Box Elder County School District, UT

Box Elder School District Board of Education

The Box Elder School District Board of Education will hold its regular meeting on August 12, 2026, at the ILSC Building in Brigham City. The board will vote on several action items, including cancelling a building contract for high school additions, declaring surplus property, approving a Nail Tech BTECH course, and amendments to TSSA plans for two elementary schools. The agenda also includes a work session to discuss possible names for a new elementary school, policy reviews, and closed sessions for real property and personnel matters.

• Approval of cancellation of building contract for high school additions
• Approval of declaration of surplus property
• Approval of Nail Tech BTECH course
• Approval of amendments to Discovery Elementary and Century Elementary TSSA plans
• Discussion of possible names for new elementary school

Box Elder School District Board of Education

The Box Elder School District Board of Education will hold a work session starting at 2:00 PM and a regular session at 6:30 PM. Key discussions include an update on a $55 million lease-purchase agreement, new strategic plan feedback, and policies on school closures and boundary changes. The board will also consider approving a sex education committee and hear monthly financial and bullying reports.

• Update on $55 million lease-purchase agreement (Neil Steven, Business Administrator)
• Discussion of Policy 1210 (school closures and boundary changes) and Policy 1222 (naming of facilities)
• Approval of Sex Education Committee (Ben Wiley, CTE Director)
• Second reading of policies: 1250 Professional Learning Communities, 3038 Highly Needed Educator Salary Supplement, 3091 Postpartum and Parental Leave, 4050 Grades 6-8 Middle Level General Core Requirements
• Closed session for sale or lease of real property

Box Elder School District Board of Education

The Box Elder School District Board of Education held a regular meeting on July 8, 2026, covering a work session and official business. They approved the Sex Education Committee, several policies on second reading, and the consent calendar. The board also discussed the lease purchase agreement for school construction, boundary adjustments, and naming the new elementary school in West Tremonton.

• Approved lease purchase agreement financing for school construction; funds expected in August
• Approved Sex Education Committee members as required by Policy 4105
• Approved policies on second reading: 1250, 3038, 3091, 4050, 3044
• Public comment criticized lease purchase and $500,000 artificial turf field
• Discussed naming new elementary school in West Tremonton

Box Elder School District Board of Education

Box Elder School District Board of Education

The Box Elder School District Board of Education will vote on the 2026-2027 budget and tax rates. The board will consider financing up to $55 million for a new elementary school in Tremonton and an addition to Discovery Elementary. Other key actions include swearing in Superintendent Keith Mecham and approving K-5 math curriculum.

• Approval of 2026-2027 Budget and Tax Rates
• Financing up to $55,000,000 for a new Tremonton elementary school and Discovery Elementary addition
• Approval of K-5 Math Curriculum Adoption
• Tentative ratification of negotiated agreements with BEESPA, BEEA, and BEAA
• Swearing in of new Superintendent Keith Mecham

Box Elder School District Board of Education

The Box Elder School District Board of Education will hold a public hearing to revise the 2025-2026 budget and adopt the 2026-2027 budget at the ILSC Building in Brigham City.

• Public budget hearing for 2026-2027 adoption
• Revision of the 2025-2026 budget
• Meeting at ILSC Building, 960 South Main, Brigham City
• Proposed budget available on District website
• Electronic participation not available

Box Elder School District Board of Education

The Board approved a $15.6 million construction contract to expand Discovery Elementary School (10 new classrooms, gym, bus drive, parking, secure entrance). Public comment opposed using a lease revenue bond to bypass voter approval, urging a new GO bond instead. The Board also approved the 2026-2027 meeting calendar, a TSSA plan amendment for Sunrise High School, and School Land Trust plans for all schools.

