November 16, 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, Discussion
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2.2 Approval of Minutes - Regular Board Meeting, October 5, 2026 and Work Study Session Minutes October 19, 2026
Description:
Action, Discussion
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:
Recognitions
Background: The Governing Board is pleased to recognize student accomplishments.
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3.2 Future Ready Students of the Month
Presenter(s):
Mr. Biju Padmanabhan, Ms. Kimberly Heinz, and Ms. Kristin McClellan
Description:
Recognitions
Background: The Governing Board is pleased to recognize student accomplishments.
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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. 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 Update
Presenter(s):
Mr. Jason Stuewe
Description:
Discussion, Information, Reports
Background: Mr. Stuewe will share the latest district enrollment figures and trends.
Attachments:
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4.3 School and District Letter Grades Update
Presenter(s):
Mr. Jason Stuewe
Description:
Discussion, Information, Reports
Background: The federal Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) requires states to measure school performance using valid, reliable, and comparable information across all schools. In compliance with such, Arizona Revised Statutes §15-241 requires the Arizona Department of Education, subject to final adoption by the State Board of Education, to develop an annual achievement profile for every public school in the state based on an A through F scale. The system measures year to year student academic growth, proficiency on English language arts, math and science, the proficiency and academic growth of English language learners, indicators that an elementary student is ready for success in high school and that high school students are ready to succeed in a career or higher education and high school graduation rates. This presentation covers the recent release of A-F School Letter Grades based on data from the 2025-2026 school year. |
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4.4 Annual PLC & Accountability Report – Fall 2026
Presenter(s):
Dr. Leslie Standerfer, Principals, and Curriculum Coordinators
Description:
Information, Reports, Discussion
Background: As part of our continuous improvement process and professional learning communities work, we analyze achievement results annually and reflect on practices that contribute to those results. As a follow up to Mr. Jason Stuewe's report on state accountability, Principals and Curriculum Coordinators will provide brief oral reports highlighting significant accomplishments by their schools and departments during the 2025-26 school year and essential next steps for continuous improvement in the current school year.
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5. Public Comment
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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
Presenter(s):
Dr. Ryan Pletnick
Description:
Action (Consent), Discussion
Background: Payroll vouchers for October 2026 are attached for review and ratification.
Attachments:
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6.3 Accounts Payable Vouchers
Presenter(s):
Dr. Ryan Pletnick
Description:
Action (Consent), Discussion
Background: Accounts Payable vouchers for October 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 seven donations received by the Business Office since the October Board Meeting.
Attachments:
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7.2 Discussion and Consideration to Authorize the Superintendent to Begin the Meet and Confer Process for the 2026-2027 SY
Presenter(s):
Dr. Bebee
Description:
Action, Discussion
Background: Based on the District challenges the Administration presented at the Work Study Session, we anticipate that the Meet & Confer process may take a bit longer this year. |
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7.3 Discussion and Consideration for Approval of the Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) Amendment Between BUHSD and Liberty Elementary 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 Liberty Elementary School District to send student(s) to the Buckeye Learning Center for school year 2026-27.
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7.4 Discussion and Consideration for the Approval of the Proposed Novels for Use in English Classrooms
Presenter(s):
Dr. Leslie Standerfer
Description:
Action, Discussion
Background: The following list of novels have been requested by the English Department to be used as instructional materials in English classrooms within the district. This list of novels has been available on the district website with an invitation for the public to review them and provide feedback for a period of at least 60 days.
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7.5 Discussion and Consideration for the Approval of the Proposed New Course Offerings for SY2027-28
Presenter(s):
Dr. Leslie Standerfer
Description:
Action, Discussion
Background: A new course or academic program must obtain Governing Board approval before it can be taught in the District. Prior to being presented to the Governing Board for approval, new course proposals are considered by the School and District Departments, Campus Leadership Teams, and ultimately, Academic Cabinet. If a proposed course idea is approved by Academic Cabinet, it is then brought forth for Governing Board approval. Governing Board approval does not guarantee that the course will be taught but allows it to be included in the Course Description Guide and in course selections during registration. Course enrollment, section availability in the master schedule, and ability to find a qualified instructor are some of the considerations that follow before a course is taught on a campus. For the upcoming year, two courses are being proposed for consideration:
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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 October 2026 are attached.
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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 October 2026. |
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8.3 Purchases Over $100,000
Presenter(s):
Dr. Ryan Pletnick
Description:
Discussion, Information
Background: There are no purchases over $100,000 for October 2026. |
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9. Announcements and Date of Next Meeting
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9.1 Next Governing Board Meeting - December 7, 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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