Colorado City Unified School District public meetings in 2024
25 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2021-2025)
The Colorado City Unified School District #14 Governing Board is meeting in executive session to discuss employee disciplinary matters and conduct the superintendent's evaluation. The board will also complete its annual self-evaluation. No public votes or decisions will be taken during the closed session.
- Discussion on employee disciplinary matters under Arizona statute
- Superintendent evaluation per board policy CBI
- Governing board self-evaluation per policy BAA
- Meeting held in executive session; no public action taken
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2021-2025)
The Governing Board of Colorado City Unified School District #14 will meet to discuss employee disciplinary matters and evaluations. The board is deciding whether to move several small district checking accounts from Wells Fargo Bank to Mountain America Credit Union to improve deposit efficiency.
- Proposed transfer of Clearing, Food Service Clearing, Auxiliary Operations, Student Activities, and Revolving Fund accounts to Mountain America Credit Union
- Action on employee disciplinary matters
- Superintendent and Board self-evaluations
- Recognition of Shem Barlow's years of service
- Discussion on graduation requirements for the 2025-26 school year
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2021-2025)
The Governing Board will consider and vote on several action items, including revisions to the Empowerment Scholarship Account (ESA) program fee structure, approval of the 2024-25 expenditure budget revision #1, and the 2024-25 capital plan. The board will also consider a Wells Fargo line of credit as a cash-flow safety mechanism and new employee hires.
- Proposed ESA program revisions: $1,500 for live instruction, $1,000 for on-campus supervised course, $100-$200 admin fees per online course, $500 per sport for athletic team courses
- Approval of 2024-25 Expenditure Budget Revision #1 and 2024-25 Capital Plan
- Wells Fargo line of credit to cover expenditures when cash on hand is insufficient
- Fire Marshal reports seven district buildings out of fire-system compliance; district reported to School Facilities Board
- New employees: Cynthia Morefield (Cottonwood Librarian) and Elizabeth Hansen (Bus Driver/El Capitan Custodian)
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2021-2025)
The Colorado City Unified School District Governing Board will consider and take action on several items, including lease agreements for the EPJ Building south wing, capital improvements to that wing, and a proposal to allow or sponsor athletic clubs. The board will also vote on a revision to the 2025 expenditure budget, approval of state and federal grants, new employees and positions, and addendums for staff. Additionally, the board will discuss and vote on a bylaw change for the Arizona School Boards Association.
- Consideration and action on lease agreements for the south wing of the EPJ Building at $0.75 per square foot plus utilities
- Capital improvements to the EPJ south wing estimated at $79,000 (roof, skylights, door, windows, interior wall)
- Consideration and action on allowing or sponsoring athletic clubs, including a travel volleyball program
- Approval of Revision #1 of the 2025 Expenditure Budget
- Approval of addendums totaling $5,600 for staff (Jason Pipkin, Jason Black, Erin Hammon, Jubal Schneider)
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2021-2025)
The Colorado City Unified School District Governing Board is holding a special meeting to consider and potentially approve the 2024 District Annual Financial Report, School Level Report, and Food Service AFR. The meeting is open to the public and may include an executive session for legal advice. The agenda includes only this action item and adjournment.
- Approval of 2024 District Annual Financial Report
- Approval of 2024 School Level Report
- Approval of 2024 Food Service AFR
- Possible executive session for legal advice
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2021-2025)
The Colorado City Unified School District Governing Board will consider and vote on several action items, including an intergovernmental agreement with Mohave Community College for dual-enrollment courses, new employee hires, and setting open enrollment capacity for the current school year. The board will also discuss graduation requirements and course articulation with Mohave College. The meeting includes routine consent agenda items such as voucher ratification and approval of prior meeting minutes.
