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Show V IO ntr LL nw wwwi t twsww ! COG Ponders LH8 Attendance Policies: Stiffs Plans Por By DONETA GATHERUM - Students attending LAYTON Layton High School will be expected to be in class 90 percent of the time and on time consistantly. Davis Roads TOM BUSSKLBERG North County Editor By n FARMINGTON - Bountiful and Davis Countys dollar plus Orchard Drive project is still planned for next year while Kaysvilles Main Street could see changes next year, as well, or in 1986. multi-millio- -- THOSE TWO street projects are major players in Davis Coutransportation improvement program where federal funding is allocated, with nearly $2 million to be funneled from federal sources to the $2.5 million widening of U.S. Highway 89 to S. All thats holding up Orchard Drive and Orchard from approval is Bountiful's submittal of final plans to the state, expected within a couple weeks, said Doug Hattery, transportation planner with the Wasatch Front Regional Council. Kaysvilles Main Street reconstruction from 200 North-30- 0 is still iffy on time, he told the South and Interstate council of governments, last week, hinging on whether mayoral new construction is approved for next year in Ogden. If that project gets the green light, Kaysvilles $ plans could have to wait till 1986. ntys 500-260- 0 in THAT STILL appears to be the year dust will fly on Laytons Antelope Drive $1.1 million widening, he said, while it appears both technical transportation committees--OATfor Kaysville-Wcbc- r Lake County, County and SLATS for Centerville-Sal- t will seek a better picture of what projects involve before priority lists. Farmington isn't offithey're placed on cially included in either area. Some Davis officials have expressed consternation the couny ed to the bottom in favor of ty's projects Ogden or Salt Lake activities. Clearfield Mayor Neldon Hamblin e form could be set up, based more on populaasked if a tion, specifically questioning funding possibilities for 2nd South in his city. they are tardy and 10 percent each time a student is truant. A tardy is being late to class as a result of behavior that could have been avoided through proper management. Nintey-fiv- e percent of the students manage their affairs without being tardy," Excessive tardiness and absenteeism is not tolerated on the job and it is not acceptable in school. Mr. Smith said research through he Phi Beta Kappa organization said schools have the responsibility of maximizing attendance and minimizing tardies. THE ATTENDANCE policy for the high school has been carefully developed over the past five years, Principal Paul Smith states. It is the same as the district policy adopted in 1977 with the addition of a statement of school policy regarding THE LAYTON High School attendance policy has been studied by attorneys, a liason committee from the PTS A and the Chamber of Commerce Education Committee. Students and parents are given a copy of the attendance policy with the fall registration materials that are mailed to each student. tardiness. Mr. Smith said he first got the idea of a tardiness policy after reading the book Wheels by Arthur Haley. The central idea of this book was that there is room for improvement in productivity in American industry. The statement, never buy a car made on a Friday or a Monday," came from g book. this THE LETTER received by each student states, Frequent absences and tardies disrupt the learning processes and are unfair to those students who are on time. Society expects promptness by its citizens and industry especially demands that employees arrive on time and function without costly absenteeism. School is a training ground for industry. With these concepts in mind, teachers will deduct two percent from a students grade each time best-sellin- MR. SMITHS philosophy was reinforced when teachers in the business department suggested that training for a career should have the same expectations as working in the market place. Responsibility must be emphasized. MR. SMITH said a dispropor- tionate grade loss resulting from tardies can be appealed. This rarely happens because the student who is excessively tardy is usually doing substandard work in the classroom. The attendance policy at Layton High School is an implimentation of district policy that was adopted in 1977. "If a student is absent 10 days or more during a semester they will not receive credit and will fail the class. This is in no way to be interpreted that a student has nine days leave during a semester.. .Any student who misses 10 days or more during a semester, is given the option to appeal his case to the teachers who research the reasons for student absenteeism. The total iS picture is analyzed. If a student absent because of illness or un- avoidable circumstances, the proper adjustment is made. Mr. Smith stressed, "the policy is not designed to penalize a student who is managing his affairs." Students are told in the attendance policy letter to keep records of days and specific periods missed and the reasons for being absent so there is no problem if it becomes necessary to have absences reviewed by the attendance com- mittee. view. MR. SMITH stated the attendance policy at Layton High School is very similar to attendance policies used by other high schools throughout the United States. It is not nearly as restrictive as some. Mr. Smith said