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Show WEEKLY REFLEX, DAVIS NEWS JOURNAL, MAY 9, 1984 School Board Sets Action On Career Ladder Mem By TOM BUSSELBERG - FARMINGTON Construction work should be underway sometime this week in north Centerville on the new Reading Elementary School with a hoped for January, 1985 completion. By TOM BUSSELBERG North County Editor FARMINGTON - Davis School Board members are expected to take action Wednesday on a plan that would see teachers in school four extra days and pay some exemplary instructors up to $2,500 above their regular salaries, THE career ladder program, hammered out by an oversight committee and presented for the first time to the board of education May , calls for some sweeping reforms where instructors would be required to spend one more day before school for preparation, equalling three days, with two at the end of the first semester for a district-wid- e meeting and to implement ideas and programs. That fourth day would be for preparing grades--afte- r students have finished regular classwork, aimed at keeping student time more for classroom teaching. Students would continue to attend 180 days a year but probably would not be released a few days later than currently allowing for extra teacher days, the board was told. AMONG IDEAS the board will have to decide is whether high school graduations would be held the week following schools finish, for example. Its all part of the educational reform push spurred on by the Nation at Risk federal report and similar studies released about a year ago. Teachers would be paid for the four extra days through about half of the nearly $1.7 million allocated to the district by the Legislature as part of a trial program. The other funds would go for 377 exemplary teacher slots throughout the ,800 teacher-districAt least for now, media and other instructional-suppor- t personnel, such as counselors and social workers, wouldnt share in that program, Supt. Lawrence Welling explained. AS ENVISIONED, teachers would be divided into sever-- D five-memb- er 1 newly-ga- ined 1 al THE DAVIS Board of Education after it okayed a gave its low bid of $2,309,000 from Centerville firm Hogan and Tingey, May 1, for the 21 room school that can be expanded to 27. It follows closely plans used for construction of several other district schools, including Knowlton in north Farmington. Referring to "very tight" bidding from nine bidders, Asst. Supt. John S. White noted the low bid came in nearly $200,000 below go-ahe- -- architect newly-employe- mil- EVEN THE highest bid came in at $61,000 below that estimate and Board Member Dee Forbes of Layton said that averages a square foot, calling it a very $45-$4- 7 good price for a building of that type, and noted masonry interior walls will be used, assuring the building should last longer. In further responding to a patrons questions, he said it's been proven that carpeting is the most economical and serviceable with the building similar to others As outlined in the proposal, those teachers meeting ex- emplary teacher status could apply for extra assignments in elementary or secondary levels. Lip to the extra $2,500 could be awarded those performing beyond normal expectations in a variety of extra duties. FOR ELEMENTARY, those could include unit leader aimed at educational improvement such as learning coordie nator for grade levels helping teachers with curriculum or classroom management, for example, or as a mentor to new teachers, helping them get organized and provide guidance. On the secondary level, such as stripend often could go for department heads, it was noted, raising their extra pay from an $890 maximum now allocated based on staff supervised. day-lon- IN OTHER board action, a special meeting to consider the sale of tax anticipation notes was set for May 30 at noon in the Farmington board auditorium. Some $8 million will be sold to help carry on monthly district bills until property tax monies are received, Board Clerk Roger Glines explained. A yearly process for the board, some $14 million was borrowed last year but a change from semiannual to quarterly tax remittance payments from the county to district has helped make it possible to reduce that figure, he continued. "WE ALWAYS invest (tax anti Utah to keep in the league with some other states who are now such as fare more aggressive, By TOM BUSSELBERG North County Editor LAYTON - More tourists and business relocations into Utah would make for a bigger state revenue pie while helping curb any substantial tax increases. 60-la- ne Bum-ingha- BOARD PRES. Sheryl Allen dicated consideration for the building has been underway for about two years while Supt. Lawrence Welling noted a value committee including a architect, structural, electrical and other engineers, reviewed plans in g a session before a building draft was presented to the board. The builder has a past record with the district thats been "very good," Dr. White added, indicating they feel they can meet the deadline although it could be "close" with a bonus offered for early completion or penalty the other way. in- THAT FORMULA came from seasoned Congressman lately political candidate Dan Marriott, as he addressed the Layton business community dur-- . ing their monthly chamber of commerce meeting last week. Speaking via a telephone hookup from Washington, D.C., he cited a scene, there, currently, as Congress rushes to finish most of its business by June 30 except for a budget wrapup that also-turn- high-pitche- d should take place in September. District 2 (Salt THE FOUR-terLake City- - County) congressman, whos tossed his ring into the Republican Governors race, called for a much stronger economic development program enabling Pennsylvania and Missouri, emphasizing "we cant just be an isolated state or others will surpass us. We must double our tourism industry, he said further, indicating about half of it currently comes from Utahns seeing their own state. The average stay for visitors must be increased from day 1.6-1.