Dysart Unified School District public meetings in 2021
22 substantive meetings from 2021, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2015- 2025
The Dysart Employee Benefits Trust is holding a regular public meeting to discuss and take action on agenda items, including approving minutes from September 23, 2021. Trustees will receive information on proposed benefit plan updates for the 2022-2023 fiscal year, an employee benefits and wellness program timeline, and an update on COVID testing requirements, including the possibility of purchasing test kits. Financial reports for October 2021 will also be presented.
- Approval of minutes from September 23, 2021 regular meeting
- Proposed benefit plan updates for 2022-2023 fiscal year
- Employee benefits and wellness program timeline with open enrollment April 21-May 6, 2022
- Update on COVID testing requirements and possible purchase of test kits
- October 2021 net position and claims experience reports
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2015- 2025
The Dysart Governing Board is holding a regular meeting with recognitions, public comment, and updates. The main business is approving a consent agenda that includes contracts for Chromebook replacement parts, a graduation venue, and audio/video production services, along with personnel actions and other routine items.
- Approve multi-term solicitation for Chromebook replacement parts, estimated $200,000/year
- Award contract No. 23-4712-001 to SMG for graduation venue rental, $63,200/year
- Award contract No. 22-711-004 to Clearwing Productions for audio/video production, $200,000/year
- Approve personnel actions for Oct 14–Nov 10, 2021
- Approve long-term student suspension recommendation HOR2122-007
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2015- 2025
The Dysart Governing Board will hold a private executive session on November 3, 2021. The purpose of the session is to receive legal advice from the district attorney regarding the legal parameters of providing services for transgender students.
- Executive Session regarding legal advice on services for transgender students
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2015- 2025
The Dysart Governing Board held a regular meeting on October 13, 2021, approving a consent agenda that included issuing solicitations for roof replacements at Dysart High School and West Point, approving sole source vendors for performances, and ratifying employee salary schedules. The meeting also included a dance performance, public comment, and updates from the superintendent and board members.
- Approved solicitation for Dysart High School roof replacement (Bldgs 1000, 3000, 4000) at estimated $1,725,000
- Approved solicitation for West Point roof replacement at estimated $1,017,965
- Approved solicitation for West Point weatherization at estimated $210,000
- Approved West Valley Symphony as sole source vendor at $5,000 per performance plus 70% of net box office receipts
- Approved Group5Productions LLC as sole source vendor for rescheduled performance at $12,000
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2015- 2025
The Dysart Governing Board held a regular meeting on September 22, 2021, and approved a consent agenda that included a memorandum of understanding with Southwest Behavioral Health Services, a solicitation for athletic team sponsorships, policy revisions, and a discipline matrix update. The board also heard public comments and received updates from the superintendent and board members.
- Approved MOU with Southwest Behavioral Health Services for 2021-2023 school years
- Approved multi-term solicitation for Athletic Team Sponsorship, estimated $80,000 annual district volume and $300,000 S.A.V.E. volume
- Approved revisions to 2021-2022 Discipline Matrix to comply with HB 2123
- Approved SFB Building Renewal Grant funding of $5,740 for cooling tower assessment at Kingswood Elementary
- Approved personnel action items for September 9-22, 2021
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2015- 2025
The Dysart Governing Board held a regular meeting on September 8, 2021, approving consent agenda items including a $6.5M payroll voucher and a $4.6M expense voucher, a transportation MOU with the Arizona State Schools for the Deaf and Blind, sole-source performance contracts, personnel actions, and policy revisions. The board also heard public comments and updates from the superintendent and board members.
- Approved payroll vouchers totaling $6,510,495.24
- Approved expense vouchers totaling $4,622,632.50
- Approved MOU with Arizona State Schools for the Deaf and Blind for transportation services
- Approved sole-source contracts for performances: Gabe Lee ($1,750) and Buddy Lee ($2,750)
- Approved long-term suspensions for students in discipline hearings HOR2122-001 and HOR2122-003
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2015- 2025
The Dysart Governing Board held a workshop/study session to continue collaborative planning for the Superintendent's 2021-2022 goals, objectives, and evaluation plan. This follows a previous study session held on August 4, 2021.
- Continued development of Superintendent's 2021-2022 goals, objectives, and evaluation plan
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2015- 2025
The Dysart Unified School District Governing Board approved a consent agenda containing nine items, including a fee revision for the ESS Role Model and Developmental Preschool Program and a licensing agreement with K12 Licensing, LLC. The board also voted to add 7th and 8th grades as offered levels at Dysart, Shadow Ridge, Valley Vista, and Willow Canyon High Schools to allow students to earn high school credit. Additionally, the board accepted an intergovernmental agreement with Wickenburg Unified School District for special education services and approved additional athletic stipends.
