Higley Unified School District public meetings in 2020
21 substantive meetings from 2020, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
BoardDocs Governing Board Imported Meetings 2015- 2025
The Higley Unified School District Governing Board will hold a regular meeting with a consent agenda covering personnel actions, contract releases, and ratification of payroll and expense vouchers totaling $8.7 million. The board will also receive information on the district's COVID-19 dashboard, a first review of the 2021-2022 M&O budget, and a winter sports update. Action items include approving course guides for the 2021-2022 school year and an additional December longevity pay payment totaling $10,000.
- Ratify payroll and expense vouchers totaling $8,747,803.63
- First review of 21/22 M&O budget with $3.2M COVID grant funds and projected loss of 150 ADM
- Approve 2021-2022 middle school, high school, and Higley Virtual Academy course guides
- Approve additional December longevity pay totaling $10,000
- Release teacher Anna Kiley from contract and waive liquidated damages fee
BoardDocs Governing Board Imported Meetings 2015- 2025
The Higley Unified School District Governing Board will hold a special meeting to review and potentially approve a COVID-19 mitigation plan. The plan sets percentage thresholds of active COVID-19 cases per school site that would trigger a temporary one-week return to remote learning. The board will also hear public comments and handle routine procedural items.
- Approval of COVID-19 mitigation plan with thresholds: 2.0% for elementary schools, 1.5% for middle schools, 1.0% for high schools
- Discussion of updated mitigation plans (information item)
- Public comment period (3-minute limit per speaker)
- Approval of agenda
- Board comments
BoardDocs Governing Board Imported Meetings 2015- 2025
The Higley Unified School District Governing Board will consider approving facility rental rate increases for gyms and athletic fields, effective January 1, 2021. The board will also review the October 2020 financial report, an early projection of the 2021-2022 M&O budget, and draft course guides for middle school, high school, and Higley Virtual Academy. Consent agenda items include personnel actions, ratification of payroll and expense vouchers totaling $5,193,648.49, and a printer maintenance contract renewal with Toshiba for $116,676.
- Facility rental rate increases: Elementary School Gym $20 to $25/hr, High School Main Gym $50 to $75/hr, High School Aux Gym $40 to $65/hr, HS Football field (no lights) rate increase
- Ratify payroll and expense vouchers totaling $5,193,648.49 (expense vouchers 1034-1040, payroll vouchers 17-19)
- Approve renewal of printer maintenance and toner contract with Toshiba for 2020/2021 school year at $116,676
- Approve release from contract and waive liquidated damages fee for Jasen Stiger, WFHS Math teacher
- Review 2021-2022 course guides for middle school, high school, and Higley Virtual Academy
BoardDocs Governing Board Imported Meetings 2015- 2025
The Higley Unified School District Governing Board will meet to approve routine items and discuss several financial matters. The board will consider proposed rate increases for facility rentals and preschool tuition for the 2021-2022 school year, and review the budget preparation calendar. It will also hear reports on special education day school spending and substitute teacher costs.
- Proposed facility rental rate increases for 2021-2022, including high school main gym from $50/hr to $75/hr and football field with lights from $75/hr to $100/hr
- Proposed preschool tuition increase for 2021-2022
- Ratification of payroll and expense vouchers totaling $4,815,641.73
- Approval of second read of Policy IJOA on optional student travel
- Quarterly special education day school report showing $419,818.52 spent of $2.5M approved
BoardDocs Governing Board Imported Meetings 2015- 2025
The Higley Unified School District Governing Board is meeting to approve consent agenda items including personnel actions, payroll and expense vouchers totaling $10,102,824.60, and a cooperative purchases list estimated at $12,305,000 for 2020-2021. They will also review financial reports, a COVID-19 dashboard, and a first read of a student travel policy. Public comment is limited to three minutes per speaker.
