Cache County School District public meetings in 2021

Study Session

The board will discuss a request from Sky View High School to transfer $25,000 from Para Pro funding to technology due to a larger-than-anticipated technology order. They will also review a proposed 2022-23 school calendar and receive reports from a student literature club and board members. Public input will be taken before the reports.

• Sky View High School LANDS Trust Plan amendment: $25,000 transfer from Para Pro (1610) to Technology (6500)
• Review and recommendation for the 2022-23 school calendar
• Ridgeline High School student literature club presentation
• Board member and superintendent reports

The Board of Education held a session for public comment regarding recent events and a video shown at Sky View High School. No formal votes were taken on policy or budget items, though several proposals were moved to future action agendas.

• Moved Ridgeline High School literary club proposal to action item
• Moved Sky View High School landtrust amendment to move $25,000 to technology budget to action item
• Moved 2022-23 school calendar recommendation to action item

Board Meeting

The Cache County School District Board approved several student club applications for Green Canyon High School and Ridgeline High School. The meeting also included the approval of a consent agenda containing financial reports, meeting minutes, and an appropriations resolution.

• Approval of Green Canyon High School 2021-22 student clubs
• Approval of Ridgeline High School Student Conlang Club
• October 2021 Appropriations Resolution
• Financial reports for July, August, and September 2021
• Report on surplus Richmond property

The Board approved the consent agenda, including October 2021 appropriations and financial reports from July through September 2021. New student clubs for Green Canyon High School and the Ridgeline HS Student Conlang Club were also approved. The Board discussed but did not act on proposals regarding surplus property and TSSA framework changes.

• Approved consent agenda including October 2021 appropriations and July-September 2021 financial reports (5-0)
• Approved October 21 and November 4, 2021 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved leave of absence request (5-0)
• Approved Green Canyon High School new 21-22 student clubs (6-0)
• Approved Ridgeline HS Student Conlang Club for 2021-22 (6-0)

Study Session

The Cache County School District board holds a study session that includes presentations on new student clubs at Ridgeline High School (Conlang Club) and Green Canyon High School (six new clubs), along with board and superintendent reports. No formal votes or decisions are scheduled.

• Presentation on Ridgeline HS Conlang Club application and charter
• Presentation on Green Canyon HS new clubs: CAPSA Council, Club of Cards, Green Club, Music Revolution Club, Twilight Club, Writer's Circle Club
• Board member reports and board president report
• Superintendent's district report

The Board discussed requests for a Conlang Club at Ridgeline High School and six new clubs at Green Canyon High School. No formal votes were taken; these requests and a potential vote on graduation ceremony costs were deferred to the next meeting.

• Tabled Ridgeline HS Conlang Club request to next meeting
• Tabled Green Canyon HS new club requests to next meeting
• Deferred official vote on graduation ceremony costs to next meeting

Board Meeting

The Cache County School District Board voted to approve the consent agenda, including LEA licenses, September 2021 appropriations, and minutes from prior meetings. The board also approved the Green Canyon School Land Trust Amendment and the district's financial audit for the 2020-21 fiscal year. Reports were heard on monthly finances and a Sky View/Smithfield Rec Center update.

• Approval of the District Financial Audit Report for fiscal year 2020-21
• Approval of the Green Canyon School Land Trust Amendment for 2021-2022
• Appropriations resolution for expenditures incurred in September 2021
• Recognition of Morgan Christensen as District Teacher of the Year
• Monthly financial reports for July, August, and September 2021

The Board of Education approved the district's financial audit report for the 2020-21 fiscal year and a land trust amendment for Green Canyon School. The board also passed a consent agenda covering September 2021 expenditures and previous meeting minutes.

• Approved FY21 financial audit report (6-0)
• Approved Green Canyon School Land Trust Amendment (6-0)
• Approved September 2021 appropriations resolution (6-0)
• Approved LEA specific licenses and endorsements (6-0)
• Approved meeting minutes from September 23 and October 7, 2021 (6-0)

Study Session

The Cache County School District board holds a study session with reports on current enrollment and future growth, including school capacity data. Other reports cover an amendment to the Green Canyon School land trust plan, LEA-specific teacher licenses, and ongoing vaping litigation. No votes are scheduled; the session is for discussion and information.

