Paradise Valley Unified District board approves contract for Dr. Dan Corson as superintendent

At a special meeting, the Paradise Valley Unified District governing board voted 4–0 to approve an employment contract for Dr. Dan Corson as superintendent and later directed district administration to proceed as discussed in the executive session.

The board recessed into executive session earlier in the meeting after a motion citing Arizona public meeting statutes to discuss the appointment of an acting superintendent, legal advice related to the superintendent’s contract and instructions to administration regarding negotiations over unused district property. The chair announced the executive session motion passed 3 to 0, and the meeting reconvened at 6:06 p.m.

When the board returned, a board member moved to approve an employment contract for Dr. Dan Corson as superintendent. Several board members offered remarks in support, calling Corson a “treasure to our district and to our community” and praising his long career and familiarity with the district. President Pantera called for the vote and announced the motion passed 4 to 0.

Dr. Dan Corson addressed the board and audience after the vote, thanking the governing board and community. “I am privileged to be in this position,” Corson said, and said he looks forward to “partnering with everybody here” to continue work for the district’s students.

Later in the meeting the board voted 4–0 to “direct district administration to proceed as discussed in executive session,” as put forward in a subsequent motion. The chair announced there would be no action taken during the executive session itself, but that the board could take action after reconvening.

The governing board completed the agenda and voted to adjourn by voice vote (4–0).