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Show DAVIS COUN I Y UWIS HbFLtA JUUMIMml CLIPPER MAY 1, 1985 JENNINGS FARMINGTON The city council has unanimously voted adoption of a resolution declaring its opposition to a prison being located within Farmington City or within the area intended to be annexed by the city. state-region- THE RESOLUTION states that because Farmington already houses the county seat, and thus many county and state government offices, as well as the county Sheriffs office, the city feels an additional facility would place an intolerable burden upon the government and citizens of Farmington City to meet increased demands for services and more importantly and radically alter the nature of our local community. The resolution also adds that such construction would adversely affect property values, that the city is one of the smallest in the county and thus does not have the tax base or urban support to carry large scale urban expansion and development, and that such develop Vo-E- d Up'-To-BtoU-9 ment has severely depleted the property tax base of Farmington City. In concludes by declaring strong opposition to any further State correctional facilities within its limits or in the West Farmington area. IN OTHER action, the council reviewed the cemetery recommendations of Brent Tennant, chairman of the Capitol Improvements Committee. The committee felt there should be some changes made in the present policies. Among the recommendations were that raised markers be used where presently used, and fiat markers remain used in areas presently containing them. They felt a master plan should be implimented and fees raised to be used for a perpetual care fund. Additional charges should be made for raised markers to cover the cost of additional maintenance, the council recommended. The city attorney is now checking on the recommendations at the councils request. WALTER Miller, the city attorney, discussed options for ordi Reflex Journal Kdifor Councilman Tennant made sev- named the Fiesta Board members, including Lee Maxwell, Mike Hamblin, Craig Malcolm, Dan Campbell, Hal Brostrom and Marlene Gates. Dates for the Fiesta Days were set at July 1, 12and 13. The dates and board members were approved by the council. 1 also reported that no problems have been ff reported so far. kj Cmter Offm Jobs By TOM BUSSELBERG KAYSVILLE - Theres nothing worse than thousands of spending months or years--an- d ng for a job that either no longer exists or you dont want. -- tion. d must be continual Following custom-fi- t curriculum development to meet the needs of local business and industry, an area that is seeing fast growth at the center as businesses contract for specialized training to meet needs. hand-in-han- ; I THINK the area vocational centers offer excellent training in individualized instruction, he continued, adding they should strive to fit needs to even the possibility one person dould go to work thanks to an individualized : program. Noting instructors generally come to their posts only after years experience in their field. Dr. Worthington said an instructor involved in his field has a greater interest in his students success has outside contacts that make for better communication between classroom and working world. duction and create three more jobs, for instance, Dr. Worthington continued, emphasizing we know small business is the backbone of Utahs economy. ITS SUCH an emphasis that is being stressed by the center through such programs as the small business project where two dozen individualized programs are in place with 18 all put together in just two businesses months. Such programs dont happen without a partnership with the county economic dea relationship that is velopment department already strong. Center Director Jack Shell said, noting more interaction with businesses to provide training is gaining steam. EIGHT DAVC electronics students have been hired by one firm that is closely coordinating job needs with the center as additional graduates complete coursework while other plans call for training of up to hundreds for major growth, such as at Hercules Freeport Center facility. Projections call for possible doubling of staff there from the current 1,150, Mr. Shell said, adding other firms are working to set up similar training programs. The vocational center ought to spin off new businesses as a result of its programs, said Board Member Ray Briscoe, comparing its role to the University of Utahs impact on Research Park, for example. VARIOUS advisory boards, with more than serving in that capacity for DAVC, provide constant input that means the difference bert tween programs that allow for productive workers a short time after graduation and still requiring substantial amounts of 100 state-of-the-a- THOSE same instructors spend a day each d month out in the field visiting businesses and are seen by Asst. Center Director Larry Brice as vital, if not the most important member of the job placement team. Infield-relate- structors are able to often see both sides, having formerly worked in the field. They may even be able to tell a businessman how he might trim costs and still increase pro training. Everyone has said theres no need for area centers unless they do something distinctive, Dr. Worthington said, pointing to such programs as open exit enrollment to entry-ope- n - individualized instruction as proving their er conferencing program volves a triad of in what sexpanded beyond the traditional conference, saysGeri Mabey of Bountiful a parent of two youngsters that participated in the program while living in Logan. Instead of merely reviewing her childrens progress, curriculum objectives for the coming year or term w ere discussed and goals set, she parent-teacher-stude- nt parent-teach- HF.R the 2nd OLDEST daughter TOM BUSSELBERG Most analysts say the economys been on a rebound, the last few years, and judging by the goodness of Davis County residents, United Way and dozens of agencies are reaping the benefits. BOUNTIFUL -- - THE 1984 goal of $375,000 was blown away by pledges totalling $426,000, reports Larry Burdett, executive director, as he wraps up another campaign. Awards were recently presented to the dozens who spent many hours gaining support for the program that assists upwards of 80 services across the Wasatch Front. Jn 98 3 s campaign, only $346,000 was raised, with 1984s toial far outstripping any of the previous nine campaigns. 