Dysart Unified School District public meetings in 2022
33 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
DYSART EMPLOYEE BENEFITS TRUST REGULAR MEETING
The Dysart Employee Benefits Trust will meet to discuss and receive updates on employee health plan costs, possible removal of out-of-network coverage, and contracts for vision, dental, and life insurance for the 2023-2024 fiscal year. The board will also consider approving prior meeting minutes and hear a wellness program update.
- Presentation by Jamison Davis with Brown & Brown on health plan costs
- Discussion on removing out-of-network coverage from medical plans for 2023-2024
- Discussion on vision, dental DMO, and life insurance contracts for 2023-2024
- Wellness program update
- Review of October 2022 financial reports, including claims and net position
The Employee Benefits Trust approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from September 28, 2022. Trustees discussed removing out-of-network medical plan options and renewing vision, dental, and life insurance contracts for the 2023-2024 fiscal year. No formal votes were recorded for the insurance or medical plan changes.
- Approved agenda form (3-0)
- Approved September 28, 2022 meeting minutes (3-0)
PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE - OATH OF OFFICE SWEARING IN CEREMONY
This is a ceremonial event for the Dysart Unified School District Governing Board. No formal meeting will be held and no board business will be discussed.
- Oath of office swearing-in ceremony at District Office Board Room, 15802 N. Parkview Place, Surprise, AZ
The Governing Board held a ceremony to administer the Oath of Office to board members-elect. Ms. Christine Pritchard administered the oath to Ms. Dawn Densmore and Ms. Jennifer Drake.
- Administered Oath of Office to board members-elect Dawn Densmore and Jennifer Drake
DYSART GOVERNING BOARD WORKSHOP/STUDY SESSION
The Dysart Governing Board will hold a workshop/study session to review model policies developed by The Trust and the administration's work in the policy process. The board will discuss these policies but no votes or decisions are scheduled. The review covers chapters on district governance, administration, business operations, human resources, and students.
- Review of The Trust Model Policy Program, covering five chapters: District Governance, Administration, Business Operations, Human Resources, and Students
The Governing Board held a study session to review the Trust Model Policy manual, which would replace current Arizona School Boards Association policies. Staff outlined the implementation process, including a plan to post policies on the district website by January 1st.
- Reviewed Trust Model Policy Program chapters and implementation steps
- Discussed suspension of current policy 2.19 to allow one-reading adoption of new policies
- Reviewed policies regarding restroom use, emergency school closures, and teacher transfers
- Discussed adding 'sexually explicit material' to the definition of 'harmful materials'
- Reviewed policies on tribal attire at graduation, epi-pen training, and restraints
DYSART GOVERNING BOARD PUBLIC HEARING AND REGULAR BOARD MEETING
The Dysart Governing Board will hold a public hearing on a FY 2022-2023 budget revision that decreases the M&O budget limit by $2.8 million and increases the Unrestricted Capital limit by $7,176. Following the hearing, the board will consider consent agenda items including a solicitation for printing services (estimated $50,000), job order contracting for weatherization at Marley Park Elementary ($2,350,245) and Valley Vista High School ($1,000,000), and approval of personnel actions. The meeting also includes recognitions of high school athletic champions.
- Public hearing on FY 2022-2023 budget revision: M&O limit decreased $2.8M, capital limit increased $7,176
- Consent: approval to issue solicitation for Community Connect Printing (estimated $50,000)
- Consent: job order contracting for Marley Park Elementary weatherization ($2,350,245)
- Consent: job order contracting for Valley Vista High School weatherization ($1,000,000)
- Consent: approval of personnel action items (Nov 18 - Dec 8, 2022)
The Governing Board approved the revised expenditure budget for fiscal year 2022-2023 and authorized employment contracts and benefit packages for the 2023-2024 school year. The Board also appointed Dr. Shelley Isai as Assistant Superintendent for Education Services.
- Approved 2022-2023 Revised Expenditure Budget (5-0)
- Appointed Dr. Shelley Isai as Assistant Superintendent for Education Services (5-0)
- Approved 2023-2024 contract language and benefit packages for administrative, certificated, and licensed employees (5-0)
- Authorized issuance of 2023-2024 employment contracts for eligible certificated and licensed staff (5-0)
- Approved 2023-2024 notice of employment language and benefit packages for classified staff (5-0)
- Approved re-employment and issuance of notices for eligible classified staff for 2023-2024 (5-0)
- Ratified payroll vouchers totaling $17,100,748.27 and expense vouchers totaling $4,438,577.71 (5-0)
- Temporarily suspended Policy 2.19 regarding the School Board Policy Process (5-0)
DYSART GOVERNING BOARD REGULAR BOARD MEETING AND EXECUTIVE SESSION
The Dysart Governing Board will consider consent agenda items including an extension of an easement agreement with Vertical Bridge Towers for a telecommunications facility at Marley Park Elementary School, a MOU with WestEd for NASA PLACES data science modules, and a policy services agreement with the Arizona School Risk Retention Trust. The meeting also includes recognitions, public comment, and updates. The board will vote on these items as a consent agenda.
- Extension of easement agreement with VB Run LLC for telecom tower at Marley Park Elementary School
- MOU with WestEd for NASA PLACES data science professional learning modules (Aug 2022 – Dec 2025)
- Approval of Trust Policy Services Agreement with Arizona School Risk Retention Trust for 2022-2023
- Recognition of Valley Vista High School as ESPN Special Olympics Unified Champion School
- Recognition of middle level athletic champions: Surprise Cubs softball, Asante Rangers baseball, Sunset Hills Bobcats baseball
The Governing Board approved a consent agenda including payroll and expense vouchers totaling over $20.8 million. The Board also approved 2023-2024 course guides for middle and high schools and voted to expel a student following an executive session.
