Paradise Valley Unified School District public meetings in 2024
25 substantive meetings from 2024, 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 meet to approve consent agenda items including administrative personnel actions, field trips, and construction contracts. The board will also consider policy revisions for staff certification and support staff qualifications.
- Approval of construction contracts: $332,220 for Fire Safety Stage Curtain at Paradise Valley HS and $2,110,246 for Central Plant Chiller Upgrades at North Canyon HS
- Approval of administrative personnel actions
- Consideration of revisions to Governing Board Policy GCFC - Professional Staff Certification
- Consideration of revisions to Governing Board Policy GDFA - Support Staff Qualifications
- Ratification of vouchers
Governing Board First Special Meeting of the 111th Year
The Governing Board will meet to decide whether to enter a non-public executive session. The purpose of this session is to conduct the Superintendent's annual mid-year evaluation.
- Call for Executive Session to conduct the Superintendent's annual mid-year evaluation
Governing Board Study Session
The Paradise Valley USD Governing Board holds a study session to discuss a budget update, phonics instruction, and superintendent goals. No votes are scheduled; these are informational and discussion items.
- Budget update presentation by Mrs. Barragan
- Discussion on phonics led by Dr. Reynolds
- Update on superintendent goals by Dr. Reynolds
Governing Board Regular Meeting
The Governing Board will consider adopting Resolution No. 569 to authorize the issuance and sale of up to $75 million in School Improvement Bonds for the Project of 2023, Series A (2025), with a tax levy for repayment. The board will also vote on approving new courses and revisions for the 2025-2026 High School Course Catalog (second reading) and discuss a bylaw change proposal from the Arizona School Boards Association. Consent agenda items include approval of minutes, personnel actions, field trips, and contracts for locks/hardware, student travel services, and HVAC upgrades at Desert Shadows Middle School for $430,753.12.
- Consider adoption of Resolution No. 569 authorizing up to $75,000,000 in School Improvement Bonds, Project of 2023, Series A (2025)
- Approve new courses and revisions for the 2025-2026 High School Course Catalog (second reading)
- Award RFP 25-08PV for locks, door hardware, related parts and services (5-year contract)
- Award RFP 25-010 for student travel group tour services to Worldstrides (5-year contract)
- Approve purchase of HVAC equipment upgrades at Desert Shadows Middle School from Pueblo Mechanical & Controls, LLC for $430,753.12
Governing Board Regular Meeting
The Governing Board will meet to approve personnel actions, field trip requests, and several district contracts. Key decisions include funding for facility upgrades and renewing technology and flooring service contracts.
- Electrical and lighting upgrades at various sites via Veregy, LLC for an estimated $2,997,942
- Piping and mechanical upgrades at Pinnacle HS via Pueblo Mechanical & Controls, LLC for an estimated $1,108,687.79
- First Amendment to Option and Easement Agreement with Verizon Wireless at Shadow Mountain High School
- Renewal of District Contract 22-02PV for Technology and Audio-Visual Solutions
- Renewal of District Contract 23-08PV for Floor Covering Products and Services
Governing Board Study Session
The Paradise Valley Unified School District Governing Board held a study session to review achievement data, repurposing updates, and the impact of social media on school safety. The board also discussed the voucher review process.
- Presentation on social media impact on school safety
- Discussion on voucher review process
- Review of achievement and state accountability data
- Update on repurposing projects
- Adjournment of the study session
Governing Board Regular Meeting
The Paradise Valley Unified School District Governing Board will vote on consent agenda items including approval of HVAC upgrades at Sunrise Middle School ($304,550), Grayhawk Elementary ($905,514), and Paradise Valley High School ($308,364). Other items include renewal of contracts for cybersecurity, educational training, and janitorial supplies, as well as a proposed budget development calendar for the 2025-26 fiscal year. The meeting also includes procedural opening items, board statements, and recognitions.
