tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5468507238948196862024-03-13T20:06:30.480-06:00A Day in the Life of the JEA PresidentAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12794623145744411438noreply@blogger.comBlogger478125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-546850723894819686.post-1467351257374343732015-06-24T10:12:00.000-06:002015-06-24T10:12:12.749-06:00Women's Grants from Zions Bank<div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;">
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<i><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;">Deadline to apply for one of six $3,000 micro-grants is July 6</span></i></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;">SALT LAKE CITY, Utah; June 17, 2015 — Zions Bank is accepting applications for its 2015 Smart Women Grants, open to anyone whose proposal promotes the empowerment of women or directly benefits women or low-income and underserved populations in Idaho and Utah.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;">Six $3,000 micro-grants will be awarded, one in each of the following categories:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;">· Small business start-up and expansion</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;">· Community development</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;">· Continuing education and teacher support</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;">· Child and/or elder care</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;">· Health and human services</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;">· Arts and culture</span></div>
<span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;">Visit <a href="https://www.zionsbank.com/learning-center/swsm-grant.jsp" target="_blank"><span style="color: #0563c1;">www.zionsbank.com/smartwomen</span></a> or call <a href="tel:1-800-737-6586" target="_blank"><span style="color: #0563c1;">1-800-737-6586</span></a> for more information or to obtain an application. Applications must be received or postmarked by Monday, July 6. <span style="color: black;">Grant recipients will be announced in September.</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;">Applicants need not be clients of Zions Bank nor are they required to be residents of Idaho or Utah. Employees and immediate family members of Zions Bank and its affiliates are not eligible.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;">“The Smart Women Grants are an extension of our ongoing commitment to empower women in achieving financial independence,” said Lori Chillingworth, Executive Vice President of Zions Bank’s Small Business Division. “Our goal is to bolster the efforts of everyday heroes who strengthen our communities in so many ways by sharing their time and talents.”</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;">Since the program began in 2005, Zions Bank has awarded $199,347 through the Smart Women Grants. Last year’s recipients included a meal program for low-income students; an organization that provides emergency rent assistance; a fair trade, nonprofit organization that supports artisans in rural Idaho and on Tribal reservations; a program targeting eating disorders; a costume and dress sewing business; and a tutoring program for children with learning differences.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;">Priority consideration for funding will be given to proposals that promote the empowerment of women, emphasize collaboration between women entrepreneurs or non-profit entities supporting women, directly benefit women or low-income and underserved populations, support endeavors that immediately benefit communities in which Zions Bank has a presence and for proposals that provide a sound plan for measuring performance and results.</span><br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12794623145744411438noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-546850723894819686.post-27915842064471778222015-04-14T21:40:00.001-06:002015-04-14T21:40:25.781-06:00Year Round - Traditional Pay HistoryOn May 11, 2010, seven year round schools found out in a School Board meeting that they would be moving to a traditional calendar for the next year. The employees at those schools had just three months to figure out how to adjust for the lack of an August paycheck. The reason for the gap is that the final YR paycheck is July, and the first traditional paycheck is September. All of the employees at those seven schools were given the skip an August paycheck or taking their salary over 13 months for the 2010-11 school year. Three months was not enough time for employees to save to cover a no August paycheck, so the majority took the 13-month paychecks.<br />
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As a teacher at one of those seven schools and newly elected as JEA President, I started asking around at the district, trying to find someone who wanted to find a solution to the pay problems that stem from changing calendars. I spoke to the Director of Payroll, the Director of Accounting, the Business Administrator, the new Director of Payroll, and the new Business Administrator. Two of the seven schools that went traditional in 2010 have since returned to YR. With seven YR schools moving to a traditional calendar for 2015-16, two of those only being guaranteed traditional for two years, and the possibility of moving another school to traditional in 2016-17 with some possibly moving back to YR in 2017-18, employees at those schools asked the School Board to fix the pay issue that occurs when moving from YR to traditional or traditional to YR. <br />
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JEA negotiates what you are paid, but not how you are paid, so I was pleased to be invited to participate in looking for a way to solve the pay problems that occur when school calendars change. I met with John Larsen, Business Administrator, June LeMaster, Director of Human Resources, Sarah Palmer, Director of Payroll, and Chris Godfrey, UniServ Director for JESPA multiple times. We started by putting out any idea without worrying how it would impact the district or employees. From there, we looked at specific options, if they were viable, and how employees and the district would be impacted.<br />
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I presented preliminary ideas to YR JEA ARs at our meeting in February. The administration did not want to do a survey of all YR employees, because the School Board should see the plan first. When I spoke with the YR ARs, they understood the need for a transition plan, and really wanted five years to make the transition, so I pushed for that timeline. I went through the plan in detail with YR JEA ARs or their representatives at our meeting in March. I then made an effort to personally visit with every YR JEA AR who was not able to attend the March meeting within the two days following that meeting.<br />
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I understand the concerns of teachers at the 15 schools not currently moving to a traditional calendar. I have found that teachers at those 15 schools who have been through a calendar change before are more understanding and receptive to this transition plan. The School Board is allowing up to six months for people at the 15 schools to share additional ideas on how to solve the pay issues that come with changing calendars. You will receive a survey toward the end of May seeking those ideas. I encourage you to complete the survey and share your ideas for solving the pay issue.<br />
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As I met with teachers at some of the 15 schools, I put individual information into a spreadsheet I designed to look at the impact of a 13-month payout of your salary for the 2015-16 school year. The coming year is a good year for many employees, because we are receiving steps, lanes, and a 2% cost of living adjustment (raise) due to the two-year agreement JEA negotiated in 2014. For teachers receiving a step and 2%, the gross pay difference is less than $100 a month for 2015-16. While the School Board is still seeking another way to solve the pay issue, they are allowing those who want to transition to a traditional pay schedule in the 2015-16 school year may do so. All JEA ARs have been sent the spreadsheet. I am also happy to meet with JEA members individually or at a meeting for the school to help you see if the coming year is a good year for you.<br />
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In six months time, if another workable plan to fix the YR to traditional pay issue is not presented, the School Board will likely go back to the plan originally presented. Once you transition to a traditional pay schedule, you will have the freedom and flexibility to transfer to any school regardless of schedule or have your school change schedules and not have to worry about the pay implications with just a few months' notice. If teaching on a YR calendar but paid on a traditional pay schedule, your last paycheck when you leave the district will be August instead of July, allowing another month of health insurance coverage. <br />
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Please <a href="mailto:jennifer.boehme@myuea.org" target="_blank">contact me</a> if you have questions or would like me to come meet with you.<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12794623145744411438noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-546850723894819686.post-48834040191201941732015-02-15T13:14:00.000-07:002015-02-15T13:15:30.185-07:00Over Testing ResolutionThe following is an email from UEA President Sharon Gallagher-Fishbaugh.<br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The UEA has assisted </span><a href="http://le.utah.gov/house2/detail.jsp?i=POULSMH" target="_blank"><span style="color: #0563c1; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> Rep. Marie Poulson</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> in writing a resolution (numbered </span><a href="http://le.utah.gov/~2015/bills/static/HCR007.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #0563c1; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> HCR7, view here</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">) to minimize excessive testing and its negative impacts on the schoolchildren of Utah.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">HCR7 is being heard in the House Education Standing Committee on Tuesday, February 17, at 4:10 p.m. in Room 30 in the House Building (</span><a href="http://le.utah.gov/~2015/agenda/hedu0217.ag.htm" target="_blank"><span style="color: #0563c1; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">view agenda</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">). I will be testifying in support of this resolution. <b>I encourage you, your members and anyone who can possibly join us to do so.</b> Our presence will show our support of this resolution and the efforts of Rep. Poulson.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Even if you cannot attend, please share your testing stories by </span><a href="http://le.utah.gov/GIS/findDistrict.jsp" target="_blank"><span style="color: #0563c1; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> e-mailing your Legislator</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Thank you!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Sharon Gallagher-Fishbaugh</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">UEA President</span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12794623145744411438noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-546850723894819686.post-37283024474994315412015-02-10T09:25:00.000-07:002015-02-10T17:47:56.166-07:00UEA Legislative Summary February 2-6<span lang="EN" style="color: #2b4680; font-family: "Open Sans",serif;">I know I encouraged you in an email to listen to UEA President Sharon Gallagher-Fishbaugh's comments, but the links for that are not working, so I removed them.</span><br />
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<span lang="EN" style="color: #2b4680; font-family: "Open Sans",serif; font-size: 16.5pt;"><strong>2015 LEGISLATURE WEEK TWO SUMMARY: February 2-6</strong></span><br />
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<span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">During Week Two, about a dozen education-related bills of the nearly 70 currently being <a href="https://mail.utea.org/owa/redir.aspx?SURL=b0v9I2PUh8BBqjxEDlEElCWn7G-vwQU7m5Bcz5B3YX169qL8ZBPSCGgAdAB0AHAAOgAvAC8AdwB3AHcALgBtAHkAdQBlAGEALgBvAHIAZwAvAHMAaQB0AGUAcwAvAHUAdABhAGgAZQBkAHUALwBVAHAAbABvAGEAZABzAC8AZgBpAGwAZQBzAC8AUABvAGwAaQB0AGkAYwBzAC8AMgAwADEANQBfAFUARQBBAEwAZQBnAGkAcwBsAGEAdABpAHYAZQBUAHIAYQBjAGsAaQBuAGcAUwBoAGUAZQB0AC4AcABkAGYA&URL=http%3a%2f%2fwww.myuea.org%2fsites%2futahedu%2fUploads%2ffiles%2fPolitics%2f2015_UEALegislativeTrackingSheet.pdf" target="_blank"><span style="color: #0563c1;">tracked by the UEA</span></a> were heard. In addition, the ,<a href="http://le.utah.gov/asp/interim/Commit.asp?Year=2015&Com=APPEXE"><span style="color: blue;">Executive Appropriations Committee</span> </a>approved a base budget that funds the growth in new students, but cuts about 2% from last year’s overall budget. A highlight of the week was UEA President Sharon Gallagher-Fishbaugh’s testimony before the Public Education Appropriations Subcommittee</span><span lang="EN" style="color: #0563c1; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">.</span></div>
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<b><span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Public Education Budget: </span></b><span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">The <a href="http://le.utah.gov/asp/interim/Commit.asp?Year=2015&Com=APPPED"><span style="color: blue;">Public Education Appropriations Subcommittee</span> </a>recommended and the <a href="http://le.utah.gov/asp/interim/Commit.asp?Year=2015&Com=APPEXE"><span style="color: blue;">Executive Appropriations Committee</span> </a>approved a base budget that cuts about 2% from last year’s overall budget. What the committee called a 2% budget cutting “exercise,” has created a great deal of angst in the education community, although committee members are quick to say they believe the final budget will provide a “significant” education budget increase.</span></div>
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<span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">The <a href="http://le.utah.gov/~2015/bills/static/SB0001.html"><span style="color: #0563c1;">approved base budget</span> </a>includes line item cuts to <i>USTAR</i> ($6.2 million), <i>To and From Transportation </i>($6 million), the <i> K-3 Reading Program</i> ($2.6 million) and in <i>Concurrent Enrollment</i> ($3,000,000). It also cuts the <i>Flexible Allocation</i> line item ($23,106,000), which is used to help school districts fund employee retirement and Social Security costs (<a href="http://le.utah.gov/interim/2015/pdf/00000864.pdf"><span style="color: #0563c1;">see the full subcommittee recommendation</span>)</a>.</span></div>
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<span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Of particular concern to many education stakeholders was a cut to the line item for Charter School Replacement funding ($20.56 million). This not only diverts local property taxes away from districts to charter schools, it also marks a shift in policy done through a budget process rather than being vetted and discussed by the entire Legislature. This shift puts an increased share of taxpayer funds under the control of unelected charter school governing board members and out of the control and accountability of elected officials in districts.</span></div>
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<span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">On Friday, Feb. 6, UEA President Sharon Gallagher-Fishbaugh gave a moving presentation to the Public Education Appropriations Subcommittee</span><span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">. She first presented the UEA’s </span><span lang="EN" style="color: #4a4a4a; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="color: #0563c1;"><a href="http://le.utah.gov/interim/2015/pdf/00001021.pdf">Issue Brief about the public education </a><a href="http://le.utah.gov/interim/2015/pdf/00001021.pdf">budget</a></span> </span><span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">and provided members of the committee a <span style="color: windowtext;">brief</span> to help explain “above the line” and “below the line” items in the budget and how they relate to local control. She then reviewed information from a survey of teachers conducted by the UEA asking them where the state should invest to have the most positive impact on student outcomes. “The most pressing need, identified as a top concern by more than 88 percent of teachers, was reducing class size. This was followed by increasing salaries and benefits to attract and retain quality teachers, which was identified by 78 percent as a priority,” she said.</span></div>
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<span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Gallagher-Fishbaugh also shared selected stories from classroom teachers about how legislative decisions impact teachers, students and classrooms. Members of the committee were also provided with stories from educators in their respective districts. After sharing a few stories, she said, “The bottom line is that our teachers are feeling overworked and under-appreciated…our students are over-tested and under-served…and our classrooms are overcrowded and underfunded.” She concluded by asking the legislators to support </span><span lang="EN" style="color: #4a4a4a; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><a href="http://www.myuea.org/Articles/uea_supports_governors_proposed_fy2016_education_budget.aspx" target="_blank"><span style="color: #0563c1;">Governor Herbert’s proposed budget</span></a></span><span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"> and his requested 6.25% WPU increase.</span></div>
