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Box Elder County School District

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Box Elder School District Board of Education

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School Board Meeting Minutes

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Meeting

Event Start Date & Time

November 12, 2025 06:30 PM

Event End Date & Time

November 12, 2025 09:45 PM

Event Deadline Date & Time

11/11/25 03:00 PM

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OFFICIAL MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION BOX ELDER SCHOOL DISTRICT A work session was held at 5:30. The School Board reviewed the math instruction time and structure in the secondary schools. Kindergarten intake for the 2025-26 school year was also reviewed. Official minutes of a Regular Meeting of the Board of Education, Box Elder County School District, held Wednesday evening November 12, 2025, at 6:30 p.m. at the Independent Life Skills Center, 960 S Main St, Brigham City, Utah. Those in attendance at the meeting included Board President Tiffani Summers, Board Vice President Danielle Wright, Members Bryan Smith, Julie Taylor, Karen Cronin, and Stephanie DeFilippis. Board Member Wade Hyde was absent. Also, present were Superintendent Steven Carlsen, Assistant Superintendents Keith Mecham and Heidi Jo West, Business Administrator Neil Stevens, IT Director Robert Gordon, officers of the Box Elder Education Association, district employees, and interested citizens. President Summers welcomed those in attendance and conducted the business of the meeting. After the reverence, which was offered by Steve Carlsen, Makayla Barton led the audience in the pledge of allegiance. Recognitions Coerina Fife, Executive Director of Human Resources, recognized NaCoal Heath as the State of Utah Adult Education Student of the Year; Kelly Sorensen from Sunrise High School as the USBE/USCA October Secondary School Counselor of the Month; London Clarke from Lake View Elementary as the USBE/USCA October Elementary School Counselor of the Month; and Shamra Nielson from Bear River Middle School as the USBE November Spotlight for Health and Physical Education Teacher. Heidi Jensen from Lake View Elementary, Tyree Blaisdell from North Park Elementary and Angie Smoot from Box Elder Middle School were awarded the SEE award for their contributions in strengthening PLCs, expanding student connections, and elevating employee appreciation. Approval of Agenda Danielle Wright made the motion to approve the agenda. Bryan Smith seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. Julie Taylor - Yes Tiffani Summers - Yes Danielle Wright - Yes Bryan Smith - Yes Karen Cronin - Yes Stephanie DeFilippis - Yes Public Comment Maria Fonnesbeck provided public comment in opposition to the student grading policy. Bryce Fonnesbeck provided public comment in opposition to the student grading policy. Sydnee Meili provided public comment in opposition to the student grading policy. Bob Bailey provided public comment on a county wide protest of tax increases. He invited the Board Members to participate in the event. Action Items Approval of Revised TSSA Framework Heidi Jo West, Assistant Superintendent of Elementary Teaching and Learning, presented the changes to the Revised TSSA Framework. The only change to framework is to align the review date of the TSSA plan with that of the review data of the School Lands Trust plan. Karen Cronin made the motion to approve the revised TSSA Framework Plan as presented. Julie Taylor seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. Julie Taylor - Yes Tiffani Summers - Yes Danielle Wright - Yes Bryan Smith - Yes Karen Cronin - Yes Stephanie DeFilippis - Yes Approval of Amendment to Fielding TSSA Plan Heidi Jo West, Assistant Superintendent of Elementary Teaching & Learning, presented the changes to the Fielding TSSA Plan. Due to changes to level funding, Fielding proposed to change how TSSA funds are allocated. The change would send a few teachers to literacy conferences for professional development. Funding would be provided for teachers who participate in the guiding coalitions for their grade level. Bryan Smith made the