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Show Saturday, December 15, 1990 THE HERALD, Provo, Utah, Page A5 Juab district administrators concerned about ACT scores By MYRNA TRAUNTVEIN Herald Correspondent NEPHI The ACT (Amercian College Testing) program results reveal a disturbing pattern for students in the Juab School District said Leon Pexton, board of education president. Each year, he said, the school district receives a performance summary from the ACT program. The ACT is the college entrance test used by most western colleges in accepting students for higher education. "A disturbing pattern has developed the last few years which has the board of education (for the Juab School District) and the dis- - trict administration concerned," said Pexton. "It should also concern parents since student peform-anc- e is an indicator of how stu dents will perform at the college level." For the past several years, said Pexton, 60 to 70 percent of Juab High School graduates enter some type of post high school education system. "We expect this trend to continue," he said, "with perhaps more entering in the future." This percentage is higher than the national average. "The problem lies in how well students are preparing themselves with the needed classes," said Pexton. Students who take a rigorous course of study perform better on the test than their peers on the state or national level who take a similar course of study, said Pexton. "A rigorous course of study is defined as four years of English, three years of mathematics, three years of social science, and three years of science." For years, said Pexton, Juab's well prepared students have performed well. "The problem is with those who have not prepared as well as they should." "At the home level, parents can help by making sure their children are registering for the courses they will need and then pushing them, pulling them, and encouraging them to complete them at the best of their ability. Take an active part in planning your child's future," said Pexton. Historically, he said, one of three Juab High students who take the ACT test have taken a rigorous high school course of study. Nationally, the ratio is one of every two students. "The scores reflect the problem. Utah County combines departments By JOSEPHINE ZIMMERMAN Herald Staff Writer Utah County commissioners say they will combine two county departments for greater efficiency during the coming year. Commission Chairman Malcolm Beck said the Utah County Department of Substance Abuse will become a part of the Health Department of Utah County as of Jan. 1. Bruce Burdick, director of the Substance Abuse Department said he opposes the move. "The services we offer are more in the social service model than in the medical model," he said.. City-Coun- ty '. Burdick pointed out that the county contributes no funds to his it relies totally on department; local, state and federal grants. "I can see no benefit to the taxpayers from the move," he said. Beck said the commission's rationale is the number of contracts handled by both departments. "We need somebody to monitor those contracts. Perhaps one person could handle all the contracts for both agencies," Beck said. He indicated that the Substance Abuse Department will probably be relocated to the Health Services Building at 589 South State Street at some time in the future. Dr. Joseph K. Miner, health director, said the move was not his idea and he did not campaign for it. "The county received some criticism because the Substance Abuse Department had difficulty getting the contracts out on time and they apparently wanted to reduce that criticism and also make sure the contracts are fairly awarded," Miner said. "They hope to improve the way contracting is done and decrease the criticism they have prevention. "I believe they could be more involved in working with the faculties on substance abuse prevention in the schools. Much of the treatment program could not be improved upon, so we will probably continue to contract with providers in the community to do this work." He said the Substance Abuse Department staff will probably continue. "We hope to offer them jobs here and try to maintain them." He said the Health Department is somewhat cramped in its present quarters, but indicated "we can probably squeeze them in." The Substance Abuse Department currently has three had." He indicated there are several positive things about the move. First, the health department has 17 nurses assigned to the schools, and they do some work with faculty members on tobacco control and Juab County commissioners consider appointing judges By MYRNA TRAUNTVEIN Herald Correspondent NEPHI Juab County commissioners will discuss whether to appoint two justice court justices before Jan. 1, 1991 at Monday's commission meeting. Several applications have been received for the position in east Juab County for the Nephi Precinct now held by Lane Harward. Har-war- d has been an item of controversy with the three commissioners. Commissioner Richard Brough, Republican, has supported Har- ward while Commission Chairman Joseph Bernini and Commissioner Jim Garrett have asked Harward to meet