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Deer Valley Unified School District, AZ

Deer Valley Unified School District public meetings in 2022

46 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Tue Dec 13, 2022

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Public hearing on two budget revisions for FY22 and FY23

The Deer Valley Unified School District Governing Board is holding a public hearing to discuss and potentially adopt revisions to the 2021-22 and 2022-23 expenditure budgets. The revisions are presented to recapture budget capacity that has changed since the last revision, as required by state law. The board may take action on these items after the hearing.

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Tue Dec 13, 2022

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Board approves 2023-2028 strategic plan with one dissenting vote

The Deer Valley Unified School District Governing Board is meeting to approve the proposed 2023-2028 Strategic Plan, which outlines the district's vision, mission, and strategic priorities. The board will also hear district reports on enrollment and finances, and consider a consent agenda covering routine items such as travel, vouchers, donations, and contracts. The meeting follows a public hearing and includes recognition of outgoing board members.

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Mon Dec 5, 2022

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School board to hold executive session on student expulsion and readmission

The Deer Valley Unified School District Governing Board is holding a special executive session to discuss legal advice and confidential student disciplinary matters, specifically regarding expulsion and readmission. The meeting is closed to the public and includes only procedural items such as call to order, roll call, and agenda adoption.

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Tue Nov 29, 2022

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Board previews 2023-2028 strategic plan, approves policies and travel

The Deer Valley Unified School District Governing Board will preview the proposed 2023-2028 Strategic Plan, which includes a new motto, vision, mission, and four key priorities. The board will also vote on several policy revisions and consent agenda items, including student travel and human resources changes. The meeting includes public comment and procedural items.

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Tue Nov 29, 2022

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School board to hold executive session on expulsion readmission

The Deer Valley Unified School District Governing Board is meeting in executive session to discuss a recommendation for readmission from expulsion, citing Arizona law for exempt records. The agenda includes only procedural items (call to order, roll call, agenda adoption) and the executive session item, with no public action items.

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Tue Nov 15, 2022

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Governing Board study session on standards-based grading

This is a special study session of the Deer Valley Unified School District Governing Board, held directly after the regular meeting. The board will discuss standards-based mindset and grading, with an attached presentation. The rest of the agenda is procedural (call to order, roll call, adoption of agenda, adjournment).

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Tue Nov 15, 2022

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DVUSD board approves $26M in payroll and expense vouchers

The Deer Valley Unified School District Governing Board held its regular meeting on November 15, 2022, covering recognitions, reports, and consent agenda approvals. The board approved payroll vouchers totaling $18,926,776.56 and expense vouchers of $7,167,537.08, along with other routine items. A policy on student immunizations was continued to the next meeting for further consideration.

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Tue Nov 1, 2022

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School board to discuss standards-based grading at study session

The Deer Valley Unified School District Governing Board is holding a special study session on November 1, 2022. The main item is a discussion on standards-based mindset and grading. The meeting is primarily a discussion, with no formal votes or decisions listed on the agenda.

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Tue Oct 11, 2022

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Board approves policy revisions and hears storm damage update

The Deer Valley Unified School District Governing Board is meeting to approve a consent agenda of policy revisions, hear reports on finances and storm damage, and recognize staff awards. The board voted to approve the consent agenda items 5.A through 5.O, with one member voting nay.

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Tue Sep 27, 2022

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Board to approve consent agenda including policy updates and HR changes

The Deer Valley Unified School District Governing Board is meeting to recognize student achievements and the Principal of the Year, hear reports on the Aspire online academy and athletics, and take action on a consent agenda that includes approving minutes, HR changes, and policy revisions. The board will also adopt the agenda and hear public comment.

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Tue Sep 13, 2022

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DVUSD board to approve $25M in payroll and expense vouchers

The Deer Valley Unified School District Governing Board is meeting to approve routine financial and personnel items, including payroll and expense vouchers totaling over $25 million, human resources changes, and student travel. The board will also hear reports on the Pathways program, early childhood education, professional learning communities, and district finances. The meeting includes recognition of students for top AASA scores and a coach for a national award.

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Tue Aug 23, 2022

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School board holds executive session on security plans

The Deer Valley Unified School District Governing Board is holding a special meeting to consider convening an executive session. The only substantive item is a discussion about security plans, procedures, and related safety measures for district buildings and information technology. The meeting is otherwise procedural, with no public decisions or action items listed.

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Tue Aug 23, 2022

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Board approves ASBA 2023 political agenda direction and HR changes

The Deer Valley Unified School District Governing Board met on August 23, 2022, to discuss and act on several items. They provided direction to the ASBA delegate for the 2023 Political Agenda, approved multiple policy revisions, and accepted human resources changes. The meeting also included a summer programming report and public comment period.

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Tue Aug 9, 2022

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Deer Valley school board approves $9.4M in vouchers, HR changes

The Deer Valley Unified School District Governing Board is meeting to approve routine operational items, including consent agenda items covering human resources changes, student travel, vouchers, donations, and contracts. The board also heard public comment and adopted the meeting agenda.

