Paradise Valley Unified School District public meetings in 2025
27 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2015- 2025
The Paradise Valley Unified School District Governing Board will hold its regular December meeting to approve minutes from prior meetings, revise the 2025-2026 meeting schedule, and vote on multiple field trip requests for elementary and secondary schools. No substantive policy decisions are listed on this procedural agenda.
- Approval of revised 2025-2026 Governing Board meeting dates to accommodate a religious holiday
- Elementary field trips to Hoover Dam, San Diego, Los Angeles, and Santa Monica (grades 5-8, 174 students total)
- Secondary field trips to Disney workshops and DECA conference (grades 7-12, 134 students total, $400–$1,200 per student)
- Resolution No. 594 to join Acadience Learning’s 2025 Benchmark Study at Palomino Intermediate School
- Purchase for weatherization at Mercury Mine Elementary School via District Contract 23-15PV JOC
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The Paradise Valley Unified School District Governing Board will hold a special meeting to consider legal advice and possible action regarding the superintendent’s employment agreement. The public portion will include procedural items, while an executive session will address legal consultation and potential settlement discussions.
- Call for executive session to discuss superintendent’s employment agreement under Arizona law
- Possible authorization of legal counsel to proceed as directed in executive session
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The Governing Board will vote on a consent agenda that includes an amendment to the intergovernmental agreement with Western Maricopa Education Center (West-MEC) that caps annual funding at $24,490,000 for career and technical education, and a new Memorandum of Understanding with Mayo Clinic to formalize the Project SEARCH internship program for students with disabilities. The board will also approve field trips for elementary and secondary students and routine personnel actions.
- Resolution No. 590 amends the West-MEC IGA, adding two new services and a financial exhibit capping annual funding at $24,490,000
- Resolution No. 591 formalizes a three-year Project SEARCH partnership with Mayo Clinic for workplace training of young adults with disabilities
- Seven elementary field trips to California (Los Angeles, San Diego, Catalina Island) for grades 5-6, funded by tax credits and student activity funds
- Seven secondary field trips to California and Louisiana for choir, cheer, and film programs, with per-student costs ranging from $650 to $2,000
- Approval of minutes from three prior meetings and administrative personnel actions including a resignation in Purchasing
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The Governing Board will meet to discuss the employment status of Superintendent Todd Cummings and the appointment of an Acting Superintendent. The meeting includes a potential executive session to discuss candidate appointments and legal advice regarding the Acting Superintendent position.
- Possible action to place Superintendent Todd Cummings on paid administrative leave
- Possible action to appoint an Acting Superintendent
- Executive session regarding Acting Superintendent candidates and employment contracts
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The Paradise Valley Unified School District Governing Board is holding a special meeting to discuss the interim superintendent's annual evaluation and performance-based pay in executive session. The board may also vote to authorize legal counsel to proceed as directed in the closed session. The public portion of the meeting will be streamed on YouTube.
- Executive session for interim superintendent's annual evaluation and performance-based pay
- Executive session for legal advice on superintendent's employment agreement and complaint review
- Possible action to authorize legal counsel as directed in executive session
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The Governing Board will consider approving a new one-year agreement with iteachU.S. to recruit teacher candidates, and renew a clinical nursing program partnership with Abrazo Community Health Network through 2030. The consent agenda also includes approval of multiple out-of-state field trips for elementary and secondary students, and travel for three Horizon High School English teachers to present at a national conference.
- Resolution No. 588: Independent contractor agreement with K12 Coalition d/b/a iteachU.S. for teacher recruitment; no cost to district.
- Resolution No. 587: Renewal of clinical nursing affiliation with Abrazo Community Health Network for up to 20 CTE students; no cost to district.
- Elementary field trips: Wildfire Elementary to Universal City, CA (Transformers STEAM Program) and Grayhawk Elementary to Anaheim, CA (Imagination Campus Physics Program).
- Secondary field trips: PVHS to Tampa, FL (STN National Convention); Pinnacle and Horizon HS to Arlington, VA/Washington DC (DECA Power Trip); Mountain Trail MS to Anaheim, CA (music workshop); Shadow Mountain HS to Nellis AFB, NV (military life program).
