Mark Daniels was nominated by Weber High principal Chris Earnest. Mark is described as the heart and soul of Weber High School as he teaches, inspires, cares, makes connections with students and daily gives his all to being a master teacher.  As the theater director, Mark has produced many outstanding musicals and plays which have provided family entertainment for the community.  Mark does things the right way and always with the best interest of kids at heart.

Rebekah was nominated by Municipal Elementary principal Kevin Chase.  Rebekah has created an oasis for her students from the onslaught of concerns in their academic and personal lives.  She is acutely aware of how to help students and want each child to succeed.  Rebekah’s talents are described as amazing.  She has mastered the practice of positive reinforcement, showing an average of 12 to 1 ratio of positives to correctives when the goal is 4 to 1.  Mr. Chase noted he would love to hire her clone!

Derrick was nominated by Two Rivers High School principal Nicole Meibos. Derrick is described as an incredible educator who is dedicated, passionate about his students, and teaching.  It was explained some of the district’s most vulnerable and fragile students are given the opportunity to find success as they continue their educational journey.  Derrick has taken on this challenge as a first-year teacher with a comprehensive plan and deep understanding of what this student population needs to reconnect with school to move forward with their education.  Derrick is a master at blended learning, meeting students where they are, finding what works for each individual student, analyzing data, creating individualized learning plans, developing his curriculum in English and Journalism, and much, much more!

Caitlyn was nominated by H. Guy Child Elementary principal Janene Salt.

Caitlyn is a Life Skills teacher who has made a tremendous impact on the 

lives of her students.  Caitlyn has mentioned that she could never imagine

teaching general education children, because she loves the children she

works with and watching them learn.  She gets great pleasure out of hearing 

parents say,  "I didn’t think my child would ever be able to do that."  Caitlyn

may be petite, (many of her students are taller and larger) but she has the 

fire and passion for teaching that is immeasurable.

Diana was nominated by West Haven Elementary principal Kristi Hancock.

Diana is described as having the technical skills that every office needs!

Diana is invested in everything she does, even working during the summer

when she does not get paid.  She steps up and takes on new tasks and is

learning all the time.  Diana is efficient, kind, caring, and a problem solver.

The revised policy separates conduct that is considered discrimination and conduct that is considered harassment, provides specific examples of each, and procedures for administrators when they receive a complaint of discrimination or harassment.  This also references our new Title IX Sexual Harassment Policy 4121. There have been no further updates.  It is recommended the Board approve Revised Policy 4120 on a second reading.

Utah State Board of Education Administrative Rule R277-705 amendments now allow school districts to award a Career Development Credential to a student receiving services or support through an Individualized Education Plan (IEP) or 504, if the student meets the criteria outlined in the rule.  It is recommended the Board approve the Revised Policy 4370 on a first reading.