Cache County School District public meetings in 2025

Board Meeting Business Session

The Cache County School District Board will consider approving the 2026-2027 school calendar, with Option 1 strongly favored in stakeholder surveys. They will also vote on the final FY25 financial audit report including the federal single audit. The consent agenda includes appropriations for November 2025, minutes, and a policy revision. An executive session is scheduled to discuss real property purchase, exchange, or lease.

• Approval of 2026-2027 school calendar (Option 1) based on stakeholder feedback
• Final FY25 financial audit report including federal single audit
• Consent agenda: November 2025 appropriations resolution, minutes from Nov 20 and Dec 4 meetings, Meetings of the Board policy revision
• Monthly financial report for November 2025 (report only)
• Executive session to discuss purchase, exchange, or lease of real property

The Board of Education approved the 2026-27 district calendar and the final financial audit report for fiscal year 2025. Several administrative items were also passed via the consent agenda, including November appropriations and new employee information.

• Approved consent agenda (7-0)
• Approved 2026-27 district calendar (7-0)
• Approved FY25 district audit report (7-0)
• Entered closed executive session for property and collective bargaining strategy (7-0)

Board Meeting Study Session

The board will hear reports on new construction progress, graduation data, and a proposed 2026-2027 school calendar. Key decisions include approval of a Heritage-Wellsville elementary boundary adjustment and a policy revision on board meetings. A discussion on holding a prayer before meetings will also take place.

• Heritage Elementary boundary adjustment proposal to reassign students to Wellsville Elementary for 2026-2027
• 2026-2027 school calendar: two options presented, with strong stakeholder preference for Option 1
• New construction update on three new schools
• Board meeting prayer discussion with research and recommendation
• Policy revision to Meetings of the Board of Education regarding public comment

The board received updates on middle and elementary school construction progress and on 2025 graduation rates. A survey result for the 2026‑27 calendar was presented, and staffing, school improvement, boundary adjustment, and policy revision plans were reviewed. No votes, approvals, or denials were recorded during the meeting.

Board Meeting Business Session

The Cache County School District Board approved the name for a new elementary school in Hyde Park and voted on several policy updates. The board also approved the FY25 financial audit report and a revised plan for Secondary DLI.

• Approval of 'Old Ephraim' as the name for the new Hyde Park elementary school
• Approval of the FY25 District Financial Audit Report
• Adoption of Policy 5300 (Employment Provisions and Orderly Termination) and retirement of five related policies
• Approval of the Student Activities Policy
• Approval of projected school capacities and enrollments for 2026-27

The approved enrollment data and early application dates will guide 2026-27 school placements for families. The DLI transportation plan addresses logistics for Spanish program students. The board also approved the FY2024-25 audit, named the new Hyde Park elementary school Old Ephraim Elementary School, and passed all consent agenda items unanimously.

• Approved FY2024-25 district audit report (6-0)
• Approved secondary DLI plan to retain Spanish program at South Cache Middle with up to 4 years of busing for Nibley families (5-1)
• Approved naming the new Hyde Park elementary school Old Ephraim Elementary School (6-0)
• Approved projected capacities, enrollments, and early open enrollment dates for 2026-27 (6-0)
• Approved consent agenda items including October appropriations, financial reports, new employee list, student activities policy, employment provisions, and new school clubs (6-0)

Board Meeting Study Session

The Cache County School District board will hold a study session with reports on GO bond issuance, new school construction, and a proposed name for the new Hyde Park elementary school. The board will also consider updates to student activities and employment termination policies, as well as student club approvals. No fiscal actions are on the agenda.

• GO Bond Report on second series of bonds for new schools
• New Construction Update for three new schools
• Proposed name for new Hyde Park elementary school from naming committee
• Student Activities Policy 3520 and corresponding procedures
• Employment Provisions and Orderly Termination Policy 5300 (consolidating five policies)

The Board of Education reviewed reports regarding bond issuance, school construction progress, and student math proficiency. No formal votes or substantive decisions were taken during this study session.