he receives few let-- . ters or calls from parents complaining about the policy. We are not dealing with five perceht of the student population when we talk ab- THE ATTENDANCE committee is made up of counselors and dmg attendance committee for re- out tardies and excessive absthe principal concluded, ences, S five-ye- claim-shov- are--the- pro-rat- NOTING THAT work was estimated at $3 million, Mr. Hattery said that would take three years allocation for north and said might be limited to ' the State Street crossing. I would recommend he (Clearfield) come back with a smaller project next year, he added. It was those major costs, the planner said, that sometimes stall : or push back some projects, such as Antelope Drive, in favor of a ; $100 request from Harrisville, Weber County. Excess money of ; that amount might be available, Mr. Hattery said. Davis-Ogde- resurfacing-improvemen- n, ts AT COMPLAINTS from a couple mayors that Davis County gets the shaft" by being divided into two districts- -a complaint Com. Chairman Glen Saun-- : ; first lodged two months ders said if we (representatives) dont attendv in essence, weve lost our franchise. Each city, except Salt Lake and Ogden, has one vote, it was : noted, with the commission noting further, in just about every- thing we deal with, were still split. If we could be an area ; ourselves. It was his understanding, though, he indicated, that I south county cities feel comfortable aligned with Salt Lake : County. : : ago-Cou- nty j : : : : St. Bens Caps Medicare Fees ar AND MR. Hattery said of a separate transportation commit- tee, Im not sure if federal regulations allow that. The OATS and SLATS boards comprise mostly engineers, planners and technical expertise while projects then pass for d review to council of governments, then to the Wasatch Front transportation committee and regional council for final action. electoral-dominate- DHS Graduate Opens Station LAYTON - Kings Conoco, a newly opened service station at 36 South Main, Layton, is a state inspection station and a Davis County emissions station. Davis High School. His experience in the automotive field includes working for several automotive repair shops in Bountiful, Kaysville and Ogden. He has attended OWNED AND operated by Brian King, a native of West Kaysville, the station has a clean, eral Motors mechanic schools. He is a certified GM diesel mechanic. -- training seminars and Gen- well-maintain- appearance that matches the efficient service Mr. King has been offering the public for the past six weeks. Brian is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Rulon King. He graduated from BRIAN IS married to the former Andrea Wright of Kaysville. He is the father of two children. The King family resides in West Kaysville. Like most Utahns, Brian enjoys camping, fishing and hunting, dmg never exceed $350, removing the uncertainty which can be so he told a Monday morn- By TOM BUSSELBERG WASHINGTON TERRACE -cornerstone of a "comprehensive package of ser- Were ing press conference. keeping the care in Medicare, he Calling it the vices developed for senior continued. SUNDAY MARKED the first day of the program, where Medicare patients wont be charged over $350 for inpatient services, excluding physicians, consultants' or anesthesiologist fees, for example, announced P. Denny Oreb, president and chief executive officer. Medicare patients have the comfort of knowing their bill will HE SAID the impatient bill is considered paid in full for those with Medicare and supplemental insurance coverage while the $350 ceiling will apply to those with only Medicare. A Medicare respresen-tativ- e in the business office will ensure the remaining balance can be paid easily, possibly through a time payment plan, the administrator explained. A Medicare hotline has been set 0 and will be operated up at along with other senior citizen- - citizens, St. Benedicts Hospital, here, has initiated a $350 capping of Medicare costs. rece- ntly-appointed came in reTHE health care of to a survey sponse concerns, Mr. Oreb said, with many indicating a fear of the unknown for health care bills and said bills were very confusing. With a population thats growing older, he said the change also comes in response to the new federal DRG program where a fee is each for type of surgery or paid service for Medicaid patients. rate-cappin- . Epsilon Chapter of Delta Kappa so- cial and luncheon meeting on Saturday, Aug. 25 at the summer cabin of Mrs.- Mary Stromness at Mount Air, Parleys Canyon. THE EPSILON Chapter is one of four chapters in Davis County, an Honorary Society for Women Teachers. New Chapter officers for the 1984-8- 5 year are Mrs. Darlene Galbraith, Kaysville, president; Mrs. Artell Rigtrup, Farmigton, 1st vice president; Mrs. Louenda Downs, - increasing them isnt a viable alternative. We anticipate more senior citizens will feel free to come here and weve developed a comprehensive campaign to reach them. We think the variation weve de Kaysville, 2nd vice president; Mrs. Marilyn Crawforth, Clearfield, secretary and Mrs. Helen Barber, Kaysville, treasurer, np Investigation Aids Attitude On Animals The recent investigation of the Davis County Animal Control shows an improved attitude on the part of the Utahns toward their fellow creatures. This should be a message for all of the animal control facilities. Utah citizens will no longer tolerate