motion to approve the amendment to Fielding TSSA plan changes for the 2025-26 school year. Julie Taylor seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. Julie Taylor - Yes Tiffani Summers - Yes Danielle Wright - Yes Bryan Smith - Yes Karen Cronin - Yes Stephanie DeFilippis - Yes Approval of Amendment to Garland TSSA Plan Heidi Jo West, Assistant Superintendent of Elementary Teaching & Learning, presented the changes to the Garland TSSA Plan. Due to changes to level funding, Garland is proposed to change how TSSA funds are allocated. The change would send a few teachers to literacy conferences for professional development. Funding would be provided for teachers who participate in the guiding coalitions for their grade level. Funding was also moved into materials and supplies to purchase new technology items. Danielle Wright made the motion to approve the amendment to Fielding TSSA plan changes for the 2025-26 school year. Karen Cronin seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. Julie Taylor - Yes Tiffani Summers - Yes Danielle Wright - Yes Bryan Smith - Yes Karen Cronin - Yes Stephanie DeFilippis - Yes Approval of Architect and CM/GC for Discovery Addition Corey Thompson, Facilities Director, presented the results of the solicitations for the expansion of Discovery Elementary. Awards for architect services and construction manager/general contractor (CM/GC). Design West is proposed to be the Architect and Hughes Contractors is the proposed CM/GC. Danielle Wright made the motion to approve Design West as the Architect for the Discovery Elementary addition. Julie Taylor seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. Julie Taylor - Yes Tiffani Summers - Yes Danielle Wright - Yes Bryan Smith - Yes Karen Cronin - Yes Stephanie DeFilippis - Yes Julie Taylor made a motion to approve Hughes Contractors as CM/GC for the Discovery Elementary addition. Bryan Smith seconded the motion, which was approved unanimously. Julie Taylor - Yes Tiffani Summers - Yes Danielle Wright - Yes Bryan Smith - Yes Karen Cronin - Yes Stephanie DeFilippis - Yes Approval of CM/GC for Tremonton Elementary Corey Thompson, Facilities Director, presented the results of the solicitation for a construction manager/general contractor (CM/GC) for the Tremonton elementary construction. It is proposed that DWA Construction be awarded the CM/GC contract. Danielle Wright made a motion to approve DWA Construction as the CM/GC for the Tremonton elementary construction. Stephanie Defilippis seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. Julie Taylor - Yes Tiffani Summers - Yes Danielle Wright - Yes Bryan Smith - Yes Karen Cronin - Yes Stephanie DeFilippis - Yes Information Items Construction Update Corey Thompson, Facilities Director, provided an update on the progress of the building expansions at Box Elder High School and Bear River High School. Box Elder High School is further along in the design process than Bear River High School. Both schools should be ready to go out to bid in the Winter/Spring of 2026. Municipal Building Authority Neil Stevens, Business Administrator, provided a preview of the upcoming actions for the Building Authority of the Box Elder School District next month. The building authority will meet to authorize a total borrowing amount to fund the upcoming school construction projects. Monthly Financial Report Neil Stevens, Business Administrator, presented the October 2025 Financial Report to the Board. Board Committee Reports Jubilee of Trees fundraising event for the Box Elder School District Foundation is November 12th - 14th, at the Box Elder County Fairgrounds. Bear River High School Robotics held an open house last week. Master Board training is due on December 1. Makayla Barton, student board member, provided an update of activities at the high schools. The food can drive is ongoing at both high schools. Spirit Week and dances are coming up at both high schools. September Employee Appreciation Heidi Jo West, Assistant Superintendent of Elementary Instruction, presented September employee list of employees who were honored in local buildings for their individual efforts. The following employees were selected for September. Sara Alfonso, Teacher at BRHS