with the commission to explain why he should not have been dismissed for "abandoning his office." Commissioners have received reports Harward no longer lives in the county and has not been in his office in 60 days. Commissioners, on Monday, had received only one application from west Juab, Eureka Precinct, from Judge Charles Blouch, who currently holds the position. Earlier commissioners had planned to appoint a new justice before the first of the year. However, the commission flavor increases ambulance fee FORK -theThe State of Utah has raised ceiling on ambulance fees and the city will follow suit with those fees going chose not to run for and be replaced by Republican Morris (Ike) Lunt. In January the commission chairmanship could move from Bernini to one of the Republicans since there will be two Republicans in power. Republican R.C. (Robert) Smith, Eureka, who lost the right to run for a commission seat when he was defeated in the primary election and who lost his bid for sheriff in November as a write-i- n candidate, has protested the deicision to replace the justice before He said he thinks a lame-duc- k commissioner should not be allowed to help make the selection. Smith, a Brough supporter, does not think it fair Garrett should be allowed to help make the decision. "Are you aware," he asked commissioners, "the decision can be made in January and the justices take office in February?" While Chairman Bernini did not promise the decision would be made in January, he said Lunt would "probably" be allowed to help make the choice. SONY Public hearing set for Monday A public hearing discussing the drafted Salt Lake County PM-1- 0 (fine particulates) State Implementation Plan will be held Monday in Provo. The meeting will occur in the Municipal Council Chambers of the Provo City Center, 351 W. Center, at 1 p.m. All those interested are encouraged to attend. - Written comments on the plan . may be submitted to the state and should be addressed to: Executive Secretary, Utah "Air Conservation Committee," P.O. Box TooSO," Suit Com-- . Lake City, Utah 84116-069no later ments must be postmarked than Dec. 21. approximately seven times and switch careers once. "This will be a result of changing needs for skills in the work place," he said. Sophisticated skills are needed in jobs today. For example, he said, a machinist needs a good grasp of lathes. Colleges computer-drive- n and trade schools have recognized the trend. "Witness the change in names and direction of the state's trade jf. Bet- - good ' said Pex-- job and a good salary," ton. "Kids need help at home and at school help from home to make sure they take classes that chal- help at lenge and prepare them school to ensure they know what courses will be needed to succeed at college," said Pexton. The Juab School District Board of Education and district administration are working to solve the problem at the school level. "without going back to the public hearing process." The only change the council made in the plan was a provision for traffic control devices to be installed in the redevelopment area. No displacement of residents from the area will occur, since nobody lives there. Another ordinance the council passed Tuesday night regards a on Main prohibition of Street. The ordinance was discussed in a previous council meeting, but was deferred because of concerns over its language. Mayor Kay Hutchings said the statute was aimed at stopping drivers from passing through parking lots of stores while making By DEAN VON MEMMOTT Herald Correspondent AMERICAN FORK The American Fork City Council approved Tuesday night an ordinance adopting a plan for a redevelopment project on the town's west end. During a public hearing prior to - the meeting, Garth Despain, a planning consultant, told the city officials that the process for the redevelopment plan was near the point of completion. The project involves the construction of a strip mall in the area of 175 N.W. State Road. A K mart store has already been built on the land, and is open for business. Despain said the development site has four lots, and he added that more construction on it will take place over the course of the next five years. "Will the project pay for itself?" the planning consultant said. Saying yes, he said American Fork's Redevelopment Agency will acquire $200,000 in reimbursements. He also said that while the council can make changes in the plan, the panel cannot add territory to it Police Chief John Durrant said, "I feel comfortable about the ordinance. If store owners put up signs we can be that say, 'No able to enforce the law." Councilman Crosby Mecham said, "I know of three or four places in town where the law would be applicable." 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If education beyond high school is the goal then students should take the "necessary courses to help them succeed," said Pexton. "The courses are there. Juab kids just are not taking them." "They know their future is based on a good education after high school; their entrance into college proves this. But the foundation for post-hig- h school success is not laid." being University Mall Orem, Utah 226-025- 8 |