Canyons School District public meetings in 2020
36 substantive meetings from 2020, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Executive Study Session and Board Meeting
The Canyons School District Board will hold a study session on the Midvale City Main Street Community Development Area (CDA) proposal, followed by a business meeting to approve consent agenda items including minutes, hires, purchasing bids, financial reports, and amendments for Sandy Elementary and Draper Park Middle. A report on Friday/Independent Learning Day will also be presented.
- First reading of Midvale City Main Street CDA proposal
- Approval of consent agenda including hire and termination reports, purchasing bids for Hillcrest classroom furniture and Jordan Driver's Ed storage
- Approval of November financial reports and bond project reports
- Approval of TSSP and Land Trust amendments for Sandy Elementary and Draper Park Middle
- Report on Friday/Independent Learning Day
Executive Study Session and Board Meeting
The board held a study session to hear reports from guidance counselors, review the 2019-20 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report, discuss small capital projects for 2021-22, and receive a first reading of the annual textbook adoption proposal. In the business meeting, the board approved the consent agenda, which included the financial report and audit, hire and termination reports, purchasing bids, and Trust Lands School Safety Plan (TSSP) amendments for Mount Jordan Middle School, Sprucewood Elementary, and Oakdale Elementary. The board also recognized outgoing board member Chad Iverson.
- Approval of 2019-20 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report and related audit reports
- Approval of TSSP amendments for Mount Jordan Middle School, Sprucewood Elementary, and Oakdale Elementary
- Approval of purchasing bids including Alta High office furniture and paving/asphalt improvements
- Recognition of outgoing board member Chad Iverson
- First reading of annual textbook adoption proposal
Executive Study Session and Board Meeting
The board will discuss and later vote on authorizing up to $119,225,000 in general obligation bonds for school projects and refunding. They will also review sex education policies, school fee policies, and consider early moves of Edgemont and Peruvian Park to the Crescent View building. The consent agenda includes approvals of hires, terminations, purchasing bids, and financial reports.
- First reading of resolution to issue up to $119,225,000 in General Obligation and Refunding Bonds, Series 2021A and 2021B
- First reading of early move for Edgemont and Peruvian Park elementary schools to Crescent View building
- Annual report from Human Sexuality Committee and biennial reviews of sex education policy and county statistics
- School Fee Policy review per state statute
- Approval of 2021-2022 school year calendar with tentative approval for 2022-2024 calendars
Executive Study Session and Board Meeting
The board conducted an executive study session followed by a business meeting. The agenda included updates on long-range planning, school highlights, and various consent agenda items for approval.
- Long Range Planning committee update
- Approval of October 6, 2020 minutes
- Approval of hire and termination reports
- Approval of September financial reports
- Approval of 2020-2021 Utah Grants Application
Executive Study Session and Board Meeting
The board will meet in study session to hear the Annual Technology Plan Report and review proposed school calendars for 2021-2024 (first reading). The business meeting includes recognitions, patron comments, and a consent agenda approving minutes, hires, terminations, purchasing bids, LEA-specific licenses, and a TSSP amendment for Eastmont Middle School. The Student Advisory Council schedule and Point of the Mountain Development Commission also are discussed.
- Annual Technology Plan Report presented by Scot McCombs
- Approval of 2021-2022 school calendar and tentative approval for 2022-2024 (first reading)
- Approval of hire and termination reports for September 2020
- Approval of purchasing bids for IT and student support services
- Approval of TSSP amendment for Eastmont Middle School
Executive Study Session and Board Meeting
This meeting of the Canyons Board of Education included action on school reopening plans. The board voted to approve a 4-day in-person, 1-day virtual learning model for the 2020-2021 school year and adopted clarifying language for Tier 2 and Tier 3 of the school opening plan. Board members also received an update on online learning.
- Approved 4-day in-person, 1-day virtual learning schedule for 2020–2021 school year
- Approved clarifying language for Tier 2 and Tier 3 of school opening plan
- Received online learning update from Superintendent Rick Robins
Executive Board Meeting
The Canyons School District Executive Board met on September 18, 2020, to review and approve updates to its guidelines for K-12 school openings. Superintendent Rick Robins presented the proposed revisions, and the board adopted the recommended language for the handbook. The agenda contained only this policy update and standard procedural items.