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<b><span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Educator Day on the Hill</span></b><span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">: Teachers from Canyons, Nebo, Jordan, Granite and Davis School Districts, as well as members of UEA-Retired, met participated in UEA’s </span><span lang="EN" style="color: #4a4a4a; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><a href="http://www.myuea.org/issues_action/uea_under_the_dome/educator_day_on_the_hill.aspx" target="_blank"><span style="color: #0563c1;">Educator Day on the Hill</span></a></span><span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">. Following a quick briefing, participants listened as UEA President Sharon Gallagher-Fishbaugh presented to the Public Education Appropriation Committee (see above</span><span lang="EN" style="color: #4a4a4a; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">).</span><span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"></span></div>
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<span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Reps. </span><span lang="EN" style="color: #4a4a4a; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><a href="http://le.utah.gov/house2/detail.jsp?i=SPENDRM" target="_blank"><span style="color: #0563c1;">Robert Spendlove</span></a> </span><span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">and </span><span lang="EN" style="color: #4a4a4a; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><a href="http://le.utah.gov/house2/detail.jsp?i=THURSNK" target="_blank"><span style="color: #0563c1;">Norman Thurston</span></a> </span><span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">addressed the group and answered questions. Rep. Spendove thanked educators for everything they do. He said he supports the Governor’s proposal of 6.25% on the WPU and hopes legislative leadership and the governor will negotiate a significant increase. Rep. Thurston said education is the No. 1 issue in his district. His constituents are asking that the legislature please get out of the way and let the teachers teach and stop all of the testing. </span></div>
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<b><span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Bills on the move this week</span></b><span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">(For the current status on all bills of interest see the </span><u><span lang="EN" style="color: blue; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><a href="http://www.myuea.org/sites/utahedu/Uploads/files/Politics/LegislativeTrackingSheet_2015.pdf" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;">UEA Legislative Tracking Sheet</span></a></span></u><span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">) </span></div>
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<span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><a href="http://le.utah.gov/~2015/bills/static/HB0033.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;">HB33: American Indian-Alaskan Native Education Amendments</span></a> is designed to codify the Native American position at the State Office of Education and establish the American Indian and Alaskan Native committee to deal with Native American achievement gap. The bill passed Senate Education Committee on a <a href="http://le.utah.gov/asp/votes/comvotes.asp?sessionid=2015GS&voteid=4121&sequence=5985" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;">vote of 3-1</span></a>.</span></div>
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<span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><a href="http://le.utah.gov/~2015/bills/static/HB0118.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;">HB118: Public Education Human Resource Management Act Revisions</span></a> opens up SB64 from 2012, further defining dismissal for cause. It was heard in the House Education Committee, but no action was taken. During the hearing, UEA Executive Director Lisa Nentl-Bloom said the UEA does not fully support the bill but wants to continue discussions with the sponsor to make improvements. No action was taken on the bill in the House Education Committee.</span></div>
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<span lang="EN" style="color: #4a4a4a; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><a href="http://le.utah.gov/~2015/bills/static/HB0119.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #0563c1;">HB119: Charter School Finance Amendments</span></a> </span><span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">would require all school districts to allocate 25% of district per pupil revenues for students attending charter schools. The UEA opposes this bill. It passed House Education Committee with </span><span lang="EN" style="color: #4a4a4a; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><a href="http://le.utah.gov/asp/votes/comvotes.asp?sessionid=2015GS&voteid=4086&sequence=5504" target="_blank"><span style="color: #0563c1;">only two ‘no’ votes</span></a></span><span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">.</span></div>
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<a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="agendaitems"></a><span lang="EN" style="color: #4a4a4a; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><a href="http://le.utah.gov/~2015/bills/static/HB0124.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #0563c1;">HB124: Education Background Check Amendments</span></a> </span><span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">would impact both licensed and classified employees by clarifying background check provisions and procedures. There was no public comment and it passed the House Education Committee unanimously. </span> </div>
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<span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><a href="http://le.utah.gov/~2015/bills/static/HB0128.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;">HB128: Maintenance of Student Records</span></a> deals with student records and keeping those records. It will allow districts to have a single database instead of two databases for records. There was no public comment. The bill passed House Education Committee unanimously and was added to the consent calendar.</span></div>
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<span lang="EN" style="color: #4a4a4a; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><a href="http://le.utah.gov/~2015/bills/static/SB0104.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;">SB104: Education Elections and Reporting Requirements</span></a></span><span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"> would create a partisan election process for local and state school boards. The UEA opposes this bill and instead supports direct non-partisan elections of state school board members at both the local and state level. The bill passed the Senate Government Operations and Political Subdivisions Committee 5-1.</span></div>
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<span lang="EN" style="color: #4a4a4a; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><a href="http://le.utah.gov/~2015/bills/static/SB0107.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;">SB107: Computer Science Initiative for Public Schools</span></a> </span><span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">creates a computer science initiative that would be directed by the State Board of Education and the STEM Action Center. It allocates just over $2 million to select a vendor to operate the program. The bill passed the Senate Education Committee unanimously.</span></div>
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<span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><a href="http://le.utah.gov/~2015/bills/static/SB0117.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;">SB117: Interventions for Reading Difficulties Pilot Program</span></a> would be used to start grant program for districts to apply for a proposed grant. It passed Senate Education Committee unanimously.</span></div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12794623145744411438noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-546850723894819686.post-29775743447583523232015-01-22T14:38:00.002-07:002015-01-22T14:38:42.987-07:00Extended Day Versus Year Round ScheduleHaving attended multiple Jordan Board Study Sessions where elementary schedules have been addressed, I believe the Board would like to phase out the year round schedule over time. See this <a href="http://www.ksl.com/?nid=148&sid=33146990">KSL article</a>. <br />
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The Board decided that 5 schools, <a href="http://columbia.jordandistrict.org/">Columbia</a>, <a href="http://mountainshadows.jordandistrict.org/">Mountain Shadows</a>, <a href="http://haydenpeak.jordandistrict.org/">Hayden Peak</a>, <a href="http://schools.jordandistrict.org/oquirrh/">Oquirrh</a>, and <a href="http://schools.jordandistrict.org/rivertonelem/">Riverton</a> Elementary, will move from year round to traditional for the 2015-16 school year. These schools have been told about this change.<br />
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The Board decided that 2 schools, <a href="http://bluffdale.jordandistrict.org/">Bluffdale</a> and <a href="http://schools.jordandistrict.org/riverside/">Riverside</a>, will pilot an <a href="http://segolily.alpineschools.org/school-schedule/">extended day schedule</a> for the 2016-17 school year. Bluffdale was chosen because it is a smaller year round school, but not small enough to go traditional. Riverside was chosen because it is a large traditional school, that is on the verge of needing to move to year round.<br />
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The Board will decide on Tuesday, January 27 whether <a href="http://www.butterfieldcanyonelementary.org/">Butterfield Canyon</a> and <a href="http://herrimanelementary.blogspot.com/">Herriman</a> Elementary will move to a traditional schedule for the short term, a minimum of two years. The Board is split on this issue. Parents want to go traditional, even if only for two years, while teachers want to stay year round. From discussions, if these schools go traditional for 2015-16, that schedule could be guaranteed for two years. At that point, an extended day schedule may be needed to keep these schools on a traditional calendar.<br />
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<a href="http://alpineschools.org/">Alpine District</a> has been utilizing the extended day model for about 30 years. <a href="http://jordandistrict.org/">Jordan District</a> started year round in 1985, or 30 years ago. Alpine opted for extended day to avoid year round. Both models increase the capacity of the building. <br />
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Year round increases the capacity of a school from 25-33%, depending on the number of classes per grade that are rotating classrooms. Increased costs come in paying utilities all year and increased pay for administrators and cafeteria staff. There are also busing costs for more days per year.<br />
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Extended day increases the capacity of a school from 10-15%. Class size ratios are higher. For instance, Jordan uses 27 as the number of students for sixth grade. Extended day would use 32 students for sixth grade. This varies by elementary grade level, and as now, there is not a top limit to that class size. There are increased costs of paying teachers 13% more for working approximately an hour more per day (roughly equivalent to a secondary teacher being paid to work their prep hour). Also, there are additional busing runs daily. The Alpine model has four specialists per school in the middle of the day giving teachers 30 minutes of prep time per day. Another additional cost.<br />
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Year round teaching day is 20 minutes longer than a traditional day, but 10 days shorter than a traditional year. Extended teaching day is 60 minutes longer than a traditional day with the same number of days and breaks as other traditional schools in Jordan District. Jordan currently has 40 minutes for lunch, while Alpine extended day allows 35 minutes for lunch. <br />
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The Board has directed district staff to come up with an exact plan and budget for what extended day would look like in Jordan. While they will use Alpine as a basis of where to start, I'm sure there will be changes for Jordan.<br />
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Teachers will need to look at all their options and consider whether they are interested in the extended day with additional teaching time for additional pay, 75 minutes with half the class at the beginning and end of the day, and being on a traditional calendar, or whether they want to stay in a year round or traditional day school. The Elementary Teacher Transfer Fair is Monday, March 30 at Rose Creek Elementary. <br />
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One of my biggest concerns, which is likely why Jordan went year round rather than extended day 30 years ago, is the costs. Any additional costs come out of the same maintenance and operations budget that salaries, benefits, classroom supplies, and technology needs come out of. Looking at the very big picture, I do not want to sacrifice steps, lanes, and other benefits for employees to meeting extended day cost needs.<br />
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12794623145744411438noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-546850723894819686.post-65192407106367992162014-11-13T12:49:00.000-07:002014-11-13T12:49:12.132-07:00UEA Application for Assessment Literacy Task Force
<span style="color: #1f497d;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">UEA is looking for master
teachers, specialists, and administrators from all levels who have designed
assessments, analyzed assessment data, used data for student progress, and have
a basic understanding of the role of assessments in Student Learning Objectives
(SLOs). If you or someone you know who is a member of JEA have developed
these skills through a <b>master’s program, NBCT, SAGE item writing, SLO
writing, or PLCs</b>, I encourage you to apply for this unique opportunity to
lead our profession through designing assessment literacy curriculum for UEA
members. See the information below and this <a href="http://www.jea-ut.org/">link to the JEA website and application</a>. <o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #1f497d;"><o:p><span style="font-family: Calibri;"> </span></o:p></span><span style="color: #1f497d;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">There is a $1500 stipend for
your work on this task force. <b>Application deadline is Friday, November
28.</b><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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November 11, 2014<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">RE:
TIME-SENSITIVE: Call for Applications for Assessment Literacy Task Force<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">This memorandum serves as a call for<span style="color: #1f497d;"> </span>applications to the Assessment Literacy task
force<span style="color: #1f497d;">. </span>We are seeking UEA members with:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Symbol;">·</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 7pt;"> </span><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Experience
in assessment literacy including competency designing assessment, analyzing
baseline student data, developing growth targets for students, utilizing data
to monitor student progress; and creating valid, reliable, developmentally
appropriate student assessments<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Symbol;">·</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 7pt;"> </span><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Knowledge
of current assessment literacy curriculum and research<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Symbol;">·</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 7pt;"> </span><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Basic
understanding of Student Learning Objectives (SLO)and the correlation of
assessments to the creation of SLOs.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">The Task Force has a very tight timeline for its work
setting an April 2015 deadline for reporting to the UEA Board of
Directors. Therefore, the <b>DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS IS NOVEMBER 28,
2014</b>. The application form is attached.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">We are hard at work throughout the organization gathering
input and data necessary for the task force to do its work. This is a
unique opportunity for UEA and our locals to take the lead on supporting our
member educators through the creation of an assessment literacy curriculum related
to the creation of Student Learning Objectives. Thank you!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Sharon Gallagher-Fishbaugh, M.A., NBCT<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">President, Utah Education Association<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">2009 Utah Teacher of the Year<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12794623145744411438noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-546850723894819686.post-30491924553972712342014-10-29T11:54:00.000-06:002014-10-29T12:06:17.282-06:00Prosperity 2020 Academic Excellence Symposium<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Following are my notes from the Symposium. It was a TED Talk set up with each speaker taking about 10 minutes. You can see <a href="http://www.ksl.com/?sid=32138852&nid=148&title=new-plan-aims-to-bolster-education-and-economy-in-utah&s_cid=queue-12">news coverage</a> and read the <a href="http://educationfirstutah.org/5-year-plan/">Prosperity 2020 plan</a>.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Attending: Dr.
