Cache County School District public meetings in 2024

Board Meeting Business Session

The Cache County School District Board decided to opt out of the state legislative teacher merit program and denied a sensitive materials appeal. The board also approved budget modifications for Summit Elementary School and various financial reports.

• Decision to opt out of the State legislative teacher merit program
• Denial of a sensitive materials appeal
• Approval of budget changes to the Summit Elementary School Land Trust
• Approval of November 2024 appropriations resolution
• Teacher of the Year recognitions for Greenville, Birch Creek, Cedar Ridge, and Canyon Elementary schools

The Board voted to deny a sensitive materials appeal, allowing two challenged books to remain in high school libraries. The Board also approved a land trust amendment for Summit Elementary School and opted out of a state teacher merit pay program.

• Denied sensitive materials appeal to remove books (7-0)
• Denied motion to require parental approval for checking out challenged books (7-0)
• Approved Summit Elementary School land trust amendment (7-0)
• Opted out of state legislative teacher merit pay program
• Approved November 2024 appropriations resolution (7-0)
• Approved November 21 and December 5, 2024 meeting minutes (7-0)
• Approved list of new hires (7-0)
• Approved October 2024 financial report (7-0)

Board Meeting Study Session

The Cache County School District Board will hold a study session to review reports and discuss district matters. Key items include appeals regarding sensitive materials in high school libraries and a land trust amendment for Summit Elementary School.

• Appeals for two challenged books in high school libraries
• Summit Elementary School Land Trust Amendment request
• Discussion on teacher merit pay
• Architects and construction update

The Board discussed a sensitive materials appeal for two books and decided to act as an appellate body to review the process. The Board also received updates on school construction and a Land Trust funding reallocation for Summit Elementary.

• Decided to act as an appellate body to review the sensitive materials appeal process for 'The Handmaid’s Tale' and 'I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings'
• Amended Summit Elementary School Land Trust plan to move $40,022 into paraprofessional wages

Board Meeting Business Session

The Cache County School District board held a business session on November 21, 2024. They recognized three teachers of the year, approved a consent agenda including board policies and financial reports, and received reports including a monthly financial report and a discussion regarding Powder Mountain. The proposed 2025-2026 school calendar was presented and subsequently tabled by the board.

• Teacher of the Year recognitions: John Sanchez (Spring Creek Middle), Kilee Nilsson (South Cache Middle), Connie Rawlins (Sky View High)
• Approved consent agenda including resolutions for October 2024 appropriations, minutes, and policies (Board Policy, Class Size, Facilities Construction)
• Tabled the 2025-2026 school calendar (Option 2) after presentation
• Monthly Financial Report for October 2024 presented by Jared Black
• Board member reports included a request for a written statement regarding Powder Mountain

The Board approved a consent agenda including policy revisions for class size and capital projects, as well as financial reports and club applications. The 2025-26 school year calendar was tabled to allow for more employee feedback.

• Approved October 2024 appropriations resolution (6-0)
• Approved meeting minutes from October 24 and November 7, 2024 (6-0)
• Approved revisions to Board of Education and Class Size policies (6-0)
• Approved new Facilities Construction, Renovation, and Maintenance Policy (6-0)
• Approved Green Canyon High School club applications (6-0)
• Approved financial reports for June through September 2024 (6-0)
• Tabled 2025-26 school year calendar approval (6-0)
• Approved letter of support for Powder Mountain representatives (6-0)

Board Meeting Study Session

The Cache County School Board heard a report from Powder Mountain Resort on a proposed master plan development including 225 homes, 415 hotel units, and mixed-use space. No students would attend CCSD, but the district would receive $30,000 in property tax in year one and up to $7.69 million annually at full buildout. The board discussed providing an impact letter. Other reports included the transportation department, the 2025-2026 school calendar, construction updates from the 2023 bond, and revisions to policies on facilities, class size, and board president terms.

