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Show Wednesday, January 29, 2003 Vernal Express A3 Where does all that money go? By Virginia Harrington Express Feature Writer Sometimes our free public education doesn't seem so free, especially for large families typical of the Uintah Basin area. Fees for activities, uniforms, prom dresses, supplies...the list goes on and the costs add up. The school system may seem like a deep, black hole sucking down the dollars. There is logic to the system, however, and a process that accounts for every cent that goes into or out of the entire district or an individual school. One example of this process is the current senior class at Uintah High School and their senior fund, which in the past has generally been earmarked for a senior trip. At the beginning of the 20022003 school year, the senior class fund had $302.06 after a previous error of $75.45 was added in and $8 refunded to students leaving the school was subtracted. This money was carried over from last years junior class fund and was raised mainly from student activity fees. Each student is asked to pay a $15 activity fee at the beginning of the year unless a waiver is merited. Part of that money goes for an activity card that allows the student entry into events such as football and basketball games. As noted by Principal Dixie Allen, that $15 fee is a lot less expensive than paying $4 to every sporting event Another part, $2, goes to the class fund. With slightly over 350 students in the class that would appear to be about $700. However, nearly half the students merit waivers and of the remaining half only a portion actually pay the fee. At the time of publication, the $2 from only 18 students had been entered into die senior class fund. A question recentiy arose in the high school as to why there wasnt more money in the fund left over from last year. After all, the Junior Prom alone brought in $6,146.75. Where did that money go? Because of the process required for all money brought into cm- - taken school and in the district offices maintains a monthly balance sheet for all accounts within the school or district. Monies coming in or going out are accounted for on these balance sheets. These accounts are also subject to frequent audit by certified auditors who bring their audit reports to the Board of Education on a routine basis. out of the school, a paper trail in the form of requisitions for expenditures and for receipts exists that answers that question. Every expenditure for the Junior Prom is recorded on paper and in the computer of the financial secretary at the school. Following this trail reveals that $6,856.37 was spent, leaving a shortfall of $709.62. A large portion of this cost went to purchase the goblets sold to students on prom night Many of those goblets were not sold and remain in storage. Their ultimate destination has not yet been determined but if they can be sold the proceeds will be returned to the class fund. The remainder of the costs were for decorations, novelties, helium for balloons, crowns, posters and the printing of tickets. A disc jockey was hired for $300. Specific procedures for handling money for any event are delineated in the policies and procedures manuals of the district. Gate receipts for such things as school plays, the selling of novelty items, uniform sales, booster club activities, calendar sales, camps, clinics, book cover sales. ..again the list goes on. Each of these activities involving money are carried out with the proper forms for accountability. J. Randall Upton, director of finances for Uintah School District, said the financial matters of the district .are open to inspection by anyone at any time. Students may increase their class fund through donations or through fund raising activities. However, it should be noted that all fund raisers must be approved in advance by the superintendent . State laws regarding fund raising are quite strict. For example, any money raised must be deposited in a bank account within three banking days of receipt of the funds by an employee of the school district previouriy authorized to accept such funds. Where does the money go? Thats a question most of us ask ourselves every time we pay the monthly bills. When it comes to money in the schools, there is an answer. The financial secretary at each Vhat do you think about wolves? We would like to encourage our readers to share their thoughts and feelings about wolves by responding to the following questions and returning them to the Vernal Express no later than 12 noon Jan. 27. Results from the survey will be repotted in toe conclusion of the four part series on wolves in Utah. (Use a separate sheet of paper if needed.) Wolves In Utah A Uintah Basin Perspective 1, Do you support wolves? 2. If you support wolves, would you prefer that they come to Utah as of natural recolonization (passive) or reintroduction (proac- tive)? under toe Endangered Species Act 3. Should wolves be down-liste- d before they are allowed into the state? 