Dysart Unified School District public meetings in 2023
27 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2015- 2025
The Dysart Unified School District Governing Board held a public hearing and regular meeting on December 14, 2023. They approved a $2.0 million increase to the M&O budget limit (total $198.2 million) and a $1.6 million increase to the Unrestricted Capital Budget Limit (total $24.4 million) for FY 2023-2024. The board also elected Dawn Densmore as President and Christine Pritchard as Clerk, and approved a consent agenda including intergovernmental agreements for fine arts grants, special education services, tutoring, personnel actions, minutes, and travel.
- Public hearing on FY 2023-2024 expenditure budget revision: M&O budget limit increased by $2.0M to $198.2M; Unrestricted Capital Budget Limit increased by $1.6M to $24.4M
- Elected Dawn Densmore as Governing Board President and Christine Pritchard as Clerk, effective January 1, 2024
- Approved IGA with Arizona Department of Education to apply for fine arts grant funds (Nov 1, 2023 – Jun 30, 2024)
- Approved amendment to IGA with Wickenburg USD to add Physical Therapy services for special education students
- Approved revised IGA with Arizona Department of Education for student tutoring services
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2015- 2025
The Dysart Employee Benefits Trust is holding a regular public meeting to discuss employee benefits, including a preliminary look at potential health plan costs, wellness program updates, and monthly financial reports. The board will also consider approving the agenda and minutes from the September 27, 2023 meeting. Public comment is allowed, with a three-minute limit per speaker.
- Presentation by Jamison Davis with Brown & Brown on potential Health Plan costs
- Employee Benefits and Wellness Program updates: Hinge Health, Health Coaching, possible Step Challenges
- October 2023 Claims Experience Report and Net Position Report
- Approval of minutes from September 27, 2023 regular meeting
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2015- 2025
The Dysart Unified School District Bond/Override Committee is holding a regular public meeting. The committee will consider approving the minutes from its November 28, 2023 meeting and will receive information on a draft survey, future maintenance renovation needs, school safety, and a summary of bond/override history and potential need. Public comment is also scheduled.
- Approval of minutes from November 28, 2023 meeting
- Discussion of draft survey
- Information on maintenance renovation needs for district facilities
- Information on school safety
- Bond/override history and potential need summary
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2015- 2025
The Dysart Bond/Override Committee is meeting to discuss information that could inform a potential bond or override election. They will hear presentations on survey development, district spending, demographics and construction needs, and transportation. The committee will also consider approving minutes from the previous meeting and take public comment.
- Approval of minutes from November 14, 2023 meeting
- Information on survey development and election history
- FY23 district spending overview as it relates to override
- Demographics and construction needs, including student growth and school building needs
- Transportation overview and identified needs
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2015- 2025
The Dysart Unified School District Governing Board will hold a public hearing to gather input on a proposed boundary and grade configuration change for Asante Preparatory Academy, which may also affect Cimarron Springs Middle School and Western Peaks Elementary School. Following the hearing, the board will hold its regular meeting, which includes public comment, superintendent and board updates, and a consent agenda with several action items.
- Public hearing on Asante Preparatory Academy boundary change
- Intergovernmental agreement with Arizona Department of Education for fine arts grant funds (Nov 1, 2023 – Jun 30, 2024)
- Award of Contract No. 23-005-28 Math Intervention (SAVE) with anticipated combined volume of $1,560,000
- Award of Contract No. 23-004-28 Reading Intervention (SAVE)
- Approval of personnel action items for Oct 27 – Nov 16, 2023
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2015- 2025
The Dysart Bond/Override Committee is holding a regular meeting to discuss district finances and potential bond and override measures. The agenda includes approval of previous meeting minutes, a review of FY23 spending, and updates on survey development and future meetings. Public comment is also scheduled.
- Approval of unconfirmed minutes from October 24, 2023 meeting
- Information on FY23 district spending overview and potential bond/override
- Discussion on survey development and future meeting dates
- Public comment period for residents
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2015- 2025
The Dysart Unified School District Governing Board will hold a public study session on November 9, 2023, at Freedom Traditional Academy. The main agenda item is a discussion of evaluation systems for all staff, involving the board and cabinet. The meeting also includes procedural items like call to order and adjournment.
- Discussion of evaluation systems for all staff
- Study session held at Freedom Traditional Academy, 16066 N. Parkview Place, Surprise, AZ
- Meeting open to the public with option for teleconference attendance
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2015- 2025
The Dysart Unified School District Governing Board held a regular meeting on October 26, 2023, covering recognitions, public comment, and a consent agenda. The board approved personnel actions, travel requests, student suspensions, course guides, and financial reports. The most significant item was the approval of expense vouchers totaling $4,367,111.74.
