Queen Creek Unified School District public meetings in 2024

Regular Board Meeting - 6:00 p.m.

The Governing Board is reviewing a proposal to adjust school attendance boundaries in the northern region to accommodate Mountain Trail Academy. The board is also receiving school highlights and construction updates.

• Proposed boundary changes for Mountain Trail Academy, Gateway Polytechnic Academy, and Silver Valley Elementary
• Approval of expenditures and revenue for November 2024
• Approval of district donations and vouchers
• Construction update report from the Chief Operating Officer and Executive Director of Operations and Construction
• Board self-evaluation presentation by Superintendent Dr. Perry Berry

Regular Board Meeting - 6:00 p.m.

The Governing Board will hold a study session to discuss school highlights, state assessment data, and school letter grades. The regular meeting includes a construction update and several consent agenda items regarding district finances and partnerships.

• Discussion of state assessment data and school letter grades
• Possible action to approve the Memorandum of Understanding and Data Security Agreement with the Center for the Future of Arizona
• Possible action to approve an IGA between QCUSD and City of Mesa for Camera and Surveillance Systems Emergency Access
• Possible action to approve expenditures and revenue for October 2024
• Possible action to approve the utilization of Cooperative Contracts FY25

Joint Queen Creek Town Council/Queen Creek Unified School District Meeting

This is a joint informational meeting between the Queen Creek Town Council and the Queen Creek Unified School District Governing Board. No official board business or decisions will be conducted. The agenda includes presentations and discussions on a teen program, development and roads, police response to school threats, recruitment and retention, the Upstander Initiative, and a construction update.

• Presentation and discussion of police department response to school threats by Police Commander Mark Newman
• Presentation and discussion of development and roads by Development Services Director Brett Burningham
• Presentation and discussion of teen program by Mayor Julia Wheatley and Parks staff
• Presentation and discussion of recruitment and retention by Chief Human Resources Officer Dr. Amy Kramb
• Presentation and discussion of construction update by Chief Operating Officer Amber Bordes

Regular Board Meeting - 6:00 p.m. - REVISED 10/14/24 10:35 a.m.

The Queen Creek Unified School District Governing Board will hold a study session and regular meeting. They will discuss the Annual Financial Report and override public reporting, then vote on updates to ten policies and five procedures based on new state legislation and proposed federal regulations. Other items include a construction update, approvals of donations, and recognitions for employees and students.

• Discussion and possible vote on updates to 10 policies and 5 procedures (e.g., fiscal accounting, safety, open enrollment, student records) per Arizona School Risk Retention Trust recommendations
• Presentation of the Annual Financial Report (AFR) and override public reporting by CFO Jessica Johnston
• Construction update from Executive Director Bob Lawson
• Approval of donations (amounts not specified in agenda)
• Recognition of employees of the month and students of the month from two elementary schools

Regular Board Meeting - 6:00 p.m.

The board will study the Lead Out Loud Conference update, public records process, and board norms during the study session. During the regular meeting, they will receive a construction update and consider a consent agenda including approval of August expenditures, donations, vouchers, and an update to the teacher evaluation handbook.

• Approval of August 2024 expenditures and revenue
• Approval of donations for FY25
• Approval of vouchers for September 10, 2024
• Agreement with University of Alaska Anchorage for student teaching
• Update to FY25 Teacher Evaluation Handbook

Regular Board Meeting - 6:00 p.m.

The Queen Creek Unified School District Governing Board will hold a study session on new teacher orientation, followed by a regular meeting with a construction update and superintendent report. The board will then consider a consent agenda including calendar revisions to align all early release days districtwide for the 24/25, 25/26, and 26/27 school years, and other items such as donation approvals, expenditures, and agreements. The board may also convene in executive session for legal guidance regarding Title IX.

• Possible action to approve revisions to school calendars aligning early release days districtwide for FY25-FY27
• Possible action to approve a power distribution easement for SRP in connection with Eastmark High School classroom additions
• Possible action to approve an agreement with University of Phoenix for student teacher placements
• Possible action to approve a facility use amendment between QCUSD and EVO Swim School LLC
• Discussion and presentation of new teacher orientation during study session

Notice of Possible Quorum

This document is a notice that three or more members of the Governing Board may be present at various district events and professional conferences. No official Governing Board business will be conducted.

Regular Board Meeting - 6:00 p.m.

The Queen Creek Unified School District Governing Board will hold a study session and regular meeting on July 9, 2024. The agenda includes presentations regarding the transportation yard and school construction updates. The board will also consider several consent agenda items, including staffing agreements and an intergovernmental agreement with the Town of Queen Creek for camera access.

