Scottsdale Unified School District public meetings in 2025
19 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2008- 2025
The Scottsdale Unified School District Governing Board will hold its regular December 9 meeting at Coronado High School. The board will discuss forming an advisory committee to support planning initiatives and outline next steps for supporting families and staff after potential repurposing decisions for Echo Canyon K-8 and Pima K-5 schools. Public comments will follow board-established procedures.
- Formation of advisory committee to review demographics, facility use, and attendance boundaries
- Support plan for families and staff if Echo Canyon K-8 and Pima K-5 are repurposed, with potential savings over $2 million
- Discussion on accelerating or maintaining Phase II timeline
- Acceptance of gifts totaling $30,251.86
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2008- 2025
The Governing Board met to provide legal direction regarding the potential sale of administrative buildings on Main Street in Scottsdale. The meeting also included a presentation from the Student Advisory Board and a demographic study overview.
- Approved direction to attorney regarding potential sale of administrative buildings on Main Street
- Presentation by Student Advisory Board 2025-2026
- Demographic study overview presented by Rick Brammer of Applied Economics
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2008- 2025
The Scottsdale Unified School District Governing Board will discuss Fiscal Year 2026-2027 budget projections, potential deficits, and cost-saving options, including possible repurposing of district offices and school campuses. The board may also recess into executive session to discuss negotiations with employee organizations and obtain legal advice regarding an ongoing technology investigation. Following executive session, the board will consider providing direction to the attorney regarding employee negotiations.
- Discussion of FY 2026-2027 budget projections, potential deficits, and cost-saving options
- Review of historical trends in Average Daily Membership, M&O budgets, and District Additional Assistance budgets
- Estimated savings from possibly repurposing district offices and school campuses
- Executive session for negotiations with employee organizations (A.R.S. § 38-431.03(A)(5))
- Executive session for legal advice on ongoing investigation re technology resources (A.R.S. § 38-431.03(A)(3))
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2008- 2025
The Governing Board will hold an executive session to discuss negotiations for the potential sale of administrative buildings on Main Street in Scottsdale, AZ, and may provide direction to the attorney. The board will also receive presentations on the 2025-2026 audit plan and a fiscal year 2025 report on override and bond expenditures totaling $44,999,403.
- Executive session to discuss potential sale of administrative buildings on Main Street
- Presentation of audit plan for 2025-2026 school year and report from 2024-2025
- M&O Override, District Additional Assistance Override, and Bond Fiscal Year 2025 Report with $44,999,403 financial impact
- Public comments allowed per Board Policy BEDH with 2-minute speaking limit
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2008- 2025
The Scottsdale Unified School District Governing Board will hold a special meeting and executive session. The main discussion item is an overview of the Interest-Based Negotiations (IBN) process with four employee associations, followed by dialogue with each group. The board may also recess into executive session to discuss negotiation parameters and the superintendent's performance-based pay plan.
- Interest-Based Negotiations overview with Scottsdale Education Association, Scottsdale District Administrators Association, Scottsdale Support Professionals Association, and Scottsdale Administrators Association
- Possible executive session to discuss negotiations with employee organizations under A.R.S. § 38-431.03(A)(5)
- Possible executive session to discuss superintendent's goals and performance-based pay plan under A.R.S. 38-431.03(A)(1)
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2008- 2025
The Governing Board will hold a first read (discussion only, no vote) on revisions to five policies: Environmental and Safety Program (Policy EB), Discipline of Professional Staff (Policy GCQF), Graduation Requirements (Policy IKF), Student Health Services (Policy JLC), and Administering Medicines to Students (Policy JLCD). These updates are driven by recent state law changes, including HB 2074 on school safety programs, SB 1659 on employee misconduct reporting, HB 2540 on high school assessments, SB 1383 on health care credentials, and SB 1440 on epinephrine delivery systems. No financial impact is noted for any item.
- First read of Policy EB revisions to align with HB 2074, expanding school safety program purchasing and requiring an Emergency Response Plan and safety assessment every five years.
- First read of Policy GCQF revisions per SB 1659, adding guidelines for requesting employee misconduct information from the Department of Education; Board must choose Option A or B.
