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Washington County School District public meetings in 2023

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

Tue Dec 12, 2023

December 12, 2023 Meeting of the Board of Education

Board to consider 2025-2026 calendar, fee schedule, and executive director selection

The Washington County School District Board of Education will hold a work session and open meeting on December 12, 2023. They will discuss a proposed 2025-2026 school calendar, a draft fee schedule, and a transportation report. Action items include selecting an executive director, approving an open enrollment insurance timeline, and authorizing design services. The board will also review enrollment data, safe schools reports, and a TSSA plan change for Crimson Cliffs High School.

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✓ Decided: Board nominates Burke Staheli for UHSAA 4A district classification position

The Board unanimously nominated Burke Staheli for a three-year term on the UHSAA 4A district classification board. Members discussed a proposed 2025-2026 school calendar and a 2024-2025 fee schedule, though no final votes were recorded for these items.

Mon Dec 11, 2023

December 11, 2023 Washington County School District Building Authority

Building Authority to adopt resolutions

The Washington County School District Building Authority will consider adoption of resolutions. No other business is listed. The meeting is expected to adjourn after this single action item.

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✓ Decided: Building Authority establishes officers, bylaws, and operational procedures

The Washington County School District Building Authority held an organizational meeting to establish its governance structure. The board unanimously approved its officers, official bylaws, and the authority's official seal.

Mon Dec 11, 2023

December 11, 2023 Special Meeting of the Board of Education

Board holds closed session for personnel items

This special meeting of the Washington County School District Board of Education consists solely of a closed session to discuss personnel matters, followed by adjournment. No public business or decisions are scheduled.

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✓ Decided: Board of Education held special meeting for closed personnel session

The Board of Education convened for a special meeting and entered a closed session to discuss personnel matters. No substantive actions or decisions were recorded in the open session.

Mon Nov 27, 2023

November 27, 2023 Special Meeting of the Board of Education

Board discusses local building authority and school land trust changes

The Board of Education will conduct a work session followed by several action items. Discussions include the 2024-2025 fee schedule, risk management, and UHSAA matters.

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✓ Decided: Board of Education holds work session with local legislators

The Board of Education met with local legislators to discuss budget concerns, insurance premiums, and teacher salaries. No formal votes or decisions were recorded during this work session.

Tue Nov 14, 2023

November 14, 2023 Meeting of the Board of Education

Board to vote on resolution creating Local Building Authority

The Washington County School District Board of Education will hold a work session, closed session, and open meeting. Action items include votes on several policies, open enrollment designations, a pest control RFP, and a resolution to organize the Local Building Authority. The board will also review enrollment data, safe schools, and GRAMA requests.

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✓ Decided: Board of Education holds work sessions on crisis response and student training

The Board conducted work sessions regarding the WCSD Crisis Team, PLC proficiency models, and harassment prevention training. No substantive votes or policy decisions were recorded in the provided minutes.

Mon Oct 30, 2023

October 30, 2023 Special Meeting of the Board of Education

Board of Education discusses school plans and property items

The Board of Education will review several action items including school land trust plans and personnel licenses. A work session is scheduled to discuss enrollment, boundaries, and financial reports.

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✓ Decided: Board approves Tech Ridge CDA and several district property and legal items

The Board of Education approved a modified Community Development Agreement (CDA) for the Tech Ridge mixed-use project. Other approved actions included a property surplus in Hurricane, a water lift station for Santa Clara Elementary, and a legal settlement. The Board also approved the 2023-2024 School LAND Trust Plan for CT High.

Tue Oct 10, 2023

October 10, 2023 Meeting of the Board of Education

Board to consider Dixie High vocational construction contract and school plan changes

The Washington County School District Board of Education will meet October 10, 2023, to discuss and act on several items. The board will consider construction RFPs for Dixie High and Snow Canyon Middle, a crack seal contract, and policy updates. A consent agenda includes plan changes for multiple schools under TSSA and LAND Trust programs. The meeting also features work session discussions on Tech Ridge CDA, PLC training, and enrollment updates.

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✓ Decided: Board of Education reschedules October 23 meeting to October 30

The Board discussed a proposed $1.1 billion Tech Ridge CDA development and potential school boundary changes for Coral Cliffs and Toquerville students. No formal votes were recorded for the development or boundary proposals. The Board approved rescheduling a future meeting.

