Chino Valley Unified School District #51, AZ

Regular Governing Board Meeting

The Chino Valley Unified School District Governing Board will hold a regular meeting on August 10, 2026, to discuss and act on a range of items including financial reports, personnel changes, curriculum updates, and business matters. Key actions include approving a revised operating budget for FY 2026-27, removing the preschool grade level from Chino Valley High School, and transitioning the Heritage Middle School Archery Club to an official sport with coaching stipends. The board will also consider consent agenda items such as minutes, vouchers, a furniture donation, and surplus items for auction.

• Revision #1: Operating Budget FY 2627
• Removal of Preschool Grade Level from CVHS
• Approval to Transition Heritage Middle School Archery Club to an Official CVUSD Sport and Establish Coaching Stipends
• Emergency Procurement: CVHS Water Pressure Repair and Inspection
• Resolution – Provision of Food and Beverages at District Event

Regular Governing Board Meeting

The Governing Board will hold public hearings and vote on the adoption of the FY 26-27 budget and the Adjacent Ways Levy. The meeting also includes reviews of school handbooks, curriculum updates, and personnel reports.

• Public hearing and adoption of FY 26-27 Budget
• Public hearing and adoption of FY 26-27 Adjacent Ways Levy
• Acceptance of $1,000 grant from Thespian Growth & Excellence Grant
• First reading of Policy 3-204 regarding Staff Housing (Teacherage)
• Review of CVHS 26-27 Student and Athletic Handbooks

Regular Governing Board Meeting

The Governing Board will conduct a public hearing regarding the proposed expenditure budget for 2026-2027. The meeting includes votes on several new teaching and custodial positions and the renewal of multiple service contracts.

• Public hearing for 2026-2027 Proposed Expenditure Budget
• New positions: Lead Custodian, Math Interventionist Teacher (TECC), Part-Time Band Teacher (Del Rio Elementary), and Speech Language Pathologist
• Contract renewals for physical therapy, psychology, propane, and audit services
• Facility projects: Fire alarm and window replacement at CVHS and window replacement at DRS
• Admin office space lease with AZ State School for Deaf and Blind Students

The Chino Valley Unified School District Governing Board approved the proposed 2026-27 expenditure budget and the final revision of the 2026 budget, along with a consent agenda covering routine items. The board also approved several new positions, including a lead custodian, math interventionist, part-time band teacher, and speech language pathologist. All votes were unanimous (4-0).

• Approved 2026-27 proposed expenditure budget (4-0)
• Approved final revision of 2026 expenditure budget (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes, vouchers, fundraisers, sole source vendors, and RFP/IFB renewals (4-0)
• Approved new Lead Custodian position and job description (4-0)
• Approved new Math Interventionist Teacher position at TECC (4-0)
• Approved new part-time Band Teacher for Del Rio Elementary (4-0)
• Approved new Speech Language Pathologist position (4-0)
• Approved 2026-27 maintenance staff entry placement salary schedule (4-0)

Regular Governing Board Meeting

The Chino Valley Unified School District Governing Board will discuss and likely vote on consent agenda items including contracts, RFPs, and staffing agreements, as well as the 2026 expenditure budget #3 and a $540,000 transfer to the Indirect Costs Fund. Personnel actions include a summer school pay increase and a part-time AIMS preschool teacher position. A first reading of an update to Trust Policy 4-302.01 is also on the agenda.

• Approval of $540,000 transfer to Indirect Costs Fund per ADE (item 10B)
• Renewal of SODEXO annual contract for FY 26-27 (item 8K)
• RFP #26-03 Fuel Vendor Approval (item 8H)
• IGA with Mountain Institute for CTED Services for FY27 (item 8F)
• Summer school pay increase for personnel (item 9B)

The Chino Valley Unified School District Governing Board held a regular meeting on May 11, 2026, and took several unanimous actions. The board adopted the agenda, approved the consent agenda (including minutes, vouchers, staffing agreements, and vendor contracts), and approved personnel items such as the May personnel report, a summer school pay increase, and a part-time preschool teacher position. The board also approved the 2026 expenditure budget and a $540,000 transfer to the Indirect Costs Fund. No public comments were made, and the meeting adjourned at 6:05pm.

