Millard County School District public meetings in 2020
55 substantive meetings from 2020, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Fillmore Middle Faculty
The Fillmore Middle faculty is discussing a rescheduled Professional Learning Community (PLC) institute in Las Vegas, planned for June 7-9, 2021, at Caesars Palace. The agenda includes a cost breakdown per individual, totaling $2,172.76, covering registration, mileage, hotel, meals, and stipend. A new agenda item is also listed but has no details.
- PLC institute at Caesars Palace, Las Vegas, June 7-9, 2021
- Registration cost: $709 per person
- Hotel cost: $800 per person
- Total per-person cost: $2,172.76
- New agenda item listed with no details
Board of Education
The Millard County School District Board of Education is meeting to discuss COVID-19 preparations, a possible school reconfiguration in Delta, and various operational items. The agenda includes updates on CARES funding, technology installations, and budget reports. This is primarily an informational and discussion meeting, with no formal votes listed.
- COVID-19 preparations for worst-case scenario
- School reconfiguration in Delta
- CARES funds: $30,447 from Town of Oak City, $10,350 from Town of Leamington
- CARES funding for stipends ($6,585) and PPE ($29,620)
- Installation of 16 Promethean TVs over break
Fillmore Elementary Community Council
The Fillmore Elementary Community Council is meeting to discuss beginning-of-year (BOY) data and several TSSP items, including professional development, digital citizenship, discipline, school safety, and parent involvement. The agenda is mostly procedural, with no specific decisions or dollar amounts listed.
- Review of BOY (Beginning of Year) data
- Discussion of TSSP/Professional Development
- Discussion of TSSP/Digital Citizenship
- Discussion of TSSP/Discipline Plan
- Discussion of TSSP/School Safety Plan and Parent Involvement Policy
Board of Education
The Millard County School District Board of Education will hold a work session and regular meeting to discuss and potentially act on several items, including a review of action items, policy considerations, COVID-19 quarantine status, winter activities, UHSAA realignment, lease revenue bond refinancing, school resource officers, and school reconfiguration. The board will also consider consent items such as financial reports, personnel changes, and various student requests, and will recognize local officials and educators.
- Discussion of lease revenue bond refinancing for Series 2012 and 2013 (Zions Bank Public Finance)
- COVID-19 report and quarantine protocol updates
- UHSAA realignment proposals for 2021-23
- Approval of EARS plan with about $178,000 in funding
- CARES funding: $10,350 from Town of Leamington, $19,342.72 and $14,512.32 from Millard County for masks/equipment
Fillmore Middle Community Council
The Fillmore Middle Community Council is meeting to review the October minutes, discuss the Digital Citizenship Plan, follow up on reading class needs, and plan for the upcoming Land Trust budget. They anticipate a budget of $70–75K for next year, with major planned expenditures including the PLC Institute, a prep program, and professional development stipends. The council plans to finalize the Land Trust plan in January and present it to the board in February.
- Digital Citizenship Plan to be integrated into all grade levels via keyboard teachers
- Anticipated budget of $70,000–$75,000 for next year
- PLC Institute (June 7–9) estimated at $25,807.48
- Maben's Prep program (possibly returning) at $10,708
- Lisa DeGraffenried at $22,960 and Teacher PD Stipend at $10,000
Delta South Elementary Community Council
The Delta South Elementary Community Council/Title I meeting on November 30, 2020, will review and approve the minutes from November 2, discuss the School Improvement Plan (including safety, discipline, and parent involvement), and set the assignment for January to work on Land Trust ideas and budget. The council will also address any other items and schedule the next meeting for January 25, 2021.
- Approval of minutes from November 2, 2020
- Review of School Improvement Plan topics: Safety/Emergency Preparedness, Child Access Routing, Parent Involvement, School Discipline, Positive School Community
- Assignment for January: Land Trust Ideas and Budget
- Next meeting set for Monday, January 25th at 3:15 PM in the Media Center
Millard High Coaches
The Millard County School District is holding a winter coaches meeting for Millard High School. The agenda covers scheduling housekeeping, return-to-play protocols for COVID-19, and personal growth for coaches. The meeting is primarily informational and procedural, with no votes or decisions listed.
