Deer Valley Unified School District public meetings in 2020
31 substantive meetings from 2020, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2017- 2025
The Deer Valley Unified School District Governing Board is holding a regular meeting with a consent agenda covering routine approvals, including minutes, human resources changes, and financial reports. The board will also hear reports on enrollment, the online learning program, and COVID-19 return-to-school planning, and recognize student athletes and outgoing board members.
- Approval of Payroll Voucher #9 ($9,125,384.30), Payroll Voucher #10 ($9,347,680.10), and Expense Vouchers ($4,823,240.30) for FY 2020-21
- Ratification of School Level Annual Financial Report for FY 2019-20
- Approval of Human Resources Changes: 4 new certified hires, 13 resignations/terminations, 12 leaves, 3 transfers; 35 classified hires, 22 resignations/terminations, 19 leaves, 20 transfers; 1 exempt leave
- Report on Deer Valley Online Learning Program Innovation Center, part of 2019 Bond Initiative
- Recognition of fall sports state champions and runner-up from Sandra Day O'Connor High School
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2017- 2025
The Deer Valley Unified School District Governing Board is holding a special public hearing to discuss a revised Fiscal Year 2020-21 expenditure budget, as required by state law before December 15. The board will allow community questions and may later adopt the revised budget. The meeting is limited to 50 attendees due to COVID-19 restrictions and will be live-streamed.
- Public hearing for FY 2020-21 expenditure budget revision
- Board to allow community questions per A.R.S. 15-905
- Budget revision memo and presentation attached
- Meeting limited to 50 people per Governor's Executive Order 2020-43
- Face coverings required per policy JICA/JICA-RB
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2017- 2025
The Deer Valley Unified School District Governing Board is holding a special work session to discuss the return to school for the 2021 school year. The meeting includes procedural items and is subject to COVID-19 restrictions, including a 50-person limit and face covering requirements.
- Discussion of Return to School - School Year 2021
- Meeting held under Governor's Executive Order 2020-43 limiting gatherings to 50 people
- Live stream and WebEx call-in options provided for public access
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2017- 2025
The Deer Valley Unified School District Governing Board is meeting to take action on several items, including approving a recommendation for new 3-6 science curriculum materials costing an estimated $745,079. The board will also receive reports on enrollment and finances, hear a COVID-19 return-to-school update, and vote on a consent agenda that includes approving payroll and expense vouchers totaling over $27.8 million. Public comment is limited to 30 minutes due to the governor's executive order capping gatherings at 50 people.
- Approved 3-6 science curriculum materials adoption, estimated cost $745,079 (including $692,241 for vendor products and $52,838 for science kits)
- Approved consent agenda including payroll vouchers #7 ($8,994,248.51) and #8 ($9,027,961.83) and expense vouchers ($9,849,391.04) for FY 2020-21
- Approved Policy KB - Parental Involvement in Education per ASBA recommended changes
- Approved student travel for Barry Goldwater High School to AIA State Golf Tournament in Tucson, AZ (Nov 3-5, 2020)
- Received report on student enrollment of 32,166 as of Oct 30, 2020, a -5.5% change from last year
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2017- 2025
The Deer Valley Unified School District Governing Board convened a special executive session on November 10, 2020. The meeting was held to discuss the superintendent's evaluation, performance pay for the 2020-21 school year, and goals for the 2021-22 school year. No public agenda items or votes were recorded in the provided text.
- Discussion of Superintendent Evaluation & Performance Pay for SY 2020-21
- Input regarding SY 2021 Superintendent Goals
- Discussion of return to school planning
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2017- 2025
The Deer Valley Unified School District Governing Board held a special virtual meeting on September 10, 2020, to consider the Return to Learning Plan. The board approved the plan, which outlines a phased return to brick-and-mortar instruction beginning September 24, with all grade levels back by October 14, based on parent selection of on-campus or online learning. Public comment was suspended due to COVID-19, but comments on action items were accepted online.
- Approved Return to Learning Plan (motion carried 3-2, with Nay votes from Darcy Tweedy and Jenny Frank)
- Phased return to in-person classes starts September 24, 2020
- All grade levels expected to return to school locations by October 14, 2020
- Safety protocols per Maricopa County Department of Public Health guidelines
- Public comment suspended; comments accepted online for action items
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2017- 2025
The Deer Valley Unified School District Governing Board will hold a regular meeting on September 8, 2020, with limited in-person attendance due to COVID-19. The board will receive reports on return-to-school planning and finances, and will vote on the ASBA 2021 political agenda and a consent agenda of routine items. Public comment is suspended, but comments on action items can be submitted online.