Mon Sep 18, 2023

September 18, 2023 Special Meeting of the Board of Education

Board to vote on Post High LAND Trust plan, discuss dress code and enrollment

The Washington County School District Board of Education holds a special meeting with a work session to discuss UHSAA updates, advanced learning programs in intermediate schools, dress code changes, enrollment numbers, and a review of Utah Online High School. The board will vote on the Post High 2023-2024 School LAND Trust Plan. A closed session for property and personnel matters is also scheduled.

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✓ Decided: Board holds work session on lacrosse, enrollment, and dress code

The Board of Education held a work session to discuss the potential addition of lacrosse for Spring 2025 and current student enrollment trends. No formal votes were taken on these items; the board reviewed reports on dress code enforcement and the operations of Utah Online High School.

Tue Sep 12, 2023

September 12, 2023 Meeting of the Board of Education

Board reviews multiple school facility plan changes and policy updates

The Washington County School District Board will consider a series of TSSA and LAND Trust plan changes for several elementary and intermediate schools. It will also review updates to district policies on media center library materials and promotion, retention, and acceleration. Additional items include an RFP for an early interactive reading software program and enrollment and safe schools reports.

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✓ Decided: Board of Education holds work session with student body presidents

The Board conducted a work session featuring discussions with high school student presidents regarding school spirit, dress code, and inclusivity. No substantive policy changes or budget approvals were decided during the open session.

Tue Aug 8, 2023

August 8, 2023 Meeting of the Board of Education

Board to adopt 2023-2024 budget and tax rates, hear bond project change

The Washington County School District Board of Education will hold a public hearing on a proposed change to bond project funding, moving Snow Canyon High School switchgear funds to Bloomington and Sunset Elementary. The board will also vote on adopting the 2023-2024 proposed budget and tax rates. Other action items include policies on attendance and band management, while discussions cover media center library materials and promotion/retention policies.

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✓ Decided: Board discusses tax rates and budget for 2023-2024

The Board discussed property tax levies and the 2023-2024 proposed budget, noting the district has the fourth lowest per pupil spending in the state. The meeting included training on ethics policies and discussions regarding library material transparency and school safety grants. No final vote on the budget or tax rates was recorded in the provided text.

Mon Aug 7, 2023

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

Washington County School District proposes 50.35% property tax increase

The district is holding a public hearing on a proposed increase in property tax revenue. For a $577,000 residence, the annual tax would rise from $937.77 to $1,506.78, a $569.01 increase. For a business of the same value, the increase would be $1,034.56. The hearing is scheduled for August 7, 2023 at 6:00 PM at Dixie High School Auditorium.

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Mon Jul 31, 2023

July 31, 2023 Special Meeting of the Board of Education

Board discusses personnel items in closed session

The Washington County School District Board of Education held a special meeting on July 31, 2023. In a closed session the board discussed personnel items. In a work session the board discussed planning for the next meeting. The meeting then adjourned.

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✓ Decided: Board of Education plans for upcoming August 7 tax hearing

The Board held two closed sessions to discuss personnel items. Members and staff discussed the setup and planning for a tax hearing scheduled for August 7, 2023, at Dixie High School.

Tue Jul 11, 2023

July 11, 2023 Special Meeting of the Board of Education

Washington County School Board votes on land trusts, literacy plans, and legal counsel.

The Washington County School District Board of Education will meet to discuss and vote on administrative and policy matters. Key actions include approving land trust plan changes for Utah Online and Hurricane High School, selecting legal counsel, and adopting an early learning literacy plan. The board will also review attendance policy updates, department goals, and proposed fee schedules that affect district operations and student services.

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✓ Decided: Board approves Early Learning Plan and Utah Online LAND Trust changes

The Board of Education approved the Early Learning Plan and the Utah Online 2023-2024 School LAND Trust Plan Change. The selection of legal counsel was tabled. The board also discussed proposed updates to the attendance policy regarding truancy and reporting.

