PRESCOTT UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 1

146 South Granite Street

Prescott, Arizona 86303

 

GOVERNING BOARD

Voting Session - 6:00 p.m.

Tuesday, October 9, 2001

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 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.  Superintendent’s Report

 

1.  Calendar for October

 

2.  Superintendent’s Current Events

 

Item F.  Voting Session

 

1.  Consider the approval of district funding for all Arizona Interscholastic Association (AIA) sanctioned student travel – Ms. Renee Raskin.  (Please refer to Board Briefing #244, Item No. 1.)

 

2.  Consider the approval of the 2000-01 Annual Financial Report – Ms. Renee Raskin.  (Please refer to Board Briefing #244, Item No. 2.)                   

 

3.  Consider the approval of the continuation of an Intergovernmental Agency Agreement between Prescott Unified School District No. 1 and Yavapai County Juvenile Court for fiscal year 2001-2002 for the Safe Schools Program – Ms. Renee Raskin.  (Please refer to Board Briefing #244, Item No. 3.)

 

4.  Consider the approval of emergency procurement for ADA ramps and sidewalks for Abia Judd Elementary School, Granite Mountain Middle School and Prescott High School – Mr. Arn Lavington.  (Please refer to Board Briefing #244, Item No. 4.)

 

5.  Consider the review and approval of nominations for awards for recognition of school board members and/or programs through the Arizona School Board Association – Mr. Kevin J. Kapp. (Please refer to Board Briefing #244, Item No. 5.)         

 

6.  Consider the proposal by Diamond K Productions for lease/use of Prescott Mile High Middle School facilities for 4th of July event – Mr. Kevin J. Kapp.  (Please refer to Board Briefing #244, Item No. 6.

 

7.  Consider the Board individually conducting the first reading of the Policy Services Advisory, Volume 13, Number 5, for August 2001, regarding Policy Advisories No. 181-193 and Volume 13, Number 6, for September, 2001, regarding Policy Advisory No. 194, as presented in the Board Briefing, with a second reading and request for adoption at the October 9, 2001, Board Meeting – Mr. Kevin J. Kapp.  (Please refer to Board Briefing #244, Item No. 7.)

 

Action Item: 8.          Consider the approval of the resignation and release of Mrs. Csilla Tasi, Math Teacher, Prescott High School, from her 2001-2002 teaching contract with Prescott Unified School District No. 1, upon finding a suitable replacement – Dr. Chris Reynolds.  (Please refer to Board Briefing #244, Item No. 8.

 

8a.  Consider the approval of a proposal for a Paraprofessional Training Grant for 2002-2004, which has been awarded to Prescott Unified School District No. 1 – Mrs. Bea Van Mantgem.  (Please refer to Board Briefing 244A, Item No. 8a.)

         

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 G.  Consider approving the Consent Agenda as presented.

 

9.  Consider the approval of certified and classified personnel actions as presented – Dr. Chris Reynolds. (Please refer to Board Briefing #244, Item No. 9.)

 

10.  Consider accepting the donations as presented – Ms. Renee Raskin. (Please refer to Board Briefing #244, Item No. 10.)

 

11.  Consider ratifying the vouchers as presented – Ms. Renee Raskin.  (Please refer to Board Briefing #244, Item No. 11.)

 

12.  Consider the approval of the Auxiliary Operations and Student Activities Fund Statement of Receipts and Disbursements for the month of August 2001 – Ms. Renee Raskin.  (Please refer to Board Briefing #244, Item No. 12.)

 

13.  Consider the review and approval of previous minutes from the Study Session of September 4, 2001, and the Voting Session of September 11, 2001 - Mr. Kevin J. Kapp. (Please refer to Board Briefing #244, Item No. 13.)

 

INFORMATION ITEMS

 

14.  Ms. Raskin has prepared the School Board Summary Budget Report for your review.  (Please refer to Board Briefing #244, Enclosure #10.)

 

15.  Attached is a continuation grant for 2002-2004 Proposal for Paraprofessional Training Grant, which has been awarded to Prescott Unified School District No. 1.  Submitted by Mrs. Bea Van Mantgem. (Please refer to Board Briefing #244, Enclosure #11.)

 

Item I.  Adjournment