November 2025 - Superintendent's Update

Nov. 1, 2025

Best of the Best
Readers of East Valley Tribune publications voted EVIT the Best Public School/District in Mesa, Chandler and Gilbert in the 2025 Best of the Best edition! In addition, Graphic Design Instructor Eric Perez was voted Best High School Teacher. Thank you, Tribune readers!

IGA Update
Negotiations between EVIT and 9 of our member school districts – Apache Junction, Cave Creek, Chandler, Fountain Hills, Gilbert, Higley, J.O. Combs, Queen Creek and Tempe – have taken a disappointing turn. In a letter to EVIT’s legal counsel, the districts’ attorneys threatened to sue if EVIT does not agree to their demands. EVIT declined their offer and our position remains firm: All CTE students, whether on EVIT campuses or in partner high schools, deserve the same high standards and accountability. It is both the right and responsibility of the EVIT Governing Board to provide that oversight. We will keep our community stakeholders informed of any new developments.

EVIT in the News
An interview with Superintendent Dr. Chad Wilson was featured on the cover of the Oct. 10 Arizona Capitol Times. Read: EVIT and Arizona’s Future Workforce. FOX10 reported on EVIT’s 2026-27 enrollment starting Nov. 1. Watch: Future Ready – EVIT Enrollment Opens Saturday

Thanksgiving Sale
It’s time again to let EVIT’s Commercial Baking & Pastry Arts students help you with your Thanksgiving dinner. Orders for pies, rolls, quick breads, cheesecakes and more can be placed Nov. 3-19 at: EVIT Thanksgiving Sale. Items must be picked up 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Nov. 24-25. EVIT is closed on Wednesday, Nov. 26.

Hire EVIT
A new job board is now live for EVIT students to find the best jobs and for Arizona employers to find the best talent. The site allows students to upload their resumes and employers to post job openings. Visit https://hireevit.evit.edu/ to post jobs. For more information, contact counselor Lorna Jones at ljones@evit.edu.

From EVIT to the Front Lines
EVIT Fire & Emergency Services alum Melena Burnside is loving her job as a wildland firefighter in Pinetop. “It’s rewarding for me to know that I just made a difference in someone else’s life,” she said. Read: Alum fights wildfires.

New Blog
Students and parents can find helpful career information and testimonials from students and alumni on EVIT’s new Your Future, Your Way blog. Recent stories include: Worried About Paying for College? Career & Technical Education Can Help and Why Plumbing is a Great Career.

Thank you for your support in helping EVIT change lives.