- Intergovernmental Agreement with Mohave Community College to provide college courses to high school students
- New employees: John Bistline (substitute custodian), Margarita Rodriguez (substitute teacher), Mariette Hammon (preschool paraprofessional)
- Setting open enrollment capacity: 0 seats in self-contained ESS classes; available seats range from 1 (2nd grade) to 29 (8th grade)
- Donation of an air hockey table for the commons area from Mic Barca
- Approval of 2024-2025 Arizona Framework for Measuring Educator and Administrator Effectiveness
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2021-2025)
The Colorado City Unified School District Governing Board will consider several action items, including approving an auditing services contract with Hafen, Buckner, Everett & Graff, an intergovernmental agreement with the Kaibab Band of Paiute Indians, and hiring new certified and classified staff. The board will also discuss and potentially approve the 2024-2025 Proposition 301 Performance Pay Plan and school goals for academics, athletics, arts, and safety.
- Consideration and action to approve the RFP for Auditing Services to Hafen, Buckner, Everett & Graff
- Consideration and action to approve the Intergovernmental Agreement for Kaibab Band of Paiute Indians
- Consideration and action regarding new employees and positions, including Jeff Bertuzzi as Junior High Principal and ESS Director
- Consideration and action to approve the 2024-2025 Proposition 301 Performance Pay Plan
- Consideration and action to approve the 2024-2025 Fundraising Plans
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2021-2025)
The Colorado City Unified School District Governing Board will hold an executive session to meet with potential candidates for the El Capitan High School Principal and Counselor positions. No public votes or decisions are scheduled; the meeting is limited to closed-door discussions authorized under Arizona law.
- Executive session to interview candidates for El Capitan High School Principal position
- Executive session to interview candidates for Counselor position
- Meeting held in Distance Learning Room at El Capitan High School
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2021-2025)
The Governing Board will consider and take action on several items, including an early entrance request for kindergarten, covering start-up fees for new preschool employees, approving a change order for masonry walls and windows at the multi-purpose building, and hiring new employees. The board will also discuss modifications to behavior and attendance procedures and review school goals for the 2024-25 year.
- Consideration and action on early entrance request for kindergarten for student #37022
- Consideration and action on covering start-up costs of $233.59 for new preschool employees
- Consideration and action on Change Order #2 for LOR Construction for masonry walls and windows, exceeding $100,000
- Consideration and action on approval of new employees including teachers, paraprofessionals, counselors, and principals
- Consideration and action on behavior and attendance procedure modifications suggested by the PAC
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2021-2025)
The Colorado City Unified School District Governing Board will hold a special meeting to consider and vote on several action items, including adopting the 2024-2025 expenditure budget, approving the revised staff list, and hiring new employees. The board will also consider approving terms and conditions for a security system replacement at El Capitan and discuss the upcoming regular board meeting. The meeting is open to the public and may include an executive session for legal advice.
- Adoption of the 2024-2025 Expenditure Budget
- Approval of 2024-25 District Employment Positions and Staff (revised)
- Approval of new employees including Jubal Schneider (5th grade), Michael Barca (HS Social Studies), Taylor Cole (Jr. High Math), Laurie Harper (Counselor), and contracted teachers for Drama, Agriscience, and Culinary Arts
- Approval of SFB Terms and Conditions for Security System Replacement at El Capitan
- Discussion of July 22, 2024 Regular Board Meeting
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2021-2025)
This regular meeting of the Colorado City Unified School District #14 Governing Board was canceled. The agenda included routine items such as approving vouchers and minutes, as well as action items on the 2024-2025 expenditure budget, staff positions, and new hires. Since the meeting was canceled, none of these items were acted upon.
- Adoption of 2024-2025 expenditure budget
- Approval of 2024-25 district employment positions and staff
- Approval of new employees including certified staff and paraprofessionals
- Ratification of vouchers 2447-2449 and auxiliary expense checks
- Discussion of timeline for principal and special education director positions
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2021-2025)
The Colorado City Unified School District Governing Board will hold a regular meeting on June 24, 2024, to consider and act on several items, including the 2024-25 proposed expenditure budget, course fees, employment positions, pay scales, and employee wages and benefits. The board will also discuss a request from the Paiute Tribe to extend a bus route to Steamboat (Six Mile Village), and consider modifications to behavior/attendance procedures and dress codes. The meeting includes a consent agenda for routine approvals and a call to public.