Wed Jun 28, 2023

June 28, 2023 Special Meeting of the Board of Education

Board to hold closed session on property and personnel

The Washington County School District Board of Education is meeting in a special closed session to discuss property and personnel items. Following the closed session, the meeting will adjourn. No other business is on the agenda.

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✓ Decided: Board of Education discusses Truth in Taxation plans

The Board and staff discussed plans for the Truth in Taxation hearing and information mailing. No substantive public decisions were recorded. The Board entered and exited a closed session to discuss property and personnel items.

Mon Jun 19, 2023

June 19, 2023 Special Meeting of the Board of Education

Board to adopt 2022-2023 final budget and 2023-2024 tentative budget

The board will hold a public hearing on the 2022-2023 final budget and the 2023-2024 tentative adopted budget, then vote on approval. A working session will discuss the HB 403 Student Mental Health Amendment Grant. The meeting also includes a closed session for property and personnel items.

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✓ Decided: Board approves 2022-2023 Final and 2023-2024 Tentative Budgets

The Board of Education held a public hearing to receive input on district budgets. No public comments were provided. The Board unanimously approved the 2022-2023 Final Budget and the 2023-2024 Tentative Adopted Budget.

Tue Jun 6, 2023

June 6, 2023 Meeting of the Board of Education

Public hearing on 2022-2023 final budget and 2023-2024 proposed budget

The board will hold a public hearing to receive input on the adoption of the 2022-2023 final budget and the 2023-2024 proposed adopted budget. They will also consider several action items including approval of negotiated agreements, policies on learning materials and instructional media, and consent agenda items such as financial reports and TSSA plan changes for two schools. Discussion items include a policy on band management and updates on capital growth and enrollment.

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✓ Decided: Board schedules Truth in Taxation hearing for August 7

The Board of Education scheduled a Truth in Taxation hearing for August 7 at Dixie High. The board also held a public budget hearing to review the 2022-2023 Final Budget and the 2023-2024 Proposed Adopted Budget, though no public comments were received.

Tue May 30, 2023

May 30, 2023 Special Meeting of the Board of Education

School board to vote on transportation bid, pickleball court bid, and auditor RFP

The Washington County School District Board of Education holds a special meeting with a closed session on personnel and property, followed by public comment and board action items. The board will vote on approving an award for the Transportation and Warehouse Bid, a Millcreek High School Pickleball Court Bid, and an Auditor RFP, along with a change to the Hurricane High School LAND Trust Plan.

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✓ Decided: Board approves pickleball court bid and auditor selection

The Board of Education approved a contract for pickleball courts at Millcreek High School and selected a new auditor. The board also approved a Certified Negotiated Agreement.

Tue May 9, 2023

May 9, 2023 Meeting of the Board of Education

Board to vote on school improvement plans and LAND trust exemptions

The Washington County School District Board of Education will consider approving 2023-2024 School Improvement Plans (TSSA and School LAND Trust), exemptions for Post High and Millcreek High from LAND Trust community councils, a CT High School tax credit allocation, and Policy 2810 on School Community Councils. Discussions include policies on adult education, learning materials, textbooks, and instructional media. A closed session is scheduled for property and personnel items.

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✓ Decided: Board approves school improvement plans and updates community council policy

The Board of Education approved the 2023-2024 School Improvement Plans and updated Policy 2810 regarding School Community Councils. The board also approved tax credit allocations for CT High School and appointed Warrin Richins as principal of Enterprise Elementary.

Mon May 8, 2023

May 8, 2023 Special Meeting of the Board of Education

Board holds closed session on personnel and property

This special meeting consists solely of a closed session to discuss personnel and property items. No public business or decisions are scheduled. The meeting will adjourn following the closed session.

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✓ Decided: Board of Education held closed session for property and personnel items

The Board of Education met for a special meeting and entered a closed session to discuss property and personnel items. No substantive public decisions were recorded.

Mon Apr 24, 2023

April 24, 2023 Special Meeting of the Board of Education

Board to consider bond project and capital financing plan

This special meeting of the Washington County School District Board of Education includes a work session with recommended approvals for a bond project, the 2021-2022 school fee schedule, a dress code policy, a transportation bid, a legislative payout, and a change to the Hurricane High School LAND Trust plan. The board will also hold a closed session for property and personnel items, discuss Policy 2910 on leaving school before the final scheduled day, and take action on a TAVA Mental Health Renewal contract and a principal selection.