- Travel request for three Horizon High English teachers to attend and present at NCTE Annual Convention in Denver, CO; estimated cost $4,800 from Dual Enrollment fund.
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The Governing Board will discuss eliminating the Clerk's redundant voucher 'release' step to speed up payments while maintaining oversight through existing procurement controls and board ratification. They will also review student voice program structure and the superintendent's draft performance pay goals.
- Proposal to remove Clerk's voucher release step to streamline payments while keeping board ratification
- Discussion of student voice program structure and proposed 2025-26 topics
- Draft 2025-2026 Superintendent's Goals and Objectives for Alternative Performance Pay Plan
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The Governing Board will vote on increasing off-duty police officer rates from $75 to $85 per hour for the 2025-2026 school year due to staffing shortages at school events. The board will also consider consent agenda items including personnel actions, field trips, and approval of minutes from the August 7 meeting. No items are listed under Awards and Recognitions.
- Proposed off-duty police officer rate increase from $75 to $85/hour, with projected cost increase of $82,000-$90,000
- Approval of secondary field trips: Pinnacle High School basketball clinic in Las Vegas and football game in Albuquerque
- Approval of annual compensation and benefits for Phased Retirement Program participants via ESI contracts
- IT department travel request to attend Webex One 2025 Conference in San Diego for technology training
- Approval of non-administrative certified and education support professional personnel actions
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The Governing Board will meet to decide on administrative and certified personnel actions and approve several educational partnerships. The board is also reviewing field trip requests and designating hearing officers for student discipline for the 2025-26 school year.
- Contract with Michigan State University for World Language Teacher Certification Program: $53,500
- MOU with Southwest Human Development for speech-language services: $66,158.96
- MOU with Jobs for Arizona's Graduates for high school programs: approximately $5,000
- Field trip for Horizon High School students to New York City: $2,650 per student
- Field trip for Shadow Mountain High School students to Irvine, CA: $300 per student
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The Paradise Valley Unified School District Governing Board is holding a retreat to discuss the superintendent's 100-day entry plan, evaluation instrument, and performance-based pay for 2025-2026. They will also review communication protocols, board agenda items, and the student voice program.
- Review and discussion of Board/Superintendent Communication Protocols
- Discussion of Superintendent 2025-2026 Evaluation Instrument and Performance Based Pay
- Presentation of a Facilities Update by Jill Barragan
- Review of Board member schedules including retreats and study sessions
- Discussion of PVSchools Student Voice program
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The board will hold a Truth in Taxation hearing and vote on the Fiscal Year 2026 budget, which raises primary property taxes above the current level. It will also consider agreements with Arizona State University and the Arizona Assessment Collaborative, and renew contracts for school supplies, furniture, and SROs.
- Public hearing and vote on FY 2026 budget with a property tax increase (Truth in Taxation)
- Approval of Intergovernmental Agreement with City of Phoenix for School Resource Officers for 2025/2026
- Approval of Memorandum of Understanding with Arizona State University for 2025/2026
- Renewal of PV Contract 25-01PV for Office and School Supplies (Year 2 of 5)
- Approval of new MOU with Paradise Valley Education Association for 2025-26 hiring process
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The Governing Board will hold a special meeting to evaluate the Interim Superintendent and discuss performance-based pay. After a closed executive session, the board will vote on awarding up to $12,500 in performance pay by June 30, 2025. The meeting is open to the public and will be streamed on YouTube.
- Executive session to conduct Interim Superintendent's annual evaluation
- Discussion and consideration of performance-based pay for the Interim Superintendent
- Vote on approving performance-based pay in an amount to be determined, up to $12,500
- Meeting reconvenes after executive session for the public action item
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The Governing Board will meet to approve the proposed annual budget for the 2025-26 fiscal year. The board is also deciding on several high-value technology and special education contracts and personnel appointments for high school principals.
