PRESCOTT UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 1

GOVERNING BOARD

BOARD BRIEFING

NUMBER 313

January 16, 2007

Item No. 1
Date: 1/16/07

Consideration of: Approving nominations for the reorganization of the Governing Board.

Submitted by: Mr. Kevin J. Kapp, Superintendent

Relevant Information: The Governing Board annually elects a new President according to A.R.S. §15-321.

Exhibits:

Item No. 2
Date: 1/16/07

In Consideration of: Approving the day and time for Governing Board meetings for the year 2008.

Submitted by: Mr. Kevin J. Kapp, Superintendent

Relevant Information: The Governing Board annually shall approve a schedule for meetings for the following year.

Exhibits:

Item No. 3
Date: 1/16/07

In Consideration of: Approving the selection and appointment of a representative to serve on the West Yavapai County Joint Technological Education District Steering Committee.

Submitted by: Mr. Kevin J. Kapp, Superintendent

Relevant Information: Meetings have been held with members from the educational and business communities to access the level of support for the development and implementation of a Joint Technology Education District (JTED) in West Yavapai County. In order to continue to move forward, it is necessary to form a Steering Committee, for which a representative must be selected and appointed.

Exhibits: A copy of the Authorization of Continued Planning and Steering Committee

Appointment Form, as well as additional information is attached. Please refer to Enclosure #1.

Item No. 4
Date: 1/16/07

In Consideration of: Approving the Teacher Evaluation System Verification Statement of Assurance for 2007.

Submitted by: Dr. Chris Reynolds, Assistant Superintendent

Relevant Information: A.R.S. §15-952.A.3 specifies that local governing boards must submit evidence to the Arizona State Board of Education that the evaluation system originally approved by the Board continues to meet all requirements set forth in A.R.S. §15-537.

Exhibits: A copy of the Statement of Assurance form is attached for your review. Please refer to Enclosure #2.

Item No. 5
Date: 1/16/07

In Consideration of: Approving the certified and classified personnel actions as presented.

Submitted by: Dr. Chris Reynolds, Assistant Superintendent

Relevant Information: A copy of the personnel report appears below.

Exhibits:

PRESCOTT UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 1

Personnel Report

December 12, 2006

CERTIFIED STAFF

EMPLOYMENT:

Name: Position: Location: Status:

RESIGNATIONS:

Name: Position: Location: Status:

None

NEW SUBSTITUTE TEACHERS:

Dustin Hanna

Robert Hentschel

Yvonne Berry

Natalie Rogers

Benjamin Karnitschnig

Liza Young

(Total = 116)

CLASSIFIED STAFF

EMPLOYMENT:

Name: Position: Location: Status:

Susanne Bagley Secretary NP/Discovery Gardens Replacement

Kimberly Barker Print Shop Assistant/Custodian DO Replacement

Claudia Clarida Instructional Asst. 1:1 TH New*

Katie Godel Assistant Kid’s & Co. MV New**

Theresa Hogue Bus Driver SC New*

Karen Huisingh Lead Teacher – Kid’s & Co. DX Replacement

Arlene Larson Kitchen Helper I FC Replacement

Michael Leonhardt Custodian FC/PHS Replacement

Terry Masto Instruction Asst. 1:1 WTS Replacement

Marvin Mazur Lunch Truck Driver FC Replacement

Cierra Vorpahl Playground Asst. WTS Replacement

Brandee Yale Kitchen Helper I FC Replacement

*Board approved new positions

**Kid’s & Co.

RESIGNATIONS

Name: Position: Location: Status:

Cindy David Medicaid Coordinator/Kitchen Helper II CSS/LN Resignation

Connie Frahm Cafeteria Manager WTS Resignation

Debbie Lamb Site Director, Kid’s & Co. DX/LN Resignation

Lucy Mazza Kitchen Helper I FC/WTS Resignation

Linda Wild Office Clerk/Playground Asst. WTS Resignation

NEW VOLUNTEERS

Name: Position: Location: Status:

Kevin Onnen GMMS

Susan Riebel WTS

Paul Roberts GMMS

Ann Schwerdt WTS

John Vonk MV

Item No. 6

Date: 1/16/07

In Consideration of: Accepting the donations as presented.

Submitted by: Mrs. Renee Raskin, Chief Financial Officer

Relevant Information: Board Policy requires acceptance by the Governing Board of all donations.

