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Show t f REFLEX JOURNAL BULLETIN LEADER, NOVEMBER 24, 1982 Some Students Cities To Decide Om Grants la Davis ; Hot Graduated 20 Of Davis Students By TOM HE ADDf D that with the $50,000 base monies distributed would be closer io population. The WasaUft f ront Regional Council of mayors and other officials must take the final vote although the county would gain about fiU.tioO through the $50.tx base rate, BlSSIl BHttJ ResiFARMINGTON dent of the county 15 citie will be liked for their input by community Giber for various project that could see funding through community develop-men- ! gram during December, timetable that application be to TO MIF.T require Wasatch Front Regional UylOM BUhsHRf doesn't apply to special education students, is a "This is a minimum competcncy-th- is KG North County Editor - FARMINGTON While the exact number hnl known, Davi district high Hhool icnior may not receive graduation diplomat nett spring, Jff-li- 1 HOSE students will be the Hot hit" by the new Mate and district educational competency requirements implemented five years ago when current seniors were eighth graders. " Thovc students will be allowed transcripts of classes completed but not a graduation certificate, explains Gayle Stevenson, assistant superintendent in outlining the competency program to the board of education. "non-passing- UNDER TH IT program. 8th graders are tested in April, after eight months in that grade, in reading, computation, writing, democratic governance, consumer skills and problem solving. Those students not passing all or part of the test will have a chance to retake it the follow ing y ear before the regular test would be given to a new group of eighth graders. They wouljl take only that portion they failed to pass, he explained in a presentation also made by Dr. Don Lockhcad, district language arts supervisor. IT'S estimated percent of the nearly 3,000 eighth grade students taking the test each spring pass all areas, meaning about 400-50- 0 need to retake all or a portion. And for those hapless 12th graders who still havent passed, there will probably be e test periods, Mr. Stevenson indicated, noting precautions are taken to assure students not passing aren't "lost." 80-8-5 two-thre- ABOUT everything we could think of has been done but there may be a few at the end of the year who wont pass," he said, noting teachers, students and parents are notified, generally at the start of the ninth grade or the following year, of failures. Parents are invited to come in. A few find difficulty in seeing the need and there is some difficulty with students who move into the district each year," he added, emphasizing teachers and counselors are supposed to be alerted to those students having difficulties to allow for extra attention based at passing those portions not completed. STUDENTS are given the same type of test but a different form when retaking it, Mr. Stevenson added, noting passing it floor, not the ceiling. Our students pass about the 58th percentile" in the national test, he said. THE TEST program began "in response to widespread concern" from colleges, employers and the general public that many students werent learning fundamentals of reading, arithmetic and reasoning. Districts in 36 states now require such testing. At the start of the eighth graJc year, all eighth grade students and their parents are asked to attend a counseling and planning session to prepare for the tests, a brochure given to all students says. Teachers are to plan coursework emphasizing the competency skills. In English classes, for example, special assignments are asked in composition skills, including sentence structure, spelling and punctuation. LOT OF "remediation" efforts are made at helping students attain those skills, the board was told, with summer school offered at one district high school or more in all testing areas. Those students not reaching adequate scores are counseled in courses necessary. In the reading comprehension area, for instance, students are asked to determine the meaning of a word through sentence context, the "global" meaning, or making up the title for a story and summarizing it in a few sentences. A THEY WOULD also be asked to record the main idea of a story and draw a conclusion where appropriate as well as using a newspaper heading to teach interpreting a main idea. Also asked is ability to answer questions about specific facts such as names, places, events and times. That was approved by the state board of education in early 1977 and also includes individual career and educational plans for each student. In the fall of that year, the Davis District began trial testing of all 10th graders in reading, composition and writing. Those not achieving were requested that spring and all 10th grade students received the test in the fall of 1978. Competency testing for democratic governance (social studies) was developed by the district h and administered to all graders in the spring of 1978. 