Dysart Unified School District public meetings in 2024

DYSART GOVERNING BOARD OATH OF OFFICE SWEARING IN CEREMONY AND PUBLIC HEARING AND REGULAR BOARD MEETING AND EXECUTIVE SESSION

The Governing Board will swear in newly elected members and hold a public hearing regarding budget revisions for fiscal year 2024-2025. The board is also reviewing personnel actions and travel requests.

• Public hearing for FY 2024-2025 budget revision: M&O Budget Limit increased by $2.6 million to $216.4 million
• Public hearing for FY 2024-2025 budget revision: Unrestricted Capital Budget Limit increased by $10,373 to $19.7 million
• Oath of Office swearing-in ceremony for newly elected Governing Board members
• Approval of personnel action items for the period of 11/15/2024 through 12/12/2024
• Approval of overnight and out-of-state travel requests

The Governing Board approved a revised expenditure budget for fiscal year 2024-2025 and authorized employment contracts and benefit packages for the 2025-2026 school year. The meeting also included the swearing-in of three new board members and the recognition of several 'A' label schools.

• Approved 2024-2025 Revised Expenditure Budget (5-0)
• Approved 2025-2026 contract language and benefit packages for administrative, certificated and licensed employees (5-0)
• Approved renewal and issuance of 2025-2026 employment contracts for eligible administrative, certificated and licensed staff (5-0)
• Approved 2025-2026 notice of employment language and benefit packages for classified staff (5-0)
• Approved re-employment and issuance of 2025-2026 notices of employment for eligible classified staff (5-0)
• Approved $21,611,224.96 in payroll vouchers (5-0)
• Approved $3,332,611.69 in expense vouchers (5-0)
• Approved revisions to Business Operations policies 3-101, 3-101-01, 3-102, and 3-103 (5-0)

DYSART EMPLOYEE BENEFITS TRUST REGULAR MEETING

The Dysart Employee Benefits Trust will hear a preliminary presentation on potential health plan costs for the 2025-2026 fiscal year. Trustees will also receive updates on wellness programs, flu shot participation, Hinge Health, and employee communication channels. Financial reports including monthly claims and net position will be reviewed, and meeting dates for early 2025 will be discussed.

• Presentation by Jamison Davis (Brown & Brown) on preliminary 2025-2026 health plan costs
• Update on employee flu shot participation
• Update on Hinge Health program and promotion
• October 2024 claims experience and net position financial reports
• Proposed changes to quarterly meeting dates: Feb. 12 → Feb. 11, Apr. 16 → Apr. 17, 2025

The Trust approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from the October 2, 2024 meeting. The remainder of the session consisted of informational reports on health insurance performance, wellness program participation, and financial data.

• Approved agenda form (4-0)
• Approved October 2, 2024 meeting minutes (4-0)

DYSART GOVERNING BOARD REGULAR BOARD MEETING AND EXECUTIVE SESSION

The Dysart Governing Board's regular meeting includes procedural items, a choir performance, public comment, and superintendent updates. The main actions are bundled in a consent agenda covering personnel changes, professional growth ratifications, travel approvals, student long-term suspensions, and the 2025-2026 middle school course guide.

• Approval of personnel actions (new hires, leaves, resignations, terminations, supplemental compensation) for Oct 11–Nov 14, 2024
• Ratification of certified professional growth salary schedule movements for listed staff
• Approval of overnight and out-of-state travel requests
• Acceptance of hearing officer's recommendations to long-term suspend students in discipline hearings HOR2425-008 through -011
• Approval of the Middle School Course Guide for the 2025-2026 school year

The Governing Board approved over $33 million in payroll and expense vouchers. The board also appointed two interim administrators and shifted future meeting dates to Wednesdays starting in January 2025.

• Approved payroll vouchers totaling $20,810,493.73 (5-0)
• Approved expense vouchers totaling $12,532,050.11 (5-0)
• Appointed Andrew Griesel as Interim Elementary School Principal (5-0)
• Appointed Tiffany Byrne as Interim High School Assistant Principal (5-0)
• Approved moving Governing Board meetings to Wednesdays starting January 2025 (5-0)
• Approved revisions to Human Resources policies 4-103 and 4-302 (5-0)
• Set December 12, 2024, for Superintendent's mid-year evaluation executive session (5-0)
• Approved 2025-2026 Middle and High School Course Selection Guides (5-0)

PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE - City of Surprise Veterans Day Parade

This notice states that a quorum of the Dysart Unified School District Governing Board may be present at the City of Surprise Veterans Day Parade on November 11, 2024. No formal meeting will be held and no board business will be discussed. The item is purely procedural.

• City of Surprise Veterans Day Parade on Bullard Ave, Paradise to Tierra Buena Lanes – board presence only, no official action

PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE - Official Gathering Regarding Election

This is a procedural notice that a quorum of the Dysart Unified School District Governing Board may be present at an election-day gathering. No formal meeting will be held and no board business will be discussed.

