Manila, Utah

August 8, 2007

 

            The regular meeting of the Daggett Board of Education and the 2007 Truth In Taxation hearing were held in Room 6 of the district office building on August 8, 2007. President Asbill called meeting to order at 6:00 P.M.  Also attending were members Steen, Barber and Pallesen; Superintendent Northcott; Business Administrator Robinson; Principal Taylor; Vice-Principal Schell; and Keri Pallesen.

 

Mrs. Steen moved that the Board go into executive session at 6:05 P.M. to discuss a personnel issue, seconded by Mrs. Barber.  The motion on being put to a vote was unanimously carried by the affirmative vote of all members present, the vote being as follows: Aye: Pat Asbill, Anne Steen, Marcia Barber and Rena Pallesen. Nay: None.

 

Mrs. Pallesen moved that the Board reconvene in regular session at 6:15 P.M., seconded by Mrs. Barber, all in favor.  Present at the executive session were members Asbill, Steen, Barber and Pallesen; Superintendent Northcott; Business Administrator Robinson.

 

Mrs. Steen moved to approve the Consent Calendar, seconded by Mrs. Pallesen, motion carried.  The Consent Calendar included minutes of June 13, 2007 Board Meeting; Warrant List and Financial Statement; ratification of contracts for Jessica Christensen, Manila High School  Social Studies teacher; Ben Wolford, Baseball coach; and Janalee Collett, part time Music teacher at Flaming Gorge Elementary.

 

Mrs. Barber moved to approve Policy #2300 – Use of School Facilities: Employee Access; Policy #2310 – Use of School Facilities: Employee Use of Equipment; and Policy #2330 – Legal Status of School Buildings as amended on the 3rd Reading, seconded by Mrs. Steen, motion carried.

 

            Mrs. Steen moved to approve the following policies on the 3rd Reading, seconded by Mrs. Barber, motion carried.              

 Policy #3000 – Employment: Certified and Classified Personnel

 Policy #3010 – Employment: Licensure

 Policy #3030 – Employment: Scope of Employment

 Policy #3040 – Employee Conflict of Interest

 Policy #3050 – Ethics Policy Regarding Private But Public Education-Related Activities

 Policy #3060 – Employee Drug Policy

 Policy #3070 – Drug Testing of Bus Drivers

 Policy #3100 – Contracts: Certified Employees

 Policy #3110 – Contracts: Employees

 Policy #3120 – No Implied Contract Rights

 Policy #3130 – Career Status Not Available in Extra Duty Portion of Educator Contracts

 Policy #3140 – Student Teachers and Interns

 Policy #3150 – Substitutes

 Policy #3160 – Reemployment of Retired Employees

 Policy #3170 – Credit for Prior Teaching

 Policy #3180 – Hiring Preference of Veterans and VeteransÕ Spouses

 Policy #3190 – Nepotism

 

            Mrs. Barber moved to approve Policy #3015 – Physical Examinations on the 2nd Reading, seconded by Mrs. Steen, motion carried.

3015

            Physical Examinations

1.     Physicals

1.1.   Upon the request of the Board of Education, any staff member employed by the district may be required to undergo a physical examination by a health care provider, satisfactory to the board, and should such examination reveal the presence of communicable diseases or a physical condition that may seriously impair the efficiency or effectiveness of the employeeÕs work, it shall be sufficient grounds for either an involuntary leave of absence or the dismissal of said employee.  The expense of such examination shall be met by the district.

1.2.   A doctorÕs written release may be required to return to work in situations where serious illness, pregnancy, or injury has taken place.  In most cases, the district will require a full release to resume all duties on an employeeÕs job description before the individual may return to work.

 

 

Mrs. Pallesen moved to approve Policy #3200 – Administration Relations; Policy #3210 – Mediation of contract Negotiations; and Policy #3220 – Association and Organization Participation on the 1st Reading, seconded by Mrs. Steen, motion carried.

 

Mrs. Barber moved to approve Policy #3300 - Reporting of Child Abuse; Policy #3310 – Reporting of Student Prohibited Acts; Policy #3320 – First Aid Guidelines; and Policy #3330 – Transportation: Defensive Driver Training on the 1st Reading, seconded by Mrs. Steen, motion carried.

 

Mrs. Steen moved to approve the following policies on the 1st Reading, seconded by Mrs. Pallesen, motion carried.

