Altar Valley Elementary School District

November 12, 2019

Dear Altar Valley Families,

I am pleased to announce that the Altar Valley Override Proposition 472 passed! The passing of the override enables us to continue to provide free full-day kindergarten, maintaining of small class sizes, free athletic programs, and competitive staff salaries.

I am grateful to the Altar Valley community for your support of the passing of the override and for the commitment to our children’s education. The Altar Valley School District staff pledges to continue ensuring children in our district receive an All-Star education that challenges all to achieve excellence.

Again, I thank you for your support!

Sincerely,

Dr. David Dumon

Dr. David Dumon
Superintendent
Altar Valley School District

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Meet Our Superintendent

Dr. David P. Dumon began his career in 1995 as a social studies teacher at Alhambra School District in Phoenix. In 2000, Dr. Dumon became an assistant principal at Surprise Elementary in Dysart Unified School District (DUSD). Dr. Dumon spent the next 14 years of his career in DUSD, most of which was as the principal at Surprise Elementary, a K–8 school with an enrollment of approximately 900. When Dr. Dumon became principal of Surprise Elementary in 2002, the school had an under-performing label. Under his leadership, Surprise Elementary achieved a Performing Plus label in his last three years as principal. These achievements were recognized in 2012 when Dr. Dumon was selected for the Arizona School Administrator, Distinguished Administrator Award – Elementary Division and honored as a finalist for the Rodel Exemplary Principal Award.

As superintendent of Altar Valley, Dr. Dumon has focused on ensuring schools run efficiently, that resources are allocated appropriately, and that they are focusing on what is best for kids. Dr. Dumon is committed to maintaining small class sizes and offering free full-day pre-school and kindergarten. Additionally, in 2015-2016, Dr. Dumon, with the support of the governing board, developed a new salary schedule for teachers, making starting teacher salaries among the highest in Pima County.

Dr. Dumon is a three-time graduate of Arizona State University where he received his bachelor, master, and doctoral degrees. He lives in Tucson with his wife, daughter, and dogs.

Message from Our Superintendent

November 12, 2019