DYSART GOVERNING BOARD REGULAR BOARD MEETING

The Dysart Governing Board will hold a regular meeting with a consent agenda containing several action items. The board will consider approving a revised three-year agreement for access to video systems with the City of Surprise, personnel actions, travel requests, and hearing officer recommendations for long-term suspension of multiple students. Also up for approval are minutes and sponsor/vendor packages for the 2024-2025 Festival of the Arts.

• Revised 3-year Agreement for Access to Video Systems with City of Surprise
• Personnel action items (new hires, leaves, resignations, terminations) for 09/13-10/10/2024
• Hearing officer recommendation for long-term suspension of 7 students (cases HOR-2425-001 through 007)
• Approval of 2024-2025 Festival of the Arts sponsor and vendor packages
• Approval of minutes from Sept 12 public hearing and Sept 26 study session

The Governing Board approved the Annual Financial Report for Fiscal Year 2023-2024 and ratified over $20 million in expense and payroll vouchers. The board also approved several consent items, including a revised video systems agreement with the City of Surprise and updates to student policies.

• Approved Annual Financial Report and related reports for FY 2023-2024 (5-0)
• Approved revisions to Chapter 5 - Students policies (5-0)
• Ratified expense vouchers 5016-5023 totaling $6,357,646.16 (5-0)
• Ratified payroll vouchers 1008-1014 totaling $14,231,221.36 (5-0)
• Approved revised Agreement for Access to Video Systems with City of Surprise (5-0)
• Approved 2026-2027 school calendar revision (5-0)
• Approved use of Job Order Contracting for School Facilities Oversight Board project (5-0)
• Approved personnel action items for 09/13/2024 through 10/10/2024 (5-0)

PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE -Property Owner & Residents Association (PORA) Meeting

This is a public meeting notice for a Property Owner & Residents Association (PORA) meeting. The notice states that a quorum of Dysart Unified School District Governing Board members may be present, but no formal meeting will be held and no board business will be discussed. The event is purely informational and procedural.

• No actionable items; meeting is a procedural notice only

DYSART EMPLOYEE BENEFITS TRUST REGULAR MEETING

The Dysart Employee Benefits Trust will meet to elect a Chairperson for a one-year term. The board will also review financial information and provide updates on employee wellness programs.

• Election of Employee Benefits Trust Chairperson
• Review of Fiscal Year 2023-2024 year-end claims experience and net position
• Review of July 2024 claims experience and net position
• Wellness program updates including flu shots and the October 3rd Fall Health Screening Fair
• Approval of April 17, 2024 meeting minutes

The Trust elected a new chairperson and approved the meeting agenda and previous minutes. Trustees agreed to make no changes to the Trust Agreement, Declaration of Trust, or Trustee Handbook.

• Elected Matthew Kinney as Employee Benefits Trust Chairperson (5-0)
• Approved the agenda form (5-0)
• Approved minutes of the April 17, 2024 meeting (5-0)
• Decided to make no changes to the Employee Benefits Trust Agreement and Declaration of Trust and the Employee Benefits Trust Trustee Handbook

PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE - District 2 Arizona Traditions Community Meeting

This is a public notice that a quorum of the Dysart Unified School District Governing Board may attend a City of Surprise District 2 community meeting at Arizona Traditions. No formal meeting or board business will occur.

DYSART GOVERNING BOARD STUDY SESSION

The Dysart Unified School District Governing Board will hold a study session on September 26, 2024, to discuss district data. The meeting will be held at the Dysart Education Center and is open to the public.

• Study session to discuss district data
• Meeting to be held at Dysart Education Center
• Public meeting open to residents
• Board members to attend in person or by telephone
• Meeting to adjourn after discussion

The Governing Board held a study session to review state and district-level student data. Presentations focused on proficiency, growth, and accountability models. No formal actions were decided during this session.

PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE - District 2 Community Meeting

This is a public notice that a quorum of the Dysart Unified School District Governing Board may attend a City of Surprise District 2 Community Meeting. No formal meeting will be held and no board business will be discussed.

• Community meeting at Cimarron Springs Middle School, 17032 W. Surprise Farms Loop S, Surprise, AZ

PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE - El Mirage Community Meeting

This is a public notice that a quorum of the Dysart Unified School District Governing Board may attend a City of El Mirage community meeting. No formal meeting or board business will be discussed. The event is procedural only.

• Governing Board quorum may attend El Mirage Community Meeting at El Mirage Senior Center, 14010 N. El Mirage Road, on Sept 25, 2024 at 5:00 P.M.

PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE - District 2 Sun City Grand Community Meeting

This is a public notice that a quorum of the Dysart Unified School District Governing Board may attend the City of Surprise District 2 Community Meeting on September 24, 2024. No formal board meeting will be held and no board business will be discussed. The event is procedural only.

• Possible quorum at Sun City Grand community meeting on Sep 24, 2024

PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE - GOVERNING BOARD CANDIDATE INFORMATIONAL MEETING

This is a public notice that a quorum of the Dysart Unified School District Governing Board may attend a candidate informational meeting. No formal meeting or board business will occur.

