June 2, 2021 at 6:00 PM - Regular Meeting and Public Hearing

Description:  Davis County Jazz Messengers is an auditioned jazz group open to secondary students in the Davis School District. They have demonstrated amazing talent and skills working together. Some students have only been to one rehearsal but have learned skills throughout their musical career to develop that ability. This group is conducted by Chad King and Todd Campbell. They will be performing Flight to Augusta by Jeff Jarvis. 

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

Description:  The public will be given the opportunity to address the Board regarding the FY 2020-2021 Final Budget 

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Head Start:
Davis Early Childhood programs include Early Head Start, Head Start and Title I Preschools. The program is uniquely situated as the only Head Start program in the State of Utah whose grantee is a school district.

Davis Head Start provides high quality early learning and education in Davis County and has done so for over 30 years. The program has received national recognition twice by the National Head Start Association as a "Program of Excellence." Additionally, the Head Start program received the "Carnegie Achievement Award" three times for program innovation. In 2020, Davis Head Start received the "Select Health Award" for the program’s partnerships with dental providers throughout the county to provide services at little or reduced cost for children and families. Finally, in 2021 Davis Head Start was selected from hundreds of applicants to participate in the UCLA Health Initiative focused on improving the mental health of Head Start staff.

As part of the school district, the program tracks students moving into kindergarten and compares them to students who did not have a need for Head Start.

Sarah Frei:
Sarah, a senior cheerleader at Clearfield High School, had both legs amputated above the knee in July 2020 and is paralyzed from the waist down following an accident caused by a drunk driver. Despite that tragedy, she has remained positive and strong. Her story has been an inspiration to many throughout the world.

Sarah has maintained a 4.0 GPA from grades 9-12, and since her accident has been motivated to continue her high academic goals. After spending 2 1/2 months in the hospital, she was able to get caught up in all her classes, is currently taking a Concurrent Enrollment English class and is fulfilling all of her requirements to graduate in June 2021 with a 4.0 GPA.

Davis Connect: 
Davis Connect Online School was established by the Davis School District as a school/program in 2011.  Prior to the 2020-21 school year, K-8 enrollment in the Davis Connect Elementary and Middle School programs were capped at approximately 100 students.  

Because of the growing interest in online options and the proven success of Davis Connect’s instructional models and design, in the fall of 2019 (prior to COVID-19), it was determined that K-12 enrollment would be opened in the 2020-21 school year for all Utah students and families interested in a full or blended online school experience. 

A modest enrollment of between 200-400 students was anticipated, but when the 2020-21 school year began, over 5,000 full-time students had enrolled. Davis Connect is likely the largest K-12 school in Utah.

Christine Wolf:
Christine Wolf, director of bands at Central Davis Junior High School, was also named the 2021 Junior High Music Educator of the Year by the Utah Music Education Association. She is the Utah Chapter President of the Women Band Directors International Organization. She was named one of School Band and Orchestra Magazine’s 50 Directors Who Make a Difference in 2017. 

Under her direction, the Central Davis Junior High Symphonic Band was invited to perform at the 2018 Utah Music Educator’s Conference in St. George. The Central Davis Junior High Band Program is a 2018 Division Finalist for the National Band Association’s Programs of Excellence Blue Ribbon Award.

Her unique approach to teaching band has allowed her to team up with national recognized authors and publishers on the creation of a new beginning band method, Habits of a Successful Middle School Musician by Scott Rush. She has an intense desire to improve the quality of life for students, other teachers and her community.
 

