Reporter: Carrie McCulloch Post: Many wonderful announcements were made about the success of sports teams and extra curricular activities around the district. The district has many talented students. CCUSD should be proud! The district reviewed updates from the Hanover Research survey regarding climate, leadership input, finances, academics, and the [...]
Reporter: Carrie McCulloch Opening Reports Member Greer mentioned the very informative presentation on AI. Member Ulmer mentioned the 11 CSHS athletes who signed college commitments, recognized a letter from a parent explaining the impact Mr. Pettinato has had on the community, and noted CSHS being ranked 7th in the state! [...]
Reporter: Dr. Richard Rutkowski, Governing Board President Continuing our goal of "Doing it Better," the FHU (“Fountain Hills University”) program, which was implemented in the last academic year is going strong with a substantial number of students participating. The program is a partnership with Arizona State University and gives the [...]
Reporter: Carrie McCulloch The meeting opened with a presentation by Vanessa Clifton and Scott Brown representatives from the Capital Raise Committee, established to identify sustainable ways to generate revenue without relying on tax increases. Three primary priorities were identified: improving transportation, upgrading technology, and enhancing athletic facilities, all of which [...]
Reporter: Carrie McCulloch Post: The meeting opened with recognition of the many events taking place across the community! Dr. Pletnick presented the Annual Financial Report, noting that from FY24 to FY25, overall spending has decreased, except with special education. This is due to the need to place some students with [...]
Reporter: Carrie McCulloch At the Cave Creek Governing Board Work Study Meeting, three organizations were invited to present their services to assist in the superintendent search. These were the Arizona School Administrators (ASA), Hazard, Young, Attea and Associates (HYA), and McPherson & Jacobson, LLC. Each firm brought distinct strengths and [...]
Reporter: Carrie McCulloch Post: The meeting opened with President Greer sharing her experience shadowing a student at STMS, saying, “God bless the teachers.” A reminder of the incredible work educators do every day. Superintendent Dolezal outlined three key goals for the year: safety, communication, and fiscal responsibility. Dr. Pletnick presented [...]
Reporter: Carrie McCulloch The district kicked off the 2025–2026 school year with energy and enthusiasm, offering a range of activities for students, staff, and the community. Leadership Week brought principals together to reflect and plan, while new teachers participated in orientation and returning teachers joined a day of professional development. [...]
Reporter: Dr. Richard Rutkowski As mentioned in the April Update, FHU (“Fountain Hills University”) is a new program which was implemented this past academic year in partnership with Arizona State University. The program gave the opportunity for juniors and seniors to enroll in ASU college courses while still in high [...]
Reporter: Carrie McCulloch Post: While this month’s governing board meeting was fairly quiet, here are a few highlights worth sharing. ECS is offering a variety of learning opportunities for all ages in the community, not just for current students. It isn’t too late to sign up! The district has welcomed [...]