• Governing Board Candidate Informational Meeting on September 24, 2024, at 5:00 p.m.
• Location: Dysart Unified School District, 15802 N. Parkview Pl, Surprise, AZ

PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE - District 1 Community Meeting

This is a public meeting notice for the City of Surprise District 1 Community Meeting. A quorum of Dysart Unified School District Governing Board members may be present, but no formal meeting or board business will occur. The event is scheduled for September 19, 2024 at 6:00 PM at Asante Library.

• Community meeting at Asante Library, 16755 W. Vereda Solana Drive, Surprise, AZ; no decisions or discussions on board business.

DYSART GOVERNING BOARD PUBLIC HEARING & REGULAR BOARD MEETING

The Dysart Governing Board will hold a public hearing on an amended Instructional Time Model (ITM) that adds remote instruction during mandatory state testing, then vote on consent agenda items including approval of the ITM for 2024-2025, personnel actions, overnight/out-of-state travel, and Career Technical Education certification supplemental materials.

• Public hearing on amended Instructional Time Model (ITM) with remote instruction provision
• Consent agenda approval of Dysart's ITM for 2024-2025 school year
• Personnel action items for August 23 through September 12, 2024
• Approval of overnight and out-of-state travel requests
• Approval of Career Technical Education certification supplemental materials

The Governing Board approved a consent agenda including personnel actions, travel, and the 2024-2025 Instructional Time Model. The board also ratified expense and payroll vouchers totaling over $14 million and approved three SFD Building Renewal Grant funding processes.

• Approved 2024-2025 Instructional Time Model (ITM)
• Approved expense vouchers 4106-5015 totaling $5,574,613.10
• Approved payroll vouchers 53, 1045, 1006, 6, 7, 1007, 8, and 10 totaling $8,624,475.16
• Approved three SFD Building Renewal Grant funding terms to begin obtaining quotes
• Approved personnel action items for 08/23/2024 through 09/12/2024
• Approved Career Technical Education Certification Supplemental Materials
• Approved August 2024 Extra Curricular Tax Credit and Student Activities Fund reports
• Accepted donations, gifts, and grants for August 2024

DYSART GOVERNING BOARD REGULAR BOARD MEETING

The Dysart Governing Board will hold a second public hearing on an amended Instructional Time Model (ITM) that adds remote instruction and attendance during mandatory state testing. The board also considers a consent agenda covering personnel actions, overnight travel, and submittal of the School Facilities Oversight Board Capital Plan. Recognitions include a band performance and financial reporting awards.

• Public hearing on amended Instructional Time Model (ITM) allowing remote instruction during state testing
• Recognition of Shadow Ridge High School Band performance
• Recognition of Government Finance Officers Association and ASBO financial reporting awards
• Approval of personnel action items (new hires, leaves, resignations, terminations) for Aug 9–22, 2024
• Approval of submittal of School Facilities Oversight Board (SFOB) Capital Plan

The Governing Board approved several policy revisions, including the adoption of Trust Model Policy 5-107, and authorized continued participation in the Arizona State Seal of Arts Proficiency. The board also approved a consent agenda containing personnel actions, travel, and millions in expense and payroll vouchers.

• Approved expense vouchers 4102-5007 totaling $8,937,905.62 (5-0)
• Approved payroll vouchers 52, 1004, 1005, and 4 totaling $6,946,057.63 (5-0)
• Approved adoption of Trust Model Policy 5-107 and other policy revisions (5-0)
• Approved continued participation in the Arizona State Seal of Arts Proficiency (5-0)
• Approved personnel action items for 08/09/2024 through 08/22/2024 (5-0)
• Approved submittal of the School Facilities Oversight Board (SFOB) Capital Plan (5-0)
• Approved overnight and out-of-state travel (5-0)
• Approved July 2024 donations, gifts, grants, and fund reports (5-0)

DYSART GOVERNING BOARD REGULAR BOARD MEETING

The Dysart Governing Board approved a consent agenda that includes an agreement with the City of Surprise to provide EMT training for students at Valley Vista High School. The district will provide classrooms while the city supplies instructors at no cost, with the agreement running through June 2029. The board also approved personnel actions, student fee schedule revisions for 2024-2025, overnight travel requests, and other routine items.

• Approval of Agreement for Emergency Management Technician Training with City of Surprise (no cost to district, through June 2029)
• Personnel action items for 07/12/2024 through 08/08/2024 (new hires, leaves, resignations, terminations, supplemental compensation)
• Approval of unconfirmed minutes from July 11, 2024, and July 18, 2024 meetings
• Approval of overnight and out-of-state travel requests
• Approval of Student Fee Schedule revisions for the 2024-2025 school year

The Governing Board approved a consent agenda including payroll and expense vouchers totaling over $18.6 million. The board also approved several service contracts, personnel actions, and student fee revisions for the 2024-2025 school year.

