Washington County School District, UT
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Washington County School DistrictUT averageUS Census ACS
Median home value
$465,600 School district
Enrollment37,575 students (2023)
Per-pupil spending$7,733 (FY2020)
Schools56 · 1,699 teachers (FTE) (2023)
Total revenue$358.1M (FY2020)
Reading proficiency48% (est. 2018)
Math proficiency45% (est. 2018)
Free/reduced lunch37% (2018)
Recent meetings
Mon Sep 22, 2025
September 22, 2025 Special Meeting of the Board of Education
Board to hold public hearing and vote on capital project approvals
The Board of Education will conduct a work session and a public hearing regarding the approval of capital projects. The meeting also includes discussions on school safety, enrollment updates, and foreign student placement.
- Public hearing for capital project approval
- Board action item for capital project approval
- Review of Capital Projects List (Fund 10 Fund Balance Projects)
- Discussion on school safety
- LEA Specific License items
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Monday, September 22, 2025
September 22, 2025 Special Meeting of the Board of Education
SPECIAL MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION
Washington County School District
121 West Tabernacle, St. George, Utah
September 22, 2025
2:00 p.m.
A. FOLLOW UP FROM PREVIOUS BOARD MEETING
Subject
1. Foreign Student Placement - Brad Christensen
Meeting
Sep 22, 2025 - September 22, 2025 Special Meeting of the Board of Education
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2. Follow-up on Legislative Discussion - Superintendent Richard Holmes
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Sep 22, 2025 - September 22, 2025 Special Meeting of the Board of Education
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B. WORK SESSION
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1. Attendance - Cheri Stevenson and Nate Esplin
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Sep 22, 2025 - September 22, 2025 Special Meeting of the Board of Education
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2. Enrollment Update - Nate Esplin
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Sep 22, 2025 - September 22, 2025 Special Meeting of the Board of Education
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3. Review of Capital Projects List - Brent Bills
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Sep 22, 2025 - September 22, 2025 Special Meeting of the Board of Education
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Fund 10 Fund Balance Projects.pdf (22 KB)
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4. School Safe …
Mon Sep 8, 2025
September 8, 2025 Meeting of the Board of Education
Board to vote on elementary boundary change between Hurricane and Coral Canyon
The board will vote on initiating an elementary boundary change between Hurricane Elementary and Coral Canyon Elementary. They will also consider Policy 3740 on artificial intelligence use and a 2025 crack seal contract. Discussions include policies on student enrollment, separation incentive, and student dress code.
- Initiate elementary boundary change between Hurricane Elementary and Coral Canyon Elementary
- Policy 3740 Artificial Intelligence Use update and action
- 2025 Crack Seal Contract
- TSSA plan changes for Dixie High, South Mesa, and Paradise Canyon Elementary
- Discussion of Policy 2920 Student Enrollment, Policy 1320 Separation Incentive, Policy 2200 Student Dress Code
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Monday, September 8, 2025
September 8, 2025 Meeting of the Board of Education
MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION
Washington County School District
121 West Tabernacle, St. George, Utah
September 8, 2025
4:30 p.m.
A. WORK SESSION
Subject
1. Meeting with Local Legislators
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Sep 8, 2025 - September 8, 2025 Meeting of the Board of Education
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B. CLOSED SESSION
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1. Property and Personnel Items
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Sep 8, 2025 - September 8, 2025 Meeting of the Board of Education
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C. FOLLOW UP FROM PREVIOUS BOARD MEETING
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1. Policy 3740 Artificial Intelligence (AI) Use Update - Jeremy Cox
Meeting
Sep 8, 2025 - September 8, 2025 Meeting of the Board of Education
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C. FOLLOW UP FROM PREVIOUS BOARD MEETING
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Discussion
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3740 - AI Use Policy - DRAFT - Google Docs.pdf (223 KB)
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2. Fund Balance - Brent Bills
Meeting
Sep 8, 2025 - September 8, 2025 Meeting of the Board of Education
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D. WORK SESSION
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1. Board PLC Training - Steven Gregoire
Meeting
Sep 8, 2025 - September 8, 2025 Meeting of the Board of Education
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2. Elementary Boundary Change between Hurricane Elemen …
Mon Aug 25, 2025
August 25, 2025 Special Meeting of the Board of Education
Board to discuss boundary change, AI policy, and fraud risk assessment
This special meeting includes a work session on proposed boundary changes, enrollment updates, and a fraud risk assessment report. Public comment will be heard on draft policies for Artificial Intelligence use and student enrollment. The board will also address personnel and property matters in closed session.
- Work session: Proposed boundary change
- Public comment: Draft Policy 3740 Artificial Intelligence (AI) Use
- Public comment: Draft Policy 2920 Student Enrollment
- Work session: Fraud Risk Assessment Report
- Work session: Enrollment Update
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✓ Decided: Washington County School District discusses enrollment, boundaries, and policy updates
The Board of Education held a work session regarding student enrollment trends, proposed boundary changes, and upcoming policy revisions. Discussions included fraud risk assessments, health updates regarding measles, and the development of an Artificial Intelligence use policy.
- Foreign Student Placement presentation postponed
- Boundary change for Desert Canyons Elementary to be considered to address growth
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Monday, August 25, 2025
August 25, 2025 Special Meeting of the Board of Education
SPECIAL MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION
Washington County School District
121 West Tabernacle, St. George, Utah
August 25, 2025
2:00 p.m.
A. WORK SESSION
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1. Foreign Student Placement - Brad Christensen
Meeting
Aug 25, 2025 - August 25, 2025 Special Meeting of the Board of Education
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2. Founders Month - Nate Esplin
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Aug 25, 2025 - August 25, 2025 Special Meeting of the Board of Education
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Letter from Governor Cox.pdf (125 KB)
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3. Proposed Boundary Change - Nate Esplin
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Aug 25, 2025 - August 25, 2025 Special Meeting of the Board of Education
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4. Enrollment Update - Cheri Stevenson and Nate Esplin
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Aug 25, 2025 - August 25, 2025 Special Meeting of the Board of Education
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5. Fraud Risk Assessment Report - Brent Bills
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Aug 25, 2025 - August 25, 2025 Special Meeting of the Board of Education
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6. Health Update - Superintendent Richard Holmes
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Aug 25, 2025 - August 25, 2025 Special Meeting of the Board of Education
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MINUTES
SPECIAL MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION
Washington County School District
121 West Tabernacle, St. George, Utah
August 25, 2025
2:00 p.m.
Present: Board President David Stirland, Board Vice President LaRene Cox, Board Member Craig Seegmiller, Board Member Burke Staheli, Board Member Ron Wade, Board Member Craig Hammer, Board Member Heidi Gunn, Superintendent Richard Holmes, Business Administrator Brent Bills, Assistant Superintendent Nate Esplin, Assistant Superintendent Cheri Stevenson, Executive HR Director Darin Thomas, Executive Director Susan Harrah, Executive Director Steve Gregoire, Executive Director Rusty Taylor, Executive Director Wade Jensen, Technology Director Jeremy Cox, Communications Director Steven Dunham, and Assessment & Research Director Brian Steve …
Mon Aug 11, 2025
August 11, 2025 Meeting of the Board of Education
Board discusses draft AI use policy and student enrollment policy
The Washington County School Board meets in work sessions and open meeting on August 11, 2025. They will discuss a draft AI use policy (Policy 3740) and a proposed student enrollment policy (Policy 2920), and consider consent agenda items including financial reports and TSSA plan changes for several elementary schools. A closed session is scheduled for property and personnel matters. The board will also take action on comprehensive guidance approval and the Hurricane City Pool.
- Discussion of draft Policy 3740 on artificial intelligence use
- Discussion of draft Policy 2920 on student enrollment
- Consent agenda includes TSSA plan changes for South Mesa, Three Falls, Arrowhead, Paradise Canyon elementary schools and others
- Action item on Hurricane City Pool
- Closed session for property and personnel items
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✓ Decided: Board of Education reviews district construction and technical college growth
The Board held work sessions featuring updates on Dixie Technical College's growth and district-wide construction projects. The meeting included two closed sessions for property and personnel items. No formal votes on policy or contracts were recorded in the provided text.
- Approved motion to enter closed session at 1:10 p.m. (Unanimous)
- Approved motion to exit closed session at 2:18 p.m. (Unanimous)
- Approved motion to enter closed session at 2:35 p.m. (Unanimous)
- Approved motion to exit closed session at 3:44 p.m. (Unanimous)
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Monday, August 11, 2025
August 11, 2025 Meeting of the Board of Education
MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION
Washington County School District
121 West Tabernacle, St. George, Utah
August 11, 2025
4:30 p.m.
A. WORK SESSION
Subject
1. Meeting with Dixie Technical College
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Aug 11, 2025 - August 11, 2025 Meeting of the Board of Education
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B. CLOSED SESSION
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1. Property and Personnel Items
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Aug 11, 2025 - August 11, 2025 Meeting of the Board of Education
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C. WORK SESSION
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1. WCSD Food Services - Kathy Torok
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Aug 11, 2025 - August 11, 2025 Meeting of the Board of Education
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2. Water Irrigation Company Update - President David Stirland and Vice President LaRene Cox
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Aug 11, 2025 - August 11, 2025 Meeting of the Board of Education
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3. Water Conservancy District MOU
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Aug 11, 2025 - August 11, 2025 Meeting of the Board of Education
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4. Policy 2920 Student Enrollment - Rusty Taylor
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Aug 11, 2025 - August 11, 2025 Meeting of the Board of Education
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MINUTES
MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION
Washington County School District
121 West Tabernacle, St. George, Utah
August 11, 2025
4:30 p.m.
Present: Board President David Stirland, Board Vice President LaRene Cox, Board Member Craig Seegmiller, Board Member Burke Staheli, Board Member Ron Wade, Board Member Craig Hammer, Board Member Heidi Gunn, Superintendent Richard Holmes, Business Administrator Brent Bills, Assistant Superintendent Nate Esplin, Assistant Superintendent Cheri Stevenson, Executive HR Director Darin Thomas, Executive Director Susan Harrah, Executive Director Steve Gregoire, Executive Director Rusty Taylor, Executive Director Wade Jensen, Technology Director Jeremy Cox, Communications Director Steven Dunham, Assessment & Research Director Brian Stevenson, Student Service …
Mon Jul 14, 2025
July 14, 2025 Special Meeting of the Board of Education
Board discusses student enrollment Policy 2920
The Washington County School District Board of Education meets for a special work session and discussion. Key topics include a proposed Policy 2920 on student enrollment, updates on water irrigation and a conservancy district MOU, a Hurricane Pool MOU, and beginning-of-school calendar items. The board will also hold a closed session for personnel and property matters.