- Proposed Fiscal Year 2025-26 State of Arizona School District Annual Expenditure and Revenue Budget
- Renewal of Special Education Contracted Services (Contract 25-001) estimated at $5,000,000.00
- Purchase of Chromebooks from Bluum USA, Inc. totaling $4,096,614.55 for middle and high school students
- Purchase of SmartNet Licensing from Hye Tech Network & Security Solutions, LLC for $398,345.38
- Employment of new principals for North Canyon HS and Pinnacle HS
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The Paradise Valley Unified School District Governing Board will consider approving several consent agenda items, including a $276,621.75 purchase of security cameras for various sites, a $205,870 contract for an additional restroom at Desert Shadows Elementary, and a 5-year, $160,000 athletic trainer services contract with Banner Physical Therapy. The board will also discuss revisions to the 2025/2026 Family Student Handbook and consider priorities for the Arizona School Boards Association's legislative agenda.
- Purchase of security cameras for various sites from Hye Tech Network & Solutions for $276,621.75
- Job order contract for additional restroom at Desert Shadows ES from McCarthy Building Companies for $205,870
- Award of 5-year athletic trainer services contract to Banner Physical Therapy for $160,000
- First reading of revisions to the 2025/2026 Family Student Handbook
- Discussion of top legislative priorities for the Arizona School Boards Association's 2026 Political Agenda
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The Paradise Valley Unified School District Governing Board will vote on awarding a $225,000 construction manager contract for the Indian Bend Elementary School rebuild and approve a $265.8 million budget revision. The board will also consider renewing a $4 million employee staffing contract, hiring principals for three elementary schools, and adding fine arts resources.
- Award of $225,000 Construction Manager at Risk contract for Indian Bend ES Rebuild to CHASSE Building Team
- Approval of Fiscal Year 2024-25 Budget Revision #2 with $265,766,340 Maintenance & Operations budget
- Renewal of $4,000,000 contract 22-09PV for Employee Staffing and Leaseback
- Employment of principals for Cactus View ES, Larkspur ES, and North Ranch ES
- First reading of recommended 7-12 Fine Arts Supplemental Resource List
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The Governing Board will consider and vote on changes to six bargaining agreements for the 2025-26 school year, covering teachers, support staff, principals, and administrators. The board will also approve contract templates for certified teachers, support staff, and administrators, and a Performance Based Pay plan for certificated staff. Other action items include approving administrative personnel hires and several facility improvement contracts.
- Approval of 2025-26 bargaining agreements with PVEA, PVSEA, ESS, PVP, COA, and Cabinet
- Approval of 2025-26 contract templates for continuing/probationary teachers, ESP/ESS, principals, and administrators
- Approval of 2025-26 Performance Based Pay Plan for certificated staff
- Approval of $1.81M remodel of counseling office and career center at Paradise Valley HS
- Approval of $892,435 kitchen and cafeteria remodel at Greenway MS
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The Paradise Valley Unified School District Governing Board is holding a special meeting to discuss the employment, assignment, and appointment of Superintendent-elect Dr. Todd Cummings, and to consult with legal counsel regarding his contract. The board may vote to enter executive session for these discussions. No public action is expected after the closed session.
- Discussion of employment and appointment of Superintendent-elect Dr. Todd Cummings
- Legal consultation regarding Superintendent-elect's contract
- Board may vote to enter executive session under A.R.S. §38-431.03 (A)(1), (3), and (4)
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The Governing Board will consider the employment contract for Dr. Todd Cummings as Superintendent effective July 1, 2025. The board is also reviewing several facility upgrades and new language curricula.
- Employment contract for Superintendent-elect Dr. Todd Cummings
- Gym lobby and restroom renovations at North Canyon HS: $500,306.00
- Sand volleyball court upgrades at Horizon HS: $255,001.00
- HVAC upgrades at Horizon HS ($262,127.79) and Palomino Primary ($168,891.15)
- Google Workspace Enterprise for Education purchase: $179,524.54
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The Paradise Valley Unified School District Governing Board is holding a special meeting to conduct interviews for the superintendent position. The board will meet in executive session to interview candidates and discuss qualifications, then may vote to enter contract negotiations with a finalist.
- Executive session to interview superintendent candidates and discuss qualifications
- Board may review stakeholder interview group feedback and community input
- Possible vote to enter contract negotiations with a specific candidate
- Meeting includes procedural items: call to order, pledge, roll call
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The Governing Board is holding a special meeting to conduct interviews and discuss qualifications for the position of Superintendent. The Board will determine which finalists to invite for further interviews and establish the interview schedule.