- Approved addition of 7th and 8th grades at Dysart, Shadow Ridge, Valley Vista, and Willow Canyon High Schools
- Approved K12 Licensing, LLC agreement with estimated revenue of $5,000 per year
- Approved intergovernmental agreement with Wickenburg USD for special education services for up to two students
- Approved revision of fee structure for ESS Role Model and Developmental Preschool Program
- Approved $1,500 stipend for Esports Coach and equivalent stipend for Girls Wrestling Coach
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2015- 2025
The Dysart Governing Board will hold a public hearing on the district's Remote Instruction Plan for the 2021-2022 school year, as required by new state law HB 2862. The regular meeting includes recognitions, public comment, and approval of consent agenda items such as intergovernmental agreements and a fields-use MOU with the City of Surprise.
- Public hearing on Dysart's Remote Instruction Plan for 2021-2022 (per HB 2862)
- MOU with City of Surprise for public use of elementary school fields (1-year term, renewable up to 5 years)
- IGA with City of El Mirage Police Department for a School Resource Officer at Dysart High School (July 29, 2021 – May 27, 2022)
- 3-year IGA with West-MEC for Career and Technical Education programs
- IGA with Maricopa Community College District for dual enrollment 2021-2022
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2015- 2025
The Dysart Governing Board held a public hearing and special meeting on July 7, 2021, to discuss the proposed budget for fiscal year 2021-2022 and Dysart's remote instruction plan for the 2021-2022 school year. The board voted to adopt the proposed budget, with a 3-2 vote. The meeting also included a public hearing on the remote instruction plan, as required by state law.
- Adopted FY2021-2022 proposed budget (motion carried 3-2)
- Public hearing on Truth in Taxation notice for potential property tax increase
- Discussion of Dysart's Remote Instruction Plan for 2021-2022 per HB 2862
- Meeting held at 15802 N. Parkview Pl, Surprise, AZ; limited to 100 attendees
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2015- 2025
The Dysart Governing Board held a regular meeting on May 26, 2021, recognizing athletic and staff achievements, hearing public comments, and approving a consent agenda of intergovernmental agreements and contracts. The consent agenda included a $200,000 per year West-MEC program for students with disabilities, a shared audiologist agreement with Peoria USD, and a busing services agreement with the City of Surprise.
- Approved IGA with Peoria USD for shared audiologist services
- Approved amendment to West-MEC T.O.P.S. program at $200,000 per academic year
- Approved IGA with Buckeye Union High School District for alternative/special education services
- Approved additional busing services agreement with City of Surprise for summer camps
- Approved contract award for special education substitute services to 43 vendors
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2015- 2025
The Dysart Unified School District Governing Board will hold a public hearing on the revised 2020-2021 expenditure budget, which decreases the M&O budget limit by $4.4 million to $170.6 million and the Unrestricted Capital limit by $924 to $13.6 million. Following the hearing, the board will vote on consent agenda items including contracts for HVAC maintenance and student photography/yearbook services, plus personnel actions and policy revisions.
- Public hearing on FY2020-21 revised expenditure budget: M&O limit decreased by $4.4M to $170.6M; Unrestricted Capital decreased by $924 to $13.6M
- Award HVAC maintenance contract to Bel Aire Mechanical Inc., annual volume $539,000, renewable up to 5 years
- Award student photography/yearbook contracts to 8 vendors including Lifetouch, Jostens, Herff Jones, and others
- Approve personnel actions for April 29-May 12, 2021
- Approve minutes from April 28 and May 5, 2021 meetings
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2015- 2025
The Dysart Governing Board will hold a workshop/study session to discuss planning topics for the 2021-2022 Areas of Focus. The meeting is open to the public, with attendance limited to 100 people.
- Discussion of 2021-2022 Areas of Focus
- Public meeting with 100-person attendance limit
- Meeting held in person or by telephone conference call
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2015- 2025
The Dysart Employee Benefits Trust is holding a regular public meeting on April 29, 2021. The board will approve the agenda and minutes from the February 17, 2021 meeting, and will discuss posting applications for two trustee positions that expire June 30, 2021. The board will also receive updates on employee benefits, wellness programs, and financial information including claims and contributions.
- Two trustee positions expire June 30, 2021; applications posted April 30 through May 14, 2021
- Approval of unconfirmed minutes from February 17, 2021 regular meeting
- Employee benefits update to be presented
- Wellness program update to be presented
- Financial information: March 2021 net position and claims experience reports
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2015- 2025
The Dysart Governing Board will hold a regular meeting on April 28, 2021, to consider consent agenda items including personnel actions, approval of the 2021-2022 student and parent handbooks, a $30,000 pilot of the Pear Deck interactive tool, and approval of payroll and expense vouchers totaling over $8.5 million. The board will also receive information on policy updates and hear public comments.
- Approval of $30,000 pilot of Pear Deck for all K-12 students
- Approval of 2021-2022 Student and Parent Handbooks with discipline procedures
- Approval of payroll vouchers totaling $6,175,096.45
- Approval of expense vouchers totaling $2,345,964.24
- Acceptance of donations, gifts, and grants for March 2021
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2015- 2025
The Dysart Unified School District Governing Board held a regular meeting and executive session on April 14, 2021. The board approved a consent agenda that included a $979,710 roof replacement contract for Sonoran Heights Elementary, sole source vendor contracts for concerts at The Vista, and the addition of two school counselor positions for mental health support. Two items (F.13 and F.16) were moved to action/discussion. The meeting also included recognitions for student achievements and public comment.
