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Show y--y1 r ' . r . . I. '. Vf ,. ' v' I V rr c f I' ' K The Summit County Bee Coalville, UT 84017 Friday June 19, 1987 5A North Summit School Board (Passes 1987-8- 8 budget The North Summit School Board faced the impossible task of trying to stretch the incoming revenue to match the estimated costs of operating the District for their budget year 1987-8at their regular Board meeting June 10. With the economy as it is, county wide, the money just wasn't there to continue as the year just passed. Although the assessed valuation has gone from S173.S09.774 8, in 1986-8- 7 to an estimated for costs have risen far more for the coming school year. The amount for teachers salaries have decreased with the retirement of some teachers and their positions are not all being replaced by the Board. There has also been two retired in food services and only one will be replaced. The Board left the mill levy at 21.02, the same as last year. Mr. Lloyd Marchant, teacher at North Summit of the g has been in attendance at some of the Board meetings to request money to be able to continue the summer ag projects. It had been previously suggested that a tuition be charged for this class. Mr. Marchant said, We just got back from Utah State and took several honors, tuition will in my mind kill this program. He stated that between $4,000 and $5,000 would be needed to carry this program through the summer. There were several students in the audience, some wearing FFA jackets. Shelly Friety, a member of the club, said 43 students next intend to sign up for year and wanted the summer program. Board was in a dilemma as to where to find the money and said the state was not funding $182,881,301 1987-8- 8. Vo-A- Vo-A- g lie Vo-A- g. Rep. Glen Browh explained that finds had been'1 cut, but the money the District receives from the State is in one lump sum giving the Board control over what to fund and what to cut. After a lengthy discussion, a motion was made to ask a tuition from the students of $20.00 each with the school district making up the remainder so the program could continue. Pete Foust voted against the motion and said, "The students are already paying so many fees and extras, the school should pay However, the motion passed by majority. The motion was made and 100. to hold the Board meetings for the coming year the first Wednesday of every month at 7 p.m., except where changes passed the student council, they seem to think a pep club could do a lot to raise school spirit Sam said it was not the advisor's fault that there was no interest but with the early and long practices, camps and expenses, the interest was not there this year. There will still be six cheer-- , leaders and the pep dub will be upgraded and will join with the cheerleaders to perform at half times. Bids were opened for the new drivers ed car with Crandall's bid being accepted to supply a 1986 Ford Tempo. Board member Arlin Judd, looking into the suggested possibility of consolidating the Summit County Bookmobile Service with the school libraries. If funding could be received by the school, that library could be used by everyone and would be upgraded considerably. No motion was made for this consolidation. Sam said that North Summit is in Region 11 for school competitions along with South Summit, Dugway, Rich, Wendover, St. Josephs and Mt. Vernon. Region 11 has been divided into twi districts. Each district will only play others in their own district but will compete in Region. Left for last was the discussion on the middle school. A motion has been previously passed on s the following options; use if money was available, split sessions, consolidation of schools. Supt. Peterson said they had looked at modulars and priced them from Rock Springs to Spanish Fork. Some were not as good as others and some were very suitable. Each of the double ones will house two classes. They discussed purchasing three from Evanston for six classes; remod- eling the district office building for class rooms and keeping the middle school concept as it now is. However, they felt this should only be used as a short term solution to the problem and that within three years, more classrooms would be needed, but perhaps the economy will be better and a better solution can be found. The motion was made and passed to buy three modulars from Evanston if the price .could be negotiated, repair the elementary roof and the roof of the shop. The old high school building will not be torn down at this time. The budget for 1987-8- 8 is open to the public if anyone wants to review it in its entirety. mod-ular- must be made. The motion was made and passed to hire Cheryl Jones from Helen Thiriot Rulon Judd Edwin "Bud" Judd Johnson Merlyn North Summit School District Retirees When school starts again this fall there will be several personnel changes in the North Summit School District. There are a number of people who are retiring or leaving their positions. Each of these individuals have affected many lives while working for our school system. Three teachers are retiring: Helen Thiriot, Edwin (Bud) Judd, and Merlyn Johnson. Helen Thiriot has been a school teacher for the North Summit School District for 28 years. During that time she has taught 1st, 2nd, and 3rd grades but the last 10 years have been spent as a kindergarten teacher. As