• Approved $15,567,195 construction contract for Discovery Elementary expansion (10 classrooms, gym, carpool lane, parking, secure entrance; capacity increase ~200 students)
• Approved Sunrise High School TSSA plan amendment shifting funds to Phoenix Friday classes and in-person summer school
• Approved 2026-27 School Land Trust plans for all schools, with Park Valley combining funds for a para
• Approved 2026-2027 Board meeting calendar (second Wednesday of each month)
• Public comment opposed lease revenue bond financing for the $55M combined elementary project, arguing it bypasses voters who rejected a GO bond

Box Elder School District Board of Education

The Box Elder School District Board of Education will hold a regular meeting on May 13, 2026, at Adele C. Young Intermediate School. Action items include approval of the construction contract for Discovery Elementary, approval of the 2026-2027 board meeting calendar, and approval of School Land Trust plans. The board will also review the tentative FY27 budget, hold public comment on K-5 math curriculum adoption, and discuss policy changes. Several closed sessions are scheduled for personnel, collective bargaining, and real property discussions.

• Approval of construction contract for Discovery Elementary
• Approval of School Resource Officer contracts with Brigham City and Tremonton
• Approval of contract to renovate BRHS baseball field
• Public comment on K-5 math curriculum adoption
• First reading of policies 3044 (Orderly School Termination) and 3300 (Personnel Selection)

Box Elder School District Board of Education

The Box Elder School District Board of Education will hold its regular meeting on May 7, 2026, at the ILSC Building in Brigham City. The session includes administrative opening, a work session on policy and facilities discussions, and adjournment. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda.

Box Elder School District Board of Education

The Board of Education discussed the FY27 Capital Outlay budget and a proposed loan to fund the construction of West Tremonton Elementary and the expansion of Discovery Elementary. The meeting also included a presentation on personnel selection policy changes.

• Proposed $55 million loan with a 20-year repayment schedule and 4.4% interest rate
• Proposed FY27 Capital Outlay projects: air conditioning, playground equipment, secure vestibules, sewer upgrades, vehicles, buses, and BRHS parking lot improvements
• Discussion of changes to Policy 3300, Administrative - Personnel Selection
• Update on final bids for Discovery Elementary expansion and design progress for West Tremonton Elementary
• Report of an anticipated $28 million Capital Outlay Fund balance at the end of FY26

Box Elder School District Board of Education

The Board of Education met virtually on April 28, 2026. The session consisted of a closed meeting to discuss the character, professional competence, or physical or mental health of an individual.

• Closed session to discuss individual character, professional competence, or health

Box Elder School District Board of Education

The Board of Education is meeting for a regular session with a closed session scheduled to discuss the character or professional competence of an individual. The agenda also includes administrative business and board handbook discussion. The meeting is largely procedural with no specific votes or financial items listed.

• Closed session to discuss character or professional competence of an individual
• Board handbook review
• Regular school board meeting on April 28, 2026, 7:30 PM at 960 S Main, Brigham City

Box Elder School District Board of Education

The Box Elder School District Board of Education will hold a regular meeting on April 16, 2026. The agenda is largely procedural: call to order, a closed session to discuss the character, professional competence, or physical/mental health of an individual, and board handbook review. No substantive decisions or public hearings are scheduled.

• Closed session for personnel-related discussion under Utah law
• Board handbook review
• Next meeting scheduled for May 7, 2026 at Independent Life Skills Center, Brigham City

Box Elder School District Board of Education

The Board of Education met virtually on April 16, 2026. The meeting consisted of a closed session to discuss an individual's character, professional competence, or health, followed by adjournment.

• Closed session to discuss the character, professional competence, or physical or mental health of an individual

Box Elder School District Board of Education

The Box Elder School District Board of Education held a regular meeting on April 9, 2026. The board unanimously approved Keith Mecham as the new superintendent, succeeding Steven Carlsen, effective July 1, 2026. The meeting lasted six minutes and also included a presentation of prepared remarks by Mecham accepting the role.

