Paradise Valley Unified School District public meetings in 2021

Governing Board Second Study Session

The Paradise Valley Unified School District Governing Board will hold a study session to discuss potential leadership roles for 2022, review budget updates, and receive presentations on Project Momentum, facility repurposing, and strategic planning.

• Discussion on Board President and President pro-tem for 2022
• Project Momentum update presentation
• Budget update presentation
• Repurposing District Facilities update
• Strategic Planning update

Governing Board Ninth Regular Meeting

The Paradise Valley Unified School District Governing Board will approve a budget revision for Fiscal Year 2021-22 and consider administrative personnel actions, including the non-renewal of a principal's contract. The meeting also includes the renewal of two vendor contracts and the ratification of vouchers.

• Renewal of Contract 18-001 for temporary staffing ($500,000)
• Renewal of Contract 19-02PV for furniture products ($650,000)
• Non-renewal of Principal Linda Ihnat at Horizon High School
• Approval of Fiscal Year 2021-22 Annual Budget Revision #1
• Ratification of vouchers for the December 2, 2021 meeting

Governing Board Eighth Regular Meeting

The Paradise Valley Unified School District Governing Board will vote on a consent agenda including a $10 million contract for technology and audio-visual solutions, plus renewals for hardwood floor services, staff development, and youth behavior programs. Other action items include a $391,802 vehicle purchase and approval of field trips to the USA Spirit Nationals. All items are either up for approval or ratification during the regular meeting.

• Request for Proposal 22-02PV: $10,000,000 for technology and audio-visual solutions (consent agenda)
• Purchase of various vehicles via state contract ADSP017-166123 for $391,802.11
• Renewal of contracts: hardwood floor products ($200,000), positive behavior programs ($150,000), staff development ($200,000), locks/hardware ($150,000), IT services ($150,000)
• Approval of secondary field trips for Horizon HS and Pinnacle HS students to compete in the 2022 USA Spirit Nationals in Anaheim, CA
• Acceptance of resignation of Phil Howardell, Coordinator – CREST/STEM at Paradise Valley High School

Governing Board Seventh Regular Meeting

The Governing Board will review several personnel actions and field trip requests. The meeting includes votes on renewing three existing contracts and approving new purchases for school facilities.

• Purchase of $698,148.00 from Wholesale Floors, LLC for turf tracks and courts
• Purchase of $167,482.00 from Architechnology, Inc. for architectural services
• Renewal of Contract 19-04PV for Staff Development and Leadership Training ($500,000.00)
• Renewal of Contract 19-18PV for locks and door hardware ($150,000.00) and Contract 20-009 for technology services ($150,000.00)
• Proclamation declaring November 15-19, 2021, as American Education Week

Governing Board Sixth Regular Meeting

The Paradise Valley Unified School District Governing Board will consider approving consent agenda items including personnel actions, a janitorial contract renewal, and field trip requests. The board will also discuss proposed high school courses and update on bond and budget override programs.

• Renewal of Contract 19-01PV for janitorial supplies ($600,000)
• Award of Invitation for Bid 22-012 for online gifted tests ($15,000)
• Approval of elementary field trips to Catalina Island Marine Institute
• First reading of proposed 2022-2023 high school course catalog
• Update on bond and budget override capital improvement projects

Governing Board First Study Session

The Governing Board will hold a study session to review district progress. Discussions include a strategic planning update and a presentation on student achievement and assessment.

• Strategic Planning update presented by Dr. Steven Jeras
• Student achievement and assessment presentation by Dr. Dan Courson and Jean Koeppen

Governing Board Fifth Regular Meeting

The Paradise Valley Unified School District Governing Board will meet to approve consent agenda items including the 2022-23 budget development calendar, employee travel requests, and the renewal of a $150,000 HVAC parts contract. The board will also discuss an Arizona School Boards Association bylaw change proposal regarding representation for Hispanic and Native American interests.

• Approval of 2022-23 Budget Development Calendar
• Renewal of HVACR Parts and Supplies contract ($150,000)
• Approval of Non-administrative Certified Personnel Actions
• Discussion on ASBA Bylaw change proposal
• Approval of Elementary Field Trip Requests

Governing Board Fourth Regular Meeting

The Paradise Valley Unified School District Governing Board will meet to approve the minutes from the previous meeting and a consent agenda of routine items. The board will vote on changing the name of Village Vista Elementary School to Sweetwater Community School and issuing a credit card to the Director of Transportation with a $5,000 limit.

