Arizona / School Districts / Chino Valley Unified District (4474)
Jody Denik, a Chino Valley High School alumna and the girls' head basketball coach, described her 20-year nursing career, more than a decade of youth coaching and a coaching philosophy centered on character and community support in remarks captured in the meeting transcript.
Arizona / School Districts / Chino Valley Unified District (4474)
Superintendent Cindy Daniels said Chino Valley Unified has lost about 12% of students since Arizona's universal vouchers, and the district's administrative team recommends reconfiguring Heritage Middle School to serve only grades 7 and 8 beginning in 2026 while expanding dual-enrollment at CVHS through Yavapai College.
Arizona / School Districts / Chino Valley Unified District (4474)
The board approved revisions to the high school registrar job description and an 11‑month position change; staff also proposed extending teacher housing leases to May 31, 2027, raising monthly rent (transcript reads '$5.50 to $6.50 a month') and expanding eligibility to public-safety employees, but the transcript does not clearly record a vote on the housing motion.
Arizona / School Districts / Chino Valley Unified District (4474)
A motion to accept the personnel report passed after members debated whether a specific resignation required executive‑session discussion under Title 38; the vote passed despite objections and at least one 'no' vote during roll call.
Arizona / School Districts / Chino Valley Unified District (4474)
Students from Territorial Elementary and preschool staff highlighted classroom routines and inclusion practices; the district and Chino Valley Education Foundation described holiday meal kits, gift distributions and a $20,000 grant partnership to support families.
Arizona / School Districts / Chino Valley Unified District (4474)
Board received an overview of November finances showing a roughly $19.2M operating budget, year‑to‑date spending of about $8.2M, and a projected ending balance near a $688,000 deficit; presenters warned of narrow margins and timing delays in state reimbursements.
Arizona / School Districts / Chino Valley Unified District (4474)
At the request of Dr. Burdette, the board approved a $0.50 hourly raise for EDP paraprofessionals, citing the high intensity of certain special‑education classrooms and the need to retain trained staff.
Arizona / School Districts / Chino Valley Unified District (4474)
The district finance officer reported operating-fund pressure and cash-short funds, estimating a needed flow of about $675,625 to shore up certain funds; the board approved the 2026–27 calendar and second-reading policy advisories tied to the recent legislative session.
Arizona / School Districts / Chino Valley Unified District (4474)
Superintendent reported a largely positive Office for Civil Rights review at Chino Valley High School, minor compliance and facilities fixes are underway, and the district expects to replace 10 end-of-life classrooms with a new building aimed to open in August 2027; staff also raised concern about a proposed 14% APS rate increase.
Arizona / School Districts / Chino Valley Unified District (4474)
Director of transportation Selena told the board the district faces driver shortages and overcrowded routes; staff aim to combine routes and recruit a special-needs driver so a consolidated route plan can be ready by Christmas and to offer CPI de-escalation training.