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Board of Education
- Darryl Alder - Board President
- Mary Ann Christiansen - Board Vice President
- Richard Sheffield
- Shannon Poulsen
- Carolyn Wright
- Sue Curtis
- Sandy Packard
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 Study Session, August 26, 2008
7:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
- Secondary Education Task force Report
Board Meeting, August 12, 2008
BOARD STUDY SESSION - 4:30 p.m.
- Wellness Policy
- Accounts Receivable Policy
- Employee Travel Policy
- Final Independence Seminary Building Review
- 2008-2009 Goals
- Final 2008-2009 Budget and Property Tax Information
BOARD BUSINESS MEETING - 7:00 p.m.
- WELCOME AND INTRODUCTIONS
- Opening Remarks - President Darryl Alder
- Pledge - By Invitation
- Love of Learning
- Timpview High School Band Report
- Dixon Middle School Report on Mexico Trip
- Truth in Taxation Hearing
- District Presentation
- Public Input
- 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
- Approve Final Budget and Property Tax
- Approval of Wellness Policy
- First Reading of Accounts Receivable Policy
- Approval of Employee Travel Policy
- Approval of Individual School Calendars
- Final Approval of Independence Seminary Building
- CONSENT ITEMS
- Board Minutes
- Personnel Reports
- Home School/School Choice Reports
- Financial Reports
- Requests for Purchases over $20,000
- School Land Trust Plan Change
- SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT
- Correspondence and information from the Superintendent
- BOARD EVALUATION
- Which of the six ends have we accomplished tonight?
- 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 52-4-4.
2008 Board Meeting Schedule
- January 15th
- February 12th
- March 11th
- April 8th
- May 13th
- June 10th
- August 12th
- September 9th
- October 14th
- November 11th
- December 9th
- January 13th, 2009
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 Sharon at sharonr@provo.edu. You may also download a current agenda on this page by clicking "Download Board Meeting Agenda" in the right column under "Related Links".
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