Description:  We recognize Lydia Garza as our highlighted academic student for her amazing accomplishments in Social Studies.  She thought she was just completing a research assignment for her 7th grade Utah Studies class at Central Davis Junior High.  Lydia didn't imagine that her hard work would lead her to the Davis/Weber Regional History Day, the Utah State History Day competition, and now the National History Day competition later this month.   This year's National History Day theme was Communication in History: the Key to Understanding.   Lydia wanted to research a topic that was inspiring to people, so she chose to create an exhibit on John F. Kennedy and how he connected with others during his time through his speeches.  "Ask Not, Communicating Through Speeches" is Lydia's winning project which is one of 16 Davis students that won an award or an honor at the Utah History Day. She will be one of six students from Davis School District that will be competing at the National History Day, June 13 – June 19, 2021. Normally, these students would travel to Washington DC to compete, but this year they will virtually present their projects which are exhibits, webpages, documentaries, papers, or performances.   We congratulate Lydia Garza for her wonderful academic work and accomplishments and representing Davis School District so well. 
 

Description:  Senior at Northridge High, Mali Turner, used her wish from the Make-A-Wish Foundation to help other students in need. Mali compiled hygiene kits for the new Students In Crisis Drop-In Center and purchased gifts to provide Christmas for at-risk Jr. High students in Davis School District. 

In addition, she donated two refrigerators to CHS and NHS for the teen centers with additional funds she received from a school fundraiser.
We are truly humbled by her example of generosity and kindness.
 

Description:  Ms Jodi Lunt was recently presented with the 2021 Ruby Award by the Soroptimists of Bountiful. Each year, this award recognizes a woman of distinction who has worked to improve the lives of women, girls, and children through their professional or volunteer work. 
 
"As Soroptimists of Bountiful, we are grateful for all the help and ideas Jodi has provided us in establishing the Angel Wings Awards. We are truly honored to be able to recognize Jodi for all she is doing to help those in the Davis School District and our community as a whole. We are grateful for her example of being a strong, caring, and inspiring woman in our community and for our future leaders."
 
This award is a well-deserved recognition! Her work with the Foundation has truly made, and will continue to make, a lasting impact on this community and the lives of our students.
 

Description:  Mr. Craig Carter and his staff have prepared the minutes from the May 4, 2021, board meeting and the May 18, 2021, board workshop. 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 June, July and August for approval.

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

Description:  Mr. Zurbuchen and Ms. Larsen will recommend approval on First and FINAL reading of updated Special Education rules. 

Description:  The Board will vote to reappoint DSD Business Administrator, Craig Carter.

Description:  The office at Meadowbrook Elementary will be remodeled to expand into the existing foyer space to allow space for a conference room.  The secretary desks will be modified and an additional swamp cooler will be added.  Work will begin immediately and completed by mid-August.

Description:  The Administration building heating, ventilating, and air conditioning (HVAC) system has lived beyond the District’s Maintenance Department ability to service.  The system components and programming have been discontinued by the manufacturer which has made getting replacement parts very difficult.  The system will be replaced with a new variable air system.  This will involve re-working of the piping system above the ceilings in each office space.  The existing, galvanized, domestic water lines will be replaced with copper piping at the same time.  Hogan & Associates, the Construction Manager/General Contractor has bid the project to subcontractors.  The bids have been evaluated and a Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) for the project has been established.  Work will begin immediately and is expected to take six months to complete.

Description:  Recommend approval on Second and FINAL reading.

Description:  Recommend approval on Second and FINAL reading.

Description:  Updated consistent with changes in Utah State Board Rule R277-614 Athletics and Students with Head Injuries.  School shall notify a parent if a student is reported to have experienced a head injury during school hours outside of a sporting event. Recommend approval on First and FINAL reading.

Description:  Updated consistent with changes in HB218 Reporting Requirement Amendments.  If DCFS finds substantial grounds to believe that an educator knowingly failed to report suspected abuse, the division shall file a complaint with the State Board of Education.  Also, took the opportunity to reorganize the language in the policy to improve clarity. Recommend approval on First and FINAL reading.

Description:  Updated consistent with changes in Utah State Board Rule R277-491 in response to HB222 School LAND Trust Program Amendments.  Repeals requirement for a principal to post certain information on the school’s website regarding school community councils.  Utah State Board rule revised to allow for school community councils to hold electronic meetings consistent with local board policy. Recommend approval on First and FINAL Reading.

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

Description:  The Board will move to go into Closed Session immediately following Board meeting for the purpose of personnel issues.