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. Work Session - 5:30 p.m.
B.1. Discussion of Possible Names for New Elementary School
C. Administrative - 6:30 p.m.
C.1. Call to Order 
C.2. Reverence
C.3. Flag Salute/Pledge of Allegiance
C.4. Recognitions
C.4.a. New Administrators:
Erika Bywater, Asst. Principal Intern, ACHI
Emily Zito, Asst. Principal Intern, BRHS and BRMS
Kelbie Jackson, Asst. Principal, BEMS
Amy Jo Summers, Asst. Principal Intern, Lake View Elementary
Christyn Kendrick, Asst. Principal Intern, North Park Elementary
D. Approval of Agenda - 6:45 p.m.
E. Public Comment - 6:50 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.
F. Action Items - 7:20 p.m.
F.1. Approval of Nail Tech BTECH Course
F.2. Approval of Amendment to Discovery Elementary TSSA Plan 
F.3. Approval of Amendment to Century Elementary TSSA Plan
F.4. Approval of Declaration of Surplus Property
F.5. Approval of Cancellation of Building Contract for High School Additions
G. Information Items - 7:40 p.m.
G.1. Strategic Plan Update
G.2. Update on Elementary School Financing
G.3. Monthly Financial Report
G.4. Board Committee Reports
H. Policy Review - 8:00 p.m.
H.1. Policy Changes Approved with Negotiations (For Review Only)
H.1.a. Policy 3124 Certificated: Retirement
H.1.b. Policy 3126 Certificated: Sickness, Absences and Leaves
H.1.c. Policy 3202 ESP: Employment and Placement
H.1.d. Policy 3208 ESP: Fringe Benefits and Leave of Absence
H.1.e. Policy 3310 Administrative: Personnel Benefits
H.2. First Reading
H.2.a. Policy 1036 Board Member Conflict of Interest
H.2.b. Policy 1040 Board Member Elections and Redistricting
H.2.c. Policy 1070 Board Member Meeting Procedures
H.2.d. Policy 1210 School Closure and Boundary Changes
H.2.e. Policy 2010 Budget Planning/Development/Adoption
H.2.f. Policy 2032 Procurement of Construction: Construction and School-Site Acquisition Requirements
H.2.g. Policy 2034 Procurement: Contracts and Contract Limitations
H.2.h. Policy 3006 Employee Conflict of Interest
H.2.i. Policy 3032 Employment: Student Support Scope of Practice
H.2.j. Policy 3035 Employee Criminal Background Checks and Personal Reporting of Arrests and Convictions
H.2.k. Policy 4060 High School Graduation Requirements
H.2.l. Policy 4062 Curriculum: College Course Work
H.2.m. Policy 4101 Grading: Credit Through Testing
H.2.n. Policy 4175 Student Data Protection
H.2.o. Policy 4178 Internet Use
H.2.p. Policy 4200 Term of Instruction: School Year & School Day
H.2.q. Policy 5035 Attendance Requirements and Procedures 
H.2.r. Policy 6002 Government Data Privacy
H.3. First & Second Reading
H.3.a. Policy 4102 Grading: Grades K-7
H.3.b. Policy 4103 Academic Grading and Citizenship Marks for Grades 8-12
H.3.c. Policy 5305 Student Use of Electronic Devices
I. Consent Items - 8:10 p.m.
I.1. Minutes
I.2. Claims
I.3. Personnel
I.4. Out of State Trip Requests
I.5. 150 Mile Requests
I.6. Contract for Early Literacy Curriculum
I.7. Purchase Contract for IT Servers
J. Suggestions for Future Board Meetings - 8:15 p.m.
K. Upcoming Events
K.1. First Day of School - Monday, August 31, 2026
K.2. BESD Foundation Golf Tournament - Thursday, September 17, 2026 at Eagle Mountain Golf Course
L. Closed Session to Discuss the Purchase, Exchange, or Lease of Real Property
M. Closed Session to Discuss the Character, Professional Competence, or Physical or Mental Health of an Individual
 
N. Adjournment - 8:20 p.m.
The next meeting of the Board of Education will be held on Wednesday, September 9, 2026, with a Work Session at 5:30 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: August 12, 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. Work Session - 5:30 p.m.
Subject:
B.1. Discussion of Possible Names for New Elementary School
Subject:
C. Administrative - 6:30 p.m.
Subject:
C.1. Call to Order 
Presenter:
Tiffani Summers, Board President
Subject:
C.2. Reverence
Presenter:
Stephanie DeFilippis, Board Member
Subject:
C.3. Flag Salute/Pledge of Allegiance
Presenter:
Keith Mecham, Superintendent
Subject:
C.4. Recognitions
Presenter:
Jamie Kent, Public Information Officer
Subject:
C.4.a. New Administrators:
Erika Bywater, Asst. Principal Intern, ACHI
Emily Zito, Asst. Principal Intern, BRHS and BRMS
Kelbie Jackson, Asst. Principal, BEMS
Amy Jo Summers, Asst. Principal Intern, Lake View Elementary
Christyn Kendrick, Asst. Principal Intern, North Park Elementary
Subject:
D. Approval of Agenda - 6:45 p.m.
Subject:
