Washington County School District public meetings in 2022
23 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
December 13, 2022 Meeting of the Board of Education
The Board of Education will conduct a closed session regarding property and personnel items before an open meeting. The agenda includes work sessions on instructional curriculum policy and elementary assessment calendars, as well as discussions on the 2024-2025 proposed calendar.
- Elementary Beginning of Year Assessment Calendar discussion
- Instructional Curriculum Policy discussion
- Board PLC Training discussion
- Insurance Renewal Timeline action item
- Strategic Plan action item
The Board unanimously approved the district's Strategic Plan and the Insurance Renewal Timeline. The Consent Agenda, including previous meeting minutes and financial reports, was also approved. The Board discussed the elementary assessment calendar and proposed the 2024-25 school calendar for review.
- Approved Strategic Plan (unanimous)
- Approved Insurance Renewal Timeline (unanimous)
- Approved Consent Agenda including Nov 8 and Nov 28 minutes (unanimous)
- Approved UHSAA 150-Mile Approval (unanimous)
- Decided to move forward with Friday/Monday elementary assessment schedule for next year
Copy of November 28, 2022 Special Meeting of the Board of Education
The Washington County School District Board of Education holds a special meeting on November 28, 2022, featuring a work session on library books, a UDOT I-15 off-ramp proposal, and the 2024-25 calendar. Action items include declaring surplus property, a water purchase agreement, and a Hurricane property exchange, with closed sessions for property and personnel matters.
- Discussion of library book update (Jeremy Cox)
- UDOT I-15 off-ramp proposal (Steven Dunham)
- Approval of bond project for declared surplus property (Brent Bills)
- Water purchase agreement (Craig Hammer) – recommended motion to approve 2021-2022 fee schedule
- Hurricane property exchange (Craig Hammer) – recommended motion to approve transportation/warehouse bid
The Board of Education unanimously approved a Water Purchase Agreement and a Hurricane Property Exchange. The board also approved a Declaration of Surplus Property.
- Approved Declaration of Surplus Property (Unanimous)
- Approved Water Purchase Agreement (Unanimous)
- Approved Hurricane Property Exchange (Unanimous)
November 8, 2022 Meeting of the Board of Education
The Washington County School District Board of Education meets in closed session first, then holds a work session to discuss insurance renewal, open enrollment, a proposed secondary boundary change, and other topics. The board will vote on Health/Sex Education Curriculum Assurances and an Open Enrollment Declaration. Consent agenda includes approval of minutes, financial reports, personnel items, and TSSA plan changes for Water Canyon and Heritage Elementary schools.
- Proposed secondary boundary change discussion
- Health/Sex Education Curriculum Assurances vote
- Open Enrollment Declaration vote
- Tech Ridge CDA discussion
- Water Canyon Elementary TSSA plan change (approx. $14,700 budget adjustment)
The Board of Education conducted a work session covering insurance utilization, the Sharp Survey, and elementary assessment calendars. No substantive votes or final decisions were recorded in the provided minutes beyond procedural motions to enter and exit a closed session.
- Approved motion to enter closed session (unanimous)
- Approved motion to exit closed session (unanimous)
October 4, 2022 Meeting of the Board of Education
The Washington County School District Board of Education will hold a closed session on property and personnel, followed by a work session on a TAVA survey, paraprofessional recruitment and retention, elementary assessment calendar, board PLC training, and a community panel discussion for the superintendent position. The open meeting includes updates on Healthy Dixie, USBA, MBA, Dixie Tech, Foundation, FCAOG, and the audit committee. The consent agenda covers minutes, financial reports (including items over $10,000), and personnel/LEA license items.
- Community panel discussion for superintendent position
- Paraprofessional recruitment and retention discussion
- Financial report with items over $10,000
- Enrollment data for October
- Consent agenda: personnel and LEA license items
The Board held a work session to review TAVA mental health survey results and discuss strategies for recruiting paraprofessionals. No formal votes were taken on the proposed elementary assessment calendar or the Outride Program funding. The second work meeting of October was cancelled.