1 ceremonies at the Layton Hills Mall, accelodes were IN FESTIVE given to some helped. of the many who the major contributor award were: Albertsons Distribution Center, and Chevron USA, both North Salt Lake; Davis County School District; of Bountiful; Fram Corp., Hercules, Inc. and Utility Trailer, Inc. , all Freeport Center; Union Pacific Railroad; Mountain Fuel Supply Co.; Johnson Controls, Clearfield and Sperry, Inc., North Salt Lake. To qualify for that honor, more than $10,000 must be pledged between corporate and employee contributions, Mr. Burdett explains, including at least 40 percent employee participation. Eaton-Kenwa- y CERTIFICATES of appreciat- ion went to 48 firms or groups, representing a 25 percent increase over last years total contribution. -- Gold awards went to more than 100 businesses across the county. To qualify, 50 percent of em ployees must pledge with that average contribution exceeding $20 the total contribution with that firm equaling at least from $750. INDIVIDUALS contributing 9 were inducted into the bronze club; those from the silver and $750 gold with 123 new members welcomed into the Golden Eagle Club, joining the 52 charter members from the 1983 $250-$49- $500-$74- 9 campaign. Spearheading this years was the campaign cabinet effort includ- ing: chairman Robert D. Tolle; vice chairman Thomas J. Jones; Eagle Club Chairman Mack G. Smith; president Almon J. Flake; training chairman James B. Bruff and vice chairman, David OReilly. ON in Michelle-th- en trouble speaking in front of people. That resulted in jointly deciding she would give several reports to the class. One was prompted by the 25 deer that had converged on the family residence, one morning during the bad winter that killed many, two years ago. Michelle explored deer as a subject for a month, as one of her monthly projects for that year. The family went to Hardware Ranch to gain insight and Michelle studied deer in her free classroom time, utilizing a classroom encyclopedia set. Mrs. Mabey recalls. ANOTHER month she studied dolls, drawing largely on an aunt's collection, bringing some to class and also giving an oral report. Although younger sister Heather wasn't involved in SEP conferences as a kindergartener, Mrs. Mabey and her teacher tried to incorporate some goals for her, as well. At the time, Heather was learning to write numbers. Her teacher noticed a flair in that area and suggested she write to 100. Mothers often know best, though, and mother and daughter agreed Heather could write to 1,000 a goal she achieved to the surprise and satisfaction of her teacher. r MOST conferences the teacher says she's doing just fine, thanks for coming. This gives a chance to involve the parent," she recalls, noting it spurred involveas they signed a ment between with the discussion sheet following goals teacher. Three conferences were scheduled and although it could be more work for the instruc grade-h- ad fun-nele- ever-great- Davis THE Front lines seeking those donations were 13 campaign group chairmen; North, Wilson J. Ellis, pacesetter; Rod Lewis, major; Dick Champlin, Freeport d er nt child-pare- Services Vo-E- d Skyrocket; Budget Soars To 2.2 Million Editor Reflex-Journ- FACED with enrollments topping 2,000 in a year, based on the exit where stuopen entry-ope- n dents enroll at different times and study for varying lengths, the center's board of trustees has authorized a management study. - Inflations KAYSV1LLE played only a small part in the Davis Area Vocational Centers giant budget growth in the past seven years. budget, increased the 1978-7year, million projected year that starts in June, reflects the major growth seen there in both enrollment and facilities. That first year saw a campus" of two buildings that would now fit in less than half of the newest building under construction that should see completion in a couple months. Although still maintaining a small ratio that allows for individualized attention, gone are the days when every staff members IN FACT, that from $947,000 in its first, to $2.2 for the next fiscal pupil-teach- followed for knows every student. By TOM BUSSF.LBERG That'll dealve into the administration, primarily, but also review all operations and compare DA VC 9 with neighboring institutions such Vocational Cenas Ogden-Webter and Bridgerland in Logan. er THIS organization is growing fast enough it needs programmed growth, said Board Vice Pres. Jack Redd. Youve grown percent in the last few years." Two management evaluation firms are being considered with a similar study due out for the Davis School District in a month. 200-30- 0 er CENTER Director Jack Shell has recommended the board consider several new positions thanks to the growth. That would include relieving Larry Brice, assistant director who also works as a fulltime counselor, from the latter duties, while adding a financial aid specialist, math, welding and night business teacher. Additional custodial and building maintenance staff are eyed to handle the additional facilities along with cafeteria staff and a building coordinator. $426,000 To United Way By er recalls. Donors Give Heart-- Warming had suggestions for things to work on, as far as schoolwork, at home. IT STIMULATED parent involvement, she notes, recalling her monthly visits to school where she presented art appreciation classes while other parents helped with music or language. The whole family" was involved in their childrens learning, she says, with dad often asking questions at the dinner table about what was being worked on at school. We didnt have to put on a lot of pressure but I think it would be beneficial for those with probiems-th- ey can get help at home and at school. I he teacher shouldnt have to shoulder all the burden if there are problems, she emphasizes. A FORM of SEP is mandated by new state