Public Apathy Alarms West Valley School Board Amid Superintendent Hiring Process

Amid statewide controversy over superintendent pay and financial decisions, one West Valley district is urging its community to get involved in selecting its next leader.

Amid a storm of negative headlines about superintendent salaries and questionable financial decisions statewide, one West Valley district is breaking the silence—pleading for its community to step up and shape the search for its next leader.

The Avondale Elementary School District Governing Board has enlisted Arizona School Administrators for a nationwide superintendent search for the 2025-2026 school year. Yet, the district community remains silent.

Meeting minutes reveal just one community voice: staff member Amy Marinelli. Marinelli urged the board to prioritize a superintendent who champions teacher advocacy, work-life balance, mental health, diversity, and equitable resources. With decisions this critical, the lack of public input is striking.

Meeting Minutes Review: Avondale Elementary School District Board Meeting

The Avondale Elementary School District board’s January 14th meeting exposed cracks in community engagement during the search for a new superintendent. While 3,000 surve…