- Approval of revisions to "Planning Requirements and Recommendations for K-12 Openings"
- Adoption of recommended language for the K-12 openings handbook
- Approval of the September 18, 2020 meeting agenda
Executive Study Session and Board Meeting
The board held a closed session for pending litigation, a study session on nutrition services and policy updates, and a business meeting. The board approved a consent agenda including minutes, hire and termination reports, purchasing bids, August financial reports, the 2021-2022 meeting schedule, and a memorandum of understanding with Alpine School District for Suncrest school busing. The board also received a Fine Arts and Beverly Taylor Sorenson Partnership update.
- Approved MOU with Alpine School District for Suncrest school busing
- Approved purchasing bids including Chromebooks and DLI Literacy Program
- Approved August financial reports
- First reading of policies: Section 504, Vision Screening, Board Budget Principles
- Approved 2021-2022 board meeting schedule
Executive Study Session and Board Meeting
The Canyons School District Board will hold a study session featuring a report from the CSD Equity Steering Committee and mandatory Open Meetings Training. During the business meeting, they will vote on a consent agenda that includes approval of minutes, hire and termination reports, purchasing bids (asbestos abatement and science curriculum), and foundation board members. A report on the opening of the 2020-2021 school year will also be presented.
- CSD Equity Steering Committee Report presented by Superintendent Rick Robins
- Open Meetings Training required by state statute
- Approval of purchasing bids including Asbestos Abatement (Facilities) and Science Curriculum (ISD)
- Approval of Hire and Termination Reports
- Approval of Canyons Education Foundation Board members
Executive Study Session and Board Meeting
The Canyons School District Board will vote on a new Title IX sexual harassment policy and updates to student attendance, employee conduct, and school community councils. The study session includes an opening school update from the superintendent and a first reading of a proposal to align parent-teacher communication platforms and translation services. Consent agenda items include approval of minutes, hire and termination reports, purchasing bids, and July financial reports.
- New policy on sexual harassment (Title IX) and updates to student attendance, employee conduct, and school community councils (Action)
- Opening School Update from Superintendent Rick Robins (Study Session)
- Proposal to align parent-teacher communication platform and translation services – first reading (Study Session)
- Early Literacy Plan 2020-2021 presented by Dr. Amber Roderick-Landward (Study Session)
- Approval of consent agenda including minutes, hires/terminations, purchasing bids, and July financial reports
Study Session Board Roundtable
The Canyons School District Board held a study session roundtable. The board voted unanimously to suspend the discussion of Superintendent and Board Member items until a later date. The meeting then adjourned.
- Motion carried to postpone discussion of Superintendent and Board Member items to a later date
- Attachments included reports on online learning, COVID-19 summary, graduation surveys, CTE programs, and technology plan
- Board members present: Amber Shill, Clareen Arnold, Mont Millerberg, Nancy Tingey, Steve Wrigley, Amanda Oaks
Executive Study Session and Board Meeting
The board held a study session to hear an update on the Fall 2020 reopening plan implementation from the superintendent and other officials. During the business meeting, the board approved consent agenda items including property purchases in Sandy and a right-of-way donation for a roundabout on Bengal Boulevard.
- Approval of property purchase at 662 East 7800 South, Sandy
- Approval of property purchase at 660 East 7800 South, Sandy
- Approval of special warranty deed and right-of-way donation with Cottonwood Heights City for Bengal Blvd. roundabout
- Approval to transfer a portable classroom to Altara Elementary
- Approval of purchasing bids for items including Chromebook sleeves, WLAN access points, and custodial equipment
MASTER TEMPLATE: Executive Study Session and Board Meeting
The Canyons School District Board will hold a closed session to discuss collective bargaining, employee health, real‑property transactions, and pending litigation. The public session includes a study session, opening items, recognitions, and a consent agenda to approve minutes, hire and termination reports, purchasing bids, student overnight travel, and monthly financial reports. Staff will present superintendent and business administrator reports before the board adjourns.
- Approval of minutes from the previous meeting
- Approval of hire and termination reports
- Approval of purchasing bids
- Approval of student overnight travel
- Approval of monthly financial reports
Executive Study Session and Board Meeting
The board discussed and voted on the Canyons School District opening school action plan proposal, including K-12 requirements and recommendations. They also approved negotiated agreements with the Canyons Education Association (financial part) and the Canyons Education Support Professionals Association. A closed session was held to discuss collective bargaining and real property.
