Kathie B. Anderson, Reporter
Rich Civic Times
RANDOLPH, Utah. June 18, 2020. The 2019-2020 Final Budget was approved by the Board. However, because of the Covid-19 pandemic, the Budget may need to be amended later.
The “new normal” school year may require medical supplies, masks, hand sanitizer, etc. which may change the entire budget.
New staff for the 2020-2021 school year will be Leslie Argyle-Cheer/Dance Adviser- Rich High School, Andrea Carlisle-Kindergarten Teacher-North Ridge Elementary, and Mr. Jolley-Laketown Campus.
The following seniors received Associate Degrees from Utah State University: Kyler Wilson, Taylor Jacobsen, Sydney Hatch, Hailey Davis, Kiya Cluff, Elianna Brown, and Kendall Stapel.
Policy 314.5, regarding middle school graduation, was discussed by Principal Motta and Superintendent Lamborn regarding graduation requirements.
The Board had a long discussion concerning this change. The policy will now state that there will be NO student retention if a student needs remedial help with a subject. The student will be assigned to a teacher, a counselor, or the Principal to help the student master the subject at school. Principal Motta and Superintendent Lamborn explained that research shows that holding a student back is detrimental to a student, both emotionally and mentally.
The Board passed a motion not to hold students back, on a 4 to 1 vote.
Approval of a 4 day school week was passed, which is a process that must be requested each year.
Weston Taylor, District Counselor, presented a Comprehensive Counseling Report to the Board. This is an annual report that is required by the State Board of Education to show what programs have been implemented by Taylor. A comprehensive report can be found on the Rich County School District website.
The new building projects are on schedule, with a few items still needing to be completed and accepted, but the Superintendent is pleased with the overall progress.
The reopening of schools will still be contingent on how the pandemic continues to play out. Most K-12 schools in Utah are expected to welcome students back this fall, according to new guidance released Wednesday by the Governor. Mark Peterson, spokesman for the Utah Board of Education
was quoted as saying “We’re anxious to get back.”
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