Paradise Valley Unified School District public meetings in 2023
22 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2015- 2025
The Paradise Valley Unified School District Governing Board will hold a regular meeting and public hearing on December 7, 2023. Key items include approving a budget revision, a clinical education agreement with Mayo Clinic, and scheduling a January 23, 2024 community forum on potential school closures and boundary changes due to declining enrollment. The board will also consider several consent agenda items, including personnel actions and contract renewals.
- Public hearing and approval of FY 2023-24 Budget Revision #1
- Resolution No. 553: Clinical Education Agreement with Mayo Clinic Arizona
- Resolution No. 554: IGA with Arizona Dept. of Education for Arts Consumables Grant
- Purchase of architectural services for North Canyon HS from Architechnology, Inc. ($416,717.15)
- Scheduling community forum on potential closures of Hidden Hills, Sunset Canyon, Desert Springs, Vista Verde and boundary changes
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2015- 2025
The Paradise Valley Unified School District Governing Board will hold a study session to hear a presentation from the School Closure and Re-boundary Committee on potential school closures and resulting attendance boundary changes. This is for information only, with no action to be taken. The board will also discuss the superintendent search and interest in the 2024 Board President and President pro-tem positions.
- Presentation on potential school closures and boundary changes (information only)
- Discussion on superintendent search
- Discussion on Board President and President pro-tem positions for 2024
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2015- 2025
The Paradise Valley Unified School District Governing Board is holding a special meeting to decide whether to enter executive session to receive legal advice about two employee complaints, and may take action on them afterward. The meeting is largely procedural, with the substantive discussions expected to occur behind closed doors.
- Vote on entering executive session for legal advice on employee complaint under policy GBP
- Vote on entering executive session for legal advice on employee complaint under policy AC
- Possible action under A.R.S. 38-532 regarding employee complaint
- Possible action regarding employee complaint under policy AC
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2015- 2025
The Paradise Valley Unified School District Governing Board will hold its sixth regular meeting of the 110th year, primarily acting on a consent agenda that includes personnel actions, field trips, a contract renewal, and an agreement with ASU's RSVP program. The board will also take second-reading votes on revisions to several board policies, including conflict of interest, board meetings, and curriculum development.
- Approve Resolution No. 552: agreement with ASU Lodestar Center Experience Matters RSVP Program for Americorps senior volunteers in the VIP program
- Renew PV Contract 19-18PV for locks, door hardware, related parts, and services (Year 5 of 5)
- Approve administrative personnel action: retirement of Jeff Billings, IT Director, effective Dec 22, 2023
- Approve revisions to Policy BCB (Board Member Conflict of Interest) per Policy Advisory No. 748
- Approve revisions to Policy IGA (Curriculum Development) per Policy Advisory No. 744
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2015- 2025
The Paradise Valley Unified School District Governing Board is holding a special meeting to decide whether to enter an executive session for legal advice regarding a complaint filed under A.R.S. 38-532. The meeting is otherwise procedural, with no other substantive public action items.
- Vote on entering executive session for legal advice on a complaint under A.R.S. 38-532
- Reconvene special meeting after executive session
- Motion to adjourn
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2015- 2025
The Paradise Valley Unified School District Governing Board will hold its regular meeting on November 2, 2023, to consider consent agenda items and several approvals. Key actions include purchasing special-education school buses for $1,681,765.13, joining a class action settlement with JUUL Labs and Altria, and renewing multiple contracts. The board will also discuss a resolution regarding the Arizona School Boards Association's executive director appointment process.
- Purchase of special-education school buses from Canyon State Bus Sales for $1,681,765.13 via Mohave Cooperative Contract 23D-CSBS-0905
- Approval to participate in class action settlements with JUUL Labs, Inc. and Altria Group, Inc.
