Public Notice: Governing Board Meeting Procedures - August 9, 2021

Effective immediately and until further notice, the Chandler Unified School District Governing Board will continue health precautionary recommendations limiting attendance at all public gatherings. As such, the Governing Board meetings will have limited public in-person attendance to ensure three-feet physical distancing and face coverings are optional.

Public Comments may be submitted online at the link below or in-person. Upon arrival, please submit a Request to Address the Governing Board form prior to the meeting beginning at 7:00 pm. If seating is unavailable or you prefer to wait outside, you will be notified when it is your turn to speak. Individual speaking time may be adjusted to maximize the number of participants.

Community members who do not attend the meeting may share their thoughts with Board members at any time through email or the online link.

All Governing Board meetings will be available to view live on YouTube. (Click here for Board Meeting Dates.) To join Governing Board meetings, please click on the link below:

Chandler USD Governing Board YouTube Channel

Click here to submit comments electronically to the CUSD Governing Board.
NOTE: For comments to be included in the board meeting, please submit by noon on the Tuesday before the meeting.

Reference: Executive Order 2021-06 New Phase of COVID-19 Mitigation; Business Guidelines Transition from Requirements to Recommendations

The five CUSD Governing Board members are elected by the voters of the Chandler Unified School District. They work to maintain high levels of excellence in education.

The Chandler Unified School Governing Board, like many elected bodies, contain many diverse opinions and ideas. Individual board members retain their First Amendment rights to free speech; however, personal comments do not represent the official position of the District. An individual school board member’s authority over school matters comes from casting a vote as a member of the governing board in an official governing board meeting.

By law, the Governing Board sets all district policies and has final authority over all school district business. The Chandler Unified School District Policy Manual may be viewed at the district office or by clicking here. (Click on the link labeled "Enter Public Site" and then on the tab labeled "Policies.")

The budget for the Chandler Unified School District may be viewed by clicking here: Arizona Department of Education Website. (Select "Chandler Unified District" from the drop-down menu, and click to submit.)

Chandler Unified School District will post all notices of the Governing Board meeting agendas on this website (see meeting agenda located on the left) and on the bulletin board outside of the main entrance to the district office located at 1525 W. Frye Road, Chandler, AZ 85224.

Contact the Governing Board

Click here to email the CUSD Governing Board.

Click here to view comments submitted electronically to the CUSD Governing Board.

Barb Mozdzen President

480-812-7600

Jason Olive Vice President

480-812-7600

Diversity, Equity and Collaboration

Chandler Unified School District’s long-standing mission, vision, and core values are based upon the unwavering belief that diversity, equity and collaboration on our school campuses and in all District operations is essential. The Governing Board and Administration condemn the acts of intolerance, bullying and harassment of its students, staff, and Board members. We denounce hate speech defined as abusive or threatening speech or writing that expresses prejudice against a particular group or individual.

The Chandler Unified School District Governing Board

Serving on a school district governing board is a rewarding job with enormous responsibility. Governing board members are elected, unpaid volunteers who have a passion for the public education system, are willing to invest enormous time and energy into learning about issues that affect our schools, and are committed to providing the best education for our students.

Successful board members possess a sincere desire to serve the community, communicate and collaborate effectively with others, and demonstrate respect for diverse perspectives. They attend board meetings and engage in related board work, bringing their experience to bear while also striving to become knowledgeable on a multitude of complex matters involving policies, finance and curriculum. Effective school governing boards work hard to cultivate positive relationships among all stakeholders and plan wisely to shape the future.

Meet our Governing Board Members...

About Barb Mozdzen...

Barb Mozdzen was elected to the Governing Board in 2008 and re-elected in 2012, 2016, and 2020. Her term expires December 2024. Barb has served on several non-profits' boards of directors, volunteered for the Chandler Education Foundation, and is a retired legal assistant. Her children attended Shumway and Sanborn Elementary (where, as a member of the PTO, she tirelessly supported the Art Masterpiece program), Andersen and Willis Junior Highs, and Chandler High School (where she has been an energetic booster of the swim team). She can be reached by email at mozdzen.barb@cusd80.com or by phone at 480-812-7600.

About Jason Olive...

Jason Olive was elected to the Chandler Unified School District Governing Board in November 2020. His term expires December 2024. Jason Olive is a CUSD parent. He is very excited to serve on the board. The Olives have been in CUSD for 19 years. They have one child who recently graduated and one who attends Perry High School. Jason can be reached by email at olive.jason@cusd80.com or by phone at 480-812-7600.

About Lara Bruner...

Lara Bruner was elected to the Chandler Unified School District Governing Board in November 2018. She has been serving in public education for more than 30 years. Lara currently teaches high school psychology and history. At the state level, she serves on the Arizona Special Education Advisory Panel and is the co-founder and director of the Arizona Teachers of Psychology Conference. Lara has provided professional development for teachers at multiple national conferences and has created curriculum for the American Psychological Association. She can be reached by email at Bruner.Lara@cusd80.com or by phone at 480-812-7600.

About Lindsay Love...

Lindsay Love was elected to the Chandler Unified School District Governing Board in November 2018. A licensed clinical social worker, Lindsay works as a clinical manager for an outpatient behavioral health agency that focuses on serving children and families. She also provides behavioral health counseling in a private practice setting. She graduated from Hamilton High School in 2003 and attended Bogle Junior High School. Lindsay currently has nieces who attend Tarwater Elementary School and Chandler High School. She can be reached by email at Love.Lindsay@cusd80.com or by phone at 480-812-7600.

About Joel Wirth...

Joel Wirth, CPA, was elected to the Chandler Unified School District Governing Board in November 2020. His term expires December 2024. Joel is the district’s former chief financial officer, a position he held for more than 35 years. He has been active in the Arizona School Business Officials (ASBO) organization and on the national level, Chandler United Methodist Church, Chandler Rotary Club, The Desert Cancer Foundation of Arizona, Chandler-Gilbert Family YMCA and others. He and his wife, Paula have four children and nine grandchildren of which six attend Chandler schools. He can be reached by email at wirth.joel@cusd80.com or by phone at 480-812-7600.

** Please note that any written or electronic correspondence sent to Governing Board members or staff becomes public record and is available for public/media review. **

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