- Cancelled second October work meeting
- Entered closed session for personnel and litigation items (unanimous)
- Entered closed session for personnel items (unanimous)
September 26, 2022 Special Meeting of the Board of Education
The board will hold a work session to discuss future position changes and a second-year senior graduation event. They will then vote on several action items, including rescinding Policy 7010 (Accident/Incident Review and Prevention), updating Policy 2360 (Student Concussion and Head Injury), and updating Policy 1200 (Pay and Compensation). Votes are also scheduled on LAND Trust plan changes for Three Falls and Bloomington Elementary schools, a TSSA plan change for Hurricane Intermediate, and LEA-specific licensing. A closed session for personnel and property matters will follow.
- Vote to rescind Policy 7010 Accident/Incident Review and Prevention
- Vote to update Policy 2360 Student Concussion and Head Injury Policy
- Vote to update Policy 1200 Pay and Compensation
- Vote on LAND Trust plan change for Three Falls Elementary School
- Vote on LAND Trust plan change for Bloomington Elementary School
The Board of Education unanimously approved three district policies regarding accidents, concussions, and compensation. The board also approved LAND Trust Plan changes for two elementary schools and a TSSA Plan change for Hurricane Intermediate.
- Approved Policy 7010 Accident/Incident Review and Prevention (unanimous)
- Approved Policy 2360 Student Concussion and Head Injury Policy (unanimous)
- Approved Policy 1200 Pay and Compensation (unanimous)
- Approved Three Falls Elementary School LAND Trust Plan change (unanimous)
- Approved Bloomington Elementary School LAND Trust Plan change (unanimous)
- Approved Hurricane Intermediate TSSA Plan change (unanimous)
- Approved LEA Specific Licensing and Endorsements (unanimous)
September 13, 2022 Meeting of the Board of Education
The Board of Education meets to discuss opening school progress, a full-day kindergarten update, and pandemic learning gaps. A consent agenda includes approval of school plan changes, financial reports, and personnel items. A closed session will address property and personnel matters.
- Consent agenda: Coral Canyon Elementary SLT Plan Change, Hurricane Elementary SLT Plan Change, Pine View Middle School TSSA Plan Change, Snow Canyon High School TSSA Plan Change
- Financial report including over $10,000 expenditure report
- Full-day kindergarten update presented by Amy Mitchell
- Pandemic learning gap update presented by Nate Esplin
- Healthy Dixie update from Craig Seegmiller
The Board of Education conducted a work session featuring reports on school openings, full-day kindergarten expansion, and student achievements. No formal votes on policy or spending were recorded in the open session.
- Approved motion to enter closed session (unanimous)
- Approved motion to exit closed session (unanimous)
August 22, 2022 Special Meeting of the Board of Education
The Washington County School District Board of Education will hold a special meeting with a work session and action items. The key action is a resolution authorizing up to $15,005,000 in general obligation school building bonds. Other action items include plan changes for several elementary schools under LAND Trust and TSSA programs. A closed session for personnel matters is also scheduled.
- Consideration of resolution authorizing up to $15,005,000 in general obligation school building bonds
- Paradise Canyon Elementary School LAND Trust plan change with recommended approval of 2021-2022 School Fee Schedule and School Spend Plans
- Paradise Canyon Elementary TSSA plan change with recommended approval of Award for Transportation and Warehouse Bid
- South Mesa Elementary School LAND Trust plan change with recommended approval of Legislative Payout
- Closed session for personnel matters
The Board of Education approved a resolution for general obligation school building bonds and several school-specific LAND Trust and TSSA plan changes. The board also held a work session to review board member responsibilities, the Sharp Survey, and out-of-state travel policies.
- Approved resolution for up to $15,005,000 general obligation school building bonds (unanimous)
- Approved Paradise Canyon Elementary School LAND Trust Plan (unanimous)
- Approved Paradise Canyon Elementary TSSA Plan (unanimous)
- Approved South Mesa Elementary School LAND Trust Plan (unanimous)
- Approved Diamond Valley Elementary TSSA Plan (unanimous)
- Approved Majestic Fields Elementary School LAND Trust Plan (unanimous)
- Approved Dixie Middle School TSSA Plan (unanimous)
August 9, 2022 Meeting of the Board of Education
The Washington County School District Board of Education will hold a public hearing and vote on moving $45,000 from the Horizon Elementary fire alarm panel project to the Snow Canyon High School library remodel. The board also will vote on updates to three policies: Drug Free Workplace, Campus Management, and Board Meetings. Additional discussion items include proposed changes to policies on accident review, concussion/head injury, and pay/compensation.
