Manila, Utah

January 9, 2008

The regular meeting of the Daggett Board of Education was held in Room 6 of the district office building on January 9, 2008. President Asbill called meeting to order at 6:00 P.M. Also attending were members Steen, Barber, Olsen and Pallesen; Superintendent Northcott; Business Administrator Robinson; Principal Taylor; Vice-Principal Schell; and Gretchen Northcott.

Mrs. Pallesen moved to approve the Consent Calendar, seconded by Mrs. Barber, motion carried. The Consent Calendar included minutes of December 12, 2007 Board Meeting; Warrant List and Financial Statement.

Mr. Olsen moved to approve Policy series #5000 through #5100 as adjusted on the 1^st Reading, seconded by Mrs. Steen, motion carried.

Mrs. Barber stated that Pres. Hacking had sent her a letter saying they had met with Daggett County concerning the Building Trades Program. They had developed a plan to finish the two houses they have been working on. The Daggett County Commissioners are very positive about wanting the program to continue and be successful. UBATC has agreed to give them more time to get more inmates back to the jail and hope they can reduce some of the restrictions they have placed on the students. They will meet again in the Spring to re-evaluate the program.

Superintendent’s activity report was reviewed.

Superintendent Northcott summarized what was happening with legislation regarding education bills.

Superintendent Northcott noted the following Great Things Happening.

1. FGE and MES Christmas plays.

2. MES Christmas caroling at the Senior Citizen Center.

3. BBB 7-3; GBB 5-5.

4. A needed holiday break.

5. JHGBB practices have begun.

6. Homecoming activities.

7. Grandparents tutoring at MES.

Next Meetings:

USBA Convention Thursday January 10 to Saturday January 12, 2008.

Work Meeting Thursday January 24, 2008 @ 5:00 pm. Board Evaluation facilitated by Richard Stowell of USBA.

Board Meeting February 13, 2008 @ 6:00 pm. Work Meeting @ 5:00 pm.

Mrs. Pallesen moved that the Board go into executive session at 6:35 P.M. to discuss personnel issues, seconded by Mrs. Steen. 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, Marcia Barber, James Olsen, Anne Steen and Rena Pallesen. Nay: None.

Mrs. Pallesen moved that the Board reconvene in regular session at 7:55 P.M., seconded by Mr. Olsen, all in favor. Present at the executive session were members Asbill, Barber, Steen, Olsen and Pallesen; Superintendent Northcott; Business Administrator Robinson.

President Asbill declared the meeting adjourned.

President, Board of Education Clerk, Board of Education