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Show MARCH 10, 1987 L, Steam Substitute teacher program outlined for Davis District By DONETA GATHERUM retired teachers, others have full time jobs in flexible areas like sales. Others are professionals in other fields who enjoy the lenge of substitute teaching. (DEA) this past year was a new out an application and payroll forms with the personnel office. method of securing substitute teachers when a regular teacher needs to be absent from the classroom. Out of the negotiation came a new substitute referral program which became effective Nov. 24, 1986. This voluntary program offers schools and teachers a central substitute pool operated by the district personnel office. About one half of the district schools now use this centra pool. The remaining schools have their own substitute list from which they draw. The way the program works is simple. If a teacher knows he or she is going to be absent, they call the hotline number. The phone is staffed by two part-tim- e workers each school day from 5:30 a.m. until 9 a.m. An answering machine handles calls placed before 5:30 a.m. The two personnel employees assigned to securing substitute teachers have both had previous experience working in a personnel setting. If they are not busy securing substitute teachers, they are used on other jobs in the personnel department. According to Personnel Director, Mel Miles, about 130 to 150 substitutes are needed daily to fill in for the nearly 2100 teachers in Davis District. The reason for a central substitute pool is efficiency. Under the old system of each school or each teacher securing a substitute there several were many problems people calling for the same substitute, an inability to find a substitute qualified to fill a highly specialized class like industrial arts or geometry, not being able to find a substitute that was available when needed, not knowing the names of substitutes that were experienced. The central pool currently has the names of about 500 potential - substitutes. Seventy percent are women. The substitutes have very diversified backgrounds. Some are buying power to aid others FARMINGTON The Davis County Board of Education adopted a new policy last Tuesday evening that will allow smaller school districts to participate in the large volume purchasing discounts that Davis can receive because of their large volume buying and their warehousing capabilities. Business Manager, Roger Glines, told the Board this policy would be beneficial to both Davis District and other districts in northern Utah such as Box Elder and Morgan which have expressed the desire to participate. Under the new policy other districts will be able to place orders directly in the Davis computer. Delivery tickets will be printed the same day for product pulling and assembly by school. A seven percent fee will be added to the actual cost for the use of the warehouse space. Each district will be responsible for delivery to their schools. This consolidation of purchase power is being used successfully in several other states. The plan results in significant savings to each school district. The policy will become available on April 1 , 1987. chal- Each substitute is required to fill These records are stored in a computer bank. The computers make securing substitutes much easier. The personnel workers can place substitutes into situations according to experience, location, grade level, etc. The pay for a substitute teacher is scaled according to education the Foreign Lan- guage Week program at Central Davis Junior High School was a successful way of welcoming junior high students and their parents to the study of foreign languages. It reaches beyond text book exercises and memorized dialogues into a study of cultures and an appreciation of all people and the contribution each society makes to our small world. Foreign Language Week is a nationwide program designed to stimulate interest among youth and parents in the study of a foreign language. At Central, activities were planned for the entire week of March Each weekday a special treasure hunt for French and Spanish students was held. There were many displays of artifacts and currency from different countries placed in 2-- 6. and experience. The minimum wage is $25 per day, about minimum wage. A person holding a college degree receives $30 per day. An individual with a valid teaching certificate receives $32 per day. Long term substitutes who are in one classroom for 20 days or more are paid $45 a day. The central substitute pool is designed to upgrade the quality of substitute teaching in the District. After Jan. 1 , 1987 all new substitute teachers were required to have completed at least 90 quarter hours of college credit. This requirement is waived for those current substitutes who have worked successfully in the district for at least six months. Teachers are encouraged to make the personnel office aware of substitutes who perform especially well or who perform inade- quately. By the end of the year, the personnel office hopes to have a list of preferred substitutes. These individuals would hold current Utech teacher certificates, have successful substitute teaching experience in the Davis District, be available to work at many different schools, be available every day for assignment and be versatile in many sub-- the hallways and display cases. Student projects were included in the displays. There were samples of mosaics, yam pictures and designs, circular weaving, tin punch and tapestries, all projects required as a cultural learning supplement to the formal study of a language. Foreign candies were sold to the student body during the lunch hours. In addition, there was a daily ret word contest. course at Chanute Air Force Base, m. During the course, students were taught tc t repair generators, gas turbines and hydraulic pumping equipment. They also earned credits toward an associate degree through the Community College of the Air Force. He is a 1986 graduate of Clearfield High School. Alton Brent Cahoon is at the 419th Tactical Fighter Wing, Hill Air Force Base Air Force Reserve. He is the son of Alton W. Cahoon of Ogden and LoRene