DISCUSSION ITEMS

Physical Facilities
Brent Bills said Phil reported that projects are going about the same as last month.  Desert Hills High School will be tight.  The auditorium will not be ready by the start of school due to structural steel issues but they are catching up on the work.  Brent also reported that he is working with the attorneys on the wording needed for the Heritage Elementary indemnification letter.  He said the risk is so low that the city may re-look at the area.

UBSCT Report – Brad Ferguson
Brad Ferguson reviewed the results of the Utah Basic Skills Competency Test.  All students must pass the test sometime during their high school years.  He mentioned that two classes have graduated since being required for graduation.  Brad reviewed the findings of those previous classes.  He reported that $39,500 in stipends was paid to schools for students who passed.  He also mentioned that remediation programs are in place to help students not passing. 

Sharp Survey – Teresa Willey
Teresa Willey explained that the Sharp Survey is given to students in 6-12 grades every other year.  Prevention services are based on the outcome of the survey.  She also mentioned the contract with Southwest Prevention Center for the Safe and Drug Free School program.  Three full time individuals are provided to work with the schools.   She briefly reviewed some of the programs available for the schools and students.

Policies:

Mentoring Program Grant – Joan Runsthrough
Joan Runsthrough reported that she was hired to coordinate the Mentoring Grant.  The grant provides for an after school program.  The program uses a network of volunteers.  Students are matched to adults.  They meet weekly and work on various projects using technology equipment.  Joan said they are hoping to reach out to our senior community and get them more involved with the students.

Gifted and Talented Program
Amy Salyer, Teri Pay and Mike Haluska, the District Gifted and Talented Specialists, reviewed how the Gifted and Talented program came about.  In the past, extended learning programs were used.  Through the voted leeway funds a program is being developed.  They are following the state rules and guidelines.  Currently 44 individuals are taking classes on Tuesdays and Thursdays to teach Gifted and Talented programs.  They reviewed the program model and the implementation.   Tier one includes instructional programs to work with teachers including training and professional development.  Tier two meets the needs of some children through lab classrooms, the Junior Great Books program and art intensive programs.  Tier three is a plan for the future providing programs to targeted students.  Currently they are providing support for teachers on curriculum.  The team is trying to communicate with schools about the services they can provide.  They are mainly working with the elementary schools.

They mentioned that it would take time to reach the depths of the program where the District is able to meet the needs of all students.  They pointed out that we have great curriculum in our District but sometimes it needs to be modified to meet the needs of specific learners. 

They invited the Board to attend the Gifted Education Conference being held in Southern Utah.  A parents’ night will be also be held in conjunction with the conference.  Any parent in the community is invited to attend.  Information will be going out to the media.

Laura suggested information be put together for publication in the school newsletters. 

School Club Policy – Marshall Topham
Marshall Topham briefly reviewed the School Club Policy discussed in the last Board Meeting.  He reported that the State Office feels it covers all components of the law.  He mentioned that principals were also able to review the policy and gave their approval.

Laura said she received information at a state meeting stating that slumber parties are not to be held.  She asked for the District administration to determine if it needs to be included in our policies.

INFORMATION ITEMS

Altius/Washington School District Wellness Program
Information was included in the Board packet.  Board President Christiansen suggested that the District website should include a link with critical data on the wellness program.

ACTION ITEMS

Naming of Enterprise Baseball Field
Member Christiansen presented a motion to allow the Enterprise baseball field to be named after Coach Bowler.  Member Gubler seconded the motion that passed unanimously.

School Club Policy
Member Hesson presented a motion to approve the School Club Policy as it is written.  Member Christiansen seconded the motion that passed unanimously.

7200 Use of District Vehicles and Services Policy
Brent reviewed the changes in policy due to conversations with the State Office of Education and State Risk Management.  The changes remove the Superintendent authorization to approved commercial activities, and also increase the rates of insurance required.  The Board would like the hourly rate removed allowing the District administration to establish the rate. 
Member Christiansen presented a motion to approve policy 7200 Use of District Vehicles and Services with an amendment to not have a set amount, leaving it up to the administration.  Member Blake seconded the motion that passed unanimously.

Capital Out-pay Priority Projects
Member Seegmiller presented a motion to approve the capital out-pay priority projects, with a change to include the Pine View Middle School roof repair to be paid from the bond.  Member Gubler seconded the motion that passed unanimously.

Elementary Teacher Planning Time
The Board discussed the options presented.  Board members suggested that they would like to look at a schedule showing planning time everyday and that they would like more information on planning time options. 
Member Gubler presented a motion to table the elementary planning time until the March Board Meeting.  Member Hesson seconded the motion that passed unanimously.

Pine View Middle School Roof
Member Blake presented a motion to approve the immediate repair of the Pine View Middle School roof using bond money.  Member Morris seconded the motion that passed unanimously.

RECOGNITIONS     

Announcement of awards received was postponed until the March Board Meeting.

Larry Stephenson, CTE Director - 2008 UACTE Outstanding Career and Technical Educator of the Year

Ferron Holt, Fine Arts Coordinator – UHSAA Utah and Region Music Educator Award for Excellence

Randi Hunt, Dixie Downs Elementary  - UMEA Utah Outstanding Elementary Music Educator of the Year

(Awards presented at schools)
Superintendent’s Award for Excellence      Larry Deblinger, Custodian, Hurricane Intermediate School
                                                                         Russell Lebaron, Teacher, Hurricane Intermediate School
                                                                         Shelly Kidd-Thomas, Teacher, Hurricane High School
                                                                         Shellie Singleton, Secretary, Hurricane High School
                           
Volunteer of the Month                                Terina Ballard, Hurricane Intermediate School
                                                                        Lance Gubler, Hurricane High School
   
REPORTS:

Superintendent

Board

Associations
Kathleen Wagner mentioned that there are some concerns with issues in legislation.  She suggested that information should to go out to educate people about the March 25th neighborhood caucus meetings.  

Board President Christiansen felt that the communication from teachers earlier in the meeting was too adversarial.  Kathleen said that the Association didn’t know that a decision was previously made regarding early out.  She said information was given to teachers on the proposed plan and that teachers wishing to address the Board were asked to be polite and respectful.