Washington County School District public meetings in 2024
23 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
December 9, 2024 Meeting of the Board of Education
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
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
November 25, 2024 Special Meeting of the Board of Education
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
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
November 11, 2024 Meeting of the Board of Education
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
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)
October 28, 2024 Special Meeting of the Board of Education
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
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)
October 14, 2024 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 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
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
September 27, 2024 Special Meeting of the Board of Education
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.
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)
September 23, 2024 Special Meeting of the Board of Education
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
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)
September 9, 2024 Meeting of the Board of Education
The Washington County School District Board will hold a closed session on property and personnel, then a work session on enrollment and dress code. During the open meeting, the board will take action on three policies: Attendance (2900), Safe Schools (2110), and Time and Effort Documentation (1210). The consent agenda includes financial reports and TSSA plan changes for Sandstone, Washington Fields, Red Mountain, and Coral Canyon elementary schools. A discussion item on educator evaluation policy revisions is also scheduled.
- Action on Policy 2900 Attendance
- Action on Policy 2110 Safe Schools
- Action on Policy 1210 Time and Effort Documentation
- Discussion of draft revisions to Policy 1432 Educator Evaluation
- TSSA plan changes for Sandstone, Washington Fields, Red Mountain, and Coral Canyon elementary schools
August 26, 2024 Special Meeting of the Board of Education
The Board of Education will decide on TSSA/SLT plan changes for Three Falls, South Mesa, and Legacy Elementary schools. Members will also discuss a student dress code policy and school boundary changes.
- Three Falls Elementary TSSA/SLT Plan Change
- South Mesa Elementary TSSA Plan Change
- Legacy Elementary TSSA Plan Change
- Policy 2200 Dress Code Policy discussion
- School Boundary Change discussion
The Board of Education unanimously approved TSSA plan changes for Three Falls, South Mesa, and Legacy Elementary schools. The board also discussed potential participation in a state merit pay program and proposed updates to the district dress code policy.
- Approved Three Falls Elementary TSSA/SLT Plan Change (Unanimous)
- Approved South Mesa Elementary TSSA Plan Change (Unanimous)
- Approved Legacy Elementary TSSA Plan Change (Unanimous)
August 12, 2024 Meeting of the Board of Education
The Board will vote on two policies: Policy 2920 Student Enrollment and Policy 9100 Adult Education and High School Completion. During the work session, they will discuss a dress code policy update, school boundary changes, and busing for Snow Canyon Middle and High Schools. The consent agenda includes financial reports, personnel items, and TSSA plan changes for Sandstone Elementary, Crimson Cliffs Middle, and Lava Ridge Intermediate schools.
- Vote on Policy 2920 Student Enrollment (including out-of-boundary request procedures)
- Vote on Policy 9100 Adult Education and High School Completion
- Discussion of dress code policy (Policy 2200) update
- Review of proposed school boundary changes
- Consent agenda: TSSA plan changes for Sandstone Elementary, Crimson Cliffs Middle, and Lava Ridge Intermediate
The Board held a work session to review proposed revisions to the student dress code and discussed potential high school boundary changes for areas north of Washington Dam Road. No formal votes were recorded for these items; boundary hearings are proposed for October and November.
- Entered closed session for property and personnel items (unanimous)
- Exited closed session (unanimous)
July 8, 2024 Special Summer Work Meeting of the Board of Education
The board will hold a special summer work meeting with a closed session, public comment, and votes on 12 action items including policy changes, construction contracts, and grant approvals. Discussion items cover student enrollment and adult education policies. A work session will address dress code, electronic devices, and department goals.
- Policy 1330 Employee Leave amendments
- GMP for Snow Canyon Middle School and SCHS Tennis Courts
- Elevator maintenance bid with total awarded value of $89,000
- Distributed Antenna System design and install bid
- Early Learning Grant approval for SY2024-2025
The Board of Education approved several construction and maintenance contracts, including a major project for Snow Canyon schools. They also updated policies regarding employee leave and accelerated college programs, and approved the District Early Learning Grant.
