Paradise Valley Unified School District public meetings in 2020
28 substantive meetings from 2020, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2015- 2025
The Paradise Valley Unified School District Governing Board is holding a virtual study session. They will discuss interest in the Board President position for 2021 and receive a budget development update from the Assistant Superintendent of Business Operations. The meeting is open to the public via YouTube.
- Discussion of Board President succession for 2021
- Budget development update presented by Ms. Felten, Assistant Superintendent of Business Operations
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2015- 2025
The Paradise Valley Unified School District Governing Board will hold a virtual regular meeting on December 10, 2020, due to increased COVID-19 numbers. The board will consider consent agenda items including personnel actions, contract awards, and a construction update, as well as several action items such as approving a per diem contract for acting superintendent Dr. James Lee, a legislative agenda, and revisions to policies and the teacher evaluation system. Public comment is limited to a written form due to the virtual format.
- Award contract 18-15PV to McCarthy Building Team for $295,894.00 for structural repairs
- Award contract 18F-RWC-0904 to RWC International for $2,251,353.00 for school buses
- Approve per diem contract for acting superintendent Dr. James Lee
- Approve Resolution No. 492, MOU with Cox Arizona Telcom for temporary home internet for low-income families
- Authorize Superintendent to tender $1 to City of Phoenix for acquisition of Shadow Mountain High School parking lot property
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2015- 2025
The Paradise Valley Unified School District Governing Board is holding a special meeting to decide whether to enter executive session to discuss legal advice regarding a potential resignation agreement for the superintendent and the assignment of an acting superintendent. If approved, the board will reconvene to vote on the resignation agreement and the appointment of an acting superintendent. The meeting is open to the public but limited to 50 attendees due to COVID-19 precautions.
- Call for executive session to discuss potential resignation agreement for superintendent
- Call for executive session to discuss assignment/employment of acting superintendent
- Action item: Approval of resignation agreement and release for Superintendent
- Action item: Assignment or employment of acting Superintendent
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2015- 2025
The Paradise Valley Unified School District Governing Board is holding a special meeting primarily to decide whether to enter an executive session to obtain legal advice regarding the Superintendent's contract and to provide direction to the attorney. The meeting includes procedural items like call to order, pledge, and roll call, followed by the executive session vote, reconvening, and a motion to provide direction to the attorney. The agenda is otherwise limited to these actions, with no public discussion or other business items.
- Call for executive session under A.R.S. §38-431.03.A(3) and A(4) to discuss Superintendent's contract
- Motion to provide direction to attorney regarding executive session matters
- Meeting held at 15002 N. 32nd Street, Phoenix, AZ 85032
- Live streamed on YouTube
- Face masks required on district property
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2015- 2025
The Paradise Valley Unified School District Governing Board will hold its regular meeting on November 19, 2020, at 7 p.m. The board will vote on consent agenda items including awarding new contracts for cybersecurity and youth development programs, renewing existing contracts for technology, gym floors, furniture, and IT services, and approving personnel actions. They will also discuss revisions to the sexual harassment policy and a new Title IX policy, receive a COVID-19 update, and consider changes to the instructional model for the second semester.
- Award contracts: Cybersecurity Products and Services (RFP 21-02PV, $300,000) and Positive Behavior Youth Development Programs (RFP 21-009, $150,000)
- Renew contracts: Technology and Audio Visual Solutions (16-11PV, $9,000,000), Hardwood Floor Products (18-07PV, $300,000), Furniture Products (19-02PV, $650,000), IT Services (20-009, $150,000)
- Approve new courses and revisions for 2021-22 High School Course Catalog (second reading)
- First reading of revisions to Policy ACA (Sexual Harassment) and adoption of Policy ACAA (Title IX Sexual Harassment)
- COVID-19 update and proposed revisions to instructional model for second semester
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2015- 2025
The Paradise Valley Unified School District Governing Board is holding a special meeting to decide whether to enter an executive session to informally review Superintendent Welsh's evaluation. The meeting is otherwise procedural, with no other substantive public business on the agenda.
- Call for executive session under A.R.S. § 38-431.03.A(1) for informal review of Superintendent Welsh's evaluation
- Meeting held at 15002 N. 32nd Street, Phoenix, AZ 85032
- Face masks required on district property per agenda notice
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2015- 2025
The Paradise Valley Unified School District Governing Board will hold a study session to discuss the instructional model and on-site learning opportunities. The Committee to Revise the Instructional Model will present options for short-term and long-term implementation, and the superintendent will present information on on-site learning. This is a discussion and information session, not a final decision-making meeting.
