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Commission explores county scholarship fund for Manila High School students
Summary
Commission discussed establishing scholarship criteria and possible county funding mechanisms for Manila High School graduates, including volunteer documentation and routing funds through the school rather than direct payments to individuals; county attorney to research legal options.
Daggett County commissioners discussed scholarship criteria for Manila High School students on April 25, 2025, weighing volunteer service documentation, a most‑improved award, and potential funding sources.
Speaker 5 proposed documenting student volunteer hours and considering awards for good citizenship or most‑improved academic performance. "Maybe a kid that is most improved... that's just a couple of thoughts I've got for something going forward for next year," Speaker 5 said. Commissioners considered whether donor or county money could be used and whether the county could set up a scholarship fund that the school district would administer.
County attorney (Speaker 9) advised that while the county likely should not hand money directly to a particular student, it could establish a scholarship fund to be administered by the school district with agreed criteria. "I don't think you could give it to any particular kid, but I don't know why the county couldn't set up a scholarship fund that would go to the school district and then name certain criteria," Speaker 9 said and offered to research further and return with recommendations.
Why it matters: A county‑run scholarship or a coordinated staff/donor contribution program could expand opportunities for graduates and formalize past ad hoc commissioner donations. Commissioners asked staff to explore options and, if feasible, implement a short‑term approach for the current graduating class.
Next steps: Speaker 9 (county attorney) will research legal limitations and report back; staff will solicit donations from employees if commissioners wish to supplement awards this year.
