Paradise Valley Unified School District public meetings in 2022
26 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2015- 2025
The Paradise Valley Unified School District Governing Board is holding a special meeting to consider and vote on three budget-related action items: Part A (budget reductions), Part B (group-specific compensation packages), and Part C (other budget considerations), all as recommended by the Budget Task Force. The meeting also includes procedural items like call to order, pledge, roll call, agenda approval, board statements, and call to the public. No other substantive decisions are on the agenda.
- Vote on Budget Task Force Part A – Budget Reductions
- Vote on Budget Task Force Part B – Group Specific Compensation Packages
- Vote on Budget Task Force Part C – Other Budget Considerations
- Public comments limited to 3 minutes; virtual comments accepted until noon on meeting day
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2015- 2025
The Paradise Valley Unified School District Governing Board is holding a study session to discuss interest in the Board President and President pro-tem positions for 2023, and to receive a Strategic Plan Update from Dr. Bales and Cabinet. The meeting is open to the public and includes procedural items like call to order, pledge, and roll call.
- Discussion of Board President and President pro-tem positions for 2023
- Strategic Plan Update presented by Dr. Bales and Cabinet
- Call to Order, Pledge of Allegiance, Roll Call
- Adjournment motion
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2015- 2025
The Paradise Valley Unified School District Governing Board will hold its eighth regular meeting of the 109th year on December 1, 2022. The board will consider consent agenda items including personnel actions, field trips, and multiple contracts, as well as action items such as new high school courses, handbook revisions, a flight simulator purchase, and a public hearing on the FY 2022-23 budget revision. The meeting is open to the public and will be live-streamed.
- Approve renewal of PV Contract 21-05PV for medical and safety supplies, $200,000 (Year 3 of 5)
- Approve purchases from PV Contract 18-15PV JOC: emergency egress at North Canyon HS ($183,697.55), lighting upgrades at Shadow Mountain HS ($192,649.60), millwork at Sandpiper ES ($315,209.85)
- Award IFB 23-08PV for floor-covering products and services, $1,000,000
- Ratify purchase from SAVE C-005-1718 for financial advisor services (Stifel), $262,000
- Public hearing and approval of FY 2022-23 budget revision #1
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2015- 2025
The Paradise Valley Unified School District Governing Board will hold its regular meeting on November 17, 2022. The most consequential item is a vote on Resolution No. 530 to authorize the issuance and sale of up to $91,350,000 in School Improvement Bonds (Project of 2019, Series D 2022). The board will also consider consent agenda items including contract renewals, personnel actions, and field trip approvals, and will discuss new high school courses, school letter grades, and a budget task force update.
- Resolution No. 530: authorize issuance and sale of up to $91,350,000 in School Improvement Bonds, Project of 2019, Series D (2022)
- Renew PV Contract 22-02PV for Technology and Audio-Visual Solutions (Year 2 of 5, estimated $5,000,000)
- Purchase from PV Contract 18-15PV for millwork and electrical work at various sites (Sun Valley, Inc., $1,200,044 Liberty ES, $209,758 Shadow Mountain HS, $1,111,912 Vista Verde MS)
- Renew PV Contract 19-02PV for Furniture Products and Services (Year 5 of 5, estimated $600,000)
- First reading of proposed new courses and revisions for 2023-2024 High School Course Catalog
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2015- 2025
The Paradise Valley Unified School District Governing Board will hold its sixth regular meeting of the 109th year, including an executive session for negotiations with employee groups. The board will consider consent agenda items such as personnel actions, field trip requests, contract renewals, and purchases, as well as items for approval including a cybersecurity contract renewal and gifts/donations. The meeting is open to the public and will be live-streamed.
- Renew Contract 19-01PV for Janitorial Supplies, Equipment and Services, Year 5 of 5, estimated $600,000
- Renew Contract 19-18PV for Locks, Door Hardware, Related Parts, and Services, Year 4 of 5, estimated $200,000
- Purchase Fire Safety Curtain at Paradise Valley High School from Norcon Industries, Inc., $289,390.05
- Purchase Star Tech Electrical Upgrades at Paradise Valley High School from GCON, Inc., $406,898.00
- Approve First Amendment to Option and Easement Agreement with Verizon Wireless at North Canyon High School
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2015- 2025
The Paradise Valley Unified School District Governing Board will hold a study session with presentations on demographics, student achievement, and a marketing plan, followed by a discussion of board self-evaluation results. No votes or decisions are scheduled.
