October 5, 2026 at 6:00 PM - 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
Description:
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
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2.2 Approval of Minutes - Regular Board Meeting September 14, 2026
Description:
Action, Minutes
Background: The meeting minutes are considered DRAFT until approved by the Board.
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3. Recognitions
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3.1 CTE Students of the Month
Presenter(s):
Mr. Mike Neu
Description:
Recognition
Background: The Governing Board is pleased to recognize student accomplishments and contributions to the Buckeye Union High School District.
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3.2 Future Ready Students of the Month
Presenter(s):
Mr. Biju Padmanabhan, Mrs. Kimberly Heinz, and Mrs. Kristin McClellan
Description:
Recognition
Background: The Governing Board is pleased to recognize student accomplishments and contributions to the Buckeye Union High School District.
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3.3 Employee of the Month Recognition
Presenter(s):
Dr. Bebee and Mrs. Dulce Hagen
Description:
Recognition
Background: The Governing Board is pleased to recognize staff accomplishments and contributions to the Buckeye Union High School District. Administrative:
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4. Reports and Presentations
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4.1 Superintendent's Report
Presenter(s):
Dr. Bebee
Description:
Discussion, Information, Reports
Background: Dr. Bebee will share a summary of notable accomplishments and important updates from across the district. |
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4.2 District Enrollment Report
Presenter(s):
Mr. Jason Stuewe
Description:
Discussion, Information, Reports
Background: Mr. Stuewe will share the latest district enrollment figures and trends.
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4.3 Informational Presentation on Prop 320
Presenter(s):
Dr. Ryan Pletnick
Description:
Information
Background: A.R.S 15-511 prohibits the use of school district resources to influence the outcome of an election, including supporting or opposing a ballot measure.
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4.4 Presentation on the FY26 Annual Financial Report
Presenter(s):
Dr. Ryan Pletnick
Description:
Information
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5. Public Comment
Description:
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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5.1 Call to the Public (3 minutes maximum per individual) (30 minutes maximum time allotted)
Description:
Procedural
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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6. 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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6.1 Overnight and/or Out-of-State Travel
Description:
Action (Consent), Discussion
Background:
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6.2 Payroll Vouchers
Description:
Action (Consent), Discussion
Background: Payroll vouchers for September 2026 are attached for review and ratification.
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6.3 Accounts Payable Vouchers
Description:
Action (Consent), Discussion
Background: Accounts Payable vouchers for September 2026 are attached for review and ratification. |
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6.4 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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7. Matters Reserved for Board Action
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7.1 Gifts and Donations
Presenter(s):
Dr. Ryan Pletnick
Description:
Action, Discussion
Background: There were three donations received by the Business Office since the August Board Meeting.
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7.2 Discussion and Consideration for Approval of FY26 Annual Financial Report
Presenter(s):
Dr. Ryan Pletnick
Description:
Action, Discussion
Background: The District is required to submit the Annual Financial Report (AFR) for the prior fiscal year to the County Superintendent and ADE by October 15. In addition, a summary of the AFR must be published on the Arizona Department of Education's website no later than November 15. The AFR and additional supplemental reports are being submitted for the Governing Board's approval. The District must publish the AFR by November 15th. School districts are allowed to publish their AFR electronically via the ADE website. The District AFR will be transmitted electronically to ADE to meet the publication requirement. A link from the District website to the District AFR on the ADE website will be provided. Supplemental reports required to be submitted to ADE and the Auditor General are:
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7.3 Discussion and Consideration for Approval of West-MEC Addendums
Presenter(s):
Dr. Ryan Pletnick
Description:
Action, Discussion
Background: The West-MEC Governing Board recently approved an addendum (Exhibits B & C) to the Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) to comply with guidance from the Arizona Auditor General. This change clarifies language in the IGA but does not alter our current operations or payment processes.
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7.4 Discussion and Consideration for Approval of the Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) Amendment Between BUHSD and Gila Bend Unified School District for 26-27
Presenter(s):
Dr. Ryan Pletnick
Description:
Action, Discussion
Background: The district continues to partner with a number of surrounding districts to provide services at the Buckeye Learning Center. Attached is an IGA between BUHSD and Gila Bend Unified School District to send student(s) to the Buckeye Learning Center for school year 2026-27.
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7.5 Discussion and Consideration for Approval of the Partnership Agreement Between BUHSD and NAPA Auto Parts
Presenter(s):
Dr. Ryan Pletnick
Description:
Action, Discussion
Background: The National Automotive Parts Association (NAPA) is seeking to enter into a partnership with BUHSD. The partnership provides discounts, promotion of NAPA by BUHSD, the ability for BUHSD to use the NAPA Name/Trademark, the ability for NAPA to use the BUHSD Name/Trademark, training, and free access to TRACS. NAPA sponsorship and BUHSD responsibilities are outlines in the Agreement Exhibits.
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7.6 School Facilities Board Capital Plan for FY 27 and Preventative Maintenance Guideline and Plan
Presenter(s):
Dr. Ryan Pletnick
Description:
Action, Discussion
Background: Each year, school districts are required to submit a Capital Plan and Preventative Maintenance Guideline and Plan to the School Facilities Oversight Board. The Capital Plan identifies student growth projections as well as potential land/residential development projections that may affect a district’s need for additional building square footage. The Capital Plan is used as a tool to determine whether new construction within the district will be funded by the School Facilities Oversight Board. The Preventative Maintenance Guideline and Plan assist the School Facilities Oversight Board in determining if a school facility is adequately maintained.
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8. Information / Discussion Items
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8.1 Monthly Financial Reports
Presenter(s):
Dr. Ryan Pletnick
Description:
Discussion, Information
Background: Revenue and Expense reports for September 2026 are attached. Many of the accounts will be in the negative, because the cash balances will not be rolled over from FY 26 by the Maricopa County Education Service Agency until the Annual Financial Report is completed in October.
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8.2 Auxiliary, Tax Credit & Student Funds Report
Presenter(s):
Dr. Ryan Pletnick
Description:
Discussion, Information
Background: Attached are the Auxiliary, Tax Credit & Student Funds Reports with revenues and expenses through August 2026 are attached. The information was presented at the previous board meeting. Deposits and preparation of information for September will not be available until November due to the timing of the board meeting. |
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8.3 Purchases Over $100,000
Presenter(s):
Dr. Ryan Pletnick
Description:
Discussion, Information
Background: A list of purchases over $100,000 for the month of September 2026 is attached.
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8.4 Review and Discussion of Expenditures Financed through Bonding and M&O Override Funding
Presenter(s):
Dr. Ryan Pletnick
Description:
Discussion, Information
Background: The Buckeye Union High School District, pursuant to A.R.S. 15-491 (K) and 15-481 (Y), will hold a public meeting to update the community on the progress of capital improvements financed through bonding and M&O Override monies. The voters approved M&O Override funds in November 2022. M&O Override monies were used to fund several areas. There were no expenditures financed through bonding.
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9. Announcements and Date of Next Meeting
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9.1 Next Governing Board Meeting - November 16, 2026, at 6:00 p.m.
Description:
Information
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10. Adjournment
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10.1 Adjournment
Description:
Action, Procedural
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