Rich County School Board Meeting

Anita Weston, reporter

Rich Civic Times

RANDOLPH, Utah. October 19, 2016.  Expenditures were discussed.  It was noted that the largest payment this last month was for the fire alarm system that was installed this past year at South Rich schools.

There was one request for permission to home-school a child.  This request was approved.

The winter sports schedules were discussed.  In the middle school, there are some Thursday games.  It was noted that the students will not be leaving school for these games until 3:30 in the afternoon.  Approval was granted for the middle school schedule.

The high school winter sports schedules were also discussed.  A new school, UMA, (Utah Military Academy) asked if Rich County would be willing to include them in their schedule.  The school is located in Ogden, is similar to a ROTC Program, and appears to be quite strict.  It was established to educate army family children.  They have a Varsity, Junior Varsity, and a freshman team which would allow for three games.

The motion as made and passed to accept the high school schedules.

There is always a turnover in staffing.  Mr. Stewart has been over the girls’ program.  He has resigned.  The board acknowledged their appreciated for all of the work that he has done and wanted to thank him for his efforts.  Coaches give up a lot of time—including many Saturdays.

Gary McKee has been asked to fill Mr. Stewart’s position.  Superintendent Dale Larsen approved this suggestion.  The motion was made and passed by the board to accepted McKee to fill this position.

The board approved giving gift certificates for Christmas this year to school personnel.  It was noted that members of the school board will not be receiving any gift certificates.

The USBA National Convention will be held in Denver, Colorado this coming March 25-27.  Lodging needs to be made early and registrations needs to be submitted soon.

Scott Saby, school board member,  noted that attending regional and national meetings has been most helpful for him.  He said he always learns when he attends them.

UHSAA is working on various brackets for both volleyball and football.  It will be interesting to see if they will keep or change the current program.

November Board Meeting will be held the third Wednesday, November 16, in Randolph.  Lunch will be available to board members at 11:15 just prior to the high school lunch.  The board meeting will begin at noon.  There will be a work session after from 2:00 p.m.to 3:00 p.m. to work on the accreditation materials.

  

It was suggested that the item dealing with the adult education program possibility be placed on the agenda for next month.  Rich County Schools will be working with Morgan School District for grant money to assists students who move into the schools late in the program and are unable to get the 31-32 credits required for graduation.  A MOU (memorandum of understanding) will be drawn up allowing for a program where 24-25 credits will fill Utah’s required courses and allow them to get a diploma or sit for the GED exam.