Johnson, Peggy Jo Kennett, Susan Pulsipher, Todd Quarnberg, Brian Larsen, about
15 UEA members, NEA executive committee member<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">4th grader John Haugland from Mountain View Elementary
asked the question, "Do you believe in me?"<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We can reach our highest potential. Students
need educators. Believe in your colleagues and yourself. Students need all of
us. What you are doing is the most important job in the state. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<o:p><span style="font-family: Calibri;"> </span></o:p><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Alan Hall, chairman of <a href="http://prosperity2020.com/2014/10/utah-business-leaders-reveal-a-collaborative-five-year-plan-to-make-utah-a-top-ten-state-in-education-plan/">Prosperity 2020</a>, and Gail Miller,
business owner, welcomed all. Need educated workforce. 5 year plan to move Utah
to one of the top education programs in nation. Stakeholders must work together
to achieve this plan. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<o:p><span style="font-family: Calibri;"> </span></o:p><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Utah teacher of the year 2014 Mohsen Ghaffari spoke about
his background growing up in Iran with parents who did not have a chance for
much education. Teaching is not easy. Need collaboration. Education is not I
trouble, but it needs help."<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<o:p><span style="font-family: Calibri;"> </span></o:p><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Rob Hutter, <a href="http://learncapital.com/">Learn Captial,</a> education venture capitalist
in technology, spoke about the good and not good.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Great education return on investment, but low
pay for teachers. A decade ago, there were no iPhones, Facebook, or social
media. There has been an explosion of education technology companies.
Responsive education revolution said more money can flow to teachers. Gave
examples of lots of programs for education. He said most of the money spent
should go to training teachers, not licenses. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Steve Kroes from <a href="http://www.utahfoundation.org/">Utah Foundation</a> spoke about some changes
in Utah achievement. Data from 1990s was surprisingly good: 10th highest in
reading, and 15th highest in math. Saw elected officials who cared about
students' education. The following 10 years there was a slide: now 28th in
reading, and 30th in math, just average. Scores have started to rebound. Olene
Walker K-3 reading initiative played a part. Back up to 28th in math.
Internationally, 22 nations significantly outperform USA in math. Have high
quality of life in Salt Lake City. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Natalie Gochnour is dean of U of U business school talked
about the economic impact. Deep poverty of most of human history is foreign to
prosperous USA. Accelerated change started with Industrial Revolution. We do
not know what the future holds. Education's virtuous cycle, where education
leads to ideas, which leads to better health, which leads to prosperity. Need
investment and productivity. Our commitment to education has fallen from 7th in
1995 to 29th in the nation today. Education equals employment, earnings, upward
mobility, tax revenue, and civil society. Utah has 32nd highest tax burden in
nation. Tax changes in the last 20 years have resulted in $400 million a year
less. Income inequality is growing. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Governor Herbert spoke about high expectations. He said
SAGE is designed to give more accurate look at where we are. Cannot compare CRT
to SAGE. Not unusual to see a drop in scores when you raise the expectations.
Expects scores to climb over the years. Scores do point out that we have work
ahead of us. Trust local and state school boards to make good decisions. Utah
has best value for education in USA. We are not just throwing money at
education. We are last in spending. Need to expand and find better ways to do
things. Need to transform, not reform education. "Preserving the good and
promoting the better." -- Chase Peterson. He wants to put together a comprehensive,
strategic 10-year plan for education. Ambitious goal for one of top 10 states
in nation in education outcomes. We can't thank our teachers enough for the
work they do. Teaching is a great, rewarding profession, but it is hard. Avoid
one size fits all mentality. Find ways to work together and cooperate on
10-year plan. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Greg Bell, Lane Beattie, Dave Dottie, and Richard Kendall
presented the Prosperity 2020 5-year plan. Developed and endorsed by the
business community. We want to be an economic powerhouse. Utah is ranked 3rd
for business, but 46th for education. Good cannot be the enemy of great. Utah
has not had a plan for education: growth, minority students, etc. Best
education systems pursue reading proficiency by the end of third grade, math
proficiency by end of eighth grade. Read by end of third grade, proficiency in
math, best graduation rates. Massachusetts implemented an education plan and
have seen results (they also spend 3 times more per student than Utah). Takes
commitment over time. Every young person needs a certificate or degree after
high school to make it. Too many drop out of college. Wasatch Front has the
highest number of adults who started college but never finished. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Nadine Wimmer from KSL spoke about the need to have
students reading on grade level by the end of third grade. She leads <a href="http://www.ksl.com/?sid=24651756">KSL's Read Today</a> tutoring program. Program is particularly effective in 3rd through 6th
grade. Program is free, because it is run by volunteers. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Brenda Van Gorder from Granite district pre-school
program spoke about the importance of early childhood education. Children who
start school behind others their age never catch up. High-quality pre-school
makes a difference. Teach alphabet knowledge, book and phonemic awareness, and
vocabulary. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Sara Krebbs, literacy coordinator for Cache County spoke
about reading. Self esteem suffers when we don't have enough skills to
participate. Reading is a gatekeeper skill to 85% of the content in the school
day. Same with employment. Every child receives small group reading instruction
for 30 minutes every day. Para professionals receive training, literacy
facilitators provide that training and make and adjust groups, and classroom
teachers work together. Above level readers also receive instruction they need.
Must build a foundation in reading first. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Logan Hall from Salt Lake District, with students from
Highland High and Hillside Middle spoke about STEM. Students did some science
demonstrations. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Robert Goodman from New Jersey Center for Teaching and
Learning (which was developed by NJEA) STEM program spoke about his experience
starting a pre-engineering program. </span><a href="http://www.njctl.org/"><span style="color: blue; font-family: Calibri;">Www.njctl.org</span></a><span style="font-family: Calibri;">
has free and editable course content. Need to teach physics in 9th grade, so
need more physics teachers. Social justice and global competitiveness are two
sides of the same coin. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Senator Howard Stephenson spoke about mastery through
personalized learning. Computer assisted instructional software which delivers
to each student personalized feedback to every response. He visited a middle
school with 75 students in a computer lab working on math software, and it was
completely silent. They were getting what they needed with immediate feedback.
His goal to teach every Utah student to make dopamine in their own heads. Have
a shortage of computers. Students are digital natives who should not have to
power down to come to school.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Blake and Bo Nemelka, Riverton High graduates and authors
of <a href="http://www.beatthemiddle.com/">"Beat the Middle: the Middle School Student's Guide to Academic Success"</a> spoke about starting to think about college in 6th grade. Have
conversations about what is needed to go to college at early ages. Students
need inspiring parents and mentors. Accountability to the right factors over
right period of time. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Gina Buttars, principal at Roy High, spoke about
improving graduation rates and helping students be college and career ready.
Power of one: child, teacher, town, team, dream.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Everyone graduates! Collaborating within
their high school feeder system to focus on one goal of everyone
graduating.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Home visits to students who
are not coming to school. Volunteers working with elementary students who are
struggling. Each staff member is focusing on one student. Increase of 5% in
their graduation rate over 5 years. Average daily attendance has increased from
94% to 96%. Immense power and possibility in one dream. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Melissa Kincart is commissioner of outreach and access in
higher education system. She spoke about school counselors and how they can be
better utilized. Look at systems of how counselors are spending time. Key
member of high school leadership teams. Counselor training is lacking in the
college and career readiness area. Need more counselors. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Commissioner of Higher Education David Buhler spoke about
who students go to college. Only half of students who start college finish.
