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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 Meeting, December 9, 2008

EXECUTIVE SESSION - 5:00 p.m.

(b) Strategy session to discuss negotiations

STUDY SESSION - 5:15 p.m.

Budget strategies to Create a Soft Landing in Hard Economic Times

BOARD PICTURE - 6:30 p.m.

BOARD BUSINESS MEETING - 7:00 p.m.

WELCOME AND INTRODUCTIONS
- Opening Remarks - Shannon Poulsen
- Pledge - Westridge Elementary Student

LOVE OF LEARNING
- Westridge Elementary - Gaye Gibbs, Principal

RECOGNITION - National Board Certified Teachers: Presented by Human Resources Director Bob Gentry
- Christine Whatcott, Wasatch Elementary
- Meagan Taylor, Farrer Elementary
- Jill Taylor, Farrer Elementary
- Rebekah Witt, Centennial Middle School
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
- 2009 Board Meeting Calendar
- Final Boys & Girls Club contract

CONSENT ITEMS
- Board Minutes
- Personnel Reports
- Home School/School Choice Reports
- Financial Reports
- Approval of Items over $20,000

SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT
- Correspondence and information from the Superintendent

BOARD EVALUATION
- Which of the six ends have we accomplished tonight?
- Recognition of Departing board Member

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.

Download Board Meeting Packet - December 2008

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".