Cadets and instructors from Ogden High and Ben Lomond High presented the scope and activities of their Army JROTC programs during the work session.

Lieutenant Colonel Coerley, senior Army instructor at Ogden High School, described the JROTC mission: "The mission of our JROTC is to make better citizens," he said, adding that recruiting into military service is a secondary benefit. Instructors outlined program activities that begin in eighth grade and continue through senior year, such as drill, color guard, orienteering competitions, leaders reaction courses, air rifle competitions and community service at school events.

Ben Lomond instructors reported roughly 200 students between the district's two programs and feeder junior highs. Ben Lomond staff said approximately 15 cadets over the last three years have joined the Guard or active duty; instructors noted that Guard service often provides scholarship or tuition benefits that students use for college. Instructors also shared recent competitive successes: the Ben Lomond adventure/orienteering team reported first-place finishes at a state orienteering event, the Wildcat Challenge at Camp Williams, and a Northridge competition.

Student cadet leaders described experiences that they said changed their academic and career paths and highlighted summer leadership experiences (for example, a three-day Junior Cadet Leadership Challenge at Camp Williams) as particularly formative.

Ending: The board thanked instructors and students and invited the JROTC programs to return for follow-up demonstrations and to discuss community partnerships and student pathways to postsecondary and career options.