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Show UTAH STATE PRESS ASSN. P. 0. BOX 1327 F'LT LAKE CITY; UTAH BUIO Davis School Board acted on several business matters tional $500,000 in bonds being sold. Tuesday night pertaining to school finance, construction programs and changes in school personnel. The board approved Superintendent Wrigleys recommendation that Ken of Newman Bountiful, THEY APPROVED the sale 42 million dollars in bonds to pay for building needs in Davis District Schools. An 18 of million dollar bond election was passed by Davis County residents two years ago. Currently 14 million dollars in bonds are out, Superintendent Bemell Wrigley said, LAST YEAR 4 million dollars in bonds were sold, he explained. This year building needs will result in an addi- - representing Burroughs and Smith be retained as bonding agent. THE BOARD also approved the appointment of an architect to draw up plans to renovate one of the Freeport buildings which Davis District has been awarded for use as a transportation facility. Superintendent Wrigley was commissioned by the board to conduct a search for an architect and present several names to the board for approval. HE SAID it will take four to six months for the plans to be completed. In other business the board asked Assistant Superintendent John White to conduct a search and accept applications for the principalship of the E.G. King Elementary School in Layton which will open next year. SUPERINTENDENT Wrigley told the board that the administration expected many applications from current administrators in other schools in the district. board Italasano, member specified that the Theo position be well advertised. member Board Sheryl Allen said she approved the transfer of principals about every 10 to 15 years. changes until the board has a chance to study geographic locations. Although Mr. Stevenson : said registration materials ." must be sent out soon, he agreed the decision on boundaries could wait for two weeks. IN TWO 1257 Persons Take Advantage Of Valuable Davis Co. Service By ROSELYN KIRK Stnce Davis County Information and Referral Service was initiated as a county service in March, information or referrals have been provided to 1257 persons according to Vicki Johnson, coordinator of the service. THE FUNCTION of the service is to put the needy in touch with agencies - both which public and private can satisfy their needs. Mrs. Johnson said, that, in addition to providing information, the agency defines need areas in the county and helps county planners to discover gaps, duplications and overlaps in county services. AFTER having dealt with 2,066 calls in the ten month period, Mrs. Johnson reports that in 51 cases the agency has not been able to meet the needs of the indigent. Eleven - With the prevalence of fog these recent mornings grasses have gained a light coating of hoar frost as the moisture condenses. Photo by Fred Wright. ICE COATING by ROSELYN KIRK School Board President cast the Lucile Reading the board when vote deciding made two policy decisions that had been postponed in the last meeting until more information was in. THE BOARD voted to table the proposal supported by Davis Education Association (DEA) calling for a pilot program to allow teacher planning time, in the J.A. Taylor Elementary and Sunset Elementary Schools. In the other policy decisions the board voted not to allow a five-da- y travel study program while school is in session. Before tabling the proposal calling for the pilot program, which would allow teachers additional planning time, the board listened to a report from Talmadge Robinson, principal at the J.A. Taylor Elementary School. MR. TAYLOR had been requested by the board to evaluate parental response on the proposal to begin school about 15 minutes earlier in the morning and end five minutes later in the afterr noon. This would allow a planning block of time two-hou- for teachers during school hours. Mr. Robinson said that out of the 347 families that were polled in the school area, 81 percent of the families were in favor of the pilot program, while 19 percent were opposed. WHEN questioned as to what day they would suggest for the planning block, 88 percent of the parents chose Friday. The school has suggested Tuesday as a possible Norris G. Adams Resigns As Justice Of Peace In Clinton It is with regret that the Clinton City Council announces the resignation of Norris G. Adams as Justice of the Peace. MR. ADAMS left office July 31, 1976. He was appointed to the office of the Justice of the Peace in 1969. During his administration the Justice of the Peace Court of Clinton City was looked to as an example of our sister cities. We wish to offer him our deepest thanks. THE JUSTICE of the Peace now conducting court in Clin- ton City is Judge Cornel! Jensen. Any request for in- formation concerning the Court in Clinton should be made to the court clerk, Mrs. Ardella Mertlich at the Clinton City Building, 1906 West 1800 North, Clinton, Telephone The court is in session from 5 to 6:30 p.m, each Tuesday. planning day since they felt teachers are tired at the end of the week and might not be as productive. Statistics presented by Mr. Talmadge showed that 272 of the parents polled were in favor of the pilot program, while 64 were opposed. CATHIE KELLER, a parent of children in the J.A. Taylor School, appeared at the board meeting with two other the minority point of view. She said she had talked to about 50 parents who felt that the prime objection to the pilot piogram was the confusion and inconvenience that would result if school times were mothers to present changed. Mrs. Keller said the second objection to the proposal was that working mothers might have to quit work to accommodate the schedule. Five parents in the school survey indicated that a child tending problem would result from the change. MR. ROBINSON said some parents may have been borderline in their decisions, but most felt the pilot program would result in an "upgradThe ing of the curriculum. PTA Board at the school favored the proposal Board member Lynn Burton suggested that the board hear a report from Carl Petersen, principal of Sunset Elementary School, at the next meeting and get additional input from the parents of J.A. Taylor School. BOARD members and Allen Theo SCHOOL Sheryl Italasano voted against tabling the proposal, but the motion to table carried. Dee Burningham, DEA executive secretary urged the board not to delay too long in making a decision on the pilot program. Before making a decision on the five-da- y travel study program proposed by the Viewmont PTA, the board called for a report from Assistant Superintendent Gayle Stevenson, who had been instructed to get feedback from school administrators and teachers. HE SAID concerns were that the program might be overly commercial and that a substitute teacher, who would replace the classroom teacher sponsoring the trip, might not provide the same quality experience to students left in the classroom. Mrs. Italasano expressed the same concern for quality of education for the majority of students RICHARD MADSEN, representative for the travel study program, which would