Deer Valley Unified School District public meetings in 2023
30 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2017- 2025
The Deer Valley Unified School District Governing Board held its regular meeting on December 12, 2023, covering awards, reports, public comment, and several action items. The board approved the 6-8 English Language Arts curriculum materials adoption on a 3-2 vote, with two members dissenting. It also approved second readings of three policies and a consent agenda including human resources changes and minutes.
- Approved 6-8 English Language Arts curriculum materials adoption (3-2 vote)
- Approved Policy IHA - Basic Instructional Program (second reading)
- Approved Policy JFABDA - Admission of Students in Foster Care (second reading)
- Approved Policy JLH - Missing Students (second reading, 4-1 vote)
- Consent agenda approved including HR changes and November 28 minutes
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2017- 2025
The Deer Valley Unified School District Governing Board met on November 28, 2023, to take action on curriculum adoptions and other district business. The board approved a $4,017,169.29 K-5 math resource adoption (i-Ready Classroom 2024) but rejected a $783,394.37 6-8 English Language Arts adoption (StudySync). The board also voted to delay reconsideration of a consultant agreement with Scholastic Inc. until December 12, pending survey data.
- Approved K-5 Math Resource Adoption (i-Ready Classroom 2024) at estimated total cost $4,017,169.29
- Rejected 6-8 English Language Arts Curriculum Materials Adoption (StudySync) at estimated total cost $783,394.37
- Amended motion to reconsider Scholastic Inc. consultant agreement to December 12, 2023
- Recognized AIA state champions: Boulder Creek High School swim (400M Free Relay) and Sandra Day O'Connor High School girls volleyball
- Recognized Jamie Hood, Paseo Hills School, as 2022-23 Principal of the Year
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2017- 2025
The Deer Valley Unified School District Governing Board is holding a special executive session on November 14, 2023. The board will discuss matters relating to school safety operations, plans, or programs, with staff present to discuss Board Room Safety. The agenda is otherwise procedural, covering call to order, roll call, and agenda adoption.
- Executive session under A.R.S. §38-431.03.A.8 for school safety discussion
- Discussion of Board Room Safety with Deputy Superintendent Dr. Gary Zehrbach and Director Joey Ohnesorge
- Special meeting at District Office Executive Conference Room, 20402 N. 15th Avenue, Phoenix, AZ
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2017- 2025
The Deer Valley Unified School District Governing Board will hold its regular meeting on November 14, 2023, at 7:00 PM. The board will discuss bullying protocols, special education procedures, and the potential use of an outside consultant. They will also consider a consent agenda that includes approving minutes, student travel, and human resources changes.
- Discussion on bullying protocols and concerns
- Discussion on special education procedures and complaints
- Discussion on hiring an outside consultant for the district
- Approval of student travel for various school trips (e.g., Boulder Creek, Sandra Day O'Connor, Mountain Ridge)
- Approval of human resources changes (new hires, resignations, leaves, transfers)
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2017- 2025
The Deer Valley Unified School District Governing Board is holding a study session to discuss several topics, including potential transportation for Career & Technical Education (CTE) students attending West-MEC classes, bullying complaint procedures, special education protocols and staffing, and bus transportation policy. No formal votes are scheduled; the session is for discussion and information.
- Discussion of transportation options for students attending West-MEC CTE classes
- Review of current bullying complaint procedures
- Discussion of special education procedures and complaints
- Potential assistance with special education staffing
- Review of bus transportation policy, including access for students and siblings
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2017- 2025
The Deer Valley Governing Board is convening a special executive session meeting. The purpose of this session is to receive legal advice regarding staff complaint procedures.
- Executive session discussion regarding staff complaint procedures
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2017- 2025
The Governing Board met to discuss district reports, awards, and personnel changes. A motion to hire an outside vendor to process employee and parent satisfaction surveys failed.
- Rejected proposal to use an outside agency for employee and parent satisfaction surveys
- Approved human resources changes including 36 new hires and 20 resignations/terminations
- Approved student travel for Mountain Ridge, Deer Valley, and Sandra Day O'Connor high schools
- Received district financial reports for September 2023
- Recognized several award recipients including Principal of the Year Jamie Hood
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2017- 2025
The Deer Valley Unified School District Governing Board is meeting to take action on several items, including approving a PK-8 grade configuration for West Wing, Inspiration Mountain, and Sonoran Foothills Schools, and selecting an outside agency to process employee and parent satisfaction surveys. The board will also vote on a consent agenda covering routine items like minutes, human resources changes, vouchers, and donations. The meeting includes awards presentations and a call to the public.
