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Brock Mitchell, district budget presenter, walked the board through audited FY24 results, an adjusted FY25 estimate and the proposed FY26 budget. He highlighted several trends that will shape district finances: declining federal COVID‑era ESSER funds, an estimated headcount decline of about 319 students for the coming year, and reliance on non‑recurring revenue such as bond proceeds and investment earnings that are expected to diminish.

“We’re going to take you through our last opportunity as a district to modify the fiscal year 25 budget, to ensure that we're in compliance as we go into our audit, as well as the proposed budget for fiscal year 26,” Mitchell said.

Mitchell told the board the state’s Weighted Pupil Unit (WPU) projection of a 4% increase underpins the proposed budget and that the district used one‑time investment earnings to help cover the proposed $1,000 one‑time bonus for licensed staff. He warned that some county property‑tax certification work remained outstanding and that the county’s software updates delayed final assessed‑value reporting to the state.

Staff also described child‑nutrition revenues and the recent move to a purchasing cooperative, which they said reduced food costs by roughly $1.5 million in the first year. District staff said new state rules will reduce some student fees for core classes and that the district expects further detail from the county to finalize tax rates. The board opened and closed a required public hearing on the budget with no public speakers and then approved the final FY24 and proposed FY26 budgets by voice vote.

Trustees praised the clarity of the presentation and asked staff to continue updating assumptions once county assessed‑value figures and referendum outcomes become final.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Board Meeting June 11th 2025","oneSentenceSummary","The board approved the final fiscal year 2024 budget and adopted the proposed fiscal year 2026 budget. Staff warned federal ESSER funding is declining, enrollment is projected to fall modestly, and some revenue figures depend on county/legislative calculations and a pending referendum.","taxTitle","Weber School District, Utah School Boards, Utah","taxId",66001,"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},6202077,"Board adopts several policies on first reading, including time-and-effort and attendance changes",216,3020000,3236000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3787934-f0e3bd4ea50e45760d19eeac4e6c5236&start=3020&end=3236","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3787934-f0e3bd4ea50e45760d19eeac4e6c5236/thumbnail_3020000.jpg","/articles/6202077/Utah/Board-adopts-several-policies-on-first-reading-including-time-and-effort-and-attendance-changes","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6202077-30ed847ef422231f89238b0bd37523f8/orig.mp4?Expires=1770698251&Signature=NKui8TOFm5h2ZDe3TBRA~R6bKtZzs2PAN866oksAQO1f19~at9OenAVJWZAR8MkytVfp0QeI1U-xAWb8D~n6uiTKQFi09PLlLmba0kq~ckVNBa8tiPmY0U6tF~IrynZagM3XZDnoCRqoWQKkwBbdoSAumfrWWqg-alyj3JuteXhKQSoDIWvnMTfi1RJAxWahy96B2kCruxHCluTKZhc5Ujv6o7mE2BiIpoAsxWdwCMZwSoWxkxw6qZj3IXWoa55MqMYA~HRRuEyg2NfW2gaQW1BnWxdDx3R0tnKv-eHaYonRdhovKTw7SesaABPpiNaDWyP1Tl5H-R5I~tfcAfmxow__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Weber School District board approved five policies on a first reading during the June 10 meeting, including a new time‑and‑effort policy and amendments to attendance and family/parental leave rules.

The board adopted new Policy 3370 (Time and Effort) and new Policy 7200 (Salary Supplement for Highly Needed Educators). Policy 7200 was revised before the reading to clarify definitions and to add detail on the appeals process. The board also adopted new Policy 1160 to define the role and responsibilities of legal counsel within the district.

The board approved an amended attendance policy (Policy 4170) updated to include law‑required changes and schoolwide strategies. Superintendent staff also presented a revised Family and Medical Leave policy (Policy 7700) renamed Family, Medical and Parental Leave to incorporate parental‑leave eligibility and postpartum recovery leave required by recent legislation.

