Higley Unified School District public meetings in 2023
16 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
BoardDocs Governing Board Imported Meetings 2015- 2025
The Governing Board met to review superintendent reports, including school letter grade presentations, and process several consent agenda items. These items included personnel actions, payroll vouchers, and student travel requests.
- Presentation of 'A' letter grade banners for 12 schools
- Approval of various personnel action items
- Request to waive liquidated damages fees for departing employees
- Approval of overnight and out-of-state student travel requests
- Increase of $1,500,000 in cumulative spend for several cooperative contract vendors
BoardDocs Governing Board Imported Meetings 2015- 2025
The Higley Unified School District Governing Board met on November 15, 2023, and approved a consent agenda that included routine items such as minutes, personnel actions, payroll vouchers, staff and student travel, financial reports, booster club recognitions, gifts, asset disposals, and several new agreements. The board also heard the superintendent's report on district highlights and upcoming events. All votes were unanimous.
- Approved agreement with Sierra Auction for school property disposal services (SAVE Contract 2019205)
- Approved agreement with East Valley Institute of Technology (EVIT) for internships at Higley's Early Childhood Development Centers
- Approved agreement with Varsity Tutors for Schools LLC for tutoring services (State Contract CTR068368, $0 cost) — pilot at Cooley Middle School
- Approved overnight/out-of-state travel for students (e.g., HHS Boys Basketball to Vegas, HHS Theatre to NYC, WFHS Wrestling to Payson/Prescott)
- Recognized booster clubs: Williams Field Softball, Higley High Boys Volleyball, Williams Field Boys Soccer
BoardDocs Governing Board Imported Meetings 2015- 2025
The Higley Unified School District Governing Board is holding a retreat and self-assessment meeting. They will discuss team building, review the strategic plan update, hear about 2022-2023 school letter grades, and discuss the superintendent search. The board will also conduct its annual self-evaluation as required by policy.
- Approval of consent agenda including personnel action items (staff appointments, terminations, adjustments, supplemental pay)
- Strategic Plan Update for 2023-2024 school year
- Presentation of school letter grades for 2022-2023 by Director Marcus Berkshire
- Discussion of superintendent search
- Governing Board self-assessment per Policy BAA
BoardDocs Governing Board Imported Meetings 2015- 2025
The Higley Unified School District Governing Board is meeting in executive session to discuss or consult with its attorney on personnel and Board Policy matters. The agenda is limited to this legal consultation and adjournment, with no public action items.
- Executive session under A.R.S. 38-431.3(A)(3) for legal advice on personnel and Board Policy
- Meeting at 2935 S. Recker Road, Gilbert, AZ 85295
- Board may attend in person or by telephone
BoardDocs Governing Board Imported Meetings 2015- 2025
The Higley Unified School District Governing Board is meeting to approve routine consent agenda items, including a $518,867 flooring replacement at Cortina Elementary, personnel actions, and financial reports. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major policy debates or public hearings listed.
- Authorization of $518,867.23 to Taylor Flooring for Cortina Elementary flooring replacement
- Approval of personnel action items including appointments, terminations, and supplemental pay
- Ratification of payroll and expense vouchers
- Approval of overnight and out-of-state student travel requests
- Recognition of Williams Field Wrestling Boosters as a recognized booster club
BoardDocs Governing Board Imported Meetings 2015- 2025
The Higley Unified School District Governing Board met on September 20, 2023, and approved the consent agenda, which included personnel actions, contract releases with waived liquidated damages fees, student travel requests, financial reports, and other routine items. The board also held an executive session for legal advice on personnel and contract negotiations, and received information on the superintendent's report and upcoming events.
- Approved personnel action items including staff appointments, terminations, and supplemental pay
- Approved release from contract and waiver of liquidated damages fees for employees leaving before contract end
- Approved overnight and out-of-state student travel requests
- Received monthly M&O and Student Activities Fund financial reports
- Recognized booster clubs and PTOs for insurance coverage
BoardDocs Governing Board Imported Meetings 2015- 2025
The Higley Unified School District Governing Board will hold an executive session to discuss school safety operations and the superintendent search, followed by a public meeting. The board will consider consent agenda items including personnel actions, payroll vouchers, staff and student travel, and a $507,212 HVAC replacement expenditure. Information items include enrollment and safety updates.
- Authorization of $507,212 to Veregy LLC for HVAC replacement at Higley Traditional Elementary and Chaparral Elementary (ESSER III funds)
- Approval of 5-year student teacher placement agreement with Northern Arizona University
- Ratification of payroll and expense vouchers
- Approval of overnight/out-of-state staff and student travel requests
- Recognition of booster clubs and PTOs for insurance coverage
BoardDocs Governing Board Imported Meetings 2015- 2025
The Higley Unified School District Governing Board met on August 9, 2023, and approved the consent agenda, which included routine items such as minutes, personnel actions, financial reports, and travel requests. The board also authorized exceeding $100,000 in state cooperative contracts for Music & Arts and Norcon Industries, with an estimated total spend of $375,000. The meeting was largely procedural, with no major policy changes or public hearings.
- Approved consent agenda including personnel actions, payroll vouchers, and financial reports
- Authorized $375,000 estimated spend via state cooperative contracts for Music & Arts and Norcon Industries
- Approved release from contract and waiver of liquidated damages fees for certain employees
- Approved overnight/out-of-state staff and student travel requests
- Recognized booster clubs and PTOs for insurance coverage
BoardDocs Governing Board Imported Meetings 2015- 2025
The Higley Unified School District Governing Board is meeting to approve consent agenda items, including contracts, personnel actions, and financial approvals. Key items include a $2.5 million not-to-exceed amount for special education private day schools, a $110,174 payment to MGA Homecare for nursing services, and approval of overnight/out-of-state staff travel. The board also recognizes booster clubs and PTOs and disposes of district assets.