- Approve PK-8 grade configuration for West Wing, Inspiration Mountain, and Sonoran Foothills Schools
- Approve outside agency to process employee and parent satisfaction surveys for 2023-2024
- Approve Payroll Voucher #6 ($10,634,287.91) and expense vouchers ($2,819,983.80 for FY 2022-23; $1,354,488.68 for FY 2023-24)
- Approve donations totaling $7,021.43
- Approve human resources changes (new hires, resignations, leaves, transfers)
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2017- 2025
The Deer Valley Unified School District Governing Board is meeting to approve routine items, including consent agenda items such as the Project Momentum intergovernmental agreement with a $1,142,745 budget for 2023-24, and an amendment to the WIC program license at Constitution Elementary School. The agenda also includes awards for students and staff, a finance report, and public comment.
- Approval of Project Momentum IGA with $1,142,745 budget for 2023-24
- Fourth Amendment to WIC license agreement at Constitution Elementary School, extending through June 30, 2026
- Approval of Human Resources changes (8 certified new hires, 39 classified new hires, etc.)
- Recognition of 24 students with highest AASA scale scores
- Awards: Bezos Scholar, Bezos Educator Scholar, Model PLC School, Rookie Principal of the Year
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2017- 2025
The Deer Valley Unified School District Governing Board is holding a study session to discuss several topics, including grading practices for the 2023-2024 school year, the human resources termination process, a budget recommendation from the Negotiated Solutions Team, district staffing levels, and student activity funding. The board will also receive reports on summer programming and safe schools. No formal votes are scheduled except for adopting the agenda.
- Discussion of Deer Valley Grading Practice 2023-2024 School Year
- Review of employee termination, resignation, and administrative leave process
- Negotiated Solutions Team (NST) Budget Recommendation by Governing Board
- Review of all non-campus administration and leadership positions
- 2023 Summer Programming Report and Safe Schools Update Report
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2017- 2025
The Deer Valley Unified School District Governing Board held its regular meeting on August 22, 2023, approving several routine items and providing direction on the Arizona School Boards Association's 2024 political agenda. The board voted to direct its delegate on how to vote at the ASBA Delegate Assembly on September 9. Consent agenda items, including human resources changes, student travel, vouchers, donations, and addenda contracts, were approved in a single motion, with one item moved for separate consideration.
- Approved ASBA 2024 Political Agenda direction for delegate vote
- Approved Payroll Voucher #3 for $9,270,332.45 (FY 2023-24) and Expense Vouchers for $6,503,105.32 (FY 2022-23)
- Approved donations totaling $2,019.36
- Approved student travel for Mountain Ridge and Deer Valley High Schools to events in CA and AZ
- Approved human resources changes including 11 certified new hires and 65 classified new hires
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2017- 2025
The Deer Valley Unified School District Governing Board held its regular meeting on August 8, 2023, approving a consent agenda that included payroll and expense vouchers totaling over $6.9 million, human resources changes, student travel, donations, and other routine items. The board also voted to table discussion items 6.A. through 6.C. until a future study session.
- Approved Payroll Voucher #1 ($556,214.54), Payroll Voucher #2 ($2,178,374.59) for FY 2023-24, and Expense Vouchers ($4,166,982.85) for FY 2022-23
- Approved donations totaling $6,352.60 for various schools
- Approved student travel for Barry Goldwater High School (DECA camp) and Deer Valley High School (cross country invitational)
- Approved list of Qualified Evaluators for 2023-2024 school year
- Approved human resources changes including 49 new certified hires and 51 new classified hires
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2017- 2025
The Deer Valley Unified School District Governing Board is meeting to take action on several items, including approving the adoption of Career & Technical Education (CTE) curriculum materials for grades 9-12, the FY2024 expenditure budget, and a pro-statement for a November 2023 override election. The board also approved the appointment of a new principal for Gavilan Peak School and changes to several board policies. All items were approved, with some board members abstaining or voting against specific measures.
- Approved $898,062.71 for 9-12 CTE curriculum materials from Cengage, G-W Publisher, McGraw Hill, and Savvas
- Adopted the Fiscal Year 2024 Expenditure Budget
- Approved the Board Pro-Statement for the November 7, 2023 M&O Override Election
- Approved Kimberly Elms as Principal of Gavilan Peak School
- Approved changes to Board Policies IGA, IGD, and IJJ
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2017- 2025
The Deer Valley Unified School District Governing Board is holding a special public hearing to present and discuss the proposed 2023-24 expenditure budget. The board is expected to adopt the official budget after hearing public input, as required by state law.
- Public hearing on proposed 2023-24 expenditure budget
- Adoption of the 'Official' 2023-24 Expenditure Budget
- Budget documents attached: FY24 Adopted Budget, 2024EXPBUD-adopted, BUD24-adopted Gold Book
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2017- 2025
The Deer Valley Unified School District Governing Board is holding a special executive session to discuss Superintendent Performance Pay Goals for the 2023-2024 school year, related to the superintendent's evaluation. The meeting is closed to the public, and the agenda includes only procedural items and this one discussion item.