• Approved Keith Mecham as new superintendent of Box Elder School District, effective July 1, 2026
• Unanimous vote: Stephanie DeFilippis, Tiffani Summers, Danielle Wright, Wade Hyde, Julie Taylor all yes

Box Elder School District Board of Education

The Box Elder School District Board of Education will hold its regular meeting on April 8, 2026, at the ILSC Building in Brigham City. The board will act on several items, including amendments to school fees for driver education, the sale of real property, and a request for budget appropriation for security cameras. Information items include updates on the Gifted Program, Lake View sewer repairs, and the School Land Trust 2024-25 year review.

• Approval of Amendment to School Fees for Driver Education Fees
• Approval of Sale of Real Property
• Request for Budget Appropriation for Security Cameras
• Approval of RFP for Waste Management Services
• Approval of Vehicle Safety System Contract

Box Elder School District Board of Education

The Box Elder School District Board of Education approved the sale of a Deweyville property for $450,000 and increased driver education fees by $15. The board also approved amendments to TSSA plans for Lake View and North Park Elementary, shifting funds from salaries to technology, and approved the Indian Education Formula Grant. The meeting included recognitions, public comments, and informational reports on facilities, programs, and finances.

• Approved sale of Deweyville property (11000 N HWY 89, parcel 05-021-0073) for $450,000 to Vernon Mortensen
• Increased driver education fees by $15 to fund new scheduling software
• Amended TSSA plans for Lake View and North Park Elementary, shifting funds from staff salaries to technology purchases
• Approved the Indian Education Formula Grant application
• Recognized Box Elder High School Rockettes as 2026 national champions in Show Routine

Box Elder School District Board of Education

This document is the official minutes of a regular Board of Education meeting held April 6, 2026, at the Independent Life Skills Center in Brigham City. The board unanimously approved the agenda and then moved into closed session to discuss the professional competence of an individual. No substantive decisions were made in open session; the meeting adjourned at 6:50 p.m.

• Unanimous approval of the meeting agenda
• Closed session to discuss professional competence of an individual
• Next meeting scheduled for April 8, 2026 at 6:30 p.m.

Box Elder School District Board of Education

The Box Elder School District Board of Education is meeting for a regular session that includes a closed session to discuss the character and professional competence of an individual. The board will also review the Board Handbook. No other substantive business is listed; the agenda is largely procedural.

• Closed session at 10:00 a.m. to discuss character and professional competence of an individual
• Board Handbook discussion
• Next regular meeting scheduled for April 8, 2026 at 6:30 p.m.

Box Elder School District Board of Education

The Box Elder School District Board of Education met on March 30, 2026. The board voted to enter a closed session to discuss the professional competence of an individual before returning to an open meeting and adjourning.

• Closed session to discuss professional competence of an individual

Box Elder School District Board of Education

The board will meet for a regular session, call to order, then immediately enter a closed session to discuss the character and professional competence of an individual. After the closed session, the board will address the Board Handbook before adjourning. No other substantive decisions or public hearings are on the agenda.

• Closed session to discuss character and professional competence of an individual
• Board Handbook review

Box Elder School District Board of Education

The Box Elder School District Board of Education accepted a $500,000 private donation for upgrading Bear River High School's baseball field and approved $500,000 in matching district funds for the girls' softball field, both in 6-1 votes. The board also approved purchasing 13 acres from Brigham City for a future school site at $113,000 per acre (6-1), a lease agreement for the Bear River Seminary building at $3,700 per month, and several administrative items. Additionally, the board discussed facilities plans, the upcoming superintendent search, and a 2% state budget reduction covered by existing fund balances.

• Approved $500,000 private donation from Rodger and Karen Green for Bear River High School baseball field turf (6-1)
• Approved $500,000 matching funds from Capital Outlay for girls' softball field upgrades (6-1)
• Approved purchase of 13 acres from Brigham City for future school site at $113,000 per acre (6-1)
• Approved lease agreement with LDS Church for Bear River Seminary building at $3,700/month
• Approved negotiations team for 2026-27 school year and amendment to McKinley Elementary TSSA plan

Box Elder School District Board of Education

The Box Elder School District Board of Education will meet to decide on real estate purchases, lease agreements, and a private donation exceeding $50,000. The board will also review multiple school policies and discuss facilities and superintendent interviews.

