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GILA INSTITUTE FOR TECHNOLOGY DISTRICT #2
AN ARIZONA JOINT TECHNOLOGICAL EDUCATION DISTRICT
Our Vision
Preparing Today's Students for Tomorrow's Careers
Our Mission
We prepare students for certification, degrees, careers, and successful lives.
Our District Values
Gila Institute for Technology:
- Believes students are the number one priority.
- Offers equal educational opportunities for all students.
- Provides learning opportunities in academics, careers, and life skills leading students to become productive citizens.
- Sponsors Career and Technical Student Organizations which provide opportunities for leadership development, career advancement, and continuing education.
- Believes parent/guardian commitment and support are vital for student success.
- Upholds high expectations of achievement and integrity for students, instructors, staff, and governing board.
- Partners with all stakeholders to deliver quality programs.
History
GIFT is a joint technological district formed by the vote of the people in November 2000. It became active on July 1, 2001.
Its primary mission is to enhance and enlarge career and technical education opportunities for students.
 Click for a really, really large imageThe JTED Advantage
Why JTEDs? Joint Technological and Educational Districts fill and important role in education in Arizona:
Workforce Development
- There are 13 Joint Technological Education Districts (JTEDs) in Arizona.
- JTEDs deliver Career and Technical Education (CTE) courses in 72 occupational program areas catering to the interests of high school students.
- JTEDs deliver a trained workforce vital to attracting new businesses to Arizona.
- JTEDs are an extremely cost-effective method to help students attain industry-standard certifications.
Career and Technical Education Student Success
- Career and Technical Education shapes high school graduates into productive taxpayers in Arizona's counties and communities.
- Students who participate in CTE score higher on Arizona's Instrument to Measure Standards (AIMS) Test and other academic achievement yardsticks.
- CTE students graduate from high school at a higher percentage and more enroll in and graduate from college.
Community Support
- Industry and community professionals advisory committees support Arizona's JTEDs.
- A recent voter approval rate of more than 70% during the formation of two JTED districts in the midst of challenging economic circumstances is evidence of the widespread public support of JTEDs.
How is EAC involved in GIFT?
Eastern Arizona College has intergovernmental agreements with GIFT to provide college level classes for high school career and technical education students.
EAC is also involved as the hub for the distance learning system available in Ft. Thomas, Pima and Thatcher.
Financial Reports
About 95% of GIFT funding comes fron the Arizona Department of Education through equalization aid. About 5% comes from local tax sources.
By law, GIFT is required to make our financial reports available to the public. Reports are listed below.
To view the complete report at Arizona Dept of Education please
click here
GIFT Governing Board Members
| Dennis Layton, President | Serving since 2001 (Original Board Member)
| | Ralph Smith | Serving since 2004
| | David Lindsay | Serving since 2007
| | Norman Sanders | Serving since 2011
| | Jim Bryce | Serving since 2009
| | Sam Gardner | Serving since 2007
| | Sherry Carbajal | Serving since 2011
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GIFT Governing Board Meeting Agendas
Board meetings are held on the first Tuesday of each month at 6:00 PM at the GIFT offices on the EAC campus in Thatcher, AZ.
| February 7, 2012 | Board Meeting | Agenda | | January 10, 2012 | Board Meeting | Agenda | | December 13, 2011 | Board Meeting | Agenda | | November 1, 2011 | Board Meeting | Agenda | | October 4, 2011 | Board Meeting | Agenda | | September 6, 2011 | Board Meeting | Agenda | | August 9, 2011 | Board Meeting | Agenda | | July 12, 2011 | Board Meeting | Agenda | | July 12, 2011 | Budget Hearing | Agenda |
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