- Approve not-to-exceed $2,500,000 for FY2024 special education private day schools
- Approve $110,174.00 payment to MGA Homecare for contracted LPN & RN services for two special education students
- Approve release from contract and waive liquidated damages fees for employees
- Ratify payroll and expense vouchers for fiscal years 22-23 and 23-24
- Approve disposal of district assets per Board Policy DN
BoardDocs Governing Board Imported Meetings 2015- 2025
The Higley Unified School District Governing Board is meeting to hold a public hearing on the FY2024 adopted budget, which must be filed by July 15. The board will also consider consent agenda items including personnel actions, contract releases, financial reports, asset disposals, and vendor contract renewals. The agenda includes an executive session for legal advice regarding the interim superintendent.
- Public hearing on FY2024 adopted budget
- Approve $115,276.80 printer service agreement with Toshiba
- Approve sole source vendors for FY2024 (est. $540,000)
- Approve purchasing contract renewals for FY2024 (est. $3,000,000)
- Approve disposal of assets
BoardDocs Governing Board Imported Meetings 2015- 2025
The Higley Unified School District Governing Board met on June 7, 2023, and approved a consent agenda that included several major expenditures. These included $1,268,449.20 for Lenovo student laptops for two middle schools, $707,814.80 for replacement Epson projectors at seven elementary schools, and $422,598.00 for workers' compensation insurance renewal. The board also held a public hearing on the proposed FY24 budget and approved personnel actions, contract releases, travel, and asset disposals.
- Approved $1,268,449.20 for Lenovo student laptops for Cooley and Sossaman Middle Schools from CDW-G
- Approved $707,814.80 for replacement Epson projectors at seven elementary schools from CDW-G
- Approved $422,598.00 for workers' compensation insurance renewal with the Alliance for FY 2023-2024
- Held public hearing on the proposed FY24 budget
- Approved release from contract and waiver of liquidated damages fees for employees
BoardDocs Governing Board Imported Meetings 2015- 2025
The Higley Unified School District Governing Board met in executive session to discuss the superintendent's contract, performance, and resignation. The board approved performance pay of up to 8% of the superintendent's base salary and accepted the superintendent's resignation.
- Approved performance pay for superintendent up to 8% of base salary
- Accepted superintendent's resignation
- Executive session for legal advice on superintendent contract
- Executive session to discuss superintendent's progress toward 2022-2023 goals
BoardDocs Governing Board Imported Meetings 2015- 2025
The Higley Unified School District Governing Board is meeting to approve routine consent agenda items, including personnel actions, payroll vouchers, staff and student travel, financial reports, and a $400,000 estimated spend with Play It Safe Playgrounds and Park Equipment. The board will also hear the superintendent's report on upcoming events and recognitions, and accept public comment. All listed consent items were approved unanimously.
- Approval of $400,000 estimated spend with Play It Safe Playgrounds and Park Equipment for FY 2022/2023
- Ratification of payroll and expense vouchers (Vouchers 1073-1079)
- Approval of overnight and out-of-state staff and student travel, including AFJROTC, wrestling, and Hoby trips
- Acceptance of gifts and donations
- Approval of revised 2022-2023 and 2023-2024 board meeting dates
BoardDocs Governing Board Imported Meetings 2015- 2025
The Higley Unified School District Governing Board met on March 8, 2023, to approve a settlement agreement and release of claims in the ongoing class action litigation against Juul Labs, Inc. The board also ratified routine consent items, including personnel actions, payroll vouchers, and financial reports. Additionally, the board authorized a $350,000 increase in spending for substitute teachers and added a new vendor to the cooperative purchase list.
- Approved settlement agreement and release of claims in Juul Labs, Inc. class action litigation
- Authorized $350,000 additional expenditure to Educational Service, LLC. (ESI) for substitute employees
- Approved adding Bluum USA, Inc. to the cumulative purchase list with an estimated spend of $500,000
- Ratified payroll and expense vouchers and received the Monthly M&O Financial Report
- Approved personnel action items including staff appointments and terminations
BoardDocs Governing Board Imported Meetings 2015- 2025
The Higley Unified School District Governing Board is meeting to approve consent agenda items, including expenditures for Higley High School renovations and equipment, and to receive information on the 2023-2024 capital outlay budget and policy updates. The board will also hear public comments and a superintendent's report.
- Approval of $184,415 amendment to DLR Group for Phase II architecture and engineering at Higley HS (district share $133,272, SFOB $51,143)
- Approval of $122,752.55 for two water pumps for HHS chiller towers from Pueblo Mechanical and Controls, funded by Plus-Up Grant
- First review of 2023-2024 Capital Outlay budget
- Policy amendments: JFABDA (foster care students) and GBGCB (staff health and safety, reflecting HB 2498 and HB 2453)
- Approval of overnight/out-of-state student travel, including Disneyland trip and DECA competition
BoardDocs Governing Board Imported Meetings 2015- 2025
The Higley Unified School District Governing Board held a retreat on January 14, 2023, at 2935 S. Recker Road, Gilbert, AZ. The board approved the agenda, elected a vice president for 2023, and discussed board member roles, communication protocols, and Arizona school finance. A motion to nominate Michelle Anderson as board president failed, but she was elected vice president.
- Election of Board President for 2023: motion to nominate Michelle Anderson failed (2 yea, 3 nay)
- Election of Board Vice President for 2023: Michelle Anderson elected (4 yea, 1 not present)
- Legal review of school board service by attorney Chris Thomas from Gust Rosenfeld P.L.C.
- Discussion of HUSD communication protocols between board members and staff
- Presentation on Arizona school finance basics by CFO Tyler Moore