{ "city": "Mesa Unified School District", "state": "AZ", "page": "https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/bd-az-mpsaz/", "attribution": "MyTown / The Boring Parts — CC BY 4.0. Summaries AI-generated from official sources.", "license": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/", "generated": "2026-07-09", "upcoming": [], "recent": [ { "date": "2026-06-25", "body": "Study Session Agenda", "headline": "Mesa Public Schools to review perception data and 2026-27 school year next steps", "summary": "The Governing Board is holding a study session to review results from West Ed, ALP focus groups, and surveys conducted with parents, students, and staff. District leadership will discuss these findings and the subsequent steps for the 2026-27 school year.", "agenda_url": "https://go.boarddocs.com/az/mpsaz/Board.nsf/PRINT-AgendaDetailed?open&id=DV4NHE6000FD", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://go.boarddocs.com/az/mpsaz/Board.nsf/PRINT-AgendaDetailed?open&id=DV4NHE6000FD" }, { "date": "2026-06-25", "body": "Regular Meeting Agenda", "headline": "Mesa Unified Board approves SRO agreements and personnel", "summary": "The Mesa Unified School District Governing Board approved personnel requests and a consent agenda including intergovernmental agreements for School Resource Officers with the cities of Chandler and Mesa, and an assessment collaborative. The meeting also approved minutes from a previous session.", "agenda_url": "https://go.boarddocs.com/az/mpsaz/Board.nsf/PRINT-AgendaDetailed?open&id=DUFQJU6996D0", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://go.boarddocs.com/az/mpsaz/Board.nsf/PRINT-AgendaDetailed?open&id=DUFQJU6996D0" }, { "date": "2026-06-18", "body": "Special Board Meeting Agenda", "headline": "Board considers moving into executive session regarding Doe vs. MPS lawsuit", "summary": "The Mesa Unified School District Governing Board met to consider entering an executive session. This session was intended for obtaining legal advice and discussing contract negotiations, litigation, or settlement matters related to the Doe vs. MPS lawsuit.", "agenda_url": "https://go.boarddocs.com/az/mpsaz/Board.nsf/PRINT-AgendaDetailed?open&id=DV4NJ8601A93", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://go.boarddocs.com/az/mpsaz/Board.nsf/PRINT-AgendaDetailed?open&id=DV4NJ8601A93" }, { "date": "2026-05-28", "body": "Regular Meeting Agenda", "headline": "Board approves personnel requests and new IGAs for FAFSA coaching and ASU courses", "summary": "The Mesa Unified School District Governing Board approved personnel requests including an addendum. The board also approved a consent agenda that includes meeting minutes, a FAFSA Peer Coach intergovernmental agreement, an Arizona State University Universal Learner Courses IGA, and an amendment to the Maricopa County Head Start IGA. The meeting also featured recognitions for students, teachers, and athletic champions.", "agenda_url": "https://go.boarddocs.com/az/mpsaz/Board.nsf/PRINT-AgendaDetailed?open&id=DTDNP45D9462", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://go.boarddocs.com/az/mpsaz/Board.nsf/PRINT-AgendaDetailed?open&id=DTDNP45D9462" }, { "date": "2026-05-20", "body": "Special Board Meeting Agenda", "headline": "Mesa Unified Board to discuss legal advice in executive session", "summary": "The Mesa Unified School District Governing Board will convene a special meeting to receive legal advice regarding a letter from the Goldwater Institute. The meeting will be held virtually and may include an executive session.", "agenda_url": "https://go.boarddocs.com/az/mpsaz/Board.nsf/PRINT-AgendaDetailed?open&id=DU7UGU7C0C07", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://go.boarddocs.com/az/mpsaz/Board.nsf/PRINT-AgendaDetailed?open&id=DU7UGU7C0C07" }, { "date": "2026-05-14", "body": "Special Board Meeting Agenda", "headline": "Mesa Schools board to discuss legal advice and litigation", "summary": "The Mesa Unified School District Governing Board will convene a special meeting to receive legal advice on a letter from the Goldwater Institute and discuss litigation with two employees. The board may move into executive session to consult with counsel on settlement