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2026 Governing Board Candidates

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 DVUSD GOVERNING BOARD ELECTION INFORMATION

Deer Valley Unified School District (DVUSD) will have two (2) seats open on the upcoming General Election Ballot this November. This election is an opportunity for our community to shape the leadership and future direction of our schools.

Candidate Information

There are currently four (4) candidates running for the open seats.

For full, official information regarding all candidates, please visit the Maricopa County Superintendent Office website: schoolsup.org/governing-board-elections.

     Save the Date: Board Candidate Public Forum 

Get to know the candidates and hear their visions for DVUSD!

     Date: Tuesday, SEPTEMBER 29 6:00 p.m.  

A candidate meet-and-greet will take place right before the event at 5:30 p.m.

     Location: DVUSD District Office Governing Boardroom:  20402 N. 15th Ave., Phoenix, AZ 85027  

During the forum, candidates will answer a series of questions submitted by the DVUSD community.  Leaders from the PTA/PTO groups sponsoring the forum will determine the final list of questions that are asked at the event. This forum provides an opportunity for the community to get to know the candidates and their perspectives on important issues. 

To view the forum live or later, visit the DVUSD Governing Board's YouTube Channel.  (youtube.com/@dvusdboard).

Thank You to Our DVUSD Parent Teacher Organization Sponsors: 
Desert Mountain School PTO, Hillcrest Middle School PTSA, Las Brisas Elementary School PTSA, Mountain Shadows Elementary School PTSA

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Current DVUSD Governing Board Status

To clarify which seats are up for election, here is the status of our current Governing Board member terms:

  • Paul Carver, Jr. (Governing Board President)    Began Serving: 1/1/2023 | Term Expires: 12/31/2026
  • Stephanie Simacek (Governing Board Member)    Began Serving: 1/1/2023 | Term Expires: 12/31/2026
  • Dr. Karen C. Pack (Governing Board Vice President)    Began Serving: 1/1/2025 | Term Expires: 12/31/2028
  • Steve Bottfeld (Governing Board Member)    Began Serving: 1/1/2025 | Term Expires: 12/31/2028
  • Kimberly K. Fisher (Governing Board Member)    Began Serving: 1/1/2021 | Term Expires: 12/31/2028

Important Resources & Voting Links

DVUSD Governing Board Candidates