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Show UTAH STATE PRESS ASSOCIATION 467 EAST 3GG SO. rITT ! 84lli lO,UTAil 4 jr u uu ' r LjrLV 24 Pages THURSDAY, MAY 24,1979 VOLUME FIFTY NUMBER TWO Tosndtoffiir idMiFadl e ing in $57.75 more pay for those on the family premium, $43.47 for couples and $20.61 for singles. MEDICAL and dental coverage will also be upgrad- FARMINGTON - Davis teachers and the Davis County Board of Education accepted negotiations calling for a seven percent salary increase for the 1979-8- 0 school year Tuesday night. THE TEACHERS Davis Association Education narrowly approved the plan by a 288 to 237 vote, or a 55 percent majority in favor of the proposal. About 30 percent of the 1,500 members voted in the Tuesday afternoon election. DAVIS BOARD of Educa- tion members unanimously okayed the proposal in a special public meeting Tuesday night. beginning Salarywise, ' As ... $ W WWv 'Of gf' f, .on, - V It was time to look back at history kept alive through many his- torical buildings still standing in the Kaysville a oa, during a Heritage-Tour open to the public, recently. Among' nomes open to the public was the Thomas J. Smith home at 472 N. Main, restored as offices for Lakewood Investment Co. HERITAGE OF HISTORY THE BASIC 6.5 percent salary increase affected all steps and lanes and the same percentage uppage was given for elementary extra duties on an hourly rate; secondary extra athletic and LAYTON - School bells once more for will ring students at Verdeland Park Elementary School in Layton. THE 35 year-ol- d school has seen many students over the years but use as an elementary school ended about eight years ago. Since then, the building was used for the Davis Vocational Center uhtil that new facility opened last fall and was utilized for Head Start and other programs, along with storage. In a special school board meeting held Tuesday night, Supt. Bemell Wrigley said the school will be used for fourth and fifth graders from E.G. King School because of expected overcrowding there. They will travel to Verdeland Park during the 1979-8- 0 school year while the East Layton Elementary School is con-strutted. ALL EIGHT classrooms will be used, kitchen utilized FARMINGTON - The a tutorial reading program. APPROVAL WAS given by the Board of Education in its May 15 meeting for district officials to apply for funds to continue the program that has aided elementary school youngsters with reading problems in 23 schools. Edwin Cammack, programs, said the district could use those funds with $77,000 to continue carry-ove- r elementary school aid and add help for some junior high students. d AT PRESENT, first-fourt- ' VERDELAND Park will operate under E.G. Kings administration and students will participate in as many combined activities as possi h graders receive daily tutoring from high school students and adults. Those in fifth and sixth grade obtain help in small groups two or three times a week for 5 j minute periods from teacher1 aids. Some 410 students have one-on-o- Although the students will be physically separated from those at E.G. King, the school will be considered as an annex, Deputy Supt. Lawrence Welling explained. We felt rather than create a new school atmosphere and new boundaries, we would use it CLEARFIELD It was no easy going, Tuesday night, for proponents of a rezoning on Clearfields Villa Drive, but in the end they won out. C-- After lengthy discussion from some of the 34 in at- tendance and council members, and several motions, the rezoning passed by n a three-tw-o majority. Neldon Hamblin and Harley Hunt opposed the Elementary bid opening in July with construction completion anticipated by, August 1980, said Asst. Supt. John S. White. WE ARE trying to accom after transfer of duties; compensated workshops and early retirement incentives. Pushing the actual increase to around seven percent were increases in insurance coverage. The district will up the Development Center to the school foods facility in its medical insurance premium from 85 to 90 percent, with the change result- - The area was developed before a planning commission was established, said Councilman Gerald Heaton. AN AMENDMENT to the motion, stipulating no access allowed by vehicles from the north side of the property, was made by Councilman Harley Hunt, producing the three-tw- o vote. In other action, the council approved an additional $100 a month and okayed $2,600 for community school $47,000 in the city budget. Most of that will go for police programs. But yet to be decided is a proposed contract for 500 acre feet of water from Weber Basin Water Conservancy District, Mrs. Musselman said. department vehicle repairs, totalling $27,653, said Darlene Musselman, city manager secretary. OTHER FUNDS included $2,911 for streets, $8,500 legislative, $1,031 for parks, $657 swimming pool and protective inspection, $4,772. The council also approved CLEARFIELD officials were to meet with Syracuse officials later this week in