- First read of Policy IKF revisions per HB 2540, updating high school assessment requirements; this item was previously tabled in 2023 and not presented in 2024.
- First read of Policy JLC revisions per SB 1383, requiring districts that provide routine health care to disclose health care credentials and provide emergency response training info upon parent request.
- First read of Policy JLCD revisions per SB 1440, replacing the term 'epinephrine auto injectors' with 'epinephrine delivery systems' and adding a definition.
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2008- 2025
The Governing Board met to authorize legal actions regarding California state and federal court litigation. The Board also approved a settlement for the Stokka v. Scottsdale Unified School District case.
- Approved dismissing litigation in California state court and refiling in federal district court
- Approved settlement in Stokka v. Scottsdale Unified School District
- Discussion of mandatory reporter training for Board members
- Review of Spring 2025 assessment results and future assessment plans
- Presentation of proposed 2025-2026 Wildly Important Goals (WIGs) and KPIs
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2008- 2025
The Governing Board will hold first readings of two policy revisions proposed by board member Amy Carney. One would require curriculum development committees to operate as board advisory committees; the other would mandate that the superintendent include parents on textbook selection committees. The board will also vote on accepting $385,989.85 in gifts and approving bond fund vouchers.
- First read of revisions to Policy IGA requiring curriculum committees to be board advisory committees
- First read of revisions to Policy IJJ requiring parent inclusion on textbook selection committees
- Acceptance of $385,989.85 in gifts, including $100,000 from Kiva PTO and a $150,000 sustainable learning garden
- Approval of Accounts Payable Vouchers (630 Bond Fund) from May 29 through July 16, 2025
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2008- 2025
The Governing Board met to approve partnerships with the East Valley Institute of Technology (EVIT) for the 2025-2028 school years. These agreements enable students to participate in career and technical education district courses through satellite and central campus programs.
- Approved Intergovernmental Agreement with EVIT for career technical education district courses for 2025-2028
- Approved lease agreement with EVIT for the Fire Science Academy at Coronado High School
- Established reimbursement rates for satellite courses: 85% for FY2026, 82% for FY2027, and 78% for FY2028
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2008- 2025
The Governing Board will hold a public hearing and vote to adopt the proposed Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Expenditure Budget. The board will also consider employee leave buyout plans, association agreements, and several intergovernmental agreements.
- Adoption of $400,062,488 Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Expenditure Budget
- Approval of Umbrella General Leave Buyout Plan with estimated $26,750 in savings
- Approval of 2025-2026 Association Agreements for various employee groups
- Amendment to Maricopa County Head Start Preschool Program agreement through June 30, 2027
- Extension of intergovernmental agreement with East Valley Institute of Technology (EVIT)
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2008- 2025
The Governing Board will conduct first reads of several policy updates. These discussions focus on staff conduct, prohibited personnel practices, and mandatory reporting of child abuse to align with Senate Bill 1437.
- First read of Policy BDF (Advisory Committees) and changes to Policy BDE (Board Committees)
- First read of Policy GBEB regarding Staff Conduct and mandatory reporting
- First read of Policy GBEBB regarding Staff Conduct With Students
- First read of Policy GBP regarding Prohibited Personnel Practices
- First read of Policy JLF regarding Reporting Child Abuse/Child Protection
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2008- 2025
The Scottsdale Unified School District Governing Board approved Revision #1 of the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Expenditure Budget. This revision includes adjustments to Maintenance and Operations, Capital, and Federal and State Grant funds.
- Approval of Revision #1 Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Expenditure Budget totaling $439,345,069
- Capital budget increase of $2,508,608
- Federal and State Grant increase of $3,108,051
- Maintenance and Operations budget increase of $342,581
- Classroom Site Fund budget increase of $413,928
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2008- 2025
The Scottsdale Unified School District Governing Board will hold a special meeting to discuss a first read of a social science curriculum adoption for high school courses, including World History, American/Arizona History, and AP classes, with a total cost of $674,542.13. The board will also hold an enrollment study session to review district enrollment trends, building capacity, and strategic planning for resource use. The meeting includes procedural items like call to order, pledge, roll call, and agenda approval.
- First read of Social Science Curriculum Adoption for high school courses (World History, American/Arizona History, AP Human Geography, AP World History, AP US History) with a $674,542.13 cost from Capital Override funding.