9th-10t- ALTHOUGH a 1980 deadline originally was imposed by the state board, it was extended in Davis and students in 8th grade tested vs. 10th to allow more time to correct deficiencies. Taxes Due B Tues., Nov. FARMINGTON -- - Deadline for real property taxes (home and real estate) is next Tuesday (Nov. 30), Davis County Treasurer Pauline McBride announced today. SHE SAID persons paying in person at the Davis County Courthouse, Farmington, have until noon on Nov. 30 to make payment. Those paying by mail must have their letter postmarked not later than Nov. 30 to avoid a late penalty assessment. Persons who fail to meet the deadline will be assessed a two percent penalty, or a minimum of $10, whichever is greater, the treasurer explained. However, late payments can not be made until after posting of taxes, or about Dec. 15. TAXPAYERS then have about 30 days - - to make late payments. until Jan. 15 After Jan. 15, taxpayers will be assessed the two percent penalty plus interest, the latter based on the current discount interest rate. Mrs. McBride said persons wanting more information about their taxes should call the County Recorders Office in Farmington. A $1 charge is made for taxpayers needing a duplicate tax notice. or SHE EMPHASIZED that tax notices have been mailed to more than 30,000 property owners in the county but there are still some notices returned because of improper addresses. Taxpayers are responsible for making payments on time, even if they do not receive a tax notice, said Ms. McBride, grb Mental Healths Help In Crisis Forum Slated When someone has a serious problem, getting profes- sional help quickly may mean the difference between preventing further emotional or physical harm, and having to pick up the pieces afterward. I THINK Im going crazy, have headaches all the time. Bought a house last year, now I cant afford the payments. I work two jobs, seems I work all the time. The kids are out of control, they dont listen to me anymore. They must hate me. I dont blame them. I just cant hold it together anymore. cant sleep, Davis County Mental Health Center has a emergency service for just such crisis situations. Within 6 minutes, a person calling 0 can get in or 24-ho- 298-344- 773-706- touch with a trained therapist who can provide immediate crisis intervention and access to professional mental health services. A TYPICAL crisis results from situations that cause excessive stress so that a person loses control or feels like they are losing control, such as in a divorce, loss of a job or of a loved one, or from the abuse of alcohol or other drugs. The most frequent calls deal with defamily or marital problems, suicide threats and pression, or attempts. I always seem to get depressed this time of year. Other people are celebrating with their families, but my family hardly ever visits me. Ever since my wife died, I dont have anything to live for. I wish I were dead. THE CRISIS worker handling the call makes an assessment of the call and responds appropriately according to the needs of the caller, perhaps initiating a face to face interview, or if necessary, hospitalization. I dont know whats happening to me, cant breathe. I had to leave in the middle of my shift, run outside to get some air. My hearts pounding so hard I think my chest will burst. It just happened all of a sudden, this feeling that something terribles going to happen. Im afraid of what I might do.. .Can you help me? HELP IN a crisis is a phone 6 or call away. Call 298-344- Council official by f ebruary and decision by May, cutes must, by law, conduct a public hearing where input will be sought on project for potential funding, Asst. County Planner Albert Cole told the Davis Mayor Council of Government last week the guideline follow those set during last year first ueh funding, stressing projects that w ill benefit at least 80 percent of those with low or Study Foreign Tongue By medium incomes. Thai includes at least 10 percent of the near 1720.000 for housing improvement along with sewer, water and health related projects or those affecting safety, such a EXCEPT for one Arabic class offered at Bountiful High School, French, Spanish and some German classes are the only offerings, the board of education was told, last week, in a report from Dr. Don Lockhcad, language arts supervisor for the district. That one in five is higher than its ever been since records were kept over the last decade, though, climbing from about 15 percent in the 1977-7- 8 year, and surpass the state average of around !6and national one point below that. rehabilitation; one-thir- d. 1 contacted, Clearfield City Manager Gayle Starks said the city would seek at least some funds for two storm water pro- jects. Those would mean 1000 $260,000 for a project on E. from Antelope Drive at the citys north border, to 700 South, near the high school. LAYTON will probably re- submit its request for downtown rehabilitation monies to the tune of $250,000, City Planner Scott Carter said, noting it would mean a facelifting of sorts from about 200 North to 300 South, including realignment of the street, new street lighting and beautification., at, IN ADDITION, an annual Oktoberfest or German festival is held at Millcreck Junior High School and some high schools conduct foreign language activities in the spring, he continued. Extension of the school day at some schools, including Davis, has helped open the door to additional participation. he said, with enrollment there up from 168 