Scott Brown
AZ
Retired grocery and drug store manager with 34 years in retail and a longtime Kiwanis and youth football volunteer; he served on the local school board from 2019 to 2024. His priorities include close parent-teacher communication and replacing Arizona's outdated school funding model.
Where Scott Brown stands, based on their records
Supports
Government Efficiency (3 records), Public Safety and Crime Control (2 records), Public Education Quality (15 records),
Mixed record
Government Spending Reduction (1 support · 10 oppose)
Track record
Track record — Government Efficiency
Government Efficiency · 3 support
Voted for a telework policy allowing eligible year-round employees to work remotely up to two days weekly, with training, accountability measures and supervisor approval. The policy passed unanimously.
May 9, 2023Supports Government Efficiency
Source: ccusd93.community.highbond.com
Moved and voted for employee medical benefits with a 4% premium increase after eliminating unused brokerage services reduced the proposed increase from 6%. Two employee plans remained free; approval was unanimous.
March 27, 2023Supports Government Efficiency
Source: ccusd93.community.highbond.com
Submitted and voted for a proposal to obtain an independent performance audit of district finances, identifying potential savings and better uses of funds. The proposal failed 3–2.
May 10, 2022Supports Government Efficiency
Source: ccusd93.community.highbond.com
Track record — Government Spending Reduction
Government Spending Reduction · 1 support · 10 oppose
Seconded and voted for one-time stipends for returning teachers, classified employees and administrators using additional state funding. Approval was unanimous.
June 26, 2023Opposes Government Spending Reduction
Source: ccusd93.community.highbond.com
Seconded and voted to adopt the district’s operating budget for the 2023–24 school year. Adoption passed unanimously.
June 26, 2023Opposes Government Spending Reduction
Source: ccusd93.community.highbond.com
Voted to expand the developmental preschool program to Lone Mountain and provide speech services in students’ local classrooms when appropriate, with funding eligibility maintained. Approval was unanimous.
June 12, 2023Opposes Government Spending Reduction
Source: ccusd93.community.highbond.com
Moved and voted for employee medical benefits with a 4% premium increase after eliminating unused brokerage services reduced the proposed increase from 6%. Two employee plans remained free; approval was unanimous.
March 27, 2023Opposes Government Spending Reduction
Source: ccusd93.community.highbond.com
Moved and voted for fiscal 2024 salary increases of 2.5% for teachers and classified employees and 1.5% for administrators. The increases passed unanimously.
February 27, 2023Opposes Government Spending Reduction
Source: ccusd93.community.highbond.com
Voted to raise hourly rates for homebound and extended-school-year teachers from $25 to $35, funded by federal special education grants. Approval was unanimous.
February 13, 2023Opposes Government Spending Reduction
Source: ccusd93.community.highbond.com
Voted for grant-funded attendance and continuing education incentives for preschool, Kids Club and enrichment employees, including up to $750 monthly for attendance. Approval was unanimous.
November 14, 2022Opposes Government Spending Reduction
Source: ccusd93.community.highbond.com
Voted for a resolution supporting an override of Arizona’s fiscal 2023 school spending limit so districts could spend money already available to them. Approval was unanimous.
October 11, 2022Opposes Government Spending Reduction
Source: ccusd93.community.highbond.com
Voted to approve the board’s official argument supporting the maintenance and operations budget override, after reviewing revisions to the voter pamphlet statement. Approval was unanimous.
July 11, 2022Opposes Government Spending Reduction
Source: ccusd93.community.highbond.com
Voted against awarding Superintendent Cort Monroe a $15,763.50 performance bonus, equal to 10% of his base salary. The award was approved 3–2.
June 27, 2022Supports Government Spending Reduction
Source: ccusd93.community.highbond.com
Voted for the funded agreement keeping a Scottsdale school resource officer at Cactus Shadows High School for 2022–23. He asked about future grants, equipment storage and salary increases; the agreement passed unanimously.
May 10, 2022Opposes Government Spending Reduction
Source: ccusd93.community.highbond.com
Track record — Public Safety and Crime Control
Public Safety and Crime Control · 2 support
Voted for a three-year agreement giving Scottsdale Police access to district school video feeds during emergencies to assist response. The agreement passed unanimously.
