Queen Creek Unified School District public meetings in 2020
19 substantive meetings from 2020, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Imported Meetings: 2008 - 2025
The Queen Creek Unified School District Governing Board is holding a new board member orientation session. The notice states that no official board business will be conducted at this meeting.
- New Board Member Orientation on December 16, 2020 at 9:00 a.m.
- Location: Queen Creek USD Office, 20217 E. Chandler Heights Road, Queen Creek, AZ
Imported Meetings: 2008 - 2025
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.
- Discussion and possible action to approve certified and classified personnel items (employment, resignations, FTE/position changes)
- Discussion and possible action to approve supplementals
Imported Meetings: 2008 - 2025
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. The event is scheduled for December 15, 2020, at the district office. No official board business will be conducted at this time, so the agenda is purely ceremonial and procedural.
- Oath of Office Ceremony on December 15, 2020 at 3:00 p.m.
- Location: Queen Creek Unified School District Office, 20217 E. Chandler Heights Road, Queen Creek, AZ 85142
- No official Governing Board business will be conducted
Imported Meetings: 2008 - 2025
The Queen Creek Unified School District Governing Board will hold a study session, public hearings, and a regular meeting. Key items include presentations on the Lead Out Loud participatory budget program and proposed boundaries for Schnepf Elementary, a public hearing on school boundaries for Queen Creek and Schnepf Elementary, 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 for Queen Creek and Schnepf Elementary, effective 2021-2022
- Public hearing and presentation on FY2021 revised expenditure budget
- Donation of 3D printer valued at $2,279.55 to Katherine Mecham Barney Elementary
- Approval of revenue and expenditures for November 2020
- Approval of cooperative contracts for FY21
Imported Meetings: 2008 - 2025
The Queen Creek Unified School District Governing Board will hold a study session and regular meeting on November 17, 2020. The board will discuss and possibly approve several action items, including naming Elementary #9, architectural services for the Silver Valley Elementary addition, and the purchase and installation of security and life safety systems at Elementary #9. The consent agenda includes approval of revenues, expenditures, vouchers, donations, and various equipment disposals.
- Approve $333,429.75 purchase/installation of security systems at Elementary #9 via Climatec, LLC
- Approve architectural services for Silver Valley Elementary addition via DLR Group Architects
- Approve $225,000 donation agreement from Shea Homes for Jorde Farms Development (225 homes)
- Approve revised coaching and extra-curricular salary schedule, increasing substitute rates
- Approve naming of Elementary #9
Imported Meetings: 2008 - 2025
The Queen Creek Unified School District Governing Board will hold a study session and regular meeting. They will discuss the design and guaranteed maximum price (GMP) for Elementary School No. 9, and take first reads on policies for civics instruction and Title IX sexual harassment. The regular meeting includes consent agenda items such as approving financial reports, contracts, and donations.
- Elementary School No. 9 design update and GMP review
- First read of Policy IHA (Basic Instructional Program) and civics education requirements
- First read of Policy ACAA/ACAA-R Title IX Sexual Harassment
- Approve August 2020 revenue and expenditures
- Approve Child Care COVID-19 Grant of $60,300 from Department of Economic Security
Imported Meetings: 2008 - 2025
The Queen Creek Unified School District Governing Board is holding a special session to consider several action items, including emergency procurement measures related to COVID-19. The board will vote on approving private day school exemptions, cooperative contracts, and emergency transportation services with two vendors. The agenda also includes possible executive sessions for legal advice and real property negotiations for High School #3.
- Emergency procurement of transportation services with American Explorer Motorcoach (up to $400,000) and Chandler Unified School District #80 (up to $90,000)
- Approval of private day school exemptions due to COVID-19 capacity issues
- Approval to utilize cooperative contracts for FY2020-2021
- Possible executive session for real property negotiations for High School #3
Imported Meetings: 2008 - 2025
The Queen Creek Unified School District Governing Board will hold a study session and regular meeting. The main items are discussing and considering public health benchmarks to determine the start date for in-person learning in the 2020-2021 school year, as required by Executive Order 2020-51. The board will also discuss land selection for a new elementary school (#9) and high school (#3), and consider a policy change that would restructure grade levels (elementary K-6, junior high 7-8). The regular meeting includes a consent agenda with routine approvals.
- Discussion and possible action on COVID-19 safety plans in executive session
- Discussion and presentation on Elementary #9 and High School #3 land selection
- First read of Policy IE changing grade configuration to K-6 elementary and 7-8 junior high
- Consent agenda includes approval of $500 donation from Walsh Insurance to Newell Barney Junior High
- Approval of cooperative contracts and sole source provider for FY2020-2021
Imported Meetings: 2008 - 2025
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 revenue, vouchers, several 2020-2021 student and staff handbooks, an employee handbook, and various agreements and donations. The meeting is open to the public, with limited public participation.
- Discussion and presentation of Elementary #9 planning
- Discussion and presentation of Adjacent Ways
- Possible action to approve May 2020 expenditures and revenue
- Possible action to approve vouchers dated April 30, 2020 through June 14, 2020
- Possible action to approve donation agreement with Ellsworth Income Properties ($1,000 per home sold)
Imported Meetings: 2008 - 2025
The Queen Creek Unified School District Governing Board will hold a special session to discuss and receive a presentation on potential plans for re-opening schools for the 2020-2021 school year, including pros and cons of building new schools. The board will also consider consent agenda items, including a donation agreement and a grade configuration change for the Virtual Academy, and take action on architectural services and an SRP contract for temporary electric delivery at KMBE.