- Presentation by Committee to Revise the Instructional Model on options for short-term and long-term implementation
- Superintendent presentation on on-site learning opportunities
- Meeting limited to 50 attendees per Governor's Executive Order 2020-52
- Face masks required on district property per executive orders
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2015- 2025
The Paradise Valley Unified School District Governing Board is holding a special meeting to consider and approve two items related to reopening schools: amended reopening criteria and a staggered start plan, both based on discussions from a September 14 study session. The meeting is open to the public with limited attendance and public comment time.
- Consideration and approval of amended reopening criteria
- Consideration and approval of a reopening staggered start plan
- Public comment limited to 90 minutes total, 1.5 minutes per speaker
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2015- 2025
The Paradise Valley Unified School District Governing Board is holding a study session to discuss reopening criteria, an update on the district's prepared reopening plan, a review of other districts' reopening plans, and staggered start considerations. The meeting is open to the public with limited attendance due to COVID-19 restrictions and will be live-streamed on YouTube.
- Discussion of reopening criteria for schools
- Update on PVSchools Prepared Reopening Plan
- Review of reopening plans in other districts
- Consideration of staggered start for the school year
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2015- 2025
The Paradise Valley Unified School District Governing Board is meeting to consider several policy revisions and school configurations. Key items include a new student dress addendum regarding cloth face masks and attendance boundary changes for multiple elementary schools.
- Approval of Student Dress Addendum requiring cloth face masks on district property
- Adoption of attendance boundary changes for Elementary School #33, Wildfire, Fireside, and Boulder Creek
- Renewal of roofing consultant contract ($100,000), apparel contract ($300,000), and turf/track contract ($200,000)
- Approval of K-6 configuration for Elementary School #33 effective 2021-22 school year
- Awarding of construction contract to Chasse Building Team for North Canyon High School PAC demolition
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2015- 2025
The Paradise Valley Unified School District Governing Board is holding a virtual study session to discuss attendance boundary changes affecting Elementary School #33, Wildfire, Fireside, and Boulder Creek Elementary Schools, and Explorer and Mountain Trail Middle Schools. The agenda includes a demographer's report, boundary maps, board discussion, and public comments. No votes are scheduled; this is a discussion-only meeting.
- Attendance boundary changes for Elementary School #33, Wildfire, Fireside, Boulder Creek Elementary, Explorer and Mountain Trail Middle Schools
- Applied Economic Demographer's Report presentation
- Boundary recommendation and maps presentation (2020 ES_33_Maps.pdf)
- Public comments accepted via web form or WebEx teleconference
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2015- 2025
The Paradise Valley Unified School District Governing Board is holding a virtual regular meeting. The board will consider approving the Arizona School Boards Association's draft 2021 Political Agenda and direct its delegate, discuss first readings of policy revisions on civics education and parental involvement, and act on consent agenda items including employee actions, contract renewals, and vouchers. The meeting is virtual with no call to the public; written comments may be submitted.
- Discussion and possible approval of ASBA draft 2021 Political Agenda
- First reading of Policy IHA revisions for civics education (Sandra Day O'Connor Civics Celebration Day)
- First reading of Policy KB revisions on parent involvement and statutory handbook of parental rights
- Ratification of Contract 18-15PV for drinking fountain JOC services to McCarthy Building Team
- Renewal of Contract 16-09PV for engineering services for one additional year
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2015- 2025
The Paradise Valley Unified School District Governing Board will hold a virtual study session on August 20, 2020, to discuss and receive presentations on several topics. These include a VIP Virtual Tutoring Pilot, a COVID-19 revenue and expenses update, an athletics update, and a reopening/COVID-19 update. The meeting is open to the public via YouTube, WebEx, or phone.
- VIP Virtual Tutoring Pilot presentation by VIP Coordinator Marisha Geraghty
- COVID-19 Revenue & Expenses Update by Assistant Superintendent Felten
- Athletics Update by Assistant Superintendent Long and Athletic Director Newland
- Reopening / COVID-19 Update by Superintendent Welsh
- Virtual meeting via YouTube, WebEx, or phone (access code 133 845 1244)
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2015- 2025
The Paradise Valley Unified School District Governing Board is holding a special virtual meeting. The main action is a call to enter executive session for legal advice regarding special education and state Executive Orders and laws. Following the closed session, the board may give direction to administration based on those discussions, then adjourn.
- Call for executive session under Arizona law for legal advice on special education and state orders
- Possible direction to administration following executive session discussions
- Virtual meeting via WebEx with phone access
- Procedural items: call to order, pledge, roll call, adjournment
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2015- 2025
The Paradise Valley Unified School District Governing Board is holding a special meeting to discuss and vote on the 2020-2021 Reopening of Schools Plan, which was updated due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The plan may include further updates based on guidance from authorities. The meeting is being held virtually via WebEx, with no physical public attendance.