Dixon Marble, Support Specialist at BRHS Hailey Gunderson, Teacher at BRMS Shaylee Capener, Support Specialist at BRMS Nicole Capener, Teacher at ACHI Nicki Ochsenbein, Support Specialist at ACHI Wendy Van Dyke, Teacher at BEHS Teresa Roubidoux, Support Specialist at BEHS Emily Bingham, Teacher at BEMS Amber Kaminsky, Support Specialist at BEMS Brenda Anderson, Teacher at ACYI Margaret Stevens, Support Specialist at ACYI Kurt Moulton, Teacher at Sunrise Aarika Zerkle, Support Specialist at Sunrise Randi Jo Call, Teacher at Century Serena Tingey, Support Specialist at Century Madelyn Handley, Teacher at Discovery Emily Hartman, Support Specialist at Discovery Hayden Mitton, Teacher at Fielding Lynda Garn, Support Specialist at Fielding Duberlys Cha, Teacher at Garland Kenzie Johnson, Support Specialist at Garland Terra Brady, Teacher at Golden Spike Jaime Myers, Support Specialist at Golden Spike Andrea Dean, Teacher at Lake View Jessica Busby, Support Specialist at Lake View Ashley Anderson, Teacher at McKinley Keri Zundel, Support Specialist at McKinley Erica Hannah, Teacher at North Park Becky Atkin, Support Specialist at North Park Allison Shumway, Teacher at Three Mile Creek Gloria Rueda, Support Specialist at Three Mile Creek Bonnie (Michelle) Davis, Teacher at Willard Katie Wyatt, Support Specialist at Willard Kelly B Kunzler, Teacher in Western Schools Michelle Hansen, Support Specialist in Western Schools Policy Review The following Policies were presented for first reading: Policy 1015 Fiscal Responsibilities Policy 1030 Qualifications for Board Members Policy 1032 Vacancies on the Board Policy 1040 Board Member Elections and Redistricting Policy 2182 School Safety Policy 3007 Employment - Staff Code of Conduct Policy 3008 Employee Communication/Addressing Concerns Policy 3043 Redress of Grievances Policy 3070 Alcohol and Drug Abuse - Employees Policy 3096 Reporting Substantial Threats Against a School Policy 3212 ESP: Paraprofessional Qualifications Policy 4028 Special Programs: Education of Youth in Care Policy 4040 Grade Level Retention of Students Policy 4069 Curriculum: Firearm Safety Policy 4078 Class Disclosure Statements - Elementary Policy 4190 Driver Training Policy 5009 Admissions and Attendance: Kindergarten Policy 5140 Education and Family Privacy Rights Policy 5230 Student Fees, Fines, and Charges Policy 5390 Student Toilet Training Policy 6015 School Community Councils Policy 6045 Board of Education Hotline Karen Cronin posed a question on Policy 2023. What is the max amount of purchases that can be approved on the District credit card? Neil Stevens responded that the credit card limits are managed through the credit card vendor and approved by the Business Administrator. Karen Cronin posed a question on Policy 4020. How do we get parents involved in student learning plans? A school principal responded that principals have a planning document that encourages parental involvement. Teachers communicate with parents in multiple ways. Bryan Smith made a motion to approve the presented policies on first reading. Julie Taylor seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. Julie Taylor - Yes Tiffani Summers - Yes Danielle Wright - Yes Bryan Smith - Yes Karen Cronin - Yes Stephanie DeFilippis - Yes The following Policies were presented for second reading: Policy 2100 Gifts, Donations, and Bequests - Acceptance Policy 3091 Postpartum and Parental Leave Policy 3108 Certificated: Educator's Hours and Teaching Load Policy 3126 Certificated: Sickness, Absences and Leaves Policy 3208 ESP: Fringe Benefits and Leave of Absence Policy 4033 Early Learning Plan Policy 4067 Curriculum: Ethnic Studies Policy 4175 Student Data Protection Policy 4178 Internet Use Policy 4185 Use of Video/Digital Media Materials Policy 5010 Admissions Eligibility Requirements Policy 5011 Admissions and Attendance of Military and Department of Defense (DOD) Civilian Children Policy 5035 Attendance Requirements and Procedures Policy 5050 Immunization Requirements Policy 5060 Medical Treatment for Students Policy 5061 Medical Treatment Directives Policy 5064 Medical Recommendations by School Personnel to Parents Policy 5065 Administration of Medication Policy 5066 Students with