- Discussion of school re-opening plan for 2020-2021
- Donation agreement with QCSB Lots, Inc.: $1,000 per new home in Heritage Acres (7 new homes, 14 total lots) for capital fund
- Grade level configuration change of Virtual Academy AOI to K-12
- Approval of architectural services for building renewal grants and site improvements
- SRP contract for temporary shoofly and OT design/construction at KMBE, funded by CORE contingency funds
Imported Meetings: 2008 - 2025
The Queen Creek Unified School District Governing Board will hold a special session to discuss phased re-opening of summer camps and clinics, and planning for the 2021 school year. The board will also consider personnel items, including certified and classified employment, resignations, and supplementals. The meeting is open to the public, but participation is limited.
- Discussion of summer camps and clinics phased re-opening
- Discussion of School Year 2021 District Planning
- Possible action on certified and classified personnel items
- Possible action on supplementals
Imported Meetings: 2008 - 2025
The Queen Creek Unified School District Governing Board will hold a study session and regular meeting on May 12, 2020. The board will consider approving a $97,720 security and life safety system at Queen Creek Middle School, along with several consent agenda items including handbooks, expenditures, and donations. The meeting also includes recognition of staff for years of service and retirees.
- Purchase and installation of security and life safety system at Queen Creek Middle School, not to exceed $97,720
- Approval of April 2020 expenditures and revenue
- Approval of vouchers from March 27 to May 5, 2020
- Donation of a piano valued at $4,000 to Queen Creek Middle School
- Approval of 2020-2021 athletic, coaches, family, community education, and preschool handbooks
Imported Meetings: 2008 - 2025
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 routine approvals of donations, expenditures, and equipment disposal, as well as several construction contracts. Key action items include a $330,898 contract to widen Bulldog Way at Queen Creek High School, a $246,962 bus lane project at Eastmark High School, and a third phase of athletics improvements at Eastmark High School. The board will also consider a new purchasing policy that delegates RFP authority to the superintendent.
- Approve $330,898 JOC contract for widening Bulldog Way at Queen Creek High School (Core Construction)
- Approve $246,962 JOC contract for bus lane at Eastmark High School (Core Construction)
- Approve JOC contract for athletics improvements (Phase 3) at Eastmark High School (concession stand, restrooms, tennis courts)
- Second read and possible approval of new purchasing policy DJA (delegation of purchasing authority)
- Approve donations totaling $254.93, $300, $100, $400.79, $675.07, $200, $5,000, $122.43, and $10,000 to various schools
Imported Meetings: 2008 - 2025
The Queen Creek Unified School District Governing Board is holding a special session to discuss and possibly approve the purchase of online courseware for grades 9-12, in response to school closures due to COVID-19. The board may also enter executive session to discuss employee compensation options with the superintendent. The meeting includes procedural items like call to order and agenda adoption.
- Purchase of online courseware from Edgenuity for $416,520 using Mohave Contract 17J-EDGE-1004
- Possible executive session to discuss employee compensation during COVID-19 closures
- Special session at 12:00 p.m. on March 25, 2020
Imported Meetings: 2008 - 2025
The Queen Creek Unified School District Governing Board is holding a special session to discuss a district plan for school closure and to consider approving a resolution regarding the closure. The meeting includes procedural items like calling the session to order and adopting the agenda, followed by the information and action items.
- Discussion and presentation of District Plan for School Closure by Superintendent Dr. Perry Berry
- Possible action to approve Resolution Regarding School Closure
Imported Meetings: 2008 - 2025
The Queen Creek Unified School District Governing Board is announcing that, effective March 18, 2020, board meetings will be closed to the public during school closures due to COVID-19 health precautions. Meetings will continue in regular format and be available via livestream on the district's YouTube channel, with public comments accepted by email. This agenda contains only procedural notice information and no substantive decisions or discussion items.
- Board meetings closed to public during school closures
- Meetings available via livestream on QCUSD YouTube channel
- Public comments accepted via email to [email protected]
- Action based on CDC health precautionary recommendations and Arizona Attorney General's Opinion dated March 13, 2020
Imported Meetings: 2008 - 2025
The Queen Creek Unified School District Governing Board will hold a study session and regular meeting. The board will discuss land portfolio RFI results and board self-evaluation, then vote on staff raises, health insurance benefits, and a stage replacement contract. The agenda also includes routine approvals of minutes, donations, and expenditures.
- Possible action to approve staff raises: 5% for certified teaching staff, 3% for classified and administrative staff for 2020-21
- Possible action to approve $122,789 JOC contract for stage replacement at Queen Creek Elementary
- Possible action to approve health insurance benefits with Kairos Health Arizona for 2020-21
- Consent agenda includes approval of February 2020 revenues/expenditures and vouchers
- Multiple small donations to schools, including $1,100 from Faith Mather Sossaman Elementary PTO
Imported Meetings: 2008 - 2025
The Queen Creek Unified School District Governing Board will hold a special session to discuss board norms, self-evaluation, compensation package options for the 2020-21 school year, and key performance indicators. The board will also consider approving multiple contract templates for the upcoming school year. This is a study session and regular meeting, with public participation limited to those who fill out a request to speak form.
- Discussion of compensation package options for SY 2021
- Presentation on Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- Discussion of total compensation by HR Director
- Possible approval of 2020-2021 contract templates (teacher, administrator, etc.)
- Review of board norms and protocols
Imported Meetings: 2008 - 2025
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 two large HVAC change orders at Desert Mountain Elementary School funded by the 2017 Bond and 2019 lease.
- Change order for $655,062 for HVAC central plant upgrades at Desert Mountain Elementary
- Change order for $847,573 for water source heat pump replacement at Desert Mountain Elementary
- Non-exclusive power distribution easement for SRP along Signal Butte Road for Queen Creek Elementary No. 8
- Revised 2019-2020 stipend schedule increasing High School Pom and Cheer stipends to match Swimming Coaches
- Approval of revenue/expenditures and vouchers for January 2020