Manila, Utah

August 13, 2009

 

A Truth In Taxation Hearing was held in Room 6 of the district office building on August 13, 2009.  President Asbill called the meeting to order at 6:00 P.M.  Also attending were members Jones, Barber, Olsen and Pallesen; Superintendent Northcott; Business Administrator Robinson; Principal Gonder; and State School Board Member Dixie Allen.

 

The Truth In Taxation Hearing commenced with Superintendent Northcott reviewing the current budget and tax rates associated with it.  No one from the community attended; the Board received no comment or complaint.

 

The regular meeting of the Daggett Board of Education was held in Room 6 of the district office building on August 13, 2009. President Asbill called the meeting to order at 6:30 P.M.  Also attending were members Jones, Barber, Olsen and Pallesen; Superintendent Northcott; Business Administrator Robinson; Principal Gonder; State School Board Member Dixie Allen; and Mike & Sheri Potter.

 

Mrs. Allen expressed her interest in the needs of the district and told members of what they might see in the future regarding state funding.  She indicated there was hope that stimulus monies would again help backfill the shortfall for next year.  If not, we could see another 20% cut.  She also spoke about the future of common standards, and NCLB.

 

Mr. Olsen moved to approve the minutes of the June 9, 2009 board meeting as written, seconded by Mrs. Barber, motion carried unanimously.  Mrs. Barber moved to approve the warrant list and financial statement, seconded by Mr. Olsen, motion carried unanimously.

 

Mr. Olsen moved to ratify a contract for Brian Dettling as the English at Manila High.  Motion was seconded by Mrs. Jones, motion carried unanimously.  Mrs. Pallesen asked if new teachers could be invited to Board Meeting prior to having their contract ratified.

                 

Mrs. Pallesen moved to approve Policy #4410 – Instructional Resources: Internet Policy on the 3rd and final reading with necessary corrections.  Motion was seconded by Mrs. Barber, motion carried unanimously.

 

Mrs. Jones moved to approve all policies in Article VI on the 3rd and final reading with corrections, seconded by Mr. Olsen, motion carried unanimously.

 

Mr. Olsen moved to approve the proposed tax rate for the 2009-2010 budget that was published to taxpayers.  Motion was seconded by Mrs. Barber, motion carried unanimously.

 

Mrs. Pallesen moved to accept the Sweetwater School District #2 Tuition Agreement in the amount of $12,764.53 per student, seconded by Mrs. Jones, motion carried unanimously.  Because the tuition rate is less than our per pupil expenditure, the Board has to accept the contract in an open meeting.  

 

Mrs. Barber reported that the new UBATC building is now open in Vernal.  At the ribbon cutting ceremony, they honored those who donated land and money for the building. 

 

Tri-County Health is scheduled to have H1N1 vaccine available at the end of October for those students and employees that meet the criteria on the Priority Patient List.

 

SuperintendentÕs activity report was reviewed.

 

Superintendent Northcott reported that summer maintenance projects are going very well.   Flaming Gorge School has a new roof; new kitchen cabinets and tile floor; new outside doors and vestibule.  We are still searching for trees to plant on the south side of Manila Elementary to help with shade.  Manila High had some issues with the foundation on the southeast corner.  It has been fixed and a new ramp has been placed there which will give it even more stability.  District owned houses have new porches and sprinkler systems.

 

Mrs. Pallesen expressed a concern about not having a full-time custodian at Manila Elementary.

 

Superintendent Northcott indicated that although the total enrollment projection for the 2009-2010 is down slightly, the Utah count is up slightly.  The slight increase in Utah students will increase State revenue.

 

 

 

                  Superintendent Northcott noted the following Great Things Happening.

1.     Kodee Schell has been selected as a finalist for the Star America Award with a chance to become a national winner.

 

Mr. Olsen moved to change the meeting time of the September 10th Board Meeting to 10:00 AM if arrangements for the whole Board to attend USBA sponsored training can be made, seconded by Mrs. Barber, motion carried unanimously.

 

Next Meetings:

                  Opening Institute, Monday August 24, 2009 @ 9:00 AM (8:30 Breakfast)

                  Work Meeting, Thursday August 27, 2009 @ 5:30 PM

Board Meeting, Thursday September 10, 2009 @ 10:00 AM

 

President Asbill will attend the USBA Pre-Delegate Assembly.

 

                  There being no further business, President Asbill declared the meeting adjourned.

 

 

 

                                                     

                          

                                    President, Board of Education                                                              Clerk, Board of Education