Altar Valley Elementary School District

Winter Break - Superintendent Message

Dear Altar Valley Families:

As the first semester of school ends, I want to provide an update regarding the return to school after winter break. As of today, Altar Valley School District (AVSD) is planning to continue our current Hybrid Learning model when we return from winter break on Monday, January 4, 2021. This decision was based on data that shows the overwhelming majority of COVID-19 positive cases among AVSD employees and students are not acquired in the classroom, as well as the low rate of transmission in the Three Points area at this time.

We remain in close contact with the Pima County Health Department and will continue to monitor the data and seek their guidance on public health recommendations. If new data in the next several weeks leads us to change our plan for returning to a Hybrid Learning model after winter break, I will notify you as soon as possible. If you have any questions or concerns, I can be reached at ddumon@avsd.org.

Thank you for your support and trust in Altar Valley School District.

Sincerely,

For your convenience, you may also download the printable version of this winter break message.

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.

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Winter Break - Superintendent Message