from the November 27,
2007 Uintah
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Reading Theater Presentation: The Ashley Elementary 5th grade classes of Mrs. Julene Hanberg and Mrs. Wendy Karren gave a charming theatrical presentation about Paul Revere and the Revolution.
Approval of CTE Expenditure: A motion was made by Scott Ruppe to approve the request from Sharon Shipton, CTE Coordinator, to purchase equipment for Technology & Engineering instruction at Vernal Junior High. Shane Frost seconded the motion; motion carried unanimously.
Approval of Travel Request by Vernal Jr. High Wrestling
Team: A motion was made by Shane Frost to approve the
request from the Vernal Jr. High Wrestling team to travel to Delta,
Approval of CUSAP Report: A motion was made by Shane Frost to approve the Consolidated Utah Student Achievement Plan (CUSAP) as presented. Scott Ruppe seconded the motion; motion carried unanimously.
Approval of Semester/Trimester References in Policies: A motion was made by JoAnn Cowan to approve the policy reference changes to Semester/Trimester in the following policies: 007.0810 Attendance; 007.0605 Eligibility to Participate in Extra Curricular Activities; and 007.0405 Concurrent Enrollment. Scott Ruppe seconded the motion. Those in favor: Scott Ruppe, JoAnn Cowan, Perry Taylor, and Dr. Rodney Anderson. Those opposed: Shane Frost; motion carried.
Approval of Memorandum of
Understanding: A motion was made by Shane Frost to
approve the Memorandum of Understanding between
2008-2009 School Year Teacher Staffing: A motion was made by Scott Ruppe to approve the projected increase of 152 students and that no changes will be made in the pupil/teacher ratio for the 2008-2009 school year. Shane Frost seconded the motion; motion carried unanimously.
School Allocations: A motion was made by Shane Frost to approve the proposed student allocation amount for the 2008-2009 fiscal year as presented. Perry Taylor seconded the motion; motion carried unanimously.
Employee Bonus: A motion was made by Shane Frost to approve the proposal that the Board of Education pay a one-time bonus to meet the negotiated agreement made for the 2007-2008 school year. Contract employees working 20 hours or more per week will receive a net check of $250. Non-Contract employees working at least 40 hours in the month of November and up to 78 hours per month will receive a net check in the amount of $180. Those employees not eligible for the bonus includes substitutes, employees working less than 40 hours in the month of November, employees receiving one-time payments, students, and employees that have discontinued employment. The bonus will be paid with a regular check on November 30, 2007. Perry Taylor seconded the motion; motion carried unanimously.
Personnel: Appointment of Personnel: The following individuals were approved for appointment by the Uintah School District Board of Education:
Frandee Felton, Preschool TA
Carol Johnson, Preschool TA
Heidi Larsen, Special Ed. Bus Aide, UHS
Kelly King, Custodian, VJH
Kathy Heaton, Contract Substitute Bus Driver
Mariel Davis, Contracted Bus Driver
Angela Mackay, Special Ed. TA, Discovery
Sheleen Petty, Connections, Lapoint
Rebecca Rushton, Connections, Lapoint
Helen Simmons, Food Services Worker, Todd
Brian Baldwin, CEPP Director
Jared Scow, Teacher, VJH
Resignation of Personnel: Letters of resignation have been received from the following personnel:
Frandee Felton, Reading Tutor,
Kristy Bjerke, Reading Tutor,
Ruth Hiatt, Food Services Worker, Discovery, effective Nov. 14, 2007
Brian Baldwin, Computer Aide, VJH, effective Nov. 30, 2007
Angela Mackay, Reading Tutor, Todd, effective Nov. 20, 2007
Percell Cesspooch, Boys’ Basketball Coach, WMS, effective Nov 14, 2007