Queen Creek Unified School District public meetings in 2020
16 substantive meetings from 2020, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
NOTICE NOTICE NOTICE
This is a notice that three or more members of the Queen Creek Unified School District #95 Governing Board may attend a New Board Member Orientation on December 16, 2020. The agenda explicitly states that no official governing board business will be conducted at this event.
- New Board Member Orientation event
- No official board business conducted
- Location: District Office, 20217 E. Chandler Heights Road, Queen Creek, AZ
NOTICE NOTICE NOTICE
This is a notice that three or more members of the Queen Creek Unified School District #95 Governing Board may attend an Oath of Office Ceremony on December 15, 2020. The agenda explicitly states that no official Governing Board business will be conducted at this event. It is purely ceremonial and procedural.
- Oath of Office Ceremony for Governing Board members
- Event at Queen Creek Unified School District Office, 20217 E. Chandler Heights Road
- No official board business to be conducted
SPECIAL SESSION - 3:30 p.m.
The Queen Creek Unified School District Governing Board is holding a special session to discuss and possibly approve certified and classified personnel items, including employment, resignations, and FTE/position changes, as well as supplementals. The meeting is open to the public, but public participation is limited to those who fill out a 'Request to Speak' form.
- Approval of certified and classified personnel items (employment, resignations, FTE/position changes)
- Approval of supplementals
Regular Board Meeting - 6:00 p.m.
The Queen Creek Unified School District Governing Board will hold a study session, public hearings, and a regular meeting. Key items include discussing the Lead Out Loud participatory budget program, proposed boundary changes for Queen Creek and Schnepf elementary schools, and a public hearing on the FY2021 revised expenditure budget. The board will also consider consent agenda items including donations, expenditures, and asset disposals.
- Public hearing on school boundaries affecting Queen Creek Elementary and Schnepf Elementary, effective 2021-2022
- Discussion of Lead Out Loud Participatory Budget Program
- Public hearing and presentation on FY2021 Revised Expenditure Budget
- Consent agenda includes donations totaling $60 to Gateway Polytechnic Academy, $90 and $105 to Jack Barnes Elementary, $105.62 and $102 to Queen Creek High School, and a 3D printer valued at $2,279.55 to Katherine Mecham Barney Elementary
- Approval of November 2020 revenues/expenditures and vouchers from Nov 10 to Dec 1, 2020
Regular Board Meeting - 6:00 p.m. REVISED 11/16/2020 9:35 a.m.
The Queen Creek Unified School District Governing Board will hold a study session and regular meeting. The board will discuss board self-evaluation, Silver Valley Elementary enrollment and expansion, and Policy FF. Action items include approving the naming of Elementary #9, architectural services for Silver Valley Elementary addition, and the purchase and installation of security and life safety systems at Elementary School No. 9. The consent agenda includes donations, expenditures, and disposal of items.
- Approve $333,429.75 purchase of security and life safety systems at Elementary School No. 9 through Climatec, LLC
- Approve architectural services for Silver Valley Elementary addition through DLR Group Architects
- Approve donation agreement from Shea Homes for Jorde Farms Development: $225,000 ($1,000 per rooftop for 225 homes)
- Approve revised coaching and extra-curricular salary schedule, increasing substitute teacher rates (certified from $105 to $120/day)
- Discuss naming of Elementary #9
SPECIAL SESSION - 12:00 p.m.
The Queen Creek Unified School District Governing Board is holding a special session to consider an emergency amendment to Policy GCQC regarding resignation of professional staff members, specifically for Dr. Patty Rogers, Human Resources Director. The board may also vote to enter executive session for legal advice on contracts or litigation. The agenda is otherwise procedural, including call to order, adoption of the agenda, and adjournment.
- Emergency amendment of Policy GCQC on resignation of professional staff members
- Discussion and possible action on resignation of Dr. Patty Rogers, Human Resources Director
- Possible executive session for legal advice on contracts or litigation
- Adoption of the agenda
SPECIAL SESSION - 1:00 p.m.