Need 4 years of math in high school and in first year of college. Encourage
students to go to school full time, which is 15 credits per semester. You can
take 15 credits for the same cost as 12 credits. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">David Pattinson from <a href="http://www.thedpaf.org/">American Future</a>, which is a
nonprofit supporting youth. Building relationships is important. Teach
entrepreneurship. Education needs to be tied to careers.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Thinks job shadowing should be happening at
younger ages. Need to learn soft skills like communication and interpersonal
relationships. Tie what you teach to a career, how will students use the info
later in life.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Show how exciting
different jobs are. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Laura Leon is a juris doctorate candidate at the U.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>She is an immigrant from Columbia and talked
about her experience integrating into school. Received good support from
teachers and knew if she worked hard, she could be whatever she wanted to be. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Eric Hanushek from Stanford said we have underestimated
the importance of achievement. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Goal 1: Utah ranks in top 10 in reading - K-3 reading curriculum, PLCs, voluntary pre-school, community schools, support for at-risk students, optional full-day kindergarten - $65 million over 5 years.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Goal 2: Utah ranks in top 10 in math - technology devices, technology-based math assessment tools, endorsements and technology training for teachers, PLCs, STEM endorsements - $42.5 million over 5 years</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Goal 3: Utah ranks in top 10 in graduation rates - additional counselors and mentors, counselor training, student advocates, academic coaches, tutors - $20 million over 5 years</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Goal 4: K-12 Teacher compensation and PD - $280 million over 5 years</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Goal 1 Higher Ed Compensation - $145 million over 5 years</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Goal 2: Utah ranks in top 10 in degrees and certificates - rewards for colleges that increase completion rates, access and outreach, initiatives for underserved students, programs that meet high-wage and high-demand workforce needs, financial aid and scholarships or lower and middle income students - $85 million over 5 years</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Goal 3: Affordability of college and financial aid - $35 million over 5 years</span></div>
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<em><span style="font-family: Calibri;">UEA released the Education Excellence Report in January 2014. This was research done by UEA Members on what is needed for Education Excellence. Here is a comparison of the two reports.</span></em></div>
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<li><em><span style="font-family: Calibri;">collaboration</span></em></li>
<li><em><span style="font-family: Calibri;">focus on student learning</span></em></li>
<li><em><span style="font-family: Calibri;">professional development</span></em></li>
<li><em><span style="font-family: Calibri;">providing resources </span></em></li>
<li><em><span style="font-family: Calibri;">funding</span></em></li>
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<em><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Missing from Prosperity 2020 plan:</span></em><br />
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<li><em><span style="font-family: Calibri;">rigorous pre-service teaching programs</span></em></li>
<li><em><span style="font-family: Calibri;">effective, valid, reliable teacher evaluation</span></em></li>
<li><em><span style="font-family: Calibri;">policies to strengthen the teaching profession</span></em></li>
<li><em><span style="font-family: Calibri;">career options for teachers to stay in classroom</span></em></li>
<li><em><span style="font-family: Calibri;">respecting teachers as experts</span></em></li>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12794623145744411438noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-546850723894819686.post-10407427715308035832014-10-27T19:29:00.003-06:002014-10-27T19:29:53.285-06:00Walk for Colleen Bliss<span class="userContent" data-ft="{"tn":"K"}">Walk for Colleen Bliss! She is a retired Jordan/Canyons teacher who was a career-long UEA member. She is the recommended candidate against Dan McCay in the Riverton/Bluffdale area. See below for her scheduled campaign walk times for this week.<br /><br /> Tuesday, Oct. 28 Colleen's House 1945 Rock Hollow Road, Bluffdale<br /> Rock Hollow is approximately 14900 So. Redwood Road 5:00pm<br /><br /> Wednesday, Oct. 29 Rosamond Elementary parking lot<br /> 1219 South 1975 West 4:30pm<br /><br /> Thursday, Oct. 30 Rosamond Elementary parking lot 4:30pm<br /><br /> Saturday, Nov. 1 Jordan River Parkway Trailhead (Draper Rotary Park) 12300 South 1100 West 10 am</span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12794623145744411438noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-546850723894819686.post-82954719829901180522014-10-16T20:17:00.001-06:002014-10-16T20:17:32.315-06:00UEA Excellence in Teaching Award Winners<a href="http://www.myuea.org/for_professional_educators/recognition_awards/excellence_in_teaching/2014_excellence_in_teaching.aspx#Crowther">Kelley DeHaan</a>, Vocal Music Teacher at West Jordan High, and <a href="http://www.myuea.org/for_professional_educators/recognition_awards/excellence_in_teaching/2014_excellence_in_teaching.aspx#Griffin">Bruce Gunn</a>, District Math Specialist, received the <a href="http://www.myuea.org/for_professional_educators/recognition_awards/excellence_in_teaching/2014_excellence_in_teaching.aspx">UEA Excellence in Teaching Award</a> tonight. Their wives, also teachers and JEA members, joined them along with Superintendent Johnson and West Jordan High principal Mike Kochevar. Congratulations to these two outstanding educators and JEA members!<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12794623145744411438noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-546850723894819686.post-3501499376582719162014-10-15T13:40:00.003-06:002014-10-15T13:40:54.593-06:00Letter from UEA President<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 6pt;">
<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt;">Dear Fellow UEA
Members,</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt;">I am writing to you
today about the appointment Brad Smith, current Ogden School District
Superintendent, as the State Superintendent of Instruction. I recognize there is
angst by many over Mr. Smith’s appointment.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt;">First, let me thank
those of you who actively engaged with your State Board of Education members.
</span><span lang="EN" style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt;">The current Utah
State Board of Education is very divided. Supt. Smith was selected by an 8-7
margin. Many Board votes are determined by the same margin.</span></div>
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<span lang="EN" style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt;">Second</span><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt;">, we are very
disappointed the State Board of Education appointed a State Superintendent with
no significant classroom teaching experience and little public education
administration experience. With so little education knowledge, </span><span lang="EN" style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt;">we anticipate
the learning curve for Supt. Smith will be very steep. The UEA hopes and expects
to work directly with Supt. Smith, as we have with past superintendents, to help
him understand and appreciate the views of classroom teachers.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt;">Finally, let me
reassure each of you that UEA has staff and leaders sitting in each and every
USOE Board meeting working to influence board rule and board members. Because of
UEA, the interviews for State Superintendent were held in open meetings, the
stakeholders were involved in the semi-finalist interviews and the public
weighed in on the issue of the next Superintendent having education experience.
Did we win the day? No, but you can darn well bet the public, teachers and other
stakeholders are going to keep tabs on Mr. Smith.</span></div>
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<span lang="EN" style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt;">It is important to
note that Superintendent Smith’s record in working with teachers has evolved
significantly over his short tenure in Ogden School District. A local UniServ
director who works with Supt. Smith said, “I believe Mr. Smith's view of teacher
organizations has changed in the (past few) years…We went from having a
district-implemented contract in 2011 to very positive contract negotiations
this past year. Teachers received all of their lost pay steps…for some, 3 pay
steps equaling more than a $5,000 a year pay increase. Teachers now have a
salary schedule where they will always continue to advance and we have
solidified more protections for teachers…</span><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt;">Plus, we have been
very successful in winning grievances that he has ruled on.”</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt;">We will continue to
work collaboratively with the new State Superintendent but we will also not lose
sight of the fact that teachers need the support of the State School Board and
the State Office of Education. Rest assured that we “have your back” and we will
continue to be vigilant in our representation of you, the member.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt;">Thank you for all you
do for our students and our profession.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt;">Best,</span></div>
<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt;">Sharon </span><br />
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2009 Utah Teacher of the Year</div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12794623145744411438noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-546850723894819686.post-84042336332704235962014-10-14T10:11:00.003-06:002014-10-14T10:11:26.582-06:00Final Colleen Bliss Blitz!See the information below about a final walk for Colleen Bliss in Riverton!<br />
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Dear Friends, Teachers, and generous Volunteers,
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We are in the final stretches. Please join me on Saturday October 18th for
the final Bliss Blitz. We will walk, knock on doors, talk to good folks and hand
out literature and lawn signs in the Riverton/Bluffdale area.</div>
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<b>Time: 9:30am </b></div>
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<b>Place: Jordan River Rotary Park:</b> 12300 South and the Jordan River
(North of road, east side of river (<span style="border: 0px currentColor; color: #333333; font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
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You will receive:</div>
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<li>Free t-shirt - until we run out! (If you already have one, please wear it)
<li>Precinct Map (Please mark where you have been and return it to me)
<li>Script - for those who have not walked before
<li>Literature and lawn signs to distribute
<li>Bring water and a friend!</li>
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We will walk until noon (or until you
have to go) and then meet back at the parkway. Bring a lunch to eat after the
walk and we will celebrate our successes!</div>
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Thanks! Colleen </div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12794623145744411438noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-546850723894819686.post-74402166603166096452014-10-07T10:44:00.000-06:002014-10-07T10:44:33.604-06:00PTA Meet the Candidates NightThe PTA is sponsoring a <a href="http://ptameetthecandidates.blogspot.com/2014/09/2014-meet-candidates-night.html">Meet the Candidates Night</a> for all candidates representing areas in Jordan District. Be an informed voter and attend.<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12794623145744411438noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-546850723894819686.post-36820258126260858382014-10-01T12:03:00.003-06:002014-10-01T12:03:56.950-06:00UEA Convention Ticket<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
I hope to see many of you at the UEA Convention, <strong>Thursday and Friday, October 16-17</strong> at South Towne Expo Center. I look forward to hearing UEA President <strong>Sharon Gallagher-Fishbaugh</strong> and NEA President <strong>Lily Eskelsen Garcia</strong> speak on Thursday at 9:30. Get there by 9:00 to register and find a good seat!</div>
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Congratulations to <strong>Bruce Gunn</strong>, District Math Specialist, and <strong>Kelly DeHaan</strong>, Vocal Music Teacher at West Jordan High, on being selected for the UEA Excellence in Teaching Award! They will be honored at a banquet on Thursday of the convention.</div>
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<span style="color: #1f497d; font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt;"><span style="color: black;">Governor Herbert is asking for stakeholders to provide input about the Utah Core Standards. Please take the time to read the standards and provide input through this survey.</span></span></div>
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As you are aware, the Governor is asking parents, teachers, community members
and other constituency groups to provide input and comment on the Common Core
Standards which Utah has adopted as part of the Utah Core Standards. This input
is being invited via the following website:<br />
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<a href="http://utah.gov/governor/standards" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;">utah.gov/governor/standards</span></a><br />
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This survey allows for a general response on the support, or lack of support
for the standards overall, but more importantly, it asks for comments on
specific standards that respondents feel are problematic or that could be
improved. <br />
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All comments related to specific standards will be given to a committee of Utah
higher education experts who have been asked to evaluate the alignment between the
K-12 standards and the requirements of Utah post-secondary programs. This
committee will consider the survey comments as part of of their work. <br />
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Please forward this email and survey link to your membership, business
partners, parents, and other stakeholders you associate with and invite them to
take a few minutes and give us their feedback. The more feedback we receive,
the better position we will be in to address concerns over these issues.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12794623145744411438noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-546850723894819686.post-40115394807206633512014-08-27T09:46:00.001-06:002014-08-27T09:46:47.628-06:00State Superintendent Search
Letter sent by UEA President Sharon Gallagher-Fishbaugh to Members of the Utah State Board of Education about the minimum requirements for the State Superintendent. UEA is concerned about having a political person in the position in stead of an educator. You can see in <a href="http://www.schools.utah.gov/main/DOCS/UtahSuptAnnouncement.aspx">this job posting</a> that having a Utah teaching license is not a requirement of the job. <br />
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">TO:
Utah State Board of Education Members</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;"><o:p> </o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">FROM:
Utah Education Association<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">DATE:
August 25, 2014<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">SUBJECT:
<b>State Superintendent of Public Instruction – MINIMUM
QUALIFICATIONS<o:p></o:p></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">Dear
Board of Education Members:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">I
don’t envy the task you have ahead in sorting through the applicants and
selecting a leader to fill the Superintendent of Public Instruction position.
