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Top: Carolyn Wright, Richard Sheffield, Darryl Alder, Shannon Poulsen (Vice President)
Bottom: Sue Curtis (President), Kristine Manwaring, Mary Ann Christiansen

Mission Statement

Provo City schools maximize student achievement and development. Students in our schools enlarge their capacities, interests, and love of learning. They:

Master the basics (the foundation of literacy and numeracy)
Develop depth of content knowledge
Excel in their interests
Feel respected and loved in a safe and orderly environment
Develop responsible, respectful, and compassionate citizenship

We will accomplish our mission through connecting with the community

Board Meeting and Study Session, February 9, 2010

5:30 - 5:45 p.m. - Dinner

5:45 p.m. - Executive Session:

To Discuss Pending or Reasonably Imminent Litigation - Utah Code 52-4-205
Superintendent's Evaluation

6:00 - 6:15 p.m. - iChat Training

6:15 - 7:00 p.m. - Study Session

Student Travel Requests
Consent Calendar Review & Questions

BOARD BUSINESS MEETING - 7:00 p.m.

WELCOME AND INTRODUCTIONS - PRESIDENT SUE CURTIS
- Opening Remarks - Member Darryl Alder
- Pledge of Allegiance - Adam Jensen, Edgemont Elementary 6th Grade Student

COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS:
- Love of Learning Presentation: Edgemont Elementary 1st Grade French Immersion Student Choir - Emily Ward, Music Teacher & Director; Dennis Pratt, Principal
- RECOGNITION:

Lowe's Contributions to Dixon Middle School: Michael Stauffer, Orem Store Manager; Lisa Jensen, HR Manager - Presented by Jared Ferguson, District Science/CTE Specialist
Suzette Rothlisberger, Lead Secretary, Sunset View Elementary: Provo Education Support Professionals Employee of the Month. Presented by Anne-Marie Harrison, Principal, Sunset View Elementary

PUBLIC INPUT FOR ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA - Members of the audience may bring to the attention of the Board any item not on the agenda, however State law prohibits the Board from acting on items that do not appear on the agenda. Please state your name and address and limit your comments to three minutes. It may be necessary to interrupt and/or delay public comments in order to honor “time specific” items on our agenda. If you prefer not to wait you may leave your comments in writing on the provided form and a member of our staff will contact you.

BUSINESS ITEMS
- Student Travel Requests:
- Timpview Student Government to Washington, D.C.
- Timpview Cheerleaders to Anaheim, CA

CONSENT CALENDAR
- Board Minutes
- Personnel Reports
- Home School/School Choice Reports
- Financial Reports

SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT
- Correspondence and information from the Superintendent

EXECUTIVE SESSION
- The Board of Education reserves the right to call an Executive Session subsequent to the regular business meeting for any of the following purposes: (i) discussion of the character, professional competence, or physical or mental health of an individual; (ii) strategy sessions to discuss collective bargaining; (iii) strategy sessions to discuss pending or reasonably imminent litigation; (iv) strategy sessions to discuss the purchase, exchange, or lease of real property when public discussion of the transaction would disclose the appraisal or estimated value of the property under consideration or prevent the public body from completing the transaction on the best possible terms; (v) strategy sessions to discuss the sale of real property; (vi) discussion regarding deployment of security personnel, devices, or systems; and (vii) investigative proceedings regarding allegations of criminal misconduct. Utah Code 52-4-205

Download Board Meeting Packet - February 2010

2010 Board Meeting Schedule

January

12, 5:00 p.m. - Evening Study Session
12, 7:00 p.m. - Business Meeting
26, 7:30 a.m. - Morning Study Session

February

9, 5:00 p.m. - Evening Study Session
9, 7:00 p.m. - Business Meeting
23, 7:30 a.m. - Morning Study Session

March

9, 5:00 p.m. - Evening Study Session
9, 7:00 p.m. - Business Meeting
23, 7:30 a.m. - Morning Study Session

April

13, 5:00 p.m. - Evening Study Session
13, 7:00 p.m. - Business Meeting
27, 7:30 a.m. - Morning Study Session

May

11, 5:00 p.m. - Evening Study Session
11, 7:00 p.m. - Business Meeting
25, 7:30 a.m. - Morning Study Session

June

8, 5:00 p.m. - Evening Study Session
8, 7:00 p.m. - Business Meeting
22, 7:30 a.m. - Morning Study Session

August

10, 5:00 p.m. - Evening Study Session
10, 7:00 p.m. - Business Meeting
24, 7:30 a.m. - Morning Study Session

September

14, 5:00 p.m. - Evening Study Session
14, 7:00 p.m. - Business Meeting
28, 7:30 a.m. - Morning Study Session

October

12, 5:00 p.m. - Evening Study Session
12, 7:00 p.m. - Business Meeting
26, 7:30 a.m. - Morning Study Session

November

9, 5:00 p.m. - Evening Study Session
9, 7:00 p.m. - Business Meeting
23, 7:30 a.m. - Morning Study Session

December

14, 5:00 p.m. - Evening Study Session
14, 7:00 p.m. - Business Meeting

Board Meeting Pointers

Board meetings are a time for the Board of Education to conduct Provo City School District business. While the meetings are designed for the Board to make decisions on policy for the District, they are open to all citizens, with a portion of the meeting reserved for public comment. Prior to the meeting you may contact board members directly to give personal input, or you may contact the Superintendent. In order to speak at a board meeting, prior arrangements are not necessary.

Important points to remember when addressing the School Board:

Organize your thoughts
Begin by stating your name and address
Be courteous in your language
Presentation should be brief and to the point
Be prepared to answer questions from the Board
Public demonstrations (clapping, cheering, booing) are discouraged

In responding to citizen comments, the Board may elect one of the following options:

Refer the matter to staff
Place an item on a future Board meeting agenda
Discuss the matter as time permits

If you would like an agenda in advance of Board meetings, contact Shelley at shelleys@provo.edu. You may also download a current agenda on this page by clicking "Download Board Meeting Packet" above, or in the right column under "Related Links".