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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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Event Start Date & Time

April 8, 2026 06:30 PM

Event End Date & Time

April 8, 2026 11:20 PM

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04/08/26 03:00 PM

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OFFICIAL MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION BOX ELDER SCHOOL DISTRICT No work session was held. Official minutes of a Regular Meeting of the Board of Education, Box Elder School District, held Wednesday evening April 8, 2026, 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 Julie Taylor, Karen Cronin, Wade Hyde and Stephanie DeFilippis. Board Member Bryan Smith was not in attendance. Also, present were Superintendent Steven Carlsen, Assistant Superintendents Keith Mecham and Heidi Jo West, Business Administrator Neil Stevens, district employees, representatives of the press, and interested citizens. President Summers welcomed those in attendance and conducted the business of the meeting. After the reverence, which was offered by Makalya Barton, Danielle Wright led the audience in the pledge of allegiance. Recognitions Jamie Kent, Public Information Officer, recognized the following: Box Elder High School Rockettes team. The team earned the 2026 National Champions in the Show Routine and earned National Best in Choreography. They also secured 2nd Place in the Military Routine in Florida in 2026. Shizhong Zhang, BEHS as the Utah Foreign Language Association (UFLA) Teacher of the Year. He was commended for his culture curriculum and ability to connect with students Willard Elementary as a model PLC school. This designation is awarded by Solution Tree for its sustained, data-driven commitment to student learning and collaborative staff culture. The school is recognized for implementing strong team structures to ensure high levels of learning for every student. SEE Awards: S- Strengthen PLCs: Lori Jacobsen, Instructional Coach from Garland Elementary; E- Expand Student Connections: Dianna Serfustini, Counselor at Golden Spike; E- Elevate Employee Appreciation: Kristen Riley, Assistant Principal, at North Park Elementary. Approval of Agenda Danielle Wright made the motion to approve the agenda. Wade Hyde seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. Wade Hyde - Yes Stephanie DeFilippis - Yes Tiffani Summers - Yes Danielle Wright - Yes Karen Cronin - Yes Julie Taylor - Yes ESP Employee Recognitions Coerina Fife, Executive Director of Human Resources, presented the ESP employee recognitions. The following employees were recognized: Transportation Jason Jensen - Mechanic - Transportation Gaile Bingham - Bus Driver - Transportation Secretarial Talease Jones - Head Secretary - McKinley Heidi Ivie - Curriculum Director Secretary - District Office Facilities/IT Hunter Morgan - Custodian - Sunrise Paul Buchi - Assistant Head Custodian - BRHS Child Nutrition Golden Spike Kitchen Paraprofessionals Naphtali Blanquie - Instructional Para - Golden Spike Amber Kaminsky - ED Para - BEMS Public Comment Kristen Reeder provided public comment thanking the Board for its efforts to recognize employees for their contribution to the District. She also thanked the Board for its efforts to further student success and outcomes in the District. Ben Soholt provided public comment thanking the Board for its efforts to provide a pathway for GED students to earn a high school diploma. He also stated that he is appreciative of the email responses that he received from the Board and would like to find a way to have more opportunities to interact with the Board publicly. Stephanie DeFilippis provided public comment on the Battle of the Books event on April 11th at Alice C. Harris Intermediate School and Garland Elementary. The event will involve teams of students who compete by answering questions about a selected series of books from a pre-selected list. The competition goes through a series of bracket rounds until a winner is declared. Trina Davis provided public comment on the value of life skills. She shared a story of a student who struggled after graduation and suggested 13 life skills that should be focused on to prepare students for life after graduation. Action Items Approval of Indian Education Formula Grant Megan