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Show SEPTEMBER 23. 1986 Tentative agreement Day class targets diplomas KAYSVILLE Youre over 18; didnt get your high school diploma earlier, but now would like that chance. You cant squeeze in the time during those evenings? Now, if you've got the time during the day, the Davis School District and Davis Area Vocational Center have the program. Its offered at the DAVCs Kaysville campus. And the school's ready to start when you are. Instructor Linda Trainer says adults need only go to the school district, obtain transcripts of courses they have completed and then contact the DAVC to start completing electives towards a diploma. Those taking the class dont have to participate in vocational training at the center unless they desire. If enrolled as a regular DAVC student, their time in the vocational class and high school completion course can be coordinated. The classes are individualized to meet student needs, Ms. Trainer says. Students may complete courses in math, history, English and social studies, as needed. hours course-wor- k They may take from one-si- x Monday-Fridashe says, noting students range from their late 20s to early 30s with a couple in their 60s. About 5 students are currently participating although that number is spread throughout the day. Generally students attend for a couple hours each day. If they need most of their high y, 30-3- school credits it may take up to six months or can be completed at the same time as their, vocational training, she says. Cost of the classwork is picked up by the school district. A lot of potential employers consider that diploma important, she says, adding that adult students generally are highly-motivate- Their enthusiasm makes for a positive, upbeat experience for students who all work at their own pace and have ready access to Ms. Trainer if they need assistance. Homework usually isnt required unless students want to take work home for their own I dont think anybody should be doomed just because they didnt get their diploma the first time, Ms. Trainer emphasizes. We appreciate the school district having the foresight to fund the program, says Kathy Walker, student services coordinator at DAVC. The district doesnt have to do it, e they just see the need. Its the only daytime program offered in Davis, County, . she adds. . In general, its a very motivating, caring environment, Ms. Walker says of the program. Instructor Trainer has completed college work in sociology and English emphasis and previously worked as a Job Training Partnership Act coordinator. Further information is available by calling full-tim- 546-244- 1. Drivers, remember safety when nearing school buses ends and days sneak up on the nations youngsters, the Utah Safety Council urges parents to remind their children about school bus safety rules. The importance of As summer-tim- e back-to-scho- ol school bus safety is being emphasized during National School Bus Safety Week which is observed from Sept. Forty-fiv- e students were killed and about 5,500 others were in 21-2- 7. school bus accidents. Each fatality occurred while the students were boarding or exiting the bus. With the knowledge that many school bus accident victims are struck while boarding or leaving the bus, the Council asks parents to in 1984 killed were died who wjiile teach their children the following on a bus. Utah figures closely parallel na- rules: -- When the bus approaches, line tional statistics. During the last up away from the road and wait three years, a total of three Utah children have died as a result of until the doors open before stepping into the roadway. -- Use the grab handle when boarding and, once on the bus go directly to a seat. Horseplay has no place'on a bus. -- When children leave a bus, they should walk about 12 feet in front of the bus so the driver can see them. Children should wait for a signal from the driver before they proceed to the center of the road. -- Do not cross the center line on the road until the driver signals that it is safe to do so. Parents may want to review other basic pedestrian safety rules with their children to prepare them for the trips to and from school. jured in school bus accidents in 1984, according to National Safety Council statistics. Most school bus fatalities happen to children who are not on the bus at the time of the incident - only 10 of the children -- Kelley Greene - Issues & Answers - d. mb&mm Teachers offered 2 By DONETA GATHERUM Graduates Air Force Reserve Airman David K. Hadlock, son of Mr. and Mrs. Brent D. Hadlock of 775 S. 700 E., Centerville, has graduated from Air Force basic training at Lackland Air Force Base, Tex. Ends course Air Force Reserve Airman Christopher C. Johnsen, son of Mr. and Mrs. Curtis C. Johnsen of Centerville, has graduated from Air Force basic training at Lackland Air Force Base, Tex. Mr. Burningham commended the adminisg measures they tration on the many their on and willingness to inimplemented, crease fees and taxes within their limited means. We are willing to work on a Good ' Faith agreement until the final points can be worked out, Mr. Burningham added. Two noticeable statements are made in the tentative agreement. In the area of reduction in force procedures, the agreement states, A professional educator, not in provisional status, who is identified for reduction in force, shall be given high priority for assignment to e is properly other positions for which certificated. The statement continues, an employee subject to reduction in force shall be given high priority for district positions for which they qualify with provisional certificaretaintion or who may qualify for short-tering. Employees subject to reduction in force with three or fewer years remaining until retirement can receive the benefits of the early retirement incentive program. The agreement establishes a transfer policy. For voluntary transfer: In filling vacancies, consideration shall be given to qualified teachers voluntarily requesting transfers for all such vacancies as may occur. Teachers with ten or more years in one location will be given first consideration. Requests for transfer are kept active for one year only unless withdrawn or renewed. A principal may recommend to a teacher that e should consider a transfer if there are serious public relations problems. No agreement was reached on a four-da- y school week or career ladder days in the contract. The Board of Education also approved a tentative agreement for the classified employees. They also will receive a two percent cost of living increase. Karen K. Johnson, president of the Classified Employees, noted there are several items still being negotiated and that a tentative agreement was not yet available. cost-savin- Teachers in the Davis FARMINGTON now are District officially