Thursday, May 14, 2026 Governing Board Meeting

The Paradise Valley Unified School District Governing Board held a meeting on May 14, 2026, which included multiple personnel approvals for assistant principals and other administrative positions. The board discussed and approved motions related to employment actions, including the appointment of new assistant principals and a director of maintenance and operations. A significant portion of the meeting focused on the consideration and approval of a maintenance and operations (M&O) override and a district additional assistance (DAA) override, with detailed presentations on polling data, tax rate impacts, and voter sentiment. The board approved resolutions to move forward with these overrides, which are critical for district funding. Additionally, the board reviewed and approved the fiscal year 2025-2026 budget revision and accepted various gifts and donations to support district programs. The meeting also included a public hearing and first reading of proposed changes to the family student handbook, addressing updates in policies such as digital citizenship, attendance, and disciplinary practices. Public comments included concerns about board member conduct and district funding priorities. Overall, the meeting emphasized budgetary and personnel decisions essential to district operations and future funding strategies.