July 15, 2025 at 6:00 PM - Regular Meeting
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1. BOARD MEETING - 6:00 P.M. - Administration Building, 45 East State Street, Farmington, UT
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1.A. INTRODUCTORY ITEMS
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1.A.1. Welcome and Introductions
Presenter:
Ms. Brigit Gerrard, Board President
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1.B. PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD
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1.B.1. Public Comment Rules
Presenter:
Ms. Brigit Gerrard, Board President
Description:
Public comments will be accepted for approximately thirty (30) minutes. Each speaker will be allowed a maximum of two (2) minutes.
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1.C. BOARD RECOGNITION
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1.C.1. Farmington High School 6A Girls Lacrosse State Champions
Presenter:
Ms. Deanne Kapetanov, Secondary Director & Mr. Justin Whittaker, Farmington High School Principal
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1.C.2. UAESP President's Award - Mr. Cameron Forbush, Windridge Elementary Principal
Presenter:
Mr. Doug Forsgren, Elementary Director
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1.C.3. UEASP Principal Mentor of the Year - Ms. Marjorie Conrad, West Point Elementary Principal
Presenter:
Mr. Doug Forsgren, Elementary Director
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1.C.4. UAESP Elementary Supervisor of the Year - Ms. Traci Robbins, Elementary Director
Presenter:
Dr. Dan Linford, Superintendent
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1.C.5. Custodian of the Year - Mr. Ian Calkins, Facility Manager at Creekside Elementary
Presenter:
Mr. Tim Leffel, Business Administrator & Mr. Weston Weekes, District Facilities Administrator
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1.C.6. NPI Achievement of Excellence in Procurement - Purchasing Department
Presenter:
Mr. Tim Leffel, Business Administrator
Description:
The NPI (NPI=National Procurement Institute) Achievement of Excellence In Procurement is a nationally recognized standard that only 3 Districts have ever earned in Utah. Davis School District Purchasing Department has earned this honor 10 years in a row. This award illustrates the character and professionalism they bring to the district every day.
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1.D. INFORMATION ITEMS
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1.D.1. Board Reports
Presenter:
Board members
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1.D.2. Superintendent Report
Presenter:
Superintendent Dan Linford
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1.E. CONSENT ITEMS
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1.E.1. Board Minutes (exhibit)
Presenter:
Mr. Tim Leffel, Business Administrator
Description:
Mr. Tim Leffel and his staff have prepared the minutes from the May 6, 2025 Business Meeting, May 20, 2025 Workshop, June 3, 2025 Public Hearing & Business Meeting, and June 17, 2025 Workshop. Please review the minutes prior to this meeting and feel free to make amendments as needed.
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1.E.2. Financial Report (exhibit)
Presenter:
Mr. Tim Leffel, Business Administrator
Description:
Mr. Tim Leffel and the Accounting Department have prepared the financial report. If you have any questions regarding this report, please contact Mr. Leffel prior to the Board meeting.
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1.E.3. Personnel Report (exhibit)
Presenter:
Ms. Chadli Bodily, Asst. Superintendent
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 Ms. Bodily prior to the meeting.
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1.E.4. 5S-300 Administration of Medication to Students in Schools (exhibit)
Presenter:
Mr. Ben Onofrio, General Counsel
Description:
HB333 Amends the definition of a medical device used to administer epinephrine. Allows a student to possess or self-administer a nasal spray epinephrine at a school in certain circumstances.
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1.E.5. 5S-304 Student Toilet Training (exhibit)
Presenter:
Mr. Ben Onofrio, General Counsel
Description:
Ensuring assistance occurs in a private bathroom R277-631 and removed the word kindergarten and replaced with school aged. 53G-7-203 (6)(b).
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1.E.6. 5S-101 School Attendance and Truancy (exhibit)
Presenter:
Mr. Ben Onofrio, General Counsel
Description:
Added High School Rodeo and clarified why notice and citation are required.
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1.E.7. 5S-003 Compulsory Education Attendance Exemption for Home School Instruction (exhibit)
Presenter:
Mr. Ben Onofrio, General Counsel
Description:
Revised based on HB209 homeschool amendments
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1.E.8. 5S-002 Registration and Pupil Accounting (exhibit)
Presenter:
Mr. Ben Onofrio, General Counsel
Description:
Added children of DOD families. Child may enroll in kindergarten if they don’t meet the age requirement, if they move to Utah from another state where they were already enrolled in and attended kindergarten.
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1.E.9. 6F-101 School Fees, Waivers, and Provisions in lieu of a Fee (exhibit)
Presenter:
Mr. Ben Onofrio, General Counsel
Description:
HB344 School Fee Amendments, R277-407 School Fees.