- Approved expense vouchers 4023-4026 totaling $4,367,111.74
- Approved personnel action items for 10/06/23-10/26/23
- Approved overnight and out-of-state travel requests
- Accepted donations, gifts, and grants for September 2023 (cash $28,750, non-cash $4,479.02, developer $51,000)
- Approved 2024-2025 middle and high school course guides
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2015- 2025
The Dysart Bond/Override Committee is holding a regular public meeting to receive presentations on Open Meeting Law, legal restrictions on school resources and elections, and current/potential bond and override measures. The committee will also discuss meeting expectations and nominate spokesperson(s) to present updates to the Governing Board. Public comment is allowed, with a three-minute limit per speaker.
- Presentation on Open Meeting Law by Attorney Chris Thomas (GustRosenfeld)
- Presentation on A.R.S. § 15-511 legal restrictions on school resources and elections
- Bond and Override Presentation by administration on current and potential future measures
- Committee overview: meeting dates and member expectations
- Action item: recommendation to approve selected committee spokesperson(s)
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2015- 2025
The Dysart Employee Benefits Trust will hold its annual organization meeting, electing a chairperson and welcoming two new trustees. The board will also review the trust agreement, receive updates on employee benefits and wellness programs, and discuss financial information including claims reports.
- Election of Employee Benefits Trust Chairperson for a one-year term
- Welcome of new Trustees Leonard White and Amy Tekulve (terms expire June 30, 2026)
- Approval of minutes from April 26, 2023 regular meeting
- Discussion of 2023-2024 meeting schedule (Sept 27, Dec 13, Feb 13, Apr 17)
- Review of August 2023 Claims Experience Report and FY23 Medical Claims Financial Information
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2015- 2025
The Dysart Unified School District Governing Board held a regular meeting on September 14, 2023, approving a consent agenda that included personnel actions, the 2024-2025 school calendar, overnight/out-of-state travel, and acceptance of School Facilities Division (SFD) Building Renewal Grant funds for facility projects. The board also heard a choir performance, public comments, and updates from the superintendent and board members.
- Approved personnel action items for 08/25/2023-09/14/2023
- Adopted 2024-2025 school calendar
- Approved overnight and out-of-state travel requests
- Accepted SFD Building Renewal Grant for El Mirage Elementary School surge suppressor (38% funded)
- Accepted SFD Building Renewal Grants for Willow Canyon HS roof/weatherization, Countryside Elem cooling tower, Dysart HS power surge suppressor, Ashton Ranch MS roof/weatherization (100% funded)
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2015- 2025
The Dysart Unified School District Governing Board is holding a study session to discuss the current bond and override, potential future bonds and overrides, and embedded collaboration time for professional learning communities. The meeting is open to the public and includes procedural items like call to order and adjournment.
- Discussion of current bond and override and potential future bonds/overrides
- Discussion of embedded collaboration time for professional learning communities
- Public study session at 15802 N. Parkview Pl, Surprise, AZ
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2015- 2025
The Dysart Unified School District Governing Board held a regular meeting and executive session on August 24, 2023. The board approved consent agenda items including personnel actions, meeting minutes, travel requests, a drywell maintenance contract, a capital plan submittal, and the release of several solicitations. The meeting also included recognitions, public comment, and updates from the superintendent and board members.
- Approved Contract No. 23-003-28 for drywell maintenance with Torrent Resources, estimated annual volume $100,000
- Approved release of solicitations including Food Service Management RFP ($4,400,000), Math Intervention Program RFP ($1,558,000), Reading Intervention Program RFP ($2,571,000)
- Approved submittal of School Facilities Oversight Board (SFOB) Capital Plan
- Approved personnel action items for 08/11/2023 through 08/24/2023
- Recognized Willow Canyon High School Band and financial reporting awards
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2015- 2025
The Dysart Unified School District Governing Board held a regular meeting on August 10, 2023, approving a consent agenda that included personnel actions, travel requests, a $100,000 athletic officiating contract, and ratification of payroll and expense vouchers totaling over $6.3 million. The board also received information on school improvement plans and an academic focus presentation.
