PRESCOTT UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 1

GOVERNING BOARD

146 South Granite Street, Prescott, Arizona 86303

(928) 445-5400 Fax: (928) 717-3207

 

GOVERNING BOARD

Revised - Study and Voting Session

5:30 p.m.

Tuesday, January 9, 2007

District Office Board Room

146 South Granite Street, Prescott, Arizona

 

Members of the Governing Board will attend either in person or by telephone conference call.

 

The Governing Board may consider any item on this agenda in any order and at any time during the meeting. Copies of agendas and supplementary documentation relative to public

meetings are available from the Superintendent’s Office during normal work hours 24 hours prior to meeting and on the evening of the meeting.

 

MISSION STATEMENT

Our mission is to strengthen our community by providing a dynamic and safe educational experience that challenges and encourages every student to succeed through a comprehensive program of academics, arts and athletics.

 

VISION STATEMENT

Our vision is to be the most innovative, effective and respected educational organization in the Prescott area, fulfilling the public’s trust.

 

AGENDA

 

Item A. Call to Order – President Joan Fleming

 

Item B. Administer Oath of Office to Returning Board Members – Mr. Tim Carter, County Superintendent of Schools

 

Item C. Opening Ceremony – Mr. John Vanuk

 

Item D. Welcome and Introduction – President Fleming

 

Item E. Approval of Agenda

 

1. Consider approving the agenda as presented – President Fleming

 

Item F. Presentations

 

1. Recognition of Deputy Chief Kabbel and the Prescott Police Department – Mr. Kevin J. Kapp

 

2. Recognition of Dr. Joan Fleming – Mr. Kevin J. Kapp

 

Item G. Superintendent’s Report

 

1. January Calendar

 

2. Superintendent’s Current Events Summary

 

Item H. Study and Voting Session

 

Voting Item: 1. Consider nominations for the reorganization of the Governing Board – Mr. Kevin J. Kapp, Superintendent. (Please refer to Board Briefing #313, Item No. 1.)

 

Voting Item: 2. Consider approving the day and time for Governing Board meetings for the year 2007 – Mr. Kevin J. Kapp, Superintendent. (Please refer to Board Briefing #313, Item No. 2.)

 

3. Consider approving the selection and appointment of a representative to serve on the West Yavapai County Joint Technological Education District Steering Committee – Mr.

Kevin J. Kapp, Superintendent. (Please refer to Board Briefing #313, Item No. 3.)

 

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 I. Consider approving the Consent Agenda as presented.

 

4. Consider approving the Teacher Evaluation System Verification Statement of Assurance for 2007 – Dr. Chris Reynolds, Assistant Superintendent. (Please refer to Board Briefing #313, Item No. 4.)

 

5. Consider approving the certified and classified personnel actions as presented – Dr. Chris Reynolds, Assistant Superintendent. (Please refer to Board Briefing #313, Item

No. 5.)

 

6. Consider accepting the donations as presented – Mrs. Renee Raskin, Chief Financial Officer. (Please refer to Board Briefing #313, Item No. 6.)

 

7. Consider ratifying the vouchers as presented – Mrs. Renee Raskin, Chief Financial Officer. (Please refer to Board Briefing #313, Item No. 7.)

 

8. Consider approving the Auxiliary Operations and Student Activities Fund Statement of Receipts and Disbursements for the month of November 2006 – Mrs. Renee Raskin, Chief Financial Officer. (Please refer to Board Briefing #313, Item No. 8.)

 

9. Consider approving the previous minutes from the Governing Board Executive and Study Session of December 5, 2006, and the Executive and Voting Session of December 12, 2006 - Mr. Kevin J. Kapp, Superintendent (Please refer to Board Briefing #313, Item No. 9.)

 

INFORMATION ITEMS

 

10. Ms. Raskin has prepared the School Board Summary Budget Report for your review. Please refer to Enclosure #5.

 

11. The following are continuation grants that have been awarded to Prescott Unified School District – submitted by Marianne Brooks.

 

Title I Part A ( Improving Basic Programs Operated by

Local Education Agencies)

2005-2006 Allocation: $715,701.00

2006-2007 Allocation: $745,917.00

To provide compensatory education services to educationally disadvantaged preschool, elementary and secondary school children (including private school pupils) in low-income areas in meeting the Arizona Academic Standards. Please refer to Enclosure #6.

 

Title II – A (Improving Teacher Quality)

2005-2006 Allocation: $179,660.00

2006-2007 Allocation: $180,656.00

The purpose of Title II-A, Improving Teacher Quality, is to increase the academic achievement of all students by helping schools and LEAs improve teacher and principal quality and ensure that all teachers are highly qualified. Please refer to Enclosure #7.

Title V – A (Innovative Programs) Formerly Title VI

 

2005-2006 Allocation: $17,297.00

2006-2007 Allocation: $ 8,673.00

To improve elementary and secondary education by providing formula grants to states to support a broad range of state and local school improvement programs. Please refer to Enclosure #8.

 

Title IV (Safe and Drug Free Schools and Communities)

2005-2006 Allocation: $27,238.53

2006-2007 Allocation: $20,289.00

To support comprehensive school and community-based programs designed to make the nation’s schools safe and free of drugs in order that the climate is conducive to the achievement of high standards for all students. Please refer to Enclosure #9.

 

State Chemical Abuse

2005-2006 Allocation: $2,278.84

2006-2007 Allocation: $5,600.00

To support the Title IV (Safe and Drug Free Schools and Communities) in the tobacco and drug use prevention program. Please refer to Enclosure #10.

 

J. Adjournment