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The foundation heard a finance update showing roughly $24,000 in unrestricted funds and $106,000 in designated funds, discussed platinum sponsorship tiers, and agreed to improve donor recognition in schools and programs while being mindful of conflicts with school-level fundraising.
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The Box Elder School District Foundation voted to consolidate teacher grant applications into a single annual deadline (October 1), approved reclassifying a previously approved special-education expense as a student wellness expense, and authorized the executive committee to finalize roughly $10,000 in discretionary allocations after executive review.
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Foundation leaders reported the golf tournament produced gross receipts of $31,006.42 and netted $23,713.55 after expenses; organizers plan to require RSVPs next year after four paid teams did not attend.
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Foundation volunteers confirmed 15 trees and 18 tables for the Jubilee of Trees, set setup for Tuesday at 08:00, and requested volunteers for set up, sponsor greeting and silent-auction handling; fairgrounds availability next year conflicts with election day.
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The Box Elder School District foundation approved teacher grants covered by a Northrop Grumman grant and student health/wellness funds and voted to table other funding requests until the January meeting; the board also discussed scholarship balances and timing of available funds.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Parents and administrators told the Box Elder School District board that eliminating class fees last year and covering them with TSSA funds has reduced out-of-pocket costs for families, though a new marching-band package could cost some participants up to $1,000. District staff said they will track fee-waiver data and report back.