• Reported all November 2023 GO bonds have been successfully issued
• Received recommendation for Old Ephraim elementary school name and Cubs mascot

Board Meeting Business Session

The Cache County School District Board voted on several major actions at its October 16 business session. The board approved names for the new Nibley (Maple View) and Hyde Park (Juniper Ridge) middle schools, adjusted school boundaries for elementary and middle schools, and approved a north-end dual-language immersion transition while tabling the south-end proposal. Routine consent items included an appropriations resolution for September 2025 and meeting minutes.

• Approved naming new middle schools: Maple View in Nibley, Juniper Ridge in Hyde Park
• Approved school boundary proposal adjusting elementary boundaries and aligning middle schools with high schools
• Approved north-end secondary DLI transition recommendation; tabled south-end secondary DLI changes
• Approved appropriations resolution for expenditures incurred during September 2025
• Approved list of student-sponsored school clubs for 2025-2026

The Board of Education approved several items including new middle school names, boundary adjustments, and student-sponsored clubs. Decisions were also made regarding Dual Language Immersion (DLI) programs, where north end proposals were approved but south end changes were tabled.

• Approved September 2025 appropriations resolution
• Approved September 18, 2025 minutes
• Approved October 2, 2025 minutes
• Approved new employee information list
• Approved names for Hyde Park (Juniper Ridge) and Nibley (Maple View) middle schools
• Approved proposed new school clubs at various secondary schools
• Approved recommended school boundary adjustments
• Approved north end DLI proposal and tabled south end secondary DLI changes

Board Meeting Study Session

The board reviewed construction updates, school naming recommendations, and communications plans. Staff presented data on school choice applications, assessment plans, and reading scores. No votes were taken and no policies were approved during this study session.

• No substantive decisions or votes were recorded during this study session.

Board Meeting Business Session & Boundary Hearing

The Cache County School District Board is holding a business session and boundary hearing, including public input on secondary Dual Language Immersion (DLI) and boundary changes. The board will also consider consent agenda items such as approving the August 2025 appropriations resolution, LEA-specific licenses, and meeting minutes. Recognitions include Julie Miner as the 25-26 District Teacher of the Year.

• Public input on secondary DLI and boundary changes
• Appropriations resolution for expenditures incurred in August 2025
• Approval of LEA-specific licenses and endorsement requests
• Recognition of Julie Miner as 25-26 CCSD Teacher of the Year
• Monthly financial report including notice of second and final 2023 GO bond issue

The Board of Education approved the August 2025 appropriations resolution, LEA-specific licenses, and meeting minutes from August 28 and September 4. Public input was provided regarding proposed school boundary changes and the Dual Language Immersion (DLI) program.

• Approved August 2025 appropriations resolution
• Approved LEA-specific licenses and endorsements
• Approved August 28, 2025 meeting minutes
• Approved September 4, 2025 meeting minutes
• Approved full consent agenda (7-0)

Board Meeting Study Session

The Cache County School District Board will receive a report on boundary adjustment recommendations from the Facility Advisory Committee for the upcoming school year. They will also hear updates on new school construction and a human resources report on hiring and employment data.

• Facility Advisory Committee boundary recommendations for 2025-2026 school year
• New construction update on three new schools
• Human Resources Board Report on hiring numbers, employment data, and current initiatives

The Board reviewed reports on human resources, new school construction progress, and proposed elementary and secondary school boundaries. A public hearing regarding the boundary recommendations is scheduled for September 18, with a final decision expected at the October meeting.

• Discussed staffing ratios and recent hiring of 74 teachers, 3 counselors, 17 professionals, and 5 administrative assistants
• Reviewed progress on three school construction projects involving middle schools and an elementary school
• Reviewed proposed elementary and secondary school boundary recommendations

Board Meeting Business Session and Truth in Taxation Hearing

The Cache County School District board is holding a truth-in-taxation hearing to present information and take public input on a proposed property tax increase. Following the hearing, the board will vote on a resolution to adopt tax rates for 2025 and adopt the 2025-26 budget. Other action items include approving the 2025-26 school fee schedule, TSSA plans, and revisions to cell phone and child nutrition policies.