• Approval of private donation over $50,000
• Approval of purchase of real estate and lease agreement
• Approval of Tremonton Elementary Architect Contract
• Approval of College and Career Readiness Counseling Program (CCRCP)
• First and second readings of policies including Internet access and graduation requirements

Box Elder School District Board of Education

The Box Elder School District Board of Education will hold a work session to discuss future facilities plans and the board handbook, followed by a closed session to discuss an individual's character or professional competence. No votes or formal actions are scheduled for this meeting.

• Work session on Future Facilities Plans
• Work session on Board Handbook
• Closed session to discuss character or professional competence of an individual

Box Elder School District Board of Education

At a regular meeting on February 25, 2026, the Box Elder School District Board of Education reviewed options for capital improvements, including the current capital outlay budget, building plans and costs, paying off the general obligation bond, portable needs for 2026-27, and lease revenue bond options. The board also held a closed session to discuss the professional competence of an individual. No final decisions were recorded; the items were presented and discussed.

• Discussion of capital outlay budget and building plans costs
• Options to pay off the current general obligation bond
• Proposed portable needs for the 2026-27 school year
• Options for a lease revenue bond
• Closed session to discuss professional competence of an individual

Box Elder School District Board of Education

The Box Elder School District Board of Education will meet to decide on school fees for the 2026-27 year and capital improvements for Fiscal Year 2027. The board will also review numerous district policies and consider the sale of property.

• Approval of 2026-27 School Fees
• Approval of Fiscal Year 2027 Capital Improvements
• Approval of Sale of Property
• Construction Contracts for Discovery Elementary
• Budget requests for air conditioning, playground improvements, IT, and school safety upgrades

Box Elder School District Board of Education

The Board of Education approved the Fiscal Year 2027 capital improvements plan and the 2026-27 school fee schedule. Members also approved the sale of 14 acres and a contract amendment for 10 acres in South Willard. Superintendent Steve Carlsen announced his retirement effective June 30, 2026.

• Approved 2026-27 school fee schedule, including a marching band fee cap of $800
• Approved FY27 capital improvements plan
• Approved sale of 14 acres in South Willard (parcel ID #01-045-0114)
• Approved real estate contract amendment for 10 acres in South Willard (parcel ID #01-040-0090)
• Approved budget amendment for Discovery Elementary 2025-26 TSSA plan to shift professional development funds to technology

Box Elder School District Board of Education

The Box Elder School District Board of Education will meet for a regular meeting on February 4, 2026. The agenda includes a closed session to discuss the character or professional competence of an individual and a review of the Board Handbook. No other action items are listed; the meeting is largely procedural and scheduled to adjourn at 8:00 PM.

• Closed session at 6:00 PM to discuss character or professional competence of an individual
• Review of Board Handbook
• Next meeting scheduled for February 11, 2026 (work session at 5:30 PM, regular session at 6:30 PM at the same location)

Box Elder School District Board of Education

The Board of Education discussed a demographic study on enrollment trends and approved negotiations with Brigham City for a new school site. Members also reviewed a proposed 2026-27 school fee schedule and provided updates on several multi-million dollar construction projects.

• Declared Foothill Elementary as surplus property
• Proposed $1,000 marching band fee for 2026-27 school year
• Box Elder High School expansion estimated at $50 million
• Bear River High School expansion estimated at $58 million
• New West Tremonton elementary school estimated at $38 million

Box Elder School District Board of Education

The Box Elder School District Board of Education will hold a regular meeting to review proposed school fees for the 2026-27 year and consider actions regarding surplus property. The board will also conduct first and second readings for numerous district policies.

• Proposed 2026-27 School Fee Schedule
• Action to declare surplus property
• Authorization for negotiations over property exchange
• First reading of policies including Student Use of Electronic Devices and Safe Schools
• Second reading of policies including Sex Education and Public Records Access