Desert Heights Charter Schools encourages the collaboration of administration, staff and parents in the education of those students attending our schools.
- Incorporated March 1st, 2003
- Is a 501(C)3 Status (Non-Profit Corporation)
- Is registered with the ADE as a public charter school.
Click the appropriate link for information regarding the Desert Heights Charter Schools’ proposed budget submitted to the Arizona Department of Education.
- FY2020 Proposed Budget Summary
- FY2020 Budget Meeting Notice
- District/Charter Annual Financial Reports
Click here for additional information regarding Desert Heights Charter Schools’ academic, financial and operational details available through ASBCS Online.
Governing Board Members
The Governing Board meets each month typically on the third Tuesday and the meeting agendas will be posted below 24 hours prior to the scheduled meeting time. The current board members include:
Sherrie Blanton
Chairman of the Board
Sherrie Blanton has been a part of the Desert Heights Charter Schools community since 2010. With 2 children attending Desert Heights Preparatory Academy, one graduated with the class of 2016 and one will be a Junior for the 2016-2017 school year. Sherrie has worked in the Financial Institution industry for 19 years, currently working at Credit Union West as a Lead employee, and has her National IRA Certification. Some of her accomplishments include leading and contributing to multiple projects which all improved either products or new software, enhancing the quality of life for staff and members. She is also going to school for Business Management and Organizational Leadership. Sherrie believes it is important to share a smile…you never know who needs one.
Peggy Martin
Secretary
Employed by the Arizona Board of Regents from 1989 through 2015. Recently retired as the Secretary to the Board of Regents. Major responsibilities included all logistics for board meetings as well as having a complete understanding of open meeting laws, public record laws, and board processes. Duties included daily contact with Regents, providing all materials and information regarding board meetings, staffing board meetings, taking and maintaining minutes of meetings and other public documents. Further duties included acting as ombudsman for the Regents with students, staff and other constituencies.
Manuel Robles
Board Member
Manuel Robles and his family have been proud members of our school community since 2002. Appointed to the Desert Heights Charter Schools board on March of 2004, Manuel currently serves as the Chairman of the Board, previously served as Secretary (2011-2014), and volunteers on the Desert Heights Charter School Marketing Committee. He is currently employed as an independent consultant in the hospitality industry helping hotel owners with marketing, budgeting, finance, and general overall business operations. Manuel and his wife, Michelle, are proud parents of two children; a current student at Desert Heights Preparatory Academy and a graduate from the class of 2014.
Nancy Diggs
Board Member
Leanette Henagan
Board Member
Meeting Agendas & Minutes
Meeting Date | Time | Location | Room Number | Agenda | Agenda Post Date/Time | Minutes |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
November 19, 2019 | 5:00 PM | DHCS | Library | Agenda | Posted November 18, 2019 at 4:48 PM. | |
October 8, 2019 | 5:00 PM | DHCS | Cafeteria | Agenda | Posted October 6, 2019 at 8:12 PM. | Minutes |