- Approval of 2024-2025 Proposed Expenditure Budget
- Set 2024-25 course fees at $35 for Art, Automotive, Agriscience, Business Management, Culinary Arts, Graphic Design, and Welding
- Paiute Tribe requests bus route extension to Six Mile Village (Steamboat), adding 15 miles one-way for about 25 students
- Consideration of dress code changes for students and staff based on survey results
- Approval of 2024-25 Annual Authorizations including $5,000 revolving fund and bank signors
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2021-2025)
The Parent Advisory Council (PAC) of the Colorado City USD is meeting to discuss and propose changes to student, dance, and staff dress codes, with a parent survey to be sent out. The group also reviews meeting protocols, attendance, and future agenda items such as attendance policy, parent communications, and website updates. The meeting is primarily a discussion and action-planning session, with no final board decisions expected.
- Student dress code changes discussed; parent survey to be sent by Ms. Carol
- Dance dress code and staff dress code reviewed
- Attendance policy and parent communications listed as future topics
- Website and marketing updates discussed
- CTE program and class schedule concerns raised
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2021-2025)
The Colorado City Unified School District Governing Board will hold a regular meeting to act on several items, including approving summer and 2024-25 staff, restructuring the preschool program, and accepting a $22,000 quote for a new fire alarm system. The board will also consider a 10% health insurance premium increase and other routine approvals. Public comment is invited.
- Ratify vouchers 2438-2442 and auxiliary expense checks
- Approve summer staff and 2024-25 district staff, including organizational options
- Preschool program changes: discontinue full-day daycare, add tuition-based half-day, reduce staff, create evaluation team
- Set contracted services pay at $10,000 per course plus $2,000 for CTE advising
- Approve $22,000 Mountain Alarm quote for preschool fire alarm replacement
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2021-2025)
The Parent Advisory Committee (PAC) of the Colorado City USD is meeting to discuss and recommend changes to student policies, including attendance procedures, behavior consequences, dress code (adding prom dress code), and the 2024-25 school calendar. The group also reviews school celebrations and future agenda topics like parent communications and CTE program options. This is a working meeting with discussion and action items, not a final decision-making body.
- Attendance: proposed point system changes (8, 12, 16, 20 points) with lunch detentions or after-school work
- Behavior: recommended point-based consequences (5, 10, 15, 20 points) including community service and suspension changes
- Dress code: add prom dress code to existing policy
- School calendar: review 2024-25 calendars for Cottonwood and El Capitan schools
- Celebrations: Cottonwood grew 85% on iReady; El Capitan enrolled 9 new students
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2021-2025)
The Colorado City Unified School District #14 Governing Board is holding a special meeting to consider approving district administrator responsibilities and deciding whether to release one additional certified staff member. The board may also enter an executive session for legal advice on any listed matter.
- Consideration and action on District Administrator Responsibilities
- Consideration and action on Certified Staff Reductions (release of one additional certified staff)
- Possible executive session for legal advice
- Adoption of the meeting agenda
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2021-2025)
The Colorado City Unified School District Governing Board is holding an executive session to discuss district staffing for the 2024-25 school year, including a possible reduction in force. The meeting is closed to the public, but the board will read executive session protocols and review the legal authorizations for the closed discussion. No votes or decisions are scheduled on the agenda.
- Discussion on district staffing for 2024-25 with possible reduction in force
- Executive session held at El Capitan High School, Colorado City, AZ
- Meeting open to public but closed for personnel discussions
- Review of Arizona executive session law (A.R.S. 38-431.03)
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2021-2025)
The Governing Board is considering several action items including 2024-25 staff reductions and an intergovernmental agreement with Mohave Community College. The board will also review the 2024 expenditure budget and new procedures for ESA voucher students.
- Staff reductions for the 2024-25 school year
- Intergovernmental agreement with Mohave Community College involving a $500,000 contribution toward the trades building
- Revision of the 2024 Expenditure Budget
- Procedures for ESA Voucher Students
- Replacement of Cottonwood Preschool fire system quoted at $22,000
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2021-2025)
The Colorado City Unified School District Governing Board will hold its regular meeting on March 25, 2024, at 6:00 PM. The board will consider several action items, including an intergovernmental agreement with the Kaibab Band of Paiute Indians, approval of new employees, and a proposal to tuition Utah students to Masada Charter School for a $200 per student fee. They will also discuss future items such as a $1,000,000 infrastructure loan from the Holman Group and a $500,000 offer from Mohave Community College for the trades building in exchange for a long-term lease. The meeting includes a book study discussion, consent agenda, and a possible executive session for legal advice.
