Governing Board
Valley of the Sun Waldorf Education Association
Desert Marigold School is operated by the 501(c)(3) non-profit organization Valley of the Sun Waldorf Education Association, Inc. (VSWEA). The Board of Directors of VSWEA is responsible for deciding legal, financial, and policy issues of the school. The Board consists of parents, staff, and other community members. The initial term of office for directors shall be for three years beginning in November regardless of when elected. Thereafter, a director can be renewed yearly for a 1-year term with a total maximum number of 6 years. A director that has served the maximum number of years can be eligible for a new term after a departure of at least one year. At the regular meeting of the directors held in November and May, directors shall be elected by the Board of Directors.
The bylaws of the VSWEA, as well as the guidelines for joining the Board, are available by clicking the link below. Board meetings are held on a regular schedule virtually and all community members are welcome to join. Please see agendas & minutes below for more details.
Board Members
Dan Franks - President
Ashley Parks - Secretary
Myriah Mhoon - Board Member
Danielle Martinez - Board Member
Nellie Grossenbacher - Board Member
Paula Cummings - Board Member
Michelle Kratzer - Board Member
April Sauer - Board Member
John Tanner - Board Member
Board Meetings
In compliance with Arizona Open Meeting Law A.R.S. § 38-431.02(A)(1), Valley of the Sun Waldorf Education Association, dba Desert Marigold School posts meeting notices for all open meetings on this website and on ParentSquare. All regular board meetings will be held pursuant to the schedule below for the applicable academic year at 6:30 p.m. unless otherwise posted on this website.
AGENDAS & MINUTES
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July 24, 2024 — Agenda | Minutes
Aug 21, 2024 — Agenda | Minutes
Sept 25, 2024 — Agenda | Minutes
Oct 23, 2024 — Agenda | Minutes
Nov 13, 2024 — Special Meeting—Applicant Interviews Agenda | Minutes
Nov 20, 2024 — Agenda | Minutes
Nov 26, 2024— Special Meeting—Agenda | Minutes
Dec 18, 2024 — Agenda | Minutes
Jan 15, 2025 — Agenda | Minutes
Feb 19, 2025 — Agenda | Minutes
Mar 12, 2025 — Agenda | Minutes
Apr 16, 2025 — Agenda | Minutes
May 7, 2025 — Special Meeting— Applicant Interviews Agenda | Minutes
May 21, 2025 — Agenda | Minutes
Jun 4, 2025 — Budget Meeting Agenda | Minutes
Jun 18, 2025 — Agenda | Minutes
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July 12, 2023 Final Budget Approval & Adoption — Agenda | Minutes
Aug 16, 2023 — Agenda | Minutes
Sep 27, 2023 — Agenda | Minutes
Oct 18, 2023 — Agenda | Minutes
Nov 22, 2023 — Agenda | Minutes
Dec 13, 2023 — Agenda | Minutes
Jan 17, 2024 — Agenda | Minutes
Feb 29, 2024 — Agenda | Minutes
Mar 20, 2024 — Agenda | Minutes
April 17, 2024 — Agenda | Minutes
April 24, 2024 Special Meeting: Board Applicant Interviews — Agenda | Minutes
May 13, 2024 — Special Meeting Agenda | Minutes
May 15, 2024 — Agenda | Minutes
June 5, 2024 Budget Meeting — Agenda | Minutes
June 19, 2024 — Final Budget Approval and Adoption Agenda | Minutes
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Jul 13, 2022 Final Budget Approval & Adoption — Agenda | Minutes
Aug 17, 2022 — Agenda | Minutes
Sep 01, 2022 Special Meeting — Agenda | Minutes
Sep 21, 2022 — Agenda | Minutes
Oct 19, 2022 — Agenda | Minutes
Oct 26, 2022 Special Meeting — Agenda | Minutes
Nov 2, 2022 Special Meeting: Board applicant interviews — Agenda | Minutes
Nov 16, 2022 — Agenda | Minutes
Dec 14, 2022 — Agenda | Minutes
Jan 18, 2023 — Agenda | Minutes
Feb 15, 2023 — Agenda | Minutes
Mar 22, 2023 — Agenda | Minutes
April 19, 2023 — Agenda | Minutes
May 17, 2023 — Agenda | Minutes
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Jul 14, 2021 Budget Approval Meeting — Agenda | Minutes
Aug 4, 2021 — Agenda | Minutes
