BEDB
AGENDA

Except for a meeting through technological devices, the agenda shall include the time that the public will have physical access to the meeting place.

In general, Board meetings, consist of the following matters of business:

In the order provided below, Regular meetings:

A.  Call to order

B.  Pledge of Allegiance

C.  Roll call

D.  Approval of agenda

E.  Students and staff recognition and celebrations

F.  Governing Board reports - limit of two (2) minutes

G. Superintendent's comments

H.  Open call to the public

I.  Information/discussion item(s)

J.  Consent agenda

K.  Action item(s)

L.  Future items for consideration - Board members may propose topics for future consideration

M.  Dates of upcoming Board meetings and District events

N.  Adjournment

Special meetings:

A.  Call to order

B.  Pledge of Allegiance

C.  Roll Call

D.  Approval of Agenda

E.  Superintendent's comments

F.  Information/discussion item(s)

G.  Action items

H.  Adjournment

Executive sessions:

An executive session may be scheduled, for any purpose authorized by law, as necessary, during either a regular or special meeting. 

1.  When an executive session is to be held, the notice must state the specific provision of law authorizing the executive session.

2.  The Board may vote to hold an executive session for the purpose of obtaining legal advice from the Board's attorney on any matter listed on the agenda pursuant to A.R.S. 38-431.03(A)(3).

Emergency meetings

In the case of an actual emergency, the Governing Board, after giving such notice as is appropriate to the circumstances, may act on an emergency matter or call an emergency meeting in accordance with the requirements set out in A.R.S. 38-431.02.  The emergency meeting shall follow the order of business for a special meeting.  An emergency meeting shall be subsequently followed by the posting of a public notice within twenty-four (24) hours declaring that an emergency session has been held and setting forth the information specified by 38-431.02.  Chapter 7 of the Arizona Agency Handbook shall be consulted for guidance when an emergency action or meeting is being considered.

Changes  to  Agendas  Prior
to  Board  Meetings

Prior to a Board meeting, and subject to Arizona’s Open Meetings Laws, A.R.S. § 38-431 et seq., the Superintendent or Board President may add, delete or exclude a matter or  agenda item no later than twenty-four (24) hours prior to the Board meeting, that would otherwise usually be included on an agenda when inclusion would be unduly repetitive or would impede the orderly and efficient conduct of the meeting.  Further, for efficiency or accommodation, the Superintendent or Board President may re-arrange the order of business. 

Nothing in this policy shall be interpreted to prevent changes to agenda made by the Board during a Board meeting.

Persons  with  Disabilities

Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation, such as a sign language interpreter, by contacting the Governing Board Secretary at 480-484-6238.  Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation.

Adopted:  August 5, 2025

LEGAL REF.:
A.R.S.
38-431
38-431.01
38-431.02
38-431.03
28 CFR § 35.163
7.6.7 AZ Agency Handbook

CROSS REF.:
BDA - Board Organizational Meeting and Board President Duties
BE - School Board Meetings