{ "city": "Paradise Valley Unified School District", "state": "AZ", "page": "https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/bd-az-pvschools/", "attribution": "MyTown / The Boring Parts — CC BY 4.0. Summaries AI-generated from official sources.", "license": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/", "generated": "2026-07-23", "upcoming": [], "recent": [ { "date": "2025-12-11", "body": "Governing Board Regular Meeting and Public Hearing", "headline": "Paradise Valley Unified School District to review field trip requests and personnel actions", "summary": "The Governing Board will meet to approve non-administrative personnel actions and a revised 2025-2026 meeting schedule. The board is also considering several elementary and secondary field trip requests to locations including California and Nevada.", "agenda_url": "https://go.boarddocs.com/az/pvschools/Board.nsf/PRINT-AgendaDetailed?open&id=DLTLPF56AD08", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://go.boarddocs.com/az/pvschools/Board.nsf/PRINT-AgendaDetailed?open&id=DLTLPF56AD08" }, { "date": "2025-12-02", "body": "Governing Board Special Meeting", "headline": "Board to discuss dismissal of Superintendent Cummings", "summary": "The Paradise Valley Unified School District Governing Board will discuss and possibly vote on the dismissal of Superintendent C. Todd Cummings. The board is set to adopt a statement of charges and determine the procedures for a potential hearing.", "agenda_url": "https://go.boarddocs.com/az/pvschools/Board.nsf/PRINT-AgendaDetailed?open&id=DNRV9X7FB976", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://go.boarddocs.com/az/pvschools/Board.nsf/PRINT-AgendaDetailed?open&id=DNRV9X7FB976" }, { "date": "2025-11-22", "body": "Governing Board Special Meeting", "headline": "Board to discuss Superintendent's employment agreement", "summary": "The Governing Board will hold a special meeting to enter an executive session regarding the Superintendent's employment and employment agreement. The board may take action to authorize legal counsel to proceed based on directions given during that private session.", "agenda_url": "https://go.boarddocs.com/az/pvschools/Board.nsf/PRINT-AgendaDetailed?open&id=DNMNC85E72C1", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://go.boarddocs.com/az/pvschools/Board.nsf/PRINT-AgendaDetailed?open&id=DNMNC85E72C1" }, { "date": "2025-11-13", "body": "Governing Board Study Session", "headline": "PVUSD Board to review transportation study and Indian Bend Elementary rebuild design", "summary": "The Governing Board will hold a study session to discuss transportation efficiency findings and design updates for the Indian Bend Elementary School rebuild. Members will also review 2025 state accountability data and board policy regarding classroom displays.", "agenda_url": "https://go.boarddocs.com/az/pvschools/Board.nsf/PRINT-AgendaDetailed?open&id=DMPUUH7DC0C3", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://go.boarddocs.com/az/pvschools/Board.nsf/PRINT-AgendaDetailed?open&id=DMPUUH7DC0C3" }, { "date": "2025-11-06", "body": "Governing Board Special Meeting", "headline": "Board to discuss Superintendent's employment in executive session", "summary": "The Paradise Valley Unified School District Governing Board will convene a special meeting to discuss the Superintendent's employment and legal counsel. The session will include a call for executive session to consider the Superintendent's employment agreement.", "agenda_url": "https://go.boarddocs.com/az/pvschools/Board.nsf/PRINT-AgendaDetailed?open&id=DMVP3C625906", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://go.boarddocs.com/az/pvschools/Board.nsf/PRINT-AgendaDetailed?open&id=DMVP3C625906" }, { "date": "2025-11-06", "body": "Governing Board Regular Meeting", "headline": "Board to vote on expanded Mayo Clinic partnership for nursing students", "summary": "The Governing Board will vote on Resolution 593, an amended affiliation agreement with Mayo Clinic that expands the CTE nursing program from observation-only to hands-on clinical rotations for up to 20 students. The consent agenda includes approval of administrative personnel resignations, multiple secondary field trips, and a professional travel request. No other major policy decisions are scheduled.", "agenda_url": "https://go.boarddocs.com/az/pvschools/Board.nsf/PRINT-AgendaDetailed?open&id=DLTLMH568DF2", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://go.boarddocs.com/az/pvschools/Board.nsf/PRINT-AgendaDetailed?open&id=DLTLMH568DF2" }, { "date": "2025-10-09", "body": "Governing Board Regular Meeting", "headline": "Paradise Valley Unified School District Board reviews personnel and field trip requests", "summary": "The Governing Board will review several consent agenda items