Information from March 20, 2007 Board Meeting
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minutes, please contact the Business Department)
DISCUSSION ITEMS
School Calendars-Traditional 08-09
Rex Wilkey reviewed the proposed 08-09 Traditional School Calendar. Member Seegmiller asked if we can begin before August 11.
Name Change For Dixie Downs Elementary
Principal Porter said the community council sent a letter to the Board to see about the possibility of changing the school name. The change be discussed by the community this year, with a name submitted for the following year. Member Gubler would like to entertain it in a couple of years, and stated it is the name of the community. Members Hesson and Seegmiller felt the same. President Christiansen suggested this be looked at in a year before polling of the community takes place.
Student Achievement Success and How Collaboration Has Helped-Panorama
Principal Turner introduced teachers Crystal Englehardt, Amanda Green, Lacey Ridd, Staff Developer Nichole Averett who did a presentation on how they do their grade assessments and see each student’s improvement. The special ed. teacher is, also, used on the fourth grade team assessment. It was felt the students love the intervention. The biggest impact has been on student achievement and the success of teacher collaboration.
Physical Facilities
Phil Williams said we look good at Tonaquint and the high school, Desert Hills Intermediate is improving, Heritage is going well, the dance and weight rooms are on schedule at Snow Canyon High, and the new schedule for the design was in the packet. Some changes have been made, and there are some concerns with the preschools.
ACTION ITEMS
Millcreek and Enterprise 07-08 School Calendars
Marshall Topham said there have been not changes from last month.
Member Seegmiller presented a motion to approve the 07-08 School Calendars for Millcreek and Enterprise. Member Blake seconded the motion that passed unanimously.
150-Mile Report-Dixie High
Marshall Topham said this is Dixie High’s spring sports report.
Member Seegmiller presented a motion to approve the 150-mile report for Dixie High. Member Blake seconded the motion that passed unanimously.
District Wellness Program Proposal
Tammara Robinson introduced Judy Harrison who did a presentation on the Apple Wellness Program. Tammara reported on the results of an eight-week challenge program relative to movement of employees. She felt our District needs a wellness program for employees that would affect our insurance utilization by managing our lifestyles.
Tammara said the Insurance Committee proposes this type of wellness program be incorporated in the District. They recommend a $60 insurance incentive. Insurance premiums can go down as wellness utilization goes up. If an employee doesn’t do a wellness profile up front, they would not have to pay anything. The Insurance Committee consists of the certified employees, classified employees, and principals. Down the road, the increased cost of insurance will be taken off of salaries.
Board Members felt we ought to spend a month letting employees know the positive aspects of a program like this.
Member Christiansen presented a motion to have the insurance committee get bids and have principals discuss it with their faculties. Member Morris seconded the motion that passed unanimously.
Priority Approval
Brent Bills said these are more maintenance-orientated projects, and there will be a second priority coming to the Board in October. There was a discussion about the Santa Clara bus drop on the north side of the building that will allow a separation of the parent and bus drop off. The cost includes the asphalt. The track at Hurricane has collapsed and will need to be totally redone. The Snow Canyon track has to be rubberized. The parking lots are seal coated the first year, then every five years that will help them to last at least 25 years.
Member Seegmiller presented a motion to approve the priority list. Member Hesson seconded the motion that passed unanimously.
Sewer Easement-Washington Fields
Not done at this meeting.
Design Contract for Enterprise High Gym and Shop
Phil Williams said this is to authorize Ken Naylor to begin design of the contract.
Member Gubler presented a motion to approve the Design Contract for Enterprise High Gym and Shop. Member Morris seconded the motion that passed unanimously.
Design Contract for Middle School Prototype
Phil Williams said this is to authorize Ken Naylor to begin the design of the contract for a middle school prototype.
Member Blake presented a motion to approve the Design Contract for a Middle School Prototype. Member Christiansen seconded the motion that passed unanimously.
Participation in Ivins Sewer Lift Station
Phil Williams proposed that the District participate in the Ivins sewer lift station. This will be for our school site, as well as the developers. The City would then maintain it. It is based on a percentage of flow.
Member Gubler presented a motion to approve the Participation in Ivins Sewer Lift Station with the recommendations of our engineers. Member Hesson seconded the motion that passed unanimously.
RECOGNITIONS (Presented at the Schools)
Superintendent’s Award for Excellence
Linda Hale, Secretary, Fossil Ridge
Rebekah Bryner, Counselor, Fossil Ridge
Carol Bundy, Teacher Assistant, Pine View Middle
Ron Sharp, Teacher, Pine View Middle
Volunteer of the Month
Erika Rimer, Fossil Ridge
Shellee Clements, Pine View Middle
REPORTS: 2-5 minutes.
1. Superintendent.
2. Board.
3. Associations.
• Brad Bench, WCEA, reported on their helping the Utahans for public schools to place a referendum on the ballot for the vouchers. He asked the Board to support this resolution. Board members were asked to collect 20 signatures and booklets were handed out. He mentioned elections are coming up which will change the presidency of the WCEA. They look forward to their monthly meeting next week with the District administrators. Lastly, they are looking forward to negotiations.
• Dave Gardner, AFT, said they are looking ahead to negotiations and appreciated the Board’s support of the Insurance Committee.