- 9 We need to keep them average. here longer, and get them to spend more, he said of a concern to state officials. long-standi- hard-presse- d, LAYTON BOARD Member Dee Forbes asked about shared governance, or parental input indicating this would be at least one place where parents could be included, referring to each schools evaluation committee where teachers and the principal will decide where funds should be spent and what assignments filled. As we live with this, we will have to change and refine it, Board Pres. Sheryl Allen said, adding, we intend to refine it and hope to get the legislature to put backing on it with permanent funding. MISSIONARIES Deadline for photos Wed. 6:00 p.m. 1 Week . before publication Pruden-tial-Bach- m UNDER FEDERAL guidelines, those facilities can be used for educational purposes and the buildings now under auspices of the U.S. Office of Education, Dr. Welling explained, indicating the districts making application to assume the building, paying only for utilities and maintenance. That process has been used to obtain several other old warehouses now used for a variety of purposes including school foods storage and transportation shops. "We started well before last summer in negotiations, Mrs. Allen indicated, calling "persistence and dedication" needed to overturn three previous denials. VALUED FROM Davis Wildlife Meet The May meeting of the Davis County Wildlife Federation will be held May 10 at 7 p.m. at the Kaysville American Legion Hall. CLUB DELEGATES, Walter Pantle, Charles Persinger, and Chet Humenluk, will highlight Utah Wildlife federation convention activities to the membership. A special report will be presented on controversial firing of Utah State Division of Wildlife Resources Director Douglas Day. Alan Hash, DWR conservation officer will review county activities. REFRESHMENTS will be available and the meeting will conclude with a pot luck dinner. The meeting is open to the public. IDJBinnHIB TO wa $300-$500,00- 0, Dr. White said the buildcan initially ing, designated C-be used as is. With potential flooding on many peoples minds, Dr. Welling said salaries while ridding the schools of poor instructors. In hand with that, though, he called for increased discipline, starting in the home, of youngsters, and competency tests vs. waiting until near high school age. Coupled with that, Rep. Marriott said schools should get back to on-goi- basics. "WE HAVE to concentrate on vocational education. We have to attract business. They dont think we have the right kind of people, he said further, referring to whats perceived as too many college-educate- d engineers vs. more two-ye- EODOTOOg degree trained personnel holding two year degrees. We need to build a pool of such people, as economy changes here to a service-oriente- d emphasis, or will be else college-graduate- s in coming years to d find employment, he said, referring to the first exodus of college graduates this past year outweighing those who found work here in many years. AMONG BILLS under considerhard-presse- ation, currently, in Congress, is one that could see a massive cut in Utahs federal highway recon This terrible winter and the deer feeding is over. As you drive through the canyons and wooded areas, the proof of a heavy winter is evident. There are pitiful carcasses of deer strewn everywhere, particularly in northern Utah. Of course, the Utah Wildlife Bureau started the feeding program two weeks later in northern Utah, than in other parts of the state. Why, I dont know. Especially since northern Utah received the heaviest snow. Strangely enough, the Utah Wildlife Bureau did very little about feeding the deer and elk. It was mainly left up to the hunters and humanitarians. I AM VERY much in favor of the deer and elk feeding. But, they should be fed every winter. Weve allowed building, and grazing into their winter range. The stockmen, poachers, and rangers have slaughtered the predators and tilted the balance of nature. So now, we must continue to feed them. The poor, wild, beautiful creatures are so unfairly put upon. In the winter they starve, then are hunted in the fall. Mans intrusion into nature is always thumbs down for the animals. This season will be even more cruel, since many deer have become used to man. I AGREE with Dr. Stone, of Spanish Fork, Utah (editorial of April 10, Deseret News) that the UWB had a budget nearing half a million dollars. There should be an accounting. Particularly in view of the fact that the deer and elk feeding was mostly volun- teers. prepared giving information outlining equipment that would be "quickly and easily available and while also listinghow accessible personnel could be reached geographically so each area in the county could function independently if communication or transportation links were cut. GUIDELINES for the "coopera- tive vocational education mer work-releas- program-th- at e will not be recognized as a viable alternative educational program-i- ts not just where students are released" to supposedly go to jobs, he emphasized. ALTHOUGH only being consi- dered by the board, presently, the program, as prepared with high school principals input, it "provides paid experience related to the students course of study, he told the board. It generally applies to seniors with a vocational goal in the area of employment where they can be up to two periods a day, normally, with credit earned by completing 180 hours of work of cone credit. struction funding, from $31 million $17, due to proposed changes away from mileage and distance figures that favor the West. In addition, his response to a question about the 6 aircraft and the recent accident indicated hes awaiting Air Force investigation results and will await that report before making up his mind" about future action. The battles also continuing to g scrubbed remove the must be used on that requirement Utah coal, making it about 10 percent more expensive and less competitive with Eastern coal, he said, emphasizing desires to tap the overseas market. THE FEDERAL budget deficit, and how to reduce it by at least $50 million, are also occupying his and other congresspeoples time, Mr. Marriott said, noting the federal government borrowed about half n the plus, last year. The should be for rate, example, prime around seven percent, counting inflation, but is higher because of uncertainty over federalfiscal policy. The federal government has a tremendous impact on the marketplace, he said, adding, We have (p cut it to get the interest rate down. to F-1- low-sulf- $500-billio- Information