Manila, Utah
December 13, 2006
The regular meeting of the Daggett Board of Education was held in the conference room at Flaming Gorge Resort on December 13, 2006. President Asbill called meeting to order at 5:30 P.M. Also attending were members Olsen, Ruble and Reed; Superintendent Northcott; Business Administrator Robinson; Principal Taylor; Vice-Principal Schell; Raynette Schell.
Mr. Olsen moved that the minutes of the meeting of November 8, 2006 be approved as written, seconded by Mr. Ruble, motion carried.
Mrs. Reed moved to approve this month’s warrants and payroll in the amount of $437,296.42, and approve the financial statement, seconded by Mr. Olsen, motion carried.
Mr. Olsen moved to approve Policy #5055 – Elementary and Secondary School Core Curriculum on the second and final reading, seconded by Mrs. Reed, motion carried.
5055
Elementary and Secondary School Core Curriculum
1. Required Core Curriculum
1.1 The District’s curriculum shall at least meet the minimum requirements of state law and State Board rules. Those minimum requirements are to contain the essential elements of each subject at appropriate grade levels. The essential elements represent the core knowledge, skills, and competencies all students should learn to be effective and productive members of society. The District may add elements at its discretion, but shall not delete or omit instruction in the essential elements. Utah Admin. Rules R277-700-4 (March 3, 2004)
1.2 In addition, the District shall provide character education in connection with regular schoolwork, through an integrated curriculum approach. Instruction in this area shall emphasize honesty, temperance, morality, courtesy, obedience to law, respect for and an understanding of the constitutions of the United States and the state of Utah, the essentials and benefits of the free enterprise system, respect for parents and home, and the dignity and necessity of honest labor and other skills, habits, and qualities of character which will promote an upright and desirable citizenry and better prepare students for a richer, happier life.
1.3 Nothing in this policy precludes an educator from responding to a spontaneous question provided that the response is consistent with this policy. Utah Code Ann. § 53A-13-109 (3) (2004)
2. K-6 Core Curriculum
The general core curriculum in grades K-6 shall consist of:
2.1 Grades K-2
2.1.1 Reading/Language Arts
2.1.2 Mathematics
2.1.3 Integrated Curriculum
2.2 Grades 3-6
2.2.1 Reading/Language Arts
2.2.2 Mathematics
2.2.3 Science
2.2.4 Social Studies
2.2.5 Arts;
2.2.6 Visual Arts;
2.2.7 Music;
2.2.8 Dance;
2.2.9 Theatre
2.2.10 Health Education
2.2.11 Physical Education
2.2.12 Educational Technology
2.2.13 Library Media
2.2.14 Utah Admin. R. R277-700-4 (March 3, 2004)
3. Grades 7-8 Core Curriculum
In grades 7-8, students shall take a minimum of 12 total units. The District shall teach, and each student shall take, the following units:
3.1.1 Language Arts-2 units
3.1.2 Mathematics-2 units
3.1.3 Science-1.5 units
3.1.4 Social Studies-1.5 units
3.1.5 The Arts-1.0 units
3.1.5.1 Visual Arts
3.1.5.2 Music
3.1.5.3 Dance
3.1.5.4 Theatre
3.1.6 Physical Education-1.0 units
3.1.7 Health Education – 0.5 units
3.1.8 Applied Technology, Education Technology, Life, and Careers-1.0 units
3.1.9 Educational Technology-0.5 units
3.1.10 Library Media (integrated into subject areas).
3.1.11 Electives-1.0 units
Utah Admin. Rules R277-700-5 (March 3, 2004)
4. Grades 9-12 Core Curriculum
The minimum number of core curriculum credits required for students in grades 9-12 shall be 18, as follows:
4.1 Language Arts-4.0 units (Grades 9, 10, 11 and any other course from the State approved list such as concurrent English, Language Arts 12, Creative Writing, etc.)
