Steve Carlsen

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.

This document outlines the Digital Technology Career Pathway for Information Technology Systems, detailing courses and opportunities from junior high through postsecondary education for the 2025-2026 school year. It describes a structured roadmap, including explorer and concentrator courses, and emphasizes the role of Career and Technical Education in providing access to high-quality, rigorous, career-focused programs that lead to credentials with labor market value.

Latinos In Action (LIA) employs an asset-based approach to address the graduation and opportunity gap for Latino students by fostering positive change within the educational system. The plan outlines key goals including empowering students to identify and leverage their cultural, social, and personal assets, maintaining strong academic performance, participating in weekly literacy tutoring to develop work ethic and responsibility, and assuming leadership roles within LIA committees to cultivate self-perception as leaders.