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- November 15th, 2024
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President Rebecca Nielsen reviewed the “Request for Information” section of the Board Handbook. She offered a reminder of the workload of the staff in the district that are putting the information together.
Business Administrator Derek Anderson presented.
Business Administrator Derek Anderson presented.
The accountants reported on the audit. These are the findings
Business Administrator Derek Anderson presented. The Superintendent and Business Administrator have met with Chad Duncan and Bill Sprunger who oversee Camp Big Springs for the district each summer. On separate occasions, they have also met with Provo City to discuss moving the location of the camp to a meadow below the regular campsite. The following recommendation was made to the school board:
Jason Garrison, Director of Student Services, presented. As a precaution, the presentation did not get too detailed in order to preserve the effectiveness of the safety and security being taken. The district has a multidisciplinary safety and security plan utilizing all departments. Some of the highlighted efforts are as follows:
Board Member McCabe asked if exterior lighting at schools was part of the bill. That topic has come up, but is not part of the bill.
Student Board Member Will Weidner asked about misinformation about security and used the example about kids not knowing if something was a drill or not. Director Garrison talked about human error and the need for clear communication. He also stated that in emergency situations, the district’s Director of Communications is coordinating the communication to ensure that all communications are clear and consistent.
The board expressed appreciation for these efforts.
Judy Rose, Director of Curriculum, and Karen Brock, Director of Professional Development, presented these policy updates to the board.
This policy it has a few edits, including updates due to Utah Law, updated job titles and for clarity. This is the first reading and it will be posted on the website for public feedback.
This policy has beed edited for clarity and for job title changes. The policy discusses how educators can get credit to advance on the salary schedule. This comes up yearly in negotiations and is intended to provide clarity on the process to employees. This is the first reading and it will be posted on the website for public feedback.
Business Administrator Derek Anderson shared that the tables planned for the science classrooms in the new Shoreline Middle School were not sufficient for the needs of the classes. The district is requesting to purchase updated tables that will have electrical outlets, as well as a thick chemical guard on the surface for protection.
Devyn Dayley, Director of Accounting, shared that due to the significant need for the finance department’s time outside of regular working hours to get the required work completed, additional FTE has been requested. The business department is asking for a new position in Business Services. This position will provide a wide array of support to schools and departments and allow for additional purchasing, budget and accounting support in the Finance Office. For several years, additional state and federal requirements throughout Business Services, various budget needs, additional analytics needed to make better decisions, and new programs created or awarded, have resulted in only being able to complete the most important tasks (and with a tremendous amount of time outside of the normal workday) and the inability to analyze trend data and create more meaningful budget information for administration and schools. Additional support will provide the ability to complete more projects that will allow the board to make more data-driven decisions and make sure schools and departments are better supported in their financial decisions.
Jarod Sites, Assistant Superintendent Elementary Education
No public input
Each year, the financial results must be independently audited and approved by the board. The board is approving the results of the FY 22-23 audit.
Motion passes unanimously
Science labs need unique tables that are resistant to chemicals and electrical outlets for equipment used. The original tables that were planned did not have the required needs. These updated tables will have electrical outlets. It also has a thick chemical guard on the surface for protection.
Motion passes unanimously
Due to the significant need for the finance department’s time outside of regular working hours to get the required work completed, additional FTE has been requested.
Motion passes unanimously
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