4.2 Mathematics – 3.0 units chosen from Elementary Algebra or above.
4.2.1 The Minimum Requirements are:
4.2.1.1 Elementary Algebra or Applied Math I and
4.2.1.2 Geometry or Applied Math II, and
4.2.1.3 Any advanced math courses in sequence beyond Elementary Algebra or Applied Math I (no credit is awarded for courses below these classes) or
4.2.1.3.1 Any applied math class from the state approved list such as Accounting, Business Math, etc.
4.3 Science – 3.0 units from three of the following areas:
4.3.1 Earth Systems Science - 1.0 units
4.3.2 Biological Science – 1.0 units
4.3.3 Chemistry – 1.0 units
4.3.4 Physics – 1.0 units
4.3.5 1 unit from any of the above areas or classes on the State approved list: eg, Plant Science, Animal Science, Food Science, Anatomy and Physiology, etc.
4.4 Social Studies – 2.5 units including:
4.4.1 Geography for Life - .05 units
4.4.2 World Civilizations – 0.5 units
4.4.3 U.S. History – 1.0 units
4.4.4 U.S. government and Citizenship -0.5 units
4.5 Arts – 1.5 units from any of the following areas:
4.5.1 Visual Arts
4.5.2 Music
4.5.3 Dance
4.5.4 Theatre
4.6 Physical and Health Education – 2.0 units including:
4.6.1 Health – 0.5 units
4.6.2 Participation Skills – 0.5 units
4.6.3 Fitness for Life – 0.5 units
4.6.4 Individualized Lifetime Activities (0.5 units) or team sport/athletic participation (maximum of 0.5 units with school approval)
4.7 Applied Technology – 1.0 units from among the following areas:
4.7.1 Agriculture
4.7.2 Business
4.7.3 Family and Consumer Sciences
4.7.4 Health Science and Technology
4.7.5 Information Technology
4.7.6 Marketing
4.7.7 Technology Education
4.7.8 Trade and Technical Education
4.7.9 Elective credits may be earned by taking any class
4.8 Educational Technology – 0.5 units as follows:
4.8.1 Computer Technology (.05 units for the class of this name) or
4.8.2 At the school’s discretion, for successful completion of a state-approved competency examination
4.9 General Financial Literacy – 0.5 units
4.10 Library Media Skills (integrated into the subject areas)
Utah Admin. Rules R277-700-6 (March 3, 2004)
4.11 Elective Courses
4.11.1 Students must earn 6 elective credits; classes may be chosen from any of the above areas plus, for example, foreign language, drivers education, or any other class offered.
4.11.2 See Policy 5056 for a complete list of options to earn credit.
Mr. Ruble moved to approve Policy #5056 – Curriculum: Methods of Obtaining Credit on the second and final reading, seconded by Mrs. Reed, motion carried.
5056
Curriculum: Methods of Obtaining Credit
1. Obtaining Credit
Credits towards graduation may be obtained and recorded on the student’s transcript by the following methods:
1.1 Successful completion of courses in the high schools of the District.
1.2 Successful completion of concurrent-enrollment college courses.
1.3 Demonstrated competency under policies established by the District following appropriate review.
1.4 Successful completion of assessment tests in particular subject areas, as established by District policy.
1.5 Evaluation of student work or projects consistent with District or school procedures and criteria.
1.6 Successful completion, as determined by the District or school, of correspondence or electronic coursework offered by accredited educational institutions with prior approval by the District or school to the extent practicable.
1.7 Transfer credits for successfully completed courses from the Utah Electronic High School and from any school accredited by the State Board of Education or by the Northwest Association of Accredited Schools, which credits shall be accepted as issued by the school, without alteration.
1.8 Credit for home schooling work if that is warranted following review of the work by the District.
2. Prior to the District conducting review of student home schooling work, the student must provide the District with documentation of compliance with Utah Code Ann. § 53A-11-102 for the time period for which credit is sought.
