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Show DAVIS COUNTY CLIPPER, DAVIS REFLEX JOURNAL APRIL 3, 1985 fn Career Ladder; Teachers Express Mixed Feelings seven, however, fell it rewarded those doing a good job. Nearly seven in 10 agreed the program should be "performance oriented-mc- rit pay for those doing a good job in the classroom." Only one in three felt the program should continue to require additional assignments for more pay while just under half supported its becoming a combination of assignment pay. How is the program working in the district's schools? Survey results indicated that feeling rested with fewer than one in three respondents while over half said it wasn't functioning well. Reflex Journal Editor FARMINGTON - Better than four in five teachers like the extra paid day s they received, this year, but many saw flaws in career ladder funding requirements and some questioned its value to improving educational programs. -- merit-addition- THOSE findings are based on a 1, plus survey conducted by the Davis Education Assoc, within the past month. The lengthy, six page document, coveted all phases r ever program. That included of the the extended year or extra four teacher days; general feelings about career ladder; eligibility; the joint study review committee that helps choose those participating and specific questions for secondary and elementary teachers. In summarizing findings. DEA Pres. Delbert Francom said he felt teachers w ould appreciate 'additional preparation time" that four additional teacher days could provide-thr- ee fourths opted for that possibility. In addition, it was felt career ladder should give selected teachers opportunities for additional contributions through assignments or projects, while excellent teachers should be rewarded based on performance evaluation, or a merit-typ- e system. 200-teach- THE VAST majority of teachers agreed with the peer evaluation concept, with only 29 percent indicating disagreement. Nearly half discredited student surveys, however, and about the same response came to gaining input from parent surveys. Looking at the joint study staff committee that acts as a hearing board in selecting participants, 59 percent agreed it was fair, consistent in selecting teacher leaders with about that same number believing the program should be continued. Only one in four felt principals alone should make that selection, for instance. Nearly three in four said committee members should be compensated for time and a majority also felt multiple evidence should be used in making selections. That includes peer and student evaluation plus a teacher evidence file. "THERE NEEDS to be a change in such things as the six year experience and BS plus 30 rule, Mr. Francom, continued. "That came out pretty loud and clear, especially on the experience. Probably three years ought to be the cutoff date. Beyond that he said "there are those people who wish to be paid for what theyre doing instead of extra work" or merit pay. Only 43 percent said they liked the idea of six years minimum teaching experience needed before qualifying while just slightly more supported the bachelor's degree plus 30 hours conpercent-sa- id cept. But better than half-- 53 they agreed the minimum qualifications are And just over half--51 too restrictive. all teachers should be eligible after provisional status was hurdled. IN THE section dealing only w A Fender Just Isnt A Fender These Days ith elementary ing career ladder funds and just about one in five felt such a leader should have administrative duties. Nearly three in five felt projects created through career ladder incentive had helped improve educational programs. Their secondary counterparts felt such pro- k jects didn't necessarily improve educational tage believing career ladder implementation would improve teaching. A resounding negative response came to the question of whether the district could hope to retain quality teachers through its career in 10 believed not. It doesn't make "more desirable," either, the bulk-- or teaching while only 16 percent 62 percent-believsaid they felt it would increase teacher morale. I r-seven ed, however, fewer than one in four said they believed it would produce a negative impact on No Tree Lunch5 For County Employees? - Just as coun- pay their fee when they golf the county's courses, other employees shouldn't receive special favors, such as free library cards if they live outside the taxing district. ALTHOUGH the matter is still pending, awaiting county attorney opinion, that was the general consensus of the county library board, last week, as they discussed a staff recommendation that would provide free library access to employees living in Kaysville, Layton or outside the county. County Com. Chairman Glen Saunders felt "it was not in keeping with the general policy to extend special privileges, Library Director Jeanne Layton said, not one-tent- h, there's often ground. especially in both auto body and painting, vv ho is w tiling to work hard, should hack out a good living. Mr. James says, citing figures well over $50,000 a year as attainable in this area. T IS, a lot