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District staff said the contract increase covers work associated with district “reimagining” projects — facility improvement projects at elementary schools — and rolls remaining payments and the Shumway Elementary project into Concord’s contract. Staff said completed or nearly completed projects include Conley, Sanborn, Frye and Hull elementary schools; Shumway is the next site scheduled for construction. The work has been funded from the 2019 bond program. Several board members asked whether projects had already been completed and how invoicing/retention and purchase orders had been managed; staff explained the June blanket contract amount and an annual approval practice that requires periodic increases as projects proceed and invoices are finalized.

The board discussion reviewed prior board approvals for project funding and confirmed the contract increase is a procurement vehicle (1GPA job‑order contract) to permit the district to issue project work to Concord under established pricing. Staff said final retention payments remain on some completed projects and that Shumway’s construction is scheduled to begin over spring break pending contractor scheduling and community meetings. The board approved the requested contract increase and asked staff to continue monthly reporting on project status and expenditures.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","February 26, 2025, Chandler USD Governing Board Study Session and Regular Business Meeting","oneSentenceSummary","The board approved a $4.9 million increase to a job‑order (1GPA) contract with Concord (bringing total authorization to $7.9 million) to cover four completed reimagining projects and to fund a fifth reimagining site (Shumway) and remaining FY24–25 work; funding will come from the 2019 bond.","taxTitle","Chandler Unified District #80 (4242), School Districts, Arizona","taxId",12979,"location","Arizona","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6661217,"Board approves MOU with Arizona Lions Vision and Hearing to provide on‑campus eye exams and glasses",87,6249000,6336000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2414655-316591daf8b42287ef8952bf0770e1ed&start=6249&end=6336","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2414655-316591daf8b42287ef8952bf0770e1ed/thumbnail_6249000.jpg","/articles/6661217/Arizona/Board-approves-MOU-with-Arizona-Lions-Vision-and-Hearing-to-provide-oncampus-eye-exams-and-glasses","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6661217-ce0281ed1f9e20ab2c045636231f8250/orig.mp4?Expires=1771113287&Signature=ZAPulI6kHxfxztwvUcfxZu8XAVU89TQEq7cOiV0tcmNe6KrO~vtuTtNsCtjsTT0DurED47zKySx4fjGbm32xqBTaVwIv01QcAAailrBQ5V6EmCJRQAsbntZD2VOAvbTxcip4HdYVAQ2Df87rwGOVr25GiOsVU03a6QDdbsXU6ERw5O8cYhlKDlJA-iMDU1EEUfTgssX3IQ3i2RlGlJku83v7rcFpJRCwa5J9VZRKa686PEwl4L3UzfqymJh~JEZYU0~FsmV~xohz4A6iXUdLSsXIfmPZYjkIumsWS9niGhj3pFbGXkhdWG8fft7caLQa7dh8gRPj4zz6DnjlszvHyg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Chandler Unified School District governing board voted Feb. 26 to approve a memorandum of understanding with the Arizona Lions Vision and Hearing Foundation to provide on‑campus eye exams and glasses for students.

Under the MOU the foundation will provide a doctor and perform eye exams at a site when at least 30 students at that location have parent or guardian consent; students identified as needing glasses will receive them free of charge. The district will provide classroom space for the program to operate, and staff said the foundation returns about four weeks later to fit and deliver glasses when required. The board motion passed unanimously.

In discussion, Board Member Heap asked whether any Chandler schools currently meet the 30‑student participation threshold; health and student services staff said the program operates in Mesa Unified and said district staff will contact sites and families once the MOU is in place. Board members described the program as a way to reduce barriers for families without easy access to eye care and said the district has used other on‑site health services (e.g., the Chandler Care Center) but that bringing an exam directly to campus can reach families who cannot travel.","The governing board approved a memorandum of understanding allowing Arizona Lions Vision and Hearing Foundation to provide free eye exams and glasses on site when at least 30 students per school have parental consent; district provides classroom space.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6661221,"Parents, students say district failed to act on abuse reports; board hears public testimony",94,9489000,9583000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2414655-316591daf8b42287ef8952bf0770e1ed&start=9489&end=9583","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2414655-316591daf8b42287ef8952bf0770e1ed/thumbnail_9489000.jpg","/articles/6661221/Arizona/Parents-students-say-district-failed-to-act-on-abuse-reports-board-hears-public-testimony","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6661221-6d00b92ec3b6fe3b60b6ab761f31d871/orig.mp4?Expires=1771113287&Signature=Ti0ZmeOapO09ZWBeFw9GkoqWcp2TudG~D38AjP4fSbyrZeDEt5tjVP-kmmRiQofiqs1pXXJtfoBAolZnvw109r2DvXr-J~IFq-KNnqH8Oqn6kjMn2wrODDBOIkMeciqH~8SdAj4hAe0tLO5pEp81f6fAlatqJTpPR7gQMODF7XbUNX9lNlpVmFiuQHa2qvZeFKNNQpfHUhAicdNIE57U2z0-cc7G-x1BnpNwL62Ty~S~TFP8vmi~zlxYn82gi7bgQWVfdAEXL2nKG8z7Hzpr7pimL9y-nRbzWlwhH2TB-Ry6vg~PE7RcnRznvYoaj-MY9y-BV0OVtwnNQbnrx5PVDw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","During the public‑comment period on Feb. 26, multiple community members described concerns that school staff and administrators did not properly report or investigate alleged sexual misconduct and said mandatory‑reporting procedures need enforcement. Several speakers described personal or second‑hand experiences and urged the board to ensure staff follow Arizona reporting law.