• Powder Mountain Resort presented development plans with fiscal impact analysis showing eventual $7.69M annual property tax for CCSD
• Transportation Department report outlined staff, routes, and students served
• Proposed 2025-2026 school calendar shared for discussion
• Monthly construction update on new schools funded by 2023 bond
• Draft policies on facilities construction, class size, and board president term limits presented

The Board held a study session to receive reports on transportation, construction projects, and proposed policy changes. No formal votes were taken on the items discussed, including a proposed 2025-26 school calendar and a capital improvement policy.

• Discussed Powder Mountain Resort expansion and request for educational impact letter
• Reviewed Transportation Department budget and fleet report
• Reviewed recommendation for 2025-26 school calendar option #2
• Received construction updates for new middle schools in Hyde Park and Nibley
• Reviewed proposed Capital Improvement Policy for future consideration
• Discussed proposed revisions to the class size policy
• Reviewed proposed policy to remove term limits for Board President and Vice-President

Board Meeting Business Session

The Cache County School District Board held a business session on October 24, 2024. They voted to approve the FY24 financial audit report and a revised Open Enrollment policy, along with other policies such as Acceptable Use and Educational Facilities Planning. The board also recognized outstanding science teachers and heard a report from White Pine Elementary School.

• Approval of FY24 (2023-24) financial audit report
• Approval of revised Open Enrollment/School Choice policy with new procedures
• Approval of revised Acceptable Use Policy and coordinating procedures
• Approval of new Educational Facilities Planning policy
• Recognition of Spring Creek Middle School science team and individual teachers for state awards

The Board of Education approved the financial audit report for the 2023-24 fiscal year and adopted a new open enrollment policy. Members also passed a consent agenda covering various district policies, personnel changes, and September expenditures.

• Approved FY24 financial audit report (7-0)
• Approved open enrollment policy (7-0)
• Approved school capacity spreadsheet for open enrollment (7-0)
• Approved September 2024 appropriations resolution (7-0)
• Approved acceptable use policy (7-0)
• Approved educational facilities planning policy (7-0)
• Approved classified employee evaluations policy (7-0)
• Approved employee resignations and new hires (7-0)

Board Meeting Study Session

The Cache County School District Board will hold a study session to receive reports on construction updates, athletics, and several revised policies including Acceptable Use, Open Enrollment, and Classified Employee Evaluations. A new Educational Facilities Planning policy will be discussed, and Superintendent McKee will report on a request from Powder Mountain Ski Resort. The board will then enter a closed session to discuss the purchase, exchange, or lease of real property.

• Revised Acceptable Use Policy with new procedures
• Revised Open Enrollment/School Choice policy
• New Classified Employee Evaluation policy
• New Educational Facilities Planning policy
• Request from Powder Mountain Ski Resort

The Board held a study session featuring reports on school construction, athletics, and proposed policy updates. The only formal action taken was a vote to enter a closed executive session to discuss the purchase, exchange, or lease of real property.

• Approved motion to enter closed executive session for real property strategy (6-0)
• Approved motion to exit closed executive session (6-0)

Board Meeting Business Session

The Cache County School District Board approved a consent agenda that includes a new Assessment Policy modeled on state code, a Student Cellular Device Policy, and several other routine items. The board also recognized Laura Haynie as the district's Teacher of the Year and Erika Linford for renewing National Board Certification. Public input was taken, and board members reported on upcoming meetings.

• Approval of August 2024 Appropriations Resolution
• Approval of new Assessment Policy for statewide assessments
• Approval of Student Cellular Device Policy
• Approval of school clubs at high schools
• Approval of LEA-Specific License and Endorsement requests

The Board approved a consent agenda including updated policies for student cellular devices and assessments. The Board also approved August 2024 expenditures and a list of new hires. Minutes from the September 5, 2024 meeting were not approved as they were unavailable for review.

