DVUSD Parent Update
April 2024
At the March 19 Governing Board meeting the Deer Valley Unified School District Governing Board voted unanimously to call for the M&O Override to appear on ballots in November and also approved the recommended Bond election be placed on the November 5, 2024 ballot.
These measures, if passed, would be a continuation of what has been in place since 1991, would not increase taxes to a DVUSD taxpayer, and would allow for DVUSD to
remain competitive in per pupil funding.
The M&O Override, if passed, is recommended to fund:
- Continue to pay a portion (approximately 8%) of all DVUSD staff salaries- funded by M&O
- Maximum Class Size to remain unchanged (would otherwise increase +3)
- Continue FREE, Full-Day Kindergarten and other specialized programs for students
- Continue to support extracurricular activities for students (athletic, fine arts, etc.)
- Continue to provide Counselors and Support Services staff
- Continue to provide a portion (10%) of school and department budgets
The bond authorization measure is in the amount of $325 million. The new bond funding, if passed, will provide for the following District needs:
Instructional-Related Needs
- Building Renovations
- Technology
- New Devices (1:1 Initiative)
- Replacement Plan
- Network Infrastructure
- Peripherals
- K-6 Library Modernizations
Furniture, Fixture and Equipment (FFE)
- Replacement FFE (including extracurricular and co-curricular)
- New school needs
Transportation
- Bus replacements
- District “White Fleet” vehicle additions and replacement
Student Population Growth
- New elementary school
- New high school (1st phase)
Facility Building Renewal
- Scheduled replacements/upgrades
- Safety & Security
- Conservation
- Extracurricular improvements
For more information on both elections, visit dvusd.org/election or click the link below.
May 16, 2024
Mountain Ridge High School - 1:30 p.m.
Barry Goldwater High School - 4:30 p.m.
May 17, 2024
Sandra Day O'Connor High School - 9 a.m.
Deer Valley High School - 12 p.m.
Boulder Creek High School - 2:30 p.m.
Aspire - 2 p.m. **Hosted in the Barry Goldwater High School Auditorium**
** Information specific to each high school can be found on their individual websites. Click on the links above for the latest! **
Ready to register your child for Kindergarten? Register your student at any K-6 or K-8 DVUSD school by visiting dvusd.org/register and completing the online enrollment process. Students need to be five years old by August 31, 2024 to register for Kindergarten. If your child will be five years old between September 1 to December 31, 2024, you can have your child tested for early entry.
DVUSD is thrilled to announce that the 2024 Taipei Chinese Culture Camp is back and free for all incoming 1st-9th grade DVUSD students! The camp will be held from May 28 - 31 at Barry Goldwater High School. This exciting opportunity aims to immerse students in the rich culture, wellness, and beauty of Taiwan while fostering a global mindset. Participants will have the chance to develop essential life skills such as patience, teamwork, leadership, and interpersonal relationships. For more information and registration details, please review this flyer. Don't miss this wonderful opportunity for your child to learn, grow, and have fun!
DVUSD's Find Your Career event for current high school sophomores, juniors, and seniors is happening THIS Wednesday, April 3 from 5:30 -7 p.m. at the DVUSD District Office Governing Board Room (20402 N. 15th Ave) and Innovation Center (located in the same parking lot as the District Office). Parents and students are invited to talk to representatives from community partners, community colleges, military, and more that represent post-secondary options in a variety of different career fields.
High School State Testing Schedule
On April 4th, all students in 11th grade will take the AzSCI assessment and 9th grade students will take the ACT-Aspire assessment. To accommodate the length of the test sessions, we will have an asynchronous learning day on April 4th. This means, all 9th and 11th grade students as well as students who ride special needs buses will begin school at the normal time and all 10th and 12th graders will not report to the school campus but will instead complete their class assignments remotely on Canvas.
On April 9th, all 11th grade students will take the ACT test which includes test sections for English, math, reading, science, and writing. Students in 11th grade, as well as students who ride special needs buses, will begin school at the regular start time. Since this is a timed test, students must report to school on time. Students in 9th, 10th, and 12th grades will have an asynchronous learning day on April 9th. This means, all 9th, 10th, and 12th graders will not report to the school campus but will instead complete their class assignments remotely on Canvas.