Bridget Vega described a case involving students from a district high school. Vega said a former teacher’s alleged unwanted touching was reported beginning when students were 12; the district interviewed students but, she said, administrators did not report the matter criminally, did not remove the teacher from the classroom promptly and provided what she called inadequate follow‑up and support. Vega said the teacher was allowed to retire without disciplinary action and that she and classmates were left without counseling options after multiple interviews.

A second speaker, identified in the record as Caricia Arnold, said district staff had been incorrectly advising lower‑level employees to report concerns to school administration rather than directly to law enforcement; Arnold said that practice contradicts Arizona mandatory‑reporting obligations and may have prevented timely criminal reporting in some cases. Arnold urged the board to create and enforce clear policies and training so staff know to report suspected abuse directly to appropriate authorities rather than only to school supervisors.

Speakers said their experiences led to diagnoses of post‑traumatic stress disorder, depression and ongoing social and academic harm. Commenters asked the board to review administrative practices, ensure compliance with state mandatory‑reporting requirements, provide support services for victims and communicate corrective actions publicly.

Board members and district staff did not take action at the meeting during public comment; the clerk read Arizona statutory limits on board response to matters not on the agenda and noted that board members may ask staff to review a matter or place it on a future agenda.","Public commenters told the governing board they believe school staff and administrators did not follow mandatory‑reporting laws in abuse allegations, described alleged victim impacts and urged policy enforcement and clearer staff guidance.",{"_33":101,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":102,"_41":103,"_43":104,"_45":105,"_47":106,"_49":107,"_51":108,"_53":109,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":110,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":111,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6661227,"Board approves 2025–26 employee compensation package including raises and contract schedule increase",583,4077000,4660000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2414655-316591daf8b42287ef8952bf0770e1ed&start=4077&end=4660","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2414655-316591daf8b42287ef8952bf0770e1ed/thumbnail_4077000.jpg","/articles/6661227/Arizona/Board-approves-202526-employee-compensation-package-including-raises-and-contract-schedule-increase","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6661227-3e9d499e7cc788af22e2569d28148c7c/orig.mp4?Expires=1771113287&Signature=TVFwTxxxKVz20p3jon5SvWAtC1V5iedHa9oUkjKD2QRfWS-X1Zp7hHlO~whPKvSTLfdBf4h~nBb~21jROLb8XHuOc3POqCA-CUcWCKHbAux47B7cAHyQ4FOx8jsxqhYTlOu0C08bffn-PzwED7obvsunZeW~6TnhsaoGvftWQwkJup6~NUQfhI~fhC1OhlscsAbFxuZoHlGWynIjb8sWZCXtyfIW5qjOhWl7vkv3tojuWC2f~2Nn9UgRKmO2E4gHi08A11pgCW-2GJWvl5bHTpn~oL55CHRfRZgwQ-H-ICjQGaud8c8BU2OCp~4jb~X75kVdyd54YIPxL-pR1WrnZw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Chandler Unified School District governing board on Feb. 26 approved a recommended employee compensation package for the 2025–26 school year, following review by the district’s Super Q and budget committees.

Super Q and the budget advisory committee presented their findings and a joint recommendation that the board approve targeted increases across employee groups. The package passed unanimously.

Key elements the board approved include a 2.4% salary increase for classified (support) staff; a 2% salary increase for certified staff and administrators; $500,000 allocated toward increases in health insurance premiums (pending plan renewal thereafter); continuation of a $600 stipend under the district’s Journey 2025 program; and a 1.25% increase to the entry level of the certified/support/administrator salary schedule to adjust the base for contract creation.

District finance and HR staff said the Super Q committee met in January and February with broad representation from employee groups and that the separate citizens budget committee reviewed proposed budget items and recommended inclusion of the package in the FY26 budget. Board members discussed whether the action constituted acceptance of the committee report or formal approval of the raises and confirmed the vote authorizes contract increases so staff can prepare contracts and present them to the board in March.

