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Superintendent Butters praises community response after teacher's death, details grants and fundraising

Weber School District Board (study session) · January 12, 2026
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Superintendent Butters acknowledged a teacher's recent death at Bates Elementary, praised school and district staff response, said the district applied for a catalyst grant requesting $25 million and noted community fundraising efforts (Christmas Tree Jubilee raised about $611,000).

Superintendent Butters used the study session to offer condolences after the recent death of a Bates Elementary teacher and to highlight the district's community and staff response. He praised Principal Zach Cedar Hall, the student services team and district education leaders for their work wrapping supports around faculty and students.

Butters also reviewed recent fundraising and…

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