Utah Admin. Rules R277-705-4 (March 6, 2006)
Utah Code Ann. § 53A-13-108.5 (2006)
Utah Code Ann. § 53A-15-1003(2) (2006)
Mr. Olsen moved to table Policy #5057 – Graduation Requirements, seconded by Mr. Ruble, motion carried.
Discussion was held regarding Mrs. Reed’s replacement on the UBATC board. Mr. Ruble moved to table this agenda item. Motion died for lack of a second. Mr. Asbill volunteered to attend the January meeting if we did not have a replacement by such time.
Mr. Olsen moved to renew Superintendent Northcott’s contract for another two-year term. Motion was seconded by Mr. Ruble, motion carried.
Mrs. Reed moved to approve the revision of Policy #715 as corrected on the first reading, seconded by Mr. Ruble, motion carried.
715
Community Relations: Sympathy/Get Well
1. Acknowledgement
1.1. In the event of the death or serious illness of a member of the school community, the Board authorizes the sending of a card, floral arrangement, charitable donation, or other appropriate acknowledgement
Mr. Olsen moved to table Policy 3xx3 – Employment Background Checks, seconded by Mrs. Reed, motion carried.
Mr. Olsen moved to approve Policy #5250 – Curriculum Human Sexuality as corrected on the first reading, seconded by Mrs. Reed, motion carried.
5250
Curriculum: Human Sexuality
1. Health and Human Sexuality Guidelines
1.1 All health and human sexuality education shall stress the importance of abstinence from all sexual activity before marriage and fidelity after marriage as methods of preventing sexually transmitted diseases. The curriculum and education shall also stress personal skills that encourage individual choice of abstinence and fidelity in marriage.
1.2 At no time may instruction be provided, including responses to spontaneous questions raised by students, regarding any means or methods that facilitate or encourage the violation of any state or federal criminal law by a minor or an adult.
1.3 Nothing in this policy precludes an educator from responding to a spontaneous question provided that the response is consistent with this policy. Utah Code Ann. § 53A-13-101 (1) (b) (2004)
1.4 Textbooks and instructional materials shall be chosen by the District that comply with the state law and this policy emphasizing abstinence before marriage and fidelity after marriage. The following are prohibited in instruction materials:
1.4.1 instruction in the intricacies of intercourse, sexual stimulation, or erotic behavior;
1.4.2 the advocacy of homosexuality;
1.4.3 advocating or encouraging the use of contraceptives; or
1.4.4 advocating sexual activity outside of marriage
Utah Admin. Rules R277-474-3 (December 5, 2001)
2. Appeal of Board’s Decision on Sexuality Curriculum
2.1 Any parent who disagrees with human sexuality curriculum may request the Board to hear concerns in an open meeting and may ask the Board to reconsider its curriculum decision.
Mr. Ruble moved to approve Policy #3xx1 – Defensive Driving on the first reading, seconded by Mrs. Reed, motion carried.
3XX1
Transportation: Defensive Driver Training
Employees who drive district vehicles shall receive defensive driver training on the following schedule:
1. Bus Drivers shall receive 8 hours of training every year.
2. Employees (not bus drivers) who drive district vehicles in order to transport students shall receive 4 hours of training every year.
3. Employees driving district vehicles (no students present) shall receive 4 hours of training every 2 years.
Mr. Ruble moved to approve Policy #3xx2 – First Aide Guidelines on the first reading, seconded by Mrs. Reed, motion carried.
3XX2
First Aid Guidelines
In order to provide appropriate responses to medical emergencies, the following rules and principles apply:
- A First Aid Kit shall be placed in each district vehicle and in each building.
- An Automatic External Defibrillator (AED) shall be placed in each building.
- All employees must maintain FA/CPR/AED certification.