school board requirements that secondary students set goals that can include taking a concentrated number of credit hours in one subject area. Robert Leake, a state school board administrator, said policy effected in January, 1984, calls for SEP conferences for at least 1st, 3rd and 6th graders and annually thereafter" but for teachers noted it can be although career ladder funds are being to help implement it in some districts. Care must be taken to assure conferences arent a threatening situation for students, a Provo elementary school principal says, noting its been in place there for five years with parental involvement. STRESSING You don't want to lose sight of problems," Dr. John Bone refers to a focus on strengths as being more meaningful." While some teachers initially will be threatened, he says from my point of view it opens up accountability. No one is the authority. The best thing that could happen is the teacher ought to share her perceptions and also ask for parent and tudent perceptions. There's not any one who is necessarily right. Collectively, theyll probably have a better situation as far as knowing where to help the child." Teachers must receive training, he Both adds, emphasizing, groups' (parent-studeand teachers) should be able to leave feeling they can move ahead and help the student. A LEVEL of trust has been built at that the adds, school, partially through principal SEP conferences. Parent-teachconferences can mor? tian lhat, thanks to a program that directly involves the students and is gaining momentum in some parts of the state. LALI.KD Student Education Plan, or EP, the in- parent-teache- dollars-traini- THATS not the goal at Davis Area Vocational Center as support services are implemented to eliminate that possibility, the Kaysville facilitys board of directors was told recently. Among such steps are intake testing f new students followed by assessment and guidance counseling, notes Kent Worthington, associate superintendent for vocational educa- DAYTON a I01 7if. , eral resolutions concerning Farmington Fiesta Days. He suggested the celebrations committee be called the Fiesta Board, and added it should function all year. The council approved the proposals. It was spring run-o- tor, Mrs. Mabey says I felt it was almost easier for the teacher" as "more responsibility was passed on to the parent. "The teacher By TOM BUSSELBERG a study of the existing ordinances, with additional fees likely, he said. The council agreed to table this problem until Mr. Miller can come back to them with recommendations. A city building use policy was reviewed and adopted following a brief discussion with the council. THEN 0 Provide New Twist nance recodifications. The fee would be approximately $1500 for HE i, SEP Conferences Farmington. (Council Adopts Ordinance Opposing Jail Site By KATHRYN ivimy Center; Kent Smith, small business; Curt Harris, professional; South, James Duncan, pacesetter; A1 Evans, major; Dave O'Reilly, professional; Mark Carpenter, small business. Manning a county-wid- e effort were Melvin J. e Miles for county employees; The legislature approved funding for some, but not all desired positions, Mr. Shell said, indicating hed like the study done before start of the new fiscal year July 1. Richard Youngberg, state employees and Grant Steed, school dents who attend as part of high Ver-nil- EXPRESSING a need to include Hess, City employees; interaction with secondary district. Some 29 were involved as loaned leaders while five others served as camapign workers. In addition, more behind-the-scenactivity was carried on by 21 board members. JOHN Daughterty was cited as the volunteer of the year recipient for 1984. United Way staff includes Mr. Burdett; Jean Hadley, secretary-bookkeepand Shcllie Hogge, information and referral coordinator. Overhead costs about 13 percent, well within limits." er stu- school through early June was Board Member Ray Briscoe while another member - Aaron Richards suggested A very deliberate manner" might be better, looking at a Labor Day start. Board Pres. Dee Forbes stressed -- - Em not asking for a study because I'm critical of the administration but I felt it was time for somebody outside to look at things to see that theyre all being done properly." A MANAGEMENT study ought to give a map that can be four-fiv- years," Dr. e Briscoe said, calling this an opportune time" to conduct one. Along with it. the board received first look at the S2.2 million proposed 1985-8- 6 budget, up by about 12 percent from last year's but including additional staff and the additional campus facilities. IN FACT, actual instruction costs would see a $35,000 drop as materials budget is reduced, Mr. Shell explained, with operation and maintenance hikes of one third due mostly to new buildings. Student support, including the new staff requests, would jump from $184,000 to $285,000 while instructional support w'ould grow from $64,000 to $170,000. Employee benefits would also see a $102,000 climb but administration support would dip by one-seven- to th $365,000. Most funding comes from the over three of every five st dollars, up dramatically from half in the 1980-8year for instance. Federal support has dropped that markedly from same year to just over one in 10 dollars now. The local share, at 26.5 percent, has stayed fairly constate-ju- 1 one-fourt- h stant. SPECIFICALLY addressing the new cafeteria as part of facilities that should open in June, Mr. Shell said the aim is for a self-supporti- project and if that doesn't work within a year, we'll contract out" for those services, he added. The bookstore is operated with a break even" prospect, DAVC trying to pay 80 percent or higher" return on textbooks, for example, vs. some schools that will only pay half or less after one hoped-fo- r term's use. A student could on books in nine $300 spend months in the business department," for example, he told the board. IN OTHER business, a reaccreditation team visited the school last Thursday and Friday, sifting through virtually every phase of operations. Some 32 were expected as DAVCs first accreditation in five years, Mr. Shell noted. |