Paradise Valley Unified School District, AZ

Governing Board Study-Session

Governing Board Regular Meeting

The Paradise Valley Unified School District Governing Board will hold its second regular meeting of the 113th year, considering consent agenda items including personnel actions, a content management system purchase, a temporary staffing contract renewal, a refrigerated truck purchase, and annual compensation for phased retirement participants. The board will also vote on two resolutions: renewing a memorandum of understanding with Jobs for Arizona's Graduates, Inc., and authorizing food and refreshment purchases for staff events. A presentation on the 21st Century Grant (After the Bell) is scheduled for discussion.

• Approval of minutes from August 6, 2026 regular meeting
• Administrative, certified, and education support professional personnel actions
• Annual compensation and benefits for phased retirement program participants
• Purchase of content management system platform, District Contract 27-PV
• Renewal of temporary staffing contract 23-001 with AtWork

Governing Board Regular Meeting

The Paradise Valley Unified School District Governing Board will consider and vote on several consent agenda items and action items, including a Memorandum of Agreement with the U.S. Army for a JROTC program, appointment of a delegate to the Arizona School Boards Association, and approval of the ASBA draft 2027 political agenda. The board will also consider facility contracts, personnel actions, and renewal of intergovernmental agreements.

• Consideration and Approval of Resolution 609, a Memorandum of Agreement between the U.S. Army and PVSchools for JROTC at North Canyon High School
• Consideration and Possible Action to appoint a delegate to the Arizona School Boards Association's Delegate Assembly, September 2026
• Consideration and Possible Action to approve the ASBA draft 2027 Political Agenda
• Consideration and Approval of Job Order Contracting for District-Wide Facility Conditions Assessment Services (1GPA Contract 23-18P)
• Consideration and Approval of Job Order Contracting Services for Cooling Tower Refurbish at Pinnacle High School (1GPA Contract 22-14PV)

Governing Board Regular Meeting

The Paradise Valley Unified School District Governing Board will consider adopting resolutions supporting a Special Maintenance and Operation Budget Override Election and a District Additional Assistance Budget Override Election. The board will also hold a public hearing on a Truth in Taxation notice and vote on the FY 2026-27 annual budget. Other action items include approving new high school courses, contract renewals, and a retaining wall project at Eagle Ridge Elementary.

• Resolution No. 604 supporting a Special Maintenance and Operation Budget Override Election
• Resolution No. 605 supporting a District Additional Assistance Budget Override Election
• Public hearing and approval of FY 2026-27 annual budget and tax increase notice
• Job order contracting for retaining wall at Eagle Ridge Elementary (Contract 23-15PV)
• Furniture refresh at Indian Bend Elementary (Contract 23-16PV)

Governing Board Retreat

The Governing Board will hold a study session to review board norms and communication protocols. The meeting includes discussions on the strategic plan, academic goals, and evaluations for the superintendent and the board.

• Strategic Plan Review and Planning
• Superintendent Enrollment Planning Advisory Committee (SEPAC) Report
• Academic Goals Discussion
• Superintendent Evaluation Discussion
• Board Self-Evaluation Discussion

Governing Board Regular Meeting

The Paradise Valley Unified School District Governing Board will vote on the proposed Fiscal Year 2026-27 annual expenditure budget and revisions to the Family Student Handbook. Consent items include personnel actions, field trips, technology contracts, and roofing renovations at Roadrunner School. Discussion items cover new high school courses and an English language development curriculum adoption.

• Consideration and approval of proposed Fiscal Year 2026-27 State of Arizona School District Annual Expenditure Budget
• Consideration and approval of revisions to the Family Student Handbook for 2026/27
• Job order contracting services for roofing renovations at Roadrunner School, District Cooperative Contract 23-15PV
• Newlines Interactive Flat Panel Displays, Contract 22-02PV
• Consideration of proposed new courses and revisions for the 2027-2028 High School Course Catalog

Governing Board Regular Meeting

The Paradise Valley USD Governing Board will meet to approve routine minutes, personnel actions, and contracts, including roofing renovations at three schools and charter bus services. Two resolutions proposing special override elections for maintenance and district assistance will be discussed and likely adopted. The board will also hold a public hearing on the FY2025-26 budget revision.

• Approval of roofing renovations at Desert Trails, Sonoran Sky, and Whispering Wind Elementary Schools (District Cooperative Contract 23-15PV)
• Consideration of Resolution 598 and Resolution 599 to call special override elections for maintenance and district assistance
• Approval of Charter Bus Services (RFP 26-009) and Paint/Painting Supplies (IFB 27-002)
• Public hearing and approval of FY2025-26 School District Annual Budget Revision #2
• Renewal of Special Education Contracted Services (Contract 25-001) and Athletic Trainer Services (Contract 25-016)

Governing Board Regular Meeting

The Governing Board will review personnel actions, contract renewals, and the 2026-27 Performance Based Pay Plan. The body is also deciding on bargaining agreements for various staff groups and proposed school calendars spanning 2027 to 2031.

