Washington County School District public meetings in 2025
18 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
September 22, 2025 Special Meeting of the Board of Education
The Board of Education will conduct a work session and a public hearing regarding the approval of capital projects. The meeting also includes discussions on school safety, enrollment updates, and foreign student placement.
- Public hearing for capital project approval
- Board action item for capital project approval
- Review of Capital Projects List (Fund 10 Fund Balance Projects)
- Discussion on school safety
- LEA Specific License items
September 8, 2025 Meeting of the Board of Education
The board will vote on initiating an elementary boundary change between Hurricane Elementary and Coral Canyon Elementary. They will also consider Policy 3740 on artificial intelligence use and a 2025 crack seal contract. Discussions include policies on student enrollment, separation incentive, and student dress code.
- Initiate elementary boundary change between Hurricane Elementary and Coral Canyon Elementary
- Policy 3740 Artificial Intelligence Use update and action
- 2025 Crack Seal Contract
- TSSA plan changes for Dixie High, South Mesa, and Paradise Canyon Elementary
- Discussion of Policy 2920 Student Enrollment, Policy 1320 Separation Incentive, Policy 2200 Student Dress Code
August 25, 2025 Special Meeting of the Board of Education
This special meeting includes a work session on proposed boundary changes, enrollment updates, and a fraud risk assessment report. Public comment will be heard on draft policies for Artificial Intelligence use and student enrollment. The board will also address personnel and property matters in closed session.
- Work session: Proposed boundary change
- Public comment: Draft Policy 3740 Artificial Intelligence (AI) Use
- Public comment: Draft Policy 2920 Student Enrollment
- Work session: Fraud Risk Assessment Report
- Work session: Enrollment Update
The Board of Education held a work session regarding student enrollment trends, proposed boundary changes, and upcoming policy revisions. Discussions included fraud risk assessments, health updates regarding measles, and the development of an Artificial Intelligence use policy.
- Foreign Student Placement presentation postponed
- Boundary change for Desert Canyons Elementary to be considered to address growth
August 11, 2025 Meeting of the Board of Education
The Washington County School Board meets in work sessions and open meeting on August 11, 2025. They will discuss a draft AI use policy (Policy 3740) and a proposed student enrollment policy (Policy 2920), and consider consent agenda items including financial reports and TSSA plan changes for several elementary schools. A closed session is scheduled for property and personnel matters. The board will also take action on comprehensive guidance approval and the Hurricane City Pool.
- Discussion of draft Policy 3740 on artificial intelligence use
- Discussion of draft Policy 2920 on student enrollment
- Consent agenda includes TSSA plan changes for South Mesa, Three Falls, Arrowhead, Paradise Canyon elementary schools and others
- Action item on Hurricane City Pool
- Closed session for property and personnel items
The Board held work sessions featuring updates on Dixie Technical College's growth and district-wide construction projects. The meeting included two closed sessions for property and personnel items. No formal votes on policy or contracts were recorded in the provided text.
- Approved motion to enter closed session at 1:10 p.m. (Unanimous)
- Approved motion to exit closed session at 2:18 p.m. (Unanimous)
- Approved motion to enter closed session at 2:35 p.m. (Unanimous)
- Approved motion to exit closed session at 3:44 p.m. (Unanimous)
July 14, 2025 Special Meeting of the Board of Education (Board Interim Interviews)
The Washington County School District Board of Education will hold a special meeting to interview applicants for the interim District #7 school board seat. After the interviews and a closed session for personnel matters, the board will vote on selecting the interim member.
- Interviews of District #7 interim school board applicants
- Closed session for personnel items
- Selection of District #7 interim school board member
The Board of Education conducted interviews with three applicants for the District #7 interim vacancy. Following a closed session, the Board voted to appoint Craig Hammer to the position.
- Selected Craig Hammer as District #7 Interim School Board Member (unanimous)
July 14, 2025 Special Meeting of the Board of Education
The Washington County School District Board of Education meets for a special work session and discussion. Key topics include a proposed Policy 2920 on student enrollment, updates on water irrigation and a conservancy district MOU, a Hurricane Pool MOU, and beginning-of-school calendar items. The board will also hold a closed session for personnel and property matters.
- Discussion of Policy 2920 Student Enrollment, with attached draft and proposed out-of-boundary request
- Water Irrigation Company update from President David Stirland and Vice President LaRene Cox
- Water Conservancy District MOU presented by Terry Hutchinson
- Hurricane Pool MOU presented by Rusty Taylor
- Follow-up on Safe Schools and Washington City Property
The Board held a work session to discuss a proposed cosmetology pathway at CT High, which would cost approximately $3.6 million for two new classrooms. No formal votes were taken on the proposal or the Water Conservancy District MOU. The Board also conducted a site visit to an irrigation facility in Water Canyon.