- Demographic report by Assistant Superintendent Barragan and demographer Rick Brammer
- Student achievement data presented by Dr. Courson and Jean Koeppen
- Marketing plan presented by Director Mat Droge
- Board self-evaluation discussion based on online survey responses
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The Paradise Valley Unified School District Governing Board will hold its fifth regular meeting of the 109th year on October 13, 2022. The agenda includes consent items such as personnel actions, field trips, and contracts, as well as second readings of policy revisions on staff health and safety, school ceremonies, and student admissions. The board will also consider a budget development calendar and a student case recommendation.
- Approve Resolution No. 529: MOU with AZ Board of Regents for ASU to support PVUSD Aspire Program
- Approve Resolution No. 528: MOU with Assistance League of Phoenix for Operation School Bell
- Renew Contract 19-04PV for Staff Development and Leadership Training, $300,000
- Purchase from Contract 18-15PV for site improvements at Hidden Hills and Quail Run Elementary Schools, $264,858 and $198,540
- Approve revisions to Policy GBGCB (Staff Health and Safety) and Policy IMD (School Ceremonies and Observances)
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2015- 2025
The Paradise Valley Unified School District Governing Board will hold its fourth regular meeting of the 109th year, with action items including approval of a $476,662 contract for site improvements at North Ranch Elementary School, adoption of 7-12 English Language Arts curriculum resources, and several memoranda of understanding. The board will also discuss first readings of policy revisions on staff health and safety, school ceremonies, and student admissions, plus a K-12 writing curriculum supplementals adoption.
- Approve $476,662 purchase from Contract 18-15PV for site improvements at North Ranch Elementary School
- Adopt 7-12 English Language Arts curriculum resources (second reading)
- Approve Resolution No. 526 MOU with Elevated Education for Teen Victory Program
- Approve Resolution No. 525 MOU with Southwest Behavioral Health Services for mental health services
- Discuss revisions to Policy GBGCB on staff health and safety (first reading)
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2015- 2025
The Paradise Valley Unified School District Governing Board will hold its regular meeting and executive session on September 1, 2022. The board will consider consent agenda items including personnel actions, contract renewals, field trips, and a facilities agreement with the Fiesta Bowl. They will also discuss endorsements for Arizona School Boards Association awards. The meeting is open to the public, with virtual comments accepted.
- Renew Contract 20-010 for Supplemental Phonics Program (Really Great Reading) at $650,000
- Renew Contract 20-012 for Screen Printing, Embroidery and Apparel at $350,000
- Renew Contract 21-09PV for Engineering Services at $140,000
- Renew Contract 22-010 for Paint and Painting Supplies (Dunn Edwards) at $40,000
- Approve Facilities Agreement with Fiesta Bowl for Pinnacle High School practice facilities
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2015- 2025
The Paradise Valley Unified School District Governing Board will hold its second regular meeting of the 109th year, with a consent agenda covering personnel actions, contract renewals, and field trips. The board will also discuss and potentially approve the superintendent's goals for 2022-2023, board norms, and the ASBA draft 2023 political agenda. An executive session is scheduled for legal advice and negotiations with employee groups.
- Approve Superintendent's Goals and Objectives for 2022-2023
- Approve Board Norms for 2022
- Discuss and consider ASBA's draft 2023 Political Agenda
- Approve new MOU with PVEA for Elementary Class Size Addenda
- Approve Transportation Rate Increase for 2022-2023 (second reading)
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2015- 2025
The Paradise Valley Unified School District Governing Board is holding its first regular meeting of the 109th year. The agenda is largely a consent agenda with routine approvals, including personnel actions, field trips, and agreements. Notable items include a resolution for School Resource Officers with the City of Phoenix, a Verizon Wireless easement amendment at Pinnacle High School, and a $5,000,000 annual award for private day schools.
