Information from November 13, 2007 Board Meeting
(For complete
minutes, please contact the Business Department)
DISCUSSION ITEMS
2007-08 CUSAP.
Rex Wilkey gave a brief summary of CUSAP. CUSAP shows the student achievement trends, different patterns and results. He stated that the results show that Science is an area for concern.
Physical Facilities - Phil Williams.
Phil reported to the Board during the work session.
INFORMATION ITEM
ACTION ITEMS
Parameters Resolution.
Mr. Dustin Matsumori reviewed the parameters resolution. He stated that this is one of the steps of the bond process. He explained that the resolution needs to be moved on to authorize advertising. Interest rates will be presented at a later time.
Member Seegmiller presented a motion to approved the Parameters Resolution as read. Member Gubler seconded the motion that passed unanimously.
2007-08 CUSAP.
Member Hesson presented a motion to approve the 07-08 CUSAP. Member Gubler seconded the motion that passed unanimously.
Pecan Ridge Elementary School Site.
Brent Bills explained the proposed purchase of a school site close to Sand Hollow Reservoir. The purchase price is 1.7 million.
Member Christiansen presented a motion to approve the purchase of an elementary site at Pecan Ridge. Member Blake seconded the motion that passed unanimously.
Hurricane Middle School Excess Property.
Brent Bills explained the proposal from residents asking for a deed of excess property. The property used to be a walking trail to Hurricane Middle School. In exchange for the deed, homeowners will maintain the property, retain a 4/1 slope or build a retaining wall at their cost. Any fence movement would be at their cost. Any retaining walls must be built to our specifications.
Member Blake presented a motion to approve giving the property to the homeowners in exchange for their maintenance and protection of the property slope as presented. Member Morris seconded the motion that passed unanimously.
Employee Wellness Program.
Lyle Cox briefly reviewed the Altius program previously proposed to the Board.
Member Seegmiller presented a motion to approve the Employee Wellness Program as presented to the Board. Member Morris seconded the motion that passed unanimously.
Preschools Contract Award.
Member Blake presented a motion to approve the bid award to Hughes Construction. Member Seegmiller seconded the motion that passed unanimously.
08-09 Calendar.
The proposed calendar has school starting the middle of August and ending before Memorial Day. There will be a 4th quarter break.
Member Christiansen presented a motion to approve the 08-09 Calendar. Member Hesson seconded the motion that passed unanimously.
08-09 Open Enrollment.
Member Christiansen presented a motion to table the item until after the Boundary Hearing. Member Seegmiller seconded the motion that passed unanimously.
RECOGNITIONS
(Awards were presented at the schools)
Superintendent’s Award for Excellence:
Maridon Crosby, Teacher, Three Falls Elementary
James Latuda, Custodian, Three Falls Elementary
Peggy Hall, Teacher, Hurricane Elementary
Barbara Hathcock, Secretary, Hurricane Elementary
LaRee Hall, Special Education, Hurricane Elementary
Janice Campbell, Teacher, Hurricane Elementary
Volunteer of the Month:
Stacy Williams, Three Falls Elementary
Elaine Hicken, Hurricane Elementary
Tamara Atkinson, Hurricane Elementary
REPORTS:
Superintendent.
Superintendent announced that the awards were presented at the schools. He noted that next month the Board and executive staff would be holding a retreat to look at strategic planning. He told the principals to email him with concerns or issues before that time.
Board.
Associations.
Kathleen Wagner congratulated the District on the voucher defeat. She asked the Board to continue working on what's best for education. She said that there would still be legislative items that need to be addressed. She asked the Board to be the voice of opinions to our representatives.
BOUNDARY HEARING - 5:00 p.m.
Wes Christiansen announced that the Board has made a decision to allow seniors affected by the boundary decision the option to attend their current school or go to the new high school.
Rex Wilkey gave the information on the East Elementary and Heritage (West) Boundaries. He said that the change mainly affects those east of the freeway (Cox Landing area). The reason for the change is to help balance the numbers at each of those schools. Students will remain at current school for the remainder of this school year. Boundary changes will not take place until next year.
Public opportunity to address the Board. No public comments were received on this issue.
Member Seegmiller presented a motion to approve the boundary changes for East Elementary and Heritage Elementary. Member Christiansen seconded the motion that passed unanimously.
Marshall Topham gave information on the boundary changes proposed for the new high school. He reported that a committee set the boundaries three years ago. Being unable to predict the growth, some areas were identified by the committee as swing areas. The proposed changes of Bloomington and Shadow Mountain/Graham area were made to help balance the schools. Marshall pointed out that the boundary proposals don't just affect high schools. Marshall presented graphs showing the effect on the intermediate school enrollment if no changes to the boundaries were made, and the effect on enrollment if the boundary changes were to be made. The enrollment graphs were presented showing numbers for middle schools and high schools. Marshall also presented graphs showing projections if there is two times the growth in Desert Hills High School area.
Public opportunity to address the Board. Public comments were received.
Member Christiansen presented a motion to leave the swing areas as they are and make no boundary changes. Member Hesson seconded the motion that passed unanimously.
Member Blake presented a motion to close enrollment to all schools other than the three secondary schools in the Desert Hills High cone site. Member Seegmiller seconded the motion that passed unanimously.
ADJOURNMENT- 8:01 p.m.