Cahoon of 21 S. 3200 W., Layton. He attended basic military training course for six weeks at Lack-lan- d Air Force Base, San Antonio, Tex. and spent eight weeks at Chanute Air Force Base, Rantoul, 111. as an ACFT Fuel Systems A-1- C the community. First year language students sang French and Spanish folk songs. The second year stu- dents performed several native dances including El Corrido, La Zandunga, Le Minuet and the The same musical program was given at an assembly for the Central studentbody on Thursday morning. Students were invited to wear best dress to school that day. popular Le Can Can and El Jarabe Tapatio (Mexican Hat Dance). Every foreign language student had the opportunity to participate. Native costumes added to the authentic flavor of the dances. Wednesday evening the language students presented a program for Deadline For Missionary Articles Wed. 6 P.M. Week Before Pub. 1 Columbia Elementary Schools PTA Reflections winners have been announced for art, literature, photography and music. They are: front, Chad Peterson, 3rd place art; Michael Farley, 2nd place, art; Lyndsay D. Galbraith, art honorable mention; Laura Allen, 3rd place and Jami Carlisle honorable mention, both in literature; middle, Paul Crookston, music 3rd place; DAlan Jensen, 1st place art; Geoff Healey, 3rd place art; Nathan Allen, 1st place literature; Justin Allen, 1st place literature; Bryan Beach, honorable mention art; Jean Luckert, 3rd place literature; back, Jeff Marsden, 1st place music; Gwendolyn Higley, 1st place art; Julie Staffanson, 2nd place literature; Jennifer Belnap, 2nd place music; Andrew Larsen, 1st place photography and Denise Romero, 2nd place photography. Branden Birch, 3rd place art and Bryce Hansen, 2nd place literature, were absent. News Mnflntiaury ground equipment mechanic front, Lana Lowry, left Amy Moss, Valerie Droscher and Melissa Kent. another country. Although the substitute referral program is less than six months old, Mr. Miles feels confident that it will provide better answers to the serious problem of providing quality instruction in the classroom when the regular teacher is absent. the U.S. Air Force aerospace Central Davis Junior High School students dressed in native costumes as part of foreign language week. Posing by the Spanish Mercado were: back, Colleen Wright, left, Hollee Wardell, Wendy Wright, Kim Halpin; middle, Janelle Comaby, left, Emma Dibble, Alin Scriven, Sandra Sharp, Becky Lazenby and Cathy Parish; ign countries. Tuesday was native dress day. All students were invited to come to school dressed in a costume from will receive higher pay for their extra commitment to substituting. Air Force Reserve Airman 1st Class John A. Jackson, son of Air Force Tech. Sgt. Ronald L. and Va Linda A. Jackson of 1271 E. 1250 S., Clearfield, has graduated from sec- Students made large posters promoting the study of foreign languages. These were displayed in the cafeteria. Even the food service workers added to the foreign flavor of the school by cooking special foods representative of many fore- ject areas. Preferred substitutes Davis Schools Whether you say, or Bienveniodos, Welcome, FARMINGTON One of the items for negotiation between the Davis School District and the Davis Education Association , LAYTON Bienvenus, words fly at CBJH ;e Second Lt. Efren D. Bravo, son of Tony Bravo and Rebecca D. Bravo of 2767 W. Gentile, Layton, has completed the Armys ordnance officer basic course at Aberdeen Proving Ground, Md. The course provided orientation in the ordnance field as well as training in administration, management and genera military subjects. you're cooking with chocolate and haven't enough unsweetened chocolate, for each ounce called for you can use three tablespoons of cocoa plus one tablespoon If HOT STEAK HERO of fat. Sliced Sirloin Green Peppers Onions Includes: All the Stuff Air Force Reserve Airman 1st Class Scott L. Ward, son of Dar-rel- d L. and L. J. Ward of 583 N. 150 W., Kaysville, has graduated from the U.S. Air Force electronic war- HOAGIES HEROS fare specialist course at Keesler Air Force Base, counter-measur- es Miss. 377 E. Gentile e Layton Graduates of the course studied radar detection principles and elec-tron- ic warning systems, and earned credits toward an associate degree in applied science through the Community College of the Air WANT BETTER Force. He is a 1985 graduate of Davis High School. HEALTH? WEALTH? Pet Of The Week OR BOTH TRY ISOTONIX KaysviUe clubs 298-595- 5 d Siamese cat is available This fine looking male for adoption from the Davis County Animal Shelter. The cat is neutered, and in need of a loving home. -- long-haire- The Kay sville Literary Art Guild met at the home of Anita Timothy for its February meeting. The hostesses for the evening were Gloria Nielson and Ann Gammon. The book review was given by Lois Richins. She reviewed the book Domina by Barbara Wood. It was the story of a young womans courage and determination to become a doctor during the late 1800s. The Belle Lettres Literary Club met at the home of Becky Hunt Paula Smith. Vicki with Larkins reviewed the book Follow the River" by Laura Engles Wilder. It was a fascinating story of Laura's grandmother who was captured by the Indians. The Orchid Club met at the home of Peggy Brewer with Donna Mitchell and Linda Nance. Leone Gurr was the guest speaker. She reviewed the painting The Jen Virgins. jw two-year-o- ld Ireland feted Sunday night The Layton Arts Council presents The Wearin of the Green, a salute to Ireland on Sunday, March 15 at 7:30 p.m. at the Layton Heritage Museum. Come join us for a fun evening of Irish song and dance. Admission is free. Submit School This male poodle, a animal, joins with its Siamese cat friend as Pets of the Week at the Davis County 5 or Animal Shelter. To adopt either pet, simply call one-year-o- ld 544-835- 546-437- 9. NOW- NewsPhotos by Wed. 6 P.M. Use your low interest home equity loan for a car or for other worthwhile purchases Better selection Better interest Better term' Colateral la in the house not the car or other items And' Possfcly a better Income tax advantage on the interest you pay tVTtt V AVIS CMDr;v 390 South Main. VT , Bountiful 292 1416 M |