Administration Reports Donnette McNeill-Waters, Director of Human Resources, presented a Staffing Report to the board. Steve Hogan, Director of Planning & Boundaries, presented recommended solutions for potential boundary changes from the Population Analysis Committee. Board Meeting Reverence - Cottonwood High School musical ...
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Board Report – July 2017
Board Meeting The board adjourned into an executive session following introductions. The meeting was reconvened at 7 p.m. Action Item The board appointed Carrie Johnson the fill the vacancy of resigning board member Sarah Meier (Precinct IV). Johnson will be sworn in during the Tuesday, August 1 board meeting by the Salt Lake County ...
Cottonwood High chemistry teacher receives prestigious Huntsman Award
Cottonwood High teacher Dennis Hummer is one of a handful of educators statewide to receive the Huntsman Award for Excellence in Education. This award is given to a handful of educators statewide who continually seek ways to improve instruction and help students succeed. During a surprise visit by Karen Huntsman to announce his award, Mr. ...
GSD artist wins 3rd place in Utah Senate Visual Arts Competition
Three Granite School District students were awarded scholarships by the Utah Senate to celebrate their participation in a statewide arts contest. Students were invited to submit artwork with images of the architectural features of the Utah State Capitol in celebration of the 100th anniversary of the Capitol Rotunda building, and in salute to the ...
Board Meeting Report – February 2016
Administrative Reports Susan Zobel and Starleen Orullian of Granite Education Association presented results from a General Teacher Survey to the board. Alan Parrish, Director of High Schools, gave a report from the Travel Committee regarding the current student travel area. Policy discussion will continue in upcoming board meetings. Board ...
Board Meeting Report – June 2015
Administrative Reports Ben Horsley, Director of Communications, presented an initial report of the Annual Student Population Study List to the board. The board approved continued study of the Matheson Jr. High boundary, which is tied to Cyprus High ninth grade reconfiguration, and the 4800 West boundary. The board voted to remove the Arcadia ...
Several GSD students named National Merit Scholarship finalists
A handful of Granite District high schoolers are part of a select group of students nationwide who were named National Merit Scholarship finalists. The program is a competition for recognition and scholarships that began in 1955. Students enter the National Merit Program by taking the Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying ...
Photo Gallery: All-Star Games feature best basketball talent in District
A handful of some of the most proficient high school basketball athletes in the state showcased their extraordinary talents during Granite School District’s all-star exhibition games. The matches pitted players from the District’s four 4A schools against their peers from the four 5A schools. Each high school team was invited to select four ...
Board Report – October 7, 2014
Administrative Reports Granite Education Foundation Executive Committee Chair Jen Wunderli gave a report on recent activities of the Granite Education Foundation to the board. Rob Averett, Director of Student Assessment, and Linda Mariotti, Assistant Superintendent of Teaching & Learning Services, presented a report on the rollout of SAGE ...
Student body officers plan and set goals for the coming school year
For most students, the month of August is usually accompanied with feelings of dread and alarm at the passing of summer and the start of the school year. Not so for dozens of student body officers who anticipate the first day of school with buoyant enthusiasm. Indeed, if the annual SBO Summit at the Granite Education Center was any indication of ...