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Cache County School District public meetings in 2023

27 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Thu Dec 7, 2023

Board Meeting Study Session

Cache County School Board approves MCHS indoor baseball facility and November spending.

The Cache County Board of Education approved routine financial reports, meeting minutes, and a student club application. The board also approved a proposed indoor baseball and softball practice facility at MCHS, which will be funded through public donations and school funds, with the district covering ongoing utilities and maintenance. During the study session, the board reviewed the identification process for the district's gifted and talented program and received updates on Sky View High School and Teacher of the Year recognitions.

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✓ Decided: Board approves Mountain Crest High School baseball and softball facility

The Board of Education approved a new sports facility at Mountain Crest High School and a Land Trust budget amendment for Sunrise Elementary School. The board also approved the November 2023 appropriations and the October 2023 financial report.

Tue Dec 5, 2023

Board Meeting Study Session

Board canvasses special bond election results

The Cache County School Board is meeting to canvass and declare the results of a special bond election, followed by consideration of a resolution to formalize those results. The board will also appoint a new member to replace Larry Jeppesen from Precinct 1. The meeting is a study session with action items on the agenda.

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✓ Decided: Board canvasses and promulgates special bond election results

The Board of Education convened as a Board of Canvassers to review final returns for a special bond election. The board officially declared and promulgated the results of the election.

Thu Nov 16, 2023

Board Meeting

Board to vote on inclement weather policy affecting school closures

The Cache County School District Board will consider approving a new inclement weather policy that outlines responses to weather affecting start times, bus routes, and closures. The board also recognized Teachers of the Year from three schools and heard a presentation from Spring Creek Middle School. Consent agenda items include an appropriations resolution for October 2023 and approval of financial reports for July–September 2023. Reports include a student club application for a Pickleball Club at Green Canyon High School and a proposal for an indoor baseball/softball practice facility at Mountain Crest High School.

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✓ Decided: Cache County School Board approves new inclement weather policy

The Board approved a proposed inclement weather policy and passed a consent agenda covering October 2023 appropriations and previous meeting minutes. The Board also interviewed three candidates to fill an interim open board position following a resignation.

Thu Nov 2, 2023

Board Meeting Study Session

Board to hear public arguments on $139M bond proposal

The board will hold a public hearing on issuing up to $139 million in general obligation bonds, hear a K-12 literacy report, review a draft inclement weather policy, and recognize award-winning teachers. The meeting began with a closed session for personnel discussion.

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✓ Decided: Board reviews bond arguments and literacy programs

The Board entered and exited a closed executive session to discuss an individual's professional competence or health. Members reviewed a K-12 literacy report and a draft inclement weather policy, which is scheduled for action on November 16.

Thu Oct 19, 2023

Board Meeting

Board holds public hearing on $139 million bond issuance

The Cache County School District Board will hold a public hearing to receive input on the issuance of up to $139,000,000 in general obligation bonds that were placed on the November 2023 ballot. The board will also approve several consent‑agenda items, including the September 2023 appropriations resolution and minutes from recent meetings. In the action agenda, members will adopt the FY23 district financial audit report and approve requests for LEA‑specific teaching licenses and endorsements. Additional reports on finances, board activities, and the superintendent’s updates will be presented before adjournment.

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✓ Decided: Board approves 2022-23 financial audit and LEA licenses

The Board of Education approved the financial audit report for the 2022-23 fiscal year and a request for LEA-specific licenses and endorsements. The board also approved the September 2023 appropriations and meeting minutes. A public hearing was held regarding a general obligation bond for the November 2023 ballot.

Thu Oct 5, 2023

Board Meeting Study Session

Board to consider LEA licenses for underqualified teachers

The Cache County School District board will hear reports on teacher licensing, student attendance, and an audit during a study session. The board will consider granting LEA-specific teaching licenses or endorsements to unqualified or underqualified teachers. No final votes are expected; the audit report will be voted on at the October 19 board meeting.

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✓ Decided: Board member Larry Jeppesen submitted resignation effective December 1

The board reviewed reports on student absenteeism and a preliminary annual audit. No formal votes were taken during the session. Board President Teri Rhodes announced that interviews for a new board member will occur in November or December.

