Administrative Report
Linda Mariotti, Assistant Superintendent of Teaching & Learning Services, presented a report on Enhancing Academic Rigor.
The board convened into an executive session.
Board Meeting
Reverence – Diamond Ridge Elementary Choir
Recognitions
The board recognized the Olympus High School boys basketball team for winning the 5A state championship.
The board recognized staff at Rolling Meadows Elementary, Monroe Elementary, Crestview Elementary, Howard Driggs Elementary, Twin Peaks Elementary, and Cottonwood Elementary for having the highest overall median growth percentiles among all elementary schools in the district.
The board recognized May 7-11 as National Teacher Appreciation Week.
Consent Items
Purchases
Contracts
Change Order
2018-19 LAND Trust Plans
LAND Trust Amendments
Student Travel Exception, Hunter High Debate Students
Foreign Exchange Agencies
Sale of Land (38 square feet) at 4351 S. Redwood Road
Ratification of Negotiations with Granite Education Association
Administrative Appointments & Transfers
| Name | Current Assignment | New Assignment | Replacing | Who Transferred To | Effective Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Appointments | |||||
| Valerie Bergera | Principal, Parkview Elementary, Salt Lake SD | Principal, Roosevelt Elementary | Malynda Cloward | Principal, Plymouth Elementary | 7/1/2018 |
| Megan Madsen | Assistant Principal, Granite Park Jr. High | Principal, Oquirrh Hills Elementary | Karen Marberger | Retirement | 7/1/2018 |
| Nannette Barnes | Assistant Principal, Granite Preschool | Principal, Granite Preschool | Brenda VanGorder | Retirement | 7/1/2018 |
| Transfer | |||||
| Nichole Higgins | Principal, Beehive Elementary | Principal, William Penn Elementary | Kent Nixon | Resignation | 7/1/2018 |
Action Item
The board delayed a vote on the Elementary Fee Schedule in order to re-study the item.
any fees for elementary students is not fair and will unnecessarily exclude may students who don’t qualify for fee waiver or too proud to apply for one. the school district just got a huge tax increase, quit nickel and diming parents for every little thing.
Hi Jack,
Elementary schools already assess fees for extracurricular programs that occur before or after school in which students voluntarily participate. As with clubs and programs at the secondary level, these fees offset costs associated with running a program, such as a instructor brought in to teach a subject. Many of these programs are sponsored by outside entities, and thus there is no charge for students to participate. The purpose of this schedule is to cap fees for various programs, not set a specific amount to be assessed. In any case, the board of education is re-studying this topic and we would encourage you to reach out to your board member directly.
If you are referring to the recent bond that was approved by voters, those funds can only be used for school building improvements and rebuilds.
The Elementary Fee Schedule sounds absolutely horrible for a family to put out that kind of money for activities that are supposed to enhance a student’s education. Many families typically have 2, 3, or 4 students and it always seems to hurt those families who fall just above the qualifications for the “Income Eligibility Guidelines”. Please rethink this and also think about the families in the Granite District who would be devastated if this passed.
Elementary schools already charge fees for different extracurricular programs. Some are sponsored and carry no cost, but others require expenses that fees offset. This schedule does not stipulate the exact cost for each type of program. It simply identifies a cap that cannot be exceeded. In any case, the board is continuing to study this issue, and we would encourage you to contact your board member.