UTAH SCHOOLS FOR THE DEAF AND THE BLIND
Advisory Council Agenda
October 23, 2025
Openshaw Education Center
GENERAL SESSION AGENDA (Tab 1)
4:30 p.m.
1. Welcome
4:30 - 4:45 p.m.
2. Public Comments
ACTION ITEMS
4:45 - 4:50 p.m.
3. CONSENT CALENDAR APPROVAL ACTION ON:
Tab 2 AC Summary 092525 (Tab 2)
contact Tamara Flint (801) 629-4712
or tamarf@usdb.org for more information.
Tab 3 Vacancy Report as of 101525.pdf (Tab 3)
contact Melanie Butters (801) 629-4726 or melanieb@usdb.org for more information.
C. Tab 4 Donated Funds Summary as of 102025.pdf (Tab 4)
contact Deborah Jaconson (801) 538-7627deborah.jacobson@schools.utah.gov for more information.
It is recommended that the Advisory Council review and
approve the Advisory Council minutes of September 25, 2025,
the Vacancy Report as of October 15, 2025 and the
Donated Funds Summary as of October 20, 2025.
4:50 - 5:05 p.m.
4. Tab 5 FY2026 Enrichment Fund and Trust Lands Project Lists as of 102025.pdf - Deborah Jacobson (Tab 5)
5:05 - 5:15 p.m.
5. LEA Enrichment Funds Request.pdf- Susan Patten (Tab 6)
5:15 - 5:25 p.m.
6. BoardPolicy4002.pdf - Darin Nielsen (Tab 7)
USDB Community Council.pdf
INFORMATION ITEMS
5:25 - 5:40 p.m.
7. 2024-25 USDB Annual Report Executive Summary -
2024-2025 USDB Annual Report - FINAL- Dr. Tanner & Ms. Patten (Tab 8)
5:40- 5:50 p.m.
8. USDB Subcommittee Update - Member Wood
5:50 - 6:00 p.m.
9. Superintendent Report
6:00 - 6:05 p.m.
10. Future Agenda Items
6:05 - 6:10 p.m.
11. Other
The next meeting is scheduled for November 20, 2025 (third Thursday due to the Thanksgiving holiday.
Public Comment
Individuals are welcome to address the Advisory Council. Please contact Tamara Flint (801) 629-4712 or tamaraf@usdb.org with 24 hours advance notice with your name and the group you represent and a link will be shared with you. Each person will be limited to three minutes. Total time allotted for public comments will be a total of 15-minutes. Anyone needing more time should make that request in writing and arrange to be on the agenda at the next meeting.
Notice of Procedure to Get on the USDB Advisory Council Agenda
Anyone interested in being on the agenda should contact Chairperson Ray Wright at (801) 560-9866 / metaltipman@gmail.com., Interim Assistant Superintendent Darin Nielsen at (801) 629-4712 / darinn@usdb.org, or Tamara Flint at (801) 629-4712/ tamaraf@usdb.org. Please do so by the Friday of the week prior to the meeting.
Notice of Special Accommodation at Public Meetings
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, individuals needing special accommodations (including auxiliary communicative aids and services) during this meeting should notify Tamara Flint (801) 629-4712 or tamaraf@usdb.org at least three working days prior to the meeting.
Notice of Special Accommodations (ADA)
Notice of Special Accommodation at Public Meetings.
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, individuals needing special accommodations (including auxiliary communicative aids and services) during this meeting should notify Tamara Flint (801) 629-4712 (V) or tamaraf@usdb.org at least three working days prior to the meeting.
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Public Comment Individuals are welcome to address Institutional Council. Please advise Tamara Flint (801) 629-4712 (V) or tamaraf@usdb.org in advance with your name and the group you represent. Each person will be limited to three minutes. Total time a