- Approved payroll vouchers 1010, 13, 1011 and 14 for $13,390,255.59 (5-0)
- Approved expense vouchers 3027 through 3034 for $7,412,385.49 (5-0)
- Approved expulsion of a student in matter HOR2223-015 (5-0)
- Approved 2023-2024 Middle School and High School course guides (5-0)
- Approved SFOB Building Renewal Grant for 2 cooling towers at Western Peaks Elementary (5-0)
- Approved MOU between WestEd and Dysart Unified School District (5-0)
- Approved Policy Services Agreement with Arizona School Risk Retention Trust, Inc. (5-0)
- Approved extension of easement agreement with Vertical Bridge Towers (VB Run LLC) (5-0)
DYSART GOVERNING BOARD REGULAR BOARD MEETING AND EXECUTIVE SESSION
The Dysart Governing Board will consider a consent agenda including a five-year data-sharing agreement with the Arizona Board of Regents to assist students with FAFSA completion, along with personnel actions, overnight travel requests, student discipline recommendations, and a building renewal grant for Luke Elementary School flooring. Public comments and updates from the superintendent and board are also scheduled.
- Data Sharing Agreement between Arizona Board of Regents and Dysart USD (2022-2027) for FAFSA assistance
- Approval of Personnel Action Items for October 7–27, 2022 (new hires, leaves, resignations, etc.)
- Overnight and out-of-state travel requests
- Hearing Officer's recommendation for long-term suspension of students in cases HOR2223-008 through 011
- Acceptance of SFOB Building Renewal Grant for flooring replacement at Luke Elementary School
The Governing Board approved the employment contract for Superintendent Dr. Jim Dean. The board also passed a consent agenda covering personnel actions, financial vouchers, and a flooring grant for Luke Elementary School.
- Approved employment contract for Superintendent Dr. Jim Dean (4-0)
- Approved payroll vouchers 1009 and 12 totaling $6,982,948.51
- Approved expense vouchers 3023, 3024, 3025 and 3026 totaling $2,434,383.38
- Approved SFOB Building Renewal Grant for flooring replacement at Luke Elementary School
- Approved personnel action items for Oct 7, 2022 through Oct 27, 2022
- Approved data sharing agreement between Arizona Board of Regents and District #89
- Approved hearing officer's recommendation for long term suspension
- Tabled information on school counselors to November 17th meeting
DYSART GOVERNING BOARD REGULAR BOARD MEETING AND EXECUTIVE SESSION
The Dysart Governing Board will vote on a consent agenda that includes approving a School Facilities Oversight Board Building Renewal Grant for cooling tower repairs at Sonoran Heights Middle School, as well as personnel actions, overnight/out-of-state travel requests, student long-term suspensions, and meeting minutes. Public comment and updates from the superintendent and board members are also scheduled.
- Approve $23,877.23 SFOB Building Renewal Grant for cooling tower repairs at Sonoran Heights Middle School
- Approve long-term suspensions for 7 students in discipline hearings HOR2223-001 through HOR2223-007
- Approve personnel action items for September 23 – October 6, 2022
- Approve overnight and out-of-state travel requests
- Approve minutes of September 22, 2022 meetings
The Governing Board voted to enter contract negotiations with Dr. Jim Dean for the position of District Superintendent. The Board also approved the FY 2021-2022 Annual Financial Report and several consent agenda items including payroll and facility grants.
- Approved contract negotiations with Dr. Jim Dean for District Superintendent (5-0)
- Approved Annual Financial Report and related reports for FY 2021-2022 (5-0)
- Approved payroll vouchers 1008 and 11 totaling $6,910,487.36 (5-0)
- Approved expense vouchers 3019, 3020, 3021 and 3022 totaling $3,765,986.24 (5-0)
- Approved SFOB Building Renewal Grant for cooling tower repairs at Sonoran Heights Middle School (5-0)
- Approved SFOB Building Renewal Grant for replacement of cooling towers 1 and 2 at Kingswood Elementary School (5-0)
- Approved personnel action items for Sept 23 to Oct 6, 2022 (5-0)
- Approved hearing officer's recommendation for long term suspension (5-0)
DYSART EMPLOYEE BENEFITS TRUST REGULAR MEETING
The Dysart Employee Benefits Trust will hold a regular meeting to elect a chairperson for a one-year term and discuss how to fill a vacant trustee position. Trustees will also preliminarily discuss removing out-of-network coverage from medical plans for fiscal year 2023-2024 and receive updates on a new COBRA vendor effective November 1, 2022.
- Election of Employee Benefits Trust Chairperson for a one-year term
- Discussion on filling a vacant Trustee position
- Preliminary discussion on removing Out-of-Network from medical plans for 2023-2024
- Information on new COBRA vendor effective November 1, 2022
- Discussion on Vision, Dental DMO, and Life Insurance contracts for 2023-2024
The Trust elected a new Chairperson and approved the agenda and previous meeting minutes. Trustees agreed to maintain current trust agreements and discussed upcoming changes to medical networks and COBRA vendors.
- Elected Matthew Kinney as Employee Benefits Trust Chairperson (4-0)
- Approved the agenda form (4-0)
- Approved minutes from April 21, 2022 meeting (4-0)
- Agreed to make no changes to the Employee Benefits Trust Agreement and Declaration of Trust and the Trustee Handbook
- Decided to wait 6-8 weeks to re-issue applications for the vacant Trustee position
DYSART GOVERNING BOARD EXECUTIVE SESSION
The Dysart Governing Board will hold a private executive session on September 22, 2022 at 1:30 p.m. The purpose of the session is to interview finalists for the District Superintendent position. The session is conducted under A.R.S. 38‑431.03 (A)(1). No other agenda items are listed.
