
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 – 7AM – 8PM (DST)
Call 928-283-1108
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BACK TO SCHOOL
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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 |
Visit Webpage |
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 |
Clarissa Nockideneh |
Federal Programs & NLP Assistant |
E: cnockideneh@tcusd.org |
P: 928-283-1183 |
Gloria Bigman |
Student Parent Support Services Liaison |
McKinney-Vento Liaison |
E: gbigman@tcusd.org |
P: 928-283-1183 |
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Letter from the Superintendent - Feb 9, 2021
Hello Parents/Guardians, I hope that you and your family have been healthy and well.
President Nez has extended the Public Health Emergency Order to limit mass gatherings, to shelter in place, and remaining under curfew over the weekends. President Nez stated, “Stay home and stay safe! Although the vaccinations are being distributed, the Navajo Nation continues to advocate to have individuals staying home and practicing social distancing to prevent the spread of the virus. It’s discouraging to see many people traveling on roads and going to border towns, but there is also a majority of people who are listening to the health care experts and staying home as much as possible. Let’s think of our elders and those with underlying conditions before we go anywhere,” said President Nez.
Tuba City Regional Health Care is providing two more Coronavirus-19 vaccine blitz’s February 12 and 13 at the Tuba City High School Pavilion. Please encourage friends and family to utilize these blitz’s to prevent the spread of the virus within our community. Continue to stay close to home, wear a face mask, disinfect your spaces and hands, and social distance.
The Governing Board voted to continue distant learning until the end of third quarter. Per the most recent Public Health Emergency Order, Tuba City Unified School District has applied for and was approved a waiver of on-site learning opportunities and support services. The waiver expires February 26, 2021, if we do not receive another waiver, we will be offering free on-site learning opportunities and support services for students who need a place to go during the school day.
- Please be advised that free on-site learning opportunities and support services are not teacher-led classroom instruction. However, free on-site learning opportunities and support services will include in-person support services such as student supervision and strategic support for students in need during standard school hours, and may include teacher-led or paraprofessional support for students engaging in distance learning instruction.
- Please be advised that free on-site learning opportunities and support services may be suspended or terminated if the District or the Arizona Department of Health Services advises closing the premises for public health reasons or in the best interests of the staff and students.
Be Kind, Be Safe, Be Healthy!
Thank you,
Dr. Risha VanderWey
Superintendent
Tuba City Unified School District #15
rvanderwey@tcusd.org
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.
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 on fourth quarter 2021 re-opening plan will be decided at the March 10, 2021 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: 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: Students in all grades Pre-K-12 have an A/B schedule and receive part in-person learning and part remote learning.
Scenario 4: 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
On-Site Learning Center
TCUSD is opening a supervised space to access remote learning coursework. March 9 – May 28, Monday to Friday. 8:00AM – 3:00PM. Learn more and register using the downloadable form here.
Upcoming Board Meetings
Special Board Meeting
Wednesday February 24, 2021 @ 6:00PM (MST)
DOWNLOAD REVISED AGENDA
There will be no “Call to the Public” for this Special Board Meeting
Next Regular Board Meeting is March 10, 2021 @ 6:30 p.m.
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.
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%