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Public School

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Box Elder County School District

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Box Elder School District Board of Education

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Box Elder School Board Meeting

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Event Start Date & Time

June 10, 2020 06:30 PM

Event End Date & Time

June 10, 2020 09:00 PM

Event Deadline Date & Time

06/10/20 01:00 AM

Description/Agenda

OFFICIAL MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION BOX ELDER SCHOOL DISTRICT Official minutes of a Regular Meeting of the Board of Education, Box Elder County School District, held Wednesday evening June 10, 2020 at 6:30 p.m. at the Independent Life Skills Center. Those in attendance at the meeting included Board President Karen Cronin, Members Tiffani Summers, Connie Archibald, Julie Taylor, Nancy Kennedy, Wade Hyde, and Bryan Smith attended online. Also present were Superintendent Steven Carlsen, Assistant Superintendents Keri Greener, Gary Allen and Keith Mecham, Business Administrator Rod Cook, district employees, and representatives of the press. President Cronin welcomed those in attendance and conducted the business of the meeting. After the reverence, which was offered by Karen Cronin, Nancy Kennedy led the audience in the pledge of allegiance. Recognition Tiffani Summers recognized the following: An online choir performance of Bear River Middle School was played. Maria Scott - Choir Teacher Marcia Wilson - School Counselor Marlo Mazeroski - School counselor All School Counselors Nancy Kennedy and Connie Archibald were recognized for 15 years of service to the School Board. Approval of Agenda Julie Taylor made the motion to approve the agenda. Wade Hyde seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. Public Hearing School Closure and Boundary Changes The meeting was opened up for public comment. Ms. Sidwell asked about the size of the school and class size. Steve Hansen wanted to make sure the building will accommodate students out 50 years. Randy Christensen asked the Board to address and be aware of the safety of crossing 200 south. Budget Hearing The meeting was opened for public comment on the Budget. The only public comment was information about where the budget could be found. Public Comment Van Park Bear River Athletic Director wanted to give the Board information regarding Girls Wrestling which has been sanctioned by the Utah High School Athletic Association. Action Items Approval of school closures and boundary changes and proceed with new Building Superintendent Steve Carlsen made the recommendation that the BESD Board of Education change the boundaries of Foothill Elementary and Mountain View Elementary to one combined boundary. It is also recommended that a new elementary building be built on the sight of the current Bunderson Elementary building that will house all the elementary students in this new combined elementary boundary. Nancy Kennedy made the motion to approve the recommendation to consolidate the schools and build a new school on the Bunderson Elementary site, with the new school to open for the 2022-23 school year. Bryan Smith seconded the motion which passed unanimously. Approval of the revised 2019-20 and preliminary 2020-21 budget Business Administrator, Rod Cook presented the revised 2019-19 budget and the preliminary 2020-21 budget for Board approval. Bryan Smith made the motion to approve the revised 2019-20 and 2020-21preliminary budget as presented. Connie Archibald seconded the motion which passed unanimously. Approval of Internal and Independent Auditors Business Administrator, Rod Cook also presented the recommendation as approved by the Board audit committee to approve Tom Kotter as the internal auditor for the 2020-21 fiscal year, and Wiggins and Company as the independent auditor for the 2019-20 fiscal year. Connie Archibald made the motion to approve the auditors as recommended above. Tiffani Summers seconded the motion which passed unanimously. Municipal Building Authority Meeting Connie Archibald made the motion to close the regular Board Meeting and move into the Municipal Building Authority Meeting. Bryan Smith seconded the motion which passed unanimously. Rod Cook, Business Administrator presented the recommendation for the Municipal Building Authority budget, approval of the lease agreement and election of officers. Nancy Kennedy made the motion to approve the budget, lease agreement and to appoint the same officers for the Municipal Building Authority as the School Board and to move back into regular Board Meeting. Wade Hyde seconded the motion which passed unanimously. Pickup Contribution for members of the Contributory Retirement System Business Administrator, Rod Cook, recommended that the Board pick up the employer contribution for the two remaining employees that are on the Contributory Retirement System. Bryan Smith made the motion to pick up the Contributory Retirement System employers portion. Julie Taylor seconded the motion which passed unanimously. Declaration of Closed Enrollment Schools Keith Mecham, Assistant superintendent of Human Resources, made the recommendation to close the following schools to transfers Century, Garland, Lake View, McKinley and Foothill Elementary. The exceptions being dual immersion programs at all schools and kindergarten and first grade at Foothill Elementary. Wade Hyde made the motion to close the above schools to students transferring in from outside the established attendance area with the exceptions as stated. Connie Archibald seconded the motion which passed unanimously. Approval of Teacher and Student Success Act Plans Gary Allen, Assistant Superintendent of Secondary Teaching and Learning, recommended all plans for secondary schools to the Board. He mentioned how the plans are unique and cater to the needs of the individual school. Julie Taylor made the motion to approve the TSSA plans for all secondary schools. Connie Archibald seconded the motion which passed unanimously. Keri Greener, Assistant Superintendent of Elementary Teaching and Learning, recommended all plans for elementary schools to the Board. Nancy Kennedy made the motion to approve the TSSA plans for all elementary schools. Tiffani Summers seconded the motion which passed unanimously. Information/Discussion Items Monthly Financial Report Business Administrator, Rod Cook presented the monthly financial report and the State Auditor Fraud Risk Assessment Questionnaire to the board for discussion. Board Discussion Items The Board reviewed pages 173 to 182 of 'Fostering Resilient Learners' and shared their thoughts on the reading. Consent Calendar Connie Archibald moved to accept the consent items. The motion was seconded by Wade Hyde which passed on a unanimous vote. The Consent Calendar included the following items: Approval of the minutes of the working and regular meetings of May 13, 2020. Approval of claims numbered 33541-33793, 07052920, 0805920, 09052020, 09052920, 9052920z, and the District Foundation and ACH payments as well as School Activity checks for the month of May. Personnel Items As detailed in agenda. Adjournment Connie Archibald made the motion to adjourn the meeting. Nancy Kennedy seconded the motion which passed by unanimous vote. With the announcement that the next meeting will be held on Wednesday, July 15, 2020, at The Independent Life Skills Center with a work session at 10 a.m. and regular board meeting at 6:30 p.m. President Cronin adjourned the meeting at 8:44 p.m. APPROVED: July 15, 2020 ATTESTED: School Business Administrator President, Board of Education Box Elder School District

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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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Meeting Information

Meeting Location

Independent Life Skills Cener
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

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Notice Posted On

July 20, 2020 01:15 PM

Notice Last Edited On

July 20, 2020 01:15 PM

Deadline Date

June 10, 2020 01:00 AM

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