Local Family Assembles Thanksgiving Baskets for District Families
- November 20th, 2024
Sara Staker, a mother to five students who've attended Provo schools, didn't build her first...
From today the board will be going through the handbook from the beginning in board meeting trainings
Introduction: Tool for the board Mission statement for the district will change, but what it states now is a good place to start and think about as the board does its work; Focus on partnering with communities and parents to help students succeed Legal status; The board’s power comes from state statute
CMS and THS both won regional competitions and earned paid student trips to DC for the National Science Bowl Competition.
Two Policies Discussed:
The board will vote on approving this item tonight with addition discussed
This is the first reading on this policy. It is based on law and suggested language from the state. It will be on the website for the public to review and give feedback.
The board discussed the planning committee feedback on core values, definitions of those values, vision statement and mission statement as part of developing a strategic plan.
Recent flooding caused by nearby demolition, getting fixed, Westland covering costs
Progress continues, there is a shortage on supplies and labor for mechanical units which might delay roofing. It hopefully won’t delay the entire project.
Continues to progress and is going well Risk survey on remainder of THS buildings: Administration and Fine Arts Wings: ADA issues exist in the buildings and since the last evaluation in 2019, new concerns have arisen with settlement and structure issues. Recommendation is to build new instead of trying to repair the old building due to those concerns and all the new construction surrounding the old buildings which would impede a remodel and increase costs significantly. East wing: Structure isn’t as bad as Administration and Fine Arts Wings, but there are still challenges that will exist with terrain, ADA compliance, etc. More options with this building to renovate than with the Administration and Fine Arts wings. Cafeteria: Fairly easy to remodel. Not possible to rebuild because all the mechanical equipment for the entire building is under the floor.
Conclusion: The board gave the directive to move forward with proposed plans for rebuilding the Administration, Fine Arts, and East Wing portions, and a structural study of the cafeteria at Timpview.
In the news this week a state board member used social media in a way that was very harmful to a student Forgetting that real people are behind all of our viewpoints and opinions is a problem that can harm others Choose to focus on things we can agree on A feeling of belonging and potential is important to us all It is important to not allow viewpoints to overshadow our priority on students and their success and growth
Jason Garrison, Director of Student Services
State PTA “Because of an Educator” video contest winner from Timpview High School
Katie Hutchings, a student at Timpview High School submitted a video about her track coach, Jaimie Ribera. Both Katie and Coach Ribera were awarded a monetary prize by the State PTA President Corey Fairholm.
Kandice Kunz: Adult Education
Wendi Pancake: Rock Canyon Elementary
Abby Hart: Rock Canyon Elementary
Sadie Cox: Auxiliary Services – Technology
Request that student absences calls include direction to call school and excuse child if absence is excused
Recommendation to order the values discussed in study session for strategic plan to be sync with vision
Devyn Dayley, Director of Accounting explained the fee schedule. The board then asked clarifying questions.
Requests:
1. Maintenance Truck $65,770.16
2. Google Education Platform $55,462/year, 3 year contract
3. Asphalt Escalation at Shoreline $51,546
Next step will be to put together some greater community meetings
Board leadership has met with Devyn Dayley who has accepted the assignment of Interim BA until July 1st 2024. The board will vote on this later in this meeting.
Superintendent Dau explained restructure plans.
Organizational Structure Draft
A few questions regarding consent calendar items were asked and clarified
Motion passed unanimously
Motion passed unanimously
Motion passed unanimously
Motion passed unanimously
Motion passed unanimously
Motion passed unanimously
Motion passed unanimously
Motion passed unanimously
Student Board Member Will Weidner: Recent Student District Council Meeting Report
The future of the student council was discussed Upcoming Day on the Hill at the capital Student Board Member Max Joyner:
Attendance policy was discussed, there was a suggestion to enable parents to text a response to parent notifications (excuse through text)
Purchasing and Finance Coordinator was hired recently with start March 4th.
Data analytics class added to MTech, great opportunities for students
Legislative Committee discussing legislation that is happening now, bills are available on the website
PTA meeting today, board invited to Founders Day Luncheon next week USBA Regional meeting on March 7th Support public education by communicating to legislators
New state safety commissioner invited to our safety committee meetings
Foundation Easter Basket Auction is coming up March 18th at 6 p.m. at Riverside Country Club. This is a great opportunity for businesses and community members to donate to the Foundation to help schools and students.
There were some student travel requests approved since the last board meeting:
IHS Outdoor
PHS Track
PHS Wrestling
PHS Tennis
PHS Wrestling
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