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Mission Statement for Provo School District

"In partnership with parents and community, we cultivate highly effective learning environments where all students engage, think, and learn in order to contribute, create and innovate for a lifetime."

Board of Education Releases Proposed Policies for Public Input

April 26, 2012

A proposed policy for donation and fundraising has been released by the School Board for public review and input. Input will be available for 30 days from the date of this posting. The proposed policy is available below:

Patrons can send their comments on the Donation and Fundraising policy to Board member Mary Ann Christiansen or to Business Administrator Kerry Smith.

April 18, 2012

A proposed policy for student attendance has been released by the School Board for public review and input. Input will be available for 30 days from the date of this posting. The proposed policy is available below:

To send input on the attendance policy, please email Associate Superintendent Greg Hudnall.

Public Statement of the Board of Education of the Provo School District

March 14, 2012

As a result of the our staff’s internal investigations and of the State Office of Education Audit, which we requested, we have recently been presented with alarming information of financial irregularities, negligent and intentional failure to follow our policies and procedures, and violations of professional educator ethics and of State law in our District. In some instances, internal financial controls must be strengthened. In some areas, such as fundraising, our policies will require continuing review and revision. When requested to do so in writing, as required by law, we have provided the requested records to the press. We will continue to address all of the issues raised through the information we have received.

We have directed that our policies and procedures be carefully reviewed and improved as needed. We will engage the assistance of independent auditors and legal counsel as necessary. We demand and expect to be provided sufficient information to enable us to exercise appropriate financial oversight. We will not tolerate in our staff and employees intentional and willful disregard of our established policies and procedures, of professional educator ethics, or of applicable State law. We have directed our administrators to take immediate corrective disciplinary action in every instance where it is warranted, to ensure compliance and protect public funds and assets.

We are painfully aware of the disciplinary action taken by our staff on March 13 and we regret it was found necessary by them to do so. We respect the courage of our staff to take necessary disciplinary actions and we acknowledge our support of them as they follow our policies.

Under our policy, individual personnel matters are confidential and we will not discuss them further in public. All personnel matters will be handled and resolved according to our policies. We acknowledge our employee’s rights to fairness and due process, which is provided by our policies.

It is our responsibility to make policy and set the tone for governance of the Provo School District. We expect excellence, respect, accountability, transparency, and integrity of our entire School community and ourselves. We are grateful for our many dedicated employees, parents, volunteers, donors and patrons who continue to support the mission of the Provo School District, which is providing our students with a highly effective education.

May 8, 2012 - Study Session & Business Meeting Agenda

4:45 pm - Dinner

5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Study Session

7:00 pm - Business Meeting

2012 Board Meeting Schedule

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:

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

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".

Archived Board of Education Documents

Board Meeting Packets

Board Meeting Minutes

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