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Wednesday, March 12, 2025

RICH COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT

 

RICH COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT

BOARD OF EDUCATION

DISTRICT OFFICE

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 19, 2025

6:00 P.M.

 

Join Zoom Meeting:

 

https://uetn-org.zoom.us/j/82329880268?pwd=JPV2JOal9DhnYYzkidLAmELgOaATsc.1

Meeting ID: 823 2988 0268

Passcode: 589366

 

AGENDA

 

REQUEST TO SPEAK

               Students participating in Sterling Scholar

               State Champion Wrestlers

 

CONSTENT ITEMS

               Minutes

               Expenses

ACTION ITEMS

               Ratify 25-26 Fee Schedules

               *Staffing

              

INFORMATION ITEMS

               Construction

               OLAG Audit Update

               Update on H.B. 40 (security)

               NSBA    

               UHSAA

               Bridgerland

               Home School Requests

               Policy Review BJA

               March Board Meeting

 

 

*May require a closed session

Tuesday, March 11, 2025

Rich School District Junior High Honor Roll-Congratulations

 

8th Grade

7th Grade

6th Grade

Carter Bell

Nicholas Bjoralt

Trevyn Argyle*

EmmaLee Casillas*

Karli Crompton

Lane Bruce

Brady Cornia*

Will Hoffman

Jaylee Davis

Bailey Douglas

Oakley Hunter

MaKayla Holm

Bronk Downing*

Paisley Hunter

Josephine Kratsas

Ashlyn Eborn*

Isabella Johnson*

Paisley Larsen

Roma Fluckiger

Colt Limb

Cecilia Menasco

Karsyn Groll*

Journee Morse

Savanna Nicolodemos

Lydia Hamberger

Carson Nelson

Holden Scott

Aubrey Hatch*

Ivy Parry

Emery Smith

KC Huffaker

Durbin Pugmire

Carter Stacey

JD Keetch

Isaac Rees*

Traiden Stuart

Kaeda Lundgren

Charles Smith*

Cooper Thornock*

Bailey Marshall

Theophilus Stocking*

Danee Wasden

Emma Mason

Zoe Stocking

Brody Weston

Keagan McKee

Lucy Stuart*

Lee Weston*

Keylee Ottley

Abigail Wahlberg*

Lola Wright

Whitley Payne*

Berkely Weston

 

Liberty Robinson

Calgary Weston*

 

Naomi Roskelley*

Reese Wheeler*

 

Tucker Shupe

 

 

Preston Ward

 

 

Damon Wasden*

 

 

Lillian Weston

 

 

Grant Willis

 

 

Paizlee Wilson

 

 

Sloan Wooden*

 

 

Obituary-Margie Points


Our beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, Marjorie Anderson Points, an example of compassion and love, departed this life on March 6, 2025, in Logan, Utah, leaving behind a legacy in the hearts of those who were fortunate to know her. Born on April 26th, 1949, in Provo, Utah, Margie carried an enduring spirit that touched the lives of many throughout her remarkable life.

Throughout her life, Margie was a loving and caring wife and mother who dedicated her life and career to the lives of others. A proud graduate of Orem High School, Margie pursued her academic aspirations, earning her Bachelor's degree from Brigham Young University. Her educational pursuits aligned with her heartfelt commitment to service, as she dedicated her career to the lives of others. As a social worker for the State of Wyoming, she focused her efforts on helping adults and children with disabilities.

Margie met her husband, Gary Points, through her sister and his best friend, who introduced them. Their first date -an evening spent roller skating- was the start of a beautiful life together, sharing in love and laughter. Margie was a nurturing presence in the lives of her family. The warmth of the family she raised will forever reflect her devotion-her children, Shannon Miller, Sunny Phillips, Garrett Points, and Amber Hansen, hold cherished memories of their mother whose love and support made her perfect in their eyes. With a legacy that extends to her 15 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren, Margie found joy in their company, often insisting that her children's visits were dependent on bringing along the grandchildren.

Family gatherings in Southern Utah, Fish Lake, and Bear Lake are held in the hearts of those she loved- memories in laughter and love, where Margie's sense of humor brought the family together. Beyond these moments, she was also a lover of fishing, playing the piano, quilting, camping, and sharing her gift in writing and reading cowboy poetry.