Thu Sep 21, 2023

Board Meeting

Board approves bond election procedures and statement for Nov 2023

The Cache County School District Board approved the election procedures resolution and official 'For Statement' for the November 2023 bond election, authorized participation in vaping and social media litigation settlements, and adopted new policies including a special education policy. The board also approved the consent agenda, which included appropriations for July 2023 and meeting minutes.

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✓ Decided: Board approves bond election procedures and official 'For Statement'

The Board of Education approved procedures and the official statement for the November 2023 bond election. Members also approved several policies regarding special education and policy adoption, as well as legal settlements and lawsuits. Additionally, the board appointed a representative to the InTech Collegiate Academy Board.

Thu Sep 14, 2023

Board Meeting Study Session

Cache School Board reviews bond election procedures for Nov 2023

The Cache County School District Board will hold a study session with reports on social media and vape litigation, student club applications, special education policy, and a proposed policy adoption procedure. They will review an election procedures resolution for the November 2023 bond, with anticipated passage on September 21st. Public input is accepted with guidelines.

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✓ Decided: Cache County School Board approves leave of absence request

The Board approved a recommended leave of absence request. Several items, including litigation settlements and policy updates, were discussed and moved to the September 21 action agenda.

Thu Aug 31, 2023

Board Retreat

School board holds retreat to discuss strategic plan, board evaluation, and internal procedures

The Cache County School District Board held a retreat on August 31, 2023, focused on internal discussions and planning. The board entered and exited a closed session, then discussed topics including a personality assessment, board evaluation, board handbook, strategic plan, business office goals, communication plan, and employee appreciation. No binding votes were taken on policy or financial matters.

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✓ Decided: Board of Education holds retreat to discuss strategic planning and communication

The Board conducted a retreat focused on internal evaluations, personality testing, and future planning. Members discussed updates to the Board handbook, a proposed five-year strategic plan, and a new communication plan for responding to district patrons.

Thu Aug 17, 2023

Board Meeting

Board approves resolution for $139M bond election

The Cache County School District board voted to approve a resolution calling a special bond election for up to $139 million in general obligation bonds. The board also approved the 2023-24 Early Learning Plan, school TSSA plans, and a Bond Legal Ethics Policy. Consent agenda items including FY23 employment information, July 2023 appropriations, and meeting minutes were passed unanimously.

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✓ Decided: Board approves special bond election for up to $139 million

The Board of Education approved a resolution for a special bond election in November 2023 to issue up to $139,000,000 in General Obligation Bonds. Other approved items included the 2023-24 Early Learning Plan, school TSSA plans, and a Bond Legal Ethics Policy.

Thu Aug 10, 2023

Board Meeting Study Session

Bond committee report, election ethics, and bond resolution review

The Cache County School District Board will receive reports on the bond committee, election campaign ethics for district ballot measures, and review a bond resolution. Board members, the president, and the superintendent will also provide reports. The meeting includes public input and adjournment.

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✓ Decided: Board reviews proposed $139 million bond for new schools and safety upgrades

The Board reviewed a proposed $139 million bond to build two middle schools, one elementary school, and improve school safety. A draft policy on election campaign ethics and a bond resolution were presented for future action. No formal votes were taken during this session.

Thu Aug 3, 2023

Board Meeting Study Session

Board reviews FY24 Early Learning Plan and bond feasibility report

The Cache County School District Board holds a study session to review the FY24 Early Learning Plan, which must be submitted to the state by September 1, 2023. They also receive reports from the Bond Committee and a Y2 Analytics Bond Survey, likely discussing a potential bond measure. Additional reports include updates from board members, the board president, and the superintendent.

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✓ Decided: Board reviews $139 million bond proposal for new schools

The Board received reports on a proposed $139 million bond to fund two new middle schools, one elementary school, and a retrofit of Spring Creek. A survey report indicated a two-thirds majority of probable voters currently favor the bond. No formal votes were taken during the session.

Thu Jul 6, 2023

Study Session & Board Social

Board to consider $3.5M bond refunding resolution

The Cache County School District Board will hold a study session and board social. Items include the oath of office for Superintendent Todd McKee, approval of June 2023 appropriations, and a resolution to issue up to $3.5 million in federally taxable general obligation refunding bonds. The board will also receive reports on TSSA plans and board member updates.

