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At the public‑comment portion of the meeting, parent Amanda Arnell told the board she supports DLI but warned that moving the Spanish secondary program to Mountain Crest would produce geographic access that is not the same as demographic equity and could put program sustainability at risk. \"Geographic equity does not equal demographic equity,\" Arnell said, asking whether the district has data showing families in the Mountain Crest boundaries would consistently drive students for six years of elementary DLI.

Tenth‑grade Ridgeline student Madeline Darnell described the personal impact of a move: she said she could be required to change schools in her senior year to finish the program. \"Senior year is a year to look forward to,\" Darnell said. \"By this point in high school, you're involved in the culture of the school... I'm so sad to think the opportunity might be taken away from me.\"

Why it matters: Board members and staff said the district needs more time and data before finalizing changes that would affect where students attend school and how the DLI program is delivered. Superintendent Todd McKee told the board he will present a timeline and recommended viability benchmarks at a future meeting and emphasized the district’s intent to avoid uprooting students mid‑program. \"If the change does occur... any student in a high school right now will not be asked to leave that high school; any implementation of a change will be over time,\" McKee said.

Discussion details: Speakers and several board members framed three principal concerns: (1) demographic equity—whether families with fewer resources would be able to access Magnet‑style programming that requires travel; (2) long‑term sustainability—whether small class sizes caused by boundary changes would be financially and pedagogically viable; and (3) student disruption—how transfers would affect seniors and students already established in a high school community. Board member Jeff Nielsen thanked community volunteers and the DLI committee for compiling data and urged further evaluation; he said additional work was needed before final decisions.

Direction from staff: McKee said the district will use approximately the next 12 months to promote the DLI program in its proposed magnet configuration and to monitor enrollment, with a broader monitoring and adjustment window of roughly two to three years. He told the board he will return with suggested \"viability benchmarks\" so the board can evaluate enrollment trends and sustainability before making an irrevocable decision.

No formal board action: The board did not take a formal vote on the secondary program’s location at the May 15 meeting. Public comment and board discussion were recorded and the superintendent committed to returning to the board with additional analysis and proposed benchmarks.

Context and next steps: Parents and a current student provided the only on‑record opposition during public comment on this topic at the meeting. The superintendent’s memo and draft timeline will be considered at a future meeting, where the board may discuss specific benchmarks for continuing or reversing the proposal based on enrollment and family commitment during the upcoming registration cycle.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","School Board Meeting - Business Session: May 15, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","Parents and students urged the Cache County School District Board of Education on May 15 to reconsider a proposal to relocate the Spanish dual‑language immersion (DLI) secondary program to Mountain Crest High School, saying the change could harm demographic equity, increase transportation burdens and force students to switch schools late in their high‑school careers.","taxTitle","Cache County School District, Utah School Boards, Utah","taxId",74853,"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},6236815,"Counselors report on parent engagement and advanced‑course access; Green Canyon increases minority AP/CE participation",619,2899000,3518000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3353993-0172b50e0ceb4741f184fd1a82a1a3c9&start=2899&end=3518","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3353993-0172b50e0ceb4741f184fd1a82a1a3c9/thumbnail_2899000.jpg","/articles/6236815/Utah/Counselors-report-on-parent-engagement-and-advancedcourse-access-Green-Canyon-increases-minority-APCE-participation","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6236815-492747dc4cfe9e30f1b990b5aad1dce1/orig.mp4?Expires=1770863525&Signature=JjaNGpZRt-G1U0vx-Ev7tKMSDgm3TIBtntGdoYsX8A7jDtln-JVptXwW21xZN50tQ1ZqLb3Sp-3Dofuo0kbBFvsHxcVwtIGhK2GZDVoN3Yk5x0q37rVhS00v6R1hKzzYMip0FRaJrnVLUF5EOd04GfnqHsxjlJ-GC-vb7rg29vVwGh1x5f7Y2-hhVj1TMUruUuhfpymFk9mVINigm49Vrwqf2Ai7d~6vng~2EyAMhZ7Kkr6E1mqWoa3ty8b2hXMXbgLQaHJiadXcbYiLf0Uy73tCS4UZtc4VP7-ZvgEt115fHPogE2~scFOoAvdU92J1gOdhvvrroa-dzm8wCbh2AQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Counselors from Spring Creek Middle School and Green Canyon High School briefed the Cache County School District Board on May 15 about annual comprehensive counseling reviews and local data projects aimed at improving parental engagement and access to rigorous coursework.

