Information from October 9, 2007 Board Meeting

(For complete minutes, please contact the Business Department)

DISCUSSION ITEMS

Enrollment - Marshall Topham.
Marshall Topham reported on the District enrollment.  He mentioned that the ethnicity enrollment has shifted.  He also mentioned that attendance in the District is good.  We show 94-97% attendance in grades K-12.

Physical Facilities - Phil Williams.
Phil Williams reported that the elementary schools are the biggest concern.  He is still working with city on water and power lines.

Snow Canyon Middle School - Rusty Taylor
Rusty Taylor reported that Snow Canyon Middle School has initiated a closed campus for 8th graders this year.  The 9th grade students are still allowed to leave campus for lunch.  Their school Community Council supported the action taken.  Mr. Taylor stated that they have not had any major issues or complaints with the 8th grade closed campus ruling.  Some have even suggested closing the campus for all students.  Businesses have offered great support as well.  The PTA and PTSA have supported by doing activities during the lunch break.

Mr. Taylor proposed that the Board consider a request to change their mascot.  They would like the mascot to be more aligned with their school - Warriors.  He suggested that they would like to turn it over to the community and student body to come up with the new mascot.  The Board members agreed for the school to pursue the idea. 

INFORMATION ITEM

ACTION ITEMS

Arboretum/Nature Areas at Schools.
Board members would like more information before approving the action.

Revised Enterprise High Plan.
Member Christiansen presented a motion to approve the Enterprise High gym addition to include seating at 1500 but not the inside track.  Member Gubler seconded the motion that passed unanimously.

Earthwork Site Remodel at Washington Elementary.
Member Seegmiller presented a motion to approve the Earthwork Site bid award to Precision as presented.  Member Blake seconded the motion that passed unanimously.

Snow Canyon High School Remodel.
Member Seegmiller presented a motion to approved the Snow Canyon High School remodel as presented with a vocational building and 6 additional classrooms.  Member Hesson seconded the motion that passed unanimously.

Maintenance Building Contract Award.
Member Gubler abstained from voting due to a conflict of interest.
Member Christiansen presented a motion to approve the recommendation of the building committee to award the Maintenance Building contract to Bud Mahas as presented.   Member Blake seconded the motion that passed unanimously.

Baja Broadband Ethernet Agreement for Elementary.
This item was tabled.  Other options are being looked at.

Board Compensation.
Board discussion held during work session.  The Board decided to leave Board Compensation as it is.
No action needed.

RECOGNITIONS  

(Awards were presented at the schools)
Superintendent’s Award for Excellence:
                    Merlin Weber, Counselor, Coral Cliffs Elementary
                    Michael Chamberlain, Custodian, Coral Cliffs Elementary
                    Janell Phillips, Teacher, East Elementary
                    Corey Hansen, Custodian, East Elementary

Volunteer of the Month:
                    Margaret Mohr, Coral Cliffs Elementary
                    MaryLynn Goudy, East Elementary

(Certificates will be presented at the schools)
10-Year Certificates Awarded

Kelly Paulson, Arrowhead Elementary awarded Karl Jones Math Award for Excellence in Elementary Math.

Coral Cliffs Elementary Special Education Department recognition from Utah State Office of Education.

REPORTS:

Superintendent.
Superintendent Rose expressed his appreciation for the staff.

Board.

Associations.
Kathleen Wagner asked the Board to continue to talk about the vouchers.  She mentioned that Steve Urquhart and Carmen Snow would be debating at the Gardner Center on October 23rd from 5:30-6:30 p.m.  Kathleen has signs available to post in yards.  She reported on the WCEA meeting with the District administrators.  She shared some concerns with the District Fall Break not being in-line with UEA.  Several teachers attend each year but this year will require taking personal time to attend.  The Association President and Vice President will be down next focusing on the referendum.  Superintendent asked Kathleen to be in touch with John Goldhart to inform him.

Dave Gardner also addressed the Board on the referendum.  He has postcards available to mail out if Board members would like to send any.  He also has signs available to post.

Public Meeting Adjourned at 4:25 p.m.

Board Reconvened Into Work Session - 4:25 p.m.