
Tuba City Unified School District
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COVID19 INFORMATION / TCUSD OPERATIONS
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
Material and/or Service: Wide Area Network and Internet Services
RFP Issuance Date: November 19, 2020
RFP Due Date: February 2, 2021 Time: 3:00 pm local time
RFP Opening Location: Tuba City Unified School District #15
Procurement Department
67 Maple Street
Tuba City, Arizona 86045
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TCUSD HELP DESK
Monday to Friday –Â 7AM – 8PM (DST)
Call 928-283-1108
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BACK TO SCHOOL
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- Download Family Handbooks
TCUSD SCHOOL INFORMATION
Tuba City High School Website
Principal: 928-283-1052
Fax: 928-283-1242
Attendance: 928-283-1050
Athletics: 928-283-1060
Nizhoni Accelerated Academy Website
Principal: 928-283-1070
Fax: 928-283-1226
Tuba City JR. High Website
Front Desk: 928-283-1040
Principal: 928-283-1042
Tuba City Elementary Website
Attendance: 928-283-1085
Principal: 928-283-1032
Front Desk: 928-283-1020
Tsinaabaas Habitiin Elementary Website
Front Desk: 938-283-1090 | Fax: 938-283-1244
Principal: 928-283-1092
Dzil Libei Elementary Website
Front Desk: 928-283-1080
Principal: 928-283-1090
GOVERNING BOARD
AMERETTA BUTLER
Board / Superintendent Secretary
P: 928-283-1006
E: abutler@tcusd.org
TCUSD OFFICES
District Office Contacts
DR. RISHA VANDERWEY
Superintendent
P: 928-283-1027
E: rvanderwey@tcusd.org
AMERETTA BUTLER
Board / Superintendent Secretary
P: 928-283-1006
E: abutler@tcusd.org
DEBORAH WILLIAMS
Receptionist
P:928-283-1076
E: dwilliams@tcusd.org
Superintendent’s Office
Business Office
Human Resources
PROGRAMS & SERVICES
Exceptional Student Services |
Sandra Roe |
ESS Director |
E: sroe@tcusd.org |
P: 928.890.7406 |
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Career & Technical Education |
Woody Begay |
CTE Director |
E: wbegay@tcusd.org |
P: 928-283-1065 |
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Security |
David Klein |
Supervisor |
E: dklein@tcusd.org |
P: 928-283-1053 |
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Federal Programs |
Del Glasgow |
Federal Programs Director |
Native Language Program Director |
E: dglasgow@tcusd.org |
P: 928-283-1159 |
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Clarissa Nockideneh |
Federal Programs & NLP Assistant |
E:Â cnockideneh@tcusd.org |
P: 928-283-1183 |
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Gloria Bigman |
Student Parent Support Services Liaison |
McKinney-Vento Liaison |
E:Â gbigman@tcusd.org |
P: 928-283-1183 |
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Distance Learning Calendar
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TCUSD Re-Opening Plan
Tuba City Unified School District is working to have a strong contingency plan to what has become the most unexpected school year. As TCUSD plans for our second quarter, we are working to build on the innovative solutions and systems that Tuba City Unified School District staff have created to support student learning and relationship building under conditions many of us never imagined.
Planning is underway for the first day of school, January 12, 2021. While it is still unclear what guidance and restrictions from public health agencies may be in place this fall, it will almost certainly impact the way we provide student learning and school operations will look very different for the 2020-21 school year. As always, the health and safety of our students and staff will be our highest priority and any plan will prioritize access of students furthest from educational justice.
While science, data, and shared values will inform our decisions, the capacity and resource constraints posed by safety guidelines, limits the number of possible scenarios for the re-entry of students. These constraints include safety guidelines for transportation, the number of students that can be physically accommodated in our buildings, and the need to prioritize developmentally appropriate practices. Any scenario will require a significant change to the school day, both in structure and instruction as we work to meet social distancing requirements.
Our contingency planning engagement teams comprised of school leaders, parents, TCUSD members, Chapter house representatives, local partners, students, and central office staff explore each scenario. Our engagement teams may also suggest revisions to the initial options or a hybrid of the four models. The planning process will be guided by the tenets of our President Nez, Governor Ducey and Superintendent Hoffman of the Arizona Department of Education to explore safety requirements, attendance requirements, delivery of remote instruction to various student groups, and budget constraints, and will include feedback gathered in the recent staff, family, and leadership survey. These same survey results will be shared with all families and staff.