- Discussion of Policy 2920 Student Enrollment, with attached draft and proposed out-of-boundary request
- Water Irrigation Company update from President David Stirland and Vice President LaRene Cox
- Water Conservancy District MOU presented by Terry Hutchinson
- Hurricane Pool MOU presented by Rusty Taylor
- Follow-up on Safe Schools and Washington City Property
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✓ Decided: Board discusses $3.6M cosmetology program addition for CT High
The Board held a work session to discuss a proposed cosmetology pathway at CT High, which would cost approximately $3.6 million for two new classrooms. No formal votes were taken on the proposal or the Water Conservancy District MOU. The Board also conducted a site visit to an irrigation facility in Water Canyon.
- Proposed $3.6M cosmetology program addition at CT High (discussed)
- Proposed Water Conservancy District MOU on impact fees (discussed)
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Monday, July 14, 2025
July 14, 2025 Special Meeting of the Board of Education
SPECIAL MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION
Washington County School District
Water Canyon High School
880 North Carling Street #520, Hildale, Utah
July 14, 2025
10:00 a.m.
A. WORK SESSION
Subject
1. Site Visit to Irrigation Facility in Water Canyon
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Jul 14, 2025 - July 14, 2025 Special Meeting of the Board of Education
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2. Water Irrigation Company Update - President David Stirland and Vice President LaRene Cox
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Jul 14, 2025 - July 14, 2025 Special Meeting of the Board of Education
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3. Water Conservancy District MOU - Terry Hutchinson
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Jul 14, 2025 - July 14, 2025 Special Meeting of the Board of Education
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4. CT High Update - Cheri Stevenson
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Jul 14, 2025 - July 14, 2025 Special Meeting of the Board of Education
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5. UFA Scholarship and Music Participation - Rusty Taylor
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Jul 14, 2025 - July 14, 2025 Special Meeting of the Board of Education
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6. High School Facilities Use - Rusty Taylor
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Jul 14, 2025 - July 14, 2025 Special Meeting of the Board …
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MINUTES
SPECIAL MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION
Washington County School District
Water Canyon High School
880 North Carling Street #520, Hildale, Utah
July 14, 2025
10:00 a.m.
Present: Board President David Stirland, Board Vice President LaRene Cox, Board Member Craig Seegmiller, Board Member Burke Staheli, Board Member Ron Wade, Board Member Heidi Gunn, Superintendent Richard Holmes, Business Administrator Brent Bills, Assistant Superintendent Nate Esplin, Assistant Superintendent Cheri Stevenson, Executive HR Director Darin Thomas, Executive Director Steve Gregoire, Executive Director Susan Harrah, Executive Director Rusty Taylor, Communications Director Steven Dunham, Director of Teaching & Learning Brian Stevenson, Physical Facilities Director Bryan Dyer, Maintenance Director Rob Parr, and Student Services Director Brad Christensen
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Mon Jul 14, 2025
July 14, 2025 Special Meeting of the Board of Education (Board Interim Interviews)
Board to interview and select interim member for District #7
The Washington County School District Board of Education will hold a special meeting to interview applicants for the interim District #7 school board seat. After the interviews and a closed session for personnel matters, the board will vote on selecting the interim member.
- Interviews of District #7 interim school board applicants
- Closed session for personnel items
- Selection of District #7 interim school board member
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✓ Decided: Craig Hammer appointed as District #7 Interim School Board Member
The Board of Education conducted interviews with three applicants for the District #7 interim vacancy. Following a closed session, the Board voted to appoint Craig Hammer to the position.
- Selected Craig Hammer as District #7 Interim School Board Member (unanimous)
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Monday, July 14, 2025
July 14, 2025 Special Meeting of the Board of Education (Board Interim Interviews)
SPECIAL MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION
Washington County School District
121 West Tabernacle, St. George, Utah 84770
July 14, 2025
4:00 p.m.
A. DISTRICT #7 INTERIM SCHOOL BOARD APPLICANT INTERVIEWS
B. CLOSED SESSION
Subject
1. Personnel Items
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Jul 14, 2025 - July 14, 2025 Special Meeting of the Board of Education (Board Interim Interviews)
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C. BOARD ACTION ITEMS
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1. Selection of District #7 Interim School Board Member
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Jul 14, 2025 - July 14, 2025 Special Meeting of the Board of Education (Board Interim Interviews)
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D. ADJOURNMENT
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AGENDA
SPECIAL MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION
Washington County School District
121 West Tabernacle, St. George, Utah 84770
July 14, 2025
4:00 p.m.
Present: Board President David Stirland, Board Vice President LaRene Cox, Board Member Craig Seegmiller, Board Member Burke Staheli, Board Member Ron Wade, Board Member Heidi Gunn, Superintendent Richard Holmes, Business Administrator Brent Bills, Assistant Superintendent Nate Esplin, Assistant Superintendent Cheri Stevenson, Executive Director Rusty Taylor, Executive Director Steve Gregoire, Communications Director Steven Dunham, and Director of Teaching & Learning Brian Stevenson.
Minutes: Executive Secretary Kajsia Boyer
Reverence offered by Member Seegmiller.
A. DISTRICT #7 INTERIM SCHOOL BOARD APPLICANT INTERVIEWS
Greg Brooks introduced himself to the Board and shared some …
Mon Jun 23, 2025
June 23, 2025 Special Meeting of the Board of Education
Board to consider final 2024-2025 and proposed 2025-2026 budgets
The board will hold a public hearing to receive input on the proposed 2024-2025 Final Budget and the 2025-2026 Proposed Adopted Budget. Following the hearing, the board will vote on approval of both budgets. The budgets are available on the district website.
- Public hearing on 2024-2025 Final Budget and 2025-2026 Proposed Adopted Budget
- Board action to approve the 2024-2025 Final Budget and 2025-2026 Adopted Budget
- Budgets available at www.washk12.org or from the Business Administrator
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✓ Decided: Board held public hearing on 2024-2025 final and 2025-2026 proposed budgets
The Board of Education conducted a public hearing to review the 2024-2025 Final Budget and the proposed 2025-2026 Budget. Business Administrator Brent Bills presented financial data, including student spending comparisons and the impact of the Utah Fits All Scholarships on enrollment. No formal votes to adopt the budgets were recorded in these minutes.
- Held public hearing for 2024-2025 Final Budget and 2025-2026 Proposed Budget
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Monday, June 23, 2025
June 23, 2025 Special Meeting of the Board of Education
SPECIAL MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION
Washington County School District
121 West Tabernacle, St. George, Utah
June 23, 2025
8:00 a.m.
A. PUBLIC NOTICE OF BUDGET HEARING
Subject
1. PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Washington County School District is conducting a public hearing on Monday, June 23, 2025 at 8:00 a.m. to receive input from the public with respect to the proposed 2024-2025 Final Budget and the adoption of the proposed 2025-2026 Budget. A copy of the 2024-2025 Final Budget and the 2025-2026 Proposed Adopted Budget are available on the District website (www.washk12.org) or may be obtained by contacting the District Business Administrator.
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Jun 23, 2025 - June 23, 2025 Special Meeting of the Board of Education
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A. PUBLIC NOTICE OF BUDGET HEARING
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File Attachments
Adopted Budget Presentation FY 2025-26.pdf (7,089 KB)
B. BOARD ACTION ITEMS
Subject
1. Approval of the 2024-2025 Final Budget and 2025-2026 Adopted Budget - Brent Bills
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Jun 23, 2025 - June 23, 2025 Special Meeting of the Board of Education
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File Attachments
Adopted Budget Presentation FY 2025-26.pdf (7,089 KB)
C. ADJOURNMENT
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MINUTES
SPECIAL MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION
Washington County School District
121 West Tabernacle, St. George, Utah
June 23, 2025
8:00 a.m.
Present: Board President David Stirland, Board Member Craig Seegmiller, Board Member Burke Staheli, Board Member Ron Wade, Board Member Heidi Gunn, Superintendent Richard Holmes, Business Administrator Brent Bills, Assistant Superintendent Nate Esplin, Assistant Superintendent Cheri Stevenson, Executive Director Rusty Taylor, Executive HR Director Darin Thomas, Executive Director Susan Harrah, Executive Director Wade Jensen, Technology Director Jeremy Cox, Director of Teaching & Learning Brian Stevenson, and Communications Director Steven Dunham.
Minutes: Executive Secretary Kajsia Boyer
Reverence offered by Board Member Seegmiller.
PUBLIC NOTICE OF BUDGET HEARING
PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN …
Mon Jun 9, 2025
June 9, 2025 Meeting of the Board of Education
Board to decide on elementary boundary change between Horizon and Washington
The Washington County School District Board of Education will consider approving an elementary boundary change between Horizon and Washington Elementary schools. The board will also vote on policies including a salary supplement program for highly needed educators (SHiNE), campus management, and student overnight activities. A consent agenda includes financial reports and TSSA plan changes for Dixie Middle and Snow Canyon High schools. The meeting begins with a closed session for property and personnel items.
- Proposed elementary boundary change between Horizon Elementary and Washington Elementary, with a public hearing held May 12
- Policy 1930 Salary Supplement for Highly Needed Educators (SHiNE) Program
- Policy 3330 Food Services and Policy 3620 Campus Management, Policy 3635 Student Overnight Activities
- Consent agenda items: financial report over $10,000 and TSSA plan changes for Dixie Middle and Snow Canyon High
- Sale of property (board action item, no details provided)
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✓ Decided: Board holds hearing on elementary school boundary changes
The Board held a public hearing regarding a proposed boundary change to move approximately 20 homes from Horizon Elementary to Washington Elementary. No public comments were received during the hearing. The Board also tentatively scheduled a meeting for July 28 to fill a vacancy in District #7.
- Held public hearing on boundary change from Horizon Elementary to Washington Elementary (no public comment)
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Monday, June 9, 2025
June 9, 2025 Meeting of the Board of Education
MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION
Washington County School District
121 West Tabernacle, St. George, Utah
June 9, 2025
4:30 p.m.
A. CLOSED SESSION
Subject
1. Property and Personnel Items
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Jun 9, 2025 - June 9, 2025 Meeting of the Board of Education
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A. CLOSED SESSION
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Discussion
File Attachments
B. WORK SESSION
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1. Foundation Report - Steven Dunham
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Jun 9, 2025 - June 9, 2025 Meeting of the Board of Education
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2. Internship Program Report - Mike Hassler
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Jun 9, 2025 - June 9, 2025 Meeting of the Board of Education
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3. Enrollment Update - Superintendent Richard Holmes
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Jun 9, 2025 - June 9, 2025 Meeting of the Board of Education
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4. Report of Public Relations - Steven Dunham
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Jun 9, 2025 - June 9, 2025 Meeting of the Board of Education
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C. OPEN DISCUSSION OF THE BOARD
Subject
1. Board Committee Discussions
Meeting
Jun 9, 2025 - June 9, 2025 Meeting of the Board of Education
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D. ITEMS FOR BOARD REVIEW
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1. Enroll …
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MINUTES
MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION
Washington County School District
121 West Tabernacle, St. George, Utah
June 9, 2025
4:30 p.m.
