Rich Civic Times
RANDOLPH, Utah. March 27, 2018. Jaci Keetch, a sixth grade Language Arts teacher at Rich Middle School, gave a short presentation on Infusing Technology into the Curriculum. Four students from her class gave a sample presentation using Office 365, an on-line power point slide show.
This is an innovative, creative, and technical form of teaching which allows a teacher to work with all the students at once. Four students presented a power point demonstration using root words. Two students picked a root word (selected by the teacher), researched it, made a slide show power point using 5 to 7-word examples and definitions, and created a hand gesture to represent the root of a word (which everyone repeated ). The students then presented it to the entire class. The completed examples and information are available on the computer for all students to review before being tested on the material. This program enables students to teach the subject matter to their classmates. This curriculum is fun, collaborative, and requires students to listen. While some classroom management is required, a large amount of student engagement is involved while learning the required core curriculum.
Philip Wentworth and Jeff Dodge, representatives of the Naylor Wentworth engineering firm, discussed the proposed building addition to Laketown Junior High School. Preliminary plans have been drawn up and construction costs were discussed. After a lengthy discussion, it was decided that members of the School Board will attend the Laketown Council Meeting to further discuss the project. Many factors will need to be finalized before the School Board considers final approval.
Board Member Bryce Huefner made a motion recommending building an elementary school in Garden City, citing demographics and potential growth in Garden City vs. building a new auditorium at the middle school in Laketown. The motion failed, with the only other positive vote coming from Board Member Scott Tolentino.
Several safety measures for the schools were discussed. One proposal is to close off the breezeway between Rich High and the grade school in Randolph. Philip Wentworth and Jeff Dodge, of Naylor Wentworth Engineering, said that it would be a simple attachment extending the existing platform, which will enhance both storage and theater space. Two entrances to the building will be available. The firm will present a plan during the April School Board Meeting. Other items discussed included door jams, electronic locks, a better PA system, professional development for teachers (Run, Fight, Hide), approaching the County for grants for a Student Resource Officer, and having a police presence at the schools.
Costs associated with required summer maintenance projects went over the $180,000 budget, but it was felt that the projects could still be completed because of a positive carryover of funds that could be used this year.
The Board approved a motion by Board Member Scott Tolentino to require the approval of the purchase of a new truck to be contingent on receiving three bids, instead of just one.
Superintendent Dale Lambourne gave Kudos to Jenny Johnson, district administrator, for an “exceptional job” on the audits. He also complimented Peggie Feller, food services, on an “ outstanding job” on food services and safety.
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