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Show iecision .. - dd chief The conflict in Midvale over whether or not Louis S. Smith will remain as chief of police seems to be easing a little this week. However, a decision on the matter will not be announced until the city council meeting Apr. 20. Mrs Virgie Carroll, Jordan Elementary Council PTA president, hands out gavels to the first presidents of the three new elementary PTA councils. From left are James Moore, North East Council president; Mrs Jeanne Schuster, Northwest Council president; and Mrs Ruth McClellan, Jordan South Council president. Elementary council divided, officers named for new units Jordan Council Elementary PTA was officially divided to become Jordan SouthJordan North East, and Jordan North West councils. The change to the system was made because PTA activities for 31 elementary schools were considered too many to be efficiently directed from one council. three-counc- il Officers for the three separate councils were installed at the last general Jordan Council PTA meeting Mar. 25 at Sandy Elementary. President of the Jordan South Council is Ruth McClellan, with the following other officers: Brit Williams, first vice president; Vern Clegg, district representative, second vice president; Noreen Samowitz, third vice president; Beverly Thompson, teacher representative, fourth vice president; Kay Smith, secretary; and Kathleen Howard, treasurer. James Moore was named president of the North East Council, with Jane Smith, first vice president; Gillbert Stevenson, district representative, second vice president; Diane Gourley, third vice president; Karen "Garrett, ' teacher representative, fourth vice president; Mary Masters, secretary; and Sandra Ball, treasurer. In the North West Council Jeanne Schuster was named president; Beverly Case, first vice president; Grant Pullan, district representative, second vice president; Iris McDonald, third vice president; Dorothy Pelch, teacher representative, fourth vice president; Shirley Jones, secretary; and Beverly Burt, treasurer. Mrs Harold Carroll, retiring president of the Jordan Elementary Council, appointed an auditing committee in preparation of the council division. Named to the committee were Joseph Barfuss, principal at Majestic Elementary; Arlene Fogg, PTA president at Bella Vista; and Deon Lyon, from the Jordan Council. In other business at the PTA meeting recognition for outstanding participation in PTA membership drives was given to two elementary schools. Queen Bee Awards were given to Butler Elementary for attaining 100 percent PTA membership and to Canyon View for achieving the largest PTA membership in the state. Sandy Elementary fourth grade students presented a musical program under the direction of teachers Don Markgraf, Jon Jensen, and Ed Gerth. L. Ray Brown, deputy superintendent of instruction, showed a slide presentation of new programs outlined for Jordan District. Gifts were presented to schools participating in Cultural Arts Reflection program. A set of books, "The Corner Stones of Freedom," was given to each school, under the direction of Mrs Gerald Vincent. There were 1700 elementary students who participated in the Reflections program; 105 received recognition awards in addition to the awards. first place and runner-u- p 'Sentry' wins top newspaper awards Mayor Boyd N. Twiggs said Wednesday that following a report he received from the City Public Safety Committee, it appears that the police chief problems are nearing solution. The Public Safety Committee is comprised of Councilmen Richard Vincent, George Hembury, and Phillip Kemp. Twiggs said that while he realizes that he promised the community an answer to the problem at the Apr. 6 meeting (next Tuesday), there is need for another session between the chief of police and the city council before the matter is again brought before the public. He promises that progress is being made and hopes that the citizens of Midvale will be patient and go along with the extra time needed to reach a solution. likely another executive the city council be set up before the Apr. 20 Very session with Smith and will meeting. Currently there are no plans to the matter on next week's council meeting agenda. However, should plans change the mayor has promised to notify the public through include the public media. ' v,' Volume 43 Number 14 Published weekly at Thursday, April Center St Salt Lake County, UUh by Midvle Sentinel, Inc. Second-clasat Midvale, Utah. Subscription rate $4 per year. 3 years $10 in Jordan School District 1, 1976 s postage paid water rate increases in Sandy Water users using Sandy City water ranging from $1.76 hearing to be held on Apr. 14 at the Sandy City Hall, 800 E. 100 N., at 8 face fee increases minimum monthly charge for those living in Sandy City to $3.30 for those living in the county. Union-Jorda- n water users rates would increase $2.34 a month more. Fred Oliver, city auditor, speaking to the city council Wednesday evening, presented his completed analysis of the water situation since the city had its last raise in water prices. Trying to finance the system from its present earnings from water users has not been adequate, according to Mr Oliver. He also concurred that the system should not be subsidized by the city, and further bonding was out of the question. The only other alternative was the increase in water rates. The city will decide on two alternatives in increased charges, at a public rates gallons, in the city; Union-Jordawould go to $7.23 minimum, $.30 per thousand after 10,000 gallons; county, $10.20 minimum, and $.35 per thousand after 10,000 gallons. A proposed increase in fees charged for new connections to the Sandy city water system in the Union-Jordaand