Bill Graham

The board meeting covered several operational and administrative topics, including a review of the current fiscal year financial report and initial considerations for the 2026-27 school year budget. The board approved amendments to the fee schedule for student clubs and adopted the Teacher and Student Success Act policy and plan, including the SHINE funds allocation. Facilities updates included maintenance on garden beds, playground equipment, and the fire suppression system, alongside plans for computer hardware rotation. The Executive Director provided an annual report on discipline statistics and enrollment data. Additionally, the board reviewed and revised policies regarding safe schools and educator salary supplements, discussed end-of-year staff and parent surveys, and participated in board training.

This plan aims to improve student academic achievement and school performance, with a specific goal of increasing student proficiency in reading and math by 2% to 3% annually. Key strategies include strengthening multi-tiered systems of support (MTSS), hiring and retaining qualified teachers and specialists through competitive pay and professional development, aligning curriculum with Utah Core Standards, and investing in technology and learning software to support individualized instruction and progress monitoring. The plan outlines guidelines for fund distribution and emphasizes stakeholder input and accountability for performance standards.

The board meeting covered several critical operational and policy matters. The finance committee presented reports on the fiscal year financial status, including budget projections, enrollment challenges, and revenue adjustments. The board held the first consideration of the fee schedule for the upcoming school year. Additional actions included the approval of a Gifted and Talented Grant, discussions on state-mandated health instruction data, and updates to the employee handbook regarding harassment and bullying policies. The board also reviewed policies on the administration of opiate antagonist medication, animals on school property, safe schools and discipline procedures, and the implementation of a new website privacy policy. Training on the public hotline was provided to the board, and plans for the Executive Director rubric were initiated.

The board discussed the school's mission, vision, and fieldwork opportunities. The finance committee presented reports on the fiscal year's financial status, projected account balances, and a preview of the upcoming budget including potential salary adjustments. The board held a hearing and subsequently adopted the fee schedule for the 2026-2027 school year, reviewed a fraud risk assessment report, and approved an innovation grant for fieldwork. Additionally, the board authorized staff bonuses, reviewed enrollment reports, and approved revisions to policies regarding admissions, student acceleration and retention, and safe schools. Board elections were conducted, followed by audit committee training. Finally, the board met in an executive session to evaluate the executive director and extend their employment contract.

The board meeting included opening business, the acknowledgment of the Executive Report, and a public comment session where concerns about employee compensation were raised. Key agenda items involved a report from the PTO Flight Crew detailing initiatives like transitioning to a project-based model, teacher grants, and new parent engagement methods such as a living newsletter and a "Read & Feed" program. The Finance Committee reported on the monthly financial status, noting that lunch budget lines are on target and that the Maintenance & Grounds budget was increased. The board unanimously approved the LAND Trust Plan for the 2026-2027 School Year and unanimously approved the Human Sexuality Curriculum, which aligns with Cache County's curriculum and excludes contraception discussions as mandated by state law. Discussions also covered notifying the board of Early Warning System Requirements and the review and approval of several revised and new administrative policies and policies, including Admissions and Enrollment, Bullying, Emergency Safety Interventions, and Meal Charges. The meeting concluded with board training on CIPA and FERPA, followed by an executive session.