Scottsdale Unified School District public meetings in 2023
23 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2008- 2025
The Scottsdale Unified School District Governing Board held a special meeting on December 22, 2023, primarily in executive session to discuss an appeal of a long-term suspension for Student No. 215402. After the closed session, the board voted 4-0 to reject the hearing officer's findings and directed administration to work with the family on an academic re-entry plan. The meeting was otherwise procedural, with no other substantive public business.
- Executive session on appeal of long-term suspension of Student No. 215402 (A.R.S. 15-843, 38-431.03.A.2)
- Board action: reject hearing officer's findings, defer to administration for re-entry plan (motion by Cieniawski, second by Werner)
- Vote: 4-0 in favor (Hart-Wells, Cieniawski, Carney, Werner)
- Meeting held at Mohave District Annex, 8500 E. Jackrabbit Road, Scottsdale, AZ
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2008- 2025
The Scottsdale Unified School District Governing Board will hold a regular meeting and executive session on December 12, 2023. The board is taking action on a student long-term suspension appeal and a proposed settlement agreement in Wray v. Greenburg, and will discuss the Sundial solar agreement's financial impact, library book policies, and a policy revision on inventories.
- Approved motion to finalize long-term suspension of student no. 215402 by Dec. 22 (4-0 vote)
- Approved settlement agreement in Wray v. Greenburg (3-0 vote, 2 abstentions)
- Discussion of Sundial solar agreement financial impact and buy-out costs
- Discussion of library book selection and review process
- First read of policy DID revision on inventories
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2008- 2025
The Scottsdale Unified School District Governing Board held a special meeting on December 4, 2023, primarily to discuss and potentially approve a proposed settlement agreement in the case Wray, et al. v. Greenburg, et al. The board convened in executive session to receive legal advice, then reconvened and voted to authorize counsel to proceed as discussed. The motion passed 3-0, with two members abstaining.
- Executive session for legal advice on proposed settlement in Wray v. Greenburg
- Action item to consider/approve Settlement Agreement and Release
- Motion by Julie Cieniawski, seconded by Libby Hart-Wells, approved 3-0
- Abstentions by Amy Carney and Carine Werner
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2008- 2025
The Scottsdale Unified School District Governing Board will hold a regular meeting and executive session on November 14, 2023, at Coronado High School. The board will hear a presentation from the Student Advisory Board, receive an update on assessment and accountability results, and review the first read of the 2024-2025 High School Planning Guide. Additionally, the board will consider first-read revisions to two policies: BCB (Board Member Conflict of Interest) and BDA (Board Organizational Meeting), both in response to recent statutory changes. The agenda also includes public comments and standard procedural items.
- Presentation by Student Advisory Board on high schools including Arcadia, Chaparral, Coronado, Desert Mountain, Saguaro, and Scottsdale Online
- Assessment and Accountability Update: Spring 2023 AASA scores and state accountability expectations
- First Read: High School Planning Guide for 2024-2025 with course additions and revisions
- First Read: Policy BCB revision to limit employment of former board members for two years (A.R.S. 15-421)
- First Read: Policy BDA revision on Board Organizational Meeting
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2008- 2025
The Governing Board held a special meeting to discuss curriculum, staff data, and wellness updates. The Board approved the purchase of three replacement trucks and an agreement with the Arizona Department of Economic Security for student transition services.
- Approved $179,403.72 purchase of three replacement trucks from PFVT Motors, LLC
- Approved $513,758.04 annual budget for Transition from School to Work Services with ADES
- First read of K-5 ELA curriculum adoption with a cost not to exceed $3,600,000.00
- Discussion of 2022-2023 Teachers and Principals Classification Aggregate Data
- Failed vote (2-2) on new Governing Board Policy JS regarding student restroom accommodations
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2008- 2025
The Scottsdale Unified School District Governing Board is holding a special meeting to consider one action item: approval of the FY 2022-2023 Annual School Level Report. The report, part of the Annual Financial Report, compares school-by-school revenue and expenditures and will be uploaded to the Arizona Department of Education website after approval. The meeting is open to the public and will be streamed on YouTube.