in the other unincorporated area served by the system is as follows: inch meter in the city, $680 in n p.m. At that time the council will present the following alternatives in the increased charges: Alternative No. 1 city charges to increase to $5.76 minimum monthly charge and charging the same $.25 per thousand after 10,000 gallons rate (minimum now is $4 monthly); Union-Jordawater users charge to increase to $7.66 (minimum now is $5.32), the $.25 per thousand after 10,000 gallons remains the same. County water users will be charged $10.80 minimum, compared to the present $7.50. The charge $.30 per thousand after 10,000 gallons also remains the same. Alternative No. 2 would raise the minimum monthly charge to $5.44, and to $.30 per thousand after 10,000 n n size-$49- 0 $890 in county; 1 city, $1,006 Union-Jorda$1,484 county; l'z city, $1,823 Union-Jorda$2,970 county; 2 city, $2,803 Union-Jorda$4,752, county. Union-Jordainch-$81- 6 inch-$l,63- 3 inch-$2,61- 4 Canyon View PTA gathers support for spring vacation Canyon View Elementary school received 400 responses to 905 questionnaires sent home with students asking whether or not schools should close for a spring vacation. According to Mrs Judy Cline, PTA president, there were 308 residents who indicated they felt there should be some vacation time for students between December and the end of the school year, perferably toward the end of March. Patrons said that the vacation time should be during the skiing season. Canyon View PTA is interested in communicating with other PTA groups in the Jordan School District in an attempt to gather support for the spring vacation idea before the Jordan School District calendar is set for the 1977 school year. Green River Ordinance upheld editors Brent Stringham, left, Russ Behrmann, Johnson, and Pete Cash, discuss layout for their next issue of the "Sentry" with Mrs Earline Mitchell, Hillcrest Kirk faculty advisor. The student newspaper won first place in state competition held recently at the University of Utah. . . . Bisttrictt to comnpfly with Title The Jordan School Board of Education voted unanimously Mar. 30 to comply with Title IX, the federal law which states that "No person in the United Stated shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity receiving federal financial assistance." Donald J. Parr, superintendent of Jordan School District, pointed out that since all schools receive financial assistance from the federal government, all schools must comply. "We are not exempt from Title IX or its ..r. Public hearing set for proposed 2160 W. 10400 S. No discrimination ' f, " 125 W Jordan School District will present the Eighth Annual Art Exhibit from Apr. 5 to 9 at Bingham High School, 7. v Jordan Valley Sentinel District art exhibit slated Apr. 5 to 9 Wednesday, Apr. , ... Hillcrest High School's "Sentry" was rated the best over-al- l high school newspaper in the state at the Writers and Photographers clinic held at the University of Utah Mar. 19. All of the high school newspapers in the state that were submitted were judged by professional journalists in six different areas. The Sentry was rated first in editoral, sports, and overall excellence. Sentry editor is Brent Stringham; editorial editor. Kirk Johnson; sports editor, Russ Behrmann; feature and graphics editor. Bill Nicholls; news editor, Pete Cash. Other staff members are Dave Beal, Todd Desendorfer, Jay Farnworth, Deanna Hansen, Diane Hinkley, Elly Ronquillo, John Taylor, Domingo Gonzales, and Darinda Wallis. Students, teachers, parents, and the general public are invited to an open house at the school from 6 to 9 p.m. f implications," the superintendent said. "If the board fails to comply, all federal funds going into our school system could be stopped." He explained that these would include funds for transportation, school lunch programs, vocational education programs, and others. Even if the district decided to cut all federally funded programs it would not avoid the need for compliance because the schools would still be subject to individual charges of discrimination. Parr said that petitions are being circulated asking the district not the comply with Title IX regulations. "What they are essentially asking is Daw DX that we not comply with federal law, and this we cannot do," he emphasized. Parr cautioned that much of the public reaction opposing the Title IX regulation is emotional and based largely on misunderstandings that were created by radical lobbying groups when the education amendment was being passed rather than on the act itself. However, he expressed personal concern about the situation. "We talk about federal aid without federal control," he said. "It was once considered academic, but has proved to be a myth. We are now faced with encroachment of federal government in every phase of life." He said that citizen efforts for redress now should be addressed to state senators or representatives who are the only ones with access to the national congress where changes can be implemented. ' Kenneth Baker was named by the board to coordinate the district's Title IX effort. Anyone wanting information on the district's Title IX action may call Mr Baker at the District Office, extension 259. 