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PRESCOTT
UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 1
GOVERNING BOARD
BOARD
BRIEFING
NUMBER 288
February 1, 2005
The school district has been working with the
City of Prescott on the purchase of land at Abia Judd Elementary School by
the City as part of the Williamson Valley Road widening project and thus
the necessity of moving part of the playground at Abia Judd Elementary
School to another location.
Mr. Bill Munson, principal at Abia Judd
Elementary School, has been the key individual working with the City of
Prescott. A proposal was presented to the City of Prescott several weeks
ago with regard to the moving of the playground and the costs associated
with this project. Mr. Munson will discuss the status of the proposal
with the Governing Board at the February 1st Study Session.
If agreement has been reached between
Prescott Unified School District and the City of Prescott, a revised
contract will be presented to the Governing Board at the February 1st
Study Session.
Relevant Information:
The first draw of funds from the November 2,
2004, bond issue consists of
$3,700,000. It is projected that this funding
will become available sometime in March, 2005. As was discussed at the
Governing Board Retreat/Planning Session on January 19, 2005, the complete
list of bond projects will need to be reduced down to projects designated
as First Year Projects. The remainder of the bond projects will be
initiated with the second draw of bond funds in spring/summer of 2006.
Exhibits:
At the Governing Board’s request, the District
Leadership Team has met to discuss a recommendation to the Governing Board
for an initial list of bond projects. This recommended list will be
presented to the Governing Board at the February 1st Study
Session.
Governing Board member Mrs. Dee Navarro is
requesting approval of funds to participate in the National School Boards
Association National Conference in San Diego, California, in April of
2005. With the NSBA National Conference on the west coast this year and
thus travel costs at a minimum, this is an excellent opportunity for
Prescott Unified School District to participate in a quality national
conference and bring back valuable information with respect to many
important educational issues.
The cost to attend this conference will be
approximately $2,000.00, which includes registration, hotel, travel and
meals. The Governing Board has a travel account for attending educational
conferences and workshops. This request requires Governing Board approval
due to it being an out-of-state conference requiring the use of
Maintenance and Operation funds.
In Consideration of:
Approving the certified and classified personnel actions
as presented.
Submitted by:
Dr. Chris Reynolds, Assistant Superintendent
Exhibits:
Please refer to Enclosure #6.
Item No. 11
Date:
02/01/05
In Consideration of:
Accepting the donations as presented.
Submitted by:
Mrs. Renee Raskin, Director of Business Services
Relevant Information:
Board Policy requires acceptance by the Governing Board of all donations.
Exhibits:
One hundred dollars from Ms. Abby Winkelmeyer,
to Miller Valley Elementary School.
Seven dollars and fifty cents from Robert
DeArmond to help restore the 1947 Dodge bus.
Four hundred dollars from Charles DeArmond to
help restore the 1947 Dodge bus.
A computer valued at $650, from Mr. Drew
Alexander, to Lincoln Elementary School.
A Dell computer, Sony monitor, speakers,
printer and related accessories valued at $1,800, from Mr. Robert Kyanko.
Two hundred dollars from an anonymous donor,
for student assistance at Lincoln Elementary School.
A Cranium game valued at $20 from Mr. and Mrs.
Henry Dahlberg to the Discovery Garden Preschool.
Two computers, monitors, CPU units and
printers valued at $1,200, from Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Kapp to the Discovery
Garden Preschool.
A computer from Ms. Shona Dains, no valued was
placed upon this donation.
A Macintosh computer, monitor, keyboard,
printer and related accessories, from Mr. and Mrs. Michael Orr, no valued
was placed upon this donation.
Fourteen books titled “The Ultimate Student
Thesaurus” valued at $161.42, from Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Beaman.
Two hundred and fifty dollars from Kelley/Wise
Engineering, Inc., to the Prescott Mile High Middle School Harmony Habitat
fund.
Three hundred dollars from Engineering &
Testing Consultants, Inc., to the Prescott Mile High Middle School Harmony
Habitat fund.
Hooked on School Success phonics program
valued at $600, from Ms. Lynn Louie, to the special education department
at Taylor Hicks Elementary School.
Thirty-two dollars and fifty-one cents from
the Taylor Hicks PTA for the purchase of Spelling Bee trophies.
A HP printer/copier/fax machine valued at
$150, from Ms. Toni Sitterly.
A HP computer and monitor valued at $100, from
Mr. Frank Shankwitz.