August 20, 2019 | 5:00 PM | DHCS | Cafeteria | Agenda | Posted August 12, 2019 at 1:01 PM. | Minutes |
July 9, 2019 Proposed 2020 Budget Summary | 5:00 PM | DHCS | Cafeteria | Agenda | Posted July 2, 2019 at 8:28 AM. | Minutes |
June 25, 2019 Special Meeting (No public comment) | 5:00 PM | DHCS | Cafeteria | Agenda | Posted June 20, 2019 at 11:41 AM. | Minutes |
June 11, 2019 | 5:00 PM | DHCS | Cafeteria | Agenda | Posted June 7, 2018 at 9:47 PM. | Minutes |
Meeting Date | Time | Location | Room Number | Agenda | Agenda Post Date/Time | Minutes |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
April 16, 2019 | 5:00 PM | DHCS | Cafeteria | Agenda | Posted April 15, 2019 at 4:55 PM. | Minutes |
March 26, 2019 | 5:00 PM | DHCS | Cafeteria | Agenda | Posted March 25, 2019 at 9:16 AM. | Minutes |
February 19, 2019 | 5:00 PM | DHCS | Cafeteria | Agenda | Posted February 18, 2019 at 9:25 AM. | Minutes |
January 22, 2019 | 5:00 PM | DHCS | Cafeteria | Agenda | Posted January 21, 2019 at 4:55 PM. | Minutes |
December 18, 2018 | 5:00 PM | DHCS | Cafeteria | Agenda | Posted December 17, 2018 at 8:05 AM. | Minutes |
November 15, 2018 | 5:00 PM | DHPA | Front Office | Agenda | Posted November 14, 2018 at 8:21 AM. | Minutes |
October 4, 2018 | 5:00 PM | DHPA | Gym Conference Room | Agenda | Posted October 3, 2018 at 3:16 PM. | Minutes |
July 12, 2018 | 5:00 PM | DHPA | Gym Conference Room | Agenda | Posted July 11, 2018 at 2:13 PM. | Minutes |
July 2, 2018 Proposed 2019 Budget Summary | 5:00 PM | DHPA | Gym Conference Room | Agenda | Posted July 1, 2018 at 4:55 PM. | Minutes |
June 5, 2018 | 5:00 PM | DHPA | Front Office | Agenda | Posted June 4, 2018 at 12:37 PM. | Minutes |
Meeting Date | Time | Location | Room Number | Agenda | Agenda Post Date/Time | Minutes |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
May 4, 2018 | 5:00 PM | DHPA | Front Office | Agenda | Posted May 3, 2018 at 4:03 PM. | Minutes |
March 27, 2018 | 5:00 PM | DHPA | Front Office | Agenda | Posted March 26, 2018 at 1:47 PM. | Minutes |
January 23, 2018 | 5:00 PM | DHPA | Front Office | Agenda | Posted January 22, 2018 at 4:47 PM. | Minutes |
November 28, 2017 | 5:00 PM | DHPA | Front Office | Agenda | Posted November 27, 2017 at 3:42 PM. | Minutes |
October 13, 2017 | 5:00 PM | DHPA | Front Office | Agenda | Posted October 11, 2017 at 1:06 PM. | Minutes |
September 26, 2017 | 5:00 PM | DHPA | Front Office | Agenda | Posted September 25, 2017 at 1:49 PM. | Minutes |
August 29, 2017 | 5:00 PM | DHPA | Front Office | Agenda | Posted August 28, 2017 at 8:14 AM. | Minutes |
July 18, 2017 | 5:00 PM | DHPA | Bldg 600: Conference Room | Agenda | Posted July 17, 2017 at 12:44 PM. | Minutes |
July 11, 2017 Proposed 2018 Budget Meeting | 5:00 PM | DHPA | Bldg 600: Conference Room | Agenda | Posted July 10, 2017 at 2:42 PM. | Minutes |
June 27, 2017 | 5:00 PM | DHPA | Bldg 600: Conference Room | Agenda | Posted June 26, 2017 at 1:22 PM. | Minutes |
Meeting Date | Time | Location | Room Number | Agenda | Agenda Post Date/Time | Minutes |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
April 18, 2017 | 5:00 PM | DHPA | Bldg 600: Conference Room | Agenda | Posted April 17, 2017 at 3:47PM. | Minutes |
March 28, 2017 | 5:00 PM | DHPA | Bldg 600: Conference Room | Agenda | Posted March 27, 2017 at 3:45PM. | Minutes |
March 7, 2017 | 5:00 PM | DHPA | Bldg 600: Conference Room | Agenda | Posted March 6, 2017 at 2:45PM. | Minutes |