- Approved payroll vouchers totaling $1,881,278.79
- Approved expense vouchers totaling $4,492,033.51
- Awarded Contract No. 23-002-28 for athletic officiating services to AZ Officiating Association, estimated annual volume $100,000
- Approved SFD Building Renewal Grant projects: Cimarron Springs Middle School walk-in cooler/freezer and Willow Canyon High School intercom replacement
- Ratified Marydel Speidell as Student Activities Treasurer
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2015- 2025
The Dysart Unified School District Governing Board held a regular meeting on July 27, 2023, approving a consent agenda that included intergovernmental agreements for technical education, special education services, dual enrollment, personnel actions, and expense vouchers totaling $7,494,179.07. The board also received updates from the superintendent and board members, and heard public comments during the 'Audience with Individuals' segment.
- Approved $7,494,179.07 in expense vouchers (3095, 3096, 4000, 4001)
- Approved $238,574.92 for West-MEC TOPS joint technical education program 2023-2024
- Approved IGA with Buckeye Union High School District for alternative/special education services
- Approved special education services agreements with Deer Valley USD and Learn-It Systems (Desert Choices)
- Approved dual enrollment IGA with Maricopa County Community College District (renewable up to 5 years)
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2015- 2025
The Dysart Unified School District Governing Board will hold a public hearing on the proposed fiscal year 2023-2024 budget, followed by a regular meeting. The board will consider consent agenda items including intergovernmental agreements for School Resource Officers with the cities of El Mirage and Surprise, personnel actions, travel requests, and approval of expense and payroll vouchers totaling over $25 million.
- Public hearing on FY 2023-2024 proposed budget
- IGA with City of El Mirage for SROs at Dysart High, Dysart Middle, Riverview Elementary, Thompson Ranch Elementary
- IGA with City of Surprise for SROs at Shadow Ridge, Valley Vista, Willow Canyon high schools and other schools
- Expense vouchers 3087-3094 totaling $11,880,723.37
- Payroll vouchers 1032, 40, 1033, 41, 1034, 1035, 43, 1036 totaling $13,521,856.87
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2015- 2025
The Dysart Governing Board is holding a regular meeting with a consent agenda covering personnel actions, travel approvals, student discipline, and policy updates. Notable items include a recommendation to bar full-time online students from district athletics and activities, and approval of revised employee calendars and student handbooks. The board will also hear public comments and updates from the superintendent and board members.
- Recommendation to not permit online school students (including DUSD iSchool) to try out for district athletics and activities for 2023-2024
- Approval of personnel action items for 05/26/2023 through 06/15/2023
- Approval of overnight and out-of-state travel requests
- Acceptance of hearing officer's recommendation for long-term suspension of students in cases HOR2223-048, HOR2223-049, HOR2223-050
- Approval of revised 222-day employee work calendar for 2023-2024, increasing accrual days from five to six
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2015- 2025
This is a public meeting notice, not a formal meeting. A quorum of the Dysart Unified School District Governing Board may attend the PLC Conference in Las Vegas from June 6-9, 2023. No board business will be discussed and no decisions will be made.
- Public notice of possible quorum at PLC Conference, June 6-9, 2023
- Location: Harrah's, Las Vegas, NV
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2015- 2025
The Dysart Governing Board will hold a public hearing on a FY 2022-2023 budget revision that decreases the M&O limit by $904,228 and increases the capital limit by $1,684,467, then move to a regular meeting. The board will vote on consent agenda items including payroll vouchers totaling $6,761,151.81, expense vouchers of $2,330,903.13, and a donation agreement for a 14.73-acre school site in Rancho Mercado. They will also discuss school CIP reports and a summary of Meet and Confer sessions on salary and benefits, and consider appointing Kevin Cashatt as Director of Student Services.
- Public hearing on FY 2022-2023 expenditure budget revision: M&O limit decreased by $904,228 to $188.76M; capital limit increased by $1,684,467 to $18.45M
- Approval of payroll vouchers 1026, 1027, and 33 totaling $6,761,151.81
- Approval of expense vouchers 3075 and 3076 totaling $2,330,903.13
- Donation agreement with William Lyon Homes for 14.73-acre school site in Rancho Mercado development
- Appointment of Kevin Cashatt as Director of Student Services
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2015- 2025
The Dysart Employee Benefits Trust is holding a regular public meeting to approve the agenda and the unconfirmed minutes from its February 16, 2023 meeting. Trustees will receive updates on employee benefits and wellness programs, financial reporting, Teladoc usage, health coaching, and wellness outreach to school sites. The meeting also includes a public comment period and a request for future agenda items.
