PRESCOTT UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT #1

GOVERNING BOARD

 

BOARD BRIEFING ADDENDUM

NUMBER 239A
May 8, 2001

 

 

Item No. 5A                                                                   

Date:  05/08/01

 

Consideration of:  Approving the use of the upper 20% of Proposition 301 funds to increase salary figures on the certified salary schedule for the 2001-2002 school year.

 

Submitted by:  Mr. Kevin Kapp, Assistant Superintendent

 

Administrative Recommendation:    The Governing Board review and consider placement of the upper 20% of 301 funds on the certified salary schedule for the 2001-2002 contract year.

 

Rationale:     The state of Arizona has indicated that the revenue stream for the sales tax will be sufficient to warrant this action.

 

Relevant Data and Exhibits:  A copy of the salary schedule will be provided at the May 8 Board meeting.

Item No. 17A                                                                 

Date:    05/08/01

 

Consideration of:  The review and approval of renewing the agreement with the Arizona Department of Education for the National School Lunch/Breakfast Programs for the 2001-2002 fiscal year.

 

Submitted by:  Mr. Jim Wahlstrom, Director of Food Services

 

Administrative Recommendation:  The administration recommends approval of this item.

 

Rationale:  It is necessary to enter into this agreement with the State Board of Education on a yearly basis to participate in the following programs:  National School Lunch Program, School Breakfast Program and the Food Distribution Program.

 

Relevant Data and Exhibits:  Please refer to Enclosure 17A.

 

Item No. 17B                                                                 

Date:  05/08/01

 

Consideration of:  The review and approval of modified middle school attendance hours for the 2001-2002 school year.

 

Submitted by:  Dr. Roger Short, Superintendent

 

Administrative Recommendation:  The Board review and consider approving a modified middle school attendance time schedule as presented.

 

Rationale:  The middle school principals see the need for common staff planning time at least one day per week.  This can be accomplished by either early release or a late start schedule once period per week .

 

Relevant Data and Exhibits:  The modified schedule times will be presented by Mr. Harlan and Mr. Collier at the Board meeting on May 8.  Please see Enclosure #17B.