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Scottsdale Unified School District Arizona’s Most Excelling School District! |
| Education Center 3811 North 44th Street Phoenix, Arizona 85018 |
Telephone: 480-484-6100 FAX: 480-484-6286 Web site: www.susd.org |
| Meeting of February 12, 2008 | BOARD BRIEFS |
Dr. David Peterson, assistant superintendent for Operations, presented information on the 2008-2009 Fiscal Year Budget to the Governing Board. The District is looking at an approximate 1 percent decrease in the number of students. Additionally, the actual student/teacher ratio has been studied, and a realignment to meet the actual TEA and Override ratios has been completed. The District Administration has been meeting since November 2007 to develop a strong fiscal budget that addresses the increased cost of health insurance, required special education needs and staff adjustments.
The proposed budget is projected to be advertised on June 30, 2008, and the actual budget adoption is to take place on Tuesday, July 1, 2008. The presentation is available on the District’s Web site at: www.susd.org/district/govboard/meetings.cfm.
Jeff Thomas, executive director for Human Capital, updated the Board on the current status of the employee evaluation process and a clear indication of what the next steps will be. The presentation is available on the District’s Web site at: www.susd.org/district/govboard/meetings.cfm.
In other action, the Governing Board:
- Tabled the discussion on the Comprehensive Professional Development Plan until February 26th.
- Tabled the expansion of Phased Retirement Programs – Smartschoolsplus.
- Accepted gifts valued at $78,877. The gifts were received from Anasazi PTO, Arcadia PTO, Cocopah APT, Cheyenne PTO, Cochise APT, CRES PTO, Navajo PTO, Saguaro PTO, Zuni Community Association, Chaparral Yearbook Club, Saguaro Publications, Lora Bawlby, Don Chiapetti, City National Bank, Fountain Hills Elks, Martin and Wendy Kaye, Milwaukee School of Engineering, Paradise Valley United Methodist Church, Scottsdale Charros, Dan Valentine and Wells Fargo.
A Work/Study meeting on the Comprehensive Professional Development Plan is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. on February 26 at the Education Center. The next two regular Governing Board meetings are scheduled for 5:30 p.m. on March 4 and March18 at the Education Center.
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