Tonight’s Governing Board Meeting was filled with celebrations and recognitions district wide. The Superintendent’s Award of Excellence recipients were nominated by colleagues and honored for their dedication in accountability, communication, collaboration, and training. Ms. Maria Guzman was honored for her Outstanding Service as ISD Board Clerk. The Governing Board also approved 2 new leaders for the 2023-2024 school year, Ms. Griselda Cohen as Principal of Pueblo del Sol and Mr. Ryan Garza as Principal of Mitchell Elementary School. Thank you to our Isaac Community for joining us.
Congratulations to our recipients for the Superintendent's Awards of Excellence. It is an annual Isaac tradition to recognize and celebrate our staff members district wide at the end of each year. Recipients included Rookie of the year (3 years of less teaching within ISD), Classified Member of the Year, Teacher of the Year, Administrator of the Year, and School/Department of the Year. Thank you to all staff who nominated a colleague or supervisor, for the committee for reviewing nominations based on criteria and for all who contributed to this successful event.
As a token of appreciation from Superintendent Dr. Mario Ventura and the ISD Leadership Team, have sponsored a sweet treat to all sites. Teacher Appreciation Week is not only about classroom teachers but also about the entire school staff who change the trajectory of every student they come in contact with on a daily basis. Thank you Isaac Staff!
Isaac School District Governing Board Meeting
www.isaacschools.org/boardmeeting
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Reunión de la Mesa Directiva del Distrito Escolar Isaac
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We are fortunate to have devoted educators that inspire our students and dedicate their efforts toward fulfilling our vision at ISD of preparing all students to excel in their education and in life. Thank you to all of our Isaac teachers for their hard work, commitment and passion for teaching.
Join us in celebrating Teacher Appreciation Week by leaving a message below to your child’s teacher. (Please include school and teacher’s name)
The ISD Arts Festival showcased students’ art and musical talents from across the district. It was wonderful to see our Isaac Families join us today. Performances throughout the day included ballet folklorico, musical performances from guitar, choir, and band students, as well as performances from dance teams. Thank you to all who participated in the planning of this amazing event and to our Isaac Staff for supporting our talented scholars.
Today we recognize School Lunch Hero Day. This day of gratitude is for all of our ISD Cafeteria Staff for the incredible work they do in providing all of our students free and nutritious breakfast and lunch daily. Our school nutrition professionals are our true heroes.
Join us on Wednesday for the ISD Writing Contest where we will showcase excerpts read by 1st-place student writing.
Wednesday, May 10, 2023 from 9-11 am
Mitchell Elementary School
1700 North 41st Avenue
Phoenix, AZ 85009
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Join us this Saturday for our ISD Arts Festival where students will showcase their art and musical talents from across the district.
A token of our appreciation on behalf of Superintendent, Dr. Mario Ventura and his ISD Leadership Team. Thank you to our principals for their unwavering support and commitment to our Isaac Community.
Today and always we appreciate our Isaac School District Principals for their leadership, dedication, and ongoing commitment to our schools, students, staff, and families. Join us in thanking them for all that they do for our Isaac Community.
At Isaac, we are grateful for our dedicated staff who are committed daily in supporting our students and Isaac Community. At our last Governing Board Meeting (4/27/2023), our Isaac School District Governing Board approved a 3% pay increase for all Isaac Staff returning for the 2023-2024 school year along with a $1000 contract signing/return to work stipend. An additional $1000 increase to the Classroom Site Fund amount will be added to Certified Teachers and Certified Support Staff. All eligible employees will receive a $4000 retention stipend and adjusted amount for non-full-time positions.
Thank you to our Isaac School District Governing Board for the support in retaining and recognizing our dedicated Isaac Staff.
Congratulations to Joseph Zito Elementary and Morris K. Udall Middle School for their accomplishments in the iReady Program. Elementary students and staff celebrated with a parade and visit from Plory while middle school students enjoyed snacks and games in the “Hive”. Keep up the hard work and dedication Isaac Scholars!
Join us for the ISD Writing Contest where we will showcase excerpts read by 1st-place student writing. This event will be held on Wednesday, May 10th at Mitchell Elementary School from 9:00-11:00 am. We look forward to celebrating our amazing writers district-wide.
Mitchell Elementary School
1700 North 41st Avenue
Phoenix, AZ 85009
Tonight’s Governing Board Meeting was filled with updates, celebrations, gratitude and appreciation. The Business Services Department was awarded for excellence in financial reporting. Faculty Chair for GCU’s College of Education, Alicia Kozimor, and Professor Claudia Coleman, spoke about their appreciation of the partnership between GCU and ISD. With this community partnership, Isaac continues to support pre-service teachers in their educational career paths as substitutes and future teachers. Thank you Isaac Community for joining us this evening.
Our Isaac Promotores in collaboration with Isaac Staff sponsored this event to celebrate Dia del Niño. Isaac Families participated as they received free toys, food, snacks, and entertainment for the whole family. Community partners were also present to provide resources and information for families. Thank you to all who joined us.
Isaac School District Governing Board Meeting
www.isaacschools.org/boardmeeting
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Reunión de la Mesa Directiva del Distrito Escolar Isaac
www.isaacschools.org/boardmeeting
Join us for our ISD Arts Festival where students will showcase their art and musical talents from across the district. This event will be held on Saturday, May 6th at Isaac Middle School from 10:00 am-2:00 pm.
Isaac Middle School
3402 West McDowell Rd.
Phoenix, AZ 85009
As our Isaac Staff engaged in the Isaac Staff Health Fair earlier this month, the school with the highest attendance received a visit from NURISH fresh eats Food Truck. Staff at Mitchell Elementary School was provided a fresh and healthy lunch today. Thank you to our Isaac Staff for their commitment to their healthy and wellness journeys.