negotiations.", "agenda_url": "https://go.boarddocs.com/az/mpsaz/Board.nsf/PRINT-AgendaDetailed?open&id=DTTRWV676150", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://go.boarddocs.com/az/mpsaz/Board.nsf/PRINT-AgendaDetailed?open&id=DTTRWV676150" }, { "date": "2026-05-14", "body": "Study Session Agenda", "headline": "Parent Advisory Committee presents to Mesa school board", "summary": "The Mesa Public Schools Governing Board holds a study session with a presentation from the Parent Advisory Committee. No votes or formal decisions are scheduled; the session is informational and procedural.", "agenda_url": "https://go.boarddocs.com/az/mpsaz/Board.nsf/PRINT-AgendaDetailed?open&id=DTTRW5675B57", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://go.boarddocs.com/az/mpsaz/Board.nsf/PRINT-AgendaDetailed?open&id=DTTRW5675B57" }, { "date": "2026-05-14", "body": "Regular Meeting Agenda", "headline": "Mesa Unified School District holds public hearing on FY2025-26 revised budget", "summary": "The Governing Board will conduct a public hearing regarding the revised budget for fiscal year 2025-26. The meeting also includes personnel requests and a consent agenda covering various district matters.", "agenda_url": "https://go.boarddocs.com/az/mpsaz/Board.nsf/PRINT-AgendaDetailed?open&id=DTDNMJ5D8BA6", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://go.boarddocs.com/az/mpsaz/Board.nsf/PRINT-AgendaDetailed?open&id=DTDNMJ5D8BA6" }, { "date": "2026-04-23", "body": "Special Board Meeting Agenda", "headline": "Mesa Schools board moves into executive session for negotiations", "summary": "The Mesa Unified School District Governing Board convened a special meeting at 5:00 p.m. to discuss employee negotiations and receive a 'Meet and Confer' update. The board voted to enter executive session and later adjourned the meeting.", "agenda_url": "https://go.boarddocs.com/az/mpsaz/Board.nsf/PRINT-AgendaDetailed?open&id=DT7QF3690727", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://go.boarddocs.com/az/mpsaz/Board.nsf/PRINT-AgendaDetailed?open&id=DT7QF3690727" }, { "date": "2026-04-23", "body": "Regular Meeting Agenda", "headline": "Mesa Public Schools approves new personnel evaluation tools and lease renewal", "summary": "The Governing Board is reviewing the Native American Education Program Annual Programmatic Report and deciding on personnel requests. The board is also approving new evaluation tools for transportation and specialized therapists for the 2026-27 school year.", "agenda_url": "https://go.boarddocs.com/az/mpsaz/Board.nsf/PRINT-AgendaDetailed?open&id=DSPT49756CEE", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://go.boarddocs.com/az/mpsaz/Board.nsf/PRINT-AgendaDetailed?open&id=DSPT49756CEE" }, { "date": "2026-04-09", "body": "Special Board Meeting Agenda", "headline": "Mesa schools board to hold executive session on student discipline", "summary": "The Mesa Unified School District Governing Board will convene a special meeting at 5:00 p.m. on April 9, 2026, at the Curriculum Services Center. The board will vote to enter executive session to discuss a student disciplinary matter. The meeting is expected to adjourn immediately following the executive session vote.", "agenda_url": "https://go.boarddocs.com/az/mpsaz/Board.nsf/PRINT-AgendaDetailed?open&id=DSPT3N7562C5", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://go.boarddocs.com/az/mpsaz/Board.nsf/PRINT-AgendaDetailed?open&id=DSPT3N7562C5" }, { "date": "2026-04-09", "body": "Regular Meeting Agenda", "headline": "Mesa Public Schools Board approves personnel requests and $176,236 in donations", "summary": "The Governing Board of Mesa Unified School District No. 4 met to approve personnel requests and a series of consent agenda items. The board also recognized student achievements from Mountain View and Red Mountain High Schools.", "agenda_url": "https://go.boarddocs.com/az/mpsaz/Board.nsf/PRINT-AgendaDetailed?open&id=DRURGJ6DED1E", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://go.boarddocs.com/az/mpsaz/Board.nsf/PRINT-AgendaDetailed?open&id=DRURGJ6DED1E" }, { "date": "2026-04-01", "body": "Study Session Agenda", "headline": "Mesa Schools board to review capital planning and Hacktivate events", "summary": "The Mesa Unified School District Governing Board will hold a study session to receive updates on the Hacktivate 2025-26 