Each policy was submitted to the board on a reading and approved by voice vote with no recorded opposition. Board members asked staff to provide clear messaging to parents about attendance policy changes before the new school year so that families understand registration and attendance procedures.","The board approved multiple policies on a first reading: time and effort (policy 3370), salary supplement for highly needed educators (7200), legal counsel (1160), revised attendance (4170) and revised family, medical and parental leave (7700).",{"_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},6202082,"Board approves not‑to‑exceed construction costs for warehouse remodel and IFA roadway",471,2425000,2896000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3787934-f0e3bd4ea50e45760d19eeac4e6c5236&start=2425&end=2896","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3787934-f0e3bd4ea50e45760d19eeac4e6c5236/thumbnail_2425000.jpg","/articles/6202082/Utah/Board-approves-nottoexceed-construction-costs-for-warehouse-remodel-and-IFA-roadway","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6202082-d911a1c5784cb4ca4edd405fa37cf4cc/orig.mp4?Expires=1770698251&Signature=ku07taiyIl7xvm8FcfaXeEHNzJ8yfcQRrOzsapYN1vzyRGKtB6MOg-7V7MvTTjDefhgiDs0Bhs0BrmQYWTpEl0gvUi2tGc0pcwc0UGFKq~Ygz16ArxJiCRCBlnkVnPx~ITivKw0UIH~135xsnzK7jPPZcveryS9z7e0R2N7igpOFMFr~mzOPi0AE7P~DOE2ocRKyPaUQ-U68SPf9i8wBjt3yl31zep7QW3oR~3~nvesNPWlChZR52hcmN37~fivlnkRammXm2s05tkjTuhm-plZaUw3tfN-ZJFAEOfYUMAvLI0se0l9bUS5badiPjSZtroT8pSyXeupCEepp5mbX9Q__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Weber School District board approved two not‑to‑exceed construction amounts on June 10: $3,634,784 for a warehouse office remodel plus associated architectural fees, and up to $394,534.50 for a roadway serving the Weaver Innovation Center (IFA roadway).

Mr. Hadley, district facilities staff, told the board the warehouse remodel will consolidate facilities, child nutrition and custodial operations at the warehouse, freeing space in the 2 Rivers Building for other uses. He asked the board to approve a not‑to‑exceed GMP of $3,634,784 and associated Design West architectural fees of $266,429.66; a $77,794 fee for a transportation facility change order was included as a separate architectural fee estimate.

“We present to you tonight, the 2 not to exceed numbers so we can proceed with construction, starting in June,” Mr. Hadley said. Staff explained the GMP is an opening number that will go through a value‑engineering process and that the district will fund the work from a combination of previously allocated capital balances and maturing investments.

On the IFA roadway, Mr. Hadley said two bids had been received and construction cannot begin until the land purchase is complete. He told the board he expected the land purchase to finalize within weeks and described a 6–8 week construction window that would aim for completion before school starts. “We have conducted a job walk ... Before we awarded this contract, which we have not, but we're getting close to, I thought it was prudent that we sit down with them,” Mr. Hadley said. The board approved the not‑to‑exceed amounts by voice vote.

Board members were briefed on related logistics including temporary parking impacts at the Weaver Innovation Center and route‑tracking technology for buses that the remodeled space will accommodate.","The board approved a not‑to‑exceed guaranteed maximum price (GMP) of $3,634,784 for a warehouse office remodel and associated architectural fees, plus a $394,534.50 not‑to‑exceed contract for the IFA roadway pending land purchase.",{"_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},6202087,"Weber board approves 2025–26 compensation package including 1.25% base and $1,000 one‑time bonuses",451,1945000,2396000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3787934-f0e3bd4ea50e45760d19eeac4e6c5236&start=1945&end=2396","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3787934-f0e3bd4ea50e45760d19eeac4e6c5236/thumbnail_1945000.jpg","/articles/6202087/Utah/Weber-board-approves-202526-compensation-package-including-125-base-and-1000-onetime-bonuses","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6202087-db9ccda9e3e53706ad2a97059d2a50ad/orig.mp4?Expires=1770698251&Signature=BNG2BvMEAkxlNjiHrPX5ETMJQ5B8mkoqMP~Uv511S~RMmfenHdRvRivF0NJRYR5mwZsXUb552wqVhI7ihzSELPPZPTBPiaU4QJlXKM590QGBUIW0rkXWzjlgMePMfbWwa4a2GOISXWQPOojgEabCDcIVAFU306OwNnMyTTMYPsGCxr5v2IMwLRYYXbLs8iM5Z8XnmX991WzkpyV69jbY4Q8Tz6UpAXsHF8IQ-aQdx6s-ojdxDMrDgOSTUxY4~O5AnTdZlsmgVUbwqiWnUC2L0d4~Pme0MajrGJvod3wZqavasQeYXZ39VJ9HLLFoQ91pDZkDmGzFj-UCNr62lh4g~g__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Weber School District board approved on June 10 a compensation and benefits package for the 2025–26 school year that funds lane and step increases, adds a 1.25% base salary increase and provides $1,000 one‑time bonuses to licensed educators and education support professionals.