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✓ Decided: Board discusses dress code policies and varsity status for lacrosse

The Board held a work session to discuss school safety, AI technology, and dress code consistency. Members reviewed a proposal to grant varsity status to lacrosse and discussed improving transparency for the capital financing plan.

Tue Apr 11, 2023

April 11, 2023 Meeting of the Board of Education

Board to vote on health education curriculum resource approval

The Washington County School District Board of Education will hold a work session and open meeting on April 11, 2023. Action items include approving health education curriculum resources and the 2023-2024 meeting schedule. The board will also discuss graduation assignments, TAVA mental health renewal, and school improvement plans.

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✓ Decided: Board discusses new tax initiative to fund capital projects and debt repayment

The Board held a work session regarding a new tax initiative to pay off debt and save for future projects, including a new elementary school and vocational building. The meeting also included presentations on mental health benefits, sex education curriculum, and digital instruction tools. No formal votes on these items were recorded in the provided text.

Mon Apr 10, 2023

April 10, 2023 Special Meeting of the Board of Education

Board enters closed session for personnel items

This is a special meeting of the Washington County School District Board of Education. The only business is a closed session to discuss personnel matters, followed by adjournment. No votes or public actions are scheduled.

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✓ Decided: Board of Education held special meeting for closed session

The Board of Education met for a special session on April 10, 2023. The meeting consisted of a closed session to discuss personnel items.

Wed Apr 5, 2023

April 5, 2023 Special Meeting of the Board of Education

School Board to consider sale of CTE Home and fee schedule

The Washington County School District Board of Education will hold a special meeting to discuss one action item: the sale of a CTE Home. The recommended motion is to approve the 2021-2022 School Fee Schedule and School Spend Plans.

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✓ Decided: Board approves sale of CTE Home

The Board of Education met for a special meeting to review and act upon a property offer. The board unanimously approved the sale of the CTE Home.

Mon Mar 27, 2023

March 27, 2023 Special Meeting of the Board of Education

Board to vote on 2023-2024 school fee schedule and spend plans

The Washington County School District Board of Education will hold a public hearing on the proposed 2023-2024 School Fee Schedule and then vote on its adoption. The board will also discuss bond projects, financial growth, facilities updates, and athletics. Action items include the sale of a CTE home, approval of a Transportation and Warehouse bid, and personnel selections.

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✓ Decided: Board approves 2023-2024 school fee schedule and key personnel appointments

The Board of Education unanimously approved the 2023-2024 School Fee Schedule and Spend Plans. The board also approved three director-level personnel selections and tabled the sale of a CTE home.

Tue Mar 21, 2023

March 21, 2023 Special Meeting of the Board of Education

Board to hold closed session on personnel items

This special meeting of the Washington County School District Board of Education consists solely of a closed session to discuss personnel matters, followed by adjournment. No other business is scheduled.

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✓ Decided: Board of Education holds special meeting for personnel items

The Board of Education entered a closed session to discuss personnel items. No substantive decisions were recorded in the public minutes.

Tue Mar 7, 2023

March 7, 2023 Meeting of the Board of Education

Board to hold public hearing on secondary boundary change between Crimson Cliffs and Pine View

The board will hold public hearings on a proposed secondary boundary change affecting students in the Red Waters and Sunrise Valley subdivisions east of Country Way, and on the 2023-2024 school fee schedule. Board action items include a vote on the boundary change, sale of Apple Valley property, and a JUUL settlement. Discussion items include Policy 2910 on leaving school before the final scheduled day.

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✓ Decided: Board appoints three new school principals

The Board of Education approved the appointment of three principals for Horizon Elementary, Bloomington Hills Elementary, and Pine View Middle School. Public hearings were held regarding a proposed secondary boundary change and the 2023-2024 school fee schedule, though no public comments were received.

Mon Feb 27, 2023

February 27, 2023 Special Meeting of the Board of Education

Public hearing on proposed 2023-2024 school fee schedule

The Board will hold a public hearing to receive comments on the proposed 2023-2024 School Fee Schedule. The board will also consider action items including insurance renewal, sale of Apple Valley property, and a JUUL settlement. A work session covers dual immersion, UHSAA athletics, and financial growth planning.

