Dates set for Deer Valley Unified 2023 graduations
Board will vote on $117K State Farm Stadium charges
Independent Newsmedia
Posted 12/12/22
The Deer Valley Unified School District at its Tuesday night governing board meeting is expected to approve an agreement use with State Farm Stadium for the 2023 graduation ceremonies.
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The Deer Valley Unified School District at its Tuesday night governing board meeting is expected to approve an agreement use with State Farm Stadium for the 2023 graduation ceremonies.
The rental dates are for Wednesday, May 17 and Thursday, May 18, at the Glendale stadium located at 1 Cardinals Drive. The high schools celebrating graduation at the venue will be Barry Goldwater, Boulder Creek, Deer Valley, Mountain Ridge and Sandra Day O’Connor.
The district reports that the stadium rental fee amount is $55,000 ($11,000 per school). An additional $40,000 deposit is necessary for estimated audio/visual expenses, and any potential vandalism.
Starting with 2023 graduations, $22,015 in additional security fees are required, the district notes. The total estimated charges for the venue will be $117,015.
The governing board will vote on the action at its 7 p.m. meeting Tuesday, Dec. 13. The meeting will take place in the governing board room at 20402 N. 15th Ave., and will be streamed online at Livestream.com.
