August 11, 2026 Mountain Time - Study Session
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STUDY SESSION – OPEN MEETING - 4:00 p.m.The Board may engage in discussion, provide administrative direction, or take other action on any of the study session agenda items listed below. |
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1.A. Technology Use in Schools
Presenter:
Mr. Richard Culatta, CEO, International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) and Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development (ASCD)
Description:
Discussion on evidence-based practices based on screen use in schools.
Strategic Plan Pillars: High Quality Instruction, Opportunities for All Learners; Effective Communication Desired Outcome: Board members will have the opportunity to ask questions and gain insight on the effective use of screen time in education. |
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1.B. Board Professional Development
Presenter:
Ms. Erin Barrow, Board Member
Description:
Reports from Board members on experiences with individual America 250 projects.
Strategic Plan Pillars: Opportunities for All Learners; Effective Communication Desired Outcome: Board members will report on their experiences and discuss the America 250 professional development projects. |
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1.C. Review of Administrative Policy AA445 Student Information Network Acceptable Use Policy
Presenter:
Mr. Michael Heaps, Director, Information Systems
Description:
Review of proposed updates to the policy to comply with changes to Utah Code 53G-7-1003.
Strategic Plan Pillars: High Quality Instruction, Opportunities for All Learners; Effective Communication Desired Outcome: Board members will review the proposed changes with potential final approval at the next business meeting. |
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1.D. Reporting Required by Utah Code 53G-6-11-1101
Presenter:
Mr. Brad Sorensen, Administrator of Schools; and Mr. Bryan Veazie, District Athletic Director
Description:
Review of requirements in Utah Code 53G-6-11-1101.
Strategic Plan Pillar: Culture of Belonging; Opportunities for Every Learner Desired Outcome: Information to the Board with possible direction to staff; no action required. |
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1.E. Continued Discussion on Potential Changes to Administrative Policy AA417 Fundraising
Presenter:
Dr. Anthony Godfrey, Superintendent of Schools
Description:
Review of changes suggested in the June 9, 2026 study session and the recommendation to divide the current policy into a separate policy for each level.
Strategic Plan Pillar: Culture of Belonging; Opportunities for All Learners; Effective Communication Desired Outcome: Board members will hold discussion with a potential vote to finalize the revisions. |
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1.F. Review of Board Policies GP113 through GP115
Presenter:
Mr. Bryce Dunford, Chair, Board Policy Committee
Description:
Monthly review of Governance Process (GP), Board/Superintendent Connection (B/SC), and Executive Limitations (EL) policies as prescribed by Board policy GP108 Meeting Planning.
Strategic Plan Pillar: Effective Communication Desired Outcome: Board members will read the policies and make suggestions for revisions, if needed. GP113 Board Committee Principles GP114 Board Representation on District Committees & Other Organizations GP115 Policy Development |
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1.G. Board and Superintendent Reports and Comments
Description:
Board members and the Superintendent may report on Board Advisory Committees as well as Board, District or Community Affiliated Committees to which they are appointed.
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2. Motion to go into Closed Session
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3. POTENTIAL CLOSED SESSION
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3.A. Character and Competence of Individuals (Personnel)
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3.B. Property
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3.C. Potential Litigation
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3.D. Negotiations
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3.E. Security
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