Board approves fraud‑risk report, lease, timing system and a high‑school vehicle purchase

The Wasatch County School Board approved several routine action items, including an internal fraud‑risk assessment, a facilities lease with a broadband provider, equipment for the aquatic center and a vehicle for Wasatch High School.

Business Administrator Jason Watt described the fraud‑risk assessment as a checklist required by the Utah state auditor and said the district scored in the "very low" risk category; the board approved the 2025–26 report.

District staff presented a proposed nonexclusive facilities lease with Strawberry Communications to occupy half of a server rack in district fiber infrastructure and possibly use unused district dark fiber. The district identified John Hagen as Strawberry Communications’ managing partner and noted a history of partnership; trustees approved the lease.

Sean Kelly requested approval to update worn Colorado Timing System components—touch pads and a starter—at an estimated cost of $21,145. Kelly said roughly half the cost will be recovered through rental fees charged to outside meet users; the board approved the purchase.

Kelly also described obtaining a 2023 Ford Edge from Labrum Ford at a discounted price of $22,105 for high‑school use (transporting assistants to events). He outlined fleet‑management criteria and plans to retire older vehicles; trustees approved the purchase.

All items were approved by voice vote during the meeting. The board then moved to reports and an executive session.