- Purchase from contract 22-14PV for water-cooled chiller #2 upgrades at Sunrise MS ($304,550.13 from Pueblo Mechanical)
- Purchase from contract 22-14PV for fluid cooler upgrades at Grayhawk ES ($905,514.66 from Pueblo Mechanical)
- Purchase from contract 22-14PV for air-cooled chiller #1 at Paradise Valley HS ($308,364.91 from Pueblo Mechanical)
- Renewal of district contract 21-02PV for cybersecurity products and services (year 5 of 5)
- Approval of proposed budget development calendar for fiscal year 2024-25 (2025-26 budget)
Governing Board Regular Meeting
The Paradise Valley Unified School District Governing Board will meet to approve a consent agenda that includes personnel actions, field trip requests, and travel approvals. The board will also consider renewing a paint supply contract and approving a capital plan for fiscal year 2025.
- Approval of IFB 25-06PV for turf, tracks, and courts
- Renewal of Contract 22-010 for paint and painting supplies
- Approval of School Facilities Oversight Board Capital Plan FY 2025
- Approval of first amendment to Option and Easement Agreement with Verizon Wireless at Shadow Mountain High School
- Acceptance of Student Activities Fund Financial Report
Governing Board Regular Meeting
The Governing Board will consider a consent agenda including approval of an intergovernmental agreement with the City of Phoenix Parks and Recreation for after-school programs at four elementary schools, renewal of the Jobs for Arizona Graduates (JAG) program for Paradise Valley and Shadow Mountain high schools, and personnel actions for certified and support staff. Also on the agenda are acceptance of gifts/donations, a construction update, and ratification of vouchers.
- Resolution No. 567: Intergovernmental Agreement with City of Phoenix Parks and Recreation for PAC after-school programs at Desert Cove, Eagle Ridge, Echo Mountain, and Larkspur Elementary through June 2029
- Jobs for Arizona Graduates (JAG) Agreement for 2024-2025 providing coordinators at Paradise Valley and Shadow Mountain High Schools
- Memorandum of Understanding with Boys and Girls Club of Greater Scottsdale for the 2024/2025 school year
- Approval of non-administrative certified and educational support personnel actions
- Ratification of vouchers for fiscal years 2024 and 2025
Governing Board Regular Meeting
The Paradise Valley Unified School District Governing Board will consider and vote on a consent agenda that includes an intergovernmental agreement with the City of Phoenix for 17 school resource officers, personnel actions, reopening Arrowhead Elementary as James P. Lee Early Learning Center, and several facility contracts. Items are expected to be approved as a block unless pulled for discussion.
- Agreement with City of Phoenix for 17 school resource officers at multiple schools (Resolution No. 565)
- Approval to use private day schools with an estimated cost of $5,000,000
- Purchase from OMNIA contract for Google Workspace Enterprise for Education: $159,642
- Tower yard piping upgrades at Shea Middle School: $414,816.32 (Pueblo Mechanical & Controls, LLC)
- Chiller replacement at Greenway Middle School (no dollar amount listed)
Governing Board Regular Meeting and Public Hearings
The Paradise Valley Unified School District Governing Board will meet to approve consent agenda items including administrative personnel changes, travel requests, and the authorization of bank accounts and credit cards for Fiscal Year 2025.
- Approval of administrative personnel actions including resignations and transfers
- Authorization of bank accounts and credit cards for Fiscal Year 2025
- Acceptance of Student Activities Fund Financial Report
- Award of RFP 25-01PV for Office and School Supplies
- Award of RFP 25-001 for Special Education Contracted Services
Governing Board Retreat
The Paradise Valley Unified School District Governing Board held a retreat on June 12, 2024, to discuss board norms, superintendent evaluation instruments, and communication protocols. The meeting included a review of the Strategic Plan and Board Policy BEDH regarding public participation.
- Review of Board Policy BEDH - Public Participation at Board Meetings
- Discussion of Superintendent Goals and Objectives for 2024-2025
- Review of Superintendent Evaluation Instrument and timeline for 2024-2025
- Discussion of Board/Superintendent Communication Protocols
- Review of Strategic Plan
Governing Board Sixth Special Meeting
The Paradise Valley Unified School District Governing Board will hold a special meeting to discuss and potentially vote on the Superintendent's performance-based pay and conduct the Superintendent's annual evaluation in executive session.
