Box Elder School District

The meeting commenced with a work session hearing a presentation on the demographic study outlining current and projected enrollment trends. Key discussion items during the regular session included recognitions for Independent Life Skills Center employees and recipients of the SEE award. The Board approved the agenda and received no public comment. In the first public comment segment regarding school fees, a new $1,000 marching band fee was proposed for the 2026-27 school year. Action items included the 5-1 declaration of Foothill Elementary as surplus property and the unanimous approval to engage in negotiations with Brigham City for a property exchange to secure a new school site. Information items covered the annual financial and compliance audit for the 2024-25 school year, which yielded no items of concern, and a presentation on a lease revenue bond currently subject to a community petition deadline. Updates were provided on four major construction projects, including expansions at Box Elder High School and Bear River High School, and new elementary school construction. The Board reviewed grading data comparing 2024 vs 2025 first trimester results, reviewed the monthly financial report as of December 2025, and discussed student board member reports. Policy review involved presenting several policies for first reading (including those on bullying, admissions, and student use of electronic devices) and second reading (including policies on naming facilities and grading). Board discussion items included reminders on conflict of interest forms, feedback from the USBA Conference concerning facility reuse and AI policy writing, and notification regarding mandatory hotline training completion. The Consent Calendar included approval of previous minutes, claims, and personnel items. The Board held closed sessions to discuss the sale or lease of real property and the professional competence of an individual.

The primary discussion topic involved moving into and out of a closed session to discuss the character or professional competence of an individual. The meeting was subsequently adjourned.

This document outlines a psychology curriculum designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the discipline. It covers key units including the history and perspectives of psychology, the biological bases of behavior, psychological disorders, and perception and sensation. The curriculum aims to equip students with knowledge of core psychological concepts, historical figures, neurological functions, mental health diagnoses, and sensory processes, fostering an in-depth understanding of human behavior and mental processes.

The meeting included a preceding work session where the Board discussed public education concerns with State Representatives and Senators, covering topics such as student behavior, literacy, school finances, and absenteeism. Key action items during the regular meeting involved the approval of the 2026-27 District and Western Schools calendars, with a minor correction to the trimester start date, and the approval of a 4-day school week for western schools following public hearings. New courses for the 2026-2027 school year, including world language electives, Multicultural Literature and Film, and cybersecurity CTE courses, were also approved. Furthermore, the Board authorized the issuance and sale of Lease Revenue Bonds, not to exceed $140,000,000, through the Municipal Building Authority to finance a new elementary school in West Tremonton and expansions at Box Elder High School and Bear River High School. This financing required recessing to convene as the Board of Trustees of the Municipal Building Authority. Information items included updates on school bus safety, 2025 assessment and graduation rate data, literacy achievements, the monthly newsletter, and financial reports. The Board also reviewed and approved several policies on first and second readings. Finally, the Board approved the real estate sale contract for a property in South Willard and a land exchange with the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints to facilitate the Bear River High School expansion.

This document outlines a 9-12 ELA (English Language Arts) Guaranteed and Viable Curriculum Map, spanning the academic years 2022-2023 and 2025-2026. It details essential learning objectives, aligned core standards, and proficiency scales across various units. Key focus areas include reading comprehension skills such as determining main ideas, citing textual evidence, analyzing author's purpose, and understanding word meanings. Writing instruction covers argumentative, informational, and narrative forms, emphasizing idea development and textual analysis. Additionally, the curriculum addresses speech evaluation and multimedia presentation skills.