Press Releases
Special Announcement
The Office of the Pima County School Superintendent is pleased to announce a new adddtion to the FYI, our weekly newsletter.
Every week we will feature an outstanding educator in Pima County in the Educator Spotlight in the FYI, as well as being featrued at the beginnig of each week’s FYI, they will also be featured on our Educator Spotlight website.
The Educator Spotlight can be viewed online at http://www.pimaregionalsupport.org/ed_spotlight/spotlight.htm
To nominate an educator for the Educator Spotlight, visit http://www.pimaregionalsupport.org/ed_spotlight/
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NEWS For Immediate Release
September 10, 2009
For more information, contact Ricardo Hernandez, Chief Financial Officer
Telephone: (520) 740-8451
TANQUE VERDE UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT No. 13 GOVERNING BOARD VACANCY
(Tucson) - Dr. Linda Lee Arzoumanian, Pima County School Superintendent, has accepted the resignation of Tanque Verde Unified School District governing board member Lisa G. South. The resignation was effective July 1, 2009.
Arizona Revised Statutes §15-302.3 outlines the county school superintendent’s responsibilities in filling a vacant governing board position—vacancies may either be filled by an appointment or by a special election. Dr. Arzoumanian has determined that an appointment to complete the remainder of the term will best meet the needs of the community and the school district. The term of this appointment will begin upon appointment and will continue through December 31, 2010. This position will appear on the November 2, 2010 ballot as a regular four year term position.
To qualify as a governing board member the applicant must have been a resident of the Tanque Verde Unified School District for at least one year prior to the appointment and must be a registered voter in the state of Arizona. Please note that according to state statute, no employee of a school district, or their spouse, may hold membership on a governing board of a school district by which they are employed.
Candidate questionnaires are available at the Office of the Pima County School Superintendent as well as the Tanque Verde Unified School District Office for anyone who wishes to be considered for appointment. Questionnaires are also available at http://www.schools.pima.gov. (see link below) All completed questionnaires must be received in the county school office no later than 5:00 p.m. Wednesday, October 21, 2009, to be considered by Superintendent Arzoumanian for appointment. An Advisory Committee, consisting of five district residents, will be assembled to interview all candidates and advise Dr. Arzoumanian on the appointment. The Advisory Committee will conduct the interviews on Wednesday, October 28, 2009, in the Office of the Pima County School Superintendent.
For more information, or to request a questionnaire, please contact Susan Hankinson, Office of the Pima County School Superintendent, 130 West Congress, 4th Floor, DT-AB4-127, Tucson, Arizona 85701, (520) 740-8037 or the Tanque Verde Unified School District at (520) 749-5751.
Printable news release: TANQUE VERDE BOARD VACANCY newsrelease (PDF)
Tanque Verde Governing Board Vacancy Questionnaire: TVUSD applicant questionnaire (PDF)
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NEWS For Immediate Release
December 11, 2008
For more information, contact Ricardo Hernandez, Chief Financial Officer
Telephone: (520) 740-8451
INDIAN OASIS-BABOQUIVARI UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
GOVERNING BOARD APPOINTMENTS
(Tucson) - Pima County School Superintendent Dr. Linda Lee Arzoumanian announced today that she has made three governing board appointments for the Indian Oasis-Baboquivari Unified School District. The appointments of Verlon Jose, Johnny L. Juan, and Marietta Martin will be effective January 1, 2009 and will continue through December 31, 2010. These three governing board positions will be on the November 2010 ballot as special two year term positions.
Verlon Jose, Johnny L. Juan and Marietta Martin will assume their duties at the first governing board meeting scheduled in January. The Oath of Office will be administered by Joe Frazier, Superintendent of the Indian Oasis-Baboquivari Unified School District.
Dr. Arzoumanian was assisted in this appointment process by a five member Advisory Committee from the Sells community. The Advisory Committee conducted interviews on Tuesday, December 9, 2008 in the district office of Indian Oasis-Baboquivari Unified School District.
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NEWS For Immediate Release
October 31, 2008
For more information contact Ricky Hernandez, Chief Financial Officer
Office of the Pima County School Superintendent
Telephone: (520) 740-8451
GOVERNING BOARD VACANCIES
(Tucson) - Pima County School Superintendent Dr. Linda Lee Arzoumanian announced today that she is now accepting applications for governing board vacancies in the following school districts:
San Fernando Elementary School District #35 (one position available)
Redington School District #44 (two positions available)
Indian Oasis-Baboquivari Unified School District #40 (three positions available)
To be eligible for appointment to a district governing board an applicant must:
1) be a registered voter of the state of Arizona;
2) have been a resident of the school district for one year immediately preceding the date of the appointment; and
3) no employee of a school district, or their spouse, may hold membership on a governing board of a school district of which such employee is employed.
The term of office will begin no earlier than January 1, 2009 will continue through December 31, 2010. These positions will appear on the November 2010 ballot.
Candidate questionnaires are available at the Office of the Pima County School Superintendent for anyone who wishes to be considered for appointment. An Advisory Committee, consisting of district residents, will be assembled to interview candidates and advise Dr. Arzoumanian on the appointment. The candidate questionnaire deadline is Monday, December 1, 2008.
