September 15, 2026 at 6:00 PM - Regular Board Meeting

Description:  Talia Casares named 2026 Utah Teacher of the Year.

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• Moroni Elementary: Principal Peterson will present an update on Moroni Elementary School.
• IT Department: IT Director Sean Rawlinson will present an update on the District’s IT Department.

Description:  The following routine items are presented for Board approval.

Description:  Minutes of the August 18 Regular Board Meeting and September 8 Work Meeting are presented to the Board for approval.

Description:  The monthly financial report and payment request is presented to the Board.

Description:  Business Administrator Rickie Stewart will present the District's annual Fraud Risk Assessment Questionnaire and review the District's fraud risk score and internal control measures.

Description:  An update on the NSSD Strategic Plan is presented to the Board by Assistant Superintendent Rena Orton.

Description:  Letters of resignation from C. Straatman, H. Nicholes, S. Larson, K. Puett, and K. Nielson are presented for the Board's consideration.

Description:  A list of newly hired personnel is provided for the Board's information.

Description:  Business Administrator Rickie Stewart will report on options for vehicle tracking and safety options for District fleet vehicles.

• Zonar - Dash Cam and tracking services.
• REI  - GPS, Data and Tracking Capability - Currently used on buses. 
• Wex (Fleet Credit Card) Also have GPS and tracking services.

Description:  School choice requests are presented for the Board's consideration.

Description:  Dual Immersion requests are presented for the Board's consideration.

Description:  The District's current enrollment numbers for the 2026-2027 school year are presented for review.

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In-State Travel:

• Girls tennis will travel to SLC October 1-3
• Drama will travel to Cedar City for Shakespeare competition October 1-3
• All-State Choir will travel to SLC October 8-10
• Boys Golf will travel to Price October 14-15

Out-Of-State Travel

• The cheer program requests approval to attend Cheer Nationals in California, February 17–23

 

• Assistant Superintendent Rena Orton has been invited to serve as one of six Utah delegates to the National Educator Apprenticeship Consortium. Participation includes required out-of-state travel for a 3-day symposium. Travel expenses will be paid by the host organization. No cost to the district.

Description:  The Board will continue the discussion from the September 8 Work Meeting regarding District hiring practices and potential revisions to Policies C-13, D-15, and D-45. Introduce a District Policy Committee and discuss the policy review process.

• Policy C-13: Selection, Hiring, and Appointment of Educational Administrators
• Policy D-15: Recruitment, Hiring, and Appointment of Teachers
• Policy D-45: Recruitment, Hiring, and Appointment of Education Support Personnel and Substitute Personnel

Description:  Assistant Superintendent Orton will report on the Curriculum Materials Review Committee's review of the proposed fifth-grade, middle school, and high school health curriculum materials. The Board will consider the committee's recommendation and the adoption of the proposed health curriculum materials.

Description:  Discussion of attending the NSBA Conference in Washington DC, on April 2-4, 2027

Description:  Superintendent Hansen will provide the annual School LAND Trust Program training regarding Board responsibilities, program requirements, and oversight of School LAND Trust funds and plans.

Training Video
Approving Final Plan Training Video
School LAND Trust Resources

Description:  The Board will receive the annual Focused Graduation Pathway (FGP) report for the 2025-2026 school year, as required by USBE.

Description:  Closed session to discuss the character, professional competence, or physical or mental health of an individual pursuant to Utah Code § 52-4-205.