• Approved August 2024 appropriations resolution
• Approved August 15, 2024 meeting minutes
• Approved LEA-Specific licenses and endorsements
• Approved new employee hires
• Approved assessment policy
• Approved updated student cellular device policy
• Approved list of school clubs
• Tabled September 5, 2024 meeting minutes

Board Meeting Study Session

The Cache County School District Board holds a study session to discuss several reports and policies. Items include a monthly construction update on new schools, a discussion of the Center for Advanced Professional Studies (CAPS) program, a new assessment policy, and a proposed cell phone policy for students. The board will also review a position control project for HR and business operations.

• Monthly update on construction of a new elementary school and two new middle schools
• Discussion of the Center for Advanced Professional Studies (CAPS) program
• New assessment policy modeled on Utah Code and USBE rules
• Proposed cell phone policy and procedure for students
• Review of position control project for HR and business operations

The Board held a study session to receive reports on construction progress for three new schools and the development of a position control system. Members discussed proposed updates to assessment and cell phone policies and the implementation of the Center for Advanced Professional Studies (CAPS) program. No formal votes were taken during this session.

Board Meeting Business Session

The board approved the consent agenda, which included new policies on civility and military leave, a revised employee leave policy, the FY25 Early Learning Plan, and retirement of an old policy. Separately, they approved a fee proposal for an upcoming facilities assessment. The meeting also included board member and superintendent reports.

• Approval of new Civility Policy promoting respect and orderly conduct
• Approval of new Military Leave Policy, separated from Employee Leave
• Revision of Employee Leave Policy to remove military leave provisions
• Approval of FY25 Early Learning Plan
• Approval of fee proposal for facilities assessment

The Board approved a fee proposal from MHTN Architects for a district-wide facilities assessment. Additionally, the Board passed a consent agenda including new civility and military leave policies, the 2024-25 Early Learning Plan, and July 2024 appropriations.

• Approved MHTN Architects fee proposal for district-wide facilities assessment (6-0)
• Approved July 2024 appropriations resolution (6-0)
• Approved new civility policy (6-0)
• Approved new military leave policy (6-0)
• Approved revised employee leave policy removing military leave (6-0)
• Approved 2024-25 Early Learning Plan (6-0)
• Retired former educator effectiveness policy (6-0)
• Approved list of new employees (6-0)

Board Meeting Study Session

The Cache County School District Board will consider approving the 2024-25 Early Learning Plan, which has been pre-approved by the Utah State Board of Education. They will receive updates on the Mountain Crest High School baseball facility under construction and a new standalone Military Leave Policy. Other items include a facilities assessment fee proposal, annual fraud risk assessment, and discussion of the Utah Fits All Scholarship and board goals.

• Vote on FY25 Early Learning Plan (requires local board approval)
• Update on Mountain Crest High School baseball facility construction
• New standalone Military Leave Policy separating military leave from Employee Leave
• Facilities Assessment Fee Proposal presented by Jared Black
• Annual Fraud Risk Assessment required by Utah State Auditor's Office

The Board conducted a study session to receive reports on school construction, early learning plans, and military leave policies. No formal votes were recorded during this session; the meeting focused on updates and proposals.

• Discussed construction updates for Hyde Park and Nibley Middle School buildings
• Proposed new policy and procedure for donated buildings following issues at Mountain Crest High School
• Reviewed FY25 Early Learning Plan approved by the State through 2027
• Reviewed proposed changes to military leave policy and procedure
• Discussed fee proposal for a facilities assessment firm
• Reviewed annual fraud risk assessment
• Discussed approach to Utah Fits All Scholarship, proposing to only offer online courses this year
• Discussed a draft letter of support from the Board to all employees

Board Meeting Business Session

The board approved consent agenda items including June 2024 appropriations, minutes, financial report, educator effectiveness policy, TSSA plans, and a revised meeting schedule. Under the action agenda, they approved construction bids for new middle schools and selected a site for a new elementary school. Board members also gave reports and adjourned.

• Approval of construction bids for new middle schools
• Approval of new elementary school site
• Approval of Educator Effectiveness Policy
• Approval of 24-25 FY TSSA Plans
• Revised board meeting schedule: June 19, 2025 budget hearing moved to June 12, 2025 due to Juneteenth

The Board approved construction bids from DWA Construction for new middle schools in Hyde Park and Nibley. Additionally, the Board approved a recommended building site for a new elementary school in Hyde Park.