- Executive session for Superintendent evaluation and performance-based pay
- Consideration of Superintendent performance-based pay up to $12,500
- Meeting at 15002 N. 32nd Street, Phoenix, Arizona
Governing Board Regular Meeting
The Governing Board will review several consent agenda items including staff changes, organizational updates, and various vendor contracts. Key discussions involve approving the 2024-2025 district organizational chart and multiple purchasing agreements.
- Approval of 2024-2025 District Organizational Chart
- Resignation of Christina Lee, Assistant Principal at Greenway MS
- Purchase of Chromebook computers from Bluum USA, Inc. for $683,295.30
- Renewal of contract 23-16PV for Furniture Products and Services
- Renewal of contract 22-14PV for Mechanical Services
Governing Board Regular Meeting
The Governing Board will consider several facility improvement contracts and personnel actions. The meeting includes approvals for school site renovations and the appointment of hearing officers for the 2024-2025 school year.
- Site Improvements at Sunrise MS with CHASSE Building Team for $759,809.00
- SmartNet Licensing from Hye Tech Network & Security Solutions, LLC for $427,438.85
- Baseball Field Renovations at Paradise Valley HS with CHASSE Building Team for $335,193.00
- Restroom Renovations at Eagle Ridge ES with McCarthy Building Companies, LLC for $186,793.00
- Renewal of Contract 20-030 for Classroom Sundries Miscellaneous Market Basket for $250,000.00
Governing Board Regular Meeting
The Governing Board will review several high-value contracts for district infrastructure, security, and facility upgrades. The meeting includes approvals for personnel actions, field trip requests, and an intergovernmental agreement with the North Valley Education Consortium.
- Renewal of Contract 20-01PV for Custodial, Grounds, and Maintenance Services estimated at $6,000,000.00
- Electrical and Lighting Upgrades at Various Sites via Veregy, LLC for $2,990,154.00
- Kitchen and Cafeteria Remodel at Paradise Valley HS via Willmeng Construction, Inc. for $1,409,424.47
- Cisco Flex Enterprise Agreement Cloud Calling via Hye Tech Network & Security Solutions, LLC for $1,420,284.75 (5-year cost)
- Security, Managed Services and Solutions via Hye Tech Network & Security Solutions, LLC for $1,252,919.60 (5-year total)
Governing Board Regular Meeting
The Paradise Valley Unified School District Governing Board will review several consent agenda items including personnel actions and field trip requests. The board is also considering a contract for site improvements at Palomino Intermediate and multiple updates to district policies.
- $697,668.00 purchase from McCarthy Builders Companies, Inc. for site improvements at Palomino Intermediate
- Approval of Administrative Personnel Employment Action for Assistant Superintendent of Leadership - Elementary
- Revision of Governing Board Policy BGE regarding Policy Communication / Feedback
- Revision of Governing Board Policy CFD regarding School-Based Management
- Revision of Governing Board Policy GBEF regarding Staff Use of Digital Communications and Electronic Devices
Governing Board Regular Meeting
The Paradise Valley Unified School District Governing Board will vote on a series of consent agenda items, including minutes, meeting dates, personnel actions, and several contracts and resolutions. Key decisions include approving Resolution No. 557, an intergovernmental agreement with West-MEC to provide career and technical education, and Resolution No. 558, a memorandum with ElevateEdAZ and the Greater Phoenix Chamber Foundation. The board will also adopt the Teacher Evaluation System for 2024‑2025 and a purchase from contract 22-02PV for Unified Computing System software and support.
- Approve Resolution No. 557 – IGA with West-MEC for career and technical education programs
- Approve Resolution No. 558 – MOU with ElevateEdAZ and the Greater Phoenix Chamber Foundation
- Approve the Teacher Evaluation System for the 2024‑2025 school year
- Approve purchase from contract 22-02PV for Unified Computing System Software and Support
- Approve the 2024‑2025 schedule of regular Governing Board meeting dates
Governing Board Regular Meeting and Executive Session
The Paradise Valley Unified School District Governing Board will meet to approve consent agenda items including personnel actions, field trips, and travel requests. The board will also consider contracts for flooring and painting replacements at various district sites, including Paradise Valley High School.