The person filling this important post not only carries out the strategic
direction set by the Board, but is also the “face” of Utah public education to
school administrators, teachers, classified staff, parents and students.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">In
order to effectively implement statewide public education policy, the UEA
believes it is imperative the person selected for this position have shared
experience with teachers and administrators…someone who understands the complex
intricacies of public education policy, knows what it is like in a classroom,
and can garner the respect of those they will be directing.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">To
this end, the teachers of Utah call on the State Board of Education to seek a
State Superintendent of Public Instruction who possesses the following minimum
qualifications:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">Relevant
public school classroom experience including knowledge of public school
curriculum, education policy, research and best practices<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">Relevant
public school administrative experience, including knowledge of education
finance, school budgets, human resources, employee contracts and education law.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">Advanced
degree in education<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">Proven
record of collaboration with multiple stakeholders<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">Ability
to be the superintendent to superintendents</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">As
representatives of Utah’s educators, the Utah Education Association looks
forward to participation, as a stakeholder, in the Superintendent selection
process. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">Thank
you for your service to Utah public education.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">Sincerely,</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">Sharon
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UEA President<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">2009
Utah Teacher of the Year<o:p></o:p></span></div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12794623145744411438noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-546850723894819686.post-80116632623037391352014-08-08T19:26:00.000-06:002014-08-08T19:26:00.311-06:00Administrative Conference 2014Robyn Jackson -- Giving Effective Feedback to Teachers<br /><br /> Need to spend the time to give support to teachers who need it. Some things need to come off the administrators' plates to have the time. Administrators need to have a mindset and priorities shift to find the time to give needed support. <br /><br /> Will is teacher motivation to do what is right for students, school, and profession. Skill is teacher ability to implement instruction, pedagogical and subject area knowledge. You cannot solve a WILL problem with a SKILL solution, and you cannot solve a SKILL problem with a WILL solution. <br /><br /> SKILL: Novice (not effective or new) teachers need diagnostic feedback. Helps teachers understand what isn't working and why it isn't working. Apprentice (minimally effective) teachers need prescriptive feedback. Helps teachers understand what to do to improve their practice. Give two options and the teacher chooses which one feels better to them. Have a third option if the teacher doesn't like the other two. Practitioner (effective) teachers need descriptive feedback. Holds up a mirror so that teachers can diagnose their own practice and improve. Master (highly effective) teachers need micro-feedback. Helps teachers become aware of nuances and tweaks that can improve their practice and sustain mastery. They have a hard time articulating why they are good. <br /><br /> WILL: Coerced teachers have to be forced to do something. Compliant teachers do what they are asked to do. Cooperative teachers offer to help. Committed teachers will continue to do something even if the focus changes. A cynical teacher is a high will, committed teacher who has been disappointed. Teachers can be in different places depending on the topic or situation. <br /><br /> WILL drivers: Autonomy is having control over things that matter to them. "What, when, where?" Mastery is becoming good at things that matter to them. "How?" Purpose is being involved in things that matter to them and their work is meaningful. "Why?" Belonging is being important to those who matter to them. "Who?"<br /><br /> How to get this done: eliminate time wasters, automate time consumers, delegate empowerment failures.<br /><br /> Your office is not your home. Don't make it so comfortable that you want to stay there. You should be out in the school. Give files to your secretary. Have your secretary handle your schedule, so you can block out time to go out into classrooms. Train staff to make appointments to see you. <br /><br /> Make providing feedback to teachers a priority. Do paperwork at the back of the classroom. Move your office. Set office days and coaching days. Divide staff amid leadership team. <br /><br /> Feel more confident in your own leadership, and feel more effective and efficient. Strengthen your leadership style. Feel more connected to staff. Give yourself time to stare out the window and reflect.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12794623145744411438noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-546850723894819686.post-7818660724011468132014-07-30T10:04:00.000-06:002014-07-30T10:04:18.332-06:00Draft Interlocal AgreementBelow is the draft Interlocal Agreement from South Jordan attorney Mr. Wall. My notes indicate some changes proposed by Ms. Andrews, the attorney representing the Jordan District Board. I have not seen what was being sent back to the cities. This one was from the school board meeting on Monday night.<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12794623145744411438noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-546850723894819686.post-55450822908536622882014-07-22T20:56:00.001-06:002014-07-22T20:56:34.407-06:00Jordan Board Meeting About MOU with CitiesBelow are my notes from today's special study session of the Jordan Board of Education. <em><span style="color: red;">South Jordan City feasibility study discussion on Wednesday, July 30 from 4:00 - 6:00 with public comment open at 6:00. This will be at the South Jordan Community Center, approximately 11000 S Redwood Road. Tuesday August 5 the SJC Council will decide whether or not to put a split on the ballot.</span></em><br />
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JSD board meeting about SJC split - Corbin is not here.<br />
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Attorney Joan said MOU is not legally enforceable. Inter local agreement is legally binding contract. They have limited term. MOU can be terminated at any time.<br />
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Mr. Crane says no to inter local agreement. MOU is fine.<br />
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Change the word "shall" to "may" become interlocal agreement. Mr. Crane and Mrs. Kennett want interlocal agreement out altogether. Mrs. Pulsipher and Mrs. Whitelock think it is more likely to be agreed to by the cities if a statement with the word "may" in it. Attorney recommended adding sentence stating that the MOU is not a legally binding contract. Mrs. Pulsipher doesn't want them to think the board is not serious about the MOU.<br />
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Mr. Crane doesn't think the MOU doesn't need to be this long and a lot of items in this new document were not in the original. This is just getting deeper. Making mountain out of a mole hill. Do not want to be overreaching. Requests in latest document are too overreaching. Mrs. Voorhies agrees. Some limit school board. Need flexibility to deal with needs of various cities. Constraints should not interfere with their ability to do their job as a school board.<br />
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Mrs. Pulsipher said generally speaking, the items are things the board should do. W haven't been doing them. Give cities a comfort level that the board will do these items. Mrs. Voorhies said there is no level of comfort for her. Nothing that says the city will change their behavior. She will not sign if it doesn't include a guarantee of not putting a split on the ballot. Paid no attention to what board said.<br />
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Mr. Crane is fine with MOU. Fine to increase dialogue. Best interest of students to not split. Entered discussion with a degree of trust that if JSD entered MOU agreement, that would be the end of split talk. We want to avoid a split. The split cloud is still hanging there. (Chuck Newton from SJC council walked in and sat at the same table with School board members, attorney, and district level administrators.)<br />
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Mr. Crane said there are too many variables on when schools will be built. Need flexibility there. Mrs. Kennett said in the five year plan, the first year would be pretty set, but then the next years would need to change. Mr. Newton said their intent was that the focus could go to growing areas.<br />
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Prior to purchasing land, will work with cities to cite new facilities. Mrs. Voorhies said that they want kids to walk to school if possible, but there are many schools where that is not possible at this time. Mrs. Pulsipher said it states that the board will make reasonable effort to have walking schools. Mr. Newton said they are assuming the board will make reasonable efforts. Sometimes you have to deal with crisis issues and deal with less severe overcrowding. Not trying to lock you in to something that is unreasonable. Asking for good faith effort. Mayors are not aware of all the information the board has. Interested on action and delivery. When interlocal agreement is executed, will need to have more communication. This is not a static process. Mrs. Voorhies asked then why do we need MOU? Mr. Newton said originally that there was the six areas of concern. Were asked to provide detail of what was meant. He taught communication in college. Had them draw a tree, and all were different. Providing more details makes things more clear. Mrs. Voorhies said it is restrictive and it is stuff cities are interested in, but not what board needs. More than happy to communicate about schools with each city. This feels like a belt you keep tightening. Mr. Newton (said with respect again) said cities have to make plans. Those who fail to plan, plan to fail. Asking for plans so we are all on the same page. Mrs. Whitelock said the policy on safe walking routes is already in place. Mr. Newton (said personally again) said he is concerned about 10400 S. Is it wrong to make an interlocal agreement? How is this restrictive if you already agree to the items?<br />
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Mr. Osborn said everything here is based on old things, even though Mr. Newton said he doesn't want to rehash old things. Mrs. Voorhies said she will give him a policy book. We shouldn't have to redefine the policy. More effective if there is a general agreement that people refer back to. Senator Harper said he understood that the language was worked out. SJC resolution had six items to which the board responded. Suggested an interlocal agreement that focuses on the six items only and just work through them over the course of a year. Mr. Newton wants a binding interlocal agreement. Doesn't want to be involved in every little detail. Just want to talk. Want to keep schools out of high commercial areas. Thought meeting last week was the negotiation. Now the goal posts are moving again. Large concern here is that board in not delivering the items, but discussing moving the dates, which means the cities aren't getting what they want by July 30. Have to hope there is a good faith effort from the board.<br />
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Mrs. Whitelock said the board was prepared for the meeting last week with a different agreement. She asked Mr. Newton about the guarantee of no split. Mr. Newton said if they sign an interlocal agreement they won't put it on the ballot. He wanted to come so the board would understand the intent. He is happy to leave with information from Representative Cunningham. If he leaves and the changes the board makes are too far, they will come back with an interlocal agreement. Will ask if willing to sign, then it will likely go to the ballot. SJC attorney said he has talked with all the mayors who are very frustrated. A challenge the board needs to reconcile is that cities work with other government agencies through an interlocal agreement. There is no trust. These agreements force people to sit down together and talk. Look at six items in original SJC resolution. Mayor Freeman and Mayor Applegarth did not want to come to pressure the board into anything. Gain interlocal agreement for a year that they will work toward resolving issues. If board and mayors have an agreement, and no legislation is run to make splitting more difficult, then SJC can decide in a year if things are working with the district of not. Need to talk regularly around the table.<br />
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Mr. Osborn asked if it is not an interlocal agreement, will the cities agree? SJC attorney said it would make it more difficult for a city to split. More you change original six items, the more cities will push back. He doesn't want to go through another split. Mr. Crane said an interlocal agreement with this much detail is too far from the original six items. If it is general enough to allow flexibility, he could live with interlocal agreement. Keep it under two pages. Could support interlocal agreement if it is short, general, flexible. Why is the mistrust always with the district? Probably goes both ways. Everybody wants to have good level of trust. (They really need some interest based bargaining training.)<br />
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Mrs. Kennett asked what happened to the boards response to the SJC council resolution. Mr. Newton was not present at July 3 meeting. Mr. Seethaler told him that those changes were incorporated into the copy given out at the meeting last Monday. Mrs. Kennett again asked about the intent document, because he didn't answer he question.<br />
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SJC attorney said they mayors agree that if the board wants to get this done, the district has not given mayors a lot of comfort. Board took serious actions. Mrs. Pulsipher said there has been tension for a number of years. More restrictive until trust returns. There are more guidelines and less have to, but there is more detail. As move forward in relationship, restrictions will lessen. This is not ideal. She sees the need for more detail. Hopefully a year from now, will not need the agreement anymore.<br />
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Mrs. Whitelock said the players all change regularly, the interlocal agreement doesn't change. SJC attorney said if you get the agreement in place, legislators will be watching board and mayors to make sure they don't misbehave again. If board has behaved badly, the legislators will make it easier to split. If cities misbehave, the legislature will revoke the law that allows a district split.<br />
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Attorney Joan talked about binding future school boards and a potential split at termination of agreement. MOU isn't going to work from the citys' perspective. If go with an interlocal agreement, have a sunset provision. Senator Harper pointed out that Mr. Newton cannot speak for SJC council. If board sends an agreement to SJC council to work on original six items, then would that stop a split. Mr. Newton said the goal posts have moved significantly on one item and slightly on one. If we agree to interlocal agreement, there is no vote to put a split on the ballot. The discussion will be focused on if the board has delivered on items from resolution. Needs detail so there is no misunderstanding. Mr. Newton said what district gave cities is not sufficient.<br />