- Approval of 2020-2021 Reopening of Schools Plan
- Plan may be updated based on further direction by authorities
- Meeting held via WebEx teleconference or phone
- Special meeting of the 106th year
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2015- 2025
The Paradise Valley Unified School District Governing Board will hold its regular meeting virtually, with no in-person call to the public. The agenda includes consent items for contract renewals, employee actions, and agreements, plus a second reading of policy changes. A separate item proposes to rescind all current and past district policies, which would be a major shift if approved.
- Renew contracts: InTouch Receipting ($32,000), E-Rate ($2,000,000), refuse/recycling ($280,000), special ed services ($1,000,000)
- Award staffing services contract to Educational Services, Inc. for leased employees
- Approve MOU with Homeless Youth Connection (Resolution 486) and dual enrollment IGA with Maricopa County Community College District (Resolution 487)
- Approve temporary construction and drainage/sewer/educational easements with Cave Buttes Development Partners for Sky Crossing
- Adopt new policies JFABDA and JG, revise 12 others, delete 5; also rescind all current and past policies
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2015- 2025
The Paradise Valley Unified School District Governing Board is holding a special meeting to consider the superintendent's evaluation and performance-based pay. The board will enter an executive session to discuss the evaluation, then reconvene to potentially approve a performance-based pay amount of up to $10,000, as outlined in the superintendent's contract.
- Executive session to conduct superintendent's evaluation and consider performance-based pay
- Consideration and approval of superintendent's performance-based pay up to $10,000
- Contract dated March 7, 2019, governs the pay decision
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2015- 2025
The Paradise Valley Unified School District Governing Board will hold a virtual regular meeting on June 2, 2020, to approve consent agenda items including contract renewals and awards, the FY2021 expenditure budget, and a school resource officer agreement with Phoenix. The board will also discuss first readings of new and revised policies. No public call to the public will be held due to COVID-19; written comments may be submitted.
- Resolution No. 484: IGA with City of Phoenix for 14 school resource officers at 14 schools for 2020-2021
- Contract awards totaling $7,354,760: Banner Physical Therapy ($150,000), Dell ($535,815), Troxell ($5,521,488), Streamfine ($328,500), McCarthy ($417,023), H&B Builders ($401,934)
- Contract renewals: Flooring ($1.5M), Canon ($700K), Illuminate ($310K), Website ($45K)
- Proposed FY2021 Annual Expenditure and Revenue Budget (ARS 15-905)
- First reading of new policies JFABDA (foster care admissions) and JG (class assignment), plus revisions/deletions
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2015- 2025
The Paradise Valley Unified School District Governing Board is holding a special meeting to enter an executive session to discuss and receive direction on negotiations with employee organizations regarding salaries and benefits. Following the closed session, the board will reconvene to instruct the administration on these negotiations. The meeting is conducted via teleconference due to COVID-19, with no physical public location.
- Executive session under A.R.S. § 38-431.03.A(5) for employee salary/benefit negotiations
- Instruction to administration on negotiations with employee groups
- Meeting held via WebEx/phone due to COVID-19
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2015- 2025
The Paradise Valley Unified School District Governing Board is holding a virtual study session due to COVID-19. The main item is a discussion of options for Roadrunner School, presented by Assistant Superintendent Dr. Jeras. The meeting is open to the public via WebEx.
- Discussion of Roadrunner School options
- Virtual meeting due to COVID-19, with public access via WebEx
- Procedural items: call to order, pledge, roll call, adjournment
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2015- 2025
The Paradise Valley Unified School District Governing Board will hold a virtual regular meeting on April 23, 2020, with no in-person public attendance. The agenda includes consent items for contract renewals and awards, personnel actions, and several discussion items, including a COVID-19 update and revisions to handbooks. The board will also consider submitting legislative priorities to the Arizona School Boards Association.
- Award Contract 19-16PV to Pueblo Mechanical & Controls for $682,548 for mechanical and energy management upgrades at North Canyon High School
- Renew five contracts totaling $9.14 million, including job order contracting for general contractors ($5M) and mechanical services ($3M)
- Approve administrative employee separations, including Principal Darlene Baumgartner (Liberty ES) and Assistant Principal Kathryn Strevell (Pinnacle HS)
- Approve revisions to the Teacher Evaluation System for 2020-2021
- Approve Contract 20-021 to CORE Construction for new Elementary School #33
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2015- 2025
The Paradise Valley Unified School District Governing Board will hold a virtual regular meeting on April 9, 2020, due to COVID-19. The board will vote on consent agenda items including multiple construction contracts, employee actions, and a contract renewal, as well as discuss revisions to the Parent Athlete Handbook and receive a COVID-19 update. Public comments will be accepted in writing only, as the virtual format prevents a traditional call to the public.
