Buckeye Unified School District public meetings in 2020
13 substantive meetings from 2020, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Special Meeting
The Bisbee Unified School District Governing Board will hold a special meeting to evaluate the superintendent's performance and working relationship with the board, and to review the superintendent's contract. The board may vote to discuss these matters in a closed executive session, which would not be open to the public. Public attendance is limited to 15 people, with masks and social distancing required.
- Evaluation of District Superintendent's performance and working relationship with the Board
- Review of Superintendent's contract pursuant to Governing Board Policy CBI
- Possible executive session under A.R.S. § 38-431.03(A)(1)
- Next regular board meeting scheduled for January 12, 2020 at 5:45 p.m.
Special Meeting - Postponed / Cancelled
This special meeting of the Bisbee Unified School District Governing Board was postponed or cancelled. The agenda had included discussion and possible action on the superintendent's contract and evaluation, but no decisions were made at this meeting. The next scheduled meeting is the organization and regular board meeting on January 12, 2020.
- Discussion/Action of Superintendent's Contract
- Discussion/Action of Superintendent's Evaluation
- Future meeting: January 12, 2020 - Organization and Regular Board Meeting at 5:45 p.m.
FY-21 Revised Budget Public Hearing and Regular Meeting
The Bisbee Unified School District Governing Board will hold a public hearing and regular meeting to consider adopting the revised FY-21 expenditure budget. The board will also discuss instructional status, athletics, and COVID-19 mitigation, and consider scheduling a board retreat. Administrative reports and a proposed intergovernmental agreement with the Copper Queen Library are also on the agenda.
- Public hearing and action on revised FY-21 expenditure budget
- Discussion/action on instructional status, athletics, and COVID-19 mitigation
- Discussion on proposed IGA with Copper Queen Library / City of Bisbee
- Consent agenda includes November 2020 vouchers, financial report, and donations
- Executive session for superintendent evaluation
Regular Meeting
The Bisbee Unified School District Governing Board will vote on raising employee minimum wage to $12.15 per hour, approving high school basketball participation, purchasing 255 chromebooks, and other routine items. They will also discuss sexual harassment regulations and a library agreement.
- Increase minimum hourly wage to $12.15 effective Jan 1, 2021
- Approve BHS boys and girls basketball for 2020-2021 per AIA guidelines
- Purchase 255 chromebooks from Staples
- Approve FY20 School Level Annual Financial Report
- Approve 2020-2021 Prop 301 plan
Regular Meeting
The Governing Board will review several items including participation in fall AIA athletics and updates to district policies. The meeting also includes reports from school principals regarding the start of the school year.
- Authorization for high school participation in 2020-2021 AIA athletics and extra-curricular activities
- Second reading of policies KB (Parent Involvement) and IHA (Basic Instructional Program)
- First reading of sexual harassment policies ACA and ACAA
- Intergovernmental Agreement with Cochise County for November 2020 election supplies
- Approval of August 2020 expense and payroll vouchers
Regular Meeting (Revised)
The Bisbee Unified School District Governing Board will meet to discuss and take action on several items related to the 2020-2021 school year, including COVID-19 protocols, distance learning, and reopening plans. The board will also consider purchasing Chromebooks, approving a landscaping contract, and adopting policy changes. Public attendance is limited to 20 people due to social distancing, with online viewing available.
- Discussion/action on COVID-19 resolution and reopening benchmarks for Aug 18 start
- Purchase of 275 Chromebooks (75 from 2nd Gear, 200 from Staples)
- Landscaping contract for 2020-2021 with Premier Alliances Inc.
- First reading of policies KB (Parent Involvement) and IHA (Basic Instructional Program)
- Approval of July 2020 expense and payroll vouchers
Hearing at 5:45 p.m.
The Bisbee Unified School District Governing Board held a public hearing on July 14, 2020, to review and discuss the proposed Fiscal Year 2021 budget. The agenda included a call to order, a pledge of allegiance, and a discussion of the budget document. The meeting concluded with a call for public comments and a motion to adjourn.
- Discussion of the proposed FY-21 budget
- Public comments and questions session
- Motion to adjourn
Notice of Board Work Session
The Bisbee Unified School District Governing Board will hold a work session to discuss options and considerations for reopening schools in fall 2020, including legislative, funding, campus plans, transportation, meals, and safety measures. No action will be taken during this session. The meeting will be held in person with limited attendance and streamed via Zoom.
- Discussion of school reopening options and issues for fall 2020
- Consideration of legislative and funding issues
- Campus plans, transportation, and meal plans
- Social distancing, masks, disinfecting, and spacing measures
- Public comment via Zoom chat function
June 23, 2020 Special Meeting
The Bisbee Unified School District Governing Board held a special meeting to discuss and take action on planning for the 2020-2021 school year. Key decisions included reviewing options for opening schools in the fall, adopting a first reading of graduation requirements, and approving a revised school calendar. The board also considered purchasing student desks for district campuses.
- Discussion and action on planning options for opening schools in Fall 2020
- First reading of Policy IKF regarding Graduation Requirements
- Approval of the amended 2020-2021 School Calendar
- Approval of furniture purchase for student desks at BUSD campuses
Revised FY20 Budget Public Hearing at 5:45 p.m.
The Bisbee Unified School District Governing Board held a public hearing on June 9, 2020, to discuss the revised FY20 budget. The revision, based on the latest Average Daily Membership (ADM) figures, increases the General Fund by $73,494 and the Capital Fund by $77,642. The meeting included a call to the public for comments before adjourning.
- Revised FY20 budget increases General Fund by $73,494
- Revised FY20 budget increases Capital Fund by $77,642
- Public hearing held at 5:45 p.m. in the Board Room at 519 W. Melody Lane
Special Meeting
The Bisbee Unified School District Governing Board will hold a special meeting to discuss and vote on several COVID-19-related items, including a resolution for employee pay during the school closure, identifying essential functions, and deciding whether to follow state closure dates or delay reopening. The board will also consider postponing or canceling spring activities and approve administrative contracts for three principals. The meeting is open to the public.
- Resolution for employee pay due to COVID-19 school closure
- Resolution identifying essential functions during school closure
- Discussion on following state closure dates vs. local control of reopening
- Decision on postponing or canceling spring school activities
- One-year contracts for principals Darin Giltner, Laura Miller, Jennifer McBeth at same pay as 2019-2020
Regular Meeting
The Bisbee Unified School District Board will vote on the 2020-2021 teacher salary schedule, which includes a funded 3.5% increase based on 2017-2018 salaries, with the state funding an additional 1.5% increase. The board will also approve the 2020-2021 school calendar and administrative contracts. Additionally, the board will discuss current recommendations and health concerns regarding COVID-19.
- Approval of the 2020-2021 Teacher Salary Schedule including a 3.5% increase
- Approval of the 2020-2021 School Calendar
- Approval of Renewal of Administrative Contracts for 2020-2021
- Discussion of COVID-19 issues and health concerns
- Approval of the Cochise County Public Safety Mutual Aid Agreement
Notice of Board Retreat
The Bisbee Unified School District Governing Board is holding a public board retreat on February 1, 2020, at the Casa de San Pedro in Hereford, AZ. The session is dedicated to discussing the district's Vision, Mission, and Strategic Goals, including areas such as governance, teaching, and resources. The agenda explicitly states that no action will be taken at the retreat, and any changes to goals will be presented for adoption at a future meeting.
- Discussion of Strategic Plan covering Purpose, Governance, Teaching, Resources, and Results-based Improvement
- Study Session on District Initiatives and Programs
- Study Session on Campus Improvement Goals
- Study Session on Board Evaluation