including administrative personnel actions and various student field trips. The meeting includes the approval of multiple elementary and secondary school trips to locations such as Los Angeles, San Diego, and Catalina Island.", "agenda_url": "https://go.boarddocs.com/az/pvschools/Board.nsf/PRINT-AgendaDetailed?open&id=DL6L6954FE88", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://go.boarddocs.com/az/pvschools/Board.nsf/PRINT-AgendaDetailed?open&id=DL6L6954FE88" }, { "date": "2025-09-30", "body": "Governing Board Special Meeting", "headline": "Board to consider placing Superintendent Todd Cummings on paid leave", "summary": "The Governing Board will meet to discuss and potentially take action regarding the employment status of Superintendent Todd Cummings. The board may also appoint an Acting Superintendent and hold an executive session to discuss candidates and legal advice.", "agenda_url": "https://go.boarddocs.com/az/pvschools/Board.nsf/PRINT-AgendaDetailed?open&id=DLYT95763A5E", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://go.boarddocs.com/az/pvschools/Board.nsf/PRINT-AgendaDetailed?open&id=DLYT95763A5E" }, { "date": "2025-09-29", "body": "Governing Board Special Meeting", "headline": "Board may enter executive session to discuss superintendent employment agreement", "summary": "The Paradise Valley Unified School District Governing Board will hold a special meeting on September 29, 2025. The agenda includes a call for executive session to discuss the superintendent’s employment agreement, review of complaints, and related employment matters. The board may also vote to authorize legal counsel to proceed as directed in that executive session. Standard procedural items such as call to order, pledge of allegiance, roll call, reconvening the meeting, and adjournment are also listed.", "agenda_url": "https://go.boarddocs.com/az/pvschools/Board.nsf/PRINT-AgendaDetailed?open&id=DLWLUT584B94", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://go.boarddocs.com/az/pvschools/Board.nsf/PRINT-AgendaDetailed?open&id=DLWLUT584B94" }, { "date": "2025-09-18", "body": "Governing Board Regular Meeting", "headline": "Board approves field trips, personnel actions, and teacher prep partnership", "summary": "The Paradise Valley Unified School District Governing Board will consider approving minutes, personnel actions, and field trip requests. The board will also consider a one-year agreement with iteachU.S. to recruit teachers.", "agenda_url": "https://go.boarddocs.com/az/pvschools/Board.nsf/PRINT-AgendaDetailed?open&id=DKCP3P62AEDD", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://go.boarddocs.com/az/pvschools/Board.nsf/PRINT-AgendaDetailed?open&id=DKCP3P62AEDD" }, { "date": "2025-09-12", "body": "Governing Board Study Session", "headline": "Board discusses removing redundant voucher release step", "summary": "The Governing Board will discuss eliminating the Clerk's voucher 'release' step to streamline payments while maintaining oversight. They will also review last year's student voice survey results on AI and propose topics for 2025-26. Additionally, the board will consider draft goals for the superintendent's alternative performance pay plan, scheduled for a vote on September 18.", "agenda_url": "https://go.boarddocs.com/az/pvschools/Board.nsf/PRINT-AgendaDetailed?open&id=DKZTCR76C205", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://go.boarddocs.com/az/pvschools/Board.nsf/PRINT-AgendaDetailed?open&id=DKZTCR76C205" }, { "date": "2025-08-21", "body": "Governing Board Regular Meeting", "headline": "Board to vote on raising off-duty police officer pay from $75 to $85/hour", "summary": "The Paradise Valley Unified School District Governing Board will consider a $10/hour increase for off-duty police officers to address staffing shortages at school events, estimating a cost increase of $82,000–$90,000. The consent agenda also includes approval of personnel actions, secondary field trips for Pinnacle High School athletics, and annual compensation updates for the phased retirement program. The meeting is procedural with no major policy changes expected outside the consent items.", "agenda_url": "https://go.boarddocs.com/az/pvschools/Board.nsf/PRINT-AgendaDetailed?open&id=DFLN6A5E4474", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://go.boarddocs.com/az/pvschools/Board.nsf/PRINT-AgendaDetailed?open&id=DFLN6A5E4474" }, { "date": "2025-08-07", "body": "Governing Board Regular Meeting", "headline": "PVUSD Board to review personnel actions and educational partnerships", "summary": "The Governing Board will consider administrative and certified personnel actions and approve several service agreements. The meeting includes the designation of certified evaluators for the 2025-26 school