🌱 Scottsdale Board Sued For Meeting Violations + Free SUSD Tutoring

Good morning, everybody! Nicole Fallon-Peek here, filling in for Madison as your temporary host of the Scottsdale Daily. Here all the most important things happening locally.

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First, today's weather:

A t-storm around in the p.m.. High: 105 Low: 83.

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Here are the top three stories in Scottsdale today:

1. On Wednesday, Arizona Attorney General Mark Brnovich announced a lawsuit against the Scottsdale Unified School District board for allegedly violating open meeting laws last August. The complaint claims the SUSD board issued "content-based restrictions" on public comment, and attendees were only allowed to talk about one of the agenda items. Furthermore, the suit asks that board member Jann-Michael Greenburg be removed and that civil penalties be imposed on the board to ensure no future open meeting law violations occur. The school district maintains that the board complied with the open meeting law. (ABC15 Arizona in Phoenix)
2. Together with Varsity Tutors, the Scottsdale Unified School District is putting its federal relief funds to good use by offering free tutoring to students. According to the District, the online tutoring program will help fill in some learning gaps that occurred during COVID-19 remote learning periods and current school staffing shortages. Scottsdale students can now get six hours of free, personalized tutoring for "targeted supplemental help," said Brian Galvin, Chief Academic Officer at Varsity Tutors. About 400 local families have reportedly signed up for the Varsity Tutors program so far. (12news.com KPNX)
3. Maricopa County prosecutors say they intend to seek the death penalty against a couple who have been accused of killing an 11-year-old boy at a Scottsdale hotel in January. A notice filed by the County Attorney's Office said that it will ask for the death penalty if Stephanie M. Davis, the victim's grandmother, and Thomas J. Desharnais, are convicted of first-degree murder. The pair have pleaded "not guilty," and court documents indicate that their trials are set to begin later this year. (ABC15 Arizona in Phoenix)

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Today in Scottsdale:

• Stage Techniques At Scottsdale Neighborhood Arts Place (2:00 PM)
• Open House At The Renewal Center For Birth (4:00 PM)
• SAFE Action Project Certification - Recognizing, Reporting & Ending Human Trafficking At The Westin Kierland Resort & Spa (4:30 PM)

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From my notebook:

• Find your dream home right here in Scottsdale! Check out these upcoming open houses in the area in Patch's latest real estate roundup. (Scottsdale Patch)
• Celebrate the last weekend of Pride Month with brunch and a drag show! Head over to one of these local spots, including The Hot Chick, Illusions the Drag Queen Show, and Diva Royale Drag Queen Show, in Scottsdale, for live drag entertainment while you enjoy a delicious meal. (Phoenix New Times)
• The Heard Museum in Phoenix has announced its free summer programming series. , including exhibition viewings, art-themed activities, and live musical performances on First Fridays. Get the details in this City Sun Times article or visit heard.org to plan your visit. (citysuntimes)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Thursday off right! I'll be in your inbox tomorrow with your next update.

— Nicole Fallon-Peek

About me: Nicole Fallon-Peek is a journalist and copywriter with a degree in Media, Culture and Communication from New York University. She has served as a freelance reporter, managing editor, copy editor, and editorial director for a variety of B2B news outlets. She currently co-owns and operates content creation agency Lightning Media Partners.