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- Retention stipend: The board approved a 3% retention stipend for employees who returned contracts or notices of employment by the district deadline and remained employed through Oct. 31, 2025. (Motion approved.)

- Salary increase: The board approved a 2% salary increase for certified, licensed, administrative and classified employees who return next year, covering the 2025–26 school year. (Motion approved.)

- Student discipline procedures: The board approved revisions to the student discipline procedures (discipline matrix). The action clarified that the board was approving the discipline matrix portion of the student and parent handbook rather than all handbook procedures. (Motion approved.)

- Superintendent contract: After an executive session, the board approved a three‑year contract for Dr. John Crodo, commencing July 1, 2025, under terms presented to the governing board. (Motion approved.)

- Consent agenda and executive session: The board approved the consent agenda as presented and later convened an executive session. Meeting minutes show motions carried; vote tallies were not recorded on the meeting transcript provided.

Motion details and procedure notes: Several motions were moved and seconded on the record and the meeting minutes indicate each motion “carries.” The transcript records the second for the consent agenda as “Seconded by Mary Jane.” Many other motions were carried without roll‑call tallies included in the public transcript excerpt.

No contested roll-call vote tallies were recorded in the transcript supplied; the board declared each motion carried by voice vote or general consent.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Dysart Governing Board Meeting - April 7, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","At its April 14 meeting the Dysart Governing Board approved a 3% retention stipend for eligible employees, a 2% salary increase for returning staff and revisions to student discipline procedures, and ratified a three‑year contract for Superintendent Dr. John Crodo.","taxTitle","Dysart Unified District (4243), School Districts, Arizona","taxId",13624,"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},6086533,"Bond-override committee recommends pursuing both bond and maintenance-and-operations override; committee details needs and timing",290,2776000,3066000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2895086-31f2962d8786713a1367281298ed2c76&start=2776&end=3066","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2895086-31f2962d8786713a1367281298ed2c76/thumbnail_2776000.jpg","/articles/6086533/Arizona/Bond-override-committee-recommends-pursuing-both-bond-and-maintenance-and-operations-override-committee-details-needs-and-timing","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6086533-e3cdab955f1496e0e4d7b2870779c97c/orig.mp4?Expires=1771170176&Signature=ojEW32B5tf5GTqm13mcnq72wSsN7hCBUQhMBgOUarVUP5sF3mGRpx7fhn4EKGsZoz-8aokeywdy935lSUkGba6M2xWAX0Kp8zqarF4f7YnN-aNtdBOpjuLV2GcrF9mYt9mV-CiT1Ppb6mPMK1MW8qrbYH482C0A8BJqe~~HL9iuemBnur5u8Ma-XArJpdwVg60pkFa~7lyf5xYnGbMbHaurEn1U4-E-pKqmNzZ06er0bq5b3qb01gkkyrLSkYOuJKqONORENYcuhML2BanWyCol0s3PicvXObRprC6VEFzDJvXf3Z6UOHxvDYI2c0dnzo65skbJw-ZoLK3HKN0bk9g__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","A volunteer committee convened to review Dysart Unified’s capital and operating funding needs gave the governing board an update Monday and signaled it will recommend the district seek both a facilities bond and a maintenance‑and‑operations override.

Patrick Campbell, the committee’s designated spokesperson, reviewed the prior 2020 bond proposal and the committee’s work since late winter. Campbell said the group reviewed five years of comparable election results and the district’s capital needs summary; he described the committee as in “agreement” that the district’s identified facility and transportation needs remain urgent and that the committee will bring a formal recommendation to the board on April 28.

Campbell summarized major needs used in prior bond planning: bus replacements (committee estimate cited approximately $17 million), a new K‑5 elementary site (presented at about $35 million), facility repairs (about $48 million) and safety and security upgrades (about $17 million). Those items track to the previous bond package that totaled about $127 million, which the committee said reflects conservative cost estimates and ongoing capital shortfalls.

Committee members discussed fleet condition in depth after board questions. Staff reported roughly 121 vehicles in the active fleet with many older vehicles used as spares; committee briefings indicated about 75% of the buses in the fleet are 15 years old or older. District staff and committee members said a new full‑size school bus currently runs about $200,000 to $250,000, meaning a significant portion of the $17 million bus line item would replace a large share of the current operational fleet.