 Policy #3400 – Workers Compensation

 Policy #3410 – Personal Protective Equipment

 Policy #3415 – Retirement

 Policy #3420 – Risk Management Coverage for Employees

 Policy #3425 – Legal Defense of Employees

 Policy #3435 – Early Retirement Incentive Program

 Policy #3435 – Authorization, Reimbursement for Travel

 Policy #3450 – Extra-Curricular Activity Salary Schedule

 Policy #3460 – PrincipalsÕ Salary Schedule

 Policy #3500 – Professional Development Plans

 Policy #3510 – Employees Suggestion Program

 Policy #3520 – Employee Evaluation

 Policy #3530 – Orderly School termination for Employees

 Policy #3540 – Reduction in Force

 Policy #3550 – Redress of Grievances

 Policy #3560 – Employee References and Letters of Recommendation

 Policy #3570 – Sexual Harassment

 

Mr. Asbill called the Truth In Taxation Public Hearing to order at 7:15 P.M.   Superintendent Northcott reviewed the tax rates proposed for the 07-08 Budget.  The total rate of .004091 proposed for the 07-08 Budget is the same rate as the prior year.  The Basic State Levy decreased and the other Levies increased to keep the overall rate the same.  Mr. Asbill asked for questions or comments, there being none he declared the hearing adjourned.

 

Mrs. Steen moved to adopt the following budget for 2007-2008, seconded by Mrs. Barber, motion carried.

                                                                        Revenues                                   Expenditures

                        General Fund                              $2,667,082                                 $2,910,877

                        Student Activity                          $     38,958                                $     35,958

                        Non K-12                                   $     93,580                                $     85,868

                        Debt Service                               $   165,470                                $   178,270

                        Capital Projects                           $   336,800                                $   469,843

                        Food Service                              $     46,765                                $     84,805

                        TOTAL                                                $3,348,655                                 $3,765,621

 

            Mrs. Pallesen moved to amend the 2006-2007 budget, seconded by Mrs. Barber, motion carried.

 

            Mrs. Barber moved to approve the tuition agreement with Sweetwater School District #2 for the 2007-2008 School Year in the amount of $11,665.68 per student as amended, seconded by Mrs. Pallesen, motion carried.

 

            Mrs. Pallesen moved to approve Policy #40XX – Work-Based Learning as amended on the 1st Reading, seconded by Mrs. Steen, motion carried.

 

            Mrs. Steen move to approve Policy #5640 – Bullying on the 1st Reading, seconded by Mrs. Pallesen, motion carried.         

           

            Mrs. Pallesen moved to table the house exchange with the county until further information is received, seconded by Mrs. Barber, motion carried.

 

            Mrs. Pallesen moved to inform Mr. Olorenshaw that the Board is not interested at this time in the exchange of the Bennion Lane Property, seconded by Mrs. Barber, motion carried.

 

 

            Mrs. Barber reported that the cost of the new vocational building project in Vernal began at 16 million, was then raised to 24 million.  They reduced the space somewhat to bring the cost down to 20 million.  Part of the increase is due to the poor ground condition at the site.  Mrs. Barber also indicated they are working on an RN program now that wonÕt have to be over the internet.

 

            SuperintendentÕs activity report was reviewed.

 

            Superintendent Northcott noted the following progress on summer maintenance.

 

            MHS water project is mostly completed

                        Fix sprinkler system

                        Re-seal the foundation water barrier

                        Re-seal the block

                        Paint interior damaged areas

                        Drainage field fixed

            Home Ec. Room

                        New ceramic tile floor

                        Interior wall damage fixed and sealed

                        New cabinets

            MES Addition

                        Six weeks behind schedule

                        Exterior shell not yet completed

                        Work on interior walls has begun

            Superintendent gave a staffing report describing changes that have been made to meet the needs of the schools.  Welcome to new employees, Jessica Christensen,  Janalee Collett, Ben Wolford and Deb Stephens.

 

            Mrs. Steen will attend the delegate assembly.

 

Superintendent Northcott noted the following Great Things Happening.

1.     Cassity Muggelberg and Kim Northcott have been selected as Proficiency Award National finalists and have been invited to interview in Indianapolis at the end of October.

2.     Baseball practice and games have begun.   

3.     Volleyball practice has begun.

4.     The maintenance staff is in process doing a great job preparing the schools for the start of instruction.

 

 

Mr. Asbill declared the meeting adjourned.

           

 

           

           

                    

                        President, Board of Education                                            Clerk, Board of Education