for $2,500 per month, and revising the teacher evaluation handbook to reduce informal observations.
- Possible action to approve a cell tower land lease agreement with AT&T at Crismon High School for $2,500 per month
- Possible action to approve the update for the FY25 Teacher Evaluation Handbook, reducing informal observations for teachers
- Possible action to approve expenditures and revenue for August 2024
- Possible action to approve donations to the district
- Discussion and presentation of the public records process
Imported Meetings: 2008 - 2025
The Queen Creek Unified School District Governing Board will hold a public hearing and vote on the revised FY2025 expenditure budget. The board will also consider a capital plan requesting new school construction dollars from the state, approve consent agenda items including calendar revisions and an SRP easement for Eastmark High School, and discuss personnel items.
- Public hearing and possible approval of FY2025 revised expenditure budget
- Possible action to approve Arizona School Facilities Board capital plan for new school construction
- Possible action to approve revisions to school calendars for 24/25, 25/26, 26/27 aligning early release days district-wide
- Possible action to approve power distribution easement for SRP in connection with Eastmark High School classroom additions
- Discussion and possible action to approve classified salary schedules reclassifying two positions to exempt status
Imported Meetings: 2008 - 2025
This is a notice that three or more governing board members may attend district and school-sponsored events, as well as professional organization events. No official board business will be conducted at these gatherings.
- Notice of possible quorum for district and school-sponsored events
- Notice of possible quorum for professional organization events
- No official governing board business will be conducted
Imported Meetings: 2008 - 2025
The Queen Creek Unified School District Governing Board will hold a study session and regular meeting, including a public hearing on the proposed 2024-2025 expenditure budget and Truth in Taxation. The board will consider approving the budget, construction contracts for Eastmark High School and Crismon High School, and various consent agenda items. Public comment is limited to three minutes per speaker.
- Public hearing and possible approval of 2024-2025 expenditure budget and Truth in Taxation
- Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) for Eastmark High School academic space
- Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) for Crismon High School academic wing
- IGA with Queen Creek Police for camera and surveillance emergency access
- Approval of donations, expenditures, vouchers, and asset transfers
Imported Meetings: 2008 - 2025
The Queen Creek Unified School District Governing Board will hold a special session to consider approving the proposed 2024-2025 expenditure budget and authorize its publication, along with Truth in Taxation notices, for public hearings on July 9, 2024. The board will also act on several consent agenda items, including intergovernmental agreements for migrant education grants, a clinical affiliation agreement, a CTE curriculum consortium agreement, asset transfers, and revised overnight athletic travel.
- Approve 2024-2025 expenditure budget and authorize publication for public hearings
- Intergovernmental agreements with JO Combs and Stanfield school districts for migrant education grant administration
- Clinical affiliation agreement with Wellsprings of Gilbert for student clinical rotations
- IGA with Pima County JTED for AZ CTE Curriculum Consortium membership
- Transfer or disposal of assets and revised overnight athletic travel for 2024-2025
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 board legal training, design review of Eastmark High School and Crismon High School, and an override resolution. The regular meeting includes consent agenda items such as approving donations, expenditures, bus purchases, and a school resource officer agreement.
- Design review of Eastmark High School and Crismon High School
- Override resolution discussion
- Approval of approximately $669,143.31 for 3 new buses from Canyon State Bus Sales
- Intergovernmental agreement for School Resource Officers at Crismon and Queen Creek High Schools
- Approval of May 2024 expenditures and revenues
Imported Meetings: 2008 - 2025
The Queen Creek Unified School District Governing Board will hold a study session to discuss the tax rate related to an override and naming options for Elementary #10, followed by a regular meeting. The regular meeting includes consent agenda items such as approving donations, expenditures, and contracts, as well as recognitions for years of service and retirees.
