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Business Administrator Devin Daley told trustees the district expects to replace hail‑damaged rooftop HVAC units at Canyon Crest and scheduled replacement rooftop units at Timpanogos as part of routine capital rotation. The district said Zion will perform removal and replacement work over the summer; Daley noted insurance is being pursued for the hail damage at Canyon Crest. Because each job exceeds the district’s $50,000 notice threshold, trustees were informed in the study session but no formal approval vote was recorded.

On the district fee schedule, staff proposed a generic testing fee of up to $50 per test to cover various district tests that were not previously itemized. Staff also proposed a $150 per quarter‑credit fee for optional Utah Online courses used for credit recovery or grade replacement when parents or students elect to use Utah Online rather than district eSchool offerings. District staff explained that Utah Online reimbursements to the state have reached a large amount this year and that providing credit recovery through district programs can be less costly for the district and keep funds local; the $150 fee gives parents an option to pay for Utah Online if they prefer.

Staff noted AP testing is excluded from the generic testing fee, and that some courses taken through Utah Online may generate prorated WPU (Weighted Pupil Unit) funding if they meet early‑graduate or other state criteria.

On policy, trustees received a second reading of Policy 71‑50 and its accompanying procedure. Caleb, who presented the item, said the policy was split into a policy and a separate procedure; the procedure clarifies audit responsibilities at school and department levels, replaces vague terms with specific frequencies (monthly/weekly) where appropriate and directs adherence to current website accessibility guidelines via a link rather than by naming a specific standard. The procedure also clarified that content managers are responsible only for assigned schools and added language disallowing advertising of external companies on district websites. Because procedural language does not require the same approval as policy, trustees treated the presentation as informational and suggested minor wording changes.

No formal votes were recorded on these informational items during the study session.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","PCSD Board Meeting - Study Session","oneSentenceSummary","Trustees were informed of planned rooftop HVAC replacements at Canyon Crest and Timpanogos, a feeSchedule change to allow a generic testing fee and a $150 per quarter‑credit charge for optional Utah Online credit recovery, and a second reading of website policy 71‑50 moved content into procedure.","taxTitle","Provo School District, Utah School Boards, Utah","taxId",65976,"location","Utah","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":44,"_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":74,"_75":74},6047428,"District hires geotechnical consultant for Wasatch retaining‑wall review; borings delayed by contractor availability",474,2438000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3533795-f1e76cc6ca9039b8019e2c7a3382ebb5&start=2438&end=2912","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3533795-f1e76cc6ca9039b8019e2c7a3382ebb5/thumbnail_2438000.jpg","/articles/6047428/Utah/District-hires-geotechnical-consultant-for-Wasatch-retainingwall-review-borings-delayed-by-contractor-availability","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6047428-d93b08952e592eaefbcc513e827c2fb6/orig.mp4?Expires=1770935128&Signature=jOf41CYGkFnkOkCMSkYELDZYcX53HhXsaJT8obOrga43uDaAAEVpSCWvi65vbNKfAQwpD1cHdKmYITFB3n-gq47EPlpa4G7Yo2160fGGkA1wW7WStLlI7PVstXO0ktWpGxac-nbGH7uWHy0BAFS31EkIdHjzRvSTEZmrKALdBNcfkgwlyLv-IHzMQRujDUmRzEXNUsbIFjNLyw~tJjDDPyko0Xc-y8IB~slRBd-mn6RmaP-5zE9O1Xa-AJkbVabXzk13APzoRnKvCIxp--YOw69ASV1tFUR6nrVixxxUhkM9xoDSCDjM~Be4BB6k7-TxMekX31N7vlTUAKeBB4ZFlw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","At the study session the Provo School District reported progress on the Wasatch retaining‑wall issue and said the district has engaged a third‑party geotechnical firm to evaluate subsurface conditions and recommend repairs.

The district hired Langan, a national geotechnical consulting firm, to perform borings and an engineering review; Langan will analyze soil borings, evaluate compaction and drainage conditions and provide a final report one to two weeks after borings are completed. District staff said the borings are delayed because drilling companies are difficult to schedule at this time of year and the district is coordinating with AGEC, which has been performing other borings on site.

