PRESCOTT UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 1

146 South Granite Street

Prescott, Arizona 86303

 

GOVERNING BOARD

Study Session - 6:00 p.m.

Tuesday, December 4, 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.  Presentations

 

1.  Recognition of Mr. Bob Luzius for Donation to PHS Alumni Badger Open Golf Tournament – Mr. Kevin Kapp

 

2.  Recognition of Miss Krysta Martinez, Badminton State Champion, and Mr. Rick Bothell, Coach of the Year – Mr. Tim Carter

 

3.  Recognition of Miss Jennifer Klein, Cross Country State Champion (2nd time!) – Mr. Tim Carter and Mrs. Carolyn Peters

 

4.  Recognition of Mrs. Bea Van Mantgem, Administrator of the Year – Mr. Kevin Kapp

 

5.  Recognition of Mr. Tim Carter, Circle of Excellence Award – Mr. Kevin Kapp

 

6.  Update on Governing Board Goals for 2001-2002 – Mr. Kevin Kapp

Item F.  Superintendent’s Report

1.  Calendar for December

 

2.  Superintendent’s Current Events

 

Item G.  Voting and Study Session

 

Action Item:  1.  Consider approving an out-of-state travel request for Mr. Terry Pemberton to attend a training seminar for advanced video production in Boulder, Colorado, on December 12-14, 2001 – Mr. Kevin J. Kapp.  (Please refer to Board Briefing #246, Item No. 1.)

 

2.  Consider approving the list of Qualified Evaluators for the 2001-2002 school year – Dr. Chris Reynolds.  (Please refer to Board Briefing #246, Item No. 2.)

3.  Consider approving a request from Mr. Rich Richey to extend his medical leave of absence through the remainder of the 2001-2002 school year – Dr. Chris Reynolds.  (Please refer to Board Briefing #246, Item No. 3.)

 

4.  Consider approving the Classified Auxiliary Salary Schedule as presented, effective July 1, 2001 – Dr. Chris Reynolds.  (Please refer to Board Briefing #246, Item No. 4.)

 

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.

 

5.  Consider the approval of certified and classified personnel actions as presented – Dr. Chris Reynolds. (Please refer to Board Briefing #246, Item No. 5.)

 

6.  Consider accepting the donations as presented – Ms. Renee Raskin. (Please refer to Board Briefing #246, Item No. 6.)

 

7. Consider ratifying the vouchers as presented – Ms. Renee Raskin.  (Please refer to Board Briefing #246, Item No. 7.)

 

8.  Consider the approval of the Auxiliary Operations and Student Activities Fund Statement of Receipts and Disbursements for the month of October 2001 – Ms. Renee Raskin.  (Please refer to Board Briefing #246, Item No. 8.)

 

9.  Consider the review and approval of previous minutes from the Study Session of November 6, 2001, and the Voting Session of November 13, 2001 - Mr. Kevin J. Kapp. (Please refer to Board Briefing #246, Item No. 9.)

 

INFORMATION ITEMS

 

10.  Ms. Raskin has prepared the School Board Summary Budget Report for your review.  Please refer to Enclosure #7.

 

11.  Ms. Raskin has included the minutes of the Employee Benefit Trust meeting from October 11, 2001, for your review.  Please refer to Enclosure #8.

 

12.  The following are continuation grants which have been awarded to Prescott Unified School District – submitted by Mrs. Mary Anne Kapp.

 

Title IV (Safe and Drug Free Schools and Communities)

To support comprehensive school and community-based programs designed to make the nations’ schools safe and free of drugs in order that the climate is conductive to the achievement of high standards for all students.  Please refer to Enclosure #9.

 

State Chemical Abuse

To support the Title IV (Safe and Drug Free Schools and Communities) in the tobacco and drug use prevention program.  Please refer to Enclosure #9.

 

Carl Perkins Basic Vocational Education Grant

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 Enclosure #10.

 

DES (Department of Economic Security)

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 Enclosure #11.

 

State Priority Programs Vocational Education

The State Priority Programs Vocational Education Grant provides funds to enhance supplemental vocational education programs at Granite Mountain Middle School, Prescott Mile High Middle School and Prescott High School.  Please refer to Enclosure #12.

 

Juvenile Justice Grant

The Juvenile Justice Grant is a collaborative grant between Central Yavapai Coalition for Substance Abuse Education and Prevention, Youth Count, Prescott Unified School District, Humboldt Unified School District and Chino Valley Unified School District.  Youth Count is the fiscal agent.  This collaboration between the community and educational institutions is to reduce crimes and substance abuse among juveniles while increasing academic performance.  Prescott Unified School District will be awarded $9,995.00 for a partial salary and benefits of a Family Services Coordinator.  This person coordinates family workshops and support groups throughout Prescott Unified School District. Please refer to Enclosure #13.

 

Item I.         Adjournment