- Approved $65,319,261.00 GMP for Snow Canyon Middle School and SCHS Tennis Courts
- Approved $374,748.00 contract with Holbrook Asphalt for seal coating
- Approved Policy 1330 Employee Leave removing the two-year waiting period
- Approved District Early Learning Grant for 2024-2025
- Approved Comprehensive Guidance Plan for 2023-24 and 2024-25
- Approved Policy 9201 Guidelines for Accelerated College Level Program
- Approved $99,995.00 bid from Hunt Electric for Hurricane High antenna system
- Approved $89,303.50 elevator maintenance bid from TK Elevator
June 10, 2024 Meeting of the Board of Education
The Washington County School District Board of Education will hold a public hearing and vote on the proposed 2023-2024 final budget and 2024-2025 adopted budget. The board will also vote on a resolution regarding the Northern Corridor route on 100 South near Legacy Elementary and on Policy 9201 for accelerated college-level programs. Discussion items include proposed changes to Policy 1330 on employee leave and Policy 2920 on student enrollment.
- Public hearing and board action on 2023-2024 final budget and 2024-2025 proposed budget
- Resolution regarding the proposed Northern Corridor route on 100 South in front of Legacy Elementary
- Approval of Policy 9201 Guidelines for Accelerated College Level Program (concurrent enrollment)
- Discussion of proposed changes to Policy 1330 Employee Leave
- Discussion of Policy 2920 Student Enrollment
The Washington County School District Foundation received a $100,000 check from the Dixie Power Kite Festival to support literacy. The Board also discussed high school enrollment projections and a proposed resolution opposing the Northern Corridor traffic plan.
- Received $100,000 donation for literacy from Dixie Power Kite Festival
Meeting of the Board of Education
The board will hold a public hearing on the proposed 2024-2025 budget and final 2023-2024 budget. They will also consider approval of certified and classified negotiated agreements, discuss policies including out-of-state travel and concurrent enrollment, and review enrollment data and other reports.
- Public hearing on proposed 2024-2025 budget and final 2023-2024 budget
- Approval of Certified Negotiated Agreement
- Approval of Classified Negotiated Agreement
- Policy 7040 Out-of-State Travel for Activities and Field Trips
- Policy 9201 Guidelines for Accelerated College Level Program
The Board held a work session to review proposed UHSAA rule changes regarding student transfers and the Utah Fits All Scholarship. Officials discussed a proposal to eliminate double credits for concurrent enrollment classes to encourage full student schedules. No formal votes on these policies were recorded in the provided text.
- Approved motion to enter closed session (unanimous)
- Approved motion to exit closed session (unanimous)
April 22, 2024 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. Topics include the Utah Fits All Scholarship Program, a Title I report, proposed 2024-2025 board meeting dates, and program/boundary updates. Action items include approval of School LAND Trust plans, a property sale (amount not specified), and a substitute management RFP. A closed session is scheduled for personnel and property matters.
- Utah Fits All Scholarship Program Provider discussion
- Title I Report from Amy Mitchell
- Proposed 2024-2025 board meeting dates
- Program and Boundary Updates
- Action items: School LAND Trust plans, Sale of Property, Substitute Management RFP
The Board held a work session to discuss the Utah Fits All Scholarship program and potential boundary and program shifts for Pine View and Crimson Cliffs schools. No formal votes were recorded for the proposed changes.
- Discussed District becoming a provider for Utah Fits All Scholarship program
- Proposed moving Dual Immersion Chinese program to Pine View
- Proposed moving DR Horton development back to Crimson Cliffs boundary
- Proposed moving 2024-2025 board meetings to Mondays
April 2, 2024 Meeting of the Board of Education
The board will hold a work session on training, student learning data, enrollment updates, and proposed meeting dates. In open meeting, they will consider consent agenda items including financial reports, and board action items including revisions to policies on filling positions, FMLA/ADA/sick leave, and health assurances. They will also discuss policy on out-of-state travel for activities and field trips. A closed session for property and personnel items is scheduled.
- Policy 1100 revision on filling positions (board action)
- Policy 1332 revision on FMLA, ADA, and district sick leave (board action)
- Discussion of Policy 7040 on out-of-state travel for activities and field trips
- Post High mascot request (work session)
- Enrollment/program updates (work session)
The Board held a work session with Santa Clara City officials to discuss local growth, housing, and school capacity. Plans were detailed for the rebuild of Snow Canyon Middle School, with a bid expected in June. No formal votes on policy or spending were recorded in the provided text.
