Tim Best

The meeting commenced with introductory items, including student performances by the West Point Jr. High School Orchestra and public comment emphasizing transparency and competency in education. Information items covered board reports highlighting various school visits, appreciation for counselors and bus drivers, participation in legislative events, and feedback gathered during Parent Engagement Night concerning the Strategic Plan. High School Student-Body Officers reported on Davis High School activities, including fundraising successes and the completion of the Military Wall of Honor. The Superintendent provided an update on the Strategic Plan timeline, noting 732 participants in feedback efforts and setting a target of May 5th for final board approval. Consent items, including the Board Minutes, Financial Report, Personnel Report, and reports from various committees, were unanimously approved. Business items included the approval of the GMP for the Vae View Elementary addition and the official naming of Elementary #2 as Still Water Elementary School. A closed meeting was authorized for discussing property, negotiations, personnel, and security matters.

The board workshop focused on several key areas. The first agenda item involved Fiscal Responsibility, specifically Audit Training, where the functions of Audit Committees and Internal Audits were outlined according to State Law. The second topic covered Student Growth & Achievement, reviewing the 2025 DSD Summer School Camp Report, including attendance data, curriculum details, and feedback, with next steps focusing on tracking student improvements. This was followed by a discussion on Current Year Curriculum Adoptions, explaining the adoption process, the importance of Aligned High Quality Instructional Materials (HQIM), and outlining the timeline for the World Language Adoption. The final discussion centered on Parent & Community Connections regarding the DSD Strategic Plan data, reviewing past timeline activities and proposed focus areas such as Student Success, High Quality Staffing, and Family and Community Engagement. A specific discussion point addressed community concerns about technology use in the classroom and determining the final number of Focus areas for the Strategic Plan.

The meeting commenced with introductory items, including welcomes and presentations of Martin Luther King Jr. Student Speeches by various students. Information items included committee reports from the Davis Education Foundation, detailing significant donations and sponsorships, and an update from the Utah School Board Association regarding upcoming conferences and legislative events. The Davis Technical College report highlighted its ranking and student achievements. Board members provided updates on various community and school events they attended, such as holiday initiatives, concerts, and fundraisers like the Clearfield High School 'Falcons are Fabulous' event which benefited Safe Harbor. The Student-Body Reports featured updates from Syracuse High School on initiatives to improve student culture, fundraising efforts for Special Olympics Utah, and athletic achievements. The Superintendent provided an update on the DSD Board Parent Engagement Night. Consent items covering Board Minutes, Financial Report, Personnel Report, and Head Start/Early Head Start Reports were approved. The primary business item was the approval of the 2026 Board Meeting Schedule, including updated March and April meeting dates.

The board meeting was preceded by a Board Workshop. Introductory items included a welcome by the Board President. The board subsequently voted to move into a closed session immediately following the main meeting for the purpose of discussing litigation and personnel matters.

The meeting included introductory items such as a welcome and the Pledge of Allegiance. Key agenda items focused on Student Growth & Achievement, featuring a Learning First Presentation from Eagle Bay Elementary regarding the Leader in Me Program, which emphasizes empowering students to lead their own learning. Another major segment involved reports from members who attended the USBA Conference, covering topics such as generational trends, the impact of AI, legislative previews, attendance essentials, and board member effectiveness training. Discussions also included gang awareness strategies and legal updates regarding ACLU lawsuits and permissible public comments during board meetings. Finally, planning details were reviewed for the upcoming DSD Board & Parent Engagement Night scheduled for January 26, 2026.