Uintah School District public meetings in 2024
27 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
2024 Approved Minutes
The Uintah School District board is meeting to approve minutes from all work sessions, business meetings, and special meetings held throughout 2024. The agenda lists 27 sets of minutes from January through December, including work sessions, business meetings, impact aid meetings, a public budget hearing, and a strategic planning session. No new business or policy decisions are on the agenda—this is a procedural approval of past meeting records.
- Approval of 12 work session minutes from January to December 2024
- Approval of 11 business meeting minutes from January to December 2024
- Approval of special business meeting minutes from February 21, July 17, and August 14, 2024
- Approval of impact aid meeting minutes from April 10 and November 13, 2024
- Approval of public budget hearing minutes from May 29, 2024
USD Board Business Meeting
The Uintah School District Board of Education will hold a business meeting on December 11, 2024. They will vote on a consent calendar including minutes, financial update, fraud risk assessment, and revised academic calendars. The board will also consider first-reading approval of policies on acceptable use, bullying, and sexual harassment, and second-reading approval of several other policies. Other action items include approving the FY23-24 audit, a real estate sale agreement, and an application for the Utah Teacher Merit Award pilot program.
- Approval of FY23-24 audit and adoption of management responses to auditor recommendations
- Real estate sale agreement (no details provided in agenda)
- Revised 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 academic calendars
- First reading of policies on acceptable use, bullying/hazing, and sexual harassment
- Authorization to apply for Utah Teacher Merit Award pilot program under SB173
USD Board Work Session
The Uintah School District Board will hold a work session with no public input. Key actions include first and second readings of several policy revisions, review of the FY24 audit, and discussion of academic calendars for 2025-2027. The board may also convene a closed session for a strategy session on the sale of real property.
- First reading of policies on Acceptable Use, Bullying/Hazing, and Sexual Harassment
- Second reading of policies eliminating grievance procedure for discrimination, revising parent grievances, and updating Safe Schools/Conduct
- Review and approval of FY23-24 external audit
- Discussion of revised 2025-2026 and proposed 2026-2027 academic calendars
- Closed session authorized for strategy session on sale of real property
USD Board Work Session
The Uintah School District Board holds a work session to discuss and review school district business. Key items include first reading of policies on reimbursement, safe schools, and impact aid, and second reading to eliminate the grievance procedure for discrimination allegations and revise parent/community member grievances. The board will also discuss participation in SB173's teacher merit award program and consider entering closed session for real property and litigation.
- First reading of policies: Reimbursement for Educational Expenses, Safe Schools/Conduct/Discipline, and Impact Aid
- Second reading: Elimination of Grievance Procedure for Allegations of Discrimination and Parent/Community Member Grievances
- Discussion on SB173 Utah Teacher Merit Award program participation
- Informational item: Holiday gift certificates for staff
- Closed session: Strategy for purchase/sale of real property and pending litigation
USD Impact Aid/Board Business Meeting
The Board of Education will hold an annual Impact Aid meeting including school reports and survey results. The business meeting includes votes on real estate sale and purchase agreements, personnel changes, and several district policies.
- Approval of a Real Estate Sale Agreement and Purchase Agreement
- First reading of policies for Educational Expense Reimbursement, Safe Schools, Conduct and Discipline, and Impact Aid
- Second reading of policies regarding Parent and Community Member Grievances and the elimination of certain discrimination grievance procedures
- Review of purchases exceeding $50,000
- Reports from Lapoint Elementary and Eagle View Elementary
USD Board Work Session
The Board of Education is conducting a work session to review district business, including policy updates and contracts for future action. The session includes a closed session to discuss potential real estate sales or acquisitions.
- Purchase of 2 electric school buses
- Central Cove ELC Furniture & Equipment RFP
- Policy 004.0900 regarding Staff Cell Phone Stipends
- Policy 006.0100 on Evaluation and Selection of Instructional Materials
- Policy 002.0730 regarding Elimination of Grievance Procedure for Allegations of Discrimination
USD Board Business Meeting
The Uintah School District Board will vote on approving a real estate purchase contract for high school property, adopting several policies on first and second readings, and approving personnel changes. Policies on first reading would eliminate a grievance procedure for discrimination allegations and establish a new parent/community member grievance process. Second-reading policies cover school library media centers, instructional materials selection, and staff cell phone stipends. The board will also consider a consent calendar including contracts, financial updates, and TSSA school plans.