to 293. cluding the University of Utah, where two years of the same language during between 1 2th grades will be required by 1987. He also mentioned Brigham Young University, where no set requirements have been placed but with language strongly recommended. In Davis County, classes start in the 8th grade with Dr. Lockhead noting attempts at "trying to get some fluent chance at speaking in oral FARMINGTON 7th-- -- A public hearing date for the updated County Master Plan was set for Dec. 28 by the County Commission during last weeks regular meeting. AFTER almost three years of preparation the updated Master Plan is ready for after the public hearing. The old master plan, though never formally adopted has been followed by the county since 1970. communications classes before students attempt to tacnle level one courses. en- TO MEET state deadlines, thusiastic and hope the students will be enthusiastic enough to take it," he said, admitting a problem does arise Centerville, meanwhile, for some students who cant may go after about $54,000 for continue a language course beanother water project, a city cause teachers arent available spokesman says. Although or there arent enough stunegotiations were continuing dents available to justify a when contacted, he said a well class. is proposed either on the citys A parent questioned wastnorth side near Porters Lane time for those students ing or somewhere in the southern who gain an interest in a lansection. It would, in any case, and then cant continue guage tie in the upper bench and with it Mr. Stevenson noting, north-sout- h water system. its uneconomical for a very UNDER THE grant system, limited offering. In many cases the various counties of the weve had three-fou- r students Wasatch Front area, including and we cant justify. It does Davis, Weber, Morgan and catch a lot of students in that Tooele counties, must agree to situation. a base amount available to each city plus a per capita MR. LOCKHEAD noted the based on population. district leads the state in offerTwo base proposals were ing advanced placement clasconsidered by the mayors, last ses that could be used for colweek, with one at $75,000 faillege credit. Noting that proging to gain any positive reacram is just building, he said, tion while $50,000 plus populaadding that the new Academy tion was unanimously favored. program is offering Spanish afOF $1,465,000 available, ter school with one class in Davis County has 57 percent of each end of the county for stu- - Assistant County Planner Albert Cole said in the Tuesday meeting that the public hearing would have to fall between Christmas and New ready. Our interdependence a a society" is growing, as well, she said, adding, If we want to survive, we a Americans cant always expect (others) to speak English." In some schools, several teachers are giving instructions in one language. Dr. Lockhead explained, noting BOARD Pres. Sheryl Allen that Latin could be offered, emphasized importance of with several teachers wilting foreign language. "The in- and able, but with inadequate creased enrollment is probably student demand. include zoning rules for unincorporated areas in the county and would also have a section on the controversial Val Verda area. THE MASTER plan cludes sections covering boundaries. Updating the current master plan began in 1979 by the county planning commission, and after almost three years of work the master plan is ready to go. 'I1.. . INCLUDED in the Master Plan are plans to mark roads for bicyclist and eventually widening county roads to meet ty Courthouse in Farmington. If approved the updated Master Plan ordinance would Hiking trails are also planned to be built in areas around the Weber River, and birdwatching areas are being considered around Pages Lane. Continued from page national bicycle standards. 1 Due to the Legislatures action two years ago limiting increases in taxes to six percent plus growth, estimated at nine percent. County Com. Glen Saunders said only nine percent additional budget could be generated, some, possibly, to help defray the leg- -- al costs. . . TWO FAILED motions later, though, the $5,000 that was projected through inmill creasing the budget was deleted. That wouldve meant only $20,000 would have to come from the general budget already sent to county officials to be aired in the public hearing Dec. 14. Its very frustrating, Com. Saunders said, in speaking of attempts at setting a budget. Its educated guesswork. He noted new legislation allows for setting the mill levy in June for collection of taxes that November. extra DAVIS COUNTY Sheriff Sgt. Sharon Esplin said -- ; WHILE THE meeting was open to the press and public, that came only after efforts by this reporter, insisting the Sunshine Law doesnt allow closed sessions for budgetary problems, the excuse that had been raised earlier. In addition, the closed session wasnt noted on the agenda, also a must according to the law. In recommending ways to cut the budget, Ms. Layton said $13,000 could be saved by cutting the state bookmobile, that serves the north end of the county. A like amount is paid by Layton. The countys own bookmobile, covering the south, would save $41,000 HE SAID Sunset, Layton and Bountiful have also noted an increase