San Juan School District public meetings in 2023
11 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Imported Meetings: 2012- 2026
The Board of Education reviewed the FY 23 audit report and discussed school safety initiatives, including updates on the Blanding Community School Resource Officer. Members also discussed the 2024-2025 school calendar adoption and next steps for a new Blanding Elementary School.
- FY 23 Audit Report presentation by Ryan Rasmussen
- School safety and public safety updates
- 2024-2025 school calendar adoption discussion
- Blanding Elementary School Land Trust Plan amendment approval
- Approval of CTE Stakeholder Survey 2023-2024
Imported Meetings: 2012- 2026
The San Juan School District Board held its monthly meeting, approving the agenda and consent items, and discussing several topics including school spend plans, the 2024-2025 school calendar, and enrollment. The board took action to select Westland as the general contractor for the new Blanding Elementary School. A closed session was held to discuss personnel, litigation, and real property.
- Selected Westland as General Contractor for new Blanding Elementary School
- First public viewing of spend plans for MHS Girls' Golf, MHS Boys' Golf, and NMHS Student Council
- Discussion on adoption of 2024-2025 school calendar with three options presented
- Discussion on next steps for Blanding Elementary including Rural Schools Capital Project Application
- Approved consent agenda including minutes, revenue/expenditure reports, and personnel reports
Imported Meetings: 2012- 2026
The San Juan School District Board is meeting to discuss and act on several items, including approving School Land Trust final reports and due dates, reviewing a bullying and hazing policy, and approving future ESSER fund expenditures. The board also receives reports on a new Blanding Elementary School, assessment results, and various school activities.
- Approved School Land Trust Final Report & Plans with proposed due dates
- Approved Future ESSER ARP Care Act Fund Expenditures: stipend of 1% compensation, minimum $400
- Discussed SJSD Policy 4311 Bullying & Hazing (2nd viewing, no action taken)
- Discussed next steps for new Blanding Elementary School including timeline and fiscal implications
- Consent agenda included revenue, expenditure, and check register reports for September 2023
Imported Meetings: 2012- 2026
The San Juan School District Board held its monthly meeting, approving several action items including the TSSA Framework 2024, Policy 6130 updates, and a USU computational thinking assessment. They also discussed spend plans for Monument Valley High School activities, a new Blanding Elementary School, and policy revisions for bullying and hazing.
- Approved TSSA Framework 2024
- Approved Policy 6130 update adding SNAP as fee waiver eligibility
- Approved USU computational thinking assessment for 7th/8th graders with $10 cash incentive
- Discussed MVHS spend plans for esports, cheer, and girls' basketball (2nd public viewing)
- Discussed new Blanding Elementary School design schedule and timeline
Imported Meetings: 2012- 2026
The San Juan School District Board held its monthly meeting, approving the agenda and later the 2023-2024 Early Learning Plan. They discussed several items, including a new Blanding Elementary School, payroll distribution options, and a possible remote work policy. The board also approved the Navajo Youth Risk Behavior Survey and entered closed session for litigation and personnel matters.
- Approved SJSD Early Learning Plan 2023-2024
- Discussed new Blanding Elementary School timeline and fiscal implications
- Discussed monthly vs. semi-monthly payroll distribution
- Discussed possible Remote Work Policy
- Approved 2023 Navajo Youth Risk Behavior Survey (NYRBS)
Imported Meetings: 2012- 2026
The San Juan School District Board adopted the revised Fiscal Year 2023 budget and the proposed Fiscal Year 2024 budget, setting the tax rate at the certified level. The board also voted to proceed with planning construction of a new Blanding Elementary School on the 800 North 100 West property and to enter negotiations with architect MHTN for design services. Additional discussion items included a proposed Memorandum of Understanding with the City of Blanding for a School Resource Officer and updates to special education policies.
- Adoption of revised FY2023 and proposed FY2024 budgets with tax rate set at certified level
- Approval to plan construction of new Blanding Elementary School at 800 North 100 West
- Selection of MHTN as architect for Blanding Elementary School and district-wide security upgrades
- Discussion of proposed MOU with City of Blanding for shared cost of School Resource Officer
- Review of 2023 Navajo Youth Risk Behavior Survey implementation
Imported Meetings: 2012- 2026
The San Juan School District Board is meeting to discuss and take possible action on the preliminary FY2024 budget, employee negotiations for 2023-24, a licensed employee sick leave policy change, and capital project recommendations. The board will also hear updates on the SJ Quest model, CTE programs, and a School Land Trust plan amendment for Blanding Elementary. Consent agenda items include approval of minutes, financial reports, and personnel changes.
- Preliminary Fiscal Year 2024 Budget presented by Superintendent Nielson and Business Administrator Pemberton
- Employee Negotiations Update 2023-24 and possible action on agreement
- Policy 4132 Licensed Employee Sick Leave possible changes
- Capital Project Recommendations possible action
- BES School Land Trust Plan Amendment request
Imported Meetings: 2012- 2026
The San Juan School District Board held its monthly meeting, approving the agenda and consent items. The board discussed capital project planning, the annual fraud risk assessment, and school land trust plans. A motion to approve capital project recommendations failed, while a motion to uphold the termination of Victoria Yazye carried.
- Motion to approve capital project recommendations failed (Yea: Shumway; Nay: Yellowman, Maughan, Black, Benally, Barton)
- Motion to uphold termination of Victoria Yazye carried (unanimous)
- Approved School Land Trust Plans for SY24
- Approved Envision Utah student workgroups and survey request
- Discussed annual fraud risk assessment and capital plan follow-up
Imported Meetings: 2012- 2026
The San Juan School District Board held its monthly meeting, approving the agenda and several action items. Key decisions included joining a lawsuit against social media platforms, approving a school land trust amendment, and accepting the school land trust final report. The board also discussed fee waiver plans, capital planning, and legislative updates.
- Approved motion to write engagement letter for Frantz Law Group social media lawsuit (5-1, Shumway dissenting)
- Approved Montezuma Creek Elementary School Land Trust Amendment
- Accepted School Land Trust Final Report for 2021-22
- Discussed 2023-24 fee waiver and spend plans, and program sustainability fees
- Discussed capital plan follow-up and 2023 legislative updates
Imported Meetings: 2012- 2026
The San Juan School District Board is meeting to discuss and possibly appoint a new superintendent for the 2023-2024 and 2024-2025 school years. The agenda also includes a closed session for real property, litigation, and personnel matters, with a motion to enter closed session for personnel carried. Other items are informational, including the next board meeting date and a student success event.
- Announcing and appointing a new superintendent for 2023-2024 and 2024-2025 school years
- Closed session for purchase/exchange/lease of real property, litigation, and personnel
- Motion to enter closed session for personnel carried (5:09 PM, all in favor)
- Next board meeting scheduled for March 8, 2023
- Student Success Night at White Mesa on Feb 16 at 5 PM
Imported Meetings: 2012- 2026
The San Juan School District Board held its monthly meeting, conducting closed-session interviews for the superintendent position and deliberating on next steps. The board also discussed the 2023-24 fee waiver and spend plans, a capital plan follow-up, and a potential lawsuit against social media platforms. Several action items were approved, including the business administrator's contract and the 2023-24 board meeting schedule.
- Closed-session interviews for four superintendent candidates and board deliberation
- Discussion of proposed 2023-24 fee waiver and spend plans, including policies 6130 and 1145
- Approval of Business Administrator's Contract for July 2023-2025
- Motion to explore more information on Frantz Law Group social media lawsuit
- Approval of 2023-24 board meeting schedule with March meeting moved to the 6th