- Return-to-play non-negotiables: contact tracing, quarantine 7 vs 14 days, crowd capacity, masks, testing, credentialing due Dec 15
- Coaches must inform Coach Groesbeck of schedule changes for arbiter
- Bus requests to be turned in
- Fundraiser and spirit gear coordination with Lynette
- Self-evaluation input and Dr. Craig Manning's Fearless Mind program
Fillmore Middle Faculty
This is a faculty meeting agenda for Fillmore Middle School in the Millard County School District. The meeting covers instructional topics including Nearpod, Land Trust funding proposals, sharing vertical wish lists, and round 2 of evaluations. The agenda is mostly procedural and instructional, with no major decisions or public hearings.
- Land Trust proposals due for 21-22 funding
- Nearpod link shared for instructional use
- Vertical wish lists to be shared with the group
- Round 2 of evaluations discussed
Board of Education
The Millard County School District Board of Education is meeting to discuss winter sports and activities during the COVID-19 pandemic. They will review start dates, a return-to-play document, and a testing plan, and set expectations for coaches, students, and fans. The meeting is focused on implementing guidelines to allow participation while prioritizing health and academics.
- Winter sports start dates discussed
- UHSAA Return to Play Document reviewed
- COVID-19 testing plan for activities presented
- Masks required for coaches and fans at events
- No student penalized for missing practice or games due to illness
Board of Education
The Millard County School District Board of Education is holding a principals' meeting to discuss COVID-19 safety measures for students, teachers, and staff, including masks, distancing, hygiene, and sanitation. They will also review winter activities, school reconfiguration in Delta, and various administrative updates. The agenda includes informational items and discussions, with no formal votes or public hearings scheduled.
- COVID-19 protocols for masks, distancing, hygiene, sanitation, and extracurricular activities
- Winter activities: mask protocols, attendance, quarantine protocols, and online learning options
- School reconfiguration in Delta
- Title IX update and educator evaluation weighting discussion
- CARES funds from Town of Meadow and Millard County for masks and custodial equipment
Fillmore Middle Community Council
The Fillmore Middle Community Council is meeting to discuss routine items including approving October's minutes, reviewing a Digital Citizenship Plan, and considering a Professional Learning Community (PLC) institute trip scheduled for June 7-9. The agenda is mostly procedural with no major decisions or public hearings listed.
- Approval of October 12, 2020 meeting minutes
- Review of Digital Citizenship Plan
- Discussion of PLC Institute June 7-9 with cost breakdown attached
- Follow-up on reading class needs
Delta Middle Community Council
The Delta Middle Community Council is meeting to review the school's 2020-2021 Trustlands plan and funding, discuss school improvement ideas and budget items, and approve the minutes from the September 14, 2020 meeting. The agenda includes information items and attachments on civic education, digital citizenship, and school safety plans.
- Review DMS 2020-2021 Trustlands Plan
- DMS 2020-2021 LAND Trust Funding
- Discuss school improvement ideas and budget items
- Approve September 14, 2020 Community Council Minutes
- Attachments include Civic and Character Education, Digital Citizenship and School Safety Plan
Board of Education
The Millard County School District Board of Education will hold a work session and regular meeting, discussing compensation adjustments, policy considerations, and COVID-19 reports. The board will also consider approving revised salary schedules for classified and professional employees, an addendum to the superintendent's contract, and other action items. Election results for school board seats and county offices will be reported.
- Consideration of revised Classified Employee Salary Schedule
- Consideration of revised Professional Salary Schedule
- Consideration of addendum to contract for Superintendent
- Policy 4016 - New Employee Incentive and Retirement Benefit (1st reading)
- Report of election results for Millard School Board Districts 1, 2, and 3
Delta Technical Center Faculty
This is the agenda for the Delta Technical Center November faculty meeting on November 10, 2020. The only listed item is a new agenda item, with no details provided in the text. The agenda is minimal and procedural, with no substantive decisions or discussions specified.
- New agenda item (no details provided)
Delta High Community Council
The Delta High Community Council is meeting to review the school's Teacher and Student Success Plan, Trust Lands funding, and expenditures for 2020-2021, as well as discuss suggestions for 2021-2022 funds. The agenda includes training on the DHS plan and goals, and a review of the MSD Club Policy. No action items are listed.
