Deer Valley Unified School District public meetings in 2025
34 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Regular Governing Board Meeting
The Deer Valley Unified School District Governing Board will meet to approve routine financial items including $51.9M in vouchers, cooperative purchasing contracts, and donations totaling $21,757.10. The board will also vote on revised policies governing school board meetings, staff conduct, and support staff qualifications, as well as pre-approve addenda contracts for future consideration.
- Approve vouchers totaling $51.9M (Payroll #10: $10,750,159.58; Payroll #11: $10,624,865.62; Expense vouchers: $30,572,676.40)
- Authorize cooperative purchasing contracts for FY 2025-26 with estimated total spending
- Approve donations totaling $21,757.10 (year-to-date total: $248,581.77)
- Adopt revised policies BE (School Board Meetings), GBEB (Staff Conduct), and GDFA (Support Staff Qualifications)
- Pre-approve addenda contracts for Winter/Spring 2025-26
Special Meeting of the Governing Board - Executive Session
The Governing Board is holding a special meeting in executive session. The session is dedicated to discussing the Superintendent's performance pay goals for the 2024-2025 school year.
- Discussion of Superintendent Performance Pay Goals School Year 2024-2025
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The Deer Valley Governing Board is meeting in a special executive session. The board will discuss or consult with its attorney for legal advice and to consider its position regarding contracts that are the subject of negotiations, specifically Policy KEB complaints against personnel. The meeting is procedural and no public decisions are expected.
- Executive session called under A.R.S. 38-431.03.A.3 and A.4.
- Discussion on legal advice regarding contracts under negotiation
- Discussion on Policy KEB complaints against personnel
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The Deer Valley Governing Board is meeting in executive session to discuss a pupil promotion appeal from Constitution Elementary, citing state law exemptions for confidential records. The board may also receive legal advice on any listed agenda items.
- Executive session under A.R.S. §38-431.03.A.2 for records exempt from public inspection
- Review of a teacher's decision to promote or retain a student (A.R.S. §15-842.11)
- Appeal of Promotion from Constitution Elementary
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The Governing Board will hold a public hearing on the proposed 2025-26 Expenditure Budget, as required by state law. The board is expected to adopt the official budget after hearing public comment. The meeting is a special public hearing, not a regular board meeting.
- Public hearing on the proposed 2025-26 Expenditure Budget for the School District
- Board to consider adopting the 'Official' 2025-26 Expenditure Budget
- Public opportunity to discuss the budget before adoption
- Meeting includes procedural items: call to order, roll call, and adoption of the agenda
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The Deer Valley Unified School District Governing Board approved the Fiscal Year 2026 Expenditure Budget, a resolution supporting the November 2025 M&O Budget Override Election, and the Deer Valley Education Foundation MOU for 2025-26. The board also approved consent items including payroll voucher #25 for $30,806,130.83 and expense vouchers totaling $2,941,809.55.
- Adopted the proposed Fiscal Year 2026 Expenditure Budget (passed 4-1, with Kim Fisher voting nay).
- Approved a resolution supporting the 15% M&O Override Election, including a 'Pro Statement' for the voter pamphlet.
- Approved the Deer Valley Education Foundation (DVEF) Memorandum of Understanding for 2025-26.
- Approved the Fiscal Year 2026 Insurance Proceeds Plan to use insurance proceeds without affecting budgeted funds.
- Approved consent items including payroll voucher #25 ($30,806,130.83) and expense vouchers ($2,941,809.55).
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The Governing Board is convening a special executive session to discuss the Superintendent's performance pay goals. Discussions will cover goals related to the 2024-2025 school year and the upcoming 2025-2026 school year.
- Superintendent Performance Pay Goals School Year 2024-2025
- Superintendent Performance Pay Goals School Year 2025-2026
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The Deer Valley Unified School District Governing Board approved a consent agenda including payroll vouchers totaling $20,987,655.08 and expense vouchers of $2,977,138.66 for fiscal year 2024-25. The board also approved human resources changes, student travel, donations of $24,016.48, and addenda contracts. A finance report for May 2025 was presented as a district report.
