Dysart Unified board approves handbook, salary schedules, appointments and reinstates district athletic director

The Dysart Unified governing board took several formal actions at its April 27 meeting.

The board approved the 2026–27 student and parent handbook and the student-discipline matrix after administration described minor language clarifications and a new transportation ID process to ensure students board the correct vehicles. The motion to approve passed with a second and a recorded "motion carries." (Transcript records motion but no roll-call tally.)

The board approved the recommendation to appoint Erica Jay as interim assistant principal at Valley Vista High School for the 2026–27 school year. Administration introduced Jay as an employee since 2016 who has served as a teaching learning specialist and as a teacher on assignment; the motion was seconded and carried.

The board approved salary placement schedules reflecting the previously discussed IBA recommendations (including a 2% increase for returning employees and a 1% increase applied to starting salaries), and separately approved an amendment to the district extracurricular supplemental-pay schedules to update a community-education site stipend to the then-current minimum wage ($15.15). Both motions carried.

In a discussion item that became action, the board voted to reinstate a full-time district athletic director position (the role had been reduced to 0.5 FTE in 2016). Administration said the proposed funding plan would draw 50% from facility-rental revenues, 25% from enrichment program funds and 25% from maintenance and operations. Board members asked for historical context about the 2016 reduction; administration agreed to follow up with the board on details.

The board also set an executive session for May 11 to conduct the superintendent's year-end evaluation. Several items were discussed earlier in the meeting for information only (CTE presentation, preschool relocation) and the board adjourned after noting future agenda requests.