- Ratify payroll and expense vouchers totaling $10,102,824.60
- Approve cooperative purchases list for 2020-2021 estimated at $12,305,000
- Release two teachers from contracts and waive liquidated damages fees
- Approve intergovernmental agreement with GPEMC at $7,185 annual cost
- First read of Policy IJOA on optional student travel
BoardDocs Governing Board Imported Meetings 2015- 2025
The Higley Unified School District Governing Board will vote on whether to participate in electronic cigarette/vaping litigation and approve legal counsel, and will consider a $221,361.23 purchase of technology for media centers at Williams Field and Higley High Schools. The board will also accept the FY20 Annual Financial Report and approve several consent agenda items, including personnel actions, vouchers totaling $4,148,442.48, and a software license purchase.
- Approve $155,374.16 payment to SHI International for Microsoft software licenses
- Approve $221,361.23 for media center technology at Williams Field and Higley High Schools
- Ratify payroll and expense vouchers totaling $4,148,442.48
- Release Amy Ludwig from contract and waive liquidated damages fee
- Discuss and take possible action on Electronic Cigarette/Vaping Litigation
BoardDocs Governing Board Imported Meetings 2015- 2025
The Higley Unified School District Governing Board will vote on consent agenda items including personnel actions, payroll and expense vouchers totaling over $3 million, contract releases, a water line easement, and a $32,350.52 stage lighting upgrade. They will also consider approving a $127,262.60 payment to Hye Tech Network & Security Solutions LLC for phone and software renewals, and a proposed update to the 2020-2021 school calendar moving parent-teacher conferences from September to October due to COVID-19. The meeting includes public comment and an educational services update.
- Approve $127,262.60 payment to Hye Tech Network & Security Solutions LLC for Cisco phone system and software renewals
- Approve $32,350.52 for Williams Field High School auditorium stage lighting upgrade from Energy & Water Saving Fund
- Ratify payroll and expense vouchers totaling $3,038,599.30 across 2019-2020 and 2020-2021
- Approve release from contract and waive liquidated damages for six employees
- Approve moving parent-teacher conferences to October (middle school Oct 22-23, elementary Oct 29-30)
BoardDocs Governing Board Imported Meetings 2015- 2025
The Higley Unified School District Governing Board is holding a special meeting to consider matters related to school safety operations or plans in executive session. Following the session, the board may approve direction given to the Superintendent based on that discussion. The meeting is livestream-only due to the governor's executive order.
- Executive session on school safety operations or plans (A.R.S. 38-431.03(A)(8))
- Possible approval of direction to Superintendent from executive session
- Meeting held via livestream only per Governor Ducey's executive order
BoardDocs Governing Board Imported Meetings 2015- 2025
The Higley Unified School District Governing Board will vote on a second read of a new face covering policy, approve a $41,376 flooring upgrade for two high school media centers, and consider a development agreement with a property owner and buyer that includes a $32,746 donation. The board will also act on a consent agenda covering personnel, vouchers totaling $3,863,549.24, and other routine items.
- Approve second read of new Face Covering Policy
- Approve $41,376 flooring upgrade for Higley High and Williams Field High media centers
- Approve development agreement with Fred Gieszl and Continental 472 Fund LLC, including $32,746 donation
- Ratify payroll and expense vouchers totaling $3,863,549.24
- Approve release from contract and waive liquidated damages for three teachers
BoardDocs Governing Board Imported Meetings 2015- 2025
The Higley Unified School District Governing Board is holding a special meeting to consider a new face covering policy for students, employees, parents, vendors, volunteers, and visitors, based on CDC, state health, and governor's guidance. They will also receive an update on school reopening plans, including online vs. remote instruction, survey data, mitigation plans, and state health benchmarks. The board may also approve a resolution on COVID-19 district operations and may enter executive session to discuss school safety.
- Action: Approve first read of new Face Covering Policy
- Information: Update on reopening of schools (online vs. remote instruction, survey data, mitigation plans)
- Action: Approve Resolution COVID-19 District Operations
- Executive session for school safety operations or plans
- Public comment via livestream only; comments due one hour before meeting
BoardDocs Governing Board Imported Meetings 2015- 2025
The Higley Unified School District Governing Board is holding a special meeting with executive sessions to discuss personnel and legal matters. The board will consider approving a new superintendent contract for Dr. Dawn Foley, as well as an amended administrator contract for her. The meeting is largely procedural, with most substantive discussion happening behind closed doors.