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SJC attorney said Mayor Freeman is concerned about the oversight committee. Mr. Crane asked who would draft the language of the interlocal agreement. Wants to work cooperatively. Okay if not too restrictive or overstepping of boundaries. Mrs. Pulsipher said time is the problem. Mr. Newton wants a draft to review on July 30 so they could make changes and finalize by August 5. He wants SJC attorney to draft agreement and then meet with Joan Andrews to revise. He is not concerned about drafting of agreement, but he wants deliverables on a building plan and construction timeline. In giving you more time, cities are moving forward and waiting for deliverables. He feels there is a risk. Mrs Pulsipher said the date has not changed. Mr. Newton said a tentative plan by July 30 is not good enough. Mr. Wall, SJC attorney, said interlocal agreement doesn't solve issues, but buys time. Gives SJC chance to not put split on ballot.<br />
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Mr. Osborn said all they need is time for thoughtful discussion. Mrs. Kennett would be comfortable with SJC attorney and their attorney to draft interlocal agreement. Joan Andrews said she is happy to do what they ask, but the timeline is very tight. She has concerns about not having enough time to review. Mr. Wall said it will be much like original MOU with eight items with timelines over the nest year. He wants to be a facilitating lawyer, not an advocate for one side or the other. Mrs. Andrews needs time to review and meet with the board. Mr. Osborn said district administrators need to review to see if timelines are reasonable. He handed a 1 1/2 inch binder to Mr. Wall that is the district response to the SJC resolution. Mr. Wall is going to work off the MOU from the meeting last week. Mr. Wall will fashion it based on benchmarks.<br />
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Mr. Wall will start with the MOU draft, but mayors cannot add anything else. Mr. Newton said there will be few specifics. This is the MOU post meeting last week. Final copy after redlines were deleted. Mr. Newton said the board should send specific concerns to Mr. Wall or Mrs. Andrews. She has the agreement from the July 14 meeting.<br />
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Mr. Crane concerned about attendance in closed session. He doesn't want the mayors telling district what kind of school to build. Mrs. Pulsipher said number four would be less specific and include some experts who build commercially and not schools to review. Mr. Newton said his perception is that the building review committee of parents and teachers would override the committee of experts. Mra. Pulsipher said item 2 and 4 had most concerns. Have outside experts look at construction processes to see if the district can save money on construction. Mrs. Voorhies wants in the interlocal agreement that SJC will not put it on the ballot. Mr. Newton said his concern is that we don't have the deliverables nor feedback on why it is taking so long. Despite what feasibility study will show, which is positive in many areas, staying in district is possible. A signed interlocal agreement gives a 90-100% chance that SJC will not put a split on the ballot. He said he received information from a legislator that changes things. Mrs. Voorhies said the board is going to trust SJC on this, so "Don't mess with us."<br />
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July 30 roll out feasibility study and have public input on it. August 5 vote on whether to put on ballot.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12794623145744411438noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-546850723894819686.post-67645151852585593562014-07-15T20:11:00.000-06:002014-07-16T07:49:45.491-06:00South Jordan City Council Meeting<em>Below are the notes from people who spoke at the SJC Council meeting. The feasibility study is supposed to be published before August 1. SJC will need to hold a special meeting to discuss and decide whether to put a split on the ballot. I will put out information about that meeting as soon as I have it. <span style="color: red;">Looks like the special meeting to decide about putting a split on the ballot will be July 29.</span></em><br />
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JEA members in attendance: Heather Reich, James Maughan, Cyndee Bowser, Shannon Diotaiuti, Jenny Pedler, Michelle Robbins, Debbie Warner, Melissa Handy, Mary Meyer, Beth Glattli, Shelly Lloyd, Lori Munk, Mari Bean, Michele Larsen, Jeremy Butterbaugh<br />
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Three residents spoke in favor of the split and putting it on the ballot.<br />
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Lori Munk, Easltke, spoke against the split as a long time SJC resident.<br />
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I read my statement against the split including information from the JEA survey.<br />
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Michelle Robbins, Bingham theater teacher, who lives in Clearfield, spoke against a split. Concerned about losing 5A status. Bingham is flagship of SJC. Cannot isolate ourselves. A split will tax energy of teachers which will trickle to teachers.<br />
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Alexandra Eframo spoke against the split. There will be extra taxes. We have to work together. She goes to the school board meetings and has not seen any of them at the meetings. <br />
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Tim Ellingson spoke against the split. Said SJC council bullied school board. Went to SJC university program to widen his perspective. Council said if district bought land in Daybreak, split would go away, but it didn't. Council said if district made administrative changes, split would go away, but it didn't. Now if sign MOU, split might go away. Embarrassed to be represented by this body.<br />
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Cyndee Bowser, West Jordan Elementary, spoke against the split. She wants to make a footprint on the future. Worried that programs for special needs students will go away if split occurs. She will be done if the divorce goes through. <br />
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James Maughan, West Hills, spoke against the split. He was on Middle School Building and Design Committee. He was impressed with priorities of safety, energy efficiency, and cost effectiveness of buildings. He had just started teaching at time of previous split and the Initial proposal was to layoff over 200 teachers. Students wanted to discuss this, and they realized that class size and discipline problems would increase. Beware of unintended consequences.<br />
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Heather Reich, Majestic, spoke against the split. She read a letter she had sent previously to legislators and mayors. She is a 10 year teacher being paid as a 7 year teacher. Administrative costs have gone up. Worried about loss of programs, curriculum specialists. Hurt students the most. <br />
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Mary Meyer, Copper Hills, spoke against the split. Copper Hills is overcrowded with average class size of 40. Previous split created an us versus them. Morale suffered like in a divorce. We had no say in the amount of money Jordan received. Lost collaboration with teachers from Canyons. Kids were worried about teachers leaving. She is breadwinner and concerned about her personal finances. <br />
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Gentleman spoke about turf wars of cities. West is the only place for people to move to. Creating more bureaucracy is not the answer. <br />
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Mindy Dummer, Valley, spoke against the split. She teaches at Valley. Canyons students attend Valley, because Canyons did not establish an alternative high school. Consider unintended consequences of a split on students who need an alternative high school setting.<br />
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SJC resident visited ASB to help district and West Jordan look at how to develop that area. He saw efficiencies of economies of scale in touring ASB. Work together as a whole community. He wants to support young families since others supported his students through the education system. <br />
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Shannon Diotaiuti, Majestic, spoke against the split. She remembers what the previous split was like. She knows what it is like for her child to attend inadequate schools. Her son attends West Jordan middle where they really need air conditioning. The district is trying to equalize things. Nothing goes as fast as we want when it is for our children. We need to educate all children. Not all future dentists, lawyers and teachers will grow up in your town. Change is hard on kids, but especially hard on special needs kids. <br />
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Mayor Alvord pointed out that SJC would need a high school which would cause taxes to increase. <br />
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Mr. Newton said the citizens need to have the opportunity to vote.<br />
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Feasibility study will be out prior to August 1. Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12794623145744411438noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-546850723894819686.post-86012388355582688402014-07-14T18:54:00.000-06:002014-07-15T07:00:04.215-06:00Jordan School Board - Cities Memorandum of Understanding Notes<em><strong>I attended the Western Growth Coalition Meeting today to listen to the discussion about the requests from South Jordan City and a draft Memorandum of Understanding on communication and collaboration between the Jordan School Board and the Cities within Jordan District. I have highlighted key comments in red. <a href="http://www.sltrib.com/sltrib/news/58183510-78/district-jordan-south-cities.html.csp?page=1">See the Salt Lake Tribune article as well.</a></strong></em><br />
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In attendance: Susan Pulsipher Kayleen Whitelock, Peggy Jo Kennett, Lynn Crane, Janice Voorhies, Dr. Johnson, Scott Thomas, Steve Dunham, Brad Sorensen, Todd Quarnberg, Don Findlay, Dave Alvord, Carmen Freeman, Bill Applegarth, Kim Rolfe, Mayor Timothy, Jim Bird, Rich Cunningham, Ken Ivory, Wayne Harper, Chuck Newton, Mark Seethaler, Jen Atwood, Teresa Atherley, Alexandra Eframo, Gary Whatcott, John Dearing, 2 city attorneys, several reporters, a dozen other people I don't know<br />
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Board shall make reasonable effort to Promote walking to school - school board has to look at the entire district - busses are less expensive<br />
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Mr. Newton - Elk Meadows recent boundary change. City problem with needing to supply crossing guards at 10600 S. He said the JSD policy allows for a bus for those south of 10600 S. Intent of item is not to lock things up. Want to make walkable.<br />
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Mrs. Whitelock - there are many areas in the district where the walking routes are hazardous, but the state doesn't reimburse at 100%. <br />
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<span style="color: red;">Mrs. Pulsipher - the purpose of the memorandum of understanding is to create an environment of collaboration.</span><br />
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Representative Cunningham - this is an unusual situation. No one entity that can take responsibility for this. Put everything behind us, start new, move to next level. Children and grandchildren taken care of. Need to support superintendent in her leading education of students. <br />
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Mr. Seethaler - <span style="color: red;">Monday, August 4 is deadline for putting on ballot.</span> Would like to see a conclusion here on what to expect. Society has so many interests, that it is difficult to trust and agree. Quality of education is high. Issues have to do with collaboration. Do not have a good history of being collaborative. SJC has been told to "butt out" of the JSD issues in the past. Next meeting is Tuesday, August 5. <span style="color: red;">SJC will need to call a special council meeting.</span> If the memorandum is not executed, will have to propose split. Wants to discuss high level ideas, then let JSD make edits to the document. <br />
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<span style="color: red;"> Senator Harper - most are in agreement that splitting would harm students.</span> <br />
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Mrs. Kennett - provide cities with information on future buildings. When working on building or purchasing facilities, JSD will share information with cities.<br />
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Mrs. Pulsipher - would like the city involved before starting a building process.<br />
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Mayor Freeman - would like to have a third party outside the school board to look at the buildings before. We don't have to spend $1 million on a football field or have a college level weight room. Who cares about a 70 year school? Even in 40 years, the demographics will be different. We haven't done our homework. That is why the bond went down in flames.<br />
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Mrs. Pulsipher - talking about a 5 year plan. JSD may not know what funding mechanism is going to be used for a school to be built in 5 years. This plan will be updated every year. <br />
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Mrs. Kennett - cities should work with district to identify school sites.<br />
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Mayor Alvord - wants mayors to speak up about changes if they are uncomfortable signing.<br />
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Mayor Applegarth - he will not sign anything today.<br />
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Mrs. Pulsipher - concerned about being locked in to a plan, and having to get approval of cities.<br />
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Mrs. Whitelock - board is elected and not under the jurisdiction of cities. Cities do not have to approve everything the district does. Discussion and collaboration is good, but not approval.<br />
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Mr. Newton - historical problem is the district purchasing prime commercial property. Want discussion with mayors about why school needs to be on certain property.<br />
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Mrs. Whitelock - mayors can already attend meetings.<br />
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<span style="color: red;">Mr. Seethaler - mayors are welcome in open meetings, but not in closed study sessions, where real estate is usually discussed.</span><br />
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Mrs. Pulsipher - this board is trying to change (emotional voice). We want to change the way doing business. The memorandum says the cities don't trust us.<br />
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Mayor Rolfe - strike approval line.<br />
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Representative Ivory - he said mayors just need reasonable notice on changes to building plans.<br />
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Mayor Applegarth - he doesn't want board making decisions in his city (Riverton), and he respects the boards role.<br />
