Pima County School Superintendent

Name

Pima County School Superintendent

Legal name

Pima County School Superintendent's Office

Website

https://schools.pima.gov

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Pima County School Superintendent's Office is a constitutional county government entity that delivers mandated fiscal services, school election administration, certificate registration, and educational programs to all school districts, educators, families, and students throughout Pima County, Arizona.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Government Education Administration Services

NAICS

Administration of Education Programs (923110)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

School District Central Administration (Superintendent & Cabinet Offices) (EDADABAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

District Finance, Budgeting & Procurement Offices (EDADABAG), State/Provincial/Regional Education Departments (EDADAAAB), District Accountability, Performance & Improvement Offices (EDADABAI), District Enrollment, Zoning & School Choice Administration (EDADABAL)

Keywords

• Public education administration
• School district services
• STEM teacher training
• School election administration
• Educational professional development

Headquarters

HQ city

Tucson

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Fiscal Services to School Districts: Processes over a billion dollars of school district payroll and expenses each year as a fiscal intermediary for Pima County school districts.
2. School Elections Administration: Responsible for all special school elections including bond and overrides and election of Governing Board members.
3. Teaching Certificate Registration: Records over 8,000 certificates each year.
4. Educational Programs: Operates specialized education programs including Pima Accommodation District (for juveniles in detention), professional development services, and various educational initiatives for schools and educators.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

The Pima County School Superintendent's Office is a constitutional county government office providing statutory educational and administrative services to Pima County, Arizona. It processes over $1 billion in school district fiscal transactions annually, administers all special school district elections including bond and override elections and governing board member elections, registers over 8,000 teaching certificates per year, and operates multiple educational programs including the STEMAZing Project, LEADNow! Leadership Institute, EDvance, GiftED, and the Pima Accommodation District for court-involved youth.

Product overview

The Pima County School Superintendent's Office is a government office providing a broad portfolio of educational programs and administrative services to schools and districts throughout Pima County, Arizona. Rather than a single product, the office operates multiple distinct programs including The STEMAZing Project (STEM professional development), LEADNow! Leadership Institute (leadership training with subscriptions and mentoring), EDvance (special education), GiftED (gifted education), Business & Education Partnership, Resilient Schools, Diploma Recovery Program, and Pima Cycle Breaker. Service offerings include school district elections administration, fiscal services processing over $1 billion in district expenses annually, teaching certificate registration, homeschool support through an online portal (HomeschoolConnect), and the Pima Accommodation District providing education in juvenile detention and jail facilities. The office also coordinates the Regional College Access Center, Pima County P20 Council, and early childhood professional development initiatives. All programs operate under the mission of promoting educational excellence through leadership, service, and collaboration.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• The STEMAZing Project: STEM professional development program for classroom teachers established in 2013
• EDvance
• LEADNow! Leadership Institute
• GiftED
• Pima Cycle Breaker
• Pima CommunityShare
• Resilient Schools
• PCSS Diploma Recovery Program