Present: Board President David Stirland, Board Vice President LaRene Cox, Board Member Craig Seegmiller, Board Member Burke Staheli, Board Member Ron Wade, Board Member Heidi Gunn, Board Member Nannette Simmons, Superintendent Richard Holmes, Business Administrator Brent Bills, Assistant Superintendent Nate Esplin, Executive HR Director Darin Thomas, Executive Director Steve Gregoire, Technology Director Jeremy Cox, and Communications Director Steven Dunham.
Minutes: Executive Secretary Kajsia Boyer
Reverence offered by Superintendent Richard Holmes.
Board Member Simmons presented a motion to go into a closed session at 12:11 p.m. Board
Member Cox seconded the motion that passed unanimously.
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Mon May 12, 2025
PUBLIC NOTICE OF HEARINGS
School district proposes boundary change between Horizon, Washington elementary schools
The Washington County School District is holding two public hearings on May 12, 2025. The first is a budget hearing to receive input on the proposed 2024-2025 Final Budget and the adoption of the 2025-2026 Budget. The second is a boundary hearing to consider moving an area north of the Virgin River from Horizon Elementary to Washington Elementary.
- Public hearing on the 2024-2025 Final Budget and 2025-2026 Proposed Adopted Budget
- Boundary hearing to move area north of Virgin River to Telegraph Dr., east of Ash Apartments and Townhomes, and homes east of Florence Drive and Worldwide Sun Resort
- Proposed change shifts area from Horizon Elementary to Washington Elementary
- Maps available at www.washk12.org
- Hearings at 5:00 p.m. at 121 West Tabernacle, St. George
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Monday, May 12, 2025
PUBLIC NOTICE OF HEARINGS
PUBLIC NOTICE OF HEARINGS
Washington County School District
121 West Tabernacle, St. George, Utah
May 12, 2025
5:00 p.m.
A. PUBLIC NOTICE OF BUDGET HEARING
Subject
1. PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Washington County School District is conducting a public hearing on Monday, May 12, 2025 at 5:00 p.m. to receive input from the public with respect to the proposed 2024-2025 Final Budget and the adoption of the proposed 2025-2026 Budget. A copy of the 2024-2025 Final Budget and the 2025-2026 Proposed Adopted Budget are available on the District website (www.washk12.org) or may be obtained by contacting the District Business Administrator.
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May 12, 2025 - PUBLIC NOTICE OF HEARINGS
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A. PUBLIC NOTICE OF BUDGET HEARING
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File Attachments
Proposed Final Budget Presentation FY2024-25.pdf (476 KB)
B. PUBLIC NOTICE OF BOUNDARY HEARING
Subject
1. PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Washington County School District is proposing an elementary boundary change between Horizon Elementary School and Washington Elementary School. The proposed change would move the area north of the Virgin River to Telegraph Dr., and east of the Ash Apartments and Townhomes to the back of the homes on Ridge Point Dr. (including homes east of Florence Drive and the Worldwide Sun Resort), from the Horizon Elementary boundary to the Washington Elementary boundary. The Washington County Board of Educ …
Mon May 12, 2025
May 12, 2025 Meeting of the Board of Education
Board to hold budget and boundary hearings, vote on policies
The Washington County School District Board will hold a public hearing on the proposed 2024-2025 final budget and 2025-2026 budget, and a boundary hearing to move an area from Horizon Elementary to Washington Elementary. The board will vote on policies including rental accountability, personal device use, and Title I comparability, and discuss the SHiNE salary supplement program for educators. A closed session for property and personnel items precedes the open meeting.
- Public hearing on proposed 2024-2025 final budget and 2025-2026 budget at 5:00 p.m.
- Boundary hearing to shift area north of Virgin River from Horizon Elementary to Washington Elementary.
- Action on Policy 3740 Personal Device Use Policy.
- Action on Dixie High School Vocational Building GMP.
- Discussion of Policy 1930 SHiNE salary supplement program for highly needed educators.
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✓ Decided: Board reviews Dixie High Vocational Building proposal of $15.6M
The Board received a construction report for the Dixie High School Vocational Building with a proposed GMP of $15,667,479. The Board also discussed the new SHiNE salary supplement policy and a Title I early childhood pilot program. No formal votes on these items were recorded in the provided text.
- Approved motion to enter closed session (unanimous)
- Approved motion to exit closed session (unanimous)
- Postponed Board PLC Training
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Monday, May 12, 2025
May 12, 2025 Meeting of the Board of Education
MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION
Washington County School District
121 West Tabernacle, St. George, Utah
May 12, 2025
4:30 p.m.
A. CLOSED SESSION - 1:00 p.m.
Subject
1. Property and Personnel Items
Meeting
May 12, 2025 - May 12, 2025 Meeting of the Board of Education
Category
A. CLOSED SESSION - 1:00 p.m.
Type
Discussion
File Attachments
B. WORK SESSION
Subject
1. Board PLC Training - Wade Jensen
Meeting
May 12, 2025 - May 12, 2025 Meeting of the Board of Education
Category
B. WORK SESSION
Type
File Attachments
Subject
2. Policy 1930 Salary Supplement for Highly Needed Educators (SHiNE) Program - Darin Thomas
Meeting
May 12, 2025 - May 12, 2025 Meeting of the Board of Education
Category
B. WORK SESSION
Type
Information
File Attachments
DRAFT - SHiNE Program Policy.pdf (224 KB)
Subject
3. 2025-26 SLT Plan Changes Made - Brent Bills
Meeting
May 12, 2025 - May 12, 2025 Meeting of the Board of Education
Category
B. WORK SESSION
Type
Information
File Attachments
2025-26 School board review.pdf (109 KB)
Subject
4. Title I Update - Amy Mitchell
Meeting
May 12, 2025 - May 12, 2025 Meeting of the Board of Education
Category
B. WORK SESSION
Type
File Attachments
Subject
5. Personal Device Policy - Steve Gregoire and Wade Jensen
Meeting
May 12, 2025 - May 12, …
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MINUTES
MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION
Washington County School District
121 West Tabernacle, St. George, Utah
May 12, 2025
4:30 p.m.
Present: Board President David Stirland, Board Vice President LaRene Cox, Board Member Craig Seegmiller, Board Member Burke Staheli, Board Member Heidi Gunn, Board Member Nannette Simmons, Superintendent Richard Holmes, Business Administrator Brent Bills, Assistant Superintendent Nate Esplin, Assistant Superintendent Cheri Stevenson, Executive HR Director Darin Thomas, Executive Director Steve Gregoire, Executive Director Amy Mitchell, Executive Director Rusty Taylor, Executive Director Wade Jensen, Technology Director Jeremy Cox, Communications Director Steven Dunham, and Director of Teaching & Learning Brian Stevenson.
Excused: Board Member Ron Wade
Minutes: Executive Secretary Kajsia Boyer
Revere …
Mon Apr 28, 2025
April 28, 2025 Special Meeting of the Board of Education
Board to consider Horizon-Washington Elementary boundary change
This special meeting includes a work session on Food Services and Personal Device Use policies, and board action on a proposed boundary adjustment between Horizon and Washington Elementary schools. The board will also hold closed session for personnel matters and consider personnel selections. A public hearing on the boundary change is scheduled for June 9.
- Proposed boundary change: move area north of Virgin River from Horizon Elementary to Washington Elementary
- Policy 3330 Food Services (Purpose and General Policy) work session
- Policy 3740 Personal Device Use Policy work session
- Closed session for personnel and property items
- Board action on personnel selections
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✓ Decided: Board discusses cell phone policy and school safety updates
The Board of Education held a work session to review proposed policies on food services and student personal device use. Members also discussed reports from the NSBA regarding at-risk students, AI, and school safety. No formal votes were recorded in the provided minutes.
- Proposed Policy 3330 (Food Services) update to include break room floor cleaning for custodians; 30-day review period initiated
- Discussed removing the educator exception for cell phone use for educational purposes in Policy 3740
- Proposed that school safety lead Brad Christensen report to the Board monthly during closed sessions
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Monday, April 28, 2025
April 28, 2025 Special Meeting of the Board of Education
SPECIAL MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION
Washington County School District
121 West Tabernacle, St. George, Utah
April 28, 2025
2:00 p.m.
A. WORK SESSION
Subject
1. Board PLC Training - Steve Gregoire
Meeting
Apr 28, 2025 - April 28, 2025 Special Meeting of the Board of Education
Category
A. WORK SESSION
Type
File Attachments
Subject
2. Policy 3330 Food Services (Purpose and General Policy) - Darin Thomas
Meeting
Apr 28, 2025 - April 28, 2025 Special Meeting of the Board of Education
Category
A. WORK SESSION
Type
File Attachments
Policy 3330.pdf (765 KB)
Subject
3. Policy 3740 Personal Device Use Policy - Steve Gregoire and Wade Jensen
Meeting
Apr 28, 2025 - April 28, 2025 Special Meeting of the Board of Education
Category
A. WORK SESSION
Type
File Attachments
Policy 3740 Personal Device Use Policy.pdf (171 KB)
Subject
4. NSBA Reports
Meeting
Apr 28, 2025 - April 28, 2025 Special Meeting of the Board of Education
Category
A. WORK SESSION
Type
File Attachments
B. PUBLIC COMMENT ON BOARD ACTION ITEMS
C. ACTION ITEMS
Subject
1. Initiate Boundary Change - Nate Esplin
Meeting
Apr 28, 2025 - April 28, 2025 Special Meeting of the Board of Education
Category
C. ACTION ITEMS
Type
The Washington County School District Board of Education is reviewing a propo …
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AGENDA
SPECIAL MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION
Washington County School District
121 West Tabernacle, St. George, Utah
April 28, 2025
2:00 p.m.
Present: Board President David Stirland, Board Vice President LaRene Cox, Board Member Craig Seegmiller, Board Member Burke Staheli, Board Member Ron Wade, Board Member Heidi Gunn, Board Member Nannette Simmons, Superintendent Richard Holmes, Business Administrator Brent Bills, Assistant Superintendent Nate Esplin, Assistant Superintendent Cheri Stevenson, Executive HR Director Darin Thomas, Executive Director Steve Gregoire, Executive Director Amy Mitchell, Executive Director Rusty Taylor, Executive Director Wade Jensen, Technology Director Jeremy Cox, Communications Director Steven Dunham, and Director of Teaching & Learning Brian Stevenson.
Minutes: Executive Secretary Kajsia Boyer
Reverence offered by Member Staheli.
