BOARD OF EDUCATION
Regular School Board Meeting
Detailed Agenda
Wednesday, October 14, 2026
ILSC Building, 960 South Main, Brigham City, Utah 84302
If ADA accessibility is needed to attend this meeting, please contact the District Office at 435-734-4800 before 4:00 p.m. the day prior to the meeting.
Administrative - 6:30 p.m.
Call to Order
Tiffani Summers, Board President
Reverence
Karen Cronin, Board Member
Flag Salute/Pledge of Allegiance
Allie Sorensen, Student Board Member
Recognitions
Jamie Kent, Public Information Officer
Nucor Grants Presentation
Cody McDermott, Nucor
Five C's Recognitions:
Connections: Megan Loveless, Principal Admin. Asst. - ACHI
Communication: Brandon Nelson, Asst. Principal - BEMS
Collaboration: Box Elder Middle School 9th Grade ELA Team - Kali Phister, Kierstyn Saunders, Talia Scholes, Carleen Ramirez, Adam Williams
Contribution: Sharon Williams, Class of 1965
Career Readiness: TJ Rhodes, BRHS CTE Teacher
Jamie Kent, Director of Public Relations
Approval of Agenda - 6:50 p.m.
Swear in Student Board Member, Allie Sorensen, BRHS 6:55 p.m.
Neil Stevens, Business Administrator
Public Comment - 7:00 p.m.
Those individuals who would like to speak to the Board should read the guidelines and complete the sign-up document located at the door. At the discretion of the Board President, public comment may be permitted at any point during the Board meeting.
Action Items - 7:30 p.m.
Approval of Sunrise High School Community Council Exemption
Randy Rasmussen, Sunrise High Principal
Approval of Comprehensive Prevention Plans
Megan Bushnell, Student Services Director
Approval of Construction Contract for Salt Creek Elementary
Neil Stevens, Business Administrator
Approval of Construction Project for Bear River High School Parking/Softball Field Adjustments
Neil Stevens, Business Administrator
Information Items - 7:45 p.m.
October 1 Enrollment Report
Keith Mecham, Superintendent
Literacy and Math Goals Report
AshLee Nelson, Director of Instructional Support and Jamie Kent, Public Information Director and Math Specialist
Individual Reading Plan (IRP) Update (SB241)
Heidi Jo West, Assistant Superintendent of Elementary Teaching & Learning
Construction and Improvements Update
Jerry Jackman, Facilities Director
Monthly Financial Report
Neil Stevens, Business Administrator
Board Committee Reports
Student Board Member Report
Employee Appreciation
September
Teacher
Support
BRHS
Marckee Belliston
Celeste Anderson
BRMS
Megan Cranmer
Jeniece Scott
ACHI
Karen Christiansen
Angel Zambrano
BEHS
Tyson Heaton
Keith Witt
BEMS
Staci Bishop
Angie Smoot
ACYI
Susan Thompson
Terri Nevarez
Sunrise
Jeremy Hammond
David Kraus
Century
Valerie Josephson
Read Marshall
Discovery
Crystal Bodily
Stephanie Smith
Fielding
Tina Gregory
Abby Hancock
Garland
Michaela Sutton
Jennifer Manning
Golden Spike
Gwen Larsen
Mindy Adams
Lake View
Nicole Jensen
Chelsye Saulsberry
McKinley
Leslie Brown
Lesly Castro
North Park
Mikellie Sorensen
Natalie Swain
Three Mile Creek
Carol Pyle
Lori Morris
Willard
Mandy Stokes
Rhonda Call
Western
Hallie Kunzler
Maci Kunzler
Policy Review - 8:20 p.m.
First Reading
Policy 1020 Board Powers and Duties
Policy 1225 School Size - Elementary School
Policy 2229 Transportation: Route Planning
Policy 2231 Transportation: School Site Selection
Policy 2232 Transportation: Director of Transportation
Policy 2233 Transportation: Operators and Mechanics
Policy 2234 Transportation: Student Management
Policy 2235 Transportation: Lights and Railroad Crossings
Policy 2236 Transportation: Emergencies
Policy 3041 Educator Evaluation
Policy 4016 Evaluation and Selection of Instructional Material
Policy 4037 Reading Achievement for K-3
Policy 4068 Special Programs: Alternative Language Program
Policy 4077 Course Disclosure Statements - Secondary
Policy 4078 Class Disclosure Statements: Elementary
Policy 4105 Sex Education
Policy 4115 Grading: Course Grade Replacement
Policy 5321 Educational Field Trips
Policy 6018 Parental Involvement
Policy 6045 Board of Education Hotline
Policy 6050 Community Use of School Facilities
Second Reading
Policy 1071 Electronic Meetings
Policy 1072 Board Meetings: Notice Requirements
Policy 1074 Board Meetings: Closed Meetings
Policy 2031 Procurement of Construction: Construction Bonds and Security
Policy 2036 Procurement of Construction: Construction Management Methods
Policy 2181 District Emergency Plan
Policy 2182 School Safety
Policy 3007 Employment: Staff Code of Conduct
Policy 3010 Employee Bullying and Hazing
Policy 3038 Highly Needed Educator Salary Supplement
Policy 3047 Reemployment of Retirees
Policy 3070 Alcohol and Drug Abuse - Employees
Policy 3094 Reporting Student Drug Possession Offenses
Policy 4027 Special Programs: Dropout Prevention and Recovery
Policy 4028 Special Programs: Education of Youth in Care
Policy 4061 Curriculum: American Heritage
Policy 4066 Curriculum: Religious Neutrality
Policy 5005 Safe Schools - Student Discipline/Behavior
Policy 5010 Admissions Eligibility Requirements
Policy 5085 Services for Students Experiencing Homelessness
Policy 5270 Student Rights and Responsibilities Bullying, Cyberbullying, Hazing, and Abusive Conduct
Policy 6070 Electronic Submission of Information
Consent Items - 8:30 p.m.
Minutes
Claims
Personnel
Exemption from Compulsory Attendance (Home School)
Keith Mecham, Superintendent
Out of State Trips
150 Mile Trips
Club Request
Approval of School Bus Purchases
Suggestions for Future Board Meetings - 8:35 p.m.
Upcoming Events
BESD Foundation Jubilee of Trees at Box Elder County Fairgrounds, Home Arts Building
November 6, 2026 - Open to Public 12:00 to 8:00 pm
New Board Member Training - December 5, 2026 8:00 to 1:30, Provo Marriott
USBA Conference - January 7-9, 2026
Closed Session to Discuss the Character, Professional Competence, or Physical or Mental Health of an Individual 8:40 p.m.
Adjournment - 9:10 p.m.
The next meeting of the Board of Education will be held on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, with a Work Session at 5:30 and a Regular Session at 6:30 p.m., at the Independent Life Skills Center, 960 S Main St, Brigham City, Utah.
Notice of Special Accommodations (ADA)
Contact Mr. Neil Stevens, 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.