Candeo Schools
Governing Board Meeting
Date and Time
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
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| I. | Opening Items | 9:00 AM | |||
| A. | Record Attendance | David Tomlinson | 1 m | ||
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The Chairman will call attendance in order to establish a quorum to conduct board business. |
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| B. | Call the Meeting to Order | David Tomlinson | 1 m | ||
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Having established a quorum, the Chairman will call the meeting to order. |
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| C. | Approve Minutes | Approve Minutes | David Tomlinson | 2 m | |
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The Board will approve the Minutes from the 02/05/2025 meeting of the Governing Board of Candeo Peoria and Candeo North Scottsdale. |
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| Approve minutes for Governing Board Meeting on February 5, 2025 | |||||
| II. | School Finance | 9:04 AM | |||
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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. |
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| A. | Presentation of Financials of Candeo Peoria and Candeo North Scottsdale | Discuss | Monique Rogers | 15 m | |
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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. |
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| III. | Academics | 9:19 AM | |||
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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. |
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| A. | Presentation of the Quarterly School Report for both Candeo Peoria and Candeo North Scottsdale | Discuss | Stephanie Musser | 10 m | |
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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, ensuring alignment with Candeo’s classical education model.
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| IV. | New Business | 9:29 AM | |||
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Items presented for action by the board. |
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| A. | Approve the Revised 2024-2025 budget for Candeo Peoria | Vote | Monique Rogers | 5 m | |
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A revised budget is presented for the board's review and approval by vote for CP. |
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| B. | Approve the Revised 2024-2025 Budget for Candeo North Scottsdale | Vote | Monique Rogers | 5 m | |
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A revised budget is presented for the board's review and approval by vote for CNS. |
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| C. | Ratification of the decision of the Corporate Board to surrender the Candeo North Scottsdale charter on June 30, 2025. | Vote | Stephanie Musser | 10 m | |
| D. | Approval of Gifted Scope and Sequence for Candeo Schools, Inc | Vote | Stephanie Musser | 5 m | |
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ARS 15-759 states in part, "The governing board of each school district shall develop a scope and sequence for the identification process of and curriculum modifications for gifted pupils to ensure that gifted pupils receive gifted education commensurate with their academic abilities and potentials." *ARS 15-759.02(A)
And, "The governing board shall submit the scope and the sequence to the department of education for approval on or before July 1 if any changes were made during the previous fiscal year. The governing board shall submit the scope and the sequence to the department of education for approval on or before July 1 every five years if no changes were made during the previous five years. All school districts shall provide to gifted pupils gifted education commensurate with their academic abilities and potentials."*ARS 15-759.02(B)
The full text of AES 15-759 is attached for review. |
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| V. | Other Business | 9:54 AM | |||
| A. | Review upcoming board meeting dates and set the schedule for the regular meetings of the Governing Board for the 2025-2026 School Year. | Discuss | Stephanie Musser | 5 m | |
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The next board meeting is scheduled for June 18, 2025 at 9:00 am at Candeo Peoria for the purpose of approving the proposed annual budget for 25-26.
The proposed meeting schedule for the 2025-2026 academic year is as follows:
July 2, 2025 - TELEPHONIC (adopt the approved annual budget for 25-26) October 15, 2025 January 14, 2026 April 15, 2026 June 17, 2026 (approve the proposed annual budget for 26-27)
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| VI. | Closing Items | 9:59 AM | |||
| A. | Adjourn Meeting | Vote | David Tomlinson | 1 m | |
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There being no further business before the board, the meeting will adjourn. |
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