- Renewal of cybersecurity contract 21-02PV (Year 4 of 5) and technology/audio-visual contract 22-02PV (Year 3 of 5)
- Purchase of iBoss Cloud Security districtwide for $286,065.75 from SHI International via OMNIA Partners Cooperative Contract 2018011
- Award of RFP 24-04PV for educational training and RFP 24-07PV for janitorial supplies, both 5-year terms
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2015- 2025
The Governing Board is holding a study session to discuss various district initiatives and administrative topics. Discussions include school bathroom safety, academic success plans, and support for general education teachers regarding IEP implementation.
- Presentation on safety in school bathrooms
- Update on school labels, letter grades, and success plans
- Discussion on GenEd teacher support for IEP implementation
- Update on marketing and advertising audit for student recruitment
- Discussions on board decorum, parliamentarians, and meeting agendas
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2015- 2025
The Paradise Valley Unified School District Governing Board is holding a special meeting to decide whether to enter an executive (closed) session for legal advice about board member roles and responsibilities. The meeting includes procedural items and a vote on the executive session, followed by reconvening and adjournment.
- Vote on executive session under A.R.S. 38-431.03.(A)(3) for legal advice on board member roles
- Special meeting at 5:45 p.m. in Governing Board Room, 15002 N. 32nd Street, Phoenix
- Meeting streamed via YouTube for public access
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2015- 2025
The Paradise Valley Unified School District Governing Board will hold its regular meeting on September 21, 2023, to consider consent agenda items and several action items. Key decisions include approving playground equipment upgrades, generator system upgrades, a parking lot lease renewal, and a new credit card for the Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources. The board will also discuss an online safety presentation.
- Playground equipment upgrades at Boulder Creek ES ($178,736.25) and Pinnacle HS ($121,966.83) via 1GPA Contract 23-07P with Play it Safe Playgrounds
- Generator system upgrades at North Canyon High School ($155,360.58) via PV Contract 23-15PV with CHASSE Building Team
- Renewal of parking lot grounds lease for CORE Construction for 20 years (less one day)
- New credit card for Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources Shaun Holmes with $10,000 limit for fingerprinting services
- Resolution No. 551: Memorandum of Understanding with Homeless Youth Connection
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2015- 2025
The Paradise Valley Unified School District Governing Board will hold its second regular meeting of the 110th year, with several action items including a second reading and approval to move regular meeting start times to 6:30 p.m., revisions to board policies BEDD (Rules of Order) and BEDB (Agenda), and approval of a revised intergovernmental agreement with the City of Phoenix for School Resource Officers. The board will also consider consent agenda items such as personnel actions, field trips, contract renewals, and vouchers, plus receive a school safety update.
- Approve moving Governing Board Regular Meeting start time to 6:30 p.m. (second reading)
- Approve revisions to Board Policy BEDD (Rules of Order) and BEDB (Agenda)
- Approve Resolution No. 544A revising IGA with City of Phoenix for 17 School Resource Officers, adding Horizon High School
- Renew PV Contract 20-012 for Screen Printing, Embroidery and Apparel (Year 5 of 5)
- Renew PV Contract 22-010 for Paint and Painting Supplies with Dunn Edwards (Year 3 of 5)
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2015- 2025
The Paradise Valley Unified School District Governing Board will hold its first regular meeting of the 110th year, primarily acting on a consent agenda. Key items include approving an intergovernmental agreement with the City of Phoenix for 16 school resource officers, renewing contracts for student travel and building automation, and approving various personnel actions and memoranda of understanding. The meeting is open to the public, with virtual comments accepted.
- Resolution No. 544: IGA with City of Phoenix for 16 School Resource Officers for 2023-24
- Approval to Use Private Day Schools (estimated $5,000,000)
- Renew PV Contract 19-017 for Student Travel and Group Tour Services (estimated $600,000)
- Resolution No. 550: First Things First grant for Family Resource Center
- Resolution No. 542: MOU with Elevated Education for re-engaging dropouts
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2015- 2025
The Paradise Valley Unified School District Governing Board will hold a regular meeting and public hearing on June 22, 2023, to consider consent agenda items including contract renewals, purchases, personnel actions, and field trips. The board will also hear public comments and receive reports, but no major policy decisions are listed outside the consent agenda.