- Possible approval of Superintendent Contract (2021-2023) for Dr. Dawn Foley
- Possible approval of agreement to amend Administrator Certified Contract (2020-2021) for Dr. Dawn Foley
- Executive session on possible change in assignment for Associate Superintendent of Educational Services
- Executive session for legal advice and contract negotiation position
- Possible approval of direction given to legal counsel per executive session
BoardDocs Governing Board Imported Meetings 2015- 2025
The Higley Unified School District Governing Board held a public hearing and meeting to adopt the FY2021 Annual Expenditure Budget. The board also voted to approve a construction contract for the demolition and new build of the Williams Field High School field house. Additionally, the board approved the creation of the Higley Virtual Academy as a separate school to secure state funding eligibility.
- Approval of FY2021 Annual Expenditure Budget following a public hearing
- Award of IFB #16-07-24 to Adolfson & Peterson Construction for $3,540,000 base price plus $171,694 in alternates for Williams Field High School field house
- Approval of the creation of Higley Virtual Academy (HVA) as a separate school to obtain a CTDS number from the Arizona Department of Education
- Waiver of liquidated damages fees for four certificated employees leaving their contracts
- First read of amendment to Policy DKC regarding expense authorization and reimbursement
BoardDocs Governing Board Imported Meetings 2015- 2025
The Higley Unified School District Governing Board held a special meeting on July 6, 2020, primarily to convene in executive session for legal advice. The agenda included standard procedural items and a vote to approve the direction given to legal counsel during that closed session. No specific contract details, dollar amounts, or public policy decisions were listed on the agenda.
- Executive session for legal advice regarding a contract under negotiation
- Approval of direction given to legal counsel per executive session
BoardDocs Governing Board Imported Meetings 2015- 2025
The Higley Unified School District Governing Board is meeting to discuss and vote on purchasing a K-12 online curriculum. The resource is proposed as a supplement for the 2020-2021 school year to support in-person and online instruction.
- Approval of $403,500 purchase of Florida Virtual Online Curriculum for grades K-12
- Discussion of curriculum use within the Canvas learning management system
- Funding via Unrestricted Capital and/or CARES Act Grant
BoardDocs Governing Board Imported Meetings 2015- 2025
The Higley Unified School District Governing Board will vote on consent agenda items including personnel actions, contract releases, and policy changes, plus action items on vendor contract renewals and the distribution of state results-based funding. The board will also review the May 2020 financial report and consider an agreement with ESI for retired and variable-hour employees.
- Ratify payroll and expense vouchers totaling $17,250,031.15
- Approve $1,921,000 in purchasing contract renewals for FY 2020-2021
- Disburse $761,447.01 in results-based funding to eligible employees
- Approve first read of policy amendments increasing vacation carryover for support and professional staff
- Approve intergovernmental agreement with Maricopa County Community College District for dual enrollment
BoardDocs Governing Board Imported Meetings 2015- 2025
The Higley Unified School District Governing Board met on May 13, 2020, to ratify payroll and expense vouchers totaling $5,755,939.19 and approve the 2019-2020 Revised Budget #1. The budget revision increases the Maintenance and Operation budget to $85,555,639 and includes an estimated allocation of $608,120 from Federal CARES Act grant monies. The board also voted to approve school calendars for the 2020-2021 through 2024-2025 academic years and accepted a $50,000 cash donation from Barrett Financial Group.
- Ratification of payroll and expense vouchers totaling $5,755,939.19
- Approval of 2019-2020 Revised Budget #1, increasing M&O budget to $85,555,639
- Inclusion of $608,120 in estimated Federal CARES Act grant monies in the revised budget
- Approval of school calendars for the 2020-2021, 2021-2022, 2022-2023, 2023-2024, and 2024-2025 school years
- Acceptance of a $50,000 cash donation from Barrett Financial Group
BoardDocs Governing Board Imported Meetings 2015- 2025
The Higley Unified School District Governing Board will consider several action items, including increasing the certified teacher base salary by $1,000 to $41,000/year for 2020-2021, approving a request for qualifications for a new field house at Williams Field High School, and awarding a benefits contract worth an estimated $7.92 million. The board will also review proposed school calendars for the next five years and discuss a monthly financial report. Consent agenda items include ratifying payroll and expense vouchers totaling $8,645,537.55 and adopting a new telecommuting policy.