• Green Canyon School Land Trust Amendment for 2021-2022
• Current Enrollment and Future Enrollment Growth report with capacity figures
• Vaping Litigation Report presented by Kirton McKonkie
• LEA Specific Licenses and Endorsements Review
• Legislative Luncheon on October 21st

The board provided tentative approval for 55 LEA-specific licenses, with formal approval scheduled for October 21. Other items, including a Green Canyon School land trust amendment, were forwarded to the October 21 action agenda. The board also received reports on school enrollment growth and vaping litigation.

• Tentatively approved 55 LEA-specific licenses
• Forwarded Green Canyon School land trust amendment to Oct 21 action agenda

Board Meeting

The Cache County School District board approved consent items including the Appropriations Resolution for August 2021 and meeting minutes. The board voted to table a decision on holding high school graduation ceremonies at Utah State University until the October meeting to ensure full board attendance. Additionally, the board approved changes to Special Education Policy and Procedures and received a Fraud Risk Assessment report.

• Board tabled vote on high school graduation ceremonies at USU until October meeting
• Approved changes to Special Education Policy and Procedures
• Approved Appropriations Resolution for August 2021
• Approved minutes from August 19 and September 2, 2021 board meetings
• Received Fraud Risk Assessment report

The Board of Education approved changes to the district's Special Education Policy and Procedures after acceptance by USBE. The board also approved the August 2021 appropriations resolution and previous meeting minutes. A vote on high school graduation ceremony locations was tabled until October.

• Approved August 2021 appropriations resolution (4-0)
• Approved August 19, 2021 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Approved September 2, 2021 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Approved changes to Special Education Policy and Procedures (4-0)
• Tabled vote on high school graduation ceremony locations until October (4-0)

Board Meeting

The Cache County School District Board approved the ARP ESSER III plan, allocating $10,443,542.64 in federal funds for COVID-19 mitigation and learning recovery. The board also received reports on special education policy changes, discussed high school graduation ceremonies, and reviewed a policy on naming buildings. Public input was heard, and board members reported on various topics including the Smithfield Recreation Center.

• Approved ARP ESSER III plan for CCSD with $10,443,542.64 in federal funds
• Report on upcoming changes to Special Education Policy and Procedures
• Discussion on high school graduation ceremony logistics
• Report on Policy on Naming Buildings
• Discussion of Smithfield Recreation Center by board member Kathy Christiansen

The Board of Education approved the ESSER III (ARP) plan. Members also discussed the formation of a stakeholder committee for high school graduation ceremonies and reviewed special education policy updates.

• Approved ESSER III (ARP) plan (7-0)

Board Meeting

The board approved a consent agenda including leaves of absence and July 2021 appropriations, then took action on several items. They approved the Malouf and Nibley City CRA revision, the CCSD Early Learning Plan, amendments to 2021-22 school fees, a policy update on foreign students, and raising the fixed asset tracking threshold from $500 to $1,000. A vote on 2021-22 graduation ceremonies was tabled. Reports included an overview of the $10,443,542.64 ARP ESSER III plan for COVID-19 recovery and a Green Canyon building update.

• Approve Malouf and Nibley City CRA revision
• Approve CCSD Early Learning Plan
• Table vote on 2021-22 graduation ceremonies
• Approve amendments to 2021-22 school fees
• Receive report on $10,443,542.64 ARP ESSER III plan

The Board approved a CRA revision for Malouf's headquarters expansion in Nibley, including tax incentives and teacher support. Other approved items included the district early learning plan, school fee amendments, and a change to fixed asset tracking. A vote on 2021-22 graduation ceremonies was tabled.

• Approved Malouf and Nibley City CRA Revision (7-0)
• Approved CCSD Early Learning Plan (7-0)
• Tabled vote on 2021-22 graduation ceremonies (7-0)
• Approved 2021-22 School Fees Amendment (7-0)
• Approved updates to Section 9000 Students: Registration - Foreign Students (7-0)
• Approved increasing minimum dollar value for tracking fixed assets from $500 to $1,000 (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda including July 2021 appropriations and previous meeting minutes (7-0)
• Approved leaves of absence for Jaylynn Weber (Burningham) and Ali Adair (7-0)

Board Retreat

The Cache County School District Board is holding a retreat to discuss several reports and topics, including a district growth report and future building plans, high school graduation, hybrid board meetings, and a report on district-owned land parcels. No formal decisions are expected; the meeting consists of presentations and discussions.