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✓ Decided: Board authorizes up to $3.5M in bond refunding

The Board approved a resolution to issue up to $3.5 million in general obligation refunding bonds to pay off outstanding bonds early. The Board also approved the June 2023 appropriations and the minutes from the June 15 meeting. Superintendent Todd McKee was sworn into office.

Thu Jun 15, 2023

Board Meeting & Budget Hearing

Board approves FY24 budget and sets 2023 property tax rate

The Cache County School District Board held a public hearing on its final FY23 and original FY24 budgets, then approved both budgets and adopted a resolution to set the 2023 property tax rate at the certified tax rate. The board also approved tentative negotiation agreements with the Cache Education Association, Cache Educational Support Professionals Association, and the Administrators Association. Consent agenda items included approval of May 2023 appropriations, financial report for April 2023, and contracts for the superintendent and business administrator.

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✓ Decided: Board approves FY23 final budget, FY24 original budget, and 2023 tax rates

The Board of Education approved the final budget for fiscal year 2023 and the original budget for fiscal year 2024. Members also adopted tax rates for the 2023 tax year and approved new contracts for the superintendent and business administrator. Negotiation agreements with three district associations were ratified.

Thu Jun 1, 2023

Study Session

School board to review negotiation agreements with employee associations

This study session includes reports on negotiation agreements with the Cache Education Association, Cache Educational Support Professionals Association, and Administrator's Association, as well as a budget update. The board will also hear recognitions for state champion teams and a counseling review. No formal votes are scheduled.

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✓ Decided: Board reviews employee negotiation agreements and 2023-24 meeting schedule

The board reviewed proposed employee agreements including an 8% cost of living increase and a 15% health insurance premium increase. Members also reviewed the proposed 2023-24 meeting schedule and received budget updates. No formal votes were taken during this session.

Thu May 18, 2023

Board Meeting

Board to vote on InTech charter amendment and travel policy

The Cache County School District Board will consider approving an amendment to the InTech Collegiate Academy charter agreement and an amended Travel Expense & Reimbursement policy. The meeting also includes recognitions for Classified and Teachers of the Year, public input, and routine consent items such as appropriations and minutes approval.

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✓ Decided: Board approves InTech Collegiate Academy charter amendment and travel policy

The Board of Education approved an amended charter agreement for InTech Collegiate Academy and updated the Travel Expense & Reimbursement policy. The board also approved several sets of meeting minutes, the March 2023 financial report, and April 2023 appropriations.

Thu May 4, 2023

Study Session

School board approves hiring of Todd McKee as superintendent

The Cache County School District board voted unanimously to hire Todd McKee as the new superintendent. The board also recognized the Gail Miller Community Service Award recipient and Nucor grant recipients. Reports were presented on travel expense policy, board member reports, and superintendent's report.

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✓ Decided: Board approves Dr. Todd McKee as new superintendent

The Board of Education approved the hiring of Dr. Todd McKee as the new superintendent of the Cache County School District. The appointment is effective July 1, 2023.

Wed May 3, 2023

Special Board Meeting

Board votes on closed session to discuss new superintendent selection

The Cache County School District Board will vote to enter a closed session to discuss the process of selecting a new superintendent. After that discussion, the board will vote to move out of the closed session. The meeting also includes standard procedural items such as a welcome, roll call, and adjournment.

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✓ Decided: Board held closed session to interview superintendent candidates

The Board of Education met for a special session primarily to conduct interviews and deliberations regarding the hiring of a new superintendent. No public decisions or votes on policy were recorded during the meeting.

Thu Apr 27, 2023

Special Board Meeting

Board to discuss superintendent selection in closed session

The Cache County School District Board will hold a special meeting. The board is scheduled to enter into a closed personnel session to discuss the process of selecting a new superintendent.

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✓ Decided: Board held executive session to interview superintendent candidates

The Board of Education met for a special session primarily to conduct interviews and deliberations regarding the hiring of a new superintendent. The meeting consisted of a closed executive session and no public votes on policy or spending were recorded.

Thu Apr 20, 2023

Board Meeting

Board to enter closed session to discuss hiring new superintendent

The Cache County School Board will recognize students and teachers, approve routine financial items, and take action on school land trust plans and a community council policy. The board will also enter a closed session to discuss the position of a new superintendent, which was approved unanimously.

