{"id":4332,"date":"2025-12-05T21:04:42","date_gmt":"2025-12-05T21:04:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/stand.org\/arizona\/?p=4332"},"modified":"2026-03-17T19:10:27","modified_gmt":"2026-03-17T19:10:27","slug":"november-school-boards-wrap-up","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/stand.org\/arizona\/our-stories\/november-school-boards-wrap-up\/","title":{"rendered":"November School Boards Wrap Up"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h5 id=\"h-many-school-districts-opted-to-condense-their-two-monthly-meetings-into-a-single-packed-night-this-month-due-to-november-break-nbsp-nbsp\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Many school districts opted to condense their two monthly meetings into a single, packed night this month due to November break.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>School letter grades are out, and as always, it was an eventful month for AZ school boards!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Now here\u2019s your quick November wrap-up for Mesa, Chandler, Gilbert, Paradise Valley, Scottsdale, Peoria, Tucson AND<strong>, for this special edition, <\/strong>Amphitheater school districts:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<div  class=\"wp-block-ultimate-post-heading ultp-block-85da3d\"><div class=\"ultp-block-wrapper\"><div class=\"ultp-heading-wrap ultp-heading-style9 ultp-heading-left\"><h2 class=\"ultp-heading-inner\"><span><mark style=\"background-color:#ffc709\" class=\"has-inline-color\"><strong>Mesa Public Schools<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/mark><\/span><\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>School Board Members:<\/strong> Courtney Davis, Lacy Chaffee, Sharon Benson, Marcie Hutchinson, and Rachel Walden&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Mesa Public Schools received an overall B letter grade as a district with over 24 schools receiving As and 37 schools receiving Bs.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Mesa School Board Members voted 5-0 to approve a lease agreement for a portion of the property at Smith Junior High School to be utilized by Polaris Academy LLC, a specialized school for autistic and neurodivergent children.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<div  class=\"wp-block-ultimate-post-heading ultp-block-bd5518\"><div class=\"ultp-block-wrapper\"><div class=\"ultp-heading-wrap ultp-heading-style9 ultp-heading-left\"><h2 class=\"ultp-heading-inner\"><span><mark style=\"background-color:#ffc709\" class=\"has-inline-color\"><strong>Chandler Unified<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/mark><\/span><\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>School Board Members: <\/strong>Patti Serrano, Barb Mozdzen, Claudia Mendoza, Kurt Rhors, and Ryan Heap&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The Board approved a contract with Norcon Industries, Inc. for new outdoor aluminum bleachers for the baseball and softball fields at Perry High School and to repair the bleachers at Arizona College Prep High School.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>They also approved a contract with Progressive Roofing to replace the roof at Bogle Junior High School with grant dollars approved and administered through the AZ Department of Administration.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>School Board Members heard recommendations for new K-5 Math and AP World History curriculums. Requests for Information and more information can be found <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cusd80.com\/departments\/curriculum-and-instruction\/textbook-adoptions\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">here<\/a> on the district website.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>P.S. We wanted to share the wonderful news that BOTH the Chandler Unified School District Bond and Override passed this November. Thank you to all the parents, community members, alumni, and leaders who supported these measures!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<div  class=\"wp-block-ultimate-post-heading ultp-block-b8c51b\"><div class=\"ultp-block-wrapper\"><div class=\"ultp-heading-wrap ultp-heading-style9 ultp-heading-left\"><h2 class=\"ultp-heading-inner\"><span><mark style=\"background-color:#ffc709\" class=\"has-inline-color has-black-color-color\"><strong>Gilbert Unified<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/mark><\/span><\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>School Board Members: <\/strong>Jessie Brainard, Chad Thompson, Dr. Blake Robison, Jill Humpherys, Shana Murray&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Gilbert School Board Members voted to approve inflationary increases to school meal prices for Fiscal Year 2027.