- Approval of real estate purchase contract for high school property
- First reading: policy 002.0730 eliminating grievance procedure for discrimination allegations
- First reading: policy 003.0950 on parent/community member grievances
- Second reading: policy 004.0900 on staff cell phone stipends
- Consent calendar includes electric bus procurement and RFP for Central Cove ELC furnishings
USD Board Work Session
The Uintah School District Board will hold a work session to discuss and review school district business, including first readings of policies on school library media centers, instructional materials, and staff cell phone stipends, as well as second readings on employee religious accommodations and background checks. The board will also review minutes from August, curriculum materials, and a fraud risk assessment. No public input is taken at this meeting.
- First reading of Policy 006.0150 on School Library Media Centers
- First reading of Policy 006.0100 on Evaluation and Selection of Instructional Materials
- First reading of Policy 004.0900 on Staff Cell Phone Stipends
- Second reading of Policy 005.0325 on Employee Requests for Relief from Performing a Certain Task Based on Religious Belief
- Second reading of Policy 005.0250 on Criminal Background Checks and Reporting Requirements for Employees and Volunteers
USD Board Business Meeting
The Uintah School District Board will vote on a consent calendar including meeting minutes, a financial update, curriculum review committee, and a fraud risk assessment. They will also consider first-reading approval of policies on library media centers, instructional materials, and staff cell phone stipends, and second-reading approval of policies on employee religious accommodations and criminal background checks. Additionally, the board will approve personnel changes including 25 new hires and review purchases over $50,000.
- Approval of consent calendar with August meeting minutes, monthly financial update, curriculum material review committee, and fraud risk assessment
- First reading of Policy 006.0150 on school library media centers
- First reading of Policy 004.0900 on staff cell phone stipends
- Second reading of Policy 005.0250 on criminal background checks for employees and volunteers
- Personnel changes including 25 new hires and LEA-specific licenses
USD Board Business Meeting
The Uintah School District Board will hold a business meeting on August 14, 2024. Action items include approval of first-reading policies on employee religious accommodations and criminal background checks, as well as a motion to deny a request to establish a boxing club at Uintah High School. The consent calendar includes minutes, contracts, a revised meeting schedule, a financial update, an early learning plan, and a teacher evaluation pilot extension. Informational items include purchases over $50,000 and calendar items.
- First reading of Policy 005.0325 (Employee Requests for Relief from Performing a Certain Task Based on Religious Belief) and Policy 005.0250 (Criminal Background Checks and Reporting Requirements)
- Approval of consent calendar including minutes, contracts, revised 2024-2025 board meeting schedule, monthly financial update, early learning plan, and TREE Teacher Evaluation Pilot Extension
- Motion to deny request to establish a boxing club at Uintah High School for 2024-2025 due to facilities and liability concerns
- Approval of personnel changes: 30 new hires, 5 reassignments, and 3 extracurricular coach positions
- Informational discussion of purchases over $50,000
USD Board Work Session
The Uintah School District Board holds a work session to discuss board handbook, governance policies, and committee reports. They will review first readings of policies on employee religious accommodations and criminal background checks, while two library and instructional materials policies are deferred. Future action items include contracts, an early learning plan, a UHS boxing club, and a teacher evaluation pilot extension.
- First reading of Policy 005.0325 on employee requests for religious accommodation
- First reading of Policy 005.0250 on criminal background checks for employees and volunteers
- Deferral of Policy 006.0150 (School Library Media Centers) and 006.0100 (Evaluation/Selection of Instructional Materials) to a future meeting
- Discussion of contracts needing board approval (August 2025 Board Memo - IFB Approval)
- Presentation of Early Learning Plan for SY 2024-2025 and TREE Teacher Evaluation Pilot Extension
USD Board Business Meeting
The Uintah School District Board will vote on an amendment to the strategic plan, an invitation for bids for a teen center and secure vestibules at Uintah High School, and a motion to apply as a registered provider for the Utah Fits All Scholarship program with set tuition rates. The board will also approve personnel changes including new hires and reassignments. A closed session is scheduled to discuss the character, professional competence, or health of an individual.
- Amendment of the USD Strategic Plan
- Teen Center/Secure Vestibules IFB at Uintah High School
- Apply to become Utah Fits All Scholarship provider with tuition: $8.08/hr (K-5), $380.95/trimester (6-8), $533.33/half-credit (9-12)
- Personnel changes: 15 new hires, 5 reassignments, 2 coach positions
- Closed session for discussion of an individual's character or health
USD Board Work Session
The USD Board will discuss district business during this work session. Topics include strategic planning and the Utah Fits All Scholarship. Public input is not held during this specific meeting.
