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The budgets and the bond resolution together lay out the district’s plan for school construction, capital repairs and short-term cash flow. District finance staff told the board that the proposed bond would pay for two new elementary schools, funds toward a career/technical high school (described in the meeting as the CTU high school), ongoing HVAC and roofing projects, playground safety surfacing and shade structures, and a modest allocation for future land acquisition.

Board members and finance staff said the $120 million figure includes roughly $106 million for construction costs and an additional allowance intended for land purchases and inflationary contingencies. District staff described the proposed issuance as a partial element of a longer-term capital plan the district has managed through previous bond work.

Finance presentation and key numbers
Brent Bills, who presented the budget book materials to the board, said assessed values for the county had come in higher than earlier estimates, largely because of growth; staff reported assessed values rose by “just over 7.5%,” which reduced certified tax rates compared with earlier projections. Bills also noted changes required by the state basic rate recalculation and a bookkeeping correction for association dues. The district’s food-service fund was reported with a projected estimated fund balance of $1,300,000 at year-end, which staff said provides a buffer for opening new schools that require additional serving staff until participation catches up.

On debt service, staff pointed to the district’s debt service levy of 0.002347 and noted that figure stays below a previously stated commitment level of 0.0027.

Board discussion
Board members described the capital needs as extensive and noted the district had assembled a multi-page list of projects and priorities. Trustees emphasized attempts to limit tax impacts on residents: a board member said the bond proposal “still remains tax neutral” in the district’s planning discussion. Several trustees also pointed to cost-saving measures in district contracting and construction practices that, they said, aim to reduce per-project costs.

Vote and next steps
The board moved and approved the final 2017–18 budget and the proposed 2018–19 budget as presented. A separate motion to adopt a resolution calling for a bond election of $120,000,000 also passed. Board members noted the bond question will go to voters and that the district will continue community outreach on project lists and timing.

What the bond would fund and limitations
District staff and trustees repeatedly said the $120 million is intended primarily for construction and related needs; it does not represent a finalized project-by-project contract. The $106 million number cited in discussion referred to construction-only cost estimates, with the district seeking the larger $120 million measure to include land acquisition and cost contingencies.

The board signaled that staff will return with details on timelines and formal ballot language for the election and continue public engagement about priorities and expected project phasing.

Ending
Board members approved the budgets and the bond resolution with unanimous voice votes. District staff said more detailed project lists and timelines will be shared publicly as plans for the bond measure are finalized.","mediaType","Audio","parentTitle","Open Session 6/19","oneSentenceSummary","The Washington County School District board on June 19 adopted its final budget for 2017–18, approved the proposed 2018–19 budget and passed a resolution to place a $120 million bond before voters to fund new schools, capital projects and land acquisition.","taxTitle","Washington County School District, Utah School Boards, Utah","taxId",65999,"location","Utah","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":50,"_51":82,"_53":-5,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":83,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":84,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":71,"_72":73,"_74":73},6709745,"Votes at a glance: board approves policies, boundary change, PTIF signatories and other actions",2825,313000,3138000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3845215-ef714f732e92f12b19c2e3971f010709&start=313&end=3138","/articles/6709745/Utah/Votes-at-a-glance-board-approves-policies-boundary-change-PTIF-signatories-and-other-actions","The Washington County School District Board of Education took a series of formal actions at its June 19 meeting. This roundup lists each motion, the board’s stated mover and seconder (as recorded in the meeting transcript), and the outcome.

Votes at a glance
- Consent agenda: Motion to approve the consent agenda items (minutes, financial report, personnel items and Coral Canyon Elementary School Land Trust plan change). Motion recorded as moved and seconded; vote: approved by voice vote.

- Approval of negotiated agreements (certified and classified associations): Motion by Member Blake; second by Member Cox; outcome: motion carries (approved). (See separate article for negotiated-agreement details.)

- Approval of Policy 0005 (board eligibility for retirement compliance): Motion recorded as moved and seconded; outcome: approved by voice vote.

- Approval of Policy 31-10 (emergency drills and fire-alarm use): Motion by Member Blake; second by Member Cox; outcome: approved by voice vote. The policy revision added guidance to encourage drills during non-routine times (for example during passing times and lunch) and clarified that fire alarms are to be used only for fire drills and fire emergencies.

- Elimination of Policy 31-20: Motion to eliminate Policy 31-20; motion seconded; outcome: approved by voice vote.

- Coral Canyon / 3 Falls Elementary boundary change: Motion to approve the boundary adjustments for 3 Falls Elementary and Coral Canyon Elementary; motion by Member Henson; second by Member Blake; outcome: approved by voice vote. District staff described the change as balancing enrollment (presentation estimated roughly 60–70 students would be affected on the 3 Falls side, with roughly 10 students in the Sand Hollow area shifted in the plan presented).

