Candeo Schools
Minutes
Governing Board Meeting
Date and Time
Wednesday April 16, 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, R. Stocking (remote)
Directors Absent
K. Rodriguez
Guests Present
D. Musser, K. Marchisotto (remote), M. Rogers (remote), S. Kies (remote), S. Musser
I. Opening Items
A.
Record Attendance
B.
Call the Meeting to Order
C.
Approve Minutes
Without further discussion, the Board voted to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| R. Stocking |
Aye
|
| D. Tomlinson |
Aye
|
| B. Boone |
Aye
|
| K. Rodriguez |
Absent
|
II. School Finance
A.
Presentation of Financials of Candeo Peoria and Candeo North Scottsdale
M. Rogers presented financials through March 31, 2025, reporting an increase in net profit and alignment with bond obligations.
B. Boone inquired about the 2025 gifted budget, currently set at $0. S. Kies explained that a formulated gifted addition is included in the State Equalization payment, and expenditures will be added to the budget.
III. Academics
A.
Presentation of the Quarterly School Report for both Candeo Peoria and Candeo North Scottsdale
S. Musser invited questions on the Academic Report for both campuses.
K. Marchisotto provided an overview of recent assessments, noting that results are expected by late May. Internal NWEA benchmarking from January indicate year-over-year improvement.
IV. New Business
A.
Approve the Revised 2024-2025 budget for Candeo Peoria
M. Rogers explained that the ADM projection was adjusted from 565 to 552 to reflect current enrollment.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| R. Stocking |
Aye
|
| B. Boone |
Aye
|
| D. Tomlinson |
Aye
|
| K. Rodriguez |
Absent
|
B.
Approve the Revised 2024-2025 Budget for Candeo North Scottsdale
M. Rogers presented the revised ADM projection from 90 to 69 based on current enrollment.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| B. Boone |
Aye
|
| R. Stocking |
Aye
|
| K. Rodriguez |
Absent
|
| D. Tomlinson |
Aye
|
C.
Ratification of the decision of the Corporate Board to surrender the Candeo North Scottsdale charter on June 30, 2025.
D. Tomlinson presented the decision of the Corporate Board to surrender the Candeo North Scottsdale charter, effective June 30, 2025.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| D. Tomlinson |
Aye
|
| K. Rodriguez |
Absent
|
| R. Stocking |
Aye
|
| B. Boone |
Aye
|
D.
Approval of Gifted Scope and Sequence for Candeo Schools, Inc
D. Tomlinson presented the revised Gifted Scope and Sequence, aligned to Candeo’s educational philosophy and instructional framework. The document will be submitted to the Arizona Department of Education by April 30, 2025, and will remain in effect for five years.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| B. Boone |
Aye
|
| D. Tomlinson |
Aye
|
| R. Stocking |
Aye
|
| K. Rodriguez |
Absent
|
V. Other Business
A.
Review upcoming board meeting dates and set the schedule for the regular meetings of the Governing Board for the 2025-2026 School Year.
The board reviewed and approved the proposed schedule of regular meetings for the 2025–2026 school year. Meetings will begin at 9:00 AM.
The next meeting is scheduled to approve the proposed 2025–2026 budget for Candeo Peoria.
M. Rogers will provide preliminary financial models in advance. D. Tomlinson requested additional review time once the final state budget forms are released (anticipated late May/early June). Traditional templates will be used if new forms are delayed.
Board Members Present:
D. Tomlinson
B. Boone
R. Stocking
Board Members Absent:
K. Rodriguez