The Queen Creek Unified School District Governing Board is holding a special session to consider emergency measures related to COVID-19. They will vote on approving emergency procurement of transportation services, which could cost up to $400,000 with American Explorer Motorcoach and $90,000 with Chandler Unified School District #80. The board will also consider approving private day school exemptions and the use of cooperative contracts for the 2020-2021 fiscal year.
- Emergency transportation contracts up to $400,000 (American Explorer Motorcoach) and $90,000 (Chandler USD #80)
- Approval of private day school exemptions due to COVID-19 capacity issues
- Approval to utilize cooperative contracts for FY2020-2021
- Possible executive sessions for legal advice on employment contracts and real property for High School #3
Regular Board Meeting - 6:00 p.m.
The Queen Creek Unified School District Governing Board will hold a study session and regular meeting to discuss and consider the start date for in-person learning, based on public health benchmarks and guidance from county health officials. The board will also discuss land selection for a new elementary and high school, and consider a policy change to grade configurations. The regular meeting includes a consent agenda with multiple action items, including approvals for donations, contracts, and agreements.
- Discussion and possible action on in-person learning start date for SY20-21, per Executive Order 2020-51
- Discussion and presentation on Elementary #9 and High School #3 land selection
- First read of Policy IE changing elementary to K-6 and junior high to 7-8
- Consent agenda includes $500 donation from Walsh Insurance and $105 from YourCause LLC
- Approval of cooperative contracts, sole source provider, and various agreements (e.g., Verizon, Navigate360)
Regular Board Meeting - 6:00 p.m.
The Queen Creek Unified School District Governing Board will hold a study session to discuss planning for Elementary #9 and adjacent ways, followed by a regular meeting with a consent agenda. The consent agenda includes approval of May 2020 expenditures and revenues, vouchers, various school handbooks, and several agreements and donations. The meeting is open to the public, with limited public participation.
- Discussion of Elementary #9 planning and adjacent ways
- Approval of May 2020 expenditures and revenues
- Approval of vouchers from April 30 to June 14, 2020
- Donation of 12 cases of hand sanitizer valued at $1,440
- Donation agreement with Ellsworth Income Properties ($1,000 per home sold)
Regular Board Meeting - 12:00 p.m.
The Queen Creek Unified School District Governing Board will vote on a new purchasing policy and approve a security upgrade at Queen Creek Middle School. The consent agenda includes approval of April 2020 financial reports and the adoption of five handbooks for the 2020-2021 school year. The meeting also includes recognition of staff for years of service and retirement.
- Approval of purchase and installation of a Security and Life Safety System at Queen Creek Middle School not to exceed $97,720.00
- Second read and possible approval of new Purchasing Policy DJA - Delegation of Purchasing
- Approval of 2020-2021 Athletic, Coaches, Family, Community Education, and Preschool Parent Handbooks
- Approval of April 2020 Expenditures and Revenue reports
- Approval of donation of a piano valued at $4,000 from Jeanne Cincera to Queen Creek Middle School
SPECIAL SESSION - 12:00 p.m.
The Queen Creek Unified School District Governing Board will hold a special session to consider several action items, including a $570,820.80 LED lighting purchase and installation project at six schools, an intergovernmental agreement with Joseph City USD, and revisions to the teacher/principal evaluation process due to COVID-19. The board will also discuss and possibly approve the FY 2020/2021 staffing agreement with ESI and the 301 Pay for Performance Plan. Personnel items, including certified and classified employment actions, are also on the agenda.
- Approve $570,820.80 LED lighting project at Desert Mountain, Frances Brandon-Pickett, Jack Barnes, Queen Creek Elementary, Queen Creek Middle, and Queen Creek High Schools
- Approve FY 2020/2021 staffing agreement with ESI for retire/rehire partnership
- Revise 2019-2020 and approve 2020-2021 301 Pay for Performance Plan
- Approve intergovernmental agreement with Joseph City USD for athletic camp indemnification
- Revise teacher and principal evaluation process due to lack of state testing
Regular Board Meeting - 12:00 p.m.
