Cache County School District, UT

Board Meeting Business Session

The Cache County School Board will hear public input on the proposed 2026-27 School Fee Schedule, then vote on a consent agenda that includes approving January 2026 appropriations, several policy revisions, and new policies on financial fraud, animals on school property, and board conflict of interest.

• Public input on 2026-27 School Fee Schedule
• Teacher of the Year recognitions for Wellsville Elementary, White Pine Elementary, and Green Canyon High School
• Green Canyon High School report covering demographics, data, and points of pride
• Consent agenda includes new Accounting, Auditing, and Financial Reporting Policy (revision), Time and Effort Documentation Policy (revision), Reporting of Financial Fraud, Waste, and Abuse Policy (new), Animals on School Property Policy (new), and Board Conflict of Interest Policy (new)
• Appropriations resolution for January 2026 expenditures

The Board of Education approved a $1,862,000 purchase of a 5.32-acre parcel in North Logan funded by a Catalyst Center grant. Additionally, the board approved updated sex education instructional materials and several items via the consent agenda.

• Approved sex education instructional material updates (7-0)
• Approved $1,862,000 land purchase in North Logan (7-0)
• Approved January 2026 appropriations resolution (7-0)
• Approved January 22, 2026 meeting minutes (7-0)
• Approved January 22, 2026 DLI public hearing minutes (7-0)
• Approved January 22, 2026 school boundaries public hearing minutes (7-0)
• Approved February 5, 2026 meeting minutes (7-0)
• Approved multiple district policies and new hire list via consent agenda (7-0)

Board Meeting Study Session

The Cache County School Board will hold a study session to hear reports on new construction of three schools, class size determination, and sex education instructional materials, with a recommendation to approve those materials. The board will also review and consider approval of the proposed 2026-27 school fee schedule, technology five-year plan, and several policy revisions and new policies, including conflict of interest and animals on school property. The meeting includes an executive session to discuss real property purchase, exchange, or lease.

• Sex Education Instructional Materials Committee recommends approval of materials after reviewing parent complaints and STI data
• Proposed 2026-27 school fee schedule presented for initial review and approval
• New Construction Update on three new schools (progress, budget, scheduling)
• Class Size Report on how allocations determine class sizes, with presentations from three school administrators
• New policies proposed: Reporting of Financial Fraud, Waste, and Abuse; Animals on School Property; and Conflict of Interest for board and employees

The Board of Education held a study session covering construction updates, class size allocations, and various policy revisions. The Board entered a closed executive session to discuss the purchase, exchange, or lease of real property.

• Approved entry into closed executive session for real property strategy (7-0)

School Boundary Hearing

The Cache County School District Board of Education will hold a public hearing on proposed boundary adjustments for Heritage Elementary and Wellsville Elementary. Due to projected higher enrollment at Heritage, students in the west Hyrum area would be reassigned to Wellsville for the 2026-2027 school year. Community members may provide input on the proposed changes.

• Proposed reassignment of students from west Hyrum area to Wellsville Elementary for 2026-2027
• Public hearing on January 22, 2026 at 5:30 p.m. in Board of Education Room (2035 N. 1200 E., North Logan)
• Boundary adjustments affect Heritage Elementary and Wellsville Elementary
• Public input guidelines: sign-up, 2-3 minute comments, no personnel comments, recorded as public record
• Proposed boundary map included as attachment (Updated_Hyrum_Boundaries_With_Names.png)

The Board of Education conducted a public hearing to discuss proposed adjustments between Wellsville and Heritage elementary schools. Residents provided input regarding projected class sizes, subdivision access, and Title I resources. No formal decisions or votes were recorded during this hearing.

• Public hearing on school boundary changes held

Spanish DLI Program Boundary Hearing

The Cache County School District Board of Education is holding a public hearing on a proposal to move the secondary Spanish Dual Language Immersion program from Ridgeline High School to Mountain Crest High School, beginning with the 2026-2027 school year. The change follows a board vote in April 2024 to create two DLI magnet elementary schools and a committee recommendation to increase access. Three new schools will open in fall 2026, and a transportation option for Nibley-area Spanish DLI students to South Cache Middle School was approved for four years. The hearing is for public comment only; no board action is scheduled.

• Proposed move of Spanish DLI program from Ridgeline High to Mountain Crest High starting 2026-2027
• Transportation option approved for Nibley-area Spanish DLI students to South Cache Middle School for four years
• French DLI program to remain at Ridgeline High and move to new Maple View Middle School
• Three new school buildings opening fall 2026
• Public hearing on the boundary changes with input guidelines

The Board of Education held a public hearing to discuss the administration's recommendation to move the Spanish Dual Language Immersion (DLI) program to Mountain Crest High School. Public comments addressed student social impacts, program viability, and application processes. No formal vote or decision was recorded during this hearing.

• Held public hearing on proposed Spanish DLI program boundary changes

Board Meeting Business Session

The board voted to adopt i-Ready Math for grades K-5 for five years at a cost of $1.3 million, and approved a boundary adjustment between Heritage and Wellsville Elementary for the 2026-2027 school year due to enrollment projections. The meeting also included recognitions of Teachers of the Year and newly National Board Certified teachers, approval of the consent agenda (including December 2025 appropriations and financial reports), and discussion of positive behavior plans for schools.

• Adoption of i-Ready Math for K-5 for five years, $1.3 million fiscal impact
• Boundary adjustment between Heritage and Wellsville Elementary for 2026-2027
• Approval of Spanish DLI program boundary changes (two items for Ridgeline High and Mountain Crest High)
• Recognition of Teacher of the Year at Birch Creek, Lincoln, Cedar Ridge Elementary, and South Cache Middle
• Consent agenda: December 2025 appropriations resolution, November 2025 financial report, meeting minutes

The Board approved several boundary changes for Spanish DLI programs and elementary schools. They also adopted a new K-5 math program and approved positive behavior plans.

• Approved consent agenda (6-0)
• Adopted Spanish DLI boundary changes to Ridgeline High School (5-1)
• Adopted Spanish DLI boundary changes to Mountain Crest High School (5-1)
• Adopted Heritage and Wellsville Elementary boundary changes (6-0)
• Adopted i-Ready math program for grades K-5 (6-0)
• Approved positive behavior plans (6-0)

Board Meeting Study Session

The Cache County School District board will hear updates on new school construction and the School Enrichment Model, and consider adopting i-Ready Math as the new K-5 math curriculum at a cost of $1.3 million. The board will also vote on positive behavior plans and enter closed session to discuss pending litigation.

• New construction update on three new schools (Facilities Supervisor report)
• School Enrichment Model (SEM) report presentation
• Request to adopt i-Ready Math for K-5, $1.3M, five-year term starting fall 2026
• Approval of positive behavior plans for 2025-26 (schools get $1,000 supply, $3,000 stipend)
• Closed session to discuss pending or reasonably imminent litigation