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Show V O U . r' 1 V :: l A . r kS 11 VOLUME THURSDAY, JUNE 25, 1981 EIGHTY-THRE- NUMBER SIXTEEN E 24 Pages School Teachers Scheduled To Vote On New Contracts TOM BUSSELBERG By LAYTON Upwards of 1,600 Davis School District teachers were expected to take action on a 1981-8- 2 contract that includes a 7.6 percent salary increase and additional in- surance benefits Tuesday night. MEETING AS the Davis Education Association in Layton High School's auditorium, that action marked the district as the first along the Wasatch Front to reach that point in the negotiation process this year. Last year, an agreement on a 12.7 percent salary hike had been achieved by May 15 and most other large districts from Provo to Ogden had completed But contract signing by July this year, faced with legislative funding cuts allow ing for only a six percent increase in state monies, progress has been slow w ith several districts currently in impasse. ment of employ ee premiums. In exchange, teachers agreed to "cost containment provi- sions" including an average class size increase of student. That comes from an additional 1.270 students expected next fall and 16 fewer teachers, lost through resignation and retirement and not replaced. "The greater class size will r bring the district ratio to midpoint of districts along the Wasatch Front," Supt. Lawrence Welling said. one-ha- lf pupil-teache- AND WHILE both sides were "reluctant" to increase class loads, they agreed it was necessary to arrive at a larger salary increase, the joint press release said. Morgan County School District was the first in northern Utah to reach an agreement with an 8 percent increase but current discussion in other neighboring districts ranges between five and six percent, officials from both the school district and DEA have said. IN A JOINT press release are (! to r) K?nna l.ichtlooi.-firSunset's reigning royalty for 1981-8Miss Sunset, and Carolee llaslei. attendant; Joyce Gorringe, second attendant. 2 CONTEST WINNERS American Party To Organize In Davis County The American Party of Davis County will hold its organizing convention on June 26 at 6 p.m. in the commission chambers of the county court house in Farmington. The purpose of the convention is twofold: TO ELECT new officers for the Davis County American Party county chairman, vice chairman (state law requires that these two officers By American Party of Davis County, P.O. Box 405. Centerville, Ut. 84014. Contact H.N. Henderson, 292-- 167, for further information. 1 ANTELOPE ISLAN- D- A man-cause- has reportedly char-- , acres of red between grassland on Antelope Island, according to David Dalrmple. state area forester. HE SAID the blaze was first 800-90- 0 4 p.m. last Wednesday and had already spread over more than 30 acres. Firemen responded from the State Forest Service, Syracuse City Fire Dept, and Davis County fire dept. Seek Robbery Aid BOUNTIFUL - Police are asking for assistance from anyone who may have seen a vehicle speed from the South Davis Credit Union Building, 361 West 500 South, Bountiful, shortly before noon on Friday, June 12. IT WAS about that time that two black men, both wearing ski masks, entered the Credit Union office and robbed a teller of more than $1,000 cash. DAVIS NEWS JOURNAL B" North Mam St., Layton, Utah 84041 197 Phone 376-913- 3 Published Weekly by CLIPPER PUBLISHING CO ' John Stahle, Jr., Publisher Office manager Leland Erickson said both men brandished hand guns and demanded all the money in the till. The bandits then ordered the employees to lie on the floor while they scooped up the money and after taking the money the employees were ordered into a back room. WE DID not see the getaway car if one was used, said Mr. Erickson. The men entered the office by the front door and fled through a rear door. Later the same day a similar holdup occurred in Ogden when a man wearing a mask robbed the Railway Credit Un- ion of about $2,000 and escaped in a van. He, too. ordered the employees and Second Class Postage Paid at Layton, Utah customers to lie on the floor while the robbery was in prog- SUBSCRIPTION $4 50 per year Out of State Subscription $5.50 police officers. INVESTIGATORS OF the two robberies believe, howev- Oversees Subscription $15 00 (Payable in Advance) -- has approved an $81 THAT BUDGET represents less than a five percent increase in the three budgets that make up the entire package and w hile it includes a possible three mill voted leeway implementation, taxes will go up nearly two mills below that due to other tax reduc- dered that option. tions. The maintenance and operation millage has dropped by legislative mandate from 24 to 23.25 while the bond