events and review data for capital planning. The meeting is scheduled to begin at 9:30 a.m. at the Curriculum Services Center.", "agenda_url": "https://go.boarddocs.com/az/mpsaz/Board.nsf/PRINT-AgendaDetailed?open&id=DSNPWW66AB45", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://go.boarddocs.com/az/mpsaz/Board.nsf/PRINT-AgendaDetailed?open&id=DSNPWW66AB45" }, { "date": "2026-03-12", "body": "Study Session Agenda", "headline": "Board will discuss Project Momentum Schools during March 12 study session", "summary": "The Mesa Unified School District Governing Board will hold a study session on March 12, 2026 at the Curriculum Services Center. The agenda includes a public notice, a moment of silence, a call to order, and a discussion update on Project Momentum Schools presented by Ms. Aimee De La Torre. The session will conclude with an adjournment motion.", "agenda_url": "https://go.boarddocs.com/az/mpsaz/Board.nsf/PRINT-AgendaDetailed?open&id=DRTQ936828B1", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://go.boarddocs.com/az/mpsaz/Board.nsf/PRINT-AgendaDetailed?open&id=DRTQ936828B1" }, { "date": "2026-03-12", "body": "Special Board Meeting Agenda", "headline": "Board votes to hold closed session on student discipline", "summary": "The Mesa Public Schools Governing Board held a special meeting on March 12, 2026, primarily to consider moving into executive session for a student disciplinary matter under state law. The board voted unanimously to enter closed session and then adjourned. No other substantive business was conducted.", "agenda_url": "https://go.boarddocs.com/az/mpsaz/Board.nsf/PRINT-AgendaDetailed?open&id=DRTQ7R67F720", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://go.boarddocs.com/az/mpsaz/Board.nsf/PRINT-AgendaDetailed?open&id=DRTQ7R67F720" }, { "date": "2026-03-12", "body": "Regular Meeting Agenda", "headline": "Mesa Unified Board approves personnel and T-Mobile lease renewals", "summary": "The Mesa Unified School District Governing Board approved personnel requests and a consent agenda that included minutes from a previous meeting and lease renewals with T-Mobile for wireless communication sites at Red Mountain High School, Shepherd Junior High, and Mesa Center for Success.", "agenda_url": "https://go.boarddocs.com/az/mpsaz/Board.nsf/PRINT-AgendaDetailed?open&id=DREL73551D6E", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://go.boarddocs.com/az/mpsaz/Board.nsf/PRINT-AgendaDetailed?open&id=DREL73551D6E" }, { "date": "2026-02-26", "body": "Special Meeting Agenda", "headline": "Board meets for update on employee organization negotiations", "summary": "The Mesa Public Schools Governing Board held a special meeting to receive an update on Meet and Confer. The Board voted to move into executive session to discuss instructions for representatives regarding negotiations with employee organizations.", "agenda_url": "https://go.boarddocs.com/az/mpsaz/Board.nsf/PRINT-AgendaDetailed?open&id=DREQ8F6810EE", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://go.boarddocs.com/az/mpsaz/Board.nsf/PRINT-AgendaDetailed?open&id=DREQ8F6810EE" }, { "date": "2026-02-26", "body": "Regular Meeting Agenda", "headline": "Board approves personnel requests and contract increases", "summary": "The Mesa Unified School District Governing Board approved personnel requests and contract increases for the 2026-27 school year. The board also approved minutes from previous meetings and a contract increase for a survey platform.", "agenda_url": "https://go.boarddocs.com/az/mpsaz/Board.nsf/PRINT-AgendaDetailed?open&id=DQYPGQ6497A6", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://go.boarddocs.com/az/mpsaz/Board.nsf/PRINT-AgendaDetailed?open&id=DQYPGQ6497A6" }, { "date": "2026-02-12", "body": "Study Session Agenda", "headline": "Mesa Unified School District holds study session on staffing", "summary": "The Mesa Unified School District Governing Board will hold a study session on February 12, 2026, at the Curriculum Services Center. The session will include a presentation on Participatory Staffing and conclude with an adjournment.", "agenda_url": "https://go.boarddocs.com/az/mpsaz/Board.nsf/PRINT-AgendaDetailed?open&id=DQZLSG57F58E", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://go.boarddocs.com/az/mpsaz/Board.nsf/PRINT-AgendaDetailed?open&id=DQZLSG57F58E" }, { "date": "2026-02-12", "body": "Regular