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Mitch Arquette, the district athletic director, said declining youth participation over the past decade has reduced the pool of players available for high school teams and that a structured partnership could increase numbers and sustain competitive programs. Arquette and high school athletic directors outlined steps including reducing registration fees for families (program representatives indicated the district partnership would allow a lowered registration fee), scheduling practices on district fields, coordinating transportation, and aligning coaching philosophies across youth and high‑school programs.

Ogden High’s new head coach Terry Larson and Ben Lomond High athletic director Cabel Smith described the need for earlier skill development and a consistent feeder system. Larson noted that many high‑school freshmen arrive without tackle experience and said a sustained youth program teaching fundamentals would reduce attrition and improve team readiness. The presentation included baseline registration figures and projected targets for increased registrations over multiple years; district and club leaders emphasized scholarship and fundraising options so no child would be turned away for inability to pay.

The proposal would shift resources from the junior‑high flag football model to a youth tackle model managed in partnership with the Wildcats; district staff said Ogden Recreation offers flag programs and the district’s proposal focuses on aligning a tackle pathway to feed high schools. Board members asked for more details on baseline participation by elementary school and on provisions for low‑income families; club leaders and the district said scholarships and community sponsors would cover children who cannot pay.

No formal board vote was required; the board received the informational presentation and directed staff to continue planning and partnership discussions.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Board of Education Meeting April 17, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","School officials announced a partnership with the Ogden Wildcats youth football association aimed at rebuilding the youth‑to‑high‑school football pipeline, reducing registration costs and aligning coaching; the item was informational and the board asked staff to continue coordination.","taxTitle","Ogden City School District, Utah School Boards, Utah","taxId",65972,"location","Utah","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6574629,"Board approves policy shift from bargaining to employee relations; district to form advisory working groups",650,7582000,8232000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3047059-720a355bfa3b53c0cdc82cbaa870c678&start=7582&end=8232","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3047059-720a355bfa3b53c0cdc82cbaa870c678/thumbnail_7582000.jpg","/articles/6574629/Utah/Board-approves-policy-shift-from-bargaining-to-employee-relations-district-to-form-advisory-working-groups","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6574629-79bd333d2c204aab7e02c612aa125169/orig.mp4?Expires=1770997691&Signature=L-MwB481LbXO~YclRjL6BtsErixHoi-nTPxmmS5DGKoIx6QiaGTTqxSQO2Qa61qhm3~x-5vkllQEwnq3KOwBle1GGmptacJ3Ta4Prjn3tGepgAY-rEgMgT1ilHtNTrAuw96sNY9Ktp2HH5HMQHLUAJLn-B5xsfsB0CwLnM~YVq9q2BHABI7-ZQ2inMmf08EyBJFPF0eb1YB4RPsL5UOoRKWRfemBD0329tUbUegU2bjl-2QU3gmSQuRuYXx85TpvQ3Z9M4Q9ftPYtg9TASRBg7Ds53oPcbNJkPw9bx8P6bQonpYD0BC~rstqlFHIGMqBirZEY0P2Ldxl9lqxMC4BDQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Ogden School Board approved a set of policy revisions on April 17 intended to convert references to collective bargaining and formal negotiations into an employee relations framework, should state law require the change.

District staff framed the policy as a precautionary step after recent legislation (discussed as House Bill 267 in the meeting) that could change negotiation structures. The draft policy replaces negotiation language with an employee‑relations model under which the district would convene districtwide advisory working groups — with representation from licensed staff, education support professionals and administrators — to provide employee voice and advise district leadership on salaries, procedures and working conditions. The board emphasized that any advisory group recommendations would still come to the board for approval and that the policy is intended to preserve standards and procedures outlined in the employee relations manuals.

Board members said the district’s prior shift to interest‑based approaches and existing school‑level leadership teams had positioned the district well to maintain employee voice even if bargaining terminology is restricted by state law. The board approved the policy items (listed in the packet as 7.8 0.8 and 9.4 0.405 and 9.4 0.411) on the first reading and agreed the revisions should proceed without requiring a separate second reading.

District staff said they would continue to clarify the structure and representation of the proposed advisory working groups — for example ensuring food services, custodial and other classifications are represented — and would spell out procedures in follow‑up documents. The board requested continued communication with employee groups and said it would revisit language if the state referendum or legislation changes.

