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Show T I Pane 14 - October 1 EDUCATION 5. 2002 Uintah Basin Standard Gazillions of odd Tribe proposes new Indian Policies scholarships available Everybody knows paying for college is no picnic. But maybe not so and Procedures to school board By Sij-.y- (ollji-- r n Curb. Kdiiialion Director (or tlie I'lt-- Indian Tribe, iiew prupoH'iJ Indian Polinifh niid I'roeedon's in iln- - I ii' Board at the fount v U.-ir- bir-- nm-tin- Slim tin; district incept Title 8 nioney in lien of property tax for tin: di .iiK'aiitaBed Indian jipnlation it is required, hv law, loallow tln'I rilx- - to li.iviinput and a working relat lonslnp aiiIi the 'M'hool district in order to do a heller joh of the sieniiiiitln.-moneIn one war the triln- brings in $1.5 million," said . - dl.-tri- In-I- - n h. "Indians want more input as: to how federal money is spent ," decian-( jicli who the projmsi-- IPP for del ail.-- 1 In- neci-xarsi epe d - ter partnership t he school dirt riel .Work t In-with u.- Tell iik how the money is sn-n- l For years we asked and were told Oh the eiieral fund We more ufcniintuhihty,n said filch. Curb explained that the Lle children have heen attending public schools since the IftliOs. They an; the same results now as they did during that first year. The dropout rates are hit'll, and Kludenls able to reach their full have not " he explainml. Curb noted that 60 Indian students attend liintali Hiver Hit'll nod hi) an: schooled at Isiurdini' schools they wen.-n-t lien;. You cant have (jet t mg muiomif development unless you first have the ry Ii liman nwounx's, real mga In-- I riln-an- - . iit-c- ln-e- inilj-ntial,- he predicted. The Duchesne foiinty School Dis-- t rict cum-n- t ly has a policy in place to meet the requi renient of T itle 8 w hk'li theScliool District to to Native adijpt polkn-- r with American vlucat ion Inthedocument the school loard agrees to meet the riei-dof Native American students by plunnini'appnjpriate program.- - in consultation with parents and educational leaders of such Native American students." The first two jia(jes oft he proposed IPP is similar to the existing policy except that it is more specific and is action driven. The proposed IPP is clearly writ ten and details the actual steps that an: necessary toensure the implementation of the policy within the district. 1 gives tribal officials and parents of Indian children an opportunity to comment on whether their children participate on an etiial basis and to assess the extent to which they participate. It allows for modification of programs to ensure that. Indian children Kirlicipate equally. It calls for ofinformation and material in lime to allow tribal officials and parentsof Indian children an Pi review the impact aid opori unityoval uat e programs fu nded appl ical ion , with impart aid dollars, and plans to start or eliminate any educational programs. It. also gives tribal officials and Indian purenlsaiiopporluniiy to make rcrouimciiduliofiK. It admonishes the lioard to gather information concerning I ndiun vie ws and to notify Indian parents and tribal officials ofthe loca one-pag- e l s 1 d, tions and times ot meetings. If they adopt the proposed IPP the school hoard would consult and involve parents of Indian children and tribal officials in the planning and development of educational programs and activities. In additkin to the policy, exact clear-cu-t procedures are listed or) the last two puges of the proposal. The procedures outline the exact methods of notifying tribe members of school board meetings and describes the assessment of equal participation through parent comment and statistical data. It also calls for an open hearing to be held at the Ute Tribe Education Building. Asa tribal nation we are inviting you to come to meet us, Cuch personalised the procedure with a verbal GETTING FI VE A DAY? Jeanie Luck ofthcTriCounty Health Department Come into the schools invitation nutrition lesson to students at Myton Elementary. presented a and get to know the parents. Come The students played Nutrition Jeopardy. Each student followed a path of fruit into the community. and v egetable stepping stones to a nutritious snack of fruit slices prepared by Aland said the board would meet the cooks. Pictured with Jeanie is Sarrah Umphcnour. with Cuch and others Cuch selected at a future private meeting to discuss the proposal further and to set goals View In Rural Areas Should Be "Remarkable" and review the input. In udditkin to Cuch about eight Indian families attended the school hoard meeting to express their concerns to the school board members. Some felt that school stafT and teachers discriminated against their children. A NASA Solar System Ambassador turns the site could be downright reOthers parents were at a loss beto Utah indicates space shuttle markable! cause their children had been taken Atlantis docked Wiggins says the station will look out of a successful ESL program into with the International Station like a bright dot of light movingslo wly Space mainstream classes and were despon(ISS) should be visible from northern across the sky. Since the first segment dent because they were failing. Su- Utah Monday, Tuesday and Wednes- of the station was launched in 1998 perintendent John Aland wasntaware Oct. 14 16. day, ISS has grown to that ESL had been diacontinued at According to NASA Solar System more than 150 tons. Union