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Show Price 50 Cents Wednesday, September 18, 1991 Volume 69 Number 38 Governor Bangerter to attend District America 2000 program A District School Could Utah Bangerter Governor Norman will be in Richfield Tuesday, September 24, to attend the inauguration of Sevier School Districts America 2000 program of school reform. Following dinner at the Quality Center, school district officials will announce to a crowd of 1 50 in vi ted guests their intention to seek the America 2000 designation for a local school. Such a designation could mean a million for that school to implement its reform programs. Supt. Brent Rock said that recent work by the Strategic Planning Committee, and the fact that Sevier is likely the first district in the state to accept President George Bushs school reform challenge, puts local schools in an excellent position to qualify. The local program will be known as Sevier2000. Changes and restructuring at every level will be necessary to help schools meet the needs of students in the new century. America 2000 was introduced by President B ush and Secretary of Education Lamar Alexander in April of 1991. Plans are to have an America 2000 school in every congressional district in the country. However, to win this designation requires the community first become an America 2000 community, a total learning environment that fosters education in every facet of community life. ' Cooperation and coordination from business and government are necessary to meet the requirements and reach the six goals outlined by the President, which are as follows. By the Year 2000: A11 children in America will start school ready to learn. The high school graduation rate will increase to at least 90 percent. New schedule for Bookmobile The Bookmobile has just released its new winter and spring schedule. As in the past, stops are scheduled on a two week rotation. Times and days of the week are as follows: September 15; Oct. 3, 17, and 31: :3() to 2:30 p.m. - Sunnybrook Drive, Salina 3 to 4:15 p.m. - Redmond Old Church 4:45 to 6:15 p.m. - Aurora Church 1 Get million for reform $1 American students will leave grades four, eight and twelve having demonstrated competency in challenging subject matter; and every school in America will ensure that all students learn to use their minds well, so they may be prepared for responsible citizenship, further learning, and productive employment in our modern economy. U.S. students will be first in the world in science and mathematics achievement. Every adult will be literate and will possess the knowledge and skills necessary to compete in a global economy and exercise the rights and responsibilities of citizenship. Every school in America will be free of drugs and violence and will offer a disciplined environment conductive to learning. In making his announcement last April, President Bush said, The days of the status quo are over...To those who want to see real improvement in American education, Isay: There will be no renaissance without revolution...The idea is simple but powerful: Put Americas special genius for invention to work for Americas schools. Supt. Rock pointed out that Sevier District is well on its way to meeting most of these goals already. Forexample.itshighschool graduation rate is far above 90 percent, but can still be improved. Strides have been made locally in improving adult literacy, but not adult has been every served yet. Most of all, the superintendent emphasized, our five-yestrategic plan is compatible with America 2000, but continued community participation in education reform is essential to accomplish all the goals. Every community that puts a high value on educational accomplishment seems to have a more desirable quality of non-readi- ar life." New District Policy Parents may choose school where possible TheAmericanSevier2000pIan approved by the District School Board, includes school choice where possible. A revision to the proposal now in effect went before the Board in its Sept. 12 meeting, and the new ruling was approved as follows: Students may attend a school outside the attendance area in which ratios they reside if the in the school to which the transfer pupil-teach- er is requested do not exceed a ratio of 24 to 1 in grades and 28 to K-- 3, in grades Exceptions to the pupilteacher ratio standard may be made where the academic, social and emotional welfare of the student is in question. Such exceptions must be approved by the principals of the schools involved and the superintendent or his designee. 