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Deer Valley Unified School District public meetings in 2021

48 substantive meetings from 2021, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Tue Dec 14, 2021

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School board to hold executive session on principal hiring

The Deer Valley Unified School District Governing Board is holding a special meeting that is entirely an executive session. The only substantive item is a discussion about the recommendation for an Elementary 32 Principal, which will be considered in private. The rest of the agenda consists of procedural items like call to order, roll call, and adoption of the agenda.

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Tue Dec 14, 2021

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Governing Board to hold executive session regarding Superintendent relationship

The Deer Valley Unified School District Governing Board will convene a special executive session. The meeting is scheduled for the purpose of discussing the relationship between the Board and the Superintendent.

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Tue Dec 14, 2021

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Board approves up to $35M in school improvement bonds

The Deer Valley Unified School District Governing Board is meeting to take action on several items, including approving the second sale of school improvement bonds (up to $35 million) to fund technology, building renewal, vehicles, and a new elementary school. The board will also approve the appointment of a principal for School #32 and receive reports on enrollment and COVID-19. The meeting includes a call to the public and a consent agenda with routine items.

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Tue Nov 30, 2021

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Board approves new elementary school boundaries for Elementary #32

The Governing Board met to review programming updates for Las Brisas Elementary and consider new boundary lines. The Board voted to approve specific boundary changes that include Elementary #32 while keeping the Aloravita community in the Terramar boundary area.

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Tue Nov 9, 2021

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Board approves revised policy on controversial/sensitive issues, tables new elementary boundaries

The Deer Valley Unified School District Governing Board met on November 9, 2021, to take action on several items. The board approved a revised policy on teaching about controversial/sensitive issues, tabled a decision on new elementary boundaries for Elementary #32 until a special meeting, and approved a consent agenda including student travel and human resources changes. The meeting also included reports on enrollment, finances, and COVID-19 status.

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Tue Nov 9, 2021

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Board to hold executive session on superintendent evaluation and pay goals

The Deer Valley Unified School District Governing Board is holding a special executive session immediately following its regular meeting. The board will discuss the superintendent's evaluation and performance pay goals for the 2021-22 school year, and may receive legal advice. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with no public action items.

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Tue Nov 2, 2021

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Deer Valley school board holds executive session on superintendent relationship

The Deer Valley Unified School District Governing Board is holding a special meeting that is entirely an executive session, closed to the public, to discuss the superintendent's employment relationship with the board. The agenda includes only procedural opening items, the executive session call, and adjournment, with no public action items.

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Tue Nov 2, 2021

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Board study session on member roles, responsibilities, and legal compliance

The Deer Valley Unified School District Governing Board is holding a special study session to discuss board member roles, responsibilities, and legal compliance, with presentations by attorneys from two law firms. The meeting is a study session, so there will be no public comment period. The agenda includes only procedural items and this single discussion topic.

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Wed Oct 13, 2021

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Deer Valley Governing Board to hold special executive session

The Board is convening a special meeting for an executive session to receive legal advice regarding a personnel investigation. No other business is listed on the agenda.

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Wed Oct 13, 2021

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DVUSD board to hear Phoenix growth impact, approve policy changes

The Deer Valley Unified School District Governing Board will hear reports on future enrollment impacts from planned growth in the district, finance reports, and a COVID-19 update. The board will also vote on consent agenda items including student travel approvals and revisions to several district policies.

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Tue Sep 28, 2021

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School board to hold executive session for legal advice on personnel investigation

The Deer Valley Unified School District Governing Board is holding a special executive session to receive legal advice regarding a personnel investigation. The meeting is closed to the public and includes only procedural opening items, the executive session call, and adjournment.

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Tue Sep 28, 2021

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DVUSD Board recognizes student achievement and names Principal of the Year

The Governing Board met to recognize students for high AzM2 assessment scores and honor Dr. JoAnn Schwarting as Principal of the Year. The meeting also included a COVID-19 district status update and the approval of several policy revisions.

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Tue Sep 14, 2021

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Public hearing on budget revision and instructional time model

The Deer Valley Unified School District Governing Board is holding a special public hearing to receive comments on two items: a revision to the 2021-22 expenditure budget and the adoption of an Instructional Time Model. The board will consider adopting the budget revision and the Instructional Time Model at the regular board meeting following the hearing.