Products and services

• The STEMAZing Project A STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) professional development initiative providing hands-on training, summer institutes, and resources to classroom teachers across southern Arizona. Partnered with the MIT Edgerton Center, UA College of Education, UA Laboratory for Tree-Ring Research, SARSEF, Tucson Electric Power, and others.
• LEADNow! Leadership Institute A leadership development program offering subscriptions, mentoring, and professional development for current and aspiring school leaders, including the LEADNow! Optimize Subscription, LEADNow! Mentoring Program, and Virtual Lunch with Leaders.
• EDvance A special education program providing support and professional development for educators serving students with special needs.
• GiftED A program supporting gifted and talented education and professional development for educators serving gifted students.
• Business & Education Partnership A program connecting local businesses with schools to support educational initiatives and provide resources to educators.
• Resilient Schools A program focused on building resilience in schools through professional development and support services.
• PCSS Diploma Recovery Program A program helping students recover credits and earn their high school diplomas.
• Pima Cycle Breaker A program aimed at breaking cycles of poverty and improving educational outcomes for students.
• Pima CommunityShare A community partnership initiative connecting community professionals with schools for educational enrichment.
• School Elections Services Statutory service responsible for conducting all special school district elections including bond elections, budget override continuation elections, and governing board member elections for Pima County school districts.
• Fiscal Services for School Districts Fiscal intermediary service processing over $1 billion of school district payroll and expenses each year for Pima County school districts.
• Teaching Certificate Registration Statutory registration service recording over 8,000 teaching certificates each year.
• Homeschool Support Service providing information, paperwork, and online registration through HomeschoolConnect for families choosing to homeschool their children ages 6-16 in compliance with Arizona homeschool laws.
• Pima Accommodation District Alternative education program providing schooling for school-aged children outside organized school district boundaries, juveniles detained by juvenile court, and individuals incarcerated in the Pima County Adult Detention Center. Operates schools within the Pima County Juvenile Detention Center and Adult Detention Center.
• Professional Development Services Comprehensive professional development, coaching, and support services delivered to educators and school systems throughout Arizona, including the STEMAZing Institute, Healthy & Safe Schools Summer Institute, and other workshops.
• HomeschoolConnect An online portal allowing families to register their children for homeschool programs in compliance with Arizona homeschool affidavit requirements.
• Pima County Spelling Bee An annual spelling competition for students in grades K-8, with winners advancing to state and national spelling bees.
• Career Shadows for Middle School Students A career development program with classroom lessons and activities leading up to a half-day visit to a work site representing students' chosen careers.
• Regional College Access Center A collaboration initiative helping students access college and post-secondary education resources.
• Pima County P20 Council A council focused on the education pipeline from early childhood through career, promoting collaboration across educational stages.
• Early Childhood Educator Professional Development Professional development resources and videos for early childhood educators, produced in conjunction with Pima Community College, including an online tutorial to help early childhood care and education programs meet AZ Department of Health Services requirements for new staff orientation.
• Educational Resource Guide for Foster Care Professionals A comprehensive guide for professionals working with young children in the foster care system, providing resources on childcare quality, development milestones, and intervention services.