• District Growth Report and Future Building Plans presented by Mike Liechty
• High School Graduation discussion with principals providing survey and financial information
• Hybrid Board Meetings discussion presented by Tim Smith
• District Owned Land Parcels Report presented by Jared Black and Dale Hansen
• Public Input Improvements discussion presented by Steven Norton

The Board determined to discontinue hybrid meetings in favor of inviting specific groups to the Legacy Campus. Members also agreed to update the Board Handbook and implement a new process for handling public questions after meetings.

• Decided to discontinue the hybrid board meeting format
• Approved adding the vice president to the list of those who prepare meeting agendas in the handbook
• Approved updating handbook wording to match the Utah Open & Public Meetings Act regarding recordings
• Approved a new process to direct public questions to district staff in an adjacent room following meetings
• Decided to continue sending monthly thank-you emails to employees
• Assigned Vice-President Christiansen to lead advocacy efforts with legislators and community leaders

Study Session

The board holds a study session receiving reports on the Bear River Health Department's COVID update, the district's 2021-22 COVID response plan, proposed changes to school fees, and an early learning plan. No formal votes are taken at this meeting.

• Bear River Health Department presentation with COVID update and plaque
• CCSD Early Learning Plan presented for school year 2021-2022
• Emergency Response Training Results report
• Board policy update on registration of foreign students (Section 9000)
• Proposed amendment to 2021-22 school fees with changes highlighted in red

The Board of Education held a study session to review several reports and proposed policy changes. No formal votes were recorded; the session focused on discussing the 2021-22 COVID Response Plan, school fee amendments, and foreign exchange student guidelines.

• No substantive decisions were made; meeting was a study session

Board Meeting

The Cache County School District board will vote on routine items including the June 2021 appropriations resolution and the 2021-22 TSSA plans. They will also consider a waiver for InTech charter school and receive reports on emergency response training and graduation plans.

• Appropriations resolution for June 2021 expenditures
• Approval of the 2021-22 TSSA plans for schools
• InTech re-recommendation of USBE waiver R277-700-6 (12) & (13)
• Emergency response training event report
• Graduation 2021-22 planning report

The Board approved the 2021-22 TSSA plans for school spending and a USBE waiver for InTech students to substitute PE credits with STEM, CTE, or Foreign Language credits. The Board also approved the June 2021 appropriations resolution and the June 17 meeting minutes.

• Approved 2021-22 TSSA Plans (6-0)
• Approved InTech USBE waiver of R277-700-6 (12) & (13) (6-0)
• Approved June 2021 appropriations resolution (6-0)
• Approved June 17, 2021 meeting minutes (6-0)

Board Meeting

The Board of Education approved the proposed budget for the 2021-22 school year and set the property tax rate at the certified rate. Additional actions included approving several employee agreements, a new attendance policy, and the secondary guidance program.

• Approval of 2021-22 employee agreements with Cache Education Association, Cache Educational Support Professionals Association, and Administrator's Association
• Approval of the Learner Validated Attendance Policy
• Approval of the Secondary Comprehensive Guidance Program
• Approval of the Final Legal Budget for the 2020-21 fiscal year
• Approval of the proposed budget for the 2021-22 school year and setting the 2021 property tax rate at the certified tax rate

The Board of Education approved the proposed 2021-22 school year budget and set the property tax rate. The board also approved several employee agreements, district policies, and the 2021-22 meeting schedule.

• Approved proposed 2021-22 budget of $250,713,532 and property tax rate of 0.006841 (4-0)
• Approved 2021-22 employee agreements with Cache Education Association, Cache Educational Support Professionals Association, and Administrator's Association (4-0)
• Approved Learner Validated Attendance Policy (4-0)
• Approved Secondary Comprehensive Guidance Program (4-0)
• Approved Final Legal Budget for 2020-21 fiscal year (4-0)
• Approved 2021-22 school board meeting schedule (4-0)
• Approved May 2021 appropriations resolution and meeting minutes from May 20 and June 3 (4-0)

Board Meeting

The Cache County School District Board voted to hire Jared Black as the new Business Administrator. They also reviewed the proposed final budget for 2020-21 and the preliminary budget for 2021-22, with property taxes proposed at the certified tax rate. Reports were given on a new learner-validated attendance policy, annual guidance program approval, and tentative negotiation agreements with employee associations.

