Agenda Oct. 3, 2000

GOVERNING BOARD

Study Session - 6:00 p.m.

Tuesday, October 3, 2000

District Office Boardroom

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 Vaughn Delp

Item B. Opening Ceremony – Dr. Joan Fleming

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. Space Camp Program – Michael Owens – Student from Prescott Mile High Middle School

Item F. Superintendent’s Report

1. Calendar for October

2. Superintendent’s Current Events Summary

3. P.U.S.D. #1 Bus Advertising Program

Item G. Study Session

1. Consider the review and approval of the1999-2000 Annual Financial Report – Ms. Renee Raskin. (Please refer to Board Briefing #232, Item No. 1.)

2. Consider the review and approval of nominations for awards for recognition of school board members and/or programs through the Arizona School Board Association – Dr. Roger Short. (Please refer to Board Briefing #232, Item No. 2.)

3. Consider the review and approval of issuance of second contracts and agreements reflecting a 1% increase to all Prescott Unified School District No.1 staff for the 2000-2001 school year – Mr. Kevin Kapp. (Please refer to Board Briefing #232, Item No. 3.)

4. Consider conducting the first reading of the Policy Services Advisory, Volume 12, Number 5, for August 2000, with a second reading and request for adoption at the October 10, 2000, Board meeting – Dr. Roger Short. (Please refer to Board Briefing #232, Item No. 4.) These policies include:

Policy Advisory No. 172 – Staff Conduct (GBEB)

Policy Advisory No. 173 – Student Conduct (JIC)

Policy Advisory No. 174 –Student Discipline (JK, JK-R)

Policy Advisory No. 175 – Student Suspension (JKD, JKD-EA, JKD-EB)

Policy Advisory No. 176 – Expulsion of Students (JKE, JKE-E)

5. Consider the review and approval of a request from Mrs. Carolyn Peters for a maternity leave of absence from approximately January 16, 2001, through June 6, 2001. Mrs. Peters is aware that some of this leave may be without pay – Mr. Kevin Kapp. (Please refer to Board Briefing #232, Item No. 5.)

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 review and approval of certified and classified personnel actions as presented – Mr. Kevin Kapp. (Please refer to Board Briefing #232, Item No. 6.)

7. Consider accepting the donations as presented – Ms. Renee Raskin. (Please refer to Board Briefing #232, Item No.7.)

8. Consider ratifying the vouchers as presented – Ms. Renee Raskin. (Please refer to Board Briefing #232, Item No. 8.)

9. Consider the review and approval of the Auxiliary Operations and Student Activities Fund Statement of Receipts and Disbursements for the month of August 2000 – Ms. Renee Raskin. (Please refer to Board Briefing #232, Item No. 9.)

10. Consider the review and approval of previous minutes from the Study and Voting Session of September 5, 2000, and September 12, 2000 – Dr. Roger Short. (Please refer to Board Briefing #232, Item No. 10.)

INFORMATION ITEMS

11. Ms. Raskin has prepared the School Board Summary Budget Report for your review. (Please refer to Board Briefing #232, Item No. 11.)

12. Ms. Raskin has enclosed for your review, the August 30, 2000, minutes from the Financial Oversight Committee. (Please refer to Board Briefing #232, Item No. 12.)

13. The following continuation grants are presented for Board information:

Johnson O’Malley (Indian Education) submitted by Mary Anne Kapp

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 also supports professional development and adult education programs. (Please refer to Board Briefing #232, Item No. 13.)

Title IV Additional Funds (Safe and Drug Free Schools and Communities) submitted by Mary Anne Kapp

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. (Please refer to Board Briefing #232, Item No. 13.)

Carl Perkins Basic Vocational Education Grant submitted by Mary Ann Kapp

The Carl Perkins Basic Vocational Education 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 Board Briefing #232, Item No. 13.)

DES (Department of Economic Security) submitted by Mary Anne Kapp

Funding is for school-based prevention programs to address academic failure, substance abuse or behavioral problems. Children and their families will be provided with the necessary skills to promote a successful school experience. (Please refer to Board Briefing #232, Item No. 13.)

NARBHA (Northern Arizona Regional Behavioral Health Authority) submitted by Mary Anne Kapp

Funding is for school-based prevention and/or early intervention programs to address academic failure, substance abuse or behavioral problems. Children and their families will be provided with the necessary skills to promote a successful school experience. (Please refer to Board Briefing #232, Item No. 13.)

Item H. Adjournment