We understand the frustration that some may feel about possibly continuing remote learning in the later part of fall and possibly into winter, while others may be fearful for their student’s or family’s safety if we were to return to school buildings. Please know that we are actively engaging with a diverse group of partners and stakeholders and centering family and student voice in our decision making.
A final decision and third quarter 2021 re-opening plan will be decided at the December 9, 2020 school board meeting.
Be Safe, Be Kind, Be Healthy!
Dr. Risha VanderWey
Superintendent
Tuba City Unified School District #15
Re-Entry Scenerios Being Explored
Scenario 1: Opening our doors to all students and teachers. Traditional setting
Scenario 2:Â Students in grades Pre-K-5 attend school in person full time; students in grades 6-12 have an A/B schedule where they receive part in-person learning and part remote learning.
Scenario 3:Â Students in all grades Pre-K-12 have an A/B schedule and receive part in-person learning and part remote learning.
Scenario 4:Â All students participate in 100% remote learning.
Tech Support
All students have been provided a 1-1 IPad and equipment to complete assignments from home and at school. NTUA has provided free access to WiFi/internet at Tuba City High School and Dzil Libie Elementary in Cameron. These schools are open to families, community members, students and staff. The parking lots are open for people to park in the parking lot and access the internet. There is no password required.
Today’s Messages

Community Healing Through Culture & Language
Click here for full flyer and agenda. Virtual Symposium, January 27, 2021 from 8AM – 4PM. Presentations will be available on our livestream page on January 27, 2021.
Upcoming Board Meetings
Next Regular Board meeting will be held on Wednesday, February 10, 2021 @ 6:30 p.m. (MST)
We will be accepting Call to the Public Notices from today to February 10, 2021 prior to the board meeting. The call to the public submissions can be sent to abutler@tcusd.org or rVanderWey@tcusd.org
Call To The Public
Please note; a modification has been made to the CALL TO THE PUBLIC. We are accepting IN-PERSON CALL TO THE PUBLIC comments at the time and date of the scheduled meeting. If parents, staff or community members wish to address the board in person, we will accommodate their request by giving them the opportunity to present their Call To The Public comment in the District Office Conference Room during the meeting.
We will be practicing the social distancing guidelines and following established Covid-19 protocols prior to allowing anyone into the District Conference Room for their presentation.
If you wish to email your Call To The Public comment instead, send your comment via email to Amy Butler, Governing Board Secretary at abutler@tcusd.org or Dr. Risha Vanderwey, Superintendent at rvanderwey@tcusd.org. Call To The Public emails received by the time the meeting is “called to order” will be read during the scheduled meeting.

P.O. Box 67 Tuba City Arizona 86045
Phone: 928-283-1000/1076
About TCUSD #15
Where We Are
Tuba City is located on the Navajo Nation in northern Arizona, U.S.A. The Hopi Village of Mungapi is located one mile south of Tuba City. Mungapi is a major gateway to the Hopi Indian Reservation. Located about 75 miles northeast of Flagstaff, Arizona, Tuba City’s elevation is about 5,000 feet. Summers are warm and sunny, winters are relatively mild with a small amount of snow each year. Area scenic attractions include the magnificent Grand Canyon National Park, Glen Canyon Dam/Lake Powell, Navajo National Monument, and the world famous Monument Valley. All scenic attractions are an average distance of 80 miles from Tuba City.
P.O. Box 67 Tuba City Arizona 86045
Phone: 928-283-1000/1076
Our Goals
GOAL – ACADEMIC
All Tuba City Unified School District schools will strive to become an A or B rated school by 2022.
GOAL – CULTURAL
During school year 2018-2019, Tuba City Unified School District will strengthen relationships by incorporating team building activities into leadership meetings (bi-weekly) and district wide celebrations quarterly.
GOAL – COMMUNITY
During school year 2018-2019, Tuba City Unified will participate in at least one community event per semester.
Average Teacher Salaries
A.R.S. §15-903.E AMENDED BY LAWS 2018, CH. 285 §10)
- Average of all teachers employed in FY2019 (Budget year) $47,433.
- Average salary of all teachers employed in FY2018 (Prior year) $44,451.
- Increase in average teacher salary from the prior year – $2,982.
PERCENTAGE INCREASE – 7%