Paradise Valley Unified School District public meetings in 2023
31 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Governing Board Regular Meeting and Public Hearing
The Paradise Valley Unified School District Governing Board will adopt its agenda and consent items, including personnel actions and financial reports. Board members will vote on a contract renewal for medical and safety supplies, ratify vouchers, and consider several resolutions. Key resolutions include a clinical education agreement with Mayo Clinic Arizona, an intergovernmental arts consumables grant, and new high school courses for 2024‑2025. The meeting also includes a purchase request for architectural services at North Canyon High School.
- Renew existing PV Contract 21-05PV for Medical and Safety Supplies (Year 4 of 5, multiple vendors)
- Approve Resolution No. 553 – Clinical Education Agreement with Mayo Clinic Arizona (five‑year MOU)
- Approve Resolution No. 554 – Intergovernmental Agreement for Arts Consumables Grant
- Approve new courses and revisions for the 2024‑2025 High School Course Catalog
- Approve purchase from 1GPA Cooperative Contract 23-18P for Architectural Services at North Canyon HS
Governing Board Study Session
The Governing Board will receive a presentation from the School Closure and Re-boundary Committee on potential school closures and resulting attendance boundary changes, for information only. They will also discuss the superintendent search and Board President/President pro-tem positions for 2024. No formal action is scheduled.
- Presentation on potential school closures and boundary changes from the School Closure and Re-boundary Committee
- Discussion of superintendent search process
- Discussion of Board President and President pro-tem positions for 2024
Governing Board Special Meeting
The Paradise Valley Unified School District Governing Board will convene a special meeting to vote on entering an executive session to discuss employee complaints. The board will reconvene to discuss and take possible action on these matters.
- Vote to convene executive session for employee complaint legal advice
- Discussion and possible action on employee complaint per Policy AC
- Discussion and possible action on employee complaint per A.R.S. 38-532
Governing Board Regular Meeting
The Paradise Valley Unified School District Governing Board will hold a regular meeting on Nov 16, 2023. The board will consider revisions to three board policies, including conflict of interest and meeting procedures, for second reading and approval. Other action items include personnel actions, a volunteer agreement with ASU's RSVP program, field trips, and renewal of a contract for locks and door hardware.
- Revisions to Policy BCB - Board Member Conflict of Interest (second reading) restricting employment of former board members
- Revisions to Policy BDA - Board Organizational Meeting (second reading) adjusting meeting schedule after elections
- Revisions to Policy BE - School Board Meetings (second reading)
- Approval of Resolution No. 552 – agreement with ASU Lodestar Center Experience Matters RSVP Program for senior volunteers
- Renewal of contract 19-18PV for locks, door hardware, related parts and services (Year 5 of 5)
Governing Board Special Meeting
The Paradise Valley Unified School District Governing Board will meet to vote on convening an executive session to discuss legal advice regarding a specific complaint.
- Vote to convene executive session for legal advice
- Meeting location: Governing Board Room, 15002 N. 32nd Street, Phoenix
- Meeting time: 5:30 p.m.
- Public portions streamed on YouTube
Governing Board Regular Meeting
The Governing Board will adopt the meeting agenda and approve the minutes from the October 5 meetings. It will vote to approve the district's participation in the class action settlements with JUUL Labs, Inc. and Altria Group, Inc. Additional actions include personnel appointments, field‑trip approvals, the Jobs for Arizona's Graduates agreement, and renewal of two district contracts.
- Approve participation in class action settlement with JUUL Labs, Inc. and Altria Group, Inc.
- Approve Jobs for Arizona's Graduates (JAG) Agreement for PVHS and SMHS programs
- Renew PV Contract 21-02PV for Cybersecurity Products and Services (Year 4 of 5)
- Renew PV Contract 22-02PV for Technology and Audio‑Visual Solutions
- Approve Administrative Personnel Employment Actions (Interim Director of Finance & Budget; Interim Principal of Mercury Mine ES)
Governing Board Study Session
The Paradise Valley Unified School District Governing Board held a study session to discuss safety in school bathrooms, updates on school labels and success plans, and the implementation of Individualized Education Programs (IEPs). The board also reviewed Superintendent's goals regarding marketing and discussed meeting procedures.
- Discussion on safety in school bathrooms
- Update on school labels, letter grades, and success plans
- Discussion on supporting IEP implementation for GenEd teachers
- Review of Superintendent's Goal 4 regarding marketing and advertising audit
- Discussion on board meeting decorum and agenda streamlining
Governing Board Special Meeting
The Paradise Valley Unified School District Governing Board is holding a special meeting primarily to decide whether to go into executive session. The session, if authorized, would be for legal consultation with attorneys regarding board member roles and responsibilities. The meeting includes only procedural items and this single action item.