- Approve increasing certified teacher base salary by $1,000 to $41,000/year for 2020-2021
- Approve posting Request for Qualifications for Field House at Williams Field High School (approx. 14,500 sq ft, est. $250/sq ft)
- Award benefits contract (RFP #19-06-24) to United Health Care, Eye Vision Care, Total Dental Administrators, OCHS Inc., Sunlife Financial, Optum, Trustmark, Allstate; projected cost $7.92 million
- Ratify payroll and expense vouchers totaling $8,645,537.55
- Adopt new policy GCKA on telecommuting and first read of amendment to Policy JLF on reporting child abuse
BoardDocs Governing Board Imported Meetings 2015- 2025
The Higley Unified School District Governing Board will meet to approve consent agenda items, including personnel actions, payroll and expense vouchers totaling $12,127,481.07, and policy amendments. They will also consider resolutions to ratify past benefit and longevity payments, approve administrator addendums for 2020-2021, and increase PROP 301 pay by $200. The board will receive financial reports and updates on benefits, and may enter executive session for a student disciplinary matter.
- Ratify payroll and expense vouchers totaling $12,127,481.07
- Approve increasing PROP 301 pay by $200 for 2020-2021 school year
- Adopt amendment to Policy GCBA increasing teacher experience credit from 8 to 10 years
- Ratify payment of longevity pay for 2017-2018, 2018-2019, and 2019-2020
- Renew membership in Education Technology Consortium with $500 fee plus $100 hourly
BoardDocs Governing Board Imported Meetings 2015- 2025
The Higley Unified School District Governing Board will vote on consent agenda items including personnel actions, payroll and expense vouchers totaling $3.9 million, and travel requests. They will also consider approving administrative and certificated contracts with salary increases for the 2020-2021 school year, and adding a Fine Arts Diploma Seal and CPR graduation requirement to course guides.
- Ratify payroll and expense vouchers totaling $3,935,237.53
- Approve IGA with Vocational Rehabilitation for Higley Transition and Access Program
- Approve 1.8% base salary increase plus equity adjustments for administrative and classified exempt employees
- Approve 5% base salary increase for non-administrative certificated contracts
- Add Fine Arts Diploma Seal and CPR graduation requirement to high school course guides
BoardDocs Governing Board Imported Meetings 2015- 2025
The Higley Unified School District Governing Board met on February 12, 2020, to approve 2020-2021 employment contracts for certified and classified staff. The board ratified payroll and expense vouchers totaling $5,182,800.88 and accepted gifts and donations. Additionally, the board conducted second reads of amendments to hiring and credentialing policies to comply with state legislation SB2119.
- Approval of 2020-2021 contracts for Certified Teachers, Administrators, and Classified Staff
- Ratification of payroll and expense vouchers totaling $5,182,800.88
- Second read of amendments to Policies GCF, GDF, GCFC, GDFA, and GCH regarding background checks and hiring
- Acceptance of a $2,500 donation from Littler Mendelson Foundation for the SIT Program
- Approval of 2020-2021 Board meeting dates and start times
BoardDocs Governing Board Imported Meetings 2015- 2025
The Higley Unified School District Governing Board will meet to approve consent agenda items, including ratifying payroll and expense vouchers totaling $6,415,411.01, and to consider several policy amendments related to staff hiring, training, and background checks. The board will also receive informational updates on special education outplacement, restorative justice, and administrator salary schedules.
- Ratify payroll and expense vouchers totaling $6,415,411.01
- Approve personnel action items (staff appointments, terminations, adjustments, supplemental pay)
- Second read of Policy GDH amendment on support staff orientation and training
- First reads of amendments to Policies GCF, GDF, GCFC, GDFA, GCH on hiring, background checks, and training
- Work study presentations on special education outplacement, restorative justice, and administrator salary schedules