MINUTES OF THE STUDY SESSION – MARCH 9, 2021 The Board of Education of the Alpine School District met in a study session on Tuesday, March 9, 2021 at 4:00 P.M. at the Alpine School District Office. The meeting was live streamed to the public. Board members present: Board President Mark J. Clement, Vice President Sarah L. Beeson, Stacy M. Bateman, Amber L. Bonner, Sara M. Hacken, Julie E. King, and Ada S. Wilson. Also present: Interim Superintendent Dr. Shane J. Farnsworth, Business Administrator Robert W. Smith, and members of the administrative staff. FY22 Tentative Capital Outlay Budget Randy Upton, Director of Budgets, presented the tentative capital outlay budget for FY22. All the documents reviewed in the meeting are available on the district website. Business Administrator Rob Smith said there were 40 requests equaling $54.4 million and $33 million have been recommended by the budget committee. Board members are concerned about the lack of funding for capital expenses because the needs are starting to cost the district money. Randy and Rob addressed questions from the board regarding tax increments and tax rates. School Fees Business Administrator Rob Smith reported that a page on the district website has been created with links to the board policies, school fee schedules, spend plans and fee waiver applications. Individual schools also have the links to the school fee information. Steve Reese, Director of Accounting, outlined the fee schedule changes for the 2021-22 school year. He said the accounting team has trained the staff in the schools about the spend plans, which is a great resource to increase the public’s understanding about school fees and how they are spent. What is Equity? Julie King engaged the board members in a discussion about the definition of equity. They listed the current things ASD is doing well, but then moved to some of the challenges we need to overcome to practice equity. This conversation will continue in future meetings. Dr. Farnsworth introduced Dr. Analis Ruiz who has been hired as the Equity, Inclusion and Student Support Administrator. MINUTES OF THE BOARD MEETING – MARCH 9, 2021 The Board of Education of the Alpine School District met in a study session on Tuesday, March 9, 2021 at 4:00 P.M. at the Alpine School District Office. The meeting was live streamed to the public. Board members present: Board President Mark J. Clement, Vice President Sarah L. Beeson, Stacy M. Bateman, Amber L. Bonner, Sara M. Hacken, Julie E. King, and Ada S. Wilson. Also present: Interim Superintendent Dr. Shane J. Farnsworth, Business Administrator Robert W. Smith, and members of the administrative staff. Board President Dr. Mark Clement conducted the meeting. 2 Board Meeting Minutes March 9, 2021 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Kimberly Bird led the Pledge of Allegiance. REVERENCE The reverence was offered by Amy Kunz. RECOGNITIONS Chelsie Gustafson, a teacher at Hidden Hollow Elementary, received the Spirit of Excellence Award. American Fork High School Boys Swim Team 6A State Champions Mitchel Armstrong Hunter Hill Coach Kathy King Scott Buker Davis Miller Asst. Coach Michael King Jes Day David Ospina Asst. Coach Annette Stauffer Nicolas Edwards Max Petersen Cole Ehat Caleb Wynn Jacob Garces Lone Peak High School Girls Swim Team 6A State Champions Callie Anderson Chloe Hilton Coach Celeste King Isabell Arnett Maya Hughes Asst. Coach Calvin Smith Kennedy Bennett Mimi Johnson Emme Brewer Brianna Nevarez Ava Clegg Alisha Thomas Dylan Egbert Haylee Tiffany Londyn Egbert Sarah Wilson Individual Boys Swimming 6A State Champions ● 200 Yd Medley Relay (1:36.65): Ethan Brown, Nick Anderson, Brandon Blackwood and Cameron Barney - Westlake High School ● 200 Yd Freestyle Relay (1:28.54): - Nate Andersen, Cayden Farris, Braden Fairbanks, and Landry Hill - Pleasant Grove High School ● 50 Yd Freestyle (21.28): Cameron Barney - Westlake High School 100 Yd Freestyle (46.42): Landry Hill - Pleasant Grove High School ● 200 Yd IM (1:56.92): Caleb Wynn - American Fork High School Individual Girls Swimming 6A State Champions ● 200 Yd Medley Relay (1:51.42): Callie Anderson, Kennedy Bennett, Haylee Tiffany, and Sarah Wilson - Lone Peak High School ● 200 Yd Freestyle Relay (1:39.67): Callie Anderson, Kennedy Bennett, Dylan Egbert, and Sarah Wilson - Lone Peak High School ● 400 Yd Freestyle Relay (new state record 3:40.28): Allie Hill, Paige Kelsey, Michelle Okelberry, and Talia Thomas - American Fork High School ● 100 Yd Breaststroke (1:06.83): Eideann Anderson - American Fork High School ● 200 Yd (1:56.29) & 500 Yd (5:08.23) Freestyle: Katelyn Andrist - Skyridge High School 2 Board Meeting Minutes March 9, 2021 ● 200 Yd IM (2:11.52): Allie Hill - American Fork High School ● 100 Yd Freestyle (new state record 