Information
from the October 10, 2006 Board Meeting
(For complete minutes, contact the Business Department)
DISCUSSION ITEMS
Enrollment
Marshall Topham reported we are lower than we anticipated, however, it is still up from last year. The District growth rate has been lower this year than the last several years, and this year we have gone down in enrollment since the first of the year.
Concurrent Enrollment Update
Marshall Topham felt concurrent enrollment has gone well. He reviewed the credits earned. He, also, reviewed the classes we have added, those who are going to DSC, and those attending on the campus. There are 278 students taking advantage of it this year. The numbers relative to Success Academy will be out later. Member Gubler asked for a breakdown by school.
Testing Results
Brad Ferguson reviewed the testing results that show on our District web page. He showed the ACT composite highlights and indicated we are getting more students taking these tests. Mr. Topham said there is a concern about AP funding because it is a State block grant. As the community grows, the grant doesnÕt. Member Gubler said math scores were a concern, and Mr. Topham indicated we have high power standards in math, and he doesnÕt know the answer. Mr. Wilkey said we have shifted our approach in elementary, so students can better understand math as they begin their education.
Dr. Ferguson reviewed the Criterion Reference Tests that show basic mastery of the core. This shows significant gain.
He, also, reviewed the writing assessment that shows we are moving forward. He showed the Board how to find the U-PASS and NCLB school reports on our home page.
07-08 School Calendar
Rex Wilkey said there were some changes, and one was relative to the fall break being earlier, as UEA is the 29th and 30th. He reviewed the rest of the calendar.
Student Achievement Success and Hw Collaboration
Has Helped-Hurricane Elementary
Mr. Spendlove introduced teachers Echo Nielson and Megan Katris. He said collaboration makes a difference to students, and they showed some things that are happening at their school. They identified areas where students were struggling and did a beginning assessment. After two weeks, another assessment was done that showed students were improving. Teachers are assessing and adjusting, and it is making a different for students. The fourth grade did science and discussed how they could teach it better. After initial assessment, only 6 of the 75 students could read more than one key. They went back to work and after intervention, all but two students could work through the key. They have learned that working on individual results instead of individual teaching makes a difference. Mr. Wilkey said this is the essence of TLC as they are focused on learning.
Physical Facilities
Phil Williams reported the punch list on existing schools is going slow, but that is typical. Dixie Intermediate is ahead of schedule. The Desert Hills High School has started and going well.
ACTION ITEMS
Policies
1520-Employee
Accident Reporting
Lyle Cox said there have been no additional comments received.
Member
Christensen presented a motion to approve policy 1520-Employee Accident
Reporting. Member Hesson seconded
the motion that passed unanimously.
7100-Rules and Regulations Regarding Pupil Transportation
Mr. Bills said there have been no
additional comments.
Member
Seegmiller presented a motion to approve policy 7100-Rules and Regulations
Regarding Pupil Transportation.
Member Blake seconded the motion that passed unanimously.
UHSSA
150-Mile Forms
Marshall Topham said the trips are pretty straightforward. President Morris asked about the cost of trip being on there, and it can be put added.
Member Seegmiller presented a motion to
approve UHSSA 150 Mile Forms for Dixie High and Snow Canyon High. Member Gubler seconded the motion that
passed unanimously.
School LAND Trust Plan Changes
Superintendent Rose said there are some
changes in the schoolsÕ previous plans.
Member
Blake presented a motion to approve changes in the School LAND Trust Plans for
Sunset and Pine View High. Member
Seegmiller seconded the motion that passed unanimously.
Washington Elementary rock hill
removal and increase play area.
Authorize building of City Rec Center
Phil Williams said Washington City would
like to build a rec center for their community. They propose it be built encroaching on Washington
Elementary. They will remove all
the rock on the District property, leave it in a condition for the District to
do a playground, and the District would have access to the rec center. The District will need to fund the
parking lot and play field.
Member
Blake presented a motion to conditionally approve the Washington Elementary
rock hill removal and increase play area and authorize building of City Rec
Center. Member Christiansen
seconded the motion that passed unanimously.
Proposed CDA
Superintendent Rose
said the information was included as an attachment and asked if the Board had
questions for the City. Please see
the attached memorandum for specific items Gary Esplin discussed.
Member Gubler
presented a motion to approve the proposed CDA as discussed and leave it to the
City and the Business Administrator on how it would be worked out. Member Christensen seconded the motion
that passed unanimously.
Patricia
Drive Extension Dedication at Santa Clara
Phil Williams said he just received a letter requesting this and felt we need to get a conditional approval.
Member
Gubler presented a motion to give conditional approval of the Patricia Drive
Extension Dedication at Santa Clara provided the City give assurance in writing
that the Washington County School District has safe and adequate access to the
road in the master plan. Member
Blake seconded the motion that passed unanimously.
Desert
Hills Intermediate Site Work Change Order
Phil Williams said we would like to expend the project and approve the change order.
Member Blake presented a motion to give conditional approval for the proposed Desert Hills Intermediate Site Work Change Order to Cindy Taylor after our attorneyÕs approval, and there be a conditional use permit. Member Hesson seconded the motion that passed unanimously.
City
lease of play area at Dixie Downs
Phil Williams said the City would like a grant to get more play facilities at Dixie Downs. They need a 10-year lease to get this grant. Mr. Williams suggested it be done on a conditional approval.
Member Gubler presented a motion to approve the City lease of the play area at Dixie Downs with language put in the lease that would allow us to put a fence up if there is a security issue. Member Christensen seconded the motion that passed unanimously.
RECOGNITIONS (SuperintendentÕs awards presented at the Schools)
SuperintendentÕs Award for Excellence Daniel Roden, Teacher, Snow Canyon Middle
Janet Holden, Secretary, Snow Canyon Middle
David Bithell, Resource Officer, SCMS
Roxanne Petrell, Title 1 Assistant, Dixie Downs
Scott Lee, Teacher, Dixie Downs
Volunteer of the Month Jody Valantine, Snow Canyon Middle
Liz Bell, Dixie Downs
20-Year Award Presentations
REPORTS: 2-5 minutes.
1. Superintendent. Mentioned the 30-year dinner at 6:00 p.m. at the Holiday Inn.
2. Board. Board President Morris said she received a letter from Jordan School District relative to impact fees. This will be discussed at the next meeting. The State School Board is, also, working on this.
3. Associations.
Kathleen Wagner, WCEA, said they just finished the Praxis Test training for teachers. There were 40 teachers in attendance. She handed out Phase 3 of their effort for people to get information to their legislators to invest in public schools. She, also, mentioned that they appreciated the District being willing to work with teachers who go to UEA. Two retirement seminars are coming up in December. Member Christensen asked the WCEA to support the voted leeway. Kathleen said they are talking with the teachers. (NOTE: This is a matter of future negotiations.)
BREAK
CLOSED SESSION
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 4:36 p.m.
30-YEAR AWARD DINNER-6:00 p.m.