- Executive session under A.R.S. §38-431.03.A.1 for discussion of superintendent performance pay goals
- Discussion of Superintendent Performance Pay Goals for School Year 2023-2024
- Special meeting held at District Office Executive Conference Room, 20402 N. 15th Avenue, Phoenix, AZ
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2017- 2025
The Deer Valley Unified School District Governing Board is holding a special executive session to discuss the employment, assignment, or appointment of a principal for Deer Valley High School. The meeting is closed to the public and includes only procedural opening items and a call for executive session.
- Executive session for discussion of employment, assignment, appointment, promotion, demotion, dismissal, salaries, disciplining or resignation of a public officer, appointee or employee
- Recommendation for Principal of Deer Valley High School
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2017- 2025
The Deer Valley Unified School District Governing Board met on June 27, 2023, and took action on several items, including approving the FY24 proposed expenditure budget for advertising, accepting the FY22 financial audit, and approving the recommendation for the new principal of Deer Valley High School. The board also approved a memorandum of understanding with the Deer Valley Education Foundation and revised several curriculum-related policies. All votes were carried, with one dissenting vote on the budget advertising.
- Approved FY24 Proposed Expenditure Budget to advertise (motion carried 3-1, Kim Fisher nay)
- Accepted FY22 Financial Audit and Compliance Questionnaire by roll call vote
- Approved Paul Roskelley as Principal of Deer Valley High School
- Approved Deer Valley Education Foundation MOU for 2023-24
- Revised Board Policies IGA, IGD, IJJ on curriculum and textbooks
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2017- 2025
The Deer Valley Unified School District Governing Board is meeting to approve administrative hires, including new principals for Sierra Verde and Union Park schools and a new Director of Finance. The board will also review finance reports, hear public comment, and vote on a consent agenda covering minutes, HR changes, and student travel.
- Approve Brittany Hughes as Principal of Sierra Verde School
- Approve Lauren Ghanooni as Principal of Union Park School
- Approve Catherine King as Director of Finance
- Approve student travel for Mountain Ridge, Boulder Creek, Sandra Day O'Connor, and other schools
- Approve HR changes including 90 new certified hires and 18 resignations/terminations
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2017- 2025
The Deer Valley Unified School District Governing Board is meeting in executive session to discuss personnel matters, including the superintendent's performance pay goals for the 2022-23 school year and recommendations for the Director of Finance and principals for Sierra Verde and Union Park schools. The meeting is closed to the public, and no votes on these items are listed on the agenda.
- Discussion of Superintendent Performance Pay Goals for SY 2022-23
- Recommendation for Director of Finance
- Recommendation for Principal of Sierra Verde School
- Recommendation for Principal of Union Park School
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2017- 2025
The Deer Valley Unified School District Governing Board is meeting to take action on several items, including approving the FY24 salary recommendation, the 2023-24 tax credit and fee schedule, and a letter of intent for state land adjacent to Sandra Day O'Connor High School. The board will also hear reports on finances and a bond/override committee, and recognize award recipients and state champions. All action items on the agenda were approved unanimously.
- Approved City of Phoenix Letter of Intent for State Land adjacent to Sandra Day O'Connor High School
- Approved FY24 Negotiated Solution Team Salary Recommendation
- Approved Tax Credit and Fee Authorization for 2023-24, including increased athletic admission fees and Aspire Online class fees
- Approved student travel for camps at Barry Goldwater, Deer Valley, Mountain Ridge, Sandra Day O'Connor, and Sierra Verde STEAM Academy
- Approved consent agenda including minutes, HR changes, and other routine items
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2017- 2025
The Deer Valley Unified School District Governing Board is holding a special executive session to discuss the superintendent's evaluation for the 2022-23 school year. The meeting is closed to the public and includes only procedural items such as call to order, roll call, and agenda adoption.
- Executive session for superintendent evaluation SY 2022-23
- Legal basis: A.R.S. §38-431.03.A.1
- Meeting held at District Office Executive Conference Room, 20402 N. 15th Avenue, Phoenix
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2017- 2025
The Deer Valley Unified School District Governing Board is meeting to take action on several items, including approving new principals for Canyon Springs School and Constitution Elementary School, and approving the annual facility/field fee schedule for 2023-24. The board will also hear reports on student art purchases, career and technical student organization champions, and the bond/override citizen's advisory committee. Public comment is invited.
