Oct. 20, 2009
Canyons District Offices Draper City Proposes CDA Draper City Manager Layne Long prproposed a Community Development Agency (CDA) to expand the city’s and District’s tax base viaa economic development and community enhnhancement. The proposed Draper Gateway CDA woould provide incentives to develop restaurantnts and a movie theater at the VF Factory Outlet Maall property. If […]
Oct. 6, 2009
Photo Exhibit Honoring Hispaniicc Heritage Month Comes to Canyons Distriict In recognition of Hispanic Heritagee Month, the photo exhibit, “Utah Latinos: A P Proud Legacy,” is on display at Canyons District Offices,, 9150 S. 500 West, throughout October. Phot tographs of 24 individuals were provided by DPR R Communications, led by Lorena Riffo-Jenson. n. Riffo-Jenson […]
Sept. 1, 2009
Canyons District Offices, 9150 S. 500 West Social Security Referendum Issued, Election ScheduledThe Board of Education on Thursday, Sept. 3, will take the first official step to enable employees to voteon Social Security participation. On Thursday, the District will issue a notice of referendum, which allowsall employees who work for Canyons on that day and […]
Aug. 18, 2009
Canyons District Offices, 9150 S. 500 WestMiddle Schools to Kick Off District-wide Intramurals ProgramThe Board approved a unique, middle-school intramural program that includes Cross Country, 3-on-3 Basketballand Ultimate Frisbee seasons and a one-day district-wide tournament for each sport. The program,to be implemented this fall, is cost-effective, supports the healthy lifestyles curriculum and helps gaugeinterest for […]
Aug. 4, 2009
Canyons District Offices, 9150 S. 500 West Inaugural Budget ApprovedThe Canyons Board of Education on Tuesday, Aug. 4, unanimously approved its inaugural, $199.3 million operatingbudget that absorbs statewide budget cuts and countywide equalization expenses without raising taxes. TheBoard also approved spending $19.4 million for building needs. The action came following public Truth-in-Taxationand budget hearings, where […]
27-Jul-09
Canyons District Offices, 9361 S. 300 East Green Light to Complete Negotiations on Identity Fraud Insurance and Credit MonitoringThe Board directed the Administration to finalize a contract to provide both identity fraud insurance andup-front credit monitoring for one year to employees whose personal information is believed to be containedon a missing flash drive. The Board […]
20-Jul-09
Canyons District Offices, 9361 S. 300 East Identity Fraud Insurance ApprovedThe Board of Education unanimously voted to purchase identity fraud insurance for one year for employeeswhose personal information was believed to be contained on a missing flash drive. At the meeting, anumber of potential credit monitoring and identity fraud insurance programs were presented for consideration.Upon […]
16-Jun-09
Oak Hollow Elementary School Employee Vote on Social Security Coming Next FallThe Board unanimously approved a resolution requiring an employee vote to determine whether Canyons will participatein Social Security. The resolution also states the Board will provide timely notice of the referendum; prepareand distribute to all employees thorough and accurate information about the issue independent […]
9-Jun-09
Jordan District Auxiliary Services Building New School Lunch Prices Approved:The Board approved a 20-cent increase in most school meal prices (see http://www.boarddocs.com/ut/canyons/Board.nsf/Public?OpenFrameSet), which have remained stable the past five years despite risingfood costs. The Board also wants to boost efforts to encourage families in need to apply for meal assistance.The Board also approved as part […]
2-Jun-09
Jordan District Offices Board Study Session Social Security Options Discussed Under federal law, all new governmental entities wishing to participate in Social Security must opt in. The only legal way to opt in is by an employee vote, to be conducted according to federal regulations. The Board last month indicated its intent to pursue such […]
