Dysart Unified School District public meetings in 2024
40 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2015- 2025
The Dysart Governing Board will hold a public hearing on a $2.6 million increase to the M&O budget limit for FY 2024-2025, then vote on consent agenda items including raising the minimum hourly rate for classified staff to $14.70 effective January 1, 2025, and closing iSchool as a state-recognized online school while continuing it as a district program. The meeting also includes swearing in newly elected board members and recognizing Valley Vista High School's choir, a National Blue Ribbon Award, and 'A' label schools.
- Public hearing on FY 2024-2025 expenditure budget revision increasing M&O limit by $2.6 million to $216.4 million
- Approval of revised classified salary schedule raising minimum hourly rate to $14.70 for 91 positions starting Jan 1, 2025
- Closure of Arizona Online Instruction (AOI) school iSchool, which will continue as a district program
- Extension of easement agreement with VB-S1 Assets, LLC for a telecommunications facility at Shadow Ridge School
- Oath of office ceremony for newly elected Governing Board members
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2015- 2025
The Dysart Employee Benefits Trust will discuss preliminary health plan costs for the 2025-2026 fiscal year. The board will also receive updates on employee wellness programs, flu shot participation, and trust financials.
- Preliminary health plan costs for 2025-2026 presented by Jamison Davis of Brown & Brown
- October 2024 Claims Experience and Net Position reports
- Updates on Wellness Step Challenges, Health Coaching, and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Review of Hinge Health program and Parent Square communication feasibility
- Approval of October 2, 2024 meeting minutes
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2015- 2025
The Dysart Governing Board will vote on a consent agenda that includes approving $20,810,493.73 in payroll vouchers, accepting $24,905.92 in cash donations for October, and ratifying personnel actions from October 11 to November 14. The board will also accept terms for a School Facilities Division Building Renewal Grant to replace water heaters at Sunset Hills Elementary School's multipurpose building, with 100% state funding and no matching requirement.
- Approval of payroll vouchers totaling $20,810,493.73
- Acceptance of $24,905.92 in cash donations and $12,105.33 in non-cash donations for October 2024
- Approval of School Facilities Division Building Renewal Grant for water heater replacement at Sunset Hills Elementary School multipurpose building
- Approval of overnight and out-of-state travel requests
- Approval of middle school and high school course guides for 2025-2026
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2015- 2025
This is a public meeting notice stating that a quorum of the Governing Board may be present at a community event. No formal meeting will be held and no Board business will be discussed.
- Attendance at City of Surprise Veterans Day Parade on Bullard Ave
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2015- 2025
This is a public notice for an official gathering regarding the election. The document states that no formal meeting will be held and no Board business will be discussed.
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2015- 2025
The Dysart Governing Board approved a consent agenda including revised video-system access agreement with Surprise, personnel actions, travel, student suspensions, and a $2.1M weatherization/roofing project at Luke Elementary. The board also ratified $6,357,646.16 in expense vouchers and $14,231,221.36 in payroll vouchers.
- Approved revised three-year Agreement for Access to Video Systems between City of Surprise and Dysart USD
- Approved $2,100,000 Job Order Contracting for Luke Elementary weatherization and roofing (SFOB project)
- Ratified Expense Vouchers 5016-5023 totaling $6,357,646.16
- Ratified Payroll Vouchers 1008-1011, 11, 13, 14 totaling $14,231,221.36
- Approved long-term suspension recommendations for seven student discipline hearings
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2015- 2025
This is a public notice that a quorum of the Dysart Unified School District Governing Board may attend a Property Owner & Residents Association meeting. No formal board meeting will be held and no board business will be discussed. The agenda is purely procedural.
