Dysart Unified School District public meetings in 2022
30 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2015- 2025
This is a public meeting notice for an oath of office swearing-in ceremony for the Dysart Unified School District Governing Board. No formal meeting will be held and no board business will be discussed. The event is scheduled for December 8, 2022, at 5:45 p.m. at the District Office Board Room.
- Oath of office swearing-in ceremony for Governing Board members
- Event location: District Office Board Room, 15802 N. Parkview Place, Surprise, AZ 85374
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2015- 2025
The Dysart Unified School District Governing Board will hold a public hearing on a revised FY 2022-2023 expenditure budget that decreases the M&O budget limit by $2.8 million to $189.7 million and increases the capital budget limit by $7,176 to $16.8 million. Following the hearing, the board will vote on a consent agenda that includes issuing a $50,000 solicitation for Community Connect Printing, approving job order contracting for two school weatherization projects, and revising classified salary schedules to raise minimum hourly rates to $13.85 effective January 1, 2023.
- Public hearing on FY 2022-2023 budget revision: M&O limit down $2.8M to $189.7M; capital limit up $7,176 to $16.8M
- Approve release of solicitation for Community Connect Printing, estimated $50,000
- Approve job order contracting for Marley Park Elementary weatherization ($2,350,245) and Valley Vista High School weatherization ($1,000,000)
- Approve revised classified salary and substitute compensation schedules, raising minimum hourly rate to $13.85 effective Jan 1, 2023
- Approve personnel actions for Nov 18-Dec 8, 2022, including hires, resignations, and leaves
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2015- 2025
The Dysart Unified School District Governing Board is holding a workshop/study session to review model policies developed by The Trust and the administration's work in the policy process. The agenda includes only this discussion item, along with procedural call to order.
- Review of The Trust Model Policy Program
- Discussion of model policies from The Trust
- Policy chapters include District Governance, Administration, Business Operations, Human Resources, and Students
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2015- 2025
The Dysart Unified School District Governing Board held a regular meeting on November 17, 2022, which included recognitions, public comment, and updates. The board approved a consent agenda containing several administrative items, including a memorandum of understanding with WestEd, a policy services agreement, an easement extension, and the release of multiple solicitations for goods and services. The meeting also included an executive session, but no details were provided in the agenda.
- Approved MOU with WestEd for NASA PLACES professional learning modules (Aug 1, 2022 – Dec 31, 2025)
- Approved Trust Policy Services Agreement with Arizona School Risk Retention Trust for 2022-2023
- Approved extension of telecommunications easement with VB Run LLC at Marley Park Elementary School
- Approved release of solicitations for printing, math/reading intervention, athletic uniforms/supplies, and more (estimated volumes up to $525,000)
- Recognized Valley Vista High School for ESPN Special Olympics Unified Champion Schools 2022 Honor Roll
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2015- 2025
The Dysart Governing Board will hold a regular meeting and executive session on October 27, 2022. The board will consider consent agenda items including a data-sharing agreement with Arizona Board of Regents, personnel actions, travel requests, and student suspensions. It will also vote on approving expense and payroll vouchers totaling over $9.4 million and accepting a state grant for flooring replacement at Luke Elementary School.
- Approve expense vouchers totaling $2,434,383.38
- Approve payroll vouchers totaling $6,982,948.51
- Accept $49,413.38 SFOB grant for Luke Elementary flooring replacement
- Approve data-sharing agreement with Arizona Board of Regents for FAFSA assistance
- Approve long-term suspensions for four student discipline hearings
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2015- 2025
The Dysart Employee Benefits Trust will hold its annual organization meeting, including electing a chairperson and discussing a vacant trustee position. Trustees will also discuss removing out-of-network coverage from medical plans for 2023-2024, review contracts for vision, dental DMO, and life insurance, and receive updates on the wellness program and a new COBRA vendor. The meeting includes public comment and approval of prior minutes.