Federal safety requirements, matched by increasing demand for Imhtcr vehicles, has brought high strength, low alloy steels to the forefront, putting to rest the fairly heavy, weighty Mustangs and Firebirds of the late 1960's.. ITS A whole new ball game, the Central Utah native says, requiring more precision in drilling and welding body repairs. If those procedures aren't performed with exactness. a vehicle v ould be ruined and m the end. it could mean death to battle-thin- re- Significant growth corded in the Clearfield North Branch, however, growing by more than up to nearly 17,500. That library has seen steady growth in spite of Layton's withdrawal from the system several years ago. Layton residents can and only book reviewed was gain access with the $25 card cost Americana," taken from the paid by the city. shelves that first year of the committee's existence. A LOT of reference questions were also answered, in February, USE OF the libraries continues Ms. Layton noted, totalling "just to grow, overall, although at a under 6,000. ar bespectacled instructor riders. gs It's a continuing keep changing," Mr. James says, snail's pace in the South Branch in Bountiful. Just over 20,000 items were checked out during ty workers to make access to the February, about the same as the library as easy as possible. previous year while Farmington's under 8,000 tally was a slight drop. was - A fender isn't fender, these days. the ing the issue was first raised by library staff, feeling simply it would be a courtesy to fellow coun- WE THOUGHT it would only involve a handful (of employees), Ms. Layton added. In other business, Kathy Wood of Syracuse was reappointed to a term on the book second two-yereview committee. That body was set up in 1980 to review any books patrons might question. The one H a mote behind one than meets the eye as automobile construction takes on a more technological, sophisticated stance, says veteran I Les ody and fender man James, now teaching the tools of the trade to Davis Area Vocational students. IF ONLY present, or the near $1 million allocated for this school year were continued, only 22 percent said the program should continue unsure. Just over but nearly tw'o in five one in three said it should be continued but "with majorfunds increase while only 37 percent felt those funds should fall into the general fund. Just one in five said the program should be discontinued entirely. ladde- YSYI1 l.E necessarily programs, though, only 42 percent leaving a positive response. Only 31 percent felt department heads should receive a "major portion" of career ladder funds but 51 percent agreed department heads should be required to perform administrative duties such as evaluating peers. More than four out of five felt department heads should receive a new job description. AS FOR helping the overall educational program, fewer than four in 10 agreed it brought improvements, while a similar percen- Welding is one of many skills employed bv Hatvcv Aguera of Kaysville as he learns the ropes ot .uuo body work in the Davis Area Vocational Center'- - BODY WELDING teachers, just over one in three said they felt the unit leader" concept was fair in distribut- lt REGARDING classroom instruction, al e first-yea- FARMINGTON 7 classroom instruction. Fewer than one in By TOM BUSSELBERG ty commissioners - adding the federal government has contemplated enacting licensure requirements similar to those mandated before a beautician may open shop or a health professional obtain a job. IN SPITE of that, the recently-turne- d teacher speaks enthusiastically of the field, prospects for employment and his chances at leaching necessary skills to both secondary students and adults at the Kaysville center. Gaining his booklearning" and related education from Weber State College and Ephraim's Snow College, he's worked for n auto body shops during 15 years in the field. His move to teaching is a long-hel- d dream that finally came tiue last June. empha- sizes. Anyone with a PROSPECTIVE solid back- body paint -- men" shouldn't see stars in then-eyeimmediately, though, he cautions. noting many employers may offeronly minimum wage, initially . until that new- guy on the block" has proven himself. And while hopping from one job to anothei is fail ly common in the field, he looks to his own experience and notes that the pay's usually similar and a new situation may be "worse " To be successful, it suie helps il you're mechanically inclined, he says, referring back to the time he took his mother's gold watch and tried taking it apait with .. neighhoi who now owns his own auto body shop. A FLAIR with puzzles wouldn't hurt either. Mr. James say s, recalling his interest in erector sets as a youngster. "You should be able to play with a bicycle, taking it apart and being able to reassemble it again." he adds. An Einstein-lik- e mathematics ability isn't crucial, but familiarity with fractions is vital and knowledge in basic algebra and geometry useful. There definitely will be call for reading skills, as well, he says, especially w hile in the DA VC class where the open entry-opeexit format makes it difficult to conduct