she looks back on her years of teaching she has seen a lot of change. One of the biggest improvements was moving into the new elementary school. The kindergarten area of the school was designed by the architect especially for the way the North Summit kindergarten was organized. The whole elementary school was designed and organ- ized to help teachers teach. Mrs. Thiriot has noticed a difference in family structure that has disrupted behavior and learning for some children. She feels children today need to learn to be more independent out of necessity. Children are smarter today and teachers need to be better prepared and better educated in more subject areas than they used to. They also need to be able to help children with their whole lives not just the basic academic skills. Teachers need to be more dedicated and caring today, in Mrs. Thiriot 5 opinion. Mrs. Thiriot has found teaching very challenging but deeply rewarding. She has loved it and has learned a lot from each child. Eveiy child becomes a friend. Over 28 years that is a lot of friends. She also wants to thank each parent for all the help and support. Edwin (Bud) Judd began teaching for the North Summit District in 1961, 26 years ago. He taught elementary school for five years but most of his time has been spent in high school and middle school teaching math and some science courses. Mr. Judd feels the enrichment of the cirriculum has made great strides over the years. He has also seen teachers change; they need to know more and more all the time. Mr. Judd has really enjoyed teaching and has appreciated the kids who come along every year. This decision to retire was a difficult one for him to make. Merlyn Johnson has been teaching in the North Summit District for 27 years. He has worked with students primarily in the 5th through 8th grades. He taught first in elementary school and then in middle school. Mr. Johnson agrees that kids are smarter now and he feels that they are expected to know more when they complete school than they used to. He also feels that in todays educational system there is a higher turnover rate in teaching and administrative positions than there was years ago. Rulon Judd has been a counselor for North Summit and is now retiring. He has worked in the school district for 27 years. He taught 6th grade for a time and then taught industrial arts for 10 years. The rest of his work has been as a counselor. M a a A ' North Summit will be obtaining a new superintendent for the new school year also. Jerry Peterson has been the superintendent for the past four years. He is leaving to accept the position as assistant superintendent of the Weber School District. Before coming to North Summit, Mr. Peterson worked as an administrator in the Morgan School District for 12 years. He has also been an administrator at Weber State College for four years. He has taught and coached at the Ogden School District and the Weber School District. Mr. Peterson feels there has been some significant changes the last few years. Foremost was the completion of the new elementary school. He feels it is one of the best structures in Utah. The curriculum for kindergarten through 12th grades has been reorganized and technology has been added to the schools in the form of various instructional modes. Also an outcome based educational philosophy has been instituted in the school district. The new bus garage has been completed and a play area has been developed behind the middle school. Facilities for the H M M H district offices were also organized and developed. Mr. Peterson has enjoyed the opportunities he has had here. He expresses his gratitude to the teachers and students in the district and also to the members of the school board for their support. 1 B&O i DRILLING Now In Business Permit 593 CALL FOR ESTIMATES... Well Drilling Well Cleaning Pump Setting MIKE OLIVER 829-628- 2 FRANCIS BROWN 829-645- 2 CLIP AND PUT NEXT TO lYOUR PHONE FOR I REFERENCE. kWtit .KtiHW ir&ftirktVit High Quality HomSMftioffDS I" to 17 Vi" Wide Henefer as food supervisor. followed on a use of three for the request school busses by the Coalville Stake to transport the youth to Youth Conference in Ephraim July 27, 28, and 29. Some felt the policy had been made not to allow rental of the busses over night and this could set a precident for other organizations. However the motion passed to allow the stake to use the busses this time. The School Board will have representatives meet with the other school districts in the county to consider consolidation of the high schools July 2. The North Summit drill team will be disband for this year at least. Principal Sam Blonquist said meetings have been called, flyers sent out and he personally went into the classes, but there is A discussion Signs Menus Take Dad Out On Photos His Day! I.D. Cards Price Lists Fathers Day June 21 A Hearty Fathers Day Brunch at The Country Inn Business Cards Newspaper Clippings 10:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. Price $9.00 i 1 Make your reservations early 829-683-1 very little interest from the students or parents. In talking to LEARN TO FLY "Taught in Coalville ' Includes 20 hours dual, 20 hours solo all ground . school. . "Airplane will be available to rent here in Coalville after you are licensed. $2,000 by the hour. 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