One thousand dollars to be used for charitable
purposes, from Mr. Edwin C. Winder, Winder Family Foundation.
A laser printer, from Mr. Robert Dowell, no
valued was placed on this donation.
Item No. 12
Date:
02/01/05
In Consideration of:
Ratifying the vouchers as presented.
Submitted by:
Mrs. Renee Raskin, Director of Business Services
Rationale:
Arizona Revised Statute requires approval/ratification of all vouchers.
Exhibits:
Voucher #
Amount
Payroll
Voucher #13 $842,113.76
Payroll
Voucher #14 $800,110.00
Expenditure
Voucher #5045 $71,474.63
Expenditure
Voucher #5046 $82,685.78
Expenditure
Voucher #5047 $32,434.03
Expenditure Voucher
#5048 $91,407.11
Expenditure Voucher
#5049 $102,525.05
Expenditure Voucher
#5050 $292,000.59
Expenditure Voucher
#5051 $144,353.90
Expenditure Voucher
#5052 $42,828.02
Expenditure Voucher
#5053 $107,228.61
Documentation for warrants is available for inspection from Business
Services, located at 146 South Granite Street, Prescott, AZ 86303.
Item No. 13
Date:
02/01/05
In Consideration of:
Approving the Auxiliary Operations and Student
Activities Fund Statement of Receipts and
Disbursements for the month of
December 2004.
Submitted by:
Mrs. Renee Raskin, Director of Business Services
Relevant Information:
Exhibits:
A copy of the statements is attached. Please refer to Enclosure #7.
Item No. 14
Date:
02/01/05
In Consideration of:
Approving the previous minutes from the Governing
Board Executive Session and Study Session of
January 4, 2005, and the
Executive and Voting Session of January 11,
2005.
Submitted by:
Mr. Kevin J. Kapp, Superintendent
Relevant Information:
Board Policy requires approval of minutes.
Exhibits:
Please refer to Enclosure #8.
INFORMATION ITEMS:
15. Ms. Raskin has prepared the School
Board Summary Budget Report for your review. (Please refer to Enclosure
#9.)
16. Enclosed for your review is a
congratulatory letter from Gust & Rosenfeld regarding the Governing Board
receiving the ASBA Total Board Award for 2004. (Please refer to Enclosure
#10.)
17. Enclosed for your review are the
minutes from the Employee Benefit Trust meeting held on November 4, 2004.
(Please refer to Enclosure #11.)
18. Enclosed for your review is a letter
of appreciation from the League of Women Voters regarding Mrs. Dalma Rose
serving on a panel of local educators. (Please refer to Enclosure #12.)
19. Enclosed for your review is a letter
of appreciation from the League of Women Voters regarding Mrs. Mindy
Sherrill serving on a panel of local educators. (Please refer to
Enclosure #13.)
20. Enclosed for your review is a letter
of commendation from the Arizona Foundation for Legal Services
and Education regarding Prescott High School’s implementation of the
Community Works Program through Mrs. Dorrean Walker, Officer Jeanette
Brambila, and Officer Dave Fuller. (Please refer to Enclosure #14.)
21. The following are continuation grants
that have been awarded to Prescott Unified School District and submitted
by Mrs. Mary Anne Kapp:
Title I Part A Improving Basic Programs
Operated by Local Education Agencies)
2003-2004 Allocation: $636,234.00;
2004-2005 Allocation: $737,132.00
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 #15.
Title II – A (Improving Teacher Quality)
2003-2004 Allocation: $158,561.00;
2004-2005 Allocation: $167,816.00
This program combines the Eisenhower
Professional Development State Grants and Class Size Reduction programs
into one program. 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 #15.
Title V – A (Innovative Programs) Formerly
Title VI
2003-2004 Allocation: $29,756.00;
2004-2005 Allocation: $24,978.00
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 #15.
Title II – D (Enhancing Education Through
Technology)
2003-2004 Allocation: $17,340.00;
2004-2005 Allocation: $19,081.00
This program is to incorporate technology into
all programs and services through an evolving and integrated plan. It
also includes enhancing the educational process, and offering
opportunities that help the Prescott Unified School District’s faculty and
students pursue lifelong learning. Please refer to Enclosure #16.
Career and Technical Education Basic Grant
2003-2004 Allocation: $90,386.03;
2004-2005 Allocation: $101,679.57
The Career and Technical Education Basic 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 #17. |