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Show Uintah teacher salary schedules boosted 4.4 I? t I 1 I if J Teacher salary schedules in the Uintah School District were boosted by an average of $763 or 4.40 percent this year. This was reported by Utah Foundation, the private research organization, in its regular annual analysis of teacher salary changes in Utah. In addition to this overall increase in the salary schedules, most teachers in the district also received a normal experience increment that averaged $668. Thus, the total increase for most teachers in the Uintah School District amounted to $1,431 or 8.25 percent. Teachers who are at the top step in the salary scale, of course will benefit only from the change in the salary schedule. According to the Foundation report, the beginning salary for a classroom teacher in the Uintah School District amounted to $14,700 this year. The salary schedules provide regular increases for experience and for added academic training. As a result, experienced teachers with a masters degree receive a maximum salary of or about 75 percent $25,725 in 1985-8more than a beginning teacher with only a bachelors degree. It would take 13 years to reach this maximum salary level. Foundation analysts point out that the above amounts are taken from the published district salary schedules and are based on approximately 184 working days or about nine months of service. The Legislature also appropriated more than $30 million to fund a career-ladde- r programs in the various local districts. This could provide additional funds for teacher salaries in Utah. 6, A teacher with a bachelors degree who began teaching five years ago in the Uintah School District received a starting salary of $11,600 per year. Over the past five years that same teacher would have receive increases totaling $3,720 in salary schedules adjustments plus $2,320 in annual experience increments. In addition, reductions in the required retirement contributions would have added $520 to the teachers take home pay. As a result, the total increase to the teacher would have amounted to $6,560 or 56.6 percent over this five year period. The Foundation report observes that the average salary paid to classroom teachers in Utah last year (1984-85- ) was $21,307, compared with $22,894 in the eight Mountain States and $23,546 in the United States as a whole. These salary differences, however, are largely offset by the fact that Utah pays most of the employees share of the retirement costs, a fringe benefit not generally available in other states. When a comparison is made of the salary levels for all instructional per- sonnel (teachers, principals, supervisors, guidance personnel, librarians, etc.), Utah is approximately equal to the U.S. and the Mountain States averages according to the Foundation. The analysis shows that the average salary for all instructional personnel during 1984-8- 5 was $24,475, compared with $24,457 in the Mountain States and $24,569 for the nation as a whole. Again, inclusion of the special retirement fringe benefit provided by Utah would make the total compensation for all instructional staff members in Utah somewhat higher than Mountain States and U.S. averages. Circuit court hearing set on felony drug charge against the pair are third degree felonies. Felony charges have also been brought against Peggy Tryon. She is charged with two counts of arranging to distribute a controlled substance, a third degree felony. All three will appear before Judge Whitney D. Hammond to determine if there is enough evidence to bound them over to district court. The charges against the Tryons were filed after an extensive investigation by the sheriffs office. State narcotic agents assisted officers in the investigation. Preliminary hearings have been set in 7th Circuit Court for Friday, Dec. 13 for three Ballard residents arrested in October on felony drug charges. John R. Tryon, 22, and Patsy L. Tryon, 24, were arrested at their home by the Uintah County Sheriffs office Oct. 29. Mr. Tryon has been charged with three counts of distribution of a controlled substance for value and Mrs. Tryon has been charged with one count of distribution of a controlled substance for value. All four of the charges brought Wednesday, December New flag represents learning and liberty During American Education Week in November members of the community may have noticed a new flag flying over the districts schools. The flag was adopted by the Uintah School district to commemorate the importance of education. The flag is meant to signify the correlation between Learning and Liberty in a free nation. It was first flown over the capitals of all 50 states and the District of Columbia July 4, 1985, symbolizing the link between education and strong free nation. Since as early as the American Revolution, citizens in the United States have placed a great emphasis on education as a means of preserving liberty, securing unity, and promoting good citizenship. The flag of Learning and Liberty was inspired by recent national attention on the importance of education and reform significant movements undertaken by many states. This year marks the 50th anniversary of the National School Public Relations Association (NSPRA). Several citizens across the nation were asked to contribute their ideas about education and how it might be improved. Their statements, reflecting a deep commitment to education were used as the basis for the flags design. Four basic colors; red, white, blue and gold have been incorporated into the design of the flag. A horizontal red stripe across the top of the flag depicts the strength and vitality of a democratic way of life. A blue stripe running horizontally along the bottom which represents the stability and opportunity made possible by a strong system of education. The background portion of the flag is white which conveys the virtue and aspiration of a nation of free peo- Vernal 1985 21 Exprestfldveftlsef Microwave oven awarded at Milt's ing Education Week. Lapel pins with the image of the Learning and Liberty flag were presented to employees who have been with the district for over 25 years. Most of the schools have taken the flags down, but plan to fly them again during special events throughout the school year. Discovery will be flying their special flag during the schools Utah History unit and during Language, Arts and Reading Week. The winner of the Radarange microwave oven in the 40th anniversary sale at Milts Merchandise Mart was announced Saturday by Milt Searle. Keith Hall, son of Ivan and Elaine Hall was the lucky winner. Keith is attending BYU and was home during the Thanksgiving holidays. Besides being a student, he is also a Spanish teacher at the Missionary Training Center in Provo. Contest to test basketball skills Dlls The Pepsi Hot Shot Basketball contest has been set for Dec. 7 at Uintah High School, beginning at 1 p.m. Participation is open to all boys and girls between the ages of There is no fee for participation. Those participating in the program will be required to to demonstrate their skills at making baskets from a variety of distances. Winners in each category will be eligible to participate in the regional competition in Salt Lake City. Winners at a national level will be competing during half time of a NBA game. 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