• Truth-in-taxation hearing on proposed property tax increase
• Resolution to adopt tax rates for tax year 2025 and adoption of 2025-26 budget
• Approval of 2025-26 school fee schedule revision
• Revisions to cell phone policy and child nutrition policy
• Approval of TSSA (Teacher and Student Success Act) plans

The Board of Education approved final property tax rates for the 2025 tax year and adopted the original budget for the 2026 fiscal year. The board also approved a revised school fee schedule and TSSA plans for the upcoming school year.

• Approved July 2025 appropriations resolution
• Approved July 17, 2025 minutes
• Approved August 7, 2025 minutes
• Approved cell phone policy update
• Approved child nutrition policy update
• Approved retirement request
• Approved revised 2025-26 school fee schedule (7-0)
• Approved 2025-26 TSSA plans (7-0)

Board Meeting Study Session

The Cache County School District board will review recommendations from community surveys for naming two new middle schools in Nibley and Hyde Park. They will also consider revisions to the cell phone policy, child nutrition policy updates, and approval of TSSA plans. Reports on SchoolAI, Dual Language Immersion programs, and early learning plans are scheduled for discussion.

• Naming of new middle schools in Nibley and Hyde Park: survey results on recommended names, colors, and mascots
• Cell phone policy revision to align with Utah Code Section 53G-7-226
• Revisions to Child Nutrition Policy per HB100 from the 2025 Utah legislature
• Approval of TSSA plans including updates on late submissions
• Dual Language Immersion program transition recommendations for 2025-2026 and 2026-2027

The Board of Education held a study session to review reports on district operations and proposed plans. No formal votes or final decisions were recorded during this meeting.

Board Meeting Business Session

The board will consider approval of an amended School Fees Policy and Procedures following 2025 legislative changes, and hold a public hearing on the 2025-26 fee schedule revision. The consent agenda includes approval of June 2025 appropriations, May 2025 financial report, minutes from prior meetings, and contracts for superintendent and business administrator. Reports on district performance dashboard and financials are also scheduled.

• Public input on 2025-26 School Fee Schedule Revision
• Request for Approval of Amended School Fees Policy / Procedures
• Board Approval of TSSA Framework for FY26
• Appropriations Resolution - June 2025
• Approval of Superintendent's Contract and Business Administrator's Contract

The Board of Education approved the contracts for the Superintendent and Business Administrator. Other approved items included the 2025-26 TSSA framework and updated school fee policies to align with 2025 legislative actions.

• Approved Superintendent's contract (6-0)
• Approved Business Administrator's contract (6-0)
• Approved amended school fees policy and procedures (6-0)
• Approved TSSA framework for 2025-26 (6-0)
• Approved June 2025 appropriations resolution (6-0)
• Approved June 12 and June 26, 2025 meeting minutes (6-0)
• Approved May 2025 financial report (6-0)
• Approved newly hired employees (6-0)

Board Retreat

The Board is meeting for a retreat to discuss district priorities and the 2025-2026 planning calendar. The session includes a review of evaluation results for the Board, Superintendent, and Business Administrator.

• Executive session strategy discussion regarding collective bargaining
• Discussion of Board, Superintendent, and Business Administrator evaluation results
• Review of district priorities
• Planning of the 2025-2026 Board calendar

The Board reviewed evaluation results for the Board, Superintendent, and Business Administrator. Members discussed various district priorities, which the Superintendent will incorporate into the 2025-26 board planning calendar. The Board also held a closed executive session regarding an individual's professional competence or health.

• Approved motion to adjust agenda order (unanimous)
• Approved entering closed executive session (6-0)
• Approved moving out of closed executive session (6-0)

Board Meeting Business Session

The Cache County School District board will hold a public hearing and then vote on the final budget for the 2024-25 fiscal year and the tentative original budget for the 2025-26 school year. The consent agenda includes approval of several new policies, including School Closure and Boundary Change, SHINE teacher salary supplement, and Job Review, as well as negotiated agreements with employee associations. The board will also approve the Student Code of Conduct.