4. Would you support the development ment plan? , If Angela Chalise Conger Ace Aguilar . so, what issues should be addressed S. Now important is statewide, wolf manage- of. ft in Erik Monson a wolf management plan? 7. What area of toe Uintah Basin has the most potential, biologically and socially, to support a smaH wolf population? Gregory Bo you know your Johnson Two from community? Colorado arrested for drug distribution Two people from Colorado were arrested for possession and distribution of a controlled substance charges stemming from a traffic violation. Last Sunday, Uintah County Cpl. Anthoney Byron stopped a vehicle for a traffic violation on SR 40 near the 8 junction. Upon making contact with the driver and passenger, he requested identification and subsequently a warrant for the passenger was located. Trooper Craig Young of the Utah Highway Patrol responded and assisted Cpt. Byron with the search of the vehicle and transportation of the suspects. During the search, incident to the arrest, a large quantity of suspected marijuana was located in the vehicle and the passenger gave officers reason to believe that there was even more narcotics in the vehicle. Deputy Bevan Watkins and Canine Ben were summoned to assist in the search of the vehicle. of 3. Neighboring states are considering introducing wolves with an and goal of developing toe species as trophy animals for hunting What are your feelings on this issue? Gregory A. Johnson, 41 and Donna L. Johnson, 43, both of May bell, Colo, were incarcerated in the Uintah County Jail on the charges. If so, what kind please share your feelings about wolves Utah. in That handsome cowboy in last weeks know your community pho- tograph sits in the entry way of Naples Country Cafe, inviting the hungry to come on in. Those who correctly identified the cowboy were: Darrell Lance, Peer Kempenich, Sara Postm, Leroy Carmickle, Mike Clabaugh, Becka Slaugh. Onnie Jackson, Samantha Wilcken, LaRae Heath, Teri Richard Potter, Kinsey, Alexius Karren, Erika Karren, Teresa Bradley, Cody Jensen, Parker Kerns, Barbara Smuin, Bobbi Carter, Kaye Searle, Vera Billings, Janessa pettey, Tyrell Jessica Searle, Chad Smuin, Simper, Andrea Smuin, Jenny Harrison, Midge Jackson, Judith Soren, Midge Gratton, Marsallis Williams, Annette Parslow, Jell Wagner, Theresa Hoffman. Jordan Tina Aubrie Vencill, Searle, Harrison, Ray Hall, Colleen Schol and Melba Pierce. Next week's mystery location is of the Vernal City logo carved in stone and located somewhere in the community. If you can identify the location of the VC" call the Vernal Express at 1 by Monday, Jan. 28 at 5 to be included in the list o! p.m. people who know their community well. 789-351- Introducing H&R BLOCK Instant Money. The only way to get a jejjjqd joan tpinutes OR DANCE OUT.' WELL UNDERSTAND. Canine Ben indicated in all of the areas that the previous narcotics had been located and located another package under the seat. r "J'lN! Warrants I,IIIJ4!L, H&R BLOCK just plain smart Vernal Office - 1607 W. Hwy 40 435-789-33- 35 Open 9 am - 7 pm Mon. - Fri. 5 pm Sat. Extended hours in Feb. am 9 IJIfl Moon Lake Electric Association, Inc. Warrants issued by 8th District Court as of Monday, Jan. 27, include the following individuals: Angela Chalise Conger, bom April 30, 1971, who is wanted on five warrants of $10,000 each. Ace Aguilar, bom Nov. 21, 1975, who is wanted on a $2,000 warrant. Ladonna Margaret, bom OcL 2, 1970, who is wanted on a $3,933 REQUEST FOR ELECTION JUDGES nprkaKw psitt From DuchesneFruitland Areas and NeolaLapoint Areas you pbv you nred right eqciptnr&t Things to krep the game moving aad tHiigs jrce3 w kMs tne Moon Lake Electric Association, Inc., members interested in serv ing as an election judge for this years Annual Meeting of Members are encouraged to contact Moon Lake's Member Services Department at pfctving. The Mrae for insurance, ks yem more itenagA life, reh on American Famjh insurance. warrant Ill Mp 722-540- you gesr ap in providing rriiaWe humrance potation. Erik Monson, bom Feb. 7, 1979, who is wanted on a $505 war- rant Persons with information about location of these individuals should contact the Uintah County Sheriff's Department at 2 or use Central Dispatch at 0. die Secret Witness Line at the 789-251- A. In all, the officers and search dog found approximately 23 pounds of marijuana and several paraphernalia items. 10. In 100 words or less, Sheriffs .. toe plan? 3. Would you like more information about wolves? information do you feel Is important? Ladonna Margaret ed U-8- a result 5. Identify toe location of the Vernal City logo pictured here to be includin next week's know your community" list. Parents w ho w ant to know w here all that money goes when it disappears through the school doors are invited. Students who wonder why their class fund seems a bit on the skimpy side are invited as well. 1, 8. Director terms are expiring in District 2 (Duchesne, Fruitland, Straw berry Valley, and adjacent areas) and District 3 (Neola, North Hancock Co e, Whiterocks, Tridell, Lapoint, and adjacent areas), and an election judge w ill be selected from each of these districts, as well as one election judge at large. Moon Lake will select the judges from those members w ho submit their names to serve in this capacity. 789-422- 781-540- Judge Eligibility Requirements Member of Moon Lake Electric in good standing Judge Oversight Responsibilities - 7 aFixed Get Your Pet At A Discount! Feb 3--5 Ov ersee registration and balloting processes Verification f election results Determine w hat constitutes a spoiled ballot Establish w hat to do in the case of a candidate-requeste- d Steven G. Lamb, innwiot Required Meetings 757 W Hwy 40 Veml (Mon-We- d) Orientation meeting in Roosevelt - February 28, 2003 Attendance as ballots are mailed in Roosev elt - February 28, 2003 Annual Meeting of Members in Roosevelt - April 10,2003 Oflfc Verna! To Ffm Milt s Ace Hardware Mobile fit Era (690 W. 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