August 10, 2026 at 6:00 PM - Board of Education Regular Meeting
*These minutes have not yet been formally approved by the board of education and until such formal approval are subject to change*
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I. INTRODUCTORY ITEMS
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I.A. Welcome and Call to Order
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I.A.1. Guests
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I.B. Vision and Mission Statements
Description:
Vision Statement: South Summit School District — valuing individuals and preparing them for success. Mission Statement: We support, empower, and inspire individuals to promote and achieve academic and character excellence. |
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I.C. Pledge of Allegiance
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II. PUBLIC INPUT
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III. DISTRICT UPDATES
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III.A. Director Reports
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III.A.1. Athletic Department Title IX Report
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III.A.2. Data Reporting
Description:
In June 2026, the Board asked Shelley Halverson to bring a graph that shows student growth and achievement overtime.
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III.B. Superintendent Update
1.OLAG Audit Discussion 2.SB 241 Requirements a. Elementary School Specialists Recommended Schedule 3. Staffing |
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IV. PROCEDURAL UPDATE
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IV.A. Procedure 4012-D: Focused Graduation Pathway
Speaker(s):
Superintendent
Description:
The State Board of Education has created an option for high school students that are significantly behind on core credits to earn credit by passing GED exams. This is a new procedure to explain the Focused Graduation Pathway.
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IV.B. Updated procedure 4072-A
Speaker(s):
Superintendent
Description:
Updating Procedure 4072 A based on Legislative updates.
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IV.C. Procedure 5042-A Background Check
Description:
Update to Procedure 5042-A Background Check
Item VIII |
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IV.D. Procedure 6001-A
Speaker(s):
Superintendent
Description:
Updates to Procedure 6001-A based on model policy and updated state code.
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IV.E. Procedure 6001-C
Speaker(s):
Superintendent
Description:
Update to Procedure 6001-C as a result of the past legislative session.
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IV.F. Updated procedure 6024-B
Speaker(s):
Superintendent
Description:
Update to Procedure 6024-B to require electronic reporting.
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IV.G. Procedure 6029-G Emergency Safety
Speaker(s):
Superintendent
Description:
Procedure 6029-G is being updated based on Legislative updates and new definitions.
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IV.H. Procedure 6051-A: Personal Electronic Devices/Cell Phones
Speaker(s):
Superintendent
Description:
Procedure 6051-A: Personal Electronic Devices/Cell Phones is being updated to shift the ban of cell phones in schools to bell-to-bell according to recent legislative mandates.
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IV.I. Procedure 6061-A Revision
Speaker(s):
Superintendent
Description:
6061-A: This procedure has been rewritten to match updated legislation and model policy.
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IV.J. Procedure 6065-A: Student Bullying, Cyber-Bullying, Hazing, and Abusive Conduct
Speaker(s):
Superintendent
Description:
Updates are being made to Procedure 6065-A based on recent legislative and model policy changes as well as adding references the use of AI.
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IV.K. Procedure 6070-A Mental Health Care
Speaker(s):
Superintendent
Description:
Update to Procedure 6070-A: Mental Health Care to add the definition for Mental Health Service.
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V. RECESS
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VI. ACTION ITEMS
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VI.A. Consent Agenda
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VI.A.1. June 8, 2026 Board Meeting Minutes
Attachments:
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VI.A.2. June 22, 2026 Budget Hearing Minutes
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VI.A.3. Financial and Payment Reports
A. June 2026 Revenue Report B. June 2026 Expense Report C. June 2026 Vendor Summary Report D. July 2026 Revenue Report E. July 2026 Expense Report F. July 2026 Vendor Summary Report |
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VI.A.4. New Hires
Description:
SSAFC
Ryan Rowser Teachers Keyan Staples - SSHS Science Teacher Holly Groves - SSES PT Literacy Teacher Educational Support Professionals Christi Snyder - SSES Behavior ESP Amanda Keddington - SSMS SpEd ESP Abigail Frick - SSES ESP Katherine Rubush - SSES ESP Other Hires Amanda Keddington - SSES PE Specialist Hailey Hadean - SSSD Social Worker Keyton Gines - SSHS Work Base Learning Coordinator Jaime Smith - SSHS Wildcat Academy Facilitator Brent Gines - Sub Bus Driver Kip Peterson - Sub Bus Driver Micah Zibel - SSES PT SLT |
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VI.A.5. SSHS Social Studies Teacher - Matthew Tollison
Description:
SSHS Social Studies Teacher - Matthew Tollison
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VI.A.6. New Employees
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Jay Williams - SSHS SpEd Teacher
Federico Garcia - SSHS SpEd ESP |
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VI.A.7. SSAFC New Hire
Description:
Samuel Miner - SSAFC
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VI.A.8. Substitutes
Description:
Kristy Brown
Bradley Stewart |
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VI.A.9. Subsitute - Lindsay Castillo
Description:
Substitute - Lindsay Castillo
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VI.A.10. Reassignments
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VI.A.11. Volunteers with approved background checks
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VI.A.12. Out of State Travel Request - Orlando, FL
Description:
Travel Request 8513671 - Orlando, FL
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VI.A.13. Homeschool Affidavits
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VI.A.14. Miscellaneous
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VI.A.15. SSHS Fall 2026 Coaches List
Description:
SSHS Fall 2026 Coaches List
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VI.B. South Summit Elementary School 2026-2027 TSSA Amendment
Description:
The elementary school needs to amend their 2026-2027 TSSA plan due to changes in legislation, specifically SB241.
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VI.C. FY26 Risk Assessment
Speaker(s):
Business Administrator
Description:
Enclosed is the FY26 Risk Assessment.
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VI.D. Policy 6051: Personal Electronic Devices/Cell Phones
Speaker(s):
Superintendent
Description:
Minor grammatical edits are being suggested to Policy 6051: Personal Electronic Devices/Cell Phones as a result of updating the subsequent procedure.
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VI.E. Policy 6061 Participation in Activities Revision
Speaker(s):
Superintendent
Description:
Policy 6061: Participation in Activities includes a name change and minor edits to match updated legislation.
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VI.F. Policy 6065: Bullying, Cyber-Bullying, Hazing and Abusive Conduct
Speaker(s):
Superintendent
Description:
Policy 6065 has some minor edits to add retaliation and abusive conduct to the policy as well as the correct Utah Code.
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VII. BOARD ITEMS
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VII.A. Board Items
Description:
NSBA?
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VIII. CLOSED SESSION
Description:
Closed Session Reasoning: 52-4-204 and 52-4-205 If, during the meeting, the discussion on any item on the agenda should be held in a closed meeting, the Board will conduct a closed meeting in accordance with Utah’s Open and Public Meeting Act, Title 52, section 4, Paragraphs 4 through 10, UCA. Before a closed meeting is convened, the presiding office will publicly identify the section or section of the act authorizing the closed meeting. All final votes, actions, or decision will be taken in an open meeting. Electronic and telephonic participation may be available for board members. The board room at 285 E. 400 S. in Kamas, UT will be the anchor location for any electronic or telephonic participation. |
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IX. ADJOURNMENT
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