Information from December 12, 2006 Board Meeting

(For complete minutes, contact the Business Department)

 

 

DISCUSSION ITEMS

Enrollment

Marshall Topham reviewed the 1st quarter report that reflects fewer students than the last report and includes 50 students involved in Success Academy and those who close not to attend Focus Center. 

 

Artificial Turf--Two-Year Study Report

Marshall Topham reported on the artificial turf study. It shows a comparison of the turf fields with lawn fields.  The turf fields can be used at any time, have reduced maintenance costs, and fewer serious injuries.  He reviewed disadvantages that include occasional seam ripping and temperature increase.  After the study, it is recommended Pine View High School Booster Club be compensated for same cost as was compensated for Dixie High.    

 

Student Achievement Success and How Collaboration Has Helped-Enterprise Elementary

Principal Johnson reported their collaboration is in reading recovery in the lower grades and special ed.  He said after collaboration only five children didnŐt pass their core.  The school has recaptured learning time for their students, and this has come through collaboration.  Another goal is to increase learning in math, and only 2 out of 55 5th graders didnŐt pass the math core.  They are working on an intervention in their reading in the upper grades. 

 

Physical Facilities

Phil Williams reported on the topsoil at Desert Hills High which is stockpiled for backfilling later.  He said we will not use irrigation water unless it is treated and filtered.  Dixie Intermediate is coming along well and are ahead of schedule at this stage; Desert Hills High has a good start; Little Valley Intermediate and West replacement are going for approval to the City Council; West replacement will be bid January 19th.  Site plan and floor plans will be put in the BoardŐs books.

 

ACTION ITEMS 

 

Resolution authorizing the issuance and sale of up to $59,000,000 aggregate principal amount of General Obligation School Building Bonds (Utah School Bond Guaranty Program), Series 2006 of the Board of Education of Washington County School District, Washington County, Utah; fixing certain maximum aggregate principal amount of the bonds, and providing for related matters.

Jim Matsumori said this resolution is for the remainder of the $59,000,000 and does not exceed limits or parameters.  Approval will initiate a 30-day questionnaire time.  December 5th would be the date to sell these bonds and would have to have Board approval. 

Member Christensen presented a motion to approve the issuance and sale of  up to $59,000,000 aggregate principal amount of General Obligation School Building Bonds (Utah School Bond Guaranty Program), Series 2006 of the Board of Education of Washington County School District, Washington County, Utah; fixing certain maximum aggregate principal amount of the bonds, and providing for related matters  Member  Gubler seconded the motion that passed unanimously.

 

07-08 School Calendar

Rex Wilkey said there were no further comments.

Member Seegmiller presented a motion to approve the 07-08 School Calendar.  Member   seconded the motion that passed unanimously.

 

Resolution by the Washington County School Board Granting Law Enforcement Officers to Enforce Laws on Property Owned by the Washington County School District

Marshall Topham said this will give the police authority to enforce laws on property owned by the School District, as there has been some unauthorized use of our campuses.

Member Blake presented a motion to approve the Resolution by the Washington County School Board Granting Law Enforcement Officers to Enforce Laws on Property Owned by the Washington County School District.  Member Christensen seconded the motion that passed unanimously.

 

Policies

 

9100-Adult Education and High School Graduation

Marshall Topham said this is required by the State relative to the UBSQT test.

Member Christiansen presented a motion to approve the change in policy 9100-Adult Education and High School Graduation.  Member Blake seconded the motion that passed unanimously.

 

1321-3-Procedure for Survival Benefit

Lyle Cox said this needs to be deleted as it only relates to the Utah Retirement System.

Member Seegmiller presented a motion to the change in policy 1321-3-Procedure for Survival Benefit.  Member Christensen seconded the motion that passed unanimously.

 

1200-3.2.10-Death Benefit

Lyle Cox said this needed to be clarified for an employee on contract.  Added is what the employee needs to qualify for the benefit.

Member Seegmiller presented a motion the change in policy 1200-3.2.10 Death Benefit.  Member Hesson seconded the motion that passed unanimously.

 

Schools Closed to Transfer for 2007-08

Rex Wilkey said the recommendation is to declare there would be no open enrollment for 07-08.

Member Christensen presented a motion to approve schools closed to transfer for 2007-08.  Member Hesson seconded the motion that passed unanimously.

 

Block Schedule-Pine View High and Pine View Middle

Marshall Topham said Pine View High and Pine View Middle request to go to the block schedule beginning next school year.  The increase in graduation requirements leaves them no option.

Member Blake presented a motion to approve the block schedule for Pine View High and Pine View Middle.  Member Gubler seconded the motion that passed unanimously.

 

Consolidated Utah School Achievement Performance

LuAnne Forrest said they are required to submit this plan every year to the State.  She reviewed the student achievement trends.  The goal is to reach an 80% goal of every student.

Member   Hesson presented a motion to approve the Consolidated Utah School Achievement Performance.  Member Blake seconded the motion that passed unanimously.

 

Snow Canyon High School Wrestling/Dance Room Addition

This will be discussed next month.

 

Principals Professional Development and Evaluation Tool

Marshall Topham said the principals have had positive comments and agree with this tool.

Member Blake presented a motion to approve the Principals Professional Development and Evaluation Tool.  Member Seegmiller seconded the motion that passed unanimously.

 

RECOGNITIONS (Presented at the Schools)

 

SuperintendentŐs Award for Excellence          Dennis Smith, Custodian, Bloomington Hills

                                                                        Robyn Jones, Teacher, Bloomington Hills

                                                                        Doug Bullock, Teacher, Riverside

                                                                        Melanie Holman, Computer Lab Aide, Riverside

 

Volunteer of the Month                                   John Gordon, Bloomington Hills

                                                                        Pam Baer, Riverside

 

Search for Excellence in Team Programming-National Winner-ŇUtah Construction Career DaysÓ awarded by National Association of Extension 4-H Agents-Larry Stephenson/Vernon Parent.  Mr. Stephenson reported we were the first district in the State to host this two years ago, and 2,200 kids participated.  Last year 2,800 participated. WCSD was given 1st place in the nation for our Construction Career Days.  It is scheduled again for March 20 and 21st.

 

REPORTS:  2-5 minutes.

1.   Superintendent expressed appreciation to the WCEA/AFT and school employees for getting the voted leeway passed. 

2.   Board. 

3.     Associations.

á      The WCEA is sponsoring two retirement seminars in December.

á      The AFT thanked the District for letting them help with the voted leeway signs.

 

BREAK

 

CLOSED SESSION

 

ADJOURNMENT

 

The meeting adjourned at 5:10 p.m.