- Renew contract 19-07PV for Internal Connections E-Rate Category 2 Eligible, estimated $2,000,000
- Renew contract 21-001 for Athletic Trainer Services with Banner Physical Therapy, estimated $170,000
- Renew contract 22-002 for Charter Bus Services, estimated $300,000
- Purchase from contract 22-02PV for technology services from Hye Tech Network & Security Solutions, LLC, totaling $782,291.33
- Purchase from contract 22-14PV for HVAC upgrades at Boulder Creek ES and Vista Verde MS, totaling $349,585.47
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2015- 2025
The Paradise Valley Unified School District Governing Board is holding a public retreat to discuss and review a range of topics, including board norms, superintendent evaluation and goals, communication protocols, and the potential expansion of the Core Knowledge Program to all schools. The board will also review policies, the strategic plan, spending oversight, committee processes, and meeting logistics. This is a discussion-only meeting with no formal votes scheduled, except for adjournment.
- Discussion of expanding the Core Knowledge Program to all schools
- Review of superintendent evaluation instrument and performance-based pay timeline for 2023-2024
- Discussion of vouchers, vendors, and oversight on spending
- Review of travel expenditures
- Review of board agenda timeline for documents and community preview
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2015- 2025
The Paradise Valley Unified School District Governing Board is holding a special meeting on May 30, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. The main item is a vote to enter executive session to conduct the superintendent's annual evaluation and discuss performance-based pay, as well as consult with attorneys if needed. The board will not take any action after reconvening, and the meeting is expected to adjourn immediately afterward.
- Call for executive session under ARS 38-431.03.A(1)(3) for superintendent's evaluation and performance-based pay
- No action to be taken upon reconvening the special meeting
- Meeting held at Governing Board Room, 15002 N. 32nd Street, Phoenix, Arizona
- Public portions streamed via YouTube at www.YouTube.com/PVSchools
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2015- 2025
The Paradise Valley Unified School District Governing Board will consider adopting Resolution No. 536 to call a special bond election, and will vote on several consent agenda items including a $7 million renewal for custodial, grounds, and maintenance services. The board will also consider approving administrative personnel actions, a traffic control easement with the City of Phoenix, and other routine items. Public comments are limited to three minutes per speaker.
- Resolution No. 536 ordering a special bond election
- Renewal of PV Contract 20-01PV for custodial, grounds, and maintenance services ($7,000,000)
- Award of RFP 23-17PV for transportation routing software ($40,000)
- Purchase of device add-on warranties from Bluum USA ($245,028.76)
- Traffic control easement at 40th Street adjacent to Paradise Valley High School
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2015- 2025
The Paradise Valley Unified School District Governing Board will hold its regular meeting on May 4, 2023, to consider consent agenda items, including personnel actions, field trips, and facility contracts. The board will also discuss the FY 2022-23 budget revision, a bond survey update, and legislative priorities.
- $251,482.20 contract to McCarthy Building Companies for lobby and kitchen entry door upgrades at various sites
- $509,028.44 (Greenway MS) and $455,306.28 (Mercury Mine ES) to Chasse Building Team for emergency egress work
- Approval of FY 2022-23 budget revision #2 totaling $258,003,070
- Approval of administrative personnel employment actions (Principal of Palomino Primary ES, two Assistant Principals at Paradise Valley HS)
- Discussion of bond survey update and committee recommendations
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2015- 2025
The Paradise Valley Unified School District Governing Board is holding a special meeting to consider whether to enter a closed executive session to discuss legal advice and a student expulsion case (Case 23-10). After the closed session, the board will reconvene to vote on approving the hearing officer's recommendation in that case. The meeting is scheduled for April 20, 2023, at 5:30 p.m. in the Governing Board Room.