• Approved payroll vouchers totaling $11,481,278.22
• Approved expense vouchers totaling $7,174,325.98
• Approved Agreement for Emergency Management Technician Training with City of Surprise
• Approved student fee schedule revisions for 2024-2025
• Approved contract No. 24-003-29 for Athletic Training Services
• Approved personnel action items for 07/12/2024 through 08/08/2024
• Approved School Facilities Division Building Renewal Grant funding process
• Approved overnight and out-of-state travel

DYSART GOVERNING BOARD SPECIAL BOARD MEETING

The Dysart Governing Board met to discuss and act upon the Superintendent's goals and objectives for the 2024-2025 period. These objectives serve as the basis for the Superintendent's evaluations.

• Approval of the Superintendent's 2024-2025 Goals and Objectives with changes to Goal A

The Governing Board approved the Superintendent's goals and objectives for the 2024-2025 school year. The approval included specific changes to Goal A as discussed during the meeting.

• Approved Superintendent's 2024-2025 Goals and Objectives with changes to Goal A (5-0)

DYSART GOVERNING BOARD PUBLIC HEARING, EXECUTIVE SESSION AND REGULAR BOARD MEETING

The Governing Board will hold a public hearing to present and explain the proposed budget for fiscal year 2024-2025. The board will then enter executive session to obtain legal advice on recent court rulings regarding Title IX regulations. Following that, the board will consider a consent agenda that includes personnel actions, travel approvals, a pilot phonics program, and a resolution for FEMA grant authorization.

• Public hearing on FY 2024-2025 proposed budget, presented by Assistant Superintendent Marydel Speidell
• Executive session to discuss legal advice on Title IX regulations and court rulings
• Approval of personnel action items from June 14 to July 11, 2024
• Approval to pilot the 95 Percent Phonics Program for grades 4-5 at Thompson Ranch Elementary School
• Resolution naming the Assistant Superintendent for Business Services as authorized representative for a FEMA grant

The Governing Board adopted the proposed budget for fiscal year 2024-2025 and passed a resolution regarding Title IX expansion. The board also approved the 2024-2025 Student and Parent Handbook and a new Educator Preparation Program for grades K-8.

• Adopted Proposed Budget for Fiscal Year 2024-2025 (4-0)
• Adopted resolution related to Title IX expansion (4-0)
• Approved Educator Preparation Program for grades K-8 (3-0-1)
• Approved 2024-2025 Student and Parent Handbook and Discipline Procedure revisions (4-0)
• Approved 95 Percent Phonics Program pilot for grades 4 and 5
• Ratified expense vouchers totaling $8,728,104.62
• Ratified payroll vouchers totaling $20,858,454.91
• Approved resolution naming authorized representative for FEMA Grant

DYSART GOVERNING BOARD REGULAR BOARD MEETING

The Dysart Governing Board approved a consent agenda that included multiple intergovernmental agreements for the 2024-2025 school year, such as a school resource officer (SRO) placement with the City of Surprise at several high schools and middle schools, special education services with Learn-IT Systems and Wickenburg USD, and participation in the Arizona Assessment Collaborative. The meeting also included public comment periods and superintendent updates.

• Approval of Intergovernmental Agreement with City of Surprise for School Resource Officers at Shadow Ridge, Valley Vista, Willow Canyon high schools, three middle schools, and two elementary schools
• Approval of agreement with Learn-IT Systems (Desert Choices Schools) for special and alternative education services
• Approval of Intergovernmental Agreement with Wickenburg Unified School District for special education services if capacity available
• Approval of Arizona Assessment Collaborative Intergovernmental Agreement for joint assessment and professional development
• Approval of Intergovernmental Agreement with Buckeye Union High School District

The Governing Board approved the 2024-2025 proposed budget, district goals, and student discipline procedures. The board also appointed a new Elementary Assistant Principal and authorized professional development funds for board members.

• Approved 2024-2025 Proposed Budget (5-0)
• Approved district goals as presented (5-0)
• Approved 2024-2025 Student Discipline Procedures (5-0)
• Appointed Dr. Kaseylyn Romero as Elementary Assistant Principal (5-0)
• Approved $4,000 per board member for 2024-2025 training and conference travel (5-0)
• Approved increase in breakfast and lunch pricing for 2024-2025 school year (5-0)
• Ratified payroll vouchers totaling $6,898,069.44 (5-0)
• Ratified expense vouchers totaling $4,659,427.85 (5-0)

PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE- PLC Conference

This is a public notice that a quorum of the Governing Board may be present at the PLC Conference from June 3-6, 2024, in Las Vegas, NV. No formal meeting will be held and no Board business will be discussed.

DYSART GOVERNING BOARD EXECUTIVE SESSION

The Dysart Governing Board held an executive session to discuss the superintendent's year-end evaluation and then approved a 20% performance pay increase for the 2023-2024 school year.

• Executive session for superintendent's year-end evaluation
• Approval of superintendent's 20% performance pay
• Motion to adjourn the meeting

The Governing Board met in executive session to conduct the Superintendent's year-end evaluation. Upon reconvening, the Board approved the evaluation and a performance pay increase for the 2023-2024 school year.