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Mon Apr 14, 2025
April 14, 2025 Meeting of the Board of Education
Board to vote on paid parental and postpartum leave policy
The Washington County School District Board of Education will hold a work session, closed session, and open meeting on April 14, 2025. Board action items include voting on a proposed paid parental and postpartum leave policy, health assurances, and 2025-2026 School LAND Trust plans. Discussion items cover policies on cell phone use, rental accountability, released time classes, and Title I. The board will also review enrollment data and the monthly financial report.
- Vote on Policy 1331 Paid Parental and Postpartum Leave
- Discussion on a cell phone policy draft
- Proposed boundary change discussed in work session
- Approval of 2025-2026 School LAND Trust Plans
- Financial report including expenses over $10,000
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✓ Decided: Board evaluates AI tools and reviews health assurance protocols
The Board of Education held a work session with municipal leaders to discuss regional growth and school needs. The district selected 'School AI' as its preferred classroom AI tool, pending funding. No formal votes on policy or spending were recorded in the open session.
- Selected School AI as the preferred AI product for classrooms
- Postponed Board PLC Training presentation
- Entered closed session for property and personnel items (unanimous)
- Exited closed session at 3:42 p.m. (unanimous)
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Monday, April 14, 2025
April 14, 2025 Meeting of the Board of Education
MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION
Washington County School District
121 West Tabernacle, St. George, Utah
April 14, 2025
4:30 p.m.
A. WORK SESSION
Subject
1. Meeting with Municipalities
Meeting
Apr 14, 2025 - April 14, 2025 Meeting of the Board of Education
Category
A. WORK SESSION
Type
File Attachments
B. CLOSED SESSION
Subject
1. Property and Personnel Items
Meeting
Apr 14, 2025 - April 14, 2025 Meeting of the Board of Education
Category
B. CLOSED SESSION
Type
Discussion
File Attachments
C. WORK SESSION
Subject
1. Board PLC Training - Steve Gregoire
Meeting
Apr 14, 2025 - April 14, 2025 Meeting of the Board of Education
Category
C. WORK SESSION
Type
File Attachments
Subject
2. Health Assurances - Amy Christiansen
Meeting
Apr 14, 2025 - April 14, 2025 Meeting of the Board of Education
Category
C. WORK SESSION
Type
File Attachments
Subject
3. Technology Update - Jeremy Cox
Meeting
Apr 14, 2025 - April 14, 2025 Meeting of the Board of Education
Category
C. WORK SESSION
Type
File Attachments
Subject
4. A/B Schedule Update - Cheri Stevenson
Meeting
Apr 14, 2025 - April 14, 2025 Meeting of the Board of Education
Category
C. WORK SESSION
Type
File Attachments
Subject
5. Cell Phone Policy - Steve Gregoire
Meeting
Apr 14, 2025 - Apr …
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AGENDA
MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION
Washington County School District
121 West Tabernacle, St. George, Utah
April 14, 2025
4:30 p.m.
Present: Board President David Stirland, Board Vice President LaRene Cox, Board Member Craig Seegmiller, Board Member Burke Staheli, Board Member Ron Wade, Board Member Heidi Gunn, Board Member Nannette Simmons, Superintendent Richard Holmes, Business Administrator Brent Bills, Assistant Superintendent Nate Esplin, Assistant Superintendent Cheri Stevenson, Executive HR Director Darin Thomas, Executive Director Steve Gregoire, Executive Director Amy Mitchell, Executive Director Rusty Taylor, Executive Director Wade Jensen, Technology Director Jeremy Cox, Communications Director Steven Dunham, and Director of Teaching & Learning Brian Stevenson.
City Officials Present: Springdale Mayor Barbara Bruno, Springdale Councilmember Kyla Topham, Springdale Cou …
Mon Mar 31, 2025
March 31, 2025 Special Meeting of the Board of Education
Public hearings on school spend plans, fees, and K-6 math curriculum
The Washington County School District Board of Education will hold a special meeting with a work session and two public hearings. The board will discuss a proposed cell phone policy, student dress code changes, and K-6 math curriculum, and take action on the 2025-2026 school spend plans and fee schedule, math curriculum adoption, and other items.
- Public hearing on 2025-2026 School Spend Plans and School Fee Schedule
- Public hearing on K-6 Math Curriculum adoption
- Discussion of proposed cell phone policy
- Proposed changes to Policy 2200 Student Dress Code
- Action on Crimson Cliffs High School TSSA Plan Change
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✓ Decided: Board approves dress code language changes and reviews school funding plans
The Board approved language corrections to Policy 2200 Student Dress Code. Members received training on School LAND Trust (SLT) funding and reviewed draft policies for cell phone use in classrooms. The meeting also included updates on state legislation and K-6 math curriculum adoption.
- Approved language changes to Policy 2200 Student Dress Code
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Monday, March 31, 2025
March 31, 2025 Special Meeting of the Board of Education
SPECIAL MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION
Washington County School District
121 West Tabernacle, St. George, Utah
March 31, 2025
2:00 p.m.
A. WORK SESSION
Subject
1. Board SLT Training - Brian Stevenson
Meeting
Mar 31, 2025 - March 31, 2025 Special Meeting of the Board of Education
Category
A. WORK SESSION
Type
Information
File Attachments
Subject
2. 2025-2026 SLT Plans - Brent Bills
Meeting
Mar 31, 2025 - March 31, 2025 Special Meeting of the Board of Education
Category
A. WORK SESSION
Type
Information
File Attachments
Arrowhead Elementary.pdf (1,821 KB)
Bloomington Elementary.pdf (2,049 KB)
Bloomington Hills Elementary.pdf (2,224 KB)
Career Tech High School.pdf (2,340 KB)
Coral Canyon Elementary.pdf (1,621 KB)
Crimson Cliffs High School.pdf (1,906 KB)
Crimson Cliffs Middle School.pdf (1,432 KB)
Crimson View Elementary.pdf (1,942 KB)
Desert Canyons Elementary.pdf (1,496 KB)
Desert Hills High School.pdf (2,540 KB)
Desert Hills Middle School.pdf (2,335 KB)
Diamond Valley Elementary.pdf (1,844 KB)
Dixie High School.pdf (1,599 KB)
Dixie Intermediate (Tonaquint).pdf (2,099 KB)
Dixie Middle School.pdf (2,386 KB)
Enterprise Elementary.pdf (1,549 KB)
Enterprise High School.pdf (1,795 KB)
Heritage Elementary.pdf (1,671 KB)
Horizon Elementary.pdf (1,591 KB)
Hurricane Elementary.pdf (2, …
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MINUTES
SPECIAL MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION
Washington County School District
121 West Tabernacle, St. George, Utah
March 31, 2025
2:00 p.m.
Present: Board President David Stirland, Board Vice President LaRene Cox, Board Member Craig Seegmiller, Board Member Burke Staheli, Board Member Ron Wade, Board Member Heidi Gunn, Board Member Nannette Simmons, Superintendent Richard Holmes, Business Administrator Brent Bills, Assistant Superintendent Nate Esplin, Assistant Superintendent Cheri Stevenson, Executive HR Director Darin Thomas, Executive Director Steve Gregoire, Executive Director Amy Mitchell, Executive Director Rusty Taylor, Executive Director Wade Jensen, Technology Director Jeremy Cox, Communications Director Steven Dunham, and Director of Teaching & Learning Brian Stevenson.
Minutes: Executive Secretary Kajsia Boyer
Reverence by Board Member Staheli.
WORK SESSION
Board SLT Training – Brian Stevenson
Brian Stevenson shared School LAND Trust training information with the Board. One of the most important roles of the council is to create a school plan. The Board is to establish policies and timelines, conduct training, oversee the program and spending, assess final reports, and review plans. Making sure we are compliant is very important. The board must have training before approving the plans. School councils are to be trained in t …
Mon Mar 3, 2025
March 3, 2025 Meeting of the Board of Education
Board to vote on K-6 math curriculum adoption
The Washington County School District Board of Education will hold a public hearing on the proposed 2025-2026 school spend plans and fee schedule at 4:40 p.m. The board will then vote on adopting a new math curriculum for grades K-6, insurance renewal, and a cell tower at CT High. Discussion items include policies on paid parental and postpartum leave and student enrollment. The meeting starts with a work session, closed session, and consent agenda approving minutes, financial reports, personnel, and athletic travel requests.
- Public hearing on 2025-2026 school spend plans and fee schedule at 4:40 p.m.
- Action vote on K-6 math curriculum adoption (Monica Smith)
- Action vote on insurance renewal (Tammara Robinson)
- Action vote on cell tower at CT High (Brent Bills and Rusty Taylor)
- Discussion of Policy 1331 Paid Parental and Postpartum Leave and Policy 2920 Student Enrollment
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✓ Decided: Board reviews elementary enrollment declines and staffing trends
The Board of Education discussed a decrease in kindergarten enrollment compared to 5th grade numbers, which has led to the relocation of five permanent employees. The Board also decided to maintain the current A/B schedule for the next school year after receiving faculty concerns regarding lesson continuity.
- Maintained current A/B schedule for next year
- Tabled discussion on Student Enrollment policy
- Appointed Heidi Gunn and Burke Staheli as USBA Delegate Assembly delegates
- Appointed Ron Wade and Nannette Simmons as USBA alternates
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Monday, March 3, 2025
March 3, 2025 Meeting of the Board of Education
MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION
Washington County School District
121 West Tabernacle, St. George, Utah
March 3, 2025
4:30 p.m.
A. WORK SESSION - 1:00 p.m.
Subject
1. Tour Southwest High School
Meeting
Mar 3, 2025 - March 3, 2025 Meeting of the Board of Education
Category
A. WORK SESSION - 1:00 p.m.
Type
Information
File Attachments
B. CLOSED SESSION
Subject
1. Property and Personnel Items
Meeting
Mar 3, 2025 - March 3, 2025 Meeting of the Board of Education
Category
B. CLOSED SESSION
Type
Discussion
File Attachments
C. WORK SESSION
Subject
1. Board PLC Training - Wade Jensen
Meeting
Mar 3, 2025 - March 3, 2025 Meeting of the Board of Education
Category
C. WORK SESSION
Type
Information
File Attachments
Subject
2. 2025-2026 Proposed Board Meeting Dates - Superintendent Richard Holmes
Meeting
Mar 3, 2025 - March 3, 2025 Meeting of the Board of Education
Category
C. WORK SESSION
Type
Information
File Attachments
2025-2026 Meeting of the Board of Education.pdf (265 KB)
Subject
3. Insurance Renewal - Tammara Robinson
Meeting
Mar 3, 2025 - March 3, 2025 Meeting of the Board of Education
Category
C. WORK SESSION
Type
Information
File Attachments
Subject
4. USBA Delegate Assembly - Superintendent Richard Holmes
Meeting
Mar 3, 2025 - March 3, 2025 Meeting …
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MINUTES
MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION
Washington County School District
121 West Tabernacle, St. George, Utah
March 3, 2025
4:30 p.m.