Bushnell, Student Services Director, presented the request to approve the Indian Education Formula Grant. USBE requires that the Board approve the program application each year Karen Cronin motioned to approve the Indian Education Formula. Julie Taylor seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. Wade Hyde - Yes Stephanie DeFilippis - Yes Tiffani Summers - Yes Danielle Wright - Yes Karen Cronin - Yes Julie Taylor - Yes Approval of Amendment to Lake View 2025-26 TSSA Plan Heidi Jo West, Assistant Superintendent of Elementary Curriculum, presented the amendment of the TSSA plan for Lake View Elementary. The school would like to shift a portion of the TSSA funds from staff salaries to purchases of technology. Julie Taylor motioned to approve the amendment to the TSSA plan for Lake View Elementary. Stephanie DeFilippis seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. Wade Hyde - Yes Stephanie DeFilippis - Yes Tiffani Summers - Yes Danielle Wright - Yes Karen Cronin - Yes Julie Taylor - Yes Approval of Amendment to North Park 2025-26 TSSA Plan Heidi Jo West, Assistant Superintendent of Elementary Curriculum, presented the amendment of the TSSA plan for North Park Elementary. The school would like to shift a portion of the TSSA funds from staff salaries to purchases of technology. Karen Cronin motioned to approve the amendment to the TSSA plan for North Park Elementary. Julie Taylor seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. Wade Hyde - Yes Stephanie DeFilippis - Yes Tiffani Summers - Yes Danielle Wright - Yes Karen Cronin - Yes Julie Taylor - Yes Approval of Amendment to School Fees for Driver Education Fees Keith Mecham, Assistant Superintendent of Secondary Curriculum, presented an amendment to the school fees schedule for driver education fees. The fee increase of $15 will pay for the additional cost of the new driver education software. The primary benefit of the new driver education software would allow for online scheduling of driver times and testing. Wade Hyde motioned to approve the amendment of the 2025-2026 BESD General Student Fees schedule and amend the 2026-2027 BESD General Student Fees schedule to reflect the new fees for Driver Education. Stephanie DeFilippis seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. Wade Hyde - Yes Stephanie DeFilippis - Yes Tiffani Summers - Yes Danielle Wright - Yes Karen Cronin - Yes Julie Taylor - Yes Amendment of the Agenda Julie Taylor proposed amending the agenda to consider item F5, Approval of Sale of Real Property after the Board meets in closed session to discuss the sale or lease of real property. Danielle Wright seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. Wade Hyde - Yes Stephanie DeFilippis - Yes Tiffani Summers - Yes Danielle Wright - Yes Karen Cronin - Yes Julie Taylor - Yes Approval of Purchase of Real Estate Neil Stevens, Business Administrator, presented that the District has received a purchase offer for the Deweyville property of $450,000. Danielle Wright motioned, 'I move that the BESD Board of Education approve the real estate sale contract for the property located at 11000 N HWY 89 Deweyville, UT 84309, parcel ID# 05-021-0073, in the amount of $450,000 to Vernon Mortensen.' Wade Hyde seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. Wade Hyde - Yes Stephanie DeFilippis - Yes Tiffani Summers - Yes Danielle Wright - Yes Karen Cronin - Yes Julie Taylor - Yes Information Items Gifted and Talented Program Ashlee Nelson, Director of Literacy and Instructional Support, presented to the Board the Gifted and Talent Program Plan for the 2026-27 school year. The plan involves using RISE and Acadience Testing data to determine which students may be eligible for the program. For the 2026-27 school year the program goals include increasing the number of Hispanic Students who participate in the program. Lake View Sewer Repair Corey Thompson, Facilities Director, presented on the progress on the sewer line repairs at Lake View Elementary. All the necessary repairs were completed over spring break, and the sewer line is functioning as normal. The plan moving forward is to inspect the remaining lines to determine if further repairs are needed. This same inspection will continue at North Park, Bear River Middle School and Box Elder Middle School. School Land Trust 2024-25 Year Review Heidi Jo West, Assistant