- Election of Employee Benefits Trust Chairperson
- Discussion on vacant Trustee position
- Preliminary discussion on removing out-of-network from medical plans for 2023-2024
- Information on new COBRA vendor effective November 1, 2022
- Review of vision, dental DMO, and life insurance contracts for 2023-2024
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2015- 2025
The Dysart Governing Board is holding a private executive session on September 22, 2022, to interview finalists for the position of District Superintendent. This is a procedural meeting, and no public decisions or discussions are scheduled.
- Executive session under A.R.S. 38-431.03 (A)(1) to interview superintendent finalists
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2015- 2025
The Dysart Unified School District Governing Board held a regular meeting on September 22, 2022, approving consent agenda items including personnel actions, travel, donations, and financial vouchers. The board also received information on Constitution Day activities, supplemental curriculum resources, and extracurricular ticket purchasing. The meeting was open to the public, with opportunities for audience comments.
- Approved payroll vouchers totaling $12,241,802.09
- Approved expense vouchers totaling $2,104,318.13
- Accepted donations, gifts, and grants for August 2022, including $31,115.88 cash and $30,000 developer donations
- Approved personnel action items for September 9-22, 2022
- Discussed information on Constitution Day and civic celebrations
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2015- 2025
This is a public notice that a quorum of the Dysart Unified School District Governing Board may be present at the Surprise Regional Chamber of Commerce Annual State of Education Update. No formal meeting will be held and no board business will be discussed. The agenda contains only this procedural posting.
- Public notice of possible quorum at chamber event
- Event: Surprise Regional Chamber of Commerce Annual State of Education Update
- Location: West-MEC, 13201 W. Grand Ave, Surprise, AZ 85374
- Date and time: September 13, 2022, 8:00 A.M.
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2015- 2025
The Dysart Unified School District Governing Board held a regular meeting and executive session on August 25, 2022. The board approved consent agenda items including a third amendment to an intergovernmental agreement with West-MEC for joint technical education programs, personnel actions, travel requests, a facility use agreement, and acceptance of School Facilities Oversight Board (SFOB) grant funding for a roof assessment and AC unit replacement. The meeting also included recognitions, public comment, and updates from the superintendent and board members.
- Approved third amendment to West-MEC IGA for TOPS program, funding up to $238,574.92 for 2022-2023
- Approved personnel action items for August 12-25, 2022
- Approved overnight and out-of-state travel requests
- Approved facility use and donation agreement between The Vista and The Gathering
- Approved SFOB Building Renewal Grant funding for roof assessment at Shadow Ridge High School ($6,440) and replacement of 2 rooftop AC units at El Mirage Elementary School
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2015- 2025
The Dysart Unified School District Governing Board held a regular meeting on August 11, 2022, where they approved a consent agenda containing personnel actions, minutes, and facility grants. The board voted unanimously to accept state funding for roof designs at Valley Vista High School and Canyon Ridge School, as well as air conditioning repairs at El Mirage School. They also approved pilot programs for reading and math interventions at several elementary and middle schools.
- Approved $283,295.00 SFOB Building Renewal Grant for roof design at Valley Vista High School
- Approved $86,725.00 SFOB Building Renewal Grant for roof design at Canyon Ridge School
- Approved $16,202.96 SFOB Building Renewal Grant for air conditioning unit at Sundown Mountain at El Mirage School
- Approved pilot of Amira Online Fluency by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt at Countryside and Surprise Elementary
- Approved pilot of Connected Math and Corrective Math by McGraw-Hill at El Mirage Elementary and Ashton Ranch Middle School
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2015- 2025
The Dysart Unified School District Governing Board will hold a public hearing and regular meeting to consider a $9.8 million increase to the M&O budget limit (total $192.4 million) and a $1.7 million increase to the Unrestricted Capital Budget (total $16.8 million) for fiscal year 2022-2023. The board will also discuss an alternative instructional time model for Sundown High School and vote on consent agenda items including intergovernmental agreements for special education services, a dental sealant program, a cell tower easement with DISH Wireless, and personnel actions.