- Interview finalists for District Superintendent position (private executive session)
The Governing Board met in a private executive session to interview three finalists for the position of District Superintendent. No final selection or vote was recorded in these minutes.
- Interviewed Dr. Kelvin Stroy
- Interviewed Dr. Nicolas Wade
- Interviewed Dr. Jim Dean
DYSART GOVERNING BOARD REGULAR BOARD MEETING
The Dysart Governing Board approved a consent agenda including personnel actions, minutes, overnight travel, donations totaling $70,656.27, extracurricular tax credit and student activity reports, and payroll vouchers of $12,241,802.09. The board also held recognitions, public comment, and updates.
- Approved payroll vouchers 1006, 9, and 1007 totaling $12,241,802.09
- Accepted donations including $31,115.88 cash, $9,540.39 non-cash, and $30,000 from developers for August 2022
- Approved overnight and out-of-state travel requests
- Approved personnel action items for September 9–22, 2022
- Approved minutes of the September 8, 2022 board meeting and September 13, 2022 State of Education event
The Governing Board approved a series of consent agenda items, including personnel actions and financial vouchers. The board also received information regarding civic celebrations, curriculum resources, and the electronic ticketing process for extracurricular activities.
- Approved payroll vouchers 1006, 9 and 1007 for $12,241,802.09 (4-0)
- Approved expense vouchers 3015, 3016, 3017 and 3018 for $2,104,318.13 (4-0)
- Approved personnel action items for Sept 9 to Sept 22, 2022 (4-0)
- Approved unconfirmed minutes from Sept 8, 2022 and Sept 13, 2022 (4-0)
- Approved overnight and out-of-state travel (4-0)
- Accepted donations, gifts and grants for August 2022 (4-0)
- Approved Extra Curricular Tax Credit and Student Activities Fund reports for August 2022 (4-0)
PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE - Surprise Regional Chamber of Commerce Annual State of Education Update
This is a public notice that a quorum of the Dysart Unified School District Governing Board may attend the Surprise Regional Chamber of Commerce's Annual State of Education Update on September 13, 2022. No formal meeting or board business will occur.
- Attendance at Surprise Regional Chamber of Commerce Annual State of Education Update
- No formal meeting or board business discussed
- Event at West-MEC, 13201 W. Grand Ave, Surprise, AZ
The meeting was an update event where a quorum of Governing Board members was not present. No official actions were taken or decided.
DYSART GOVERNING BOARD REGULAR BOARD MEETING
The Dysart Governing Board met to approve several consent agenda items. These actions included a revised 2022-2023 school calendar to reflect a new graduation date and the adoption of McGraw Hill reading resources for grades K-12.
- Revision to the 2022-2023 school calendar regarding the graduation date
- Approval of Corrective Reading and Read to Achieve by McGraw Hill as supplemental resources for grades K-12
- Approval of personnel action items from August 26, 2022, through September 8, 2022
- Approval of overnight and out-of-state travel requests
- Recognition of Dysart High School teacher Rikki Castro as a City of El Mirage Never Give Up recipient
The Governing Board approved a consent agenda including personnel actions, school calendar revisions, and several K-12 supplemental resources. The Board also ratified over $11.4 million in payroll and expense vouchers and adopted IBA process standards for the 2022-2023 Meet & Confer.
- Approved payroll vouchers 1004, 1005, 6 and 8 for $6,838,117.08
- Approved expense vouchers 2108-2112 and 3011-3014 for $4,570,108.23
- Approved K-12 supplemental resources: Corrective Reading, Read to Achieve, XtraMath, and Math Basecamp
- Approved SFOB grant funding for breaker replacement at Thompson Ranch Elementary School
- Approved SFOB grant funding for a 5 ton heat pump at Dysart High School
- Adopted 2022-2023 Meet & Confer IBA standards with a change from 'fair' to 'equitable' (3-0-1)
- Approved 2022-2023 school calendar revision
- Approved personnel action items for August 26, 2022 through September 8, 2022
DYSART GOVERNING BOARD REGULAR BOARD MEETING AND EXECUTIVE SESSION
The Dysart Governing Board approved consent agenda items including a $238,574.92 third amendment to the intergovernmental agreement with West-MEC for joint technical education programs. The board also recognized the Shadow Ridge High School marching band and financial reporting awards, heard public comments, and received updates from the superintendent and board members.
- Approve third amendment to West-MEC IGA for TOPS program at up to $238,574.92
- Approve personnel actions for August 12–25, 2022
- Approve overnight and out-of-state travel requests
- Approve facility use and donation agreement
- Approve unconfirmed minutes of August 11, 2022 board meeting
The Governing Board approved a consent agenda including several facility grants and payroll vouchers. The Board also directed the search committee to interview three specific candidates for the Superintendent position and scheduled future executive sessions for finalist interviews and discussions.
- Approved consent agenda items F.1-F.13 (4-0, 1 abstain)
- Approved payroll vouchers totaling $6,718,112.02
- Approved expense vouchers totaling $2,945,738.74
- Approved SFOB grant funding for roof assessment at Shadow Ridge High School
- Approved SFOB grant funding for 3 rooftop AC units at El Mirage Elementary School
- Approved sponsorship and vendor package for Arts Festival (5-0)
- Directed search committee to interview Dr. Jim Dean, Dr. Kelvin Stroy, and Dr. Nicolas Wade for Superintendent (5-0)
- Scheduled Superintendent finalist interviews for Sept 22 and discussions for Oct 6 (5-0)
DYSART GOVERNING BOARD REGULAR BOARD MEETING
The Dysart Governing Board held a regular meeting on August 11, 2022, which included call to order, public comment, and updates from the superintendent and board. The board voted unanimously to approve the consent agenda, which covered personnel actions, meeting minutes, travel requests, supplemental resources for IB and exceptional student services, and pilot programs for reading and math at four schools.