Action summary: Approve first‑reading changes to policies converting negotiation language to employee relations and authorize district administration to form representative advisory working groups.","In response to recent state legislation, the Ogden School Board approved a set of policy changes to move from formal negotiations language to employee relations and authorized districtwide advisory working groups to preserve employee voice.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6574632,"Ogden board declines state merit‑pay pilot after teacher survey and district review",1529,5932000,7461000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3047059-720a355bfa3b53c0cdc82cbaa870c678&start=5932&end=7461","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3047059-720a355bfa3b53c0cdc82cbaa870c678/thumbnail_5932000.jpg","/articles/6574632/Utah/Ogden-board-declines-state-meritpay-pilot-after-teacher-survey-and-district-review","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6574632-72df189e55eda7413784aa21af1e582d/orig.mp4?Expires=1770997691&Signature=Z3WqHOVh2v1m4ELicQDnPtjOGUqNges7lF0Pn-sD~ElH04RJq9GEHYirEJh5Z~PbBE-BgePCCyBOxTstkVsBNtacn8lZ3rq0Wseqs0fMaQxXg8IzwCN~45qzaVBK-RYjF1V~FRQa09H5N9yReUSE60erEA2QCUmoNkZpQrUAmTVAYoRCHdPvWir41P2zOK7Ayc5wqPGpPLHzwJrYNIixXYYI8sXxgcX1FapyBGTtGjjiC071qpThpwiTYkfUCIvCvqt6D9bDSw0vmLSmQB4j9xMgESw4dm1dvpPgaHjREkigLq44n9qFf9SX7wy0laJUwVnvfJhWwYjZU3NM0KVLoA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Ogden School Board on April 17 voted not to participate in the state’s merit‑pay pilot for educators after district staff summarized survey results and board members reviewed teacher feedback.

District HR Director Jessica (last name not stated in the transcript) told the board a district survey of educators found 58% opposed and 41% in favor of the pilot overall; among teachers most likely to qualify (ELA, math, science), 45% supported and 55% opposed participation. The summary of open comments included widespread concerns about unfairness, negative impacts on collaboration, over‑reliance on standardized tests, possible gaming of data, disadvantage for special education staff and harm to morale. The HR director also said the Center for Schools of the Future (at Utah State) would reimburse administrative costs if districts chose to participate.

Superintendent Rasmussen told the board that after listening to teacher feedback he did not support participation in the pilot. Board members discussed possible alternatives — including locally designed recognition or incentive programs — but most cited the significant teacher concern and the unresolved questions about assessment and portfolio reliability as reasons to opt out. Board member Allred moved that the district not participate in the merit‑pay pilot; board member Bridal seconded the motion. The board approved the motion by voice vote.

Board members also discussed sending a letter to state lawmakers and the managing center to flag concerns about the pilot and to encourage reworking the program before making next‑year qualifications final. Staff said the center planned to release additional guidance about portfolios and pre/post assessments soon, and that the qualifying year for the pilot would be next school year if the program proceeds.

Action summary: Motion to not participate in the state merit‑pay pilot — mover: Board member Allred; second: Board member Bridal; outcome: approved (voice vote).","Following a district survey and board discussion, the Ogden School Board voted not to participate in a state merit‑pay pilot program, citing teacher concerns about equity, morale and unclear statewide assessment criteria.",{"_33":101,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":102,"_41":103,"_43":104,"_45":105,"_47":106,"_49":107,"_51":108,"_53":109,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":110,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":111,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6574637,"School board approves participation in Community Redevelopment Agency amendment",1278,4644000,5922000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3047059-720a355bfa3b53c0cdc82cbaa870c678&start=4644&end=5922","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3047059-720a355bfa3b53c0cdc82cbaa870c678/thumbnail_4644000.jpg","/articles/6574637/Utah/School-board-approves-participation-in-Community-Redevelopment-Agency-amendment","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6574637-5ae4702a3da1c709c30ce794c02fca38/orig.mp4?Expires=1770997691&Signature=oSg3lqD5mCE2PjTYVu4q8Y-sILdCTLt3zbC1n7V9X1e~GXNv6hJc5Bn1mFhI-FnKo~VXIL-N5YhczH8s81xvFJTNw85vSJlP1-nC98JTpeUXLr9mC5iY-5pgx0KrrqwVNBtOe8F4e87Yb-d-yl17S3bVNXk~L2G3lDNT4Nc0vKuPSK~rgPDYUmgHYxo8rQeS9HNdxKa0z0CcS3uEqoOMe6QBhqNYDjk8KVIsYhWHoJkzdghfoUPyorZOoLkeXyAn55DFSIiJAby722BBU-HYH9QRgxZhj0vlufakv3JWmePGdj34CyiCXNSVyVVlgbep-HcdK-f7zleMp-al8vdRgg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Ogden School Board voted April 17 to approve a proposed amendment to a Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) agreement presented by city staff.

City staff described the amendment as a mechanism to extend the district’s participation period so the CRA could capture additional incremental property tax growth for redevelopment projects. City representatives said the projects under the CRA have exceeded initial projections and that an extension would allow the area to continue to appreciate, producing larger long‑term returns for taxing entities. Board members asked for more historical return‑on‑investment data and requested a work session to review past CRAs and outcomes before the board considers similar actions in the future.

