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: 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 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: 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 [...]

Reporter: Carrie McCulloch The meeting opened with the board sharing highlights from the various celebrations they attended during the final month of school. These included promotions, talent shows, final school celebrations, graduation walks, award ceremonies, and, of course, graduation itself. Member Ulmer noted that graduation felt especially special this year. [...]

Reporter: Carrie McCulloch Federal funding for schools is decreasing, while property taxes in the area are rising. Unfortunately, the district does not benefit from the property tax increase, it is redirected to the state for equalization. Health insurance costs have increased by about $498 per staff member. The district is [...]

Reporter: Carrie McCulloch The 2024–2025 school year is being celebrated across the community, with social media posts honoring graduates and recognizing exceptional staff at the annual “Inspire Excellence” awards. At Cactus Shadows High School, the National Honor Society hosted a Kinder-Senior Exchange, and seniors continued the tradition of parading through [...]