- Strategic Planning discussion with Superintendent Dr. Rick Woodford
- Utah Fits All Scholarship discussion with Superintendent Dr. Rick Woodford
USD Board Business Meeting
The Uintah County School District board will consider two action items at this meeting. Members are asked to approve a revised Impact Aid Policy on second reading and award an asphalt paving contract for district facilities. The agenda also lists calendar updates, with the next business meeting scheduled for July 17.
- Approval of revised policy 001.0300 (Impact Aid Policy) on second reading
- Awarding the IFB for the USD Asphalt Project to Advanced Paving and Construction, LLC
- Review of upcoming calendar dates including the next business meeting on July 17
USD Board Business Meeting
The board will vote on the 2024-2025 preliminary budget totaling $120,151,537 and associated tax rates. Other actions include finalizing the 2023-2024 amended budget and approving various personnel changes. The meeting also includes discussions regarding student meal debt procedures and school land trust plans.
- Approval of $120,151,537 preliminary budget and tax rates for 2024-2025
- Final adoption of the $118,922,459 amended budget for 2023-2024
- Resolution to pay five-sixths of required member contributions for URS Tier 1 employees
- Approval of personnel changes including 16 new hires and 6 coach positions
- First reading of policy for Indian Education Impact Aid Program
USD Public Budget Hearing
The Uintah School District Board of Education is holding a public budget hearing to present the final amended budget for 2023-2024 and the proposed budget for 2024-2025. The hearing includes a presentation by the Business Administrator and CFO, followed by public comment. The board may also vote to enter closed session as permitted by Utah law.
- Presentation on final amended budget for 2023-2024 and proposed budget for 2024-2025
- Public comment period on the budgets
- Possible closed session per Utah Code 52-4-204 through 206
USD Board Business Meeting
The Uintah School District Board will hold its regular business meeting, taking action on a consent calendar, several policy approvals, personnel changes, and curriculum adoptions. The board will also discuss the proposed amended and new budgets, purchases over $50,000, and other informational items. A closed session is scheduled to discuss an individual's character or competence, and the board will approve the superintendent's and business administrator's contracts.
- Consent calendar includes April 10 meeting minutes, contracts, financial update, real property disposal, coaching incentive program, and 2024-2025 amended academic calendar
- Second reading approvals for policies on nutrition/physical wellness, board governance, educational language services, and fund balance
- Personnel changes: 9 new hires, 13 reassignments, 2 extracurricular coach positions
- Adoption of middle school science curriculum and 2024-2025 School Land Trust Plans
- Discussion of 2023-2024 amended budget and 2024-2025 proposed budget
USD Board Work Session
The Uintah School District Board is holding a work session to discuss and review district business, including policy revisions, contracts, and future action items. No public input is taken at this meeting. The board may also convene in closed session.
- Policy revisions for second reading: Nutrition/Physical Wellness, Board Governance, Educational Language Services, Fund Balance
- Contracts needing board approval
- Middle School Science Curriculum Adoption
- 2024-2025 School Land Trust Plans
- Disposal of real property
USD Board Work Session
The Uintah School District Board will hold a work session to discuss and review district business, including policy revisions, contracts, and curriculum adoptions. Items include first and second readings of several policies, contracts for curriculum and facilities, and adoption plans for Earth Systems and middle school science curricula. The board may also convene in closed session as permitted by state law.
- Policy revisions: Nutrition/Physical Wellness, Advisory Committees, Educational Language Services (first reading); Administrative Regulations (second reading)
- Contracts: AVEC curriculum (Renaissance Star, Pearson Gradpoint, Edmentum Apex), Rocky Mountain Power agreement, real estate purchase contract
- Earth Systems curriculum adoption for high school
- Middle school science curriculum adoption plan
- District Improvement Plan for 2024-2025
USD Impact Aid/Board Business Meeting
The Uintah School District Board will hold its semi-annual Impact Aid meeting followed by a regular business meeting. The board will consider action items including the consent calendar, personnel changes, policy approvals, curriculum adoption, and other routine matters. A closed session is scheduled to discuss superintendent evaluation, real property sale, and pending litigation.
