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Show WEDNESDAY, APRIL 29, 2009 • B l Covering what matters most BYU-public school partnership SFHS FFA celebrates 25 years running takes honors On May 7th, leaders of the BYU-Public School Partnership (BYU-PSP) will gather to celebrate 25 years of unique collaboration involving the David O. McKay School of Education, eight additional BYU colleges that prepare secondary teachers, and the school districts of Alpine, Jordan, Nebo, Provo, andWasatch. A charter member of the National Network for Educational Renewal, the BYU-PSP affects the teaching and learning of more than one third of the children in Utah: almost 170,000 students, more than 8000 teachers, and in excess of 200 schools. BYU has one of the largest teacher education programs in the country, graduating close to 1,000 certified ed- are invited. Remarks by K. Richard Young, curucators each year. A celebration luncheon rent dean of the McKay will be held in Hinckley School, will conclude the Center at BYU. Hon- event. Through the Center for ored guests will include Academic Vice President the Improvement of TeachJohn Tanner, as well as er Education and Schoolcurrent BYU deans of the ing (CITES), the partneraffiliated colleges, and ship operates more than 40 leadership from the five major programs. CITES partnership school dis- provides opportunities for tricts. "We want to come educators at the University together to celebrate and and in K-12 schools to be talk, laugh, and remem- involved in programs deber," explained Steven signed to support continuBaugh, executive director ous improvement includof the. partnership. For- ing, Teaching English Lanmer leadership will also guage Learners (TELL), be invited. Several of the the Central Utah Science founding superintendents and Engineering Fair, inas well as former deans tern and student teaching, of the McKay School of the BYU A.R.T.S. PartnerEducation including, Cur- ship, the Positive Behavior tis Van Alfen, Dan Ander- Support Initiative, as well sen, and Robert Patterson as various programs in literacy and math instruction. BYU Colleges Affiliated with the BYU-PSP: Fine Arts and Communications Life Sciences Physical and Mathematical Sciences Humanities Health and Human Performance Engineering and Technology Family, Home, and Social Sciences Undergraduate Education DavidO.McKay School of Education For more information about the BYU-PSP celebration of 25 years, please contact Steven Baugh at 801-422-1708 or steve_ baugh@byu.edu. Senior Week at SFHS at convention Kaydee O'Brien and McKenzie Philips Logan Bennet, a freshman from Spanish Fork Junior High, represented our chapSFHS ter in the FFA Creed speakSpanish Fork High ing contest. Amberley SnySchool has the largest Fu- der was also able to earn a ture Farmers of American $ 1,000 scholarship from chapter in the state. The IFA. Jailee Pace, Cody AnFFA was well-represented derson, Garrick Liddiard, at the State Convention this Megan Martinez, Raven year. Spanish Fork was a Atkin and Kandyce Lundell star state finalist, which rec- entertained the crowd with ognizes students for excel- their dancing moves. Also, ling in a work-based learn- Jenna Anderson and Lydia ing project over four years. Money sang for the crowd. The FFA chapter also won Amberley Snyder, through a total of four area-spe1 a lot of on-the-spot workcific state-level proficiency shops, interviews, tests and awards. Garrick Liddiard, stressful nights, became the Kyle Mitchell, Chaleesa 2009-10 Utah FFA AssociWarren and Amberly Sny- ation President. Congratulader were those winners. tions to all of our winners* District to hold special election for $160 million bond and leeway Amy Baum STAFF WRITER , Courtesy photo SENIOR WEEK: Spanish Fork High School held their annual Senior Week April 20-25. Monday was the kick-off. Tuesday only seniors were excused early for lunch. Tuesday night was movie night in which friends gathered for popcorn and the hilarious movie, "Get Smart." Wednesday there was a lunch-time performance by Christmas Idol winner Dane Carlson. Thursday there was a lunch barbecue outside with fun music and yummy food. Friday the contestants for prom royalty were involved with activities sponsored by Comedy Sports. The entire audience ended up being a part of the assembly. Senior Week ended with Prom on Saturday at Thanksgiving Point. By MacKenzie Acosta. Courtesy photo TAKING STATE: Pictured, left to right, are Cameron Losser - 1st Place, Focus on Children Project, Linsey Johnson - 1st Place, Focus on Children Project, Keflie Larsen - 1st Place, Chapter Service Project, Elisa Lewis • 2nd place Promote and Publicize Project, and Zack Beck*- 1st place. SHHS FCCLA members shine at State Five members of the convention. Job Interview. instructor, Laurie Hansen. Salem Hills Chapter of FC- First place winners qualify FCCLA is the only naCLA (Family, Career, and to attend and present then- tional career and techniCommunity Leaders of project at the National cal organization with the America) took top honors Convention to be held in family as its central focus. in their individual STAR Nashville, Tennessee this Since 1945, FCCLA memEvents at the recent state summer, escorted by their bers have been making a difference in their families, careers, and communities by addressing important personal, work, and societal issues through family and consumer sciences education. On June 23, 2009, Nebo School District is holding a special election in hopes that its residents will vote yes on the proposed $160 Million Bond and Leeway. If passed this will provide funds for five new elementary schools, upgrades to the district's three veteran high schools, one new junior high school and a replacement junior high in Springville. Rick Nielson, spokesperson for Nebo School District, gave a presentation to citizens on April 23, at SFHS to explain why the district needs this money and hdw this will impact district residents. 25 schools in Nebo School District will exceed their maximum capacity by 1-200 students in the 2017-18 school year, with the biggest numbers coming in east Spanish Fork, west Springville and the south Payson areas. According to Nielson, 1 with no tax increase on the proposed bond, low interest rates and construction costs being low, now is a good time to borrow this money. The last bond was voted on in 2004. That bond was to be paid off in 2023. With the district's rapid growth picking up the extra funds, this new bond would extend out until 2027 if no more bonds are needed. Some citizens are concerned about our economy, wondering what if this projected growth does not happen? Nielson said that recently Governor Huntsman stated that Utah is ranked #1 in the nation for "being in the best possible position to recover from the nation's downturn." Nielson also stated that Nebo School District is currently #3 for fastest growth rate and that Utah County is #5 in the state for its growth. This means that the district is expecting a 10,000 student increase in the next 10 years. "Right now we have 1,800 Seniors graduating and 2,500 new kindergartners entering our schools. That's a difference of 700 students — and that's only if no other families move into the district. These numbers are from existing district residents only," Nielson said. The district is also asking for a .0001 percent leeway tax to run these new schools. This number is significantly lower than in the past. So a home assessed at $250,000 would see an increase of $13.75 a year — that's $1.15 a month. Nielson explained that the special election ballot will state that the proposed leeway tax will cost $302 per year per household, not the $13.75 just mentioned. Nielson said the $302 figure reflects the hypothetical situation in which the district had no other debts, all of the $160 Million was issued as one lump sum and if it were paid off within 15 years. In actuality the district does have other debts, and the $160 Million will be issued over the course of several years, as needed. The district does also have the option to not borrow the full amount if they feel they do not need it. Therefore, Nielson assured voters, the $13.75 per year is a more accurate number. If Nebo School District residents do not approve this bond and leeway tax, said Nielson, our schools will be left understaffed and overcrowded, and it will severely impact our children's future education. Voting will take place on June 23,2009. You can find more info on this issue by visiting the district's website: www.nebo.edu. Your source for Schools News The Spanish Fork News Covering what matters most" |