On behalf of the Governing Board and the administrators, the Union Elementary School District wishes to thank all community members for their interest in the affairs of the district. Your support is invaluable.
The UESD Governing Board consists of three members, each of whom resides within the school district and is elected to a four-year term. They serve voluntarily. School board elections are held in conjunction with state and federal elections every two years.
Governing Board Meetings
Location
Unless announced otherwise, Governing Board meetings are held on the second Thursday of each month at 5:00 PM in the District Office Conference Room at the District Office located at 3834 S. 91st Ave, Tolleson, AZ 85353
Governing Board Meeting Schedule
Governing Board meetings are held on the second Thursday of every month at 5:00 PM. Meeting locations vary between Union Elementary, Dos Rios Elementary, Hurley Ranch Elementary and the District Office Board room. It is understood that due to an unforeseen reason one or more of the dates may need to be adjusted in the future.
| Date of Meeting |
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All Agenda Items Due |
| January 12, 2023 |
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December 16, 2022 |
| February 9, 2023 |
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January 20, 2023 |
| March 9, 2023 |
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February 17, 2023 |
| April 13, 2023 |
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March 17, 2023 |
| May 11, 2023 |
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April 21, 2023 |
| June 8, 2023 |
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May 19, 2023 |
| July 13, 2023 |
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June 24, 2023 |
| August 10, 2023 |
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July 23, 2023 |
| September 14, 2023 |
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August 18, 2023 |
| October 5, 2023* |
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September 15, 2023 |
| November 9, 2023 |
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October 20, 2023 |
| December 14, 2023 |
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November 17, 2023 |
| January 11, 2024 |
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December 15, 2023 |
Meetings are 2nd Thursday of every month except for meetings with (*) beside it.
Governing Board Meeting Agendas & Minutes
Meeting agendas and minutes are posted on the following pages:
Public Participation at Board Meetings
Members of the public are invited to attend meetings of the Board. The Board is subject to Arizona's Open Meeting Law, which limits discussion to those subjects included on the agenda for each meeting. Any individual may comment on any listed agenda item by completing a request form available at each meeting. A completed form can be submitted to any administrator or Board member who will forward it to the presiding officer of the meeting. The individual will be invited to speak when the agenda item indicated is considered by the Board.
The presiding officer or the Board may limit the amount of time allotted to each individual.
Because UESD respects the voices of its parents, staff and community members, the Board welcomes guests to its bi-monthly meetings where opinions and ideas can be expressed.
The public may request that items be included on the agenda. Topics for consideration should be submitted in writing to the superintendent at least seven days prior to the regularly scheduled meeting.
Governing Board Policy
By law, the Governing Board sets District policies and has final authority over all school district business. The district’s policy manual may be viewed at all Union Elementary School District schools and the District Administration Center during regular hours.
The district’s superintendent is appointed by the Governing Board and is charged with the execution of Board policy. The superintendent works closely with the administrative staff when developing recommendations for Board consideration.
Study Sessions
Study sessions are held as needed for the purpose of studying one or more specific issues in depth. No action is taken during a study session. The public is invited to attend. Notification of study sessions is posted at all sites and on the district’s website.
Executive sessions are occasionally scheduled to handle specific Board business matters, which include personnel, legal matters and property purchases. An executive session is closed to the public, but any official action on executive session items is taken during regular Board meetings.
The Union Elementary School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, age or disability.