cruelty to helpless, innocent animals. After all animals have feelings too, and deserve kind treatment. Anything else shows a weakness in the moral fibre, and a sickness of the soul. AS WE await the final outcome of this long and frustrating investigation, I hope permanent changes will take place, and the shelter will be run on a business like as well as a humane basis. Our eyes are upon the acting Commissioners. Im sure they will do the right thing this election year, as in any other. IN THE final analysis, Utahns will no longer sit idly by, while helpless animals are being abused. Clara McMillan Hooper he ONE SENIOR citizen in the audience said of the change, it seems like a great thing. Now we dont have to worry about that-bei- ng afraid to go to the doctor. We hope this will bring in an increased number of patients, he said further. Medicaid generally pays 80 percent of the anesthe- siologist or attending physican fees, he noted. A CHECK with McKay-De- e Hospital Center indicated nothing like that has been announced there although Laytons Humana Davis North implemented a similar program last month. Business Manager Floyd Morgan explained that Medicaid pa- dont have to pay tients any- if they dont carry supthing plemental insurance. Quite a few have taken advantage of it, he said, indicating it will be attractive to those who need it. MEDICAID offers a $356 ductable, he added. de- Steak Fry Draws Members The annual summer patio dinner and steak fry for members and partners of the Fine Arts Club was held Tuesday evening at the home of Mrs. Ann Buchanan, Club president. Assisting hostesses were Mrs. Viola Packer, vice president and Mrs. Beth Jonsson, secretary. Thirty-thre- e members and guests attended. A musical program was given by twins Christie and Corrie Bourne. Mrs. Marjorie Thatcher, Mrs. n Beatrice Carroll, Mrs. Ann and Mrs. Dorothy were among the members of the Kays Creek Writer League who were guests in Logan on Wednesday of Bethany Chaffin at her summer cabin in Logan Canyon. Ms. Bethany is a prominent Utah writer, np Mar-cuse- DJBTTinBDffl- TO THE EDDOTODR g STRESSING other hospital fees will not be adjusted to make up for any losses that might be incurred, Mr. Oreb said were not looking to any great losses and said we feel very sensitive to rate adding 479-229- Chapter Sets Social Gamma will hold their opening veloped is the first of its kind, added. oriented services including education programs, physician referral service, financial counseling, physical fitness, hospital and emergency room tours. wor-riesom- e, Beck-stro- m SPECIAL OUTING Davis Area Mutual for the Handicapped recently returned from a four-da- y summer camp at Palisade State Park near Manti. Fifty-on- e persons, including three youths in wheelchairs and 15 leaders, attended the outing which included attendance at the Mormon Miracle Pageant, horseback riding, camping, games, skills and other outdor activities. Approximately 85 youths from LDS Stakes throughout Davis County are enrolled in the Mutual for the Handicapped program., LDS and students are enrolled. For further information call Kent Allsop, or June Endrizzi, non-LD- S 292-056- 7, 295-315- 4. New Houasms Uindts By TOM BUSSELBERG - FARMINGTON Therell be a slight dent in the waiting time those with low and median incomes are forced to endure if theyre after subsidized rental housing. THE DAVIS County Housing Authority should soon have 14 new one and units available under their rental subsidy program, thanks to formal board of directors action, last week. Under the program, a family earning half of median income is eligible, where rent and utilities are set at 30 percent of their income. The landlord two-bedroo- m paid any difference between that and actual rent by federal funds provided through the Housing Authority. Director Rosemary Davis notes that while the new units mean 356 such apartments are available around the county, a long waiting time is still a hurdle. For units, 102 are waiting and e month can anticipate a wait. Those seeking such units are often single mothers with a baby. is m six-nin- IF ITS A two bedroom youre after, 289 are on that list and can month wait look forward to a while three bedrooms are sought 12-1- 8 by 204, who will have to sit tight 4 months while the 32 seeking four bedrooms may be forced to endure a two year wait. In other business approved by the board, eight rental units should be looking a bit better, inside or for 18-2- out, or both, due to approval for rental rehabilitation funds. That means an apartment landlord of a four or eight-plefor instance, could obtain a $5,000 loan, or less, and must match it with a conventional bank loan. After the works completed, he inagrees to rent to come tenants. Several projects" are being eyed, Mrs. Davis says. x, low-intere- st low-medi- THE AUTHORITY is also vying for the chance to buy 10 houses that could be rehabilitated but will have to fight it out among other agencies since, only 75 units can be obtained for the area. Word on that should be received by late next month. Looking to their Sept. 11 board, meeting, Mrs. Davis says it looks) really good for participation in the proposed bond sale that could pave the way for construction of up) to 800 apartments across the coun- ty. Four requests, all for a large' number of units," had already, been received by the weekend. FHA-reposess- ed six-sta- te |