Rich County School Board Meeting

Anita Weston, Reporter

Rich Civic Times

RANDOLPH, Utah. September 24, 2014. Two expenses that had been paid this past month were explained to the Board Members.  Propane had been ordered and delivered this past month.  A new vendor is being used this year because they had bid the lowest price.  Also, it was noted that $2,500 had been deposited in the High School Association for Employees account.

Only one bid was received for the truck being sold by the district.  It was opened.  Tyler Stewart had bid $6,100 for the truck.  Minimum bid was $6,000.  The bid was accepted by the Board.

All home school requests were approved.  The Board ratified Policy 304.  This policy determines how aides are paid.  The wording change was to  half day instead of hourly.  Policy 607 dealing with evaluation information was also ratified.

Two new aides were hired.  Both aides are doing well, work in the special education area, and are appreciated for their efforts..  These aides are Scott Turley and Kathy Creo.  The Board approved the hiring of these two individuals.  Two more half-day aids are needed.  It was recommended by the Board that notice of two openings be posted, and the hiring process be started to fill these two openings.

Some changes have been made to the Procurement Policy as a result of new legislation.  It was recommended that the Board accept and adopt the changes.  The motion was made to do so and passed.

GRAMA policy also requires some changes because the Legislative action.  It was reported that a records officer must be appointed; there is a requirement of annual training for that individual, and so forth.  Superintendent Lamborn noted that he will have those changes and suggestions ready for the next Board Meeting. 

The Transportation Policy needed to add some wording.  The additional wording includes the following idea:  Any group of five or more elementary ages students that normally do not ride the bus or are on a different bus must be accompanied by a chaperone.  The Board approved change.

Funding for Fresh Fruits and Vegetables is needed in order to continue this program for the students.  It was suggested that the program could get by with $6,000.  The Board said they would find these funds and approved this amount.  The Board indicated that if additional money is needed for this program, to let them know.

The October Board Meeting has been set for the 4^th Wednesday, October 22.