- Public hearing on proposed bond project change: $45,000 from Horizon Elementary fire alarm to Snow Canyon High School library remodel
- Action on Policy 1400 Drug Free Workplace modifications
- Action on Policy 3620 Campus Management proposed changes
- Action on Policy 0002 Board Meetings modifications
- Discussion on rescinding Policy 7010 Accident/Incident Review and Prevention
The Board of Education unanimously approved the consent agenda, including previous meeting minutes and financial reports. Members reviewed a long-term capital facilities plan and discussed proposed changes to the Honors Diploma requirements.
- Approved Consent Agenda items unanimously
- Approved June 21, 2022 meeting minutes
- Approved July 20, 2022 special working meeting minutes
- Approved July 20, 2022 special meeting minutes
- Postponed board book review
- Postponed Sharp Survey discussion
- Postponed out-of-state travel policy discussion
- Postponed all committee updates
July 20, 2022 Special Meeting of the Board of Education
The Washington County School District Board of Education holds a special meeting to consider two action items. The board will discuss the selection of Richard Holmes as a principal and a personnel leave of absence request for Lyle Cox. The agenda provides no further details on either item.
- Discussion of principal selection for Richard Holmes
- Personnel leave of absence request for Lyle Cox
The Board of Education approved the transfer of Brad Christensen to Washington Fields Intermediate School and the selection of Terri Howell as principal at Hurricane Intermediate School. The Board also approved a personnel leave of absence request.
- Approved transfer of Brad Christensen to Washington Fields Intermediate School (unanimous)
- Approved selection of Terri Howell as principal at Hurricane Intermediate School (unanimous)
- Approved personnel Leave of Absence Request (unanimous)
Special Work Meeting of the Board of Education
The Washington County School District Board of Education will hold a special work meeting with a closed session for personnel and property. During the work session, the board will discuss and vote on several items including an update on media center library materials policy, strategic plan review, data mining for student achievement, elementary future planning, board book review, and department goals. Specific actions include approvals for the Hurricane High School LAND Trust plan change, the 2021-2022 school fee schedule and spend plans, a legislative payout, a bond project, and a transportation and warehouse bid award.
- Approve Hurricane High School LAND Trust plan change
- Approve 2021-2022 School Fee Schedule and School Spend Plans
- Approve Legislative Payout
- Approve Bond Project as presented
- Approve Award for Transportation and Warehouse Bid
The Board of Education conducted a work session covering school security, library policy, and strategic planning. No formal votes were taken on the discussed proposals, and the Board Book Review was postponed.
- Entered closed session for personnel items (Unanimous)
- Exited closed session (Unanimous)
- Postponed Board Book Review
June 21, 2022 Meeting of the Board of Education
The board will hold public hearings on proposed elementary boundary changes and the 2021-2022 final and 2022-2023 adopted budgets, then vote on those items. Additional action items include approving a crack seal contract, an elementary principal selection, and the comprehensive guidance program. Discussion items include policy revisions on drug-free workplace, campus management, and board meetings.
- Proposed elementary boundary change between Majestic Fields and South Mesa affecting areas near 4235 South, 4290 South, 380 East, Sun Valley Circle, and undeveloped areas near Washington Dam Road
- Public hearing and adoption of 2021-2022 final budget and 2022-2023 adopted budget
- Crack seal contract
- Elementary principal selection
- Comprehensive Guidance Program action
The Board of Education approved the 2021-2022 final budget and the 2022-2023 adopted budget. Members also approved elementary boundary changes between Majestic Fields and South Mesa, as well as a new Early Learning Plan. Several administrative contracts and personnel selections were finalized.
- Approved 2021-2022 Final Budget and 2022-2023 Adopted Budget (unanimous)
- Approved elementary boundary changes between Majestic Fields and South Mesa (unanimous)
- Approved Early Learning Plan for first and second grade students (unanimous)
- Approved Comprehensive Guidance Program (unanimous)
- Awarded Crack Seal Contract to Straight Strike (unanimous)
- Selected Susan Moore as Elementary Principal (unanimous)
- Approved Consent Agenda including May 10 and May 24 minutes (unanimous)
May 24, 2022 Special Meeting of the Board of Education
The Board of Education will hold a public hearing and then vote on a proposed change to the 2019-2023 bond projects, reallocating funds from the Snow Canyon Lava removal project to the Snow Canyon High School Library remodel. The board will also discuss and take action on Policy 4211 Media Center Libraries, and consider changes to the Pine View High School LAND Trust and TSSA plans. Closed sessions are scheduled for litigation and personnel/property items.