- Review of 2020-2021 Teacher and Student Success Plan
- Review of 2020-2021 LAND Trust Funding and Plan
- Trust Lands Expenditures for 2020-2021
- Discussion of suggestions for 2021-2022 funds
- Review of MSD Student Club Policy
Millard High Faculty
This is a routine faculty meeting for Millard High School. The principal will discuss formative and summative assessments, the schedule for Professional Learning Communities (PLCs), and expectations for PLC documentation, including using data from Datagateway. The meeting also includes a brief discussion on positive behavior recognition and thanks to staff.
- Formative assessments to be the focus of classroom observations
- PLC schedule: 1st Wed Faculty PLC, 2nd/3rd Wed Team PLC, 4th Wed Leadership Team and Intervention
- PLC documentation required, including data from Datagateway (https://datagateway.schools.utah.gov/)
- Checklist for PLCs: norms, curriculum mapping, data review, assessments, strategies, interventions
- Discussion on positive behavior recognition
Millard High Community Council
The Millard High Community Council is reviewing and discussing the 2020/21 Land Trust plan totaling $69,385, which funds software, teacher training, class size reduction, materials, and accelerated programs. They are also considering a proposed amendment to move $3,000 from teacher master's programs to support Sterling Scholars. The meeting includes approval of previous minutes and updates on safety plans and digital citizenship.
- Land Trust plan total: $69,385 with $30 projected carry-over
- Proposed amendment: move $3,000 to fund Sterling Scholars helpers
- Software purchases: Newsela, ALEKS, IXL at $2,000 each
- Class size reduction: $19,000 for two prep periods
- Safety plan review: fire, lockdown, shelter, earthquake drills
Millard High Faculty
The Millard High School faculty leadership team met on October 28, 2020, to discuss the team's purpose, which includes advising on school culture and making changes to better serve students and employees. The agenda included discussions on recognizing positive behavior and the 4th Wednesday Professional Learning Community (PLC). The team also reviewed a proposed schedule to meet every 4th Wednesday at 8:00 a.m. for 30 minutes.
- Discussion of leadership team purpose: advise, brainstorm, and discuss school culture and direction
- Proposal for staggered terms: half the team serves one year, the other half two years
- Discussion on organizing ideas for recognizing positive behavior at Millard High School
- Discussion of 4th Wednesday PLC topics including interventions and cross-curricular ideas
- Proposal to meet every 4th Wednesday at 8:00 a.m. until 8:30 a.m.
Fillmore Elementary Community Council
The Fillmore Elementary Community Council is meeting to review the September minutes, discuss rules of order, and review the 2019-2020 Teacher and Student Success Plan / School Improvement Plan. The agenda also includes website updates and an open floor for other items. This is a routine meeting with no major decisions or public hearings listed.
- Review of September minutes
- Discussion of rules of order
- Review of 2019-2020 Teacher and Student Success Plan / School Improvement Plan
- Website update
Delta High Community Council
The Delta High School Community Council is meeting to conduct routine business: electing a chair and vice chair, reviewing the 2020-21 LAND Trust funding and plan, and receiving training on council responsibilities. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major policy decisions or public hearings listed.
- Election of Chair/Vice Chair
- Review of DHS 2020-2021 LAND Trust funding and plan
- Introduction of new staff: Ashton Nielson, David Schena, Kaitlin Proctor, Sarah Bublitz, Betsy Lee
- COVID-19 update
- Review of School Community Council policy (7005)
Board of Education
The Millard County School District Board of Education is meeting to discuss a possible reconfiguration of schools in Delta, driven by expected growth from a new power plant. The agenda also covers COVID-19 protocols, salary schedules, and various administrative updates. This is a working meeting with multiple discussion items, not a final decision-making session.
- Discussion of possible school reconfiguration in Delta, considering future growth and $240,000 in small school funds for 5th grade at DMS
- COVID-19 protocols for masks, distancing, hygiene, and sanitation for students, teachers, and staff
- Salary schedule discussion
- Community Council training update
- School security discussion
Millard High Community Council
The council met to conduct training on school functions, including land trust expenditures and safety plans. The meeting included introductions and a vote for Chair, Co-Chair, and member positions.
