School Board
Highlights
From the April 15, 2008
business meeting of the Uintah School District Board of
Education
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Recognition of State Wrestlers from
Recognition of
Recognition of
Recognition of
Approval of Name for K-8 School: A motion was made by Shane Frost to
approve as recommended “Eagle View Elementary” as the name for the K-8
School. Perry Taylor seconded the motion; motion carried
unanimously.
Approval of
Approval of 2008-09 Elementary Start/Stop
Times: A
motion was made by Shane Frost that east side elementary schools will begin at
8:30 A.M. and dismiss at 3:15 P.M. and authorize the purchase of extra buses for
additional routes. Motion died for lack of a
second.
A motion was made by Scott Ruppe that the east side
elementary schools will begin at 8:30 A.M. and dismiss at 3:15 P.M. Maeser
Elementary will supervise the severe needs students and those students who live
in Dry Fork which allows for afternoon turn-around time for those particular
routes. The Board of Education authorizes the purchase of four additional
buses and drivers for Transportation. Shane Frost seconded the
motion. JoAnn Cowan amended the motion that students living in the area of
Maeser Meadows and students living in the Mountain View and Aspen Park
Apartments (area of 175 West 350 North by the hospital) will be transported by
bus to Ashley and Maeser. Motion carried
unanimously.
Approval of Vernal Jr. High Class Schedule Change for
2008-09: A
motion was made by Perry Taylor to accept the request for the Vernal Jr. High
school to move to a 6 period semester schedule beginning with the 2008-09 school
year. JoAnn Cowan seconded the motion. Those in favor: Perry
Taylor, JoAnn Cowan, and Dr. Rodney Anderson. Those opposed: Scott
Ruppe. Shane Frost abstained. Motion
carried.
Revision to Policy 006.0050 Program of Studies &
Graduation Requirements: (1st Reading) A motion was made by Scott Ruppe that Uintah
School District follow the State requirement of 24 credits required for
graduation. Shane Frost seconded the motion. Those in favor: Scott
Ruppe and Shane Frost. Those opposed: Perry Taylor, JoAnn Cowan, and
Dr. Rodney Anderson; motion failed.
Policy 006.0050 is tabled.
Approval of Technology Purchases: A motion was made by JoAnn Cowan to
approve the request from Technology to purchase a subscription to Digital Sams
and to purchase computer equipment to facilitate data back-up. Shane Frost
seconded the motion; motion carried unanimously.
Approval of Energy Education Program
Contract:
Tabled.
Approval of Drivers Education
Expenses: A
motion was made by Scott Ruppe to approve the request to spend $30,000 to
purchase two Chevy Impala vehicles for the Driver Education program. Shane
Frost seconded the motion; motion carried
unanimously.
Approval of Contracts – Superintendent of Schools &
Business Administrator: A motion was made by Shane Frost to approve the
contracts for the Superintendent of Schools and Business Administrator with the
noted changes. 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:
Mandy Lane, Part-time Food Services,
Ashley
Robert Coleman, Custodian,
VJH
Charity
Jody Robinson, Sub Contract Bus
Driver
C.J. Drake, Sub Contract Bus
Driver
Richelle VanLeuven, Sweeper,
Lapoint
Kathy Farnsworth, Connections Teacher,
Davis
Jamie Toftum, Connections Teacher,
Davis
Kim Bradley, Media Aide,
Davis
Ron Kushmaul, Connections Teacher,
Todd
Linus Harrison, Head Custodian,
VJH
Cheryl Augustus, School Foods Warehouse
Worker
Resignation of Personnel: The following individuals have
submitted letters of resignation:
Robert Coleman, Sweeper, VMS – effective
3-18-08
Amy Torres, Girls Assistant Soccer Coach –
effective 3-14-08
Maxine McKee, Computer Specialist, Lapoint
– effective 3-25-08
Ann Murray, Media Aide, Davis – effective
4-11-08
Kim Daggett, Dance Specialist, Lapoint –
effective 4-10-08
Shalyn Searle, Asst. Drill Team Coach –
effective 4-08-08
Penny Cannon, Part-time Food Services,
Ashley – effective 3-20-08
Deana Escobedo, Teaching Assistant, Davis –
effective 4-11-08
Laura Foley, Teacher, Davis – effective end
of 07-08 school year
Cecilia Sullivan, Teacher, VMS – effective
end of 07-08 school year
Rebecca Worthen, Music Teacher, VJH &
UHS – effective end of 07-08 school year
Celeste Johnson, Teacher, Lapoint –
effective end of 07-08 school year
Susan Denver-Betts, Music Specialist, Todd
– effective end of 07-08 school year
Transfer of Personnel: The following transfer of personnel
will be effective for the 08-09 school year:
Margaret Ahlborn, Teacher – from VMS to
Laurel Seymour, Teacher – from WMS to
Maeser
Kay Lynn Holmes, Teacher – from VMS to
UHS
Scott Dowling, Teacher – from WMS to
AVEC