Meeting Agenda
A. If ADA accessibility is needed to attend this meeting, please contact the District Office at 435-734-4800 before 4:00 p.m. the day prior to the meeting.
B. Budget Hearing - 6:30 p.m.
C. Administrative - 7:45 p.m.
C.1. Call to Order 
C.2. Reverence
C.3. Flag Salute/Pledge of Allegiance
C.4. Recognitions
C.4.a. Tiane Noorda, BEHS Student - Utah's Best High School Journalist of the Year for the 2025-26 school year by the Utah College Media Association (UCMA)
C.4.b. Box Elder High School Girls Track - State Girls Track Champions for the 2025-26 year
D. Approval of Agenda - 7:55 p.m.
E. Swear in New Superintendent, Keith Mecham 8:00 p.m.
F. Public Comment - 8:05 p.m.
Those individuals who would like to speak to the Board should read the guidelines and complete the sign-up document located at the door. At the discretion of the Board President, public comment may be permitted at any point during the Board meeting.
G. Second Public Comment on K-5 Math Curriculum Adoption - 8:35 p.m.
H. Action Items - 8:40 p.m.
H.1. Approval of 2026-2027 Budget
H.2. Approval of 2026-2027 Tax Rates
H.3. Approval of Independent Auditors
H.4. Pick-up Contributions for Members of Contributory Retirement System
H.5. Consideration of a resolution authorizing the execution and delivery certain leases, agreements and documents required in connection with the leasing of certain property and improvements, including an addition to Discovery Elementary, a new elementary school in Tremonton and of property and improvements to serve as security during construction thereof; approving Certificates of Participation in an amount not to exceed $55,000,000 that evidence interests in annually appropriated lease payments to made by the Board and that finance the addition and new elementary school; and providing for related matters.
H.6. Tentative Ratification of Negotiated Agreement with BEESPA, BEEA, and BEAA
H.7. Declaration of Open Enrollment Schools
H.8. Approval of K-5 Math Curriculum Adoption
H.9. Approval of Amendment to TSSA Framework
H.10. Approval of TSSA Plans
I. Information Items - 9:10 p.m.
I.1. Fraud Risk Assessment
I.2. Monthly Financial Report
I.3. Board Committee Reports
I.3.a. Pre-Delegate Assembly Report
I.3.b. Audit Committee Report
I.3.c. Legislative Audit
I.4. May Employee Appreciation
I.4.a.