• Approved construction bids from DWA Construction for new middle schools in Hyde Park and Nibley (7-0)
• Approved building site for a new elementary school in Hyde Park (7-0)
• Approved June 2024 appropriations resolution (7-0)
• Approved meeting minutes from June 20 and June 27, 2024 (7-0)
• Approved May 2024 financial report (7-0)
• Approved revised educator effectiveness policy (7-0)
• Approved 2024-25 TSSA plans (7-0)
• Approved revised 2024-25 School Board meeting schedule (7-0)

Board Retreat

The Cache County School District Board will hold a retreat to discuss proposed board goals in four areas: Learning and Growth, Relationships, Employee Investment, and Systems of Support. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the meeting is a discussion-only session. The agenda also includes routine procedural items like roll call and the pledge.

• Discussion of proposed Board Goals: Goal 1 Learning and Growth, Goal 2 Relationships, Goal 3 Employee Investment, Goal 4 Systems of Support

The Board of Education met to identify key results and goals supporting the district's strategic plan. Members discussed four focus areas: Learning & Growth, Relationships, Employee Investment, and Systems. No formal votes were taken; the Superintendent will refine these ideas into specific goals for a future meeting.

Board Meeting Business Session & Budget Hearing

The board held a public hearing and voted to approve the final budget for FY24 and the original budget for FY25. The board also set property tax rates for the 2024 tax year and approved several employment contracts.

• Approval of 2024 property tax rates totaling $56,541,574
• Approval of the Original Budget for FY25
• Approval of the Final Budget for FY24
• Approval of Superintendent and Business Administrator contracts
• Approval of negotiation agreements with Cache Education Association, Cache Educational Support Professionals Association, and Administrator's Association

The Board of Education approved the final budget for fiscal year 2024 and the original budget for fiscal year 2025. Members also adopted tax rates for the 2024 tax year and approved new contracts for the superintendent and business administrator.

• Approved 2024 tax rates totaling $56,541,574 (6-0)
• Approved final budget for FY24 (6-0)
• Approved original budget for FY25 (6-0)
• Approved negotiation agreements with Cache Education, Cache Educational Support Professionals, and Cache Administrator’s Associations (6-0)
• Approved new consolidated employee leave policy and retired existing policies (6-0)
• Approved new library and sensitive materials policies and retired existing library policy (6-0)
• Approved superintendent and business administrator contracts starting July 1, 2024 (6-0)
• Approved 2024-25 School Board meeting schedule (6-0)

Board Meeting Study Session

The Board is reviewing several district updates including middle school construction and elementary school site selection. Discussions also cover proposed changes to instructional materials, employee leave, and a new civility policy.

• Update on new middle school construction
• Elementary school site selection update
• Proposal to separate Library Policy into Sensitive Materials and Library policies
• Introduction of educator evaluation tools and cycles
• Proposed consolidation of classified and certificated employee leave policies

The Board received updates on school construction and data presentations. Several policy changes regarding libraries, employee leave, and civility were proposed for future votes. The Superintendent recommended the Hyde Park site for a new elementary school.

• Approved entering closed executive session (5-0)
• Approved exiting closed executive session (5-0)
• Recommended Hyde Park site for upcoming elementary school

Board Meeting Business Session

The Cache County School District Board approved Superintendent McKee's strategic plan during the business session. The board also recognized Teachers of the Year and Classified Employees of the Year, approved a consent agenda including a South Cache School Land Trust Amendment reallocating funds for Chromebook labs, and entered a closed session to discuss contracts.