Spring Creek presentation: A counselor from Spring Creek described a four‑year data project to raise parent/guardian attendance at PCCR (Plan for College and Career Readiness) meetings. Tactics included emails and text reminders, Google Calendar appointment slots, a Spanish‑speaking parent night, including IEP/transition collaboration with special education, pre‑meeting questionnaires, classroom lessons prior to meetings and remote meeting options. The presenters said parental participation has settled in the 40–50% range across the multi‑year project; the school had set a local target of a 10 percentage‑point increase over the project span and expects to pursue other improvement strategies next year.

Green Canyon presentation: Green Canyon counselors presented multi‑year disaggregated data on AP and concurrent‑enrollment (CE) participation by ethnic‑minority students. Baseline figures from 2022–23 showed minority students accounted for about 10.8% of concurrent enrollment and roughly 13–14% of AP participation. Current registration and intervention efforts have raised minority representation to approximately 12% of concurrent enrollments and 14.5% of AP enrollments; presenters reported a 19.4% relative increase in concurrent enrollment participation and an 11.2% relative increase in AP participation by minority students since 2022–23. Interventions included a freshmen Wolfpack Academy (relationship‑building and four‑year planning), fee waivers for AP/CE (24 fees covered this year), a dedicated PCCR night with translation services and targeted outreach to juniors and seniors who had not yet self‑selected advanced courses.

Why it matters: Counselors tied rigorous course access to possible improvements in standardized metrics (ASPIRE/ACT). Board members praised the efforts and asked about next steps; presenters said they are deciding whether to continue the current AP/CE outreach or reframe future projects to include Career and Technical Education (CTE) options and other schoolwide interventions.

No formal board action was taken; the presentations were part of the district’s annual comprehensive counseling review and will inform school improvement planning and resource allocation.","Counselors from Spring Creek Middle and Green Canyon High reported May 15 on data projects to boost parent engagement and increase ethnic‑minority participation in AP and concurrent enrollment courses.",{"_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},6236820,"Nucor donates $12,364 to teacher projects; district honors teachers and classified employees",546,234000,780000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3353993-0172b50e0ceb4741f184fd1a82a1a3c9&start=234&end=780","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3353993-0172b50e0ceb4741f184fd1a82a1a3c9/thumbnail_234000.jpg","/articles/6236820/Utah/Nucor-donates-12364-to-teacher-projects-district-honors-teachers-and-classified-employees","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6236820-2a8f04ef00c3aad57d36b804e167062f/orig.mp4?Expires=1770863525&Signature=RMkJn8kp9PKqTJegXjDQ22ERtuGwirIem2IYJwdauJ86CA2oOuRD4vvkYqMjbfwVRLkZvhdmMEqEfpXzI9RaKoSrX5MfrDCaz67st03nX3nZU-QBft9sxg9iomsczKFGKiHJUPffPuwt3SRr2PxHLe6vUVCjSd2Nso5m45QNYhqjC2B5CWqSMty-8QGxKcQ8N6aVZZT-LoEp8fpxMzKPVFQq9UL7y~0ZN-YuSAqth8-foEy0N9MMrNXUD52~2ZgADVu5d3ufBFhNemcSzoIlg7n517f6RvrjgYhFzmwkoUPg8uZJs4bDkYF91B6iH8KbzYSe2hcBI5a1v75v5vxV4A__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Cache County School District on May 15 acknowledged a $12,364 donation from Nucor Steel to fund 41 classroom projects and recognized district teachers and classified employees for the year.

Representatives from Nucor Steel in Plymouth — McCabe Ashleman and Bridal Baer — told the board the company has supported the district for years and presented the $12,364 award to teachers whose project requests were approved. Ashleman said the company views the fund as a way to \"donate to the community\" and support classroom needs.

Following the donation recognition, the board presented school‑level honors: Haley Larson, a teacher at White Pine Elementary, was recognized as Teacher of the Year for her school with remarks from Principal Derek Baer who highlighted Larson’s classroom relationships and communication with parents. Amy Wallace, a first‑grade teacher at Sunrise Elementary, was honored as Teacher of the Year at her school by Principal Shelly Healy; Healy noted Wallace’s classroom management and long service.

Classified staff recognized included Elise Haslam (paraprofessional/specialist at Canyon Elementary), Cindy Lunskog (secretary at Ridgeline High School, retiring), Cade (Cade/Cate) Wallentine (head custodian at Skyview High School), and Leslie Harris (child nutrition cook at Sunrise Elementary). Presenters described each employee’s contributions — from scheduling and student support to consistent daily reliability — and thanked them for long service.