- Proposed $3.6M cosmetology program addition at CT High (discussed)
- Proposed Water Conservancy District MOU on impact fees (discussed)
June 23, 2025 Special Meeting of the Board of Education
The board will hold a public hearing to receive input on the proposed 2024-2025 Final Budget and the 2025-2026 Proposed Adopted Budget. Following the hearing, the board will vote on approval of both budgets. The budgets are available on the district website.
- Public hearing on 2024-2025 Final Budget and 2025-2026 Proposed Adopted Budget
- Board action to approve the 2024-2025 Final Budget and 2025-2026 Adopted Budget
- Budgets available at www.washk12.org or from the Business Administrator
The Board of Education conducted a public hearing to review the 2024-2025 Final Budget and the proposed 2025-2026 Budget. Business Administrator Brent Bills presented financial data, including student spending comparisons and the impact of the Utah Fits All Scholarships on enrollment. No formal votes to adopt the budgets were recorded in these minutes.
- Held public hearing for 2024-2025 Final Budget and 2025-2026 Proposed Budget
June 9, 2025 Meeting of the Board of Education
The Washington County School District Board of Education will consider approving an elementary boundary change between Horizon and Washington Elementary schools. The board will also vote on policies including a salary supplement program for highly needed educators (SHiNE), campus management, and student overnight activities. A consent agenda includes financial reports and TSSA plan changes for Dixie Middle and Snow Canyon High schools. The meeting begins with a closed session for property and personnel items.
- Proposed elementary boundary change between Horizon Elementary and Washington Elementary, with a public hearing held May 12
- Policy 1930 Salary Supplement for Highly Needed Educators (SHiNE) Program
- Policy 3330 Food Services and Policy 3620 Campus Management, Policy 3635 Student Overnight Activities
- Consent agenda items: financial report over $10,000 and TSSA plan changes for Dixie Middle and Snow Canyon High
- Sale of property (board action item, no details provided)
The Board held a public hearing regarding a proposed boundary change to move approximately 20 homes from Horizon Elementary to Washington Elementary. No public comments were received during the hearing. The Board also tentatively scheduled a meeting for July 28 to fill a vacancy in District #7.
- Held public hearing on boundary change from Horizon Elementary to Washington Elementary (no public comment)
PUBLIC NOTICE OF HEARINGS
The Washington County School District is holding two public hearings on May 12, 2025. The first is a budget hearing to receive input on the proposed 2024-2025 Final Budget and the adoption of the 2025-2026 Budget. The second is a boundary hearing to consider moving an area north of the Virgin River from Horizon Elementary to Washington Elementary.
- Public hearing on the 2024-2025 Final Budget and 2025-2026 Proposed Adopted Budget
- Boundary hearing to move area north of Virgin River to Telegraph Dr., east of Ash Apartments and Townhomes, and homes east of Florence Drive and Worldwide Sun Resort
- Proposed change shifts area from Horizon Elementary to Washington Elementary
- Maps available at www.washk12.org
- Hearings at 5:00 p.m. at 121 West Tabernacle, St. George
May 12, 2025 Meeting of the Board of Education
The Washington County School District Board will hold a public hearing on the proposed 2024-2025 final budget and 2025-2026 budget, and a boundary hearing to move an area from Horizon Elementary to Washington Elementary. The board will vote on policies including rental accountability, personal device use, and Title I comparability, and discuss the SHiNE salary supplement program for educators. A closed session for property and personnel items precedes the open meeting.
- Public hearing on proposed 2024-2025 final budget and 2025-2026 budget at 5:00 p.m.
- Boundary hearing to shift area north of Virgin River from Horizon Elementary to Washington Elementary.
- Action on Policy 3740 Personal Device Use Policy.
- Action on Dixie High School Vocational Building GMP.
- Discussion of Policy 1930 SHiNE salary supplement program for highly needed educators.
The Board received a construction report for the Dixie High School Vocational Building with a proposed GMP of $15,667,479. The Board also discussed the new SHiNE salary supplement policy and a Title I early childhood pilot program. No formal votes on these items were recorded in the provided text.