- Approve $2,138,809 roof replacement contract with Progressive Roofing
- Approve $577,343.19 rooftop piping upgrade at Paradise Valley High School with Pueblo Mechanical
- Approve $432,842 restroom renovation contract with H&B Builders
- Approve $363,720 parking lot renovation with Ace Asphalt
- Approve renewal of Electrical and Lighting Products and Services contract 17-13PV
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2015- 2025
The Paradise Valley Unified School District Governing Board will hold a regular meeting on March 26, 2020, at 7 p.m. Due to COVID-19, the meeting will be conducted via teleconference with no in-person public attendance or call to the public. The board will consider consent agenda items including contract awards, employee actions, and a cooperative purchasing agreement, plus a first reading of revisions to the ESP evaluation system and a COVID-19 update discussion.
- Award contracts totaling over $4.7 million, including $1,325,986 for roof replacements (Progressive Roofing), $814,659 for North Ranch renovations (Sun Valley Builders), $705,570 for security services (Hye Tech), and $488,560 for architectural services for North Canyon PAC (ADM)
- Approve Resolution No. 483 for Education Technology Consortium Cooperative Purchasing Agreement
- Approve cooperative purchasing agreement with OMNIA Partners
- Approve administrative employee separations: Principal Kathleen Clark (Mountain Trail MS) and Assistant Principal Jamie Durgey (Greenway MS), effective 05/29/2020
- First reading of revisions to the Education Support Professional (ESP) Evaluation System for 2020-2021
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2015- 2025
The Paradise Valley Unified School District Governing Board is holding a special meeting to discuss and vote on a COVID-19 plan. The main action is adopting Resolution No. 482 to close district schools through March 27, 2020, with the Superintendent authorized to extend as needed. The board will also consider posting audio/video recordings of meetings on the district website.
- Resolution No. 482 to close district schools through March 27, 2020, with Superintendent authority to extend
- Discussion of COVID-19 plan
- Approval to post audio/video recordings of board meetings on district website
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2015- 2025
The Paradise Valley Unified School District Governing Board held a study session with presentations on a demographics and boundaries report, options for modifying the Roadrunner school campus, a budget update, results-based funding, Core Knowledge curriculum, and a strategic planning update. No votes were taken; the agenda consisted of discussion and information items.
- Demographics & Boundaries Report by demographer Rick Brammer of Applied Economics
- Proposal options for modifications to Roadrunner school campus
- Budget update presented by Assistant Superintendent Laura Felten
- Results-based funding update by Laura Felten and Dr. Dan Courson
- Core Knowledge presentation by Dr. Dan Courson
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2015- 2025
The Paradise Valley Unified School District Governing Board will hold a study session with presentations and discussions on several topics, including the configuration of elementary school ES33, a marketing update, restoration of District Additional Assistance, physical education requirements, and a strategic planning update. No votes are scheduled; the meeting is informational.
- ES33 configuration discussion led by Assistant Superintendent Dr. Jeras
- Marketing update on website and targeted recruiting by Director Michele Anderson
- Update on restoring District Additional Assistance by Ms. Felten
- Overview of physical education requirements by Assistant Superintendent Dr. Dan Courson
- Strategic planning update by Superintendent Welsh
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2015- 2025
The Paradise Valley Unified School District Governing Board is holding a special meeting primarily to call an executive session under Arizona law to conduct a mid-year evaluation of Dr. Welsh's 2019-2020 goals and objectives. The meeting includes procedural items such as call to order, pledge, roll call, reconvening, and adjournment. No other substantive public business is listed.
- Executive session for mid-year evaluation of Dr. Welsh's 2019-2020 goals and objectives
- Meeting held at Governing Board Room, 15002 N. 32nd Street, Phoenix, Arizona
- Procedural items: call to order, pledge of allegiance, roll call, reconvene, adjourn
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2015- 2025
The Paradise Valley Unified School District Governing Board holds its organizational and ninth regular meeting, electing a 2020 president and president pro tem, appointing authorized signatories, and adopting routine resolutions. The board also considers consent agenda items including employee actions, travel requests, field trips, contract awards totaling over $2.4 million, and amended agreements with Verizon Wireless at two schools.
- Award contracts: Architechnology roofing services $159,125; RWC special-needs buses $1,302,115.47; SHI International software $526,604.54; Sanderson Ford vehicles $478,451.89
- Approve amended Verizon Wireless easement at Horizon High School (renewed through 2032) and lease amendment at Desert Shadows Middle School (extended to 2035)
- Approve administrative separation for Director of Transportation Doug Curry effective 06/30/2020
- Approve travel requests for staff to conferences in Tacoma, Portland, Boston, Washington D.C., and San Diego
- Approve field trips: Liberty ES to Catalina Island Marine Institute and Horizon HS track to Arcadia Invitational