an attempt to work out some kind of an agreement, she said, tb upgrading 80 street lights from 3,000 to 20,000 lumens at Coun-cilme- change. PROPERTY owners plan to high students in two or three yet undetermined schools would be included m a Lay-to- n modate programs now there (Verdeland Park) and are either looking at solutions or have assigned sites for them, he said. Some room will be available in Farming-to- n Eiayed For Villa Drive AT ISSUE was a request to rezone property at 11 Villa Drive from R-residential, to commercial. tuto- rial-related readingtnglish rotation program, 60 from seventh grade and an equal number from the eighth grade, he said. UNDER THE direction of two rotating teachers, they would receive daily help durk ing two periods. Instruction would include sections for language arts, a skill laboratory and reading. Teachers would assist students during two of those segments and they would study individually during the third, Mr. Cammack said. Students are identified as needing help through administration of tests and are aided on basis of need, not income, he added. Those schools included are chosen by averaged income level, however. 30-4- been involved. Beginning next fall, junior1 ble, Dr. Welling said. Plans call for an East refurbished. install a heating and appliance store in part of the building, presently a home. But it was a see-sabattle as neighbors first opposed the rezoning and then seemed to shift in favor when Mr. Hunt told them their property would gain value if rezoned commercial but added that such a move would mean a property owner could sell his piece for commercial use while residences might ad- join it. back-to-bac- who oversees that and other federally-finance- (Verdeland Park) as an annex for King until the East Layton school is done. for hot lunch and library School Board Will Seed $458,000 In Federal Funds Davis County School District will seek $458,000 in federal funds to continue and expand . THE, TUTORIAL program was pioneered by the district and has operated for several years, tb IN THE first motion, Councilman Hamblin opted to deny the rezoning, based on the character of the existing neighborhood. But Councilman Don I McDougal disagreed. think its unfortunate there wasnt better planning. But I agree with the master plan that it should be commercial. In the future, these areas will become commercial. I DONT view Villa as being a subdivision. If it had another street coming in it would be different. It will be forced on us (rezoning proposal) again and again," he added. to daily with a six or seven period load. Those teachers volunteering to teach a class during preparation benefits while life insurance will be increased from $7,200 to $8,000. The salary negotiations have been the most difficult -- A SIX member district professional development 10 years, said DEA Executive Secretary Dee Burningham. Were not in , committee will replace the former credit evaluation committee and the local professional improvement unhappy with the school district but it puts teachers in a difficult bind. At a 0 percent level of inflation they cant pay their bills. ALL TEACHERS feel like they need a fair cost of living increase but probably at least 40 percent are the sole breadwinners in their families, he said. For these people, when they drop two to three percent behind the cost of living it QM Govenraoir EMariss committee formerly required Dy the state recertification program. The committee will include three members nominated by the superintendent and three by the DEA. It will continue to evaluate credits for lane change. , leave will be allowed up to 15 days. ALTHOUGH not finalized, discussions will continue for revisions in elementary grade Some very report cards. significant input has resulted from talks in that direction, said Mr. Burningham. The changes could include different report cards for lower grades and implementation of the traditional letter grading in upper elementary grades vs. a number system of Changes might also be made in grading of specific concepts. tb one-thre- e. Approves Bid For Sewer Completion At the Fruit Heights City Council meeting on May 15 bids were opened for completion of sanitary sewer to the Oakmont Subdivision. BIDS WERE sought for two alternate plans with Plan A serving 14 existing homes and one vacant lot and Plan B serving an additional two homes that are situated too low to be served by the first alternate. Only two bids were received with Whitaker Construction Co. of Brigham City bidding $31,805.60 for Plan A with no bid for Plan B." Rolfe Construction Co. bid for Plan A and for Plan B. The bid of Whitaker Construction Co. was accepted by the council, subject to review and approval by Neff Engineering. The two homes that cannot be served by gravity flow are given the option of remaining on septic tank or installing pumps for service into the sewer system. $41,785.50 $58,327.00 A DATE of Aug. 25 was agreed to by the council for the annual Fruit