• Change Village Vista Elementary School to Sweetwater Community School
• Approve travel for Superintendent Bales to AASA conference
• Approve credit card for Director of Transportation ($5,000 limit)
• Approve secondary field trips including Horizon HS choir to Chicago
• Approve non-administrative personnel actions

Governing Board Third Regular Meeting

The Governing Board will vote on several consent agenda items and three major actions. It will approve a $7,108,315 guaranteed‑maximum‑price contract for a Construction Manager at Risk to renovate the Pinnacle High School Performing Arts Center. The board will also renew existing district contracts for turf and track surfaces ($200,000) and for screen‑printing and apparel ($300,000), and ratify vouchers and other purchases.

• Approve GMP #1 contract 21-020 for Pinnacle High School Performing Arts Center Renovations – $7,108,315
• Renew Contract 19-17PV for turf, tracks, courts, and other surfaces – $200,000
• Renew Contract 20-012 for screen printing, embroidery, and apparel – $300,000
• Approve purchase from Contract 21-11PV for Web Content Management System – $153,000
• Approve Resolution No. 507, ARPA grant agreement for Project Momentum

Governing Board Second Regular Meeting

The Paradise Valley Unified School District Governing Board will approve consent agenda items including personnel actions, field trips, and hearing officers. The board will also hold a public hearing and vote on the Instructional Time Model for Sweetwater Community School.

• Approval of Administrative Personnel Actions
• Instructional Time Model for Sweetwater Community School K-12
• Approval of Secondary Field Trip Requests
• Ratification of Vouchers
• Approval of Hearing Officers for Student Discipline Hearings

Governing Board First Special Meeting

The Governing Board will meet in executive session to consult with legal counsel regarding a potential real estate transaction. Following this session, the Board will provide direction to the District attorney concerning the possible purchase of a small parcel of land from the City of Phoenix.

• Executive session to discuss the possible purchase of a small parcel of land from the City of Phoenix
• Direction to District attorney Mr. Clyde Dangerfield regarding the potential land purchase

Governing Board First Regular Meeting

The Paradise Valley Unified School District Governing Board approved a series of consent agenda items including the renewal of three existing contracts and the awarding of new contracts for technology, travel services, and a supplemental phonics program. The board also approved administrative personnel actions and an intergovernmental agreement for career and technical education.

• Renewal of Building Management/Automation Systems contract ($2,000,000)
• Renewal of Student Travel and Group Tour Services contract ($600,000)
• Renewal of Supplemental Phonics Program contract ($550,000)
• Award of Web Content and Mass Notification System contract ($200,000)
• Approval to use private day schools ($5,000,000)

Governing Board Fifteenth Special Meeting

The Paradise Valley Unified School District Governing Board will hold a special meeting to discuss legal advice and provide direction to the district attorney regarding contemplated litigation against JUUL.

• Executive session to discuss legal advice regarding JUUL litigation
• Direction to attorney regarding JUUL litigation
• Meeting held at 15002 N. 32nd Street, Phoenix, AZ

Governing Board Regular Meeting

The Paradise Valley Unified School District Governing Board will consider approving contracts for bus services, refuse removal, and technology, along with travel for an assistant superintendent and a construction easement for a waterline project.

• Approval of $750,000 charter bus services contract
• Renewal of refuse and recycling services contract ($280,000)
• Renewal of E-Rate contract ($2,000,000)
• Approval of construction easement with Kiewit Infrastructure West Co.
• Approval of travel for Assistant Superintendent Jill Barragan to ASBO International conference

Governing Board Retreat

The Paradise Valley Unified School District Governing Board is holding a retreat to discuss board norms, self-evaluations, and strategic planning. The meeting will take place at the District Administrative Center.

• Board norms discussion
• Governing Board Self-Evaluation
• Superintendent's Goals and Strategic Planning
• Communication Protocols
• Transition Update

Governing Board Regular Meeting

The Governing Board is reviewing several consent agenda items including personnel actions, organizational changes, and various service contracts. Key discussions include a partnership with Maricopa County for vaccines and multiple facility and technology purchases.

• Approval of 2021-2022 District Organizational Chart
• Resolution No. 501: Partnership Agreement with Maricopa County Department of Public Health
• Renewal of Staffing Services for Leased Employees contract with Educational Services, Inc.
• Purchase of Google Cloud Platform services from SHI International Corporation for $238,293.00
• Pinnacle High School Performing Arts Center renovations via CHASSE Building Team for $849,671.00

The Governing Board approved the proposed Fiscal Year 2022 State of Arizona School District Annual Expenditure Budget. Other actions included approving the 2021-2022 district organizational chart and various personnel actions. The board also adopted resolutions for fund investment and a public health partnership.