- Approval of FY 2022-2023 Annual School Level Report (total expenditures: $359,259,115)
- Report to be uploaded to ADE website after board approval
- Board may change agenda order or convene in executive session for legal advice
- Accommodations for persons with disabilities available by contacting Marcy Moreno at 480-484-6113
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2008- 2025
The Scottsdale Unified School District Governing Board will hold a regular meeting with public comment, recognitions, and several information/discussion items. Key items include a fall update on Native American programs, a required annual report on M&O Override, District Additional Assistance Override, and Bond expenditures totaling $64,869,998, and a first read of a proposed policy on student restroom arrangements. The consent agenda includes acceptance of gifts totaling $69,807.94 and accounts payable vouchers.
- Acceptance of gifts totaling $69,807.94, including $15,000 for Saguaro HS Innovation Center and $10,000 for Hohokam ES equipment
- M&O Override, DAA Override, and Bond FY2023 report with financial impact of $64,869,998
- First read of Governing Board Policy JS on student restroom arrangement or accommodation
- Native American Programs Update, Fall 2023, including graduation data and summer school participation
- Accounts Payable Vouchers (630 Bond Fund) processed from August 30 through September 7, 2023
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2008- 2025
The Scottsdale Unified School District Governing Board is holding a regular meeting with a consent agenda that includes accepting $253,373.53 in gifts and donations, and approving accounts payable vouchers from the 630 Bond Fund. The meeting also includes public comment periods and procedural items. No major policy decisions or public hearings are listed on the agenda.
- Acceptance of gifts totaling $253,373.53, including $80,000 for a Chaparral HS baseball backstop net and $32,000 for Anasazi ES instructional aides
- Approval of accounts payable vouchers (630 Bond Fund) for July 17-August 14, 2023, totaling $76,313.07
- Approval of accounts payable vouchers (630 Bond Fund) for July 26-August 23, 2023, totaling $5,350,666.92
- Public comments limited to two minutes per speaker, with digital sign-up required
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2008- 2025
The Scottsdale Unified School District Governing Board held a special meeting on August 29, 2023, to discuss and act on several items. The board approved the 2023-2024 KPIs and performance targets, directing the superintendent to propose performance-based pay plans by September 12, 2023. They also received presentations on the district's economic impact study and a bond oversight committee update, and discussed proposed changes to board policies on agendas and rules of order.
- Approved KPIs and performance targets for 2023-2024 (4-1 vote, Carine Werner dissenting)
- Presentation on SUSD Economic Impact Study by Seidman Research Center at ASU and Rounds Consulting
- Bond Oversight Committee update on the 2016 Bond Program
- First read of policy change to remove board reports from agendas (Policy BEDB)
- First read of policy change to add Robert's Rules of Order (Policy BEDD)
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2008- 2025
The Scottsdale Unified School District Governing Board is holding a special study session to discuss and refine Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and performance targets for the 2023-2024 school year, following a draft presented on August 8. The board will also discuss the superintendent's performance-based pay plan, which is required by state statute and contract, with performance pay up to 20% of base salary. No final votes are scheduled; the KPIs are expected to be presented for approval at the August 29 board meeting.
- Discussion of KPIs and performance targets for 2023-2024, with drafts covering academic excellence, community engagement, culture and climate, optimized resources, and talented/qualified professionals
- Superintendent performance-based pay plan discussion, with pay up to 20% of base salary, required by ARS 15-341(39)
- Special meeting held at Mohave District Annex, 8500 E. Jackrabbit Road, Scottsdale, AZ
- Board may change agenda order or convene in executive session for legal advice
- Public can view meeting online via YouTube
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2008- 2025
The Scottsdale Unified School District Governing Board held a public hearing and voted 4-0 to adopt the proposed Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Expenditure Budget of $458,579,465.04. The board also discussed results of the Hanover Climate Survey and a potential partnership with the Boys and Girls Club of Scottsdale regarding Tonalea Middle School.
- Adopted FY2023-2024 Expenditure Budget of $458,579,465.04
- Public hearing on the proposed budget
- Discussion of Hanover Climate Survey results
- Discussion of potential partnership with Boys and Girls Club of Scottsdale at Tonalea Middle School
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2008- 2025
The Scottsdale Unified School District Governing Board is holding a special meeting to discuss the superintendent's year-end evaluation in executive session, which is closed to the public. After the closed session, the board may vote to award performance-based pay to the superintendent. The meeting also includes standard procedural items like approving the agenda and adjourning.
