Apache Junction Unified School District public meetings in 2020
18 substantive meetings from 2020, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Governing Board Special Meeting
This is a special meeting of the Apache Junction Unified School District Governing Board. The board will consider entering executive sessions to discuss the superintendent's evaluation and to receive legal advice regarding an appeal of a long-term suspension. They will also consider a parental appeal of a long-term suspension for a student. The meeting is open to the public and can be viewed via YouTube.
- Possible executive session to discuss Superintendent's evaluation (A.R.S. § 38.431.03(A)(1))
- Executive session for legal advice on appeal of a long-term suspension (A.R.S. § 38-431.03(A)(3))
- Executive session to consider parental appeal of long-term suspension for Student X (A.R.S. § 15-843)
Governing Board Regular Meeting
The Apache Junction Unified School District Governing Board will hold a regular meeting on December 8, 2020, at 6:00 p.m. at the Performing Art Center. The board will consider approving a FY2021 budget revision, discuss a fourth amendment to the shared use lease agreement for the Gold Canyon Elementary site, and may enter executive sessions for legal advice and superintendent evaluation. The agenda also includes routine items such as personnel and financial reports, recognitions, and public comments.
- Approval of FY2021 Budget Revision (Action Item 5.1)
- Discussion and possible approval of Fourth Amendment to Shared Use Lease Agreement for Gold Canyon Elementary site (Action Item 5.4)
- Possible executive session for legal advice on Gold Canyon lease (Action Item 5.2)
- Possible executive session for superintendent's evaluation (Action Item 5.3)
- Consent agenda includes personnel report and financial report with vouchers and donations
Governing Board Virtual Emergency Meeting
The Apache Junction Unified School District Governing Board is holding a virtual emergency meeting to discuss and possibly take action on learning models for the 2021 return to school. The agenda includes a presentation on the learning model update and a motion on learning models, indicating a decision may be made. Other items are procedural, such as adopting the agenda and adjourning.
- Discussion and possible action on Learning Models
- Learning Model School Update presentation by Mrs. Wallace
- 2021 Return to School Presentation (PDF attached)
- Possible executive session on Superintendent's evaluation
Governing Board (Virtual) Work Session
The Apache Junction Unified School District Governing Board will hold a virtual work session on October 27, 2020. The board may enter executive session to discuss the sale of Gold Canyon Elementary and the lease of Old Four Peaks Elementary. They will also hear presentations on energy cost savings, return-to-school plans, and classified substitute pay, and take possible action on Prop 301 and cancelling the November 24 board meeting.
- Possible executive session to discuss sale of Gold Canyon Elem. Bldg. and lease agreement of Old Four Peaks Elem. Bldg.
- Energy cost-saving presentation by Brandon Woodward of Schneider Electric.
- Return to School Update by Mrs. Wallace.
- Classified Substitute Pay discussion by Mrs. Doyle.
- Possible action on Prop 301 as presented.
Governing Board Regular Meeting
The Apache Junction Unified School District Governing Board meets to approve routine financial and personnel reports. The board reviews a return-to-school update and takes a motion on the recommendation. They also conduct a first read on a policy regarding electronic signatures and discuss COVID-19 substitute pay.
- Motion on Return to School Recommendation
- First Read on Policy BBAA-A - Electronic Signatures
- 2020-2021 Central Arizona College Dual Enrollment Agreement
- COVID-19 Substitute Pay discussion
- Approval of August 2020 minutes and Consent Agenda
Governing Board Work Session
The Apache Junction Unified School District Governing Board is holding a work session to discuss and potentially vote on returning to school recommendations and COVID-19 liability coverage. The board will also consider revisions to policies regarding staff safety, student dress, and Title IX sexual harassment compliance. Routine personnel reports and policy evaluation updates are included in the consent agenda.
- Motion on back to school recommendations
- Motion on COVID-19 liability coverage
- Motion on Policy Advisories 677-678: Title IX Sexual Harassment
- Motion on PA 672-676: Staff Personal Security, Student Dress, and Visitor Policies
- Revision of Policy GCO: Evaluation of Professional Staff Members
Governing Board Special Meeting
The Governing Board will receive an update regarding the 2021 return to school and discuss COVID-19 liability coverage. The meeting also includes a possible executive session regarding school safety operations.
- Return to School Update presentation
- Discussion of COVID-19 Liability Coverage
- Possible executive session regarding school safety plans or programs
Governing Board Regular Meeting
The Apache Junction Unified School District Governing Board will meet to consider several action items, including a COVID-19 exposure/infection response plan, furlough recommendations, and metrics for returning to school. They will also hear updates on the return-to-school plan and athletics, and review a financial audit presentation. The agenda includes routine consent items such as personnel and financial reports.
- Possible action on COVID-19 Exposure/Infection Response
- Possible action on Furlough Recommendations (Voluntary Pandemic Furlough Program)
- Possible action on Return to School Task Force Metrics Recommendations
- First read of policy revisions: GBGB-R (Staff Personal Security), IHA (Basic Instructional Program), new JICA-RB (Student Dress), KB (Parent Involvement), new KI-RB (Visitors to Schools)
- Financial Audit Presentation by CliftonLarsonAllen LLP
Governing Board Work Session
The Apache Junction Unified School District Governing Board held a work session to discuss the 2021 return-to-school plan, a voluntary furlough program, and a strategic plan update. The board also reviewed a response protocol for suspected or confirmed COVID-19 exposure. The only formal action item was a motion regarding a Computer Tech position.