- Resolution No. 520: IGA with City of Phoenix for 16 School Resource Officers for 2022-2023
- Second Amendment to Verizon Wireless Easement Agreement at Pinnacle High School
- Annual Award to Use Private Day Schools: estimated $5,000,000
- New MOU with PVSEA for Community Education Incentive Program
- Private utility easement for Reliable Portable Bathrooms at 2945 E. Rose Garden Lane
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2015- 2025
The Paradise Valley Unified School District Governing Board is holding a public retreat to discuss internal governance topics. Items include reviewing board norms, self-evaluation results, superintendent evaluation timelines and goals, communication protocols, and various policies. No formal votes are scheduled; the meeting is for discussion and input.
- Review and possible revisions to Board Norms
- Discussion of Governing Board self-evaluation responses
- Timelines for Superintendent Evaluation Instrument and Performance Based Pay
- Demographer's report discussion
- Discussion of live streaming study sessions
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2015- 2025
The Paradise Valley Unified School District Governing Board is meeting to approve a consent agenda that includes personnel actions, field trips, contract renewals, and purchases. Key items include renewing a $2 million special education services contract, approving $3.5 million in synthetic turf replacements at four high schools, and a $216,250 purchase for cloud security. The board will also consider resolutions for a grant amendment, a homeless youth services MOU, and a lease amendment with the Challenger Learning Center.
- Renew Contract 20-001 for Special Education Contracted Services, estimated $2,000,000
- Approve synthetic turf field removal/replacement at Horizon HS ($870,364), North Canyon HS ($901,542), Pinnacle HS ($835,911), Shadow Mountain HS ($904,686)
- Approve purchase of iBoss Cloud Security from SHI International, $216,250.76
- Approve Resolution No. 516, MOU with Homeless Youth Connection for student support
- Approve Resolution No. 518, lease amendment with Challenger Learning Center of Arizona
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2015- 2025
The Paradise Valley Unified School District Governing Board is holding a special meeting to decide whether to enter a closed executive session to discuss the superintendent's evaluation, performance-based pay, and contract, with legal consultation. If approved, the board will reconvene to give direction to its attorney on the superintendent's contract. The meeting is open to the public until the executive session vote.
- Call for executive session under ARS 38-431.03.A(1)(3)(4) for superintendent's evaluation, performance pay, and contract
- Possible action to direct attorney on superintendent's contract after closed session
- Meeting held at 15002 N. 32nd Street, Phoenix, AZ, at 2:00 p.m.
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2015- 2025
The Paradise Valley Unified School District Governing Board will hold its nineteenth regular meeting of the 108th year on June 2, 2022. The agenda is largely a consent agenda with routine approvals, including personnel actions, field trips, and contract renewals. Notable items include a resolution to continue a vaccine partnership with Maricopa County Public Health, a dual enrollment agreement with the community college district, and several contract renewals and purchases totaling over $4 million.
- Resolution No. 515: Amendment to partnership with Maricopa County Department of Public Health for child vaccines, flu and COVID-19 vaccines for staff, and VFA program for uninsured/underinsured.
- Resolution No. 514: Intergovernmental Agreement with Maricopa County Community College District for 2022-2023 High School Dual Enrollment Program.
- Renewal of Contract 18-19PV for Flooring Products and Services, Year 5 of 5, estimated $2,400,000.
- Renewal of Contract 22-002 for Charter Bus Services, estimated $500,000.
- Purchase from Contract 18-16PV for HVAC unit upgrades at Whispering Wind Academy ($322,745) and Wildfire ES ($315,185).
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2015- 2025
The Paradise Valley Unified School District Governing Board will hold its eighteenth regular meeting, covering routine approvals, recognitions, and several contract awards. Key actions include renewing a custodial, grounds, and maintenance contract for $7,484,312, awarding a produce contract to Stern Produce for $150,000, and approving various facility and personnel items. The board will also discuss legislative priorities and approve handbook revisions.