- Approval of K-12 school re-opening plan (version 2, July 9, 2020) – passed 5-1
- Approval of 2020-2021 CEA Negotiated Agreement (part II – financial)
- Approval of 2020-2021 CESPA Negotiated Agreement
- Approval of purchasing bids including Chromebooks, Microsoft software, and T-Mobile hotspot data
- Presentation of CSD employee re-opening school survey results
Executive Study Session and Board Meeting
The Canyons School District Board held an executive study session and business meeting on June 30, 2020. They discussed equity approaches, a graduation survey, and the opening school action plan for COVID-19. The board also received a special session budget update and approved a student discipline policy update (second reading) and consent agenda items including hires, terminations, and purchasing bids.
- Closed session to discuss collective bargaining
- Discussion of approaches to Equity by Superintendent and School Performance Department
- Opening school action plan proposal (first reading) addressing COVID-19 return-to-school guidelines
- Special session budget update from Business Administrator Leon Wilcox
- Adoption of Student Discipline Policy update 500.2 (second reading, action)
Executive Study Session and Board Meeting
The Canyons School District Board held a study session on planning for the 2020-2021 school term amid COVID-19, including draft response phases and schedule options. During the business meeting, the board approved a consent agenda covering minutes, hire/termination reports, purchasing bids, student overnight travel, May financial reports, and transfer of a portable classroom to Altara Elementary. A public hearing was held on the final FY 2019-20 budget and proposed FY 2020-21 budget.
- Planning for the 2020-2021 school term with COVID-19 response phases presented by Superintendent Dr. Rick Robins
- Approval of purchasing bids including IT services, nutrition services, and Union Middle construction management
- Approval of hire and termination reports for district staff
- Approval of transfer of one portable classroom to Altara Elementary
- Public hearing on final FY 2019-20 budget and FY 2020-21 proposed budget
Executive Study Session and Board Meeting
The Canyons School Board will meet in closed session for collective bargaining, real property, and personnel matters, followed by a study session and business meeting. The board will recognize Teachers of the Year and consider a consent agenda including hires, terminations, purchasing bids (Chromebooks, firewall, switches), student travel, financial reports, and a guidance report. New business includes the process for renaming the New White City area elementary school.
- Closed session for collective bargaining, real property purchase/lease, and individual character discussion
- Teacher of the Year recognition: Emma Moss (Eastmont Middle School) named overall Teacher of the Year
- Purchasing bids approved: Chromebooks for Alta, Palo Alto firewall, HPE network switches for Midvalley
- Student overnight travel approved for Jordan High dance company and volleyball teams, Alta High volleyball
- Process for renaming the New White City area elementary school discussed as new business
Executive Study Session and Board Meeting
The board will hold a study session to discuss parent and student survey results about 2020 graduation ceremonies. In the business meeting, the board will vote on consent agenda items including approval of minutes, hire/termination reports, purchasing bids (Brighton High Rebuild, IT equipment, buses), and 2020-2021 LAND Trust/TSSP plans. New business includes first readings of policy updates on school wellness, library materials selection, fiscal accountability, and board governance for electronic meetings.
- Study session: Update on 2020 Graduation Survey Results from high schools including Alta, Brighton, Corner Canyon, Diamond Ridge, Hillcrest, Jordan
- Approval of purchasing bids: Brighton High Rebuild, IT Nimble SAN, Skyward software, and transportation buses
- Approval of 2020-2021 LAND Trust and TSSP plans with board member signatures
- First reading of policy updates: School Wellness (300.3), Library Materials Selection (600.6), Fiscal Accountability (200.2), Board Governance (100.1)
- Approval of Annual Fraud Risk Assessment required by the Office of the State Auditor
Executive Study Session and Business Meeting
The Canyons School District Board held a closed session for personnel discussion and a study session featuring an update on distance learning during COVID-19. The board also distributed LAND Trust packets and TSSA plans. In the business meeting, the board approved a consent agenda including minutes, hire and termination reports, purchasing bids, March financial reports, school bell schedules for 2020-2021, and administrator appointments. Additionally, they approved student overnight travel for Hillcrest High football to Idaho Falls conditioned on lifted COVID-19 restrictions.