- Possible quorum of Governing Board at PORA meeting on October 7, 2024
- Location: 13815 W. Camino Del Sol, Sun City West, AZ 85375
- No formal meeting or board business will occur
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2015- 2025
The Dysart Employee Benefits Trust is holding a regular meeting to elect a chairperson for a one-year term, approve previous meeting minutes, and discuss the 2024-2025 meeting schedule. Trustees will also review the trust agreement and handbook, receive updates on employee wellness programs and financial information, and take public comment.
- Election of Employee Benefits Trust Chairperson for a one-year term
- Approval of unconfirmed minutes from the April 17, 2024 regular meeting
- Discussion of 2024-2025 meeting schedule (Oct 2, Dec 11, Feb 12, Apr 16)
- Review of Employee Benefits Trust Agreement and Trustee Handbook
- Update on employee wellness programs including flu shots, health screening fair, and open enrollment
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2015- 2025
This is a public meeting notice, not a formal board meeting. A quorum of Dysart Governing Board members may be present at the City of Surprise District 2 Community Meeting at Arizona Traditions, but no board business will be conducted or discussed.
- City of Surprise District 2 Community Meeting at Arizona Traditions Ballroom, 17225 N. Citrus Road, Surprise, AZ 85374
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2015- 2025
The Dysart Governing Board will hold a study session to discuss district data. The agenda includes only procedural items (call to order and adjournment) and a single discussion item on district data, with no specific proposals or decisions listed.
- Discussion of district data by the Governing Board and Cabinet
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2015- 2025
This is a public notice that a quorum of Dysart Governing Board members may attend a City of Surprise District 2 community meeting. No board business will be discussed and no formal meeting will be held.
- Notice of possible quorum at Surprise District 2 community meeting on September 25, 2024 at Cimarron Springs Middle School Media Center
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2015- 2025
This is a public notice that a quorum of the Dysart Unified School District Governing Board may attend the City of El Mirage Community Meeting on September 25, 2024. No formal board meeting will be held and no board business will be discussed.
- Possible quorum of Governing Board at El Mirage Community Meeting on Sept 25, 2024 at 5:00 PM at El Mirage Senior Center, 14010 N. El Mirage Road
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2015- 2025
This is a public meeting notice stating that a quorum of Dysart Governing Board members may attend a City of Surprise District 2 community meeting. No formal board business will be discussed or decided.
- Possible quorum of Dysart Governing Board at Sun City Grand community meeting
- Event: City of Surprise District 2 Community Meeting
- Date: September 24, 2024, at 10:00 A.M.
- Location: Grand Agua Fria Room, 17100 W. Clearview Road, Sun City Grand
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2015- 2025
This is a public notice that a quorum of the Dysart Unified School District Governing Board may attend a candidate informational meeting. No formal board business will be discussed or decided.
- Governing Board Candidate Informational Meeting on September 24, 2024 at 5:00 P.M.
- Location: Dysart Unified School District, 15802 N. Parkview Pl, Surprise, AZ 85374
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2015- 2025
This agenda is a public notice that a quorum of the Dysart Unified School District Governing Board may attend the City of Surprise District 1 Community Meeting on September 19, 2024. No formal meeting will be held and no board business will be discussed. The item is purely procedural.
- Public notice of possible quorum at District 1 Community Meeting
- Event at Asante Library, 16755 W. Vereda Solana Drive, Surprise, AZ 85387
- No formal meeting or board business scheduled
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2015- 2025
The Dysart Governing Board will hold a public hearing on an amended Instructional Time Model (ITM) that adds remote instruction during mandatory state testing, then vote on its adoption for the 2024-2025 school year. The board will also approve consent agenda items including personnel actions, travel requests, CTE certification materials, and three School Facilities Division building renewal grants for air conditioning at West Point Elementary and an intercom system at Sunset Hills Elementary. The meeting includes a choir performance by Ashton Ranch Middle School and public comment period.