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1.F. BUSINESS ITEMS
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1.F.1. Board Calendar (exhibit)
Presenter:
Ms. Brigit Gerrard, Board President
Description:
The Board will review the board meeting calendar changes to accommodate Public Hearings.
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1.F.2. Focused Graduation Pathway Plan Approval (exhibit)
Presenter:
Mr. TJ Strain, Teaching & Learning Dept. Director
Description:
During workshop on May 20, 2025 the board reviewed the district’s plan for the focused graduation pathway. The plan was developed according to Utah State Board Rule (R277-722) and establishes eligibility and participation criteria for students seeking graduation credit through the pathway. The board will consider approval of the district’s Focused Graduation Pathway Plan.
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1.F.3. Initiate Study of French Dual Language Immersion Program at South Davis Jr. High School
Presenter:
Mr. Chris Keime, Secondary Director & Mr. TJ Strain, Teaching & Learning Dept. Directorr
Description:
The board will consider initiating a study of the French Dual Language Immersion program at South Davis Jr. High which may include closure or consolidation of the program.
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1.F.4. Initiate Study of Spanish Dual Language Immersion Program at Lincoln Elementary
Presenter:
Mr. Doug Forsgren, Elementary Director
Description:
The board will consider initiating a study of the Spanish Dual Language Immersion program at Lincoln Elementary which may include closure or consolidation of the program.
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1.F.5. Kaysville Junior High Gymnasium Cm/Gc Selection (exhibit)
Presenter:
Mr. Tim Leffel, Business Administrator
Description:
The Professional Services Selection Committee evaluated proposals and fees submitted from contractors for Construction Management/General Contractor (Cm/Gc) services for the Kaysville Junior High Gymnasium project. The committee reviewed proposals and interviewed seven different construction firms A new stand-alone gymnasium will be constructed on the site between the junior high and Columbia Elementary. Kaysville City has agreed to partner with the district to create a larger gymnasium that will be used by the Junior High during school hours then the City will run recreation programs after school hours and weekends. The building will contain four full size basketball, volleyball, and pickleball courts. An indoor running track and dance/aerobics room will also be included. The project will include new locker rooms and storage rooms. The Professional Services Selection Committee reviewed proposals and interviewed seven different construction firms. The successful construction firm will work with the design team to complete the plan for the project. They will then bid the project to subcontractors at the end of the year with construction to begin in January.
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1.F.6. Vae View Elementary Addition Cm/Gc Selection (exhibit)
Presenter:
Mr. Tim Leffel, Business Administrator
Description:
The Professional Services Selection Committee evaluated proposals and fees submitted from contractors for Construction Management/General Contractor (Cm/Gc) services for the Vae View Elementary Addition and Remodel project. The committee reviewed proposals and interviewed eight different construction firms. This project will add six classrooms, a new administrative office suite, and cover the interior courtyard of the school. The successful construction firm will work with the design team to complete the plan for the project. They will then bid the project to subcontractors at the end of the year with construction to begin in January.
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1.F.7. Burton Elementary Addition Cm/Gc Selection (exhibit)
Presenter:
Mr. Tim Leffel, Business Administrator
Description:
The Professional Services Selection Committee evaluated proposals and fees submitted from contractors for Construction Management/General Contractor (Cm/Gc) services for the Burton Elementary Addition and Remodel project. The committee reviewed proposals and interviewed nine different construction firms. The project will add a new administrative office suite with a re-route vestibule and a more identifiable entrance to the school. The existing roof-top HVAC units will be replaced along with the roof which will receive some seismic improvements. The successful construction firm will work with the design team to complete the plan for the project. They will then bid the project to subcontractors at the end of the year with construction to begin in January.
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1.F.8. Sunset Elementary Landscape Upgrade (exhibit)
Presenter:
Mr. Tim Leffel, Business Administrator
Description:
The existing landscaping on the south and west sides at Sunset Elementary School will be upgraded with new low-water xeriscaping. Work will begin immediately and is expected to be completed this fall.
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1.F.9. UDOT Purchase Offer for I-15 Expansion 2 (exhibit)
Presenter:
Mr. Tim Leffel, Business Administrator
Description:
UDOT is expanding I-15 from 600 North to Parrish Lane. This offer is for approximately 1/2 acre along the border of I-15 and WXHS. We have reviewed the offer with our District real estate agent and agree it is a fair price. The work will begin next summer.
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1.F.10. 5S-105 Student Electronic Devices First Reading (exhibit)
Presenter:
Mr. Ben Onofrio, General Counsel
Description:
To comply with SB178.
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2. CLOSED MEETING - Administration Bldg., Third Floor Board Room
Presenter:
Ms. Brigit Gerrard, Board President
Description:
The Board will immediately move to go into Closed Session for the purpose of personnel, property, and litigation.
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