Preliminary findings presented to trustees indicate there was no drainage behind or below the wall as constructed; Langan has recommended adding a drainage system and possibly regrading the slope to reduce erosion risk. District staff said they are awaiting the combined findings from AGEC and Langan to determine whether the issue was an engineering oversight, contractor error, or other cause.

Because financial responsibility remains unresolved, the district said it has not released retainage payments requested by the contractor. The construction manager under a CMGC (construction manager/general contractor) contract — referenced as Hogan in the discussion — was described as the district’s representative; board members said the CMGC should continue to coordinate with subcontractors but that the district will withhold retainage until the third‑party reports clarify where responsibility lies.

Trustees said the district is collecting multiple technical reviews to ensure solutions address compaction, groundwater and drainage. The district did not set a payment schedule for retainage and said it would await the consultants’ final report before making a payment decision.","Provo trustees received an update on the Wasatch retaining‑wall investigation: the district hired Langan for geotechnical analysis, AGEC and the district’s construction manager remain involved, and drilling schedules for soil borings are delayed, holding up final determination of responsibility and payment.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":80,"_47":92,"_49":93,"_51":94,"_53":95,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":96,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":97,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6047433,"Board reviews Timpanogos High renderings; trustees raise lighting, signage, wall and bike‑parking concerns",1025,1413000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3533795-f1e76cc6ca9039b8019e2c7a3382ebb5&start=1413&end=2438","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3533795-f1e76cc6ca9039b8019e2c7a3382ebb5/thumbnail_1413000.jpg","/articles/6047433/Utah/Board-reviews-Timpanogos-High-renderings-trustees-raise-lighting-signage-wall-and-bikeparking-concerns","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6047433-6dc0cdfaacf935ad5b7bc6fc18a5c008/orig.mp4?Expires=1770935128&Signature=IwRG1BbVhF8N1oq8wCJgglzw41cPocR-Y2FutTzYDtPeHzX9jMn~4UPkrY5rbTIDlLOAwzSW~6~nqO-jH~4QmZ~9YEgbb2JScGuu-iIdYGUUSlqq2jM1z~TQcEve6ujS-C5ylftiAOGQRtjSn122NdOLhL3MJHM3VZhBgTLVvUzFNy6uOCxmwh3WjUoQgNgZ7Wi0GtE2bEJ8z4eq2cSTYl4d61crcqTnNT0WLgp8h6e1ihofbJsSlFVGiQatWVTPwO9Kc6csLQRnYKhuYM5NBpecHnaJ7aL7vlfBDjpaKs67TqRFToT3xs6pTm249qM31i1gHT6bvW8htDm04gB9qA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Trustees at the Provo School District study session reviewed architectural renderings for the Timpanogos High School renovation and discussed appearance, circulation and site details they want the architects to consider before the next meeting.

Board members said an architect will return to a follow‑up meeting the next day with updated plans. Among the concerns raised were a proposed illuminated school mark on the building’s exterior, which a nearby neighborhood representative said residents would prefer to keep dark most nights and use only for special events, and the sign itself — trustees discussed whether to use “THS” or the school’s T‑Bird mark.

Trustees also discussed the CTE (career and technical education) shop yard on the west side, where staff prefer minimal windows for safety and functional reasons, and whether to add higher windows for light. A multi‑panel brick wall adjacent to the CTE yard drew design objections: several trustees suggested breaking the wall visually with landscaping, columns or darker façade materials to avoid a large unbroken expanse and to reduce graffiti risk.

Other topics included bus and parent‑dropoff routing (buses will use an east‑side route near the seminary, with parent drop‑off moved from the current bus area), location and distribution of bike racks (trustees said bike racks should be visible, placed at several entrances and consider covered parking for e‑bikes if cost allows), and the placement of the stadium, gym and athletic fields relative to the new classroom wing.

Trustees praised the renderings overall but urged architects to present options that include landscaping plans, alternate façade colors or materials and lighting controls that limit continuous nighttime illumination. Board members who reviewed the slides asked the architects to model darker façade accents on some walls, show landscaping that will be irrigated and propose architectural columns or relief to reduce the visual mass of long walls.