- Interviews for the position of Superintendent of the Paradise Valley Unified School District
- Selection of finalists for the Superintendent position
- Direction to search consultant (ASA) regarding the interview process and schedule
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The Governing Board will decide on several high-value construction and equipment contracts. The board will also discuss the Superintendent search process and proposed updates to the teacher evaluation system.
- Restroom renovations at Shadow Mountain HS with Willmeng Construction for $2,598,993.89
- Furniture for various sites from Arizona Furnishings for $5,352,000.00
- Architectural services for Indian Bend ES Rebuild from Orcutt Winslow for $1,512,000.00
- Furniture for Eagle Ridge ES from Saxton Bradley, Inc (SBI) for $1,000,000.00
- Roofing upgrades at Paradise Valley HS from Progressive Roofing for $169,251.00
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2015- 2025
The Paradise Valley Unified School District Governing Board will consider approving several large purchases, including $1.48 million for school buses, $330,389 for cooling tower refurbishments at Horizon High School, and $306,853 for special education vehicles. The board will also vote to accept the 2023-24 fiscal year audit reports and approve updates to school CTDS numbers for compliance. These items are part of the consent agenda and regular business items for the February 20, 2025 meeting.
- Approval of $1,483,185.64 purchase of school buses from Canyon State Bus Sales via Mohave Cooperative Contract
- Approval of $330,389.09 for cooling tower refurbishments at Horizon HS from Pueblo Mechanical
- Approval of $306,853.71 for district vehicles for Special Ed Department from Midway Chevrolet
- Acceptance of 2024 Audit Reports for the 2023-24 Fiscal Year
- Approval of CTDS number updates for James P. Lee Early Childhood Learning Center and Arrowhead Elementary
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The Governing Board will receive a repurposing update from staff and review Board/Superintendent Communication Protocols related to the agenda process. No votes are scheduled; both items are for discussion and information only.
- Repurposing update presented by Assistant Superintendent of Business Operations and Director of Facilities and Construction
- Review of Board/Superintendent Communication Protocols relating to the board agenda process
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The Paradise Valley Unified School District Governing Board will consider approving nearly $5.3 million in technology purchases, including interactive display flat panels and Dell Windows computers. The board will also vote on relocating the James P. Lee Early Childhood Learning Center to the closed Sunset Canyon Elementary site and updating addresses for PVOnline and retired school CTDS numbers. Several personnel actions, including retirements and a resignation, are on the consent agenda.
- Purchase of Interactive Display Flat Panels from Bluum USA, Inc. for $2,999,845.96
- Purchase of Dell Windows Computers from Bluum USA, Inc. for $2,279,313.10
- Relocation of James P. Lee Early Childhood Learning Center to closed Sunset Canyon Elementary site, effective July 1, 2025
- Retirement of Assistant Superintendent Dr. Shaun Holmes, effective June 30, 2025
- Approval of agreement with Northern Arizona University for joint computer systems and data processing services
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The Paradise Valley Unified School District Governing Board will hold a special meeting to discuss the process and timeline for selecting a new superintendent, with Arizona School Administrators presenting information. The board may then vote to approve the search timeline.
- Discussion of Superintendent Search Process and Timeline with Arizona School Administrators
- Consideration and possible approval of the Superintendent Search Process and Timeline
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The Governing Board is meeting to elect its 2025 President and President Pro Tem and establish operational procedures for the calendar year. The board will also consider several personnel actions, field trip requests, and district contracts.
- Election of 2025 Board President and President Pro Tem
- Purchase of iBoss Cloud Security for $713,349.60 (4-year total)
- Fluid Cooler Replacement at Desert Cove ES for $1,212,757.00
- Renewal of contracts for Public Affairs and Government Relations Consulting and Painting Products and Services
- Retirement of Shadow Mountain HS Principal David Appleman effective June 12, 2025
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The Governing Board will hold a mini-retreat to review internal operations and leadership. Members will discuss the process for selecting a superintendent and identify candidates for Board President and President Pro Tem for 2025.
- Superintendent Selection Process discussion
- 2025 Board President and President Pro Tem positions
- Review of Board Norms
- Board/Superintendent Communication Protocols
- Governing Board Policy review