Aug 18, 2021 — Agenda | Minutes
Sep 1, 2021 — Agenda | Minutes
Sep 15, 2021 — Agenda | Minutes
Sep 18, 2021 Emergency Meeting — Agenda | Minutes
Oct 6, 2021 — Agenda | Minutes
Oct 20, 2021 — Agenda | Minutes
Nov 3, 2021 — Agenda | Minutes
Nov 17, 2021 — Agenda | Minutes
Dec 1, 2021 — Agenda | Minutes
Dec 15, 2021 — Agenda | Minutes
Jan 5, 2022 — Agenda | Minutes
Jan 19, 2022 — Agenda | Minutes
Feb 2, 2022 — Agenda | Minutes
Feb 16, 2022 — Agenda | Minutes
Mar 2, 2022 — Agenda | Minutes
Mar 23, 2022 — Agenda | Minutes
Apr 6, 2022 — Agenda | Minutes
Apr 20, 2022 — Agenda | Minutes
May 4, 2022 — Agenda | Minutes
May 18, 2022 — Agenda | Minutes
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Jul 9, 2021 Final Budget Approval & Adoption — Agenda | Minutes
Jul 15, 2020 — Agenda | Minutes
Jul 29, 2020 — Agenda | Minutes
Aug 12, 2020 — Agenda | Minutes
Aug 26, 2020 — Agenda | Minutes
Sep 9, 2020 — Agenda | Minutes
Sep 23, 2020 — Agenda | Minutes
Oct 7, 2020 — Agenda | Minutes
Oct 10, 20202 Special Meeting — Agenda | Minutes
Oct 21, 2020 — Agenda | Minutes
Nov 4, 2020 — Agenda | Minutes
Nov 12, 2020 Emergency Meeting — Agenda | Minutes
Nov 18, 2020 — Agenda | Minutes
Dec 2, 2020 — Agenda | Minutes
Dec 8, 2020 Special Meeting — Agenda | Minutes
Dec 9, 2020 Special Meeting — Agenda | Minutes
Dec 10, 2020 Special Meeting — Agenda | Minutes
Dec 16, 2020 — Agenda | Minutes
Jan 6, 2021 — Agenda | Minutes
Jan 20, 2021 — Agenda | Minutes
Feb 3, 2021 — Agenda | Minutes
Feb 17, 2021 — Agenda | Minutes
Mar 3, 2021 — Agenda | Minutes
Mar 17, 2021 — Agenda | Minutes
Apr 7, 2021 — Agenda | Minutes
Apr 21, 2021 — Agenda | Minutes
May 5, 2021 — Agenda | Minutes
May 19, 2021 — Agenda | Minutes
Jun 2, 2021 — Agenda | Minutes
Jun 16, 2021 FY2021-2022 Proposed Budget Approval — Agenda | Minutes
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Jul 10, 2019 — Agenda | Minutes
Aug 21, 2019 — Agenda | Minutes
Sep 18, 2019 — Agenda | Minutes
Oct 16, 2019 — Agenda | Minutes
Nov 6, 2019 Special Meeting — Agenda | Meeting
Nov 20, 2019 — Agenda | Minutes
Dec 18, 2019 — Agenda | Minutes
Jan 15, 2019 — Agenda | Minutes
Jan 22, 2019 Special Meeting — Agenda | Minutes
Feb 19, 2020 — Agenda | Minutes
Mar 4, 2020 Special Meeting — Agenda | Minutes
Mar 18, 2020 — Agenda | Minutes
Mar 25, 2020 Special Meeting — Agenda | Meeting cancelled due to technical difficulties
Apr 1, 2020 — Agenda | Minutes
Apr 15, 2020 — Agenda | Minutes
Apr 29, 2020 — Agenda | Minutes
May 20, 2020 — Agenda | Minutes
Jun 3, 2020 — Agenda | Minutes
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PRESENTATIONS, POLICIES, NOTICES, REPORTS, & DASHBOARDS
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This section contains our school's strategic vision, goals, and periodic updates on progress toward achieving these objectives. These documents provide transparency and accountability for our community as we work toward shared priorities.
The Path to our Future - Strategy. Document
Progress Monitoring Dashboard (not yet available)
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This section includes key operational documents that guide the day-to-day management of our school. These may include policies, procedures, and other resources essential to maintaining an effective and organized environment.
VSWEA Board Membership Procedures
VSWEA Board Bylaws | Board Bylaw Signature Page
VSWEA Board Public Comment Guidance
DMS Classroom Visitation Policy
DMS Student Enrollment Prioritization Policy
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This section provides access to our school's financial reports, budgets, and public notices. These documents reflect our commitment to financial transparency and responsible stewardship of resources.
*To view annual reports on the ADE website, search “Valley of the Sun Waldorf Education” at the above link and click on “Submitted file status”