• Approved Superintendent's year-end performance evaluation and 20% performance pay (5-0)

DYSART GOVERNING BOARD REGULAR BOARD MEETING

The Dysart Governing Board will consider consent agenda items including an amendment to the intergovernmental agreement with West-MEC for the TOPS program at a cost of $245,964.03 for 2024-2025, and an agreement with the City of Surprise for police access to school video systems during emergencies. The board will also approve personnel actions, minutes, travel, and student discipline hearings.

• Amendment to West-MEC IGA for TOPS program, $245,964.03 for 2024-2025
• Agreement with City of Surprise for police access to video systems, three-year term 2024-2027
• Personnel action items for period 05/10/2024 through 05/23/2024
• Overnight and out-of-state travel requests
• Long-term suspension recommendations for student hearings HOR2324-030, HOR2324-031, HOR2324-032

The Governing Board approved the Memorandum of Understanding with the Dysart Education Association and pay schedules for the 2024-2025 school year. The board also appointed Anat Mussi as a High School Principal and approved several consent agenda items, including payroll and expense vouchers.

• Approved appointment of Anat Mussi as High School Principal (3-0)
• Approved Memorandum of Understanding with Dysart Education Association for 2024-2025 (3-0)
• Approved District Extracurricular/Supplemental Assignment/Contract Addenda Pay Schedules for 2024-2025 (3-0)
• Approved revisions to certified evaluations and Trust Model Policy 4-103 (3-0)
• Approved payroll vouchers 1033 and 1034 totaling $10,923,442.45 (3-0)
• Approved expense vouchers 4080, 4081, 4082 and 4083 totaling $2,070,865.43 (3-0)
• Approved amendment to Intergovernmental Agreement with West-MEC for TOPS 2024-2025 (3-0)
• Approved agreement for video system access with the City of Surprise (3-0)

REVISED: DYSART GOVERNING BOARD PUBLIC HEARING AND REGULAR BOARD MEETING

The Dysart Governing Board holds a public hearing on a proposed FY2023-2024 expenditure budget revision that increases the M&O budget limit by $4,442,787 to $202.69 million and decreases the Unrestricted Capital budget limit by $4.5 million to $19.85 million. The board then meets in regular session to recognize three students for scholarships and appointments, hear public comment, and vote on a consent agenda including a five-year intergovernmental agreement with the North Valley Education Consortium and personnel actions.

• Public hearing on FY23-24 budget revision: M&O limit up $4.4M to $202.69M; Capital limit down $4.5M to $19.85M
• Recognition of Shadow Ridge HS senior Samantha Montanez for Naval ROTC scholarship worth $180,000
• Recognition of Shadow Ridge HS senior Carolyn Austin as a Flinn Scholar with scholarship valued at over $130,000
• Recognition of Willow Canyon HS senior Alex Nieto appointed to the United States Merchant Marine Academy
• Consent agenda includes approval of Intergovernmental Agreement with North Valley Education Consortium for 2024-2029 (no dues since 2014)

The Governing Board approved salary placement schedules and a pay for performance plan for the 2024-2025 school year. The Board also approved the revised 2023-2024 expenditure budget and a data sharing agreement for a college admission project. Additionally, two new assistant principals were appointed.

• Approved 2024-2025 salary placement schedules for certified, licensed, administrative, and classified employees (5-0)
• Approved District's Pay for Performance (PFP) Plan for eligible certificated staff starting July 1, 2024 (5-0)
• Approved 2023-2024 Revised Expenditure Budget (5-0)
• Approved appointment of Jim Byrne and Ian Casey as Assistant Principals for 2024-2025 (5-0)
• Approved Data Sharing Agreement for Personalized College Admission Project (3-1-1)
• Approved payroll vouchers 1032 for $6,953,054.67 (5-0)
• Approved expense vouchers 4076, 4077, 4078, and 4079 for $5,754,520.32 (5-0)
• Set May 30, 2024, for Superintendent's Year-End Evaluation Executive Session (4-1)

DYSART GOVERNING BOARD REGULAR BOARD MEETING

The Dysart Governing Board will consider a consent agenda that includes approving an intergovernmental agreement with the City of El Mirage for School Resource Officers at Dysart High, Dysart Middle, Riverview Elementary, and potentially Thompson Ranch Elementary for 2024-2025. Other consent items include a professional development grant from the Arizona Department of Education, a facility use agreement with the Red Cross, a lease with Catholic Charities for a Head Start program at El Mirage Elementary, and authorization to issue reasonable assurance notices to substitute employees. The meeting also includes public comment periods and updates from the superintendent and board members.

• Intergovernmental Agreement with City of El Mirage for SROs at Dysart High, Dysart Middle, Riverview Elementary, and possibly Thompson Ranch Elementary for 2024-2025
• Agreement with Arizona Department of Education for professional development grant funding for new teachers and administrators
• Facility Use Agreement with American National Red Cross to allow district buildings as disaster shelters
• Operating and Lease Agreement with Catholic Charities Westside Head Start for a preschool program at El Mirage Elementary
• Authorization to notify substitute employees of reasonable assurance for the 2024-2025 school year

The Governing Board approved the Early Entrance to Kindergarten Program for the 2024-2025 school year. The board also appointed two new directors and approved a series of consent agenda items, including payroll and expense vouchers.