- Approved $979,710 contract to Progressive Roofing for Sonoran Heights Elementary roof replacement
- Approved Kinkead Entertainment Agency and Ozworth Inc as sole source vendors for Jerrod Niemann performance at The Vista (est. $24,000)
- Approved William Morris Endeavor Entertainment and Southpaw Entertainment as sole source vendors for Austin Burke performance at The Vista (est. $8,000)
- Approved two 1.0 FTE School Counselor - Mental Health Support positions at Dysart High and Willow Canyon High, funded by Safe-Schools grant
- Recognized high school athletic regional and state champions
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2015- 2025
The Dysart Governing Board held a regular meeting on March 10, 2021, and approved a consent agenda that included several sole-source vendor contracts for performances at The Vista, a roofing contract, an audit services contract, and personnel actions. The board also recognized a social worker for a lifetime achievement award and heard public comments.
- Approved The Kurland Agency & The Hot Sardines Ltd as sole source vendors for a $20,500 performance by The Hot Sardines at The Vista.
- Approved Group 5 Productions as sole source vendor for an $11,000 performance by Lakisha Jones at The Vista.
- Approved Red 11 Music & Ruff Road LLC as sole source vendors for a $26,500 performance by Shooter Jennings at The Vista.
- Approved International Creative Management Partners & Louzelle Productions Inc as sole source vendors for a $20,500 performance by Louie Anderson at The Vista, with potential bonuses up to $7,500 based on house capacity.
- Awarded Contract No. 21-1910-010 to Doege Development LLC for Western Peaks Elementary Roofing & Weatherization Improvements at $565,636, pending School Facilities Board funding.
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2015- 2025
The Dysart Employee Benefits Trust is holding a regular public meeting to consider approving benefit renewals and changes for the 2021-2022 fiscal year, as well as the minutes from the December 16, 2020 meeting. The board will also receive information on the employee benefits timeline and financial reports, including claims and contributions for December 2020. Public comment is permitted, with a three-minute limit per speaker.
- Approval of benefit renewals for 2021-2022 fiscal year
- Approval of benefit changes for 2021-2022 fiscal year
- Approval of minutes from December 16, 2020 regular meeting
- Presentation of employee benefits timeline for remainder of 2021-2022
- Review of December 2020 financial reports (net position, claims experience)
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2015- 2025
The Dysart Governing Board will hold a study session to discuss board governance and the meeting schedule for the 2021-2022 school year. The session is open to the public but limited to 50 people per the governor's executive order.
- Discussion of board governance
- Discussion of 2021-2022 meeting schedule
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2015- 2025
The Dysart Governing Board held a regular meeting on January 27, 2021, approving a consent agenda that included personnel actions, employee work calendars for 2021-2022, policy revisions, travel requests, and financial reports. The board also approved expense vouchers totaling $3,236,665.59 and payroll vouchers totaling $5,762,932.82. Additionally, the board recognized three newly National Board Certified Teachers and discussed end-of-year celebrations.
- Approved expense vouchers 2145-2148 totaling $3,236,665.59
- Approved payroll vouchers 22, 1020, 1021, 23 totaling $5,762,932.82
- Recognized three new National Board Certified Teachers: Kelly Gragg, Jesica Roehm, Jean Vogel
- Approved 2021-2022 employee work calendars (195 to 261 days)
- Accepted December 2020 donations: $15,998.89 cash, $47,500 developer
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2015- 2025
The Dysart Governing Board held a public hearing on proposed attendance boundary changes affecting several elementary and middle schools, then held its annual organization meeting to elect a Board President and Clerk. The board also approved a consent agenda including a $600,000 roofing solicitation and multiple memorandums of understanding.
- Public hearing on boundary changes for Marley Park, Countryside, Luke, El Mirage, Western Peaks, Cimarron Springs, Rancho Gabriela, Sonoran Heights, and Sunset Hills schools
- Elected Dawn Densmore as Board President (4-1) and Christine Pritchard as Board Clerk (3-2)
- Approved MOU with Alliant International University for student teacher placements
- Approved 6-year GEAR UP partnership with Dysart High School (2020-2026)
- Approved solicitation for Western Peaks Roofing and Weatherization Improvements ($600,000)
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2015- 2025
The Dysart Governing Board held a special meeting on January 6, 2021, primarily to call an executive session under A.R.S. 38-431.03(A)(3) to obtain legal advice on the applicability of district policies to returning to in-person learning and staff absences. The board voted unanimously to enter the executive session and later reconvened and adjourned. The meeting was procedural, with no other substantive public action.
- Executive session for legal advice on return to in-person learning and staff absences
- Motion to establish executive session carried unanimously (5-0)
- Meeting held at Dysart Education Center, 15802 N. Parkview Pl, Surprise, AZ
- Public gathering limited to 50 people per Governor's Executive Order 2020-43