- Public hearing and vote on amended Instructional Time Model adding remote instruction during state testing
- Approval of School Facilities Division Building Renewal Grant for West Point Elementary MDF room air conditioning (100% state-funded)
- Approval of School Facilities Division Building Renewal Grant for Sunset Hills Elementary intercom system (100% state-funded)
- Approval of overnight and out-of-state travel requests
- Approval of Career Technical Education certification supplemental materials
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2015- 2025
The Dysart Governing Board will hold a public hearing on an amended Instructional Time Model that adds remote instruction during mandatory state testing. The board will also hear school improvement plans from Shadow Ridge High School and Mountain View Elementary, and receive an update on enrollment and staffing for the 2024-2025 school year. Consent agenda items include approval of personnel actions, travel requests, and vouchers totaling over $15.8 million.
- Public hearing on amended Instructional Time Model adding remote instruction during state testing
- Approval of expense vouchers totaling $8,937,905.62 and payroll vouchers totaling $6,946,057.63
- Acceptance of donations, gifts, and grants including $195,110 in developer donations for July 2024
- Approval of School Facilities Oversight Board Capital Plan submittal
- School CIP reports from Shadow Ridge High School and Mountain View Elementary
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2015- 2025
The Dysart Governing Board approved a consent agenda including a $500,000 athletic training services contract with Dignity Health, an agreement with the City of Surprise to provide EMT training at Valley Vista High School, and a building renewal grant for Willow Canyon High School locker room water heaters. The board also approved personnel actions, student fee schedule revisions, and qualified evaluators for the 2024-2025 school year.
- Approved Contract No. 24-003-29 for athletic training services with Dignity Health, valued at $500,000 annually, renewable up to five years
- Approved Agreement for Emergency Management Technician Training with City of Surprise, providing free instructors for EMT certification at Valley Vista High School
- Approved terms for School Facilities Division Building Renewal Grant funding for Willow Canyon High School locker room water heaters (SFD funds 25%)
- Approved revisions to the Student Fee Schedule for the 2024-2025 school year
- Approved personnel action items for the period 07/12/2024 through 08/08/2024
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2015- 2025
The Dysart Governing Board held a special meeting to discuss and vote on the superintendent's goals and objectives for the 2024-2025 school year. The board approved the goals with changes to Goal A. The rest of the agenda consisted of procedural items.
- Approval of Superintendent's 2024-2025 Goals and Objectives with changes to Goal A
- Motion carried unanimously (5-0)
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2015- 2025
The Dysart Governing Board will hold a public hearing on the proposed FY 2024-2025 budget, then enter executive session for legal advice on Title IX regulations. The regular meeting includes consent items such as personnel actions, travel, a phonics pilot, and approval of expense and payroll vouchers totaling over $29.5 million.
- Public hearing on FY 2024-2025 proposed budget
- Executive session for legal advice on Title IX regulations
- Approve expense vouchers totaling $8,728,104.62
- Approve payroll vouchers totaling $20,858,454.91
- Pilot 95 Percent Phonics Program for grades 4-5 at Thompson Ranch Elementary
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2015- 2025
The Dysart Governing Board held a regular meeting on June 13, 2024, and approved a consent agenda containing multiple intergovernmental agreements and contracts for the 2024-2025 school year. These include special and alternative education services, a School Resource Officer agreement with the City of Surprise, and an assessment collaborative. The board also approved personnel actions, travel requests, and student discipline recommendations.
- Approved agreement with Learn-IT Systems (Desert Choices Schools) for special and alternative education services for 2024-2025.
- Approved intergovernmental agreement with Wickenburg USD for special education services if capacity is available.
- Approved Arizona Assessment Collaborative IGA for 2024-2025 (July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2025).
- Approved IGA with City of Surprise for School Resource Officers at Shadow Ridge, Valley Vista, Willow Canyon high schools, and other campuses.
- Approved long-term suspension of students in hearings HOR2324-033 through HOR2324-037.
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2015- 2025
This agenda is a public notice that a quorum of the Dysart Unified School District Governing Board may attend the PLC Conference at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas from June 3-6, 2024. No formal meeting will be held and no board business will be discussed. The item is purely procedural.