Campbell said the committee also reviewed the current override (maintenance and operations) schedule and its role in staffing and programming. The district’s M&O override is in a phased funding cycle that reaches full funding in the upcoming fiscal year; committee materials listed the current full M&O amount at roughly $25.5 million and estimated that a 15% override helps retain about 135 teaching positions and funds programs such as all‑day kindergarten and supplemental instructional supports.

Committee members considered whether to seek lower override percentages (13% or 10%) or a smaller bond amount but said that reducing the bond does not remove the underlying capital needs. Campbell said the committee’s consensus is that both questions remain necessary to preserve building systems, maintain transportation and sustain classroom staffing levels; he added that public messaging and factual outreach will be critical after a past bond loss that the committee attributed, in part, to misinformation.

Board members asked for additional precinct‑level election analysis, age‑by‑age bus inventory and more granular cost breakdowns for the package the committee plans to recommend. Campbell and district staff said they will return to the board with that data before the April 28 decision.

No formal board action was taken Monday; the committee will present a formal recommendation for board consideration at the April 28 meeting.","A volunteer committee advising Dysart Unified on funding told the governing board Monday it will likely recommend pursuing both a facilities bond and a maintenance‑and‑operations override to address aging buses, building repairs and safety upgrades.",{"_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},6086536,"Audit finds five compliance issues in Dysart’s National School Lunch Program; district to adjust adult meal pricing and correct records",303,2228000,2531000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2895086-31f2962d8786713a1367281298ed2c76&start=2228&end=2531","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2895086-31f2962d8786713a1367281298ed2c76/thumbnail_2228000.jpg","/articles/6086536/Arizona/Audit-finds-five-compliance-issues-in-Dysarts-National-School-Lunch-Program-district-to-adjust-adult-meal-pricing-and-correct-records","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6086536-ec060e5a1be02f8cd0edab331e6f8e66/orig.mp4?Expires=1771170176&Signature=f-W7mz8A9fMNtDAPLaNJLYfeDgGZQZywUWzAfRiNrNaTNRwQnn~T1zOcoyIKryMUuKxq38ydA-V7xT5K0zhArWl670TdHFoW~cE7qtAZlF-zEKO~3jAUNJXsxkLNETKLIJ0hsQEGXGAj~LjalrCqMr0YeXxo4msjAnlytdbkqvBS5ztByeEz1WJbWbfsOJiWzWukMcI7-6-AoUD1J51hwEUVKUTtDgxWLb4uTdm3l0Crqs3P3r-3mgOOc~4HGqNJcyUET7BKCjMcR3Fhmru3nlpPdO-PHogs2lQu2XD8D1saAuRo2K3~bjd50FhsN~1O7SI3ffCZwtGsllpUbq~M7g__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Dysart Unified School District officials told the governing board Monday that a recent administrative review of the National School Lunch Program (NSLP) produced five findings and that the district has addressed or begun to correct them.

Mary Dell Bridal, who led the presentation, said the Arizona Department of Education (ADE) conducts administrative reviews to check meal compliance, financial management, staff training and recordkeeping. The district’s review covered documentation and four site visits: Dysart High School, Riverview, Freedom Traditional and Rancho Gabriela.

Bridal said auditors identified five total findings — fewer than the 15–25 findings ADE often reports for districts — spread across three compliance categories. The board was told the findings included adult meal pricing at certain Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) sites that was charged below ADE’s required minimums; a professional‑standards training lapse by the district nutrition liaison that has since been completed and documented; and two items related to grain‑crediting on product specifications for burger buns and corn chips. Bridal said the grain-crediting records showed an overstatement relative to the menu documentation and that the district has corrected records to reflect proper crediting.

A final finding related to a sponsor‑application letter: the district had used a custom form but inadvertently indicated the standard template in ADE records. That discrepancy has been corrected, district staff said.

A district nutrition leader who answered board questions said charging below ADE’s required adult‑meal minimums is allowed only if non‑federal funds cover the shortfall; ADE flagged the CEP sites because the lower adult prices were not covering food and labor costs. Bridal said the district will adjust adult pricing and bring any required board approvals to the governing board.

