Information from April 10, 2007 Board Meeting

(For complete minutes, please contact the Business Department)

DISCUSSION ITEMS

4th Quarter Enrollment
Marshall Topham said not a lot has changed.  We continue to grow, and the number of students in secondary is lower because we are losing them to early graduation.  We do have some dropouts, but only a few.  Growth anticipation for next year is 3%.      

2005 Sharp Survey
Marshall Topham reported on last year’s survey and compared it with 2003.  He went through grade levels. The report talks about substance abuse and anti-social behavior.   There is, also, a risk profile that shows if students are at risk, and  there is an area on protective profile.   Mr. Topham reviewed the results of the 6th, 8th, 10th, and 12th grades.   The message seems to be we need to address pro-social things that could be done in the schools, and what can we do about education relative to prescription drugs.  The questions will be given to Board Members.  

Policies
Mr. Cox said this is our yearly update:

1432-Educator Evaluation
This updates our policy and adds a paragraph for assessment.  Early Retirement policy needed updating.  Qualifications for sick leave have been restated--if you qualify for retirement, you qualify for sick leave.

1200-Pay and Compensation
A.    3.3.4-Vacation Leave.  When vacation time needs to be used is spelled out.  It, also, adds vacation days for employees on the E schedule.
B.    3.4.8-Secondary Staff Developer Funding.  This is a new area relative to the EYE program and how funding is given to schools.  There may be some minor changes next month.
C.    3.3.1.6-Bus Driver and Teacher Assistant Schedule.  These are hard-to-fill positions that will now include teacher assistants.
D.    3.2.7.5-Health Insurance Benefits.  This will now tell when benefits go into effect and when end.  

Student Achievement Success and How Collaboration Has Helped-Washington Elementary.
Principal Staheli introduced the faculty at Washington Elementary.  He indicated the learning community has always been a part of their school.  Their theme is Work Hard and Be Nice.  They showed a DVD of what is going on at Washington and how they have worked as a learning community.  To make it successful, teaming has focused on individual students, used common assessments, targeted weak areas, CTR scores are higher, reinforce core standards, checked for student understanding, used outside resources, used talents, honored students, hand-one activity, and used volunteer parents and grandparents.

The Board asked about the building going on at Washington Elementary, and Principal Staheli mentioned there is a community center being built by Washington City near the school, and there will be a library on the other corner.  The island left over needs to be fixed so it is safer, and he felt the District should make the whole community block a part of the school.  

Physical Facilities
Phil Williams indicated there are no changes from last time.  Tonaquint will be ready at the end of this month.  The high school is about a month behind because of manpower shortage.  Little Valley Intermediate is starting to pick up.  Heritage Elementary is on time, however, some of the plans have not been signed off.  The weight room and dance room at Snow Canyon have an issue with the transformer costing us more than we expected.  

ACTION ITEMS

School Calendars-Traditional 08-09
Rex Wilkey said there was no feedback on the calendar, and we are now working on the time schedule.  Member Morris said she has had some concerns from parents of 11 and 12 year olds about students having to wait for buses early in the morning.  Mr. Wilkey said it is difficult to get the bus schedules because we don’t have enough bus drivers.    
Member Seegmiller presented a motion to approve proposed Traditional School Calendar for 08-09.  Member Gubler seconded the motion that passed unanimously.

School Fees
Brent said there is only one change in school fees, and it is a change to match the fee schedule to the attendance policy already approved.   Mr. Bills mentioned we are looking at on-line registration with check cashing cards.    
Member Blake presented a motion to approve proposed School Fees.  Member Hesson seconded the motion that passed unanimously.

Medical Insurance Renewal Rates
Lyle Cox said the insurance committee met and gave Altius an opportunity to come in with a reasonable bid.  Inflationary rate made our utilization about 9% higher.  Altius will give us a renewal rate at 14%, and the committee recommended we accept this.  Open enrollment would be the first two weeks in May.
Member Morris presented a motion to approve the Medical Insurance Renewal Rates. Member Seegmiller seconded the motion that passed unanimously.

RECOGNITIONS    

(Presented at the Schools)

Superintendent’s Award for Excellence    
Ann Herder, Teacher, Washington Elementary
Phyllis Hollingsworth, Becky Hafen, Diane Barlow, Special Ed. Assistants, Washington Elementary
Mary Beth Eaton, Music Assistant, Pine View High
Ray Sundin, Teacher, Pine View High

Volunteer of the Month          
Shauna Paxman, Washington Elementary
Vardell Curtis, Pine View High

Presented at Board Meeting            
25-Year Awards

REPORTS:  2-5 minutes.
1.    Superintendent.  
2.    Board.  
3.    Associations.
•    Barbara Beckstron, WCEA, reported the petition drive was successful.  There were 140,000 signatures.  Several huge companies are backing parents for choice.  She said the election could happen June 30th. She appreciated the Board’s support.  Negotiations begin tomorrow morning.
•    Dave Gardener and Allen Frei, AFT, recognized the successful petition.  

BREAK

Member Blake presented a motion at 4:45 p.m. to move to a closed session for the purpose of discussing matters dealing with interviews.  Member Morris seconded the motion that passed unanimously.

CLOSED SESSION
Interviews for Principal at Snow Canyon Middle School.

Member Blake presented a motion at 6:30 p.m. to convene to a work session. Member  Seegmiller seconded the motion that passed unanimously.

OPEN SESSION-ACTION ITEM
Selection of Principal at Snow Canyon Middle School.
Member Seegmiller  presented a motion at 6:31 p.m. to select Rusty Taylor as the Principal of Snow Canyon Middle School. Member Gubler seconded the motion that passed unanimously.

ADJOURNMENT

Motion to adjourn the meeting was approved at 7:10 p.m.