Anita Weston, Reporter
Rich Civic Times
RANDOLPH, Utah. October 21, 2014. Terryl Warner, the State School Board
Representative for District 1, was present at the meeting and was asked to make a few
remarks about what is happening in the State, and was thanked for sending out a
newsletter.
She reported that she had talked with the State Board
concerning various brands of computers and software. She noted that they understand that some
schools have already purchased and are using various machines and software so
that choices will be allowed as they transition to more technology. Currently the state is looking at some
technology that will cost each district $749 for each student, and the state
will be asked to match that amount which results in a $1500 cost per
student. She doesn’t think the
legislature will go for something that expensive.
Ms. Warner also reported that the new state superintendent
has been hired. The voting for hiring
the current individuals was 8 to 7—not a majority by any means. Ms. Warner felt that the Board Members should
have at least done an internet search to obtain information about each of the
candidates. Most members didn’t do that.
It was noted that the State School Board had hired a search
firm to find a new state superintendent as well as appointing a search
committee. Since the announcement of the new superintendent, Ms. Warner has
received no emails of congratulations concerning the choice.
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