- Approved Payroll Voucher #24 ($10,985,987.09) and Payroll Voucher #24.9 ($10,001,668.99) for FY 2024-25
- Approved Expense Vouchers totaling $2,977,138.66 for FY 2024-25
- Approved donations totaling $24,016.48 for the 2024-25 school year
- Approved 49 new certified hires and various other personnel changes
- Approved student travel for multiple schools to outdoor education, band camps, and competitions
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The Governing Board will vote on approving a free update to 5th grade social studies materials from McGraw-Hill, transitioning to a new Arizona-focused edition. The meeting also includes a consent agenda with items like personnel changes and approval of previous meeting minutes. A pre-meeting awards ceremony will recognize students and staff for various achievements.
- Approve 5th Grade Social Studies Adoption Update: free replacement of textbooks and online licenses with updated Arizona-focused materials from McGraw-Hill
- Consent Agenda includes approval of Governing Board meeting minutes from May 13 and May 20, 2025
- Consent Agenda includes approval of Human Resources changes (new hires, resignations, leaves, transfers)
- Pre-meeting awards honoring students including Flinn Scholarship winner Maya Ysabella Bustos and National Merit Scholarship winners
- Recognition of Sandra Day O'Connor High School's Girls Beach Volleyball team for fourth consecutive DI state championship
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The Deer Valley Governing Board is holding a special meeting to convene an executive session. The board will discuss the superintendent evaluation for the 2024-2025 school year. No votes on policy or spending are scheduled.
- Executive session under A.R.S. §38-431.03.A.1 for superintendent evaluation
- Discussion of employment, assignment, appointment, promotion, demotion, dismissal, salaries, disciplining, or resignation of a public officer or employee
- Meeting is procedural; no public action items listed
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The Deer Valley Governing Board is holding a special executive session to discuss a student promotion appeal from Las Brisas Elementary. The session is closed to the public under state law for discussion of confidential records and teacher promotion decisions. No votes or decisions are expected during this meeting.
- Executive session for discussion of records exempt from public inspection (A.R.S. §38-431.03.A.2)
- Executive session to review teacher's promotion decision for a pupil (A.R.S. §38-431.03.A.2 and §15-342.11)
- Appeal of Promotion from Las Brisas Elementary
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2017- 2025
The Deer Valley Governing Board is meeting in executive session to discuss a student promotion appeal from Las Brisas Elementary. The session is closed to the public under state law for discussion of confidential records and teacher promotion decisions. No votes or decisions are expected during the open portion of the meeting.
- Executive session to review a teacher's decision to promote or retain a pupil (Las Brisas Elementary)
- Session held under A.R.S. §38-431.03.A.2 and A.R.S. §15-342.11 for confidential records and promotion decisions
- Meeting is a special executive session with no public action items listed
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The Deer Valley Governing Board will hold a work session to preview the proposed FY26 Expenditure Budget. The meeting includes procedural items such as call to order, roll call, and adoption of the agenda. No votes on the budget are scheduled; this is a discussion and information item only.
- Preview of the proposed Fiscal Year 2025-26 Expenditure Budget
- Jim Migliorino, Deputy Superintendent, will present the budget preview
- Meeting is a work session, not a voting meeting on the budget
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The Deer Valley Governing Board is meeting in a special executive session to discuss personnel recommendations for principal positions at Barry Goldwater High School, Constitution Elementary, Gavilan Peak School, and Park Meadows Elementary. The session is closed to the public under Arizona law for employment discussions. No votes on the recommendations are scheduled during this meeting.
- Discussion of principal recommendation for Barry Goldwater High School
- Discussion of principal recommendation for Constitution Elementary
- Discussion of principal recommendation for Gavilan Peak School
- Discussion of principal recommendation for Park Meadows Elementary
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The Governing Board is holding a special meeting to conduct a public hearing regarding the Fiscal Year 2024-25 Expenditure Budget Revision. This hearing is required by A.R.S. 15-905 to allow community discussion before the revised budget is adopted.
- Public hearing for the Fiscal Year 2024-25 Expenditure Budget Revision
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The Deer Valley Unified School District Governing Board is voting on principal appointments for Constitution Elementary, Gavilan Peak, Park Meadows, and Barry Goldwater High schools for the 2025-2026 school year. The board is also approving a tax credit and fee authorization that increases high school athletic fees from $100 to $200 and middle school fees from $60 to $120, plus a new $100 marching band fee. Other items include adopting the meeting agenda, approving revised board meeting dates, and discussing the ASBA political agenda.
