March 2, 2021 at 6:00 PM - Regular Meeting

Description:  The Board will go into closed session for the purpose of personnel issues.

Description:  Addison Mccary is a 4th grader at Ellison Park. She loves to perform on the stage whether it is dancing or acting in plays. This is her first year participating in storytelling and has a natural ability already. She will be presenting a story she has written of her own, titled, "My First Audition." 

Addison's teachers are Ms. Lindsi Snow, Ms. Leesa LeClaire and Ms. Mindy Barrow. 

Description:  We wish to recognize Mindy Simon, a 1st grade teacher in Davis Connect, for her exemplary efforts to build relationships with students this school year. One of her greatest connection tools has been to drive to every student’s home and bring them a birthday gift. This has allowed her students to see her as a real person, who cares about them as individuals. Her students know that she cares about and will go out of her way (even driving to Logan, Utah) to make sure they feel loved. 
 
Her creative and personalized outreach has not only helped students to feel connected with her, but it has directly impacted student engagement in her live online class sessions. Ms. Simon gets 100% attendance and engagement in her live sessions, where students receive valuable Tier 1 instruction, delivered using the innovative and best practice instructional strategies Ms. Simon has worked to develop and implement this year. 
 
Because of her efforts, students are highly successful in her class. While success can be measured in a myriad of ways, one measurement we use is Acadience testing data--where we assess students' literacy skills. At the beginning of the year, 36% of Ms. Simon's students were meeting the 1st grade benchmark. By the middle of the year, 79% of her students were meeting the benchmark--which was a 44% increase from the beginning of the year. The district average for student gains in benchmarks for 1st grade is 15%. Ms. Simon's students were 26% higher than the district average. This was a gain of 43% of her students meeting grade level benchmark and being on-target for reading success--a crucial skill for lifelong learning and success. But the most impressive achievement is that 93% of Ms. Simon's students are growing at or above students in the nation who started the year just like they did in 1st grade! This is astronomical! The district average pathways to progress for student growth is 73.9%, and Ms. Simon's class was 20% higher than the district average. This success correlates directly with the level of relationship building and connection Ms. Simon has fostered with her students. 
 

Description:  Davis School District has been selected to receive a 2021 Healthy Worksite Award by the Utah Worksite Wellness Council.

The Utah Worksite Wellness Council (UWWC) is a partnership of organizations in the state of Utah that work to build effective worksite wellness programs and methods that improve employee health. The UWWC Healthy Worksite Awards Program recognizes employers for their exemplary work in worksite wellness. Employers had an opportunity to receive recognition for their efforts in the past year. This award program highlights employers of all sizes for their worksite health promotion and wellness programs. It also helps UWCC identify opportunities to further support employers in their wellness initiatives.

The Board will recognize Dr. Best and Ms. Johnson for their efforts.

Description:  Public comments will be accepted for approximately eighteen (18) minutes. Each speaker will be allowed a maximum of three (3) minutes.

Description:  Mr. Craig Carter and his staff have prepared the minutes from the Febraury 2 and Febraury 16, 2021 Board meetings. Please review the minutes prior to this meeting and feel free to make amendments as needed.

Description:  Mr. Craig Carter and the Accounting Department have prepared the financial report. If you have any questions regarding this report, please contact Mr. Carter prior to the Board meeting.

Description:  Ms. Suzi Jensen and the Human Resources Department staff have prepared the Personnel Report. If you have any questions regarding this report, please contact Mr. Zurbuchen prior to the meeting.

Description:  The Board will review the board calendar for March, April and May 2021 for approval.

Description:  The Board will be asked to approve the Head Start/Early Head Start minutes, budget, and enrollment report.

Description:  Updated duties and responsibilities consistent with changes in Utah State Board Rule R277-113 LEA Fiscal and Auditing Policy.  Second draft adds language in the Purpose and Philosophy Section. 

Description:  Propose increase of $5 to the Driver Education Fees in the high school fee schedule.
 

Description:  Five-year review.  Added reference to Sexual Harassment policies.  Made nonsubstantive changes.

Description:  The last section of the existing roof at Northridge High School is in need of replacement.  The existing EPDM membrane and insulation will be removed and replaced with new R-30 insulation and PVC membrane.  Several of the old weathered skylights will also be replaced.  Work will begin in June and is set to be complete in August.

Description:  The existing roofing membrane that was installed on the Canyon Heights building is in need on replacement.  The old membrane, insulation, and flashing will be removed.  New R-30 insulation, PVC membrane, and metal flashing will be installed.  Work will begin in June and is scheduled to be complete in August.

Description:  The existing roof membrane on the south end of North Davis Junior High is in need of replacement.  The old membrane, insulation, and metal flashing will be removed and replaced with new.  A new roof access hatch on that end of the building will be installed to facilitate roof access for maintenance.  Work will begin in June and is scheduled for completion in August.

Description:  The existing ventilation system in the welding shop at Woods Cross High School will be modified to accommodate more welding stations to serve a growing number of students.  Snorkel type exhaust system will be installed at the new welding stations.  Work will begin in June with an August completion.

Description:  Before you tonight is the Interlocal Agreement with Bountiful City for the use of the Washington El site for High School Athletics.  This is the result of several months of discussion with city officials and the Bountiful City Council.  The City Council approved the agreement you have on February 23, 2021.  We ask for your approval tonight.  This will allow us to use the two fields that will be on site for men’s and women’s Lacrosse each spring.  In the off season, we may have access to the site if the city isn’t using it.  The strong relationship we share with Bountiful City has made this possible.  This site will serve a critical need for our High School Spring Sport season as well as provide much need park and recreation space for Bountiful City and their residents.  We recommend approval.

Description:  Board member time to share an experience or information received from any conference, meeting, school visit, etc.

Description:  The Board will go into closed session immediately following board meeting for the purpose of negotiations and personnel issues.