Information from May 13, 2008 Board Meeting

(For complete minutes, please contact the Business Department)

DISCUSSION ITEMS

School LAND Trust 2007-08 End-of-Year Reports and 2008-09 Plans  
Schools are being contacted on changes received from Laura Hesson.  No other Board Members reported changes.

2007-08 Final Budget and 2008-09 Proposed Budget
Brent Bills reviewed final budget information on the end of year report.  He said that the final budget would be completed in June.  He reviewed the different revenues for funding (state, federal, property taxes) and the expenditure breakdowns (instruction, transportation, counseling, health services, media, administration, operations/maintenance).  Brent briefly reported on debt service and the capital projects.  The proposed budget will be done in June and finalized in the August Board Meeting.  Brent reported that the District is doing okay financially.  He will be watching property taxes very closely to see what the projections are as that seems to be the biggest concern.  

Testing Overview - Brad Ferguson
Brad Ferguson gave a quick overview on testing.  Brad said that we are currently in the testing window, which will end on May 16th.  He explained the testing process using 2nd grade as an example.  This year technology funds were received to transfer testing to an electronic format using computers rather than using bubble fill in sheets (scantrons).   He said that taking tests electronically has simplified the whole process.  Brad showed an example of the electronic testing program.  He reported that the electronic format has worked very well.   Teachers are able to get results 48 hours after test is completed.  He mentioned that the District is hoping to find funding to get more COWS (Computers on Wheels).  He said that feedback has been very positive.  Brad said that the software is very secure.   He also mentioned that kindergarten receives a pretest and 1st grade is at school discretion, except the required DRA.

Comprehensive Guidance Report - Larry Stephenson
Larry Stephenson reported on the CTE program testing.  Larry said students who took online tests scored 11% hirer than those who took the test on paper.

Larry Stephenson, CTE Director, gave the annual report on the Comprehensive Guidance program and requested Board support for the program.  He mentioned that six schools were reviewed this year.  The program brings in a half a million dollars to use for counseling in the schools.  Larry introduced Cheryl Cox, Pathways Coordinator, who reviewed the Comprehensive Guidance information included in the Board packet.  She discussed the accountability information and explained the Performance review process where schools are evaluated to make sure the standards are being met.  Comprehensive Guidance standards include: Training, structural components, time allocation, interschool communications, leadership and data and program effectiveness.  Counselors are required to spend 80% of time with students.  The review also helps to make sure counselors are meeting the needs of all students.

Cheryl mentioned that an Interim Review is also done on a regular basis and explained that at the review schools present their data projects to share what they are doing in the school.

She said that all counselors received a copy of the Utah Comprehensive Guidance Model this year.

Larry asked the Board to approve the continuation of the Comprehensive Guidance program this next year.

Student Achievement - Marshall Topham
Discussed in work session.

Policies:
Policy 1332 - FMLA, ADA, and District Sick Leave
Lyle Cox explained the proposed changes in the long-term disability.

Policy - Publishing on the Internet
Charlie Roberts explained that the policy allows students the opportunity to publish on the internet but also provides guidelines to be followed.

Policy - Student Overnight Activities
No discussion at this time.

Policy 7020 - In-State Field and Activity Trips
Craig Hammer explained the wording change from "state sponsored" to approved by appropriate administrator."

INFORMATION ITEMS
Physical Facilities Updates
No discussion at this time.

Enrollment
No discussion at this time.

Team of the Year Video Presentation
Video presentation not shown at this time.

ACTION ITEMS

2008-09 Board Meeting Dates
Member Christiansen presented a motion to approve the 2008-09 Board Meeting Dates with a change from October 14th to October 7th.  Member Gubler seconded the motion that passed unanimously.

Comprehensive Guidance Program
Member Blake presented a motion to approve the District Comprehensive Guidance Program.  Member Morris seconded the motion that passed unanimously.

Open Enrollment (Seniors)
Marshall Topham reminded the Board of their discussion last month to open enrollment to seniors (currently juniors).  Boundary waiver request forms are available online for specific situations.
Member Morris presented a motion to approve the open enrollment for Desert Hills High School for seniors only, until May 30th.  Member Blake seconded the motion that passed unanimously.

Health Center at Dixie Downs
Member Christiansen presented a motion to table the item until June.  Member Gubler seconded the motion that passes unanimously.

Principal Selection for Horizon Elementary
Member Gubler presented a motion to appoint Mona Haslem as the Principal at Horizon Elementary.  Member Hesson seconded the motion that passed unanimously.

Principal Selection for Hurricane Middle School
Member Christiansen presented a motion to appoint Roy Hoyt as the Principal at Hurricane Middle School.  Member Gubler seconded the motion that passed unanimously.

Resolution to USBA to Request Single District Region
Brent Bills explained that we are currently in region 13 with 7 other Districts.  Due to the large size we never have a  representative from our District serve on the Board.  Once a district reaches a 24,000 student enrollment, the district can apply for Single District Region.  Wendell Gubler said he would be willing to serve on Board.
Member Christiansen presented a motion to accept the resolution to USBA to request Single District Region.  Member Morris seconded the motion that passed unanimously.

Policy 7020 - In-State Field and Activity Trips
Member Blake presented a motion to approve the change in Policy 7020 as stated.   Member Morris seconded the motion that passed unanimously.

RECOGNITIONS    
The Board recognized:
Larry Stephenson - Region 5 Outstanding Career and Technical Educator of the Year

Dixie High School AFJROTC UT-20061 - 2007-08 Air Force Junior ROTC Distinguished Unit Award
Craig Hammer explained and complimented the program and Cl. Wicker.  A Dixie High School student explained some of the opportunities available through ROTC including scholarships.  The program is currently open to all students in any of the high schools.

Presentation of 25-Year Awards

Presentation of 30-Year Awards

(Awards presented at schools)
Superintendent’s Award for Excellence    
Cort Clove, Teacher, Enterprise High School
Jon Banks, Custodian, Enterprise High School
Larry Morgan, Teacher, Enterprise Elementary
Sharon Nelson, Aide, Enterprise Elementary

Volunteer of the Month          
Larena Messerly, Enterprise High School
Kim Drake, Enterprise Elementary

REPORTS:
1.    Superintendent.  
2.    Board.  
3.    Associations.
•    Edy Lang, WCEA, said she had nothing to report.
•    Dave Gardener, AFT, said the group was looking forward to upcoming negotiations.

PUBLIC OPPORTUNITY TO ADDRESS THE BOARD
Lisa Johnson - mentioned suggestion of boundary changes.  She feels having schools in one region would help.  She also shared concern about competitions being held on last day of school.

Member Christiansen presented a motion to go into closed session at 5:40 p.m.  Member Hesson seconded the motion that passes unanimously.

CLOSED SESSION
Interviews for Hurricane High School Principal

Member Christiansen presented a motion to go into an open session at 6:40 p.m.  Member Morris seconded the motion that passed unanimously.

OPEN SESSION

ACTION ITEM
Selection of Hurricane High School Principal

Member Christiansen presented a motion to appoint Kevin Pedersen as Principal of Hurricane High School.  Member Blake seconded the motion that passed unanimously.

Member Morris presented a motion to adjourn at 6:53 p.m.  Member Christiansen seconded the motion that passes unanimously.

ADJOURNMENT