{"id":4830,"date":"2026-05-01T17:55:26","date_gmt":"2026-05-01T17:55:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/stand.org\/arizona\/?p=4830"},"modified":"2026-05-11T17:58:03","modified_gmt":"2026-05-11T17:58:03","slug":"april-school-boards-recap","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/stand.org\/arizona\/our-stories\/april-school-boards-recap\/","title":{"rendered":"April School Boards Recap"},"content":{"rendered":"<div  class=\"wp-block-ultimate-post-heading ultp-block-f0f45a\"><div class=\"ultp-block-wrapper\"><div class=\"ultp-heading-wrap ultp-heading-style9 ultp-heading-left\"><h2 class=\"ultp-heading-inner\"><span>April School Boards\u00a0Recap: Key Decisions Across AZ Districts\u00a0<\/span><\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Here\u2019s\u00a0your quick\u00a0April wrap-up for Mesa, Chandler,\u00a0Gilbert,\u00a0Paradise Valley, Scottsdale,\u00a0Peoria,\u00a0and Tucson\u00a0school districts:\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<div  class=\"wp-block-ultimate-post-heading ultp-block-2722c6\"><div class=\"ultp-block-wrapper\"><div class=\"ultp-heading-wrap ultp-heading-style9 ultp-heading-left\"><h2 class=\"ultp-heading-inner\"><span>Mesa Public Schools<\/span><\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>School Board Members:<\/strong>&nbsp;Courtney Davis, Lacy Chaffee,&nbsp;Sharon Benson, Marcie Hutchinson, and Rachel Walden&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Mesa Unified approved a new memorandum of understanding\u00a0(MOU)\u00a0to rename and expand the former Mesa\u00a0K\u2011Ready\u00a0program into \u201cMesa\u00a0K\u2011Ready\u00a0and Beyond,\u201d a broader\u00a0early\u2011literacy\u00a0and\u00a0kindergarten\u2011readiness\u00a0initiative. The expanded program will support families as children\u2019s first teachers and strengthen connections to local human and social services through city and community partnerships.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Board also approved a $550,000 renewal for Social Studies supplemental software for grades 6\u201312 and a $2 million increase for student technology purchases, allowing the district to buy 6,000 high school laptops early to avoid cost increases and ensure\u00a0timely\u00a0summer configuration and deployment.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<div  class=\"wp-block-ultimate-post-heading ultp-block-c2bab8\"><div class=\"ultp-block-wrapper\"><div class=\"ultp-heading-wrap ultp-heading-style9 ultp-heading-left\"><h2 class=\"ultp-heading-inner\"><span>Chandler Unified<\/span><\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>School Board Members:&nbsp;<\/strong>Patti Serrano, Barb Mozdzen, Claudia Mendoza, Kurt Rhors, and&nbsp;Ryan Heap&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Chandler Unified approved a $3.65 million\u00a0contract\u00a0with McCarthy Building Companies to begin summer renovations of Chandler High School\u2019s Culinary Arts classroom and\u00a0long\u2011lead\u00a0cafeteria components. The project updates early\u20112000s facilities to current industry standards, including new\u00a0back\u2011of\u2011house\u00a0kitchens and a converted\u00a0front\u2011of\u2011house\u00a0instructional space aligned to CTE Culinary Arts requirements.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The Board\u00a0also\u00a0approved an MOU with Gabriel\u2019s Angels to bring registered\u00a0pet\u2011therapy\u00a0teams to selected schools from July 2026\u2013June 2027.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Chandler Unified placed the new 7th\u2011grade\u00a0OpenSciEd\u00a0science curriculum\u00a0into the required 60\u2011day public review period. While the curriculum is free, the district will\u00a0purchase\u00a0$177,421 in materials to support labs and student learning before bringing it forward for final approval.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<div  class=\"wp-block-ultimate-post-heading ultp-block-b18293\"><div class=\"ultp-block-wrapper\"><div class=\"ultp-heading-wrap ultp-heading-style9 ultp-heading-left\"><h2 class=\"ultp-heading-inner\"><span>Gilbert Unified<\/span><\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>School Board Members:&nbsp;<\/strong>Jessie Brainard, Chad Thompson,&nbsp;Dr.&nbsp;Blake Robison, Jill Humpherys, Shana Murray&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Gilbert Public Schools approved the purchase of Defined Learning as a supplemental\u00a0inquiry\u2011based\u00a0curriculum for K\u20136 gifted students, offering\u00a0real\u2011world\u00a0performance tasks and\u00a0project\u2011based\u00a0learning to deepen critical thinking and\u00a0cross\u2011curricular\u00a0understanding.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The Board approved the appointments of Erica Helfrey as principal of Campo Verde High School and Johnny Stegall as principal of Mesquite Junior High, both beginning in the 2026\u20132027 school year.