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Tue Jul 12, 2022

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School board to hold executive session on pupil promotion appeal

The Deer Valley Unified School District Governing Board is holding a special executive session to receive legal advice and discuss a pupil promotion appeal, as permitted by state law. The meeting is closed to the public and includes only procedural opening items, the executive session discussion, and adjournment.

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Tue Jul 12, 2022

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Board holds public hearing on $500,000 tax increase for adjacent ways

The Deer Valley Unified School District Governing Board convened a special meeting to conduct two public hearings. The first addressed a Truth in Taxation notice regarding a $500,000 property tax increase for adjacent ways. The second hearing presented the proposed 2022-2023 expenditure budget for public comment prior to adoption.

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Tue Jul 12, 2022

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Board adopts FY23 budget, levies increased property tax rate

The Deer Valley Unified School District Governing Board is meeting to take action on several financial items, including adopting the 2022-23 expenditure budget and levying an increased primary property tax rate to cover expenditures over the state-imposed spending limit. The board will also approve the use of insurance proceeds for the fiscal year and handle a consent agenda with routine items such as minutes, student travel, and human resources changes.

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Tue Jun 28, 2022

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Board approves FY23 budget for advertising, principal hire, and consent items

The Deer Valley Unified School District Governing Board met on June 28, 2022, to take action on several items. The board approved the FY23 proposed expenditure budget for advertising, accepted the recommendation for the new principal of Anthem School, and approved a memorandum of understanding with the Deer Valley Education Foundation. The board also approved a consent agenda covering minutes, student travel, vouchers, donations, and addenda contracts.

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Tue Jun 28, 2022

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Deer Valley 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 for buildings and information technology. The meeting is closed to the public, and no action is expected.

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Tue Jun 14, 2022

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Board to approve $1M science curriculum adoption for grades 7-12

The Deer Valley Unified School District Governing Board will consider approving a $1,015,523.24 adoption of science curriculum materials for grades 7-12, including digital licenses and kits. The board will also hear reports on student enrollment and grading practices, and vote on a consent agenda covering minutes, student travel, and vouchers.

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Tue May 24, 2022

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

The Deer Valley Unified School District Governing Board is holding a special executive session immediately after its regular meeting. The board will discuss the superintendent's performance pay and goals for the 2020-21 school year, as well as a contract extension. The session is closed to the public and is called to receive legal advice on these personnel matters.

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Tue May 24, 2022

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Board approves $353,826 curriculum adoption and new school calendars

The Deer Valley Unified School District Governing Board approved a large-scale English Language Arts curriculum adoption for grades 6-10. The Board also finalized instructional calendar options for the 2023-24 and 2024-25 school years.

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Tue May 24, 2022

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Board to hold executive session on pupil promotion appeal

The Deer Valley Unified School District Governing Board is holding a special executive session. The board will discuss a pupil promotion appeal, which is exempt from public inspection under state law. The meeting includes procedural items like call to order, roll call, and agenda adoption before the executive session.

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Tue May 10, 2022

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Public hearing on FY 2021-2022 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 2021-2022 expenditure budget. The hearing allows community questions as required by state law. The board may take action on the revised budget after the hearing.

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Tue May 10, 2022

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Board to discuss Superintendent evaluation and performance pay goals

The Deer Valley Governing Board convened a special executive session to receive legal advice. The meeting focused on discussing the Superintendent Evaluation and Performance Pay Goals for the 2021-22 school year.

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Tue May 10, 2022

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Board approves library agreement amendment and student travel requests

The Deer Valley Unified School District Governing Board met to recognize student achievements and review district reports. The Board approved an amendment to the intergovernmental agreement with Maricopa County Library District for the North Valley Regional Library and authorized student travel for competitions and camps.

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Tue Apr 26, 2022

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Board approves 2022-23 facility rental fee increases

The Deer Valley Unified School District Governing Board is meeting to approve the annual K-12 facility/field fee schedule for 2022-23, which includes increased rental fees to be more comparable with other districts. The board will also hear reports on safety and the Futures' work teams, and recognize student and staff achievements. The agenda includes several consent items, including approval of minutes and student travel.

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Tue Apr 12, 2022

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Board to discuss principal recommendation for Desert Sky Middle School

The Governing Board met in a special executive session to receive legal advice. The meeting focused on the recommendation for the Principal of Desert Sky Middle School.

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Tue Apr 12, 2022

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Board to discuss principal hire for Hillcrest Middle School in executive session

The Deer Valley Unified School District Governing Board is holding a special executive session to discuss the employment of a principal for Hillcrest Middle School. The meeting is closed to the public for legal and personnel matters, and no decisions are expected to be made publicly.

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Tue Apr 12, 2022

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Board to discuss principal recommendation for Mirage Elementary

The Governing Board convened a special executive session to receive legal advice. The meeting focused on a recommendation regarding the Principal of Mirage Elementary.

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Tue Apr 12, 2022

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Board to discuss principal recommendation for Copper Creek Elementary

The Governing Board met in a special executive session to receive legal advice regarding personnel matters. The meeting focused on a recommendation for the Principal of Copper Creek Elementary.

