PRESCOTT UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 1

146 South Granite Street

Prescott, Arizona 86303

GOVERNING BOARD

Study and Voting Session – 6:30 p.m.

Tuesday, January 10, 2006

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.

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 Andy Newton

Item B.  Opening Ceremony – Mr. Spencer Johnson

Item C.  Welcome and Introduction – President Newton

Item D.  Approval of Agenda

1.  Consider approving the agenda as presented –    President Newton

Item E.  Presentations

1.  Honor PHS Student John Alfonso for Building the New Press Table in the Board Room – Mr. Kevin J. Kapp

2.  Presentation Regarding Cost Estimates of Bringing Facility Up to Code – Mr. Mike Taylor and Mr. Arn Lavington

3.  Presentation to President Andy Newton – Mr. Kevin J. Kapp

Item F.  Superintendent’s Report        

1.  Superintendent’s Current Events Summary       

Item G.  Study and Voting Session

Voting Item:      1.       Consider nominations for the position of President of the Governing Board – Mr. Kevin J. Kapp, Superintendent.  (Please refer to Board Briefing #299, Item No. 1.)

Voting Item:      2.       Consider approval of day and time for Governing Board meetings for the year 2006 – Mr. Kevin J. Kapp, Superintendent.  (Please refer to Board Briefing #299, Item No. 2.)     

Voting Item:      3.       Consider approving an out-of-state travel request from Mr. Jim Ramm for the Granite Mountain Middle School Girl’s Basketball Team to attend a tournament in Las Vegas, Nevada, January 14-16, 2006 – Mr. Kevin J. Kapp, Superintendent.  (Please refer to Board Briefing #299, Item No. 3.)

4.  Consider approving a lease agreement between Prescott Unified School District and Bill and Shary Feldmeier for the property located at 937 Ruth Street – Mr. Kevin J. Kapp, Superintendent.  (Please refer to Board Briefing #299, Item No. 4.)

5.  Consider approval of a partnership with the Arizona Classical Theatre (ACT) in hosting the Arizona Shakespeare Festival the Summer of 2006 at Prescott High School in the Ruth Street Theater – Mr. Kevin J. Kapp, Superintendent.  (Please refer to Board Briefing #299, Item No. 5.)

6.  Consider approving the Teacher Evaluation System Verification Statement of Assurance for 2006-2007 – Dr. Chris Reynolds, Assistant Superintendent.  (Please refer to Board Briefing #299, Item No. 6.)

7.  Consider approving a Medical Leave of Absence for Lori Ownings, playground assistant/ instructional assistant at Lincoln Elementary School for the remainder of the 2005-06 school year – Dr. Chris Reynolds, Assistant Superintendent.  (Please refer to Board Briefing #299, Item No. 7.)

8.  Consider approving an extension of a twelve-week pre-approved Medical Leave of Absence by Dr. Reynolds for Mrs. Diane Howlett, Language Arts teacher at Prescott Mile High Middle School for an additional 10 weeks – Dr. Chris Reynolds, Assistant Superintendent.  (Please refer to Board Briefing #299, Item No. 8.)

9.  Consider approving an extension of a twelve-week pre-approved Medical Leave of Absence by Dr. Reynolds for Ms. Mary Trader, custodian at Granite Mountain Middle School, for the remainder of the 2005-06 school year – Dr. Chris Reynolds, Assistant Superintendent.  (Please refer to Board Briefing #299, Item No. 9.)

10.  Consider approving an unpaid Maternity Leave of Absence for Mrs. Yvonne Berry, first grade teacher at Abia Judd Elementary School, for 16 weeks – Dr. Chris Reynolds, Assistant Superintendent.  (Please refer to Board Briefing #299, Item No. 10.)

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.

11.  Consider approving the certified and classified personnel actions as presented – Dr. Chris Reynolds, Assistant Superintendent. (Please refer to Board Briefing #299, Item No. 11.)

12.  Consider accepting the donations as presented – Mrs. Renee Raskin, Director of Business Services. (Please refer to Board Briefing #299, Item No. 12.)

13.  Consider ratifying the vouchers as presented – Mrs. Renee Raskin, Director of Business Services.  (Please refer to Board Briefing #299, Item No. 13.)

14. Consider approving the Auxiliary Operations and Student Activities Fund Statement of Receipts and Disbursements for the month of November 2005 – Mrs. Renee Raskin, Director of Business Services.  (Please refer to Board Briefing #299, Item No. 14.)

15.  Consider approving the previous minutes from the Executive Session and Study Session of December 6, 2005, and the Executive Session and Voting Session of December 12, 2005 – Mr. Kevin J. Kapp, Superintendent (Please refer to Board Briefing #299, Item No. 15.)

INFORMATION ITEMS

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

17.  The following are continuation grants which have been awarded to Prescott Unified School District submitted by Marianne Brooks:

Johnson O’Malley Indian Education

2004-2005 Allocation: $9,360.00;

2005-2006 Allocation: $9,360.00

The Johnson O’Malley Indian Education Grant provides educational opportunities for Native American children to learn challenging content through supplemental programs, serving such children who are enrolled in schools.  This grant supports professional development, tutoring and the employment of a liaison to coordinate services in order to better serve the Native American population.  Please refer to Enclosure #9.

Title IV (Safe and Drug Free Schools and Communities)

2004-2005 Allocation: $31,600.00;

2005-2006 Allocation: $27,238.53

To support comprehensive school and community-based programs designed to make the nations’ schools safe and free of drugs in order that the climate is conductive to the achievement of high standards for all students. Please refer to Enclosure #10.

State Chemical Abuse

2004-2005 Allocation: $1,767.00;

2005-2006 Allocation: $2,278.84

To support the Title IV (Safe and Drug Free Schools and Communities) in the tobacco and drug use prevention program.  Please refer to Enclosure #11.