Washington County School District public meetings in 2023
33 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
December 12, 2023 Meeting of the Board of Education
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.
- Proposed 2025-2026 school calendar (work session item A.3)
- Draft 24-25 school fee schedule (work session item A.4)
- Executive director selection (action item I.2)
- Open enrollment insurance timeline (action item I.1)
- Crimson Cliffs High School TSSA plan change (consent agenda F.4)
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.
- Nominated Burke Staheli for UHSAA 4A district classification position (Unanimous)
December 11, 2023 Washington County School District Building Authority
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.
- Adoption of Building Authority Resolutions (no details provided)
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.
- Appointed Becky Dunn (President), David Stirland (Vice President), and Brent Bills (Secretary/Treasurer) as officers (Unanimous)
- Adopted official Bylaws of the Building Authority (Unanimous)
- Adopted the official seal of the Building Authority (Unanimous)
- Authorized officers to execute employment agreements, deeds, leases, contracts, and other necessary documents (Unanimous)
- Set regular meeting schedule to align with Washington County School District Board of Education meetings (Unanimous)
- Ratified all prior actions taken by officers in connection with the organization of the authority (Unanimous)
December 11, 2023 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 personnel matters, followed by adjournment. No public business or decisions are scheduled.
- Closed session for personnel items
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.
- Approved motion to enter closed session for personnel (unanimous)
- Approved motion to exit closed session (unanimous)
- Approved motion to adjourn (unanimous)
November 27, 2023 Special Meeting of the Board of Education
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.
- Resolution to organize the Local Building Authority of Washington County School District
- CT High School LAND Trust Plan change
- Utah Online School Community Council request
- Washington Fields Intermediate School color change
- Policy 4212 Learning Materials
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.
November 14, 2023 Meeting of the Board of Education
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.
- Vote on Policy 8000 Special Education
- Vote on 2024-25 Open Enrollment Designations
- Vote on Policy 3700 Technology Acceptable Use
- Vote on Pest Control RFP
- Resolution to organize Local Building Authority
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.
- Approved motion to enter closed session (unanimous)
- Approved motion to exit closed session (unanimous)
October 30, 2023 Special Meeting of the Board of Education
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.
- Tech Ridge CDA
- Hurricane Property Surplus
- Water Lines at Santa Clara Elementary
- Altria Settlement Agreement
- Hurricane High School LAND Trust Plan change
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.
- Approved Tech Ridge CDA modification (carried; Board Member Dunn opposed)
- Approved declaration of Hurricane property as surplus (unanimous)
- Approved $80,000 lift station for secondary water at Santa Clara Elementary (unanimous)
- Approved Altria Settlement Agreement (unanimous)
- Approved CT High 2023-2024 School LAND Trust Plan (unanimous)
October 10, 2023 Meeting of the Board of Education
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.
- Dixie High Vocational CM/GC RFP – construction contract for vocational facility
- Snow Canyon Middle School CM/GC RFP – construction contract for middle school
- Crack Seal Contract – district-wide pavement maintenance contract
- Policy 2961 Language Access Plan – proposed policy for language access
- Consent agenda includes plan changes at Hurricane Middle, Arrowhead Elementary, and others
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.
- Approved moving the October 23 meeting to October 30
September 18, 2023 Special Meeting of the Board of Education
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.
- Vote on Post High 2023-2024 School LAND Trust Plan
- Discussion of UHSAA update
- Discussion of ALP in intermediate schools
- Discussion of dress code update
- Enrollment update
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.
September 12, 2023 Meeting of the Board of Education
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.
- Horizon Elementary School LAND Trust Plan Change
- Lava Ridge Intermediate TSSA Plan Change
- Policy 4211 Media Center Library Materials update
- Policy 4800 Promotion, Retention, and Acceleration update
- Early Interactive Reading Software Program RFP
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.
- Approved motion to enter closed session for property, personnel, and legal items (unanimous)
- Approved motion to exit closed session (unanimous)
- Postponed discussion on ALP in intermediate schools
- Postponed discussion on dress code update
- Postponed discussion on enrollment updates
August 8, 2023 Meeting of the Board of Education
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.
