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The board adopted revised Policy 11010 (alternate diploma) for implementation, which aligns district wording with Utah State Board guidance and clarifies transition planning and substitution language for individualized education programs (IEPs). Board Member Valerie moved to implement the revised policy; the motion passed.

The board approved a new policy that clarifies special‑education services for students enrolled in adult‑education programs and establishes a dual‑enrollment process so students aged up to 22 may continue to receive special‑education supports while enrolled in adult education. Staff said the new code (AS coding) prevents students from being counted as dropouts when they continue special‑education services after high school. The board approved the new special‑education/adult‑education dual‑enrollment policy for implementation.

The educator‑evaluation policy (Policy 4009) — revised to reflect state changes that move the evaluation framework from four tiers to three and to specify evaluation cadence for provisional and career educators — was moved to a second read after staff said a joint educator‑evaluation committee composed of parents, teachers and administrators had drafted it.

The board also moved several finance and purchasing policies (revised 3035 cash receipts and expenditures and companion sections) to a second read and approved revised Policy 4014 (employee leave) for second read; the leave policy incorporates state parental‑leave requirements and retains a grandfather clause for certain long‑service employees.

On fees, the board approved the district’s 2025–26 student fee schedule, reflecting changes required by House Bill 344. The schedule removes general fees where a direct student benefit could not be demonstrated, eliminates science course fees that had been charged in some sites, and added a new optional fee for in‑district behind‑the‑wheel driving tests administered by district instructors.

Board members requested that staff continue to check for grammatical edits and asked that future packets include clearer justifications or comparisons for cost items. Several policies were advanced by motion; the board approved or moved the items in the packet as reflected in the official roll calls.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","May 13, 2025 - Board of Education Meeting","oneSentenceSummary","The Tooele Board of Education voted May 20 to implement or advance a package of policy updates, including a new special‑education/adult‑education dual‑enrollment policy and the district’s 2025–26 student-fee schedule, and moved several finance and evaluation policies to a second read.","taxTitle","Tooele Board of Education , Tooele School District, Utah School Boards, Utah","taxId",75981,"location","Utah","headline","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":56,"_74":56},6060397,"Tooele board weighs truth-in-taxation hearing after finance director projects multi‑million shortfall",2170,7872000,10042000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3291428-3cb4a42669684c16ee7e0ff1732e2e7e&start=7872&end=10042","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3291428-3cb4a42669684c16ee7e0ff1732e2e7e/thumbnail_7872000.jpg","/articles/6060397/Utah/Tooele-board-weighs-truth-in-taxation-hearing-after-finance-director-projects-multimillion-shortfall","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6060397-8f0a6e680bead14b1536ad97683883ad/orig.mp4?Expires=1771143566&Signature=lee2TZET1tpRNbUGqkgVly~g2-GWE786BrUuPVuq5oubtXIFhJlFPRlIyJCO7sddVVh0Zw0Xpt5bvZpj7sfB8StFBblofv97poscwZzcVM2YYH9h-LWSaJeiUcCt3i85Ts-NDVOcLpaYT7fYtgKDktgF5-xweF9aheqG4tfYhbWiZ3Bxs9oWN68~T-XdJeZGtM4TDbZR9s8mNymjOKKoXrrtGb-u26QadhwhkYiuzt-On35hTMZfTZi72VIQORO9Ei4a-FnQl1TmtDr6bAUGIik7gLx-Azyl4KJQ95TAmUQJ4AoVitCsxAtxpFUd0OkA0Th8LSJZDQJji1sTrwDx-Q__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Tooele County School District Business Administrator Lark Reynolds briefed the board on May 20 about a county valuation adjustment and its effect on district property tax revenue, saying the adjustment will reduce projected tax collections by about $2.78 million in fiscal 2026 and that, combined with spending increases, could leave the district roughly $7 million short across all funds.

\"The bottom line is that we will just have less in property tax revenue next year because of the county adjustment,\" Lark Reynolds said, presenting the district's estimates and a timeline for the property-tax calendar. He told the board the county aims to certify rates around June 8 and that the earliest practical date for a truth‑in‑taxation public hearing would be in August; he recommended the board select a date, time and location to notify the county by the June 1 deadline if the board intends to hold a hearing.