- Approve Dr. Janet Gilbert as Principal of Constitution Elementary School
- Approve Kelly Zywczyk as Principal of Gavilan Peak School
- Approve Pam Vigil as Principal of Park Meadows Elementary School
- Approve Sharon Wieser as Principal of Barry Goldwater High School
- Approve 2025-26 fee schedule raising high school athletic fees to $200 and middle school to $120
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The Governing Board is holding a special meeting in executive session. The primary purpose is to discuss the evaluation process for the Superintendent for the 2024-2025 school year.
- Superintendent Evaluation School Year 2024-2025
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This is a special meeting of the Deer Valley Unified School District Governing Board, consisting entirely of an executive session. The board will discuss the employment, assignment, or appointment of a principal for Sunset Ridge School, as well as related personnel matters. No public votes or decisions are scheduled.
- Executive session to discuss recommendation for Principal of Sunset Ridge School
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The Deer Valley Unified School District Governing Board voted to adopt a resolution calling a special election on November 4, 2025, to renew the 15% Maintenance & Operations budget override. The board also approved a new principal for Sunset Ridge School, a 5% increase in facility rental fees for 2025-26, and a consent agenda including personnel changes and policy updates.
- Approved resolution for Nov. 4 special election to renew 15% M&O override, with argument deadline of Aug. 8, 2025 at 5:00 P.M.
- Approved Megan Pyles as Principal of Sunset Ridge School for 2025-26
- Approved 5% increase to K-12 facility/field rental fee schedule for 2025-26, rounded to nearest dollar
- Approved consent agenda including HR changes (14 new classified hires, 18 resignations/terminations, 8 leaves, 7 transfers) and Policy AA revision
- Recognized Highland Lakes and Stetson Hills as A+ Schools of Excellence
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The Governing Board will hold a special meeting and executive session. The primary purpose is to discuss a recommendation for the Principal of Sierra Verde School.
- Recommendation for Principal of Sierra Verde School
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The Deer Valley Governing Board is holding a special meeting that will convene in executive session to discuss the employment, assignment, or appointment of a public officer or employee, specifically a recommendation for the principal of Esperanza Elementary School. The meeting includes procedural items such as call to order, roll call, and adoption of the agenda, followed by the executive session and adjournment.
- Executive session under A.R.S. §38-431.03.A.1 to discuss recommendation for Principal of Esperanza Elementary School
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The Deer Valley Unified School District Governing Board will vote on the FY26 salary recommendation from the Negotiated Solution Team and approve new principals for Esperanza Elementary and Sierra Verde School. The board will also accept the FY24 financial audit and compliance questionnaire by roll call vote. Consent agenda items include HR changes, student travel, and meeting minutes.
- Approve FY26 Negotiated Solution Team Salary Recommendation (previewed March 25, 2025)
- Approve Amber Landis as Principal of Esperanza Elementary School for 2025-2026
- Approve Kim Lanese as Principal of Sierra Verde School for 2025-2026
- Accept FY24 Financial Audit and Compliance Questionnaire by roll call vote (A.R.S. 15-914)
- Approve student travel for Boulder Creek, Legend Springs, Sandra Day O'Connor, and Mountain Ridge schools
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The Deer Valley Unified School District Governing Board will hold a special executive session to discuss the superintendent's performance pay goals for the 2024-2025 school year. The session is authorized under Arizona law for discussion of employment and salary matters. No votes or decisions are scheduled to be taken in public.
- Executive session to discuss Superintendent Performance Pay Goals for School Year 2024-2025
- Discussion related to Superintendent Evaluation and latest data on performance goals
- Meeting is a special executive session; no public action items listed
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The Governing Board is reviewing district spending reports and updating policies regarding board self-evaluation, agenda preparation, and rules of order. The board is also deciding on contract language for certified, administrative, and deputy superintendent roles for the upcoming school year.
- Approval of 2025-2026 contract language for Certified, Administrative/Exempt, and Deputy Superintendent
- Fiscal Year 2024 District Spending Report presented by the Auditor General
- Approval of Policy BAA (Board Self-Evaluation)
- Approval of Policy BEDBA (Agenda Preparation and Dissemination)
- Approval of Policy BEDD (Rules of Order)
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The Governing Board is holding a special meeting in executive session. The primary purpose is to discuss a recommendation for the Principal of New River Elementary.
- Recommendation for Principal of New River Elementary
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The Governing Board is holding a special meeting in executive session. The primary purpose is to discuss a recommendation for the Principal of Las Brisas Elementary.