Service Has Many Answers I By TOM BUSSELBERG - FARMINGTON Im getting ready for a trip to Europe. Where do I call for a passport? MY mother has had surgery and must leave the hospital but cant yet completely care for e herself. I work and cant be with her during the day. Is there any place to get help? Some have sought help after theyd exhausted their financial re- sources to pay the rent, sometimes resorting to living in their cars until the weather became too harsh. There are requests requiring emergency food for several days to rental information. Those answers: the county clerks office and possibly council THAT LAST area, acknowledged by most as reflecting a shortage of rental units throughout the county, saw action by former I&R Director Roselyn Dechart in pre- on aging, might be long in coming if you dont know about Davis Countys Information and Referral Service. whether children or pets are full-tim- OPERATED THROUGH funding support from the countys United Way, council on aging and mental health, Jean Hadley is there to answer your questions, as best she can, or refer them to someone who can, during regular business hours. 1 or By dialing shell try to evaluate your problem and how to best answer it. Some are easy, such as the first, to answer. Others, like the second, can take more effort. Often, in the maze of government agencies and growing business community, it's hard to know where to turn. 451-515- paring a rental information guide outlining locations of units, whats covered in the rental fee and allowed. Mrs. Hadley emphasizes support gained from other government agencies, not only financially, but in responding to needs. Many calls are referred to the council on aging and mental health, helping explain their financial assistance although United Way foots most of the bill. 546-514- 1, A VOLUNTEER I&R board of directors, including citizen representatives from across the county, helps coordinate 'efforts and spread the word about the program that sees similar operations underway in Weber and Salt Lake Counties, as well. During hours, a telephone answering machine records messages for quick response the next day. non-busine- ss Meanwhile, the rangers should collect the starved carcasses from the canyons. Tourists and others driving through our canyons surely must wonder why these once magnificent creatures are so disrespectfully left to rot in the open. IT SEEMS the main function of the Utah Wildlife Bureau, is to sell hunting, trapping and fishing licenses. Elizabeth DeTine Salt Lake City FOR NEARLY 10 years, I&R has grown to where more than 10,000 calls a year have been received, with many relating to areas, such as the second example. As Mrs. Hadley notes, now in her third month on the job, many families have been hard-hi- t by the economic recession. SO IF you have a question like this one, The governments just passed a new law that may affect me. Who do I call for more information?" youll at least know a good place to start the search;: - i t prog- were also briefly outlined by Asst. Supt. Gayle Stevenson,-whsaid "some concern has been raised by parents about work release programs. "Were not talking about the forrams Have Questions? Davis County OR, Feed Deer Each Year the districts emergency plans are going well, with a booklet being Money ar ASKED HIS plan for education, Mr. Marriott quickly termed it a necessary top priority for any governor, indicating much more use of our facilities and more volunteer must be implemented programs to make the cost ratio more effective. Adding that hes studying school posseveral year-roun- d sibilities, he said further that ways must be found to increase teacher two-thre- DEMONSTRATION teachers would have to apply after achieving exemplary status or could work in curriculum development with pay rate determined by anticiCooperating pated length of service, for example. teachers, the term chosen vs. master teacher suggested around the state, would have assist student teachers with those teachers allocated $14 daily after student teachers training is completed. Mr. Burningham, speaking from results of a teacher survey, said individuals should have a chance to be accepted this time if theyre not meeting all the areas (required for exemplary teacher,) calling those mandates a violation of our contractual heritage. HE SAID counselors and media people shouldnt be excluded from program or curriculum development and said a flat pay rate given for all extra work would encourage the least experienced to gain the most, calling instead for an hourly rate depending on the teachers pay schedule. Supt. Welling said some discretion is given the district and it may include the extent that the primary function is teaching. In the broad definition were a little he said, to include support personnel such as counselors. Maybe when theres more money guidance and media personnel, among others, could be consithey he added. dered, cipation monies) at a higher rate" over the year theyre borrowed by the district meaning they dont cost e extra, Mrs. Allen added. Securities of Salt Lake City is handling the sale. The district may be gaining enough new warehouse space to fill two elementary schools, the board was also told, last week, thanks to surplus designation conferred on another Freeport Center facility owned by the federal General Services Administration. Tm wrists Mrin$ d starting in the 1984-8- 5 school year. They could be recommended for full contributing professional status after three successful years. Exemplary teachers, at least as outlined but subject to board decision, must apply holding at least six years teaching experience, bachelors degree plus change credit hours and upon principals evaluation. THAT PROVISION proved a stickler for the committee, voting going five for, four against and one abstaining, with the board told of concerns that many teachers are exemplary without holding those required prerequisites either in education or years of service. In addition, several stressed the need for a transition since teachers couldnt prepare for such standards, stressed Davis Education Assoc. Executive Secretary Dee $2.5 lion estimate. t. levels: probationary would include those Timmerman-Stepha- n Assoc, of Salt Lake Citys already built. Its a very efficient, functional plan. Approved i |