- Enrollment Study Session to discuss district enrollment trends, building capacity, and strategic planning for increasing enrollment and maximizing resources.
- Board may vote to convene in executive session for legal consultation on any agenda item.
- Meeting is a special session of the Governing Board, open to the public and livestreamed on YouTube.
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2008- 2025
The Scottsdale Unified School District Governing Board is holding a retreat to discuss governance practices, board strengths, and team dynamics. Facilitated by Dr. Lee Jenkins, the session includes activities on problem-solving, policy governance, and communication. No binding decisions or votes on specific policies or expenditures are scheduled.
- Discussion of W. Edwards Deming principles applied to education and board operations
- Fishbone activity for board self-assessment and identifying non-negotiables
- Review of board roles under Policy Governance model
- Session on listening to staff, parents, students, and community members
- Board will make requests from members and the superintendent
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2008- 2025
The Governing Board will review financial audits for the 2023-2024 fiscal year and discuss budget estimates for the 2025-2026 fiscal year. The meeting also includes a first read of a policy regarding sex offender notification and a discussion on the district's proportionate share plan for special education.
- Presentation of FY 2023-2024 audits and compliance questionnaire by Heinfield & Meech
- Discussion of FY 2025-2026 M&O Budget estimates totaling $182,023,737
- First read of Governing Board Policy JLIF regarding sex offender notification
- Discussion on adjustments to the SUSD Proportionate Share Plan for special education services
- Discussion on the workflow of the Governing Board email address
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2008- 2025
The Scottsdale Unified School District Governing Board will hold a regular meeting on March 4, 2025, at Coronado High School. Key discussion items include a first read on adopting new secondary science curricula for AP and IB courses, a review of the administrators' employment agreement for 2024-2025, and a budget discussion. The board will also consider consent agenda items, including acceptance of gifts totaling $193,421.45.
- First read of secondary science curriculum adoption for 2025-2026, with a financial impact of $124,553.29
- Discussion of administrators' employment agreement for 2024-2025 school year
- Budget discussion to identify questions for future consideration
- Acceptance of gifts totaling $193,421.45, including $114,548.86 from Hopi PTA for salaries
- Public comments limited to 2 minutes per speaker, with possible restrictions if meeting duration is jeopardized
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2008- 2025
The Governing Board will discuss budget projections for Maintenance & Operations and District Additional Assistance for the 2025-2026 fiscal year. The meeting also includes a quarterly update from the Student Advisory Board and a vote to accept various gifts.
- FY 2025-2026 Maintenance & Operations estimated at $182,023,737 - $183,410,380
- District Additional Assistance estimated at $17,759,318
- District Additional Assistance Override estimated at $17,460,250
- Acceptance of gifts totaling $137,486.86
- Student Advisory Board presentation regarding high schools and Scottsdale Online Learning
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2008- 2025
The Scottsdale Unified School District Governing Board will hear early projections for the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Maintenance & Operations budget, estimated between $182 million and $183.4 million. The board will also vote on several appointments, including a delegate to the Arizona School Boards Association, two members to the Joint Advisory Committee on Education, an Audit Committee member, and a Self-Insurance Trustee. Additionally, the board will consider a second read and approval of Policy IL regarding evaluation of instructional programs.
- Fiscal Year 2025-2026 early projections for Maintenance & Operations budget ($182M-$183.4M)
- Selection of a Delegate and Alternate to the Arizona School Boards Association Delegate Assembly
- Appointment of two board members to the Joint Advisory Committee on Education
- Approval of selection of Audit Committee member and Self-Insurance Trustee
- Second read and approval of Governing Board Policy IL re Evaluation of Instructional Programs
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2008- 2025
The Governing Board will hold elections for its 2025 President and Vice President. The meeting also includes training on open meeting laws and a review of the 2025-2026 Middle School Planning Guide.
- Election of Governing Board President and Vice President
- Acceptance of gifts totaling $61,278.70
- First read of the Middle School Planning Guide for 2025-2026, including new Accelerated Middle School Science courses
- First read of Governing Board Policy IL regarding Evaluation of Instructional Programs
- Annual Open Meeting Law training and FERPA presentation