• Approved Proposed Fiscal Year 2022 State of Arizona School District Annual Expenditure Budget
• Approved 2021-2022 District Organizational Chart
• Adopted Resolution No. 501 (Partnership Agreement with Maricopa County Department of Public Health)
• Adopted Resolution No. 500 (Authorization to Invest Funds for Fiscal Year 2022)
• Approved revisions to Policy KEB - Public Concerns/Complaints About Personnel
• Approved Easement Agreement with Arizona Public Service Company (APS)
• Approved Parent Athlete Handbook for 2021-2022
• Approved Administrative, Non-administrative Certified, and Education Support Professional personnel actions

Governing Board Regular Meeting

The Paradise Valley Unified School District Governing Board will consider approving the 2021-2022 Performance Based Pay Plan for certificated staff and an intergovernmental agreement with the City of Phoenix for School Resource Officers. The meeting also includes approval of administrative personnel actions and resolutions regarding student data reporting and school facility reconfiguration.

• Approval of 2021-2022 Performance Based Pay Plan
• Intergovernmental Agreement with City of Phoenix for School Resource Officers
• Administrative personnel actions including resignations and additional compensation
• Resolution to reconfigure Roadrunner School from K-6 to K-12
• Approval of student activities fundraisers

Governing Board Regular Meeting

The Paradise Valley Unified School District Governing Board approved contracts for exterior weatherization at three schools and renewed five existing vendor contracts. The board also approved administrative and bargaining agreements for the 2021-22 school year.

• Exterior weatherization contract at Eagle Ridge Elementary, PVHS, and Pinnacle High School (approx. $3.76M)
• Renewal of five existing PV contracts totaling approx. $8.475M
• Approval of 2021-2022 Governing Board meeting dates
• Approval of administrative and bargaining agreements for 2021-22
• Acceptance of Student Activities Fund Financial Report

Governing Board Study Session

The Paradise Valley Unified School District Governing Board will discuss recommendations from the M&O Override Committee and present virtual learning options for the 2021-2022 school year. The session also includes a request for the Board to reaffirm priorities for the Arizona School Boards Association's 2022 political agenda.

• M&O Override Committee update and recommendations
• Virtual learning options for 2021-2022
• Consideration of issues for ASBA Legislative Committee's 2022 Political Agenda
• Consideration of delegates to ASBA 2021 Delegate Assembly
• Board members: Mrs. Matura, Mrs. Greenberg, Mrs. Bacon, Mrs. Brown, Mrs. Case

Governing Board Regular Meeting

The Paradise Valley Unified School District Governing Board will consider and vote on a contract of employment for Dr. Troy J. Bales as Superintendent, effective July 1, 2021. The consent agenda includes approval of personnel actions, evaluation systems for 2021-2022, and multiple contracts for purchases and services.

• Approval of superintendent-elect contract for Dr. Troy J. Bales
• Purchase of classroom furniture for Horizon, North Canyon, and Shadow Mountain High Schools from Arizona Furnishings for $2,649,717
• Utility easement agreement with Arizona Public Service Company for Sky Crossing Elementary School
• Camera upgrades at multiple locations via JOC Services Contract 18-15PV for $170,263
• Renewal of JOC Services Contract 18-15PV for general contractor services up to $9,000,000

Governing Board Fourteenth Special Meeting

The Paradise Valley Unified School District Governing Board will hold a special meeting to discuss legal advice and contract negotiations regarding the superintendent-elect. The meeting will include a public portion followed by a closed executive session.

• Executive session to obtain legal advice and discuss contract terms
• Public meeting at 15002 N. 32nd Street, Phoenix
• Live stream available on YouTube
• Mask requirement for attendees
• Limit of 50 people in the Governing Board room

Governing Board Thirteenth Special Meeting

The Governing Board is holding a special meeting primarily to vote on entering executive session to interview final candidates for PVSchools Superintendent, review interview questions and stakeholder feedback, and possibly discuss legal advice or offer contract negotiations. After executive session, the board may direct administration to enter contract negotiations with a specific candidate. The meeting includes procedural items and health safety protocols due to COVID-19.

• Call for executive session under ARS §38-431.03(A)(1-4) regarding superintendent search
• Potential direction to Assistant Superintendent Laura Felten to begin contract negotiations
• Meeting limited to 50 attendees, cloth face masks required
• Live stream via YouTube
• Special meeting may reconvene Friday if needed

Governing Board Twelfth Special Meeting

The Paradise Valley Unified School District Governing Board will hold a special meeting to discuss the Superintendent Search process and finalize interview questions. The meeting includes a procedural call for an executive session and a motion to adjourn.