Reynolds walked the board through the mechanics: assessed values are set each year on Jan. 1; a county adjustment this year reduces the board’s tax base; the basic levy and voted levies interact with state funding formulas so some changes to local property tax revenue are offset by state WPU adjustments. The district analyst estimated roughly $1.5 million of additional state-guarantee revenue tied to voted levies that would partly offset lost local revenue, leaving a net reduction in property-tax receipts of about $2.78 million, the presentation said.

Board members requested a concise, public-facing summary of the budget gap — a single bottom-line number and the principal drivers — and asked staff to translate district-level math into an estimated annual dollar impact for an average homeowner. \"If you were to tell us how much revenue would be generated, and what that means per household, that helps me decide whether to support a truth-in-taxation hearing,\" Board Member Bob said.

Board members discussed potential hearing logistics and venues; several suggested an auditorium (Tooele Junior High or another school) rather than the boardroom so the meeting could accommodate larger public attendance and broadcasting. Reynolds said staff will provide a more detailed revenue estimate as soon as county certification numbers are available and will email updated projections before the June board meeting.

The board did not vote on a tax rate at the meeting. Members asked for a one‑page summary listing the main cost drivers (for example, new school openings, compensation increases and related operating costs), the projected revenue shortfall, and a clear estimate of the effect on an average homeowner.","Business Administrator Lark Reynolds told the Tooele Board on May 20 that a county valuation adjustment will reduce projected local property tax revenue by about $2.78 million for fiscal 2026 and — combined with rising expenses — could produce a multi‑million‑dollar shortfall across district funds.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":56,"_74":56},6060402,"Tooele Board presses staff for clearer RFP details after debate over pianos, assessment software and communications platform",1049,1869000,2918000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3291428-3cb4a42669684c16ee7e0ff1732e2e7e&start=1869&end=2918","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3291428-3cb4a42669684c16ee7e0ff1732e2e7e/thumbnail_1869000.jpg","/articles/6060402/Utah/Tooele-Board-presses-staff-for-clearer-RFP-details-after-debate-over-pianos-assessment-software-and-communications-platform","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6060402-697ad1ffde6cd9cc622e1fa03132375d/orig.mp4?Expires=1771143566&Signature=fZT9r0LMesiX7A1uvADTiWEAyQ0eYX8YLteCU846fPCeJxrjR1NHLAzOvk3MYEXqEwIIZ9tUdTUCIvV149eCvP5D8J4EH-7EKZRLlEy41pmQAaBrGEPEAKaeaVg2MzmcWZTM4NyZohbAjDlVhU58D4JFyg8eZJJbO7~9TsZViexM9dt4UH0LPxIjiHoDrqjR2Q7dVOa1XABI0C35Bm~OfKG8Gq6e1rpLwROIZUWkK-hYCDXzkFtBo3siV2eHnT60cevtm9VIMlAOrYmxm1lS3cAvCSILQvmL-F~xSSpoP697oTlwJ4JW12c7kLlQDoPc8vaptniNWtPc6yLvEaxttg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","At its May 20 meeting, the Tooele Board of Education sharply questioned procurement materials for three items on the consent calendar — a Deseret Peak piano purchase, a districtwide student-assessment/data platform, and a comprehensive communications platform — sending the piano request to a later meeting while approving the other two.

Board members said the packet materials for several requests lacked clear, itemized cost totals and vendor selections. “I don't feel good about approving an RFP that's effectively a blank check,” Board Member Scott said during the discussion about the piano procurement, asking that the district return with specific amounts and the exact items to be purchased.

The board moved the piano item (consent item 5.8) to the next meeting for a second read after members raised questions about a packet showing nearly $200,000 for 18 instruments without identifying which subset the district planned to buy. The motion to postpone the piano award was moved by Scott and passed by the board.

By contrast, the board voted to approve an assessment and data-integration RFP after extended discussion about features, costs and state policy. District staff said the recommended vendor would add features for teacher-level early-warning dashboards, family engagement notifications and collaborative tools the district currently uses; staff noted the bid represented a roughly $35,000 annual increase compared with current year payments but argued it was the only vendor that met mandatory bid requirements. “One of the big things I'm excited about is the ability to take early-warning system information down to a teacher level,” said the district’s instructional technology lead, describing the new features staff say are required by recent state legislation (53F-4-207).