• Approval of Superintendent McKee's strategic plan
• South Cache School Land Trust Amendment reallocating $6,000 from teacher salary, $5,800 from paraprofessional salary, and other funds to purchase two Chromebook labs
• Recognitions: Teacher of the Year at Nibley (Alisa Olsen), White Pine (Miranda Erickson), and Sunrise (Holly Andersen)
• Recognitions: Classified Employee of the Year in categories including Child Nutrition, Secretary, Transportation, Custodial, and Paraprofessional
• Closed session to discuss contracts

The Board of Education approved the district strategic plan and related documents. The board also passed a consent agenda covering financial reports, employment actions, and land trust amendments. A closed executive session was held to discuss collective bargaining strategy.

• Approved District Strategic Plan and related documents (5-0)
• Approved South Cache Middle School land trust plan amendments (5-0)
• Approved employment actions for new employees and retirees (5-0)
• Approved April 2024 appropriations resolutions (5-0)
• Approved April 25 and May 2, 2024 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved March 2024 financial report (5-0)
• Voted to enter and exit closed executive session for collective bargaining strategy (5-0)

Board Meeting Study Session

The Cache County School Board will hold a study session to review Superintendent McKee's strategic plan and receive an update on the construction of new middle schools. The meeting is a procedural study session with no formal votes scheduled.

• Strategic Plan overview presented by Superintendent McKee
• Architects & Construction Update on new middle schools
• Pledge and Mission Statement recitation
• Welcome and Roll Call
• Adjournment

The Board reviewed a proposed five-year strategic plan including core values, strategic priorities, and goal areas. No formal votes were taken on the plan during this session. The Board scheduled a retreat for June 27th.

• Scheduled Board retreat for June 27th

Board Meeting Business Session

The Cache County School Board voted to create two Dual Language Immersion Magnet Schools starting fall 2026: Spring Creek School (Spanish/French) and Cedar Ridge Elementary (Portuguese/Chinese). The board also approved School Land Trust Plans, retired and adopted new student services policies on bullying and harassment, and approved HR policy updates. Consent items included March 2024 appropriations, meeting minutes, handbook revisions, and the February 2024 financial report.

• Creation of two DLI Magnet Schools: Spring Creek (Spanish/French) and Cedar Ridge (Portuguese/Chinese) beginning fall 2026
• Approval of School Land Trust Plans
• Retirement of existing bullying/harassment policy and adoption of separate Bullying, Cyberbullying, Hazing, and Retaliation Policy and Harassment and Discrimination Policy
• Approval of March 2024 appropriations resolution
• Recognition of Teachers of the Year from Mountain Crest, North Park, and Millville schools

The Board approved the establishment of two DLI magnet schools to begin in fall 2026. Other actions included approving 2024-25 school land trust plans and updating human resource and student services policies.

• Approved creation of two DLI Magnet Schools for fall 2026 at Spring Creek School and Cedar Ridge Elementary (6-0)
• Approved 2024-25 school land trust plans (6-0)
• Approved student services policies and retired old student services policies (6-0)
• Approved human resource policies and retired old human resource policies (6-0)
• Approved March 2024 appropriations resolutions (6-0)
• Approved February 2024 financial report (6-0)
• Approved revisions to the CCSD Board of Education handbook (6-0)
• Approved meeting minutes from March 21 and April 11, 2024 (6-0)

Board Meeting Study Session

This study session will include reports on construction of new middle and elementary schools, student services, and proposed human resources and student services policy changes. No votes are expected; it is a discussion-only meeting.

• Architects & Construction Update on new middle and elementary schools (10 min presentation)
• Human Resource Policies: new Complaints Regarding Staff or Programs policy, updated Equal Employment Opportunity Statement, Employee Personnel Policy, and consolidated Employment Grievance Policy
• Student Services Policies: proposed separate Bullying, Cyberbullying, Hazing, and Retaliation policy and Harassment and Discrimination policy, replacing current combined policy
• School Land Trust Plans presented for review
• Follow-up discussion on Dual Language Immersion (DLI) program survey data

The Board held a study session to receive reports on construction bids, student safety initiatives, and district restructuring. Members reviewed proposed human resource and student services policies and discussed the potential for a DLI magnet school model. No formal votes were taken during this session.

