Scottsdale Unified School District public meetings in 2022
23 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2008- 2025
The Scottsdale Unified School District Governing Board is holding a special meeting on December 8, 2022, primarily to discuss the superintendent's mid-year evaluation in executive session, which is closed to the public. The meeting includes procedural items like call to order, pledge, roll call, and agenda approval. No other substantive public business is listed.
- Executive session to discuss Superintendent Dr. Scott A. Menzel's mid-year evaluation (per Board Policy CBI and A.R.S. §38-431.03(A)(1))
- Meeting at Mohave District Annex, 8500 E. Jackrabbit Road, Scottsdale, AZ
- Public can view live via YouTube
- Board may change agenda order or convene executive session on any listed item
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2008- 2025
The Scottsdale Unified School District Governing Board will hold a public hearing and vote on Revision #1 of the 2022-2023 Expenditure Budget, which reflects a $5,887,858 increase in Maintenance and Operations funding due to state legislative changes. The board will also discuss an ESSER program update, proposed facility rental policy changes, and a first read of a library materials policy revision.
- Approval of Revision #1 of 2022-2023 Expenditure Budget (M&O +$5,887,858; District Additional Assistance +$4,100,576; Classroom Site Fund +$7,045,673; Federal Grants +$3,671,024; State Grants +$529,483)
- Public hearing on the budget revision
- ESSER Program Update (ESSER II and III budget overview)
- Facility Rental Policy Manual revision and update
- First read of Governing Board Policy IJL on Library Materials Selection and Adoption
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2008- 2025
The Scottsdale Unified School District Governing Board will hold a regular meeting on November 15, 2022, at Coronado High School. The agenda includes information/discussion items on Scottsdale Online Learning, proposed high school science course sequence revisions, a first read of the 2023-2024 High School Planning Guide, early FY2023-2024 budget projections, and a first read of a board policy. The board will also hear public comments and recognize students and staff.
- Presentation on Scottsdale Online Learning, including history, enrollment, and next steps
- Proposed revisions to high school science course sequencing, with full implementation for the class of 2026
- First read of the High School Planning Guide for 2023-2024, including course additions and revised science sequencing
- Early budget projections for Maintenance and Operations (M&O) for fiscal year 2023-2024
- First read of Governing Board Policy BBAA re Board Member Requests for Information
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2008- 2025
The Scottsdale Unified School District Governing Board is holding a special meeting to discuss and potentially act on several items. The board will hear updates from employee associations and the AVID program, discuss new board member orientation, and review proposed policy revisions on transportation, school ceremonies, hazing, interscholastic sports, immunizations, and student surveys. These policy changes are presented as first reads for information only.
- First read of policy revisions to allow 'white fleet' vehicles and electric vehicles for student transport (Policy EE)
- First read of policy to require a moment of silence at the start of each school day (Policy IMD)
- First read of policy to limit female sports teams to students of the female sex (Policy JJIB)
- First read of policy to prohibit requiring HPV and COVID-19 immunizations for school attendance (Policy JLCB)
- First read of new policy on student surveys (Policy JRR)
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2008- 2025
The Scottsdale Unified School District Governing Board will hold a regular meeting and executive session on October 18, 2022, at Coronado High School. The main business includes a required public update on M&O Override, District Additional Assistance Override, and Bond expenditures for fiscal year 2022, plus consent agenda items to accept gifts totaling $90,490.70 and approve accounts payable vouchers. The meeting also includes routine procedural items like call to order, pledge, and public comment guidelines.
- M&O Override, Capital Override, and Bond Fiscal Year 2022 Report (information/discussion)
- Acceptance of gifts totaling $90,490.70, including $50,000 from Cherokee APT and $14,176.86 from Cochise APT
- Accounts Payable Vouchers (630 Bond Fund) totaling $2,326,279.71, including $2,198,893.00 to McCarthy Building Company
- Accounts Payable Vouchers (various funds) totaling $1,392,352.29, including $1,202,153.48 from Regular Education
- Public comments limited to two minutes per speaker, with possible restrictions
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2008- 2025
The Scottsdale Unified School District Governing Board will discuss the state's Aggregate Expenditure Limit, which could force a $28.4 million reduction in authorized spending (nearly 20% of the M&O budget) if the legislature doesn't override it. The board will also hear updates on the 2022 summer school program and ESSER fund usage, and consider accepting $412,034.20 in donations. Public comments are limited to two minutes per speaker.
