PRESCOTT UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 1

GOVERNING BOARD

BOARD BRIEFING

NUMBER 290A                                   April 12, 2005

Item No. 1a                                                         

Date:  04/12/05

In Consideration of:  Approving a lease/purchase of a substitute teacher finder system.

Submitted by:  Mr. Arn Lavington, Director of Purchasing

Relevant Information:

The Personnel Department has decided to engage the services of a substitute teacher finder system.  This lease/purchase requires us to pay $19,565.88 for the 2005-2006 school year and an additional identical amount for the 2006-2007 school year.  This system replaces a four hour substitute caller position in the district.  The funding for this purchase service would come from soft capital.

Exhibits:

A copy of the finance information has been attached for your review.  Please refer to Enclosure #1.

Item No. 11a                                                                 

Date:  04/12/05

In Consideration of:  Approving the recommendation for termination of Mrs. Cindy Brown, the Director of Transportation, effective April 12, 2005.

Submitted by:  Mr. Kevin J. Kapp, Superintendent

Relevant Information:

Based on evidence and information from a continued investigation regarding the hiring of a contract services employee that was a registered sex offender, it is recommended that the Director of Transportation be terminated from employment with Prescott Unified School District effective April 12, 2005.

Exhibits:

A memorandum to the Governing Board, as well as Governing Board Policy GDQD – Discipline, Suspension and Dismissal of Support Staff Members.  Please refer to Enclosure #2.