Heights Days party. Councilman Larry Burke is assigned to complete arrangements for the annual np Application Okayed For Bilingual Federal Funding Students at LAYTON Lincoln Elementary School in Layton may be able to receive instruction in two different languages, if federal funding is approved for a proposed bilingual program. increase in learning and were having some help from Colorado (where a similar program is in operation). English-speakin- g students could be involved at parental request, he said. Some 19 speaking non-Spani- WJeeUi fflewairHiip I know this country will remain strong, meet the food needs of coming generations, keep our water clean and our countryside beautiful and productive," wrote President Carter. HE ALSO stated that so, we must continue to to Jo cdn-ser- natural resources aftd protect the environment.' .The state of Utah is attempt ,ing to do just that and is. ' 'starting at the top. Governor Matheson has, made the following declara- tion: WHEREAS, THE quantity of these products depend upon the conservation, wise and proper state agencies and countless individuals; management of the soil and water resources; and Now, therefore, I, Scott M. Matheson, Governor of the State of Utah, do hereby declare the week of May 20 through 27, 1979 as Soil Stewardship Week in Utah, in full appreciation of the value of the soil to the public welfare and in honor of those who protect it. WHEREAS, ALL people have a mutual interest in the land and share the respon- sibility of preserving its productivity; and Whereas, Utah soil and water conservation districts provide a practical and democratic organization through which landowners are taking the initiative to conserve and make proper use of these resources; and well-bein- g of our people depends, upon the production of ample supplies of food, fiber and other products of the soil ; and Whereas, the quality and time wont receive added pay and the superintendent will okay all cases where a teacher is to be assigned a class during normal preparation time. give comparable FRiit lleiolits Council ic By TOM BUSSELBERG ed teachers will start at $19,672 . vs. $10,020 this year with a maximum for general salary doctorate at Step 15 set at often means they have to $20,861, up $1,276. increase their outside income THOUGH teachers accepted and most already are deep into that. Education suffers or the contract, Davis Education Association Pres. David they begin to look elsewhere for employment. VanLangeveld said a lot of The legislature should have discontent was evident from teachers. I just think the authorized cuts in specific areas instead of in general legislature better be aware that teachers just wont take slashes, Mr. Burningham said. Another year like this it (the limited increase) and would find the district less we will lose several of our able to cope. Well have to cut teachers. The quality of education into the operating reserve will suffer, he continued. that the district needs. This year it may be okay but I dont think theyll stand for OTHER contract highlights ' include: it again." Teachers generally were satisfied with district and DEA negotiation efforts under the circumstances, he added. ' s' . -- Secondary teachers will have one preparation period' take-hom- By TOM BUSSELBERG WHEREAS, THESE districts are carrying forward a program of soil and water conservation in cooperation with numerous federal and , THE DOCUMENT gives credit to those responsible for conserving soil and water resources. It also stresses the need for increased conservaand tion resource management. And, according to Jimmy Carter, that task demands the commitment and participation of all Americans. TOE SCHOOL has about 69 students who speak Spanish, or other language besides English as their first tongue, said Deputy Supt. Lawrence Welling. If a grant now being sought is approved by federal authorities, students in kindergarten-second grade could receive bilingual instruction. It would be provided in English and Spanish but it hasnt been determined if everything would be repeated in both languages, he said. Three kindergarten aids would be employed where presently no assistance is provided, while two Spanishspeaking teachers already work with first and second graders. ITS NOT the intent to diminish English but to provide a chance for a second language for those who want it, its a pilot program, Dr. Welling said. We would ex- pect the youngsters to students could also benefit. TOE anticipated objective is to help those with Spanish, proficiency gain more in that and more in English, Dr. Welling added, noting that initially the program would probably be confined to Lincoln area students, tb language THE KAYSVILLE REFLEX 197 "B North Main SL, Layton PHONE 376-91- 33 Published Weekly by CUPPER PUBLISHING CO. John Stable, Jr., Publisher Second Class Postage Paid At Layton, Utah su3scp.:pnc.i $4.50 per year Out al State Subscription S5.90 Overseas Subscription SIS. 00 (Payable in Advance) |