- Public hearing and action on changing bond project funding from Snow Canyon Lava removal to Snow Canyon High School Library remodel
- Work session and board action on Policy 4211 Media Center Libraries
- Board action on Pine View High School LAND Trust Plan Change
- Board action on Pine View High School TSSA Plan Change
The Board of Education approved a new policy for media center libraries and redirected bond funds from a lava removal project to a library remodel at Snow Canyon High School. The Board also approved plan changes for Pine View High School regarding LAND Trust and TSSA funding.
- Approved redirecting 2019-2023 Bond Project funding from Snow Canyon lava removal to Snow Canyon High School library remodel (Unanimous)
- Approved Policy 4211 Media Center Libraries with discussed changes (Unanimous)
- Approved Pine View High School LAND Trust Plan Change (Unanimous)
- Approved Pine View High TSSA Plan Change (Unanimous)
May 10, 2022 Meeting of the Board of Education
The Washington County School District Board will discuss a range of items, including a public boundary hearing on a proposed elementary school zone change affecting the Majestic Fields and South Mesa areas. Work session topics cover training, turf requests, and recognitions, while open discussion items provide updates on various district programs. Board action items include policy updates, a classified negotiated agreement, a turf request for Hurricane High School, and the proposed budgets for 2021‑22 and 2022‑23.
- Boundary hearing on elementary boundary change (Majestic Fields to South Mesa, Washington city)
- Classified Negotiated Agreement – Lyle Cox
- Policy 1100 update – Filling Positions – Lyle Cox
- Hurricane High School turf request – Richard Holmes
- Proposed final budget for 2021‑2022 and adopted budget for 2022‑2023 – Brent Bills
The Board of Education unanimously approved the consent agenda, which included previous meeting minutes, financial reports, and personnel items. A boundary hearing was held regarding proposed elementary changes between Majestic Fields and South Mesa, as well as undeveloped areas in Washington Fields and Washington Dam Road. The Board also discussed a request for additional turf at Hurricane High, stating they could agree if the school covers half the cost.
- Approved Consent Agenda including April 12 and April 27 minutes (unanimous)
- Approved financial report and personnel/LEA license items (unanimous)
- Conditionally agreed to Hurricane High turf request if school raises half of the ~$60,000 cost
April 27, 2022 Special Meeting of the Board of Education
The Washington County School District Board of Education is holding a special meeting at Dixie High School to review student policies and operational updates. Members will discuss the 2022–2023 board schedule, dress code, cell phone policy, and graduation assignments. During the action portion, the board will consider a request for proposals for bus routing software and approve a negotiated agreement. A closed session will address personnel and property matters.
- Bus Routing Software RFP (Action)
- Approval of Negotiated Agreement (Action)
- 2022–2023 Proposed Board Meeting Schedule (Discussion & Action)
- Dress Code and Cell Phone Policy updates (Discussion)
- Graduation Assignments review (Discussion)
The Board of Education approved the selection of Transfinder for bus routing software and ratified a certified negotiated agreement. The board also approved the 2022-2023 meeting schedule with one date change.
- Approved selection of Transfinder as bus routing software at approximately $36,000 per year (Unanimous)
- Approved 2022-2023 Board of Education meeting schedule with March meeting changed to March 7, 2023 (Unanimous)
- Approved Certified Negotiated Agreement (Unanimous)
April 12, 2022 Meeting of the Board of Education
The Washington County School District Board of Education will meet at 4:30 p.m. on April 12, 2022. The session includes work sessions, a closed‑session discussion of property and personnel items, and several board‑action items such as a Summer Seal contract, the sale of a CTE home, and a bus‑routing software RFP. The board will also review the proposed 2022‑2023 meeting schedule and a health curriculum item. Public comments are limited to three minutes per speaker.