- Approval of minutes from February 16, 2023 regular meeting
- Employee Benefits and Wellness Program update, including Open Enrollment (April 20 - May 5) and Healthiest Employers award (10th place, only school district in category)
- Financial information update
- Teladoc usage update
- Health coaching and wellness outreach updates
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2015- 2025
The Dysart Governing Board held a regular meeting and executive session on April 13, 2023. The board approved a consent agenda that included personnel actions, travel requests, student discipline recommendations, fee schedules, summer learning plans, and vouchers totaling over $10.9 million. The meeting also included a band performance, public comments, and updates from the superintendent and board members.
- Approved expense vouchers 3063-3068 totaling $4,583,488.67
- Approved payroll voucher 1024 in the amount of $6,383,436.93
- Approved 2023-2024 student fee schedule and public relations fee schedule
- Approved 2023 summer learning and staff compensation structure
- Approved long-term suspension recommendations for four student discipline hearings
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2015- 2025
The Dysart Unified School District Governing Board will hold a regular meeting and executive session. The board is scheduled to take action on the superintendent's resignation, approve consent agenda items including over $10.8 million in payroll and expense vouchers, and receive information on Title I operations and safety protocols. The meeting also includes recognitions for the A+ School of Excellence award and a theatre performance.
- Acceptance of the Superintendent's resignation
- Approval of payroll vouchers totaling $7,315,831.53
- Approval of expense vouchers totaling $3,556,880.37
- Acceptance of donations, gifts, and grants for February 2023
- Approval of multi-year audit services contract renewal with Heinfeld Meech & Co PC
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2015- 2025
The Dysart Unified School District Governing Board will hold a workshop/study session to discuss high school graduation, the FY2024 budget, and the 4-6 grade English Language Arts curriculum. These are discussion items only; no votes are scheduled.
- Discussion of high school graduation
- Discussion of FY2024 budget
- Discussion of 4-6 grades ELA curriculum
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2015- 2025
The Dysart Unified School District Governing Board held a regular meeting on March 9, 2023, primarily to approve a consent agenda of routine items. The board also recognized student essay contest winners and high school athletic champions. No major policy decisions or public hearings were on the agenda.
- Approved payroll vouchers totaling $6,884,400.50
- Approved facility use rate schedule for 2023-2024 school year
- Approved community education fee structure for 2023-2024 (includes Drivers Ed, Dens Club, Growing Minds Preschool)
- Approved public access easement with City of El Mirage at Thompson Ranch Elementary (0.03 acres)
- Approved extension of cell tower easement with New Cingular Wireless at Shadow Ridge High School
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2015- 2025
The Dysart Employee Benefits Trust is holding a regular public meeting to discuss and take action on employee benefits. The main action item is approving benefit renewals for the 2023-2024 fiscal year. Trustees will also receive updates on the medical plan, wellness programs, and financial reports.
- Approval of benefit renewals for the 2023-2024 fiscal year
- Approval of minutes from the December 14, 2022 meeting
- Updates on medical plan changes, including Teladoc and short-term disability
- Review of December 2022 net position and claims experience reports
- Public comment period with a 3-minute limit per speaker
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2015- 2025
The Dysart Governing Board held a regular meeting with an executive session. The board approved a consent agenda that included a $50,000 contract for Community Connect Magazine, a memorandum of understanding with the Arizona SciTech Festival, personnel actions, travel requests, and a $19,590.88 grant for water heater replacement at Canyon Ridge School. The meeting also included recognitions for student athletes and a choir performance, plus public comment time.
- Approved Contract No. 24-4508-009 with Publication Printers for Community Connect Magazine, anticipated volume $50,000
- Approved 2023 MOU with Arizona SciTech Festival for Canyon Ridge Elementary School
- Approved SFOB Building Renewal Grant terms for water heater replacement at Canyon Ridge School, total $19,590.88
- Approved payroll vouchers totaling $6,390,680.95
- Accepted December 2022 donations: $14,085.51 cash, $716.21 non-cash, $29,000 developer
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2015- 2025
The Dysart Governing Board held its annual organization meeting, electing Chrystal Chaffin as President and Dawn Densmore as Clerk. The board also approved a consent agenda that included a FAFSA chatbot MOU, personnel actions, hearing officer approvals, and student discipline recommendations.
- Elected Chrystal Chaffin as Governing Board President (4-1, Jo Grant dissenting)
- Elected Dawn Densmore as Governing Board Clerk (4-1, Jo Grant dissenting)
- Approved MOU with Education Forward Arizona for FAFSA chatbot 'Ask Benji'
- Approved personnel actions for Dec 9, 2022 - Jan 12, 2023
- Approved long-term suspensions in student discipline hearings HOR2223-021 through HOR2223-024