- Vote for Chair, Co-Chair, and Council members
- Training on School Land Trust expenditures
- Discussion of school safety items including security cameras and first aid bags
- Review of counselor advisory committee goals
Delta Middle Community Council
The Delta Middle Community Council is meeting to review the 2020-2021 LAND Trust plan, including the Teacher Student Success Plan and Digital Citizenship and School Safety Plan. They will also receive training on council rules and responsibilities, and take action on electing a chair/vice chair, possibly amending the plan, and approving the meeting minutes.
- Review of DMS 2020-2021 LAND Trust Plan
- Review of 2020-2021 DMS Teacher Student Success Plan
- Review of 2020-2021 DMS Digital Citizenship and School Safety Plan
- Election of Chair/Vice Chair
- Approval of September 14, 2020 minutes
Fillmore Elementary Community Council
The Fillmore Elementary Community Council is meeting to conduct routine business: introducing members, receiving training on SITLA and Trust Lands, electing a chair and vice chair, reviewing the TSSP and Land Trust, and setting the meeting schedule. The agenda is mostly procedural, with no specific decisions or dollar amounts listed.
- Election of chair and vice chair
- Training on SITLA and Trust Lands
- Review of TSSP and Land Trust
- Discussion of meeting schedule (second Tuesday of the month?)
- Safety committee mention
Board of Education
The Millard School District principals are meeting to discuss COVID-19 safety protocols for students, teachers, and staff, including masks, distancing, hygiene, and sanitation. They will also review new state rules for emergency drills, which now allow in-class instruction instead of monthly evacuation drills until March 2021. The agenda includes updates on schedules, community council training, and various administrative items.
- COVID-19 protocols for masks, distancing, hygiene, and sanitation
- Emergency drill requirements changed by HB 6004, with in-class instruction until Feb 2021
- Bark internet safety monitoring for student GSuite accounts
- Student Advisory Council applications for high school juniors due Sept 21
- Policy reviews on employee termination, leaves, and immunizations
Millard High Faculty
This is a faculty PLC meeting for Millard High School. The agenda includes reminders about PLC documentation, the transition to Edgenuity online learning platform, mandatory mask enforcement with potential disciplinary and legal consequences for non-compliance, and Refocus referral procedures.
- Edgenuity will replace MEO/Odysseyware next year; Tammy Reddoor will facilitate all online classes
- Masks remain mandatory; teachers and administrators must enforce governor's mandate or face disciplinary action, possible misdemeanor charges, and loss of district/Risk Management protection
- PLC documentation must be logged in shared drive 'MHS PLC Documentation' with date and topics discussed
- Refocus referrals can be short term or full period
Millard High Coaches
This is a coaches meeting for the 2020-2021 fall sports season at Millard High School. The agenda covers administrative updates, COVID-19 guidelines, coach registration and training requirements, fundraising deadlines, and self-evaluation. It is primarily informational and procedural, with no decisions or votes listed.
- COVID-19 guidelines with symptom check form and UHSAA return-to-play documents
- Coach registration requirements including rules clinic, CPR/First Aid, and code of conduct
- Fundraiser worksheet deadline
- Coach self-evaluation form
- Schedule changes to be reported to Coach Groesbeck
Millard High Faculty
The Millard High School faculty is meeting to prepare for the 2020-21 school year, covering COVID-19 protocols, new schedules, and required training. The agenda includes repurposing the CRC as an online learning center, new lunch procedures, and details on fire and lockdown drills. Staff are also asked to complete required training and watch first aid videos.
- CRC room to become online/distance learning center; Re-focus room for in-school suspension
- New lunch procedures with A/B groups and staggered dismissal times
- Fire drill scheduled for Sep 11th during 5th period; new soft and hard lockdown procedures detailed
- Required training videos available on district web page; benchmark testing planned between start and mid-term
- Faculty assignments and PLC schedules for 2020/21 reviewed
Delta Technical Center Faculty
This is a routine faculty meeting for the Delta Technical Center. The agenda includes reviewing COVID procedures, first aid videos for staff, the meeting agenda, and a teacher to-do list.
- COVID procedures review
- First aid videos for staff
- Teacher to-do list
Fillmore Middle Faculty
This is the opening meeting for Fillmore Middle School staff for the 2020-21 school year. Staff will complete mandatory trainings, review safety procedures, and discuss schedules and new students. The meeting also covers professional growth plans and course disclosures.