in burglaries. Earlier, King Clarion Subdivision in Kaysville suffered a rash of burglaries and one suspect was arrested. Sgt. Esplin urged home owners to lock their doors and windows, be certain their cars are locked, and wherever possible to have security lights installed as a deterent to burglary. He also urged residents to report suspicious persons and vehicles in the area. if cut. 773-706- 0. ( re- creation, transportation and land use. Also included in the introduction section of the plan is a description of all the townships within the county Sites within the county for the proposed West Valley highway are discussed in the master plan, and plans for continuation of Davis Boulevard through North Salt Lake are also included in the plan. THE MASTER plan also contains proposals for the zoning of much of the countys unincorporated areas. Most of the countys unincorporated areas are agriculturally zoned. An extension of the North Canyon road is included in the master plan. The North Canyon Road would be continued through private property to connect with 400 East in Bountiful to relieve traffic problems on 3100 South, a major traffic artery. THE UPDATED master plan is currently available to in- terested parties through the county planning office located in the county courthouse in Farmington. Library Board Sets Aside $25,000 For Layton Litigation FRUIT HEIGHTS - A rash of burglaries in Fruit Heights last week has drawn a warning to all Davis County residents to be certain their homes, cars and valuables are secure. HE SAID one parked van was entered and stereo equipment, record players, tapes, turntables, etc., were stolen. In other burglaries, saddles, food, rugs, tools, appliances and furnishings were taken by culprits who entered without much forced entry. . In some cases, homes and vehicles were left unlocked," the investigating officer noted. in- Years day. The commission set the public hearing date for Dec. 28 at 2 p.m. The meeting will be held in the Davis Coun- Residents Should Secure Valuables there were eight reported burglaries in one area of Fruit Heights last Thursday - resulting in the loss of several thousand dollars in stolen goods. They (burglars) apparently ransacked homes and vehicles and took only what they wanted, said Sgt. Esplin. Many valuables were taken, but much was left behind indicating that they were quite selective in what they took. due to the universities emphasizing it. I expect it will pick up. and we will have to he Commission Sets aster Flan Date HE ATTRIBUTES that to emphasis placed by colleges and universities, in- TEACHERS are very ol s, one in five Davis County secondary student are now learning a foreign language. $245,000, or more than to Clinton for water storage tanks and lines; $132,000 to Kaysville for culinary water lines; $142,030 to South Davis Fire District for fire equipment and $ 20,000-plu- s to Centerville for water improvements, including a welt. Fruit Heights was awarded $76,000 for a water project, as well. In a check with three county already well on their way to getting at least a good idea of what theyd like to aim for. Although its all tentative, with no councils having met when after-scho- - LAST YEAR, a simitar amount of money was allocated with $72,000 going to the Davis Housing Authority for cities late last week, it appeared officials were 2-- lt still a FARMINGTON long shot from a majority, but street. housing dents grades Interest is growing in social and other activi-ticat sell, Dr. Lockhead said, noting some county students attend the annual BYU language fair, one of the few still going on around the country. Students were admitted only if they could speak the foreign language proficiently enough to exchange currency and make their needs known, even having to "pass customs" before they could leave. TOM BUSSELBERG ID BE IN favor of giving up the state bookmobile, just keep the county, Mrs. Shumway said. It seems like we could save money there by giving up the state. Both Mrs. Shumway and Mr. Arbuckle contested raising taxes for paying litigation costs. I dont feel good about cutting services to people to come up with her (Ms. Laytons) legal fees. She added that a public hearing should be held giving residents a chance to air the issue. ' "ONCE YOU keep taxes up for something, they keep it up, Mr. Arbuckle said. I just cant (approve it). If it increases taxes, were making a bad thing and those perpetuate raising money for something we dont like. I dont care how little it is its the philosophy. I hate to see the citizens of the county have to bear this, Ms. Layton said. All I really want is to come out even. I personally feel you should take the responsibility for some of it. IM THE plaintiff in this case, youre the defendent. All the decisions up to this point indicate youre in the wrong, Im in the right. I really dont feel I should have to bear this financial burden. To that, Mrs. Shumway said, I realize youre the director now because we were forced to take you back. Now were forced to pay these fees. I dont like this yoke put upon us. I feel Jeanne should bear part of that burden. MS. LAYTON emphasized she only wants to be reimbursed for expenses, and indicated she might be willing to pay some of the costs. |