from the May 20, 2008
business meeting of the Uintah School District Board of
Education
Musical Presentation by 4th Grade Ashley Elementary Students: Board members and patrons were privileged to hear a rendition of 29 Counties performed by the 4th grade students of Markay Anderson and Cindy Brown from Ashley Elementary. On behalf of the Board of Education, thank you Ashley Elementary for sharing the talent of the students with the Board throughout this past school year.
Recognition of Todd Elementary
Volunteer: Pamela Hansen, introduced and paid tribute to
Margaret Davis, otherwise known by staff and students as “Grandma
Margaret.” Margaret has been a Grandparent Helper at Todd Elementary for
the past eight years and this year was awarded the Silver Bowl award from the
State of
Recognition of Maeser Elementary Volunteers: In gratitude of their willingness to help students at Maeser Elementary, James and Shelly Stratton were honored as “Super Volunteers” by Elementary Kindergarten teacher, Jane Pierce. Mr. and Mrs. Stratton have not only helped in their son’s classroom, but have volunteered to help all Maeser Kindergarten students with such things as reading, math, and even fine-tuning the alphabet. Mrs. Stratton also serves on the PTA.
Approval of Tentative District Budget for 2008-2009: A motion was made by Scott Ruppe, seconded by Shane Frost, carrying unanimously, to approve the tentative budget for the 2008-2009 school year as follows:
Maintenance & Operation $40,101,565
Student Activity Fund $1,085,095
Non K-12 Programs $2,557,299
Debt Service $3,820,334
Capital Outlay
(Including Construction Costs) $33,862,600
TOTAL BUDGET $83,862,870
The Board of Education has, at this point, made no decision regarding property tax rates.
Award of Stage Curtain Bid: A motion was made by JoAnn Cowan to award the bid to replace stage curtains for several district schools to Huish’s in the amount of $52,605. Shane Frost seconded the motion; motion carried unanimously.
Approval of Revisions to Policy 004.0520 Travel Expense/Reimbursement Addendum: A motion was made by Perry Taylor to approve the Addendum to Policy 004.0520 as presented on second reading. JoAnn Cowan seconded the motion; motion carried unanimously.
Approval of Teacher/Student Foreign Exchange
Proposal: A motion was made by Perry Taylor to approve
the request for
Personnel: Appointment of Personnel: The following individuals were approved for appointment by the Uintah School District Board of Education:
Amanda Brown, Teacher,
Amber Shipman, Teacher,
Ashley Gross, Teacher,
Kristin Oaks, Teacher, Maeser
Jessi Calder, YIC Teacher’s Aide
Machele Lemon, Teacher, Davis
Resignation of Personnel: The following personnel have submitted letters of resignation:
Holly Wilson, Sweeper, UHS – effective 5-12-08
Christy Angus, Teacher, Discovery – effect end of 07-08 school year
Nanette McCurdy, Teacher, Maeser – effective end of 07-08 school year
Amanda Brown, Computer Specialist,
Shirley Domgaard, Teaching Assistant, WMS – effective end of the 07-08 year
Lori Tiongson, Secretary, WMS – effective end of 07-08 school year
Lee Sharp, Custodian, Maeser – effective 6-30-08
Transfer of Personnel:
Paula Wright, CTE Teacher – from VJH to VMS
Patrice Merkley, Teacher – from Discovery to Eagle View
Annette Reynolds, Teacher – from Discovery to Eagle View
Russell Anderson, Transportation Coordinator – from Coordinator to Bus Driver
Cheryl Grammer, Teacher – from
Kathleen Caldwell, Teacher – from