- Approval of Non-administrative Certified Personnel Actions
- Approval of Non-administrative Education Support Personnel Actions
- Consideration to Approve Purchase from Current PV Contract 23-08PV JOC for Carpet Replacement at Paradise Valley HS ($221,766.12)
- Consideration to Approve Purchase from Current PV Contract 23-08PV for Flooring Replacement Projects at Various Sites ($176,999.53 Liberty ES, $211,039.62 Shadow Mountain HS)
- Consideration to Approve Purchase from Current PV Contract 23-11PV JOC for Painting Services at Various Sites ($154,670.00 Desert Shadows ES, $234,850.00 Desert Shadows MS)
Governing Board Special Meeting and Executive Session
The Paradise Valley Unified School District Governing Board will meet to vote on convening an executive session to discuss the Interim Superintendent contract with legal counsel. If authorized, the board will reconvene to direct its attorney to negotiate contract terms.
- Vote to convene executive session for Interim Superintendent contract
- Authorize attorney to negotiate Interim Superintendent contract terms
Governing Board Regular Meeting and Executive Session
The Paradise Valley Unified School District Governing Board will meet to approve consent agenda items including personnel actions, field trips, and construction contracts. The meeting will also include a presentation on Career and Technical Education.
- Approval of Non-administrative Certified Personnel Actions
- Approval of Non-administrative Education Support Personnel Actions
- Approval of painting services for weatherization at Mountain Trail MS ($295,000)
- Approval of millwork and electrical work at various sites ($1.35 million)
- Presentation on Career and Technical Education Month
Governing Board Regular Meeting and Executive Session
The Paradise Valley Unified School District Governing Board will vote to close Sunset Canyon Elementary, Desert Springs Preparatory Elementary, and Vista Verde Middle School effective July 1, 2024. The board will also consider boundary changes to consolidate schools and redraw attendance areas for the 2024-2025 school year.
- Approval of minutes from January 2024 meetings
- Administrative personnel resignations and retirements
- Approval of elementary and secondary field trip requests
- Acceptance of Student Activities Fund financial report
- Consideration to close three campuses and approve boundary changes
Governing Board Community Forum and Public Hearing
The Governing Board will hold a community forum and public hearing to receive public comment on potential closures of Hidden Hills, Sunset Canyon, Desert Springs Preparatory elementary schools and Vista Verde Middle School, as well as boundary changes affecting 15 other campuses, all due to declining enrollment. The board will also discuss and ask questions before taking public input. No decisions will be made at this hearing.
- Potential closures: Hidden Hills, Sunset Canyon, Desert Springs Preparatory elementary schools and Vista Verde Middle School
- Boundary changes proposed for Desert Trails, Sonoran Sky, Larkspur, Desert Cove, Eagle Ridge, Pinnacle Peak Prep, Grayhawk, Liberty, North Ranch elementary schools and Greenway, Sunrise, Shea middle schools
- Receiving schools listed for each closed campus (e.g., Larkspur for Hidden Hills, Eagle Ridge for Sunset Canyon)
- Public comment limited to 3 minutes per speaker; board may adjust time
- Declining enrollment cited as reason for proposed changes
Governing Board Organizational Meeting and Governing Board Regular Meeting
This is the annual organizational meeting where the Governing Board will elect a president and president pro tem for 2024, appoint authorized signatories, authorize signature stamps, and adopt Resolution No. 556 for voucher ratification. The board will also approve routine consent items including minutes, personnel actions, travel requests, field trips, and a student activities fund report.
- Nomination and election of 2024 Board President
- Nomination and election of President Pro Tem for 2024
- Approval of authorized signatories for 2024
- Authorization of facsimile signature stamps for 2024
- Adoption of Resolution No. 556, Authorization to Ratify Vouchers
Governing Board Special Meeting
The Paradise Valley Unified School District Governing Board is holding a special meeting to vote on whether to enter an executive session to receive legal advice about the superintendent selection process. The public portion of the meeting will be streamed on YouTube.
- Vote to convene executive session under A.R.S. 38-431.03(A)(3) for legal advice on superintendent selection
- Meeting includes procedural items: call to order, pledge, roll call, reconvene, and adjournment