• Hiring of Jared Black as Business Administrator (approved unanimously)
• Final legal budget for 2020-21 presented for audit comparison
• Proposed budget for 2021-22 with property tax rate at certified tax rate
• Tentative negotiation agreements with Cache Education Association and support staff
• School board meeting schedule for 2021-22 school year

The Board approved the hiring of Jared Black as the new Business Administrator. The meeting also included reports on tentative employee negotiation agreements, the 2020-21 final legal budget, and the proposed 2021-22 budget.

• Approved the hiring of Jared Black as Business Administrator (6-0)

Board Meeting

The Cache County School District Board will consider approving the April 2021 appropriations resolution and minutes from previous meetings, and vote on proposed changes to the student dress code. The board will also hold a closed session to interview candidates for the business administrator position.

• Appropriations resolution for expenditures incurred in April 2021
• Approval of minutes from April 15, April 29, and May 6, 2021 meetings
• Proposed changes to the student dress code (action item)
• Recognition of Classified/Professional Support Employees of the Year and Teachers of the Year
• Closed session to interview for the business administrator position

The Board of Education approved updates to the student dress code and passed a consent agenda including April 2021 appropriations. The board also conducted interviews for the business administrator position during an executive session.

• Approved changes to the Student Dress Code (7-0)
• Approved April 2021 appropriations resolution (7-0)
• Approved minutes from April 15, April 29, and May 6, 2021 (7-0)
• Approved leaves of absence for Julianne Meikle and Laura Hackwell (7-0)
• Approved motion to enter executive session for business administrator interviews (7-0)
• Approved motion to exit executive session (7-0)

Study Session

The Cache County School District Board held a study session on May 6, 2021. They approved the 2021-2022 School Land Trust Plans for each school, with fiscal impact as listed in each plan. The board also discussed proposed changes to the student dress code and voted to enter a closed session to interview for the business administrator position. Public input was accepted under guidelines.

• Approval of 2021-2022 School Land Trust Plans (funds available July 1, 2021 upon state approval)
• Discussion of proposed student dress code changes (highlighted in red/linethroughs)
• Vote to enter closed session to interview for business administrator position
• Public input period with 3-minute limit and sign-up requirement
• Remote participation report from South Cache (Principal Doug Snow and board members)

The Board of Education approved the 2021-2022 School Land Trust Plans to ensure funding availability by July 1. The board also entered a closed session to interview five candidates for the district business administrator position.

• Approved 2021-2022 School Land Trust Plans (6-0)
• Approved motion to enter closed session for business administrator interviews (6-0)
• Approved motion to exit closed session and adjourn (7-0)

Special Board Meeting

The Cache County School District Board will hold a special meeting on April 29, 2021. The board will vote to enter a closed session to discuss the process of selecting a new business administrator. Additionally, the board will receive reports on School LAND Trust assignments and graduation assignments for 2021.

• Vote to enter closed session for selecting a new business administrator
• School LAND Trust board member assignments for multiple schools
• Graduation 2021 schedule for five high schools (CHS, RHS, MCHS, SVHS, GCHS)
• Vote to adjourn the meeting

The Board assigned members to attend high school graduations from May 25 to May 27. The Board also discussed the review of school lands trust budgets and school improvement plans for the 2021-22 school year. A closed session was held to discuss replacing the retiring District Business Administrator.

• Approved entry into executive session for personnel discussion
• Approved motion to exit executive session

Board Meeting

The board will vote on Mountain Crest High School's LANDS Trust Plan amendment transferring $31,200 to technology/software, and InTech's charter amendment allowing online instruction. Reports include proposed fee adjustments for a dance course and IHC sports conditioning, 2021-2022 school land trust allocations, and a discussion of the Malouf Community Redevelopment Area (CRA) proposal. The consent agenda covers approval of March appropriations and meeting minutes.

