REGULAR MEETING -- OCTOBER 17, 2007
Meeting called to order at 6:00 p.m. with board members Kaaron Jorgen, Bryon Walston, Ron Olsen, Deb Hren and Jim Webster, along with Superintendent Margaret Hopkin, Secretary Pat Nielsen, Administrators Sherrie Buckingham, Robert Farnsworth, Stephen Hren, Taryn Kay and Melinda Snow, Catherine Sturman, Patti Jones, Tessie Graham, Zephyr and Hugh Glass, Jen Sadoff, Katie Martin and Ron Georg in attendance.
Audience welcomed and Ron Olsen Led the Pledge of Allegiance.
RECOGNITIONS
Tessie Graham and Zephyr Glass were presented by Principal Hren in honor of being selected GCHS Students of the Month. Both students were congratulated and given awards.
Also recognized were Hal Adams, Utah Teacher of the Year; and Neil Robbins who has attained perfect attendance since his hiring April 10, 2000; and upon her retirement, Margaret Garcia, (not present) was thanked for her 17 years of service.
STAFF REPORTS
It was announced that Dana VanArsdol won the State Championship in Cross County today, and the girls team had placed 3rd overall. Among other administrative items reported on were K-6 curriculum mapping projects; a nutrition and exercise program; the fire truck’s visit and the third graders opportunity to practice “getting out” of a smoke filled trailer. Also mentioned were the Grandparents Read-a-thon, a new location for the bike rack at HMK; the tiered reading program; great turn out for parent/teacher conferences; completion of the first round evaluations; GCMS’ third annual Track & Field Day; UBSCT re-takes; and the hiring of Theresa Clark as Title VII coordinator, who along with Mr. Jenkinson are filling a huge gap with outreach activities for the Native American community.
Representing GEA, Catherine Sturman, reported briefly on the activities regarding the voucher campaign; the great feedback received on the recent motivational program; and the Associations readiness to receive information to help pass a bond issuance.
GCEA President Patty Jones thanked the Board for the completion of negotiations, and said there are still some questions about how the District comes up with money figures. She said the sub raise was a good thing and thanked Ms. Hopkin for the summary sheet, as it helps to be able to remember what was passed.
INFO & REPORTS
Youth Garden Request: Jen Sadoff and Katie Martin presented a proposal to build a chicken coop on the property the group rents from the School District. Discussion was held regarding pros and cons and the item moved to the action agenda.
CUSAP Report: Taryn Kay reviewed what the plan is, including data, student achievement trends, etc. She said the plan is thorough, well put together and was submitted on time.
Master Plan Update: Superintendent Hopkin reported that work is proceeding at three levels: administrators – working on the configuration options; the district level – options for bonding; and the community committee – its formation, and groundwork to pass a bond. Communications with the public through newspaper articles, etc. are being planned, and Kaaron Jorgen is working on a power point program to take to various meetings.
Board Goals & Objectives: Final copies of the goals were handed out – including goals, the objectives and action plans.
Rental Agreement Update: A clean copy of policy and changes made to Facility Rental Agreement form were presented for re-posting. Item moved to action agenda.
Policy #4155: Proposed changes will bring this policy in to compliance with legislative rulings. Item moved to action agenda.
Superintendent’s Evaluation Instruments: Three different evaluation samples were presented for consideration.
Land Improvement Request: Superintendent Hopkin reported that one of the board managers of the housing complex that abuts the high school property along Mill Creek had called to generally discuss possible future land improvements.
ACTION AGENDA
Consent Agenda: Bryon Walston moved to approve the consent agenda with one correction (minutes and financial report for September; and hiring of Denna Reidhead - long-term Sub for Credit Recovery Program), seconded by Jim Webster and passed unanimously by Kaaron Jorgen, Bryon Walston, Ron Olsen, Deb Hren and Jim Webster.
CUSAP Report: Jim Webster moved to approve the 2007 CUSAP Report, seconded by Ron Olsen and passed unanimously by Kaaron Jorgen, Bryon Walston, Ron Olsen, Deb Hren and Jim Webster.
Rental Policy: Bryon Walston moved to re-post the rental policy with changes and include the fee schedule, seconded by Deb Hren and passed unanimously by Kaaron Jorgen, Bryon Walston, Ron Olsen, Deb Hren and Jim Webster.
Jim Webster moved to post changes according to state law to Policy 4155 - Termination for Cause, seconded by Ron Olsen and passed unanimously by Kaaron Jorgen, Bryon Walston, Ron Olsen, Deb Hren and Jim Webster.
YGP Request: Jim Webster moved to approve the Youth Garden’s chicken coop project with concrete pad and appropriate fencing, seconded by Ron Olsen. Discussion held for clarification. Vote called and Kaaron Jorgen, Ron Olsen, Deb Hren and Jim Webster voted aye, and Bryon Walston voted nay.
BOARD COMMUNICATIONS
Kaaron asked if everyone had received the notice of the policy meeting in SLC on November 12th and the Governor’s Summit on Education on the 13th. Discussion held about who would attend.
At 7:30 p.m. Bryon Walston moved to go into executive session to discuss personnel, legal and land matters, seconded by Jim Webster and unanimously approved by Kaaron Jorgen, Bryon Walston, Ron Olsen, Deb Hren and Jim Webster.
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EXECUTIVE SESSION
Meeting called to order at 7:40 p.m. with Kaaron Jorgen, Bryon Walston, Ron Olsen, Deb Hren, Jim Webster, and Margaret Hopkin in attendance. Meeting called to discuss personnel, legal and land matters and adjourned at 8:15 p.m.