center on United States historic areas, said the program is college accredited. High school students who participate could get college credit at the University of Utah. Mr. Hansen, school board member, said he opposed the program which he felt took students and teachers out of school. He moved that the travel policy remain as it is with the district not allowing travel study. MOTION carried. Board member Sheryl Allen's substitute which motion, called for one travel-studtrip on a trial basis, was ruled out of order. n Commissioners Okay Rezoning Of Property West Of Farmington To 2 A-- After only three people showed up to talk about the rezoning of 12 acres west of to Farmington from Davis County Commissioners approved the rezoning, which A-- 3 A-- had been recommended earlier by the Davis County Planning Commission. THE PUBLIC hearing on the zone change was set for 2 p.m. on Tuesday. LaMar Hess, Marion Horn and Rodney Hess, owners of property adjacent to the proposed area were concerned about whether the rezoning would affect the zoning on their property. County Planner Albert Cole said the zone change would not affect their property. He said the zone change will eliminate heavy agriculture as a use and the rezoned area will not allow feeds lots and pig farms. HE SAID the size of the par- cels would eliminate that use anyway. Charles Clark had approached the planning commission and asked for the zone change for the area, which he plans to subdivide at Burke Lane at 2000 West. The three residents asked county commissioners to upgrade the road into the area. Commissioner Glen Flint, responsible for county roads, said the road is on the schedule for improving rk stroys their will to live, she said. But it is difficult to find help to care for the elderly. MRS. JOHNSON said the agency is not sure why more calls are received some months than others. August was the highest month for calls with 309 persons calling for help. October, with 157 calls, was the least busy month. A 13 member advisory committee has been es- tablished. Margaret Adams was named as chairperson of the advisory committee, which guides the Information and Referral Service. Mrs. Johnson said one purpose of the committee is to have a person in each community who can make people aware of the services available. IN ADDITION to providing information and referrals, the agency also provides follow up with clients to see whether their needs are being met. An additional followup call to the agency performing the service is the normal procedure. Mrs. Johnson reported to Davis County Commissioners that, since the county adopted a legal aid program for the indigent, legal service is no longer an unmet need in Davis County, rk Davis County Commissioner approved the creation of a new position in Davis County Planners office even though they noted that approval will result in a $4,000 overage in the planning commission budget Campbell, Farmington And Layton construction Freeway Farmington and between Layton will begin this week to Byron Dalrympie, Utah Department of Highways project engineer for the $9.9 million 4 freeway widening and resur- according facing project, if weather ROAD crews should begin placing signs and start other preliminaries for this project. The crews will begin clearing grass in those areas to be widened The highway will be widened to tnree lanes north and south bound to conform with the rest of through Davis County. of this The completion 1978 set for (Jet. is project with the Contractor being Gibbons and Reed. Salt Lake City. COMPLETION of that stretch will provide unin- terrupted interstate from Northern Juab County to Northern Box Elder County, np other matters of business the board voted to adopt the policy of not allowing advertising in schools and declined to sell a school site in Layton to a commercial company. The board determined that a request from the Utah Dental Association to provide a dental health program showing third grade students how to brush and care for their .. teeth should not be allowed since the program used Crest toothpaste. MRS. ITALASANO spoke in favor of the program, but was d by the board who felt they would be permitting advertising if they allowed the program. over-rule- In denying the sale of a possible school site in Layton, the board relied on the recommendation of Dr. White who said buildings and grounds had reviewed the request from the Boyer Company to purchase the site. DR.' WHITE said he had taken a tour of school sites in the north end of the county, accompanied by personnel from buildings and grounds. After measuring distances and evaluating travel patterns, officials had determined the present site was the best place to build the school. Although Dan Gardner, who represented the Boyer Com- pany, produced aerial photos to show the intersection of Fairfield Road and Gentile would not be appropriate for a school. The board rejected the request to purchase, rk New Position In Davis County Planners Office PLANNING Director Joseph Moore requested that the staff member be hired to take over maps and drafting duties and be responsible for all graphics assignments He recommended that Jerry Freeway Construction To Begin Between remains to be good THE who persons required immediate money for housing, utility payments or doctor bills could not be referred because money is not available on an emergency basis, she said. Other unmet needs are care for the elderly on an 8 to 5 basis and chore services also for the elderly. Mrs. Johnson said that since one third of the calls for help came from those over 60, these last two unmet needs are significant. WE DO the best we can and sometimes a combination of services will help to tide over the needy elderly awhile. Help from the meals on wheels, along with the services of the county health nurse, will provide a combination that will make it possible for the elderly to stay at home longer. We hate to have them leave home because it de- - instructed THE BOARD Assistant Superintendent Stevenson to wait to make decisions on boundary part-tim- who do not have city planners. The county is paid by the city for these planning services. MR. CAMPBELL, now a student, has been working for the county for eight months. His previous wage was $3.75 an hour. part-tim- e County Clerk Rodney Walker said the position did not need to be advertised since Mr. Campbell has already been hired as a part-tim- e employee, rk e employee, be hired for 'he position. The new planner, to be paid $860 a month, will take over the fjermanent position in March DAVIS NEWS JOURNAL 197 B North Main St, Layton PHONE MR. MOORE said the department had been trying to get along with part-timstudent help, but found the work load had increased too much as the county continues to grow. He said, As long as the county continues to expand, maps will need to be upgraded constantly. At present county planners are also working as consultants for Davis County cities e 376-91- 33 Published Weekly by CUPPER PUBUSHING CO. John State. Jr Publisher Second Class Postage Paid At Layton, Utah SUBSCRIPTION $4.50 per year Out ot Stats Subscription Overseas Subscripted (Payable In S9.50 15.00 Advance) |