• Approve final budget for FY25 and give authority for year-end adjustments
• Approve tentative original budget for FY26
• Approve School Closure and Boundary Change Policy
• Approve SHINE Policy (teacher salary supplement for high-need positions)
• Approve negotiated agreements with Cache Education Association, Cache Educational Support Professionals Association, and Administrator's Association

The Board approved the final budget for fiscal year 2025 and the original budget for fiscal year 2026. Members also passed a new student code of conduct, a credit recovery packet, and several district policies. Negotiated agreements with three education associations were approved via the consent agenda.

• Approved FY25 final budget and FY26 original budget (5-0)
• Approved student code of conduct (5-0)
• Approved credit recovery packet (5-0)
• Approved negotiated agreements with Cache Education Association, Cache Educational Support Professionals Association, and Cache Administrator’s Association (5-0)
• Approved Reporting and Transparency, Commitment to Planning, School Closure and Boundary Change, SHINE, and Job Review policies (5-0)
• Approved May 2025 appropriations resolution (5-0)
• Approved 2025-26 Board Meeting Schedule (5-0)
• Approved April 2025 financial report (5-0)

Board Meeting Study Session

The Cache County School District Board will consider approving several new policies at its June 5 study session, including a school closure and boundary change policy, a SHINE teacher salary supplement policy, and a job review policy. The board will also review a study on advanced coursework enrollment and success, hear a student code of conduct update, and vote on a 2025-26 board meeting schedule. No fiscal impacts are reported for any item.

• New School Closure and Boundary Change Policy aligning with state statute
• New SHiNE Policy to implement state teacher salary supplement program starting July 1, 2025
• Job Review Policy for non-licensed administrative and support positions
• Approval of Credit Recovery Packets under HB 191
• 990/180 report on school schedules meeting state hour and day requirements

The Board of Education held a study session to review reports on advanced coursework, student conduct, and several proposed district policies. No formal votes were taken during this meeting; items such as credit recovery packets and the 2025-26 meeting schedule are slated for a future vote.

Board Meeting Business Session

The Cache County School District Board will consider several consent agenda items including a new paid postpartum and parental leave policy, updated middle school academic requirements, and a data governance policy. The board will also vote on revisions to the board handbook and receive reports on school counseling and finances.

• Approval of Paid Postpartum and Parental Leave Policy (revision per state law)
• Adoption of Middle School Committee Report and Academic Requirements Policy (for 2026-2027 6th-grade transition)
• Approval of Data Governance and Information Technology Security Policy
• Approval of Board Handbook revisions
• Consent agenda includes appropriations for April 2025, minutes, and March 2025 financial report

The Board of Education approved a series of policy updates including parental leave, data governance, and academic requirements for middle schools. The board also approved the April 2025 appropriations and the updated board handbook. A closed session was held to discuss collective bargaining strategy.

• Approved April 2025 appropriations resolution (7-0)
• Approved April 17 and May 1, 2025 meeting minutes (7-0)
• Approved March 2025 financial report (7-0)
• Adopted updated Middle School Committee Report & Academic Requirements Policy (7-0)
• Adopted updated Data Governance & Information Technology Security Policy (7-0)
• Adopted updated Paid Postpartum & Parental Leave Policy (7-0)
• Approved Human Resources leave of absence request (7-0)
• Approved updates to the school board handbook (7-0)

Board Meeting Study Session

The Cache County School District Board holds a study session to receive reports and discuss several policy updates. They will hear updates on the construction of two new middle schools and other bond projects, review a budget report, and consider adopting a paid postpartum and parental leave policy. The board will also consider a new middle school academic requirements policy in preparation for the 6th-grade transition in 2026-2027, along with a data governance and IT security policy. Additionally, they will discuss the board handbook and dual language immersion data.