- Public notice of possible quorum at PLC Conference, June 3-6, 2024, Caesars Palace, Las Vegas, NV
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2015- 2025
The Dysart Governing Board held an executive session and regular meeting on May 30, 2024. The board unanimously approved the superintendent's year-end performance evaluation and a 20% performance pay increase for the 2023-2024 school year, following a private discussion of the superintendent's achievement of goals.
- Approved superintendent's year-end performance evaluation and 20% performance pay for 2023-2024
- Held executive session for superintendent's year-end evaluation under A.R.S. § 38-431.03 (A)(1)
- Meeting held at Dysart Education Center, 15802 N Parkview Pl, Surprise, AZ
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2015- 2025
The Dysart Governing Board is holding its regular meeting on May 23, 2024, with a consent agenda covering multiple administrative items. The board approved an amendment to the West-MEC joint technical education agreement for 2024-2025, a three-year video access agreement with the City of Surprise Police Department, personnel actions, travel requests, and other routine items. Public comment is available, and the meeting is open to the public in person and via YouTube.
- Approved $245,964.03 payment to West-MEC for TOPS program 2024-2025
- Approved 3-year video access agreement with Surprise Police for emergency access to school surveillance
- Approved personnel actions for 05/10/2024-05/23/2024
- Approved reclassification of Data Records Technician and High School Registrar positions from Grade J to Grade L
- Approved solicitation for Athletic Training Services, estimated $100,000 annually, multi-term up to 5 years
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2015- 2025
The Dysart Governing Board will hold a public hearing on a revised FY 2023-2024 expenditure budget, increasing the M&O limit by $4,442,787 to $202.69 million and decreasing the capital limit by $4,500,000 to $19.85 million. The regular meeting includes recognitions of student achievements, public comment, and consent agenda items including a food service management contract award to Southwest Foodservice Excellence, personnel actions, and substitute compensation structures for 2024-2025.
- Public hearing on FY 2023-2024 budget revision: M&O limit up $4,442,787 to $202.69M; capital limit down $4,500,000 to $19.85M
- Recognitions: Samantha Montanez (NROTC scholarship $180,000), Carolyn Austin (Flinn Scholarship $130,000+), Alex Nieto (Merchant Marine Academy appointment)
- Consent: Approve IGA with North Valley Education Consortium 2024-2029 (no dues since 2014)
- Consent: Approve $64,950 College Credit by Examination incentive payouts (60% to teachers, 10% benefits, 30% school)
- Consent: Award Contract 24-002-29 Food Service Management Services to Southwest Foodservice Excellence
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2015- 2025
The Dysart Governing Board held a regular meeting on April 25, 2024, primarily to vote on a consent agenda. The board approved an intergovernmental agreement with the City of El Mirage to provide School Resource Officers at several schools, along with other routine items such as professional development funding, facility use agreements, personnel actions, and student suspensions. The meeting also included public comment and updates from the superintendent and board members.
- Approved IGA with City of El Mirage for School Resource Officers at Dysart High, Dysart Middle, Riverview Elementary, and Thompson Ranch Elementary (if staffing allows) for 2024-25
- Approved agreement with Arizona Department of Education for professional development grant funding
- Approved facility use agreement with American Red Cross for disaster services
- Approved operating and lease agreement with Catholic Charities Westside Head Start at El Mirage Elementary
- Approved long-term suspension of students in hearings HOR2324-026, HOR2324-027, HOR2324-028
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2015- 2025
The Dysart Employee Benefits Trust is holding a regular public meeting to discuss employee benefits and wellness program updates, including the benefits fair, open enrollment, and mobile mammography events, as well as financial information such as claims and net position reports. The board will also consider approving the agenda and minutes from the February 13, 2024 meeting.