May Teacher Support
BRHS Pete Watkins Cheryl Howe
BRMS Dawn Richards Nick Nessen
ACHI Scott Trayhorn Dave Polson
BEHS Andrew Larson Kristy Yates
BEMS Leslie Garbanati Kristen Bakker
ACYI Jake Lott Kellie Anderson
Sunrise Heather Watts Jorge Garcia
Century Amelia Ward Mindy Salisbury
Discovery Lori Korth Samantha Zortman
Fielding Dawnell Ticarich Tanara More
Garland Jenny Marble Alicia Porritt
Golden Spike Carol Larson Ayoko Warner
Lake View Heidi Jensen Emma Porter
McKinley Shaunie Owen Cami Walker
North Park Brianna Loveland Shelli Jensen
Three Mile Creek Bradi Holder Nicole White
Willard Rachael Barker Virginia Newman
Western N/A Maci Kunzler
Tiffany Edgington
J. Policy Review - 9:30 p.m.
J.1. First Reading
J.1.a. Policy 1250 Professional Learning Communities
J.1.b. Policy 3038 Highly Needed Educator Salary Supplement
J.1.c. Policy 3091 Postpartum and Parental Leave
J.1.d. Policy 3108 Certificated: Educator's Hours and Teaching Load
J.1.e. Policy 3114 Certificated: Transfers and Reassignments
J.1.f. Policy 3122 Certificated: Insurance
J.1.g. Policy 3124 Certificated: Retirement
J.1.h. Policy 3126 Certificated: Sickness, Absences and Leaves
J.1.i. Policy 3208 ESP: Fringe Benefits and Leave of Absence
J.1.j. Policy 3210 ESP: Retirement
J.1.k. Policy 3300 Administrative: Personnel Selection
J.1.l. Policy 4050 Grades 6-8 Middle Level General Core Requirements
J.2. Second Reading
J.2.a. Policy 3044 Orderly School Termination for Employees
K. Consent Items - 9:40 p.m.
K.1. Minutes
K.2. Claims
K.3. Personnel
K.4. 150 Mile Trip Request
L. Suggestions for Future Board Meetings - 9:45 p.m.
M. Upcoming Events
M.1. Sunrise Graduation - Thursday, June 11, 2026 @ 8:00 p.m. at BEHS Football Field
N. Board Handbook
O. Superintendent Carlsen Comments
P. Adjournment - 9:50 p.m.
The next meeting of the Board of Education will be held on Wednesday, July 8, 2026, with a Work Session at 2:00 and a Regular Session at 6:30 p.m., at the Independent Life Skills Center, 960 S Main St, Brigham City, Utah.
Agenda Item Details Reload Your Meeting
Meeting: June 10, 2026 at 6:30 PM - Regular School Board Meeting
Subject:
A. If ADA accessibility is needed to attend this meeting, please contact the District Office at 435-734-4800 before 4:00 p.m. the day prior to the meeting.
Subject:
B. Budget Hearing - 6:30 p.m.
Attachments:
Subject:
C. Administrative - 7:45 p.m.
Subject:
C.1. Call to Order 
Presenter:
Tiffani Summers, Board President
Subject:
C.2. Reverence
Presenter:
Heidi Jo West, Assistant Superintendent of Elementary Teaching & Learning
Subject:
C.3. Flag Salute/Pledge of Allegiance
Presenter:
Tiffani Summers, Board President
Subject:
C.4. Recognitions
Presenter:
Heidi Jo West, Assistant Superintendent of Elementary Teaching & Learning
Subject:
C.4.a. Tiane Noorda, BEHS Student - Utah's Best High School Journalist of the Year for the 2025-26 school year by the Utah College Media Association (UCMA)
Subject:
C.4.b. Box Elder High School Girls Track - State Girls Track Champions for the 2025-26 year
Subject:
D. Approval of Agenda - 7:55 p.m.
Subject:
E. Swear in New Superintendent, Keith Mecham 8:00 p.m.
Presenter:
Neil Stevens, Business Administrator
Attachments:
Subject:
F. Public Comment - 8:05 p.m.
Those individuals who would like to speak to the Board should read the guidelines and complete the sign-up document located at the door. At the discretion of the Board President, public comment may be permitted at any point during the Board meeting.
Subject:
G. Second Public Comment on K-5 Math Curriculum Adoption - 8:35 p.m.
Presenter:
Jamie Kent, Director of Public Relations and Math & Science Specialist
Subject:
H. Action Items - 8:40 p.m.
Subject:
H.1. Approval of 2026-2027 Budget
Presenter:
Neil Stevens, Business Administrator
Attachments:
Subject:
H.2. Approval of 2026-2027 Tax Rates
Presenter:
Neil Stevens, Business Administrator
Attachments:
Subject:
H.3. Approval of Independent Auditors
Presenter:
Neil Stevens, Business Administrator
Attachments:
Subject:
H.4. Pick-up Contributions for Members of Contributory Retirement System
Presenter:
Neil Stevens, Business Administrator
Attachments:
Subject:
H.5. Consideration of a resolution authorizing the execution and delivery certain leases, agreements and documents required in connection with the leasing of certain property and improvements, including an addition to Discovery Elementary, a new elementary school in Tremonton and of property and improvements to serve as security during construction thereof; approving Certificates of Participation in an amount not to exceed $55,000,000 that evidence interests in annually appropriated lease payments to made by the Board and that finance the addition and new elementary school; and providing for related matters.
Presenter:
Neil Stevens, Business Administrator
Attachments:
Subject:
H.6. Tentative Ratification of Negotiated Agreement with BEESPA, BEEA, and BEAA
Presenter:
Coerina Fife, Executive Director of Personnel and Title IX
Attachments:
Subject:
H.7. Declaration of Open Enrollment Schools
Presenter:
Megan Bushnell, Student Services Director
Attachments:
Subject:
H.8. Approval of K-5 Math Curriculum Adoption
Presenter:
Heidi Jo West, Assistant Superintendent of Elementary Teaching & Learning
Attachments:
Subject:
H.9. Approval of Amendment to TSSA Framework
Presenter:
Heidi Jo West, Assistant Superintendent of Elementary Teaching & Learning
Attachments:
Subject:
H.10. Approval of TSSA Plans
Presenter:
Keith Mecham & Heidi Jo West, Assistant Superintendents of Curriculum
Attachments:
Subject:
I. Information Items - 9:10 p.m.
Subject:
I.1. Fraud Risk Assessment
Presenter:
Neil Stevens, Business Administrator
Attachments:
Subject:
I.2. Monthly Financial Report
Presenter:
Neil Stevens, Business Administrator
Attachments:
Subject:
I.3. Board Committee Reports
Subject:
I.3.a. Pre-Delegate Assembly Report
Presenter:
Julie Taylor, Board Member
Subject:
I.3.b. Audit Committee Report
Presenter:
Wade Hyde, Julie Taylor, and Bryan Smith, Board Members
Subject:
I.3.c. Legislative Audit
Presenter:
Steve Carlsen, Superintendent
Subject:
I.4. May Employee Appreciation
Subject:
I.4.a.
May Teacher Support
BRHS Pete Watkins Cheryl Howe
BRMS Dawn Richards Nick Nessen
ACHI Scott Trayhorn Dave Polson
BEHS Andrew Larson Kristy Yates
BEMS Leslie Garbanati Kristen Bakker
ACYI Jake Lott Kellie Anderson
Sunrise Heather Watts Jorge Garcia
Century Amelia Ward Mindy Salisbury
Discovery Lori Korth Samantha Zortman
Fielding Dawnell Ticarich Tanara More
Garland Jenny Marble Alicia Porritt
Golden Spike Carol Larson Ayoko Warner
Lake View Heidi Jensen Emma Porter
McKinley Shaunie Owen Cami Walker
North Park Brianna Loveland Shelli Jensen
Three Mile Creek Bradi Holder Nicole White
Willard Rachael Barker Virginia Newman
Western N/A Maci Kunzler
Tiffany Edgington
Subject:
J. Policy Review - 9:30 p.m.
Subject:
J.1. First Reading
Subject:
J.1.a. Policy 1250 Professional Learning Communities
Attachments:
Subject:
J.1.b. Policy 3038 Highly Needed Educator Salary Supplement
Attachments:
Subject:
J.1.c. Policy 3091 Postpartum and Parental Leave
Attachments:
Subject:
J.1.d. Policy 3108 Certificated: Educator's Hours and Teaching Load
Attachments:
Subject:
J.1.e. Policy 3114 Certificated: Transfers and Reassignments
Attachments:
Subject:
J.1.f. Policy 3122 Certificated: Insurance
Attachments:
Subject:
J.1.g. Policy 3124 Certificated: Retirement
Attachments:
Subject:
J.1.h. Policy 3126 Certificated: Sickness, Absences and Leaves
Attachments:
Subject:
J.1.i. Policy 3208 ESP: Fringe Benefits and Leave of Absence
Attachments:
Subject:
J.1.j. Policy 3210 ESP: Retirement
Attachments:
Subject:
J.1.k. Policy 3300 Administrative: Personnel Selection
Attachments:
Subject:
J.1.l. Policy 4050 Grades 6-8 Middle Level General Core Requirements
Attachments:
Subject:
J.2. Second Reading
Subject:
J.2.a. Policy 3044 Orderly School Termination for Employees
Attachments:
Subject:
K. Consent Items - 9:40 p.m.
Subject:
K.1. Minutes
Attachments:
Subject:
K.2. Claims
Attachments:
Subject:
K.3. Personnel
Attachments:
Subject:
K.4. 150 Mile Trip Request
Attachments:
Subject:
L. Suggestions for Future Board Meetings - 9:45 p.m.
Attachments:
Subject:
M. Upcoming Events
Subject:
M.1. Sunrise Graduation - Thursday, June 11, 2026 @ 8:00 p.m. at BEHS Football Field
Subject:
N. Board Handbook
Attachments:
Subject:
O. Superintendent Carlsen Comments
Presenter:
Steve Carlsen, Superintendent
Subject:
P. Adjournment - 9:50 p.m.
The next meeting of the Board of Education will be held on Wednesday, July 8, 2026, with a Work Session at 2:00 and a Regular Session at 6:30 p.m., at the Independent Life Skills Center, 960 S Main St, Brigham City, Utah.

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