- Consideration of IGA with Kaibab Band of Paiute Indians
- Approval of new employee Amanda Yeager for Day-Care
- Tuitioning Utah students to Masada Charter School at $200 per student fee
- Discussion of $1,000,000 infrastructure loan from Holman Group
- Mohave Community College $500,000 offer for trades building in exchange for lease
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2021-2025)
The Colorado City Unified School District Governing Board is holding a planning session to review and set goals for the 2024-25 school year. The agenda covers mission and vision, long-term and one-year goals across academics, athletics, arts, safety and health, professional development, and stakeholder involvement. The meeting is a discussion and planning session, not a voting meeting.
- Review of district mission, vision, and core values
- Discussion of 20-year vision including multiple elementary schools and expanded CTE programs
- Five-year milestones include exceeding state assessment averages by 15% and winning a state title in at least one sport
- Three-year goals include 'A' ratings for Cottonwood and El Capitan and full dual enrollment implementation
- 2024-25 goals include hiring a full-time counselor for Cottonwood Elementary and upgrading school safety systems
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2021-2025)
The Parent Advisory Committee (PAC) is meeting to introduce members, set a monthly meeting schedule, and establish communication protocols. The group is also brainstorming potential discussion topics for future meetings.
- Establishment of a regular meeting schedule for the 2nd Monday of each month from 5:30 to 6:30 pm
- Discussion of potential topics including attendance policy, parent communications, and website updates
- Brainstorming regarding CTE options, athletics, and class schedules
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2021-2025)
The Colorado City Unified School District Governing Board is meeting in executive session, which is closed to the public, to discuss legal advice from the attorney and conduct its annual self-evaluation. The agenda includes only these two discussion items, both authorized under Arizona law for private deliberation. No public decisions or votes are scheduled.
- Executive session for legal advice from the attorney
- Governing Board self-evaluation per Policy BAA
- Meeting held at El Capitan High School, Colorado City, AZ
- Board members may attend by phone or video conference
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2021-2025)
The Colorado City Unified School District Governing Board will hold its regular meeting on Feb 26, 2024, to discuss and act on several items, including a proposed lease agreement with Mohave Community College, approval of new employees, athletic fee changes, and other administrative actions. The board will also hear reports on facilities, safety, and grants.
- Lease agreement with Mohave Community College: $500,000 for trades building completion in exchange for long-term lease with waived rent
- New employee: Jason Black (Maintenance/Bus Driver)
- Athletic fees: proposed gate receipts and participation fees (e.g., football $125, others $50)
- Employee addendums: Baseball Coach $3,000, Pitching Coach $500
- Tuitioning Utah students to Masada Charter School via Washington County Tuition Agreement
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2021-2025)
The Colorado City Unified School District Governing Board will hold a regular meeting to consider several action items, including approving new employees, pay addendums, a sole source purchase, a facility use agreement, and a change order. The board will also hear reports on facilities and district operations, and may enter executive session for legal advice.
- Approval of new employees including Jason Pipkin as bus driver/maintenance man and several replacements
- Pay addendums totaling $11,000 for Guinevere Timpson, Rebecca Hammon, and William Jessop
- Sole source approval for Spirit Systems LLC
- Facility use agreement with Over The Rainbow Butterfly Garden for a special needs adult day facility
- Change Order #1 for LOR Construction for structural concrete
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2021-2025)
The Colorado City Unified School District Governing Board is holding an executive session to discuss the superintendent's evaluation and the board's own self-evaluation. The meeting is closed to the public, as allowed by Arizona law for personnel matters. The board will also review the legal rules governing executive sessions.
- Superintendent evaluation discussion
- Governing board self-evaluation discussion
- Review of executive session authorizations under A.R.S. 38-431.03