146 South Granite Street

Prescott, Arizona 86303

Tuesday, September 5, 2000

District Office Boardroom

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.

Item A.  Call to Order - President Vaughn Delp

Item B.  Opening Ceremony – Kimberly Steward

Item C.  Welcome and Introduction - President Delp

Item D.  Approval of Agenda

1. Consider approving the agenda as presented – President Delp

Item E.  Presentations

1. Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching Finalist – Marianne Brooks

2. International Baccalaureate Presentation – Speranta Klees, International Baccalaureate Coordinator, Barry Goldwater High School

Item F. Superintendent’s Report

1. Calendar for September

2. Superintendent’s Current Events

Item G. Study Session

1. Consider the review and approval of student ID #0019, #0020, #0021, #0022 and #0023 be granted or denied early entrance into kindergarten – Dr. Roger Short. (Please refer to Board Briefing #231, Item No. 1.)

2. Consider the review and approval of ASPIN/MOHAVE as a supplier for food, paper, milk, and bread products for Food Services – Mr. Jim Wahlstrom. (Please refer to Board Briefing #231, Item No. 2.)

3. Consider the review and approval of the resignation of Mrs. Dee Navarro from the Financial Oversight Committee with the option to nominate and approve a replacement – Dr. Roger Short. (Please refer to Board Briefing #231, Item No. 3.)

4. Consider the review and approval of the Revenue Budget for Fiscal Year 2000-2001 – Ms. Renee Raskin. (Please refer to Board Briefing #231, Item No. 4.)

5. Consider the review and approval of The Great Body Shop, teaching material for the comprehensive health curriculum at the middle school level – Ms. Linda Ryan. (Please refer to Board Briefing #231, Item No.5.)

6. Consider the review and approval of the Strategic Long Range Plan for Prescott Unified School District – Mrs. Mary Anne Kapp. (Please refer to Board Briefing #231, Item No. 6.)

7. Consider the review and approval of the Technology Literacy Challenge Fund Grant – Mrs. Mary Anne Kapp. (Please refer to Board Briefing #231, Item No. 7.)

8. Consider the review and approval of the School Based Parenting Program Initiative – Mrs. Mary Anne Kapp. (Please refer to Board Briefing #231, Item No. 8.)

9. Consider the review and approval of the Capacity Building Grants for Improving Student Reading Achievement – Mrs. Mary Anne Kapp. (Please refer to Board Briefing #231, Item No. 9.)

10. Consider conducting the first reading of  the Policy Services Advisory, Volume 12, Number 3, for June 2000, and Volume 12, Number 4, for July 2000, with a second reading and request for adoption at the September 12, 2000, Board meeting – Dr. Roger Short. (Please refer to Board Briefing #231, Item No. 10.) These policies include: 

Policy Advisory No. 163 – Student Concerns, Complaints and Grievances (JII, JII-R, JII-E) 

Policy Advisory No. 164 – Executive Sessions/Open Meetings (BEC, BEC-E)

Policy Advisory No. 165 – Agenda (BEDB) 

Policy Advisory No. 166 – Public Participation at Board Meetings (BEDH)

Policy Advisory No. 167 – Smoking by Staff Members (GBED)

Policy Advisory No. 168 – Professional Staff Hiring (GCF-EC)

Policy Advisory No. 169 – Report Cards/Progress Reports (IKAB)

Policy Advisory No. 170 – Public Conduct on School Property (KFA)

Policy Advisory No. 171 – Smoking on School Premises at Public Functions (KFAA)

11. Consider the review and approval of a request from Mrs. Luann Roberts, Instructional Assistant at Miller Valley Elementary School, for a medical leave of absence during the 2000-2001 school year. (Please refer to Board Briefing #231, Item No. 11.)

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.

12. Consider the review and approval of certified and classified personnel actions as presented – Mr. Kevin Kapp. (Please refer to Board Briefing #231, Item No. 12.)

13. Consider accepting the donations as presented – Ms. Renee Raskin. (Please refer to Board Briefing #231, Item No.13.)

14. Consider ratifying the vouchers as presented – Ms. Renee Raskin. (Please refer to Board Briefing #231, Item No. 14.)

15. Consider the review and approval of the  Auxiliary Operations and Student Activities Fund Statement of Receipts and Disbursements for the month of July 2000 – Ms. Renee Raskin. (Please refer to Board Briefing #231, Item No. 15.)

16. Consider the review and approval of previous minutes from the Study and Voting Session of August 8, 2000; the DLT Retreat with the Board of August 10, 2000; and the Board Retreat of August 11, 2000 – Dr. Roger Short. (Please refer to Board Briefing #231, Item No. 16.)

17. Ms. Raskin has prepared the School Board Summary Budget Report for your review. (Please refer to Board Briefing #231, Item No. 17.)

18. The following are continuation grants which have been awarded to Prescott Unified School District No. 1:

IASA Grant – Improving Americas School Act – P.L. 103-382

The Improving America’s Schools Act of 1994 reauthorizes the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965. The primary purpose of this grant is to improve the teaching and learning of all children and in particular those in high-poverty schools, to enable them to  meet challenging academic content and performance standards. (Please refer to Board Briefing #231, Item No. 18.)

Title I Part A (Improving Basic Programs Operated by Local Education Agencies)

To provide compensatory education services to educationally disadvantaged preschool, elementary and secondary school children (including private school pupils) in low-income areas.

Title II (State and Local Programs Professional Development)

To provide grants to states for state and local programs to improve the skills of elementary and secondary school teachers and to improve the quality of instruction. Program funds  may be spent on professional development activities in all of the core academic subjects as well as math and science.

Title IV (Safe and Drug Free Schools and Communities)

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.

Title VI (Innovative Education Program Strategies)

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

19. TAPP (Teenage Pregnancy Prevention Program)

To provide sex education programs for implementation  in the 10^th, 11^th and 12^th grades, as well as provide parent/child workshops. TAPP has also designated funding for Project PRIDE, which is a service-learning  program for 6^th, 7^th and 8^th grade students. (Please refer to Board Briefing #231, Item No. 19.)

20. 21^st Century Community Learning Centers Grant (CASA – Community After School Activities)

The 21^st Century Community Learning Centers Grant provides funds to support Community After School Activities at seven school sites in the Prescott and Chino Valley School Districts. These programs provide safe places for children to participate in homework and enrichment activities for skills development.  (Please refer to Board Briefing #231, Item

 No. 20.)

21. Early Childhood State Block Grant

Early Childhood State Block Grant funds are used to serve income eligible preschool students. The Child Care Licensure division of the Department of Health Services licenses the classrooms. This statewide program emphasizes flexibility in delivery of services to enable young children to meet challenging state standards. (Please refer to Board Briefing #231, Item No. 21.)

22. Class Size Reduction Grant

The Class Size Reduction funds were released to the states from the United States Department of Education on July 1, 1999. The purpose is to enhance student learning through recruitment,  hiring and training of highly qualified teachers in grades 1-3. Class size must be reduced in those classes to no more than 18 children per classroom. According to the August 17, 2000, enrollment numbers, Prescott Unified School District No. 1 has a ratio of 24.7 students to 1 teacher in first grade, 25.3 students to 1 teacher in second grade and 26.2 students to 1 teacher in third grade. Two teachers have been added: a first grade teacher at Washington Traditional School and a kindergarten  teacher at Lincoln Elementary School. (Please refer to Board Briefing #231, Item No. 22.)

Item H.

Adjournment