Margie had three loves in her life: her family, the gospel and riding motorcycles with her husband. She was admired for her sense of humor and caring personality. Margie's kindness reflected a dedication to helping others that resonated deeply, especially for those with unique circumstances.

Her siblings, Russell Anderson, Janae Jones, and Alan Anderson, along with the companionship of her family, amplify sorrow felt in her absence, a sentiment shared by all who knew her.

Margie is preceded in death by her beloved parents, Charles and Helen Anderson, and her sister, Shelley Anderson. Margie embraced the Gospel and spent her life being a great example to her family through her testimony. Margie will be greatly missed, but her spirit will forever remain alive with all that knew her, a reminder of the beauty of a life well-lived.

A Memorial Service for Margie will be held at 10:00 AM on Saturday, March 29, 2025, at White Pine Funeral Services, 753 S 100 E, Logan, Utah.

March Fun Facts


 

 

March 9, 2025

Improving Conditions....

The month of February was overall a good month in the Upper Bear Basin for Snow Water Equivalent (SWE) and Precipitation. SWE was about 175% of average and precipitation was about 150% of average. But we needed the extra wet stuff as both measures were below average at the beginning of the month. And the first week of March has been pretty good also.


Below, the graph on the left shows the Snow Water Equivalent (SWE) for the Upper Bear as of February 28, 2025. The SWE was about 85% of average at the beginning of February and ended at 104% of average. Precipitation reflected the same upward movement (image on right) moving from the beginning of month to the end about the same on a % of average basis.


Soil moisture has improved also to about 99% of average at the end of February but some of this improvement is the result of snowmelt in the lower elevations of the Upper Bear Basin. Hopefully the storms so far in March have replaced some of the lower elevation snowpack.

In this month's Water Supply Outlook from the NRCS Jordan Clayton mentioned that early snowmelt like we have seen sometimes lengthens the period of runoff which can result in more water infiltrating the ground when the main snowmelt period occurs. This could mean less runoff to the reservoirs. Fortunately the reservoirs of the Bear Basin are 70%-90% of capacity. Bear Lake water level February 28th was 5917.99 ft. which is about 72% of capacity. The water level has creeped up to 5918.15 ft. as of yesterday.

The streamflow forecasts as of March 1st are improved from January as might be expected given the snow/precipitation received in February. Pease remember that the forecasts are subject to change based on conditions in the next couple months.


That said, the chart on the left below is streamflow forecast April through July from the NCRS for the Bear River. For Steward Dam the April-July forecast is for 162 thousand acre feet (kaf). This is up from the February 1st forecast of 58 kaf and above average for the NRCS data (solid gray vertical line).


The chart on the right below is from the Colorado River Basin Forecast Center (CRBFC) which uses a different streamflow forecast model from NRCS. The chart shown is for the forecast flow at Stewart Dam, just upstream from Rainbow Canal inflow to Mud Lake. This forecast shows a 50:50 probability of 125 kaf of flow for this spring, up from 85 kaf last month. Although improved this is well below the CBRFC average value of 161 kaf.



I want to give a special thanks to Connely Baldwin for helping me understand the differences in the way the NRCS and CBRFC/NOAA calculate their streamflow forecasts. Thanks Connely.

The National Weather Service Climate Prediction Center's forecast for the March 2025 in our area is for equal chance of above or below temperature but maybe slightly wetter conditions (charts below). The forecast for the first 2 weeks of March however is for cooler and wetter conditions. We've had a storm already this month and I believe more snow is forecast for the end of this upcoming week.

Connely Baldwin of RMP sent out an email on his modeling projections for Bear Lake Water level on March 3rd. The projections haven't changed from last month but the wet stuff end of February-first of March and hopefully the upcoming week may improve his forecasts. I'll keep you posted.


As always I want to thank the folks at NCRS, CBRFC, RMP and all the others who help me compile the Splashback.

BEAR LAKE WATER LEVEL

March 9, 2025

5918.15 feet*

*All Bear Lake Elevations are given in UP&L Datum




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