- Discussion of Aggregate Expenditure Limit: potential $28.4M spending cut if legislature doesn't override
- 2022 Summer School Program Update (information item)
- 2022-2023 ESSER Program Update (information item)
- Acceptance of gifts totaling $412,034.20, including $55,000 for Saguaro HS Innovation Center and $36,000 for Anasazi ES instructional aides
- Discussion of communication protocols with the Governing Board (policy BHD)
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2008- 2025
The Scottsdale Unified School District Governing Board is holding a special meeting to discuss and vote on several items, including approving salary increases for all employees, finalizing priority performance indicators for the 2022-2023 school year, and approving the superintendent's annual goals and performance pay plan. The board will also hear updates from employee associations, Native American programs, and the International Baccalaureate program, and review proposed policy revisions.
- Approve 3% salary increase for certified employees, $2.00/hour for classified employees, 3% for principals/assistant principals, and $2,500 flat for district administration, retroactive to contract start date
- Finalize and approve priority Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for 2022-2023 school year
- First read of revisions to Policy A (District Mission, Goals and Beliefs) to align with strategic plan
- First read of revisions to Policy IGA (Curriculum Development) to require Open Meeting Law compliance
- First read of revisions to Policy IHA (Basic Instructional Program) to align with state standards
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2008- 2025
The Scottsdale Unified School District Governing Board will hold a regular meeting and executive session. The board will discuss the Hanover climate survey analysis, the Arizona School Boards Association's proposed 2023 political agenda, and the superintendent's performance base pay plan. The consent agenda includes acceptance of gifts totaling $301,607.29 and approval of accounts payable vouchers from the bond fund.
- Acceptance of gifts totaling $301,607.29, including $158,915.48 from Hopi PTA for salaries and $50,000 from Cherokee APT for salaries
- Discussion of Hanover Climate Survey Analysis to assess pre- and post-pandemic responses
- Discussion of Arizona School Boards Association (ASBA) proposed 2023 political agenda
- Discussion of Superintendent Performance Base Pay Plan, with performance pay up to 20% of base salary
- Approval of accounts payable vouchers (630 Bond Fund) processed from June 22 through July 20, 2022
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2008- 2025
The Scottsdale Unified School District Governing Board is holding a special meeting to discuss and vote on several administrative items, including an agreement granting the Scottsdale Police Department emergency access to school video systems, the appointment of a new self-insurance trustee, and various financial authorizations for the 2022-2023 fiscal year. The board will also receive a presentation on the state of fine arts programs in the district.
- Approval of agreement allowing Scottsdale Police Department access to SUSD video systems for emergency response only, for a 3-year term
- Approval of a Governing Board member as a trustee for the Self-Insurance Trust Board
- Authorization of tax credit fees ranging from $1.00 to actual activity cost, with principals allowed to waive fees for economic hardship
- Authorization of site principals to approve all student fundraising efforts for 2022-2023
- Approval of check signers for district bank accounts for 2022-2023
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2008- 2025
The Scottsdale Unified School District Governing Board will hold a public hearing to adopt the Fiscal Year 2022-2023 budget, including a Truth in Taxation hearing for adjacent ways. The board will take a roll call vote on the budget adoption. The meeting is scheduled for July 12, 2022, at the Mohave District Annex.
- Public hearing on FY 2022-2023 adopted budget
- Truth in Taxation hearing for adjacent ways
- Roll call vote to approve the FY 2022-2023 adopted budget
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2008- 2025
The Scottsdale Unified School District Governing Board will hold a regular meeting on June 28, 2022, at Coronado High School. The board will consider consent agenda items including acceptance of gifts totaling $113,261.67 and approval of accounts payable vouchers for both the bond fund and general operations. The agenda also includes standard procedural items such as public comment rules, approval of the agenda, and recognitions.
- Acceptance of gifts totaling $113,261.67, including $70,000 from Cherokee APT and $63,000 from Cochise APT for aides
- Approval of $5,374,138.03 in bond fund accounts payable (May 25-June 15, 2022)
- Approval of $5,127,995.27 in general accounts payable (May 18-June 15, 2022)
- Public comments limited to two minutes per speaker, with possible restrictions
- Board may change agenda order or enter executive session for legal advice
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2008- 2025
The Scottsdale Unified School District Governing Board is holding a special meeting to discuss and act on several items, including an academic achievement update, a special education task force report, and the first read of new AP/IB economics and government curriculum. Action items include approval of a $7,638,689 guaranteed maximum price for the Pueblo Elementary School rebuild, a salary adjustment for an ERP system analyst, and acceptance of a $135,000 Lowe's Hometown Grant for Yavapai Elementary.