Why it matters: The Nucor grant provides direct classroom funding identified by teachers; the employee recognitions highlight district staffing and morale. The Cache Education Foundation and district principals were also noted for their support of teacher grants and awards.

No formal board action was necessary for the recognitions and donation acknowledgment; the items were ceremonial and recorded in the public meeting minutes.","At its May 15 meeting, the Cache County School District accepted a $12,364 donation from Nucor Steel for classroom projects, and the board recognized multiple Teachers of the Year and Classified Employees of the Year from district schools.",{"_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},6236809,"Board approves consent agenda and amends handbook; business office pilots ACH payments",1881,2362000,4243000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3353993-0172b50e0ceb4741f184fd1a82a1a3c9&start=2362&end=4243","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3353993-0172b50e0ceb4741f184fd1a82a1a3c9/thumbnail_2362000.jpg","/articles/6236809/Utah/Board-approves-consent-agenda-and-amends-handbook-business-office-pilots-ACH-payments","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6236809-6d0f50aee8cb1d22179f2c280befcd38/orig.mp4?Expires=1770863525&Signature=opZ~TRXhoeov6N7elHYLTGSSwxxT~3Z-0VDqqr5uKvC575L8Y7QTXHwMb-tz5nxsZW4eqTok6GO2dBYyGb3TOGKJNF9tWgYOx8ntb848e84SX7UuflRdXp2jfS1CJ3BbdSjtlggjbITopqMgRaW4NWZKcYg8hXSs0YeMtflODFLUS~JrwvYQ57zh0ROscF0jeby2au695ERTepYTnu2h0JDkTjD8QCfB97lZlrQRf0axcNDuRjeNg9Pwt6FC2Mc8Iv2bgDLo68HSTFQk4l-7dlNcVlOqwWLFA7cgDVELnRbawoevsQPoD0HDJWUandoNeQiXZ9ClKvbKSAnGoDMFxA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Cache County School District Board of Education on May 15 unanimously approved the consent agenda and an amended board handbook, and received a brief financial update from Business Administrator Jared Black about the district’s accounts‑payable transition to automated clearing house (ACH) payments.

Board action: A motion to approve the consent agenda was moved and seconded and the board voted electronically; the clerk announced the motion \"passes unanimously.\" Later in the meeting the board moved, seconded and voted electronically to approve the revised board handbook \"as amended.\" Members discussed removal of redlined language referencing the board role in hiring; the president confirmed that material marked in red would be removed when the handbook was approved as amended.

Financial report: Jared Black said the revenue and expenditure reports included with the meeting packet were from the wrong month; he promised corrected copies to board members. He also reported that district staff successfully executed ACH vendor payments for the first time this month, marking a change from paper checks. \"It's been a much more difficult process than you would probably think,\" Black said, and credited staff — Stacy, Scott, Robin and Chris — for their work in implementing ACH.

Board reports — Smithfield/Skyview Recreation Center: Board member Kathy Christiansen reported on a recent Smithfield/Skyview Rec Center meeting, saying the rec center budget remains stable and that new flooring and gym refinishing are scheduled in late June/early July. She raised concerns that the rec center’s PA system was not fixed when Skyview’s was repaired and noted pending work to separate shared systems between Skyview High School and the rec center (internet, surveillance, fire systems). Business Administrator Jared Black said committee work is underway to determine safe, privacy‑compliant separation of systems.

Why it matters: The handbook approval clarifies board procedures and public/media interactions; ACH payments mark an operational shift intended to streamline vendor payments; the rec center safety and systems separation carries facility and safety implications that require coordination between the district and the rec center.

Votes and formal actions recorded: The consent agenda and amended board handbook each passed by unanimous vote; the recording clerk announced electronic votes were closed and that the motions passed unanimously. No roll‑call vote details or individual member tallies were read into the public record beyond the unanimous result.","The Cache County School District board unanimously approved the consent agenda and an amended board handbook May 15; Business Administrator Jared Black reported the district began processing vendor payments by ACH this month and said corrected monthly revenue/expenditure reports will be circulated.","actionData","errors"]

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Parents, students urge board to reassess plan to move Spanish dual-language program to Mountain Crest

Counselors report on parent engagement and advanced‑course access; Green Canyon increases minority AP/CE participation

Nucor donates $12,364 to teacher projects; district honors teachers and classified employees

Board approves consent agenda and amends handbook; business office pilots ACH payments