- Vote to enter executive session for legal advice and student discipline (Case 23-10)
- Approval of hearing officer's recommendation in Student Case 23-10
- Meeting is a special session, open to the public for the initial vote
- Executive session will be closed to the public if approved
- Public portions streamed on YouTube
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2015- 2025
The Paradise Valley Unified School District Governing Board will hold its regular meeting to consider consent agenda items, including personnel actions, contract renewals, and financial reports, as well as several items for approval such as administrative employment actions, contract templates for 2023-24, and the Performance Based Pay Plan. The meeting also includes recognitions, public comments, and reports on construction and student activities.
- Approve $194,040.11 flooring replacement at Liberty ES (Contract 23-08PV)
- Renew After School Enrichment Courses contract (22-016) for $475,000
- Renew Office and School Supplies contract (19-08PV) for $700,000
- Approve 2023-2024 Performance Based Pay Plan for certificated staff
- Approve administrative personnel employment actions for multiple principal and director positions
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2015- 2025
The Paradise Valley Unified School District Governing Board will hold its regular meeting on March 30, 2023, to consider a consent agenda that includes approving several construction contracts for school improvements, personnel actions, and evaluation systems. The board will also hear public comments and receive reports on construction updates and student activities funds.
- Approve $200,375 for restroom remodel at Horizon HS (H&B Builders)
- Approve $337,378 for exterior lighting at Horizon HS (Sun Valley Builders)
- Approve $616,507 for emergency egress at Paradise Valley HS (Chasse Building Team)
- Approve $398,047 for pipe upgrades at North Canyon HS (GCON, Inc.)
- Approve $303,227–$1,259,871 for roof upgrades at various sites (Progressive Roofing)
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2015- 2025
The Paradise Valley Unified School District Governing Board will hold a study session with presentations on demographics, enrollment projections, facilities usage, a bond committee recommendation, job order contracting, 1GPA, student achievement data, and student discipline. The board will also discuss proposed study session dates for 2023-24, board norms, and the superintendent evaluation instrument.
- Demographics, enrollment projections, and facilities usage presentation
- Bond Committee recommendation
- Job Order Contracting (JOC) explanation
- Student discipline detailed report
- Proposed study session dates for 2023-24
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2015- 2025
The Paradise Valley Unified School District Governing Board will hold its regular meeting, primarily acting on a consent agenda that includes personnel actions, travel requests, and multiple purchase approvals. Notable items include contracts for painting services at several schools, a learning management system, computer software, and flooring replacement projects. The meeting also includes a presentation on Career and Technical Education and public comment periods.
- Approve $184,800 painting at Aire Libre ES, $182,200 at Boulder Creek ES, $162,500 at Echo Mountain ES, $153,500 at Mercury Mine ES, $235,850 at Palomino Intermediate, $159,400 at Whispering Wind Academy (A & H Painting)
- Approve $156,890.52 painting at Desert Springs ES and $177,107.01 at Fireside ES (Skyline Builders)
- Approve $245,763 (3-year) for Canvas learning management system (Instructure)
- Approve $921,843.34 for computer software and support (Bluum USA)
- Approve administrative personnel actions including resignations of Andre Long, Rebecca MacGowan, Stacey Orest, Johnny Brownlie, Paul Havlovic; retirements of Lisa Simpson, Jerry Withers, Tammy Hall; and revision for Gianna Colonna
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2015- 2025
The Paradise Valley Unified School District Governing Board will hold its annual organizational meeting, electing a board president and president pro tem, appointing signatories, and adopting routine resolutions. The board will also consider a consent agenda that includes approving several construction contracts totaling over $3.4 million for kitchen, locker room, egress, and transformer projects at various schools.
- Election of 2023 Board President and President Pro Tem
- Approval of Resolution No. 532, Authorization to Ratify Vouchers
- $1,381,578.00 contract to CORE Construction for kitchen/cafeteria remodel at Horizon High School
- $160,456.94 to $756,290.97 in contracts to Chasse Building Team for emergency egress at Sandpiper Elementary, Shadow Mountain HS, and Vista Verde MS
- $184,950.00 to $307,080.00 in contracts to Veregy, LLC for transformer replacement at Explorer MS, Palomino Primary, Paradise Valley HS, and Pinnacle HS