School Board
Highlights
from the August 26,
2008 business meeting of the Uintah School District Board of
Education
Introduction of Ross Watkins – Student Representative: Ross Watkins, the 2008-2009 Student Body President, will serve as the Student Representative to the Uintah School District Board of Education. He is the son of Matt and Janalee Watkins and has been involved in Student Government for the last two years. He has been in several high school musicals and has been a member of the Swim Team, Cross-Country Team, and Soccer Team.
Approval of CTE Bid Award: A
motion was made by Scott Ruppe to approve the bid award for the purchase of
sewing machines for the Vernal Middle School CTE Program and the Vernal Junior
High FCS Department to Dave’s Bernina in the amount of $22,085, including trade
in items.
Board Member Per Diem: A proposal was presented by Board Member Scott Ruppe for School Board to members receive a per diem for non-scheduled meetings of the Board of Education. The Board asked Business Administrator Randy Upton to poll other school districts in regards to School Board member per diem. This will be placed on an upcoming School Board business meeting agenda for discussion and decision.
Transportation Decision: A
motion was made by Perry Taylor to establish a bus route to and from Quailbrook
Neighborhood and Discovery Elementary. This route is to be established
using existing buses already delivering children to Discovery Elementary, and to
be funded by the district and not state funds. It is also directed that
children North of 500 North who live in the Ashley Elementary boundary will be
bused to Ashley Elementary.
Personnel: Appointment of Personnel: The following individuals were approved for appointment by the Uintah School District Board of Education:
Brycie Klein, Teacher, Eagle View
Ethan Sheffer, Sweeper, Davis
Robyn Toone, Media Aide, Discovery
Mary Rush, Teacher, Discovery
Jessica Johnson, Food Services Worker
Elaine Bernard, Reading Tutor, Maeser
Trish Culpepper, Reading Teacher, VJH
Caren Nelson, Dance Teacher, Davis
Ryan Hartle, Transportation
Becky Harrison, Custodian, VMS
Holly Wilson, Teaching Assistant, Central Cove Preschool
Tammy Adelman, Teaching Assistant, Central Cove Preschool
Robyn Lance, Food Services Worker, Davis
Heather Jaeger, Food Services Worker
Kathleen DeLozier, Food Services Worker
Amanda Crosland, Teaching Assistant, Central Cove Preschool
Carolyn Fulkerson, Teacher, Discovery
Heather Smuin, Teaching Assistant, Central Cove Preschool
Michael Pospisil, Teacher, Lapoint
Brian Baldwin, Football Assistant Coach
Change in Positions:
Lorrie Law – from Teaching Assistant, Discovery – to PE Specialist, Discovery
Cortney Hall – from Teaching Assistant – to Media Aide, VMS
Resignation of Personnel:
Renee White, Transportation – effective August 7, 2008
Wendy Lamb, Art Specialist, Maeser – effective August 15, 2008
Mark Karren, Transportation – effective August 18, 2008
Darlene Ramsey, Special Ed. Teaching Assistant, VJH – effective August 20, 2008
Kathy Quinto, Special Ed. Teaching Assistant, UHS – effective August 20, 2008
Christine Farnsworth, Teaching Assistant, Eagle View – effective August 15, 2008
Hazel Reese, Sweeper – effective August 14, 2008
Lisa Waller, Transportation – effective August 19, 2008
Dean Harrison, Special Ed. Teaching Assistant – effective August 25, 2008
Debbi Peed, Special Ed. Teaching Assistant – effective Agusut 21, 2008
Transfer of Personnel:
Jana Culp, Teacher – from Lapoint – to Maeser