- Each school is encouraged to have an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) on staff. School principals may ask for a volunteer who will receive EMT training at Daggett School District cost. The District will give a $500 stipend as bonus pay to anyone who obtains EMT status.
a. Daggett School District trained EMTs may not be “on call” for Daggett County emergency response needs during school hours.
- School personnel shall judge the severity of every accident/injury or sickness and decide:
- What the immediate First Aid need is;
- Whether to call parents; and
- Whether to call for an ambulance.
i. Except for very minor (cover it with a band-aid) incidents, school personnel should contact parents/guardians to advise them of the injury/sickness to let them make decisions.
ii. In extreme cases, school personnel are empowered to act as a “prudent parent’ and provide whatever response necessary.
iii. All parents are asked to give to the school written permission authorizing emergency medical treatment. In the absence of written permission, permission is implied by enrollment unless the school receives specific written instructions from the parent/guardian forbidding emergency treatment.
- All school personnel are protected by law and covered by Risk Management Liability Insurance for any civil or criminal claim brought against them while acting in a prudent manner as a school employee.
Mrs. Reed moved to table Article I Board Governance Policies, seconded by Mr. Ruble, motion carried.
Mrs. Reed reported that the new catalog for the UBATC is now on disc. Mrs. Reed was amazed with the list they received containing all the companies the college had serviced through their Custom Fit Program. President Burms, gave an annual report, and talked about the consolidation of some of theUCAT systems and regular colleges. They are moving forward with the consolidation of Southern Utah Applied Tech and CEU. He did indicate there are no plans to consolidate UBATC with Utah State.
Superintendent’s activity report was reviewed.
Superintendent Northcott noted the following Great Things Happening.
1. Nina Beck and Ashley Straatman were selected to the All-Region Volleyball team.
2. The Manila PTSO sponsored a successful Book Fair at the MES.
3. The Jr./Sr. Prom was a delightful evening. The Junior Class Royalty was: King – Jordan Catron; Queen – Amy Stevenson; 1st Attendants – Blake Olorenshaw and Ally Gale; 2nd Attendants – Ryan Bowen and Shanna Northcott. The Senior Class Royalty was: King – Taylor Reed; Queen – Nina Beck; 1st Attendants – Jeff Gosar and Natasha McCullough; 2nd Attendants – Casity Muggelberg and Lacy Larsen . Congratulations to the advisors Becky Catron, Clark Anderson and Tim Walker for helping the students plan and execute a very successful event. The class presidents and other students, especially Ashley Straatman, did a wonderful job.
4. Jedediah Keryl and Todd Hull graduated from the DSD Adult High School.
5. Red and White Night was a great success. Thanks to Cindy Larsen, Raynette Schell, Missy Butler and all the other helpers for a great dinner and event.
6. The JHBBB team has completed its season. The boys played some very entertaining games. The 7th and 8th grade teams ended the season with records of 6-6 and 1-11respectively. Congratulations to Coach Anderson and the boys.
7. The MES 2/3 class prepared and performed a wonderful Thanksgiving play for parents and other MES students. Congratulations to Bette Dickison.
8. The GBB and BBB teams attended the Salt Lake Lutheran HS Tournament. Both teams won! Lacy Larsen was the GBB tourney MVP and Nina Beck was selected to the All-Tournament team. Adan Magana was the BBB tourney MVP and Taylor Reed was selected to the All-Tournament team.
9. Adan Magana was commended for the part he played in the recent rescue of house fire victims.
Mr. Olsen moved that the Board go into executive session at 6:30 P.M. to discuss a personnel issue, seconded by Mrs. Reed. 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, James Olsen, Ray Ruble and Claire Reed. Nay: None.
Mr. Olsen moved that the Board reconvene in regular session at 6:40 P.M., seconded by Mrs. Reed, all in favor. Present at the executive session were members Asbill, Olsen, Ruble and Reed; Superintendent Northcott and Business Administrator Robinson.
There being no further business, President Asbill declared the meeting adjourned.
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