• Approved Early Entrance to Kindergarten Program for 2024-2025 (5-0)
• Appointed Charity Aguilera as Director of Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment, 9-12 (5-0)
• Appointed Sunny Resch as Director of Federal Projects (5-0)
• Approved payroll vouchers totaling $6,484,909.17 (4-0, 1 abstain)
• Approved expense vouchers totaling $7,877,185.54 (4-0, 1 abstain)
• Approved Intergovernmental Agreement with the City of El Mirage (4-0, 1 abstain)
• Approved Facility Use Agreement with American National Red Cross (4-0, 1 abstain)
• Approved Operating and Lease Agreement with Catholics Charities, Westside Head Start (4-0, 1 abstain)

DYSART EMPLOYEE BENEFITS TRUST REGULAR MEETING

The Dysart Employee Benefits Trust will hold a regular meeting to discuss the employee benefits and wellness program timeline, including the upcoming Benefits Fair and open enrollment period, and review financial information such as claims and net position reports. The board will also consider approval of the meeting agenda and minutes from the previous meeting.

• Approval of minutes from February 13, 2024, regular meeting
• Employee Benefits and Wellness Program update, including Benefits Fair on April 10 and open enrollment April 18 – May 3
• Mobile mammography event at Dysart District Office on April 24-26 and Support Facility on April 30
• Presentation of February 2024 claims experience report and net position report

The Trust approved the agenda and the minutes from the February 13, 2024 meeting. Trustees received updates on the Employee Benefits and Wellness Program and a financial report on claims experience and net position as of February 2024.

• Approved the agenda form (5-0)
• Approved the February 13, 2024 meeting minutes (5-0)

DYSART GOVERNING BOARD REGULAR BOARD MEETING

The Dysart Governing Board will consider and vote on a consent agenda that includes a five-year career and technical education agreement with West-MEC, an election services agreement with Maricopa County, a staffing agreement with Educational Services Inc., personnel actions, and minutes approval. The board will also hear updates from students, the superintendent, and board members, and receive public comments.

• Five-year intergovernmental agreement with West-MEC for career and technical education programs (July 1, 2024)
• Intergovernmental agreement with Maricopa County for school district elections through December 2026
• Employee staffing agreement with Educational Services Inc. for the 2024-2025 school year
• Approval of personnel actions (hires, leaves, resignations) from March 15 to April 11, 2024
• Approval of minutes from March 14 and March 28, 2024 meetings

The Governing Board approved school calendars for the 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 school years and appointed Cara Miller as Principal of Kingswood Elementary. The board also accepted the financial and compliance audit for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2023, and approved several consent agenda items including payroll and expense vouchers.

• Approved school calendars for 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 (5-0)
• Approved appointment of Cara Miller as Principal of Kingswood Elementary (5-0)
• Accepted financial and compliance audit for fiscal year ended June 30, 2023 (5-0)
• Approved $14,285,532.33 in payroll vouchers (5-0)
• Approved $5,850,796.46 in expense vouchers (5-0)
• Approved student and public relations fee schedules for 2024-2025 (5-0)
• Approved IGA with West-MEC for Career and Technical Education Programs (5-0)
• Approved IGA with Maricopa County School Superintendent (5-0)

DYSART GOVERNING BOARD EXECUTIVE SESSION

This is an executive session of the Dysart Governing Board, closed to the public. The board will receive legal advice regarding an open meeting law complaint (number 2023-0003). No votes or decisions are scheduled on the agenda.

• Executive session pursuant to A.R.S. 38-431.03(A)(3) to receive legal advice on open meeting law complaint 2023-0003

The Governing Board convened an executive session to receive legal advice regarding open meeting law complaint number 2023-0003. No other substantive decisions were recorded.

• Approved motion to convene Executive Session (4-0)

PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE- City of Surprise State of the City

This is a public meeting notice only. A quorum of the Dysart Unified School District Governing Board may be present at the City of Surprise State of the City event on March 28, 2024. No formal meeting or board business will be discussed.

• State of the City event attendance (no formal business discussed)

DYSART GOVERNING BOARD REGULAR BOARD MEETING

The Dysart Governing Board approved a consent agenda including facility use rates and community education fee structure for the 2024-25 school year, a dual enrollment incentive agreement with the Arizona Department of Education, personnel actions, overnight travel, and three student long-term suspensions. The board also approved minutes from the previous meeting.