For more information, or to request a questionnaire, please contact Susan Hankinson, Office of the Pima County School Superintendent, 130 West Congress, 4th Floor, Tucson, Arizona 85701, (520) 740-8037.
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NEWS For Immediate Release
October 28, 2008
For more information contact the Office of the Pima County School Superintendent
Telephone: (520) 740-8451
COUNTY SCHOOL SUPERINTENDENT ANNOUNCES CANDIDATE WITHDRAWAL
(Tucson) - Pima County School Superintendent Dr. Linda Lee Arzoumanian announced today that Maria Elena West, a candidate for the governing board of the Pima County Joint Technological Education District (District 2), has withdrawn her candidacy.
Ms. West completed an Affidavit of Withdrawal of Nomination Petition requesting that her name be removed from the November 4, 2008 general election ballot.
For more information please contact Susan Hankinson at the Pima County School Superintendent’s Office at (520) 740-8451.
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NEWS For Immediate Release
September 18, 2008
For more information contact the Office of the Pima County School Superintendent
Telephone: (520) 740-8451
COUNTY SCHOOL SUPERINTENDENT ANNOUNCES GOVERNING BOARD CANDIDATE STATEMENTS POSTED ON WEBSITE
(Tucson) - Pima County School Superintendent Dr. Linda Lee Arzoumanian announced today that governing board candidate information is now posted on the Pima County School Superintendent’s website: http://www.schools.pima.gov/site/2008_school_board_candidates
This requirement, pursuant to Arizona Revised Statutes 15-424, became effective for the upcoming 2008 General Election.
The website has a listing of all the candidates who have filed paperwork with this office to become a candidate for the 2008 general election. Eligible candidates could submit a statement, along with a picture, for posting on this website. To view statements, simply click on the candidate’s name.
The posting of governing board candidate statements will give voters an opportunity to learn more about the candidates for their school district governing board.
For more information, please contact Susan Hankinson at the Pima County School Superintendent’s Office at (520) 740-8451.
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NEWS For Immediate Release
July 16, 2008
COUNTY SCHOOL SUPERINTENDENT ANNOUNCES UPCOMING SPECIAL SCHOOL DISTRICT ELECTIONS
(Tucson) - Pima County School Superintendent Dr. Linda Lee Arzoumanian announced today that several school districts will be having elections on November 4, 2008. The school districts and their ballot issues are:
Altar Valley Elementary School District #51
1) Maintenance and Operations Budget Override
2) Unification of the District - to create a unified school district (with no boundary changes)
Catalina Foothills Unified School District #16
1) Maintenance and Operations Budget Override
2) Kindergarten through Grade 3 Budget Override
3) Capital Outlay Revenue Limit Override
Empire Elementary School District #37
1) Unification of Empire Elementary, Sonoita Elementary District #25 (Santa Cruz County) and subdivided portions of Patagonia Union High School District #20 (Santa Cruz County) to create one unified school district - Santa Cruz County Unified School District B
Flowing Wells Unified School District #8
1) Bond Election - the issuance and sale of general obligation bonds
2) Crediting the bond investment income to the bond building fund
Tucson Unified School District #1
1) Maintenance and Operations Budget Override
For more information on the ballot questions, please contact either the school district or Susan Hankinson at the Pima County School Superintendent’s Office at (520) 740-8451.
May 13, 2008
3rd Annual FAIR for Educators
Pima County School Superintendent Dr. Linda Arzoumanian in partnership with the Glassman Foundation invite classroom teachers, librarians, administrators, counselors, instructional aides, home schoolers – everybody who has a hand in educating our children, to join us for a day of professional development, resource sharing, and a celebration of local education.
The FAIR will feature presentations and over 100 exhibitors in the areas of literacy, mathematics, science, social studies, art, teacher/student interactions, technology integration, workplace skills and much more!
The FAIR will be Wednesday, June 11th, 2008 from 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM. at the Holiday Inn, 4550 Palo Verde Boulevard.
Come join the over 700 educators who attend the FAIR each year to sharpen your saw. The Pima County Superintendent’s office realizes, today more than ever, the need to support our educators in developing our community’s future leaders. We encourage you to gain access to resources, earn recertification hours, discover networking opportunities, and find great ideas for the classroom!
Other sponsors include: The University of Phoenix, Wells Fargo, Elsberry Contractors, Tucson Association of Realtors, The Legend Group, Metropolitan Education Commission, Tucson Association of Museums, Bookman’s Entertainment Exchange and Bear Essential News.
There is no cost for educators; however registration is required at http://www.fairforeducators.org .
February 15, 2008
Pima County Spelling Bee
The 2008 Pima County Spelling Bee will be held Saturday, February 23 at 1:00 p.m. in Crowder Hall on the University of Arizona campus. Students from local district, private and charter schools, and home school organizations will show off their spelling skills while vying for the chance to represent Pima County at the state spelling bee in Tempe in March. The county’s top two spellers will advance to the state competition.
The 49 students who are competing in the county bee are already champions at their schools. They come from nine districts, thirteen charter schools, eight private schools, and one home school organizations.
The Pima County School Superintendent’s Office sponsors the county bee. The county and state bees are qualifying rounds for the national spelling bee held in Washington, D.C. in May. The spelling bee is open to K-8 students attending district, private, charter and home schools.
