BOX ELDER SCHOOL DISTRICT - Utah



OFFICIAL MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETINGOF THE BOARD OF EDUCATIONBOX ELDER COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICTOfficial minutes of a Regular Meeting of the Board of Education, Box Elder County School District, held Wednesday evening April 10, 2019 at 5:30 p.m. at Independent Life Skills Center.Those in attendance at the meeting included Board President Karen Cronin, Members Nancy Kennedy, Lynn Capener, Connie Archibald, Wade Hyde, Julie Taylor and Student Board Member Kaylee Munns. Also present were Superintendent Steven Carlsen, Assistant Superintendents Keri Greener, Gary Allen and Keith Mecham, Business Administrator Rod Cook, officers of the Box Elder Education Association, district employees, representatives of the press and interested citizens were in attendance beginning with the regular meeting at 6:30 p.m. President Cronin welcomed those in attendance and conducted the business of the meeting. The meeting began with a work session in the west training room where the following principals reported on their schools:Joylene Ritchie, Snowville Elementary Viola Foy, Grouse CreekMelissa Morris, Park Valley The Board moved into the boardroom at 6:30 p.m. for the regular meeting.After the prayer, which was offered by Lynn Capener, Rod Cook led the audience in the pledge of allegiance to the flag.RecognitionsConnie Archibald recognized the following:Catherine Allen, Willard Elementary, Jeff Morris, Discovery Elementary, Colleen Shaffer, Fielding Elementary, Kristi Capener, Bear River High School for presentations in the last Board MeetingJuan Gaytan, Lacrosse Coach Bear River High SchoolBear River Middle School a Utah Schools to Watch was recognized by Lori Gardner, Director, Utah Schools to watch.Approval of AgendaWard Hyde made the motion to approve the agenda. Julie Taylor seconded the motion, which passed unanimously.Public CommentThere was no public comment.Classified RecognitionKeith Mecham recognized the following:Ranae Gonzales – Aide at Adele C. Young Intermediate SchoolHeidi Coulson – Aide at Bear River High SchoolMarian Braithwaite – Secretary at TransportationKatie Fuhriman – Secretary at McKinley ElementaryJonathon Smith – Custodian at Fielding Elementary Bruce Hirschi – Custodian at Discovery ElementaryDani Olsen – Cook and Custodian at Snowville ElementaryLeAnn Nelson – Cook at Box Elder Middle SchoolSteve Leggett – Bus DriverLinda Bourne – Bus ParaAction ItemsApproval of College and Career Readiness Counseling Program (CCRCP)Gary Allen, Assistant Superintendent of Secondary Curriculum, recommended the approval of the College Readiness Counseling Program for Board approval.Bryan Smith made the motion to approve the Career Readiness Counseling Program for the 2019-20 school year. Lynn Capener seconded the motion, which passed unanimously.Approval of Amended School Land Trust Plan for Lake View ElementaryKeri Greener, Assistant Superintendent of Elementary Curriculum, presented and recommended approval for an amendment to the School Land Trust Plan for Lake View Elementary.Nancy Kennedy made the motion to approve the plan for Lake View as amended. Julie Taylor seconded the motion, which passed unanimously.Approval of School Land Trust Plan for Park ValleyKeri Greener, Assistant Superintendent of Elementary Curriculum, presented and recommended approval for an amendment to the Park Valley Land Trust plan. Wade Hyde made the motion to approve the Park Valley School Land Trust Plan as amended. Connie Archibald seconded the motion, which passed unanimously.Approval of District Framework for Teacher and Student Success Act Superintendent Steve Carlsen presented the recommendation that the Board approve the district framework for the Teacher and Student Success Act. This will allow the schools to begin their plans for the funds.Connie Archibald made the motion to approve the Teacher and Student Success Act Framework as outlined with minor language changes suggestion by the Board. Bryan Smith seconded the motion, which passed unanimously.Approval of Revised Board HandbookSuperintendent Steve Carlsen presented the Board Handbook with recommended changes for Board approval.Wade Hyde made the motion to approve the Board Handbook with recommended changes. Nancy Kennedy seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. Board Graduation AssignmentsSuggested Board assignments for graduation ceremonies were discussed by the Board.The recommended assignments are as follows Julie Taylor, Box Elder High School; Wade Hyde, Bear River High School; and Nancy Kennedy, Dale Young Community High School.Nancy Kennedy made the motion to approve the assignments as recommended. Bryan Smith seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. Closed session to discuss the Purchase, Exchange, or Lease of Real Estate and Pending and Reasonably Imminent Litigation.Nancy Kennedy made the motion to move into closed session to discuss the Purchase, Exchange, or Lease of Real Estate and Pending and Reasonably Imminent Litigation. Lynn Capener seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. A roll call vote revealed a unanimous vote in favor.The meeting was recorded as required by law. The recording is maintained by the Business Administrator as a protected record and may only be made available by a court order. Those present in the meeting include all members of the Board; Steve Carlsen, Superintendent; Rod Cook, Business Administrator; Corey Thompson, Buildings and Maintenance Director; and Mitch Maio, Real Estate Attorney from Lear and Lear.Julie Taylor made the motion to move out of closed session. Bryan Smith seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. A roll call vote revealed a unanimous vote in rmation/Discussion Items School Lunch ReportAmy Woolsey presented a report of the status of school lunch in the District including some lunch initiatives that have been implemented in the schools.Cenergistic ReportMike Clark, Representative of Cenergistic, presented a report on the status of the energy savings program they have with the School District.FY 2020 Capital Improvement PlanCorey Thompson, Director of Facilities and Maintenance, presented a proposed budget of Capital Improvements for the 2019-20 school year. The Board reviewed the request and asked questions about some of the line items. This will be presented as part of the budget for the 2019-20 school year. He also presented information on the new Sunrise Alternative High School. Because of the short timeline on the new building bids need to be approved as soon as they are analyzed after June 20, 2019. To facilitate the expedited process the Board will approve administrative approval of the bids in the May meeting. Monthly Financial ReportBusiness Administrator, Rod Cook presented the monthly financial report to the Board.Policy ReviewPolicy with no changesPolicy 4102 Grading Policy Grades K-7 First ReadingPolicy 5305 Student Use of Electronic DevicesNancy Kennedy made the motion to approve the above policies with no changes and on first reading as recommended. Bryan Smith seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. Second ReadingPolicy 1225 School Size – Elementary SchoolPolicy 3086 Employee Use of Personal Electronic DevicesPolicy 4030 Elementary School CurriculumPolicy 4177 Responsible Computer UseNew Policy 6019 Title I Parent InvolvementConnie Archibald made the motion to approve the above policies on second reading. Lynn Capener seconded the motion, which passed unanimously.Board Discussion ItemsBoard of Education HandbookBoard Goals ReviewConsent CalendarBryan Smith moved to accept the consent items with changes to the March minutes. The motion was seconded by Connie Archibald, which passed on a unanimous vote. The Consent Calendar included the following items:Approval of the minutes of the working and regular meetings of March 13, 2019 Approval of claims numbered 00029040-00029370, 01031119, 07033119, 08033119, 09032019, 09032919 and the District Foundation and ACH payments as well as School Activity checks for the month of March.Personnel ItemsAdjournmentLynn Capener made the motion to adjourn the meeting. Julie Taylor seconded the motion, which passed unanimously.With the announcement that the next meeting will be held on Wednesday, May 8, 2019, at Box Elder Middle School at 6 p.m. for a retirees reception. President Cronin adjourned the meeting at 10:15 p.m.APPROVED: May 8, 2019ATTESTED: School Business AdministratorPresident, Board of EducationBox Elder School District ................
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