PRESCOTT UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 1

146 South Granite Street

Prescott, Arizona 86303

GOVERNING BOARD

Study Session – 5:30 p.m.

Tuesday, February 1, 2005

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 – Miss Justine Bunger

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 Mrs. Dorrean Walker, Officer Jeannette Brambila, and                             the “We the People” Students – Dr. Andy Newton and Mr. Kevin Kapp

                   2.       Honor Ms. Hilary Eller for ASBA Media Award – Dr. Andy                                   Newton and Mr. Kevin Kapp

                   3.       Report on NAEYC Conference in California – Mrs. Judy Paris

Item F.        Superintendent’s Report        

      1.       February Calendar

                          2.       Superintendent’s Current Events Summary       

Item G.        Study Session

                      1.       Consider approving a contract from the City of Prescott to purchase the right-of-way from Prescott Unified School District on Williamson Valley Road for the road widening project – Mr. Kevin J. Kapp, Superintendent.  (Please refer to Board Briefing #288, Item No. 1.)

                   2.       Consider approving the list of bond projects to be initiated with the first draw of money – Mr. Kevin J. Kapp, Superintendent.  (Please refer to Board Briefing #288, Item No. 2.)

                   3.       Consider approving the preliminary Maintenance and Operations Budget Limit, the Capital Outlay Budget Limit, and the Soft Capital Budget Limit – Mrs. Renee Raskin, Director of Business Services.  (Please refer to Board Briefing #288, Item No. 3.)

                   4.       Consider approving ___________________________ as a Trustee

                             on our Employee Benefit Trust (EBT) Board – Mrs. Renee Raskin, Director of Business Services. (Please refer to Board Briefing #288, Item No. 4.)

                   5.       Consider approving the donation of the PEAK portable building on the Yavapai College property to Yavapai College –

                             Mrs. Renee Raskin, Director of Business Services.  (Please refer to Board Briefing #288, Item No. 5.)

                   6.       Consider approving an out-of-state travel request from Mr. Dan Bradstreet for the PHS Band, and possibly the String Orchestra, to perform at Disneyland in Anaheim, California, April 27-30, 2005 – Mr. Kevin J. Kapp, Superintendent. (Please refer to Board Briefing #288, Item No. 6.)

                   7.       Consider approving an out-of-state travel request for Mrs. Dee Navarro to attend the National School Boards Association Conference in San Diego, California, in April – Mr. Kevin J. Kapp, Superintendent.  (Please refer to Board Briefing #288, Item No. 7.)

                   8.       Consider approving a contract from DES (Department of Economic Security) – Mrs. Mary Anne Kapp, LEA Grants Manager. (Please refer to Board Briefing #288, Item No. 8.)

                   9.       Consider approving the receipt of a mini-grant in the amount of $1,000 from the Education Foundation of Yavapai County to Prescott High School through Mrs. Cheryl Moran – Mr. Kevin J. Kapp, Superintendent. (Please refer to Board Briefing #288, Item No. 9.)

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.

10.     Consider approving the certified and classified personnel actions as presented – Dr. Chris Reynolds, Assistant Superintendent. (Please refer to Board Briefing #288, Item No. 10.)

11.     Consider accepting the donations as presented – Mrs. Renee

          Raskin, Director of Business Services. (Please refer to Board Briefing #288, Item No. 11.)

12.     Consider ratifying the vouchers as presented – Mrs. Renee Raskin, Director of Business Services.  (Please refer to Board Briefing #288, Item No. 12.)

13.     Consider approving the Auxiliary Operations and Student Activities Fund Statement of Receipts and Disbursements for the month of December 2004 – Mrs. Renee Raskin, Director of Business Services.  (Please refer to Board Briefing #288, Item No. 13.)

14.     Consider approving the previous minutes from the Executive Session and Study Session of January 4, 2005, and the Executive and Voting Session of January 11, 2005 – Mr. Kevin J. Kapp, Superintendent (Please refer to Board Briefing #288, Item No. 14.)

INFORMATION ITEMS

15.     Ms. Raskin has prepared the School Board Summary Budget Report for your review.  (Please refer to Enclosure #9.)

16.     Enclosed for your review is a congratulatory letter from Gust & Rosenfeld regarding the Governing Board receiving the ASBA Total Board Award for 2004.  (Please refer to Enclosure #10.)

17.     Enclosed for your review are the minutes from the Employee Benefit Trust meeting held on November 4, 2004.  (Please refer to Enclosure #11.)

18.     Enclosed for your review is a letter of appreciation from the League of Women Voters regarding Mrs. Dalma Rose serving on a panel of local educators.  (Please refer to Enclosure #12.)

19.     Enclosed for your review is a letter of appreciation from the League of Women Voters regarding Mrs. Mindy Sherrill serving on a panel of local educators.  (Please refer to Enclosure #13.)

20.     Enclosed for your review is a letter of commendation from the Arizona Foundation for Legal Services and Education regarding Prescott High School’s implementation of the Community Works Program through Mrs. Dorrean Walker, Officer Jeanette Brambila, and Officer Dave Fuller.  (Please refer to Enclosure #14.)

21.     The following are continuation grants that have been awarded to Prescott Unified School District and submitted by   Mrs. Mary Anne Kapp:  

Title I Part A Improving Basic Programs Operated by Local Education Agencies) 2003-2004 Allocation:  $636,234.00; 2004-2005    Allocation:  $737,132.00

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 #15.

Title II – A (Improving Teacher Quality)

2003-2004 Allocation:  $158,561.00; 2004-2005 Allocation:  $167,816.00

This program combines the Eisenhower Professional Development State Grants and Class Size Reduction programs into one program that focuses on preparing, training and recruiting high-quality teachers.  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 #15.

Title V – A (Innovative Programs) Formerly Title VI

2003-2004 Allocation:  $29,756.00;  2004-2005 Allocation:  $24,978.00

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 #15.

Title II – D (Enhancing Education Through Technology)

2003-2004 Allocation:  $17,340.00; 2004-2005 Allocation:  $19,081.00

This program is to incorporate technology into all programs and services through an evolving and integrated plan.  It also includes enhancing the educational process, and offering opportunities that help the Prescott Unified School District’s faculty and students pursue lifelong learning.  Please refer to Enclosure #16.

Career and Technical Education Basic Grant

2003-2004 Allocation:  $90,386.03;  2004-2005 Allocation:  $101,679.57

The Career and Technical Education Basic Grant funds vocational education programs at Prescott High School.  The aim of vocational technical education is to retain students in school and to provide them with the vocational and academic skills they need for successful employment and/or future education and training.  Please refer to Enclosure #17.

Item I.         Adjournment

POSSIBLE CONFERENCES TO ATTEND:

June 2005 – ASBA Delegate Assembly

July 2005 – ASBA Summer Leadership Institute