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Mrs. Whitelock - read section on mayor or designee attendance at board meetings. Property could include cities, but only the appropriate city, where potential site is. Mayors should not be included on personnel or appeals items. <br />
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<span style="color: red;">Jennifer Boehme - JEA does not want mayors in closed study sessions when negotiations are being discussed.</span><br />
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Mrs. Kennett - wants included that cities must update contact information so that the district is not accused of excluding someone.<br />
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Mrs. Pulsipher - dates of meetings being discussed.<br />
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Mayor Applegarth - Riverton cannot change their city meetings, because they are already planned for 1st, 3rd, and 4th Tuesdays. He does not want to confuse his residents. <br />
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Mrs. Pulsipher - JSD is going from 3 to 2 meetings a month. They are making a sacrifice.<br />
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Mayor Applegarth - if he need to attend a meeting when a Riverton meeting is scheduled, he can leave his pro tem in charge and attend the JSD meeting as needed.<br />
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Mr. Crane - said JSD moved their meetings to 2nd and 4th Tuesdays to accommodate city meetings. <br />
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Mr. Osborn - need to add words about additional special meetings beyond the regularly scheduled meeting.<br />
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Mr. Newton - wants mayors to sit on dais at a meeting. Board would need to point at each mayor for input.<br />
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Mrs. Whitelock - said it would be easy now because mayors don't show up. <br />
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Mrs. Pulsipher - mayors can participate and sit up front. Just have to raise hand to make a comment. Could provide tables and microphones.<br />
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Mr. Newton - this makes him uncomfortable. He shouldn't have to raise his hand.<br />
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Mrs. Whitelock - we usually raise our hand. <br />
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Mayor Alvord - this is the school board.<br />
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Mayor Timothy - mayors should already know what's going on. <span style="color: red;">He will not invite JSD board to his closed session, and he does not think JSD should invite them to closed session.</span> If things aren't going the way we want, there is the power of the vote. He knows he is the minority when he says this.<br />
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Dr. Johnson - read section on non-school buildings and properties. <br />
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Mr. Seethaler - what do you call property you are not going to build a school on? <br />
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Mrs. Whitelock - land was acquired for a school, but the plan has changed. <br />
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Mr. Newton - wants to find out what JSD board knows in relation to what cities know. The JSD staff has not given some info to board.<br />
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Mrs. Kennett - wants cities to provide list of properties for which they are considering RDA, CDA, or EDA to JSD. <br />
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Mayor Applegarth - this information has come directly from different entities that want to do the RDA, CDA, and EDA.<br />
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Mayor Freeman - someone on his staff meets with JSD staff once a month and provides updates on current and approved development.<br />
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Rep. Cunningham - Scott Thomas should report where district is right now on property. <br />
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<span style="color: red;"> Mr. Bird - this document is a one way street. Nothing in here says the cities have to do anything. He has been to lots of JSD board meetings. He has not seen mayors attend in the last 8 years. No place that says that the city has to tell the district about developments that would impact schools. He would tear it up and walk out of the room. There has been no negotiations.</span><br />
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Mayor Applegarth - this is just the starting point. <br />
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<span style="color: red;">Mrs. Whitelock - she doesn't feel this is a discussion. Given a week timeline. JSD board did not get document until 2:00 today. Wants more collaboration.</span> <br />
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Mr. Newton - the 6 point SJC resolution was given to JSD board on Friday prior to the July 1 meeting. The details were just received.<br />
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Mayor Applegarth - received this draft last Friday at 2:00. Most recent one today at 2:00.<br />
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Mr. Crane - estimated value of property is going to be fair market value. This is a moving target.<br />
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Mrs. Whitelock - read about selling raw land. <br />
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Mrs. Pulsipher - sees the benefit in selling some land, but cities need to see where the land is and what best use is going to be. Already given staff direction to dispose of property know JSD will not used.<br />
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<span style="color: red;">Rep. Cunningham - this is getting out of line on this point. Let district evaluate each piece of property.</span><br />
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Mr. Newton - if it is not in there, we won't be required to revisit this.<br />
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Rep. Cunningham - meet again if needed. Cut this out and move on.<br />
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Mr. Newton - property might be more valuable as commercial property rather than school property. <br />
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Mrs. Whitelock - do the mayors really want this in the document? The information will be provided by the district.<br />
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Mayor Rolfe - this piece can be removed.<br />
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Mayor Timothy - if the designation says type of school, that is the type of school that the land was purchased for (elementary, etc). <br />
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Mr. Thomas - will look at all the property and decide if it can be used for a school. Some was purchased 30-40 years ago, and things have changed.<br />
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Mayor Alvord - this is important in passing a bond. <br />
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<span style="color: red;">Mrs. Kennett - it is more expensive to buy land in 5 years than to hold onto land for 10 years.</span> <br />
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Mayor Alvord - this is just advice to get a bond passed.<br />
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Sen. Harper - cities should meet at least annually with JSD to look at changes to master plans and different housing types. <br />
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Mrs. Voorhies - read item about moving administration buildings to less prime commercial real estate. <br />
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Mrs. Whitelock - asked if the administration building at Jordan landing is a problem for West Jordan. <br />
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Mayor Rolfe - the building at Jordan landing is fine, but West Jordan would like to redevelop the ASB area.<br />
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Mr. Newton - thinks this item needs to stay in the memorandum, because district is spending money on administration buildings that could be spent on schools.<br />
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Mrs. Voorhies - would like to strike this item.<br />
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<span style="color: red;">Mr. Rolfe - the ASB will not be at 7800 S Redwood in two years.</span><br />
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Mr. Thomas - the July 30 deadline could work as long as being collaborative.<br />
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Mr. Crane - read item about facilities construction. <br />
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Mrs. Pulsipher - this is where Mr. Freeman's request for third party review would fit.<br />
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Rep. Cunningham - new law has to do with accountability to taxpayers. State office of education reviews these plans. <br />
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Mrs. Pulsipher - will supply mayors with reports from the Building Utilization and Design committees that met throughout last year. <br />
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SJ attorney - new language from Mr. Freeman about committees to review including teachers.<br />
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Mrs. Whitelock - who is paying for the costs of these committees?<br />
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Mr. Newton - you already pay to make changes to an architect. Reviewing by committee will require less changes.<br />
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Mr. Crane - have to make changes to previously used plans based on sites.<br />
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Mr. Newton - wants other people to review to keep the fancy stuff out of the schools.<br />
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Mayor Applegarth - will not spend city money for these committee meetings. Riverton city would need to have a benefit for any money spent.<br />
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<span style="color: red;"> Todd Quarnberg - Copper Hills high is 20 years old this year. Missing cafeteria, technology, and storage space. Need to keep pace with technology infrastructure. It is going to take more than 4 walls to build a building. It costs money. There will be 2750 students at CHHS. They along with Bingham and Herriman are three of the largest in the state. He gets about 200 permits from Kearns high, because the facility is better. CHHS is smallest HS by square footage in the district. Theater space is not good. He does not see fluff they are talking about.</span><br />
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Mrs. Pulsipher - is willing to pay costs associated with bringing in experts to review plans.<br />
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Mr. Osborn - read item about giving cities info on costs of legal counsel.<br />
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Rep. Cunningham - this does not need to be included. All groups have legal counsel. <br />
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Mrs. Kennett - read item about supplemental funding from CSD split.<br />
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Mr. Crane - said this will be addressed as part of regular budget process.<br />
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Mrs. Pulsipher - JSD agreed to original number 6. Strike number 7 (already done with the mutual agreement of Mr. Jolley to leave JSD). <br />
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Mayor Applegarth - you are always looking at and evaluating personnel. Look at philosophical changes in board when hiring new staff. Open dialogue with cities. Will address issues as raises by mayors.<br />
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<span style="color: red;">Mrs. Pulsipher - give mayors opportunities to meet in closed session about potential personnel issues. <em>(I don't feel comfortable with this at all. I talked to Susan Pulsipher and Peggy Jo Kennett after the meeting about including language that says "district level administration", because the way the statement is currently written would take teacher due process rights away.)</em></span><br />
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Mr. Osborn - read item about supporting legislation on land use approvals. <br />
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Rep. Cunningham - said meet with cities and school districts to write legislation. Traffic issues that are out of control. Willing to pay a little more if getting quality and value. Some lawsuits have come up due to location of some schools, usually charters. <br />
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Dr. Johnson - read item about legislation on busing distances. <br />
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Mrs. Pulsipher - if reduce elementary requirement from 1.5 miles to 1 mile, then it will cost the district a lot more. <br />
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Sen. Osmond's rep - said the 1.5 mile requirement doesn't provide flexibility if a 1.7 mile route was easily walkable and a 1.4 mile route was dangerous. <br />
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Mr. Osborn - suggested funding dangerous routes. <br />
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Sen. Harper - some of this is out of control. Legislature increased distance from 1 to 1.5 miles and reduced the funding available. This is a big issue.<br />
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Mrs. Pulsipher - cities will engage in discussions about statewide equalization legislation.<br />
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Mayor Alvord - here because of legislation that cities cannot leave a school district. Will not entertain membership by force in a large district. <br />
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Rep. Cunningham - nobody wants to take rights away from anybody. Meetings over last couple of weeks can provide agreement. Greater cause is children and grandchildren. This is not easy. Need to forget what has happened in the past. We have lived through one mess. We don't want to live through another. This involved all on west side. Legislators are united to help the west side on education and infrastructure. Let's get this thing done. <br />
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<span style="color: red;">Mrs. Whitelock - thanked everyone for coming. When we sign off, need to know whether a split will be on a ballot or not.</span> <br />
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<span style="color: red;">Mayor Alvord - this is a great step. Appreciates the board bending over backward for us. He wants commitment from Sen. Harper to not put legislation forward about the taxing ability being close if a district were to split. Will take this to the SJC council. Does not want the right/ability to split to be taken away. <em>(He would not commit that SJC would not put a split on the ballot.)</em></span><br />
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<span style="color: red;">Mrs. Voorhies - would like on memorandum an intention from SJC to not split. Give it a couple of years to work. We need assurance. Students will be hurt.</span> <br />
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Mr. Applegarth - even if SJ leaves, the rest of the cities will be together. This has been about working with the cities and JSD. <br />
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Mayor Freeman - here because of communication problems. Great day. Set precedent today to not let communication break down again. Mayors don't show up because they feel like they are not being heard. <br />
