PRESCOTT UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 1

146 South Granite Street

Prescott, Arizona 86303

GOVERNING BOARD

Study Session - 6:00 p.m.

Tuesday, January 8, 2002

District Office Boardroom

MISSION STATEMENT

It shall be the philosophy of the Prescott Unified School District, within the available resources, to provide all children with an equal opportunity to reach for their highest potential, promote healthy competition, provide strong education choices and satisfy the basic needs for a successful adult life.

AGENDA

Item A.  Call to Order - President Joan Fleming

Item B.  Opening Ceremony – Miss Taylor Williams

Item C.  Welcome and Introduction - President Fleming

Item D.  Approval of Agenda

1.  Consider approving the agenda as presented – President Fleming

Item E.  Presentations

1.  Recognition of Dr. Joan Fleming for Receiving the 2001 All Arizona School Board Award – Mr. Kevin J. Kapp

2. Recognition of Elementary Schools for Awards Won in the Prescott Christmas Parade – President Fleming

3.  Recognition of the Service Center for Participation in the Light Parade – Mr. Kevin J. Kapp

4.  Governor’s Task Force Update – President Fleming

5.  Report on Expenditures from Property Sale Proceeds – Mr. Kevin J. Kapp and Mr. Arn Lavington

Item F.  Superintendent’s Report

1.  Calendar for January

2.  Superintendent’s Current Events

Item G.  Study Session

1.  Consider nominations for the position of President of the Governing Board – Mr. Kevin J. Kapp.  (Please refer to Board Briefing #247, Item No. 1.)

2.  Consider day and time for Governing Board meetings for the year 2002 – Mr. Kevin J. Kapp.  (Please refer to Board Briefing #247, Item No. 2.)

3.  Consider approving a request from Mr. Steve Gianelli, Science Teacher at Prescott High School, for a Medical Leave of Absence beginning January 7, 2002, and lasting for the remainder of the school year – Dr. Chris Reynolds.  (Please refer to Board Briefing #247, Item No. 3.)

4.  Consider approving the identification of the Meet and Confer Committee for 2001-2002 – Dr. Chris Reynolds.  (Please refer to Board Briefing #247, No. 4.) 

5.  Consider approving Interest Based Negotiation as the process for Meet and Confer for Certified and Classified employees – Dr. Chris Reynolds.  (Please refer to Board Briefing #247, No. 5.)

ALL THOSE ITEMS LISTED BELOW MAY BE ENACTED BY ONE MOTION AND APPROVED AS CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS WITH OR WITHOUT DISCUSSION.  HOWEVER, ANY ITEM MAY BE REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA AND CONSIDERED SEPARATELY IF A GOVERNING BOARD MEMBER SO REQUESTS.

THE RESOLUTIONS INCLUDED IN THE CONSENT AGENDA HAVE BEEN POSTED IN ORDER TO WAIVE THE READING OF THE BODY OF THE RESOLUTIONS.

Item H.  Consider approving the Consent Agenda as presented.

6.  Consider the approval of certified and classified personnel actions as presented – Dr. Chris Reynolds. (Please refer to Board Briefing #247, Item No. 6.)

7.  Consider accepting the donations as presented – Ms. Renee Raskin. (Please refer to Board Briefing #247 Item No. 7.)

8.  Consider ratifying the vouchers as presented – Ms. Renee Raskin.  (Please refer to Board Briefing #247 Item No. 8.)

9.  Consider the approval of the Auxiliary Operations and Student Activities Fund Statement of Receipts and Disbursements for the month of November 2001 – Ms. Renee Raskin.  (Please refer to Board Briefing #247 Item No.9.)

10.  Consider the review and approval of previous minutes from the Study Session of December 4, 2001, and the Executive Session and Voting Session of December 11, 2001 - Mr. Kevin J. Kapp. (Please refer to Board Briefing #247 Item No. 10.)

INFORMATION ITEMS

11.  Ms. Raskin has prepared the School Board Summary Budget Report for your review.  Please refer to Enclosure #8.

12.  The Annual State of Assurance for Prescott Unified School District’s Teacher Evaluation System Status, as required by the State Board of Education to verify compliance with A.R.S. §15-537, and that monies have been used solely for teacher compensation (A.R.S. §15-952, Section C.)  Please refer to Enclosure #9.

13.  A letter from Mr. Darrell Willis, Fire Chief, regarding a high school student presentation before the Prescott City Council.  Please see Enclosure #10.

Item I.  Adjournment