• Adopted meeting agenda (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes, April 2026 vouchers, ESI staffing agreement, substitute pay rates, MOUs, IGAs, and vendor contracts (5-0)
• Approved May 2026 personnel report (5-0)
• Approved summer school pay increase (5-0)
• Approved part-time AIMS preschool teacher for 26/27 SY (5-0)
• Approved 2026 expenditure budget #3 (5-0)
• Approved $540,000 transfer to Indirect Costs Fund per AFR revisions (5-0)

Regular Governing Board Meeting

The Chino Valley Unified School District Governing Board will discuss and vote on several personnel items for the 2026-2027 school year, including employee benefits, coaching stipends, a new College Success Specialist job description, and a new Heritage Middle School Dean of Students position. The board will also hold a second reading of a new policy manual and consider consent agenda items such as a senior overnight trip, a HOSA fundraiser, and an agreement with Chino Valley Historical Society. Financial reports for March 2026 will be presented for information.

• Second reading of new policy manual
• 2026-2027 Employee Benefits
• New Heritage Middle School Dean of Students position
• College Success Specialist new job description and salary schedule
• Approval of 25/26 Senior Overnight Trip (May 6-8)

Regular Governing Board Meeting

The Governing Board will discuss financial reports and the Superintendent's report. The board is deciding on entry salary schedules for certified and classified staff, contract renewals, and the auction of district equipment.

• FY26-27 Certified and Classified staff entry salary schedules
• Auction of a 2006 Blue Bird Bus, Miller Welder, and milk cooler
• FY27 lease of classroom space at Heritage Middle School
• First reading of Trust Policy 3-403 Use of Artificial Intelligence
• Invitation for Bid for TECC for Fire Alarm

Regular Governing Board Meeting

This regular meeting includes discussion and possible action on a second revision of the FY 2026 expenditure budget, changes to grade level configurations at Heritage Middle School and Del Rio Elementary for 2026-2027, potential lease of unused classroom space, and the annual evaluation of the superintendent in executive session. The board will also approve a consent agenda with routine items such as donations, trip approvals, and RFP publications.

• Second revision of FY 2026 expenditure budget
• Heritage Middle School and Del Rio Elementary grade level configurations for 2026-2027
• Potential lease of unused classroom space
• Annual evaluation of the superintendent and performance-based compensation (executive session)
• Approval to publish RFP for fuel and RFP for speech therapy

The Chino Valley Unified School District Governing Board approved the FY2026 expenditure budget (2nd revision), the February personnel report, updated job descriptions, and new CVHS course descriptions for the 2026/27 school year. The board also approved grade-level configuration changes for Heritage Middle School and Del Rio Elementary, and authorized a potential lease of unused classroom space at Heritage Middle School. All votes were unanimous (3-0).

• Approved FY2026 expenditure budget 2nd revision (3-0)
• Approved February personnel report (3-0)
• Approved updated job descriptions, evaluations, and salary placement schedules (3-0)
• Approved CVHS course descriptions for 2026/27 SY (3-0)
• Approved grade-level configurations for Heritage Middle School and Del Rio Elementary (3-0)
• Approved potential lease of unused classroom space at Heritage Middle School (3-0)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes, donations, and RFP publications (3-0)
• Approved superintendent's performance-based compensation (3-0)

Regular Governing Board Meeting

The Governing Board will discuss financial reports and FY27 spending reduction recommendations. The board is also considering the adoption of i-Ready MyPath intervention materials for grades 3-5 and updates to teacherage rental policies.

• FY27 Spending Reduction Recommendations
• Adoption of i-Ready MyPath Intervention Materials for Grades 3-5
• Teacherage Rental Policy Updates and Rate Adjustment for SY 26/27
• Auction of Surplus Items
• First Reading: Trust Policies Chapter 4

The Chino Valley Unified School District Governing Board unanimously approved a set of FY27 spending reduction recommendations, including a hiring freeze, stricter HVAC settings, and moving 6th grade to Del Rio Elementary. The board also approved the consent agenda, personnel report, curriculum adoptions, and proposed meeting dates for February 2026 through January 2027. All votes were 5-0.

• Approved FY27 spending reduction recommendations (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes, donations, trips, and surplus auction (5-0)
• Approved January personnel report (5-0)
• Approved High School Registrar/Administrative Assistant job description (5-0)
• Approved Teacherage Rental Policy updates and rate adjustment for SY 26/27 (5-0)
• Adopted i-Ready MyPath Intervention Materials for grades 3-5 (5-0)
• Approved K-8 Math Adoption Update (5-0)
• Approved proposed governing board meeting dates Feb 2026-Jan 2027 (5-0)