interest and capital outlay has dropped by 1.07 mills, to 16.93 while torte liability for insurance has remill. mained at one-tent- h reported about ress, according to Ogden USE OF all three voted leeway mills allowed the board of education by the voters last year has been listed in the budget although no mills have yet been levied. The board has until August to set the levy, as do all taxing bodies. Discussion from the board has leaned to a three mill levy to make up, primarily, for expected total loss of "874" impact aid monies. Some $1.8 million was received for the current fiscal year from the federal government to help defray costs of educating youngsters whose parents live or work on federal installations for which no property taxes are collected. As it looks now , Congress could eliminate the program entirely as far as Davis County is concerned. . simi- be- IF MORE funding is received from the feds than last year after adding that to the emergency tax revenue levied, the district would have to return the excess, some officials have indicated. A breakdown of the three budgets lists the following allocations: $65,590,100 for maintenance and operations with the lion's share going for salaries and benefits; that compares with $61 .229,000 last year, for a 7.1 percent increase: $15,710,600 compared to $17,562,900 for the current year for a 10.5 percent drop: $4,218,500 in school year vs. school foods lor the $4, 733.5(H) for the fiscal year just ending, representing a 10 9 percent decrease. 1981-8- 2 IN EXPLAINING the budget, board clerk Roger (dines said the average cost per pupil has l n t rom $ .566 to $ .625 for thecomingyeai. an increase of 5.4 percent while the distral o anticipating a .270 enrollment increase, pushing the number of students above 40.000. UNDER THE agreement, teachers with a bachelor's degree would begin at $12,837 and receive $20,325 after 12 years while those with a mas Before the budget was unanimously approved by the board. Richard Cantrell of Kay sville said he would initiate circulation of a petition if the board adopted all three voted leeway mills. THE PETITION would need "a little more than 2.380" signatures to gain a spot on the November general election ballot to determine if the voted leeway should be revoked, he told the board, saying the public had been told the board would only mills during the first year after its passage. "Last year you said you needed the voted leeway two mills to cover 874 loss and said that would be enough," Mr. Cantrell said. Burn-ingha- and operations (including salaries) budget. THE LEGISLATURE voted to increase the WPU (w eighted pupil unit) by only six percent. Districts receive funding based on that amount, equalling a little more than one per student w ith handicapped and other special students receiving a higher value. That W'PU provides most of the increased funding for teacher salaries across the sate, the joint news release said. "Employee costs, salaries, fringe benefits and employment taxes constitute 88 percent of the district's operating CONTINUED ON PAGE 2 All that I'm asking is for HE ADDED, this board to take a good hard look , to make cuts, not increases. We will destroy this nation if this continues." Board member Sheryl Allen said of the third mill, "For myself, none (of the mills) have been levied at this point and they probably won't be until August and untill we can consider it. In my mind, I didn't anticipate federal impact aid would be totally cut (as it now looks)." levy-tw- BUT SUPT. Lawrence Welling explained. "I believe the intention was to cover unexpected expenses in school operation. As we try to build the budget, (funding shortfalls from the legislature and federal sources facing the district). As I understand the voted leeway, the board went on record taking a stand three mills should be placed before the voters (authority to levy that much). They voted for it (voters) and the board would determine how to distribute it." To that Mr. Cantrell said, "Maybe less than one percent (of voters) gave you that authority. If you go back on your word. I'll circulate (the petition) to repeal. It is in accordance with the law (petition). If we can have a decrease in taxes, the detision is yours. When will it all (taxation) end? MR. CANTRELL asked if the board had considered cuts and questioned when people would have to stop buying shoes and clothing because of mill increases. "Thank goodness we can get rid of this oppressive, unconscionable law. If the board of education will adhere to less than two mills," he won't initiate the petition, he added. But when informed the projected budget would include less than a two mill tax increase he said, I haven't had an opportunity