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District outlines four major school construction projects; Box Elder HS estimate ~$50M, Bear River HS ~$57M
Facility staff presented design updates for four major projects: a three‑story CTE replacement and new PE building at Box Elder High (estimated ~$50 million), Bear River High improvements (~$57 million), a Tremonton elementary (~$38 million) and a Discovery Elementary addition (~$13 million). Board discussed safety, parking and community input.
Legal counsel explains bond‑petition timeline: three‑day filing, 14‑day clerk certification, possible November election
Legal counsel Ryan Bjork told the board how a citizen petition can force an election on lease‑revenue bonds: the local building authority must deliver a filed petition to the county clerk within three business days; the clerk has 14 business days to certify signatures; if certified, state law requires an election (only in November). Staff identified Friday as the filing deadline and estimated the signature threshold at about 20% of active voters.
District reports early gains after switch to 100% assessment grading; some students report increased stress
After changing fall grading for grades 8–12 to place weight on assessments, district staff reported a small, districtwide decline in students receiving one or more F's (1–3%) and increases in C/B/A distributions across most schools; board members and a student representative raised questions about retake policies and student stress.
Board declares Brigham City lot surplus and authorizes negotiations for school site exchange
After a closed session, the Box Elder School District board voted to declare the property at 820 North 100 East in Brigham City surplus and authorized district leadership to negotiate an exchange with Brigham City to secure a future school site. The surplus declaration passed 5–1; negotiation authorization passed by voice vote.