- Discussion of tax rate related to an override
- Naming options for Elementary #10
- Approve $25,151,875 for additional space at Eastmark High School
- Approve $15,091,125 for additional space at Crismon High School
- Approve renewal of K&K Insurance student accident plan for SY 24-25
Imported Meetings: 2008 - 2025
The Queen Creek Unified School District Governing Board will hold a study session and regular meeting. The study session covers legislative updates, assessment data, an override renewal package, and board norms. The regular meeting includes action on a $423,958 guaranteed maximum price for a permanent access road at Crismon High School, plus consent agenda items like donations, contracts, and agreements.
- Approve Guaranteed Maximum Price $423,958 for QCUSD HS #3 Permanent Access Road Phase 1
- Approve $24,000 donation from Meta Platforms, Inc. for Queen Creek Elementary 1:1 Technology
- Approve MOU with Arizona State University for dual enrollment classes
- Approve agreement with Banner Occupational Health Clinics for employee medical evaluations
- Approve intergovernmental agreement with Maricopa County for election services
Imported Meetings: 2008 - 2025
The Queen Creek Unified School District Governing Board will hold a special session to consider approving the 2023-2024 health insurance and ancillary benefits (medical, dental, vision, life) with Kairos Health Arizona, Inc. The board may also vote to enter executive session for legal advice. The agenda includes only this action item plus procedural items.
- Approve FY2023-2024 health insurance and ancillary benefits with Kairos Health Arizona, Inc.
- Renewal rates: 5% increase on all medical plans, 3% on Delta Dental, 4% on TDA Dental, vision unchanged
- District contribution increases from $6,882 to $7,225 annually; $602.13 per month covered by district
- Two of six plans will not be renewed; four plans continue
- Benefits Committee of 26 members reviewed renewals over three meetings
Imported Meetings: 2008 - 2025
The Queen Creek Unified School District Governing Board will hold a study session and regular meeting. The board will discuss board agenda basics, legislative updates, and the impact of the maintenance and operations override, then take action on routine items including financial audits, donations, vouchers, and various agreements.
- Discussion of M&O override impact and budget implications
- Possible action to accept 2023 financial and compliance audit reports
- Possible action to approve February 2024 expenditures and revenue
- Possible action to approve clinical affiliation agreement with Chamberlain University
- Possible action to approve student placement agreement with Arizona State University
Imported Meetings: 2008 - 2025
The Queen Creek Unified School District Governing Board will hold a study session and regular meeting. The main action item is approving the employee compensation package for fiscal year 2024-2025, which proposes permanent increases for all employee groups. The board will also consider several consent agenda items, including donations, vouchers, expenditures, and a new summer school fee.
- Employee compensation package for FY 2024-2025
- Summer school fee proposal: $75 per .5 credit course, max $150 for two courses
- Arizona Department of Education Dual Enrollment Development Fund incentive bonuses (up to $1,000 per teacher)
- Clinical Affiliation Agreement with Emerson College
- Approval of donations, vouchers, expenditures, and revenue for January 2024
Imported Meetings: 2008 - 2025
The Queen Creek Unified School District Governing Board held a special session to discuss the proposed 2024-2025 budget and possible compensation options, presented by the Chief Financial Officer. The board also approved several consent agenda items, including a student teacher agreement with the University of Wyoming and the use of cooperative contracts, as well as certified and classified personnel items.
- Discussion of proposed 2024-2025 budget and compensation options
- Approval of agreement with University of Wyoming Student Teacher Program
- Approval of cooperative contracts for FY24
- Approval of certified and classified personnel items
Imported Meetings: 2008 - 2025
The Queen Creek Unified School District Governing Board will hold a study session on demographic updates, school facilities, and artificial intelligence, followed by an organizational meeting to elect a president and vice president for 2024, and a regular meeting with consent agenda items including donations, vouchers, and expenditures. The agenda includes both discussion items and action items, with votes recorded for officer elections and consent approvals.
- Election of Governing Board President and Vice President for 2024
- Discussion and presentation on demographic updates by Amber Bordes and Rick Brammer
- Discussion and presentation on Schools Facilities (SFD) update by Amber Bordes
- Discussion and presentation on Artificial Intelligence (AI) by Erika Copeland, Robin Bayles, and Jenny Dompier
- Approval of vouchers dated November 8 through December 1, 2023