• Proposed school calendar recommendations for years 2027-28, 2028-29, 2029-30, and 2030-31
• Changes to 2026-27 bargaining agreements with PVEA, PVSEA, ESS, PVP, COA, and Cabinet
• Roofing renovations at Grayhawk Elementary and Copper Canyon Elementary
• Gym lobby renovations at Paradise Valley High School
• Purchase of student Chromebooks (Contract 22-02PV) and Workspace One for Education

Governing Board Regular Meeting

The Paradise Valley USD Governing Board will meet April 9 at 6:30 p.m. to approve routine minutes, personnel actions, and a series of facility contracts totaling over $1.2 million. The board will also discuss future school calendars, classroom spending, and policy priorities for the Arizona School Boards Association.

• Renew After School Enrichment Courses contract 25-007 with multiple vendors
• Approve $320,000 purchase of school buses via Mohave Contract 23D-CSBS-0905 from Canyon State Bus Sales Inc.
• Approve $145,000 in Job Order Contract renovations at North Canyon High School kitchen/cafeteria
• Approve $120,000 in Job Order Contract renovations at Shadow Mountain High School nurse's office
• Vote on K-12 Science Adoption materials for 2026-27

Governing Board Special Meeting

The Governing Board will meet to discuss and potentially approve an employment contract for Dr. Dan Courson as Superintendent. The board may also enter executive sessions to discuss legal advice regarding the Superintendent's contract and negotiations for the sale or lease of unused District property.

• Possible approval of employment contract for Dr. Dan Courson as Superintendent
• Executive session regarding negotiations for the sale or lease of unused District property
• Executive session for legal advice regarding Superintendent's contract and employment issues

Governing Board Regular Meeting

The Governing Board will review a proposed fee increase for community education programming. The board is also deciding on several facility maintenance contracts and a memorandum of understanding with the Phoenix Children’s Chorus.

• Proposed Community Education Programming Fee Increase (Third Reading)
• Flooring replacement contracts for Desert Shadows Middle School, Larkspur Elementary, Quail Run Elementary, Pinnacle High School, and Horizon High School
• Lighting upgrades at Horizon High School Performing Arts Center (Contract 22-02PV)
• Elevator modernization at Horizon High School (Contract 23-15PV)
• Memorandum of Understanding between PVUSD and Phoenix Children’s Chorus (Resolution No. 597)

Governing Board Special Meeting

The Governing Board will hold a special meeting to potentially enter an executive session. The board will discuss legal advice regarding the Superintendent's position and contract. Following the session, the board may vote to authorize legal counsel to proceed as directed.

• Executive session regarding the position of Superintendent
• Discussion of the Superintendent contract and related matters
• Possible action to authorize legal counsel to proceed as directed in executive session

Governing Board Study-Session

The Paradise Valley Unified School District Governing Board will hold a public study session to review federal Title I budgeting requirements, assess the financial sustainability of Community Education programs, and seek feedback on proposed Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Debt Service overrides. The board will also receive updates on the 2027-2031 school calendar, transportation and bell time alignment, and a proposal for a new enrollment planning advisory committee.

• Title I budgeting process and federal requirements overview
• Community Education programming financial sustainability discussion
• Feedback sought on M&O and DAA overrides continuation
• 2027-2031 school calendar committee update
• Transportation and bell time alignment priorities and timing guidance

Governing Board Special Meeting

The Paradise Valley Unified School District Governing Board will hold a special meeting to consider executive session for employee-group negotiations and provide direction afterward. The public portion will be streamed on YouTube.

• Executive session to discuss negotiations with employee groups
• Action item to direct administration on negotiations

Governing Board Regular Meeting

The Paradise Valley Unified School District Governing Board will meet to approve routine administrative items, including contracts for restroom and locker room renovations, furniture refreshes at multiple schools, and personnel actions. The board will also discuss career and technical education pathways and a first reading of a new K-12 science curriculum adoption.

• Restroom Renovations at Support Services Complex, District Contract 23-15PV JOC (Sun Valley Builders)
• Locker Room Renovations at Pinnacle High School, District Contract 23-15PV JOC (Sun Valley Builders)
• Furniture Refresh at Palomino Intermediate, Quail Run Elementary, Greenway Middle School, and Cactus View Elementary (Contracts 23-16PV with Arizona Furnishings, School Source, SBI, and Virco)
• Guaranteed Maximum Price No. 2 for Construction Manager at Risk Services for Indian Bend Elementary School Rebuild, Contract 25-017 (CHASSE)
• K-12 Science Adoption (First Reading) with new curriculum recommendation

Governing Board Special Meeting

The Governing Board will meet to discuss and potentially take action regarding a Hearing Officer’s findings and recommended decision. This action concerns the employment of Superintendent C. Todd Cummings.

• Discussion and possible action on Hearing Officer’s findings and recommended decision concerning the employment of Superintendent C. Todd Cummings

Governing Board Regular Meeting

The Paradise Valley Unified School District Governing Board holds its regular January meeting to conduct organizational business, approve minutes, ratify vouchers, and vote on personnel actions. The board will also consider policy revisions, fee increases, and a transportation bell schedule proposal.

• Renewal of painting services contract (23-11PV) with multiple vendors
• Renewal of public affairs consulting contract (22-06PV) with multiple vendors
• Renewal of E-Rate internal connections contract (25-09PV) with multiple vendors
• Consideration of revisions to student health services policy (JLC) at third reading
• Consideration of proposed community education programming fee increase at second reading