- Public hearing on FY 2022-2023 expenditure budget revision: M&O budget limit increased by $9.8M to $192.4M; capital budget increased by $1.7M to $16.8M
- Discussion of Dysart's Instructional Time Model (ITM) for 2022-2023, to be implemented at Sundown alternative school
- Intergovernmental agreement with Wickenburg USD for special education services (2022-2023)
- Easement agreement with DISH Wireless L.L.C. for telecommunications facility at Willow Canyon High School site
- Amendment to IGA with Maricopa County Dept. of Public Health for free dental sealant program (2022-2023)
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2015- 2025
The Dysart Governing Board will hold a public hearing on the proposed FY 2022-2023 budget, followed by a regular meeting and executive session. The board will also discuss an alternative instructional time model for Sundown school and consider several intergovernmental agreements and transportation contracts. The consent agenda includes agreements with Buckeye Union High School District, Maricopa Community College District, Nadaburg Unified School District, and special education transportation providers.
- Public hearing on FY 2022-2023 proposed budget
- Discussion of Dysart's Instructional Time Model (ITM) for 2022-2023, affecting Sundown alternative school
- Intergovernmental Agreement with Buckeye Union High School District for alternative and special education services
- Intergovernmental Agreement with Maricopa Community College District for dual enrollment
- Memorandum of Understanding with Nadaburg Unified School District for tuitioned enrollment of high school students at Willow Canyon High School
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2015- 2025
The Governing Board held a workshop to discuss curriculum adoption, communication goals, and the superintendent search process. During the special meeting, the Board reviewed the draft expenditure budget for the upcoming fiscal year.
- Review of 2022-2023 proposed budget including a 2% increase to the base level formula
- Discussion on the process for adopting curriculum and purchasing instructional materials
- Discussion regarding the timeline and process for a Superintendent search
- Discussion of communication goals for the upcoming school year
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2015- 2025
The Dysart Unified School District Governing Board held a regular meeting on June 9, 2022, approving a consent agenda that included sole source vendor contracts, an intergovernmental agreement with the City of Surprise, personnel actions, and travel approvals. One item (E.10) was moved to action/discussion, but the agenda text does not specify what that item is. The meeting also included public comment, superintendent and board updates, and an executive session.
- Approved Fuzion Inc and 512 Productions as sole source vendors for a Selena tribute performance at The Vista, estimated $10,500
- Approved West Valley Symphony as sole source vendor for multiple performances at The Vista, $7,500 per performance plus 75% of net box office receipts
- Approved five-year extension of intergovernmental agreement with City of Surprise for schools as community centers, including summer busing addendum
- Approved personnel action items for May 26–June 9, 2022
- Approved overnight and out-of-state travel requests, including high school athletic teams and career/technical student organizations for 2022-2023
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2015- 2025
The Dysart Governing Board approved several consent agenda items, including a contract for special education services through ACCEL. The Board also authorized agreements for summer busing with the City of Surprise and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
- Approved agreement with ACCEL for 2022-2023 Special Education Services
- Approved busing services agreement with the City of Surprise for summer camps
- Approved Memorandum of Understanding with The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints for summer camp busing
- Awarded contract for graphic wraps and decals with an anticipated annual volume of $175,000
- Awarded contract for HVAC and appliance parts with an estimated annual volume of $200,000
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2015- 2025
The Dysart Unified School District Governing Board will hold a public hearing on the revised 2021-2022 expenditure budget, which decreases the M&O budget limit by $60,640 to $177.0 million and increases the Unrestricted Capital Budget Limit by $28,987 to $15.6 million. The board will also enter executive session to discuss the superintendent's resignation agreement and receive information on a potential breach of confidential information. The regular meeting includes consent agenda items such as staffing agreements, pay-for-performance plan, personnel actions, and student suspensions.