- Approval of personnel action items for July 29 through August 11, 2022 (new hires, leaves, resignations, etc.)
- Approval of overnight and out-of-state travel requests
- Approval of supplemental resources from Kognity USA, Inc. for high school IB (Theory of Knowledge, Spanish, Biology, Chemistry, Physics) and Boys Town Press for elementary and high school exceptional student services
- Approval of pilot of Amira Online Fluency by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt at Countryside Elementary and Surprise Elementary
- Approval of pilot of Connected Math Concepts at El Mirage Elementary and Corrective Math at Ashton Ranch Middle School
The Governing Board approved a consent agenda including several School Facilities Oversight Board (SFOB) grants for school repairs and design. The Board also ratified payroll and expense vouchers totaling over $9.6 million. No other substantive actions were taken.
- Approved personnel action items for July 29 to August 11, 2022
- Approved supplemental resources for High School IB and Exceptional Student Services students
- Approved pilot of Amira Online Fluency, Connected Math, and Corrective Math
- Approved SFOB grant funding for roof design at Valley Vista High School and Canyon Ridge School
- Approved SFOB grant funding for AC unit at Sundown Mountain at El Mirage School
- Approved SFOB grant funding for weatherization design at Canyon Ridge School and Dysart High School
- Approved SFOB grant funding for walk-in cooler/freezer at Dysart High School and cooling tower design at Western Peaks Elementary
- Ratified payroll and expense vouchers totaling $9,646,683.65
DYSART GOVERNING BOARD PUBLIC HEARING AND REGULAR BOARD MEETING
The Dysart Governing Board will hold a public hearing on a $9.8 million increase to the M&O budget limit (to $192.4 million) and a $1.7 million increase to the capital budget limit (to $16.8 million) for FY 2022-2023. The board will also hear a proposal for an alternative instructional time model at Sundown High School. During the regular meeting, consent agenda items include an intergovernmental agreement with Wickenburg Unified School District for special education services and joining the Arizona Assessment Collaborative. Recognitions will honor CTE administrators and teachers.
- Public hearing on $9.8M M&O budget increase to $192.4M and $1.7M capital budget increase to $16.8M
- Proposed Instructional Time Model for Sundown High School using mastery-based learning
- Intergovernmental Agreement with Wickenburg USD for special education services (2022-2023)
- First Amendment to join Arizona Assessment Collaborative (July 2022 – June 2026)
- Recognition of CTE Administrator of the Year and CTE Fellowship recipients
The Governing Board approved the Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Revised Expenditure Budget and the district's Instructional Time Model. The Board also approved additional employee compensations, including salary schedule adjustments and stipends, based on the Meet and Confer process. A consent agenda covering various intergovernmental agreements, personnel actions, and facility grants was also passed.
- Approved 2022-2023 Revised Expenditure Budget (3-0)
- Approved additional employee compensations and salary schedule adjustments (3-0)
- Approved 2022-2023 Instructional Time Model (3-0)
- Approved payroll vouchers totaling $6,907,458.52 (3-0)
- Approved expense vouchers totaling $10,460,188.79 (3-0)
- Approved SFOB grant funding for roof replacement at West Point Elementary (3-0)
- Approved SFOB grant funding for cooler/freezer replacements at Countryside Elementary and Valley Vista High School (3-0)
- Approved adoption of 'Discovering Our Past United States Studies' textbook for Grade 5 (3-0)
DYSART GOVERNING BOARD PUBLIC HEARING, REGULAR BOARD MEETING AND EXECUTIVE SESSION
The Dysart Governing Board will hold a public hearing on the proposed FY2022-2023 budget and discuss the Instructional Time Model for Sundown High School. Following the hearing, the board will consider approving consent agenda items including intergovernmental agreements with Buckeye Union High School District and Maricopa Community College District, and a memorandum of understanding with Nadaburg Unified School District for tuitioned enrollment of high school students at Willow Canyon High School.
- Public hearing on FY2022-2023 proposed budget presented by Assistant Superintendent Ken Hicks
- Discussion of Instructional Time Model (ITM) for Sundown High School for the 2022-2023 school year
- Approval of intergovernmental agreement with Buckeye Union High School District for alternative and special education services
- Approval of dual enrollment agreement with Maricopa Community College District for the 2022-2023 school year
- Approval of MOU with Nadaburg Unified School District for tuitioned enrollment of high school students at Willow Canyon High School
The Governing Board adopted the proposed budget and insurance proceeds for Fiscal Year 2022-2023. The board also approved several intergovernmental agreements, personnel appointments, and a student retention decision.
- Adopted Proposed Budget for Fiscal Year 2022-2023 and use of Insurance Proceeds (4-0)
- Approved appointment of Courtney Pearce as Elementary School Assistant Principal (4-0)
- Approved appointment of Juan Carlos Perla as Interim Elementary School Assistant Principal (4-0)
- Upheld teacher's decision to retain student in matter RPA2122-001 (4-0)
- Approved payroll vouchers totaling $22,804,076.41 (4-0)
- Approved expense vouchers totaling $4,520,306.01 (4-0)
- Approved MOU and transportation agreement with Nadaburg Unified School District (4-0)
- Approved intergovernmental agreements with Buckeye Union High School District and Maricopa Community College District (4-0)
DYSART GOVERNING BOARD WORKSHOP/STUDY SESSION AND SPECIAL MEETING
The Dysart Governing Board held a workshop/study session to discuss curriculum adoption, board communication goals, and the superintendent search process. During the special meeting, the board voted to approve the 2022-2023 proposed budget, which reflects a small increase in student enrollment and a 2% base level formula increase. The final budget will be adopted at the July 14 meeting.