- Approved motion to enter closed session (unanimous)
- Approved motion to exit closed session (unanimous)
March 25, 2024 Special Meeting of the Board of Education
The Washington County School District Board of Education will hold a public hearing and vote on the proposed 2024-2025 School Spend Plans and School Fee Schedule. A work session will cover enrollment and program updates. The board also plans a closed session for personnel and property items.
- Public hearing on 2024-2025 School Spend Plans and School Fee Schedule
- Board action to adopt 2024-2025 School Spend Plans and School Fee Schedule
- Work session on enrollment and program updates presented by Cheri Stevenson and Nate Esplin
- Closed session for personnel and property items
The Board of Education unanimously approved the 2024-2025 School Spend Plans and School Fee Schedule. The updated schedule includes a new optional out-of-state trip fee of $650 for co-curricular activities, chargeable once every three years.
- Approved 2024-2025 School Spend Plans and School Fee Schedule (unanimous)
March 18, 2024 Special Meeting of the Board of Education
The Board of Education will hold a work session to discuss school fees, legislative updates, and enrollment plans. The board is scheduled to take action on LAND Trust plan changes for several schools and an early retirement HRA incentive.
- Sandstone Elementary School LAND Trust Plan Change
- Desert Hills High School LAND Trust Plan Change
- Desert Hills High TSSA Plan Change
- Lava Ridge Intermediate School LAND Trust Plan Change
- Hurricane Elementary School LAND Trust Plan Change
The Board of Education held a work session to discuss potential boundary shifts between Crimson Cliffs and Pine View and the possible elimination of the Chinese dual immersion program in Hurricane. No formal votes were recorded for the proposed changes to school boundaries, language programs, or school fees.
March 5, 2024 Meeting of the Board of Education
The board will hold a public hearing and vote on adopting a new Elementary K-5 Literacy Curriculum for the 2024-2025 school year. Other action items include insurance plan renewals, a construction contract (CMGC) for Priorities, Dixie High School tennis courts, and the capital construction plan. Discussion items include revisions to policies on filling positions, employee leave, and FMLA/ADA/sick leave.
- Public hearing and vote on Elementary K-5 Literacy Curriculum adoption
- Action on Insurance Plan Renewals and Changes
- Action on Priorities CMGC Contract RFP
- Action on Dixie High School Tennis Courts
- Discussion of Policy 1100 Filling Positions, Policy 1330 Employee Leave, and Policy 1332 FMLA/ADA/Sick Leave
The Board of Education agreed to allow schools to move funding between categories already listed in their School LAND Trust plans. The board also unanimously approved the consent agenda, which included previous meeting minutes and financial reports.
- Approved schools to move funding between categories already listed in School LAND Trust plans
- Approved Consent Agenda including Feb 7, Feb 13, and Feb 26 minutes (unanimous)
- Approved Financial Report (unanimous)
- Approved Personnel and LEA Specific License Items (unanimous)
- Approved 150-Mile UHSAA Requests (unanimous)
February 26, 2024 Special Meeting of the Board of Education
The board will hold a public hearing to receive comments on proposed 2024-2025 School Spend Plans and School Fee Schedule. A work session covers training, water conservancy, legislative updates, and calendar items. The board will then enter a closed session for personnel and property items, followed by action on personnel selections.
- Public hearing on 2024-2025 School Spend Plans and School Fee Schedule
- Personnel selections action item
- Board PLC training work session
- Water Conservancy Board update by Superintendent
- Legislative update by Superintendent and Brent Bills
The Board of Education held a public hearing to receive comments on proposed school spend plans and fee schedules for the 2024-2025 year. Residents testified primarily in favor of increasing fee caps for Fine Arts trips to match athletic fees. No final vote on the proposals was recorded in the provided text.
- Held public hearing on proposed 2024-2025 School Spend Plans and School Fee Schedule
February 13, 2024 Meeting of the Board of Education
The Washington County School District Board of Education meets February 13, 2024 for work sessions, a closed session, and an open meeting. Two public hearings are scheduled: one on adopting a new K-5 literacy curriculum for 2024-25 and another on a proposed boundary change moving Toquerville students from Hurricane Elementary to LaVerkin Elementary. The board will also vote on a consent agenda including school trust land plan changes for multiple schools, a business administrator contract, and a financial report.