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>They also voted to approve changes to the 2026\/27 school course catalog with some new additions to available courses, internships, and EVIT\/CTE programs.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<div  class=\"wp-block-ultimate-post-heading ultp-block-95b99a\"><div class=\"ultp-block-wrapper\"><div class=\"ultp-heading-wrap ultp-heading-style9 ultp-heading-left\"><h2 class=\"ultp-heading-inner\"><span><mark style=\"background-color:#ffc709\" class=\"has-inline-color\"><strong>Paradise Valley Unified<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/mark><\/span><\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>School Board Members: <\/strong>Sandra Christensen, Anne Greenberg, Dr. Amanda Lim, Jessica Wani, and Tony Pantera&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The PVUSD Governing Board approved a contract with Pueblo Mechanical to replace outdated heating and cooling chillers at Horizon High School.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The board had a second read of the revised PVUSD course catalog for the 2026\/27 school year.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<div  class=\"wp-block-ultimate-post-heading ultp-block-282fda\"><div class=\"ultp-block-wrapper\"><div class=\"ultp-heading-wrap ultp-heading-style9 ultp-heading-left\"><h2 class=\"ultp-heading-inner\"><span><mark style=\"background-color:#ffc709\" class=\"has-inline-color\"><strong> Scottsdale Unified<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/mark><\/span><\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>School Board Members: <\/strong>Carine Werner, Mike Sharkey, Dr. Matt Pittinsky, Dr. Donna Lewis, and Amy Carney&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The SUSD Governing Board approved additions to the High School Planning Guide for the 2026\/27 school year. A few new course offerings include Construction Management Tech I &amp; II, Education Professions I &amp; II, AP-CTE Cybersecurity I &amp; II, and IB French, Mandarin, Spanish, and Math Applications.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>They also approved a new curriculum for the Introduction to Statistics course for the 2025\/26 school year.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Lastly, a discussion was held on the option of repurposing Echo Canyon Elementary School into Scottsdale Arts Academy, an arts-focused magnet school designed to elevate Scottsdale\u2019s long-standing identity as an arts-centered community.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<div  class=\"wp-block-ultimate-post-heading ultp-block-331c95\"><div class=\"ultp-block-wrapper\"><div class=\"ultp-heading-wrap ultp-heading-style9 ultp-heading-left\"><h2 class=\"ultp-heading-inner\"><span><mark style=\"background-color:#ffc709\" class=\"has-inline-color\"><strong>Peoria Unified<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/mark><\/span><\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>School Board Members: <\/strong>Melissa Ewing, Becky Proudfit, Heather Rooks, Jeff Tobey, Janelle Bowles&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Peoria Unified updated its Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) with West-MEC to include the addition of two additional attachments to the already existing agreement that clarify funding and support for district staff.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>They approved a contract with SAVE IFB for art class ceramic supplies to replace the expiring contract with another business.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The board also approved an emergency measure, so the district can quickly buy the grocery items needed for classes and programs while long-term contracts are still being finalized. This approval lets the district temporarily skip the normal bidding process to keep culinary, science, and other programs stocked with essential grocery items.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<div  class=\"wp-block-ultimate-post-heading ultp-block-b08cc5\"><div class=\"ultp-block-wrapper\"><div class=\"ultp-heading-wrap ultp-heading-style9 ultp-heading-left\"><h2 class=\"ultp-heading-inner\"><span><mark style=\"background-color:#ffc709\" class=\"has-inline-color\"><strong>Tucson Unified<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/mark><\/span><\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>School Board Members: <\/strong>Jennifer Eckstrom, Dr. Ravi Shah, Natalie Luna Rose, Val Romero, and Sadie Shaw&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>TUSD voted to approve a delegating authority to individual school councils to hold the required public meetings for D-rated schools (Hudlow Elementary School, Grijalva Elementary School, Manzo Elementary School, and Vesey Elementary School) due to short, required timeline windows.