Present: Board President David Stirland, Board Vice President LaRene Cox, Board Member Craig Seegmiller, Board Member Burke Staheli, Board Member Ron Wade, Board Member Heidi Gunn, Superintendent Richard Holmes, Business Administrator Brent Bills, Assistant Superintendent Nate Esplin, Assistant Superintendent Cheri Stevenson, Executive HR Director Darin Thomas, Executive Director Steve Gregoire, Executive Director Amy Mitchell, Executive Director Rusty Taylor, Executive Director Wade Jensen, Technology Director Jeremy Cox, Communications Director Steven Dunham, and Director of Teaching & Learning Brian Stevenson. Board Member Nannette Simmons was excused.
Minutes: Executive Secretary Kajsia Boyer
Reverence by Board Member Gunn.
WORK SESSION – 1:00 p.m.
Tour Southwest High School
The Board toured Southwest High School. Superintendent Richard Holmes shared the adult high school program history and how it compares with Millcreek High School and online education. Southwest High is a unique setting with students from 16 year of age and older. They also help educate adults in the prison. The funding is grant based. Brent Bills said they also receive some federal funds. The enrollment of 600-8 …
Mon Feb 24, 2025
February 24, 2025 Special Meeting of the Board of Education
Board holds public hearing on 2025-2026 school spend plans and fee schedule
The Board of Education will hold a public hearing to receive comments on proposed school spend plans and fees for the 2025-2026 year. The meeting also includes a work session on district operations and several action items regarding specific schools.
- Public hearing on 2025-2026 School Spend Plans and School Fee Schedule
- Action item for Tonaquint Intermediate rebranding
- Action item for cell tower at CT High School
- Action item for Arrowhead Elementary TSSA Plan Change
- Action item for Springdale Elementary SLT Advance
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✓ Decided: Board reviews insurance premium increases and school sports requests
The Board held a work session to review proposed insurance deductible and premium changes and discussed adding a drill team at Pine View High School and soccer at Enterprise High School. No formal votes were recorded for these items. A public hearing was held regarding the 2025-2026 School Spend Plans and School Fee Schedule, but no public comments were given.
- Proposed insurance changes: Increase deductibles by $250 for single and $500 for family on both plans
- Proposed insurance changes: Increase employee premium contributions to 5% for HD plan and 15% for traditional plan
- Discussed adding a drill team at Pine View High School
- Discussed adding boys' and girls' soccer at Enterprise High School
- Received final SLT report for 2023-24 school year noting four schools with overages
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Monday, February 24, 2025
February 24, 2025 Special Meeting of the Board of Education
SPECIAL MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION
Washington County School District
121 West Tabernacle, St. George, Utah
February 24, 2025
2:00 p.m.
A. NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING - 2025-2026 SCHOOL SPEND PLANS AND SCHOOL FEE SCHEDULE
Subject
1. The Washington County School District will hold a Public Hearing on February 24, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. to receive public comments on the proposed 2025-2026 School Spend Plans and School Fee Schedule.
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Feb 24, 2025 - February 24, 2025 Special Meeting of the Board of Education
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A. NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING - 2025-2026 SCHOOL SPEND PLANS AND SCHOOL FEE SCHEDULE
Type
Link to 2025-2026 School Spend Plans and Fee Schedule:
https://drive.google.com/ drive/folders/1vaoG5s7z3RyUj_ 1jjiRq0GLNDhVV5QuP?usp=sharing
File Attachments
B. WORK SESSION
Subject
1. Gifted and Talented Grant - Steve Eves
Meeting
Feb 24, 2025 - February 24, 2025 Special Meeting of the Board of Education
Category
B. WORK SESSION
Type
File Attachments
Subject
2. Insurance Renewal - Tammara Robinson
Meeting
Feb 24, 2025 - February 24, 2025 Special Meeting of the Board of Education
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B. WORK SESSION
Type
File Attachments
Subject
3. TSSA Plan Overage - Brent Bills
Meeting
Feb 24, 2025 - February 24, 2025 Special Meeting of the Board of Education
Category
B. WORK SESSION …
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MINUTES
SPECIAL MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION
Washington County School District
121 West Tabernacle, St. George, Utah
February 24, 2025
2:00 p.m.
Present: Board President David Stirland, Board Vice President LaRene Cox, Board Member Craig Seegmiller, Board Member Burke Staheli, Board Member Ron Wade, Board Member Heidi Gunn, Board Member Nannette Simmons, Superintendent Richard Holmes, Business Administrator Brent Bills, Assistant Superintendent Nate Esplin, Assistant Superintendent Cheri Stevenson, Executive HR Director Darin Thomas, Executive Director Steve Gregoire, Executive Director Amy Mitchell, Executive Director Rusty Taylor, Executive Director Wade Jensen, and Communications Director Steven Dunham.
Minutes: Executive Secretary Kajsia Boyer
Reverence by Board Member Staheli.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING – 2025-2026 SCHOOL SPEND PLANS AND SCHOOL FEE SCHEDULE
The W …
Mon Feb 10, 2025
February 10, 2025 Meeting of the Board of Education
Public hearing on K-6 math curriculum adoption for 2025-26
The Board will hold a public hearing and consider adopting a new math curriculum for grades K-6 starting in the 2025-2026 school year. Other action items include capital outlay projects, insurance renewal, and approval of school spend plans and fee schedules for 2025-2026. The agenda also includes discussion on high school sport additions and rebranding of Tonaquint Intermediate.
- Public hearing on K-6 math curriculum adoption (action item)
- Capital Outlay Projects discussion and action item
- Insurance renewal presentation and action
- 2025-2026 School Spend Plans and Fee Schedule review
- High School Sport Additions discussion
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✓ Decided: Board reviews K-6 math curriculum and Tonaquint Intermediate rebranding
The Board held a work session to review the proposed adoption of Illustrative Math-Kiddom for grades K-6 and a request to rename Tonaquint Intermediate School to Dixie Intermediate School. No formal votes were recorded for these items. Discussion on school spend plans and fee schedules was postponed.
- Approved motion to enter closed session (unanimous)
- Approved motion to exit closed session (unanimous)
- Postponed discussion on School Spend Plans and Fee Schedule
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Monday, February 10, 2025
February 10, 2025 Meeting of the Board of Education
MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION
Washington County School District
121 West Tabernacle, St. George, Utah
February 10, 2025
4:30 p.m.
A. WORK SESSION
Subject
1. CTE Parade Home Tour
Meeting
Feb 10, 2025 - February 10, 2025 Meeting of the Board of Education
Category
A. WORK SESSION
Type
File Attachments
B. CLOSED SESSION
Subject
1. Property and Personnel Items
Meeting
Feb 10, 2025 - February 10, 2025 Meeting of the Board of Education
Category
B. CLOSED SESSION
Type
Discussion
File Attachments
C. WORK SESSION
Subject
1. Board PLC Training - Steve Gregoire
Meeting
Feb 10, 2025 - February 10, 2025 Meeting of the Board of Education
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C. WORK SESSION
Type
File Attachments
Subject
2. Math Curriculum Adoption for Grades K-6 - Monica Smith
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Feb 10, 2025 - February 10, 2025 Meeting of the Board of Education
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C. WORK SESSION
Type
File Attachments
Subject
3. Tonaquint Intermediate Rebranding - Desirae Roden
Meeting
Feb 10, 2025 - February 10, 2025 Meeting of the Board of Education
Category
C. WORK SESSION
Type
File Attachments
Subject
4. 2025-2026 School Spend Plans and Fee Schedule - Brent Bills
Meeting
Feb 10, 2025 - February 10, 2025 Meeting of the Board of Education
Category
C. WORK SESSION
Type
Link to 2025-2026 Scho …
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MINUTES
MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION
Washington County School District
121 West Tabernacle, St. George, Utah
February 10, 2025
4:30 p.m.
Present: Board President David Stirland, Board Vice President LaRene Cox, Board Member Craig Seegmiller, Board Member Burke Staheli, Board Member Ron Wade, Board Member Heidi Gunn, Board Member Nannette Simmons, Superintendent Richard Holmes, Business Administrator Brent Bills, Assistant Superintendent Nate Esplin, Assistant Superintendent Cheri Stevenson, Executive HR Director Darin Thomas, Executive Director Steve Gregoire, Executive Director Amy Mitchell, Executive Director Rusty Taylor, Executive Director Wade Jensen, Technology Director Jeremy Cox, and Communications Director Steven Dunham.
Minutes: Executive Secretary Kajsia Boyer
Reverence by Board Member Staheli.
WORK SESSION
CTE Parade Home Tour
The Board went to tour the …
Mon Jan 27, 2025
January 27, 2025 Special Meeting of the Board of Education
School board to vote on enrollment policy, dress code, principal selection
The Washington County School District Board of Education will hold a special meeting with a work session on board training, a legislative update, and a UHSAA update. Action items include votes on Policy 2920 Student Enrollment, dress code guidelines, a principal selection, and plan changes at three schools (Arrowhead Elementary, Bloomington Hills Elementary, Crimson Cliffs High). The board will then enter closed session to discuss property and personnel items.
- Policy 2920 Student Enrollment (action item)
- WCSD Dress Code Guidelines (action item)
- Principal Selection (action item)
- Arrowhead Elementary TSSA Plan Change
- Bloomington Hills Elementary SLT Plan Change
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✓ Decided: Board approves new dress code guidelines and school principal appointments
The Board of Education approved new district dress code guidelines and appointed two principals. Several school-level plan changes were approved, while the student enrollment policy was tabled.
- Approved WCSD Dress Code Guidelines (Unanimous)
- Approved Mike Winslow as principal at Sunrise Ridge Intermediate (Unanimous)
- Approved transfer of Melissa Dietzel to principal at Paradise Canyon Elementary (Unanimous)
- Approved Arrowhead Elementary TSSA Plan Change (Unanimous)
- Approved Bloomington Hills Elementary SLT Plan Change (Unanimous)
- Approved Crimson Cliffs High SLT Plan Change (Unanimous)
- Tabled Policy 2920 Student Enrollment (Unanimous)
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Monday, January 27, 2025
January 27, 2025 Special Meeting of the Board of Education
SPECIAL MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION
Washington County School District
121 West Tabernacle, St. George, Utah
January 27, 2025
2:00 p.m.