• Approved Facility Use Rate Schedule for the 2024-2025 school year
• Approved Community Education Fee Structure for the 2024-2025 school year
• Approved dual enrollment incentive agreement between AZ Dept of Education and Dysart USD for FY2024
• Accepted hearing officer's recommendation to long-term suspend three students (cases HOR2324-020, -021, -022)
• Approved personnel action items from 02/23/2024 through 03/14/2024

The Governing Board adopted a resolution to call for a $127 million bond election in November 2024. The board also appointed six assistant principals for the 2024-2025 school year and approved the upcoming meeting schedule and policy monitoring cycle.

• Approved $127 million bond election resolution (4-1)
• Approved appointment of six Assistant Principals for 2024-2025 (5-0)
• Approved 2024-2025 Governing Board Meeting Schedule and Policy Monitoring Cycle (5-0)
• Approved expense vouchers totaling $5,472,090.80
• Approved payroll vouchers totaling $6,963,395.53
• Approved facility use rate schedule and community education fee structure for 2024-2025
• Approved telecommunications facility easement agreement with SQF, L.L.C.
• Approved contract No. 23-007-28 for Instructional Coaching

DYSART GOVERNING BOARD STUDY SESSION

The Dysart Governing Board will hold a study session on February 22, 2024, to discuss information related to bonds and overrides. No decisions are scheduled; the session is informational only.

• Discussion of information regarding bond and/or override (Discussion, Information)

The Governing Board received information regarding bond and override committee meetings, including financial implications and facility needs. The board requested a prioritized list of these needs before the March 14, 2024 meeting.

• Requested prioritized list of bond needs for various funding amounts by March 14, 2024

DYSART GOVERNING BOARD REGULAR BOARD MEETING

The Dysart Governing Board will consider consent agenda items including personnel actions, travel requests, policy revisions, and a state-funded building renewal grant for an elevator circuit board at Surprise Elementary School. The meeting also includes public comment, student and superintendent updates, and routine procedural items.

• Approval of personnel actions (hires, leaves, resignations) from Feb 9–22, 2024
• Approval of overnight and out-of-state travel requests
• Approval of policy revisions to Chapter 4 (Human Resources) – 2nd read
• Approval of State Facilities Division Building Renewal Grant for Surprise Elementary elevator circuit board (100% state-funded, no match)
• Approval of unconfirmed minutes from February 8, 2024 meeting

The Governing Board approved the employee health benefit plan for the 2024-2025 fiscal year. The board also passed a consent agenda covering personnel actions, payroll, and grant funding. Discussions were held regarding bullying protocols and the addition of girls' flag football.

• Approved Employee Health Benefit Plan for 2024-2025 (5-0)
• Approved payroll vouchers 27, 1024, and 1025 totaling $7,048,687.53 (5-0)
• Approved expense vouchers 4054, 4055, 4056, and 4057 totaling $2,272,936.62 (5-0)
• Approved personnel action items for 02/09/2024 through 02/22/2024 (5-0)
• Approved February 8, 2024 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved overnight and out-of-state travel (5-0)
• Approved Board Monitoring of Adopted Policy Chapter 4 - Human Resources, 2nd Read (5-0)
• Approved terms for two School Facilities Division (SFD) Building Renewal Grants (5-0)

DYSART EMPLOYEE BENEFITS TRUST REGULAR MEETING

The Dysart Employee Benefits Trust will hold a regular meeting on February 13, 2024. The board will consider approving benefit renewals for the 2024-2025 fiscal year and receive updates on wellness programs and financial reports. Public comment is allowed.

• Approval of benefit renewals for the 2024-2025 fiscal year
• Approval of minutes from the December 13, 2023 meeting
• Employee Benefits and Wellness Program updates including health coaching, step challenge, Employee Assistance Program, Benefits Fair (April 10), Mobile Mammography (April 25-26), and Open Enrollment (April 18-May 3)
• Financial information: December 2023 claims experience report and net position report
• Public comment period for district residents, staff, parents, and students

The Employee Benefits Trust approved benefit renewals for the 2024-2025 fiscal year. The district will maintain PPO and HSA medical options with no plan design changes, though the HSA deductible will increase per IRS guidelines. The district will absorb the majority of a projected 4% increase in benefit costs.

• Approved Benefit Renewals for the 2024-2025 Fiscal Year (5-0)
• Approved agenda form (4-0)
• Approved December 13, 2023 meeting minutes (4-0)

DYSART GOVERNING BOARD REGULAR BOARD MEETING AND EXECUTIVE SESSION

This regular meeting will feature a dance performance, public comment, and updates from the superintendent and board. The consent agenda includes personnel actions, approval of minutes, travel requests, policy revisions, and recommendations for long-term student suspensions. The board will also vote on non-renewal of certificated staff member Mimi McCallister due to inability to maintain a valid IVP fingerprint clearance card.

• Non-renewal of certificated staff member Mimi McCallister for inability to maintain a valid IVP fingerprint clearance card
• Approval of overnight and out-of-state travel requests (details in attachment)
• Acceptance of hearing officer's recommendation for long-term suspension of three students (cases HOR2324-017, HOR2324-018, HOR2324-019)
• Approval of revisions to Board Policy Chapter 3 - Business Operations (2nd read)
• Approval of personnel action items for 01/26/2024 through 02/08/2024

The Governing Board appointed new principals for El Mirage Elementary, Sonoran Heights Middle School, Willow Canyon High School, and Dysart High School. The Board also approved a 3% retention stipend for employees active through October 31, 2024, and ratified over $15 million in vouchers.