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>They also approved a contract with ASPIRE to provide curriculum around substance abuse beginning in Spring 2026. This is in line with the implementation plan to address both prevention and intervention, K-12 districtwide passed in May 2025.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<div  class=\"wp-block-ultimate-post-heading ultp-block-9a3fd9\"><div class=\"ultp-block-wrapper\"><div class=\"ultp-heading-wrap ultp-heading-style9 ultp-heading-left\"><h2 class=\"ultp-heading-inner\"><span><mark style=\"background-color:#ffc709\" class=\"has-inline-color\"><strong>Amphitheater Unified<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/mark><\/span><\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>School Board Members: <\/strong>Susan Zibrat, Deanna M. Day, Vicki Cox Golder, Michael Gemma, and Matthew A. Kopec&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our team wanted to highlight Amphitheater Unified School District in this wrap-up due to the recent news of plans to close four schools across the district. The district spans 112 miles and covers parts of Catalina, Oro Valley, and Tucson, and has been serving students for 132 years.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This month:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Amphi teacher Michaela Rodrigues, a third-grade teacher at Innovation Academy, was honored at the governing board meeting as the Arizona Science Teachers Association\u2019s Elementary Science Teacher of the Year.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Mandi Cordell and Ashlee Manley Watson from Innovation Academy were named finalists for the Raytheon Leaders in Education Awards, and their dedication and commitment to Amphi students were celebrated at the meeting.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>11 of the district&#8217;s 21 schools achieved an A rating by the state A-F letter grade system for 2025. No schools received D or F ratings.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Supplemental texts were approved for the district CTE Culinary (9-12), REACH Honors English 11 (11<sup>th<\/sup>), and ELA courses (K-2).&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are an Amphi parent, student, or community member who would like to provide feedback on the news of school closures, you can complete the district feedback survey <a href=\"https:\/\/www.surveymonkey.com\/r\/68X88FQ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">here<\/a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Thanks for reading this month\u2019s update!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-check-out-more\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Check Out More<\/h2>\n\n\n<div  class=\"ultp-post-grid-block wp-block-ultimate-post-post-list-3 ultp-block-79b725\"><div class=\"ultp-block-wrapper\"><div class=\"ultp-loading\"><div class=\"ultp-loading-blocks\" style=\"width:100%;height:100%;\"><div style=\"left: 0;top: 0;animation-delay:0s;\"><\/div><div style=\"left: 21px;top: 0;animation-delay:0.125s;\"><\/div><div style=\"left: 42px;top: 0;animation-delay:0.25s;\"><\/div><div style=\"left: 0;top: 21px;animation-delay:0.875s;\"><\/div><div style=\"left: 42px;top: 21px;animation-delay:0.375s;\"><\/div><div style=\"left: 0;top: 42px;animation-delay:0.75s;\"><\/div><div style=\"left: 42px;top: 42px;animation-delay:0.625s;\"><\/div><div style=\"left: 21px;top: 42px;animation-delay:0.5s;\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ultp-block-items-wrap ultp-block-row ultp-block-column-1 ultp-block-content-middle ultp-layout1\"><div class=\"ultp-block-item ultp-block-media post-id-4935\"><div class=\"ultp-block-content-wrap\"><div class=\"ultp-block-image ultp-block-image-opacity\"><a href=\"https:\/\/stand.org\/arizona\/our-stories\/stand-for-children-arizona-statement-on-fiscal-year-2027-budget\/\" ><img decoding=\"async\"  alt=\"Stand for Children Arizona Statement on Fiscal Year 2027 Budget\"  src=\"https:\/\/stand.org\/arizona\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/06\/2026-budget-statement-600x600.png\" \/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"ultp-block-content\"><div class=\"ultp-category-grid ultp-category-classic ultp-category-aboveTitle\"><div class=\"ultp-category-in\"><a