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Board Meeting Report – August 2019

August 2019Granite Schools

Cottonwood High students greet board members and text 'Board Report August 2019'

Administration Reports Don Adams, assistant superintendent of Support Services, presented a report on the impact of cost increases on the long range Capitol Outlay Plan. Board Meeting Reverence - Abby Tuckness pantomime Recognition The board recognized the 5A state champion Cottonwood ...

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Board Report – October 2017

October 2017Granite Schools

Vista Elementary Lighthouse Team sings at board meeting with text 'Board Meeting October 2017'

Administration Reports Rick Anthony, Assistant Superintendent of Educator Support & Development, presented a review of the Granite District Educator Conference to the board. Kandace Barber, Director of Staff Development, gave an Induction Presentation to the board. The board convened into ...

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Math + Dance = Granite Park teacher winning national ‘Curious Classroom’ contest

February 2016Granite Schools

Photo of Granite Park Jr High students' feet

“I realized that I needed to come up with a fresh approach to making math more fun for my students, and what better way to do that than with dance.” Granite Park Jr. High 8th grade math teacher Heather Francis sought for new approaches to help her students understand key math concepts. What ...

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Collaborating to boost student literacy

September 2015Granite Schools

Photo of Lanae Sampson and Educator of the Week logo

Our Educator of the Week is David Gourley Elementary literacy coach Lanea Sampson. Lanea supports teachers by regularly modeling lessons, and conducts observations to gather data and identify students who need differentiated learning. ...

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Educator of the Week – Jennifer Millett

May 2015Granite Schools

Photo of Jennifer Millett with Educator of the Week logo

Our Educator of the Week is Diamond Ridge Elementary kindergarten teacher Jennifer Millett, who "stays up with the most current research, and artfully balances the knowledge from her own experiences with the increased demands on students." ...

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Wasatch Jr. High uses student-led workshops to reach out to community members

December 2014Granite Schools

Photo of Wasatch Jr High students presenting to parents

Students at Wasatch Junior High are determined to serve their community this holiday season beyond the typical food drive. As part of the “Be Our Guest” serve project, Wasatch welcomed community members inside the school for special workshops taught by highly qualified students. Topics covered ...

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Board Report – October 7, 2014

October 2014Granite Schools

Photo of Cottonwood High Madrigals performing during board meeting

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 Student Learning & ...

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Filed Under: Board ReportTagged With: board, board of education, class sizes, cottonwood high school, Featured, madrigals, policy, professional development, report, sage, school food services, special education, teaching, wellness

Granite science specialist selected as finalist for Presidential Award for Excellence in Math and Science Teaching

September 2014Granite Schools

Photo of teacher with text "Megan Black, State Finalist, Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science."

Granite science curriculum specialist Megan Black is among five outstanding Utah educators chosen as state finalists for the nation’s highest honor for K-12 sceince teaching. The Presidential Award for Excellence in Math and Science Teaching is given to 108 educators in the U.S. each year. The ...

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