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. Administrative - 6:30 p.m.
B.1. Call to Order 
B.2. Reverence
B.3. Flag Salute/Pledge of Allegiance
B.4. Recognitions
B.4.a. Five C's Recognitions:
     Connections: Megan Loveless, Principal Admin. Asst. - ACHI
     Communication: Brandon Nelson, Asst. Principal - BEMS
     Collaboration: Box Elder Middle School 9th Grade ELA Team - Kali Phister, Kierstyn Saunders, Talia Scholes, Carleen Ramirez, Adam Williams
     Contribution: Sharon Williams, Class of 1965
     Career Readiness: TJ Rhodes, BRHS CTE Teacher
C. Approval of Agenda - 6:50 p.m.
D. Swear in Student Board Member, Allie Sorensen, BRHS 6:55 p.m.
E. Public Comment - 7:00 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 - 7:30 p.m.
F.1. Approval of Sunrise High School Community Council Exemption
F.2. Approval of Comprehensive Prevention Plans
F.3. Approval of Construction Contract for Salt Creek Elementary
F.4. Approval of Construction Project for Bear River High School Parking/Softball Field Adjustments
G. Information Items - 7:45 p.m.
G.1. October 1 Enrollment Report
G.2. Literacy and Math Goals Report
G.2.a. Individual Reading Plan (IRP) Update (SB241)
G.3. Construction and Improvements Update
G.4. Monthly Financial Report
G.5. Board Committee Reports
G.5.a. Student Board Member Report
G.6. Employee Appreciation
G.6.a.
September Teacher Support
BRHS Marckee Belliston Celeste Anderson
BRMS Megan Cranmer Jeniece Scott
ACHI Karen Christiansen Angel Zambrano
BEHS Tyson Heaton Keith Witt
BEMS Staci Bishop Angie Smoot
ACYI Susan Thompson Terri Nevarez
Sunrise Jeremy Hammond David Kraus
Century Valerie Josephson Read Marshall
Discovery Crystal Bodily Stephanie Smith
Fielding Tina Gregory Abby Hancock
Garland Michaela Sutton Jennifer Manning
Golden Spike Gwen Larsen Mindy Adams
Lake View Nicole Jensen Chelsye Saulsberry
McKinley Leslie Brown Lesly Castro
North Park Mikellie Sorensen Natalie Swain
Three Mile Creek Carol Pyle Lori Morris
Willard Mandy Stokes Rhonda Call
Western Hallie Kunzler Maci Kunzler
H. Policy Review - 8:20 p.m.
H.1. First Reading
H.1.a. Policy 1020 Board Powers and Duties
H.1.b. Policy 1225 School Size - Elementary School
H.1.c. Policy 2229 Transportation: Route Planning
H.1.d. Policy 2231 Transportation: School Site Selection
H.1.e. Policy 2232 Transportation: Director of Transportation
H.1.f. Policy 2233 Transportation: Operators and Mechanics
H.1.g. Policy 2234 Transportation: Student Management
H.1.h. Policy 2235 Transportation: Lights and Railroad Crossings
H.1.i. Policy 2236 Transportation: Emergencies
H.1.j. Policy 3041 Educator Evaluation
H.1.k. Policy 4016 Evaluation and Selection of Instructional Material
H.1.l. Policy 4037 Reading Achievement for K-3
H.1.m. Policy 4068 Special Programs: Alternative Language Program
H.1.n. Policy 4077 Course Disclosure Statements - Secondary
H.1.o. Policy 4078 Class Disclosure Statements: Elementary
H.1.p. Policy 4105 Sex Education
H.1.q. Policy 4115 Grading: Course Grade Replacement
H.1.r. Policy 5321 Educational Field Trips
H.1.s. Policy 6018 Parental Involvement
H.1.t. Policy 6045 Board of Education Hotline
H.1.u. Policy 6050 Community Use of School Facilities