- Mandatory trainings must be completed by September 15th
- First fire drill scheduled for September 9th at 9:30 am
- 16 new students listed, plus 26 students opting for online or home school
- Professional growth plans and self-assessments due by September 11th
- First aid videos for staff include anaphylaxis, seizures, diabetes, naloxone, and AED
Board of Education
The Millard County School District Board of Education will hold a work session and regular meeting on August 13, 2020. They will discuss reopening plans for the 2020-21 school year, review multiple policy changes (including employee termination, staff conduct, admissions, and immunizations), and consider action items such as approving the 2021-2022 school calendar, ratifying a professional negotiated agreement, and adjusting salaries for the superintendent and business administrator. The meeting also includes consent items for financial reports, personnel changes, and various requests.
- Discussion of Millard District Reopening Plans, including COVID-19 manual and return-to-play guidelines
- Policy reviews: 3rd reading of Policy 4170 (Orderly School Termination for Employees); 2nd readings of policies on staff conduct, admissions, safe schools, immunizations, medical recommendations, and residency; 1st readings of employee leaves and new policies on conflict of interest and daily attendance
- Action item: Approval of School Calendar 2021-2022
- Action item: Ratification of Professional Negotiated Agreement
- Action item: Consideration of Salary Adjustment for Superintendent and Business Administrator
Board of Education
The Millard County School District Board of Education is holding a principals' meeting to discuss the upcoming 2020-2021 school year, with a major focus on COVID-19 safety protocols and reopening plans. The agenda includes reviewing the state's COVID-19 School Manual, reopening guidebooks, and guidance for staff and parents, as well as discussing staffing, enrollment, and technology updates. The meeting is primarily a discussion and information session for principals, with no formal votes or public hearings scheduled.
- Review of COVID-19 School Manual and Reopening Plan for 2020-2021
- Discussion of staffing status and summer summary
- SCC elections to be held via online survey due to COVID-19
- Policy 6220 on residency and guardianship (2nd reading)
- Technology updates: new teacher laptops, Promethean panels, and door lock security
Board of Education
The Millard County School District Board of Education will hold a budget hearing and discuss the FY2020-21 budget, including possible revisions and a tentative budget. The board will also consider policy updates, a staffing freeze due to financial uncertainty, and the possible sale of Delta North Elementary School's outdoor classroom. Several policies are up for third or first reading, and the board will vote on consent items and other actions.
- Budget hearing for FY20 revisions and FY21 tentative budget
- Staffing placed on hold due to financial uncertainties
- Consideration of selling Delta North Elementary School's outdoor classroom
- Policy readings: 3rd reading for 9 policies, 1st reading for 3 policies and 2 procedures
- Renewal of master lease agreement with Millard School District Building Authority
Board of Education
The Millard County School District Board of Education is meeting to discuss and plan for the 2020-21 school year, including the school calendar, parent and teacher surveys, technology, projected funding, and staffing. They will also review several policies, including attendance, human sexuality, students working during school hours, and school fees. The meeting includes updates from district directors on topics like Chromebook distribution, door security systems, and CARES Act funding.
- Review of 2020-21 school calendar and daily schedule
- Discussion of projected 2020-21 funding and CARES Act (20 ESSR) funds
- Policy review: Attendance Policy (6010), Human Sexuality (5170), Students Working During School Hours (6190), School Fees (2100)
- Technology updates: WordPress website training and switchover on June 22, 2020; door security system training
- Incident reporting counts by school (total 80 incidents)
Fillmore Middle Faculty
This is a routine faculty meeting for Fillmore Middle School covering end-of-year logistics: promotion ceremony, staff luncheon, teacher check-out, and planning for fall RISE assessments. The agenda is procedural and contains no major policy decisions or budget items.
- May 19th Exchange and May 20th 8th grade promotion ceremony
- Closing social Ed luncheon May 21st at 12:30 in cafeteria
- Professional Growth plans due in ObserverTab; tech hours due May 15
- Teacher check-out sign-up sheet to be posted Monday
- RISE interim assessments planned for fall in ELA, math, science
Board of Education
The Millard County School District Board of Education held a principals' meeting via Zoom on May 12, 2020, to discuss COVID-19-related school suspensions, grading, and expectations, as well as planning for the 2020-21 school year. The agenda also covered technology upgrades, including door security and phone systems, and a review of attendance and other policies. The meeting was largely informational and procedural, with no formal votes or decisions recorded.