classroom lectures wheie students are on different levels. n MANY FACETS make up body-paiwork, he says, with interaction required between some other fields, such as welding and famili-arunder the hood with a water pump and radiator, for example. A body and fender man is a jack of all trades." he points out y I ENJOYED taking something totally messed up and making it look good again. I enjoy teaching infinitely more." the beareded. MATE TeachingNavy Some Tricks By TOM HARALDSEN For the first time, personnel of the Air Force are teaching aircraft damage repair techniques to personnel outside of the Air Force. THE PROGRAM is being spearheaded by TSgt. Ron Snorgrass, Aircraft Battle Damage Repair (ABDR) instructor at Hill Air Force Base. Sgt. Snorgrass is part of the Field Training Detachment 533 at Hill, and is teaching Navy personnel at the China Lake Naval Weapons Center in California. The program came about w'hcn Naval personnel discovered aircraft repairs during simulated wartime conditions were proving too expensive and They contacted the Logistics Command at AFB in Ohio, who in turn recommended the Hill. at group THE REPAIR method used is an approved maintenance shortcut designed to get aircraft back into service Wright-Patterso- n I the least amount of time. It dictates fixing the least damaged aircraft first, rather than worrying about the most damaged aircraft. Sgt. Snorgrass says correct repair methods are learned and practiced during peacetime because there is not time to do it during actual wartime situations. Its estimated a conflict will last from four to ten days, so ABDR has to be done immediately to affect the war's outcome. he says. in - WHILE normal peacetime repairs take three to four days, ABDR simplified repairs usually can be done in less than 24 hours. Utilizing methods learned dining the Vietnam War, aircraft arc repaired with less fasteners and less metal, but are still structurally safe and sound. Sgt. Snorcgrass has taught classes in both beginning and advanced metal stress concepts at China Lake, as technicians learned how to assess and design repairs, and how to perform responsibilities of an engineet or an aircraft structural assessor. INSTRUCTORS from the 533rd teach personnel from the 2952nd Combat Logistics Support Squadron and 388th Tactical Fighter Wing at Hill. They also teach at other air logistics depots, and to Air Force personnel in the Philippines and in England. The bulk of their instruction, however, remains to reservists because of their high personnel turnover. Formal teaching at ABDR techniques began in 1979. when a cadre of personnel from Hill trained with the British Royal Air Force. Sgt. Snorgrass adds that ABDR is a proven worldwide technique, saying "The British used it during the Falkland Island conflict. We learned many lessons and different skills from then High - Jiool jinnoi - and -- coi-ate welcome and make up pait ot the piesent class cniollment. Mi James says, but must follow attendance established diopped stni guideline- - and lud.ll fir goals oi tliev 1HVI H I) and evening classes ate ottered although many in the evening course (otfeied on Tuesday s and hursday s) are interested mote in fixing their own cars and sharpening their skills vs. seeking futuie emplovment. Mr. Janies savs He's assisted several days a wick in led Crandall who also ' t ache-aut- o body at Moiean H . s a u' her inform it.i 1 ; In ...dime 46-24- 4 BARI 'Ponders Diking, Road Repairs BOUNTIFUL Diking and road repair- - headed the list ofpiop-osal- s discussed by the Bay Area Refuse Disposal (BARD) boaid of directors at its monthly nice- .c last Tuesdav . THE BOARD was infoimed that a plan to dike the east shore of the Great Salt Lake fiom the Salt Lake International Airport north to Lund lane. Farmington, will be proposed to the State egislature Alternatives of diking around the garbage disposal area, if necessary, were also discussed. The U.S. Corps of Engineers has prop1 osed additional diking of the north plant of the South Davis Sewer Distnet because the lake w.uci at that ite has risen almost t the level of the piesent dike. -- IT WAS also suggested that the 1100 West to the gate be torn up and lesui faced Bo. ud membei- - agiecd that fom inches of asphalt on a tom inch gravel base is not sufficient and that this road should be torn up and t of replaced with at least gravel base and six inches of asphalt Latge ti tick- - that continually use BARD have broken the existing road and a new toad is badlv entrance road from one-foo- needed, the boaid agreed Although West Bountiful own- - a portion ol the road tust below 100 West, it was decided that BARD will pav Davis Countv to do the Wol k experience." HE ADDS that the Air Force also adapts techniques from the Federal Aviation Administration and other civilian sources. Sgt. Snorgrass feels his group can handle the repair of any battle damage an aircraft sustains, and get it back in the air in a relatively short period of time. IIVWCIM, statement m. leased at the meeting noted that the three-mont- h income for 1985 is about $102,000, about $2,000 ahead of 1984, but less than the same period in 1983. I |