E. Public Comment - 6:50 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:
F. Action Items - 7:20 p.m.
Subject:
F.1. Approval of Nail Tech BTECH Course
Presenter:
Ben Wiley, CTE Director
Attachments:
Subject:
F.2. Approval of Amendment to Discovery Elementary TSSA Plan 
Presenter:
Heidi Jo West, Assistant Superintendent of Elementary Teaching & Learning
Attachments:
Subject:
F.3. Approval of Amendment to Century Elementary TSSA Plan
Presenter:
Heidi Jo West, Assistant Superintendent of Elementary Teaching & Learning
Attachments:
Subject:
F.4. Approval of Declaration of Surplus Property
Presenter:
Neil Stevens, Business Administrator
Attachments:
Subject:
F.5. Approval of Cancellation of Building Contract for High School Additions
Presenter:
Neil Stevens, Business Administrator
Attachments:
Subject:
G. Information Items - 7:40 p.m.
Subject:
G.1. Strategic Plan Update
Presenter:
Keith Mecham, Superintendent
Attachments:
Subject:
G.2. Update on Elementary School Financing
Presenter:
Neil Stevens, Business Administrator
Attachments:
Subject:
G.3. Monthly Financial Report
Presenter:
Neil Stevens, Business Administrator
Attachments:
Subject:
G.4. Board Committee Reports
Subject:
H. Policy Review - 8:00 p.m.
Subject:
H.1. Policy Changes Approved with Negotiations (For Review Only)
Subject:
H.1.a. Policy 3124 Certificated: Retirement
Attachments:
Subject:
H.1.b. Policy 3126 Certificated: Sickness, Absences and Leaves
Attachments:
Subject:
H.1.c. Policy 3202 ESP: Employment and Placement
Attachments:
Subject:
H.1.d. Policy 3208 ESP: Fringe Benefits and Leave of Absence
Attachments:
Subject:
H.1.e. Policy 3310 Administrative: Personnel Benefits
Attachments:
Subject:
H.2. First Reading
Subject:
H.2.a. Policy 1036 Board Member Conflict of Interest
Attachments:
Subject:
H.2.b. Policy 1040 Board Member Elections and Redistricting
Attachments:
Subject:
H.2.c. Policy 1070 Board Member Meeting Procedures
Attachments:
Subject:
H.2.d. Policy 1210 School Closure and Boundary Changes
Attachments:
Subject:
H.2.e. Policy 2010 Budget Planning/Development/Adoption
Attachments:
Subject:
H.2.f. Policy 2032 Procurement of Construction: Construction and School-Site Acquisition Requirements
Attachments:
Subject:
H.2.g. Policy 2034 Procurement: Contracts and Contract Limitations
Attachments:
Subject:
H.2.h. Policy 3006 Employee Conflict of Interest
Attachments:
Subject:
H.2.i. Policy 3032 Employment: Student Support Scope of Practice
Attachments:
Subject:
H.2.j. Policy 3035 Employee Criminal Background Checks and Personal Reporting of Arrests and Convictions
Attachments:
Subject:
H.2.k. Policy 4060 High School Graduation Requirements
Attachments:
Subject:
H.2.l. Policy 4062 Curriculum: College Course Work
Attachments:
Subject:
H.2.m. Policy 4101 Grading: Credit Through Testing
Attachments:
Subject:
H.2.n. Policy 4175 Student Data Protection
Attachments:
Subject:
H.2.o. Policy 4178 Internet Use
Attachments:
Subject:
H.2.p. Policy 4200 Term of Instruction: School Year & School Day
Attachments:
Subject:
H.2.q. Policy 5035 Attendance Requirements and Procedures 
Attachments:
Subject:
H.2.r. Policy 6002 Government Data Privacy
Attachments:
Subject:
H.3. First & Second Reading
Subject:
H.3.a. Policy 4102 Grading: Grades K-7
Attachments:
Subject:
H.3.b. Policy 4103 Academic Grading and Citizenship Marks for Grades 8-12
Attachments:
Subject:
H.3.c. Policy 5305 Student Use of Electronic Devices
Attachments:
Subject:
I. Consent Items - 8:10 p.m.
Subject:
I.1. Minutes
Attachments:
Subject:
I.2. Claims
Attachments:
Subject:
I.3. Personnel
Attachments:
Subject:
I.4. Out of State Trip Requests
Attachments:
Subject:
I.5. 150 Mile Requests
Attachments:
Subject:
I.6. Contract for Early Literacy Curriculum
Attachments:
Subject:
I.7. Purchase Contract for IT Servers
Attachments:
Subject:
J. Suggestions for Future Board Meetings - 8:15 p.m.
Attachments:
Subject:
K. Upcoming Events
Subject:
K.1. First Day of School - Monday, August 31, 2026
Subject:
K.2. BESD Foundation Golf Tournament - Thursday, September 17, 2026 at Eagle Mountain Golf Course
Subject:
L. Closed Session to Discuss the Purchase, Exchange, or Lease of Real Property
Subject:
M. Closed Session to Discuss the Character, Professional Competence, or Physical or Mental Health of an Individual
 
Subject:
N. Adjournment - 8:20 p.m.
The next meeting of the Board of Education will be held on Wednesday, September 9, 2026, with a Work Session at 5:30 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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