- Approval of February 13, 2024 meeting minutes
- Benefits Fair on April 10, 2024
- Open enrollment April 18 - May 3
- Mobile mammography at District Office April 24-26 and Support Facility April 30
- February 2024 Claims Experience and Net Position reports
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2015- 2025
The Dysart Unified School District Governing Board held a regular meeting on April 11, 2024, and approved a consent agenda containing multiple routine items. These included a five-year intergovernmental agreement with West-MEC for career and technical education programs, an election services agreement with Maricopa County, a staffing agreement with Educational Services, Inc., personnel actions, and other administrative matters. The board also heard public comments and updates from the superintendent and board members.
- Approved 5-year Intergovernmental Agreement with West-MEC for Career and Technical Education programs starting July 1, 2024
- Approved Intergovernmental Agreement with Maricopa County for school district elections, expiring December 31, 2026
- Approved Employee Staffing Agreement with Educational Services, Inc. for 2024-2025 school year
- Approved personnel action items for 03/15/2024 through 04/11/2024
- Approved Student Fee Schedule for 2024-2025 school year with principal authority to waive fees for economic hardship
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2015- 2025
This is a public meeting notice, not a formal board meeting. A quorum of Dysart Unified School District Governing Board members may be present at the City of Surprise State of the City event, but no board business will be discussed.
- Public meeting notice for City of Surprise State of the City
- Event date: March 28, 2024 at 6:00 P.M.
- Location: Surprise City Hall, 16000 N. Civic Center Plz, Surprise, AZ 85374
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2015- 2025
The Dysart Governing Board is holding an executive session to receive legal advice regarding open meeting law complaint number 2023-0003. This is a private session, and no decisions or public discussion are on the agenda.
- Executive session under A.R.S. 38-431.03(A)(3) for legal advice on open meeting law complaint 2023-0003
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2015- 2025
The Dysart Governing Board's regular meeting on March 14, 2024, was largely procedural, with the board approving a consent agenda that included personnel actions, travel requests, and several financial items. Key approvals included expense and payroll vouchers totaling $12,435,486.33, a five-year telecommunications easement agreement with SQF, L.L.C., and a $200,000 annual instructional coaching contract with Teaching Plus, Inc. The board also accepted a hearing officer's recommendation for long-term student suspensions and set facility and community education fees for the 2024-2025 school year.
- Approved expense vouchers totaling $5,472,090.80 and payroll vouchers totaling $6,963,395.53
- Accepted option and easement agreement with SQF, L.L.C. for a telecom facility on district property at N Citrus Rd and W Pinnacle Peak Rd
- Awarded Contract No. 23-007-28 for instructional coaching to Teaching Plus, Inc., with an anticipated annual volume of $200,000
- Approved dual enrollment incentive agreement with Arizona Department of Education for qualified teachers
- Approved facility use rates and community education fees for 2024-2025, including Drivers Education, Dens Club, and Growing Minds Preschool
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2015- 2025
The Dysart Unified School District Governing Board will hold a study session to discuss information related to bond and override measures. The meeting is open to the public and includes procedural items such as call to order and adjournment.
- Discussion of bond and/or override information
- Public study session at 15802 N. Parkview Pl, Surprise, AZ
- Meeting open to in-person or telephone attendance
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2015- 2025
The Dysart Unified School District Governing Board held a regular meeting on February 22, 2024, primarily acting on a consent agenda. The board approved personnel actions, travel requests, policy revisions, and financial vouchers totaling over $9.3 million. It also accepted two School Facilities Division (SFD) Building Renewal Grants for facility projects, one fully funded and one requiring district matching funds.