A. WORK SESSION
Subject
1. Board PLC Training - Steve Gregoire
Meeting
Jan 27, 2025 - January 27, 2025 Special Meeting of the Board of Education
Category
A. WORK SESSION
Type
File Attachments
Subject
2. Legislative Update - Superintendent Richard Holmes
Meeting
Jan 27, 2025 - January 27, 2025 Special Meeting of the Board of Education
Category
A. WORK SESSION
Type
File Attachments
Subject
3. UHSAA Update - Rusty Taylor
Meeting
Jan 27, 2025 - January 27, 2025 Special Meeting of the Board of Education
Category
A. WORK SESSION
Type
File Attachments
B. PUBLIC COMMENT ON BOARD ACTION ITEMS
C. ACTION ITEMS
Subject
1. Policy 2920 Student Enrollment - Cheri Stevenson
Meeting
Jan 27, 2025 - January 27, 2025 Special Meeting of the Board of Education
Category
C. ACTION ITEMS
Type
File Attachments
Enrollment Policy 2920 - 11.18.2024 (2).pdf (493 KB)
Subject
2. WCSD Dress Code Guidelines - Cheri Stevenson
Meeting
Jan 27, 2025 - January 27, 2025 Special Meeting of the Board of Education
Category
C. ACTION ITEMS
Type
File Attachments
Subject
3. Principal Selection - Superintendent Richard Holmes
Meeting
Jan 27, 2 …
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MINUTES
SPECIAL MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION
Washington County School District
121 West Tabernacle, St. George, Utah
January 27, 2025
2:00 p.m.
Present: Board President David Stirland, Board Member Craig Seegmiller, Board Vice President LaRene Cox, Board Member Burke Staheli, Board Member Heidi Gunn, Board Member Ron Wade, Board Member Nannette Simmons, Superintendent Richard Holmes, Business Administrator Brent Bills, Assistant Superintendent Nate Esplin, Assistant Superintendent Cheri Stevenson, Executive HR Director Darin Thomas, Executive Director Steve Gregoire, Executive Director Amy Mitchell, Executive Director Rusty Taylor, Executive Director Wade Jensen, and Communications Director Steven Dunham.
Minutes: Executive Secretary Kajsia Boyer
Reverence by Board Member Simmons.
WORK SESSION
Board PLC Training – Steve Gregoire
The Board PLC Training presentation was postponed.
Legis …
Mon Jan 6, 2025
January 6, 2025 Meeting of the Board of Education
Board to select new leadership, consider superintendent contract renewal
This meeting includes a closed session for personnel and property items, followed by work sessions on committee assignments and district finances. The board will vote on several action items including board leadership selection, superintendent contract renewal, an enrollment policy revision, the 2026-2027 school calendar, and the selection of a Title I executive director. A consent agenda with routine items such as minutes, financial report, and personnel licenses will also be considered.
- Board leadership selection (I.1)
- Superintendent contract renewal (J.4)
- Policy 2920 Student Enrollment revision (M.1)
- 2026-2027 school calendar approval (M.2)
- Title I Executive Director selection (M.5)
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✓ Decided: New board members sworn in and committee assignments established
Three new board members took the oath of office. The Board established committee assignments for various organizations and reviewed the district's operational budget and funding sources.
- Sworn in board members Craig Seegmiller, Heidi Gunn, and Ron Wade
- Assigned Nannette Simmons to Dixie Technical College
- Assigned Burke Staheli to Five County Association of Governments
- Assigned Ron Wade to Healthy Dixie
- Assigned Heidi Gunn to Foundation
- Assigned Craig Seegmiller, LaRene Cox, and David Stirland to Audit Committee
- Assigned LaRene Cox to MBA and Insurance Committee
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Monday, January 6, 2025
January 6, 2025 Meeting of the Board of Education
MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION
Washington County School District
121 West Tabernacle, St. George, Utah
January 6, 2025
4:30 p.m.
A. NEW BOARD MEMBER OATH OF OFFICE - 10:30 a.m.
B. CLOSED SESSION
Subject
1. Personnel Items
Meeting
Jan 6, 2025 - January 6, 2025 Meeting of the Board of Education
Category
B. CLOSED SESSION
Type
Discussion
File Attachments
C. WORK SESSION
Subject
1. Lunch with Student Council Members
Meeting
Jan 6, 2025 - January 6, 2025 Meeting of the Board of Education
Category
C. WORK SESSION
Type
File Attachments
D. CLOSED SESSION
Subject
1. Property and Personnel Items
Meeting
Jan 6, 2025 - January 6, 2025 Meeting of the Board of Education
Category
D. CLOSED SESSION
Type
File Attachments
E. WORK SESSION
Subject
1. Board Committee Assignments - Board Vice President Stirland
Meeting
Jan 6, 2025 - January 6, 2025 Meeting of the Board of Education
Category
E. WORK SESSION
Type
File Attachments
Subject
2. District Finances - Brent Bills
Meeting
Jan 6, 2025 - January 6, 2025 Meeting of the Board of Education
Category
E. WORK SESSION
Type
File Attachments
F. OPEN DISCUSSION OF THE BOARD
Subject
1. Board Committee Discussions
Meeting
Jan 6, 2025 - January 6, 2025 Meeting of the Board of Education
Category
F. OPEN DISCUSSION OF …
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MINUTES
MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION
Washington County School District
121 West Tabernacle, St. George, Utah
January 6, 2025
4:30 p.m.
Present: Board Vice President David Stirland, Board Member Craig Seegmiller, Board Member LaRene Cox, Board Member Burke Staheli, Board Member Nannette Simmons, Board Member Heidi Gunn, Board Member Ron Wade, Superintendent Richard Holmes, Business Administrator Brent Bills, Assistant Superintendent Nate Esplin, Assistant Superintendent Cheri Stevenson, Executive HR Director Darin Thomas, Executive Director Steve Gregoire, Executive Director Amy Mitchell, Executive Director Rusty Taylor, Executive Director Wade Jensen, Technology Director Jeremy Cox, and Communications Director Steven Dunham.
Minutes: Executive Secretary Kajsia Boyer
Reverence by Board Member Staheli.
NEW BOARD MEMBER OATH OF OFFICE - 10:30 a.m.
Craig Seegmiller, Heidi Gunn, and Ron Wade too …
Mon Dec 9, 2024
December 9, 2024 Meeting of the Board of Education
School board considers boundary change affecting Desert Canyons, Desert Hills, Dixie cones
The Washington County School Board will hold a public hearing and vote on a proposed boundary change for Desert Canyons Elementary and secondary schools in the Desert Hills and Dixie cone sites, effective August 2025. The board also discusses school fees, a dress code update, a crack seal bid, and enrollment updates. Action items include an insurance renewal timeline and a policy on paid professional hours for educators.
- Public hearing and board action on boundary change affecting Desert Canyons Elementary, Desert Hills Cone Site (Sunrise Ridge Intermediate, Desert Hills Middle, Desert Hills High), and Dixie Cone Site (Tonaquint Intermediate, Dixie Middle, Dixie High) – area includes south of Enterprise Drive, along River Road, Desert Color area
- Work session on Lava Ridge Intermediate rebranding
- Discussion of school fees and dress code update
- Crack seal bid and enrollment update
- Policy 1905 Paid Professional Hours for Educators – board action item
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✓ Decided: Board discusses school rebranding, dress code updates, and fee changes
The Board of Education held a work session to review a rebranding proposal for Lava Ridge Intermediate and updates to the student dress code. Discussions were held regarding the financial impact of new state laws on school fees and proposed boundary changes for the Desert Color Area.
- Proposed Lava Ridge Intermediate rebranding to 'Gila Warriors' with a cost of $3,500
- Discussed updates to Policy 2200 Student Dress Code regarding apparel and midriff coverage
- Reviewed proposed boundary changes for Desert Color Area affecting Desert Hills and Dixie High
- Reviewed proposed 2026-2027 school calendar with a start date of August 13th
- Discussed transition to a new school fee structure to comply with state legislation
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Monday, December 9, 2024
December 9, 2024 Meeting of the Board of Education
MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION
Washington County School District
121 West Tabernacle, St. George, Utah
December 9, 2024
4:30 p.m.
A. CLOSED SESSION
Subject
1. Property and Personnel Items
Meeting
Dec 9, 2024 - December 9, 2024 Meeting of the Board of Education
Category
A. CLOSED SESSION
Type
Discussion
File Attachments
B. WORK SESSION
Subject
1. Board PLC Training - Wade Jensen
Meeting
Dec 9, 2024 - December 9, 2024 Meeting of the Board of Education
Category
B. WORK SESSION
Type
File Attachments
Subject
2. Lava Ridge Intermediate Rebranding - Principal Launa Williams
Meeting
Dec 9, 2024 - December 9, 2024 Meeting of the Board of Education
Category
B. WORK SESSION
Type
File Attachments
Subject
3. School Fees - Brent Bills
Meeting
Dec 9, 2024 - December 9, 2024 Meeting of the Board of Education
Category
B. WORK SESSION
Type
File Attachments
Subject
4. Dress Code Update - Rusty Taylor
Meeting
Dec 9, 2024 - December 9, 2024 Meeting of the Board of Education
Category
B. WORK SESSION
Type
File Attachments
Subject
5. Crack Seal Bid - Brent Bills
Meeting
Dec 9, 2024 - December 9, 2024 Meeting of the Board of Education
Category
B. WORK SESSION
Type
File Attachments
Subject
6. Enrollment Update - Nate Esplin
Meeting
Dec 9, 2024 - …
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MINUTES
MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION
Washington County School District
121 West Tabernacle, St. George, Utah
December 9, 2024
4:30 p.m.
Present: Board President Becky Dunn, Board Vice President David Stirland, Board Member Craig Seegmiller, Board Member LaRene Cox, Board Member Terry Hutchinson, Board Member Burke Staheli, Board Member Nannette Simmons, Superintendent Richard Holmes, Business Administrator Brent Bills, Assistant Superintendent Nate Esplin, Executive HR Director Darin Thomas, Executive Director Amy Mitchell, Executive Director Steve Gregoire, Executive Director Rusty Taylor, Executive Director Wade Jensen, Technology Director Jeremy Cox.
Minutes: Executive Secretary Kajsia Boyer
Reverence by Board Member Staheli.
Board Member Stirland presented a motion to go into a closed session at 12:15 …
Mon Nov 25, 2024
November 25, 2024 Special Meeting of the Board of Education
Board to vote on TSSA/SLT plan changes for five schools
This special meeting includes a work session on capital projects, school updates, enrollment policy, Title I status, dress code, calendar, and enrollment numbers. Action items will vote on TSSA and SLT plan changes for Three Falls Elementary, Hurricane Middle, Hurricane Elementary, Enterprise High, and Utah Online. A closed session is scheduled for property and personnel matters.
