Mountain Institute

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-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.

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.

The Mountain Institute staff consists of the Superintendent, Program Director, part-time Finance Director, Career Education Coordinator, Administrative Assistant, 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.

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.