• Construction update on two new middle schools and other bond projects
• Budget report from Jared Black
• Paid Postpartum and Parental Leave Policy revision in response to state law
• Middle School Academic Requirements Policy and committee recommendations for 6th-grade transition
• Data Governance and Information Technology Security Policy update

The Board held a study session to review reports on construction progress, budget previews, and policy updates. No formal votes were recorded; the session focused on recommendations for parental leave, middle school academic requirements, and the DLI program structure.

• Reviewed $25.2M projected cost for Hyde Park elementary school project
• Discussed recommendation to increase board and voted levy tax rate to 0.002000
• Reviewed proposed paid postpartum and parental leave policy updates
• Discussed recommendation to rescind current middle school academic requirements policy
• Reviewed updates to data governance and information technology security policy
• Discussed updates to the Board Handbook and administrator hiring process
• Reviewed DLI committee recommendation to not provide transportation to magnet schools
• Reviewed proposed DLI language assignments for four high schools

Board Meeting Business Session

The Cache County School District board will vote on School Land Trust Plans and approve the March 2025 appropriations resolution and financial report. The meeting also includes teacher recognitions, a report from Cedar Ridge Elementary, public input, and a closed session to discuss collective bargaining strategy.

• Approve School Land Trust Plans
• Approve appropriations resolution for March 2025 expenditures
• Approve February 2025 financial report
• Recognize Brittny Amott as national winner of Excellence in Teaching About Agriculture Award
• Enter closed session to discuss collective bargaining

Board Meeting Business Session

The Cache County School District Board decided on the school fee policy and schedule for the 2025-26 school year. The board also approved a timeline for kindergarten assessments and a start date of August 25th. Other business included teacher recognitions and a report from Mountain Crest High School.

• Approval of School Fee Policy and 2025-26 School Fee Schedule
• Approval of kindergarten start date for Monday, August 25th
• Approval of February 2025 appropriations resolution
• Teacher of the Year awards for Millville Elementary, North Cache Middle, Cache High, and Mountain Crest High
• UAESP Principal of the Year recognition for Derek Beer

The Board approved the 2025-26 school fee schedule and policy updates. It also set the 2025-26 kindergarten start date for August 25, with the first three days dedicated to assessment. A consent agenda including February expenditures and previous meeting minutes was also passed.

• Approved 2025-26 kindergarten start date of August 25 and 3-day assessment plan (7-0)
• Approved updates to school fees policy and 2025-26 fee schedule (7-0)
• Approved February 2025 appropriations resolution (7-0)
• Approved February 20, 2025 and March 6, 2025 meeting minutes (7-0)
• Approved January 2025 financial report (7-0)
• Approved a requested leave of absence (7-0)
• Voted to enter and exit closed executive session regarding an individual's character or competence (7-0)

Board Meeting Study Session

The Cache County School District Board will receive updates on construction of two new middle schools and other bond projects, consider a fee schedule adjustment for Intermountain Health Sports Performance Training, and hear reports on CTE internships, ELA curriculum adoption, kindergarten assessment start dates, and a demographic analysis for future boundary and facility planning.

• Architects & Construction Update on two new middle schools and other bond projects
• Fee schedule update proposing an increase to Intermountain Health Sports Performance Training
• Secondary ELA mid-year curriculum adoption update (CommonLit)
• Kindergarten assessment proposal: use first 3 days for assessment, start kindergarten on August 25
• Demographic & Enrollment Analysis Report from Applied Economics for future boundary and facility needs

The Board held a study session to receive updates on middle school construction, student internships, and a preliminary demographic study for school boundary planning. No formal votes or decisions were recorded during this meeting.

• Determined to maintain current Board reporting format rather than rotating assignments

Board Meeting Business Session

The Cache County School District Board approved routine financial reports, the January appropriations resolution, and revisions to the district's travel policy. The board also approved a CTE Health Science Curriculum for grades 11 and 12 and denied a sensitive materials appeal. The board reviewed public input on the 2025-26 school fee schedule, which will apply to families for the upcoming academic year, and canceled the April 10 study session.

