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Public School

Entity

Box Elder County School District

Public Body

Box Elder School District Board of Education

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Notice Title

Box Elder School Board Meeting

Notice Tags

Schools

Notice Type(s)

Meeting

Event Start Date & Time

September 12, 2018 06:30 PM

Event End Date & Time

September 12, 2018 06:30 PM

Event Deadline Date & Time

09/12/18 01:00 AM

Description/Agenda

OFFICIAL MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION BOX ELDER COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT The Board met at 5 p.m. to work on the Master Boardsmanship Award (MBA) At 5:30 they heard reports from the following principals: AshLee Nelson, Three Mile Creek David Lee, Foothill Elementary Bryce Day, Mountain View Elementary Jeremy Young, Adele Young Intermediate School Official minutes of a Regular Meeting of the Board of Education, Box Elder County School District, held Wednesday evening September 12, 2018 at 6:30 p.m. at Three Mile Creek Elementary in Perry, Utah. Those in attendance at the meeting included Board President Wade Hyde, Members Nancy Kennedy, Lynn Capener, Connie Archibald, Karen Cronin, Julie Taylor and Student Board Member Kaylee Munns. Also present were Superintendent Steven Carlsen, Assistant Superintendents Keri Greener, Gary Allen, Keith Mecham, Business Administrator Rod Cook, and officers of the Box Elder Education Association, district employees, representatives of the press and interested citizens. President Hyde welcomed those in attendance and conducted the business of the meeting. After the prayer, which was offered by Julie Taylor, Connie Archibald led the audience in the pledge of allegiance. Kaylee Munns was introduced as the Student Board Member from Bear River High School for the 2018-19 school year. She was sworn in by Rod Cook, Business Administrator. Recognitions Connie Archibald recognized the following: Bonnie Young, Head Nurse Amy Woolsey, Food Services Director Corey Thompson, Facilities Director Keevin Nelson, Transportation Director (not present) Alison Williams, eMINTS Teachers presentation Lorica Pilivi Recognized the following Education Support Professional: Sherri Harper, Assistant Custodian McKinley Elementary Approval of Agenda Nancy Kennedy made the motion to approve the agenda. Karen Cronin seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. Public Comment Deatra Fawcett spoke to the Board about the 'Red for Ed' campaign for the increase of the gas tax to add funds to education. Walmart Grant Awards Presentation - Dawn Devoe, Human Resource Manager, and Robert Lieske, Assistant General Manager presented the Walmart Grants totaling $13,212.28. Action Items Early Literacy Plan Approval Keri Greener, Assistant Superintendent for Elementary Curriculum, presented the Early Literacy plan to the Board for approval. This is the plan that goes to the state to receive funding and must be approved by the Board of Education. Nancy Kennedy made the motion to approve the Early Literacy Plan as presented. Connie Archibald seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. Information/Discussion Items Bullying Policy Action Plan Keith Mecham, Assistant Superintendent of Personnel, presented the Bullying Policy Action Plan to the Board to review. SEE Presentation Superintendent Steve Carlsen, presented the SEE initiative to the Board for their review. The acronym stands for the following: Strengthening PLCs Expand Student Connections Elevate Employee Appreciation Monthly Financial Report Business Administrator Rod Cook presented the August Financial report to the Board. Policy Review First Reading Policy 3095 Reporting Violent Juvenile Offenders Policy 3210 Educator Evaluation Policy 5010 Admissions Eligibility Requirements Policy 5291 Drug & Alcohol Testing of Students Participating in Extracurricular Activities Policy 6000 Public Records Access and Management Policy 6005 Educational Authority of Separated Parents Second Reading Policy 1037 Nepotism Policy 1130 Superintendent - Appointment & Duties Policy 2040 Audits Policy 3092 Nursing Mothers in the Workplace Policy 5000 Equal Educational Opportunity Policy 5052 Wellness - Physical Activity and Nutrition Policy 5090 Child Abuse Policy 5100 Student Records Policy 5230 Student Fees - Fee Waiver Fines and Charges Policy 5312 Non-School and Private fundraising and Donations Some discussion took place about the expansion of drug testing to students involved in other activities besides sports as the policy states. Concerns were voiced by Kaylee Munns, Student Board Member, about cost and participation time for students. Board members voiced their feeling that it was a help for parents and should be viewed positively by most parents. Lynn Capener made the motion to approve the above policies on first and second reading. Nancy Kennedy seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. Board Discussion Items Board of Education Handbook Board Goals Review Review of 'Appreciate' Chapter 5 The board discussed their take away from the chapter. Consent Calendar Karen Cronin moved to accept the consent items. Lynn Capener seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. The Consent Calendar included the following items: Approval of the minutes of the working and regular meetings of August 8, 2018. Approval of claims numbered 00026788-27060, 01081018, 01082818, 08083118, 08091849, 09082018, 09083118 and the District Foundation and ACH payments as well as School Activity checks for the month of August as shown. Personnel Items Shown in Agenda Adjournment With the announcement that the next meeting will be held on Wednesday, October 10, 2018, at the Independent Life Skills Center, 960 South Main Street, with a Work Session at 5:30 p.m. Brigham City President Hyde adjourned the meeting at 8:07 p.m. APPROVED: ATTESTED: School Business Administrator President, Board of Education Box Elder School District

Notice of Special Accommodations (ADA)

Contact Mr. Rodney Cook, Business Administrator at 435-734-4800 eight or more hours before the scheduled starting time and efforts will be made to provide the needed assistance.

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Electronic participation is not available

Meeting Information

Meeting Location

Independent Life Skills Center
960 S Main St
Brigham City, 84302
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Contact Name

Marci Hatch

Contact Email

marci.hatch@besd.net

Contact Phone

(435)734-4800

Notice Posting Details

Notice Posted On

October 11, 2018 12:53 PM

Notice Last Edited On

October 11, 2018 12:53 PM

Deadline Date

September 12, 2018 01:00 AM

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