year.", "agenda_url": "https://go.boarddocs.com/az/pvschools/Board.nsf/PRINT-AgendaDetailed?open&id=DFLN3T5E030B", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://go.boarddocs.com/az/pvschools/Board.nsf/PRINT-AgendaDetailed?open&id=DFLN3T5E030B" }, { "date": "2025-06-25", "body": "Governing Board Retreat", "headline": "Paradise Valley school board retreat to discuss superintendent evaluation and facilities update", "summary": "This is a governing board retreat (study session) with no scheduled votes. The board will discuss Superintendent evaluation and goals, communication protocols, a facilities update, board member schedules, and the PVSchools Student Voice program. All items are discussion only.", "agenda_url": "https://go.boarddocs.com/az/pvschools/Board.nsf/PRINT-AgendaDetailed?open&id=DBUNPA60DD54", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://go.boarddocs.com/az/pvschools/Board.nsf/PRINT-AgendaDetailed?open&id=DBUNPA60DD54" }, { "date": "2025-06-19", "body": "Governing Board Regular Meeting", "headline": "Board to vote on school resource officer pact, union deal for 2025-26", "summary": "The Paradise Valley Unified School District Governing Board will consider a consent agenda that includes several major agreements for the 2025-26 school year: an intergovernmental agreement with the City of Phoenix for School Resource Officers, a new Memorandum of Understanding with the Paradise Valley Education Association (PVEA) regarding hiring and instructional aides, and a renewal of the Boys & Girls Club of Greater Scottsdale MOU. Other items include an independent contractor agreement with Michigan State University for a teacher certification program, personnel actions, field trips, travel requests, and contract renewals for a web/mass notification system and mechanical services. The board will also approve minutes from the June 5 meeting and accept a student activities fund financial report.", "agenda_url": "https://go.boarddocs.com/az/pvschools/Board.nsf/PRINT-AgendaDetailed?open&id=DCNSEK725691", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://go.boarddocs.com/az/pvschools/Board.nsf/PRINT-AgendaDetailed?open&id=DCNSEK725691" }, { "date": "2025-06-17", "body": "Governing Board Special Meeting", "headline": "Board to consider performance-based pay for Interim Superintendent", "summary": "The Governing Board will meet to conduct the Interim Superintendent's annual evaluation. The Board is considering whether to approve a performance-based pay award by June 30, 2025.", "agenda_url": "https://go.boarddocs.com/az/pvschools/Board.nsf/PRINT-AgendaDetailed?open&id=DGNQK368E949", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://go.boarddocs.com/az/pvschools/Board.nsf/PRINT-AgendaDetailed?open&id=DGNQK368E949" }, { "date": "2025-06-05", "body": "Governing Board Regular Meeting", "headline": "Board to approve over $4M in Chromebook purchases for students", "summary": "The Paradise Valley Unified School District Governing Board will vote on a consent agenda that includes approval of purchases and contracts. Key items include purchasing Chromebook computers for high school ($1.53M) and middle school ($2.56M) students, renewing a $5M special education services contract, and entering into sole source contracts for FY2026.", "agenda_url": "https://go.boarddocs.com/az/pvschools/Board.nsf/PRINT-AgendaDetailed?open&id=DCNRVZ6F3340", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://go.boarddocs.com/az/pvschools/Board.nsf/PRINT-AgendaDetailed?open&id=DCNRVZ6F3340" }, { "date": "2025-05-15", "body": "Governing Board Regular Meeting", "headline": "Board to vote on $276K security camera purchase for various sites", "summary": "The Paradise Valley Unified School District Governing Board will consider several consent agenda items, including a $276,621.75 purchase of security cameras for various sites and a $205,870 restroom addition at Desert Shadows Elementary School. The board will also vote on awarding a five-year, $160,000 athletic trainer services contract to Banner Physical Therapy, approving a memorandum of understanding with the Arizona Lions Vision and Hearing Foundation for vision screenings at Palomino Primary, and adopting a 7-12 fine arts supplemental resource list.", "agenda_url": "https://go.boarddocs.com/az/pvschools/Board.nsf/PRINT-AgendaDetailed?open&id=DCNRTS6F3110", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://go.boarddocs.com/az/pvschools/Board.nsf/PRINT-AgendaDetailed?open&id=DCNRTS6F3110" }, { "date": "2025-05-01", "body": "Governing Board Regular Meeting", "headline": "Board approves contracts and personnel actions for 2025-2026", "summary": "The Paradise Valley Unified School District Governing Board will meet to approve consent agenda items including the 2025-2026 organizational chart, administrative personnel