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June 14, 2023 Board Meeting Minutes

Board Meeting

June 14, 2023

6:15 Administration
1. Pledge of Allegiance 

2. Reverence - Liz
3. Approval of Minutes

Moved to approve Curtis, seconded by Liz – Discussion about changes from SEOP to SOEP

4. Consent Agenda Meeting Agenda 

  1. Accounts Payable

April asked how many teachers are taking advantage of Tuition Reimbursement. Superintendent suggested 6-7.
Discussion about who has access to these funds, and how can we measure all who want it have the opportunity. Would like a report on use 

  1. New Hires
  2. Employee Separations 

Moved to approve - Liz, Second - Shawn

6:20 Financial Review 

Reviewed reports

6:30 Citizen Comments 

Barbara – Is there Narcan and the schools? WC Commission had discussion about County use. Nichol mention County nurse had called about school having available. Discussion about expiration. Need to look into getting certification and training. State may have funding available. 

6:40 Information Items 

Superintendent Report
a. Salary Committee Report – Reviewed meeting and suggestions.
b. Construction Update – Reviewed progress, Discussed Band Room changes, Restrooms by Gym/Auditorium. Discussed changes to the Power from overhead to Underground.
c. Admin and Leadership Teams Work Day
d. USBA Leadership Academy - September 7-9 in Midway. e. JLC report
f. Hanksville/Loa Elementary discussion – 5th graders riding from Hanksville to Loa to help with the Transition to 6th grade to integrate into the middle school.

Data Review – ELA data presented showing grade proficiency percentages         

New Application for Elementary School Funding

Board Reports 

Shawn – Are we doing anything for the separation employee? We will be planning on something in July. MBA Powerup plug. 

April – Salary Schedule Committee

Curtis – USBE soliciting comments on issues being addressed from Parents, Community members. Go to USBE website for comments. Delegate Assembly – Aug 25-26 at USBA – Jim will represent WSD. Day on the Hill – Feb 6th & Feb 27th.

Jim – Loa Elementary School contract - $24K. WMS Tour of underground lines. Circle Drive and Parking Lot

Brylee – Update on Denver Trip

7:15 Business Items 

Budget Hearing

a. Amend FY23 Budgets and Adopt Proposed FY24 Budgets 

b. Public Comments (10 mins) No comments

Motion to approve Curtis, seconded by Jim

Special Education Policies and Procedures approval 

Changes made by Federal Government – WSD Updates to co-inside with State Changes.

How is this administered and by whom? Jamie and Staff work with the principals. Assessments are completed by Schools or Contract Providers. Teachers submit and Jamie tracks. Approved annually by the board 

Motion made to Approve SpEd Policies & Procedures 2023 by Liz, seconded by Jim – All in Favor

2023-2024 Board Meeting Schedule 

Motion to Approve by Curtis, seconded by Shawn – All in Favor

Student Travel Request 

April brought up some concerns about travel. Mentioned allowing each activity to attend one out of state trip, with some limits on fees. Concerns addressed about burden placed on families. Review in policies

  1. Wayne FFA Request

Discussed how multiple trips can be costly with multiple trips, even more for families with multiple kids participating

Motion to Approve Liz, seconded by Shawn – All in Favor

  1. US History & Government Request 

Motion to Approve by Curtis, seconded by Jim – All in Favor

Discussion about fund raising and schedules about who and when students will be attending

  1. Cross Country - Bob Firman Classic 

Motion to Approve by Liz, seconded by Shawn

Board Travel

Motion to Approve travel to the USBA, NSBA, Out of District Travel related the boards Committee and Other Assignments, Fall and Spring Regional Meetings, Fall Legislative Meeting, Day on the Hill, Superintendent a& Business Administrator Travel by Curtis, seconded by Jim – All in Favor

  1. USBA Conference
  2. NSBA Conference
  3. Out of District Travel related to Committees and Assignments 

Bond Payments for High School Construction 

Interest Rate is increasing every month. Question about rate. 

Motion to Approve to make payments be made on the attached Bond Amortization schedule by Curtis, seconded by Liz – All in Favor

Policies

First Reading

Valedictorian Policy

Discussion around Valedictorian and Salutatorian requirements. SOEP guidelines are broadening student choice. Reviewing Richfield policy converting to Wayne guidelines. Credit requirements directly from the HS. Who is affected by changes, and how this will be implemented. HS Policy to be adjusted to set standards for WHS. Review of policy with Councilor to accommodate WHS student schedule. District Policy or High School Policy in Student Handbook? Discussion around where the Policy/Procedure should reside. Modify board policy or create new policy to referencing the HS procedure which would be approved by board.

No Action

Student Travel

Discussion around student travel. One out of state per entity per school year. Policy already addresses issue.

No Action

Second Reading 

DHCD

DHE

Discussion around May or Shall – Addressed the “Up To” option. Interpretation discussion for years of credit being provisional for 3 years.

Motion to Approve DHCD & DHE by Shawn, seconded by Curtis – Approve 

Third Reading 

DFD

Discussion around 1st Masters and not allowing for public funds to be used for degrees not required by district for any current position. Priority list corrections. Extra money should be used for PD for teachers. Critical needs will be met first. 

Motion to table DFD policy by Curtis, seconded by Shawn – All in Favor

Shawn motion to go into Closed Session as permitted by Utah Code Annotated Section 52-4-205(1)(a) 

Adjournment

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