Several board members asked whether the district should pause to wait for forthcoming state guidance and a possible preferred vendor that could reduce local costs. Staff said the state has not yet designated a vendor and that some districts expect to run more than one system if the state product does not replicate the district’s current functionality. After debate, a motion to postpone the assessment RFP failed and the board subsequently approved the assessment contract on a roll-call vote.

The board also voted to approve a districtwide communications platform, which district staff said would consolidate multiple tools the district now pays for (school calls, texting, parent-alert systems) into a single contract with potential cost savings and improved supervisory controls. Board members encouraged staff to include clearer comparative cost information for alternate vendors in future packets.

Discussion points flagged by board members included: 1) a desire for a standardized RFP presentation format and clearer per-item totals in board packets; 2) the risk of “blank-check” approvals when quantity/price selections are not explicitly stated; 3) the potential cost and operational consequences of approving multi‑year contracts now versus renewing one-year services while awaiting state guidance; and 4) implementation timing and training for ed‑tech staff if vendors change rapidly.

District staff said they would return with more explicit pricing breakdowns, one‑year renewal cost options where feasible, and clearer documentation that distinguishes mandatory bid specifications from optional add‑ons. The board directed staff to include those clarifications before approving large procurements in the future.","Board members paused or approved three procurement items at the May 20 Tooele Board of Education meeting after disagreements about incomplete bid detail, cost and timing. The board sent a piano purchase to a later meeting, approved an assessment/data system contract, and approved a consolidated communications platform after debate.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":56,"_74":56},6060392,"Parent urges Tooele Board to tighten suspension and expulsion policy after student hit in back of head",146,1664000,1810000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3291428-3cb4a42669684c16ee7e0ff1732e2e7e&start=1664&end=1810","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3291428-3cb4a42669684c16ee7e0ff1732e2e7e/thumbnail_1664000.jpg","/articles/6060392/Utah/Parent-urges-Tooele-Board-to-tighten-suspension-and-expulsion-policy-after-student-hit-in-back-of-head","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6060392-f15a31213e44d4c3ebb09dce9287f49c/orig.mp4?Expires=1771143566&Signature=DL7gSEBwXh6CBrSJMomwe3Gv9LExoY0RLKGAKZbNZ0AqYylWxdFUY8Y1AOAMIC~m1PEIiQ5VtOb1BeMTi7ioNAervljIrtPg2IoTwZnaDKmNt0x0BVA68eeMkJizkf24RMFgS2UgU1QsYgn0fhgw2pviXm04fsVHxQ3GDA9iXmc3DxOpc6iDmnlDCUvO0qfd6Lp0iELS5IbyEYm8atxa9Ir51c3AhUXq~DKuCe9DuO8iPuLXfIrDuzloJ6ZjdhLdk9AFdaRG8VUxLIek9vnhyVWxnokOUZNoKDETvk97P~jliLm0FygwKdxEhSyPnP1r5cRqpbHNYt7Gw-yh5hT3Rg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","During public comment at the May 20 meeting, parent Derek Darcy told the board his 13‑year‑old son suffered a single punch to the back of the head at school and that the district did not notify him promptly or provide medical assessment.

\"Asking someone who is struck in the head if they're okay is not medical attention,\" Darcy said. He asked the board to review Policy 6009 and urged that any physical assault carry a mandatory 10‑day suspension and that a second assault result in automatic expulsion. Darcy cited several high‑profile instances where blows to the head proved fatal to underline his concern.

Darcy said his son has attended only a couple of classes since the incident and remains afraid to attend school. He asked the board for a clear, uniformly enforced discipline approach that makes students feel safe. The board did not respond during public comment; the chair reminded speakers that the board listens but does not engage in back-and-forth during the public-comment period.

The board did not take immediate action on Policy 6009 at that meeting; Darcy's remarks were entered into the public record and, per board practice, will be available to staff and board members for any subsequent policy review.","A parent told the Tooele Board of Education his 13‑year‑old son was punched in the back of the head at school and urged the board to change Policy 6009 to impose stricter suspensions and mandatory expulsions for physical assaults.","actionData","errors"]

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