• Received report that first construction bid package responses fit within budget parameters
• Reviewed new and revised Human Resource policies regarding complaints, equal opportunity, grievances, and personnel
• Reviewed new and revised Student Services policies regarding bullying, hazing, harassment, and discrimination
• Discussed potential transition to a DLI magnet school model
• Received report on district position restructuring and executive leadership team creation

Board Meeting Business Session

The Cache County School District Board will recognize Teachers of the Year from four schools, hear a report from Providence Elementary, and take action on several items. Decisions include approving an amended School Fees policy and the 2024-25 fee schedule, a Medication Policy, and transferring $2 million from unassigned to committed fund balance for economic stability. The consent agenda covers February appropriations, January financial report, and minutes from prior meetings.

• Transfer of $2,000,000 from 'Unassigned' to 'Committed for economic and budget stability' category
• Approval of amended School Fees policy
• Approval of proposed 2024-25 school fee schedule
• Approval of Medication Policy with revisions and additions
• Recognition of Teachers of the Year: Rob Hoggan (Green Canyon High), Lesa Cook (Providence Elementary), Annette West (North Cache Middle), Brittny Amott (Mountainside)

The Board of Education approved the school fee policy and the 2024-25 fee schedule. Members also authorized a $2 million transfer to a budget stability fund and updated the district medication policy.

• Approved 2024-25 school fee schedule (4-0)
• Approved amended school fees policy and procedures (4-0)
• Approved transfer of $2,000,000 from Unassigned to Committed for economic and budget stability category (4-0)
• Approved updated medication policy (4-0)
• Approved February 2024 appropriations resolutions (4-0)
• Approved February 15 and March 7, 2024 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Approved January 2024 financial report (4-0)
• Approved requested leave of absence for 2024-25 school year (4-0)

Board Meeting Study Session

The Cache County School Board holds a study session to discuss reports on architects and construction, Dual Language Immersion (DLI) considerations and a new elementary school update, a timeline for new middle schools, medication policy revisions, a special education program overview, the 2024-2025 school fee schedule, and committed fund balance. No formal decisions are made; items are presented for discussion and information.

• Architects & Construction Update presentation
• DLI Considerations and New Elementary School Update with Building Capacity Study and DLI Survey
• Timeline for New Middle Schools outlining hiring and naming processes
• Medication Policy revisions and format changes
• Review of 2024-2025 School Fee Schedule

The Board held a study session to review updates on middle school construction, special education performance, and medication and fee policies. No formal votes were taken on the proposed fund balance shift or the DLI magnet school model.

• Discussed moving $2 million from Unassigned to Committed fund balance
• Reviewed proposed DLI magnet school model for elementary schools
• Reviewed proposed timeline for staffing and opening new middle schools
• Reviewed updates to the medication policy
• Reviewed proposed separation of school fee policy into three procedure documents

Board Meeting Business Session

The Cache County School Board approved new and updated sex education instructional materials, as recommended by the Sex Education and Instruction Committee. The board also approved a K-12 English Language Arts instructional materials adoption, a visitors on school property policy, the 2024-2025 school calendar, and modified board compensation. Consent agenda items including January 2024 appropriations and minutes from previous meetings were also approved. The meeting included recognitions of Teachers of the Year and a presentation from River Heights Elementary School.

• Approval of new sex education instructional materials (motion carried unanimously)
• Approval of K-12 English Language Arts instructional materials adoption (fiscal impact unknown)
• Approval of 2024-2025 school calendar (option that received majority stakeholder vote)
• Approval of modified board compensation (fiscal impact unknown)
• Approval of Visitors on District and School Property Policy

The Board of Education approved the 2024-25 school calendar and updated instructional materials for sex education and English language arts. Members also voted to increase board member monthly wages to $750 and updated the visitor policy for district properties.