- Approved payroll vouchers totaling $7,048,687.53
- Approved expense vouchers totaling $2,272,936.62
- Accepted SFD Building Renewal Grant for Surprise Elementary School elevator circuit board (100% funded)
- Accepted SFD Building Renewal Grant for Dysart High School Building 5000 temporary roof repairs (25% funded)
- Approved personnel action items for 02/09/2024 through 02/22/2024
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2015- 2025
The Dysart Employee Benefits Trust is holding a regular public meeting to review and vote on benefit renewals for the 2024-2025 fiscal year, approve the previous meeting's minutes, and hear public comment. Trustees will also receive updates on employee wellness programs and financial reports for December 2023.
- Approval of benefit renewals for 2024-2025 fiscal year
- Approval of minutes from December 13, 2023 meeting
- Updates on health coaching, step challenge, EAP, benefits fair (April 10), mammography (April 25-26), open enrollment (April 18-May 3)
- December 2023 claims experience and net position reports
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2015- 2025
The Dysart Unified School District Governing Board held a regular meeting and executive session on February 8, 2024. The board approved a consent agenda that included personnel actions, a non-renewal notice, travel requests, student suspensions, policy revisions, and large expense and payroll vouchers. They also discussed a bond/override committee update, human resources policy, and a school improvement plan, and appointed Rick Haney as El Mirage Elementary School Principal.
- Approved expense vouchers totaling $8,747,499.37
- Approved payroll vouchers totaling $6,995,772.33
- Approved non-renewal of certificated staff member Mimi McCallister for 2024-2025 due to fingerprint clearance
- Approved long-term suspension of students in hearings HOR2324-017, HOR2324-018, HOR2324-019
- Appointed Rick Haney as El Mirage Elementary School Principal
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2015- 2025
The Dysart Bond/Override Committee will review recent community survey results presented by administration. Members will also discuss whether to provide a recommendation regarding a bond or override to the Governing Board at the February 22, 2024 meeting.
- Presentation of results from a recent community survey
- Approval of unconfirmed minutes from the January 23, 2024 meeting
- Possible recommendation to the Governing Board regarding a bond or override
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2015- 2025
The Dysart Unified School District Governing Board held a regular meeting and executive session on January 25, 2024, approving a consent agenda that included personnel actions, employee work calendars for 2024-2025, travel requests, and expense vouchers totaling $9,148,915.14. The board also approved the use of hearing officers for employment and student discipline matters, and accepted a hearing officer's recommendation for long-term student suspensions. The meeting was open to the public, with opportunities for audience comments.
- Approved expense vouchers 4041-4048 totaling $9,148,915.14
- Approved personnel action items for 12/15/2023 through 01/25/2024
- Approved 2024-2025 employee work calendars (195 to 253 days)
- Approved use of ADE-approved hearing officers for employment hearings
- Approved SFD Building Renewal Grant for Marley Park Elementary School Central Plant
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2015- 2025
The Dysart Bond/Override Committee is holding a regular public meeting to discuss and take action on items related to school bonds and overrides. The agenda includes approving minutes from a prior meeting, debriefing a facility tour, and receiving information on financial implications of bonds/overrides. The meeting is open to the public with a public comment period.
- Approval of minutes from December 12, 2023 meeting
- Debrief of recent facility tour
- Discussion of financial implications of bonds/overrides
- Overview of topics for future committee meeting
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2015- 2025
This is a public notice, not a formal meeting. A quorum of the Dysart Unified School District Governing Board may attend a Bond/Override Committee facility tour on January 20, 2024. No board business will be discussed and no decisions will be made.
- Bond/Override Committee Facility Tour on January 20, 2024
- Location: Dysart Unified School District
- No formal meeting or board business
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2015- 2025
The Dysart Unified School District Bond/Override Committee is conducting a facility tour on January 20, 2024, as part of its research. No formal meeting or decisions will occur; the tour includes visits to several schools and district facilities to observe conditions and growth.
- Tour of Dysart High School auditorium
- Tour of Countryside Elementary School chillers and HVAC
- Tour of Willow Canyon High School safety and outdoor facilities
- Tour of Asante Preparatory Academy area to observe growth
- Tour of buses in the bus yard