- Adoption of 2023-2024 Proposed Budget and Tax Rates
- Public hearing and board action on bond project change: move Snow Canyon High School switchgear funding to Bloomington Elementary and Sunset Elementary switchgear projects
- Policy 2900 Attendance discussion and action on draft policy
- Policy 4211 Media Center Library Materials discussion
- School Safety Grant discussion by Michael Lee and Brad Christensen
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.
- Approved motion to enter closed session (unanimous)
- Approved motion to exit closed session (unanimous)
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
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.
- Public hearing on proposed tax increase on August 7, 2023 at 6:00 PM at Dixie High School Auditorium
- Property tax on a $577,000 residence would increase from $937.77 to $1,506.78 per year (increase of $569.01)
- Property tax on a $577,000 business would increase from $1,705.04 to $2,739.60 per year (increase of $1,034.56)
- District proposes to increase property tax budgeted revenue by 50.35% above last year's budgeted revenue, excluding new growth
July 31, 2023 Special Meeting of the Board of Education
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.
- Closed session: discussion of personnel items
- Work session: discussion of planning for the next meeting
- Adjournment of the special meeting
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.
- Entered closed session for personnel items (unanimous)
- Exited closed session (unanimous)
- Entered closed session for personnel items (unanimous)
- Exited closed session (unanimous)
July 11, 2023 Special Meeting of the Board of Education
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.
- Change to Utah Online 2023-2024 School LAND Trust Plan
- Selection of new legal counsel for the district
- Approval of the 2021-2022 School Fee Schedule and Spend Plans
- Award of the Transportation and Warehouse Bid
- Discussion of Policy 2900 on student attendance
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.
- Approved Utah Online 2023-2024 School LAND Trust Plan Change (unanimous)
- Approved Early Learning Plan (unanimous)
- Tabled Legal Counsel Selection (unanimous)
June 28, 2023 Special Meeting of the Board of Education
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.
- Closed session on property and personnel items
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.
- Approved motion to enter closed session (unanimous)
- Approved motion to exit closed session (unanimous)
June 19, 2023 Special Meeting of the Board of Education
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.
- Public hearing for 2022-2023 final budget and 2023-2024 tentative adopted budget
- Board action to approve the budgets
- Working session on HB 403 Student Mental Health Amendment Grant
- Closed session for property and personnel items
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.
- Approved 2022-2023 Final Budget and 2023-2024 Tentative Adopted Budget (unanimous)
June 6, 2023 Meeting of the Board of Education
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.
- Public hearing on final budget for 2022-2023 and proposed budget for 2023-2024
- Approval of negotiated agreements
- Policy 4212 Learning Materials, Policy 4215 Textbook and Instructional Materials, Policy 4220 Review of Instructional Media, Policy 4210 Instructional Media
- Consent agenda: Snow Canyon Middle School TSSA Plan Change and Santa Clara Elementary TSSA Plan Change
- Discussion of Policy 3610 Band Management
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.
- Scheduled Truth in Taxation hearing for August 7 at 6:00 p.m. at Dixie High
- Approved Consent Agenda items (unanimous), including May 8, May 9, and May 30 meeting minutes
- Approved Snow Canyon Middle School TSSA Plan Change (unanimous)
- Approved Santa Clara Elementary TSSA Plan Change (unanimous)
May 30, 2023 Special Meeting of the Board of Education
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.
- Approval of negotiated agreements: motion to approve award for Transportation and Warehouse Bid
- Millcreek High School Pickleball Court Bid: motion to approve Legislative Payout
- Auditor RFP: motion to approve Hurricane High School LAND Trust Plan change
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.
- Approved Certified Negotiated Agreement (unanimous)
- Approved Millcreek High School Pickleball Court Bid to Liberty Builders for $176,980 (unanimous)
- Approved Auditor RFP selecting Gilbert & Stewart (unanimous)
May 9, 2023 Meeting of the Board of Education
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.