- Approve ASBA 2021 Political Agenda items for legislators
- Approve Policy ACA revision (Sexual Harassment) and new Policy ACAA (Title IX Sexual Harassment)
- Approve participation in ADE State Seal of Arts Proficiency
- Approve payroll voucher #4 ($8,260,350.21) and expense vouchers ($2,332,815.14 FY2019-20, $1,440,966.07 FY2020-21)
- Receive Return to School Report on COVID-19 planning
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2017- 2025
This is a special executive session of the Deer Valley Unified School District Governing Board. The board will discuss the superintendent's evaluation and performance pay for the 2020-21 school year, and provide input on goals and return-to-school planning. The meeting is closed to the public and is largely procedural.
- Executive session under A.R.S. §38-431.03.A.1 for personnel matters
- Discussion of Superintendent Evaluation & Performance Pay for SY20
- Input on SY21 Superintendent Goals and return to school planning
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2017- 2025
The Deer Valley Unified School District Governing Board is holding a special virtual work session to discuss back-to-school guidelines. The meeting is a discussion item only, with no public call to the public, and the board may vote to enter a private legal session.
- Discussion of DVUSD Back to School Guidelines
- Virtual meeting due to COVID-19, with limited in-person attendance
- No general call to the public at this work session
- Possible executive session for legal advice
- Meeting live-streamed online and by phone
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2017- 2025
The Deer Valley Unified School District Governing Board will meet to hear a COVID-19 update from Deputy Superintendent Dr. Gary Zehrbach and consider a consent agenda. The consent agenda includes approving payroll and expense vouchers totaling over $5.5 million, accepting $14,400 in donations, and approving human resources changes. Public comments are suspended for this meeting, but written comments on agenda items will be accepted online.
- COVID-19 update from Deputy Superintendent Dr. Gary Zehrbach
- Approve payroll vouchers totaling $1,992,502.65 and expense vouchers totaling $3,509,615.48
- Approve donations totaling $14,400
- Approve human resources changes including new hires, resignations, and transfers
- Approve revised Policy GCO on evaluation of professional staff
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2017- 2025
The Deer Valley Unified School District Governing Board met on July 14, 2020, to finalize fiscal actions for the 2020-21 school year. The Board voted unanimously to adopt the 2020-21 Expenditure Budget and levy an increased primary property tax rate to cover expenditures exceeding the state-imposed spending limit. Additionally, the Board authorized the issuance of tax anticipation notes up to $35,000,000 to manage cash flow. Public comments were suspended in person due to COVID-19 protocols, with input accepted via a web form.
- Adoption of the 2020-21 Expenditure Budget
- Levy of increased primary property tax rate under A.R.S. 15-905.01
- Authorization of tax anticipation notes not to exceed $35,000,000
- Approval of use of insurance proceeds for Fiscal Year 2020-21
- Approval of Payroll Voucher #25 ($14,096,484.03) and #26 ($2,002,131.63)
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2017- 2025
The Deer Valley Unified School District Governing Board is holding a special executive session to discuss a pupil promotion appeal and to evaluate the superintendent. The meeting is closed to the public, with only procedural opening and closing items listed on the agenda.
- Executive session under A.R.S. §38-431.03.A.2 for records exempt from public inspection
- Review of teacher's decision to promote or retain a pupil (Appeal of Promotion AF)
- Superintendent evaluation
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2017- 2025
This is a special executive session of the Deer Valley Unified School District Governing Board. The board will consider legal advice and discuss the employment of a principal for the Deer Valley Online Learning Program (K-12). No public action is expected; the meeting is for discussion only.
- Executive session under A.R.S. §38-431.03.A.1 for personnel matters
- Discussion of recommendation for Deer Valley Online Learning Program Small School K-12 Principal
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2017- 2025
The Deer Valley Unified School District Governing Board met on June 23, 2020, to approve the advertising of the FY21 proposed expenditure budget and the 2020-21 extracurricular tax credit and fee authorization. The board also approved a memorandum of understanding with the Deer Valley Education Foundation. Public comments were suspended due to COVID-19, with comments accepted online.