- Discussion on process for adopting curriculum, instructional guides, and professional development
- Discussion on board/superintendent communication goals for upcoming school year
- Discussion on process and timeline for superintendent search
- Motion to approve 2022-2023 proposed budget, carried 4-0 (one absent)
- Statutory budget adoption deadline noted as July 15, with final adoption at July 14 meeting
The Governing Board approved the proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2022-2023. The board also held a study session to review curriculum adoption processes, superintendent communication, and the superintendent search process.
- Approved 2022-2023 Proposed Budget (4-0)
DYSART GOVERNING BOARD REGULAR BOARD MEETING AND EXECUTIVE SESSION
The Dysart Governing Board will consider consent agenda items including sole source vendor approvals for a $10,500 Selena tribute performance and a $7,500 West Valley Symphony contract, a five-year extension of the intergovernmental agreement with Surprise for school community center use, and personnel actions. A motion to move item E.10 to action/discussion was made, but details of that item are not provided in the agenda excerpt.
- Approval of Fuzion Inc and 512 Productions as sole source vendors for Los Chicos del 512: The Selena Experience at $10,500
- Approval of five-year extension of Intergovernmental Agreement with City of Surprise for operation of schools as community centers
- Approval of West Valley Symphony as sole source vendor at $7,500 per performance
- Approval of personnel actions (hires, leaves, resignations, etc.) for May 26–June 9, 2022
- Motion to move consent item E.10 to action/discussion (item not described in provided agenda)
The Governing Board appointed Dr. Shelley Isai as Interim Assistant Superintendent of Educational Services for the 2022-2023 school year. The Board also voted to prohibit online school students, including charter students, from participating in district athletics and activities. Additionally, the Board approved several consent agenda items including vendor contracts and financial vouchers.
- Appointed Dr. Shelley Isai as Interim Assistant Superintendent of Educational Services (5-0)
- Denied online school and charter students participation in district athletics and activities (5-0)
- Approved $3,385,111.60 in expense vouchers (5-0)
- Approved $15,977.19 in payroll vouchers (5-0)
- Approved Intergovernmental Agreement with City of Surprise for schools as community centers (5-0)
- Approved sole source vendors for 2021-2022 and 2022-2023 fiscal years (5-0)
- Directed Superintendent to further investigate formal complaints FC2122-014 and FC2122-015 (5-0)
- Approved hearing officer's recommendation for long term suspension (5-0)
DYSART GOVERNING BOARD REGULAR BOARD MEETING AND EXECUTIVE SESSION
The Dysart Governing Board approved a consent agenda including an agreement with ACCEL for special education services for the 2022-2023 school year and an additional busing services agreement with the City of Surprise for summer break camps. The board also recognized coaches, athletic state champions, and staff awards.
- Approved agreement with ACCEL for Level D special education services for 2022-2023
- Approved additional busing services agreement with City of Surprise for summer break camps (May 26–June 30, 2022)
- Recognized Valley Vista Girls Basketball Coach Rachel Matakas as Hall of Fame inductee
- Recognized Willow Canyon High School softball 5A state champions and other athletic achievements
- Recognized Communications department for winning 9 ASPRA excellence awards
The Governing Board approved a consent agenda including special education services, busing agreements, and vendor contracts. The Board also appointed two new assistant principals and ratified payroll and expense vouchers totaling over $11.9 million.
- Approved payroll vouchers 1038, 50, 1039 and 51 for $6,895,901.30 (5-0)
- Approved expense vouchers 2080, 2081, 2082, 2083, 2084 and 2085 for $5,055,456.87 (5-0)
- Approved appointment of Ashleigh Morton and Deilani Ferguson as Assistant Principals (5-0)
- Approved special education services agreement with ACCEL for 2022-2023 (5-0)
- Approved additional busing services agreement with the City of Surprise (5-0)
- Approved MOU with The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints for summer camp bus use (5-0)
- Approved 2022-2023 Student and Parent Handbook and student discipline procedures (5-0)
- Approved supplemental resources for grades K-12 (5-0)
REVISED--DYSART GOVERNING BOARD EXECUTIVE SESSION, PUBLIC HEARING AND REGULAR BOARD MEETING
The Dysart Governing Board will hold a public hearing on the revised 2021-2022 expenditure budget, with the M&O budget limit decreased by $60,640 to $177.0 million and the Unrestricted Capital budget limit increased by $28,987 to $15.6 million. The board will also recess into executive session to discuss the superintendent's resignation agreement and obtain legal advice. Additionally, the board will receive information on maintaining confidential information and vote on consent agenda items including an employee staffing agreement with Educational Services Inc. for 2022-2023 and the Pay for Performance Plan for eligible certificated staff.
- Public hearing on FY 2021-2022 Expenditure Budget Revision: M&O decreased $60,640 to $177.0M, Unrestricted Capital increased $28,987 to $15.6M
- Executive session under A.R.S. 38-431.03(A)(3) and (A)(4) to discuss Superintendent's resignation agreement and legal advice
- Information/discussion on maintaining confidential information and potential breach
- Approval of employee staffing agreement with Educational Services Inc. for 2022-2023 school year
- Approval of Pay for Performance (PFP) Plan for eligible certificated staff for 2022-2023
The Governing Board approved salary increases and placement schedules for certified, licensed, classified, and administrative employees for the 2022-2023 school year. The Board also approved several consent items, including payroll and expense vouchers totaling over $11 million.