H.2. Second Reading
H.2.a. Policy 1071 Electronic Meetings
H.2.b. Policy 1072 Board Meetings: Notice Requirements
H.2.c. Policy 1074 Board Meetings: Closed Meetings
H.2.d. Policy 2031 Procurement of Construction: Construction Bonds and Security
H.2.e. Policy 2036 Procurement of Construction: Construction Management Methods
H.2.f. Policy 2181 District Emergency Plan
H.2.g. Policy 2182 School Safety
H.2.h. Policy 3007 Employment: Staff Code of Conduct
H.2.i. Policy 3010 Employee Bullying and Hazing
H.2.j. Policy 3038 Highly Needed Educator Salary Supplement
H.2.k. Policy 3047 Reemployment of Retirees
H.2.l. Policy 3070 Alcohol and Drug Abuse - Employees
H.2.m. Policy 3094 Reporting Student Drug Possession Offenses
H.2.n. Policy 4027 Special Programs: Dropout Prevention and Recovery
H.2.o. Policy 4028 Special Programs: Education of Youth in Care
H.2.p. Policy 4061 Curriculum: American Heritage
H.2.q. Policy 4066 Curriculum: Religious Neutrality
H.2.r. Policy 5005 Safe Schools - Student Discipline/Behavior
H.2.s. Policy 5010 Admissions Eligibility Requirements
H.2.t. Policy 5085 Services for Students Experiencing Homelessness
H.2.u. Policy 5270 Student Rights and Responsibilities Bullying, Cyberbullying, Hazing, and Abusive Conduct
H.2.v. Policy 6070 Electronic Submission of Information
I. Consent Items - 8:30 p.m.
I.1. Minutes
I.2. Claims
I.3. Personnel
I.4. Exemption from Compulsory Attendance (Home School)
I.5. Out of State Trips
I.6. 150 Mile Trips
I.7. Club Request
I.8. Approval of School Bus Purchases
J. Suggestions for Future Board Meetings - 8:35 p.m.
K. Upcoming Events
K.1. BESD Foundation Jubilee of Trees at Box Elder County Fairgrounds, Home Arts Building
November 6, 2026 -  Open to Public 12:00 to 8:00 pm
K.2. New Board Member Training - December 5, 2026 8:00 to 1:30, Provo Marriott
K.3. USBA Conference - January 7-9, 2026
L. Closed Session to Discuss the Character, Professional Competence, or Physical or Mental Health of an Individual 8:40 p.m.
 
M. Adjournment - 9:10 p.m.
The next meeting of the Board of Education will be held on Wednesday, November 11, 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: October 14, 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. Administrative - 6:30 p.m.
Subject:
B.1. Call to Order 
Presenter:
Tiffani Summers, Board President
Subject:
B.2. Reverence
Presenter:
Karen Cronin, Board Member
Subject:
B.3. Flag Salute/Pledge of Allegiance
Presenter:
Allie Sorensen, Student Board Member
Subject:
B.4. Recognitions
Presenter:
Jamie Kent, Public Information Officer
Subject:
B.4.a. Five C's Recognitions:
     Connections: Megan Loveless, Principal Admin. Asst. - ACHI
     Communication: Brandon Nelson, Asst. Principal - BEMS
     Collaboration: Box Elder Middle School 9th Grade ELA Team - Kali Phister, Kierstyn Saunders, Talia Scholes, Carleen Ramirez, Adam Williams
     Contribution: Sharon Williams, Class of 1965
     Career Readiness: TJ Rhodes, BRHS CTE Teacher
Presenter:
Jamie Kent, Director of Public Relations
Attachments:
Subject:
C. Approval of Agenda - 6:50 p.m.
Subject:
D. Swear in Student Board Member, Allie Sorensen, BRHS 6:55 p.m.
Presenter:
Neil Stevens, Business Administrator
Attachments:
Subject:
E. Public Comment - 7:00 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 - 7:30 p.m.
Subject:
F.1. Approval of Sunrise High School Community Council Exemption
Presenter:
Randy Rasmussen, Sunrise High Principal
Attachments:
Subject:
F.2. Approval of Comprehensive Prevention Plans
Presenter:
Ben Wiley, CTE Director in behalf of Megan Bushnell, Student Service Director
Attachments:
Subject:
F.3. Approval of Construction Contract for Salt Creek Elementary
Presenter:
Neil Stevens, Business Administrator
Attachments:
Subject:
F.4. Approval of Construction Project for Bear River High School Parking/Softball Field Adjustments
Presenter:
Neil Stevens, Business Administrator
Attachments:
Subject:
G. Information Items - 7:45 p.m.
Subject:
G.1. October 1 Enrollment Report
Presenter:
Keith Mecham, Superintendent
Description:
Attachments:
Subject:
G.2. Literacy and Math Goals Report
Presenter:
AshLee Nelson, Director of Instructional Support and Jamie Kent, Public Information Director and Math Specialist
Attachments:
Subject:
G.2.a. Individual Reading Plan (IRP) Update (SB241)
Presenter:
Heidi Jo West, Assistant Superintendent of Elementary Teaching & Learning
Attachments:
Subject:
G.3. Construction and Improvements Update
Presenter:
Jerry Jackman, Facilities Director
Attachments:
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G.4. Monthly Financial Report
Presenter:
Neil Stevens, Business Administrator
Attachments:
Subject:
G.5. Board Committee Reports
Subject:
G.5.a. Student Board Member Report
Subject:
G.6. Employee Appreciation
Subject:
G.6.a.
September Teacher Support
BRHS Marckee Belliston Celeste Anderson
BRMS Megan Cranmer Jeniece Scott
ACHI Karen Christiansen Angel Zambrano
BEHS Tyson Heaton Keith Witt
BEMS Staci Bishop Angie Smoot
ACYI Susan Thompson Terri Nevarez
Sunrise Jeremy Hammond David Kraus
Century Valerie Josephson Read Marshall
Discovery Crystal Bodily Stephanie Smith
Fielding Tina Gregory Abby Hancock
Garland Michaela Sutton Jennifer Manning
Golden Spike Gwen Larsen Mindy Adams
Lake View Nicole Jensen Chelsye Saulsberry
McKinley Leslie Brown Lesly Castro
North Park Mikellie Sorensen Natalie Swain
Three Mile Creek Carol Pyle Lori Morris
Willard Mandy Stokes Rhonda Call
Western Hallie Kunzler Maci Kunzler
Subject:
H. Policy Review - 8:20 p.m.
Subject:
H.1. First Reading
Subject:
H.1.a. Policy 1020 Board Powers and Duties
Attachments:
Subject:
H.1.b. Policy 1225 School Size - Elementary School
Attachments:
Subject:
H.1.c. Policy 2229 Transportation: Route Planning
Attachments:
Subject:
H.1.d. Policy 2231 Transportation: School Site Selection
Attachments:
Subject:
H.1.e. Policy 2232 Transportation: Director of Transportation
Attachments:
Subject:
H.1.f. Policy 2233 Transportation: Operators and Mechanics
Attachments:
Subject:
H.1.g. Policy 2234 Transportation: Student Management
Attachments:
Subject:
H.1.h. Policy 2235 Transportation: Lights and Railroad Crossings
Attachments:
Subject:
H.1.i. Policy 2236 Transportation: Emergencies
Attachments:
Subject:
H.1.j. Policy 3041 Educator Evaluation
Attachments:
Subject:
H.1.k. Policy 4016 Evaluation and Selection of Instructional Material
Attachments:
Subject:
H.1.l. Policy 4037 Reading Achievement for K-3
Attachments:
Subject:
H.1.m. Policy 4068 Special Programs: Alternative Language Program
Attachments:
Subject:
H.1.n. Policy 4077 Course Disclosure Statements - Secondary
Attachments:
Subject:
H.1.o. Policy 4078 Class Disclosure Statements: Elementary
Attachments:
Subject:
H.1.p. Policy 4105 Sex Education
Attachments:
Subject:
H.1.q. Policy 4115 Grading: Course Grade Replacement
Attachments:
Subject:
H.1.r. Policy 5321 Educational Field Trips
Attachments:
Subject:
H.1.s. Policy 6018 Parental Involvement
Attachments:
Subject:
H.1.t. Policy 6045 Board of Education Hotline
Attachments:
Subject:
H.1.u. Policy 6050 Community Use of School Facilities
Attachments:
Subject:
H.2. Second Reading
Subject:
H.2.a. Policy 1071 Electronic Meetings
Attachments:
Subject:
H.2.b. Policy 1072 Board Meetings: Notice Requirements
Attachments:
Subject:
H.2.c. Policy 1074 Board Meetings: Closed Meetings
Attachments:
Subject:
H.2.d. Policy 2031 Procurement of Construction: Construction Bonds and Security
Attachments:
Subject:
H.2.e. Policy 2036 Procurement of Construction: Construction Management Methods
Attachments:
Subject:
H.2.f. Policy 2181 District Emergency Plan
Attachments:
Subject:
H.2.g. Policy 2182 School Safety
Attachments:
Subject:
H.2.h. Policy 3007 Employment: Staff Code of Conduct
Attachments:
Subject:
H.2.i. Policy 3010 Employee Bullying and Hazing
Attachments:
Subject:
H.2.j. Policy 3038 Highly Needed Educator Salary Supplement
Attachments:
Subject:
H.2.k. Policy 3047 Reemployment of Retirees
Attachments:
Subject:
H.2.l. Policy 3070 Alcohol and Drug Abuse - Employees
Attachments:
Subject:
H.2.m. Policy 3094 Reporting Student Drug Possession Offenses
Attachments:
Subject:
H.2.n. Policy 4027 Special Programs: Dropout Prevention and Recovery
Attachments:
Subject:
H.2.o. Policy 4028 Special Programs: Education of Youth in Care
Attachments:
Subject:
H.2.p. Policy 4061 Curriculum: American Heritage
Attachments:
Subject:
H.2.q. Policy 4066 Curriculum: Religious Neutrality
Attachments:
Subject:
H.2.r. Policy 5005 Safe Schools - Student Discipline/Behavior
Attachments:
Subject:
H.2.s. Policy 5010 Admissions Eligibility Requirements
Attachments:
Subject:
H.2.t. Policy 5085 Services for Students Experiencing Homelessness
Attachments:
Subject:
H.2.u. Policy 5270 Student Rights and Responsibilities Bullying, Cyberbullying, Hazing, and Abusive Conduct
Attachments:
Subject:
H.2.v. Policy 6070 Electronic Submission of Information
Attachments:
Subject:
I. Consent Items - 8:30 p.m.
Subject:
I.1. Minutes
Attachments:
Subject:
I.2. Claims
Attachments:
Subject:
I.3. Personnel
Attachments:
Subject:
I.4. Exemption from Compulsory Attendance (Home School)
Presenter:
Keith Mecham, Superintendent
Subject:
I.5. Out of State Trips
Attachments:
Subject:
I.6. 150 Mile Trips
Attachments:
Subject:
I.7. Club Request
Attachments:
Subject:
I.8. Approval of School Bus Purchases
Attachments:
Subject:
J. Suggestions for Future Board Meetings - 8:35 p.m.
Attachments:
Subject:
K. Upcoming Events
Subject:
K.1. BESD Foundation Jubilee of Trees at Box Elder County Fairgrounds, Home Arts Building
November 6, 2026 -  Open to Public 12:00 to 8:00 pm
Subject:
K.2. New Board Member Training - December 5, 2026 8:00 to 1:30, Provo Marriott
Subject:
K.3. USBA Conference - January 7-9, 2026
Subject:
L. Closed Session to Discuss the Character, Professional Competence, or Physical or Mental Health of an Individual 8:40 p.m.
 
Subject:
M. Adjournment - 9:10 p.m.
The next meeting of the Board of Education will be held on Wednesday, November 11, 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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