- Consent calendar includes contracts with AVEC (Renaissance, Pearson, Edmentum), Rocky Mountain Power, and a Real Estate Purchase Contract
- Approval of 13 new hires, 4 reassignments, and 17 extracurricular coach positions
- First reading of policies on nutrition/physical wellness, advisory committees, and educational language services
- Adoption of Earth Systems Curriculum for high school
- Approval of up to 8 foreign exchange students for 2024-25
USD Board Work Session
The Uintah School District Board will hold a work session to discuss and review district business, including policy revisions, purchases over $50,000, contracts, and academic calendars. No public input is taken at this meeting, and the board may vote to go into closed session.
- Policy 002.0500 Administrative Regulations (first reading)
- Policy 007.0415 Elimination of Student Insurance (second reading)
- Policy 007.0505 School Fees Policy and Schedule (second reading)
- Continued purchase of Ready Math Curriculum and other purchases over $50K
- Revised 2024-2025 and 2025-2026 academic calendars
USD Board Business Meeting
The Uintah School District Board will hold its regular business meeting, taking action on a consent calendar that includes purchases over $50,000, contracts, financial updates, and revised academic calendars. The board will also vote on policy changes, including a new school fees policy and elimination of student insurance, plus personnel changes. Informational items include a capital outlay forecast and calendar items.
- Consent calendar includes purchases over $50,000 and contracts (Ready Math Curriculum, Basin Wholesale West, LanSchool)
- Approval of revised 2024-25 and 2025-26 academic calendars
- Policy 007.0505 School Fees Policy on second reading
- Elimination of Policy 007.0415 Student Insurance on second reading
- Capital Outlay Forecast for FY25 presented for discussion
USD Special Board Business Meeting
The Uintah School District Board will hold a special business meeting to consider preliminary approval of capital outlay requests totaling $13,095,569 for the FY25 budget. The board may also enter closed session as permitted by Utah law. No patron input items were received.
- Approval of Capital Outlay Requests for FY25 Budget - $13,095,569
- UHS Teen Center presentation by VCBO
- Possible closed session per Utah Code 52-4-204 through 206
USD Board Work Session
The Uintah School District Board is holding a work session to discuss and review district business, including policy revisions, a draft facilities plan, and enrollment projections. No public input is taken at this session, and no purchases over $50,000 or contracts requiring board approval are on the agenda. The board may vote to enter closed session.
- Policy 002.0500 Administrative Regulations: draft revision for first reading in March
- Policies for first reading: elimination of student insurance, decisions in absence of board policy, fee schedule, fund balance policy
- Policies for second reading: school board meetings, board member conduct and ethics
- Draft USD Facilities Plan presented for information, not adoption
- FY25 enrollment projections presented
USD Board Business Meeting
The Board of Education will consider several policy changes, including student insurance and fee schedules. They will also review a proposal for restructuring district leadership and approve personnel changes.
- Proposed restructuring of district leadership
- First reading of policy 007.0415 regarding elimination of student insurance
- First reading of policy 007.0505 regarding minimum participation costs and fee schedules
- First reading of policy 004.0310 regarding fund balance
- Second reading of policies regarding school board meetings and board member ethics
USD Board Business Meeting
The Uintah School District Board will hold its regular business meeting, taking action on a consent calendar that includes minutes, purchases over $50,000, and a financial update. The board will also vote on first and second readings of several policies, including school board meetings, board member ethics, building access and security, and salary schedule placement. Personnel changes are also on the agenda for approval.
- Consent calendar includes purchases over $50,000 and monthly financial update
- First reading: Policy 002.0440 School Board Meetings and Policy 002.0305 Board Member Ethics
- Second reading: Policy 010.0350 Building Access and Security and Policy 005.0520 Salary Schedule Placement
- Personnel changes approval
- Student board member report and school report from Discovery Elementary
USD Board Work Session
The Uintah School District Board is holding a work session to discuss district business, including a review of the strategic plan and leadership governance policies. They will also consider policy revisions, including first readings of policies on board meetings and board member conduct, and second readings on building access/security and salary schedule placement. No public input is taken at this session.
- Review of USD Strategic Plan
- First reading: Policy 002.0440 School Board Meetings
- First reading: Policy 002.0305 Board Members: Principles of Operation – Conduct and Ethics
- Second reading: Policy 010.0350 Building Access and Security
- Second reading: Policy 005.0520 Salary Schedule Placement and Steps