- Approved advertising FY21 proposed expenditure budget (A.R.S. 15-905)
- Approved 2020-21 extracurricular tax credit and fee authorization (fees unchanged from last year)
- Approved Deer Valley Education Foundation MOU for 2020-21 (changes: removed STEM scholarship, added science classroom kit funding)
- Approved consent agenda including minutes from June 9 and June 16 meetings
- COVID-19 update provided by Deputy Superintendent Dr. Gary Zehrbach
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2017- 2025
The Deer Valley Governing Board convened a special executive session to review specific student grade promotion appeals. The board also met to receive legal advice on items exempt from public inspection.
- Review of teacher decision to promote or retain pupil (AF)
- Review of teacher decision to promote or retain pupil (JS)
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2017- 2025
The Deer Valley Governing Board convened a special executive session meeting. The purpose of the session was to receive legal advice and discuss Superintendent goals for the 2020-21 school year.
- Discussion of Superintendent goals for SY2020-21
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2017- 2025
The Deer Valley Unified School District Governing Board is meeting to approve the Certified and Classified Negotiated Language Tentative Agreement #69 for 2020-2021, along with routine consent items. The meeting is held virtually due to COVID-19, with public comments accepted online. Reports include COVID-19 updates, home learning survey results, and summer academic programming.
- Approve Certified and Classified Negotiated Language Tentative Agreement #69 for 2020-2021
- Approve Payroll Voucher #23 for $8,985,109.67 and Expense Vouchers for $1,219,675.86
- Approve donations totaling $806.64
- Second reading and approval of Policy JII - Student Concerns, Complaints and Grievances
- Approve Human Resources changes (new hires, resignations, leaves, transfers)
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2017- 2025
The Deer Valley Unified School District Governing Board convened a special executive session on June 9, 2020. The meeting focused on discussing the superintendent's evaluation, performance pay for the 2020 school year, and input for 2021 goals. No public agenda items or decisions were recorded in the provided text.
- Discussion of Superintendent Evaluation & Performance Pay for SY20
- Input regarding SY21 Superintendent Goals
- Discussion of return to school planning
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2017- 2025
The Deer Valley Unified School District Governing Board is holding a special public hearing to discuss a revised expenditure budget for fiscal year 2019-20. The board will allow community questions per state law, and may take action on the revision. Due to COVID-19, the meeting is live-streamed with limited in-person attendance.
- Public hearing for FY 2019-20 expenditure budget revision
- Board may adopt revised budget after hearing
- No general call to the public; comments accepted online
- Live stream available via BoardDocs and DVUSD website
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2017- 2025
The Deer Valley Unified School District Governing Board is holding a special executive session to discuss personnel matters, specifically the recommendation for the Sonoran Foothills principal. The meeting is closed to the public and includes only procedural opening items and a call for executive session.
- Executive session under A.R.S. §38-431.03.A.1 for personnel discussion
- Recommendation of Sonoran Foothills Principal
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2017- 2025
The Deer Valley Unified School District Governing Board held a regular meeting on March 24, 2020, with limited attendance due to COVID-19 social distancing. The board approved the FY21 employee benefit recommendation, the 2020-21 meeting dates, and a consent agenda including payroll and contracts. They also received reports on COVID-19 response, the Auditor General spending report, and employee engagement.
- Approved FY21 Employee Benefit Committee Recommendation
- Approved SY 2020-2021 Governing Board meeting dates (one meeting in November 2020)
- Approved Payroll Voucher #18 for $8,749,149 for FY 2019-20
- Approved addenda contracts for staff compensation
- Authorized additional cooperative purchasing contracts for FY 2019-20
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2017- 2025
The Deer Valley Unified School District Governing Board is holding a special executive session to discuss COVID-19 under an emergency provision. The meeting is primarily procedural, with the main substantive item being a discussion of the pandemic. No decisions or proposals are listed on the agenda.
- Executive session discussion on COVID-19 under A.R.S. §38-431.02(d)
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2017- 2025
The Deer Valley Unified School District Governing Board held its regular meeting on February 25, 2020, approving the 2021-22 district calendar (Option B) and a consent agenda covering minutes, human resources changes, and other routine items. The board also received reports on social and emotional support partnerships and the FY21 budget committee, and recognized award recipients.
- Approved 2021-22 District Calendar (Option B)
- Approved consent agenda including HR changes (new hires, resignations, leaves, transfers)
- Report on Social and Emotional Support Partnerships with Southwest Behavioral Services
- Report on FY21 Budget Committee recommendation
- Awards: Spelling Bee winner, Civic Engagement School of Merit, DECA Administrator of the Year
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2017- 2025
The Deer Valley Unified School District Governing Board is holding a special study session to discuss behavioral supports and open enrollment for special education. The agenda includes procedural items and two discussion topics, with attached PDFs providing details. No votes or decisions are listed on the agenda.
