JTED is an abbreviation for Joint Technical Education District. Currently, there are twelve other JTEDs throughout the state of Arizona. The JTED functions as an independent school district with its own elected governing board, known as "Mountain Institute."

Mountain Institute has a Governing Board of seven members appointed for two- or four-year terms representing our partner school districts:  Ash Fork, Bagdad, Chino Valley, Humboldt, Mayer, Prescott and Seligman. The board meets at least monthly to create policy and oversee program administration and budget.  The board's regular meeting date is the third Wednesday of the month.  Contact the JTED office at 928.771.0791 to confirm date, time and location of board meetings.

Mountain Institute provides enhanced Career and Technical Education (CTE) courses for students within seven individual school districts (Western Yavapai County): Ash Fork, Bagdad, Chino Valley, Humboldt, Mayer, Prescott and Seligman. These districts have access to additional funding as part of the JTED. This funding provides students access from all districts to Career and Technical Education courses that is significantly greater than any individual district can provide.  Charter school and home school students may also participate in JTED programs.

The Mountain Institute staff consists of the Superintendent, Program Director, part-time Finance Director, two Outreach Counselors, two Administrative Assistants, and adjunct faculty at local high schools and Yavapai College.  Additionally, the Mountain Advisory Committee (MAC) meet twice a month to assist in program development and decision making.

The Mountain Institute (MI) JTED was approved by voters in the November 2008 general election and began classes in August for the 2009-2010 school year.  Mountain Institute entered its third year of operation in July 2011.  The district office staff is comprised of Superintendent Ray Polvani; Program Director Jeramy Plumb; Finance Director Howard Moody; Outreach Counselors Sarah Munigle and Vince Myers; and Administrative Assistants Karen Leja and Becky Zimmer.

The Mountain Institute JTED district office is located at 3003 Centerpointe East Drive, Prescott, AZ  86301.  Office hours are 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Mon-Fri.

Cost to voters

The local contribution is nominal and limited by state statute.

The formula calls for a maximum rate of $5.00 per $100,000 of a property’s estimated market value.

A home worth $200,000 funds JTED at $10.00/year.

State general fund monies also contribute to the JTED’s budget.

The JTED will bring additional state funds to students in our area, thus providing the community with skilled technical workers.