(Revised 1/14/02)

PRESCOTT UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 1

146 South Granite Street

Prescott, Arizona 86303

 

GOVERNING BOARD

Voting Session - 6:00 p.m.

Tuesday, January 15, 2002

to be held at Prescott Mile High Middle School Library

300 South Granite Street, Prescott Arizona

 

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.  Update on Senior English Paper Issue at Prescott High School – Mr. Tim Carter, Principal

        

Item F.  Superintendent’s Report

 

1.  Superintendent’s Current Events

 

Item G.  Voting 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.)

 

5a.  Consider approving an out-of-state trip for Dr. Joan Fleming to attend the Federal Relations Network 29th Annual Conference in Washington, D.C., February 3-5, 2002 – Mr. Kevin J. Kapp.  (Please refer to Board Briefing #247A, No. 5a.)

 

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