- Action item: Three Falls Elementary TSSA and SLT plan change
- Action item: Hurricane Middle School TSSA plan change
- Action item: Hurricane Elementary TSSA plan change
- Action item: Enterprise High School TSSA plan change
- Action item: Utah Online SLT plan change
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✓ Decided: Board reviews capital project costs and student enrollment policy
The Board held a work session to review capital project budgets, including school safety and facility upgrades. Members discussed proposed changes to the Student Enrollment policy and Title I status for specific schools. No formal votes were recorded in the provided minutes.
- Discussed $10.8M land acquisition for a new high school by the airport
- Reviewed $7.5M cost for Enterprise auditorium masonry work
- Discussed $2.1M for Pine View High football stadium metal steps
- Reviewed proposed updates to Policy 2920 Student Enrollment
- Discussed removing LaVerkin, Red Mountain, and Heritage schools from Title I status
- Proposed reviewing Jordan School District's dress code graphic in December
- Reviewed proposed 2026-2027 school calendar starting August 17
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Monday, November 25, 2024
November 25, 2024 Special Meeting of the Board of Education
SPECIAL MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION
Washington County School District
121 West Tabernacle, St. George, Utah
November 25, 2024
2:00 p.m.
A. WORK SESSION
Subject
1. Capital Projects - Brent Bills
Meeting
Nov 25, 2024 - November 25, 2024 Special Meeting of the Board of Education
Category
A. WORK SESSION
Type
File Attachments
Subject
2. Pine View and LaVerkin Updates - Superintendent Richard Holmes
Meeting
Nov 25, 2024 - November 25, 2024 Special Meeting of the Board of Education
Category
A. WORK SESSION
Type
File Attachments
Subject
3. Policy 2920 Student Enrollment - Cheri Stevenson
Meeting
Nov 25, 2024 - November 25, 2024 Special Meeting of the Board of Education
Category
A. WORK SESSION
Type
File Attachments
Enrollment Policy 2920 - 11.18.2024 (1).pdf (305 KB)
Subject
4. Title I Status - Amy Mitchell
Meeting
Nov 25, 2024 - November 25, 2024 Special Meeting of the Board of Education
Category
A. WORK SESSION
Type
File Attachments
Subject
5. Dress Code Update - Cheri Stevenson
Meeting
Nov 25, 2024 - November 25, 2024 Special Meeting of the Board of Education
Category
A. WORK SESSION
Type
File Attachments
Subject
6. 2026-2027 Calendar - Rusty Taylor
Meeting
Nov 25, 2024 - November 25, 2024 Special Meeting of the Board of Education
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MINUTES
SPECIAL MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION
Washington County School District
121 West Tabernacle, St. George, Utah
November 25, 2024
2:00 p.m.
Present: Board Vice President David Stirland, Board Member Craig Seegmiller, Board Member LaRene Cox, Board Member Burke Staheli, Board Member Nannette Simmons, Superintendent Richard Holmes, Business Administrator Brent Bills, Assistant Superintendent Cheri Stevenson, Assistant Superintendent Nate Esplin, Executive HR Director Darin Thomas, Executive Director Amy Mitchell, Executive Director Steve Gregoire, Executive Director Rusty Taylor, Executive Director Wade Jensen, Communications Director Steven Dunham, and Technology Director Jeremy Cox. Board Member Terry Hutchinson participated virtually. Board Member Becky Dunn was excused.
Minutes: Executive Secretary Kajsia Boyer
Reverence by Board Member Sta …
Mon Nov 11, 2024
November 11, 2024 Meeting of the Board of Education
Board to vote on school boundary changes affecting Horizon, Crimson Cliffs, Pine View, Desert Hills
The board will hold a public hearing and then vote on a proposed boundary change for Horizon Elementary and the secondary cone sites for Crimson Cliffs, Pine View, and Desert Hills. Other items include discussion of Policy 1905 on paid professional hours for educators, a 2025-2026 insurance renewal update, and an enrollment report. The consent agenda includes minutes, financial reports, and personnel items.
- Public hearing and board action on proposed boundary change: students north of Washington Dam Road and east of Washington Fields Road to attend PVHS Secondary Cone Site from August 2025; students in Leeds also affected; current 6-12 graders may remain at their current schools without bus transportation.
- Discussion of Policy 1905 Paid Professional Hours for Educators
- 2025-2026 Insurance Renewal presentation
- Enrollment update and data report for November 2024
- Consent agenda includes financial report with over $10,000 spending items
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✓ Decided: Board of Education discusses school boundaries and legislative funding
The Board held a work session with local legislators to discuss education funding, school safety, and SITLA assets. Members also reviewed kindergarten literacy goals and debated potential boundary changes for Pine View schools, though no final boundary decisions were recorded.
- Approved motion to enter closed session for property and personnel items (unanimous)
- Approved motion to exit closed session (unanimous)
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Monday, November 11, 2024
November 11, 2024 Meeting of the Board of Education
MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION
Washington County School District
121 West Tabernacle, St. George, Utah
November 11, 2024
4:30 p.m.
A. WORK SESSION
Subject
1. Meet with Local Legislators
Meeting
Nov 11, 2024 - November 11, 2024 Meeting of the Board of Education
Category
A. WORK SESSION
Type
File Attachments
B. CLOSED SESSION
Subject
1. Property and Personnel Items
Meeting
Nov 11, 2024 - November 11, 2024 Meeting of the Board of Education
Category
B. CLOSED SESSION
Type
Discussion
File Attachments
C. WORK SESSION
Subject
1. Board PLC Training - Steve Gregoire
Meeting
Nov 11, 2024 - November 11, 2024 Meeting of the Board of Education
Category
C. WORK SESSION
Type
File Attachments
Subject
2. 2025-2026 Insurance Renewal - Tammara Robinson
Meeting
Nov 11, 2024 - November 11, 2024 Meeting of the Board of Education
Category
C. WORK SESSION
Type
File Attachments
Subject
3. Policy 1905 Paid Professional Hours for Educators - Wade Jensen
Meeting
Nov 11, 2024 - November 11, 2024 Meeting of the Board of Education
Category
C. WORK SESSION
Type
File Attachments
Paid Professional hours policy.pdf (54 KB)
Subject
4. Enrollment Update - Nate Esplin
Meeting
Nov 11, 2024 - November 11, 2024 Meeting of the Board of Education
Category
C. WORK SESSION
Typ …
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MINUTES
MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION
Washington County School District
121 West Tabernacle, St. George, Utah
November 11, 2024
4:30 p.m.
Present: Board Vice President David Stirland, Board Member Craig Seegmiller, Board Member LaRene Cox, Board Member Terry Hutchinson, Board Member Nannette Simmons, Superintendent Richard Holmes, Business Administrator Brent Bills, Assistant Superintendent Cheri Stevenson, Assistant Superintendent Nate Esplin, Executive HR Director Darin Thomas, Executive Director Amy Mitchell, Executive Director Steve Gregoire, Executive Director Rusty Taylor, Executive Director Wade Jensen, Communications Director Steven Dunham, Technology Director Jeremy Cox. Board Member Burke Staheli arrived later in the meeting.
Legislators Present: Senator Evan Vickers, Representative Neil Walter, Representative Walt Brooks, Representative Joe Ellison …
Mon Oct 28, 2024
October 28, 2024 Special Meeting of the Board of Education
Board to vote on boundary change for Desert Hills schools
The Board of Education will consider a boundary change proposal affecting Sunrise Ridge Intermediate, Desert Hills Middle, and Desert Hills High, covering areas south of Enterprise Drive, along River Road, and Desert Color. Action items also include a 2025-2026 calendar revision, policies on student visitors and sick leave to HRA conversion, and a work session covering enrollment, training, seclusion rooms, and an update on Fossil Ridge Intermediate. A closed session is scheduled for property and personnel items.
- Boundary change proposal for Sunrise Ridge Intermediate, Desert Hills Middle, and Desert Hills High (area from Enterprise Drive, River Road, and Desert Color)
- 2025-2026 calendar revision (second revision from approved Feb 2024)
- Policy 2960 Student Visitors approval
- Policy 1325 Sick Leave to HRA Conversion approval
- October 1 enrollment summary and seclusion rooms discussion
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✓ Decided: Board approves 2025-2026 school calendar and new sick leave policy
The Board of Education approved changes to the 2025-2026 school calendar and established a new policy for sick leave conversion. The board also initiated a boundary change proposal for several schools and eliminated the student visitor policy.
- Approved 2025-2026 Calendar change to revision #2 (unanimous)
- Eliminated Policy 2960 Student Visitors (unanimous)
- Approved Policy 1325 Sick Leave to HRA Conversion (unanimous)
- Initiated boundary change proposal for Sunrise Ridge Intermediate, Desert Hills Middle, and Desert Hills High (unanimous)
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Monday, October 28, 2024
October 28, 2024 Special Meeting of the Board of Education
SPECIAL MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION
Washington County School District
121 West Tabernacle, St. George, Utah
October 28, 2024
2:00 p.m.
A. WORK SESSION
Subject
1. 2025-2026 Calendar Change - Rusty Taylor
Meeting
Oct 28, 2024 - October 28, 2024 Special Meeting of the Board of Education
Category
A. WORK SESSION
Type
File Attachments
REVISION #2 - 2025-2026 Approved 2.13.24, Rev. 4.2.2024 - Google Sheets.pdf (126 KB)
Subject
2. October 1 Enrollment Summary - Cheri Stevenson and Nate Esplin
Meeting
Oct 28, 2024 - October 28, 2024 Special Meeting of the Board of Education
Category
A. WORK SESSION
Type
File Attachments
2024.10.5 Final UTREx October Enrollment Summary - Data.pdf (88 KB)
20241028_Washington County School District 2025-26 Open Enrollme.pdf (317 KB)
Subject
3. Board PLC Training - Wade Jensen
Meeting
Oct 28, 2024 - October 28, 2024 Special Meeting of the Board of Education
Category
A. WORK SESSION
Type
File Attachments
Subject
4. USBA PowerUp Master Class - LaRene Cox
Meeting
Oct 28, 2024 - October 28, 2024 Special Meeting of the Board of Education
Category
A. WORK SESSION
Type
File Attachments
Subject
5. Seclusion Rooms - Hollee Cullen and Nate Esplin
Meeting
Oct 28, 2024 - October 28, 2024 Special Meeting of the Board of Education
Category …
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MINUTES
SPECIAL MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION
Washington County School District
121 West Tabernacle, St. George, Utah
October 28, 2024
2:00 p.m.
Present: Board President Becky Dunn, Board Member Craig Seegmiller, Board Member LaRene Cox, Board Member Burke Staheli, Board Member Nannette Simmons, Superintendent Richard Holmes, Business Administrator Brent Bills, Assista …
Mon Oct 14, 2024
October 14, 2024 Meeting of the Board of Education
Board to vote on revised student dress code policy
The Washington County School District Board of Education will hold a work session, closed session, and open meeting. Action items include votes on revised Policy 1432 Educator Evaluation and Policy 2200 Student Dress Code, as well as proposals to change Fossil Ridge Intermediate's colors, name, and mascot, and Desert Hills High School's colors. The board will also consider surplus property declarations and consent agenda items including financial reports and school plan changes.