- Approval of Guaranteed Maximum Price #1 of 2 for RFQ #22-20-26: $7,638,689 to McCarthy Builders, Inc. for Pueblo Elementary School Rebuild/Remodel
- First read of AP Government, AP Economics, IB Economics curriculum adoption (Bedford, Freeman and Worth; Pearson)
- Salary adjustment for Enterprise Resource Planning System Analyst from pay range J to L (starting pay $72,140)
- Acceptance of $135,000 Lowe's Hometown Grant for Yavapai Elementary library
- End of year ESSER report and Code of Conduct update
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2008- 2025
The Scottsdale Unified School District Governing Board will hold a special meeting to consider two action items: granting a utility easement to Arizona Public Service (APS) at Kiva Elementary School and approving a construction manager at risk (CMAR) agreement with CORE Construction, Inc. for the Tavan Elementary School rebuild/remodel project. The meeting is open to the public and will be held online.
- Approve APS utility easement at Kiva Elementary School (APN 173-07-001, CCE-22-46, WA620294)
- Approve construction agreement with CORE Construction, Inc. for Tavan Elementary School rebuild/remodel (funded by 630 Bond)
- Previous GMP for Tavan project approved at $1,011,330 on May 24, 2022
- Board may change agenda order or enter executive session for legal advice
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2008- 2025
The Governing Board met to review various financial items, including the acceptance of donations and approval of accounts payable vouchers. The agenda included a large list of gift donations for specific school programs and several bond and general fund payment vouchers.
- Acceptance of $238,916.50 in gifts, including $56,644.55 for Cherokee ES shade structures
- Approval of $561,738.89 in bond fund accounts payable vouchers
- Approval of $4,363,988.94 in general accounts payable vouchers
- Donation of $29,492.00 from CTS PTO for Cheyenne ES turf
- Donation of $20,000.00 from Ernie & Joanne Garcia for Hopi ES shade structures
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2008- 2025
The Scottsdale Unified School District Governing Board will hold a public hearing and vote on Revision #3 to the 2021-2022 expenditure budget, which includes increases to Maintenance and Operations, Federal Grants, and State Grants. The board will also consider an updated classified salary schedule with a 3% raise, stipends for special education staff funded by a federal grant, and early procurement of electrical equipment for Pueblo Elementary. Other action items include approving supplemental instructional materials and the 2022-2023 board meeting calendar.
- Approval of Revision #3 to 2021-2022 Expenditure Budget: $1.289M increase to Maintenance and Operations, $3.5M increase to Federal Grants, $5.7M increase to State Grants
- Updated Classified Salary Schedule: 3% increase to maximum hourly rates for classified employees
- IDEA ARP Grant stipends: $890,998.30 to fund $5,000 stipends for self-specialized classroom teachers, $2,000 for resource teachers, two mentor teachers, and two psychologist mentor stipends
- Early procurement of electrical equipment for Pueblo Elementary rebuild: $143,213.00 via McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. Job Order Contracting S.A.V.E. 17-003
- Approval of middle school and high school novels and supplementary materials
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2008- 2025
The Scottsdale Unified School District Governing Board will hold a regular meeting with an executive session on the superintendent's contract, followed by public comment, a student advisory board presentation, and a science education update. The consent agenda includes accepting $60,344.74 in gifts and approving bond fund accounts payable vouchers. The agenda is largely procedural with informational items and routine approvals.
- Acceptance of gifts totaling $60,344.74, including $18,131.31 for Cherokee ES shade structures and $7,500 for Chaparral HS mascot costume
- Accounts Payable Vouchers (630 Bond Fund) processed from March 10 through April 13, 2022
- Executive session to discuss superintendent's contract of employment
- Student Advisory Board final presentation for 2021-2022
- Academic Achievement in Science spring update presentation
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2008- 2025
The Scottsdale Unified School District Governing Board will hold a special meeting to vote on accepting the FY 2020-2021 audits, approving a $500 signing bonus for summer school staff, accepting a $957,422.66 federal grant for special education, and hiring an Associate Superintendent. The board will also receive updates on Native American programs and special education, and may hold an executive session on the superintendent's contract.
- Acceptance of FY 2020-2021 audits and compliance questionnaire (roll call vote required)
- $500 signing bonus for summer school instructional staff (funded by AZ OnTrack and ESSER)
- Acceptance of $957,422.66 American Rescue Plan IDEA grant for special education
- Approval of hiring an Associate Superintendent
- Executive session on superintendent's contract
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2008- 2025
The Scottsdale Unified School District Governing Board will hold a regular meeting on March 22, 2022, at Coronado High School. The agenda includes information/discussion items on an ESSER (COVID-19 relief) update, a potential District Additional Assistance Override, and a Kairos Health Arizona annual report on benefit insurance plans. The board will also take action on a consent agenda that includes accepting gifts totaling $53,624.07 and approving accounts payable vouchers from the bond fund. Public comment is allowed with a two-minute limit per speaker.
