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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
- Kristine Manwaring
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, January 13, 2008
STUDY SESSION - 5:00 p.m.
- Rental Policy & Rates (1st Reading)
- Foreign Exchange Student Policy
- Consulting Architect
- Consent Agenda Review and Questions
- Establishing Board Retreat
BOARD BUSINESS MEETING - 7:00 p.m.
- WELCOME AND INTRODUCTIONS
- Opening Remarks - Richard Sheffield
- Pledge of Allegiance
- OATH OF OFFICE OF ELECTED BOARD MEMBERS
- Administered by Kerry Smith
- ELECTION OF BOARD PRESIDENT AND VICE PRESIDENT
- LOVE OF LEARNING
- Dixon Middle School - Rosanna Ungerman, Principal
- RECOGNITION
- Timpview High Football Team and Boosters - 4A State Champions
- Geovanni Guzman, Recipient of the H. Kenton Reavis Special Educator Award - Special Education Teacher, Franklin Elementary
- Zola Vincent Andreasen Bair - Honorary Diploma Recipient
- Dr. Dean Robinson, Dentist
- Dr. Phil Plothow, Optometrist - Presented by Jerry Zimmerman, "Kids Cause"
- 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
- Rental Policy & Rates - 1st Reading
- Foreign Exchange Student Policy
- Approval of consulting architect
- CONSENT ITEMS
- Board Minutes
- Personnel Reports
- Home School/School Choice Reports
- Financial Reports
- 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".
Archived Board of Education Documents
Board Meeting Packets
- Board Meeting Packet - October 2008
- Board Meeting Packet - September 2008
- Board Meeting Packet - August 2008
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