Potentially Life-Threatening Allergies Policy 5067 Student Asthma Emergency Policy 5069 Student Treatment for Diabetes Policy 5080 Mental Health Care Policy 5090 Child Abuse, Sexual Abuse and Human Trafficking Prevention Training and Reporting Policy 5270 Student Rights and Responsibilities Bullying, Cyberbullying, Hazing, and Abusive Conduct Policy 5282 Student Behavior Management Danielle Wright made the motion to approve the above policies for second reading. Stephanie Defilippis seconded the motion, which was approved unanimously. Julie Taylor - Yes Tiffani Summers - Yes Danielle Wright - Yes Bryan Smith - Yes Karen Cronin - Yes Stephanie DeFilippis - Yes Consent Calendar Karen Cronin posed a question about the personnel list. Why are two substitute custodians listed for the District Office? Neil Stevens responded that these are assigned to the District office for accounting purposes only. Karen Cronin posed a question on the vehicle purchases. Are these vehicles included in the budget? Neil Stevens responded that the school bus purchases are in the budget already. The Board requested that the Turning Point USA club introduce themselves and give a brief overview of the club. Bryan Smith moved to accept the consent items. The motion was seconded by Danielle Wright and passed on a unanimous vote. Julie Taylor - Yes Tiffani Summers - Yes Danielle Wright - Yes Bryan Smith - Yes Karen Cronin - Yes Stephanie DeFilippis - Yes The Consent Calendar included the following items: Approval of the minutes of the work session and regular meetings of October 8, 2025. Approval of claims numbered 54962 - 55218, 02100825 M, 05101025 M, 07103125 M, 08103125 M, 09102025 M, 09102425 M, 09103125 M, 9102425A M, 00101547 - 00101560, 01107069 - 01107216, 382 - 405, 16800626 - 16800630, 30403220 - 30403230, 30803846 - 30803868, 40403494 - 40403506, and the ACH and school activity checks for the month of October 2025. Personnel Items As detailed in the agenda. Clubs Out of State Travel Requests Purchase of District Vehicles Purchase of School Buses South Transportation Fuel Tank Suggestions for Future Board Meetings 1. Bryan Smith requested a review of math instructional hours. 2. Karen Cronin requested a demographer update in January. 3. Keith Mecham informed the Board of an upcoming change to concurrent enrollment course names and course numbers. Closed Session to Discuss Personnel and Sale or Lease of Real Property Danielle Wright motioned to move into closed session. The motion was seconded by Bryan Smith. Julie Taylor - Yes Tiffani Summers - Yes Danielle Wright - Yes Bryan Smith - Yes Karen Cronin - Yes Stephanie DeFilippis - Yes Karen Cronin motioned to move out of closed session. The motion was seconded by Bryan Smith. Julie Taylor - Yes Tiffani Summers - Yes Danielle Wright - Yes Bryan Smith - Yes Karen Cronin - Yes Stephanie DeFilippis - Yes Student Expulsion It is proposed that the Board approve the expulsion of Student A. Bryan Smith motioned to approve the expulsion of Student A. Karen Cronin seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. Julie Taylor - Yes Tiffani Summers - Yes Danielle Wright - Yes Bryan Smith - Yes Karen Cronin - Yes Stephanie DeFilippis - Yes Adjournment With the announcement that the next meeting will be held on Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 6:30 p.m. at the Independent Life Skills Center, President Tiffani Summers adjourned the meeting at 9:46 p.m. APPROVED: December 10, 2025 ATTESTED: School Business Administrator President, Board of Education Box Elder School District

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Meeting Information

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Independent Life Skills Center
960 S Main St
Brigham City, UT 84302
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Marci Hatch

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marci.hatch@besd.net

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(435)734-4800

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December 12, 2025 01:50 PM

Notice Last Edited On

December 12, 2025 01:50 PM

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November 11, 2025 03:00 PM

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