working County. under an agreement, although the arrangement still is labeled tentative until two and possibly more provisions are worked out and approved by the DEA members and the Board of Education. t The tentative contract, which has been under negotiation since early last Spring, was unanimously approved Tuesday by the Board of Education. The basic schedule increase of 3.2 percent was not received. Gayle Stevenson, Associate Superintendent explained, The Legislature simply didnt appropriate enough money. The DEA and District negotiating team settled for a two percent increase for cost of living plus increments to those not at maximum salary, and lane changes to those who qualify. Mr. Stevenson noted it has been one of the longest periods of negotiations in terms of time in the history of the District. He said the cooperation between the DEA representatives and the administration was outstanding. A representative of the DEA negotiating The school board and administeam noted, tration have put forth maximum effort. We want to remind everyone that the legislature did not give enough this year. We expect the legislature to put forth a maximum effort in the future. Items still to be negotiated before a final contract is radified include some administrative details concerning the insurance plan and a substitute teachers plan. DEA Executive Secretary Dee Bumingham noted 90 percent of school money comes from the state legislature. Davis District needed a 4.2 percent increase for new students in the district and an additional 3.2 percent increase in general funding to cover cost of living expenses. The state appropriation was 4.5 percent, short of the break-eve- n point. . raise he-sh- m he-sh- Health Board member Geraldine O. Matsumura was recently appointed to fill a vacancy on the Davis County Health Department Board. Mrs. Matsumura is a registered nurse with a baccalaureate degree. She is licensed in Utah and California. e The Bountiful resident is also a graduate student at the University of Utah. She will receive a masters degree in psychosocial nursing this summer. She is also enrolled as a doctoral student in nursing. Mrs. Matsumura has worked for several hospitals. She has also worked for the public health rotation in Davis County and done research in substance abuse in Roy. Mrs. Matsumura has also worked in several capacities as a volunteer. As a member of the board, Mrs. Matsumura hopes to keep abreast of health care needs, predict future demands and maintain or improve health services for Davis County citizens. full-tim- We control ourselves Not long ago, a friend of mine overheard a conversation between her teenage daughter and a boy who was trying to impress her. Sharon, he said, if youre not careful, youre going to be just like your mother. On several occasions, this high school boy had tried to persuade Sharon to stretch the limits of behavior as imposed by her parents, particularly, so he thought, her mother. What he didnt realize, because he didnt want to, was that the standards of conduct which Sharon adhered to were not imposed upon her by an outside source not even by her mother. The truth was that Sharon herself set up her own guidelines, as a result of loving guidance and training and caring family, over the years of living in a closely-knwhose members had learned to live with the consequences of their choices. The mother was intrigued by the possible replies with which Sharon could respond. The boy, of course, had not intended to flatter either Sharon or her mother. Instead, he had hoped to belittle Sharons actions and help her to see the error of her ways, thus persuading her to more readily accept the plans he had made. Imagine then, his dismay, and the mothers delight when Sharon accepted the statement as a compliment. Clapping her hands together, she said, "Oh, I hope so 1 really hope so! This young teenager had early learned a valuable lesson which sometimes comes late to many - that we are the only ones who control our destiny. Just as our bodies are the result of what we eat, and our minds are the result of what we think, so the sum total is the result of the choices we make. The student who chooses to study early and well, lives with the result of not only good grades in his classes, but an increased knowledge and understanding of the subject matter. The worker who chooses to do his best on the job by diligent effort, lives with the results of a job well done, as well as with a satisfied employer. The individual who eats properly, exercises regularly, works enough, sleeps enough, and plays enough, lives with the results of a healthy body and an invigorate mind. Those who discipline themselves, without relying on outside forces to do the disciplining for them, rise to heights which will never be realized by those who bend to every whim. rather than immediate gratification, can lead to a later satisfaction which can have greater and longer lasting effects. One who controls his eating habits, for example, and does not constantly give in to the urges of the moment, will enjoy greater vitality and lessen the battle of the bulge, which afflicts many. Some may suppose, as did this young boy, that others control what we think and do. While it is true that our actions can be physically curtailed in some extreme circumstances, our thoughts and our minds are only controlled by one person Returned prisoners of war report that even though their captors could force physical limitations, their thoughts and resultant actions were their own. They were in control of their own destiny, for they still ruled their minds. They could either react to, or act upon the physical environment imposed upon them. Men and women imprisoned in federal and state penitentaries learn, to their dismay, that their incarceration has come about as a direct result of the choices they have made, rather than as a result of restrictions imposed by others. The restrictions come about after they have made their choices, not before. Sharon, and others like her who make correct choices, with are fortunate to have worthy their resultant happy and maturity to make those the wisdom However, 'correct choices usually comes only after some choices have been made which have proven to be less than wise. The old adage, sadder but wiser applies to most, and fortunate arc they who quickly learn that they must live forever with the results of choices that no one makes for them. it Are You Reading the Reflex Joarn On Tuesdays? The newspaper with the local news and advertising-- ! -- Self-denia- One call does it all. l, Just pick up the phone...when you want the best Call us at Subscription Rates $5.00 Per Year $7.00 Per Year Out Of State to start your subscription after-effect- s, role-model- s. Kelley Greene We Want To Be lour Newspaper 197 North Main, Layton, Utah - 84041 |