- Executive session to discuss superintendent's year-end evaluation per Board Policy CBI
- Possible award of performance-based pay to Superintendent Dr. Scott A. Menzel
- Legal consultation regarding the evaluation in executive session
- Meeting held at Mohave District Annex, 8500 E. Jackrabbit Road, Scottsdale, AZ
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2008- 2025
The Scottsdale Unified School District Governing Board held a special meeting on June 6, 2023, to approve the proposed fiscal year 2023-2024 expenditure budget of $458,579,465.04 and call a public hearing for June 20. The board also approved a one-time $500 per FTE retention stipend for classified employees, awarded a visitor management system contract to Raptor Technologies, and approved a SAVE contract for supplemental education resources. Information items included a first read on AP European History curriculum adoption, an academic achievement update, and a strategic plan/KPI dashboard update.
- Approved FY2023-2024 expenditure budget of $458,579,465.04; public hearing set for June 20 at Coronado High School
- Approved one-time $500 per FTE retention stipend for classified employees (estimated cost $600,000)
- Awarded RFP 23014 Visitor Management System to Raptor Technologies (estimated annual cost $95,000)
- Approved SAVE Contract 21-28MP with Capstone Press for PebbleGO supplemental resources
- First read of AP European History curriculum (Cengage 'Western Civilization Since 1300' and Bedford/St. Martin's 'Strive for a Five'), not to exceed $10,000
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2008- 2025
The Scottsdale Unified School District Governing Board held a special meeting with an executive session, public hearing, and action items. The board voted 4-1 to deny a complaint appeal against a school nurse, and unanimously approved a revised FY 2022-2023 expenditure budget of $494,691,360. The board also heard presentations on association updates, a City of Scottsdale HR audit, a secondary science curriculum adoption, and a Coronado Learning Community strategic planning update.
- Approved Revised Expenditure Budget FY 2022-2023 totaling $494,691,360
- Denied appeal of complaint against school nurse under Policy KEB (4-1 vote)
- First read of secondary science curriculum adoption, not to exceed $1,700,000
- City of Scottsdale Auditor's report on HR organizational functions
- Public hearing on revised expenditure budget
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2008- 2025
The Scottsdale Unified School District Governing Board is holding a regular meeting on April 18, 2023, at Coronado High School. The board will hear informational updates on early learning programs and the Auditor General's spending analysis for fiscal year 2021-2022, and will discuss a first read of a proposed policy change to voting method (BEDF). The consent agenda includes acceptance of gifts totaling $71,607.59 and approval of accounts payable vouchers from the bond fund.
- Acceptance of gifts totaling $71,607.59, including cash and non-cash donations to various schools
- First read of Governing Board Policy BEDF regarding voting method, requested by Board President Julie Cieniawski
- Auditor General School District Spending Analysis for Fiscal Year 2021-2022 presented by CFO Shannon Crosier
- Early Learning Update presented by Dr. Christine Bonow, Director of Community Education and Early Learning
- Public comments limited to two minutes per speaker, with digital sign-up required before the meeting
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2008- 2025
This is a special meeting of the Scottsdale Unified School District Governing Board, held virtually. The board approved personnel action items covering the period from February 9 to March 15, 2023, with a unanimous 5–0 vote. The agenda also includes standard procedural items such as call to order, pledge, roll call, and agenda approval.
- Approval of Personnel Action Items, 02/09/23 to 03/15/23 (unanimous 5–0 vote)
- Agenda approval (board action required)
- Meeting held virtually via YouTube
- Notice of possible executive session for legal consultation
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2008- 2025
The Scottsdale Unified School District Governing Board will hold a regular meeting on March 21, 2023, at Coronado High School. The agenda includes a student advisory board presentation, acceptance of gifts totaling $26,460.11, and approval of accounts payable vouchers, including $5,627,359.06 from the bond fund. Public comment procedures and other routine items are also listed.
- Acceptance of gifts totaling $26,460.11, including $5,000 from City of Scottsdale and $5,000 from Charro Foundation
- Approval of $5,627,359.06 in bond fund accounts payable vouchers (Feb 8-Mar 1, 2023)
- Approval of $1,927,701.98 in regular education accounts payable vouchers
- Student Advisory Board presentation on six high schools and Scottsdale Online
- Public comment rules and meeting decorum guidelines
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2008- 2025
The Scottsdale Unified School District Governing Board held a special meeting on March 7, 2023, to discuss and act on several items. The board gave tentative approval to the $184,733,377 Maintenance and Operations budget for the next fiscal year, approved updated employee contract language and work calendars, and approved compensation increases for all employee groups. The board also received updates on Native American education programs and a potential lawsuit against social media platforms.