February 28, 2017 | 5:00 PM | DHPA | Bldg 600: Conference Room | Agenda | Posted February 27, 2017 at 1:17PM. | Minutes |
November 15, 2016 | 5:00 PM | DHPA | Bldg 600: Conference Room | Agenda | Posted November 14, 2016 at 12:51PM. | Minutes |
October 25, 2016 | 5:00 PM | DHPA | Bldg 600: Conference Room | Agenda | Minutes | |
October 18, 2016 | 5:00 PM | DHPA | Bldg 600: Conference Room | Agenda | Minutes | |
September 20, 2016 | 5:00 PM | DHPA | Bldg 600: Conference Room | Agenda | Minutes | |
September 6, 2016 | 5:00 PM | DHPA | Bldg 600: Conference Room | Agenda | Minutes | |
August 23, 2016 | 5:00 PM | DHPA | Bldg 600: Conference Room | Agenda | Minutes | |
July 19, 2016 | 4:30 PM | DHPA | Bldg 600: Conference Room | Agenda | Minutes | |
July 7, 2016 Proposed 2017 Budget Meeting | 4:30 PM | DHPA | Bldg 600: Conference Room | Agenda | Minutes | |
June 28, 2016 | 4:30 PM | DHPA | Bldg 600: Conference Room | Agenda | Minutes | |
June 14, 2016 | 4:30 PM | DHPA | Bldg 600: Conference Room | Agenda | Minutes |
Meeting Date | Time | Location | Room Number | Agenda | Agenda Post Date/Time | Minutes |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
May 17, 2016 | 5:00 PM | DHPA | Bldg 600: Conference Room | Agenda | Minutes | |
April 26, 2016 | 5:00 PM | DHPA | Bldg 600: Conference Room | Agenda | Minutes | |
March 31, 2016 | 5:00 PM | DHPA | Bldg 600: Conference Room | Agenda | Minutes | |
February 23, 2016 | 5:00 PM | DHPA | Bldg 600: Conference Room | Agenda | Minutes | |
January 26, 2016 | 5:00 PM | DHPA | Bldg 600: Conference Room | Agenda | Minutes | |
December 15, 2015 | 5:00 PM | DHPA | Bldg 600: Conference Room | Agenda | Minutes | |
November 17, 2015 | 5:00 PM | DHPA | Bldg 600: Conference Room | Agenda | Minutes | |
October 27, 2015 | 5:00 PM | DHPA | Bldg 600: Conference Room | Agenda | Minutes | |
October 7, 2015 | 5:00 PM | DHPA | Bldg 600: Conference Room | Agenda | Minutes | |
September 15, 2015 | 5:00 PM | DHPA | Bldg 600: Conference Room | Agenda | Minutes | |
August 27, 2015 | 5:00 PM | DHPA | Bldg 600: Conference Room | Agenda | Minutes | |
August 18, 2015 | 5:00 PM | DHPA | Bldg 600: Conference Room | Agenda | Minutes | |
July 28, 2015 | 5:00 PM | DHPA | Bldg 600: Conference Room | Agenda | Minutes | |
June 16, 2015 | 5:00 PM | DHPA | Bldg 600: Conference Room | Agenda | Minutes | |
June 2, 2015 | 5:00 PM | DHPA | Room 301 | Agenda | Minutes |
Meeting Date | Time | Location | Room Number | Agendas | Minutes |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
May 22, 2015 (Public Gathering Notice) | 5:30 PM | Glendale Civic Center | DHPA Graduation Ceremony | NA | NA |
May 21, 2015 | CANCELED | DHPA | Room 301 | NA | NA |
May 12, 2015 | 5:00 PM | DHPA | Room 304 | Agenda | Minutes |
April 21, 2015 | 5:00 PM | DHPA | Room 301 | Agenda | Minutes |
March 10, 2015 | 5:00 PM | DHPA | Room 301 | Agenda | Minutes |
December 23, 2014 | 5:00 PM | DHPA | Room 304 | Agenda | Minutes |
December 16, 2014 | 5:00 PM | DHPA | Room 301 | Agenda | Minutes |
November 18, 2014 | 5:00 PM | DHPA | Room 301 | Agenda | Minutes |
October 14, 2014 | 5:00 PM | DHPA | Room 301 | Agenda | Minutes |
September 16, 2014 | 5:00 PM | DHPA | Room 301 | Agenda | Minutes |
August 26, 2014 | 5:00 PM | DHPA | Room 301 | Agenda | Minutes |
July 24, 2014 | 5:00 PM | DHPA | Room 301 | Agenda | Minutes |
July 8, 2014 | 5:00 PM | DHPA | Room 304 | Agenda | Minutes |
June 24, 2014 | 5:00 PM | DHPA | Room 304 | Agenda | Minutes |
June 17, 2014 | 5:00 PM | DHPA | Room 304 | Agenda | Minutes |