Information from June 12, 2007 Board Meeting
(For complete
minutes, please contact the Business Department)
DISCUSSION ITEMS
End of Year Attendance/Enrollment-Marshall Topham.
Information was given to Board Members for review.
Paid Practicum for Administrators and Counselors-Lyle Cox
Lyle Cox explained that in the current policy, administrators and counselors are not paid in full for their practicum hours. Mr. Cox asked the Board to reconsider this policy under certain circumstances. He introduced Jerry Beck and Rene Sorensen. Both have been hired as full time counselors in our District while they finish their internships. They explained their situations to the Board. Both have been working as teachers in the District and thought they would be fully compensated after completing requirements for a temporary license. With that temporary license they could work at one of the local centers and receive full compensation. Mr. Beck and Ms. Sorensen asked the Board to consider allowing them an option such as working as teachers on special assignment for this upcoming year so they continue to receive full compensation from the District. The Board is willing to consider this issue under specific circumstances. Mr. Cox will draft a policy for the Board to review.
Gifted and Talented Report – Rex Wilkey/LuAnne Forrest
Chris Snodgress introduced Teri Pay and Amy Sawlyer, who have just been hired as the Gifted and Talented team. Ms. Snodgress explained that there are needs for advanced readers at risk. She reviewed State rule R277-711 on educational programs for Gifted and Talented students. She explained the proposed District plan. The State recommends using the 3 tier program which she explained is similar to the plan the District already has in place. Amy Sawlyer and Teri Pay further explained the PLC process that would be used to meet the needs of targeted students. They explained that as students are identified they will be able to look at the needs at each of those sites.
The District has been offering the Gifted & Talented Endorsement for teachers in our District. Teachers that are interested can sign up for the endorsement program. Schools are also able to select teachers to attend a Gifted & Talented conference.
The goals for the program next year include developing a needs assessment, identifying model, teacher training, establishing a secondary school committee, and setting up an elementary instruction curriculum committee. They would like to provide a balanced, equitable, and efficacious program for all high ability learners in our schools.
Board members were given a copy of National standards for developing a Program.
The team has been looking at two models for identifying students. Programs will be on an individual basis to meet individual needs.
Physical Facilities-Phil Williams.
Phil Williams gave progress reports on Tonaquint Intermediate, Desert Hills High, Heritage Elementary, and the new intermediate school in Little Valley. He reported that there are 21 major projects in progress right now and 7 projects under design. There are also several small projects.
Board President Christiansen expressed appreciation to Mr. Williams and his staff for making good decisions on our building projects.
INFORMATION ITEM
ACTION ITEMS
School LAND Trust End-of-Year and 07-08 Plan.
Member Seegmiller presented a motion to approve the School LAND Trust End-of Year and 07-08 plans. Member Blake seconded the motion that passed unanimously.
Adopted 06-07 Final Budget and Proposed Budget 07-08
Brent Bills reviewed the final 06-07 budget amounts and explained the projected revenue and expenses for 07-08.
Member Blake presented a motion to approve the Adopted 06-07 Final Budget and Proposed 07-08 Budget. Member Gubler seconded the motion that passed unanimously.
Policy 2920 Student Enrollment (Compliance)
Bob Green asked the Board to approve the proposed additions to the Student Enrollment policy to keep the District in compliance with the McKenny Vento Homeless act. The additions relate to the process for complaint resolution. Mr. Green mentioned that our District has identified 253 homeless students. Of the 253 students, 156 are doubled up for economic reasons.
The Board stated that the District may need to change the title in the policy from Homeless Liason to District Coordinator.
Member Gubler presented a motion to approve the Student Enrollment policy as listed above. Member Morris seconded the motion that passed unanimously.
Superintendent/Business Administrator Contract
The Board proposed to make a salary adjustment to the Superintendent’s and the Business Administrator’s contract. The Board decided to adjust the Superintendent’s salary to $130 with a portion, at his discretion, being put into his 401 K contributions. The Business Administrator’s salary will be adjusted to 85% of Superintendent salary.
Member T. Christiansen presented a motion to adjust the Superintendent salary to $130,000 with a portion, at his discretion, being put into 401K contributions, and the salary of the Business Administrator also being adjusted to 85% of Supt. Salary with the same 401K contribution option. Member Seegmiller seconded the motion that passed unanimously.
Pine View Middle School Remodel Addition – Phil Williams
Member T. Christiansen presented a motion to wait until the August Board Meeting to include the Pine View Middle School Remodel Addition as an action item. Member Gubler seconded the motion that passed unanimously.
RECOGNITIONS
Superintendent’s Award for Excellence Toni Blake, Region PTA Director X
Alice Griffiths, Zion View Council PTA
Cami Nelson, Red Rock Council PTA
Meritorious Budget Award – Association of School Business Officials International
List of 2006-07 Career and Technical State Competition Results
REPORTS: 2-5 minutes.
1. Superintendent.
2. Board.
3. Associations.
Allen Frei - Dave Gardner pointed out how great our schools look and complimented the custodians.
BREAK
Member Seegmiller made a motion at 4:00 p.m. to go into closed session. Member Hesson seconded the motion that passed unanimously.
CLOSED SESSION – 4:00 p.m.