- Approved 2022-2023 employee salary increases and placement schedules (5-0)
- Approved appointment of Erin Burgess as Willow Canyon High School Assistant Principal (5-0)
- Approved continuation of the Employee Referral Program (5-0)
- Approved payroll vouchers 48 and 1037 for $6,745,026.69 (5-0)
- Approved expense vouchers 2076, 2077, 2078 and 2079 for $4,478,168.55 (5-0)
- Approved Employee Staffing Agreement with Educational Services, Inc. for 2022-2023 (5-0)
- Approved Pay for Performance (PFP) Plan for eligible certificated staff for 2022-2023 (5-0)
- Approved motion to enter Executive Session regarding Superintendent's resignation agreement (3-2)
EMERGENCY SPECIAL MEETING OF THE DYSART GOVERNING BOARD
The Dysart Unified School District Governing Board held an emergency special meeting on May 6, 2022. The board voted to open an executive session to receive legal advice about a breach of confidentiality and related open‑meeting law requirements. It also directed the district attorney on the matters discussed and then adjourned the meeting.
- Motion to establish an executive session during a recess (passed)
- Motion to direct the district attorney as discussed in executive session
- Motion to adjourn the meeting (passed)
- Call to order and quorum verification
- Reconvening of the regular meeting after the executive session
The Governing Board met in an emergency special session to receive legal advice regarding breach of confidentiality, potential investigations, and open meeting law requirements. No action was taken following the executive session.
- Approved motion to establish Executive Session (3-2)
- No action taken regarding direction to the attorney for the public body
- Approved motion to adjourn the meeting (5-0)
DYSART GOVERNING BOARD REGULAR BOARD MEETING AND EXECUTIVE SESSION
The Dysart Governing Board is holding a regular meeting with recognitions, public comment, and updates. The main business is approval of consent agenda items, including intergovernmental agreements for School Resource Officers at multiple schools and a software license contract. The board also recognizes student arts achievement.
- Intergovernmental Agreement with City of Surprise for SROs at Shadow Ridge, Valley Vista, Willow Canyon high schools and three middle schools for 2022-2023
- Intergovernmental Agreement with City of El Mirage for SROs at Dysart High School and Dysart Middle School for 2022-2023
- Award of contract No. 23-4639-004 to DocUnited Imaging Inc. for LaserFiche software license and support, annual volume $90,000
- Approval of personnel action items for April 14-27, 2022
The Governing Board approved several intergovernmental agreements for school resource officers and ratified over $15.9 million in payroll and expense vouchers. The Board also accepted the financial and compliance audit for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2021, and approved new language and issuance of reasonable assurance notifications for substitute employees.
- Approved intergovernmental agreements with City of Surprise and City of El Mirage for School Resource Officers
- Approved $12,788,304.44 in payroll vouchers (1035, 1036, 47)
- Approved $3,128,366.89 in expense vouchers (2072, 2073, 2074, 2075)
- Accepted financial and compliance audit for fiscal year ended June 30, 2021 (5-0)
- Approved notice of reasonable assurance language for 2022-2023 substitute employees (5-0)
- Approved issuance of reasonable assurance notifications to substitute employees (4-0, 1 abstain)
- Approved revised 2021-2022 and 2022-2023 board meeting schedules (3-2)
- Scheduled Superintendent's year-end evaluation executive session for May 25, 2022 (5-0)
DYSART EMPLOYEE BENEFITS TRUST REGULAR MEETING
The Dysart Employee Benefits Trust will hold a regular meeting to approve the agenda and minutes from March 3, 2022. Trustees will receive updates on the wellness program, including the April 21 Benefits Fair and Open Enrollment (April 21 - May 6), and review monthly claims, contributions, and trust financials for March 2022. A discussion on the possibility of prepaying medical expenses to earn interest is also scheduled.
- Approval of the unconfirmed minutes from the March 3, 2022 regular meeting
- Wellness update: Employee Benefits Fair on April 21, 2022; Open Enrollment April 21 - May 6, 2022; Healthiest Employer Award presentation on April 29, 2022
- Financial information: March 2022 Net Position Report and Claims Experience Report
- Discussion on prepaying medical to earn interest
REVISED--DYSART GOVERNING BOARD REGULAR BOARD MEETING AND EXECUTIVE SESSION
The Dysart Governing Board held a regular meeting including recognitions for the Ashton Ranch Middle School band, arts festival supporters, and state/national champion sports teams. The board approved a consent agenda that awarded a $200,000 contract to JP Food Trucks LLC for a district nutrition food truck and a $100,000 annual contract to Eleyo for integrated program management software. The consent agenda passed 4-1.
- Award of Contract No. 22-2903-008 to JP Food Trucks LLC for a district nutrition food truck at $200,000
- Award of Contract No. 23-1813-003 to Eleyo for integrated program management software at $100,000 annually
- Recognition of Shadow Ridge Cheer as state champions, Valley Vista Girls Basketball as state champions, Willow Canyon Cheer as national champions
- Recognition of arts director Danae Marinelli and community sponsors for the Festival of the Arts
- Consent agenda approved 4-1 with Dawn Densmore voting no
The Governing Board approved the appointment of four principals for the 2022-2023 school year. The Board also passed a consent agenda including several vendor contracts, student fee schedules, and the adoption of K-12 mathematics textbooks.