Board members expressed differing views. Some trustees argued the district should review a thorough return‑on‑investment analysis before extending participation in redevelopment financing; others said experience with prior CRAs (including Business Depot Ogden) showed the district benefits long term and that participating strategically can grow the tax base and future revenues. Board member Bridal made the motion to approve the CRA amendment; board member Nunley seconded. The motion passed by voice vote.

District staff and city representatives agreed to prepare additional historical data showing outcomes for concluded CRAs and to schedule a joint work session so the full board can review past projects, projected returns and the mechanics of tax‑increment financing before future votes.

Action summary: Motion to approve the proposed CRA amendment — mover: Board member Bridal; second: Board member Nunley; outcome: approved (voice vote).","The Ogden School Board approved a proposed amendment to a local Community Redevelopment Agency agreement after hearing city staff and board member discussion about long‑term tax increment financing and a requested extension to capture additional property value growth.",{"_33":113,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":114,"_41":115,"_43":116,"_45":117,"_47":118,"_49":119,"_51":120,"_53":121,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":122,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":123,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6574642,"Ogden board adopts unified K–6 English language arts curriculum, selects Amplify",1615,2918000,4533000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3047059-720a355bfa3b53c0cdc82cbaa870c678&start=2918&end=4533","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3047059-720a355bfa3b53c0cdc82cbaa870c678/thumbnail_2918000.jpg","/articles/6574642/Utah/Ogden-board-adopts-unified-K6-English-language-arts-curriculum-selects-Amplify","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6574642-d2e12948f706a2e50749b2b52f8713bb/orig.mp4?Expires=1770997691&Signature=cv1BBQvhKRnVKUiNSD20O6jeabYPLLoWaASIeWdfNeZyqIdrAfxvWH1pp9CjJWjvN5Rt8SAoXZFjMa3MXI9RKwl0nNpYHS~Jqv8JPEGp0-R9dx71Pwt4OF2GReFMj0dMcuShziSjqgbQFwh6yp7tVPMITCzpc-bzRLua4QhXVH-elsd1JLZBN4AnELjDto~YhcIrkhOLseewssuZyQ38sgfA5QwvbRFDoUnfsOUlnGus0O4ykg4OS48nBSKQ~iVYYsaaU7XGpCwKMUoBLBM~s81MtUXtsvW3wdXRxH7wncgrXFMEqXmu7Rq1ajH~D3CHz29~uVJwM3pO5biUYXnEgQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Ogden School Board on April 17 voted to adopt a unified kindergarten through sixth‑grade English language arts curriculum and selected Amplify as the district’s K–6 core ELA program.

Executive Director of Student Achievement Adam McMickle told the board he recommended a single, districtwide K–6 adoption to ensure program integrity, vertical alignment and consistent coaching across elementary grades. McMickle said both finalist programs were high quality but that Amplify was preferable when weighed against the roughly $59,000‑per‑year cost difference his team found for the alternative (Open Up/EL Education). McMickle summarized the recommendation: adopt a single K–6 curriculum and select Amplify as the district’s core ELA program.

The recommendation followed months of committee work. McMickle told the board there were two independent review committees (K–2 and 3–6), each with about 10 members; the K–2 committee preferred Amplify while the 3–6 committee recommended EL/Open Up.

Several classroom teachers who attended the meeting urged the board to choose the curriculum they said would be most accessible to students who arrive below grade level. Fifth‑grade teacher Amity Rockwell of Newbridge said the district’s midyear Acadience data show high levels of students below benchmark and that Open Up’s reliance on background knowledge could put many of her pupils “out of reach.” Rockwell concluded, “I respectfully urge you to vote in favor of Amplify.” District librarian Lisa Papras, who previously taught third grade and has worked with Amplify for 11 years in other schools, told the board she had seen the benefits of a knowledge‑building curriculum that introduces content early and revisits it across grades.

Board members discussed tradeoffs including the committee split, teacher coaching needs, and the ability for teachers to access foundational skills lessons regardless of which program is chosen. Board member Zumbel moved to approve the recommended option (unified K–6 with Amplify); board member Allred seconded the motion. The chair called for the voice vote and the motion passed.

Board and staff members said the decision was made with attention to implementation supports and follow‑up coaching. McMickle noted the adoption followed two public comment opportunities (including March 20 and April 17) and that staff would continue to work with principals and instructional coaches to support rollout.

The board’s action replaces the current mixed approach and directs administration to begin implementation planning, including teacher training and schedules for materials distribution.

Votes at a glance: Motion to adopt a unified K–6 ELA adoption and select Amplify — motion by Board member Zumbel; second by Board member Allred; outcome: approved (voice vote).","After months of committee review and public comment, the Ogden School Board voted to adopt a single K–6 ELA curriculum and selected Amplify, with administrators citing coherence across grades and a significant cost difference versus the alternative.","actionData","errors"]

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