July 13, 2026 at 6:00 PM - Combined Public Hearing and Regular Board Meeting
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1. Convene
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1.1 Call to Order
Description:
Procedural
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1.2 Pledge of Allegiance
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Procedural
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1.3 Roll Call
Description:
Procedural
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2. Preliminary Items
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2.1 Approval of Agenda
Description:
Action, Discussion
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2.2 Approval of Minutes - Regular Board Meeting and an Executive Session, June 15, 2026
Description:
Action, Discussion, Minutes
Background: The minutes are considered DRAFT until approved by the Governing Board.
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3. Reports and Presentations
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3.1 Superintendent's Report
Presenter(s):
Dr. Bebee
Description:
Discussion, Information
Background: Dr. Bebee will share a summary of notable accomplishments and important updates from across the district. |
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3.2 Summer School Update
Presenter(s):
Dr. Leslie Standerfer
Description:
Discussion, Information, Reports
Background: Dr. Standerfer will share the latest Summer School enrollment figures.
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4. Public Comment
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4.1 Call to the Public - (3 minutes maximum per individual) (30 minutes maximum time allotted)
Description:
Procedural
Background: This is the time for the public to comment. Members of the Board may not discuss items that are not on the agenda. Therefore, action taken as a result of public comment will be limited to directing staff to study the matter or scheduling the matter for further consideration and decision at a later date. Each individual speaker will be limited to three minutes maximum and this agenda item will be limited to thirty minutes total. All members of the public wishing to address the Board are required to attend in person, to complete a Public Participation Form, and to give the completed form to the Board Secretary prior to the meeting.
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5. Consent Agenda
Description:
Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Documentation concerning these items has been provided to board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed from the consent agenda at the request of any board member. |
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5.1 Overnight and/or Out-of-State Travel
Description:
Action (Consent), Discussion
Background:
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5.2 Payroll Vouchers
Description:
Action (Consent), Discussion
Background: Payroll vouchers 06/09/2026 through 06/30/2026 for FY26 are attached for review and ratification.
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5.3 Accounts Payable Vouchers
Description:
Action (Consent), Discussion
Background: Accounts payable vouchers 06/03/2026 through 06/30/2026 for FY 26 are attached for review and ratification. |
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5.4 Personnel Actions
Description:
Action (Consent), Discussion
Background: Per A.R.S. § 38-431.03(A)(1) the Governing Board may go into Executive Session for the purpose of discussing personnel matters.
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5.5 Sole Source Vendors for FY 27
Description:
Action (Consent), Discussion
Background: Attached is the list of vendors the District would like the Board to deem as sole source vendors for FY 27. The procurement rules that govern Arizona public school districts allow a vendor to be chosen without regard to price or other factors generally outlined by the normal purchasing process. This type of vendor is unique, the only vendor that can provide a particular item or service, or, by continuing with a particular vendor, maintains consistency with prior product, services or equipment.
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6. Matters Reserved for Board Action
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6.1 Public Hearing for FY 27 Proposed Expenditure Budget and Truth in Taxation
Presenter(s):
Dr. Ryan Pletnick
Description:
Procedural
Background: The Board President will call for a Public Hearing to recognize the FY 27 Proposed Expenditure Budget and Truth in Taxation. The Proposed FY 27 Expenditure Budget has been prepared using the Preliminary FY 27 Budget forms with figures available at the time of the proposal and with an ADM (Average Daily Membership) projection of 5,428 (a 1.3% ADM reduction from our ADM at the end of the 25-26 school year). It is important to note that the district is projecting an overall property tax rate decrease for FY 27 of $0.03 when compared with the prior year. The overall tax rate for BUHSD was $2.90 in FY 26, and it is projected to be $2.87 for FY 27. The tax rate will not be set until August by the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors. A presentation on the projected tax rate will be provided during the Public Hearing. Note: The Board President will ask for public comments for the Public Hearing before reconvening the regular session.
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6.2 Discussion and Consideration for the Approval of the Truth in Taxation (Roll Call Vote)
Presenter(s):
Dr. Ryan Pletnick
Description:
Action, Discussion
Background: Per A.R.S. 15-905, the Governing Board is required to hold a Truth In Taxation Hearing. The same statute also requires that the Governing Board consider a motion to levy the increased property taxes by roll call vote. The "Truth in Taxation" document (attached), as in past years, is directly related to the adjacent ways work that the district must fund. These costs are associated with bringing wet and dry utilities to our property lines along with street, sidewalk, and lighting construction requirements along our facilities. Note: The Board President will ask for a roll call vote after the motion and any discussion.
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6.3 Discussion and Consideration for the Adoption of the FY 27 Expenditure Budget
Presenter(s):
Dr. Ryan Pletnick
Description:
Action, Discussion
Background: At the June 15, 2026 Governing Board meeting, the proposed budget for FY 27 was approved by the governing board. The Adopted FY 27 Expenditure Budget has been prepared using the Preliminary FY 27 Budget forms with figures available at the time of the adoption and with an ADM (Average Daily Membership) projection of 5,428 (a 1.3% ADM reduction from our ADM at the end of the 25-26 school year). The administration published a Notice of Public Hearing and FY 27 Expenditure Budget Summary for the Proposed Budget on the ADE (Arizona Department of Education) website as allowed by A.R.S. 15-905(C) to meet the Notice of Public Hearing publication requirement. In addition, administration published the Truth In Taxation notice in the Arizona Business Gazette - Republic Edition on 6/25/26. The attachment includes the FY 27 Expenditure Budget - Adopted.