actions, and the renewal of several district contracts.", "agenda_url": "https://go.boarddocs.com/az/pvschools/Board.nsf/PRINT-AgendaDetailed?open&id=DCNRY66F350F", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://go.boarddocs.com/az/pvschools/Board.nsf/PRINT-AgendaDetailed?open&id=DCNRY66F350F" }, { "date": "2025-04-17", "body": "Governing Board Regular Meeting", "headline": "Board to approve $2.9M in school facility upgrades and contracts", "summary": "The Governing Board will consider a consent agenda with multiple facility upgrade contracts and purchases. Items include track resurfacing at Pinnacle HS, kitchen remodel at Greenway MS, asphalt upgrades at Pinnacle Peak Prep, and millwork/plumbing at Copper Canyon ES, totaling over $2.8 million. Also up for approval are software purchases, a fence relocation at Desert Springs Preparatory School, and routine personnel actions.", "agenda_url": "https://go.boarddocs.com/az/pvschools/Board.nsf/PRINT-AgendaDetailed?open&id=DCNRQZ6F2E17", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://go.boarddocs.com/az/pvschools/Board.nsf/PRINT-AgendaDetailed?open&id=DCNRQZ6F2E17" }, { "date": "2025-04-03", "body": "Governing Board Special Meeting", "headline": "Board to discuss hiring of new superintendent", "summary": "The Paradise Valley Unified School District Governing Board will hold a special meeting to discuss the employment and contract of Superintendent-elect Dr. Todd Cummings. The board may vote to enter an executive session to consider these matters.", "agenda_url": "https://go.boarddocs.com/az/pvschools/Board.nsf/PRINT-AgendaDetailed?open&id=DFB2KV029E25", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://go.boarddocs.com/az/pvschools/Board.nsf/PRINT-AgendaDetailed?open&id=DFB2KV029E25" }, { "date": "2025-04-03", "body": "Governing Board Regular Meeting", "headline": "Board to approve $262,127.79 HVAC upgrades at Horizon High School", "summary": "The Governing Board will adopt the agenda and consent items, including approval of prior meeting minutes and the 2025‑2026 meeting schedule. It will also vote on personnel actions, field‑trip approvals, and travel requests. Finally, the board will approve two contract purchases: Google Workspace Enterprise for Education ($179,524.54) and HVAC upgrades at Horizon High School ($262,127.79).", "agenda_url": "https://go.boarddocs.com/az/pvschools/Board.nsf/PRINT-AgendaDetailed?open&id=DCNQRC6A7E27", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://go.boarddocs.com/az/pvschools/Board.nsf/PRINT-AgendaDetailed?open&id=DCNQRC6A7E27" }, { "date": "2025-03-25", "body": "Governing Board Special Meeting and Executive Session", "headline": "Board discusses Superintendent interviews and potential contract negotiations", "summary": "The Governing Board will meet to conduct interviews for the position of Superintendent. The board may also convene in executive session to review candidate feedback, community input, and contract language.", "agenda_url": "https://go.boarddocs.com/az/pvschools/Board.nsf/PRINT-AgendaDetailed?open&id=DEQM7N59E38A", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://go.boarddocs.com/az/pvschools/Board.nsf/PRINT-AgendaDetailed?open&id=DEQM7N59E38A" }, { "date": "2025-03-18", "body": "Governing Board Special Meeting", "headline": "Board to select superintendent finalists for interviews", "summary": "The Paradise Valley Unified School District Governing Board will meet to select finalists for the superintendent position and discuss the interview schedule. The meeting includes a call for executive session to discuss the superintendent search.", "agenda_url": "https://go.boarddocs.com/az/pvschools/Board.nsf/PRINT-AgendaDetailed?open&id=DD8RE96D9B1A", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://go.boarddocs.com/az/pvschools/Board.nsf/PRINT-AgendaDetailed?open&id=DD8RE96D9B1A" }, { "date": "2025-03-06", "body": "Governing Board Regular Meeting", "headline": "Board to vote on $2.6M restroom renovations at Shadow Mountain HS", "summary": "The Governing Board will decide on several action items including approving administrative personnel actions (principal of Shadow Mountain HS and three directors), authorizing a $2.6 million restroom renovation contract at Shadow Mountain HS, approving $1 million in furniture for Eagle Ridge ES, and considering community education facility rental rate increases for 2025/26. The agenda also includes consent items such as roofing upgrades at Paradise Valley HS ($169K) and revisions to the teacher evaluation system.", "agenda_url": "https://go.boarddocs.com/az/pvschools/Board.nsf/PRINT-AgendaDetailed?open&id=D9MVP3818657", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://go.boarddocs.com/az/pvschools/Board.nsf/PRINT-AgendaDetailed?open&id=D9MVP3818657" } ] }