- Vote on revised Policy 2200 Student Dress Code
- Vote on revised Policy 1432 Educator Evaluation
- Fossil Ridge Intermediate color, name, and mascot change proposal
- Desert Hills High School color change proposal
- Surplus property declaration
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✓ Decided: Board approves educator evaluation policy and consent agenda
The Board unanimously approved the Consent Agenda and Policy 1432 regarding Educator Evaluation. Members discussed potential school boundary changes and a proposal to rename Fossil Ridge, both of which were tabled for further review.
- Approved Consent Agenda including Sept 9, 23, and 27 minutes and financial reports (Unanimous)
- Approved Enterprise Elementary TSSA Plan Change (Unanimous)
- Approved Springdale Elementary TSSA Plan Change (Unanimous)
- Approved Tonaquint Intermediate School LAND Trust Plan Change (Unanimous)
- Approved Policy 1432 Educator Evaluation (Unanimous)
- Tabled Fossil Ridge name and mascot change proposal pending cost analysis
- Tabled boundary change decisions pending a hearing on Nov 4
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Monday, October 14, 2024
October 14, 2024 Meeting of the Board of Education
MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION
Washington County School District
121 West Tabernacle, St. George, Utah
October 14, 2024
4:30 p.m.
A. WORK SESSION
Subject
1. St. George City
Meeting
Oct 14, 2024 - October 14, 2024 Meeting of the Board of Education
Category
A. WORK SESSION
Type
File Attachments
B. CLOSED SESSION
Subject
1. Property and Personnel Items
Meeting
Oct 14, 2024 - October 14, 2024 Meeting of the Board of Education
Category
B. CLOSED SESSION
Type
Discussion
File Attachments
C. WORK SESSION
Subject
1. Board PLC Training - Wade Jensen
Meeting
Oct 14, 2024 - October 14, 2024 Meeting of the Board of Education
Category
C. WORK SESSION
Type
File Attachments
Subject
2. Fossil Ridge Color, Name, and Mascot Change Proposal - Principal Brandon Yost
Meeting
Oct 14, 2024 - October 14, 2024 Meeting of the Board of Education
Category
C. WORK SESSION
Type
File Attachments
Subject
3. School Color Change Proposal - Desert Hills High School Student Council
Meeting
Oct 14, 2024 - October 14, 2024 Meeting of the Board of Education
Category
C. WORK SESSION
Type
File Attachments
Subject
4. October 1 Enrollment Summary - Cheri Stevenson & Nate Esplin
Meeting
Oct 14, 2024 - October 14, 2024 Meeting of the Board of Education
Category
C. WORK SESSION
Type …
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MINUTES
MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION
Washington County School District 121 West Tabernacle, St. George, Utah
October 14 , 2024
4:30 p.m.
Present: Board Vice President David Stir/and, Board Member Craig Seegmiller; Board Member laRene Cox , Board Member Terr y Hutchinson, Board M em ber Burke Staheli , Board Member Nannette Simmons , Superintendent Ri c hard Holmes , Business Administrator Brent Bills , Assistant Superint ende nt Cheri Stevenson , Executive HR Dire c tor Darin Thoma s, Executive Dir ec tor Amy Mit c hell , Executive Dire c tor Stev e Grego ir e , Executive Director Rusty Taylor. Communications Director St eve n Dunham, and Technology Dire c tor Jeremy Cox. Board President Be cky Dunn was excused for the W o rking Session.
St. George City Officials present: Councilman Jimmie Hughes . Councilwoman Dannielle Larkin, Councilwoman Natalie Larsen , Councilman Stev e Kemp , St. George City Manager John Willis , St. George City Attorney Ryan Doole y, Ma yor Mi c hele Randall was excused.
Minutes: Administrative As s istant Camille Ames
Reverence by Member Seegmiller.
The Board Meeting was called to at 12:08 pm WORK SESSION
St. George City s h ared interests and concerns, good solid wo r king relationships with the city. The Board
asked the city about projected growth and received the fo ll owi n g update:
Our city manager John Willis exp l a in ed the growth has been interesting and …
Fri Sep 27, 2024
September 27, 2024 Special Meeting of the Board of Education
Board considers boundary change, Chinese Dual Immersion move for 6 schools
The Washington County School District Board of Education will discuss and possibly vote on initiating a boundary change affecting Washington Fields Intermediate, Crimson Cliffs Middle and High, Fossil Ridge Intermediate, and Pine View Middle and High. The proposal also includes moving the Chinese Dual Immersion program among these schools. Public comment will be heard before the board takes action. The meeting is a special session with only this action item on the agenda.
- Initiate a boundary change for Washington Fields Intermediate, Crimson Cliffs Middle, Crimson Cliffs High, Fossil Ridge Intermediate, Pine View Middle, and Pine View High, and include a program movement (Chinese Dual Immersion) among the same schools.
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✓ Decided: Board initiates boundary and program changes for six schools
The Board of Education unanimously approved the initiation of a boundary change process for six specific schools. This action also includes a program movement for Chinese Dual Immersion among those same schools.
- Approved initiation of boundary changes for Washington Fields Intermediate, Crimson Cliffs Middle, Crimson Cliffs High, Fossil Ridge Intermediate, Pine View Middle, and Pine View High (Unanimous)
- Approved program movement for Chinese Dual Immersion among the six listed schools (Unanimous)
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Friday, September 27, 2024
September 27, 2024 Special Meeting of the Board of Education
SPECIAL MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION
Washington County School District
121 West Tabernacle, St. George, Utah
September 27, 2024
2:30 p.m.
A. PUBLIC COMMENT ON BOARD ACTION ITEMS
B. ACTION ITEMS
Subject
1. Initiate a boundary change for Washington Fields Intermediate, Crimson Cliffs Middle, Crimson Cliffs High, Fossil Ridge Intermediate, Pine View Middle, and Pine View High, and to include a program movement amongst the same schools (Chinese Dual Immersion).
Meeting
Sep 27, 2024 - September 27, 2024 Special Meeting of the Board of Education
Category
B. ACTION ITEMS
Type
File Attachments
C. ADJOURNMENT
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MINUTES
SPECIAL MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION
Washington County School District
121 West Tabernacle, St. George, Utah
September 27, 2024
2:30 p.m.
Present: Board Vice President David Stirland, Board Member Craig Seegmiller, Board Member LaRene Cox, Board Member Burke Staheli, Superintendent Richard Holmes, Business Administrator Brent Bills, Assistant Superintendent Cheri Stevenson,
PUBLIC COMMENT ON BOARD ACTION ITEMS
No public comments were given.
ACTION ITEMS
Initiate a boundary change for Washington Fields Intermediate, Crimson Cliffs Middle, Crimson Cliffs High, Fossil Ridge Intermediate, Pine View Middle, and Pine View High, and to include a program movement amongst the same schools (Chinese Dual Immersion).
Board Member Staheli presented a motion to initiate the process of a boundary change for Washington Fields Intermediate, Crimson Cliffs Middle, Crimson Cliffs High, Fossil Ridge Intermediate, …
Mon Sep 23, 2024
September 23, 2024 Special Meeting of the Board of Education
Board discusses student visitor and sick leave policies
The Washington County School District Board of Education is holding a special meeting to review data and weather protocols. The board will discuss policies regarding student visitors and the conversion of sick leave to Health Reimbursement Accounts (HRA).
- Policy 2960 Student Visitors
- Policy 1325 Sick Leave to HRA Conversion
- Protocol for Extracurricular Activities During Extreme Weather
- Data Report by Brian Stevenson
educationschool-policyemployee-benefitsstudent-safety
✓ Decided: Board agrees to eliminate student visitor policy and discuss sick leave conversion
The Board agreed to eliminate Policy 2960 regarding student visitors, subject to a 30-day review. Members also discussed converting end-of-contract sick leave into Health Reimbursement Accounts (HRA).
- Agreed to eliminate Policy 2960 Student Visitors (pending 30-day review)
- Approved motion to enter closed session at 3:20 p.m. (unanimous)
- Approved motion to exit closed session at 5:18 p.m. (unanimous)
- Approved motion to adjourn at 5:20 p.m. (unanimous)
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Monday, September 23, 2024
September 23, 2024 Special Meeting of the Board of Education
SPECIAL MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION
Washington County School District
121 West Tabernacle, St. George, Utah
September 23, 2024
2:00 p.m.
A. WORK SESSION
Subject
1. Data Report - Brian Stevenson
Meeting
Sep 23, 2024 - September 23, 2024 Special Meeting of the Board of Education
Category
A. WORK SESSION
Type
File Attachments
Subject
2. Protocol for Extracurricular Activities During Extreme Weather - Rusty Taylor
Meeting
Sep 23, 2024 - September 23, 2024 Special Meeting of the Board of Education
Category
A. WORK SESSION
Type
File Attachments
B. DISCUSSION ITEMS
Subject
1. Policy 2960 Student Visitors - Rusty Taylor
Meeting
Sep 23, 2024 - September 23, 2024 Special Meeting of the Board of Education
Category
B. DISCUSSION ITEMS
Type
File Attachments
WCSD-2000-2960.pdf (78 KB)
Subject
2. Policy 1325 Sick Leave to HRA Conversion
Meeting
Sep 23, 2024 - September 23, 2024 Special Meeting of the Board of Education
Category
B. DISCUSSION ITEMS
Type
File Attachments
Policy 1325.pdf (38 KB)
C. CLOSED SESSION
Subject
1. Personnel and Property Items
Meeting
Sep 23, 2024 - September 23, 2024 Special Meeting of the Board of Education
Category
C. CLOSED SESSION
Type
File Attachments
D. ADJOURNMENT
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MINUTES
SPECIAL MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION
Washington County School District
121 West Tabernacle, St. George, Utah
September 23, 2024
2:00 p.m.
Present: Board Vice President David Stirland, Board Member Craig Seegmiller, Board Member LaRene Cox, Board Member Burke Staheli, Superintendent Richard Holmes, Business Administrator Brent Bills, Assistant Superintendent Cheri Stevenson, Assistant Superintendent Nate Esplin, Executive Director Amy Mitchell, Executive Director Steve Gregoire, Executive Director Rusty Taylor, Executive Director Wade Jensen, Communications Director Steven Dunham, and Technology Director Jeremy Cox. Board Member Terry Hutchinson and Board Member Nannette Simmons participated electronically. Board President Becky Dunn was excused
Minutes: Administrative Assistant Camille Ames
Reverence by Member Seegmiller.
A. WORK SESSION
1. Data R …
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