class=\"ultp-cat-current-events\" href=\"https:\/\/stand.org\/arizona\/our-stories\/category\/current-events\/\"  >Current Events<\/a><\/div><\/div><h3 class=\"ultp-block-title \"><a href=\"https:\/\/stand.org\/arizona\/our-stories\/stand-for-children-arizona-statement-on-fiscal-year-2027-budget\/\" >Stand for Children Arizona Statement on Fiscal Year 2027 Budget<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"ultp-block-meta ultp-block-meta-dot ultp-block-meta-icon\"><span class=\"ultp-block-author ultp-block-meta-element\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\">\n  <circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"7\" r=\"4\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" stroke-width=\"1.5\"\/>\n  <path stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" stroke-width=\"1.5\" d=\"M4 21v-3a4 4 0 0 1 4-4h8a4 4 0 0 1 4 4v3\"\/>\n<\/svg>\n<a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/stand.org\/arizona\/our-stories\/author\/jsumner\/\">jsumner<\/a><\/span><span class=\"ultp-block-date ultp-block-meta-element\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\">\n  <path stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" stroke-width=\"1.5\" d=\"M3 5.5a2 2 0 0 1 2-2h14a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v14a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H5a2 2 0 0 1-2-2v-14ZM8 2v3m8-3v3M3 9h18\"\/>\n<\/svg>\nJun 12, 2026<\/span><span class=\"ultp-post-read ultp-block-meta-element\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\">\n  <path stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" stroke-width=\"1.5\" d=\"M4 5v14a3 3 0 0 0 3 3h13V8H7a3 3 0 0 1-3-3Zm0 0a3 3 0 0 1 3-3h13M7 5h10\"\/>\n  <path stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" stroke-width=\"1.5\" d=\"M9.5 18.5v-3.092a3 3 0 0 1 .504-1.664l1.219-1.828a.934.934 0 0 1 1.554 0l1.22 1.828a3 3 0 0 1 .503 1.664V18.5m-5-2.5h5\"\/>\n<\/svg>\n1 min read<\/span><\/div><div class=\"ultp-block-excerpt\"><p>Stand for Children Arizona&nbsp;Executive Director Rebecca Gau&nbsp;released the following statement about&nbsp;Arizona\u2019s&nbsp;Fiscal Year 2027 budget&nbsp;that passed out of the legislature yesterday. \u201cWe applaud Governor Hobbs and legislative leadership for working to make Arizona more affordable for working families. Their inclusion of&nbsp;a&hellip;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ultp-block-item ultp-block-media post-id-4942\"><div class=\"ultp-block-content-wrap\"><div class=\"ultp-block-image ultp-block-image-opacity\"><a href=\"https:\/\/stand.org\/arizona\/our-stories\/may-school-boards-recap\/\" ><img decoding=\"async\"  alt=\"May School Boards Recap\"  src=\"https:\/\/stand.org\/arizona\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/06\/AZ_2026_Early_Childhood_Day_Arts_and_Crafts-600x600.jpg\" \/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"ultp-block-content\"><div class=\"ultp-category-grid ultp-category-classic ultp-category-aboveTitle\"><div class=\"ultp-category-in\"><a class=\"ultp-cat-parent-family-engagement\" href=\"https:\/\/stand.org\/arizona\/our-stories\/category\/parent-family-engagement\/\"  >Parent &amp; Family Engagement<\/a><\/div><\/div><h3 class=\"ultp-block-title \"><a href=\"https:\/\/stand.org\/arizona\/our-stories\/may-school-boards-recap\/\" >May School Boards Recap<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"ultp-block-meta ultp-block-meta-dot ultp-block-meta-icon\"><span class=\"ultp-block-author ultp-block-meta-element\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\">\n  <circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"7\" r=\"4\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" stroke-width=\"1.5\"\/>\n  <path stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" stroke-width=\"1.5\" d=\"M4 21v-3a4 4 0 0 1 4-4h8a4 4 0 0 1 4 4v3\"\/>\n<\/svg>\n<a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/stand.org\/arizona\/our-stories\/author\/sjedlowski\/\">sjedlowski<\/a><\/span><span class=\"ultp-block-date ultp-block-meta-element\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\">\n  <path stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" stroke-width=\"1.5\" d=\"M3 5.5a2 2 0 0 1 2-2h14a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v14a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H5a2 2 0 0 1-2-2v-14ZM8 2v3m8-3v3M3 9h18\"\/>\n<\/svg>\nJun 1, 2026<\/span><span class=\"ultp-post-read ultp-block-meta-element\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\">\n  <path stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" stroke-width=\"1.5\" d=\"M4 5v14a3 3 0 0 0 3 3h13V8H7a3 3 0 0 1-3-3Zm0 0a3 3 0 0 1 3-3h13M7 5h10\"\/>\n  <path stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" stroke-width=\"1.5\" d=\"M9.5 18.5v-3.092a3 3 0 0 1 .504-1.664l1.219-1.828a.934.934 0 0 1 1.554 0l1.22 1.828a3 3 0 0 1 .503 1.664V18.5m-5-2.5h5\"\/>\n<\/svg>\n5 min read<\/span><\/div><div class=\"ultp-block-excerpt\"><p>Here\u2019s\u00a0your quick\u00a0May wrap-up for Mesa, Chandler,\u00a0Gilbert,\u00a0Paradise Valley, Scottsdale,\u00a0Peoria,\u00a0and Tucson\u00a0school districts:\u00a0 School Board Members:&nbsp;Courtney Davis, Lacy Chaffee,&nbsp;Sharon Benson, Marcie Hutchinson, and Rachel Walden&nbsp;&nbsp; School Board Members:&nbsp;Patti Serrano, Barb Mozdzen, Claudia Mendoza, Kurt Rhors, and&nbsp;Ryan Heap&nbsp; School Board Members:&nbsp;Jessie Brainard, Chad Thompson,&nbsp;Dr.&nbsp;Blake&hellip;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ultp-block-item ultp-block-media post-id-4830\"><div class=\"ultp-block-content-wrap\"><div class=\"ultp-block-image ultp-block-image-opacity\"><a href=\"https:\/\/stand.org\/arizona\/our-stories\/april-school-boards-recap\/\" ><img decoding=\"async\"  alt=\"April School Boards Recap\"  src=\"https:\/\/stand.org\/arizona\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/05\/Image-24-600x600.jpg\" \/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"ultp-block-content\"><div class=\"ultp-category-grid ultp-category-classic ultp-category-aboveTitle\"><div class=\"ultp-category-in\"><a class=\"ultp-cat-parent-family-engagement\" href=\"https:\/\/stand.org\/arizona\/our-stories\/category\/parent-family-engagement\/\"  >Parent &amp; Family Engagement<\/a><\/div><\/div><h3 class=\"ultp-block-title \"><a href=\"https:\/\/stand.org\/arizona\/our-stories\/april-school-boards-recap\/\" >April School Boards Recap<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"ultp-block-meta ultp-block-meta-dot ultp-block-meta-icon\"><span class=\"ultp-block-author ultp-block-meta-element\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\">\n  <circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"7\" r=\"4\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" stroke-width=\"1.5\"\/>\n  <path stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" stroke-width=\"1.5\" d=\"M4 21v-3a4 4 0 0 1 4-4h8a4 4 0 0 1 4 4v3\"\/>\n<\/svg>\n<a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/stand.org\/arizona\/our-stories\/author\/sjedlowski\/\">sjedlowski<\/a><\/span><span class=\"ultp-block-date ultp-block-meta-element\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\">\n  <path stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" stroke-width=\"1.5\" d=\"M3 5.5a2 2 0 0 1 2-2h14a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v14a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H5a2 2 0 0 1-2-2v-14ZM8 2v3m8-3v3M3 9h18\"\/>\n<\/svg>\nMay 1, 2026<\/span><span class=\"ultp-post-read ultp-block-meta-element\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\">\n  <path stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" stroke-width=\"1.5\" d=\"M4 5v14a3 3 0 0 0 3 3h13V8H7a3 3 0 0 1-3-3Zm0 0a3 3 0 0 1 3-3h13M7 5h10\"\/>\n  <path stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" stroke-width=\"1.5\" d=\"M9.5 18.5v-3.092a3 3 0 0 1 .504-1.664l1.219-1.828a.934.934 0 0 1 1.554 0l1.22 1.828a3 3 0 0 1 .503 1.664V18.5m-5-2.5h5\"\/>\n<\/svg>\n5 min read<\/span><\/div><div class=\"ultp-block-excerpt\"><p>Here\u2019s\u00a0your quick\u00a0April wrap-up for Mesa, Chandler,\u00a0Gilbert,\u00a0Paradise Valley, Scottsdale,\u00a0Peoria,\u00a0and Tucson\u00a0school districts:\u00a0 School Board Members:&nbsp;Courtney Davis, Lacy Chaffee,&nbsp;Sharon Benson, Marcie Hutchinson, and Rachel Walden&nbsp;&nbsp; School Board Members:&nbsp;Patti Serrano, Barb Mozdzen, Claudia Mendoza, Kurt Rhors, and&nbsp;Ryan Heap&nbsp; School Board Members:&nbsp;Jessie Brainard, Chad Thompson,&nbsp;Dr.&nbsp;Blake&hellip;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ultp-block-item ultp-block-media post-id-4807\"><div class=\"ultp-block-content-wrap\"><div class=\"ultp-block-image ultp-block-image-opacity\"><a href=\"https:\/\/stand.org\/arizona\/our-stories\/march-school-boards-recap\/\" ><img decoding=\"async\"  alt=\"March School Boards Recap\"  src=\"https:\/\/stand.org\/arizona\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/04\/IMG_1582-600x600.jpeg\" \/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"ultp-block-content\"><div class=\"ultp-category-grid ultp-category-classic ultp-category-aboveTitle\"><div class=\"ultp-category-in\"><a class=\"ultp-cat-parent-family-engagement\" href=\"https:\/\/stand.org\/arizona\/our-stories\/category\/parent-family-engagement\/\"  >Parent &amp; Family 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