• Approve Mountain Crest HS trust plan amendment transferring $31,200 to technology/software
• Approve InTech FY22 trust plan and charter amendment allowing online instruction
• Discuss Malouf CRA Proposal with project area budget and draft plan
• Amend 2021-2022 school fees: add dance course fee, raise IHC sports fee from $40 to $50
• Approve March 2021 appropriations resolution and board meeting minutes

The Board approved several administrative items, including leave of absence requests and March 2021 expenditures. It also approved budget and charter modifications for InTech Collegiate Charter High School and a land trust plan amendment for Mountain Crest High School.

• Approved leave of absence for Melissa Giddings and Laura Hackwell
• Approved March 2021 appropriations resolution
• Approved minutes from March 18 and March 25, 2021 meetings
• Approved Mountain Crest High School's School LANDS Trust plan amendment
• Approved InTech School Lands Trust budget modification to focus on textbooks and e-textbooks
• Approved InTech FY22 School Lands Trust plan and budget
• Approved modification to InTech Charter Authorization & Agreement regarding remote learning

Study Session (CANCELED)

The Cache County School District study session scheduled for April 1, 2021, was canceled. No actions were taken. The agenda included proposed amendments to school trust plans for South Cache Middle School and Mountain Crest High School, but they were not discussed or voted on.

• South Cache Middle School trust plan amendment (not acted upon)
• Mountain Crest High School trust plan amendment proposing fund transfers (not acted upon)

Special Board Meeting

This special meeting of the Cache County School District board is largely procedural: the board voted unanimously to enter a closed session to discuss the process of selecting a new business administrator, then voted to exit the session and adjourn. No other substantive public business was conducted.

• Board voted 6-0 to enter closed session to discuss the process of selecting a new business administrator

The Board of Education held a special meeting and voted to enter a closed session to discuss the process of selecting a new business administrator. No other substantive actions were taken before the meeting adjourned.

• Approved entering closed session to discuss business administrator selection (6-0)

Board Meeting

The Cache County School District Board will vote on a resolution authorizing up to $70 million in general obligation refunding bonds, beginning a 30-day contest period. They will also decide on increasing procurement thresholds, approving a LAND Trust plan amendment for North Cache Middle School, and approving an Esports club at Cache High School. Consent agenda items include appropriation approval and meeting minutes.

• Consideration of resolution to issue up to $70,000,000 general obligation refunding bonds
• Request to approve increase in procurement thresholds
• Approval of North Cache Middle School's LAND Trust plan amendment
• Approval of an Esports student club at Cache High School
• Appropriations resolution for February 2021 expenditures

The Board of Education approved a resolution to issue up to $70 million in general obligation refunding bonds to restructure debt and realize tax savings. Other actions included approving procurement threshold increases and a new student club. The board also recognized four Teachers of the Year.

• Approved issuance of up to $70,000,000 general obligation refunding bonds (5-0)
• Approved increase in procurement thresholds (5-0)
• Approved North Cache Middle School's School LANDS Trust Plan Amendment (5-0)
• Approved Esports student club at Cache High (5-0)
• Approved February 2021 appropriations resolution (5-0)
• Approved meeting minutes from February 18 and March 4, 2021 (5-0)

Study Session

The Cache County School District Board is holding a study session to hear reports on a proposed refunding of outstanding general obligation bonds, an amendment to North Cache Middle School's LANDS Trust Plan, and the formation of a new esports club at Cache High School. Public input will be taken. No voting actions are scheduled.

• Proposed refunding of outstanding general obligation bonds (presentation by Stifel Financial)
• Amendment to North Cache Middle School's LANDS Trust Plan budget to reallocate funds for equipment and supplies
• Report on Cache High Student Club (esports club) with club application and fiscal impact
• Public input session with 3-minute speaking limit
• Board committee and president reports

The board held a study session to review reports on a proposed general obligation bond refunding and a new employee service recognition program. No formal votes were taken on the bond proposal or school budget amendments, as these items were presented for information.

• Agreed to rename 'Board Committee Reports' to 'Board Member Reports'

Board Meeting

The Cache County School Board will vote on approving proposed school fees for the 2021-2022 school year and revisions to the Spring Creek Trustland. They will also consider a consent agenda including January appropriations and meeting minutes, and receive reports on procurement thresholds and monthly finances.