- Discussed COVID-19 school suspension, timeline, expectations, and grading.
- Reviewed 2020-21 school year plans, survey, and funding.
- Noted 45 behavioral incidents reported across schools, below national averages.
- Discussed door security system completion and issues at multiple schools.
- Reviewed phone system upgrade options costing $25,000–$70,000 per school.
Fillmore Middle Faculty
This is a faculty meeting agenda for Fillmore Middle School, mostly relaying guidance from the state superintendent about allowing a few students into schools during the COVID-19 moderate risk phase, with strict safety measures. It also covers administrative updates: using Canvas as the learning management system next year, extending Guaranteed Viable Curriculum deadlines, canceling the Vegas PLC conference, and reminding staff to update Observertab.
- State allows small groups or one-on-one tutoring with social distancing, masks, and sanitizing
- Students with disabilities, seniors needing credit recovery, and CTE students may return
- Canvas will be the LMS used next year
- Guaranteed Viable Curriculum due by end of August
- PLC conference in Vegas canceled; SLC conference rescheduled Nov 11-13
EskDale High Community Council
The EskDale High Community Council is meeting to discuss Trust Lands monies, specifically Trust Land Fund expenditures. The agenda includes review of the EHS School Improvement Plan 2020 and the School Land Trust Plan 19-20, both attached as files.
- Review of Trust Land Fund expenditures
- EHS School Improvement Plan 2020.pdf (112 KB)
- School Land Trust Plan 19-20.pdf (182 KB)
Board of Education
This is a Principal's Meeting held via Zoom on April 22, 2020, focused on operational updates rather than public board decisions. The agenda covers the district's response to the coronavirus, including school suspension timelines, grading policies, and staffing status. Directors presented updates on budget resolutions for the 2019-2020 and 2020-2021 school years, security system installations, and the collection of Chromebooks. The meeting also included a review of the student attendance policy, which proposes removing financial penalties for the 2020-21 school year.
- Coronavirus discussion covering school suspension timeline, expectations, and grading
- Budget resolution for closing out 2019-2020 school year and establishing base budget for 2020-2021
- Security system installation status for schools including Delta North, Delta High, and Millard High
- Student Attendance Policy revision to remove financial penalties for the 2020-21 school year
- Collection and sanitization protocol for Chromebooks and teacher carts
Board of Education
The Millard County School District Board of Education is holding a COVID-19 leadership coordination meeting to discuss priorities for the rest of the school year, including student engagement, grading, teacher support, and planning for summer and fall. The agenda covers topics such as lesson delivery, professional learning communities, staff safety, and social-emotional needs. No formal votes or decisions are listed; the meeting is primarily for discussion and coordination.
- Discussion on student engagement and grades during COVID-19
- Review of USBE guidance on graduation, grading, and three-phase reopening
- Staff safety measures including social distancing and working from home accommodations
- Planning for summer support for struggling students and fall reopening
- Financing education: WPU, CARES funding, and legislative summaries
Fillmore Middle Faculty
The Fillmore Middle faculty meeting covers the USBA legislative summary, including a 6% increase to the Weighted Pupil Unit (WPU), the largest in years, and the new education funding model HB 357. They also discuss maintaining social connections for students during remote learning, potential shelter-in-place orders, and re-evaluating student and teacher norms for distance education. The agenda is largely informational and planning-focused, with no formal votes or public hearings.
- 6% increase to the WPU (Weighted Pupil Unit) noted as largest in years
- New Education Funding Model HB 357 discussed
- EMI renewal rates to be announced April 16th
- Health Department ordered Summit County residents to shelter in place
- Teacher norms include daily posted instruction, quality feedback, and weekly grade updates
Millard High Faculty
The Millard High faculty meeting on March 13, 2020, focused on preparing for a possible school closure due to coronavirus. The superintendent provided information on next steps, and the school outlined plans for online learning, including using Canvas and Google Classroom. UHSAA competitions were canceled for two weeks, and any confirmed case of COVID-19 would trigger closure. Teachers were given a schedule for remote instruction and communication with students.