- Summer Seal Contract
- Sale of CTE Home
- Bus Routing Software RFP
- Health Curriculum item
- 2022‑2023 Proposed Meeting of the Board schedule
The Board of Education approved the consent agenda, which included the March 8 and March 28 meeting minutes, financial reports, and personnel items. The meeting featured a work session on growth in Santa Clara City and a tour of the Pine View High School remodel.
- Approved Consent Agenda including March 8 and March 28 minutes (Unanimous)
- Approved financial report and personnel/LEA license items (Unanimous)
- Approved motion to enter closed session at 2:06 p.m. (Unanimous)
- Approved motion to exit closed session at 4:17 p.m. (Unanimous)
- Postponed discussion on dress code
- Postponed discussion on cell phone policy
- Postponed discussion on facilities
March 28, 2022 Special Meeting of the Board of Education
The Washington County Board of Education will hold a public hearing on the proposed School Fee Schedule for the 2022-2023 school year, then consider action to approve it. The board will also discuss naming and colors for a new CT high school, health curriculum, and updates to two district policies (Policy 1100 Filling Positions and Policy 1330 Employee Leave). The meeting closes with a closed session for personnel and property matters.
- Public hearing on proposed 2022-2023 School Fee Schedule
- Action item to approve 2022-2023 School Fee Schedule
- Discussion and possible action on CT High name/colors
- Discussion and action on health curriculum
- Discussion of Policy 1100 Filling Positions and Policy 1330 Employee Leave
The Board of Education unanimously approved the school fee schedule for the 2022-2023 school year. The board also approved the name, colors, and mascot for the new Career & Technical High School. Approval of the Health Curriculum was tabled.
- Approved 2022-2023 School Fee Schedule (unanimous)
- Approved WCSD Career & Technical High School name, navy blue and Carolina blue colors, and Titans mascot (unanimous)
- Tabled Health Curriculum approval
March 8, 2022 Meeting of the Board of Education
The board will hold a public hearing to receive comment on the proposed school fee schedule for 2022-2023. They also will consider a consent agenda including minutes, financial reports, personnel items, a land trust plan change, and athletic travel requests. Action items include declaring surplus property and approving a professional design services contract.
- Public hearing on proposed 2022-2023 school fee schedule
- Declaration of surplus property
- Professional design services contract for priorities
- Financial report including expenditures over $10,000
- Majestic Fields Elementary LAND Trust plan change
The Board of Education approved the consent agenda, including financial reports and the Majestic Fields Elementary School LAND Trust Plan change. Members reviewed stakeholder survey data and a proposed 2022-23 meeting calendar. A public hearing was held regarding the proposed 2022-2023 School Fee Schedule, though no public comments were received.
- Approved Consent Agenda including February meeting minutes, financial report, and personnel items (unanimous)
- Approved Majestic Fields Elementary School LAND Trust Plan Change (unanimous)
- Approved UHSAA 150-Mile Requests (unanimous)
- Approved motion to enter closed session (unanimous)
- Approved motion to exit closed session (unanimous)
March 1, 2022 Special Meeting of the Board of Education
The Board of Education will hold a public hearing on the proposed School Fee Schedule for the 2022-2023 school year. The meeting also includes a work session with a preschool report and a motion to approve a bond project, a closed session for property, personnel, and potential litigation, and action items on principal selection and priority projects.
- Public hearing on proposed 2022-2023 School Fee Schedule
- Motion to approve Bond Project as presented (Preschool Report work session)
- Closed session for property, personnel, and potential litigation
- Principal selection for Nate Esplin
- Priorities Projects for 2022-2023 (Brent Bills)
The Board of Education approved a $3.6 million list of priority projects for 2022-2023, including repairs to the Hurricane track and football field. The Board also appointed four new principals for LaVerkin Elementary, Hurricane Middle, Snow Canyon Middle, and Sunrise Ridge Intermediate schools. A public hearing was held regarding the 2022-2023 school fee schedule, but no public comments were submitted.
- Approved 2022-2023 Priorities Projects totaling $3.6 million (Unanimous)
- Approved Gabby Young as principal for LaVerkin Elementary (Unanimous)
- Approved Shaun Jaggi as principal for Hurricane Middle School (Unanimous)
- Approved Jerrod Dastrup as principal for Snow Canyon Middle School (Unanimous)
- Approved Mandie Luce as principal for Sunrise Ridge Intermediate School (Unanimous)
February 14, 2022 Special Meeting of the Board of Education
This special meeting of the Washington County School District Board of Education consists solely of a closed session to discuss potential litigation, followed by adjournment. No public business or decisions are scheduled.