255-689- in West Jordan West Jordan City Council voted unanimously to uphold the Green River Ordinance and deny permission for a firm to sell religious books and cassette in the city. tapes At the city council meeting Tuesday, Mar. 30, City Attorney Nick Colessides pointed out that the now existing Green River Ordinance prohibits soliciting in West Jordan and if the council were to grant permission for door-to-do- the ordinance selling would first have to be repealed. The gentlemen wishing to sell the products described the ordinance as discriminatory and said it denies honorable people the right to earn a door-to-doo- r, living. In other council action, property located at 4800 W. 8200 S. owned by Ethel Bush was annexed into the city and zoned A-2- Jordan High contract awarded, bus study ends. Granite annexation ok'd The new Jordan High School is going to cost $11,111,000. The contract was awarded to John Price Construction Co., lowest of eight bidders, at a meeting of the Jordan Board of Education Mar. 30. The bids ranged as high as $12,807,000. The contract calls for the school to be finished by July 1, 1978. Also at the board meeting the Parent Ad Hoc Transportation Committee made its report and offered recommendations to the board. The ad hoc committee was formed last fall when adverse community reaction followed the district's change in busing policy which reduced bus service for students in a number of areas. Aftr making on site inspections of student pedestrian problems and studying aerial photographs of serious problems areas, the rommittee rerom mended the following: That elementary rhildren living one mile or more aay frmi the vfux. and secondary Mudenls living one and from the imc half mi!! or mure YhkA i huM-a the diMriri o long f ar financially able to do so. When no longer financially possible, the state law of one and one-hal-f miles for elementary and two miles for secondary is to apply. That when hazardous routes for children are found to exist the district work with other governmental agencies, school administrators, and parents to alleviate the problem. That Utah Transit Authority buses be utilized wherever possible to solve district student transportation needs. That midday bus service be provided for kindergarten children without reference to distance if there are buses currently operating in the area with room to accommodate the children. That the district refrain from levying the one mill for hazardous transportation areas as provided by a!e law. That the district make every effort to improve communication with the community on transportation, rurri culum, and finances, etc. It was noted that children ridin UTA buses to school are required to pay the 10 cent minimum fee. Hal Owens, spokesman for the committee, asked that the electorate be stirred to action to help get the 10 cent fee waived for school children. He pointed out that UTA can do this if it so desires. Mrs Sylvia Linford, committee member, pointed out that the district should not urge UTA to alter established routes to accommodate school children, but that the committee is recommending only that UTA buses be utilized where they are available and that additional UTA routes be set up to better serve all the people of the community. The recommendations of the ad hoc oommittee were rrepted unanimously by the board. The Board of Education unanimously agreed to seek annexation of the Granite Elementary Schixil site and adjacent district owned property into Sandy City. The action is being taken in order to assure adequate road development around the new school and to coordinate sewer, water, and flood control services. A Granite community meeting held Mar. 4 with 40 Granite residents in attendance gave reluctant approval to the annexation since no viable alternatives to solve development problems at the school could be found. The board approved retaining district property at Edgemont and Sunrise Elementary Schools to be used for building homes by Jordan District vocational students. As the student built homes are sold the district would he paid for the building lots. The board moved that a communica tions and information assistant be hired. The board will advertise for a person to edit a newspaper or newsletter to the community and also one for district employes, to prepare press release, and work in public relations. Policie for hiring classified person nel were adopted by the board. The new policies are intended to provide equity and consistency in hiring practice in non certified worker. The policies were prepared in conjunction with the Jordan Classified Employes Ass'n. Fiscal agents Burrows and Smith offered free consulting services to the district in exchange for being designated as the district's fiscal agent. Burrows and Smith recently completed handling the district's $15 million bond sale. The board accepted the offer, commending the responsible work of the agency. A delegation of parents from the Sunrise Eastmont Jordan school area aked for a meeting with the district to discuss the changes to a 6 period day. Supt. Parr promised to set up a informational meeting for the parents at the district office. Richard Anderson, slate school board member, commended the board dr acting to implement the state school board portion of involving the community in school decisions. lelhert Crump, district adminiMra a tor of instruction. rejrt on the GEMS program. GEMS mcrns Goals tuM-Educational Management tern. Crump explained that the purpose of the program is to "diagnose, prescribe, and apply multiple solutions to student learning problems." The program is backed up with a computer testing system called Tracer. He outlined the progress being made the schools where the GEMS program is being used and explained the distiict's intention to extend the program throughout all the district srhools as it is successfully developed and tested. in This jear 1.425 district students are involved in the GEMS reading program and another 1.765 students are involved in the Tracer computer testing program. By next year the number is expected to increase to M'Ulfl Mudrnts. Funding for the GEMS program is ting h;inlli-- under Title IV for jrwl development projects, ;nd l ille VII. I Km Hiel In H..jot mrl t |