September 8, 2026 Study Session - PCSD Study Session and Business Meeting

Description:  The public is welcome to attend our open meetings at the district office.

In the event that a board member or district staff member needs to attend remotely, a Zoom link will be provided to the entire board for that purpose.

The following YouTube links are available to watch the meetings live or at the viewer's convenience:
PCSD Live YouTube Channel: youtube.com/channel/UCFmB8Jxqa9-RMOSvfwbylUQ
Study Session: https://youtube.com/live/3lp7SeGqbPU?feature=share
Business Meeting: https://youtube.com/live/ijhuQyt-X7I?feature=share

Description:  Most meetings will include a training presented by rotating board members on the Board Handbook, USBE Guide, or Policies. This training will focus on Relationships of the board with the superintendent, business administrator, public, staff, individuals and others. 

• PCSD Board Handbook (2025) p. 6-7

Description:  The board is required to review and approve the committee members for Sex Education. There will be a vote in the Business Meeting tonight on this item.

Description:  Marching Band fee change request from $820 to $1500.

This is a request to correct an error and bring the fee to the normal fee amount to accommodate the band needs for travel and competitions.

Description: 

Policy Review, 2nd Readings
Wendy Dau, Superintendent

Issue
District administration generates or revises policies from time to time as needed, whether due to state legal requirements or local identified needs. The policy committee, including select board members, helps in this process and, when ready, the policies come before the board in multiple readings, are posted on the district website for public review and finally are voted on by the board.

Background
The following policies will be discussed by the board tonight as 2nd readings. 

1. 5200 P2 Drug and Alcohol Testing of Other Employees
 

Description: 

Policy Review, 1st Readings
Wendy Dau, Superintendent

Issue
District administration generates or revises policies from time to time as needed, whether due to state legal requirements or local identified needs. The policy committee, including select board members, helps in this process and, when ready, the policies come before the board in multiple readings, are posted on the district website for public review and finally are voted on by the board.

Background
The following policies will be discussed by the board tonight as 1st readings before being posted on the district website for public comment.

1. Updated Policy 5325 Credit for Prior Teaching Experience and New Employee Placement on the Salary Schedule
   1. Procedure 5325 P1 New Employee Placement on the Salary Schedule (already in place, PCSD Website: 5325 Procedure 1)
2. New Policy 7400 Non-Student Data Privacy
3. New Policy 7010 Public Education Hotline
4. New Policy 7600 Political Party Use of School Facilities
5. New Policy 7650 Parent Rights to Academic Accomodations
6. New Procedure 7140 P2 School Climate Surveys
7. New Policy 7655 Educational Authority of Separated Parents
8. New Policy 7280 Flags on School Property
9. Updated Policy 7270 Use of E-bikes and Scooters on School Campuses
10. Updated Policy 6130 Cash Receipts

 

Description: 

Consent Calendar Review and Questions
President Jennifer Partridge

Issue
The Board of Education is required to approve items in the consent agenda as part of their legal responsibility.

Background
At every board meeting, items come to the agenda that need little if any discussion or debate either because they are routine procedures or already have unanimous consent. A consent agenda (Roberts Rules of Order calls it a consent calendar) allows the board to approve all these items together without discussion or individual motions. Depending upon the organization, this can free up anywhere from a few minutes to a half hour for more substantial discussion on other critical agenda items.

The consent calendar of the Board of Education of Provo School District contains routine items and reports related to approval of minutes, appointment or termination of employees, decisions related to school choice, the monthly financial report including purchases over $50,000, and other reports requiring no formal Board action.

At times, Board members have questions related to the consent calendar.  We encourage Board members to contact staff directly prior to the meeting to explore your questions.  However, to facilitate the efficiency of the regular Board meeting, staff desires to provide time for consent agenda questions (if any) during the study session.

Staff recommends Board members fully understand the contents of the consent calendar and recommends its approval; however, no Board action is permitted in the Board study session.

Description: 

Upcoming Google Calendar Items
President Jennifer Partridge

Timpview PTA/PTO Community Meeting
Tuesday, September 15, 2026
7:00 p.m., Timpview High School

District Parent Resource Night
Wednesday, September 16, 2026
6-7:30pm, Centennial Middle School

DLI Committee Meeting
Thursday, September 17, 2026
6:00 p.m., PDC District Ofices

CTE Get the Scoop
Monday, September 21, 2026
5-8pm, Provo High School

USBA Fall Regional Meeting
Wednesday, September 23, 2026
6:00pm, PDC District Offices

All Day Board Meetings
Friday, September 25, 2026
8:30am - 5:00pm

Joint Board and City Council Meeting
Thursday, October 1, 2026
City Council Chambers

SAC Meeting
Wednesday, October 7, 2026
11:00 a.m., Timpview High School

Fall Graduation 
Wednesday, October 7, 2026
5:00pm, Independence High School
Speaker: Board Member Meg Van Wagenen

Study Session & Business Meeting
Tuesday, October 13, 2026
District Offices

Professional Development Day
Tuesday, October 21, 2026

Fall Break
October 22-26 2026

Study Session & Business Meeting
Tuesday, October 27, 2026
District Offices

 

 

Description:  Meeting called to order at 

Description:  Award Winners:

Holly Patching, Edgemont Elementary School, Teacher

Dallin Chadwick, Shoreline Middle School Teacher

Callie Gallacher, Westridge Elementary School Social Worker

Ricardo Ledesma, District Office, Accounting Specialist

Alison Van Orden, Timpview High School Teacher

Description: 

Consent Calendar
President Jennifer Partridge

Issue
The Board of Education is required to approve items in the consent agenda as part of their legal responsibility.

Background
At every board meeting, items come to the agenda that need little if any discussion or debate either because they are routine procedures or already have unanimous consent. A consent agenda (Roberts Rules of Order calls it a consent calendar) allows the board to approve all these items together without discussion or individual motions. Depending upon the organization, this can free up anywhere from a few minutes to a half hour for more substantial discussion on other critical agenda items.

The consent calendar of the Board of Education of Provo School District contains routine items and reports related to approval of minutes, appointment or termination of employees, decisions related to school choice, the monthly financial report including purchases over $50,000, and other reports requiring no formal Board action.

Staff recommends Board members fully understand the contents of the consent calendar and recommends its approval.