Superintendent of Elementary Instruction, presented the School Land Trust plans for the 2024-25 school year for review. The Board had no questions about the plans. Teacher and Student Success Act (TSSA) 24-25 Year Review Heidi Jo West, Assistant Superintendent of Elementary Instruction and Keith Mecham, Assistant Superintendent of Secondary Curriculum, presented the TSSA plans for review. The Board had no questions about the plans. It was noted that the 2026-27 budget amounts should be available next month. Child Nutrition Program Report Neil Stevens, Business Administrator, presented the Child Nutrition program report. The program continues to operate well and within its budget. It was noted that for the summer lunch program there will not be a site available in the Tremonton-Garland area. This is due to the changing demographics of the area, which leads to a lack of eligible lunch sites. Lunch site eligibility is determined by the income levels reported by the US Census Bureau. Neil Stevens will contact Garland City to verify the availability of a lunch site at the city park. Monthly Financial Report Neil Stevens, Business Administrator, presented the monthly financial report as of March 2026. The District is working within its established budget, and revenue is on target to be consistent with the Board approved budget. Board Committee Reports Karen Cronin reported that there was a ribbon cutting at the Boys and Girls Club on March 20th. Bridgerland Technical College has a fashion show on April 21st and April 22nd. She also reported that there is a career day at Bridgerland Technical College on May 6th and 7th. Tiffani Summers reported that the District multicultural celebration is on April 27th from 6-8pm at Box Elder Middle School. Student Board Member Report Makayla Barton, Student Board Member, provided a report on the activities of the two high schools. Both high schools had prom last month. Both high schools are preparing to host their last dances of the year. Also, ACT testing day for both high schools is coming up in April. February Employee Appreciation Heidi Jo West, Assistant Superintendent of Elementary Instruction, presented the March employees who were honored in local building for their individual efforts. The following employees were selected for March: School Teacher Support BRHS Tyler Brimhall Darci Stark BRMS Mike Wadsworth Rachel Williams ACHI Virgina Spenst Melanie Francis BEHS Sadie Losee Martha Ewer ACYI Misty Norton Bobbi Melehes Sunrise Madi Rinderknecht Mandy Jeppsen Century Ila White Katie Norman Discovery Karson Barker Makayla Kafton Fielding MeKelle Willson April Earl Garland Jodi Pedersen Cyndee Ritter Golden Spike Wendy McKee Sarah Aldridge Lake View Kim Wilson Melissa Owen McKinley Courtney Cortez Kaycee Summers North Park Heidi Watson Valerie Hill Three Mile Creek Annika Pairtz Roxie Crouch Willard Kari Burggraf Julia Burdvch Western Alexis Tibbits Winn Sally Pugsley Policy Review Policies to Delete Policy 5053 School Breakfast Program (no longer needed) Policies with No Changes Policy 2211 Transportation: Bus Routes and Stops Policy 2212 Transportation: Transportation of Students by Private Vehicle Policy 2213 Transportation: Kindergarten Policy 2214 Transportation: 'In Lieu Of' Allowance Policy 2215 Transportation: Living and Transportation Allowances Policy 2218 Transportation: District Owned Vehicles Policy 2219 Transportation: Substitute Bus Drivers Policy 2221 Transportation: Special Education/Pre-School Policy 2225 Traffic Control Policy2230 Right of Entry Policy 2240 School Lunch Program: General Policy Statement Policy 2245 School Lunch: Eligibility Determination for Receiving Reduced Price or Free Meals Policy 2250 Homemade Food Karen Cronin made a motion to approve the presented policies for deletion and also the policies presented for review with no changes. Wade Hyde seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. Wade Hyde - Yes Stephanie DeFilippis - Yes Tiffani Summers - Yes Danielle Wright - Yes Karen Cronin - Yes Julie Taylor - Yes First Reading Policy 2175 Buildings & Grounds: Energy Conservation Policy 5250 Student Speech & Publications Policy 5330 Academic Eligibility Karen Cronin asked clarifying questions on policy 5250. Keith Mecham, Assistant Superintendent of Secondary, clarified what types of speech are allowed in schools and