Human resources directors presented the package and said the district will also increase district retirement contributions and maintain negotiated health plans. “The district will fully fund lane changes and step increases for this next contract year with a 1.25% base salary increase,” said Laurie, human resources director. Laurie also told the board the district will contribute 11% of an employee’s gross salary into a 401(k) plan; staff currently contribute 0.10% per recent statutory changes affecting Tier 2 retirement employees.

Laurie and Nicole, human resources directors, described the $1,000 one‑time bonus eligibility: employees employed with the district on Sept. 1 who are contracted for four or more hours per day will be eligible and the payout will be Dec. 1. The board was told the district will prorate the bonus by FTE for part‑time staff.

On insurance, staff said the district will remain with SelectHealth for medical coverage and negotiated the carrier’s renewal from a 9.3% renewal down to a 6.4% increase. Delta Dental will remain the dental provider with a proposed 6.1% premium increase; VSP vision plans will see no premium change. Staff also proposed modest increases in health reimbursement account (HRA) and front‑loaded health savings account (HSA) contributions to help employees with early‑year deductibles.

Board members approved the package on a voice vote. Presenters said the plan aligns with a projected 4% WPU foundation used in district forecasting, and noted the district may need to revisit agreements if a pending referendum on HB 267 is certified.","The board approved a compensation and benefits package for 2025–26 that funds steps/lanes, provides a 1.25% base increase, $1,000 one‑time bonuses for licensed and support staff, and increases district retirement/401(k) contributions.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":56,"_74":56},6202092,"Weber School District names statewide online program 'Innovation Online' and wins SOEP approval",685,1058000,1743000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3787934-f0e3bd4ea50e45760d19eeac4e6c5236&start=1058&end=1743","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3787934-f0e3bd4ea50e45760d19eeac4e6c5236/thumbnail_1058000.jpg","/articles/6202092/Utah/Weber-School-District-names-statewide-online-program-Innovation-Online-and-wins-SOEP-approval","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6202092-4d7bfbb4d59f87e093dfb3338285b170/orig.mp4?Expires=1770698251&Signature=bI7DF7jj-uh~HYit1vAaIUBrrY~mT5gnVmVfWRsH22Slh4LSSi6hkm7WcqFovLfPKeq5DJlUl5qvq9g4TOAI4nu4MxIG8ftYu0O9ZlKktTLgQFr71dxUNV2eBoFsdT8exbglPb4Skl7u7m1ndyFSP6HwNI4HK22auR5fltSBXFenQQstRkm-Y78UrKQFBrn1grswQkoNG6ht0NYa6v-9wJq-uzWOO0Z~Mp2salnAU9OkjWKuu~myLHQbNsZdE5B-LNKwtEywdEUM5SzcnB3a32JnfOZT-ePx4VJM~5wPmFCzNDVdgiUVVOU~2xHyCewj8rIfQtM7oelyxutFA5DKGA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Weber School District board voted June 10 to rename the district’s consolidated secondary online program Innovation Online and to present that name as it begins operating as a Statewide Online Education Provider (SOEP).

The change combines the district’s separate middle‑school and high‑school online offerings under one program name. Staff said the Utah State Board of Education (USBE) has approved the district as an SOEP and granted an exception allowing the program to open to students statewide this August.

Matt Williams, staff member, told the board the district had surveyed students, parents and staff about the name and program structure and recommended combining Weber Online 7–8 and Weber Online 9–12 into one program. “Our official recommendation to you is for Weber online 7 8, and Weber online 9 12 be consolidated into 1 program, and that the name would be Innovation Online,” Williams said. He noted the committee that recommended the change included parents, students, teachers, classified staff, administrators, a facilities director, the foundation director and a board member.

Blake Pope, staff member who led the SOEP application work, said the USBE normally requires new SOEPs to wait a year before beginning statewide enrollment but that Weber had been given an exception. “We’ve been granted an exception, that we can start this August,” Pope said.

Officials said the district will continue charging a $35-per-course term fee for enrollment; in‑district students will not incur an additional out‑of‑district tuition charge under the plan presented. Pope also said staff will work on a marketing and outreach plan, including state registry listing, social media and advertising, but emphasized that the strongest recruitment tool will be positive word-of-mouth from families and teachers.

The board moved to approve the new program name and the recommendation to operate statewide; the motion carried on a voice vote with no opposition.

Board members said they hope the consolidated program will make online offerings more marketable beyond Weber County and let the district retain students who currently enroll in other districts’ online programs.","The Weber School District board approved renaming its consolidated middle- and high-school online program \"Innovation Online,\" and accepted State Board designation as a Statewide Online Education Provider (SOEP) with permission to open statewide enrollment this August.","actionData","errors"]

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