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Tue Sep 14, 2021

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School board to hold executive session on expulsion recommendation

The Deer Valley Unified School District Governing Board is holding a special meeting, which is an executive session. The board will discuss a recommendation for expulsion, which is exempt from public inspection under state law. The meeting is primarily procedural, with no public action items.

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Tue Sep 14, 2021

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Board to approve $216,803 K-12 visual arts curriculum adoption

The Deer Valley Unified School District Governing Board will hold its regular meeting on September 14, 2021, at 7:00 p.m. following a public hearing. The board will consider approving a $216,803 K-12 visual arts curriculum adoption, receive reports on enrollment and COVID-19 status, and act on a consent agenda of routine items. Public comment is limited to 3 minutes per speaker with a 30-minute total cap.

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Tue Sep 14, 2021

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DVUSD board holds study session on addenda process

This is a special study session of the Deer Valley Unified School District Governing Board, held directly after the regular meeting. The agenda includes only procedural opening items and a single study session item on the addenda process, with an attached PDF. No decisions or votes are listed on this agenda.

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Tue Aug 24, 2021

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Public hearing on new instructional time models for Deer Valley Unified School District

The Governing Board is holding a public hearing to discuss the adoption of an Instructional Time Model (ITM). This model includes options such as remote instruction, project-based learning, and evening or weekend courses.

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Tue Aug 10, 2021

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Board to discuss superintendent evaluation, pay, and contract extension in executive session

The Deer Valley Unified School District Governing Board is holding a special executive session to discuss the superintendent's evaluation, performance pay for the 2021 school year, and the process to extend the superintendent's contract. The meeting is closed to the public and includes only procedural opening items and the executive session discussion.

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Tue Jul 13, 2021

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Board adopts 2021-22 budget, levies increased property tax

The Deer Valley Unified School District Governing Board held its regular meeting on July 13, 2021, where it took action on several financial and personnel items. The board adopted the 2021-22 expenditure budget, approved a levy for increased primary property taxes, and approved the use of insurance proceeds for the fiscal year. It also approved the hiring of a principal for Aspire K-6 and an employee termination.

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Tue Jul 13, 2021

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Deer Valley school board holds executive session for legal advice

The Deer Valley Unified School District Governing Board is holding a special executive session to discuss or consult with the district attorney for legal advice, as permitted under Arizona law, and related personnel matters. The agenda includes only procedural items (call to order, roll call, adoption of agenda) and the executive session itself, with no public action items.

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Tue Jul 13, 2021

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Board to hold executive session on Aspire principal recommendation

The Deer Valley Unified School District Governing Board is holding a special meeting to convene an executive session to discuss the employment of a public officer or employee, specifically the recommendation for the Aspire principal. The agenda includes procedural items such as call to order, roll call, and adoption of the agenda, followed by the executive session discussion and adjournment.

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Tue Jul 13, 2021

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Deer Valley school board to hold executive session on superintendent pay goals

The Deer Valley Unified School District Governing Board is holding a special executive session to discuss the superintendent's evaluation and performance pay goals for the 2021-22 school year. The meeting is limited to this personnel matter and standard procedural items, with no public action items listed.

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Tue Jul 13, 2021

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School board holds public hearing on 2021-22 budget and tax increase

The Deer Valley Unified School District Governing Board is holding a special public hearing to discuss two items: a Truth in Taxation statement for fiscal year 2021-22, which involves a $900,000 tax levy for adjacent ways, and the proposed 2021-22 expenditure budget. The board is expected to adopt the official budget after hearing public comment. The meeting is held with a 75-person capacity limit due to COVID-19.

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Tue Jul 6, 2021

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Deer Valley school board to hold executive session on superintendent contract

The Deer Valley Unified School District Governing Board is holding a special virtual executive session to discuss the superintendent's contract, including employment terms and legal advice. The meeting is closed to the public and consists of procedural opening items, the executive session call, and adjournment.

