Board Meeting Summaries

Note: Recordings and documents for agenda items can be accessed via BoardDocs by clicking on the corresponding agenda items. Mid-Year Academic Progress  The COVID-19 health crisis and statewide closure of schools last spring resulted in more students starting the 2020-2021 school year testing below benchmark than in previous years. Since the resumption of in-person classes this fall, and addition of online supports for remote learners, CSD’s students have gained significant academic ground. Mid-year testing data show that the progress students are making in reading and math is generally comparable to that experienced in previous years, which is good news considering the collective

Note: Recordings and documents for agenda items can be accessed via BoardDocs by clicking on the corresponding agenda items. Roundtable Discussion At an annual Roundtable Discussion, the Board of Education and Superintendent Dr. Rick Robins engaged in a discussion about the direction of the District and what steps could be taken to keep advancing the vision and mission of Canyons District. The Board of Education received information from Dr. Robins regarding a process that could be followed if the District decided to develop a new strategic plan. Each Board member also presented ideas about projects, programs, and practices that they would like

Note: Recordings and documents for agenda items can be accessed via BoardDocs by clicking on the corresponding agenda items. Peruvian Park Elementary Construction The planned two-story, 92,900-square-foot Peruvian Park Elementary will be built by Hogan and Associate Contractors. The Board of Education approved the construction contract in an amount not to exceed $20,865,000. Also approved by the Board was a District-controlled contingency fund of $835,000 for unforeseen expenses. Hogan and Associates was selected after a competitive bid process Jan. 6-27. Construction on the 10.5-acre site will begin in April after the students and teachers move temporarily to the Crescent View Middle building.

Note: Recordings and documents for agenda items can be accessed via BoardDocs by clicking on the corresponding agenda items. Board Leadership In an unanimous 7-0 vote, Nancy Tingey was re-elected to a second term as President of the Canyons Board of Education. Board members Amanda Oaks and Steve Wrigley were elected as vice presidents.  New School Construction The Board of Education awarded the contract for the construction of Glacier Hills Elementary to Hogan and Associates in an amount not to exceed $24,150,000. A District-controlled contingency amount of $845,000 for unforeseen expenses such as landscaping, millwork, and HVAC testing also was approved. The

Note: Recordings and documents for agenda items can be accessed via BoardDocs by clicking on the corresponding agenda items. Oath of Office Three members of the Board of Education took their Oaths of Office after winning four-year seats in the  November election. Salt Lake County Clerk Sherrie Swensen administered the oaths to Nancy Tingey, Mont Millerberg, and Holly Neibaur in the Board Chambers of the Canyons District Offices, 9361 S. 300 East. The 6 p.m. event was broadcast live on the District’s YouTube channel so supporters who could not attend in person because of COVID-19-related safety precautions could witness the ceremonies. Tingey,