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Baboquivari board approves long-term student suspension, multiple facility change orders and pay-schedule changes
Summary
At its Dec. 8 meeting the Baboquivari Unified School District governing board approved a long-term student suspension with re‑entry conditions, accepted resignations of international teachers, approved two construction change orders totaling $277,066 for weatherization and window replacement, and adopted updates to staff salary schedules aimed at recruitment and retention.
The Baboquivari Unified School District governing board on Dec. 8 approved a slate of actions including a long-term student suspension, resignations, facility change orders and salary-schedule revisions.
The board voted to approve a long-term suspension for a student for a minimum of one calendar year, with conditions for re-entry to include a behavior modification plan, counseling sessions, a required readmission letter and a safety plan. The motion was seconded by Kathleen Vance and carried. District staff said the conditions are intended to support student re‑entry while prioritizing school safety.
The board accepted resignations from several international teachers who served under J‑1 exchange contracts. President Juan Buendia read a public statement thanking the departing teachers for five years of service and cultural exchange; Superintendent Ruben Diaz also offered remarks of gratitude before the board approved the resignations.
On facilities, the board approved five School Facilities Division (SFD) grant projects and two change orders to AGE Construction for weatherization work at Indian Oasis Intermediate School. Change order No. 1 was approved in the amount of $34,570 to paint and seal pipe penetrations; change order No. 2 was approved for $242,496 to remove and replace existing windows, install HM stops, repaint and complete weatherization work. Together, the two change orders total $277,066.
The board also approved personnel policy and salary-schedule changes aimed at recruiting and retaining staff. The governing board expedited a revision to policy GCBA to extend experience credit on the certified salary schedule (board discussion described moving recognition from five toward 10 years of prior experience as a way to attract more-experienced teachers). The board approved a proposed 2026–27 educational support staff schedule, raising the base by roughly $0.30 per hour (reported as an increase that moves the base from $15.00 to $15.30 to anticipate the state minimum wage change). The board also approved adjustments to the certified salary schedule, including a $400 increase to the base and larger step increases intended to make teacher compensation more competitive.
Other approved items included a district opposition letter asking JTED to reconsider the proposed bond allocation and the adoption of board goals and routine consent agenda items. Several motions were seconded by board member Sylvia Hendricks and by Kathleen Vance; where roll calls occurred the clerk recorded the motion as carried.
Next steps noted by staff: the superintendent’s office will notify the student’s family about suspension conditions, the facilities office will execute change‑order documents, and human resources will implement salary-schedule updates and notify affected staff.
Votes at a glance (items approved): long‑term suspension with re‑entry conditions; resignations of international teachers; five SFD grant projects; AGE Construction change orders Nos. 1 ($34,570) and 2 ($242,496); expedited GCBA policy revision; 2026–27 ESS salary schedule; 2026–27 certified salary schedule adjustments; opposition letter regarding JTED bond allocation; board goals and consent agenda.