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Tue Jun 22, 2021

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Board approves $20M contract for new Elementary School #32

The Deer Valley Unified School District Governing Board held a regular meeting on June 22, 2021, at the District Office in Phoenix. The board approved several action items, including a $20,000,585 construction contract for a new elementary school, a K-5 ELA gifted curriculum adoption, and the FY22 budget for advertising. The meeting was held onsite with a 65-person limit due to COVID-19, and public comments were limited to 3 minutes per speaker.

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Tue Jun 8, 2021

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Board to discuss superintendent pay, goals, and contract extension in executive session

This is a special meeting of the Deer Valley Unified School District Governing Board, held in executive session. The board will discuss the superintendent's performance pay and goals for the 2020-21 school year, as well as the process for extending the superintendent's contract. The agenda includes only procedural opening items and the executive session discussion, with no public action items.

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Tue Jun 8, 2021

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Governing Board to recognize student champions and approve consent agenda

The Deer Valley Unified School District Governing Board will hold its regular meeting on June 8, 2021, at 7:00 p.m. The agenda includes pre-meeting awards for state champions in DECA, FBLA, FCCLA, HOSA, and other recognitions, followed by district reports, public comment, and a consent agenda with routine approvals. The board will also consider moving consent agenda item 5.J. for separate consideration.

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Tue Jun 8, 2021

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Board to hold executive session for legal advice on personnel investigation

The Deer Valley Unified School District Governing Board is holding a special executive session to receive legal advice regarding a personnel investigation. The meeting includes procedural items like call to order, roll call, and agenda adoption, followed by the executive session and adjournment. No public decisions or discussions are scheduled.

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Tue Jun 8, 2021

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School board holds executive session on security plans

The Deer Valley Unified School District Governing Board is holding a special executive session to discuss security plans, procedures, and systems related to building and information technology safety. The meeting is closed to the public, and no votes or decisions are listed on the agenda.

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Tue May 25, 2021

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Board to hold executive session on Stetson Hills principal recommendation

The Deer Valley Unified School District Governing Board is holding a special executive session to discuss the recommendation of the Stetson Hills School Principal. The meeting is closed to the public for legal and personnel matters, with no action items listed on the agenda.

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Tue May 25, 2021

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School board to hold executive session for legal advice on personnel investigation

The Deer Valley Unified School District Governing Board is holding a special meeting, which is an executive session. The board will discuss or consult with attorneys for legal advice regarding a personnel investigation. The meeting is closed to the public and includes only procedural items such as call to order, roll call, and adoption of the agenda.

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Tue May 25, 2021

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DVUSD board to approve $11M in payroll and expense vouchers

The Deer Valley Unified School District Governing Board is meeting to approve routine financial items, including payroll and expense vouchers totaling over $11 million, and to receive reports on the district's professional learning community and COVID-19 return-to-learning efforts. The agenda is largely procedural, with most action items bundled into a consent agenda.

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Tue May 11, 2021

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Board to approve consent agenda, HR changes, student travel

The Deer Valley Unified School District Governing Board is meeting to handle routine business, including approving minutes, human resources changes, and student travel. The board will also hear reports on National Board Certification, finances, and COVID-19 return-to-learning plans. Public comment is limited to 3 minutes per speaker, with a 30-minute total cap.

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Tue May 11, 2021

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Board to discuss superintendent pay, goals in executive session

This is a special executive session of the Deer Valley Unified School District Governing Board. The board will discuss the superintendent's performance pay and goals for the 2020-21 school year, and provide input on goals for 2021-22 and return-to-school planning. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with no public action items.

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Tue May 11, 2021

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School board holds executive session on expulsion recommendation

The Deer Valley Unified School District Governing Board is holding a special executive session to receive legal advice and discuss a recommendation for expulsion, which is exempt from public inspection under state law. The meeting is largely procedural, with opening items and a call for executive session.

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Tue May 11, 2021

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Public hearing on FY 2020-21 budget revision #2

The Deer Valley Unified School District Governing Board is holding a special public hearing to discuss and potentially adopt the second revision to the Fiscal Year 2020-2021 expenditure budget. The hearing is required by state law (A.R.S. 15-905) and allows community members to ask questions. The board may take action on the budget revision after the hearing.

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Tue May 11, 2021

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Board to hold executive session on principal recommendation

The Deer Valley Unified School District Governing Board is holding a special executive session to discuss the recommendation of a principal for Park Meadows Elementary. The session is closed to the public and is for receiving legal advice and discussing personnel matters.