• Approve proposed 2021-2022 school fees (changes marked in red)
• Approve Spring Creek Trustland Revisions
• Approve appropriations resolution for January 2021 expenditures
• Approve minutes from January 21 and February 4 board meetings
• Report on increasing procurement thresholds

The Board of Education approved the school fees schedule for the 2021-2022 year and budget revisions for the Spring Creek School Lands Trust. The board also approved the January 2021 appropriations resolution and previous meeting minutes via a consent agenda.

• Approved 2021-22 School Fees Schedule (7-0)
• Approved Spring Creek School Lands Trust budget revision (7-0)
• Approved January 2021 appropriations resolution (7-0)
• Approved minutes from January 21, 2021 meeting (7-0)
• Approved minutes from February 4, 2021 meeting (7-0)

Study Session

The Cache County School Board will hold a study session to discuss reports, including proposed school fees for the 2021-2022 school year with changes marked in red, and an Acadience reading assessment update. No final decisions will be made at this meeting; it is for discussion and information only.

• Proposed 2021-2022 school fees presented by Mike Liechty
• Elementary Acadience Data report by Gary Thomas
• Swearing-in of re-elected board member Chris Corcoran
• Board committee reports including strategic plan distribution to school community councils
• Superintendent's report on NSBA conference and Teachers of the Year wall

The Board approved a requested leave of absence for Michelle Egbert and added a budget revision item for Spring Creek Middle School to the agenda. Members discussed proposed 2021-2022 school fees and elementary reading proficiency losses. The Board decided to hold a remote meeting on March 4th at Ridgeline High School.

• Approved leave of absence for Michelle Egbert (7-0)
• Approved addition of School Lands Trust plan revision for Spring Creek Middle School to agenda (7-0)
• Decided to hold a remote board meeting on March 4th at Ridgeline High School
• Decided to forego the NSBA convention this year

Board Meeting

The board will vote on a revised joint use agreement for Sky View High School and the Smithfield Community Recreation Center. Also up for action: amendments to the 2020-21 school fee schedule adding NEWL assessment fees for Dual Language Immersion students, updates to board policies, and retirement of an outdated policy. The consent agenda includes approval of December 2020 appropriations and minutes from prior meetings.

• Revised Sky View and Smithfield Community Recreation Center Joint Use Agreement
• Amendment to 2020-21 School Fee Schedule adding NEWL assessment ($98) and practice test ($29) fees
• Policy updates retiring and combining three policies (Volunteer Use of Private Vehicles, Secondary School Credit, Out-of-State Fees)
• Motion to retire 'Elementary Purchasing Procedure' policy failed
• Approve December 2020 appropriations resolution

The Board of Education approved a revised joint use agreement for the Sky View and Smithfield Community Recreation Center. Members also approved board policy updates, the retirement of the Elementary Purchasing Procedure policy, and amendments to the 2020-21 school fee schedule.

• Approved December 2020 appropriations resolution (7-0)
• Approved meeting minutes from Dec 17, 2020, and Jan 14, 2021 (7-0)
• Approved Revised Sky View and Smithfield Community Recreation Center Joint Use Agreement (7-0)
• Approved Board Policy Updates (7-0)
• Approved retirement of 'Elementary Purchasing Procedure' policy (Motion Carries)
• Approved amendments to the 2020-21 School Fee Schedule (7-0)

Study Session

The board will conduct organizational business including swearing in four re-elected board members and electing a president and vice president for two-year terms. They also approved a consent agenda for educator licenses. Reports include a facilities update, retiring an outdated policy, and discussing an amendment to the school fee schedule for Dual Language Immersion program assessments.

• Swearing in of re-elected board members Kathy Christiansen, Larry Jeppesen, Chris Corcoran, and D. Jeffrey Nielsen
• Election of board president and vice president for two-year terms
• Approval of LEA Specific Licenses for listed educators via consent agenda
• Proposal to amend 2020-2021 fee schedule adding $98 NEWL assessment fee and $29 optional practice test fee for Dual Language Immersion program
• Discussion of retiring policy 'Elementary Purchasing Procedure' as no longer relevant

The board held elections for leadership positions and approved educator licenses. Members also received updates on district facility projects and proposed changes to student fee schedules.

• Elected Teri Rhodes as board president by acclimation
• Elected Kathy Christiansen as board vice president by acclimation
• Approved LEA specific licenses for educators (6-0)