PRESCOTT UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 1

SPECIAL JOINT STUDY SESSION WITH

PRESCOTT UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT’S GOVERNING BOARD

AND SKYVIEW CHARTER SCHOOL’S GOVERNING BOARD

Wednesday, August 24, 2005 – 7:45 a.m.

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

7:45 a.m. BREAKFAST

 

Item A. Call Meeting to Order – President Newton

Item B. Opening Ceremony

 

Item C. Approval of Agenda

1. Consider approving the agenda as presented – President Newton

 

Item D. Planning Session – discuss the following:

1. Legal

a. Does district work with an attorney who might advise us on questions regarding a merger?

b. Other discussion regarding legalities of merger

2. Budget

a. What do the numbers look like for running the school?

b. Other discussion regarding budget

3. Personnel

a. How would the possible move to Dexter effect the hiring of a principal?

b. If we hire a principal, would Skyview Board have impact on choosing a certified, qualified person who has ELOB and multiple intelligence experience?

c. Nurse on staff?

d. What would staffing for the Dexter facility look like? 

e. Would there be a chance for current office staff at Skyview to retain their jobs, and at what salary?

f. What would salary schedules look like for our teachers?

g. Could one of our middle school teachers be placed within the system?

h. With sudden growth funds and equity in the Rush Street property, would we have some say in staff development?

i. Other discussion regarding personnel and staffing

4. Facilities

a. Other possible benefits of moving to Dexter?

b. Is there room to grow at Dexter?

c. Would the Skyview Modules fit there?

d. Other relocation possibilities of modular buildings?

e. Could Skyview create a trust to dispose of Rush Street property?

f. With sudden growth funds and equity in the Rush Street property, would we have some say in improvements to Dexter?  ($750,000 owed, bank has estimated a $1.3 to $1.4 million selling price.)

g. Other discussion regarding facilities and physical plant

5. Configuration

a. Regarding a middle school, what are the options available for Skyview?

b. Could we retain a middle school if there is demand to justify its existence?

c. What would be the transition time to Prescott Mile High Middle School?

d. How does the opening of Adventure Academy affect Skyview and the district?

e. Magnet school agreement with district

f. High School Capacity

6. Calendar and School Week

7. Autonomy Issues and Shadowing

8. Transportation, Maintenance, Food Service

9. Technology and Computer Needs

10. Communication with Parents and Staff

 

11:30 a.m. LUNCH

 

Item E. Adjournment