- Approval of 2023-2024 School Improvement Plans (TSSA and School LAND Trust)
- Post High School LAND Trust Community Council Exemption
- Millcreek High School LAND Trust Community Council Exemption
- CT High School Tax Credit Allocation
- Policy 2810 School Community Councils; discussion of policies 9100, 4212, 4215, 4220, and 4210
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.
- Approved 2023-2024 School Improvement Plans (TSSA and School LAND Trust) (unanimous)
- Approved Post High School LAND Trust Community Council Exemption (unanimous)
- Approved Millcreek High School LAND Trust Community Council Exemption (unanimous)
- Approved CT High School Tax Credit Allocation to Naylor Wentworth Lund (unanimous)
- Approved Policy 2810 School Community Councils with specific wording additions (unanimous)
- Approved appointment of Warrin Richins as principal of Enterprise Elementary (unanimous)
- Approved Consent Agenda including April meeting minutes and financial reports (unanimous)
May 8, 2023 Special Meeting of the Board of Education
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.
- Closed session for personnel and property 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.
- Approved motion to enter closed session (unanimous)
- Approved motion to exit closed session (unanimous)
- Approved motion to adjourn (unanimous)
April 24, 2023 Special Meeting of the Board of Education
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.
- Recommended approval of a bond project
- Recommended approval of a capital financing plan presented by Steven Dunham
- Action item to renew the TAVA Mental Health contract
- Discussion of Policy 2910 – Leaving School Before Final Scheduled Day for secondary students
- Recommended approval of change to Hurricane High School LAND Trust plan
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.
- Proposed committee of board members and principals to review dress code policy
- Requested cost analysis and school consensus before deciding on varsity status for lacrosse
April 11, 2023 Meeting of the Board of Education
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.
- Health Education Curriculum Resource Approval (action item)
- 2023 Graduation Assignments (work session discussion)
- TAVA Mental Health Renewal (work session discussion)
- 2023-2024 School Improvement Plans (TSSA and School LAND Trust)
- Enrollment data and Safe Schools reports for board review
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.
- Approved motion to enter closed session (unanimous)
- Approved motion to exit closed session (unanimous)
April 10, 2023 Special Meeting of the Board of Education
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.
- Closed session for personnel items
The Board of Education met for a special session on April 10, 2023. The meeting consisted of a closed session to discuss personnel items.
- Entered closed session at 2:05 p.m. (unanimous)
- Exited closed session at 4:55 p.m. (unanimous)
April 5, 2023 Special Meeting of the Board of Education
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.
- Sale of CTE Home
- Motion to approve 2021-2022 School Fee Schedule and School Spend Plans
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.
- Approved sale of CTE Home (unanimous)
March 27, 2023 Special Meeting of the Board of Education
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.
- Public hearing and proposed approval of 2023-2024 School Fee Schedule and School Spend Plans
- Motion to approve Bond Project as presented
- Motion to approve Award for Transportation and Warehouse Bid
- Sale of CTE Home (Career and Technical Education)
- Personnel selections and closed session for property and personnel items
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.
- Approved 2023-2024 School Fee Schedule/Spend Plans (unanimous)
- Tabled approval of Sale of CTE Home (unanimous)
- Approved appointment of Darin Thomas as Human Resources Director (unanimous)
- Approved appointment of Cheri Stevenson as Assistant Superintendent for Secondary Education (unanimous)
- Approved appointment of Brad Christensen as Student Services Director (unanimous)
March 21, 2023 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 personnel matters, followed by adjournment. No other business is scheduled.
The Board of Education entered a closed session to discuss personnel items. No substantive decisions were recorded in the public minutes.
- Entered closed session for personnel items (unanimous)
- Exited closed session (unanimous)
- Adjourned meeting (unanimous)
March 7, 2023 Meeting of the Board of Education
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.
- Public hearing on secondary boundary change between Crimson Cliffs and Pine View for subdivisions east of Country Way and north of Virgin River
- Public hearing on 2023-2024 school fee schedule
- Board action on proposed secondary boundary change
- Sale of Apple Valley property
- JUUL settlement
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.
