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At-a-glance: board organizational votes, approvals and motions

Paradise Valley Unified School District Governing Board · January 16, 2026

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Summary

At its January meeting the Paradise Valley board elected Tony Pantera president (4–1), named Dr. Amanda Lim president pro tem (unanimous), approved policy JLC (third reading) unanimously, ratified vouchers by resolution, accepted gifts and donations, and approved an elementary leadership travel request 4–1.

The Paradise Valley Unified School District board took several organizational and routine actions at the Jan. 12 meeting. Key outcomes included:

- Election of Board President: The board approved Tony Pantera to serve as 2026 board president. The motion to approve the nomination passed with a tally reported as 4 yes, 1 nay. Pantera offered remarks thanking the outgoing president and emphasizing student-centered governance.

- President Pro Tem: The board unanimously elected Dr. Amanda Lim as president pro tem for 2026.

- Authorizations and Resolutions: The board approved (unanimously) a motion to designate governing board members as authorized signatories for 2026 and authorized use of facsimile signature stamps. The board also adopted Resolution No. 596 authorizing ratification of vouchers, which passed unanimously.

- Policy JLC (Student Health Services): Following legal review and correction of a statute citation to ARS 15-160.04, the board approved the third reading of the district policy JLC (student health services and requirements) unanimously.

- Acceptance of Gifts and Donations: The board accepted several donations (examples cited during the meeting included PTO and foundation gifts and a $26,000 shade structure) and approved acceptance unanimously.

- Travel Request: The professional travel request for Tammy Taylor (21st Century grant coordinator) funded through the federal 21st Century grant was approved 4–1 after discussion about grant use and impact metrics.

- Consent agenda: Items on consent were approved as presented, with a single consent item pulled for discussion earlier in the meeting.

Vote tallies and outcomes are recorded in the meeting minutes and in the actions below.