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Tue Apr 12, 2022

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Board approves principals, performance pay, and FY23 salary recommendation

The Deer Valley Unified School District Governing Board is meeting to take action on several items, including approving new principals for four schools, the 2022-23 Certified Performance Pay Plan, and the FY23 Negotiated Solution Team Salary Recommendation. The board will also hear district reports on finance and staff professionalism, and receive public comment.

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Tue Mar 22, 2022

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Board to discuss Principal recommendation for Vista Peak School

The Deer Valley Governing Board convened a special executive session to receive legal advice. The meeting focused on a recommendation regarding the Principal of Vista Peak School.

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Tue Mar 22, 2022

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DVUSD Board approves Kenneth Akeley as new Principal of Vista Peak

The Deer Valley Unified School District Governing Board met to approve several administrative and financial items. Key actions included appointing a new principal for Vista Peak and approving the Results-Based Funding Three Year Plan for fiscal years 2023-2025.

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Tue Mar 8, 2022

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Board to hold executive session on Greenbrier Elementary principal recommendation

The Deer Valley Unified School District Governing Board is holding a special executive session to discuss personnel matters, specifically a recommendation for the principal of Greenbrier Elementary School. The session is closed to the public and is authorized under Arizona law for discussions of employment. The agenda includes only procedural items and the executive session call.

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Tue Mar 8, 2022

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Board to discuss superintendent evaluation and performance pay goals in executive session

The Deer Valley Unified School District Governing Board is holding a special executive session on March 8, 2022. The only substantive item is a discussion of the superintendent's evaluation and performance pay goals for the 2021-22 school year, which will occur in closed session under Arizona law. The meeting also includes procedural items for calling the meeting to order, roll call, and adopting the agenda.

Tue Mar 8, 2022

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Board approves Greenbrier principal hire, FY23 benefits, 1GPA lead district

The Deer Valley Unified School District Governing Board is meeting to take action on several items, including approving the recommendation for the principal of Greenbrier Elementary, a proclamation for Music in Our Schools Month, and the FY23 employee benefit recommendation. The board will also consider designating the district as a lead district for the Government Purchasing Alliance (1GPA) and approving the 2022-2023 meeting dates. Reports on National Board Certification, finance, and safe and healthy schools are also on the agenda.

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Tue Feb 22, 2022

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Governing Board to meet in executive session regarding school principal

The Deer Valley Governing Board convened a special executive session on February 22, 2022. The meeting was held to discuss a recommendation for the Principal of The Traditional Academy at Bellair.

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Tue Feb 22, 2022

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Board to meet in executive session regarding Sunrise Elementary Principal

The Deer Valley Governing Board convened a special executive session on February 22, 2022. The meeting was called to receive legal advice regarding the recommendation of a principal for Sunrise Elementary.

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Tue Feb 22, 2022

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Board approves new principals for two schools and FY23 budget report

The Deer Valley Unified School District Governing Board will meet to approve the appointment of new principals for Sunrise Elementary and The Traditional Academy at Bellair, and to receive a report on the FY23 Budget Committee recommendation. The board will also consider consent agenda items including student travel, human resources changes, and vouchers totaling over $14.7 million.

Tue Feb 8, 2022

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Board approves $693,999.18 for high school math adoption resources

The Deer Valley Unified School District Governing Board approved new math materials including Open Up Math and MathXL. The board also reviewed student enrollment figures and district financial reports.

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Tue Jan 25, 2022

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Board to hold executive session on Norterra Canyon principal recommendation

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 employment of a public officer or employee, specifically a recommendation regarding the Norterra Canyon principal. No public decisions or votes are scheduled.

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Tue Jan 25, 2022

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Special meeting to discuss superintendent's relationship with board in executive session

The Deer Valley Unified School District Governing Board is holding a special executive session immediately following the regular board meeting. The only substantive item is a discussion regarding the superintendent's employment relationship with the board, as provided for in the superintendent's contract. The rest of the agenda is procedural (call to order, roll call, adoption of agenda, adjournment).

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Tue Jan 25, 2022

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Board to hold executive session on Desert Mountain principal recommendation

The Deer Valley Unified School District Governing Board is holding a special executive session to receive legal advice and discuss personnel matters, specifically the recommendation for the Desert Mountain School principal. The meeting is closed to the public and includes only procedural opening items, the executive session call, and adjournment.

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Tue Jan 25, 2022

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Board tables $694K high school math curriculum adoption

The Deer Valley Unified School District Governing Board met on January 25, 2022, and voted to table the approval of new high school math resources (Open Up Math and MathXL) totaling $693,999.18. The board also approved two new principals and a consent agenda covering student travel and HR changes. The meeting included recognition of 2020-21 Teachers of the Year and a report on safe and healthy schools.

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Tue Jan 11, 2022

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Board elects Ann O'Brien president, Ann Ordway vice president

The Deer Valley Unified School District Governing Board held its annual organizational meeting, electing Ann O'Brien as President and Ann Ordway as Vice President. The board also appointed an ASBA Legislative Delegate and an alternate. The board approved the consent agenda, which included minutes, human resources changes, and financial reports.

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