January 23, 2023Supports Public Safety and Crime Control
Source: ccusd93.community.highbond.com
Voted for the funded agreement keeping a Scottsdale school resource officer at Cactus Shadows High School for 2022–23. He asked about future grants, equipment storage and salary increases; the agreement passed unanimously.
May 10, 2022Supports Public Safety and Crime Control
Source: ccusd93.community.highbond.com
Track record — Public Education Quality
Public Education Quality · 15 support
Presented the capital raise committee’s tax credit outreach proposal to the board, recommending a simpler donation flyer, a QR code for online giving and outreach through community organizations and businesses.
October 28, 2025Supports Public Education Quality
Source: ccusd93.community.highbond.com
Urged residents at a board meeting to use the district’s tax credit donation brochure and send contributions to the school district.
November 14, 2023Supports Public Education Quality
Source: ccusd93.community.highbond.com
Voted for a pilot giving Black Mountain Elementary students Desert Foothills Library cards through online school registration, with parents consenting before sharing student information. Approval was unanimous.
July 11, 2023Supports Public Education Quality
Source: ccusd93.community.highbond.com
Seconded and voted for one-time stipends for returning teachers, classified employees and administrators using additional state funding. Approval was unanimous.
June 26, 2023Supports Public Education Quality
Source: ccusd93.community.highbond.com
Seconded and voted to adopt the district’s operating budget for the 2023–24 school year. Adoption passed unanimously.
June 26, 2023Supports Public Education Quality
Source: ccusd93.community.highbond.com
Voted to expand the developmental preschool program to Lone Mountain and provide speech services in students’ local classrooms when appropriate, with funding eligibility maintained. Approval was unanimous.
June 12, 2023Supports Public Education Quality
Source: ccusd93.community.highbond.com
Voted to submit legislative priorities supporting equal rights for LGBTQ students and parity between public and private school tax credit donation limits. The additions passed unanimously.
May 9, 2023Supports Public Education Quality
Source: ccusd93.community.highbond.com
Moved and voted to approve graduation rules for students with individualized special education plans, requiring education team review and principal approval for participation. Approval was unanimous.
February 27, 2023Supports Public Education Quality
Source: ccusd93.community.highbond.com
Moved and voted for fiscal 2024 salary increases of 2.5% for teachers and classified employees and 1.5% for administrators. The increases passed unanimously.
February 27, 2023Supports Public Education Quality
Source: ccusd93.community.highbond.com
Voted to raise hourly rates for homebound and extended-school-year teachers from $25 to $35, funded by federal special education grants. Approval was unanimous.
February 13, 2023Supports Public Education Quality
Source: ccusd93.community.highbond.com
Voted for grant-funded attendance and continuing education incentives for preschool, Kids Club and enrichment employees, including up to $750 monthly for attendance. Approval was unanimous.
November 14, 2022Supports Public Education Quality
Source: ccusd93.community.highbond.com
Voted for a resolution supporting an override of Arizona’s fiscal 2023 school spending limit so districts could spend money already available to them. Approval was unanimous.
October 11, 2022Supports Public Education Quality
Source: ccusd93.community.highbond.com
Voted for an instructional time model permitting remote assignments through Google Classroom during disruptions such as school power outages, preserving instructional minutes. Approval was unanimous.
August 22, 2022Supports Public Education Quality
Source: ccusd93.community.highbond.com
Voted to approve the board’s official argument supporting the maintenance and operations budget override, after reviewing revisions to the voter pamphlet statement. Approval was unanimous.
July 11, 2022Supports Public Education Quality
Source: ccusd93.community.highbond.com
Voted for new teacher and school leader evaluation tools, with principals evaluating teachers and review teams providing feedback and training. The tools were approved unanimously.
June 14, 2022Supports Public Education Quality
Source: ccusd93.community.highbond.com
Track record — Data Privacy
Data Privacy · 1 support
Voted for a pilot giving Black Mountain Elementary students Desert Foothills Library cards through online school registration, with parents consenting before sharing student information. Approval was unanimous.
July 11, 2023Supports Data Privacy
Source: ccusd93.community.highbond.com
Track record — Civil Rights
Civil Rights · 4 support
Voted to expand the developmental preschool program to Lone Mountain and provide speech services in students’ local classrooms when appropriate, with funding eligibility maintained. Approval was unanimous.