Superintendent and finance staff said the district expects average daily membership to decline and that reserve balances will be used to smooth budget effects while enrollment changes continue. The board approved the action to allow HR to draft and circulate contracts ahead of March contract approval deadlines.","The Chandler Unified governing board approved a proposed compensation package for 2025–26 including a 2.4% increase for classified staff, 2% for certified and administrators, $500,000 toward health insurance, a $600 Journey 2025 stipend, and a 1.25% lift to entry‑level certified/support schedules.",{"_33":113,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":114,"_41":115,"_43":116,"_45":117,"_47":118,"_49":119,"_51":120,"_53":121,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":122,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":123,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6661231,"Chandler Unified outlines K–12 CTE expansion and launches two‑year semiconductor program pilot",4026,1841000,5867000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2414655-316591daf8b42287ef8952bf0770e1ed&start=1841&end=5867","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2414655-316591daf8b42287ef8952bf0770e1ed/thumbnail_1841000.jpg","/articles/6661231/Arizona/Chandler-Unified-outlines-K12-CTE-expansion-and-launches-twoyear-semiconductor-program-pilot","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6661231-9468452831d37be2ba15dfdc36d01e9d/orig.mp4?Expires=1771113287&Signature=e5NFXV31-nuLdQbbBmDR1G11jHL66tcTF0uklhmEQgzHQWtYxXWdoXd0-wtYkznzlUNVjgPHObKU8OVUYGadTWcT6DUR4OA5FRcayEKwHRcQI3zszMHoSPu3idHcUhwlZWs1tVOuSFksJmEKYfJDqmLlWtzl5Iwk9A83vWXydzcXfy3sugIPc6kDqlxYXAg3e9FybULwxAuc1s0KNnsMuAp6s83hsU8QquNzeF-PFEJw8Y4aHQFCYs~VpdCpMAYsDu3xNK292JdgHRdl~763ZnEIxx-K31OIs1j8DtGPnK-AV2HjNTeDy~6jgwPG6~yftyBE9PWqa9WvfCteJV28xw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Chandler Unified School District officials on Feb. 26 presented an update on Career and Technical Education (CTE) expansion across K–12 and detailed plans to pilot a two‑year semiconductor technologies program at Hamilton High School.

CTE director Lindsay Duran and Emerging Technologies coordinator Janet Harkoff walked the governing board through a multi‑year, K–12 pathway that the district is rolling out: career awareness in K–5, career exploration in grades 6–8 and CTE professional skills and technical courses in grades 9–12. Doctor Jessica Edgar opened the session describing district work since 2019 to align career literacy standards and to add pilot sites at the elementary and junior‑high levels.

Duran said Chandler currently operates 21 CTE programs across its six high schools and described program design as “more than just a class,” explaining programs are typically two‑year sequences combining core academic knowledge, program‑specific technical skills and professional (employability) standards. She said district funding mixes federal Perkins funds, state CTE funding, CTED funds generated via EVIT partnerships and a governor’s incentive grant that the district has been phasing down. Duran said last year students earned 3,419 industry credentials across CTE programs and that the district subsidizes credential costs (from about $25 up to $2,300 per student depending on the credential).

Janet Harkoff described work begun in 2023 to assemble an advisory panel of more than 25 industry and academic partners — including the University of Arizona, Northern Arizona University partners and major local companies — to develop Chandler’s semiconductor curriculum. Harkoff said the district completed a Local Occupational Program (LOP) filing required by EVIT and the state and signed an MOU with the University of Arizona’s Center for Semiconductor Manufacturing to co‑develop curriculum and materials for a technician pathway modeled on existing community‑college frameworks. Harkoff said the aim is a two‑year technician pathway that includes applied math, root cause analysis, mechatronics, supply‑chain concepts, basic IC manufacturing and cybersecurity fundamentals.

Hamilton High will host the district’s first semiconductor classes next school year, with a program cap of 30 students per cohort and initial shared staffing across semiconductor and a new automation/robotics engineering offering. Harkoff described hands‑on labs, modular classroom design, and an online interactive curriculum being developed with U of A. She said the district is running summer “chips and wafers” camps for rising ninth‑ and tenth‑graders and reported strong community interest: one camp drew almost 100 signups for 40 slots.

Board members asked about internship and co‑op placements. Duran said the district’s workforce development coordinator, Patrick Brown, is building employer relationships and a new capstone course, “Mentorship, Internship and Careers” (the “MyClass” capstone), will support placements and work‑readiness instruction. Duran acknowledged challenges with senior scheduling and “half‑day” students who are less likely to pursue internships during school hours, and said the district is pursuing paid placements where possible but some opportunities will be unpaid depending on the employer.

Harkoff and Duran emphasized that the semiconductor curriculum will be developed to make graduates employable across manufacturing sectors (not only at one firm) and that curriculum and credentialing work is ongoing with industry and higher‑education partners. Harkoff said the district’s advisory is open and that additional industry partners are welcome to join. The board and presenters also discussed enrollment caps, candidate hiring for a teacher with industry background at Hamilton, and the district’s plans to expand junior‑high career exploration offerings to reduce premature specialization.

District staff said funding for CTE programs comes from a mix of Perkins (federal), state CTE priority funds (based on prior year 9–12 CTE enrollment), CTED funds generated through EVIT partnerships and limited governor incentive dollars. Duran noted Perkins allocations in Chandler are lower than in some districts because the formula is tied to county poverty measures rather than district CTE enrollment.","District leaders described expansion of career and technical education (CTE) from elementary career literacy through high‑school CTE pathways and presented plans for a two‑year semiconductor technician program at Hamilton High, including industry partnerships and a University of Arizona memorandum of understanding.","actionData","errors"]

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