• Approved CTE Health Science Curriculum for grades 11–12, including sex education materials reviewed by a district committee.
• Denied a sensitive materials appeal, upholding the review committee's decision.
• Approved revisions to the district Travel Policy and the January 2025 appropriations resolution.
• Reviewed public input on the School Fee Policy and the draft 2025–26 School Fee Schedule.
• Canceled the April 10, 2025 study session; the only April meeting will be the April 17 business session.

The Board of Education voted to uphold review committee decisions to retain 'The Kite Runner' in libraries, finding it does not violate Utah Sensitive Materials law. The Board also approved the CTE health science curriculum and several administrative items via a consent agenda.

• Upheld decision to keep 'The Kite Runner' in school libraries (6-0)
• Approved CTE Health Science Curriculum (6-0)
• Approved January 2025 appropriations resolution (6-0)
• Approved January 16 and February 6, 2025 meeting minutes (6-0)
• Approved December 2024 financial report (6-0)
• Approved revisions to the travel policy (6-0)
• Approved list of new hires from Human Resources (6-0)
• Tabled UAESP Principal of the Year recognition

Board Meeting Study Session

The board will receive reports on a sensitive materials appeal, sex education curriculum review, new schools timeline, travel policy, school fee policy, and more. This is a study session; no final decisions are scheduled.

• Sensitive Materials Appeal – a book reviewed by a committee is presented to the board
• CTE Health Science Curriculum – sex education materials review for grades 11-12 per state law
• New Schools Timeline – proposed timeline for building, staffing, and opening new middle and elementary schools
• Review of School Fee Policy and 2025-26 Fee Schedule – updated procedures and fee schedule presented
• Travel Policy revision – revised policy presented for review, with corresponding procedures to be added

The Board held a study session to review reports on district operations and proposed policies. No formal votes were taken during this meeting.

Board Meeting Business Session

The Cache County School Board will vote on the recommended 2025-2026 school calendar (Option 2b) and consider approval of positive behavior plans for schools. The board will also present Teacher of the Year awards to six educators and hear a report from Lincoln Elementary. Consent items include the December 2024 appropriations resolution, November 2024 financial report, and approval of prior meeting minutes.

• Approve 2025-2026 school calendar (Option 2b recommended)
• Approve positive behavior plans for district schools
• Appropriations resolution for December 2024 expenditures
• Teacher of the Year recognitions for six teachers across elementary and high schools
• Lincoln Elementary School report on data, accomplishments, and challenges

The Board of Education approved the recommended 2025-26 school year calendar and school positive behavior plans. The board also approved a consent agenda covering December 2024 expenditures, previous meeting minutes, and new employee hires.

• Approved 2025-26 school year calendar (7-0)
• Approved school positive behavior plans (7-0)
• Approved December 2024 appropriations resolution (7-0)
• Approved December 19, 2024 and January 2, 2025 meeting minutes (7-0)
• Approved list of new hires (7-0)
• Approved November 2024 financial report (7-0)

Board Meeting Study Session

The board conducted elections for its leadership positions and swore in new and returning members. The session also included several administrative reports and a presentation of the recommended 2025-2026 school year calendar.

• Election of Teri Rhodes as President
• Election of Kathy Christiansen as Vice-President
• Swearing in of new member Allen Grunig and returning members Kathy Christiansen, Jeffrey Nielsen, and Brian Chambers
• Presentation of the recommended 2025-2026 school year calendar
• Reports on architects and construction, SEM, positive behavior plans, health services, and district property

The Board of Education swore in four members and elected its leadership for the term. The meeting also included reports on school construction, gifted and talented programming, and student health services.

• Elected Teri Rhodes as School Board President (7-0)
• Elected Kathy Christiansen as School Board Vice-President (7-0)
• Swore in Allen N. Grunig, Brian Chambers, Kathy Christiansen, and D. Jeffrey Nielsen