• Executive session for Superintendent Search process/timeline
• Finalizing questions for Superintendent interviews
• Direction to consultant Ray & Associates for interview questions
• Meeting held at District Administrative Center, 15002 N. 32nd Street
• Live stream available on YouTube

Governing Board Regular Meeting

The Paradise Valley Unified School District Governing Board will adopt the agenda and consent items, including several personnel actions and a literature list. It will approve multiple procurement contracts, notably a $791,000 architectural services contract for Palomino Primary Campus and a $150,000 Integrated Pest Management contract with City Wide Pest Control. The board will also ratify vouchers and adopt a Memorandum of Understanding with Teen Lifeline Inc. to support student social‑emotional needs.

• Approve $791,000 architectural services contract for Palomino Primary Campus renovations (Orcutt | Winslow Architects)
• Approve $150,000 Integrated Pest Management contract with City Wide Pest Control (RFP 21-011)
• Approve multiple purchase contracts totaling over $2 million, including painting, generator upgrades, irrigation, flooring, building controls, and furniture
• Ratify vouchers as presented
• Approve PreK‑12 Literature List Recommendations (second reading)

Governing Board Eleventh Special Meeting

The Governing Board is meeting to decide whether to enter an executive session to discuss the Superintendent search process and timeline. The board will also conduct interviews and discuss final candidates for the PVSchools Superintendent position.

• Decision to enter executive session for Superintendent search and candidate interviews
• Direction to consultant Ray & Associates regarding the Superintendent search process

Governing Board Tenth Special Meeting

The Paradise Valley Unified School District Governing Board will meet to discuss the Superintendent Search process and timeline, and to provide direction to their consultant, Ray & Associates. The meeting will include a call for an executive session to screen applications.

• Executive session to discuss Superintendent Search process and timeline
• Direction to consultant Ray & Associates regarding candidate interview process
• Meeting held at District Administrative Center, 15002 N. 32nd Street, Phoenix, AZ 85032
• Public attendance limited to 50 people with mask requirements
• Meeting streamed live on YouTube

Governing Board Study Session

The Paradise Valley Unified School District Governing Board will hold a study session to participate in a training session on effective board habits. The meeting will be held at the District Administrative Center in Phoenix.

• Governing Board Training Session
• Board members to attend ASBA training
• Meeting held at District Administrative Center
• Masks required for attendees
• Meeting held via WebEx or telephone

Governing Board Regular Meeting and Executive Session

The Paradise Valley Unified School District Governing Board will consider approving a new Memorandum of Understanding with the Paradise Valley Education Association for the 2021-22 school year. The board will also vote on parking lot renovations at Sunset Canyon Elementary School for $286,762, appoint principals for four elementary schools, and hear the first reading of PreK-12 literature list recommendations. An executive session is scheduled for negotiations with employee groups.

• Approval of new MOU with PVEA for 2021-22
• Parking lot renovations at Sunset Canyon Elementary School — $286,762 to Ace Asphalt of Arizona, Inc.
• Appointment of principals for Desert Shadows, Indian Bend, Liberty, and Sunset Canyon Elementary Schools
• First reading of PreK-12 Literature List Recommendations
• Executive session regarding negotiations with employee groups

Governing Board Ninth Special Meeting

The Paradise Valley Unified School District Governing Board is holding a special meeting to decide whether to enter executive session to discuss the superintendent search process and timeline. Following the executive session, the board plans to provide direction to consultant Ray & Associates regarding the search. The meeting includes procedural items such as call to order and adjournment.

• Call for executive session under A.R.S. § 38-431.03.A(1) to discuss Superintendent Search Process and Timeline
• Direction to consultant Ray & Associates regarding the superintendent search process and timeline
• Meeting conducted with COVID-19 safety protocols: mask requirement and 50-person attendance limit

Governing Board Study Session

The Governing Board will hold a study session to receive presentations on the Project Search program, a budget update including DAA restoration, and a recommendation from the M&O Override Committee. No votes or decisions are scheduled; this is a discussion-only meeting.

• Presentation on Project Search program by Ms. Linda Taylor
• Budget update and DAA Restoration information from Ms. Felten
• M&O Override Committee report and recommendation

Governing Board Regular Meeting and Executive Session

The Paradise Valley Unified School District Governing Board will meet to approve the issuance of up to $22.1 million in School Improvement Bonds, along with construction contracts for school weatherization and furniture. The meeting will also include the ratification of vouchers and the approval of non-administrative personnel actions.