- Approved motion to enter closed session (unanimous)
- Approved motion to exit closed session (unanimous)
- Postponed Board PLC Training
April 28, 2025 Special Meeting of the Board of Education
This special meeting includes a work session on Food Services and Personal Device Use policies, and board action on a proposed boundary adjustment between Horizon and Washington Elementary schools. The board will also hold closed session for personnel matters and consider personnel selections. A public hearing on the boundary change is scheduled for June 9.
- Proposed boundary change: move area north of Virgin River from Horizon Elementary to Washington Elementary
- Policy 3330 Food Services (Purpose and General Policy) work session
- Policy 3740 Personal Device Use Policy work session
- Closed session for personnel and property items
- Board action on personnel selections
The Board of Education held a work session to review proposed policies on food services and student personal device use. Members also discussed reports from the NSBA regarding at-risk students, AI, and school safety. No formal votes were recorded in the provided minutes.
- Proposed Policy 3330 (Food Services) update to include break room floor cleaning for custodians; 30-day review period initiated
- Discussed removing the educator exception for cell phone use for educational purposes in Policy 3740
- Proposed that school safety lead Brad Christensen report to the Board monthly during closed sessions
April 14, 2025 Meeting of the Board of Education
The Washington County School District Board of Education will hold a work session, closed session, and open meeting on April 14, 2025. Board action items include voting on a proposed paid parental and postpartum leave policy, health assurances, and 2025-2026 School LAND Trust plans. Discussion items cover policies on cell phone use, rental accountability, released time classes, and Title I. The board will also review enrollment data and the monthly financial report.
- Vote on Policy 1331 Paid Parental and Postpartum Leave
- Discussion on a cell phone policy draft
- Proposed boundary change discussed in work session
- Approval of 2025-2026 School LAND Trust Plans
- Financial report including expenses over $10,000
The Board of Education held a work session with municipal leaders to discuss regional growth and school needs. The district selected 'School AI' as its preferred classroom AI tool, pending funding. No formal votes on policy or spending were recorded in the open session.
- Selected School AI as the preferred AI product for classrooms
- Postponed Board PLC Training presentation
- Entered closed session for property and personnel items (unanimous)
- Exited closed session at 3:42 p.m. (unanimous)
March 31, 2025 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 two public hearings. The board will discuss a proposed cell phone policy, student dress code changes, and K-6 math curriculum, and take action on the 2025-2026 school spend plans and fee schedule, math curriculum adoption, and other items.
- Public hearing on 2025-2026 School Spend Plans and School Fee Schedule
- Public hearing on K-6 Math Curriculum adoption
- Discussion of proposed cell phone policy
- Proposed changes to Policy 2200 Student Dress Code
- Action on Crimson Cliffs High School TSSA Plan Change
The Board approved language corrections to Policy 2200 Student Dress Code. Members received training on School LAND Trust (SLT) funding and reviewed draft policies for cell phone use in classrooms. The meeting also included updates on state legislation and K-6 math curriculum adoption.
- Approved language changes to Policy 2200 Student Dress Code
March 3, 2025 Meeting of the Board of Education
The Washington County School District Board of Education will hold a public hearing on the proposed 2025-2026 school spend plans and fee schedule at 4:40 p.m. The board will then vote on adopting a new math curriculum for grades K-6, insurance renewal, and a cell tower at CT High. Discussion items include policies on paid parental and postpartum leave and student enrollment. The meeting starts with a work session, closed session, and consent agenda approving minutes, financial reports, personnel, and athletic travel requests.
- Public hearing on 2025-2026 school spend plans and fee schedule at 4:40 p.m.
- Action vote on K-6 math curriculum adoption (Monica Smith)
- Action vote on insurance renewal (Tammara Robinson)
- Action vote on cell tower at CT High (Brent Bills and Rusty Taylor)
- Discussion of Policy 1331 Paid Parental and Postpartum Leave and Policy 2920 Student Enrollment
The Board of Education discussed a decrease in kindergarten enrollment compared to 5th grade numbers, which has led to the relocation of five permanent employees. The Board also decided to maintain the current A/B schedule for the next school year after receiving faculty concerns regarding lesson continuity.
- Maintained current A/B schedule for next year
- Tabled discussion on Student Enrollment policy
- Appointed Heidi Gunn and Burke Staheli as USBA Delegate Assembly delegates
- Appointed Ron Wade and Nannette Simmons as USBA alternates
February 24, 2025 Special Meeting of the Board of Education
The Board of Education will hold a public hearing to receive comments on proposed school spend plans and fees for the 2025-2026 year. The meeting also includes a work session on district operations and several action items regarding specific schools.