- Superintendent's letter on coronavirus preparation and possible closure
- Plan for school closure: A-B schedule, online lesson delivery via Canvas/Google Classroom
- UHSAA cancels all competitions for 2 weeks starting Monday
- Any confirmed COVID-19 case closes school that day; siblings' schools also close
- ACT for juniors scheduled March 24, possibly rescheduled if school closes
Board of Education
The Millard County School District Board of Education will meet to review and approve the 2020-2021 school fee schedule, with two public hearings for comment. The board will also discuss the coronavirus situation, staffing updates, and legislative matters, and vote on policies, travel requests, and school plans.
- Public hearings and action on 2020-2021 school fees schedule
- Discussion of coronavirus and preparation of digital letters to parents and students
- Staffing update: interviews for elementary positions, Delta High vice-principal, and other openings
- 2nd reading of Policy 2030 - District Audit Committee
- Action on building fee waiver request for Desert Echo
Millard High Coaches
Millard High School spring sport coaches met on March 2, 2020, to review information and address concerns ahead of the season. The agenda covered a rules clinic, training and athlete registration, game scheduling, and sportsmanship expectations. Items were largely informational, with coaches directed to specific resources and asked to verify schedules.
- Coaching tip: 'Coaching is people management' with a linked video
- Training site and 'Register my Athlete' resource at millardk12.org
- Max Preps reporting requirement
- Artiber scheduling: review weekly game schedule and report changes to Nate
- Sportsmanship emphasis, referencing UHSAA Handbook p.65
Delta South Elementary Community Council
The Delta South Elementary Community Council is meeting to review and vote on the Teacher and Student Success Plan, Safety Plan, Land Trust Plan, and Land Trust Budget for the 2020-2021 school year. The council will also review the current year's Land Trust plan and discuss the upcoming $78,069 Land Trust distribution. The meeting includes motions to approve each plan, with final approval by the school board on March 12, 2020.
- Land Trust distribution of $78,069 for 2020-2021
- Vote on Teacher and Student Success Plan
- Vote on Safety Plan
- Vote on Land Trust Plan and Budget
- Crosswalk light timers on 100 West (Lone Tree Road) estimated at $600
Delta High Community Council
The Delta High School Community Council is meeting to review information items, discuss college and career readiness efforts, and take action on the 2020-2021 Teacher & Student Success Plan and approval of prior meeting minutes. The agenda includes a discussion of proposals for spending, including possible calculators for student checkout and ACT retesting for sophomores.
- 2020-2021 Teacher & Student Success Plan (action item)
- Approval of minutes from February 5, 2020 meeting
- UVU & Qualtrics tour for college readiness
- Total of proposals (attachment: All Proposal Totals.xlsx)
- Discussion of ACT vouchers for sophomores
Fillmore Elementary Community Council
The Fillmore Elementary Community Council met on February 20, 2020, to review the previous minutes, the school report card, and funding allocation possibilities. The agenda includes a detailed cost breakdown for sending five staff members to the Professional Learning Communities at Work Institute in Las Vegas, totaling $10,863.80. The council also reviewed a proposal for a leadership stipend.
- Review of School Report Card
- Discussion of possibilities for allocating funds
- Proposal for five staff to attend Professional Learning Communities at Work Institute in Las Vegas (June 9-11) at a total cost of $10,863.80
- Review of Leadership Stipend
Board of Education
The Millard School District principals are meeting to discuss and finalize several operational items for the 2020-21 school year, including school fees, the school day schedule, calendar, and staffing. They will also review the attendance policy, which will remove financial penalties, and discuss school safety, including the coronavirus. The meeting includes updates from district directors on technology, testing, and budgets.
- Deadline for schools to submit final fee requests to the district by Feb. 21
- Discussion on removing financial penalties from attendance policy for 2020-21
- Staffing updates: Rob Fowles position open until March 6; technology department reorganization
- Land Trust presentations scheduled for March 12 board meeting with 5-minute format
- Coronavirus discussion as part of school safety item
Board of Education
The Millard County School District Board of Education will hold a work session and regular meeting to discuss and potentially approve the 2020-21 school calendar, school day schedules (including later start times and late-start Wednesdays), and a staffing plan to replace 23+ educators and support staff. The board will also consider policy changes, capital outlay requests, and various consent items.
