Superintendent says district off to a strong start; enrollment, PBIS and music program highlighted
August 11, 2022 | Fountain Hills Unified School, School Districts, Arizona
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Superintendent Dr. Jagadinsky told the Fountain Hills Unified School District board the district was "off to a great start" to the school year and reported enrollment had risen to 1,264, an increase of about 50 students.
Dr. Jagadinsky said professional development before the year was well attended, praised volunteers and staff, and described the district's theme of "high expectations" and an initiative to be "1% better every day." He said the PBIS (Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports) framework is being updated and unified across schools so students understand expectations.
On staffing and programs, Dr. Jagadinsky said the district "saved music in Fountain Hills" after unexpected resignations and confirmed James Morales will return to lead the high‑school and middle‑school bands. He also said McDowell Mountain Middle School will receive a certified music teacher for keyboarding instruction.
The superintendent reported the high school was up about 25 students, with about 60 new high‑school enrollees overall, and noted the district's EVIT partnership currently serves 33 students. He announced plans to form a student advisory board of five to ten students to give direct feedback to the district and said athletics and extracurriculars were underway.
On safety, Dr. Jagadinsky said the district has added security staff — two positions at the high school, one at the middle school and one at McDowell Mountain — and that three of those positions are filled while one posting is in process.
The superintendent closed by noting community engagement efforts, including a well‑attended "coffee with the superintendent," and said staff would return with responses to several parent requests at a future meeting.
Dr. Jagadinsky said professional development before the year was well attended, praised volunteers and staff, and described the district's theme of "high expectations" and an initiative to be "1% better every day." He said the PBIS (Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports) framework is being updated and unified across schools so students understand expectations.
On staffing and programs, Dr. Jagadinsky said the district "saved music in Fountain Hills" after unexpected resignations and confirmed James Morales will return to lead the high‑school and middle‑school bands. He also said McDowell Mountain Middle School will receive a certified music teacher for keyboarding instruction.
The superintendent reported the high school was up about 25 students, with about 60 new high‑school enrollees overall, and noted the district's EVIT partnership currently serves 33 students. He announced plans to form a student advisory board of five to ten students to give direct feedback to the district and said athletics and extracurriculars were underway.
On safety, Dr. Jagadinsky said the district has added security staff — two positions at the high school, one at the middle school and one at McDowell Mountain — and that three of those positions are filled while one posting is in process.
The superintendent closed by noting community engagement efforts, including a well‑attended "coffee with the superintendent," and said staff would return with responses to several parent requests at a future meeting.
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