- Call for executive session under A.R.S. 38-431.03.(A)(3) for legal advice on board member roles and responsibilities
Governing Board Regular Meeting
The Paradise Valley Unified School District Governing Board will meet to approve a consent agenda of routine items, including personnel actions and field trips, and to approve a calendar for developing the 2024-25 budget.
- Approval of minutes from September 21, 2023
- Approval of Non-administrative Certified and Education Support Personnel actions
- Approval of Elementary and Secondary field trip requests
- Acceptance of Student Activities Fund Financial Report
- Approval of Proposed Budget Development Calendar for Fiscal Year 2023-2024
Governing Board Regular Meeting
The Paradise Valley Unified School District Governing Board will adopt the agenda and consent items, including minutes, personnel resignations, field‑trip approvals, and voucher ratification. It will also vote on several action items: administrative personnel employment actions, phased‑retirement compensation and benefits, a memorandum of understanding with Homeless Youth Connection, a new $10,000 credit card for Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources Shaun Holmes, and transportation‑related travel requests. An informational construction update will be presented.
- Approve new credit card with a $10,000 limit for Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources Shaun Holmes (Fiscal Year 2024)
- Ratify vouchers submitted for the district
- Approve Resolution No. 551, a Memorandum of Understanding with Homeless Youth Connection
- Approve annual compensation and benefits for participants in the Phased Retirement Program
- Approve administrative personnel employment actions, including Supervisor of Construction & Bond Projects
Governing Board Regular Meeting
The Governing Board is deciding on a new start time for regular meetings and revisions to policies regarding the agenda and rules of order. The board is also reviewing personnel actions, field trip requests, and contract renewals.
- Proposed change of Governing Board Regular Meeting start time to 6:30 p.m.
- Revisions to Governing Board Policy BEDD (Rules of Order) and Policy BEDB (Agenda)
- Renewal of Contract 20-012 for Screen Printing, Embroidery and Apparel
- Renewal of Contract 22-010 for Paint and Painting Supplies with Dunn Edwards
- Approval of elementary and secondary field trip requests
Governing Board Regular Meeting
The Paradise Valley Unified School District Governing Board will adopt its agenda and consent items, including minutes, personnel actions, and several agreements. Key actions include approving a new agreement with the City of Phoenix for School Resource Officers for the 2023‑2024 school year. The board will also endorse other memoranda and grant agreements affecting nutrition, early childhood services, and student re‑engagement.
- Approve minutes of the June 20 and June 22, 2023 board meetings
- Approve administrative and non‑administrative personnel employment actions
- Approve Resolution No. 544, an Intergovernmental Agreement with the City of Phoenix for School Resource Officers (2023‑2024)
- Approve Resolution No. 550, a continuing MOU for the Nutrition & Wellness Incentive Program with PVSEA
- Approve Resolution No. 542, a Memorandum of Understanding with Elevated Education to re‑engage high‑school dropouts
Governing Board Regular Meeting and Public Hearing
The Paradise Valley Unified School District Governing Board will meet to approve the 2023-2024 organizational chart, non-administrative personnel actions, and a dual enrollment agreement with Maricopa County Community College District. The meeting will also include the approval of minutes and field trip requests.
- Approval of 2023-2024 District Organizational Chart
- Approval of Dual Enrollment Program Intergovernmental Agreement
- Approval of Secondary Field Trip Requests
- Acceptance of Student Activities Fund Financial Report
- Approval of Non-administrative Certified and Education Support Personnel Actions
Governing Board Retreat
The Paradise Valley Unified School District Governing Board will hold a retreat to discuss internal governance topics. Items include board norms, superintendent evaluation and goals, communication protocols, and expanding the Core Knowledge Program to all schools. The board will also review policies, strategic plan, spending oversight, committee process, and meeting logistics. No voting or formal actions are scheduled.
- Discussion of expanding the Core Knowledge Program to all district schools
- Review of board norms and governing board self-evaluation
- Superintendent evaluation instrument and performance-based pay timeline for 2023-2024
- Review of vouchers, vendors, and oversight on spending
- Review of district travel expenditures
Governing Board Regular Meeting
The Paradise Valley Unified School District Governing Board will approve the minutes from the previous month, a new organizational chart, and personnel actions. The meeting also includes the approval of contracts for Chromebook warranties and devices, as well as new memorandums of understanding with the district's teacher and principal unions.