1 2. of 1991, the District School Board approved the Sevier School District Strategic Plan. An Executive Committee has been formed with the following members: Board Member, Kirk Rasmussen; District Office, Supt. Brent Rock; Principal, Randy Brown; Teacher, Karen Turpin; Classified, Betty Johnson; Sevier Valley Tech, Noel Bailey; Central Utah Educational Services, Jack Burr; ParentAdvi-sory- , Carol Terwilliger; Business Representatives, Dave Christensen. Alternates include Jerold Johnson, Supt. Keisel, Principal Ray Hunt, Teacher, Jerald Tolman, Classified, Darwin Jackson, Sevier Valley Tech, Richard Maxfield, Central Utah Educational Services, Carl Tuft; ParentAdvisory, Eve-lyn- n Hansen; Business Representative, Kevin Ashby. New officers for Kjar, Historian, Danielle Nielsen, and Amanda Stowe, Advertising Chairman. Wilderness designation will affect economy of rural Utah An official of the Utah Farm Bureau says further wilderness designation will have a significant impact on the economies and lifestyles of rural Utah. In a hearing sponsored by Utah Third District Congressman Bill Orton Sept. 14, Booth Wallentine, vice president of the Utah Farm Bureau said the Wilderness Act of 1964 states that grazing of livestock where established prior to the effective date of this Act, shall be permitted to continue subject to such reasonable regulations as deemed necessary by the Secretary of Agriculture, or in the case of BLM, Secretary of Interior. said that unfortunately, livestock producers are soon faced with many additional concerns wherever wilderness areas are designated. Sept. 7, 1990, the New Mexico Wal-Icnti- Committee working with Board on Strategic Plan In July the Aurora Youth Council this year include: Bonnie Johnson, Mayor; Jessica Barney, Assistant Mayor; Brenda Coates, Secretary. Dustin Mickelsen, Marjorie Hampton and Karyn Johnson, members; Bree Lloyd, and Maradee McBride Assistant Council members. Not pictured, Member Merry AURORA YOUTH COUNCIL: of Agriculture released a study that identified numerous concerns wilderness designation creates for agriculture, Wallentine continued. Among the concerns are difficult, if not impossible maintenance or new construction of water facilities and fences, difficulty in distributing salt, restrictions on livestock handling and veterinary treatment, etc. Also bureaucratic delay or den ial of requests for emergency Dept, motorized access, conflicts with the public, particularly some who are hostile to livestock grazing, trial maintenance, poor livestock distribution resulting in less effi cient use of forage, invasion and spread of noxious weeds, brush and other undesirable plant spe- - Continued on Page 2 Classes in sign language, computer basics are set Classes in sign language or computer basics will be held if there is sufficient enrollment to justify starting them, according to Randy Brown, director of the adult education program of Sevier School District. Brown said that if enough people around the county are interested in computer basics, classes will also be held in North Sevier and South Sevier. For adults who need credit toward high school graduation, the computer class will fill the requirement. The sign language class would count as an elective, and there is no tuition charged. Classes are not restricted only to Lhose who need high school credit, but there is a fee for those taking the classes for enrichment. For enrollment or further information, interested persons should call Cedar Ridge High, 896-946- 4. Time to file for Salina City Council seats Filing of applications for three Salina City Council seats will be accepted until September 24, 1991, according to Betty Cowley, City Recorder. Salina is on the system, which means thatall candidates filing will appear on the November ballot. Council seats to be filled include Council-methose now held by Ron Crane, Kim Robinson and Roger Nielson. non-prima- ar Three council seats available in Redmond time for candidates to file for city office Still Declaration of Candidacy applications are available at the Redmond Town Office, for anyone interested in filing for a seat on the Redmond Town Board. At press time, no applications had been received. Two term seats are available, as well as one seat, which will fill the seat held by Loran Barnes, who resigned in August. ar ar Redmond is on the system, which means that candidates will appear on the November ballot. Board member seats to be filled include those now held by Willis Hales, Kirk Rasmussen, and Marie Hawkins, who was appointed to fill Barnes seat until January I. Applications will be accepted through September 24, 1991. non-prima- ry Chance to tell State Board how you feel Local hearing on Human Sexuality Resource Guide The State Board of Education has set a public hearing to discuss the Human Sexuality Resource Guide being prepared for teachers of high school students. The hearing will be held Wednesday, Sept. 20 from 8:20 to 10:30 a.m, at the Sevier School District Offices, 195 East 500 North, Richfield. A parent resource guide is also being prepared to go along with the guide. If you want a copy of the resource guide, or if you want to schedule a 5 minute time slot to speak at the hearing, contact the State Office of Education It is requested that those wishing to make comments at the meeting submit a one-pag- e summary of their comments at the meeting. 538-778- 8. ft. GREAT WESTERN TRAIL: The Great Western Trail has opened up a large area for hunters and vf t V others to use on their ATVs. The Trail goes from Mt. Mousenier to Torrey n, |