• Approved 3% retention stipend for 2024-2025 fiscal year (5-0)
• Appointed Rick Haney as El Mirage Elementary Principal (5-0)
• Appointed Amber Luna as Sonoran Heights Middle School Principal (5-0)
• Appointed Thom Luedemann as Willow Canyon High School Principal (5-0)
• Appointed Che (Jack) Chang as Dysart High School Principal (5-0)
• Ratified expense vouchers totaling $8,747,499.37 (5-0)
• Ratified payroll vouchers totaling $6,995,772.33 (5-0)
• Approved personnel action items and long term suspension recommendation (5-0)

DYSART BOND/OVERRIDE COMMITTEE REGULAR MEETING

The committee will review results from a recent community survey presented by administration. Members may also discuss providing a recommendation to the Governing Board regarding a bond or override.

• Presentation of results from a recent community survey
• Approval of the January 23, 2024, meeting minutes
• Possible recommendation to the Governing Board regarding a bond or override

The Bond/Override Committee voted to recommend that the Governing Board call for a $127 million bond. A separate recommendation to call for an override was defeated. The committee also approved the minutes from the January 23, 2024 meeting.

• Approved recommendation for a $127 million bond (16-0)
• Denied recommendation for an override (5-11)
• Approved January 23, 2024 meeting minutes (Unanimous)

DYSART GOVERNING BOARD REGULAR BOARD MEETING AND EXECUTIVE SESSION

The Dysart Governing Board will consider a consent agenda including approval of personnel actions, employee work calendars for the 2024-2025 school year, student discipline recommendations, and travel requests. The meeting also includes public comment and updates from the superintendent and board members.

• Approve personnel action items (new hires, leaves, resignations, terminations) for 12/15/2023-01/25/2024
• Approve 2024-2025 employee work calendars (195 to 253 days)
• Approve use of Arizona Department of Education approved hearing officers for employment hearings
• Approve overnight and out-of-state travel requests
• Accept hearing officer's recommendation for long-term suspension of students in cases HOR2324-014, HOR2324-015, HOR2324-016

The Governing Board approved employment contracts, benefit packages, and re-employment for administrative, certificated, licensed, and classified staff for the 2024-2025 school year. The board also ratified over $29 million in expense and payroll vouchers and approved the Superintendent's mid-year performance evaluation.

• Approved 2024-2025 contract language and benefit packages for administrative, certificated and licensed employees (5-0)
• Approved renewal and issuance of employment contracts for eligible administrative, certificated and licensed staff for 2024-2025 (5-0)
• Approved 2024-2025 notice of employment language and benefit packages for classified staff (5-0)
• Approved re-employment and issuance of notices of employment for eligible classified staff for 2024-2025 (5-0)
• Ratified expense vouchers totaling $9,148,915.14 (5-0)
• Ratified payroll vouchers totaling $20,012,642.58 (5-0)
• Approved Superintendent's mid-year performance evaluation summary (5-0)
• Approved 2024-2025 employee work calendars (5-0)

DYSART BOND/OVERRIDE COMMITTEE REGULAR MEETING

The Dysart Bond/Override Committee is holding a regular meeting with procedural items such as public comment and approval of minutes from December 12, 2023. Discussion items include a debrief of a facility tour, financial implications of bonds and overrides, and an overview of future meetings. No votes or concrete proposals are listed on this agenda.

• Approval of unconfirmed minutes from December 12, 2023 meeting
• Debrief of facility tour by administration
• Discussion of financial implications of bonds and overrides
• Overview of topics for upcoming committee meeting

The committee approved the minutes from the December 12, 2023 meeting. Members discussed facility tour findings and reviewed the financial implications of bonds versus overrides. No recommendations for the Governing Board were made during this session.

• Approved December 12, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)

PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE- BOND/OVERRIDE COMMITTEE FACILITY TOUR

This is a public meeting notice for a Bond/Override Committee Facility Tour. A quorum of the Governing Board may attend, but no formal meeting or board business will occur. The tour is purely informational.

• Bond/Override Committee Facility Tour on January 20, 2024
• Location: Dysart Unified School District
• No formal meeting or board business planned
• Procedural posting only

DYSART BOND/OVERRIDE COMMITTEE FACILITY TOUR

The Bond/Override Committee will tour Dysart Unified School District facilities as part of committee research, with no formal meeting or decisions. The itinerary includes visits to Dysart High School, Countryside Elementary, Willow Canyon High, and Asante Preparatory Academy area.

• Meet at DUSD Support Services Facility for instructions and overview
• Tour of buses at the Bus Yard
• Tour of auditorium at Dysart High School
• Tour of chillers and HVAC at Countryside Elementary School
• Safety and outdoor facilities tour at Willow Canyon High School