- Approved appointment of Andrew Frazier, Monika Krienitz, Dustin Hamman, and Debby Cruz as Principals (5-0)
- Approved consent agenda items F.1-F.17 (4-1)
- Approved contract for Integrated Program Management Software
- Approved contract for District Nutrition Food Truck
- Approved K-8 and 9-12 Mathematics Textbooks and Instructional Materials
- Approved updated 'Street Law A Course in Practical Law' textbook
- Approved payroll vouchers totaling $12,845,312.64
- Approved expense vouchers totaling $9,102,081.08
SPECIAL MEETING OF THE DYSART GOVERNING BOARD AND EXECUTIVE SESSION
The Dysart Governing Board is holding a special meeting that includes a public portion and an executive session. The only substantive item is a closed session to provide informal feedback on the Superintendent's performance, as permitted by state law. No other business or public decisions are on the agenda.
- Executive session to provide informal feedback on the Superintendent's performance
The Governing Board convened a special meeting to enter an executive session. The session was used to provide informal feedback on the Superintendent's performance.
- Approved motion to enter Executive Session pursuant to A.R.S. 38-431.03 (A)(1) (4-0)
PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE - TOUR OF ESS SPECIALIZED PROGRAM CLASSROOMS
This is a public notice that a quorum of the Dysart Unified School District Governing Board may be present for a tour of ESS Specialized Program Classrooms. No formal meeting will be held and no board business will be discussed. The tour visits four schools on March 30, 2022.
- Tour stops: Shadow Ridge High School (8:00am), Ashton Ranch Middle School (8:45am), Kingswood Elementary (10:00am), Dysart High School (11:00am)
Governing Board members participated in a tour of Exceptional Student Services specialized program classrooms. No formal meeting was held, no business was discussed, and no action was taken.
DYSART GOVERNING BOARD REGULAR BOARD MEETING
The Dysart Governing Board held its regular meeting on March 9, 2022, recognizing middle‑school and high‑school athletic champions. The board also opened a public comment period for residents. The primary action was the approval of consent agenda items, including multi‑term solicitations for signage, wall wraps, vehicle wraps (estimated $175,000 annually) and HVAC & refrigeration parts and supplies (estimated $200,000 annually).
- Recognition of middle‑school athletic champions
- Recognition of high‑school regional/sectional champions
- Motion to approve all consent agenda items
- Approval of solicitation for signage, wall wraps & vehicle wraps – $175,000 per year
- Approval of solicitation for HVAC & refrigeration parts & supplies – $200,000 per year
The Governing Board approved the employee health benefit plan for the 2022-2023 fiscal year and appointed two new administrators. The Board also approved several consent agenda items, including payroll and expense vouchers totaling over $9.8 million.
- Approved Employee Health Benefit Plan for 2022-2023 (4-0)
- Approved appointment of Matthew Gilbert as Assistant Principal at Kingswood Elementary (4-0)
- Approved appointment of Craig Mussi as Director of Student Services (4-0)
- Approved payroll voucher 1030 for $6,460,498.71
- Approved expense vouchers 2058, 2059, 2060, and 2061 for $3,415,622.33
- Approved revision to Policy 9.29 - School Volunteers
- Approved 2022 Summer Learning Staff Compensation Structure
- Approved SFB Building Renewal Grant for Shadow Ridge High School water heater replacement
DYSART EMPLOYEE BENEFITS TRUST REGULAR MEETING
The Dysart Employee Benefits Trust will hold a regular meeting on March 3, 2022. The board will consider approving benefit renewals for the 2022-2023 fiscal year. They will also receive updates on the wellness program and review financial information on claims and contributions. The agenda includes public comment and approval of previous minutes.
- Approval of benefit renewals for the 2022-2023 fiscal year
- Approval of unconfirmed minutes from December 9, 2021 regular meeting
- Wellness update: health coaching and Employee Assistance Program
- Employee Benefits and Wellness Program timeline (Blood Pressure Challenge, produce boxes, Benefits Fair, Open Enrollment)
- Financial information: monthly claims, contributions, net position and claims experience reports
The Employee Benefits Trust approved benefit renewals for the 2022-2023 fiscal year. The decision includes an approximate 8.8% increase in medical costs and the addition of an Employee + Child(ren) medical plan tier. Several other benefit plans, including dental, vision, and life insurance, will maintain current rates.
- Approved Benefit Renewals for the 2022-2023 Fiscal Year (4-0)
- Approved agenda form (4-0)
- Approved minutes of the December 9, 2021 meeting (4-0)
REVISED--DYSART GOVERNING BOARD REGULAR BOARD MEETING AND EXECUTIVE SESSION
The Dysart Governing Board will consider approving a consent agenda that includes personnel actions, meeting minutes, a policy revision to Policy 9.35 (Honor Rolls), and overnight/out-of-state travel requests. Items F.3 (policy revision) and F.4 (travel) have been moved to action/discussion. The meeting also features recognitions, public comment, and updates from the superintendent and board.
- Approval of personnel action items (new hires, leaves, resignations, terminations, supplemental compensation) for Feb 10–23, 2022
- Revision of Policy 9.35 – Honor Rolls (second read)
- Approval of overnight and out-of-state travel requests
- Approval of unconfirmed minutes from February 9, 2022 meeting
The Governing Board approved the appointment of several principals and assistant principals for the 2022-2023 school year. The Board also approved payroll and expense vouchers totaling over $9.8 million and appointed an interim middle school principal.
- Approved appointment of Kevin Cashatt, Lisa Parachini, Chantell McNeese, Kara Sehr, Charleen Clark, C. Scott Kerr, and Amy Mikos as Principals for 2022-2023 (5-0)
- Approved appointment of 12 Assistant Principals for 2022-2023 (5-0)
- Approved appointment of Lisa Parachini as Interim Middle School Principal for the remainder of 2021-2022 (5-0)
- Ratified payroll vouchers 1029, 38 and 39 totaling $6,519,997.66 (5-0)
- Ratified expense vouchers 2054, 2055, 2056 and 2057 totaling $3,332,456.62 (5-0)
- Approved teacher payouts and budget for College Credit by Examination Incentive Program (5-0)
- Approved personnel action items for Feb 10, 2022 through Feb 23, 2022 (5-0)
- Approved January 2022 Extra Curricular Tax Credit and Student Activities Fund reports (5-0)
DYSART GOVERNING BOARD REGULAR BOARD MEETING
The Dysart Governing Board approved a consent agenda containing personnel actions, policy updates to Section 9 (Instruction), overnight travel requests, and a student long-term suspension. The board also heard student musical performances and took public comments.
