Candeo Schools
Minutes
Governing Board Meeting
Date and Time
Wednesday June 18, 2025 at 9:00 AM
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.
Directors Present
B. Boone (remote), D. Tomlinson (remote), K. Rodriguez (remote), R. Stocking (remote)
Directors Absent
None
Guests Present
D. Musser, M. Rogers, S. Musser
I. Opening Items
A.
Record Attendance
B.
Call the Meeting to Order
C.
Approve Minutes
Without further discussion, the board moved to approve minutes and voted accordingly.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| B. Boone |
Aye
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| R. Stocking |
Aye
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| D. Tomlinson |
Aye
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| K. Rodriguez |
Aye
|
II. Academics
A.
Presentation of the Quarterly School Report for both Candeo Peoria and Candeo North Scottsdale
III. School Finance
A.
Presentation of Financials of Candeo Peoria and Candeo North Scottsdale
M. Rogers presented financial information as of May 31, 2025. Financial information remains strong. No further questions or discussion ensued.
IV. New Business
A.
Approve the Proposed Annual Budget for Candeo Peoria for the 2025-2026 School Year
M. Rogers presented the proposed budget for SY 25-26 with ADM at 570. Some additional changes included bond expenses shared by NS that are now absorbed by Peoria. Revenue for the lease is added to Peoria revenue.
D. Tomlinson highlighted the annual comparisons and reminded the board to take into account those changes from prior years.
S. Musser mentioned the changes to average teacher salaries and SPED ratio, which represent the differences between the packet documents that were sent out and the current budget document to be approved.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| D. Tomlinson |
Aye
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| B. Boone |
Aye
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| K. Rodriguez |
Aye
|
| R. Stocking |
Aye
|
B.
Annual review and approval of fiscal monitoring policies for Candeo Schools Peoria
M. Rogers presented the proposed fiscal policies for approval. S. Musser reviewed them with Melissa and Monique from Aspire, and they are now presented for the board to approve.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| R. Stocking |
Aye
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| D. Tomlinson |
Aye
|
| B. Boone |
Aye
|
| K. Rodriguez |
Aye
|
An additional board meeting will be needed by September 15 in order to approve the new forms used by the state. D. Tomlinson suggested an additional meeting in September or moving up the October meeting. M. Rogers will determine if the AFR could be approved that early. The admin team with Monique will determine the best dates for those meetings.
V. Closing Items
A.
Adjourn Meeting
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| D. Tomlinson |
Aye
|
| R. Stocking |
Aye
|
| K. Rodriguez |
Aye
|
| B. Boone |
Aye
|
S. Musser presented current information and addressed questions regarding the coming year.
Current and future enrollment were discussed, including factors that potentially affect the wait list.
S. Musser presented the enrollment summary by grade level to further explain the process of new and re-enrollment. D. Tomlinson asked about critical windows for attrition. S. Musser responded that the most critical window is already passed, but future withdrawals will be back-filled with the current wait lists.
S. Musser also highlighted events to engage and assimilate new students and families.