Regular Meeting of the Governing Board - September 8, 2026

The Deer Valley Unified School District (DVUSD) Governing Board held a regular meeting on September 8, 2026. The meeting included recognition of student academic achievements and program accolades, followed by detailed discussions on fiscal matters such as the reconciliation of fiscal year 2026 accounts and the issuance of tax anticipation notes (TANs) to manage cash flow and prepayments, particularly for insurance plans. The board approved issuing up to $20 million in TANs to be repaid by June 2027, with explanations provided about the purchasing and management of these notes. Additionally, the board reviewed updates on the Safe Schools grant program, highlighting the allocation of school resource officers, school safety officers, counselors, and social workers across campuses, as well as training and emergency preparedness efforts. Policy preview items related to board member professional development, personnel practices, and instructional policies were also discussed, with plans for further review and adoption in upcoming meetings. No contract awards or vendor selections were reported, but the financial management and grant-funded safety staffing were key procurement-related topics addressed.