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Candeo Schools

Governing Board Meeting

Published on June 16, 2025 at 1:49 PM MST

Date and Time

Wednesday June 18, 2025 at 9:00 AM MST

Location

Candeo Peoria

9965 W Calle Lejos

Peoria, AZ 85383

NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING AND AGENDA
REGULAR MEETING OF THE GOVERNING BOARD OF
CANDEO PEORIA  AND CANDEO NORTH SCOTTSDALE  

Pursuant to Arizona Revised Statutes (A.R.S.) §§ 38-431.01 and 38-431.02, notice is hereby given to the members of the Governing Board and the general public that the Governing Boards for Candeo Peoria (“CP”) and Candeo North Scottsdale (“CNS”) (collectively, the “Schools”) will hold a joint meeting open to the public at the foregoing time and place.  The Board may discuss and take action concerning any matter listed on the agenda and the Board reserves the right to change the order of items on the agenda, with the exception of public hearings set for a specific time.  One or more members of the Board may participate in the meeting by telephonic communications.

 

Pursuant to A.R.S. § 38-431.03(A)(3) the Board may vote to go into Executive Session, which will not be open to the public, for legal advice concerning any item on the agenda. The Board’s attorney may appear telephonically.  

 

Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation, such as a sign language interpreter, by contacting the Candeo Business Office at businessoffice@candeoschools.com.  Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation. 

Agenda

Section Number Topic Number Details Purpose Presenter Time
I. Opening Items 9:00 AM
  A. Record Attendance   David Tomlinson 1 m
   

The Board Chair will record the attendance of the Members of the Governing Board of Candeo Peoria and Candeo North Scottsdale.

  
  B. Call the Meeting to Order   David Tomlinson 1 m
   

Having established a quorum, the Chair will call the meeting to order.

  
  C. Approve Minutes Approve Minutes David Tomlinson 2 m
   

The minutes from the Meeting of the Governing Board of Candeo Peoria and Candeo North Scottsdale held on April 16, 2025 will be approved by a vote of the Board.

  
    Approve minutes for Governing Board Meeting on April 16, 2025  
II. Academics 9:04 AM
 

This standing agenda item ensures rigorous oversight of academic performance across Candeo Schools, in alignment with our mission and charter commitments. The Governing Board reviews key indicators of student achievement, which may include benchmark assessments, standardized test results, intervention outcomes, and curriculum implementation effectiveness.

 

In addition to academic results, the Board considers the broader factors that influence student learning—such as school culture, instructional quality, professional development, and the strategic use of resources. These insights help contextualize performance data and inform decisions that support whole-school academic growth.

 

Discussions focus on upholding high academic standards, identifying performance trends, and strengthening instructional excellence. The Board provides strategic guidance, monitors academic progress, and holds the school accountable for student learning outcomes—ensuring continuous improvement within the framework of Candeo’s classical education model.

  
  A. Presentation of the Quarterly School Report for both Candeo Peoria and Candeo North Scottsdale FYI Stephanie Musser 5 m
   

The CEO will provide a quarterly academic update from the Heads of School to inform the Board on student performance, instructional priorities, and key factors impacting achievement and school culture, ensuring alignment with Candeo’s classical education model.


 

  
III. School Finance 9:09 AM
 

The purpose of this agenda section is to ensure responsible financial stewardship and long-term sustainability of Candeo Schools. The Board reviews key financial reports, including budget performance, revenue and expenditure trends, cash flow, and financial projections. Discussions focus on maintaining fiscal stability, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, and aligning financial decisions with the school’s strategic priorities. The Board’s role is to provide oversight, mitigate financial risks, and uphold accountability, ensuring that resources are managed effectively to support Candeo’s mission and educational excellence.

  
  A. Presentation of Financials of Candeo Peoria and Candeo North Scottsdale Discuss Monique Rogers 7 m
   

Review of the financial dashboard, annual and year-to-date budgets, balance sheet, profit and loss, and items related to internal controls of Candeo Peoria and Candeo North Scottsdale.

  
IV. New Business 9:16 AM
  A. Approve the Proposed Annual Budget for Candeo Peoria for the 2025-2026 School Year Vote Monique Rogers 25 m
   

Per Arizona Revised Statutes (ARS) 15-905, not later than July 5 of each year or not later than the publication of notice of the public hearing and board meeting as required by this section, the governing board of each school district shall prepare and furnish to the superintendent of public instruction and the county school superintendent, unless waived by the county school superintendent, a proposed budget in an electronic format for the budget year, which shall contain the information and be in the form as provided by the department of education.  The proposed budget shall include the following:

 

1. The total amount of revenue from all sources was necessary to meet the school district's budget for the current year.

 

2. The total amount of revenue by source that will be necessary to meet the proposed budget of the school district, excluding property taxes. The governing board shall prepare the proposed budget and a summary of the proposed budget.

 

 

 

  
  B. Annual review and approval of fiscal monitoring policies for Candeo Schools Peoria Vote Monique Rogers 10 m
   

The Board is required to review the following policies that are requested as part of fiscal monitoring. Each should be reviewed to ensure all information is still relevant and reflects the current practices of the school.
Every year, once reviewed/updated/approved by the board, the policy will include the date it was reviewed and approved.

  
V. Future Meeting Dates and Items for Future Agendas (Candeo Peoria/Candeo North Scottsdale)
 

Pursuant to ARS 15-905, The Governing Board must meet at least ten days after the approved proposed budget has been posted, and before July 15, to hold a public hearing and to adopt the budget.

 

That meeting will be held telephonically on Wednesday, July 2nd at 8:00 AM to adopt the approved annual budget for Candeo Peoria.

 

The remaining future meetings scheduled for the Governing Board are:

 

October 15, 2025

January 14, 2026

April 15, 2026

June 17, 2026 (to approve the proposed annual budget for the 26-27 SY)

  
VI. Closing Items 9:51 AM
  A. Adjourn Meeting Vote David Tomlinson 1 m
   

All business being concluded, the meeting will be adjourned.