June 12, 2023Supports Civil Rights
Source: ccusd93.community.highbond.com
Voted to submit legislative priorities supporting equal rights for LGBTQ students and parity between public and private school tax credit donation limits. The additions passed unanimously.
May 9, 2023Supports Civil Rights
Source: ccusd93.community.highbond.com
Moved and voted to approve graduation rules for students with individualized special education plans, requiring education team review and principal approval for participation. Approval was unanimous.
February 27, 2023Supports Civil Rights
Source: ccusd93.community.highbond.com
Voted to raise hourly rates for homebound and extended-school-year teachers from $25 to $35, funded by federal special education grants. Approval was unanimous.
February 13, 2023Supports Civil Rights
Source: ccusd93.community.highbond.com
Track record — General
General · 17 records
Was listed as unpaid deputy commissioner in the local youth football and cheer association’s 2025 nonprofit tax return, filed February 23, 2026.
February 23, 2026
Source: projects.propublica.org
Voted against adopting the first two chapters of the Trust Model policy program, raising concerns about removing specific procedures and unanswered questions. Adoption passed 4–1.
February 13, 2024
Source: ccusd93.community.highbond.com
Was unanimously re-elected vice president of the Cave Creek Unified School District governing board.
January 9, 2024
Source: ccusd93.community.highbond.com
Voted against reversing online charter students’ access to district sports, asking for written assurance that reversal caused no athletic association penalty. The board rescinded the August decision 4–1.
October 24, 2023
Source: ccusd93.community.highbond.com
Voted against the Arizona School Boards Association’s proposed 2024 legislative priorities as a package. The package passed 4–1; the minutes give no reason for his dissent.
August 8, 2023
Source: ccusd93.community.highbond.com
Voted to allow resident online charter school students to try out for Cactus Shadows interscholastic sports without enrolling in the district, arguing the opportunity could attract students back. The change passed 3–2.
August 8, 2023
Source: ccusd93.community.highbond.com
Moved and voted to appoint Bill Dolezal as interim superintendent effective July 1, subject to negotiating a contract. The appointment passed unanimously.
May 16, 2023
Source: ccusd93.community.highbond.com
Moved and voted for an agenda preparation policy allowing board members to submit items eight business days before a meeting and removing the preliminary board vote on adding future items. Approval was unanimous.
February 27, 2023
Source: ccusd93.community.highbond.com
Voted to appoint district chief financial officer Marcie Rodriguez as acting superintendent, with authority to perform superintendent duties including employment contracts. Approval was unanimous.
February 27, 2023
Source: ccusd93.community.highbond.com
Proposed board discussion of whether an override advertisement in a high school football program violated restrictions on government election advocacy. The board rejected the discussion request.
October 11, 2022
Source: ccusd93.community.highbond.com
Voted to place the maintenance and operations budget override on the November 2022 ballot, saying residents needed a chance to review the financial information and decide. The board approved the election unanimously.
May 10, 2022
Source: ccusd93.community.highbond.com
Voted against extending Superintendent Cort Monroe’s contract before the scheduled evaluation, citing falling enrollment and teacher departures. The extension passed 3–2.
April 11, 2022
Source: ccusd93.community.highbond.com
Voted against the parental involvement policy, questioning how parent permission requirements outside the human growth and development curriculum were enforced. The policy passed 4–1.
February 14, 2022
Source: ccusd93.community.highbond.com
Was targeted by a school board recall application filed with the county school superintendent. The effort failed to qualify by its January 14, 2022 deadline.
September 16, 2021
Source: schoolsup.org
Served on the Kiwanis Club of Carefree scholarship committee that selected 23 recipients from about 250 applicants and awarded $249,000.
June 4, 2021
Source: kiwaniscarefree.org
Had served as Lone Mountain Elementary PTO co-president, on the Rebuild the Nest committee and Cactus Shadows site council, and chaired the Kiwanis Marketplace committee; he also helped found the local youth football and cheer association.
February 8, 2019
Source: apeekatthepeak.org
Was selected as the governing board’s alternate delegate to the Arizona School Boards Association.
January 14, 2019
Source: apeekatthepeak.org
Past race Scott Brown ran in:
- Cave Creek Unified School District Governing Board · November 3, 2026 · Cave Creek Unified District, Arizona