Meeting Agenda", "headline": "Board approves certified Reduction in Force 4-1; two $540K grants OK'd", "summary": "The Mesa Unified School District Governing Board voted 4-1 to approve a certified Reduction in Force (RIF) in areas listed in an attached memo, with Sharon Benson voting no. The board also approved personnel requests and a consent agenda including two 21st Century Community Learning Centers grants of $540,000 each for Eisenhower Center For Innovation and Stevenson Elementary. Prior to action items, the board recognized National Board Certified Teachers and other staff, and heard public comment.", "agenda_url": "https://go.boarddocs.com/az/mpsaz/Board.nsf/PRINT-AgendaDetailed?open&id=DQBSMH734CC3", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://go.boarddocs.com/az/mpsaz/Board.nsf/PRINT-AgendaDetailed?open&id=DQBSMH734CC3" }, { "date": "2026-01-27", "body": "Study Session Agenda", "headline": "Mesa Unified Board discusses capital planning and student surveys", "summary": "The Mesa Unified School District Governing Board will hold a study session to review capital planning needs and discuss survey questions regarding block scheduling for parents, staff, and students. The board will also plan its calendar for the summer.", "agenda_url": "https://go.boarddocs.com/az/mpsaz/Board.nsf/PRINT-AgendaDetailed?open&id=DQLSA871B3D6", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://go.boarddocs.com/az/mpsaz/Board.nsf/PRINT-AgendaDetailed?open&id=DQLSA871B3D6" }, { "date": "2026-01-22", "body": "Special Board Meeting Agenda", "headline": "Mesa Unified Board moves into executive session for legal advice", "summary": "The Mesa Unified School District Governing Board convened a special meeting to discuss legal matters, specifically regarding the case Walden vs. MPS. The board voted to enter executive session to receive legal advice and discuss litigation strategy.", "agenda_url": "https://go.boarddocs.com/az/mpsaz/Board.nsf/PRINT-AgendaDetailed?open&id=DQBUV27DD4EA", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://go.boarddocs.com/az/mpsaz/Board.nsf/PRINT-AgendaDetailed?open&id=DQBUV27DD4EA" }, { "date": "2026-01-22", "body": "Study Session Agenda", "headline": "Mesa Unified Board to discuss improving Tier I instruction", "summary": "The Mesa Unified School District Governing Board will hold a study session to discuss improving Tier I instruction to support English Language Arts and Math Proficiency. The meeting will take place at the Curriculum Services Center.", "agenda_url": "https://go.boarddocs.com/az/mpsaz/Board.nsf/PRINT-AgendaDetailed?open&id=DQBSLZ73486A", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://go.boarddocs.com/az/mpsaz/Board.nsf/PRINT-AgendaDetailed?open&id=DQBSLZ73486A" }, { "date": "2026-01-22", "body": "Regular Meeting Agenda", "headline": "Board approves $400,000 contract for new maintenance management system", "summary": "The Mesa Governing Board approved a $400,000 contract to replace the district's Computer Maintenance Management System, and renewed cell tower easements at Adams Elementary and Skyline High School with Phoenix Tower International. Personnel requests including an addendum and stipend were also approved. The consent agenda, which included these items, passed unanimously.", "agenda_url": "https://go.boarddocs.com/az/mpsaz/Board.nsf/PRINT-AgendaDetailed?open&id=DP8L7V550685", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://go.boarddocs.com/az/mpsaz/Board.nsf/PRINT-AgendaDetailed?open&id=DP8L7V550685" }, { "date": "2026-01-12", "body": "Special Board Meeting Agenda", "headline": "Board approves non-renewal of two administrative contracts", "summary": "The Mesa Unified School District Governing Board convened a special meeting to vote on non-renewing the employment contracts for Kirk Thomas and David Klecka for the 2026-27 school year. The board also moved into executive session to receive legal advice regarding administrative contract non-renewals.", "agenda_url": "https://go.boarddocs.com/az/mpsaz/Board.nsf/PRINT-AgendaDetailed?open&id=DQ6S226E8042", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://go.boarddocs.com/az/mpsaz/Board.nsf/PRINT-AgendaDetailed?open&id=DQ6S226E8042" } ] }