- Public hearing on FY2021-22 revised expenditure budget: M&O limit decreased by $60,640 to $177.0M; Capital limit increased by $28,987 to $15.6M
- Executive session to discuss superintendent's resignation agreement and release (A.R.S. 38-431.03(A)(3)(4))
- Discussion on maintaining confidential information - potential breach and board requirements
- Consent agenda: Employee Staffing Agreement with Educational Services, Inc. for 2022-2023
- Consent agenda: Pay for Performance Plan for eligible certificated staff for 2022-2023
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2015- 2025
The Dysart Governing Board held an emergency special meeting to receive legal advice and provide direction to the district attorney. The discussion focused on a potential breach of confidentiality and open meeting law requirements.
- Motion to establish Executive Session regarding legal advice for breach of confidentiality
- Possible action to provide direction to the public body attorney following executive session
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2015- 2025
The Dysart Governing Board held a regular meeting and executive session, approving a consent agenda that included intergovernmental agreements for School Resource Officers with the cities of Surprise and El Mirage, a software license contract, personnel actions, a new phased retirement policy, and other routine items. The board also recognized student arts achievements and heard public comments.
- Approved IGA with City of Surprise for SROs at Shadow Ridge, Valley Vista, Willow Canyon high schools and Ashton Ranch, Cimarron Springs, Sonoran Heights middle schools for 2022-2023
- Approved IGA with City of El Mirage for SRO at Dysart High School and Dysart Middle School for 2022-2023
- Awarded Contract No. 23-4639-004 to DocUnited Imaging Inc for LaserFiche software license and support, annual volume $90,000
- Adopted Policy 7.69 - Phased Retirement (NEW)
- Approved revised 2022 Summer Learning staff compensation structure due to increased Special Education interest
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2015- 2025
The Dysart Employee Benefits Trust will meet to review wellness program updates, including open enrollment and health coaching. The board will also discuss monthly claims, trust financials, and information regarding prepaying medical costs to earn interest.
- Wellness Program updates including Benefits Open Enrollment (April 21 - May 6, 2022)
- Review of March 2022 Net Position Report and Claims Experience Report
- Discussion on prepaying medical expenses to earn interest
- Approval of unconfirmed minutes from the March 3, 2022 meeting
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2015- 2025
The Dysart Unified School District Governing Board held a regular meeting and executive session on April 13, 2022. The board approved consent agenda items including contracts for software, a food truck, a comedian performance, audit services, personnel actions, minutes, and travel. The meeting also included recognitions for band, arts festival, and athletic champions.
- Approved contract with Eleyo for integrated program management software, $100,000 annual volume
- Approved contract with JP Food Trucks LLC for district nutrition food truck, $200,000
- Approved sole source vendors for Jim Breuer performance at The Vista, $25,500
- Approved multi-year contract renewal for audit services with Heinfeld Meech & Co PC
- Recognized Shadow Ridge Cheer, Valley Vista Girls Basketball, and Willow Canyon Cheer as state/national champions
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2015- 2025
This is a public meeting notice for a scheduled tour of specialized classrooms. No formal meeting will be held and no Board business will be discussed during this event.
- Tour of Shadow Ridge High School at 8:00am
- Tour of Ashton Ranch Middle School at 8:45am
- Tour of Kingswood Elementary at 10:00am
- Tour of Dysart High School at 11:00am
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2015- 2025
The Dysart Unified School District Governing Board scheduled a special meeting for March 30, 2022. The agenda includes an executive session to provide informal feedback on the Superintendent's performance.
- Executive session to provide informal feedback on the Superintendent's performance
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2015- 2025
The Dysart Governing Board approved multiple consent agenda items, including new contracts for instructional systems and solicitations for district supplies. The Board also recognized various middle and high school athletic champions.