53.17): Talia Thomas - American Fork High School Pleasant Grove High School Boys Wrestling 6A State Champions Chase Armitstead Koda DeAtley Raymond Griffin Kollin Slade Max Benson Alex Emmer TJ Hess Kort Wilkinson Parker Bowen Luke Evans Ted Johnson Gabriel Yocum Jacob Carson Manny Ferrell Zeke Kelly Christian Carter Kyler Ferrell Logan LeMone Coach Brock Moore Jake Closson Trevyn Gates Bridger Parker Zach Cutler Hunter Gillman Cole Pilling Wyatt Dawe Izzy Gonzalez Joseph Pollister Girls Wrestling Team from Westlake High School (First in ASD) Megan Allred Emmy Finlayson McKell Schramm Coach Ben Szabo Ella Arnold Kaleinani Fitzgerald Elizabeth Shunn Jamie Barton Natasha Isom Katie Shunn Ashley Cannon Taylor Martin Amelia Simper Celeste Detoles Brooklyn Petersen Joey Smith-Knott Aubrie Dotson Quincy Peterson Sophie Stewart Samantha Dotson Haily Pigg Mollie Wyland Individual Wrestling 6A State Champions Boys: ● 106 Weight Class: Brayden Robison - Westlake High School ● 138 Weight Class: Alex Emmer - Pleasant Grove High School ● 145 Weight Class: Josh Millward - Skyridge High School ● 182 Weight Class: Ted Johnson - Pleasant Grove High School ● 285 Weight Class: Wyatt Dawe - Pleasant Grove High School Girls: ● 108 Weight Class: Jamie Barton - Westlake High School ● 120 Weight Class: Celeste Detoles - Westlake High School ● 140 Weight Class: Elizabeth Shunn - Westlake High School ● 145 Weight Class: Brooklyn Hays - Pleasant Grove High School ● 150 Weight Class: Emmy Finlinson - Westlake High School Region 9 PTA Awards ● Dave Lund, Lakeridge Jr. High - PTA Outstanding Administrator ● Jami Dawson, Bonneville Elementary- Outstanding Administrator ● Jill Turner, Windsor Elementary - PTA Advocacy Award ● Katie Stiles, Lakeridge Jr. High - PTA Developmental Award ● Kim Cheney, Windsor Elementary - PTA Developmental Award ● Chris Crandall, Northridge Elementary - PTA Outstanding Elementary Educator ● Arline Johnson, Bonneville Elementary - PTA Outstanding Elementary Educator ● Melissa Adams, Eagle Valley Elementary - PTA Involvement Award 3 Board Meeting Minutes March 9, 2021 ● Joe Kelly, Eagle Valley Elementary - PTA Involvement Award ● Jill Smith, Lehi Jr. High - PTA Outstanding Secondary Educator ● Michael Chipman, Orem Jr. High - PTA Outstanding Secondary Educator ● Christal Lunt, Orem Jr. High - Spirit of PTA Award ● Ashley Cook, Skyridge High - Spirit of PTA Award ● Jana Wiltbank, Forbes Elementary - PTA Outstanding Support Staff Award ● BJ Gurney, Lehi Jr. High - PTA Outstanding Support Staff Award ● Lachelle Thompson, Windsor Elementary - PTA Outstanding Volunteer Award ● Cami Brown, Eagle Valley Elementary - PTA Outstanding Volunteer Award MINUTES Board President Mark Clement recommended the approval of the February board meeting minutes. Sara Hacken made the motion to accept the minutes as written, Sarah Beeson seconded it, and the motion passed unanimously. CLAIMS Check numbers 00151195 through A4665172 and 00002437 through 00002511 totaling $23,626,417.78 were presented for the board’s acceptance. Interim Superintendent Farnsworth recommended the board’s acceptance of the February claims. Ada Wilson made the motion to accept the claims, Stacy Bateman seconded it, and the motion passed unanimously. ROUTINE BUSINESS ITEMS 1. Monthly Budget Report The latest budget report was included for the board’s review. 2. Personnel Reports Personnel Actions – Certified Certified Employee -New Hire Employee Assignment Location Date Birch, Kayla SPED – Speech L/P ES-Forbes 02/09/21 Molen, Bronson CTE Business & Marketing HS-Mountain View 02/08/21 3. Personnel Actions-Classified Classified Employees-Changes/Transfers Employee Assignment Location Date Bastian, Nathan Onsite Computer Tech DO-Technology 12/01/20 Hodson, Jacob Head Custodian HS-Cedar Valley 12/01/20 Classified Employees-Resignation Employee Assignment Location Date Candill, Christine Registrar HS-American Fork 12/09/20 Nielsen, Kody Day Custodian MS-Vista Heights 12/04/20 Smith, Diane Bus Driver DO-East Transportation 12/18/20 Spencer, Todd Software Engineer/Architect DO-Data Services 12/31/20 Woodruff, Marie Nutrition Service Worker DO-Nutrition Services 12/04/20 4. Alpine Foundation Report 4 Board Meeting Minutes March 9, 2021 The latest Alpine Foundation report was included for the board’s review. Interim Superintendent Farnsworth recommended the approval of the routine business. Ada Wilson made the motion, Stacy Bateman seconded it, and the motion passed unanimously. ACTION ITEMS 1. Supplemental Educator COVID-19 Stipend Board President Mark Clement reported that the state legislators approved a stipend for teachers and other certified employees who are directly involved with students. The Alpine School District Board of Education has approved using $563,000 from the budget to