remedies for when prohibited speech occurs in schools. Second Reading Policy 1240 Emergency Closing of Schools Policy 2130 Capitalization Policy 5340 Students Leaving with Adult During School Hours Policy 2145 Restrictions on Internet Access Policy 4060 High School Graduation Requirements Policy 4085 Students Released to Attend Technical Colleges Policy 4120 Community Adult High School Policy 5285 Detention of Students After School Hours Policy 5290 Prohibited Substances Karen Cronin made the motion to approve the above policies for first and second reading. Stephanie DeFilippis seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. Wade Hyde - Yes Stephanie DeFilippis - Yes Tiffani Summers - Yes Danielle Wright - Yes Karen Cronin - Yes Julie Taylor - Yes Consent Calendar Karen Cronin noted that the minutes for March 30th and April 6th are missing a date location of the meeting. She also asked for a clarification on the RFP date. Neil Stevens responded that the date was an error on his part and the date should be 2026. Karen Cronin asked if the contracts presented for approval are in the existing budget. Neil Stevens responded that these are new budget requests. Jason Sparks presented a brief overview of the vehicle safety systems and the features of the system. Karen Cronin moved to accept the consent items with the noted changes to the minutes. The motion was seconded by Danielle Wright and passed unanimously. Wade Hyde - Yes Stephanie DeFilippis - Yes Tiffani Summers - Yes Danielle Wright - Yes Karen Cronin - Yes Julie Taylor - Yes The Consent Calendar included the following items: Approval of the minutes of the closed session and regular meetings of March 11th, March 30th and April 6th, 2026. Approval of claims numbered 56014 - 56322, 2031126, 503031026, 7032726, 9032026, 9032726, 101623 - 101637, 1107656 - 1107817, 490 - 513, 16800645 - 16800651, 30403282 - 30403294, 30803923 - 30803941, 40403479 - 40403561, 40804951 - 40804968, 70416243 - 70416348, 70816299 - 70816411, 77800648 - 77800651 and the ACH and school activity checks for the month of March 2026. Personnel Items As detailed in the agenda. 150 Mile Trip As detailed in the agenda Out of State Travel Request As detailed in the agenda Approval of RFP for Waste Management Services As detailed in the agenda Request for Budget Appropriation for Security Cameras As detailed in the agenda Approval of Vehicle Safety Systems Contract As detailed in the agenda Suggestions for Future Board Meetings Karen Cronin suggested that a preliminary budget discussion be prepared for the May Board Meeting. Stephanie DeFilippis suggested that she report on the Book Battle. Danielle Wright suggested that the District reach out to the cities and county to invite them to a Board Work Session. Upcoming Events BEHS Graduation - Tuesday, May 26, 2026 at 6:00 at Weber State University BRHS Graduation - Wednesday, May 27, 2026 at 8:00 pm at BRHS Sunrise Graduation - Thursday, June 11, 2026 at 8:00 pm at BEHS Football Field Closed Session to Discuss Sale or Lease of Real Property, Professional Competence of Individual or Discuss Strategy Sessions with Respect to Collective Bargaining or Pending or Imminent Litigation Karen Cronin motioned to move into closed session. The motion was seconded by Julie Taylor. Wade Hyde - Yes Stephanie DeFilippis - Yes Tiffani Summers - Yes Danielle Wright - Yes Karen Cronin - Yes Julie Taylor - Yes Julie Taylor motioned to move out of closed session. The motion was seconded by Stephanie DeFillipis. Wade Hyde - Yes Stephanie DeFilippis - Yes Tiffani Summers - Yes Danielle Wright - Yes Karen Cronin - Yes Julie Taylor - Yes Adjournment With the announcement that the next meeting will be held on Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. at the Independent Life Skills Center, President Tiffani Summers adjourned the meeting at 11:20 p.m. APPROVED: May 13, 2026 ATTESTED: School Business Administrator President, Board of Education Box Elder School District

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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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May 18, 2026 05:59 PM

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May 18, 2026 05:59 PM

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April 8, 2026 03:00 PM

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