Information from September 11, 2007 Board Meeting

(For complete minutes, please contact the Business Department)

DISCUSSION ITEMS

Enrollment
Brent Bills reported that the projections for enrollment are very close but are a little lower than expected.

Assessment Information
Brad Ferguson reviewed the assessment results from the BSCT, Direct Writing Assessment, and CRT tests.  He also shared information on the testing schedule for the upcoming year.  He said that remediation courses are being set up for those students not passing the BSCT test on the first attempt.  He reviewed data from the assessment tests given in the elementary and intermediate schools.  Mr. Ferguson will put together a summary packet for the Board.  

Physical Facilities
Ken Naylor reported that the new Desert Hills High School looks spectacular.  He proposed that the Board schedule a time to walk through next month.  Work is being done on the roofing and the gym complex.  Superintendent will let Mr. Naylor know when a walk through could be scheduled.  Mr. Naylor also reported on the completions of Tonaquint Intermediate School, Pine View High School remodel, and Hurricane Intermediate School.  He also talked about the progress at Heritage Elementary School.  The new design for the elementary schools is more modern and looks really good.  He reported that the new Maintenance building and Preschool building are ready to be bid.

INFORMATION ITEM

ACTION ITEMS

Policy 1200.3.2.7.1 Health Insurance Benefits
Member Blake presented a motion to approve the changes to policy 1200.3.2.7.1 Health Insurance Benefits as written.  Member Morris seconded the motion that passed unanimously.

Policy 1200.3.2.7 Health Insurance Benefits
Member Christiansen presented a motion to approve the changes to policy 1200.3.2.7 Health Insurance Benefits.  Member Gubler seconded the motion that passed unanimously.

Policy 1421 Workplace Violence
Lyle reviewed the Workplace Violence policy proposed.
Member Morris presented a motion to approve policy 1421 Workplace Violence.  Member Blake seconded the motion that passed unanimously.

Snow Canyon High School Remodel
The Snow Canyon High School remodel approval postponed until October Board Meeting to allow cost proposals to be prepared.

Desert Hills High School Change Orders
Member Blake presented a motion to approve building a concession stand, with the District being responsible to build the shell and restrooms and the remainder to be completed by the school. Member Hesson seconded the motion that passed unanimously.

RECOGNITIONS    

(Presented at the Schools)

Superintendent’s Award for Excellence    
Greg Bozarth, Teacher, Lava Ridge Intermediate School
Kim Prestwich, Secretary, Lava Ridge Intermediate School
Richard Goodrich, Teacher, Dixie Middle School
Naunie Nelson, Media Center, Dixie Middle School

Volunteer of the Month          
Gina Gottfredson, Lava Ridge Intermediate School
Debbie Larsen, Dixie Middle School

Presented at Board Meeting            
20-Year Awards

REPORTS:  2-5 minutes.
1.    Superintendent.  
2.    Board.  
3.    Associations.
Kathleen Wagner talked about the referendum and encouraged the Board to help inform others of the facts.  She mentioned that Carol Lear had a great response in the USOE September Update.

ADJOURNMENT

Motion to adjourn the meeting was approved at 5:09 p.m.