- ESSER update: presentation on expenditures, ESSER III grant application, and impact on summer school and 2022-2023 school year
- Potential District Additional Assistance Override: current override approved Nov 2016 for $8,500,000; capital committee developing district capital plan
- Kairos Health Arizona annual report for benefit insurance plans with UMR-United Health Care
- Acceptance of gifts totaling $53,624.07, including $50,000 from Cherokee APT for salaries and $14,669.45 from Cochise APT for general gift account
- Accounts Payable Vouchers (630 Bond Fund) processed from February 16 through March 2, 2022
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2008- 2025
The Governing Board met to consider the tentative Maintenance and Operations budget for the upcoming fiscal year. The meeting also included discussions on mid-year assessment results, policy revisions regarding suicide prevention, and the approval of new employee salary schedules and benefits.
- Tentative approval of the FY 2022-2023 Maintenance and Operations Budget
- Approval of 2022-2023 employee salary schedules, including a 3% increase for certified employees and classified employees
- Proposed COVID Retention bonuses for employees based on years of service
- First read of revisions to Policy IHAMD regarding instruction and training in suicide prevention
- Approval of Software Engineer I and II positions within the IT department
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2008- 2025
The Scottsdale Unified School District Governing Board is meeting to review and discuss the proposed salary schedules and benefits for fiscal year 2022-2023, including step increases, cost-of-living adjustments, and COVID retention bonuses for employees. The board will also hear a presentation on the Pueblo Elementary School rebuild design progress and receive an update from the Student Advisory Board. Public comments are limited to 30 minutes, with a three-minute speaking limit per person.
- Proposed certified salary schedule includes ~2% step increase plus 1% cost-of-living, totaling ~3%
- COVID retention bonuses for certified employees: $1,000-$3,000 based on years of service
- Classified salary schedule recreated, ranging from $13.00 to $37.31 per hour, with minimum 3% increase
- High School Athletic Directors would receive a $5,000 stipend
- Pueblo ES Rebuild design progress presentation (sixth and last campus rebuilt with 2016 Bond Funds)
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2008- 2025
The Governing Board met to discuss updates to school association reports, the School Resource Officer partnership, and proposed changes to board policies. Action items included approving a performance-based pay plan for teachers and special service providers and authorizing playground equipment expenditures.
- Approval of 2021-2022 Performance Pay (301) Plan for teachers and special service providers
- Authorization of $785,016.58 to Dave Bang and Associates, Inc. for Kiva Elementary playground equipment
- Discussion regarding second reading of changes to Board Policies BDA and BEDH
- Overview of the School Resource Officer (SRO) partnership with Phoenix and Scottsdale Police Departments
- Updates from SAA, SEA, and SSPA student associations
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2008- 2025
The Scottsdale Unified School District Governing Board will hold a regular meeting on January 25, 2022, at Coronado High School. The agenda includes information/discussion items on FY 2022-23 budget projections for Maintenance and Operations, District Additional Assistance, and Capital Override, a first read of proposed changes to B policies (including board member duties, information requests, and public comment rules), and a discussion on social, emotional, and mental health of students and staff. The meeting also includes procedural items such as call to order, approval of agenda, and public comments.
- FY 2022-23 budget projections for M&O (001), District Additional Assistance (610), and Capital Override (611) presented by CFO Shannon Crosier
- First read of changes to B policies, including rewrites of Policy BA and BDE, new Policy BCC on board member information requests, and amendments to public comment policies BEDB and BEDH
- Discussion on social, emotional, and mental health of students and staff, noting Arizona teen suicide rates higher than national average
- Public comments limited to 30 minutes, with 3-minute speaking limit per speaker
- Meeting held at Coronado High School, 7501 E. Virginia Ave., Scottsdale, AZ
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2008- 2025
The Scottsdale Unified School District Governing Board is holding a special meeting on January 11, 2022, to act on several items. The main decision is whether to approve a restructuring plan for the Coronado Learning Community, which would create a stand-alone middle school at Tonalea and reorganize the community's schools. The board will also elect officers, select a delegate to the ASBA Delegate Assembly, and receive an update on ESSER COVID-19 relief funds.
- Approval of Coronado Learning Community restructure: three elementary schools (Pima, Hohokam, Yavapai), Tonalea as stand-alone middle school, Coronado High School
- Election of Governing Board President and Vice President
- Selection of delegate and alternate to ASBA Delegate Assembly
- Annual Open Meeting Law training
- ESSER I, II, III update on allocations and expenditures