- Discussion of Behavioral Supports (study session item)
- Discussion of Open Enrollment for Special Education (study session item)
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2017- 2025
The Deer Valley Unified School District Governing Board met in a special executive session on February 18, 2020, to discuss the superintendent's goals and evaluation. The agenda lists only procedural opening items, a call for executive session, and adjournment; no public action or decision is listed.
- Executive session under A.R.S. §38-431.03.A.1 to discuss superintendent goals and evaluation
- Meeting held at District Office Governing Board Room, 20402 N. 15th Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85027
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2017- 2025
The Deer Valley Unified School District Governing Board convened a special executive session on February 11, 2020. The meeting was held in closed session to discuss the superintendent's evaluation and goals, as permitted by state law. No public agenda items or votes on specific policies were listed.
- Executive session called to discuss Superintendent Evaluation and Goals pursuant to A.R.S. §38-431.03.A.1
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2017- 2025
The Deer Valley Unified School District Governing Board will hold its regular meeting on February 11, 2020, at the District Office in Phoenix. The board will take action on several items, including ratifying the attendance boundary for the new Elementary #31 school, approving policy changes for open enrollment, and revising the Results-Based Funding qualifying positions list. The meeting also includes reports on enrollment, finances, and Career and Technical Education, along with consent agenda items for routine approvals.
- Ratify attendance boundary for new Elementary #31, including neighborhoods of Ember Crest, Collins Creek, North Gateway, and Cactus Crest
- Approve language changes to Policy JFB - Open Enrollment
- Approve Revision #2 to Results-Based Funding list of qualifying positions
- Approve Payroll Voucher #15 ($8,812,550.78) and Expense Vouchers ($2,182,156.16) for FY 2019-20
- Approve donations totaling $4,295.33
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2017- 2025
The Deer Valley Unified School District Governing Board is holding a special executive session to discuss legal advice with its attorney. The board will consider its position on a pending OCR matter and a Notice of Claim dated January 8, 2020. The meeting is closed to the public.
- Executive session for legal advice on pending OCR matter
- Executive session for legal advice on Notice of Claim dated 1/8/20
- Meeting held at District Office Governing Board Room, 20402 N. 15th Avenue, Phoenix, AZ
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2017- 2025
The Deer Valley Unified School District Governing Board voted to approve changes to high school boundaries and a transitional plan to balance enrollment across five campuses. The board also approved a revised list of positions for Results-Based Funding and tabled language changes to the Open Enrollment policy. Routine consent items included payroll and expense vouchers totaling over $16 million.
- Approved changes to high school boundaries for BCHS, BGHS, DVHS, MRHS, and SDOHS
- Approved revised list of qualifying positions for Results-Based Funding
- Tabled recommended language changes to Policy JFB - Open Enrollment
- Approved Payroll Voucher #14 in the amount of $8,653,900.35
- Approved Expense Vouchers in the amount of $7,561,376.16
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2017- 2025
The Deer Valley Unified School District Governing Board is deciding on a major realignment of elementary and high school boundaries to balance projected enrollment, including creating a boundary for a new elementary school (E#31). The board also approved a nearly $872,000 loyalty payment for qualifying staff and elected new officers.
- Approved Results Based Funding Loyalty Payment totaling nearly $872,000 for qualifying campus staff, to be paid February 6, 2020.
- Approved boundary changes for Boulder Creek High School Region elementary schools (Desert Mountain, Canyon Springs, New River).
- Approved creating a boundary for new elementary school E#31 and changing adjacent boundaries (Desert Mountain, Norterra Canyon, Esperanza, Sonoran Foothills).
- Approved boundary changes for Deer Valley High School Region elementary schools (Greenbrier, Mirage, Bellair as open choice).
- Approved high school boundary changes across all five high schools (Boulder Creek, Barry Goldwater, Deer Valley, Mountain Ridge, Sandra Day O'Connor).
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2017- 2025
The Deer Valley Unified School District Governing Board is holding a special executive session to discuss personnel matters, specifically the recommendation of a principal for Bellair Traditional School. The meeting is closed to the public and includes only procedural opening items, the executive session call, and adjournment.
- Executive session under A.R.S. §38-431.03.A.1 for discussion of employment, assignment, or dismissal of a public officer or employee
- Recommendation of Principal for Bellair Traditional School
- Meeting held at District Office Executive Conference Room, 20402 N. 15th Avenue, Phoenix, AZ