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Dr. Milissa Sackos, executive director of Student and Community Services, presented an evaluation and findings report on the District’s security assessment. GE Security has been working with Scottsdale Unified School District staff on a comprehensive security assessment of all campuses. The assessment involved conducting several reviews of the campuses which included staff interviews and surveys. A through evaluation has been performed, including a policy and procedure analysis, risk assessment, security surveys and vulnerability assessment. The presentation is available on the District’s Web site at: http://www.susd.org/district/govboard/meetings.cfm.

Sherry Celaya, director of Finance Services, reviewed and discussed with the Board the adaptation of the Credit Card Policy DGD – Credit Card at the recommendation of the District’s outside auditors. The adaption of this policy will provide a clear procedure and better control over the use of credit cards. The item will be brought back as a Consent Agenda item on the November 18th Board agenda.

Dr. Ildi Laczko-Kerr, executive director of Curriculum, Instruction & Assessment, provided the Governing Board with an overview of student achievement, including success and opportunities for growth. The Board will receive information regarding the 2008-09 School Improvement Plan process, including Supai Middle School’s action plan for making AYP. The presentation is available on the District’s Web site at: http://www.susd.org/district/govboard/meetings.cfm.

In other action, the Governing Board:

• Approved the Proclamation for American Education Week – November 16-22, 2008.
• Accepted gifts valued at $247,669. The gifts were received from Anasazi PTO, Arcadia PTO, C.H.A.P.T.S., Cheyenne PTO, Copper Ridge PTO, Mountainside PTO, Sequoya APT, Tavan PTA, Zuni Community Association, Hohokam Student Council, Desert Mountain Boys Basketball Booster, Saguaro Football Boosters, The 18 Society Foundation, Nancy Brazel, General Dynamics, Honeywell Hometown Solutions, Intel Foundation, Kiwanis Clubs of Scottsdale, Taylor Larkin-West, Beth Parsons, Reading is Fundamental, Sam’s Club Foundation, Scottsdale Charros, Target, Virginia Piper Charitable Trust, Wells Fargo Foundation and Diane White.

The next regular Governing Board meeting is scheduled for 3 p.m. on November 18 at the Education Center.