- Public hearing on 2025-2026 School Spend Plans and School Fee Schedule
- Action item for Tonaquint Intermediate rebranding
- Action item for cell tower at CT High School
- Action item for Arrowhead Elementary TSSA Plan Change
- Action item for Springdale Elementary SLT Advance
The Board held a work session to review proposed insurance deductible and premium changes and discussed adding a drill team at Pine View High School and soccer at Enterprise High School. No formal votes were recorded for these items. A public hearing was held regarding the 2025-2026 School Spend Plans and School Fee Schedule, but no public comments were given.
- Proposed insurance changes: Increase deductibles by $250 for single and $500 for family on both plans
- Proposed insurance changes: Increase employee premium contributions to 5% for HD plan and 15% for traditional plan
- Discussed adding a drill team at Pine View High School
- Discussed adding boys' and girls' soccer at Enterprise High School
- Received final SLT report for 2023-24 school year noting four schools with overages
February 10, 2025 Meeting of the Board of Education
The Board will hold a public hearing and consider adopting a new math curriculum for grades K-6 starting in the 2025-2026 school year. Other action items include capital outlay projects, insurance renewal, and approval of school spend plans and fee schedules for 2025-2026. The agenda also includes discussion on high school sport additions and rebranding of Tonaquint Intermediate.
- Public hearing on K-6 math curriculum adoption (action item)
- Capital Outlay Projects discussion and action item
- Insurance renewal presentation and action
- 2025-2026 School Spend Plans and Fee Schedule review
- High School Sport Additions discussion
The Board held a work session to review the proposed adoption of Illustrative Math-Kiddom for grades K-6 and a request to rename Tonaquint Intermediate School to Dixie Intermediate School. No formal votes were recorded for these items. Discussion on school spend plans and fee schedules was postponed.
- Approved motion to enter closed session (unanimous)
- Approved motion to exit closed session (unanimous)
- Postponed discussion on School Spend Plans and Fee Schedule
January 27, 2025 Special Meeting of the Board of Education
The Washington County School District Board of Education will hold a special meeting with a work session on board training, a legislative update, and a UHSAA update. Action items include votes on Policy 2920 Student Enrollment, dress code guidelines, a principal selection, and plan changes at three schools (Arrowhead Elementary, Bloomington Hills Elementary, Crimson Cliffs High). The board will then enter closed session to discuss property and personnel items.
- Policy 2920 Student Enrollment (action item)
- WCSD Dress Code Guidelines (action item)
- Principal Selection (action item)
- Arrowhead Elementary TSSA Plan Change
- Bloomington Hills Elementary SLT Plan Change
The Board of Education approved new district dress code guidelines and appointed two principals. Several school-level plan changes were approved, while the student enrollment policy was tabled.
- Approved WCSD Dress Code Guidelines (Unanimous)
- Approved Mike Winslow as principal at Sunrise Ridge Intermediate (Unanimous)
- Approved transfer of Melissa Dietzel to principal at Paradise Canyon Elementary (Unanimous)
- Approved Arrowhead Elementary TSSA Plan Change (Unanimous)
- Approved Bloomington Hills Elementary SLT Plan Change (Unanimous)
- Approved Crimson Cliffs High SLT Plan Change (Unanimous)
- Tabled Policy 2920 Student Enrollment (Unanimous)
January 6, 2025 Meeting of the Board of Education
This meeting includes a closed session for personnel and property items, followed by work sessions on committee assignments and district finances. The board will vote on several action items including board leadership selection, superintendent contract renewal, an enrollment policy revision, the 2026-2027 school calendar, and the selection of a Title I executive director. A consent agenda with routine items such as minutes, financial report, and personnel licenses will also be considered.
- Board leadership selection (I.1)
- Superintendent contract renewal (J.4)
- Policy 2920 Student Enrollment revision (M.1)
- 2026-2027 school calendar approval (M.2)
- Title I Executive Director selection (M.5)
Three new board members took the oath of office. The Board established committee assignments for various organizations and reviewed the district's operational budget and funding sources.
- Sworn in board members Craig Seegmiller, Heidi Gunn, and Ron Wade
- Assigned Nannette Simmons to Dixie Technical College
- Assigned Burke Staheli to Five County Association of Governments
- Assigned Ron Wade to Healthy Dixie
- Assigned Heidi Gunn to Foundation
- Assigned Craig Seegmiller, LaRene Cox, and David Stirland to Audit Committee
- Assigned LaRene Cox to MBA and Insurance Committee