Special Notice Special Meeting/Executive Session March 1, 2004

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Auditor General: SUSD ranks high in dollars in classroom
A report from the Arizona Auditor General released this week shows that Scottsdale is doing a good job of making sure tax dollars are spent in the classroom. In 2003 the district spent 61.5% of its funds in the classroom, up from 59% significantly better than the state average of 58.6%. That ranks 32nd of Arizona’s 226 districts. Other areas where SUSD performance exceeds the state average:

• Administration spending: SUSD, 8.6%; Arizona, 9.9%.
• Student support: SUSD 7%; Arizona 6.8%.
• Student/teacher ratio: SUSD 17.1-to-1; Arizona, 17.9-to-1.

Classified Job Openings Available Online
It is now easier for job seekers to learn detailed information about Classified job openings. Detailed job postings are now available and can be viewed 24 hours a day from your home or office. The new online postings will make it simpler for qualified applicants to find exciting positions with SUSD.

Gov. Napolitano Coming to SUSD
Arizona’s governor, Janet Napolitano, is coming to Scottsdale schools twice in the coming weeks. On Saturday, she will attend the 10th anniversary celebration for Aztec Elementary School. And on March 16, the governor will attend a Scottsdale Parent Council meeting at ANLC beginning at 6:30 p.m. to address education issues. The public is invited to both events.

School Finance Presentation
If you attended the School Finance Presentations on Jan. 14 and 21, we need your feedback. Please take a few minutes to complete the Community Forum Survey. The survey may not seem complete without the information supplied at the meetings.

Third Annual Super Saturday Program
Are you looking for academically challenging programs for your creative and artistic child? The Gifted Program is hosting Super Saturday for children in grades K-8 for five Saturdays in March and April. The deadline to register is Friday, March 5.