School Board
Highlights
from the May 6, 2008
Business meeting of the Uintah School District Board of
Education
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Recognition of
Recognition of LeeAnn Baker – VFW Teacher of the
Year: Earlier this year LeeAnn Baker was nominated by
her Principal, Debbie Chatham, for the VFW National Citizenship Educator of the
Year. This award is given to one elementary teacher, one middle school
teacher, and one high school teacher in the State of
Recognition of Keshia Chamberlain – Outgoing Student
Board Representative: President Rodney Anderson thanked
Keshia Chamberlain for representing
Approval of Extended Sunset Date for Transportation Benefits: A motion was made by Scott Ruppe to approve a one year extension for the benefit package offered to bus drivers. Shane Frost seconded the motion; motion carried unanimously.
Approval of
Approval of Monday Late Start at Uintah High School for School Year 2008-2009: A motion was made by Shane Frost to approve the Monday late start time plan as presented by Uintah High School that on Monday’s during the 2008-2009 school year. First period for students will begin at 8:10 a.m. Scott Ruppe seconded the motion; motion carried unanimously.
Approval of Policy 008.1000 Adult Education/GED
Program: (1st & 2nd
Proposed Changes to Policy 004.0520 Travel
Expense/Reimbursement Addendum: A motion was made by
Scott Ruppe directing language added to Policy 004.0520 that the Board of
Education will not need to approve addendum changes as long as amounts listed
within the policy are within State of
Approval of Asphalt Repair Project Bid: A motion was made by Scott Ruppe to award the bid for asphalt repair projects to Big Red Asphalt, and to exceed the capital outlay budget amount of $125,000 to complete all of the projects which were bid. Shane Frost seconded the motion; motion carried unanimously.
Approval of Policy 001.0300 Policies and Procedures for Indian Education: A motion was made by Scott Ruppe to approve Policy 001.0300 as presented. Shane Frost 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:
Ashley McCarvell, Special Ed. Bus Aide
Misty Gilbert, Food Services Worker, Maeser
Brandi Webb, Asst. Cheer Coach
Cami Cook, Asst. Drill Team Coach
Change in Position:
Karen Kandle – from VJH Cook to VJH Head Cook
Kathy Farnsworth – from VMS Teacher to Eagle View Asst. Principal
Resignation of Personnel:
Doris Salazar, Girls’ Volleyball Head Coach – effective 4-28-08
Louise Murch, Teacher, VJH – effective end of 07-08 school year
Candace Nielson, Teacher, Discovery – effective end of 07-08 school year
Lyle Parrish, Special Ed. Teacher, Todd – effective end of 07-08 school year
Heather Jacobson, Teacher, Todd – effective end of 07-08 school year
Ranette Loughton, Teacher, Maeser – effective end of 07-08 school year
Transfer of Personnel:
Mindy Beasley, Custodian – from Maeser to
Katy Cundall, Teacher – from Maeser to Ashley – effective 08-09 school year
Kathy Worthen, Teacher – from Lapoint to Maeser – effective 08-09 school year
Christy Nerdin, Teacher, Maeser – from half time to full time – effective 08-09
Brenda Hannah, Secretary, VJH – from Attendance to Registrar – effective 08-09
Lori Tiongson, Secretary – from WMS to VJH Attendance – effective 08-09
Saundria Whitmer, Media Aide – from WMS to VMS – effective 08-09
Kristy Fulton, Teacher – from Todd to VMS – effective 08-09
Laura Ahrnsbrak, Teacher – from Discovery to Eagle View – effective 08-09
Margaret Krubsack, Teacher – from Discovery to Eagle View – effective 08-09