- Approval of 2023-2024 District Organizational Chart
- Approval of MOU with PVEA for 2023-2024
- Approval of MOU with PVP for 2023-2024
- Approval of purchase from Contract 22-02PV for Chromebooks ($1,039,221.86)
- Approval of Non-administrative Certified and Education Support Personnel Actions
Governing Board Seventh Special Meeting
The Paradise Valley Unified School District Governing Board will convene a special meeting to vote on entering an executive session to discuss the superintendent's annual evaluation and performance-based pay. No public actions are scheduled for this meeting.
- Executive session for superintendent evaluation and performance-based pay
- Meeting location: Governing Board Room, 15002 N. 32nd Street, Phoenix
- Meeting time: 6:00 p.m. on May 30, 2023
Governing Board Regular Meeting
The Governing Board will adopt the meeting agenda and approve several consent items, including minutes, personnel actions, and a construction update. It will vote to award a $40,000 transportation routing software contract, renew a $7,000,000 custodial services contract, renew a $30,000 human‑resource information system contract, and purchase $245,028.76 of device add‑on warranties. The board will also ratify vouchers and approve administrative personnel employment actions for multiple schools.
- Renewal of Custodial, Grounds, and Maintenance Services Contract (20-01PV) – $7,000,000.00
- Award of Transportation Routing, Planning and Management Software contract (23-17PV) – $40,000.00
- Renewal of Human Resource Information Systems contract (21-10PV) – $30,000.00
- Purchase of Device Add‑On Warranties from Bluum USA (22-02PV) – $245,028.76
- Approval of Administrative Personnel Employment Actions for principals and a director
Governing Board Regular Meeting
The Governing Board will review personnel actions and various facility contracts. The meeting includes approvals for door upgrades and emergency egress projects at multiple school sites.
- Contract with McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. for $251,482.20 for lobby and kitchen entry door upgrades
- Contract with Chasse Building Team for $509,028.44 for emergency egress at Greenway MS
- Contract with Chasse Building Team for $455,306.28 for emergency egress at Mercury Mine ES
- Resignation of Paul Ferrero, Principal of Vista Verde MS, effective May 31, 2023
- Approval of secondary field trip requests and Curriculum and Instruction travel requests
Governing Board Special Meeting
The Paradise Valley Unified School District Governing Board will hold a special meeting to consider and vote on changes and additions to the bargaining agreement with the Paradise Valley Education Association (PVEA) for the 2023-24 school year. The agenda also includes procedural items such as opening ceremonies, approval of the agenda, board statements, call to the public, and adjournment.
- Consideration and approval of changes to the PVEA Certified Bargaining Agreement for 2023-24
- Call to the Public for non-agenda comments (limited to 3 minutes per speaker)
- Approval of the meeting agenda as posted
Governing Board Fifth Special Meeting
The Paradise Valley Unified School District Governing Board will vote on whether to enter an executive session to discuss legal advice regarding the review of a hearing officer's recommendation for expulsion in Student Case 23‑10. After the executive session, the board will consider and vote to approve the hearing officer's recommendation for expulsion in that case. The meeting also includes standard procedural items such as call to order, pledge of allegiance, roll call, and adjournment.
- Call for an executive session to discuss legal advice on the process for reviewing the hearing officer's recommendation for expulsion, Student Case 23‑10
- Consideration and approval of the hearing officer's recommendation for expulsion in Student Case 23‑10
Governing Board Regular Meeting
The Paradise Valley Unified School District Governing Board will meet to approve consent agenda items including administrative and certified personnel actions, field trips, and financial reports. The board will also consider a contract renewal for after-school enrichment and approve a $194,040.11 flooring replacement project at Liberty Elementary School.
- Approval of administrative personnel actions
- Approval of non-administrative certified personnel actions
- Approval of non-administrative education support personnel actions
- Approval of flooring replacement at Liberty ES ($194,040.11)
- Renewal of after-school enrichment contract
Governing Board Regular Meeting
The Paradise Valley Unified School District Governing Board will hold a regular meeting with a consent agenda including approval of evaluation systems for teachers, administrators, and education support professionals for 2023-2024, as well as administrative personnel actions. The board will also consider moving the June 1 regular meeting start time to 3:00 p.m. and approve routine field trip requests.
- Consideration and approval of Administrative Evaluation Systems for 2023-2024
- Consideration and approval of Teacher Evaluation System for 2023-2024
- Consideration and approval of ESP Evaluation System for 2023-2024
- Approval of administrative personnel actions including resignation of Palomino Primary ES Principal Stephen Lee
- Move start time for June 1, 2023 regular meeting to 3:00 p.m.