No vote was taken; the board scheduled a meeting with the architects to discuss the requested adjustments and asked staff to bring architects’ responses to the next board meeting.","Trustees reviewed architectural renderings for the Timpanogos High School renovation and raised neighborhood and design concerns including nighttime lighting for a façade sign, shop windows, a proposed brick wall and placement/coverage of bike parking.",{"_33":99,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":100,"_41":101,"_43":102,"_45":103,"_47":104,"_49":105,"_51":106,"_53":107,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":108,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":109,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6047438,"Provo school board reviews Community Connections committee feedback on pay, retention and outreach",1302,108000,1410000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3533795-f1e76cc6ca9039b8019e2c7a3382ebb5&start=108&end=1410","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3533795-f1e76cc6ca9039b8019e2c7a3382ebb5/thumbnail_108000.jpg","/articles/6047438/Utah/Provo-school-board-reviews-Community-Connections-committee-feedback-on-pay-retention-and-outreach","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6047438-a66904c1764b9bea395f6ad2c51266f8/orig.mp4?Expires=1770935128&Signature=BXajypjL2QkK9MBTxtqaMh5VkcxaNuyYxLRYdWHADybXRxKi3Bmy5-JM8pzCkDIcZhmJb5nj5HJCao0fzTgu-wHGDoew3OCztoounH8qrdVKPmfmOMP3rPOsPhh0-ufPRjdsZzPZdbbe85UAYxtRTt6eqrd3vIhiJbWM37Ct8vQ9gebvn7A~fEDSyKNp5QBcQHeYklTZ2-vDJQvyMs~81di5e3b2IxB5N3C~XtVQ8c0nZjGyMAu18JxVFLFxhOJhDWpHHCce-nt2l8~PG4kWX3pTIk~323NAxPHqQDetGYfiJPmjHG6AfzGU-TUgKnvZlu8ALUjubqJVCHLkiwjDxg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Provo School District Board of Education on Tuesday heard a report from its Community Connections committee that highlighted recent salary improvements for entry-level teachers, suggestions for nonfinancial employee benefits and proposals to improve district communications to residents.

Committee presenter Devon summarized feedback shared over the past several months, saying district first‑year teacher pay, including the state educator salary supplement, is now “just over $60,000, almost $61,000.” The group also noted progress narrowing administrator salary gaps and urged the district to evaluate all expenditures before seeking additional tax support.

Committee members and board trustees discussed nonfinancial retention ideas such as discounted recreation center memberships, partnerships with local fitness businesses and restaurant discounts. Devon and trustees said the city already provides a 25 percent discount on resident rates for the Provo rec center that some district staff are not using, and VASA Fitness has been included in onboarding materials.

Neighborhood outreach and public communications were a major focus. The committee recommended that the district provide principals with shareable talking points for school events, use the Daily Herald more effectively, attend neighborhood meetings and prepare flyers or QR codes for attendees. Board members cautioned QR codes and social media will not reach all residents and suggested follow‑up emails or handouts for neighborhoods that distribute meeting minutes on Facebook or by email.

Trustees asked the committee for more budget transparency in future work, proposing that program options be presented with dollar figures so residents can weigh tradeoffs. As an example of the committee’s suggestion, Devon relayed attendees’ interest in seeing hypothetical price points such as “this program cost $1,100,000 to keep and this one costs $1,200,000,” so voters could evaluate priorities with costs attached.

Board members also asked the committee to solicit input this summer on planned reviews, including possible adjustments to the dual language immersion program, use of the Dixon site, career and technical education (CTE) programming and a community “portrait of a graduate” describing what local businesses and residents want from district graduates. The Community Connections committee said it averages 18–24 attendees per meeting and offered to continue sharing draft materials over the summer so members can return in August with targeted feedback.

The discussion was presented as study session business; no formal motions or votes were taken on the recommendations.

Board President Jennifer Partridge said she will ask staff to forward committee materials to trustees and to work with the committee on how best to package messages for neighborhood presentations.","Board members discussed Community Connections committee recommendations including recent salary gains for first-year teachers, nonfinancial employee benefits, housing ideas for staff and steps to broaden district communications and neighborhood outreach.","actionData","errors"]

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