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Show The Thursday, November 24, Times-lndepende- 1994-- B5 Recreation agreement talks preceded school board meting Prior to its regular meeting on Wednesday, Nov. 16, the Grand County School Board met with the Moab City Council and Grand County Council to review a proposed interlocal agreement regarding the recreation program that is currently funded jointly by the three entities. In regular session the Board recognized Nicole Wagstaff and Lee Averett as Students of the Month from GCHS, and then heard reports from building principals and directors. Annette Greenberg, Special Education Director, described the preschool program for students with developmental delays. She spoke of special education programs at all levels, and the focus on inclusion (including special education students in regular classrooms whenever possible); and transition (helping students with special needs move into post high ing the progress on capital outlay items, skill building class goals, and the creation of Student Educational Plans. Margaret Hopkin, Middle School principal, spoke of staffing concerns and asked the Board to consider increasing the library staff to full time. She thanked the Board for hiring a truant officer and asked that funding continue for this position as the truancy rate has dropped dramatically since the first of the school year. High School principal, Kit Crockett outlined changes underway at the high school, including the success of the truant officer in lowering the truancy rate. She then spoke of a drop in the office referral rates from last quarter. Mrs. Crockett asked the Board to consider hiring an additional math teacher and concurred with a request from Ms. Hopkin, that the secondary schools be allowed to install a "Pathfinder" program. This approach consists of a classroom with one certified teacher and two teacher assistants for students who habitually disrupt regular classrooms. The student is not returned to the regular classroom setting until h or she demonstrates a readiness to progress in the regular school life). Dr. Byron Christensen, RRE Principal, reported on ten areas of interest, including PTA activ- the self-contain- ed Student Success Program, Language Enrichment Activities and the Chapter 1 ity, program. HMK Principal, Brian Bentley, used Poster Printed Charts to list school goals for and display charts show 94-9- 5, for technology use only) has allowed the District to purchase new computers. The request was approved. Jolene also demonstrated how changes in federal Reporting on happenings at the Technology Center, Jolene Morris spoke of technology changes and outlined the grants recently received by the District for technology. Sh asked the Board to declare some older 8088 computers as surplus since a recent ETI purchase (special funds k legislation regarding activities have changed the job market. The Board then discussed school-to-wor- By Brett W. Johnson Conservation Offricer evening long. The meeting began with Jim Karpowitz, Regional Wildlife Manager, saying, "We aren't out of the woods year." Jim added that we shouldn't be too quick to abandon management and hunting strategies adopted during the last three years. The primary culprit in our declining deer herd continues to be removed from the political arena and returned to the hands of professional managers. "Manage the resource," echoed throughout the civic center all evening. Although we cannot promise to return the deer herd back to 0 levels, we can promise to do our very best to return the herd to a healthy level suitable to both hunters and alike. We also promise to solicit public input before enacting any new programs as now, more than ever, the public, DWR, and other management agencies need to work together to insure a future place for wildlife. Who pre-197- non-hunte- knows? rs the Perhaps homework. Lucky Morse, repre- senting the Grand Education Foundation, asked the Board's permission to meet with local businesses to discuss school-busine- ss partnerships and other projects in which the foundation is involved. From the Wild Side I'm pleased to report that the turnout at last week's Regional Advisory Council meeting was at a near record level. In fact, I feel it was the most successful meeting involving the public and Division of Wildlife Resources that it's ever been my pleasure to attend. Dialogue was both thoughtful and constructive with excellent ideas emanating from the audience all Alternative Education graduation procedures, and received names of staff members willing to study a Board policy on Century began on Nov. 15, Other reports included increased attendance at recent Parent Teacher conferences; completion of the typing portion of the new Board policy series. This project has taken nearly two years to review and align policies to reflect changes since the policies were first written. The Board discussed bonding issues and Bruce Louthan suggested a survey be made to de- termine community feelings re- - garding construction of a new high school. Susan Godschalx asked that a vision be created and specific items discussed to help clarify what the community is being asked to support. The Board approved the hiring of Sherry Walker, Sixth Grade teacher and Lynn Roedell as the ISS Aide at HMK. Other actions included approval of changes in the district-wid- e Discipline Policy to reflect new laws mandating a one year expulsion from school for any student who brings a firearm on campus. Other items briefly discussed were a proposed land exchange in Elgin; an upcoming meeting with the Grand County Council regarding PILT monies; classified employees evaluation form and realignment of UEA service district. AS UNPERGROUNPIURANIUMIMINER BOMBSITEjRARTICIPANT nucLearIfaLLoutivictim Individuals or their surviving family may be entitled to I compensation under the Radiation Exposure IlWj Compensation Act. No attorney fee unless successful. 21st 1994! weather. ORCHARD VILLA town HOMES ON FIFTH WEST What makes a house a home is MOAB, UTAH your personality. Wide selection of cabinet styles, countertops, carpet, vinyl and tile available. Reserve your 2 or 3 bedroom townhouse. f: 't:: Models Now Open Daily Continued drought and subsequent poor range conditions have resulted in one of the lowest fawn production rates in recent memory (40 per 100 does). In addition to poor fawn production, we also have a noticeable lack of bucks in our area (10 per 100 does). Predators have also begun to play a larger role in our current dilemma. Although not directly responsible, they can keep a herd down and hinder recovery efforts. Karpowitz concluded by saying that managers and sportsmen alike must be willing to sacrifice a bit longer if we hope to "heal" the state's dwindling deer herd. On the public side, support or was strongest for a Better" deer hunt for adults, with youths under the age of 17 allowed to harvest any legal buck. Local sportsmen also recommended a "slight" increase in license fees to assist the DWR during its current financial crisis. Support was mixed for vehicle restrictions and road closures, but overwhelmingly positive for tougher predator management and control. At the local level, support was also high for regional restrictions and license caps initiated this season with an easier application process and a percentage of licenses available at local outlets (on a d first come, basis). "4-Poi- nt (X? OOQ0 0 0 00 Greg Vandenberghe (801) rrra uC 259-717- (801) 5 530-370- 6 Wardley Better Homes & Gardens Financing through First Security Bank. - Itanium Plus CD Is On TheUpAndUn And Up. 6.0 first-serve- 'yV , The Fust Security 'f,A ; I 1 itllj&l 0 I. with Admittedly, "anti-DWR- " RATE FIRST YEAR sentiment running high statewide, I envisioned a some- what different atmosphere Tuesday evening. In fact, I pictured it more of a "carnival," with myself (and other DWR personnel) precariously perched tank on a plank atop a of water. In order to "dunk the DWR," local sportsmen could toss baseballs at a bull's-ey- e that if struck, would activate the plank release. Yes, "Step right up. Three tosses for an unused deer or elk tag." However, I couldn't have been more wrong. Public support for the DWR ran high, and I was especially pleased to hear that you wanted game management 719 50-gall- ANNE MILLER, C.N.M. 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