ASDB COVID-19 Mitigation Plan
ARIZONA STATE SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF AND BLIND OPENING AND OPERATING SCHOOLS DURING COVID-19 2021-2022 Click Here for the PDF Version
March 7, 2024 Public Comment Submissions
REQUEST TO ADDRESS BOARDSelect OneNon-Agenda ItemNameElizabeth SmithChoose OneParent of Current StudentDate03/05/2024SubjectParent involvementCommentsA few weeks ago, one of my children came home with a participation ribbon. I was not notified of a science fair...
January 11, 2024 Public Comment Submissions
REQUEST TO ADDRESS BOARDSelect OneNon-Agenda ItemNameKimberly AikinsChoose OneCurrent StaffDate01/09/2024SubjectMaster Facility PlanCommentsThe proposed consolidation of grades 1-12 into the currently-existing elementary building on the Tucson campus is concerning....
September 7, 2023 Public Comment Submissions
REQUEST TO ADDRESS BOARDSelect OneNon-Agenda ItemNameMarci BarenburgChoose OneArizona ResidentDate09/05/2023SubjectPolicies and procedures not being followed and current leadership.CommentsASDB and Annette have continued to fail at following policies and procedures...
July 20, 2023 Public Comment Submissions
Submission 1 REQUEST TO ADDRESS BOARDSelect OneNon-Agenda ItemNameDan McAleesChoose OneCurrent StaffDate07/20/2023SubjectUnionCommentsI wish to thank the Board for allowing me to present some of my thoughts. My name is Dan McAlees and I am a high school teacher for...
Media Consent Forms
Media consent forms are crucial for schools as they ensure the protection and privacy of students, staff, and families. These forms seek permission from individuals before using their images, videos, or any personal information for various media and communication...
Social Media Pages
Social Media is a creative and dynamic channel to connect with our community. Our primary goal is to share engaging content highlighting our students' and staff's accomplishments and their remarkable achievements. Through strategic posts and thoughtful storytelling,...
Staff Spotlight May 2023
Mary HighlineMary is an exceptional teacher of visually impaired students. She goes above and beyond to make connections with her students and ensure they have the supports necessary to be successful. Her work with students is a clear example of Pillar 2 of the...
May 11, 2023 Public Comment Submissions
REQUEST TO ADDRESS BOARDSelect OneNon-Agenda ItemNameMarci BarenburgChoose OneArizona ResidentDate05/09/2023SubjectPDSD Principal not following policies and procedures and lying to parents.CommentsWithin the ASDB policies and procedures there are timelines set in...
Staff Spotlight March 2023
Amanda PruettAmanda Pruett is an Itinerant Teacher of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing in the Region 3 Yuma office. She is an exceptional teacher and has taken on an intern from the U of A this semester. She has agreed to be an ambassador for the agency and it is a...
March 02 2023 Public Comment Submissions
Submission 1 REQUEST TO ADDRESS BOARDSelect OneAgenda ItemNameJustin Klein-EdgertonChoose OneNon-Arizona ResidentDate02/24/2023SubjectDo not renew one teacher's contractCommentsHello,My name is Justin Klein-Edgerton. I used to be a fifth grade teacher at Phoenix Day...
Staff Spotlight February 2023
Karisa Reed Karisa is always seeking opportunities to learn. She regularly connects with colleagues, agency VI staff and districts to find the best way to support her students. She asks hard questions and seeks to understand the "why" of various topics, while...
January 19 2023 Public Comment Submissions
Submission 1 REQUEST TO ADDRESS BOARDSelect OneAgenda ItemNameAmy YoungChoose OneParent of Current StudentDate01/14/2023SubjectSafety of our childrenCommentsI would like to address why there is a teacher on campus who has verbally abused multiple of students. My son...
Spring 2023 Braille Literacy Classes
Is your child a braille reader, pre-braille reader, or potential braille reader? Do you want to have a better understanding of how to support your child’s literacy development? Do you want to learn some basics of braille so you can write a note to your child, make a...
November 10 2022 Public Comment Submissions
Submission 1 REQUEST TO ADDRESS BOARDSelect OneNon-Agenda ItemNameTalitia NevinsChoose OneCurrent StaffParent of Current StudentArizona ResidentDate11/08/2022SubjectTeacher that bullies child/renCommentsi hope you have received my email and from other parents....
July 7 2022 Public Comment Submissions
Submission 1 REQUEST TO ADDRESS BOARDSelect OneNon-Agenda ItemNameSamantha MooreDate07/05/2022SubjectBoard President needs to goCommentsPresident Nigro needs to go, he is an oppressive person and he has discriminated the deaf. He does not listen nor handle board...
May 5 2022 Public Comments
Submission 1 REQUEST TO ADDRESS BOARDSelect One Non-Agenda ItemName Alexah sloanDate 05/03/2022Subject SchoolComments I am concerned about my deaf daughter's future. I will not take her to oral school because it embraces our language ASL! This...
It’s REAL! It’s Fun! It’s Work.
PAWSITIVE FRIENDSHIPS PARTNERS WITH PHOENIX DAY SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF
PHOENIX, AZ, April 11, 2022 Phoenix Day School for the Deaf (PDSD), the Phoenix campus of Arizona State Schools for the Deaf and the Blind, is excited to continue growing their partnership with Pawsitive Friendships. Tosha Tharp-Gaitanis founded Pawsitive Friendships...
March 3 2022 Public Comments
SUBMISSION 1 Select OneAgenda ItemNameRichard McLaughlinDate02/28/2022SubjectIntent to Offer FY 2023 Employment Contract to Kelly Creasy, Principal of ASB & ASD-Tucson Campus; Pursuant to A.R.S. 38-431.03(A)(1), the Board may vote to go into Executive Session for...
Soar Survey
Greetings ASDB Stakeholder, Our Board is finalizing the ASDB Strategic Plan and we need your feedback. We have developed pillars to help guide the agency in the future. We are conducting a SOAR analysis to determine additional stakeholders input. A SOAR...
01-22-21 Parent Letter (PDSD)
Families of PDSD! We are planning to resume in-person learning for our students on February 2, 2021. Please read the material related to procedures and what to expect for your student’s return as well as how to prepare. We are can’t wait to welcome back their...
01-22-21 Parent Letter (ASDB Tucson Campus)
Families of ASDB Tucson! We are planning to resume in-person learning for our students on February 2, 2021. Please read the material related to procedures and what to expect for your student’s return as well as how to prepare. We are can’t wait to welcome back their...
01-08-21 Parent Letter (PDSD)
01-08-21 Parent Letter (ASDB Tucson Campus)
12-08-2020 COVID-19 UPDATE (ASDB Tucson Campus)
12-08-2020 COVID-19 UPDATE (PDSD)
Tucson Campus Reopening Update 10/09/2020
PDSD Reopening Update