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✓ Decided: Board approves $3.9M for priority projects and boys volleyball

The Board of Education approved a $3.9 million list of priority projects, including roof replacements and track surfacing. The board also approved the start of boys volleyball for Spring 2024 and the insurance renewal. Approval for the JUUL settlement and the sale of Apple Valley property was tabled.

Tue Feb 14, 2023

February 14, 2023 Meeting of the Board of Education

Public hearing on secondary boundary change between Crimson Cliffs and Pine View

The board will hold public hearings on a proposed secondary boundary change affecting Red Waters and Sunrise Valley subdivisions, and on shifting bond funds from LaVerkin Elementary to Sunset Elementary parking lot. Board action items include policies on employee accident reporting, videos, and school lunch fees, as well as insurance renewal and approval of the bond project change.

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✓ Decided: Board holds public hearings on school boundaries and bond funding

The Board of Education held public hearings regarding a proposed secondary boundary change between Crimson Cliffs and Pine View high schools and a proposal to shift bond funding for parking lot improvements. The Board also discussed the potential addition of a Boys Volleyball program and received a $108,838 check from the Foundation Golf Committee.

Sat Feb 4, 2023

February 4, 2023 Special Meeting of the Board of Education

School board holds closed session on personnel

This is a special meeting of the Washington County School District Board of Education consisting solely of a closed session for personnel matters, followed by adjournment. No public business or decisions are scheduled.

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✓ Decided: Board of Education held special meeting for closed session

The Board of Education convened for a special meeting and entered a closed session to discuss personnel items. No substantive decisions were recorded in the public minutes.

Mon Jan 30, 2023

January 30, 2023 Special Meeting of the Board of Education

Board to discuss Washington City CRA and capital funding

The board will hold work sessions on Washington City CRA, capital funding, a proposed 2024-2025 calendar, UHSAA athletics, TSI update, and CT High update. Action items include approving minutes, TSSA plan changes for Three Falls, Bloomington, Arrowhead elementary schools and Desert Hills Middle, plus the proposed calendar. A closed session for personnel and property items is also scheduled.

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✓ Decided: Board approves Washington City CRA and 2024-2025 school calendar

The Board of Education unanimously approved the Washington City CRA without precedential effects. Members also approved the 2024-2025 school calendar with one date change and several elementary and middle school TSSA plan changes.

Fri Jan 20, 2023

January 20, 2023 Special Meeting of the Board of Education

Washington County School District Board holds special meeting

The Board of Education will hold a special meeting on January 20, 2023. The agenda consists solely of a closed session to discuss personnel and property items.

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✓ Decided: Board of Education held closed session for personnel and property items

The Board of Education entered a closed session to discuss personnel and property items. No substantive decisions were recorded in the public minutes.

Tue Jan 10, 2023

January 10, 2023 Meeting of the Board of Education

Board to vote on 2024-2025 school calendar and preschool curriculum

The Washington County School District Board of Education will hold a work session and closed session before an open meeting. Board action items include a vote on the proposed 180-day 2024-2025 school calendar and selection of preschool curriculum. Discussion items cover revisions to policies on employee accident reporting, videos and full-length movies, and school lunch fees. The consent agenda includes minutes, a financial report with expenditures over $10,000, and personnel items.

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✓ Decided: Board discusses tax incentives for Freeport West industrial project

The Board of Education held work sessions regarding legislative funding and a proposed tax incremental financing partnership with Washington City for a 276-acre industrial park. No formal votes were recorded on the tax incentive request or the proposed preschool curriculum.

Wed Jan 4, 2023

January 4, 2023 Special Meeting of the Board of Education

School board to approve legislative payout, swear in new member

The Washington County School District Board of Education will hold a special meeting to administer the oath of office to new board member Brent Bills, conduct a closed session for personnel items, and vote on a legislative payout. The meeting is primarily procedural.

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✓ Decided: Board of Education elects Becky Dunn as President and David Stirland as Vice President

The Board of Education held a special meeting to administer oaths of office to new and re-elected members. The board then voted to establish its leadership for the term.