- Awarded contract to Illuminate Education for Assessment & Instructional Improvement System ($286,750 annual volume)
- Approved solicitation for Signage, Wall Wraps & Vehicle Wraps (estimated $175,000 annually)
- Approved solicitation for HVAC & Refrigeration Parts & Supplies (estimated $200,000 annually)
- Recognized Middle School and High School athletic champions
- Approved revisions to Policy 9.29 regarding School Volunteers
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2015- 2025
The Dysart Employee Benefits Trust will hold a regular public meeting on March 3, 2022, at 4:00 p.m. at the Dysart Unified School District office. The board will vote on approving the benefit renewals for the 2022-2023 fiscal year and the minutes from the December 9, 2021 meeting. They will also receive updates on the wellness program, the benefits timeline, and financial information. The meeting includes public comment and is open to the public.
- Approval of benefit renewals for the 2022-2023 fiscal year
- Approval of minutes from December 9, 2021 regular meeting
- Wellness update: health coaching and Employee Assistance Program
- Benefits timeline: open enrollment April 21 - May 6, benefits fair April 21
- Financial information: January 2022 net position and claims experience reports
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2015- 2025
The Dysart Governing Board met to approve various consent agenda items, including personnel actions and financial reports. The Board also reviewed updates to the Honor Rolls policy and approved the allocation of funds for the College Credit by Examination Incentive Program.
- Approved $7,533.05 in additional ADE funds for the College Credit by Examination Incentive Program
- Accepted $15,539.74 in cash donations for January 2022
- Accepted $80,500.00 in developer donations
- Approved payroll vouchers 1029, 38, and 39 totaling $6,519,997.66
- Recognized essay contest winners from the City of El Mirage and City of Surprise
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2015- 2025
The Dysart Governing Board held a regular meeting on February 9, 2022, approving a consent agenda that included personnel actions, minutes, policy updates, travel requests, a student suspension, a middle school course guide, and two School Facilities Board grants for weatherization assessments. The board also heard student performances and public comments.
- Approved personnel actions for Jan 27–Feb 9, 2022
- Approved $5,320 SFB grant for Canyon Ridge Middle School weatherization assessment
- Approved $6,440 SFB grant for Valley Vista High School weatherization assessment
- Approved long-term suspension recommendation (HOR2122-013)
- Approved 2022-2023 Middle School Course Guide
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2015- 2025
The Dysart Unified School District Governing Board held a regular meeting and executive session on January 26, 2022. The board approved a consent agenda that included an intergovernmental agreement with Deer Valley USD, two sole-source vendor contracts for performances at The Vista, personnel actions, minutes, a policy revision, and travel requests. The meeting also included recognitions for a choir performance, a newly certified National Board teacher, and district wellness awards.
- Approved IGA with Deer Valley USD for alternative and special education services for 2021-2022
- Approved BYU Performing Arts Management as sole source vendor for $12,000 performance
- Approved Broadway & Beyond Theatricals LLC as sole source vendor for $23,500 plus 75% of NAGBOR for Dinosaur World Live
- Approved personnel actions for Jan 13-26, 2022
- Approved revisions to Policy 7.52 Support Staff Fringe Benefits
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2015- 2025
The Dysart Governing Board is holding a private executive session to receive legal advice from the district attorney regarding the legal parameters for establishing a policy on locker room and restroom use by transgender students. No public decisions or discussions are scheduled; the meeting is closed to the public.
- Executive session under A.R.S. 38-431.03(A)(3) for legal advice
- Topic: policy on locker room and restroom use by transgender students
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2015- 2025
The Dysart Governing Board held its annual organization meeting to elect a new President and Clerk. The Board also approved various consent agenda items, including software solicitations and technology supply contracts.
- Election of Christine Pritchard as Governing Board President
- Election of Chrystal Chaffin as Governing Board Clerk
- Approval to release solicitation for Integrated Program Management Software (est. $90,000 annually)
- Award of contract for Chromebook replacement parts and supplies (est. $200,000 annually)
- Willow Canyon High School Choir performance