- Public hearing and action on LaVerkin/Hurricane Elementary boundary change (Toquerville students to LaVerkin)
- Public hearing on elementary K-5 literacy curriculum adoption for 2024-25
- Consent agenda includes business administrator contract and financial report (over $10,000)
- School LAND Trust plan changes for Sandstone, Horizon, Dixie High, Crimson View, Snow Canyon High, Riverside, LaVerkin Elementary
- Work session discussions on insurance plan renewals, 2025-2026 calendar, and legislative update
The Board of Education held a work session to review proposed literacy curriculum adoptions and insurance plan renewals. No formal votes on these items were recorded in the minutes. The session included a discussion on the potential loss of NESS funding for rural schools.
- Postponed Board PLC Training
- Recommended 'Into Reading' as the literacy curriculum for 2024-2025
- Recommended keeping medical and dental insurance plans as is
- Recommended bundling Life Insurance with Lincoln Financial
- Recommended changing Vision plan to EMI supplemental vision plan
February 7, 2024 Special Meeting of the Board of Education
This is a special meeting of the Washington County School District Board of Education. The board will hold a closed session for personnel items, then take action on the selection of Superintendent Richard Holmes and Nate Esplin. No other business is listed on the agenda.
- Closed session for personnel items
- Action on personnel selection for Superintendent Richard Holmes
- Action on personnel selection for Nate Esplin
The Board of Education unanimously approved the appointment of five elementary school principals and one district director. These personnel changes follow a closed session regarding personnel items.
- Approved Anthony Horrocks as principal of Crimson View Elementary (Unanimous)
- Approved Matthew Lowe as principal of Panorama Elementary (Unanimous)
- Approved Kristen Brown as principal of Hurricane Elementary (Unanimous)
- Approved Julie Smith as principal of Coral Canyon Elementary (Unanimous)
- Approved Heather Campbell as principal of Sunset Elementary (Unanimous)
- Approved Brian Stevenson as Teaching and Learning Director for the District (Unanimous)
January 22, 2024 Special Meeting of the Board of Education
The Board of Education will hold a work session to discuss school calendars, boundaries, and cell phone use in classrooms. The meeting includes action items to decide on principal selections and LEA specific license items.
- Principal selections
- LEA Specific License Items
- Proposed 2025-2026 Calendar
- Boundary updates
- Cell phones in classrooms
The Board held a work session to review proposed school calendars, strategic plan growth, and potential boundary updates. No formal votes were recorded; the Board is leaning toward calendar option #2 and continuing evaluations of the Coral Cliffs Elementary boundary change.
- Tabled employee recognition
- Proposed 2025-2026 calendar: Board leaning toward option #2
- Boundary updates: Next hearing scheduled for February 13th
January 9, 2024 Meeting of the Board of Education
The Washington County School District Board of Education will hold public hearings on two proposed elementary boundary changes. One would move Toquerville students to LaVerkin Elementary; the other would close Coral Cliffs Elementary and reassign students to Red Mountain and Paradise Canyon. The board will also discuss the 2024-2025 fee schedule, the 2025-2026 calendar, boundary updates, and enrollment data.
- Public hearing on LaVerkin/Hurricane Elementary boundary change, moving Toquerville students to LaVerkin
- Public hearing on Coral Cliffs/Paradise Canyon/Red Mountain Elementary boundary change, with possible Coral Cliffs closure
- Review of draft 2024-2025 school fee schedule
- Proposed 2025-2026 school calendar
- Presentation of strategic plan update and boundary updates
The Board of Education held public hearings regarding proposed boundary changes for LaVerkin, Hurricane, Coral Cliffs, Paradise Canyon, and Red Mountain Elementary schools. No final decisions on these changes were recorded in the minutes. The Board also reviewed a proposed 2024-2025 fee schedule and 2025-2026 calendar options.
- Held public hearing on moving Toquerville students to LaVerkin Elementary
- Held public hearing on closing Coral Cliffs Elementary and transferring students to Red Mountain and Paradise Canyon Elementary
- Discussed 2024-2025 fee schedule updates including foreign student tuition change to $9,140
- Reviewed proposed 2025-2026 calendar options