to look at the budget, I will. I'm only concerned it doesn't go over two mills. There are a number of people w ho are very irate and upset. percent of our property taxes go to the schools, all the income tax. and (some from) liquor. Isn't that enough or a little much?" he said, adding, We will study the budget." Board Pres. Lucile Reading countered, "I think you will find this board very eager to provide the best possible education at the least possible cost. We have a very houghtful, conservative board." FIFTY-EIGH- Layton Riata Days Are Ready LAYTON After working hard for the past five months, the Layton Riata Days Committee under the chairmanship of Randall Heaps, has finalized the 1981 July 4th celebration. THE AGENDA includes the most popular events of years past and some additions that will add variety and interest. The events include: The well received art show has been expanded to two days. Entries will be received July 2 at the Heritage Museum with a $1 entry fee charged to help pay for ribbons and awards. Exhibits will be open from noon to 9:30 p.m. No charge July for admission. 4 er, that even though the method of operation was lar. there-- is tween the two crimes. st THAT DECISION may not be made until October, howevei. but the hoard's fiscal year and budget must be in place July for fiscal year. The federal start of the 1981-830 government operates on an Oct. fiscal year. The board could levy up to three mills 'emergency" millage. authorized to districts where impact aid is lost, but due to a three-yea- r limit on that source and uncertainty about amount that will be received, most of the bu.ird haven't actively consi- The Davis School Board million budget that includes an anticipated 1.18 mill tax increase. FARMINGTON be ot opposite sexes), secretary and treasurer, and to elect delegates to the state American Party convention to be held Aug. 15 in Salt Lake City. The registration fee is $5 per person. Individuals desiring to may do so by sending the registration fee to: Fire On Antelope fire, believed to be TOM BUSSELBF.RG from the school district and DEA, it was noted that, in addition to the 7.6 percent raise, a change in the insurance program provides for full pay at $1 3.578 and earn a maximum $23,621 after 14 years. In a joint statement by the superintendent and EDA Executive Secretary Dee they said. "This settlement has been difficult to reach because of several limitations in state funding and drastic cuts in federal funding of 53.5 percent." State and federal revenue account for 79 percent of the maintenance ter's would start show is sponsored by the Francis Peak Gem and Mineral Society and will be held in the parking lot nearest the Heritaage Museum. Rock dealers will sell and handcrafted jewely and other items. Riata days reahy begin June 27 with the Miss Layton Scholarship Pageant and Prince and Princess contest held in Layton High School auditorium. This will start at 7:30 p.m for the price of S2 for adults and $ for children lapidary-supplie- JULY 4 starts early with a breakfast 30 a.m. in the Layton served from Commons Bowery. Prices are $2.50 for adults and S2 tor children under 10. The Layton 1th Ward will sponsor the breakfast. The parade will start at a.m. on Main St. behind Clarence Knight and proceed south to Gentile, turning on Lancer Lane and ending in the Layton High School east parking lot. Skydivers will jump into the Layton High baseball field as the parade concludes. THE OFFICIAL ribbon cutting for the Layton Commons Park Phase II will take place at 12:30 p.m. in front of the museum. Concession stands will be in a different location this year because of the construction going on at Layton High. Look for fooc or game booths on the w est side of the high school near the band and choral room entrance. The concessions will open after the parade and remain in business until the fireworks. 1 THE GEM and Mineral Show will be from 8 a.m. until dark. The open July 1 AN AFTERNOON of ball games has been planned. The C League baseball will play at p.m. Little League minor will also play at I p.m. with the Little League major baseball allstars starting their game at 3 p.m. Soccer teams will play on the soccer field from p.m. City fathers will play members of the coaches association in slow pitch softball at 5:30 p.m. The swimming pool will open to the general public at 1:15 p.m. and remain open until 7:15. baseball LIVE entertainment sponsored by the Layton Civic Arts Association, will start in the west bleachers of the football stadium at 7 p.m. and continue until the fireworks display ends Lay ton's July 4th celebration. Grand marshall will be Ann Harris with Carl and Gay Craig as honorary senior citizens for the day. dmg |