Jason Watt

The council discussed the implementation of the Highlander Academy, a new required course for incoming 6th graders designed to teach essential skills. The successful 'Chunk & Chew' program, which assists students in organizing and summarizing lessons, was reviewed. Additionally, the council evaluated the 2026-2027 School Land Trust Plan, noting a decrease in funding due to lower student enrollment, and allocated the budget for a Family and Community Engagement Coordinator, two paraeducators, Guiding Coalition expenses, and professional development.

The meeting included a study session focused on district policy review, the Wasatch Homebuilding subdivision, playground turf accessibility, and legislative updates. Key action items included the review and approval of middle and high school fees, the approval of various consent items such as School Land Trust amendments, Deer Creek High School change orders and equipment, and financial reports. Additionally, the board approved facility improvements including partial roof replacement, tennis court resurfacing, and asphalt maintenance at Wasatch High School, the lease of Apple devices for grades K-8, the purchase of cargo trailers, and a football field lighting upgrade. The board also approved the FY27 Teacher and Student Support Program and School Land Trust plans.

This School Plan aims to prevent academic regression among students in English/Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science, as measured by End Of Year Summative RISE Data from 2021-2022 to 2022-2023. Key actions include hiring an intervention aide and a certified intervention specialist to provide tier 2 and tier 3 interventions. The plan details associated expenditures and funding estimates to support these academic goals.

This document outlines the School LAND Trust Plan for Timpanogos Middle School, focusing on achieving 80% proficiency for non-impacted students on RISE tests in English/Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. The plan details action steps including the development of common unit plans, alignment of assessments, implementation of a Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS) with dedicated data management, and the establishment of a family and community engagement coordinator. The strategic approach emphasizes instructional coaching, student intervention, and parent outreach.

The study session focused on student population growth projections and enrollment trends. The presentation by Davis Demographics provided a detailed analysis of residential development, population forecasts, birth rates, and student mobility factors. The Board discussed school attendance matrices, current versus resident student enrollment, campus capacity, and utilization reports to inform future planning decisions.