and pledged to look into that Ambassador to Utah Patrick Wiggins. On Monday, Oct.14 the craft will allegation. Union should have an ESL When the ISS in the northwest at 7:48 p.m. rise program. The funds are there, he and shuttle are attached they're re- Teachings responded. Union does have a SDAIE ally bright, especially when they are point half way up the northeastern (Specially Designed Academic Instrucin the sky. So bright, in fact, that sky at 7:51 p.m. and fading from view high I in tion English program for students Ill bet even folks in light polluted lowinthe who speak English as a second lancities like Salt Lake and Provo will be east about 7:52 p.m. guage. The teacher is ESL endorsed. able to see it just fine. This means, of The evening of Tuesday, Oct. 15 course, that from dark country loot- - brings the best pass for the two craft while they'restill joined, rising in the northwest about 8:23 p.m., and then making it to a point over half way up the southwestern sky at 8:28 p.m., moments before passing into Earths shadow and fading from Do you know an amazing Utah home at a special luncheon. view. The 2003 Cure Care Commitment woman who deserves recognition?The Atlantis is scheduled to undock American Diabetes Association wou ki Awards Luncheon will be held on from ISS the morning of Wednesday, like to honor her for outstanding ef- March 7, at Thanksgiving Point to Oct. 16 so by forts in the community, workplace or coincide with International Womens the time they fly over Utah that Day. The nomination process is com- evening to two will be far apart but ' pletely free end open to the public. still very Submissions must be received in writ- visible. On that night, ISS will put on a ing by Jan. 15, 2003. Fifteen nominees will be selected show for the entire state rising in the to attend the luncheon as guests and northwest at 7:23 p.m., passing high be honored as Outstanding Utah overhead at 7:28 p.m. and setting in Women. Three additional women will the southeast about 7:33. Atlantia be selected to represent Cure, Care will follow a similar track but the and Commitment and invited to make time could be off by several tens of brief comments at the luncheon. seconds. The American Diabetes AssociaAfter docking Wednesday the two tion encourages Utahns to take this ships will have a combined crew of 9 chance to honor and thank the women people. who have made their lives better, This flight brings the number ofpeople happier, more efficient and more to have flown in space to 423. Initial sightings of the craft last meaningful. Call Julie at week were poor because it was very ext.7071 for a nomination form or close to the horizon, explained visit wwwdiabetea.org and type in Wiggins. Information on future sighting your zip code to see nomination opportunities can be found at http: Dlanet.state.ut.us. Five-A-D- Tuesday night provides best view of space shuttle station -- Nominations sought for outstanding women in Utah SG'IKXJL BOARD MEMBERS The Duchesne County School Board listened to a proposal from Ute Tribe Education Director Cameron Cuch during their Imurd meeting last week. Cuch would like to see the district revise their policies on Native America ns. g tnngh if you're a amputee with Confederate forebears who likes to golf, surf, sunbathe nude and spend quality time with bugs. You get this impression from an perusal of the gazillions of scholarships available as another college application season approaches. Munyofthe terms are very particular, to say the least. And some are downright odd. Heres a sampling from the scholarship postings on (embarluom), the Web site of the Princeton Review, the college preparation company. The Harness Tracks of America Scholarship Amount: $5,000 (average). Conditions: Applicant must be active in harness racing or must be the relative of someone who is or was active in harness racing. The Dog Writers Educational Trust Dedicated Scholarship dog-lovin- eye-glazi- Amount: Conditions: 0. $l,000-$2,00- Applicant.. .must submit an essay on college and career goals, an essay on Why People Own DogB and transcripts. Selection is d based upon activities, academic performance, financial need and character. The Highway Worker Memorial Scholarship offered Amount: $1,000-12,6by the American Road and Transportation Builders Association. Conditions: Applicant must be the child ofadeceased or permanently disabled highway worker. Applicants parent must have been the employee ofa transportation public agency, and d have suffered a roadway construction zone accident. The New England Chapter National Association to Advance Fat Acceptance Scholarship Amount: $500 (average). Conditions: Applicant must be overweight and submit essay. The Jefferson Davis Award Amount: Unspecified, offered at Bowdoin College in Maine by United Daughters of the Confederacy. Conditions: "Applicant must be a lineal descendant of worthy Confederates or collateral descendant who is a member of the Children of the Confederacy... Applicant must submit proof of Confederate Military Record, line of descent from Confederate ancestor, a letter of endorsement from sponsoringchapter, a letter of recommendation, complete financial report, official transcripts, an essay on the significance of a Southern heritage and a wallet size photp." , The National Amputee Golf Association Scholarship. dog-relate- 00, work-relate- -- 0. 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