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<span style="color: red;">Mrs. Pulsipher - optimistic. Change in procedure and attitude through this memorandum. JSD will become shining star in state.</span> <br />
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Rep. Cunningham - has not has one voter tell him that they want to split. How we come about a bond is needed. Needs to be more specific. This is what we are going to do going forward. Need baby steps. <br />
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<span style="color: red;">Todd Quarnberg - principals are all friends. If I lose SJ as sister schools, we will be hurt. We stick together. Great friends in Canyons, but those connections have been lost. On a collaborative, grassroots area, high schools are working well together. We are the best district.</span> <br />
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Mr. Dearing - thanks for participating and using the Western Growth Coalition to work through these issues. His viewpoint is economic development. Need to be unified in education, because education is connected to economic development. Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12794623145744411438noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-546850723894819686.post-67849095230904955152014-07-14T10:55:00.002-06:002014-07-14T10:55:39.066-06:00NEA Representative Assembly Summary<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12794623145744411438noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-546850723894819686.post-14866170521769161152014-07-10T11:22:00.000-06:002014-07-10T11:22:31.293-06:00Possible WJC SplitWe were successful last night! The West Jordan City Council did not vote to have a feasibility study done. It sounds like they are going to wait to see what South Jordan City decides. If South Jordan puts a district split on the ballot, West Jordan will use a 2007 feasibility study to meet the legal requirements to put a split on the ballot. West Jordan City voted to split from Jordan District at the same time the now Canyons District voted. The vote in West Jordan was 70-30% opposed.<br />
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Now we need lots of teachers to attend the South Jordan City Council meeting on Tuesday, July 15 at 6:00 at the South Jordan City Hall (1600 W Towne Center Drive [10610 S]). Please <br />
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For your information, I have included the list of "demands" made by South Jordan here.<br />
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Here are notes from Vicki Olsen, JEA Negotiations Team, who attended the school board study session where these issues were addressed.<br />
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<em>All Board Members were present. Dr. Godfrey was acting in Dr. Johnson's capacity while she is out. All cities had representation at the meeting except for Herriman. The Mayors are meeting on Monday the 7th followed by a meeting with all Mayors and the School Board on the 14th. South Jordan Councilman Seethaler was at the table with the Board. The meeting started at 8:45 and we ended at 10:45.</em><br />
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They proceeded with discussion in order of the resolution. <br />
</em><em>#1. Richard Osborn has no problem with the concept but does have a problem with the 30 day request. Susan Pulsipher suggested making a plan and be allowed to make modifications to it every year based on need and economic circumstances. Peggy Jo Kennett likens this process as similar to the calendar process. 1 year is set in stone and 2 future years are tentative and are changed as needed or as feedback comes in. Someone pointed out that the District does have a plan. The Administration have looked at potential growth and when schools may be needed.<br /></em><em>Mark Seethaler would like to see this plan published where the public has access to it.</em><em><br /></em><em>Bluffdale Mayor pointed out that some cities can't split and must work with the District. He likes some of the resolution but it doesn't answer/resolve all their questions. Being all one school district is the key! Communication needs to be both ways. He agreed that sometimes Bluffdale doesn't communicate well with the District.<br /></em><em>Susan Pulsipher said the 6 items represent a change of process. We need to all work together, Board and Cities. <br /></em><em>Janice Voorhies & Dr. Godfrey will work on a document for a written response for mayors that will be ready for their meeting on the 7th. The Board directed Administration to bring info about schools, property owned, use etc. to Board Meeting on the 22nd.<br /></em><em>#2 Trying to find weeks that there are no conflicts with meetings. The Board noted that WJC changed their meetings to Wed. Herriman holds meeting on Thurs. The Board is willing to change their weeks to the 2nd & 4th weeks. Asked Bluffdale to consider changing their meetings as well.<br /></em><em>There is a concern about mayors being in closed session for certain parts like student appeal, personnel. All concerned agreed that if the communication process is working, cities would already know in what meetings property would be discussed. There was a discussion on what is the best way to notify of upcoming meetings. Who should receive emails with agendas, etc.? This will be worked out and administration directed to send notice of all meetings via email to all cities.<br /></em><em>#3 Need to create a list of all properties owned by District. This list would tie into #1. This document will be given to the Board at the next meeting on the 22nd. This list will also be reviewed every year along with the 5 year plan.<br /></em><em>#4 The Board will share building reviews already done by various committees the past year. The Board is supportive of multiuse features on buildings. Will work with the cities to determine best places for schools.<br /></em><em>#5 Worth exploring. Have directed Administration to put out an RFP for legal counsel. They are okay with RFP since they don't have to accept and buy.<br /></em><em>#6 Currently the money is dedicated for new schools. When the funds stop, the District will have to Bond. Peggy Jo Kennett pulled out some document that showed where the money had been spent and gave it to Mark Seethaler to look at. <br /></em><em>West Jordan Mayor says he does not want to split. Wants to stay together. Only reason to put on ballot is to let citizens have a vote. <br /></em><em>At this point someone pointed out that cities are allowed to hire lobbyists while school districts cannot. Susan asked if cities would hire lobbyists to help with legislative issues concerning education. All cities agreed that if everyone worked together it would make a difference.<br /></em><em>There was a State Senator in attendance. I believe his name was Wayne Harper. He liked what he had listened to over the course of the evening. <br /></em><em>Overall it was fairly positive. It sounded to me like there is going to be effort on both sides to work things out.</em>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12794623145744411438noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-546850723894819686.post-49624146105151092512014-07-08T17:35:00.001-06:002014-07-08T17:35:34.215-06:00SAGE Information from UEA<div class="MsoNormal">
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;"><em>Thank you for all of your </em><a href="https://mail.utea.org/owa/redir.aspx?C=tSpO6jWX50CPGX8o8HK9YfsbvmybbtEIpqY93-WMPbDDH3YMx1Rkca60zt4DRtbNV1dXEyV81Nk.&URL=http%3a%2f%2fwww.myuea.org%2fArticles%2fsage_testing_survey_results_and_next_steps.aspx" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;"><em> feedback</em></span></a><em> on the SAGE computer adaptive test. Many members contacted me and shared personal experiences, frustrations and hopes about the SAGE test. More than 3,000 members participated in our online survey and shared their experiences with SAGE. This input was extremely valuable in understanding the problems and potential of the new tests for students and educators. Based on this feedback UEA met with the Utah State Office of Education (USOE) to discuss SAGE and request specific action. </em></span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12794623145744411438noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-546850723894819686.post-55194387225059003482014-06-17T11:08:00.000-06:002014-06-17T11:08:45.707-06:00Joint Educator Evaluation Committee (JEEC)<br />
Yesterday afternoon was the JEEC meeting. Paul Noble, Vicki Olsen, Debbie Atwood, and Christy Baker were in attendance. The UETS-based JPAS pilot was successful and deemed valid and reliable, so those changes will go into effect for all teachers next year. Changes were made on <a href="https://jpls.truenorthlogic.com/ia/render.userLayoutRootNode.uP">JPLS </a>with the Educator Effectiveness on the <a href="http://www.uen.org/k12educator/uets/">Utah Effective Teaching Standards (UETS</a>) being moved to the Interim. The Interim was also changed based on feedback from teachers. Teachers are allowed to keep paper evidence, uploading items on JPLS, or a combination of both. The UEA Evaluation Toolkit is a great resource for keeping your documentation organized. Watch for more JEA Evaluation trainings this fall. My notes from the meeting are below.<br />
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Stakeholder input portion will be <a href="http://uepc.utah.edu/projects.php">Utah Education Policy Center</a> version. This is the group the
state of Utah has been using. Decided not to pilot this year. This online survey will be
piloted around Spring PTC so parents can use computers at the school if needed. After reviewing
survey results, principal meets with teacher to find out what the teacher has
done to address concerns. <br /><br />Student growth for tested subjects and grades
will be from <a href="http://sageportal.org/">SAGE</a>. Non-tested subjects and grades will use <a href="http://www.schools.utah.gov/CURR/educatoreffectiveness/Student-Growth/SLOFAQ.aspx">Student Learning Objectives (SLO).</a> Jordan decided to make a proposal to the state to do their own SLO
model. Jordan pulls in groups of subject matter teachers to write district wide
SLOs. Professional development at the beginning utilizes information from the State Office of Education. More PD on how to write a quality assessment. Each
group went through this process over two days. Teachers writing were to take the
SLO back to their teams to get input, then met with writing team again for
another day. This process has not been easy.<br /><br />The state expectation is two
SLOs per teacher. Second SLO can be shared attribution. Some writing groups
completed two, others only completed one. What has been written is excellent!
Modifications are still being made as the teachers see fit. This is two SLOs per
teacher, not per subject.<br /><br />The philosophical question is, do we want to
track growth of all students, and if so, that would bring in one SLO per prep. By
using Mastery Connect to gather data, it is very easy to compile a report that
shows student growth. Teachers are already tracking student performance. An SLO
just formalizes what teachers should be doing. We must consider the best
interest of students. <br /><br /><a href="http://departments.jordandistrict.org/curriculum/jpas/">JPAS</a> scores have been very consistent for the past
20 years. Continue to monitor evaluators. Shift next year in Domains IV and V
and the Total score based on changes that were found valid and reliable through the pilot in 2013-14.<br /><br />Pilot had 31 schools total,
including schools in other districts that have been using JPAS. 900 teachers
were part of the pilot. 86 of those teachers had a second evaluator participate
in the interview portion to establish validity and reliability. Scores on
Domains IV and V are comparable or slightly better on the pilot than on the
original JPAS. Two different statisticians looked at the results and stated the
same thing. Past cut scores between levels (highly effective 38.5%, effective
53.9%, minimally effective 5.6%, and not effective 2%) are the same on the pilot as on as the
original JPAS, so those will be the cut percentages for the new UETS-based
JPAS.<br /><br />Because the pilot this year was successful and found to be
reliable, for 2014-15, all teachers will be using the new UETS-based JPAS. If
the school was not a pilot school in 2013-14, that school will be trained at the
beginning of school. <br /><br />The interim is changing. Self-evaluation portion
will be done on the interim years, not on full UETS-based JPAS years. PD plan
will be two goals, one based on Domain IV or V and one based on one of the UETS.
End of year meeting will eventually be to review the student growth and
stakeholder input portions, which will be added to JPAS rating from last full
JPAS. The reflection portion is for the teacher, but can be discussed with the
principal at the final meeting. Principal will decide on a due date.
<br /><br />Domains IV and V allows teachers to choose to document online or on the
paper folder. Both formats are laid out in the same way. <br /><br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12794623145744411438noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-546850723894819686.post-23295268605375159872014-06-17T10:44:00.001-06:002014-06-17T10:44:30.967-06:00Active Shooter TrainingYesterday morning I was in a training with the majority of district and building administrators on what to do in the case of an active shooter in the school. I found the situation to be realistic and the discussion to be thought provoking. My notes are below.<br />
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Lockout, lockdown exercise - active shooter<br />JEA members in attendance: Cyndee
Bowser, Paul Noble, Danny Drew, and several member principals<br /><br />Use incident command system<br />Law enforcement will
go in to locate and stop the shooter<br />Fire department handles fire, medical needs,
HASMAT<br />School administration<br />--PA - lockdown, secure all interior doors, those in
open areas should get away from the building<br />--Two cards in office to swipe<br />-- --Lockdown
card puts doors back on regular door unlock schedule (inside school
threat)<br />-- --Lockout card locks all exterior doors (outside school
threat)<br />--district will notify surrounding schools to go into
lockout as needed<br /><br />Incident priorities<br />1. Life safety (keep students and
employees safe)<br />2. Incident stabilization (law enforcement stops
shooter and starts investigation)<br />3. Property conservation (protect the school)<br /><br />Law enforcement
will put out info to media through Public Information Officer (PIO). It will be broad
and brief so as not to hurt an investigation and to allow for next of kin to be
notified on victims. Info on when and where to pick up students. A way for
parents to get info and time to expect that info. Only put out info exactly as the PIO
has said. <br /><br />Try to monitor social media to stop inaccurate information.
Media will try to get to staff members for an emotional sound bite. Refer all
media to the Public Information Officer. Need to control the flow of
info.<br /><br />During response time, law enforcement will be stopping the threat.
Once recovery time begins, law enforcement will slow down to interview students
as needed for the investigation, account for all students, clear the building,
then release students to parents. Use student emergency contacts to get someone
to pick students up.<br /><br />Next day, get permission from superintendent to cancel
school if needed. Facilities department to assess damage. Bring in food from another
school if school is held. Communications to put out info on alternate location
for school if needed. Need crisis team available for students and staff. Hold
staff debrief. Hold parent meeting. Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12794623145744411438noreply@blogger.com0