- Renew Contract 20-01PV for Custodial, Grounds, and Maintenance Services (Year 3 of 5, $7,484,312)
- Award RFP 22-021 for Produce to Stern Produce (Year 1 of 5, $150,000)
- Approve flooring replacement at Mountain Trail MS ($172,179) and carpet replacement at Pinnacle Peak ES ($160,363.20)
- Approve parking lot renovations at Palomino Intermediate SE Lot ($184,224.31)
- Approve JAG agreement for at-risk student programs at PVHS and SMHS
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2015- 2025
The Paradise Valley Unified School District Governing Board is meeting to approve several personnel actions, secondary field trip requests, and a revised annual expenditure budget. The board will also consider second reading of school calendar recommendations for the 2023-24 through 2026-27 school years.
- Approval of $242,437,675 Maintenance & Operations Budget Revision #2
- Purchase of computer software and support from Hye Tech Network & Security for $344,835.28
- Second reading of school calendar recommendations for 2023-24 through 2026-27
- Approval of secondary field trips to Anaheim, CA and San Diego, CA
- Approval of administrative personnel actions including four Assistant Principals
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2015- 2025
The Paradise Valley Unified School District Governing Board will hold its sixteenth regular meeting on April 21, 2022, to consider consent agenda items and several action items. Key decisions include approving a $3,052,944.30 purchase of Chromebook devices, renewing contracts for general contractors, mechanical services, and office supplies, and approving a lease agreement with Austin Centers for Exceptional Students. The board will also consider the 2022-2023 Performance Based Pay Plan and contract templates for staff.
- Purchase of Chromebook devices for students from Bluum (Troxell Communications) for $3,052,944.30
- Renewal of Contract 18-15PV for Job Order Contracting for General Contractors, Year 4 of 5, estimated $5,000,000
- Renewal of Contract 18-16PV for Job Order Contracting for Mechanical Services, Year 4 of 5, estimated $3,000,000
- Approval of Resolution No. 511, Property Lease Agreement with Austin Centers for Exceptional Students, Inc.
- Approval of 2022-2023 Performance Based Pay Plan for certificated staff
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2015- 2025
The Paradise Valley Unified School District Governing Board will hold its fifteenth regular meeting, primarily acting on a consent agenda that includes personnel actions, evaluation system approvals, travel requests, and several construction and service contracts. Notable contracts include a $297,100 five-year audit services agreement, a $309,825.82 roof replacement at Larkspur ES, and locker room and restroom renovations at multiple schools totaling over $1.2 million. The board will also recognize DECA winners and PVEA award recipients, and hear public comments.
- Approve RFP 22-019 for audit services with Heinfeld, Meech & Co., P.C. for $297,100 (5-year total)
- Approve roof replacement at Larkspur ES Building B via 1GPA contract 21-06P with Progressive Roofing for $309,825.82
- Approve locker room renovations at Explorer MS ($327,439) and Mountain Trail MS ($315,162) with H&B Builders
- Approve restroom renovations at Campo Bello and Desert Springs Elementary Schools via JOC contract 18-15PV
- Approve utility easement to APS for power service at Palomino Primary School for $1.00
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2015- 2025
The Paradise Valley Unified School District Governing Board will hold its fourteenth regular meeting, approving consent agenda items including personnel actions, travel requests, and multiple construction contracts. The board will also consider insurance provider approvals, fee increases for festival sports, and accept gifts and donations, followed by a possible executive session on employee negotiations.
- Approve $558,453 HVAC units at Desert Springs ES (McCarthy Building)
- Approve $459,798.58 HVAC upgrades at North Canyon HS (Pueblo Mechanical)
- Approve $463,410 kitchen refresh at Shadow Mountain HS (McCarthy)
- Approve $1,354,431.78 roof replacement at Desert Cove ES, North Canyon HS, Shadow Mountain HS (Progressive Roofing)
- Increase Festival Sports fees from $65 to $75 and All-Stars from $25 to $30
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The Paradise Valley Unified School District Governing Board will hold its thirteenth regular meeting, covering routine business and a possible executive session on employee negotiations. The consent agenda includes approval of minutes, personnel actions, field trips, and multiple construction and service contracts. Notable items include a $2.16 million furniture purchase for Paradise Valley and Pinnacle high schools, painting projects at several schools, and a collection agency contract renewal.