Board members asked about the training cadence for the nutrition liaison; staff responded the training is “one and done” for incumbents but must be completed again when a new nutrition liaison is hired. Bridal praised her nutrition services team and said the audit affirmed strong overall performance despite the limited number of findings.","An administrative review by the Arizona Department of Education found five findings across three categories in Dysart Unified’s National School Lunch Program; the district said it will change adult meal pricing at Community Eligibility Provision sites, correct grain-crediting records and has completed required staff training.",{"_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},6086541,"Study finds Vista Center for the Arts marketable; recommends city-district partnership and $840,000 upgrades",334,1212000,1546000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2895086-31f2962d8786713a1367281298ed2c76&start=1212&end=1546","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2895086-31f2962d8786713a1367281298ed2c76/thumbnail_1212000.jpg","/articles/6086541/Arizona/Study-finds-Vista-Center-for-the-Arts-marketable-recommends-city-district-partnership-and-840000-upgrades","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6086541-41e35e883d289082f00198708c27903e/orig.mp4?Expires=1771170176&Signature=dJ5vkQtx2AnCa0J5dEPpN6DiPuxTtxJLuNl9wye3Ma~hS4TuRPu79RLSD6MKOwx9lEs5RN6dy1gfYOT~2qKS4znxI5ftsO7cs6bk50yKVheWOuyVrriOEu6zCjFnyjfsxYiYSRXqLW4FP9LuCmJeCh1OjiLTlgMtaVQp0p48m5DQfax64J3JOqIKszFV5iB87ebJ51oYDan7g3IIt6VPnVe2~yEMlajFAWWsqjrk1BWGVUIdNjgCUwrTejCASxs7IxVTCxIvOIcCNS1w1UTUu9W9kAVsrkXegcF1MFzBsTnX-D1mDuqPJlRLAKIsXeJErvuwi6uJWPqxqQJ9DLu4ew__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Dysart Unified School District on Monday heard a feasibility study recommending a formal partnership with the City of Surprise to resume large-scale public programming at the Vista Center for the Arts on the Valley Vista campus.

Consultant Alex Hargas of Theater DNA told the governing board the West Valley market is supportive of a presenting program and that the Vista’s roughly 1,300-seat configuration is competitive in the regional market. “Yes, you have very favorable conditions here in the West Valley to support entertainment spending,” Hargas said.

The study evaluated three questions: whether there is a viable market for touring/presented shows; how the district’s prior pilot years performed as a business case; and which stakeholder should be the primary presenter if the district steps back. Theater DNA concluded the market is viable, the district’s early seasons improved to near‑breakeven by year three, and the city would be the preferable presenter while the district retains venue management and school uses.

The report identified roughly $840,000 in near‑term capital needs, led by replacement of a failing incandescent performance lighting system and other items Theater DNA classified as “need to do.” The study suggested funding those repairs through an initial city investment, rental-fee waivers during a transition period, and a per-ticket $3 capital maintenance fee on city-presented shows.

The consultant also recommended a five-year trial commitment and an intergovernmental agreement (IGA) to set roles and create a new presenting division inside the City of Surprise’s sports and tourism office. Director-level day‑of-event oversight would remain a district responsibility; Theater DNA suggested the district fund one full-time theater manager to ensure venue readiness for city-presented events.

Board members asked about content control and calendar priority. Hargas said programming and content coordination would be addressed in the IGA and through a joint management advisory team composed of city and district representatives. “There is a set up called a joint management advisory team ... and that also includes content and programming,” he said. Superintendent John Crodo emphasized the facility would remain an educational resource first: the district would calendar student and school events before releasing available dates to city presenters.

District and city officials in the room included Councilman Judd, Bob Wingenroth, John Cavaletto of the Vista Foundation and representatives of the Surprise mayor’s office. Danae, who has led the district’s arts work on the Vista, introduced Theater DNA’s presentation and thanked partners for their collaboration.

Board members expressed general support but asked for more detail on timing, revenue projections and the proposed governance structure. Theater DNA’s timeline suggested a best-case reopening for presenting by next spring, with fuller operations by fall 2027, subject to the timing of the IGA and capital work.

The board did not take formal action on the presentation Monday; members directed staff to accept questions and return with recommended next steps and a draft framework for the IGA.","A Theater DNA feasibility study presented to the Dysart Governing Board recommended the City of Surprise take the presenting role at the Vista Center for the Arts while the district remains venue manager; the study estimates about $840,000 in near-term capital work and recommends a five-year partnership and an intergovernmental agreement.","actionData","errors"]

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