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Tue Apr 27, 2021

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Board to hold executive session on West Wing principal recommendation

The Deer Valley Unified School District Governing Board is holding a special executive session meeting. The board will discuss the recommendation for the West Wing School Principal, which is a personnel matter. The meeting includes procedural items like call to order, roll call, and adoption of the agenda, followed by the executive session and adjournment.

Tue Apr 27, 2021

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DVUSD board to approve $12.2M in payroll and expense vouchers

The Deer Valley Unified School District Governing Board is meeting to handle routine business, including approving consent agenda items, hearing district reports, and recognizing student and staff achievements. The most significant action is approval of payroll and expense vouchers totaling over $12.1 million. The meeting is held with COVID-19 restrictions, limiting attendance to 50 people.

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Tue Apr 27, 2021

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Deer Valley board holds executive session for legal advice on personnel investigation

The Deer Valley Unified School District Governing Board is holding a special executive session meeting. The board will call the meeting to order, take roll, and adopt the agenda before convening a closed session to receive legal advice regarding a personnel investigation. The meeting is scheduled for 5:15 PM on April 27, 2021.

Tue Apr 13, 2021

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Deer Valley Unified School District Board approves $20 million in vouchers and donations

The Governing Board met virtually to review district financial reports and student enrollment updates. The meeting included the approval of significant payroll vouchers, human resources changes, and various student travel requests.

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Tue Apr 13, 2021

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Board to hold executive session on principal recommendation

This is a special meeting of the Deer Valley Unified School District Governing Board, convened solely for an executive session. The board will discuss the recommendation of the Constitution Elementary Principal, which may include employment-related matters such as hiring, assignment, or salary. The agenda contains only procedural items and a call for executive session, with no public action items.

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Tue Mar 23, 2021

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Board to discuss superintendent pay and goals in executive session

The Deer Valley Unified School District Governing Board is holding a special executive session to discuss the superintendent's performance pay and goals for the 2020-21 school year, and to provide input on 2021-22 goals and return-to-school planning. The meeting is closed to the public, with only procedural opening and adjournment items on the agenda.

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Tue Mar 23, 2021

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Board to approve $12.4M in payroll and expense vouchers

The Deer Valley Unified School District Governing Board will hold a regular meeting with awards, reports, and a consent agenda. Key items include approving payroll and expense vouchers totaling over $12.3 million, accepting donations, and renewing contracts. The board will also hear reports on enrollment, finances, and COVID-19 return-to-school planning.

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Tue Mar 2, 2021

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DVUSD board to discuss Open Meeting Law, policies, and possible district trust

The Deer Valley Unified School District Governing Board will hold a virtual meeting on March 2, 2021, with discussions on Open Meeting Law training, board policy review, and the potential creation of a district trust. The board will also vote on the FY22 employee benefit recommendation and approve consent agenda items, including payroll and expense vouchers totaling over $12 million.

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Tue Feb 23, 2021

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Board approves 2022-23 calendar, hears budget and COVID-19 reports

The Deer Valley Unified School District Governing Board held a virtual meeting on February 23, 2021. They approved the 2022-23 district calendar (Option A), heard reports on the FY22 budget committee and return-to-school planning, and approved a consent agenda including payroll and expense vouchers totaling over $12 million. The meeting was held virtually due to COVID-19, with public comments submitted online.

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Tue Jan 26, 2021

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DVUSD board to approve $25.9M in payroll and expense vouchers

The Deer Valley Unified School District Governing Board is meeting virtually to consider routine consent agenda items, including approving payroll and expense vouchers totaling about $25.97 million, human resources changes, donations, and addenda contracts. The board will also hear a report on COVID-19 return-to-school planning and recognize award recipients.

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Tue Jan 12, 2021

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DVUSD board elects officers, approves $26.6M in vouchers

The Deer Valley Unified School District Governing Board held its regular meeting on January 12, 2021, conducted remotely due to COVID-19. The board elected Ann O'Brien as President and Ann Ordway as Vice President, appointed ASBA delegates, and approved a consent agenda including payroll and expense vouchers totaling over $26.6 million. The meeting also included reports on student enrollment and return-to-school planning.

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