- Approve $2,163,800.39 furniture purchase from Arizona Furnishings for Paradise Valley HS and Pinnacle HS
- Approve painting projects: $185,420 Echo Mountain Primary, $168,160 Sunrise MS, $164,250 Wildfire ES (A&H Painting)
- Approve painting projects: $181,828.04 Explorer MS, $162,407.14 Shea MS (Skyline Builders)
- Approve $345,522 millwork at Desert Shadows ES, $571,236 at Desert Springs Prep, $282,051 at Desert Trails ES (Sun Valley Inc.)
- Approve $385,561.67 flooring replacement at North Canyon HS (Wholesale Floors LLC)
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2015- 2025
The Paradise Valley Unified School District Governing Board is holding a study session with discussion items including a budget update, a report from the M&O Override Committee, a website rollout update, and a strategic planning update. The meeting also includes a team-building exercise and procedural items like call to order and adjournment.
- Budget update by Assistant Superintendent of Business Operations Mrs. Barragan
- M & O Override Committee report by Mrs. Barragan
- Website update on new PVSchools website by Director of Marketing and Communications Mr. Mat Droge
- Strategic Planning update by Assistant Superintendent of Leadership-Elementary Dr. Steve Jeras
- Team building exercise facilitated by Dr. Bales
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2015- 2025
The Paradise Valley Unified School District Governing Board will hold its twelfth regular meeting, covering routine approvals, recognitions, and public comment. Key consent agenda items include several purchases and contracts, such as furniture for Palomino Primary School, special education staffing, and a weatherization project at Pinnacle High School. The board may also enter executive session for negotiations with employee groups.
- Approve $809,347.52 furniture purchase for Palomino Primary School from Arizona Furnishings
- Approve $225,000 special education contracted services from Maxim Healthcare Staffing
- Approve $266,885 for extras to weatherization project at Pinnacle High School from Sun Valley, Inc.
- Approve $50,000 public affairs and government relations consulting contract (RFP 22-06PV)
- Approve second amendment to Sprint/T-Mobile lease at Pinnacle High School
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2015- 2025
The Paradise Valley Unified School District Governing Board is holding a special meeting to vote on entering an executive session to conduct the superintendent's annual mid-year evaluation. The board will not take action after reconvening, and the meeting will then adjourn.
- Call for executive session under A.R.S. § 38-431.03.A(1) for superintendent's mid-year evaluation
- Special meeting at 5:00 p.m. in Governing Board Room, 15002 N. 32nd Street, Phoenix
- Board members attending in person, via WebEx, or by telephone
- Face masks strongly recommended for attendees
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2015- 2025
The Paradise Valley Unified School District Governing Board will hold its eleventh regular meeting, with key actions including adopting resolutions to issue up to $48.6 million in school improvement bonds and up to $38.88 million in refunding bonds. The board will also consider consent agenda items such as personnel actions, field trips, a contract renewal, and voucher ratification, plus first readings on a 9-12 math curriculum adoption and a policy revision.
- Resolution No. 509: issue up to $48,600,000 School Improvement Bonds, Project of 2019, Series C (2022)
- Resolution No. 510: issue up to $38,880,000 Refunding Bonds, Series 2022
- Renew Contract 18-11PV for painting services, 5th year, estimated $1,500,000
- Approve administrative personnel actions including resignations and retirements (e.g., principals at North Canyon HS, Sweetwater Community, Greenway MS)
- Approve elementary and secondary field trips (e.g., Grayhawk ES to Disney Youth Education Program, Horizon HS baseball to National Classic)
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2015- 2025
The Paradise Valley Unified School District Governing Board will hold its organizational meeting, electing a board president and president pro tem for 2022, appointing authorized signatories, and adopting Resolution No. 508 for voucher ratification. The board will also consider consent agenda items including personnel actions, field trips, a $200,000 renewal of a medical and safety supplies contract, and approval of the Hard to Fill Addenda for 2022-23.
- Nomination and election of 2022 Board President and President Pro Tem
- Approval of Resolution No. 508, Authorization to Ratify Vouchers
- Renewal of PV Contract 21-05PV for medical and safety supplies, Year 2 of 5, $200,000
- Approval of elementary field trip for North Ranch ES sixth graders to Anaheim, CA (May 3-5, 2022)
- Approval of Hard to Fill Addenda for 2022-23