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6.4 Discussion and Consideration for Approval of Authorized Signers for Bank Accounts
Presenter(s):
Dr. Ryan Pletnick
Description:
Action, Discussion
Background: Policy 3-102 states that authorized signers for bank accounts shall be approved by the Board. Two signatures are required on all district checks per policy and statute. Administration would like to update the authorized signers for our local bank accounts (National Bank of Arizona). The following employees are recommended to be authorized signers. DISTRICT ACCOUNTS:
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6.5 Discussion and Consideration for Approval of the Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) Amendment Between BUHSD and Desert Choice Schools for 26-27
Presenter(s):
Dr. Ryan Pletnick
Description:
Action, Discussion
Background: On May 11, 2026 the Governing Board approved the agreement between BUHSD and Desert Choice Schools for educational services at the Buckeye Learning Center. The district requested that we modify this agreement in regard to Exhibit B. We are removing item D as the district is going to run this program internally with BUHSD staff beginning in 26-27. We also wanted to modify to allow for any of our other programs to be expanded if student enrollment exceeds our current capacity. The rest of the agreement remains unchanged.
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6.6 Discussion and Consideration of Approval of First Amendment to Easement Agreement - Anthemnet, Inc.
Presenter(s):
Dr. Ryan Pletnick
Description:
Action, Discussion
Background: In November 2023, the Governing Board approved an easement agreement for a telecommunications facility at the Buckeye Learning Center. That facility is complete, but an amendment is necessary to document a landscaping easement, an access fence that secures the campus but allows service vehicles to access the telecommunications facility and the accurate utility easement. This has been reviewed and approved by legal counsel.
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6.7 Reconsideration of Tabled Item - Discussion and Consideration for Approval of Student/Parent Handbook Revisions for 2026-27 SY
Presenter(s):
Dr. Bebee and Mr. Scott Warner
Description:
Action, Discussion
Background: This item was tabled at the June 15, 2026, Governing Board meeting. Administration has since updated the Student/Parent Handbook based on the Trust Policy. Proposed revisions for the 2026–2027 school year are shown in the red text. Only pages containing revisions are submitted for Governing Board review and consideration. |
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6.8 *Discussion and possible action regarding Governing Board Resolution Approving Land Exchange with City of Buckeye and delegating authority to Board President to execute any documents necessary to consummate transaction. [(*Possible executive session per A.R.S. 38-431.03(A)(3) (advice from legal counsel) and 38-431.03(A)(7) (discussion or consultation with designated representatives regarding negotiations for the purchase, sale, or lease of real property)]
Presenter(s):
Dr. Bebee
Description:
Action, Discussion
Background: BUHSD and City of Buckeye intend to enter into an agreement involving an equal exchange of assets. These types of exchanges are allowable under State Statute. The land swap strategy is the best option for both BUHSD and the City and our future growth. On Tuesday, July 7, 2026, the City of Buckeye City Council approved the IGA, and now we bring the IGA to the Governing Board for approval to complete the agreement. The entire process has been done in consultation with district legal counsel. |
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6.9 Gifts and Donations
Presenter(s):
Dr. Ryan Pletnick
Description:
Action, Discussion
Background: The Business Office has received 1 donation.
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7. Information / Discussion Items
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7.1 Monthly Financial Reports
Presenter(s):
Dr. Ryan Pletnick
Description:
Discussion, Information
Background: Revenue and Expense reports for June 2026 are attached.
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7.2 Auxiliary, Tax Credit & Student Funds Report
Presenter(s):
Dr. Ryan Pletnick
Description:
Discussion, Information
Background: Account Balances showing revenue as of 06/01/2026 and expenses as of 06/30/2026 are attached.
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7.3 Significant Capital Expenditures
Presenter(s):
Dr. Ryan Pletnick
Description:
Discussion, Information
Background: There were no purchase orders issued for equipment in excess of $30,000 during June 2026.
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7.4 Governing Board - Conflict of Interest Awareness
Presenter(s):
Dr. Ryan Pletnick
Description:
Discussion, Information
Background: Arizona Revised Statutes §38-503 requires governing board members to make known any substantial interest they have in any contract, sale, purchase, or service, and refrain from voting upon or otherwise participating in any manner as an officer or employee in such contract, sale, or purchase. The District is required to implement a conflict-of-interest policy that will help it comply with the State's conflict-of-interest requirements and best practices, such as having District governing board members annually disclose whether or not they have any substantial financial and/or decision-making conflicts. Governing Board members that may have a conflict arise during the fiscal year or if the district administration should be aware of a conflict of interest that the Board Member discovers, the Board Member should communicate those conflicts to the Superintendent to ensure purchases are monitored for existing conflicts to comply with District policies and State statute. The attached form will need to be completed by each Board Member in order to identify any potential conflict of interest.
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8. Announcements and Date of Next Meeting
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8.1 Next Governing Board Meeting - August 10, 2026 at 6:00 p.m.
Description:
Information
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9. Adjournment
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9.1 Adjournment
Description:
Action, Procedural
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