Governing Board Regular Meeting and Executive Session
The Paradise Valley Unified School District Governing Board will meet to approve consent agenda items including minutes, personnel actions, and travel requests. The board will also vote on sports court resurfacing at North Ranch and Sandpiper Elementary Schools and restroom renovations at North Canyon High School.
- Approval of 2023-2024 Governing Board meeting dates
- Sports courts resurfacing at North Ranch ES ($212,860)
- Sports courts resurfacing at Sandpiper ES ($226,989)
- Restroom renovations and gym lighting at North Canyon HS
- Approval of Non-administrative Certified and Education Support Personnel actions
Governing Board Study Session
The Paradise Valley Unified School District Governing Board held a study session to review enrollment projections, facilities usage, and student discipline data. The board also discussed the Bond Committee recommendation, Job Order Contracting, and the superintendent evaluation instrument.
- Demographics, enrollment projections, and facilities usage presentation
- Bond Committee recommendation presentation
- Student discipline detailed report
- Superintendent evaluation instrument review
- Proposed study session dates for 2023-24
Governing Board Fourth Special Meeting of the 109th Year
The Paradise Valley Unified School District Governing Board will meet to discuss settlement options in litigation against JUUL and META Platforms, and to receive instruction regarding negotiations with employee groups. The meeting includes a public portion followed by a closed executive session.
- Executive session to discuss settlement options in litigation against JUUL
- Executive session to discuss multidistrict litigation against META Platforms
- Executive session regarding negotiations with employee groups
- Direction to District Attorney Robert Haws regarding JUUL litigation
- Direction to District Attorney Robert Haws regarding META litigation
Governing Board Regular Meeting
The Paradise Valley Unified School District Governing Board will meet to approve the minutes from previous meetings and a series of personnel actions, including resignations and retirements. The meeting will also include a presentation on Career and Technical Education.
- Approval of minutes from February 1 and 2, 2023
- Resignation of Andre Long as Assistant Superintendent of Leadership - Secondary
- Retirement of Lisa Simpson from Benefits/Human Resources
- Retirement of Jerry Withers as Principal of Sunset Canyon ES
- Career and Technical Education Month presentation
Governing Board Regular Meeting
The Paradise Valley Unified School District Governing Board will adopt the agenda and consent items. It will approve the minutes of the January 12, 2023 meeting, administrative and non‑administrative personnel actions, various travel requests, and the Participating Unit Master Agreements with Winter Guard Arizona. The board will also accept the Student Activities Fund Financial Report for the year ending December 31, 2022.
- Approval of minutes of the January 12, 2023 Regular Governing Board Meeting
- Approval of administrative personnel actions (resignations and retirements)
- Approval of Marketing and Communications travel requests
- Approval of Participating Unit Master Agreements for Combined Schools with Winter Guard Arizona
- Acceptance of the Student Activities Fund Financial Report as of December 31, 2022
Governing Board Third Special Meeting of the 109th Year
The Governing Board will hold a special meeting to conduct the Superintendent's annual mid-year evaluation. The Board may vote to enter an executive session for this purpose.
- Superintendent's annual mid-year evaluation
Governing Board Second Special Meeting of the 109th Year
The Governing Board will meet to conduct the Superintendent's annual mid-year evaluation. This item is scheduled for discussion in executive session, and the board will not take action upon reconvening the special meeting.
- Superintendent's annual mid-year evaluation
Governing Board Retreat
The Paradise Valley Unified School District Governing Board will hold a retreat open to the public. They will participate in a team-building exercise, review and potentially revise board norms, discuss board-superintendent communication protocols, and review governing board policies. No formal votes are expected beyond adjournment.
- Team building exercise facilitated by Dr. Bales
- Review and possible revision of Board Norms (Draft January 2023)
- Discussion of Board/Superintendent Communication Protocols
- Review and discussion of Governing Board Policies
Governing Board Regular Meeting and Board Organizational Meeting
The Paradise Valley Unified School District Governing Board will hold its organizational meeting to elect a President and a President Pro Tem for 2023. It will also approve authorized signatories, authorize the use of signature stamps, and adopt Resolution No. 532 to ratify expense vouchers. Additional consent agenda items include approval of prior meeting minutes and personnel actions.
- Nomination and election of 2023 Board President
- Nomination and election of President Pro Tem for 2023
- Approval of authorized signatories for all board members
- Authorization of facsimile signature stamps for board members
- Adoption of Resolution No. 532 to ratify vouchers