- Closed session to discuss character, professional competence, or health of an individual
- Update on distance learning in Canyons School District presented by Dr. Amber Roderick-Landward and Cindy Hanson
- Distribution of LAND Trust packets and TSSA plans to the Board of Education
- Approval of purchasing bids including Bella Vista lighting upgrade, Brighton marching band instruments, CAB concrete upgrade, and Lone Peak storm upgrade
- Approval of student overnight travel for Hillcrest High football to Idaho Falls, conditioned on lifted COVID-19 restrictions
Business Meeting
The Canyons School District Board of Education approved the appointment of Dr. Rick L. Robins as the new superintendent, effective July 1, 2020. The board also voted to approve the meeting agenda. Dr. Robins gave remarks following his appointment.
- Appointment of Dr. Rick L. Robins as Superintendent, contract approved, start date July 1, 2020
- Motion by Clareen Arnold, second by Amber Shill; unanimous vote (7-0)
- Remarks from incoming Superintendent Robins
- Approval of the meeting agenda
Executive Study Session
The Canyons School District Board held an executive study session, the sole action being a vote to enter closed session for the purpose of discussing the character, professional competence, or physical or mental health of an individual. The motion carried unanimously with one member not present. No public decisions or substantive agenda items were discussed.
- Motion to enter closed session for discussion of an individual's character, competence, or health
- Vote: 6 yeas (Amber Shill, Clareen Arnold, Mont Millerberg, Nancy Tingey, Steve Wrigley, Amanda Oaks); Chad Iverson not present
Executive Study Session
The board held a closed session under state law to discuss the character, professional competence, or physical/mental health of an individual. The motion to close passed unanimously. No other business was conducted; the meeting adjourned immediately after.
- Closed session authorized by motion for personnel discussion
Executive Study Session
The board moved to go into closed session to discuss the character, professional competence, or physical or mental health of an individual. The motion was seconded and carried with five members voting yea and two members not present. The meeting then adjourned.
- Motion to enter closed session to discuss an individual's character, competence, or health
- Motion moved by Clareen Arnold, seconded by Steve Wrigley
- Vote carried: Yea – Amber Shill, Clareen Arnold, Mont Millerberg, Nancy Tingey, Steve Wrigley; Not present – Chad Iverson, Amanda Oaks
- Adjournment of the Executive Study Session
Executive Study Session
This executive study session consists solely of a closed session to discuss the character, professional competence, or physical or mental health of an individual, followed by adjournment. No substantive policy or budget items are on the agenda.
- Closed session motion carried unanimously by the board
- Motion by Mont Millerberg, second by Clareen Arnold
Executive Study Session
The Canyons School District board held an executive study session that consisted solely of a closed session to discuss the character, professional competence, or physical/mental health of an individual. The meeting then adjourned. No public business or decisions were made during the open portion.
- Closed session under Utah law to discuss individual's character, competence, or health (4:30 pm)
Executive Study Session
This executive study session consists solely of a closed session under state law to discuss the character, professional competence, or physical or mental health of an individual, followed by adjournment. No public business or substantive decisions are on the agenda.
- Closed session motion by Steve Wrigley, seconded by Amanda Oaks, carried with five yeas and two absent.
Executive Study Session
The Canyons School District board held an executive study session that consisted entirely of a closed session to discuss the character, professional competence, or physical or mental health of an individual. The board voted unanimously to enter closed session, then adjourned. No other business was conducted.
- Motion to enter closed session for discussion of an individual's character, professional competence, or physical/mental health
- Motion carried with 5 yeas (Amber Shill, Mont Millerberg, Nancy Tingey, Steve Wrigley, Amanda Oaks); 2 not present
- Meeting adjourned immediately following closed session
Study Session and Board Meeting
The board entered a closed session to discuss the character, professional competence, or health of an individual. The agenda otherwise consists only of procedural items (closed session and adjournment). No public decisions, hearings, or financial matters are listed.
- Closed session for discussion of an individual's character, professional competence, or physical/mental health (motion carried unanimously)
Executive Study Session and Board Meeting
The board held a closed session for collective bargaining and personnel matters. In the study session, they heard a 2020 legislative final report and a proposal for Midvale Middle School. During the business meeting, they approved a consent agenda that included minutes, hire/termination reports, purchasing bids (e.g., Jordan High School roof replacement, school buses, chromebook licenses), student overnight travel, financial reports, a Business Administrator contract through June 2022, and numerous TSSP and land trust amendments for schools.