- Proposal to discontinue district-run Driver's Education, reducing fee from $150 to $100 (online course $40)
- 2020-21 school calendar with late-start Wednesdays and later start times
- Staffing plan to replace 23+ educators and support staff for 2020-21
- Capital outlay project requests for 2020-21
- Policy 2030 (District Audit Committee) first reading
Fillmore Middle Community Council
The Fillmore Middle Community Council is meeting to approve January meeting minutes, hear an explanation of the PCCR Health Fair from Mr. Nielsen, review the estimated distribution for the 2020-21 school year, and consider proposals. The agenda also includes approving the February meeting minutes.
- Review of January 15 meeting minutes
- PCCR Health Fair explanation by Mr. Nielsen
- Estimated distribution for 2020-21
- Proposals (Proposals.xlsx, proposals.pdf)
- Approval of February meeting minutes
Millard High Community Council
The Millard High Community Council is meeting to approve the minutes from January, review and approve the proposed Land Trust Plan for the 2020/21 school year, and receive updates on safety plans and counseling activities. The council previously approved the digital safety and safe school plans.
- Approve minutes from January 2020 meeting
- Review and approve 2020/21 Land Trust Plan (attachment: MHS 20-21 Land Trust (1).doc)
- Discussion of safety plans, including first aid bags for classrooms
- Trust Land Plan ideas, including teacher development and PLC training
- Counselor update on PCCRs, college application week, and Empower groups
Fillmore Middle Faculty
The Fillmore Middle School faculty meeting on January 28, 2020, covers routine school operations and planning. Items include WIDA testing deadlines, a possible calendar adjustment for 2020-2021, and a master's degree funding opportunity for teachers. The meeting also addresses attendance, a Valentine's Day dance, and bus duty parking.
- WIDA testing must be completed by end of February
- Master's degree funding: up to $15,000 over 3 years, half from school Land Trust, half from district; letters of interest due Feb. 10 (not Feb. 28) due to Community Council meeting on Feb. 12
- Possible calendar adjustment for 2020-2021 school year
- Valentine's Day dance planning
- Bus duty parking on street issue
Delta Middle Community Council
The Delta Middle Community Council is meeting to review the school's reunification plan and Trustlands funding, discuss schedule options for the 2020-21 school year, and consider ideas for the upcoming year. The council will also approve minutes from the January 13, 2020 meeting.
- Review Safe School Policy- Reunification Plan
- Review Trustlands Funding (November 2019 detail)
- Discuss schedule options: 5x5 vs 7 period for 7th grade
- Discuss ideas for upcoming year
- Approve January 13, 2020 Community Council Minutes
Delta High Community Council
The Delta High School Community Council is meeting to discuss information items, including the 9th grade cheerleaders and the 2019-2020 estimated distribution, which won't be final until after the legislative session. They will also review college and career readiness updates, such as free ACT vouchers for juniors and ACT prep classes. Action items include teacher proposals for calculators, supplies, chemical storage cabinets, conferences, and a rational letter. Minutes from the meeting are not yet approved.
- Teacher proposals: Math Department Calculators ($48 KB), Mr. Christensen Supplies ($60 KB), Mr. Day Chemical Storage Cabinets ($57 KB), Mrs. Baker Conferences ($39 KB), Special Ed. Calculators ($86 KB), Mr. Banks Rational Letter ($86 KB)
- Free ACT for juniors: 50 vouchers given and picked up
- February ACT prep classes scheduled
- 2019-2020 estimated distribution discussed, final amount pending legislative session
- Minutes not yet approved
Millard High Faculty
This is a faculty professional learning community (PLC) meeting for Millard High School. The agenda covers the 2020 PLC calendar, curriculum maps, PLC group notes, a district accountability preview, and discussions on ESL and students. Most items are informational or planning-focused, with a deadline for one class curriculum map by January 10th.
- Curriculum map due by Jan 10th
- Discussion of curriculum maps and identified gaps
- PLC group notes and documentation setup
- Millard School District Accountability Preview
- ESL and student discussions