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✓ Decided: Cache County School Board approves March appropriations and financial reports

The Board approved the consent agenda, which included the March 2023 appropriations resolutions, the February 2023 financial report, and minutes from two previous meetings. A significant portion of the meeting was dedicated to recognitions and public comments regarding the environment at Cedar Ridge.

Thu Apr 13, 2023

Study Session

Board discusses fraud risk, trust land plans, and enters closed session

The Cache County School District Board held a study session with recognitions for state champion athletic teams, reports on a trust land plan amendment, School Community Council policy, 2023-2024 School Land Trust plans, and a fraud risk assessment. The board also voted to enter a closed session to discuss personnel issues.

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✓ Decided: Board approves leave of absence and reviews district fraud risk

The Board of Education approved a requested leave of absence. Members reviewed a low-risk fraud assessment and discussed proposed amendments to the school community council policy and the Mountain Crest Land Trust plan, both of which were deferred to the next meeting.

Thu Mar 16, 2023

Board Meeting

Board approves vaping settlement, 2023-24 fee schedule

The Cache County School District Board of Education approved a vaping litigation settlement offer and a proposed 2023-24 school fee schedule, along with several policy revisions. The board also recognized teachers of the year and voted on consent agenda items including financial reports and minutes.

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✓ Decided: Board approves vaping litigation settlement and updates multiple district policies

The Board approved a settlement for a class action lawsuit against JLI regarding vaping. Members also approved the 2023-24 school fee schedule and updated policies regarding open enrollment, tobacco use, and instructional materials.

Thu Mar 2, 2023

Study Session

Study session covers tobacco policy, fees, and sex ed materials

This is a study session of the Cache County School District board. The board will discuss and receive reports on several proposed policy revisions, including a tobacco and nicotine free school policy, open enrollment/school choice, and employment contract length. They will also review the 2023-24 school fee schedule, a school fee policy, and county health data related to sex education instructional materials. No final votes are scheduled; these are discussion items.

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✓ Decided: Board reviews financial, enrollment, and instructional policies

The Board of Education conducted a study session to review proposed updates to financial policies, school fee schedules, and instructional materials. No formal votes were recorded; the meeting focused on reports and policy presentations.

Thu Feb 16, 2023

Board Meeting

Board approves 2023-2024 school calendar

The Cache County School District Board approved the 2023-2024 school calendar during its February 16, 2023 meeting. They also approved consent agenda items including an appropriations resolution for January 2023 and financial reports for November and December 2022. Teacher of the Year recognitions were presented to educators from Wellsville, Lewiston, and Providence.

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Thu Feb 2, 2023

Study Session

Discuss 2023-2024 school calendar and board handbook revision

At this study session, the board will discuss the proposed 2023-2024 school calendar and review revisions to the Board Handbook. A recognition will be given to Nicole Zollinger as a Super Supporter of Public Education. No formal votes are scheduled; this is a discussion-oriented meeting.

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✓ Decided: Cache County School Board approves leave of absence

The Board of Education approved a requested leave of absence. Members reviewed the 2023-24 school calendar process and discussed the superintendent search and potential teen centers.

Thu Jan 19, 2023

Board Meeting

Board to vote on school fees amendment

The Cache County School District board will consider several action items, including an amendment to school fees, a new Black Student Union club at Sky View High School, and policy changes. The meeting also includes recognitions, swearing in of re-elected board members, and consent agenda items for appropriations and minutes.

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✓ Decided: Board approves school behavior plans and updates student travel and fee policies

The Board of Education approved positive behavior plans for 25 schools and authorized the creation of a Black Student Union club at Sky View High School. Members also voted to amend the safe travel policy and the 2022-23 school fees schedule. Additionally, the board retired the Post-Secondary Students policy.

Thu Jan 12, 2023

Study Session

School board to elect president and vice-president, consider fee changes

At this study session, the Cache County School District board will swear in re-elected members Randall Bagley and Teri Rhodes, then elect a new president and vice-president for two-year terms. Other business includes a recognition award, public input, a club request for the Black Student Union at Sky View High School, and discussion of policy retirement and amendments to safe travel and school fees. The board will also receive reports on positive behavior plans for multiple schools.

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✓ Decided: Board elects Teri Rhodes as President and Kathy Christiansen as Vice-President

The Board of Education swore in re-elected members and held elections for leadership positions. Several reports regarding school policies and fees were presented, but the board voted to postpone remaining reports and adjourn early.