The Queen Creek Unified School District Governing Board will hold a regular meeting on April 7, 2020, at 12:00 p.m. The agenda includes action items on construction contracts for widening Bulldog Way at Queen Creek High School and paving a bus lane at Eastmark High School, plus a consent agenda with donations, equipment disposals, and procurement approvals. The meeting is open to the public, with limited participation via a 'Request to Speak' form.
- Approve $330,898 JOC contract for widening Bulldog Way at Queen Creek High School (Core Construction)
- Approve $246,962 JOC contract for bus lane paving at Eastmark High School (Core Construction)
- Approve JOC contract for athletics improvements (Phase 3) at Eastmark High School, including concession stand, restrooms, and tennis courts
- Approve donations: $5,000 from Earth Science Museum, $10,000 from Desert Mountain Elementary PTO, $675.07 from Dorian Studios, and others
- Approve sole source procurement to Forum Music Festival and sole source providers for 2019-20 (e.g., Walt Disney Parks, The College Board)
NOTICE NOTICE NOTICE
The Queen Creek Unified School District Governing Board announced that its March 18, 2020 meeting will be closed to the public in compliance with CDC health precautionary recommendations regarding public gatherings. The decision cites an Arizona Attorney General's opinion dated March 13, 2020, concerning the Open Meeting Law and COVID-19. While in-person attendance is suspended, the meeting will be livestreamed on the QCUSD YouTube channel, and public comments may be submitted via email to qnelson@qcusd.org.
- Board meeting on March 18, 2020, closed to the public
- Livestream available on QCUSD YouTube channel
- Public comments accepted via email to qnelson@qcusd.org
Regular Board Meeting - 6:00 p.m. - Revised 2/5/20 8:15 a.m.
The Queen Creek Unified School District Governing Board will hold a study session and regular meeting. The board will discuss Positive Behavior Interventions and Support, board norms, and facility development, and will vote on consent agenda items including HVAC change orders, stipend revisions, and contract templates.
- $655,062 change order for central plant upgrades at Desert Mountain Elementary
- $847,573 change order for water source heat pump replacement at Desert Mountain Elementary
- Approval of SRP power distribution easement for Queen Creek Elementary School No. 8 along Signal Butte Road
- Revised 2019-2020 stipend schedule increasing High School Pom and Cheer stipends
- Approval of 2020-2021 contract templates for teachers, administrators, and staff
SPECIAL SESSION - 12:30 p.m. - REVISED 1/15/2020 10:28 a.m.
The Queen Creek Unified School District Governing Board will hold a special session to discuss and potentially approve fee increases for tuition-based preschool, Discovery Kids, and facility rentals for the 2020-2021 school year. The board will also consider a new student placement agreement with Arizona State University, a policy revision for naming facilities, and two overnight field trips for Newell Barney Middle School students.
- 25% fee and enrollment increase for Little Coyotes tuition-based preschool half-day programs
- 20% fee increase for Discovery Kids before/after school care; no increase in camp/registration fees
- 15% fee increase for Community Education facility rentals
- 15% fee increase for Toy Box Pre-School (CTE)
- Approval of 2019/2020 Student Placement Agreement with Arizona State University through July 2024
Minutes - January 1, 2020 through December 31, 2020
This agenda is a procedural index of Queen Creek Unified School District board meeting minutes from January through December 2020. It lists regular and special sessions with attached PDF files but contains no decisions, proposals, or discussion items. The document serves only as a record of meeting dates and associated minutes.
- Regular board meetings held monthly from January 14 to December 8, 2020
- Special sessions on January 16, February 18, March 18, April 28, May 20, June 2, July 6, August 20, September 11, and December 15, 2020
- Minutes attached as PDF files for each session