- Approved Jaime Aldred as Principal of Canyon Springs School
- Approved Gina Millsaps as Principal of Constitution Elementary School
- Approved 2023-24 K-12 facility/field fee schedule with $20/hour student worker rate and LED field light rate cut from $82.50 to $54.00
- Approved consent agenda including HR changes and student travel for multiple schools
- Heard report on 2022-23 Bond/Override Citizen's Advisory Committee
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2017- 2025
The Deer Valley Unified School District Governing Board is holding a special meeting that is entirely an executive session. The board will discuss the employment, assignment, or appointment of a principal for Constitution Elementary School, as allowed under Arizona law. The agenda includes only procedural items and the executive session discussion, with no public action items.
- Executive session to discuss principal for Constitution Elementary School
- Legal basis: A.R.S. §38-431.03.A.1 (personnel matters)
- Meeting held at District Office, 20402 N. 15th Avenue, Phoenix, AZ
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2017- 2025
The Deer Valley Unified School District Governing Board is holding a special executive session to discuss the employment, assignment, or appointment of a principal for Sunrise Elementary School. The meeting is closed to the public and includes only procedural items and the executive session call.
- Executive session under A.R.S. §38-431.03.A.1 to discuss personnel matters
- Recommendation for Principal of Sunrise Elementary School
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2017- 2025
The Deer Valley Unified School District Governing Board is meeting to approve several financial and policy items, including the 2023-24 Certified Performance Pay Plan, the FY24 Employee Benefit Recommendation, and a consent agenda with vouchers totaling over $33.9 million. The board will also hear reports on enrollment and finances, and recognize student and staff achievements.
- Approved 2023-24 Certified Performance Pay Plan
- Approved FY24 Employee Benefit Recommendation
- Approved vouchers: Payroll #17 ($9,565,606.98), #17.9 ($18,863,708.01), Expense ($5,518,721.89)
- Approved donations totaling $9,851
- Approved student travel for multiple schools and events
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2017- 2025
The Deer Valley Unified School District Governing Board is holding a special executive session to discuss personnel matters, specifically the recommendation for the Principal of Deer Valley Middle School. The meeting is closed to the public and includes only procedural items like call to order and roll call.
- Executive session under A.R.S. §38-431.03.A.1 for discussion of employment, assignment, or dismissal of a public officer or employee
- Recommendation for Principal of Deer Valley Middle School
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2017- 2025
The Deer Valley Unified School District Governing Board held its regular meeting on February 14, 2023. The board approved the K-12 Social Studies Curriculum Resource Materials Adoption, a $3.39 million purchase of McGraw Hill materials and free Arizona Council on Economic Education resources. It also approved a K-12 Music Curriculum Resource Materials Adoption, a revised parental involvement policy, a proclamation for Career and Technical Education Month, and the appointment of Ray Utter as Principal of Deer Valley Middle School. The board recognized five schools with 'A' ratings from the Arizona Department of Education and received finance and enrollment reports.
- Approved K-12 Social Studies Curriculum Resource Materials Adoption (McGraw Hill) at an estimated total cost of $3,386,493.23
- Approved K-12 Music Curriculum Resource Materials Adoption (Quaver for K-6 general music)
- Approved Policy KB - Parental Involvement in Education (revised after previous denial)
- Approved Ray Utter as Principal of Deer Valley Middle School
- Recognized five 'A' schools: Sunset Ridge School, Terramar Academy of the Arts, Traditional Academy at Bellair, Union Park School, West Wing School
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2017- 2025
The Deer Valley Unified School District Governing Board is holding a special study session to discuss standards-based mindset and grading. The agenda includes procedural opening items and a single discussion item, with no votes or decisions scheduled.
- Discussion: Standards Based Mindset & Grading
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2017- 2025
The Deer Valley Unified School District Governing Board is meeting to approve routine financial items, including payroll and expense vouchers totaling over $13.8 million, donations, and contracts. The board will also hear a report on gifted services and recognize schools that received an 'A' rating from the Arizona Department of Education.
- Approve Payroll Voucher #14 ($9,215,919.24) and Expense Vouchers ($4,604,272.12)
- Approve donations totaling $10,370.64
- Award contracts to 15 vendors for athletic/PE uniforms and apparel (estimated $800,000 annually)
- Authorize additional cooperative and sole source contracts for FY 2022-23
- Recognize 15 schools for 'A' rating from Arizona Department of Education
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2017- 2025
The Deer Valley Unified School District Governing Board held its organizational meeting, electing Jennie Paperman as President and Kim Fisher as Vice President, and appointing ASBA delegates. The board also voted on a revised Policy KB on Parental Involvement in Education, which failed. The agenda included awards, recognitions, and consent agenda items.
- Elected Jennie Paperman as Governing Board President (motion carried 4-1)
- Elected Kim Fisher as Governing Board Vice President (motion carried 3-2)
- Appointed Paul Carver as ASBA Legislative Delegate and Stephanie Simacek as alternate
- Policy KB - Parental Involvement in Education revision failed (motion failed 1-4)
- Approved consent agenda including student travel for wrestling, jazz, and ROTC events