- Tentative approval of $184,733,377 M&O budget for FY 2023-2024
- Approval of 2% compensation increases for classified, certified, and administrative staff, plus additional experience-based pay for certified staff
- Approval of 2023-2024 work calendars for administrative, certified, and classified employees
- Discussion of potential litigation against social media platforms (Meta, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube) over student mental health
- Update on Native American Education Program services funded by Title VI and JOM grants
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2008- 2025
The Scottsdale Unified School District Governing Board will hold a regular meeting on February 21, 2023, at Coronado High School. The board will hear an update on Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs, consider first reads of two policy changes (BCC on board member requests for information, and DJE on bidding/purchasing procedures), and vote on a consent agenda that includes accepting $442,105.05 in gifts. The agenda also includes routine items like public comments and approval of the agenda.
- Acceptance of gifts totaling $442,105.05, including $179,531.63 from Hopi PTA for salaries and $89,313.99 from Saguaro Sabercat Football Foundation for media room equipment
- First read of policy DJE to increase job order contract limit for construction from $1 million to $2 million
- First read of policy BCC regarding board member requests for information
- CTE update covering K-8 career literacy, industry credentials, and internships
- Public comments limited to two minutes per speaker
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2008- 2025
The Scottsdale Unified School District Governing Board is holding a special meeting with an executive session to discuss legal advice on committee constitutions. The board will also hear updates on employee associations, the AVID program, and a proposed independent audit of special education and 504 services. Action items include approving the middle school planning guide revisions and awarding a $18,000,000 employee benefits contract to Kairos Health Arizona Inc.
- Approve award of RFP 23005 for employee medical and pharmacy benefits to Kairos Health Arizona Inc., not to exceed $18,000,000 for 2023-2024
- Second read and approval of revisions to Middle School Planning Guide for 2023-2024 school year
- Discussion of independent audit of special education and 504 services
- First read of Governing Board Policy BA regarding School Board Operational Goals
- Executive session for legal advice on committee constitutions per A.R.S. 38-431.03(A)(3)
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2008- 2025
The Scottsdale Unified School District Governing Board will hold a regular meeting with presentations on the Student Advisory Board, FY2023-24 budget projections, a strategic plan update, and a first read of the middle school planning guide. The board will also discuss policy BA and take action on the agenda. Public comments are limited to two minutes per speaker.
- FY2023-24 budget projections: M&O $184,560,321; District Additional Assistance $13,478,966; Override $16,276,221
- First read of Middle School Planning Guide for 2023-2024
- Strategic Plan Update with key performance indicators
- Student Advisory Board presentation from six high schools
- Discussion of Governing Board Policy BA
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2008- 2025
The Scottsdale Unified School District Governing Board held a special meeting on January 5, 2023, to conduct annual organizational business and take action on several items. The board elected Julie Cieniawski as President and approved hearing officer lists for student and personnel discipline, among other actions. The meeting also included annual Open Meeting Law and Public Records Law training.
- Elected Julie Cieniawski as Board President (3-2 vote)
- Approved hearing officers for student discipline and personnel matters, using only Maricopa County officers (5-0 vote)
- Approved policy IJL on Library Materials Selection and Adoption
- Selected Julie Cieniawski as ASBA Delegate (5-0 vote)
- Appointed Carine Werner to the Audit Committee (5-0 vote)
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2008- 2025
The Scottsdale Unified School District Governing Board's special meeting on January 3, 2023, has been rescheduled to January 5, 2023, at 6 p.m. at Mohave District Annex. The agenda includes election of board officers, annual Open Meeting Law training, selection of an ASBA delegate, approval of hearing officers, appointment of an audit committee member, and second read/adoption of a library materials policy. The board may also enter executive session for negotiations with employee organizations.
- Election of Governing Board President and Vice President
- Annual Open Meeting Law and Public Records Law Training
- Selection of Delegate and Alternate to ASBA Delegate Assembly
- Approval of Hearing Officers for Student Discipline and Personnel Matters (estimated $2,500/year)
- Second Read and Adoption of Policy IJL on Library Materials Selection (60-day public review for new books)