- Recommendation for Principal of Las Brisas Elementary
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The Governing Board decided on employee compensation and benefit plans for the 2025-2026 school year. The board also appointed new principals for Las Brisas and New River schools and approved the 2025-2026 meeting schedule.
- Appointed Alisha Kellum as Principal of Las Brisas
- Appointed Melissa Sepuka as Principal of New River
- Approved 2025-26 Certified Performance Pay Plan with service hours adjusted from 20 to 10
- Approved FY 2026 Employee Benefit recommendation with a 8.4% increase for PPO dependent rates
- Tabled the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for Certified Agreement regarding class loads
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2017- 2025
The Deer Valley Unified School District Governing Board is holding a special meeting that will begin with procedural items (call to order, roll call, agenda adoption). The board will then convene in executive session to discuss the employment, assignment, or appointment of a principal for Sunrise Elementary, as permitted by state law. No votes or decisions are scheduled to occur in open session.
- Executive session under A.R.S. §38-431.03.A.1 to discuss recommendation for Principal of Sunrise Elementary
- Meeting is a special executive session only; no public action items listed
- Board may vote to convene executive session for legal advice on any agenda item
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The Deer Valley Governing Board is holding a special meeting in executive session. The board will discuss a recommendation for the Principal of Highland Lakes School.
- Recommendation for Principal of Highland Lakes School
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The Governing Board will vote on hiring Amanda Hicks as Principal of Highland Lakes and Michelle Martelli as Principal of Sunrise Elementary for the 2025-2026 school year. The board will also consider approving two-year district calendars for 2026-2028 and hear reports on National Board Certification, Career & Technical Education, and the FY26 Budget Committee recommendation.
- Approve Amanda Hicks as Principal of Highland Lakes School
- Approve Michelle Martelli as Principal of Sunrise Elementary School
- Approve instructional calendars for 2026-2027 and 2027-2028
- Approve Payroll Voucher #17 for $10,928,375.18 and Expense Vouchers for $959,245.49
- Approve Human Resources changes including 5 new certified hires and 12 new classified hires
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2017- 2025
The Governing Board is meeting to review district financial reports and safety updates. The board is deciding on personnel changes, donations, and the approval of multiple high-value payroll and expense vouchers.
- Payroll Voucher #15: $10,776,988.10
- Payroll Voucher #16: $10,919,513.57
- Expense Vouchers: $3,839,673.65
- Donations approval: $270.86
- Approval of Human Resources changes, including new hires and resignations
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The Governing Board elected Dr. Karen Pack as Vice President and approved a consent agenda including $21.6M in payroll vouchers and $6.3M in expense vouchers. The board also recognized student and staff achievements with awards and approved human resources changes, donations totaling $3,500, and addenda contracts.
- Election of Dr. Karen Pack as Governing Board Vice President (3-2 vote)
- Approval of Payroll Voucher #13 ($11,007,918.08) and #14 ($10,606,073.10) for FY 2024-25
- Approval of Expense Vouchers totaling $6,274,637.40 for FY 2024-25
- Approval of donations totaling $3,500 for the 2024-25 school year
- Recognition of 27 schools receiving A-rated banners from the Arizona Department of Education
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2017- 2025
The Deer Valley Unified School District Governing Board held its organizational meeting for 2025, electing Paul Carver as Board President and failing to elect a Vice President after three motions. The board also appointed Karen Pack as ASBA Legislative Delegate and Steve Bottfeld as alternate delegate.
- Paul Carver elected Governing Board President on a 3-1 vote.
- Three motions for Vice President (Stephanie Simacek, Karen Pack, Kim Fisher) all failed.
- Karen Pack appointed ASBA Legislative Delegate; Steve Bottfeld appointed alternate.
- Board approved consent agenda items 5.A. through 5.I. on a 3-1 vote.
- District presented 2024 state assessment results and A-F accountability report.
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The Deer Valley Governing Board will hold a work session to discuss Open Meeting Law protocols and board member ethics. The agenda includes presentations and discussions led by the board's attorney and the board vice president. No votes on substantive policy or spending are scheduled.
- Discussion of Open Meeting Law with attorney Denise Lowell-Britt
- Discussion of board member ethics and etiquette
- Discussion of social media, meetings, and email protocols for board members