School board highlights

From the February 12, 2008 business meeting of the Uintah School District Board of Education

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Presentation by Ashley Elementary 2^nd Grade Students:  Using their CELL Interactive writing skills, students from the second grade classes of Margo Murray, Darrell Matthews and Lisa Henderson made personalized poster size letters and presented them to each member of the Board of Education, the Superintendent, Business Administrator and Student Board Representative.

 

Approval of 2008-2009 Vernal Area Elementary School Boundaries:  A motion was made by JoAnn Cowan to approve the proposed 2008-2009 Vernal area elementary school boundaries with the change that 43 students North of 500 North be included in the Ashley Elementary Boundaries rather than the proposed Naples Elementary boundary.  Scott Ruppe seconded the motion; motion carried unanimously.

 

Report by Energy Education:  Mr. Ed Graff from Energy Education Inc., discussed the energy reduction consultation services provided by Energy Education Inc.  The Board of Education asked Administration and Directors to contact Energy Education references and report the feedback to the Board.

 

Naples Water Drainage:  Permission was granted to KMA Architects to develop a proper drainage system allowing retention water to flow off from Uintah School District property to Highway 40 which serves as an overflow for the water.  The District is to work with Risk Management, Naples City and the owners of AOK Storage, LLC in mitigating the upcoming snow thaw, and that Naples City agrees to hold harmless Uintah School District.

 

Approval of 2008-2009 Uintah School District Calendar:  A motion was made by Shane Frost to approve the 2008-2009 school year calendar for Uintah School District with the directive to change the proposal that December 19^th be a full school day instead of a half school day.  JoAnn Cowan seconded the motion.  Those in favor:  Scott Ruppe, Shane Frost, JoAnn Cowan, and Dr. Rodney Anderson. Those opposed:  Perry Taylor; motion carried.

 

Approval of Policy 007.0505 Student Fee Schedule:  A motion was made by Scott Ruppe to approve Policy 007.0505 as presented on first reading.  Shane Frost seconded the motion; motion carried unanimously.

 

Approval of Versa Trans Software:  A motion was made by Scott Ruppe to approve the purchase of Versa Trans Software for development of transportation routes and elementary school boundaries.  Shane Frost seconded the motion; motion carried unanimously.

 

Approval of Vernal Middle School Funding Adjustment:  A motion was made by Scott Ruppe to approve the request that $8,681,500 slated for the Vernal Middle School remodel come from General Obligation Bond funds instead of Capital Outlay funds.  Shane Frost seconded the motion; motion carried unanimously.

 

Approval of Business Administrator Contract Amendment:  Tabled.

 

Approval of Superintendent Contract Amendment:  Tabled.

 

Resolution of the Board of Education Authorizing the Issuance and Approving the Sale by the Municipal Building Authority of Uintah School District, Uintah County, Utah of up to $7,300,000 Principal Amount of Lease Revenue Refunding Bonds; and Providing for Related Matters:  It was thereupon moved by Perry Taylor, seconded by Scott Ruppe, carrying unanimously, that a Resolution of the Board of Education of Uintah County School District, Uintah County, Utah, approving the issuance of the Municipal Building Authority of Uintah County School District, Uintah County, Utah, Lease Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2008, in the aggregate principal amount of $6,505,000; authorizing the execution and delivery of a first amendment to lease agreement, an amended and restated ground lease, a purchase contract, a tax certificate and other agreements and documents required in connection therewith; approving the sale of such bonds; and authorizing the taking of all other actions necessary to the consummation of the transactions contemplated by the Resolution; and related maters.

 

Personnel:  Appointment of Personnel:  The following individuals were approved for appointment by the Uintah School District Board of Education:

Amy Court, Connections Site Facilitator, Davis

Sue Buckalew, Testing Proctor & Tutor, UHS

Jennifer Bernard, Sweeper, Davis

Jill Coonradt, Contract Sub Bus Driver

Kelly Enennga, Contract Sub Bus Driver

Becky Valdez, Contract Sub Bus Driver

Susan Guymon, School Foods Warehouse Worker

Vernie Heeney, Connections Teacher, Davis

Amanda Brown, Connections Teacher, Maeser

Heather Larson, Math Teacher, VJH

Mandy Lane, Gifted & Talented Tutor, Ashley

Kimberly Gardiner, Part-time Food Services Worker

Todd Meyer, Girls Golf

Paul Hendrickson, Asst. Boys Tennis

 

Resignation of Personnel:  Letters of Resignation have been received from the following personnel:

Kimberly Mobley, YIC Teaching Assistant – effective Jan. 15, 2008

Brenda Cook, Preschool Teaching Assistant, AVEC – effective Nov. 9, 2007

Leland Fugal, Asst. Track Coack, UHS – effective Dec. 14, 2007

Annika Wilhelm, Part-time Secretary, Discovery – effective Feb. 12, 2008

Alan Wolfinjer, Contract Sub Bus Driver – effective Jan. 31, 2008

 

Approval to Extend Boundary Request Deadline:  The Board of Education approved extending the deadline for Boundary Change Request from March 1, 2008 to April 1, 2008.

 

West Side Boundaries – Work Session:  The Board of Education scheduled a work session to discuss West Side boundaries February 26, 2008 at the Uintah School District School Board office.  The meeting will begin at 6:00 p.m.