Quantifiable outcome

• Processes over $1 billion in school district payroll and expenses annually
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• FosterEdcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFosterEd improves the educational outcomes of foster children by ensuring each is supported by an educational champion and strengthened by an education team. Partnership with state agencies, legislators, and local education, child welfare and judicial agencies.
• Pima County Transition ConsortiumcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNetwork of public school Special Educators, Transition Specialists, representatives from Arizona Department of Rehabilitative Services Administration and Division of Developmental Disabilities. Goal is to build collaboration and support meaningful transitions from high school to work and post-secondary education.
• Waters FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFunds the Systems Thinking in Schools program in Pima County. The mission is to increase the capacity of educators to deliver student academic and lifetime benefits through effective application of systems thinking concepts, habits and tools in classroom instruction and school improvement.
• University of Arizona College of Education - Professional Preparation Board for TeacherscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerComposed of representatives from University of Arizona colleges associated with teacher preparation and of community and school personnel. Initiated dialogue and study of critical issues in education.
• First Focus on Kids (United Way of Southern Arizona)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFirst Focus on Kids Impact Council created a tool for parents, providers and policymakers to measure the quality of childcare centers and identify areas for improvement.
• Southern Arizona Professional Developers (SAPD)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNetwork of educators involved in providing professional development throughout Pima County. Promotes collaborative partnerships and provides opportunities for ongoing communication between the University and schools.
• Metropolitan Education CommissionminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerComposed of 34 Citizen Commissioners who advise, make recommendations and serve as advocates in all areas affecting the educational welfare of Tucson and Pima County.
• Pima Community CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on Early Childhood Educator Professional Development. Created online tutorial to help early childhood care and education programs meet AZ Department of Health Services requirements for new staff orientation.
• The STEMAZing Project Partners (MIT Edgerton Center, UA College of Education, UA Laboratory for Tree-Ring Research, Manzo Elementary, Mansfeld Middle School, Bayer U.S., UA Community and School Garden Program)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMultiple partners supporting the STEMAZing Institute and Summer Institute programs for educators. Partners provide expertise, resources, and facilities for hands-on STEM professional development.
• Tucson Electric PowercoreGTM or Marketing PartnerTitle sponsor of the STEMAZing Institute for the third consecutive year. Provides funding support for intensive three-day professional development opportunity for southern Arizona educators.
• Lisa Bayless Realtor (Long Realty) - Community First ProgramminorGTM or Marketing PartnerInvested over $25,000 in the STEMAZing/SARSEF Elementary Edison Robotics Pilot. The Community First Program was established 5 years ago to invest in communities where Lisa Bayless sells homes, focusing on safety, education, and entertainment. Has invested over $250,000 total in communities.
• SARSEFcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnered with The STEMAZing Project for the Elementary Edison Robotics Pilot. SARSEF Manager of STEM Curriculum and Instruction Sherrie Dennis co-leads professional development with DaNel Hogan.
• Arizona Department of EducationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParticipates in the Statewide School Finance Advisory Committee which studies issues and offers resolutions and recommendations on critical issues facing school finance professionals.
• Arizona Correctional Educators Inc. (ACE)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProfessional membership organization for correctional educators and related professionals in Arizona. ACE advocates for excellence in correctional education by providing high-quality services and resources for members.
• Pima County Juvenile Court Committee to Improve Educational Outcomes for Court-Involved YouthcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEstablished in January 2003 as a Dependency Model Court Subcommittee. Goal was to explore ways educational outcomes for youth in foster care could be improved. In February 2005, expanded to include all court-involved youth with focus on student retention and family engagement.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Arizona Department of Education: State-level education authority that oversees and coordinates the 15 Arizona county school superintendent offices. Sets statewide policy and administers programs that county offices implement locally.

Others

• Pima Community College: Key institutional partner collaborating on early childhood educator professional development and other programs. While not a peer in statutory terms, it is a significant ecosystem participant whose capabilities partially overlap with the office's adult and continuing education functions.
• Tucson Unified School District: Largest school district in Pima County and a key constituent of the Pima County School Superintendent's Office. The county office administers governing board appointments and elections for TUSD, making it a primary customer and operational counterpart rather than a direct peer.

Direct peers

• Yavapai County School Superintendent: Arizona county school superintendent's office performing parallel constitutional functions for Yavapai County, including fiscal intermediary services, school elections, and educator certification.
• Coconino County School Superintendent: Another Arizona county school superintendent's office with the same statutory mandate, serving Coconino County districts with fiscal, election, and educational programming services.
• Pinal County School Superintendent: Arizona county school superintendent's office with identical statutory mandate under the Arizona Constitution, serving Pinal County school districts with fiscal, election, and educational program services.
• Maricopa County Education Service Agency: Maricopa County's education service agency provides similar fiscal, election, and program support services to school districts at a larger scale, offering a benchmark for service delivery models in a larger Arizona county context.
• Maricopa County School Superintendent: Another Arizona county-level school superintendent's office performing the same statutory functions—fiscal processing, election administration, certificate registration, and educational programs—but serving the much larger Maricopa County. Most directly comparable peer given identical statutory framework.
• Mohave County School Superintendent: Arizona county school superintendent's office with parallel statutory authority serving Mohave County school districts with fiscal, election, and educational services.
• Yuma County School Superintendent: Arizona county school superintendent's office performing identical statutory functions under the Arizona Constitution for Yuma County school districts.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• Facebookfacebook.com/PimaSchoolSup
• Instagraminstagram.com/pimaschoolsup/?hl=en
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/pima-county-school-superintendent

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Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries1 record

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