• Transportation Yard Update presentation
• Construction progress update
• Approval of RO Health client staffing agreement
• Approval of Ed Services for Deaf & HH agreement
• IGA with Town of Queen Creek for camera and surveillance emergency access

SPECIAL SESSION - 4:30 p.m.

The board will review the proposed 2024-2025 expenditure budget and authorize required public notices, including Truth in Taxation. The session also includes several consent agenda items regarding intergovernmental agreements and student programs. Public hearings for the budget are scheduled for July 9, 2024.

• Proposed 2024-2025 expenditure budget and publication of summary
• Intergovernmental Agreements with JO Combs USD No. 44 and Stanfield ESD No. 24 for Migrant Education Grant funds
• Clinical Affiliation Agreement with Wellsprings of Gilbert
• Intergovernmental Agreement with Pima County JTED for CTE curriculum access
• Revised 2024-2025 overnight athletic travel

Regular Board Meeting - 6:00 p.m.

The Queen Creek Unified School District Governing Board held a study session to discuss design reviews for Eastmark High School and Crismon High School. The meeting also included discussions regarding an override resolution and construction updates. The board approved several consent agenda items, including May 2024 expenditures and contract renewals for FY25.

• Design review of Eastmark High School and Crismon High School
• Discussion of Override Resolution
• Approval of May 2024 expenditures and revenue
• Approval of FY25 annual contract renewals
• Construction update report

Regular Board Meeting - 6:00 p.m.

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 recognizing 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

Regular Board Meeting - 6:00 p.m.

The Queen Creek Unified School District Governing Board will hold a study session and regular meeting. The study session includes discussions on legislative updates, assessment data, an override renewal package, and board norms. The regular meeting features action items, including a proposed $423,958 guaranteed maximum price for a permanent access road at Crismon High School, plus consent agenda items such as donations, expenditures, and agreements.

• Guaranteed Maximum Price $423,958 for QCUSD HS #3 Permanent Access Road Phase 1
• Donation of $24,000 from Meta Platforms, Inc. for Queen Creek Elementary 1:1 Technology
• Intergovernmental Agreement with Maricopa County for election services
• Memorandum of Understanding with Arizona State University for dual enrollment classes
• Approval of vouchers, expenditures, and revenue for March 2024

SPECIAL SESSION - 4:00 p.m.

The Queen Creek Unified School District Governing Board is holding 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 will also adopt the agenda and adjourn. The main action item is a vote on the benefits package, which includes a 5% increase in medical plan rates and a proposed increase in the district's annual contribution from $6,882 to $7,225.

• Approval of FY2023-2024 health insurance and ancillary benefits with Kairos Health Arizona, Inc.
• Renewal rates increased 5% across all medical plans; Delta Dental up 3%, TDA Dental up 4%, vision unchanged
• District annual contribution to increase from $6,882 to $7,225 for 2024-2025 budget
• Two of the four current Kairos plans will not be renewed
• Benefits Committee recommendation based on three meetings and market review

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 legislative updates, budget basics, and the maintenance and operations override impact, followed by action on routine items including donations, expenditures, cooperative contracts, asset disposal, a clinical agreement with Chamberlain University, a student-teacher placement agreement with Arizona State University, and a School Participatory Budgeting agreement with the Center for the Future of Arizona. The board will also consider approving the junior high course catalog grading changes, the Newell Barney College Prep student handbook, and two out-of-state high school trips.

Regular Board Meeting - 6:00 p.m.

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 hear presentations on the State of the State and school participatory budget projects, and consider several consent agenda items including donations, vouchers, and a summer school fee proposal.

• Employee compensation package for FY 2024-2025 (action item)
• Summer school fee proposal: $75 per .5 credit course, max $150 for two courses
• Arizona Department of Education Dual Enrollment Fund incentive bonuses (up to $1,000 per qualifying teacher)
• Approve donations, vouchers, expenditures and revenue for January 2024
• Clinical affiliation agreement with Emerson College

SPECIAL SESSION - 4:00 p.m.

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 Chief Financial Officer Jessica Johnston. The board also approved several consent agenda items, including an agreement with the University of Wyoming Student Teacher Program and the use of cooperative contracts for FY24, 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 utilization for FY24
• Approval of 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 and regular meeting. The study session includes presentations on demographic updates, school facilities, and artificial intelligence. The regular meeting includes the election of the board president and vice president for 2024, along with reports on construction and superintendent's update. The board will also consider consent agenda items such as donations, vouchers, expenditures, and an intergovernmental agreement.

• Election of Governing Board President and Vice President for 2024
• Discussion and presentation on demographic updates
• Discussion and presentation on Schools Facilities (SFD) update
• Discussion and presentation on Artificial Intelligence (AI)
• Approval of vouchers dated November 8 through December 1, 2023