• Approval of $22,120,000 in School Improvement Bonds
• Award of $2,469,000 contract for Exterior Weatherization at Horizon High School and Explorer Middle School
• Award of $795,000 contract for Furniture at Sky Crossing Elementary School
• Award of $974,224.07 contract for Parking Lot Renovations
• Approval of Non-administrative Certified and Support Professional Personnel Actions

Governing Board Eighth Special Meeting

The Paradise Valley Unified School District Governing Board held a virtual special meeting to discuss the profile information and search flyer for the superintendent position. The board provided direction to the consultant Ray & Associates regarding these materials.

• Discussion of superintendent profile and search flyer
• Direction to consultant Ray & Associates regarding search materials
• Virtual meeting held due to COVID-19

Governing Board Regular Meeting and Executive Session

The Paradise Valley Unified School District Governing Board met virtually to approve administrative and non-administrative personnel actions, ratify vouchers, and revise school reopening criteria. The meeting included an executive session regarding employee negotiations.

• Approval of Administrative and Non-administrative Personnel Actions
• Ratification of Vouchers
• Approval of Elementary No. 33 Name, Mascot, and Colors
• Revision of School Reopening Criteria
• Executive Session on Employee Negotiations

Governing Board Seventh Special Meeting

The Paradise Valley Unified School District Governing Board will meet virtually on Jan. 27, 2021. Board members will discuss the superintendent search timeline and process presented by Ray and Associates. They will then consider and vote to approve that search process and timeline.

• Discussion of Superintendent Search Timeline and Process
• Consideration and Approval of Superintendent Search Process and Timeline

Governing Board Study Session

The Paradise Valley Unified School District Governing Board held a virtual study session to discuss potential bond construction projects and communication protocols. The meeting also included a discussion regarding the superintendent search.

• Presentation on potential bond construction projects
• Discussion on Board/Superintendent communication protocols
• Discussion on superintendent search

Governing Board Regular Meeting

The Paradise Valley Unified School District Governing Board met virtually on January 21, 2021, due to COVID-19. The board approved administrative personnel actions, accepted financial reports, and renewed contracts for painting services and fiber optic network work.

• Approval of administrative employee separations
• Renewal of painting services contract ($1.5 million)
• Award of fiber optic network contract ($208,942)
• Acceptance of Student Activities Fund financial report
• Ratification of vouchers

The Governing Board unanimously approved a consent agenda including personnel actions, contract renewals, and the re-engagement of Ray & Associates for the superintendent search. The board also accepted a gifts and donations report and received a legislative update from the Community Legislative Network.

• Approved re-engagement of Ray & Associates to conduct Superintendent Search (Unanimous)
• Approved renewal of painting services contracts 18-11PV (Unanimous)
• Awarded JOC Services for Fiber Optic Network contract 18-15PV to CORE Construction (Unanimous)
• Awarded Medical and Safety Supplies and Equipment RFP 21-05PV to multiple vendors (Unanimous)
• Approved resignations of Janice Moore and Nan Cavin effective June 30, 2021 (Unanimous)
• Accepted Student Activities Fund Financial Report as of December 31, 2020 (Unanimous)
• Approved ratification of vouchers (Unanimous)
• Accepted Gifts and Donations Report (Unanimous)

Governing Board Study Session

The Paradise Valley Unified School District Governing Board will hold a virtual study session to discuss the superintendent search process and receive a presentation on student learning modalities and future in-person learning phase-in options. The meeting includes procedural items such as call to order, pledge of allegiance, and roll call.

• Discussion of Superintendent Search process
• Presentation and discussion on Student Learning Modalities and Future In-person Learning Phase-in Options
• Virtual meeting due to COVID-19; public access via YouTube

Governing Board Reorganization and Ninth Regular Meeting

The Paradise Valley Unified School District Governing Board holds a reorganization and regular meeting virtually due to high COVID-19 numbers. The board will elect a 2021 president, authorize signatories and signature stamps, and consider extending Families First Coronavirus Response Act provisions through December 31, 2021. It will also vote on contracts for vehicles ($551,591) and vehicle monitoring systems ($198,650), as well as approve personnel actions and ratify vouchers. Public comments are accepted via online form only.

• Nomination and election of 2021 Board President
• Continuation of Families First Coronavirus Response Act provisions through December 31, 2021
• Award contracts: Various vehicles for district sites ($551,591) and vehicle monitoring systems ($198,650)
• Approval of Resolution No. 493 to ratify vouchers between meetings
• Administrative employee separation: Principal Jan Stevens at Indian Bend ES effective 5/26/2021