- Discussion of 2021 Return to School Plan update
- Review of Voluntary Furlough Program language
- Discussion of response to suspected/confirmed COVID-19 exposure
- Motion on Computer Tech Position
- Approval of minutes from July 7 and July 14, 2020
Governing Board Regular Meeting
The Apache Junction Unified School District Governing Board will vote on the 2020-2021 budget, a $187,781.55 purchase of 7-12 ELA curriculum from Pearson (Savvas), a Schneider Electric professional services agreement, and a policy on superintendent evaluation. They will also hear an update from the Return to School Task Force and consider consent agenda items including personnel and intergovernmental agreements.
- 2020-2021 school year budget approval
- $187,781.55 for 7-12 ELA curriculum from Pearson (Savvas)
- Schneider Electric Professional Service Agreement
- Policy CBI-E: Evaluation of Superintendent
- Consent agenda: Personnel Report, MENTA agreement, Pinal County Elections IGA
Governing Board Regular Meeting
The Apache Junction Unified School District Governing Board met on May 26, 2020, to review routine administrative items and educational updates. The primary action items involved approving the 2020-2021 Pinal County ESA Consortium Agreement and the 2020-2021 ESI Agreement. The board also discussed the 2020 Summer School model, student attendance plans, and the superintendent's three-year goals.
- Approval of 2020-2021 Pinal County ESA Consortium Agreement
- Approval of 2020-2021 ESI Agreement
- Purchase of Chromebooks
- Discussion of 2020 Summer School Model
- Proposal to add a Governing Board meeting on June 23, 2020
Governing Board Meeting
The Apache Junction Unified School District Governing Board will meet virtually to consider a revised resolution on school closure due to COVID-19, act on salary advisory committee recommendations, and approve new high school course offerings. The board will also review the 2020-21 budget and discuss teacher/staff contracts and salary schedules. Public comments will be read by the board president from a Google Form submitted an hour before the meeting.
- Revised Resolution on School Closure dated April 14, 2020 (COVID-19)
- Possible action on Salary Advisory Committee Recommendation Part 2
- Possible action on Apache Junction High School New Course Offering
- 2020-21 Employees Benefits Package (admin, certified, classified)
- 2020-21 Budget Update presented by Mrs. Reichert
Governing Board Virtual Meeting
The Apache Junction Unified School District Governing Board met virtually on April 8, 2020, with no public in-person attendance due to COVID-19. The agenda was largely procedural, including call to order, pledge, agenda adoption, and adjournment. The only substantive item was a virtual training practice for the upcoming April 14 board meeting. Public comments were accepted via a Google Form.
- Virtual training practice for the April 14, 2020 Governing Board meeting
- Public comments accepted via Google Form, read by Board President
- Meeting held via video with no in-person attendance
Governing Board Meeting
The Apache Junction Unified School District Governing Board will hold a public meeting to consider routine consent items and several action items, including possible approval of salary schedules for 2020-2021, class size recommendations, and a phased retirement program. The board will also discuss a COVID-19 action plan and new high school course offerings. Public comments are invited.
- Possible action on Salary Advisory Committee recommendation for 2020-2021, including certified and classified salary schedules
- Possible action on class size recommendation
- Possible action on Phase Retirement (ESI) program
- Discussion of AJUSD COVID-19 Action Plan
- Consent agenda includes personnel report, financial report, and job descriptions
Governing Board Special Meeting
The Apache Junction Unified School District Governing Board held a special meeting to approve the closure of the district as mandated by the Arizona Governor and State Superintendent of Education. The agenda included information items on instructional resources and food services during the closure. The board took a final action vote on the resolution regarding the school closure.
- Resolution on School Closure presented by Dr. Anderson
- Discussion of Instructional Resources by Mrs. Wallace
- Discussion of Food Services by Mrs. Wallace
- Motion to approve the Resolution on School Closure
Governing Board Regular Meeting
The Apache Junction Unified School District Governing Board will vote on routine personnel and travel items. The board will also review information on the 2020-21 employee medical plan and intergovernmental agreements with the East Valley Institute of Technology and the City of Apache Junction. No specific dollar amounts or contract terms are listed in the agenda text.
- Review of 20-21 Employee Medical Plan
- Intergovernmental Agreement with East Valley Institute of Technology (July 1, 2019 to June 30, 2021)
- Intergovernmental Agreement with City of Apache Junction
- Approval of Apache Junction High School NJROTC student travel to Reedley, California
- Motion on Board Goals
Governing Board Regular Meeting
The Apache Junction Unified School District Governing Board will vote on the renewal of the Superintendent's employment and a new employment agreement. The board will also approve a consent agenda including student travel to California, Boston, and New York, and a five-year technology consortium agreement. Information items cover facility maintenance, sports budgets, and open enrollment processes.
- Motion to renew Superintendent's employment and approve new employment agreement
- Approval of Pinal County Technology Consortium Intergovernmental Agreement (July 1, 2019–June 30, 2024)
- Consent approval for AJHS Fine Arts students' out-of-state travel to California
- Consent approval for CCJH students' out-of-state travel to Boston and New York
- Review of 2020-2021 Stipends Schedule and Open Enrollment Process
Governing Board Meeting
The Apache Junction Unified School District Governing Board met on January 14, 2020, to approve routine financial and personnel reports and discuss curriculum adoption. The primary action items involved entering executive session to consult with legal counsel regarding the Superintendent's employment renewal and to address the employment status of certified employee Katie Burns. The board also reviewed the K-6 Math Curriculum adoption process and human resources procedures for teacher evaluation and discipline.
- Executive session to discuss Superintendent's renewal of employment and new Employment Agreement
- Motion to enter executive session to discuss certified employee Katie Burns' employment
- Discussion and possible action on certified employee Katie Burns' employment
- Informational review of K-6 Math Curriculum Adoption Process
- Approval of Consent Agenda including Personnel and Financial Reports