Queen Creek Unified School District, AZ

SPECIAL SESSION - 3:00 p.m.

The Queen Creek Unified School District Governing Board held a special session to consider a grant application. The board voted to approve the submission for the American Civics Initiative for High School U.S. History Materials.

• Approval of grant application submission for the American Civics Initiative for High School U.S. History Materials

The Queen Creek Unified School District governing board held a special session and approved submitting a grant application for the American Civics Initiative for high school U.S. History materials. The agenda was adopted, and the meeting adjourned. All votes were unanimous among members present.

• Adopted meeting agenda (3-0, Matt Riffey not present)
• Approved grant application submission for American Civics Initiative for High School U.S. History Materials (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting (4-0)

Regular Board Meeting - 6:00 p.m.

The Queen Creek Unified School District Governing Board approved a consent agenda including payroll, donations, and insurance renewal, and recognized staff with years of service awards and retiree recognitions.

• Approval of payroll and accounts payable vouchers
• Renewal of K&K Insurance for student accident coverage
• Recognition of 40 staff members for years of service
• Approval of April 2026 expenditures and revenue
• Approval of asset transfers and disposal

The Queen Creek Unified School District Governing Board approved the FY26 revised expenditure budget, the 2026-2027 Teacher Performance Pay Plan, and awarded a grounds maintenance contract to Brightview Landscaping. The board also approved the MTA Shade Canopy Project with McCarthy Building Companies, Inc., and the consent agenda, which included donations, payroll, expenditures, insurance renewal, and other routine items. All votes were unanimous (5-0) with all members present.

• Approved FY26 Revised Expenditure Budget (5-0)
• Approved MTA Shade Canopy Project with McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. (5-0)
• Approved 2026-2027 Teacher Performance Pay Plan (5-0)
• Awarded grounds maintenance contract to Brightview Landscaping (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including donations, payroll, expenditures, insurance renewal, and other items (5-0)
• Approved performance based pay for the Superintendent (5-0)
• Approved supplementals and personnel items (5-0)

Regular Board Meeting - 6:00 p.m.

This is a study session and regular meeting of the Queen Creek Unified School District Governing Board. During the study session, the board will discuss participatory budgeting presentations from eight schools and receive a first read of an update to the Local Wellness Policy. In the regular meeting, the board will consider consent agenda items including approval of March 2026 expenditures and revenue, donations, and asset transfers, as well as hear reports on construction and from the superintendent.

• First read of updated Local Wellness Policy to comply with federal and state nutrition requirements
• Participatory budget presentations by students from eight district schools
• Approval of expenditures and revenue for March 2026
• Approval of donations and vouchers as part of consent agenda
• Construction update from Chief Operating Officer

The Queen Creek Unified School District Governing Board approved the consent agenda, including a $46,000 donation from Meta Platforms, Inc. for high school college and career centers, and accepted the FY 2025 financial and compliance audit reports. The board also approved change orders for science hood installations at Eastmark and Crismon high schools, designated Amber Bordes as the board's representative in a lawsuit against East Valley Institute of Technology, and approved personnel items. All votes were unanimous (5-0) except for the agenda adoption, which had one member not present.

• Approved consent agenda including $46,000 Meta donation (5-0)
• Accepted FY 2025 Financial and Compliance Audit Reports (5-0)
• Approved Change Order #4 with Core Construction for EHS Science Hood Install (5-0)
• Approved Change Order #4 with Core Construction for CHS Science Hood Install (5-0)
• Approved Change Order #3 with Core Construction for CHS Exterior HITT Area Addition (5-0)
• Designated Amber Bordes as board representative in lawsuit vs. EVIT (5-0)
• Approved certified and classified personnel items (5-0)
• Approved supplementals (5-0)

SPECIAL SESSION - 4:00 p.m.

The Queen Creek Unified School District Governing Board will discuss and possibly approve the FY2026-2027 health insurance benefits package with Kairos Health Arizona, Inc., including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. The recommended renewal rates include an 11% increase for medical, 2-4% for dental, and 4.5% for vision. Additionally, the board will consider approving certified and classified personnel items.

• Discussion and possible action on FY2026-2027 health benefits with Kairos Health Arizona (medical, dental, vision, life) – 11% medical increase
• Discussion and possible action on certified and classified personnel items

Regular Board Meeting - 6:00 p.m.

The Queen Creek Unified School District Governing Board will hold a study session to discuss JROTC and NNDCC programs, board agenda basics, and the Classroom Site Fund overview. The regular meeting includes a construction update, superintendent's report, approval of February 2026 expenditures and revenues, and recognition of employees and students of the month. The board will also consider approving donations, vouchers, cooperative contracts, and asset transfers as part of the consent agenda.

• Study session discussion and presentation on JROTC and NNDCC programs
• Classroom Site Fund overview presentation by Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer
• Approval of expenditures and revenue for February 2026
• Approval of donations and cooperative contracts
• Construction update presentation by Chief Operating Officer and Executive Director of Operations and Construction

Regular Board Meeting - 6:00 p.m.

The board will discuss the FY27 compensation recommendation and hear a first read of policy 5-208 on instructional materials during the study session. During the regular meeting, the board is scheduled to vote on a consent agenda that includes approval of the second read of policy 5-208, donations, expenditures, vouchers, and cooperative contracts. A construction update and recognitions are also on the agenda.

• Discussion of FY27 compensation recommendation update
• First read of policy 5-208 on instructional materials and sexually explicit content
• Second read and possible action to approve updated policy 5-208
• Approval of expenditures and revenue for January 2026
• Construction update on district facilities

Regular Board Meeting - 6:00 p.m.

The Governing Board is reviewing demographic updates and compensation recommendations for fiscal year 2027. The meeting also includes reports on district construction and the approval of December 2025 expenditures and revenue.

• Discussion of FY27 Compensation Recommendation
• Presentation of demographic updates by Applied Economics
• Approval of December 2025 expenditures and revenue
• Approval of vouchers and cooperative contracts for FY26
• Approval of the transfer or disposal of assets