- Closed session for potential litigation
The Board of Education entered a closed session to discuss potential litigation. No other substantive actions were recorded before the meeting adjourned.
- Approved motion to enter closed session (Unanimous)
- Approved motion to exit closed session (Unanimous)
February 9, 2022 Special Meeting of the Board of Education
The Washington County School District Board of Education held a special meeting at 6:30 a.m. to enter closed session for discussion of potential litigation. The only other agenda item was adjournment. No public decisions were made.
- Closed session held to discuss potential litigation
The Board of Education met for a special session and entered a closed session to discuss potential litigation. No substantive decisions were recorded in the open session.
- Approved motion to enter closed session (unanimous)
- Approved motion to exit closed session (unanimous)
February 8, 2022 Meeting of the Board of Education
The Washington County School District Board of Education will meet February 8, 2022, in open and closed sessions. The board will hear a COVID-19 update, discuss district goals, and review enrollment, safe schools, and department reports. Action items include votes on amendments to pay and compensation (Policy 1200) and bullying/hazing (Policy 3510), insurance renewal, and a bid for the Enterprise High remodel. A consent agenda covers minutes and a financial report over $10,000.
- Policy 1200 amendment for playground monitors (pay and compensation)
- Policy 3510 bullying and hazing amendments
- Insurance renewal discussion and vote
- Enterprise High remodel bid decision
- Closed session for property and personnel items
The Board held a work session with LaVerkin and Toquerville city officials to discuss projected housing growth and the future need for elementary and secondary schools. No formal votes on school sites or budget items were recorded in the provided text.
- Approved motion to enter closed session (unanimous)
- Approved motion to exit closed session (unanimous)
January 31, 2022 Special Meeting of the Board of Education
The board will meet in a special session to discuss insurance renewals, the Ibigawa student exchange program, and SB114 on public school curriculum requirements. Action is considered on Policy 4210 Instructional Media (with a recommended motion to approve Bond Project as presented) and Policy 4220 Review of Instructional Media (with a recommended motion to approve the 2021-2022 School Fee Schedule and School Spend Plans). A closed session for personnel and property items is also scheduled.
- Discussion of SB114 – Public School Curriculum Requirements
- Policy 4210 Instructional Media – action with recommended motion to approve Bond Project as presented
- Policy 4220 Review of Instructional Media – action with recommended motion to approve 2021-2022 School Fee Schedule and School Spend Plans
- Insurance renewals discussion
- Ibigawa Student Exchange program discussion
The Board held a special meeting to review insurance renewal options and proposed changes to policies regarding instructional media and the review of materials. No formal votes were recorded for the policy changes or insurance recommendations. The meeting included a closed session for personnel and property items.
- Approved motion to enter closed session (Unanimous)
- Approved motion to exit closed session (Unanimous)
January 11, 2022 Meeting of the Board of Education
The Washington County School District Board of Education will hold a closed session at 1:00 p.m. followed by a work session covering Washington City, a COVID update, library book committee follow-up, and county board district boundary changes. The open meeting at 4:30 p.m. includes action items on the 2023-2024 school calendar and a surplus property declaration, as well as discussions on Policy 1200 Pay and Compensation (playground monitor amendment) and Policy 3510 Bullying and Hazing. The consent agenda includes financial reports and business administrator contract renewal.
- Vote on 2023-2024 school calendar
- Surplus property declaration
- Discussion of Policy 1200 Pay and Compensation amendment for playground monitors
- Discussion of Policy 3510 Bullying and Hazing amendments
- Consent agenda: financial report over $10,000 and business administrator contract renewal
The Board of Education discussed potential school board district boundary changes and the removal of one book from elementary and intermediate levels. The board also received updates on COVID-19 cases and city growth developments in Washington City. No formal votes on policy or budget were recorded in the open session.
- Approved motion to enter closed session (unanimous)
- Approved motion to exit closed session (unanimous)
- Removed one book from elementary and intermediate levels via Library Book Committee