- Approval of final 2017–18 budget and proposed 2018–19 budget: Motion by Member Sigmund; second by Member Henson; outcome: approved by voice vote. (See budget article for details.)

- Resolution to hold a bond election for $120,000,000: Motion by Member Seguin; second by Member Blake; outcome: approved by voice vote. A board member noted that an excused member (Member Hutchinson) texted support that will be included in the minutes.

- Adoption of PTIF (public treasurer’s investment fund) resolution naming authorized signatories: Motion to adopt the PTIF resolution naming the district fiscal officer and one alternate (presented in the meeting as Mr. Bills and Aaron Brickey); motion seconded; outcome: approved by voice vote. The item implements a new state treasurer rule that requires two named individuals authorized to transfer funds into and out of the state pool on the district’s behalf.

Context and notes on discussion items
- Budget and bond matters drew the lengthiest discussion; staff described capital priorities and explained that the $120 million request would include construction costs, land acquisition and contingencies. The board also discussed the district’s debt-service levy and reviewed fund-balance needs for food services.

- Policy 23-20 (medication administration in schools) was presented and discussed as an information item: staff emphasized alignment with Utah Department of Health guidance and recent state bills. Changes highlighted by the presenter included removing form numbers (to accommodate multiple condition-specific forms), defining allowable self-administration for secondary students with parent permission, allowing sunscreen per recent state law, clarifying storage and security, and expanding delegation and training provisions under the Nurse Practice Act. The item was discussed but not voted on at this meeting.

How items were decided
Most motions were approved by voice vote; the transcript records “All in favor say aye” followed by “Aye” and “Any opposed? K.” The meeting record did not include a roll-call tally in the transcript. The board asked staff to follow up on implementation tasks (for example, preparing ballot language for the bond and documenting PTIF signatories).

Ending
Board members closed action items and moved into a series of presentations and informational reports including student-assessment results, instructional-technology updates and school-site reports.","At its June 19 meeting the Washington County School District board approved several policies and formal actions, including policy changes, a boundary adjustment for two elementary schools, adoption of the PTIF resolution naming authorized signatories, and a range of consent-agenda items.",{"_33":86,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":87,"_41":88,"_43":89,"_45":90,"_47":91,"_49":50,"_51":92,"_53":-5,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":93,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":94,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":71,"_72":73,"_74":73},6709749,"Board approves negotiated agreements: teachers get an extra day and 2% base increase; classified receive 2.1% raise",240,1706000,1946000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3845215-ef714f732e92f12b19c2e3971f010709&start=1706&end=1946","/articles/6709749/Utah/Board-approves-negotiated-agreements-teachers-get-an-extra-day-and-2-base-increase-classified-receive-21-raise","The Washington County School District Board of Education approved negotiated agreements with the district’s certified and classified associations at its June 19 meeting.

Details of the agreements
Brett Mills summarized the terms approved by the board. For the certified (teacher) association, the negotiated package added one day to the salary schedule (moving from 183 to 184 contract days) and provided a 2% increase to the salary base. The certified agreement also included a one-year concession related to funding a teacher preparation day (to be paid in September) and reauthorized annual step increases (an $800 per-step payment for eligible employees).

For the classified association, negotiators agreed to a 2.1% salary increase rather than adding contract days. Both agreements incorporated the district insurance committee’s recommendations and included employee cost-sharing adjustments to help cover higher insurance expenses. The agreements also added $300 to the district-provided health reimbursement account (HRA) on top of the current $1,200 level for employees covered by a single-family plan covering more than one district employee.

Ratification and next steps
Board members approved the agreements by motion. The board’s presentation noted that the teacher association ratification process was ongoing and that the teacher association’s ratification deadline was set for 12 p.m. on Wednesday, July 11.

Board action
A motion to approve the negotiated agreements passed by voice vote.

Ending
Board members thanked the associations and negotiating teams for what they described as professional negotiation sessions and urged timely ratification by members of the associations.","The district and its certified and classified employee associations reached negotiated agreements that the board approved June 19. Certified staff contract changes include an additional day on the salary schedule and a 2% base increase; classified staff received a 2.1% salary increase.","actionData","errors"]

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Washington County board adopts final 2017–18 budget, approves proposed 2018–19 budget and sets $120 million bond election

Votes at a glance: board approves policies, boundary change, PTIF signatories and other actions

Board approves negotiated agreements: teachers get an extra day and 2% base increase; classified receive 2.1% raise