- Midvale Middle School proposal presented by principal Mindy Robison
- Approval of purchasing bids including Jordan High School roof replacement, chromebook licenses, school buses
- Approval of Business Administrator contract from July 1, 2020 to June 30, 2022
- Approval of student overnight travel to Chicago, Washington D.C., and Logan
- Approval of TSSP amendments for Draper, Silver Mesa, Midvale Middle, Corner Canyon High, and Mount Jordan Middle schools
Executive Study Session
The Canyons School District board is meeting in a closed executive study session to discuss collective bargaining and an individual's character, professional competence, or health. No public action is scheduled beyond adjournment.
- Closed session discussion of collective bargaining
- Closed session discussion of an individual's character, professional competence, or physical/mental health
Executive Study Session and Board Meeting
The Canyons School District Board held a study session and business meeting. They received updates on the 2020 legislature, superintendent search, school accreditation, and policy committee. The board approved consent agenda items including portable classroom transfers, a lease agreement, and land trust amendments. They also approved the 2020-2021 lunch prices under Option 3.
- Approved moving four portable classrooms to Draper Park Middle and two to Midvale Elementary
- Approved lease with Cottonwood Heights Park and Recreation Service Area (July 1, 2020 – June 30, 2025)
- Approved land trust amendments for Lone Peak Elementary and Indian Hills Middle
- Approved hire and termination reports
- Presented 2020-2021 proposed fee schedule (second reading, no action)
Executive Study Session and Board Meeting
At its Feb. 18, 2020, executive study session and board meeting, the Canyons School District Board heard updates on the 2020 legislature, graduation assignments, and CTE/pathways programs. The board received first readings of the 2020-2021 fee schedule and lunch prices, and later in the business meeting approved a consent agenda and voted on a proposal to add two new Spanish dual immersion programs in elementary schools.
- First reading of 2020-2021 fee schedule for schools (elementary, middle, high, and CTEC)
- First reading of 2020-2021 lunch prices
- Elementary Dual Immersion Committee Proposal to add two new Spanish dual immersion programs (approved)
- Consent agenda approvals: minutes, hire/termination reports, purchasing bids (including Brighton asbestos removal, science and health curriculum), student overnight travel, and January financial reports
- Recognition of Emma Moss as 2020 Utah ACTE New Teacher of the Year and Janet Goble as 2020 Utah ACTE CTE Administrator of the Year
Executive Study Session and Board Meeting
The board held a closed session to discuss personnel and real property, then a study session with updates on the 2020 legislature, teacher licensure requirements, and first readings of two policies: LEA-specific educator license requirements and private/home school student participation in state achievement tests. The business meeting approved a consent agenda including hires, terminations, purchasing bids for kitchen equipment at Brighton and Hillcrest High Schools, student overnight travel, and administrative changes.
- First reading of Policy 400.216 on LEA-specific educator license requirements
- First reading of Policy 600.18 on private and home school student participation in public school achievement tests
- Closed session for personnel and real property discussions
- Approval of purchasing bids including kitchen equipment for Brighton High and Hillcrest High rebuilds
- Approval of student overnight travel for various schools and activities
Executive Study Session
The Canyons School District Board will hold a closed session to discuss the character, professional competence, or physical/mental health of an individual. Following that, they will hold an open study session to discuss the process for searching for a new superintendent. The meeting concludes with adjournment.
- Closed session for discussion of individual's character, competence, or health
- Study session discussing process for superintendent search
Executive Study Session and Board Meeting
The Canyons School District Board held a study session to discuss the process for the CSD superintendent search and a preview of the 2020 Legislature, followed by a business meeting that approved a consent agenda including minutes, hire/termination reports, purchasing bids, student overnight travel, and December financial reports. The board also received updates on gifted/talented programs and the U.S. Census.
- Discussion of process for CSD superintendent search
- 2020 Legislature Preview presented by Director of External Relations
- Update on Gifted, Talented and Accelerated programs
- Consent agenda approval included purchasing bids for Sandy Elementary bathroom remodel and Union Middle rebuild
- Update on 2020 Census presented as new business
Executive Study Session and Board Meeting
The Canyons School District Board will hold an executive study session with three informational items: an update on state tax reform, a report on the Mastery Connect pilot (third reading, no action), and a first reading of the Dual Language Immersion committee report and recommendations. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the meeting closes with adjournment.
- Update on state tax reform by Charlie Evans, Director of External Relations
- Mastery Connect Pilot report and proposal (third reading, no action requested)
- Dual Language Immersion committee report and recommendations (first reading)
- Adjournment as the only action item