• Approved 2024-25 school calendar (7-0)
• Adjusted board member monthly wage to $750 (7-0)
• Approved sex education instructional materials (7-0)
• Approved English language arts instructional materials (7-0)
• Approved updated policy for visitors on district and school property (7-0)
• Approved LEA-specific endorsement for mid-year teacher hire (7-0)
• Approved January 2024 appropriations, Dec 2023 financial report, and Jan 18 and Feb 1 minutes (7-0)

Board Meeting Study Session

The Cache County School Board will hear reports on a proposed new visitor policy, English Language Arts instructional materials adoption for K-12, and a request to approve new sex education instructional materials. They will also review the 2024-2025 school calendar, discuss board compensation, and receive updates on construction and the CTE program. This is a study session; no final votes are expected.

• Request to approve new sex education instructional materials from the Sex Education and Instruction Committee
• Review of K-12 English Language Arts curriculum adoption with unknown fiscal impact
• Presentation of proposed 2024-2025 school calendar (Option 1) and survey results
• Discussion of board compensation
• New policy on visitors on district and school property

The board held a study session to review reports on middle school construction, CTE programs, and visitor policies. Recommendations were presented for new sex education and English Language Arts materials, the 2024-25 school calendar, and an increase in board member compensation. No formal votes were recorded in the minutes.

• Discussed recommendation to approve sex education instructional materials for Health II and AP psychology
• Discussed recommendation to adopt Wonders (elementary) and CommonLit 360 (secondary) ELA curricula
• Discussed recommendation to adopt school calendar option #1 for 2024-25
• Discussed recommendation to adjust board member compensation to $750 per month

Board Meeting Business Session

The Cache County School Board will consider a resolution to issue up to $139,000,000 in general obligation bonds, vote on an InTech charter school waiver renewal, a parent engagement policy, and positive behavior plans. The meeting also includes recognitions of teachers and a school report from Wellsville Elementary, along with approval of consent agenda items such as financial reports and minutes.

• Consideration of resolution to issue up to $139,000,000 of General Obligation Bonds
• Approval of InTech Collegiate Academy waiver renewal
• Approval of Parent and Family Engagement Policy
• Approval of Positive Behavior Plans (per Utah law 53G-10-407)
• Appropriations resolution and financial reports for November and December 2023

The Board approved a resolution for general obligation bonds and renewed a graduation requirement waiver for InTech Collegiate Academy. Members also approved a new parent and family engagement policy and school positive behavior plans.

• Authorized issuance of up to $139,000,000 of general obligation bonds (7-0)
• Approved renewal of InTech Collegiate Academy graduation requirement waiver (7-0)
• Approved amended parent and family engagement policy (7-0)
• Approved school positive behavior plans (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda including Dec 2023 appropriations and Nov 2023 financial report (7-0)
• Approved meeting minutes from Dec 7, 2023 and Jan 11, 2024 (7-0)
• Approved leave of absence request (7-0)

Board Meeting Study Session

At this study session, the Cache County School District board will discuss architectural and construction updates and consider a parameters resolution authorizing the issuance of up to $139 million in general obligation bonds. The board will also review revisions to the Parent and Family Engagement Policy in response to H.B. 302, receive updates on the K-12 English Language Arts curriculum adoption, ELL program, positive behavior plans, graduation rates, policy tracking, and the strategic plan.

• Parameters resolution for issuance of $139M in general obligation bonds, likely over 2-3 series
• Architect & construction update on upcoming school district projects
• Revisions to Parent and Family Engagement Policy per H.B. 302 (no fiscal impact)
• K-12 English Language Arts Curriculum Adoption update (fiscal impact unknown)
• Presentation on positive behavior plans required by state law 53G-10-407

The Board held a study session to review reports on new middle school construction, curriculum adoption, and student graduation rates. No formal votes were recorded; the session focused on updates and preparations for future approvals.

• Reviewed site drawings for two new middle schools
• Discussed parameters resolution for issuing general obligation bonds
• Reviewed Parent and Family Engagement Policy
• Received update on ELA curriculum adoption process
• Reviewed ELL program statistics and goals
• Received report on four-year graduation rates
• Discussed progress of the District strategic plan