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<div  class=\"wp-block-ultimate-post-heading ultp-block-5f0b1b\"><div class=\"ultp-block-wrapper\"><div class=\"ultp-heading-wrap ultp-heading-style9 ultp-heading-left\"><h2 class=\"ultp-heading-inner\"><span>Paradise Valley Unified<\/span><\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>School Board Members:&nbsp;<\/strong>Sandra Christensen,&nbsp;Anne Greenberg,&nbsp;Dr.&nbsp;Amanda Lim, Jessica Wani, and Tony Pantera&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Paradise Valley Unified approved the districtwide K\u201312 science\u00a0learning materials\u00a0adoption, following the committee\u2019s full evaluation of materials across all grade levels. The adoption includes Imagine Learning Twig for K\u20138 and a range of high school resources\u2014CK12,\u00a0McGraw\u2011Hill\u00a0Inspire Biology,\u00a0OpenSciEd, SAVVAS Experience Chemistry, OpenStax, HMH Dimensions, and Cengage\u2014along with supplemental tools such as AP Classroom, code.org, and the American Modeling Teachers Association.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<div  class=\"wp-block-ultimate-post-heading ultp-block-b8ff0b\"><div class=\"ultp-block-wrapper\"><div class=\"ultp-heading-wrap ultp-heading-style9 ultp-heading-left\"><h2 class=\"ultp-heading-inner\"><span>Scottsdale Unified<\/span><\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>School Board Members:&nbsp;<\/strong>Carine Werner, Mike Sharkey,&nbsp;Dr.&nbsp;Matt&nbsp;Pittinsky,&nbsp;Dr.&nbsp;Donna Lewis, and Amy Carney&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Scottsdale Unified highlighted strong achievements within the Native American Education Program, including students collectively passing AP exams and earning meaningful college credit savings. Check out the full presentation\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/susd.community.diligentoneplatform.com\/document\/ce19842e-8da6-4cfe-837a-4e7984be460f\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">here<\/a>.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Scottsdale Unified approved the 2026\u20132027 Governing Board meeting calendar, which includes 11 regular meetings and 5 special\/study sessions.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<div  class=\"wp-block-ultimate-post-heading ultp-block-e9b782\"><div class=\"ultp-block-wrapper\"><div class=\"ultp-heading-wrap ultp-heading-style9 ultp-heading-left\"><h2 class=\"ultp-heading-inner\"><span>Peoria Unified<\/span><\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>School Board Members:&nbsp;<\/strong>Melissa Ewing, Becky Proudfit,&nbsp;Heather Rooks, Jeff Tobey, Janelle Bowles&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Peoria Unified approved a resolution to place a 13% Maintenance &amp; Operation Override renewal on the November 3,\u00a02026\u00a0ballot, with August 7 set as the deadline for\u00a0submitting\u00a0pro and con arguments to the County Superintendent.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Board also voted to place a separate November 3,\u00a02026\u00a0Special Election question before voters, seeking authorization to sell, lease, or exchange\u00a0identified\u00a0district properties,\u00a0including the District Administration Center and the closed Kachina Elementary School.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<div  class=\"wp-block-ultimate-post-heading ultp-block-9efec9\"><div class=\"ultp-block-wrapper\"><div class=\"ultp-heading-wrap ultp-heading-style9 ultp-heading-left\"><h2 class=\"ultp-heading-inner\"><span>Tucson Unified<\/span><\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>School Board Members:&nbsp;<\/strong>Jennifer Eckstrom,&nbsp;Dr.&nbsp;Ravi Shah, Natalie Luna Rose, Val Romero, and Sadie Shaw&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The Board received an overview of the district\u2019s\u00a0school\u2011closure, consolidation, and\u00a0boundary\u2011review\u00a0process, including statutory requirements and\u00a0community\u2011input\u00a0steps, with findings scheduled to be reported to the Governing Board in December.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Tucson Unified approved\u00a0override\u2011funded\u00a0compensation increases for 2026\u201327, including a $3,000 raise for teachers on TDR\u2011A\/B and Exceptional Education schedules and a 4% increase for all other eligible employees, funded through the\u00a0voter\u2011approved\u00a015% M&amp;O Override.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Thanks&nbsp;for reading this month\u2019s update!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you missed February&#8217;s update, you can read it <a href=\"https:\/\/stand.org\/arizona\/our-stories\/february-school-boards-recap\/\">here<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-check-out-more\">Check out more:<\/h2>\n\n\n<div  class=\"ultp-post-grid-block wp-block-ultimate-post-post-list-3 ultp-block-6b02ad\"><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 Engagement<\/a><\/div><\/div><h3 class=\"ultp-block-title \"><a href=\"https:\/\/stand.org\/arizona\/our-stories\/march-school-boards-recap\/\" >March 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\" 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