- Approved revisions to Policy 915 (Compensatory Education) and Policy 9.16 (Bilingual Instruction / Native Language Instruction)
- Approved personnel action items for January 27–February 9, 2022
- Approved overnight and out-of-state travel requests
- Accepted Hearing Officer's recommendation for long-term suspension of a student (HOR2122-013)
- Recognized student musical performances by Shadow Ridge High School students
The Governing Board approved several grant-funded weatherization and roof assessments and ratified over $7.8M in payroll and expense vouchers. The board also voted to remove direct contact tracing from the district's Covid protocol and approved the 2022-2023 employee work calendar assignments.
- Approved payroll vouchers 1028, 36, and 37 for $6,476,288.17
- Approved expense vouchers 2052 and 2053 for $1,391,292.66 with a restriction on distributing two restorative justice books (4-1)
- Approved 2022-2023 employee work calendar assignments with modifications (3-1-1)
- Approved removal of direct contact tracing from Covid protocol and mitigation plan (5-0)
- Denied staffing modifications for Exceptional Student Services (2-3)
- Approved SFB Building Renewal Grant funding for weatherization assessments at Canyon Ridge Middle School and Valley Vista High School
- Approved SFB Building Renewal Grant funding for roof assessment at Kingswood Elementary School
- Approved Middle School Course Selection Guide 2022-2023
DYSART GOVERNING BOARD REGULAR BOARD MEETING AND EXECUTIVE SESSION
The Dysart Governing Board will hold a regular meeting including public comment, recognitions, and approval of consent agenda items. Key business includes an intergovernmental agreement with Deer Valley USD for special education services and a $12,000 sole source contract for a BYU Folk Dance Ensemble performance. The board will also recognize a new National Board Certified Teacher and wellness awards.
- Intergovernmental agreement between Deer Valley USD and Dysart USD for alternative/special education services for 2021-2022
- Approval of BYU Performing Arts Management as sole source vendor for a $12,000 Folk Dance Ensemble performance at The Vista
- Recognition of Kim Piranio as a new National Board Certified Teacher, bringing total to 57
- Gold Seal of Good Health Keeping Renewal Award and American Heart Association Gold Level Workplace Health Achievement Index recognition
The Governing Board approved a new district logo and revised the 2022-2023 school and employee work calendars. The board also approved several grant-funded facility projects and ratified over $14 million in payroll and expense vouchers.
- Approved Dysart Logo option number 2 (5-0)
- Approved revision to the 2022-2023 school year calendar (5-0)
- Approved employee work calendars for the 2022-2023 school year (5-0)
- Ratified payroll vouchers totaling $6,122,065.50 (5-0)
- Ratified expense vouchers totaling $8,483,659.13 (5-0)
- Approved SFB Building Renewal Grant for water heater replacement at Western Peaks Elementary (5-0)
- Approved SFB Building Renewal Grant for cooling tower design at Kingswood Elementary, Cimarron Springs Middle, and Willow Canyon High schools (5-0)
- Approved Intergovernmental Agreement with Deer Valley Unified School District for 2021-2022 (5-0)
DYSART GOVERNING BOARD EXECUTIVE SESSION
The Dysart Governing Board will hold an executive session to receive legal advice from the district's attorney regarding policy on locker room and restroom use by transgender students. No public votes or decisions will occur during this closed session.
- Executive session under A.R.S. 38-431.03(A)(3) for legal advice on transgender student locker room and restroom policy
The Governing Board met in a private executive session to receive legal advice regarding the establishment of policies for locker room and restroom use by transgender students. No public decisions or votes were recorded.
DYSART GOVERNING BOARD REGULAR BOARD MEETING
The Dysart Governing Board held its annual organization meeting, electing Christine Pritchard as board president and Chrystal Chaffin as clerk. The board approved consent agenda items including a solicitation for Integrated Program Management Software (estimated $90,000 annually) and a contract for Chromebook replacement parts. Public comment and updates from the superintendent and board were also on the agenda.
- Election of Christine Pritchard as Governing Board President (4–1 vote)
- Election of Chrystal Chaffin as Governing Board Clerk (4–1 vote)
- Approval to issue multi-term solicitation for Integrated Program Management Software (up to 5 years, $90,000/year)
- Approval of Contract No. 22-1807-010 Chromebook Replacement Parts & Supplies to Affirmative Technology Group, Asset Genie Inc dba AGParts Education, and CounterTrade Products Inc
The Governing Board elected Christine Pritchard as President and Chrystal Chaffin as Clerk. The board also approved a consent agenda including several facility grants and payroll vouchers totaling over $25 million.
- Elected Christine Pritchard as Governing Board President (4-1)
- Elected Chrystal Chaffin as Governing Board Clerk (4-1)
- Approved consent agenda items G.1 through G.17 (5-0)
- Approved $19,425,057.69 in payroll vouchers (5-0)
- Approved $6,363,170.19 in expense vouchers (5-0)
- Approved SFB grant for water heaters at Dysart Middle School (5-0)
- Approved SFB grant for intercom at Kingswood Elementary School (5-0)
- Approved SFB grant for chiller breaker at El Mirage Elementary School (5-0)