Exhibits:

Three guitars valued at $450 from the Target Store to the Granite Mountain Middle School Band Program.

A first aid box and medical supplies valued at $51.13 from Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Ringe to Granite Mountain Middle School Athletic Department.

Two hundred and fifty dollars from Susan and Phil Lawson in memory of Justin Clement to the Granite Mountain Middle School Band Program.

Twenty five hundred dollars from Big Lots to be used for student activities.

Four hundred seventy-five dollars from Jeri Smith-Fornara to Taylor Hicks Elementary School.

A computer valued at $200 from Mr. Robert Diedrich to Taylor Hicks Elementary School.

A 27” Phillips-Magnavox TV valued at $100 from Mr. and Mrs. Philip Daykin.

Twenty-five dollars from Joseph and Gail Quinlan to Granite Mountain Middle School.

A sewing table, fabric and serger valued at $400 from Ms. Phyllis Parkhurst to Prescott High School.

A “Gator” golf cart valued at $6,500 from Mr. Duane Watkins to the football program at Prescott High School.

A Lexmark printer valued at $50 from Mr. Wayne Sission to Lincoln Elementary

School.

Arizona Highways magazines from 1960 to 2006 valued at $485 from Mr. Gus Scott to the Fine Arts Department and the library at Prescott High School.

A Dell computer, Epson printer, HP printer, fax, copier and related accessories valued at $420 from Mr. William Miller.

Golf clubs, valued at $200, from Mr. Patrick Appleby to the Athletic Department at Prescott High School.

Item No. 7

Date: 1/16/07

In Consideration of: Ratifying the vouchers as presented.

Submitted by: Mrs. Renee Raskin, Chief Financial Officer Rationale: Arizona Revised Statute requires approval/ratification of all vouchers.

Exhibits:

Voucher # Amount

Payroll Voucher #11 $963,408.47

Payroll Voucher #12 $1,340,994.99

Expenditure Voucher #7032 $215,364.94

Expenditure Voucher #7033 $83,627.46

Expenditure Voucher #7034 $302,013.82

Expenditure Voucher #7035 $247,168.38

Expenditure Voucher #7036 $187,773.82

Documentation for warrants is available for inspection from Business Services,

located at 146 South Granite Street, Prescott, AZ 86303.

Item No. 8

Date: 1/16/07
 

In Consideration of: Approving the Auxiliary Operations and Student Activities Fund Statement of Receipts and Disbursements for the month of November 2006.

Submitted by: Mrs. Renee Raskin, Chief Financial Officer

Relevant Information:

Exhibits: Copies of the statements are attached. Please refer to Enclosure #3.

Item No. 9
Date: 1/16/07

In Consideration of: Approving the previous minutes from the Governing Board Executive and Study Session of December 5, 2006, and the Executive and Voting Session of December 12, 2006.

Submitted by: Mr. Kevin J. Kapp, Superintendent

Relevant Information: Board Policy requires approval of minutes.

Exhibits: Please refer to Enclosure #4.

INFORMATION ITEMS:

10. Ms. Raskin has prepared the School Board Summary Budget Report for your review. Please refer to Enclosure #5.

11. The following are continuation grants that have been awarded to Prescott Unified School District – submitted by Marianne Brooks.

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

2005-2006 Allocation: $715,701.00

2006-2007 Allocation: $745,917.00

To provide compensatory education services to educationally disadvantaged preschool, elementary and secondary school children (including private school pupils) in low-income areas in meeting the Arizona Academic Standards. Please refer to Enclosure #6.

Title II – A (Improving Teacher Quality)

2005-2006 Allocation: $179,660.00

2006-2007 Allocation: $180,656.00

The purpose of Title II-A, Improving Teacher Quality, is to increase the academic achievement of all students by helping schools and LEAs improve teacher and principal quality and ensure that all teachers are highly qualified. Please refer to Enclosure #7.

Title V – A (Innovative Programs) Formerly Title VI

2005-2006 Allocation: $17,297.00

2006-2007 Allocation: $ 8,673.00

To improve elementary and secondary education by providing formula grants to states to support a broad range of state and local school improvement programs. Please refer to Enclosure #8.

Title IV (Safe and Drug Free Schools and Communities)

2005-2006 Allocation: $27,238.53

2006-2007 Allocation: $20,289.00

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 Enclosure #9.

State Chemical Abuse

2005-2006 Allocation: $2,278.84

2006-2007 Allocation: $5,600.00

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.