- Approved April Heath as principal at Horizon Elementary (unanimous)
- Approved Kristie Wheeler as principal at Bloomington Hills Elementary (unanimous)
- Approved Brett Gifford as principal at Pine View Middle School (unanimous)
- Approved Consent Agenda minutes and financial reports, excluding personnel items (unanimous)
- Postponed Board PLC Training
- Postponed Board Handbook Training
- Postponed Committee Discussions of the Board
- Postponed USBA Update
February 27, 2023 Special Meeting of the Board of Education
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.
- Public hearing on proposed 2023-2024 School Fee Schedule
- Possible action on sale of Apple Valley property
- Possible action on JUUL settlement
- Insurance renewal discussion
- Review of SLT final plans for 2021-2022 (multiple schools)
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.
- Approved 2023-2024 Priority Projects totaling $3.9 million (unanimous)
- Approved Boys Volleyball beginning Spring 2024 (unanimous)
- Approved Insurance Renewal as presented (unanimous)
- Tabled approval of the sale of District property in Apple Valley (unanimous)
- Tabled approval of the JUUL Settlement (unanimous)
February 14, 2023 Meeting of the Board of Education
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.
- Public hearing on secondary boundary change for Crimson Cliffs/Pine View (Red Waters and Sunrise Valley subdivisions)
- Public hearing on moving bond funds from LaVerkin Elementary parking lot to Sunset Elementary parking lot
- Policy 1520 Employee Accident Reporting revision
- Policy 4240 Videos and Full-Length Movies
- Policy 3420 Procedure for School Lunch Fees
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.
- Held public hearing on proposed secondary boundary change for Red Waters and Sunrise Valley Subdivisions
- Held public hearing on proposed bond funding shift from LaVerkin Elementary to Sunset Elementary parking lot
- Postponed Board PLC Training
- Postponed Board Handbook Training
- Postponed Committee Discussions of the Board
February 4, 2023 Special Meeting of the Board of Education
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.
- Closed session to discuss personnel items
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.
- Approved motion to enter closed session (unanimous)
- Approved motion to exit closed session (unanimous)
January 30, 2023 Special Meeting of the Board of Education
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.
- Washington City CRA discussion and action
- Capital Funding Plan discussion
- 2024-2025 Proposed Calendar discussion and action
- TSSA Plan Changes for Three Falls, Bloomington, Arrowhead, and Desert Hills Middle
- Closed session for personnel and property items
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.
- Approved Washington City CRA (unanimous)
- Approved 2024-2025 Proposed Calendar with Feb 14, 2025 Teacher Prep Day moved to May 22, 2025 (unanimous)
- Approved Three Falls Elementary TSSA Plan Change (unanimous)
- Approved Bloomington Elementary TSSA Plan Change (unanimous)
- Approved Arrowhead Elementary TSSA Plan Change (unanimous)
- Approved Desert Hills Middle School TSSA Plan Change (unanimous)
- Approved January 4, 2023 Special Meeting minutes (unanimous)
January 20, 2023 Special Meeting of the Board of Education
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.
- Closed session regarding 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.
- Approved motion to enter closed session (unanimous)
- Approved motion to exit closed session (unanimous)
January 10, 2023 Meeting of the Board of Education
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.
- Board action on 2024-2025 proposed 180-day school calendar
- Board action on preschool curriculum selection
- Discussion of Policy 1520 Employee Accident Reporting revision
- Discussion of Policy 4240 Videos and Full-Length Movies
- Financial report with over $10,000 expenditure listing
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.
- Approved motion to enter closed session for property items (unanimous)
- Approved motion to exit closed session for property items (unanimous)
- Approved motion to enter closed session for personnel items (unanimous)
- Approved motion to exit closed session for personnel items (unanimous)
January 4, 2023 Special Meeting of the Board of Education
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.
- Oath of office for board member Brent Bills
- Closed session for personnel items
- Action item: motion to approve legislative payout
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.
- Administered Oath of Office to Burke Staheli, Nannette Simmons, David Stirland, and LaRene Cox
- Elected Becky Dunn as Board President (unanimous)
- Elected David Stirland as Board Vice President (4-3)